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GH1562, Reviewed May 2018
Dehydration is one of the oldest methods of food preservation, though methods for drying food have become sophisticated over time. For many people, dehydrating food at home is a convenient way to preserve foods.
Molds, yeast and bacteria need water to grow. When foods are sufficiently dehydrated, microorganisms cannot grow and foods will not spoil. Dried fruits and fruit leathers may be used as snack foods; dried vegetables may be added to soups, stews or casseroles. Campers and hikers value dried foods for their light weight, keeping qualities and ease of preparation.
The nutritive value of food is affected by the dehydration process. Vitamins A and C are destroyed by heat and air. Using a sulfite treatment prevents the loss of some vitamins but causes the destruction of thiamin. Blanching vegetables before drying (to destroy enzymes) results in some loss of vitamin C and B-complex vitamins as well as the loss of some minerals, because these are all water soluble. Yet blanching reduces the loss of thiamin and vitamins A and C during dehydration and storage.
Dried foods have more calories on a weight-for-weight basis because of their nutrient concentration. For example, 100 grams of fresh apricots has 51 calories, whereas 100 grams of dried apricots has 260 calories. In general, dried foods are not a major part of the American diet, so nutrient loss is not a concern. Nutritive value, as well as flavor and appearance, is best protected by low temperature and low humidity during storage.
Foods can be dehydrated by various means: the sun, a conventional oven, an electric dehydrator or, for herbs only, a microwave oven. Dehydration, like other preservation methods, requires energy. Unless sun drying is possible, the energy cost of dehydrating foods at home is higher than for canning and, in some cases, more expensive than freezing.
Solar drying is a modification of sun drying in which the sun's rays are collected inside a specially designed unit with adequate ventilation for removal of moist air. The temperature in the unit is usually 20 to 30 degrees F higher than in open sunlight, which results in a shorter drying time. While solar drying has many advantages over sun drying, lack of control over the weather is the main problem with both methods.
Oven drying is the most practical way to experiment with dehydration. It requires little initial investment, protects foods from insects and dust and does not depend on the weather. Continual use of an oven for drying is not recommended because ovens are less energy-efficient than dehydrators, and energy costs tend to be high. It is difficult to maintain a low drying temperature in an oven, and foods are more susceptible to scorching at the end of the drying period. Oven-dried foods are usually darker, more brittle and less flavorful than foods dried by a dehydrator.
An electric deyhdrator produces a better-quality dried product than any other method of drying. Electric dehydrators are self-contained units with a heat source, a ventilation system, and trays to place the food on. They are used to dry foods indoors. Therefore, as with oven drying, they don't depend on the weather. Such dryers can be purchased or made at home and vary in sophistication and efficiency. Although an electric dehydrator requires a fairly high initial investment, it maintains low temperatures and uses less energy than an oven.
It is not recommended that microwave ovens be used for drying foods, because the food will partially cook before it dries, imparting an overcooked flavor. Microwave ovens can be used to dry some herbs quickly—but watch them carefully to prevent them from catching on fire. Check the owner's manual for drying recommendations.
Drying times in conventional ovens or dehydrators vary considerably depending on the amount of food dried, its moisture content and room temperature and humidity—and in the case of oven drying, the use of fans. Some foods require several hours, and others may take more than a day. Interrupting drying time, or prolonging it by using lower temperatures, may result in spoilage.
Air temperature and circulation must be controlled during the drying process. If the temperature is too low or the humidity too high (resulting in poor circulation of moist air), the food will dry more slowly than it should and microbial growth can occur. Watch temperatures closely at the beginning and end of the drying period. If the temperature is too high at first, a hard shell may develop on the outside, trapping moisture on the inside. This condition is known as case hardening.
Temperatures that are too high at the end of the drying period may cause food to scorch. Temperatures between 120 and 140 degrees F are recommended for drying fruits and vegetables. Temperatures up to 150 degrees F may be used at the beginning, but should be lowered as food begins to dry. For at least the last hour of the drying period, the temperature should not exceed 130 degrees F.
Try drying several foods in your oven before buying a dehydrator. You will become familiar with the process and pinpoint features to look for in the appliance. Also, experiment with a variety of commercial dehydrated foods to test your family's acceptance of dried foods. Remember, the equipment available for commercial drying will probably produce a product superior to that you can achieve at home.
Space requirements
Dehydrators vary in size and can be round, square or rectangular. You will need to find a convenient space to operate it. Place the dehydrator near an electrical outlet so that extension cords are not necessary. You should have room to open the door and easily load and rotate the trays. When deciding where to put the dehydrator, keep these points in mind:
Heat control
The dehydrator should allow you to select heat settings from 85–160 degrees F and should have a thermostat to maintain the selected temperature. The heating element should be enclosed so that it does not present a shock or burn hazard. Some models have timers and automatic shutoffs. Controls should be located on the front of the dehydrator. Check the instructions to see how often the trays need to be rotated. Requirements for frequent rotation can mean uneven heat in the dehydrator.
Air flow
As much food surface as possible should be exposed to warm, dry, moving air. Good air flow is extremely important in removing moisture from food. Some dryers use natural convection only; others use a fan. The addition of a fan will make even air circulation more likely. A fan with two speeds is desirable. High speed is used at the beginning of the drying period when moisture is readily available at the surface. Low speed is then used to slowly remove the remaining moisture.
The two basic kinds of air flow systems are horizontal and vertical. Horizontal flow moves air across the top and bottom of food and is considered the best system. Vertical air flow is more easily blocked by food shelves.
Tray edges should be a quarter- to a half-inch high to prevent food from spilling or falling off and to allow air to circulate. Trays should slide easily in and out.
There should be four to 10 open-mesh trays of sturdy lightweight plastic for drying. The mesh size of the screening material should be large enough to allow air to circulate yet small enough to prevent food falling through.
Finally, the trays should be easy to clean and lightweight.
The door should be easy to open and close. Doors may swing up or down, right or left. Some are removable. When open, the door should not interfere with traffic passing by the dehydrator. You may need both hands to load and unload the food trays so the door should stay in an open position by itself. It should seal well and have strong hinges and latches that will withstand repeated use as well as heat and humidity.
The cabinet should be built of a material that does not warp or get hot when in use—double-wall construction of metal or plastic. It should be nonflammable and easy to clean.
Look for the UL label and a grounded plug.
Service and warranty
Review the service and warranty information to find out who can service the appliance. Check the length of the warranty and what it covers. A one-year warranty is recommended. Also, verify that replacement parts are available.
Use common sense. If the capacity of the dehydrator does not look large enough to accommodate the size of the loads you will dry frequently, it will not be a good buy.
When using the oven drying method, it is important to know if your oven can maintain the appropriate temperatures. Use an oven thermometer to test the temperature of the oven at its lowest setting. Many ovens cannot maintain a temperature below 200 degrees F. If your oven cannot, it is too hot for successfully drying food, so alternative drying equipment must be used.
Tray placement
Trays upon which the food is placed must be at least 1½ inches narrower than the inside of the oven to allow for air circulation. Allow at least 2½ inches between trays and 3 inches of free space at the top of the oven for good air circulation.
Arranging food layers
About 4 to 6 pounds of food can be dried in an oven at one time. Place food on drying trays, or on wire cooling racks covered with cheesecloth or nylon netting, to allow easy removal of dried food. Pieces of food should be in a single layer. Do not place food directly on oven racks. Cookie sheets are acceptable only for fruit leathers, which do not require good air circulation.
