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Archives for: April 2011
Q and A Grab BagApril 22nd, 2011 , by admin
Where is summer? It is raining cats and dogs here! Perfect time to settle down and read a few letters from the mailbag.
Hello, Dr. D'Adamo: I cannot express how much your blood type diet has helped me and my husband to much better health. Since we both eliminated all sources of trouble for type A nearly all of our health problems vanished: my migraine torturing me every other day, rheumatic pains in the morning, headache, skin problems, pain in the belly and so on. We follow your instructions for four years now. In a first step I eliminated wheat, kidney beans, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers but continued with some dairy products. Then I found out that it did much better to me to kick out every milk product- suddenly everlasting skin problems went away. We both are type A, my husband is secretor, I am Le(a-b-). Even so that I am much healthier now and feel no pain any more I might have developed, so it appears to me syndrome X because of my eating of too much sweet and fat and starchy food. So I would like to adapt my food choice and to find out if I should choose more food like type O non-secretor? Is there new information about A Le(a-b-) available? What do you think about the ideas of Loren Cordain? Many thanks for your wonderful work (please excuse my language – I'm writing from Austria) Helen
Hello Helen!
I've read a few papers by Loren Cordain, though I have not perused the book he wrote a few years ago. Frankly, I think some of his lectin ideas probably stemmed from my first book, which is quite OK, as they are not my original ideas anyway. His suggestions about the value of a low-grain 'Paleolithic' type diet are very applicable to some people, but are not universal; since not everyone comes from a Paleolithic heritage; about 45% of us are from a Neolithic background.
As far as your Double Lewis Negative (LDN) blood type, it is typically common for me to clinical consider LDNs non-secretors, even though for technical reasons, secretor status can not be imputed from you Lewis test result. If anything, metabolically, LDNs are probably 'super-non secretors' from a phenotype standpoint. Choosing foods from an O-non secretor standpoint is probably not going to produce much of an added effect, since you stand to get the most benefit from the beneficials (or super-beneficials), and these are definitely type A specific.
Here's a link to some information on the Lewis System.
I have been on the blood type diet for over a year now, and at 19, am in the best shape of my life. With an active lifestyle (no intended exercise) and the blood type diet, I have been able to shed countless pounds, and have forwarded many people to the diet. I think that your blood-type specific supplements and such are an innovation. However, have you thought of introducing your diet to many major food companies that make diet specific foods (such as South Beach) or Atkins? Not only would it give the diet more advertisement, it would also make it easier to adhere to my diet. Working 50 or 60 hours a week and going to school makes it hard for me to eat correctly (or at all for that matter), and I have found myself eating bar snacks and drink garnishes for nourishment (I am cocktail waitress). Oddly enough I was loosing more weight eating 3 or 4 meals a day than close to nothing at all, and I would appreciate it if healthier options were readily available. Sincerely, Faith (B positive)
Greetings Faith,
Though I won't rule it out completely, I'm not particularly jazzed about those types of strategic partnerships; they almost always result in some compromise, either quality or concept-wise. Certainly that bit of ease may help some harried people, but usually by the time whatever you are eating gets into the box, so many 'intermediates' have been at the through that in retrospect you'd have just been better having done some pre-preparation instead. NAP does make some protein bars that are very blood type friendly; perhaps these can be used in a pinch. I can usually get it together to bring some green tea, manna bread (if I remember to defrost it the night before!) and peanut butter over to the clinic, no matter how rushed I am, and to be frank, I can be very absent-minded!
Hi Peter, I would like an official answer from you on something, if you don't mind. I was well on my way to a frozen shoulder some 8-10 months after a fall on that shoulder. The doctors had all told me it was fine. Ha, isn't THAT funny! Anyway, I took it upon myself to have a physical therapist look at it and that's when we discovered the problem. I have had some success in working with my chiropractor. He had been doing some pretty aggressive therapy. I have slacked off that and have had my massage therapist work on it some. It is really sore after the last time, which I feel is to be expected. However, some on the board think frozen shoulder is an autoimmune problem. I absolutely know this was triggered by my fall, BUT after noticing it feels worse if I eat avoids, I am starting to wonder if there is in fact some truth to it being an autoimmune disorder, triggered by the fall. I thank you in advance for your help. Also, for all you do, for all you so unselfishly give. You are, once again, an amazing man. Humbly, Pat
Hi Pat!
I've had frozen shoulder in the past (actually in my family, a lot of the men have) and I can sympathize with you! It is very painful! I suspect that the cause, continuance and cure are all multi-factorial. For me, it was probably computer-driven repetitive motion, coupled with the repeated use of a screw gun to drive sheetrock into place above my head. Often, the shoulder capsule does develop a gluey substance (which is why frozen shoulder is often termed 'adhesive capsulitis') that prevents the joint from gliding properly. Undoubtedly this gluey substance is a post-inflammatory consequence, and if so, you might very well see a link between eating avoids and inflammatory activity; I certainly did. Karate training really helped me, plus a lot of bromelain (an enzyme made from pineapple stems) which acts like a detergent on the joint tissue. If your chiropractor has an iontophoresis machine, tell him to try driving in some 2% magnesium sulphate a few times. Also, I've been seeing some very nice results with cold laser therapy treatment; perhaps your DC or physiotherapist can assist you with this therapy as well.