Setting the temperature
Place an accurate, easy-to-read thermometer on the top rack toward the back. Preheat oven to 150 degrees F. For gas ovens, if temperature cannot be maintained below 200 degrees F, it may be possible to use only the pilot light. For electric ovens, use only the bottom element, disconnecting the broiler element if necessary. Arrange trays in the oven to allow for adequate air circulation. Prop oven door open at least 4 inches.
Place a fan outside the oven door to aid air circulation. Move it from side to side occasionally. The room also should be well ventilated. Oven drying, particularly if a fan is used, should be done with caution if small children are around.
Maintaining the temperature
Maintain the temperature at 140 degrees F. Watch the temperature even more carefully toward the end of the drying process. To prevent scorching, lower temperature to 120 degrees F if possible. Examine the food often and turn trays frequently, removing foods as they dry. Refer to MU Extenson publication GH1563, How to Dehydrate Foods, for directions about specific food products.
When using a dehydrator, load food on trays in single layers so that pieces do not overlap. This arrangement allows air to circulate through the trays. A constant temperature of 140 degrees F is necessary for dehydrator drying. Large pieces, such as apricot halves, should be turned halfway through the drying time. Pieces near the sides of the tray should be moved to the center. Stir small pieces with your fingers (make sure they're clean) every one to two hours, separating bits that stick together. It may be necessary to rotate the trays within the dryer at least once during the drying period. Vegetables usually take six to 16 hours to dry. Fruits can require up to 48 hours.
Never dry sulfured fruits in an oven or dehydrator, because the sulfur dioxide fumes can be irritating. Use sulfite dips or steam, water or syrup blanching in place of the sulfur treatment.
Separating foods
Different foods requiring similar drying times and temperatures can be dried together. Vegetables with strong odors or flavors (garlic, onion and pepper) should be dried separately. Don't dry strong-smelling vegetables outside in an electric dehydrator, because dehydrators are not screened and insects may invade the food.
Choosing a dehydrator
Because an electric dehydrator can be an expensive investment, choose a specific brand or model carefully. Refer to the sidebar for features to look for and evaluate before making your investment.
Judging when food is dry requires experience. It is better to overdry than to underdry. When in doubt, continue drying for an additional 15–30 minutes. Check for doneness. Allow the product to cool before testing.
Vegetables are sufficiently dried when they are leathery or brittle. Leathery vegetables will be pliable and spring back if folded. Edges will be sharp. Corn and peas will shatter when hit with a hammer.
Fruits are adequately dried when moisture cannot be squeezed from them, and if they are tough and pliable when cut. Fruit leathers may be slightly sticky to the touch but should separate easily from the plastic wrap.
Meats should be extremely dry unless they are to be refrigerated or frozen for long-term storage. Meat is sufficiently dried when it is dark-colored and fibrous and forms sharp points when broken.
Herbs are dried when brittle. Their leaves shatter when rubbed together.
Even when a food tests dry, it may not be uniformly dry. Also, there is a chance of contamination of dried foods, especially if racks have been exposed to the open air for any time. Therefore, conditioning and pasteurizing should be done before storing.
Conditioning is the process used to equalize, or evenly distribute, moisture left in the food after drying. It is usually done to fruits, herbs and seeds to improve storage, because it decreases the chance of spoilage, especially by molds. To condition a food, follow these steps:
If any sign of mold growth occurs, destroy the product.
Freshly dried fruit can be added to the conditioning batch within the first five days. Conditioning time will need to be lengthened to accommodate the additional food.
Pasteurizing is recommended for foods that have been contaminated before or during storage. It can be used as a second treatment for vegetables held in storage if the vegetables do not have any mold on them. Keep in mind that this treatment can cause quality changes. To pasteurize, use one of the two following methods:
Packaging dried foods
Package dried foods in glass jars, food-grade plastic storage containers, or plastic food-storage bags. Make sure the package has an airtight seal. It is a good idea to package dried foods in small amounts, because after the package is opened, the food can absorb moisture from the air and quality deteriorates.
Storing dried foods safely
Store containers of dried foods in a cool, dark, dry area, such as a basement or cellar. Exposure to humidity, light or air decreases the shelf life of foods. The lower the temperature, the better: Foods stored at temperatures under 60 degrees F will keep about one year. At 80–90 degrees F, the food begins to deteriorate within several months. The shelf life of fruits increases three to four times for every 18 degrees F drop in temperature.
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Vegetable orchestra to play in Leeds
An orchestra with a difference is to perform at the launch of a new regeneration project in Leeds. It's the Vegetable Orchestra - whose members play nothing but instruments fashioned from vegetables!
Musicians playing melodious marrows, classical carrots and squeaking squashes will be out in force as Urban Splash celebrates the completion of its Saxton regeneration project.
Prospective buyers and tenants are being invited to take a closer look at the development. It boasts plenty of outdoor space, with 97 allotments, wildflower meadows and an orchard.


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Some of the most impactful experiences you will have at Emmanuel College happen both in and out of the classroom. Being part of the residential community will provide you with opportunities to enrich your college experience with lasting relationships, environments for spiritual and personal growth, and the chance to cultivate a positive transition into your career field.
Two of the main residence halls on campus have been recently renovated, and Roberson Hall, a brand new, state of the art facility opened in August 2011. When you add the fact that half of Emmanuel's student body lives on campus, you can realize that Emmanuel College Residence Life is a dynamic and exciting part of the college that you will want to be a part of.
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What are the residency requirements?
Emmanuel College requires all full-time students to live in a college owned residence hall unless a student meets the criteria outlined in the Residence Life Guide above. If a student does not meet one of these criteria, he or she can submit a residency exemption application listed above which will be reviewed by the residency exemption committee. For new, incoming students, the deadline for submitting your Residency Exemption Application is July 15. Although, we encourage you to submit it sooner, so that in the event that you are not approved, you will still have plenty of time to try and get into your preferred residence hall of choice.
How do I secure a room?
Pay a $200 registration fee, which goes towards your tuition, when you register for classes at one of our Registration Events or via phone if you meet the requirements set by the Admissions Office to do so, and submit a New Student Housing Application in person at that Registration Event or fax/email it to Student Life if you are registering via phone. Once these items are complete you will be eligible for a housing assignment at Emmanuel College.
Please Note:
The registration fee is not a housing deposit; it DOES NOT reserve a housing assignment. The College places students based on registration. Therefore, a student will not be placed in housing until he or she has registered for classes and paid the registration fee.
How do I get into Roberson Hall, the newest residence hall complex on campus?
It is very unlikely that a new student will get into one of the towers at our newest residence hall complex, Roberson, since most of our current students will fill up those towers during what we call Housing Rush. The typical place of residency for a new, incoming student is Jackson or Drum Hall for females and Wellons or Drum Hall for males. Each year, as you move up in class standing, you will have a better chance at being able to reside in Roberson Hall through a process known as Housing Rush, which occurs each April for our current students.
What are the different residence halls that I can choose from?
Please view the "Residence Hall Descriptions" document located at the top of this page
How is my roommate chosen?
On the New Student Housing Application, there is a space for you to request a roommate. Residence Life will try to accommodate roommate requests. However, accommodations/requests will only be made for students who have paid the $200 registration fee, registered for classes, and filled out a housing application. Roommates can only be placed together once both students complete the requirements listed. While the College attempts to honor housing requests, we cannot make any guarantees.