You say the notion of metabolic typing has no basis in scientific research. However, one can't deny that certain diets (i.e. Atkins) result in significant weight loss for some yet cause others to retain or even gain weight. That fact is a clear-cut association with metabolic typing. Jess
Hi Jess,
Well, if you mean 'metabolic typing' in the generic sense of the word; or even better 'metabolic profiling' as in metabolomics, I would agree with you. In that light, the Blood Type Diet is a form of metabolic profiling, since it uses genotype to determine phenotype. However, if you a referring to the 'metabolic typing' seen in such popular books as those written by Walcott or Mercola, I would beg to differ; they have no notion of genotype since they have no genomic basis for their determinations.
Hi, Sadly my daughter just died 10 days after the MMR vaccine was given to her. She was only 17 months. I had tested her blood and she was Blood type B. I am AB- secretor and my wife blood type O+. After MMR she came out in spots like chicken pox and died in her sleep with a little blood on her mouth and bed sheet. Being blood type B, could she have been dealing with a virus before the MMR that was not obvious i.e. could she be dealing with chicken pox in the form of shingles? She kept getting rashes on her face and just a few spots just days and weeks before but doctor said it was fungus; the antifungal cream did seem to work. Would this cream be able to make shingles rash disappear? Could blood type B be more susceptible to death and why? We gave our son single vaccines first time and he lived. There is no doubt in our minds she would not have died if she did not get the MMR. She did also get temperature spikes 5 days after the MMR peaking at 39 deg C, but just before death her temperature was more stable. Under normal MMR circumstances how long would it be before her body would create the required antibody and mop up all the mumps, measles and rubella virus? She was a perfect child with an immense amount of energy and vitality. Best regards, -John
Wow, John,
I am so sorry to hear of you loss. I have written about how it seems to me that children who are type B appear to have more extreme reactions to childhood vaccinations, but hindsight in this case would be 20/20 and it would be insensitive and outrageous to state categorically that this was the result of the child being blood type B. However, I will now redouble my efforts in this direction, and indeed if there is some link, hopefully we can elucidate it, and then get the word out. It is the least we can do.
Dr. D'Adamo, I just want to thank you so very much for all your work and your books. When I first heard about the idea of eating based on blood type I thought that it was a crazy idea. Many years later experiencing some health problems I went to see a doctor who had me buy ERYT. After reading the chapter about Type O, me being O+, I really made sense. I have been using this info for the past 3 years now and I'm feeling young again. I tell people this is the first book they should read if they want to experience better health. Thanks again. -Gregory
A lot of people think concept is crazy at first exposure. I did a radio show in Europe and a geneticist called in saying that blood type was not more important that the color paint on a car. I thought a moment and replied, 'Well, if you got hit by a car, what would be the first thing about that car you would tell the police officer?' The idea behind the link between diet and ABO blood group is multidimensional. Often, however, people in the sciences are called in to comment on in only in regard to their discipline. This is usually where the quality of the criticism tends to drop precipitously.
I read your daily note about the nutritionist's husband I can't believe that you actually waste time on this topic. I have made a few inquires to you and "never" received a response. Perhaps bashing someone who does not agree with your theories is more important than responding to one of the users of your diet who has a legitimate question concerning her health. It is you I am disappointed in. I think that your response to this person is pathetic as well as your lack of interest in the people that follow your diet. Elizabeth
Hello Elizabeth,
I could not find any prior questions with either you name or email attached to them, so I don't know how far back your dilemma goes. The article that you refer to is not part of the 'Ask Doctor D'Adamo' column, but rather my blog, which usually involves me ruminating about thoughts and ideas and does not typically feature my responding to questions. Actually, I've only just begun responding to questions after a two-year hiatus; however I've not seen many authors who respond to questions at all, so perhaps your criteria is a little extreme. Actually a great place to get questions is on the BTD Forums. I'm on it a lot and there are many other bright intelligent folks as well.
I have purchased hundreds of your books and I give them away to my patients that are open to change. Recently, my Spanish speaking patients are requesting your book in Spanish. I have tried to located it in Spanish and I have been unsuccessful. Could you tell me how I can obtain the eat right for your type in Spanish? Thank you. -Mr. Sanchez.
Hola Mr. Sanchez,
North American Pharmacal would know better than I about the current status of my books in Spanish. I do recall a publisher in Buenos Aires, but also believe that the book is now being printed in Spain proper. You can call them at 877-ABO-TYPE and I'm sure they can locate a source for you. Oh, wait.. they have a Spanish edition listed on their website.