If I don't request a roommate, how will one be chosen for me?
The College assigns roommates based on the information provided on the housing application and other provided documents.
When will I receive my housing assignment?
Housing assignments are typically made within 7-10 business days after you register for classes, as long as your $200 registration fee has been received. You will then receive an email letting you know that your room assignment is visible.
How can I view my room/roommate?
Once made, housing assignments are visible on the student information page of the College Registration System (CRIS) under the 'Room' tab. The email you receive will provide you with a link that takes you to your assignment in the CRIS system. You have to log in and click on the 'Room' tab. It will also include your roommate with a picture. If you cannot view your room then it means that you still need to settle your account. If your roommate is not visible, then it means you have not yet been assigned a roommate, or your roommate has not settled his/her account. The email that you receive will have contact information listed for any questions that you may have regarding your assignment.
Can I change my room assignment?
You can request a room change through the Office of Student Life, but changes cannot be guaranteed. They will be completed based on availability. Once you check-in/move in, room changes cannot be made for two weeks. You can request a room change with your Residence Director and he/she will inform you if you can move following the two week housing freeze. Residence Directors are responsible for room assignments and changes once the academic year begins.
Are there housing options for married and/or non-traditional students?
Yes. College owned rental property is available to married or non-traditional students, space permitting. These locations are in close proximity to campus. Please contact the Office of Student Life regarding availability.
Who do I contact about questions regarding housing?
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The conservative movement is dying, if it isn't already dead. But neither "the Left" nor some rightist doctrine is the culprit. Rather, the movement is reaching the point of extinction because those of whom it is comprised, and its mainstream-media spokespersons particularly, have all but killed it.
And they've killed it by abandoning conservatism in favor of the ideology of their opponents.
The self-described conservative who listens routinely to talk radio and watches Fox News will no doubt have trouble making heads or tails of my diagnosis. Yet it is high time that he grasp that he has been had.
Today's "conservative" spokespersons are faux conservatives. What amounts to the same thing, they are leftists of varying degrees.
The political clashes that we witness today are actually internecine conflicts between leftist factions. In other words, the not so grand stage of Broadway on the Potomac serves as the venue in which leftist Democrats and leftist Republicans enact their co-authored script — a script from which the bane-stream media in both of its conventional leftist and faux conservative guises then faithfully reads.
As for those actors who dare to deviate from the script, who dare to defy the role into which they've been cast, the treatment they can expect is merciless.
One of two things is guaranteed to happen. Upon having the full power of the bane-stream media brought down upon their heads, they either will be forced to grovel for forgiveness, or else they will be banished from the theater all together. Sometimes, in fact, both fates await the person who dares to question the narrative.
Anyone in doubt about the existence of "the script" need only consider the following facts.
The members of America's conservative party, the GOP, claim to oppose abortion. Yet while they talk the talk, when have they ever walked the walk? Abortion remains as available today as it has ever been, and roughly the same number of people this year as every other year for the last several decades will avail themselves of it. Abortion became a constitutional right under a Republican president, Richard Nixon, and one of the conservative movement's gods, Ronald Reagan, legalized it in California while governor there.
It is even worse than this, though, for when election time comes around and angry members of the base of the conservative movement threaten to abstain from voting because of a candidate's checkered record on abortion, they are castigated by the movement's (self-appointed) spokespersons for being "one issue" voters.
"Affirmative action" is a race- and gender-based policy of discrimination aimed at privileging non-whites and women over white men. Conservatives claim to oppose all discrimination, regardless of whom it is directed against. However, as in the case of abortion, while they pay lip service to equality under the law, they have done nothing to fight for it on this front.
In fact, they don't even talk all that much about "affirmative action" anymore. If anything, faux conservatives have reinforced the politically correct script by accusing their opponents of the very same sins — "racism," "sexism," etc. — of which they are routinely accused: Sarah Palin's and Michele Bachmann's critics, they say, are "sexist," while Herman Cain's and Michael Steele's are "racist."
Immigration is but another case in point. The overwhelming majority of contemporary immigrants are under-skilled Third World Hispanics who, as Jay Leno recently quipped, are nothing more or less than "undocumented Democrats" — lovers of, not Big Government, but Gargantuan Government.
But rather than fight like hell to reverse course here, faux conservative Republicans urge for their "pathway to citizenship" — translation: amnesty.
Of course, there is always insistence that "the border be controlled first." But, mind you, this is coming from the very same faux conservatives who are otherwise constantly sounding the alarm against either the inability or the unwillingness of government to fulfill its constitutional duties.
There is no issue that puts the lie to the faux conservative's commitment to smaller government than that of foreign policy. There is no war that he isn't willing to wage in order to promote "human rights" and "democracy" (traditionally, leftist buzzwords). Any proposed cut to defense spending, however infinitesimal, he treats as a move to "decimate" our military. Anyone who proposes these cuts he regards as "weak" on national defense. But Big Military is Big Government. You can't have one without the other.
The federal government has continued to grow, continued to divest itself of its federal character, regardless of whether the Democratic Left or the Republican Left has presided over it. To repeat, whether it is Lyndon Johnson or Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter or Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton or George W. Bush, or Barack Obama, "liberal" and "conservative" presidents alike have relegated whatever was left of the Founders' America to the dustbin of history. From the perspective of, say, Thomas Jefferson, Reagan no less than Obama would appear as a partisan of the fundamental transformation of the country.
It is high time for the devotees of talk radio, Fox News, and other bane-stream media outlets of the faux conservative variety to realize that their movement, if it ever existed, was killed a long time ago by poseurs and opportunists who prefer the fame and the fortunes that "respectability" brings over an intellectual and moral tradition that the script excludes.


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Marines returned on guarantee of no death penalty: Italian minister
A "potential diplomatic crisis was avoided" as Italy brought back its two marines to face trial in India for killing two Indian fishermen, Italian deputy foreign minister Staffan de Mistura said in New Delhi on Friday.delhi Updated: Mar 23, 2013 00:30 IST
A "potential diplomatic crisis was avoided" as Italy brought back its two marines to face trial in India for killing two Indian fishermen after New Delhi's assurance that they would not face the death penalty or be arrested on their return, Italian deputy foreign minister Staffan de Mistura said in New Delhi on Friday.
Addressing a press conference at the Italian embassy in New Delhi, Mistura said the marines were asked to go back to India after receiving a letter from Indian authorities Thursday in Rome "guaranteeing that in this case no question of death penalty could even be envisaged and that the marines on their return would have the same status as they had earlier".
The marines – Massimiliano Latore and Salvatore Girone – returned to India late on Friday evening and are in the Italian embassy in New Delhi.
Mistura, who met external affairs minister Salman Khurshid, said that in Italy, "death penalty is a serious issue for us".
He said when the Supreme Court said in January that a special court should be set up to try the case "that is when the issue of death penalty became a crucial aspect in Italy".
Mistura said that according to Italian law, no accused person is allowed to go back to a country if there is a death penalty against him.
"The Italian authorities will be obliged according to law not to allow them to go back."
The setting up a special court "produced the exceptional aspect of a suspension of the affidavit" by Ambassador Daniele Mancini to court guaranteeing that the marines would return after voting in Italy, he said.
Stating that "we do believe the word of honour by an Italian ambassador and official is sacred", the issue of possible death penalty overruled all considerations and they "had to obtain guarantees".