Bless you ! Not only have you vastly improved my immune system and some health problems, but also completely changed the lives of several other people that I know. One a type A who did not realize that milk was the source of her terrible IBS and arthritis, and her husband, type O, who cured himself of snoring and breathing problems to the great benefit of their marriage ! I will keep on recommending friends and family to read your books and I think that this science is the way forward for the future of the human race. It has even helped me to understand my husband better (he is type O), as I am a B and I know at last why we have different likes and needs and I vary our meals accordingly to suit our different types. –Beryl
Hello Beryl,
Thanks! Nothing is as powerful as an idea whose time has come. Perhaps it is time for people to open their eyes up to the idea of individualized nutrition; not just to get rid of a few pounds, but to create health and balance where there is only sickness and imbalance. The BTD holds so much more promise for the future of food; under its lens, each food becomes a dynamic entity, which powers that vary from person to person. So much more interesting that just the protein, fat and carbohydrate content!
My wife recently had our first child (9 months ago) but ever since then has suffered badly with constipation. We are both O type blood groups and began the 'new' regime 10 weeks ago, and it is going very well. I have lost 25lbs in weight! Nikki has lost 14lbs! We are both really pleased with the way things are going, but would like the above question answered and it is quite painful for her. Regards Cliff Howden –Cliff
Have Nikki start taking some ghee (clarified butter), about 1 tablespoon daily. You can buy ghee at most health food stores, or make it yourself. Ghee contains short chain fatty acids that really help energize the cells that line the colon, and in exchange, they will work better and interact more efficiently with the bacteria in the gut, further enhancing the breakdown of fiber, which in turn makes more short chain fatty acids, which energize the cells of the colon lining, which…
Recent Mailbag!April 19th, 2011 , by admin
Dr. D'Adamo: I would really, really appreciate your response to this comment made by a doctor online:
Type or types of lectin and one's susceptibility (genetic susceptibility) cannot be determined by blood type. D'Adamo tested lectins with blood cells. Lectin intolerance reactions occur in the gut, general circulation (artery walls and the like), brain, gland or organ as well as red blood cells. Sensitivity of one type of cell does not necessarily determine whether another type cell will or will not react.
Thanks, Gary
Hmm. How can I say this nicely? Your internet doctor appears to know so much about the subject, that not only can he comment decisively on when something occurs, he can comment authoritatively on when something doesn't! My suggestion is that you refer this person to a reliable textbook of glycobiology so they can get their facts straight. Here's a good link for the rest of you. It's always exciting when someone discovers that a century of molecular biology research is wrong!
Even though I consider myself as maintaining an optimum health level and am my doctor's healthiest patient (45), as a blood group A person I sometimes begin to struggle with the effects of multiple stressors. Lately, I started experiencing mild joint and muscle pains in early morning due to the level of stress associated with 2 cancer losses, a lay off and a job search. I also decided to bring my BTD to the highest level of adherence by eliminating all neutrals and am amazed at the results. It feels like my body is going through this amazing low-grade detoxification. I am completely pain and stress free and am also experiencing this incredible surge of mental clarity. I am now asking myself if the occasional chicken, feta, mozzarella and wheat breads are worth giving up this amazing experience. Thank you Dr. D'Adamo – you inspire me Alina
Hi Alina, what a great story. Let's hope that your experience can help inspire others to always be open to improving their levels of compliance if need be.
Hello, Dr. D'Adamo. I am in the middle of reading your book. I have begun eliminating the avoids from my diet and incorporating a lot of the beneficials, however I am a type B and have been a vegetarian for 12 years. I was wondering if I can still benefit from a type B diet without reincorporating meat or fish into my diet? I have no objections to eggs and dairy. Thank you, Mandy
Hi Mandy! Fortunately, type B's are quite omnivorous. You certainly can get by with dairy and eggs. You may want to consider adding a good type B protein powder if you are training hard or under any tye of physical stress. NAP makes a nice one. Also, type B's (for complicated genetic reasons that I will not go into here) do well on sources of 'non-protein nitrogen'. These include creatine; the 'muscle-guy powder.' Very helpful for preventing the type of nerve degeneration type B is more prone to.
I have neuropathy in my hands and feet. There is redness on my hands and on my feet and it is painful. I also have hyperparathyroidism and have had two parathyroids removed to control excess calcium into the blood. Would you recommend the basic diet for type O (which I am) to deal with these problems? Thanks for your help. Lynne
Hi Lynne! Quercetin, a plant based antioxidant, has very nice effects on inhibiting the type of cellular accumulations that can cause neuropathy. It is available in any health food store, or online from the Blood Type Diet E-store. Certainly the type O diet will be very helpful in maximizing the health of the parathyroid, especially the low-wheat, low-corn part!
Thanks to all of you who write in. I can't answer all of your questions, but do wish to thank you all for the wonderful notes and stories.
Quercetin For ProstatitisApril 3rd, 2011 , by admin
STUDY: Quercetin in men with category III chronic prostatitis: a preliminary prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
JOURNAL: Urology 1999 Dec;54(6):960-3
AUTHORS: Shoskes DA, Zeitlin SI, Shahed A, Rajfer J.