Mistura said the special court should be set up quickly and its proceedings expedited.
"We want justice, clarity," he said, adding that Italy's official position remains that two military officials acting on behalf of state in international waters should be judged in their own country.
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A comprehensive election reform bill approved by state lawmakers will increase the time voters spend at the polls, the Davidson County's elections director said this week.
A comprehensive election reform bill approved by state lawmakers will increase the time voters spend at the polls, the Davidson County's elections director said this week.
The controversial bill, which will most notably make voters show photo IDs to cast a ballot, will also shorten the early voting period by seven days and eliminate same-day voting registration, in addition to dozens of other changes.
Drafted by the state's Republican-dominated legislature and signed into law by Republican Gov. Pat McCrory, the bill's various provisions are set to impact elections starting in 2014.
Ruth Huneycutt, director of the Davidson County Board of Elections, said the changes could prompt various ramifications for voters. Everyone can expect to see longer lines at the polls, she said.
"It's going to slow the process down, and it's going to take a person longer to vote," Huneycutt said. "Overall, it's just going to be a longer process."
Republicans have claimed the changes will prevent voter fraud, which they say is widespread and undetected. Democrats and voting rights groups say the true goal is suppressing voter turnout among the young, the old, the poor and minorities.
After the implementation of voter ID, which is set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2016, nothing will take longer than usual, Huneycutt said, as long as a citizen has valid photo ID. However, if a citizen has no ID, he or she will fill out a provisional ballot, which would take longer than the normal voting process, she said.
North Carolina driver's licenses, N.C. special ID cards, U.S. passports, U.S. military cards, veteran ID cards, and tribal enrollment cards will be acceptable forms of photo ID, according to the law.
The early voting period, which Davidson County citizens have used more frequently in recent elections, will also be shortened by a week, according to the law. A record 34,401 people cast ballots in-person through early voting in 2012, which equated to about 33 percent of the county's then-105,429 registered voters.
While the early voting period will be shortened, county board of elections offices would still have to provide the same number of early voting sites and hours as it did in prior years. County board of elections offices can request those hours be reduced, but the request must be approved by the state board of elections office, according to the law.
"It's not going to make that much difference in a regular election cycle, but when you get into a controversial vote or a presidential election, it could kill us," Huneycutt said.
Huneycutt said she was approached by one state lawmaker, Sen. Stan Bingham, R-Davidson, before this year's session started. They discussed various aspects of the voting changes, including the elimination of same-day voter registration, which she said she was not against.
"People have 365 days to get registered," Huneycutt said. "There's no excuse for people not being registered."
The elimination of the same-day rule means voters will have to be registered 25 days before the election.
The bill will also:
• Eliminate preregistration for high school students. Current law allows 16- and 17-year-olds to preregister for elections.
• Eliminate straight party voting.
• Allow any registered voter to challenge a person's right to register or vote.
• Raise the campaign contribution limit to $5,000, but would allow only a candidate's spouse to be exempted from that contribution limit. It would also repeal an existing $1,000 limit for contributions to Superior or District court judge candidates. Current law limits contributions to candidates and political parties to $4,000 per election.
Parties respond to changes
Davidson County Democratic Party Chairman Craig Lindsay said he can't see one positive aspect of the changes.
"It's easier to say that you are eliminating fraud or misuse of voting practices, or whatever they want to throw up," Lindsay said. "There's only one reason: to disenfranchise a growing minority presence."
Lindsay said he has most grief over the voter ID and early voting aspects of the law, mainly because he believes they are targeted at citizens of a lower socioeconomic status.
"They are not going to have the transportation or be able to obtain the necessary documents to prove who they say they are," Lindsay said. "Even if you want to vote, chances are you are going to be denied."
Regardless of his feelings, he said the party will work as hard as it can to inform voters and take them to the polls.
Davidson County Republican Party Chairman Lance Barrett admitted the changes will likely impact the county's board of elections office. However, he said the bill provides quality, comprehensive change.
"There's absolutely no reason for someone not to be able to provide some form of ID at the polls," Barrett said. "That will eliminate all of the shenanigans that people talk about happening in other states."
In addition, Barrett said same-day registration is prohibited in most states and added that North Carolina's early voting process was too drawn out to begin with.
"Early voting benefitted the Republican Party in this county, and I will be the first one to say that it was entirely too long," Barrett said.
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Just three months before the first installment of the film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit hits theaters, a new trailer has hit the the Internet.
The new two-and-a-half minute spot for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, below, is more plot-heavy than the first trailer which first popped up last December.
Showcasing director Peter Jackson's now trademark sumptuous cinematography over sweeping New Zealand landscapes and cozy interiors, the trailer sets up the primary plot--the journey, and how Bilbo Baggins comes to undertake such a journey--for the coming three-part franchise.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey reintroduces faces familiar from the Lord of the Rings trilogy, including Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Cate Blanchett as Galadriel and Hugo Weaving as Elrond, and the voice of Andy Serkis as Gollum. A cast of new characters includes Richard Armitage as the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield and Martin Freeman as the titular hobbit, Bilbo.
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Nearly 23 years ago — on August 27, 1990 — blues-rock guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan died in a helicopter crash after a show at East Troy, Wisconsin's Alpine Valley Music Theater. Vaughan won millions of fans and almost singled-handedly put blues back on the commercial map during his seven years as a major-label recording artist, even while transcending many of the genre's customary limitations.
He also captivated the imagination and earned the respect of a list of ruling six-string virtuosos that includes Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Larry Coryell, Keith Richards and Metallica's Kirk Hammett. The latter unabashedly refers to Vaughan as one of his all-time favorite players. Veteran blues artists Etta James, B.B. King and Buddy Guy directly attributed the mid-'80s revival of their previously ebbing careers to Stevie Ray. And today, new generations of guitar heroes — from established hit-makers like John Mayer to newcomers like Nashville's Bart Walker — all follow in his stylistic path and openly celebrate his influence.
What made and still makes Vaughan and his music resonate with so many, players and laymen alike? The nut answer is this: typically great guitarists either pivot toward the intellectual/technical or the visceral/gut-level. Vaughan was among the rare masters who've combined both.
Let's look at the technical and physical aspects of his playing first, since they're easiest to explain. One major reason for Vaughan's appeal was his tone — single coil perfection regardless of whether he was playing through a Vibro-Verb, dual Marshalls or a pig-pile of chained amps. The list of factors that went into composing his tone is deep, from his hard-biting attack to his preference for thick necks to his delicate and extremely well controlled vibrato to his penchant for running amps without much gain and driving them as needed with a Tube Screamer to his brutally thick string gauge (.013 to .058). To get into the SRV zone, use your guitar's volume pots liberally. Drive the amps sans gain as hard as possible — Vaughan played plenty loud — and turn down the instrument's volume pot to sweeten up leads and melody lines while letting the volume fly full on rhythm. And stomp the Tube Screamer for howling leads.
Employing both your amp's and guitar's volume controls allows you to modulate your guitar's voice as you would your human voice, and the vocal quality of Vaughan's guitar is a big reason why his music "spoke" to so many.
Honing perfect vibrato like Vaughan's takes years of practice and development, to say nothing of his raconteur-like phrasing and alternately howling and hushed string bends. When Stevie made his debut album Texas Flood at age 28 he'd already been playing guitar for more than 20 years and performing long multi-set nights in bars for a decade-and-a-half. He'd also been listening to more than his cornerstones, Albert King and Jimi Hendrix, although they are the primary forces reflected in his music. Great examples of Stevie's jazz, country and rock diet can be heard throughout his repertoire. For his jazz side, check out "Riveria Paradise," "Stang's Swang" and his take on Kenney Burrell's "Chitlins Can Carne." For primal country, there's "The House Is Rockin'." And for rock, investigate the roaring instrumental "Scuttle Buttin' " and his version of Hendrix's "Voodoo Child." The point is, Vaughan explored every aspect of guitar that appealed to him. And, in essence, he was as much a player of "fusion" music as John McLaughlin and Jeff Beck, two other artists who became masters and developed singular styles by stepping fearlessly through boxes and not becoming mired in them. It's a matter of shaking mental limitations or biases to find one's own voice, and that's a major stumbling block for most blues guitarists, who become mired in mimicry.
In addition to hitting his strings hard and using plenty of down strokes, Vaughan also employed the technique of string raking. It's a cool, slurring sound made by muting the strings and playing them with a down stroke — as he does before the choruses of "Cold Shot." Its an accent that, when thrown into a lead or used to punctuate a transition in a tune, is similar to a spoken "aside" in conversation. (Back to that idea of playing as though talking — thinking of the guitar as an extension of the voice.)
Vaughan's bending was a marvel, and also very vocal in his use of quarter- and half-tone bends. Check out his sublime slow blues "Tin Pan Alley" to hear plenty of this as well as examples of shred-level speed used to create emotional nuance, rather than energy, in his melodies. Like King and Hendrix, Stevie was always generous with melodies. And his vibrato, also at the fore of "Tin Pan Alley," was equally astounding, crafted from sheer muscle control and a gut-governed sense of placement.
I would argue that part of Vaughan's spectacular guitar playing was born from a natural gift for the instrument. After all, he became a top-flight instrumentalist without any formal training and by all accounts the Vaughan you hear on his final two albums, 1989's In Step and 1990's Family Style (the latter cut with his bother Jimmie), was formed by the time he was 16 or 17.
However, Stevie Ray traveled well beyond the reach of most guitar virtuosos with his gift for pure communication, which came across in the soulful qualities within his delivery and his openhearted live performances. He held nothing back in stage in terms of energy or emotions, laying into his music like a driven mule and speaking to his audiences as if they were intimates.
Soul is hard to quantify, although the things that make a performance "soulful" can be analyzed down to techniques like phrasing, bending and vibrato that trigger the perception in a listener that something emotionally deep is happening. However, the subjective manner in which those techniques are employed to create that perception goes beyond the ken of musical and intellectual analysis into a realm that is innately personal. Ya got it or ya don't, and Steve had it spades, hearts, diamonds and clubs. It also didn't hurt that he could play blinding leads with his guitar hanging behind his back while he sang at full bore, and do it with a smile.
Overall, it's Vaughan's mix of virtuosity, energy, stylistic breadth and pure charisma that won him a place alongside the likes of Hendrix, John Lennon, Robert Johnson, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash and others who have left or will leave an undying legacy in their wake.


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DescriptionAt the end of Saints Row the city of Stilwater was in the hands of the 3rd Street Saints. But the main protagonist also got blown up on Mayor Alderman's yacht, putting him in a coma. So things went down from there.
Two years have passed now and the main protagonist finally wakes up from their sleep only to find themself in prison and the city of Stilwater controlled by several rival gangs, with Johnny Gat about to be put on the electric chair. With the help of Carlos, a fellow inmate, the protagonist escapes, rescues Johnny Gat and once again begins to reform the gang and move the 3rd Street Saints back up to number 1.
Before the player can enter the open and non-linear environment of the city, they need to define who the main protagonist is by using an extensive character creator which allows for changing everything from gender to the size of the characters ears and the voice acting. But that's not the limit of customization in Saints Row 2. In shops scattered all around the city the player can buy additional clothing from underwear to hats to not only change their appearance but also the gang's. These clothes are then also available in the up to six cribs the player can unlock and buy during the course of the game. Besides changing their appearance, the player can also stash weapons and cash there, withdraw the daily earnings, rewatch cutscenes and more. He can also change the overall style of the crib and buy new stuff like a TV-set which grants him additional style points.
Style and Respect are the most important currencies besides money in the city. While respect is used to unlock missions and progress through the storyline, the player's style affects the overall respect modifier increasing the amount of respect earned. As stated style points are earned by upgrading the characters look, home or car. Respect points are instead earned through the many activities and diversions available in the city.
Activities are mini-games that are started at a one of two specific points in the game world and span out over six difficulty levels. After completing three levels, the player gains unlockables like a 5% discount on clothes. Besides activities already known from Saints Row, Saints Row 2 includes six new ones including "Crowd Control" in which the player needs to protect a VIP from intrusive fans and "FUZZ", a parody of COPS in which the player is followed by a camera crew and has to deal with criminals in a very creative manner to gain points. Diversions on the other hand include the simple driving on the wrong side of the road, doing stunts, playing poker in a casino, hijacking a car with more than one person in it and taking the passengers hostage and doing the job side-missions like driving the tow-truck or playing taxi.
The game also features several multiplayer modes ranging from a two-person coop-mode to twelve player deathmatch ("Gangsta Brawl") and team-deathmatch ("Team Gangsta Brawl") and a mode called "Strong Arm" in which the team wins that manages to earn $100.000 first. This is accomplished by winning events based on single player activities like racing. Each activity has a time limit and at the end the winner goes home with $10.000.
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- "黑街聖徒2" -- Taiwan spelling
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- BPjS / BPjM indexed games
- Censored Japanese releases
- Gameplay feature: Chainsaws
- Gameplay Feature: House Ownership
- Gameplay feature: Interior decorating
- Gameplay feature: Quick Time Events / QTEs
- Games with classical music
- Genre: Open world / Free-roaming / Sandbox action and driving
- Japanese PlayStation 3 game releases with full English support
- Middleware: LipSync
- Physics Engine: Havok
- Protagonist: Gangster
- Saints Row series
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|Vice City-a-like, that happens to be somewhat better than Vice City.
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|8.6 out of 10
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|8 out of 10
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|8 out of 10
|Game Captain
|Jan 30, 2009
|76 out of 100
|Eurogamer.net (UK)
|Jan 27, 2009
|7 out of 10
|Imperium Gier
|Feb 18, 2009
|7 out of 10
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|Nov, 2008
|7 out of 10
|Apr 13, 2009
|64 out of 100
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1001 Video GamesSaints Row 2 appears in the book 1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die by General Editor Tony Mott.
German versionThere are a number of changes in the German version. The Windows version requires a Steam verification and is region locked, i.e. an uncut version can't be activated when the player has a German IP address.
- The cutscenes were heavily cut, e.g. violent scenes, attacks on unarmed people and drug use. The screen goes to black with the text "Wir bitten um Verzeihung - sehr böse Dinge passieren hinter diesem schwarzen Bildschirm!" ("Many apologies - very bad things happen behind this black screen!"). The audio and subtitles are still there.
- All blood effects (except when shooting meat and in cutscenes) were removed.
- Ragdoll effects on people (except after explosions and when they are hit by a car) and corpses were removed.
- Killed enemies disappear almost instantly. This means the possibility to revive killed people with the defibrillator is also gone.
- There are no flames on burning people; only black smoke. They also don't scream.