ABSTRACT: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) category III chronic prostatitis syndromes (nonbacterial chronic prostatitis and prostatodynia) are common disorders with few effective therapies. Bioflavonoids have recently been shown in an open-label study to improve the symptoms of these disorders in a significant proportion of men. The aim of this study was to confirm these findings in a prospective randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. RESULTS: Both the quercetin and placebo groups were similar in age, symptom duration, and initial symptom score. Patients taking placebo had a mean improvement in NIH symptom score from 20.2 to 18.8 (not significant), while those taking the bioflavonoid had a mean improvement from 21.0 to 13.1 (P = 0.003). Twenty percent of patients taking placebo and 67% of patients taking the bioflavonoid had an improvement of symptoms of at least 25%. In the 17 patients who received quercetin in the open-label study, 82% had at least a 25% improvement in symptom score. CONCLUSIONS: Therapy with the bioflavonoid quercetin is well tolerated and provides significant symptomatic improvement in most men with chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
COMMENTARY: Chronic prostatitis is a troublesome condition that can be difficult to control. Typically, long term antibiotics (doxycycline) are considered the only effective treatment (curiously, not because of their anti-microbial effects, but rather because of their probable anti-inflammatory effect). Quercetin is available in many forms and may offer a safe and effective means for many men to control this painful problem. Quercetin is also an effective inhibitor of digestive allergy (it stops basophil degranulation; the process by which histamine is released into the gut and a fairly potent anti-mutagen.


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It's always a great experience when we take a test drive on other handset software's whether it is Motorola's Motoblur launcher or TouchWiz UI on HTC Sense; we really enjoy playing with it.
An individual likes the overall experience which is achieved by playing with this software's and in recent move LG Optimus P500, one of the flagship model from the house LG has finally able to run Sony Ericsson's TimeScape UI on it.
Senior member, fundoozzz from well known Xda-develper forum with the help of other fellow members, was able to make workable port on LG Optimus P500 running on Android Gingerbread OS 2.3.
To install and run TimeScape UI on Optimus P500, user needs to download the patch and flash it via recovery mode after that downloading and installing Xperia Home APK will not take more than couple of minutes and after that user will be able to run launcher and Widgets on Optimus P500 smoothly.
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Before getting started with downloading and installing SE TimeScape UI on Optimus P500, make sure you have enough knowledge about custom installation because this process may brick your device or render into non-bootable state due to mod installation.
Getting Started with SE TimeScape UI on LG Optimus P500 (For CM7):
- Download the CM7 zip file from here.
- Now, once done boot the device in recovery mode and flash it without erasing/deleting anything.
- In the third step, you need to download the SE TimeScape UI from this link and install it.
- After successfully completing the third step, your device will start running on SE TimeScape UI.
Installing SE TimeScape UI on LG Optimus P500 (For other ROM's):
- In the very first step, user is advised to delete the "build.prop" file from the SE TimeScape UI zip folder.
- Now, look for the "build.prop" file in system folder and add this code to it" ro.semc.timescape_keys=Sony_Ericsson_Xperia" (without quotes).
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Skip to comments.Mystery Surrounds Bibles Found Hidden in Osama bin Laden Compound
Posted on 03/02/2012 6:05:20 AM PST by marshmallow
Two copies of an English version of the Holy Bible were found in the building where Osama bin Laden spent his last days and was killed by U.S. forces, Pakistani officials revealed on Tuesday night.
The compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, where the al-Qaida leader was shot dead by U.S. Navy SEALs last May, is being demolished this week. A number of interesting discoveries have been made among the rubble, however.
Among them are cleverly hidden radios and two copies of the Bible, but different theories exist about why the extremist Islamic leader, who waged a holy war against the U.S., would have Bibles in his possession. Certain passages have apparently been highlighted in different colors, leading some Pakistani intelligence officials to believe that they might be coded messages referencing future terror attacks, The Times of India reported. Pakistan's ISI security service is conducting further investigations on the texts in question.
"We had already cleared the compound before demolition but found two copies of the Bible and two radio sets," an unidentified Pakistani commander shared with The Sun. "The Bibles were in English and we cannot be sure why they were there. These copies were found as we checked the rooms for the final time before demolishing the building.
(Excerpt) Read more at christianpost.com ...
Good thing they didn't burn them and cause Christian rioting.
I hope he read John chapter 3...
ha ha
Media trying to make a story out of this??
When I saw the location of the compound from the air (all roads led to the compound), IMHO, everyone knew who was living there...
And let's guess that there are plenty of tunnels and THAT's the REAL reason it is being destroyed. Bet they concrete the site from end to end.
He highlighted John:3:16
(lyrics) It is no secret what God can do,
What He's done for others, He'll do for you.....
I bet its so they can build mosque decided to ob1
soon all jihad's will have to pilgrim to it
and the local powers to be will rake in the tourist dollars
I promise Osama is in tortured agony right now, knowing the Truth was within his reach, but was ignored.
The same reason I have 2 Qurans ?
Actually, nobody is in heaven or hell. All are "asleep" until the resurrection. Then after the second resurrection, the Judgment.
2 bathroom house? Or do you go camping a lot?
Were they Gideon Bibles? HmmmM!
I should have added that I have a couple of Book of Mormons from different eras, and of course many of the usual, religious books.
For a major world Islamic leader and religious hero (not exactly Mother Theresa is it?) to have bibles seems pretty normal.
:Actually, nobody is in heaven or hell. All are asleep until the resurrection. Then after the second resurrection, the Judgement."
I agree nobody is in their final destination yet, but I believe they are "awake" to their predicament while awaiting the Judgement. Read Luke 16:19-31
19 "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And at his gate lay a poor man named Laz'arus, full of sores, 21 who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; 23 and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Laz'arus in his bosom.
I would call that a parable. When Lazarus was raised from the dead, he made no references to what he had seen, nor who, among his relatives, he had contact with while dead.
"I would call that a parable."
Yes, of course it is. Don't confuse that Lazarus of the parable with the other Lazarus that Jesus raised from the dead.
I'm not. What I'm saying is that the people Jesus raised from the dead had no conscious thoughts while they were dead, therefore they were not in heaven and they were not being tormented in hell. They were "asleep" awaiting either the first or the second resurrection. Once we die, our next conscious thought will be rising in the air to meet Christ or meeting him at the White Throne Judgment.
"What Im saying is that the people Jesus raised from the dead had no conscious thoughts while they were dead"
The Bible does not record any comments made afterward by those that Jesus raised up, so how could you know that? I think that is speculation.
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Hodges assumes new role
Liz Harter | Monday, April 16, 2007
Since the Saint Mary's student government turnover occurred April 1, student body president Kim Hodges and vice president Kelly Payne have smoothly transitioned into their new roles.
Hodges became the first black woman in the school's 152-year history ever to hold the position when she took office. She said she anticipates the upcoming year.
"As a leader, I pray that I am the best leader that I can be and in my capacity I will lead student government better than I came in," Hodges said. "I've already sent out an e-mail to the Board for next year saying 'I'm ready to make history.'"
Hodges, a social work major from South Holland, Ill. said her administration is off to a busy start.
She has already begun meeting with members of the South Bend community to work toward her goal of reaching out to the community and making a connection between Saint Mary's and South Bend.
"I just got done meeting with the South Bend Tribune about setting up a Web site about events and sights around town – especially to highlight Saint Mary's events," Hodges said.
The Web site is a joint initiative undertaken by the College, Notre Dame and Holy Cross College to connect with the larger South Bend community.
Hodges has also met with the Saint Mary's administration to discuss the upcoming beatification of Father Moreau in October. And she sat on a committee to discuss the recipient of the Lumen Christi award that will be given to one senior on graduation day.
Hodges spoke to high school students during the College's annual Spring Day on campus Sunday, an event she has participated in as a tour guide for the past three years.
"[The day] felt different because I'm in a different capacity as student body president," Hodges said.
Hodges said she would like to change the format of Board of Governance (BOG) meetings for next year. Although she has not sat on the Board of Governance in any capacity in the past, she said she does not see her lack of experience as a hindrance to her leadership.
Hodges believes that not being on BOG in the past is actually a benefit to next year's board.
"We'll bring more of a fresh perspective to the table and switch things up a little bit," she said. "We will make it a little more interesting and active in the meetings so that meetings can feel a little more enjoyable and to enhance feel of being on BOG."


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Poor Chico got bitten by a pit bull on Monday. I wasn't there, but he went to Flat Rock Lake to swim and hang out with Hans and some of his friends. Apparently, when one of his friends arrived with his two dogs, one of them bit Chi on the front leg. We took him to the vet and they gave him this lovely cone to wear and gave us several meds to give him- antibiotics, anti-inflamatories and some betadine. He just thinks he's getting cheese as a special treat for existing!


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Jun 26, 2010 5:13 PM GMT
Hey Guys, Went to college in NYC and have been living in San Francisco for the past four years. Gave up my warehouse loft and decided to spend a little time in Upstate NY to decompress. Thinking of moving to New Orleans because I have had a hot & heavy love affair with The Big Easy for years, but visiting a place is different than living there.
Thoughts from the men in the house?
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**Although I am disenchanted with posting daily news due to the incessant repetition of ingrained venality and stupidity exhibited in many of the stories, there are some things I am interested in archiving, so I will attempt to collect them here once again since I now have the time. I will try to keep my personal opinions to myself, but if you look at what I post, you can pretty much figure out how I feel. I may also stray from a completely Irish venue, but since we all live on the same planet (at least I think we do), that should be of little concern.
–Here is an important story from last month.