- People only leave money behind if completely killed.
- The option to take a human shield was removed both for the player and for the AI. This affects some missions.
- During the fight club sequences, the finishing move quicktime events when an enemy reaches the bottom of his health were removed. Players have to finish off all enemies the hard way.
- Likewise the finishing moves with the katana were removed.
- The respect growth for performing combat moves like headshots was removed.
- Some activities were removed: the amok drive with a burning vehicle, Fuzz (wreak chaos for a TV reality show), vandalism (earning money by destroying property) and being the bodyguard of a celebrity. Because of this, some of the unlockables are not reachable for German players.
- The mini games Zombie Uprising (arcade) and drive-by were removed. During the pimping mini game, the screams of lust were removed.
- During the first main mission, the player has to kill a prison doctor to progress. This was removed in the German version.
- The cheats for getting the flame thrower, chainsaw and explosive charge were removed.
- The "Zombie Carlos" companion was removed.
- The texts in the German version differ from the German texts in the regular version, e.g. the game avoids the words "töten" ("kill") or "Nutte" ("hooker").
- Various "number of killed x" statistics were removed.
- Xbox 360 version: a few achievements, mostly related to missing game content, were removed and the gamerscore divided between other achievements.
Related Web Sites
- IdolNinja's Modding and Development Site (The homepage of IdolNinja, Saints Row 2 modder and current Volition community manager, home of the Gentlemen of the Row mod, which adds new content and fixes numerous issues for the Windows release)
- IGCD Internet Game Cars Database (Game page on IGCD, a database that tries to archive vehicles found in video games.)
- Saints Row 2 (official game website)
- Wikipedia: Saints Row 2 (article in the open encyclopedia)
- X360A achievement guide (X360A's achievement guide for Saints Row 2.)
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Ex-Owner of Peanut-Butter Firm Charged in Outbreak
The U.S. government charged owners of a plant blamed for a 2008 peanut butter salmonella outbreak that killed nine people and sickened about 700. Peanut Corp. of America went out of business after the outbreak. Brent Kendall has details on The News Hub. Photo: AP.
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RTRS: Euro dips as price data further dampens ECB hike bets
By Abhinav Ramnarayan | LONDON
The euro dipped and bond yields hit multi-week lows on Thursday as easing inflation in Spain and Germany led investors to row back further on expectations of when the European Central Bank might tighten monetary policy.
The single currency EUR= dipped 0.3 percent against the dollar and the yield on Germany's 10-year government bond DE10YT=TWEB, the benchmark security for the region, hit a three-week low.
Signs of economic strength and strong inflation data - and an acknowledgement of these factors by policymakers - fueled talk that the ECB might soon switch out of stimulus mode and follow the U.S. Federal Reserve, which has embarked on a rate hike cycle.
But annual consumer inflation in Spain eased to 2.1 percent in March, missing Reuters poll forecasts of 2.7 percent, and German inflation was weaker than expected at 1.5 percent.
"The Spanish numbers (are) pretty weak ... and German regional numbers have also seen a fair bit of slowing ... I suspect that's another reason you have a weakening euro," said Investec economist Ryan Djajasaputra.
On Wednesday, six sources in and close to the ECB governing council told Reuters euro zone policymakers were keen to reassure investors that their easy money policy was far from ending.
Prior to that report, money markets were pricing in the possibility of an ECB rate hike in December and fully pricing one in for next March. Both were seen as less likely on Thursday. ECBWATCH
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It fell last week after the failure of President Donald Trump's U.S. healthcare reform bill brought the "Trumpflation" trade into doubt.
Chicago Federal Reserve President Charles Evans, a voter on the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee, said on Wednesday he supported further interest rate hikes this year given progress on the Fed's goals of full employment and stable inflation.
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2011-04-13 / Columnists
Pets, Pets, Pets
The American Pet Products Association (APPA) conducts a National Pet Owners Survey every two years. The demographics and statistics gathered predict consumer trends, but the data also helps direct veterinary research regarding problems that plague our furry friends and deeply concern us. Owner-related figures below about dogs and cats come from the APPA 2011/2012 survey.
Since the inception of the APPA National Pet Owners Survey in 1988, dogs and cats have accounted for nearly three-quarters of all households that own a pet. While the actual number of households owning any type of pet has increased in the past 20 years, the proportion of ownership has remained relatively stable. Both the number of pet owning households and those with multiple pets have contributed to the overall rise in total pet ownership. According to the Survey, there are more than 78.2 million owned dogs and 86.4 million owned cats. Approximately four-out-of-ten pet owning households in the U.S. are multiple pet owners.
Many owners want to prolong good health for their pets, and are willing to invest what it takes to do so. Pet owners in the US spent $47.7 billion in pet care in 2010 as compared to $28.5 billion in 2001 and $17 billion in 1994.
While most of spending goes toward food and supplies, a huge portion goes toward veterinary bills. U.S. pet owners spent nearly $12.8 billion on veterinary care last year. This total is plausible considering that the average annual amount spent for routine visits is $225 for dogs and $203 for cats. Surgical vet visits add up, too: dog owners average $532 per year and cat owners average $278.
Owners also took their cats to the veterinarian more often in 2010 (2.4) than in 2008 (2.1). The average number of times a dog has been taken to the veterinarian in the past 12 months is almost three (2.7), which is nearly identical to the number of visits in 2008 (2.8). Interestingly, only 5% of dogs have been given a homeopathic remedy.
So what routine health issues are pet owners contending with? The Banfield Applied Research and Knowledge Team analyzed health data from more than 1.7 million dogs and 375,000 cats in 2009 to identify the most common veterinary diagnoses. Topping the list for dogs of any age were ear inflammation, skin diseases, dental problems, parasites and gastrointestinal problems. As dogs age, obesity, arthritis and skin tumors entered the list. For cats, dental problems headed the list, but other common diagnoses included conjunctivitis, parasites and upper respiratory infections. Geriatric cats showed significant increases in chronic renal failure, heart murmurs and hyperthyroidism.
The mission of the Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) based in Denver is to improve the health and well-being of companion animals and wildlife by funding humane health studies and disseminating information about the studies. Since 1948 MAF has done so much to fight deadly ailments that attack our pets, yet the Foundation also supports studies that delve into chronic, bothersome conditions that keep owners running to the vet. Certain findings suggest recommendations that will help owners save money.
For example, cats are prone to eye infections which can lead to blindness in severe cases. Feline herpevirus- 1(FHV-1) is thought to be the most common cause of conjunctivitis. Treating this type of conjunctivitis with antiviral drugs causes irritation and requires frequent administration. With Morris Animal Foundation funding, scientists from Colorado State University demonstrated that cidofovir, an antiviral drug, is nonirritating and effective against FHV-1. In addition, these researchers found that both FHV-1 and Mycoplasma bacteria were common causes of conjunctivitis. Therefore, treatment for Mycoplasma with less expensive topical antibiotics should be attempted prior to treatment with the more expensive cidofovir. The results of this study will also lead to a more accurate diagnosis of the cause of conjunctivitis so that the optimal drug can be administered and relieve the discomfort more quickly.