The Dublin government has announced an amnesty for the soldiers it dismissed and blacklisted … for fighting Hitler's Third Reich, writes Richard Doherty
Great injustice: Many irish soldiers fought for the Allies as they were bombarded by the Nazis but on the orders of De valera they were labelled deserters
Richard Doherty
Belfast Telegraph
08 May 2013
In 1945, the Irish government issued a blacklist of men who were not to be given government, or local government, jobs. The list – running to 133 pages – included more than 5,000 names from almost every county.
These were men of the Irish Defence Forces who, in the language of the civil service, had been 'dismissed for desertion in time of national emergency pursuant to the terms of Emergency Powers (No 362) Order 1945, or of section 13 of the Defence Forces (Temporary Provisions) Act 1946'.
What most had done was to absent themselves from their posts as Irish servicemen and travel to Northern Ireland, or Britain, to sign on for the UK forces. In military-legal terms, they were deserters; but they deserted to fight, rather than to avoid fighting, the common perception of desertion.
Significantly, the legislation under which the men were dismissed was not enacted until the war in Europe was over. In fact, many of those 'dismissed' were dead, having been killed in action, or died of wounds while serving with UK forces.
The introduction of that legislation by Eamon de Valera's government was a surprise to some, who believed that an amnesty was to be introduced for deserters.
That was certainly so in the case of 20-year-old Patrick Kehoe, who was arrested in Dundalk in June 1945 and tried by court martial at Collins Barracks in Dublin.
Kehoe had been told by his mother that there was to be an amnesty and so felt safe in crossing the border to visit her. He had deserted in 1943 and joined the RAF in order to strike back at Hitler and Germany for the suffering of his English relatives in Luftwaffe raids on Britain.
As a flight sergeant in Bomber Command, he took part in 22 operations before being shot down and taken prisoner on March 13, 1945.
Patrick Kehoe was liberated in May 1945, as was Patrick Shannon, who had deserted the Defence Forces in 1941, joined the British Army and served in North Africa, Sicily and Italy, before being captured near Florence in 1944. He was also arrested in Dundalk on his way to visit his dying mother.
Both were found guilty of desertion, ordered to serve 156 days detention and were discharged dishonourably from the Defence Forces. The detention period was commuted immediately.
Interestingly, both men were defended by a Captain Cowan, who told the court that desertion was leaving one's post in time of danger, whereas they had left places of safety for danger.
Cowan added that: "In many countries [they] would be considered a hero that deserves honour and reward."
As far as the court martials were concerned, they deserved neither honour nor reward. The same applied to all whom the Irish authorities could arrest and even those they could not, including men who had lost their lives. The blacklist shows that most were dismissed on August 8, 1945, but some were not punished until 1946.
Although the blacklist could not affect men from Northern Ireland, it had a serious effect on those from what is now the Republic.
Not only were government jobs closed to them and pensions denied, but they had to bear the stigma of being branded traitors.
And that stigma was not confined to the men themselves. Their families also had to bear it. Children were taunted and wives cold-shouldered.
Small wonder that many left Ireland to seek work and, in some cases, new homes across the water.
But the contribution those men made by enlisting in the British forces was greater than any they might have made as Irish servicemen.
Sean Drumm, who deserted from the Air Corps in 1943, became an air gunner in Bomber Command and survived 32 missions. The longest lasted 11 hours and 35 minutes against a target in eastern Europe.
Sean trained as an air gunner at Bishop's Court in Co Down, and his Lancaster was engaged by nightfighters on six occasions and by anti-aircraft fire on many more.
Moreover, at the end of a long mission at 18,000-20,000 feet on a cold winter's night, "you were like the Hunchback of Notre Dame; it took you a couple of hours to straighten up".
Of his experiences, he said: "To describe it is almost impossible today. "It was like Armageddon. At night, the sky would be lit by massed searchlights and bursting shells, the ground a mass of flashes from falling bomb."
Pardons for Sean Drumm, Patrick Kehoe and Patrick Shannon and all the other men whose names are included in that ignoble blacklist may be too late for them. Today, there are few survivors of their number to rejoice. But their families will surely welcome this act of the Irish government, announced by Justice and Defence Minister Alan Shatter. At long last, their native country is showing them the respect they were long ago given by another government and state (and let's not forget that Ireland was then a Commonwealth country).
Perhaps the warming of relations between Dublin and London, as well as the work of many individuals over recent decades, has finally brought about this act to reverse a great injustice.


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The big crime in the news story for the day is the arrest of Florida Gator defensive star Carlos Dunlap on a DUI charge:
Florida defensive end Carlos Dunlap was arrested at around 3:30 a.m. for driving under the influence after falling asleep at the wheel. Police found Dunlap, 20 -- a key part of Florida's national title push this week against Alabama -- slumped over in his 2000 Chrysler at a complete stop through multiple green-light traffic cycles at the 200 block of Southwest 34th Street, according to the police report. Officers reached into the car to turn off the ignition while the clutch was still in gear and finally awoke a "very groggy" Dunlap, the report states.