Another frequent cause for a veterinary visit is the dog with the never-ending itch. Over the years, Morris Animal Foundation has funded a number of studies to address common skin allergies and issues, including a study at North Carolina State University that looked at whether hydroxyzine, one of the drugs most commonly used to treat atopic dermatitis in dogs, provides an antihistamine effect, and, if so, what the appropriate dose is for dogs. Atopic dermatitis is the second most common allergic skin disease in dogs, and antihistamines are among the most commonly prescribed treatments, but their effects haven't been validated in dogs. Researchers successfully determined that hydroxyzine produces an antihistamine effect and that dogs should receive a twice-daily dose, rather than the previously standard prescription of three times a day. Both of these MAF funded studies offer hope. Suffering cats and dogs will be more comfortable, as their owners and vets team up to provide lasting relief in the most cost effective way.
For Adoption at Babylon Town Shelter (643-9270) Lamar St. W. Babylon: "Otis" #93997 is a V. I. P. which stands for "Very Important Pit". This young brindle guy is a favorite of the staff and displayed exemplary manners when invited into the shelter office. The stray "Mona Lisa" #93957 was rescued by an Almost Home volunteer during an outreach visit in Wyandanch. She is a petite mix about 35 pounds with an enigmatic, painted half smile, just like DaVinci's gal.
Male: "Santo" #93974- purebred German Shepherd Dog; "Mikey" #20656- adorable kitten in C-1.
Female: "Lexie" #93976- super lovable Husky mix; "Lydia" #93376- another V.I.P.; "Zena" #20665- lovely 16 month gray cat with white feet…see her in the lobby.
** Big Moving Day: The Last Hope Animal Rescue dogs are packed and will be moving into their new "digs"- Last Hope Wantagh (the former Bideawee Home) next Sat. April 16. Last Hope cats will be following shortly. Official Wantagh Grand Opening (with everyone invited) is scheduled for the weekend of June 4-5th. More info soon. Additional Last Hope cats will remain at Last Hope Huntington, 581 W. JerichoTpke. and at the seven satellite adoption centers. See www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org for specific cats at these locations.
** Mark Your Calendar: Last Hope will be hosting a FREE rabies vaccine clinic for dogs and cats open to the public at Babylon Town Shelter on Sat. May 21. This service is thanks to a community outreach grant Last Hope received from Pet Peeves, Inc. More details soon.


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Anthropologie Announces New Decorator Concept Shops
Anthropologie is strengthening its presence in the home decor market, launching 12 new "Decorator Concept Shops" within existing Anthro stores across the US and UK. On March 24th, the workshop-style spaces will open to the public, offering access to sample books, decorating assistence, and previously online-only products including wallpaper collections from Cole & Son, Tracy Kendall, and others.
The concept shops will highlight Anthropologie's curtains, furniture, hardware, lighting, rugs, and wall coverings. In-store workshops will host design experts and special events, and product information and resources will be on hand for shoppers. The store sees these concept shops as a continuation of their focus on "product rivaling that ordinarily available only to the trade."
In conjunction with the brick-and-mortar openings, a new web section labeled "For the Decorator" will launch on March 17th. Resources available to online shoppers will include wallpaper calculators, swatch request forms, and glossaries.
DECORATOR CONCEPT SHOPS OPENING MARCH 24th
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Beverly Hills, California
• Chicago, Illinois
• Corte Madera, California
• Denver, Colorado
• Houston, Texas
• London, United Kingdom
• Miami, Florida
• Nashville, Tennessee
• New York, New York
• Wayne, Pennsylvania
• Westport, Connecticut
• Decorator Concept Coming March 24 to Anthropologie | Decor8
• Come March 24, You Can Be Your Own Decorator at Anthropologie | Casa Sugar
• Anthropologie launches in-store 'Decorator Concept' shops | Editor at Large
• Anthropologie's Decorator Shop | Oh Joy!
• Anthropologie to Debut Decorator Shop | StyleCourt
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recipe from foodnetwork.com
Work is seriously trying to kick my butt this week. This is definitely one of those days I am glad to have a backlog of recipes waiting to be blogged.
Creamy sweet onion dip. Yum! Chips, crackers or fresh veggies all would work well with this too.
2 Tbls. olive oil
1 1/2 cups diced onions
1/4 tsp. Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups sour cream
3/4 cups mayonnaise
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground white pepper
1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
In a saute pan over medium heat, add oil. Heat and add onions and salt. Cook the onions until they are caramelized (average 20 minutes, onions should be soft, caramel in color and sweet to the taste).
Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Mix the rest of the ingredients together in a small bowl and then add the cooled onions.
Refrigerate until chilled. Stir before serving.


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The oral contraceptive pill
The oral contraceptive pill, better known as 'the pill', has been described as one of the most significant medical advances of the 20th century. It is one of the most popular forms of contraception and is also said to have had the greatest social impact. It is seen as having played a leading role in the emergence of the women's liberation movement as well as enabling greater sexual freedom in society. However, it has prompted health scares and moral debate.
The practical origins of the pill lie in the 1930s. Scientists observed that certain naturally produced steroid hormones such as oestrogens and progesterone inhibit ovulation. A hormone-based contraceptive was possible if such compounds could be produced artificially. Leading birth control campaigner Margaret Sanger was the impetus for this research. From 1951 she helped the progressive funding of an ultimately successful project headed by physiologist Gregory Pincus.
Enovid, the first contraceptive pill, was approved for release in 1960. It was already available for other disorders, but was now marketed for contraceptive use. It was the first of many. Enovid was instantly popular, and within two years was being used by over 1 million women in America alone. The pill has since been dogged by health scares, including increased rates of heart disease associated with high doses of hormones. Such scares prompted changes in the combinations and dosages of the synthetic hormones involved. The pill now exists in over 30 different forms and is taken by over 100 million women worldwide.
Related links
Techniques and Technologies:
L Marks, Sexual Chemistry: A History of the Contraceptive Pill (New Haven; London: Yale University Press, 2001)
B Asbell, The Pill: A Biography of the Drug That Changed the World (New York: Random House, 1995)
A substance produced in one part of the body which passes into the bloodstream and is then carried to other (distant) organs or tissues, where it acts to modify their structure or function
A female hormone. Oestrogen is first produced by a girl at puberty. It regulates the menstrual cycle and prepares the uterus for pregnancy. Oestrogen is present in males, but in very low levels.
The science of the functioning of living organisms and their component parts.


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Tennessee knocks out Mississippi State
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jordan McRae scored 17 points Thursday as fifth-seeded Tennessee defeated No. 13 seed Mississippi State 69-53 in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament.
Tennessee (20-11) won for the ninth time in its last 10 games to advance to a Friday quarterfinal against No. 4 seed Alabama (20-11) in a matchup of NCAA tournament bubble teams. Tennessee and Alabama split their regular-season matchups, with the home team winning each time.
Trae Golden had 15 points and Jarnell Stokes and Quinton Chievous added 10 points apiece for Tennessee. Chievous' 10 points represented a career high for the redshirt freshman.
Craig Sword scored 19 points, Colin Borchert had 12 and Trivante Bloodman added 10 for Mississippi State (10-22).
Mississippi State scored the first four points of the game, but Tennessee answered with a 12-0 run and never looked back. The short-handed Bulldogs were feeling the effects of playing their second game in as many days.
The Bulldogs entered the SEC tournament with just six scholarship players after four members of its roster had season-ending injuries. Junior guard Jalen Steele and freshman guards Andre Applewhite and Jacoby Davis tore anterior cruciate ligaments. Senior forward Wendell Lewis fractured a right patella tendon.