Oy. This should end his college football career (he was going to the NFL at the end of the season anyway.) One interesting thing is Dunlap seems to have taken his cues from TalkLeft - never cooperate with the cops:
Dunlap was arrested and eventually booked at 5:52 a.m. after refusing to submit a breath test, according to the report.
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Comrades, In the early days of reform and opening-up, the Party made a clarion call for us to take a path of our own and build socialism with Chinese characteristics. Since that time, the Party has united and led all the Chinese people in a tireless struggle, propelling China into a leading position in terms of economic and technological strength, defense capabilities, and composite national strength. China's international standing has risen as never before. Our Party, our country, our people, our forces, and our nation have changed in ways without precedent. The Chinese nation, with an entirely new posture, now stands tall and firm in the East.
With decades of hard work, socialism with Chinese characteristics has crossed the threshold into a new era. This is a new historic juncture in China's development.
This is what socialism with Chinese characteristics entering a new era means: The Chinese nation, which since modern times began had endured so much for so long, has achieved a tremendous transformation: it has stood up, grown rich, and is becoming strong; it has come to embrace the brilliant prospects of rejuvenation. It means that scientific socialism is full of vitality in 21st century China, and that the banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics is now flying high and proud for all to see. It means that the path, the theory, the system, and the culture of socialism with Chinese characteristics have kept developing, blazing a new trail for other developing countries to achieve modernization. It offers a new option for other countries and nations who want to speed up their development while preserving their independence; and it offers Chinese wisdom and a Chinese approach to solving the problems facing mankind.
This new era will be an era of building on past successes to further advance our cause, and of continuing in a new historical context to strive for the success of socialism with Chinese characteristics. It will be an era of securing a decisive victory in building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, and of moving on to all-out efforts to build a great modern socialist country. It will be an era for the Chinese people of all ethnic groups to work together and work hard to create a better life for themselves and ultimately achieve common prosperity for everyone. It will be an era for all of us, the sons and daughters of the Chinese nation, to strive with one heart to realize the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation. It will be an era that sees China moving closer to center stage and making greater contributions to mankind.
As socialism with Chinese characteristics has entered a new era, the principal contradiction facing Chinese society has evolved. What we now face is the contradiction between unbalanced and inadequate development and the people's ever-growing needs for a better life. China has seen the basic needs of over a billion people met, has basically made it possible for people to live decent lives, and will soon bring the building of a moderately prosperous society to a successful completion. The needs to be met for the people to live better lives are increasingly broad. Not only have their material and cultural needs grown; their demands for democracy, rule of law, fairness and justice, security, and a better environment are increasing. At the same time, China's overall productive forces have significantly improved and in many areas our production capacity leads the world. The more prominent problem is that our development is unbalanced and inadequate. This has become the main constraining factor in meeting the people's increasing needs for a better life.
We must recognize that the evolution of the principal contradiction facing Chinese society represents a historic shift that affects the whole landscape and that creates many new demands for the work of the Party and the country. Building on continued efforts to sustain development, we must devote great energy to addressing development's imbalances and inadequacies, and push hard to improve the quality and effect of development. With this, we will be better placed to meet the ever-growing economic, political, cultural, social, and ecological needs of our people, and to promote well-rounded human development and all-round social progress.
We must recognize that the evolution of the principal contradiction facing Chinese society does not change our assessment of the present stage of socialism in China. The basic dimension of the Chinese context – that our country is still and will long remain in the primary stage of socialism – has not changed. China's international status as the world's largest developing country has not changed. The whole Party must be completely clear about this fundamental dimension of our national context, and must base our work on this most important reality – the primary stage of socialism. We must remain fully committed to the Party's basic line as the source that keeps the Party and the country going and that brings happiness to the people. We must lead and unite the Chinese people of all ethnic groups in fulfilling the central task of economic development. We must uphold the Four Cardinal Principles, continue to reform and open up, be self-reliant, hardworking, and enterprising, and strive to build China into agreat modern socialist country that is prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally advanced, harmonious, and beautiful.
Comrades, Chinese socialism's entrance into a new era is, in the history of the development of the People's Republic of China and the history of the development of the Chinese nation, of tremendous importance. In the history of the development of international socialism and the history of the development of human society, it is of tremendous importance. Our entire Party should develop unshakeable confidence, work hard and work well to see socialism with Chinese characteristics display even stronger vitality.
II. The New Era: The Historic Mission of the Communist Party of China
A hundred years ago, the salvoes of the October Revolution brought Marxism-Leninism to China. In the scientific truth of Marxism-Leninism, Chinese progressives saw a solution to China's problems. With the advent of modern times, Chinese society became embroiled in intense upheavals; this was a time of fierce struggle as the Chinese people resisted feudal rule and foreign aggression. It was in the midst of this, in 1921, as Marxism-Leninism was integrated with the Chinese workers' movement, that the Communist Party of China was born. From that moment on, the Chinese people have had in the Party a backbone for their pursuit of national independence and liberation, of a stronger and more prosperous country, and of their own happiness; and the mindset of the Chinese people has changed, from passivity to taking the initiative.