Mississippi State still managed to beat South Carolina 70-59 on Wednesday by outworking the Gamecocks and capitalizing on uncharacteristically accurate 3-point shooting.
The Bulldogs shot just 34.5 percent overall (20 of 58) and 21.4 percent from 3-point range (3 of 14) against Tennessee. Even though Mississippi State fought to make a game of it in the second half, the Bulldogs never made a serious threat.
McRae sank a 3-pointer and converted a steal into a conventional three-point play to start the 12-0 run that helped the Vols take control. Mississippi State hung around for a little while and trailed 21-14 midway through the first half, but Tennessee went on a 14-2 spurt and led 35-19 at halftime.
McRae and Chievous each scored four points during that spurt, which culminated with a Chievous dunk.
After totaling 32 points in Tennessee's first 29 games, Chievous has 17 points over his last two contests. Chievous, the son of Missouri all-time leading scorer and former first-round draft pick Derrick Chievous, had seven points against his father's old team in the Vols' regular-season finale.
Mississippi State finished the first half with 11 turnovers and just seven baskets.
The Bulldogs were last in the SEC in 3-pointers per game (4.7) and 3-point percentage (.281) during the regular season, but they went 7 of 15 from beyond the arc against South Carolina. They reverted to form Friday and struggled to get anything going on offense.
Mississippi State played much better in the second half while Tennessee coasted and got careless with the ball. The Bulldogs finally cut the Vols' lead to single digits when a Craig Sword free throw made it 58-49 with less than 5 minutes remaining.
That apparently shook Tennessee out of its second-half funk.
Once the lead got down to nine, McRae drove to the basket and scored while drawing a foul. Although he missed the ensuing free throw, Stokes tipped in the offensive rebound to extend Tennessee's lead to 62-49.
The lead wouldn't drop below 11 again, as McRae provided some late excitement by doing a 360 on a game-clinching dunk in the closing minutes.
This marked the second matchup between Tennessee coach Cuonzo Martin and Mississippi State coach Rick Ray, who worked together as Purdue assistants from 2006 until 2008. Tennessee had defeated Mississippi State 72-57 in Knoxville on Jan. 19.


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Back pain is a major cause of disability in the US. Cases with nonspecific back pain can be difficult to treat. Acupuncture is an ancient practice used to stimulate the body's ability to heal itself and promote well-being. Small needles are placed in very specific areas based on your needs. Ancient medicine believes that the needles help to relieve blocked energy pathways. Modern medicine believes the process stimulates the nervous system to release beneficial chemicals. Regardless of the conflict in theory, acupuncture is gradually becoming an accepted option for a variety of health issues. It is typically used in conjunction with modern medicine for the best results.
Researchers in Northern Ireland reviewed past studies of acupuncture for low back pain. The research published in Spine found that although the acupuncture provided more relief than traditional treatment it provided the same amount of relief as a sham treatment did.
The researchers reviewed 23 previous randomized control trials. The trials had to have at least 40 participants and have conducted acupuncture for nonspecific low back pain. The studies compared acupuncture to conventional treatments or sham acupuncture treatments. In a sham treatment the participants may be put through actions similar to the real treatment but never actually receive it.
After combining the studies researchers found:
Nonspecific low back pain can be difficult to relieve. See your doctor to rule out problems like herniated discs, pulled muscles, and nerve impingement. Talk to your doctor about treatment options. Acupuncture with conventional treatments may be able to provide some relief.
Staying active and strengthening the muscles in your back and abdomen can help keep your back healthy. Practice good lifting techniques and aim for good posture. Smoking can also contribute to back pain. So if you smoke, quit.
Family Doctor
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Yuan J, Purepong N, Kerr DP, Park J, Bradbury I, McDonough S. Effectiveness of acupuncture for low back pain: a systematic review.Spine. 2008 Nov 1;33(23):E887-900.
Last reviewed February 2009 by Larissa J. Lucas, MD


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Just when Lancaster County residents thought the specter of
trash mountains was laid to rest, at least for awhile, another reared its head in the middle of Indian Land.
A growing mountain of trash at Pressley's Recycling Center Inc., was discovered in late October, after a very public battle over the proposed "Project December" landfill in southern Lancaster County and the fear that the Foxhole construction and demolition debris landfill just north of the state line would begin accepting household waste last year.
On Tuesday, June 12, registered voters across the state will be able to exercise one of the most precious privileges democracy grants us – the opportunity to determine who will represent them in their government.
In Lancaster County, there are only two races on the ballot – Republicans vying for the Lancaster County Council District 3 seat and the newly created District 7 seat in Indian Land.
You have to be impressed with Buford High School's Anthony Stephens' determination.
After a pair of sixth-place finishes in the Class AA state meet as a BHS sophomore and junior, Stephens wanted to do better.
He did, as best as he could have for at the recent Class AA state track meet in Pontiac.
Stephens posted a personal-best 48.35 to win the state title in the 400-meter run during the Class AA state track meet.
The Lancaster County School District Hall of Fame, in keeping with the tradition of honoring the work of past top educators, has added four deserving members with the 2012 class.
The elite four includes the late Peter Barry, Charles Clark, Mary Mackey Robertson and Walter Lee Tillman.
Each did plenty to promote education in Lancaster County and earn a special place in Lancaster County education history.
Take a good look at today's Graduation 2012 special section. It's full of the graduates from all four county high schools.
After their respective ceremonies today they'll toss their mortar boards high into the air as they celebrate their graduation with the friends, family, teachers and administrators who helped them along the way.
For nearly 80 years, Small's Food Center, has played a vital role in the Kershaw community.
The grocery store, which Curtis Small opened in 1933, is still going strong, thanks to Small's son, Ronnie, and their family commitment to quality over the decades.
Recently, the food center was saluted for its solid place in the Kershaw area business community.
2012 marked Ronnie Small's 50th year involved with the thriving business known for its high-quality selection of food and goods, as well as its friendly service.
In the spring of 1985, Dr. Gordon Klatt, a colorectal surgeon from Tacoma, Wash., sought to raise money for the American Cancer Society in honor of his patients.
For 24 hours, a dedicated Klatt walked around the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma.
Throughout the night, his friends paid $25 each to walk or run 30 minutes with him.
He walked about 83 miles and raised $27,000 to fight cancer.
The youth ball season is under way around the county.
As an annual rite of spring, many area youngsters, girls and boys from a variety of ages, will be involved with baseball and softball games from the county Panhandle to southern Lancaster County and all points in between.
It's a new season and the optimism is high.
There will be plenty of games on the diamonds for these youngsters from now to mid-summer to be a part of this season.
Some seminars might seem like just a way to pass time. But you might have a hard time convincing Lancaster County Sheriff's Deputy Brandon Rollins of that.
Last fall, while he was on a dinner break with fellow drug task officers at a Lancaster restaurant, someone tried to rob the restaurant. The incident led to shots and Rollins was wounded. He grabbed his side and realized it was serious, but the knowledge he gained from a seminar by longtime police trainer Dave Smith last year proved vital in his will to survive.
Whether it was a foreign country or in his native Palmetto State, John Platt was active in spreading love through the work of God.
Platt, who served 15 years in Lancaster at the Moriah Baptist Association, gave 52 years of his 78 years to serving God and spreading his word, no matter where he was.
A cancer victim, Platt died earlier this month.
The personable Platt had a knack for achieving mission work through his strong leadership and passion for his ministry.
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