With a history of more than 5,000 years, our nation created a splendid civilization, made remarkable contributions to mankind, and became one of the world's great nations. But with the Opium War of 1840, China was plunged into the darkness of domestic turmoil and foreign aggression; its people, ravaged by war, saw their homeland torn apart and lived in poverty and despair. With tenacity and heroism, countless dedicated patriots fought, pressed ahead against the odds, and tried every possible means to seek the nation's salvation. But despite their efforts, they were powerless to change the nature of society in old China and the plight of the Chinese people.
National rejuvenation has been the greatest dream of the Chinese people since modern times began. At its founding, the Communist Party of China made realizing Communism its highest ideal and its ultimate goal, and shouldered the historic mission of national rejuvenation. In pursuing this goal, the Party has united the Chinese people and led them through arduous struggles to epic accomplishments.


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TROY — The Troy Farmers Market will be accepting cash donations for Guy and Christine Sterling of the American Buffalo, who lost their Herkimer County home in a fire last weekend. The Sterlings are vendors at the market.
Monica Kurzejeski of the Troy Farmers Market said the couple and their children were able to escape safely with just their sleepwear on, but that the house was destroyed and they suffered "devastating" losses to their product, equipment and other items.
Cash donations will be accepted this weekend and next at the farmers market information table by the fountain at the bottom of the stairs in the Troy Atrium on Third Street in downtown Troy, Kurzejeski said.


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There's a quote that occurs in one of the first songs of the musical Fun Home, currently playing at the Ahmanson Theatre (FB) through April 1, 2017, that struck a nerve: "chaos never happens if it's never seen". That describes many families: there is utter chaos behind a carefully manicured facade. Perhaps that commonality is one reason why Fun Home won so many Tony Awards, including Best Musical in 2015. Perhaps it is the fact that it is one of the few musicals that focuses on the experience of a Lesbian finding herself (think about it: most stories that you see on stage dealing with LBGTQ focus on the G — male homosexuality. Perhaps it is the female strength of the creative team: based on a graphic novel by a woman (Alison Bechdel (FB), who is also famous for the Bechdel Test), with music by a woman (Jeanine Tesori), and stage book and lyrics by another woman (Lisa Kron). Whatever the reason, Fun Home caught my attention when it was in its Off-Broadway run at the Public (which is when I picked up the cast album). I enjoyed the music, and was pleased when it made it to Broadway, and then announced the tour. By now, you should have figured out that's where we were last night, instead of hearing a Purim Schpiel. After all, if I want to hear about a evil madman with a plot to destroy a people, and the clueless leader that he works for and is able to manipulate, I'll read the news.
Fun Home tells the true story of Alison Bechdel, which she captured in her non-linear graphic novel of the same name. It addresses how Alison realized that she was a lesbian, while dealing with her father who was a closeted gay man who never admitted it to himself. Shortly after Alison came out to him, he committed suicide by standing in front of an oncoming truck. It addresses the chaos behind her life: the dangerous behaviors, the domestic violence, the neglect.
If you haven't figured it out by now, this has adult themes.
It also speaks to a certain audience. I've noted before about how when we go to a theatrical piece about the black experience, the hue of the audience changes. For Fun Home, it wasn't hue but orientation. There were distinctly and clearly more gay couples at this musical than I have seen at many other shows. So many so, in fact, that I was much more conscious about the ring of keys on my belt. (See the show. You'll understand.) I think this is because this is a musical that speaks to the gay and lesbian experience in a way that hasn't been addressed in a musical before. Other musicals play the gay aspect for either fun (think The Producers, think La Cage Aux Folles, think Victor Victoria), or the tragedy is the focus. This musical really focuses on Bechdel's statement from one of her comics: "What would happen if we spoke the truth?". This is a family that goes from denial and chaos to the truth in a way that is both tragic and comic. For some, the truth brings growth and freedom. For others, it brings a realization about the life squandered, the mistakes made, the lost communication and chances.
If you haven't figured it out yet, this musical will make some people uncomfortable.
Reading the critical reviews of this, it is universally loved. Talking to some others more used to the conventional musical, the appreciation is different. They like the music, but are less turned on by the story. As someone squarely in the baby-boom generation, I can see how this would make some uncomfortable. It may bring up things they didn't want to face; it may make them realize problems they hadn't known were surfacing. It could also just be an unrelatable demographic.
As for me, I found the story and the way it was told fascinating. The approach taken was to tell the story from the point of view of Alison at three different points in her life: Small Alison [about 10-12] (Alessandra Baldacchino (FB) at our performance, alternating with Carly Gold (FB)), Medium Alison [about 19-20] (Caroline Murrah (FB), the understudy, at our performance, normally Abby Corrigan), and Adult Alison [about 30] (Kate Shindle (FB)). Except for near the end, it is small and medium Alison that are interacting with her parents Bruce (Robert Petkoff (FB)) and Helen (Susan Moniz (FB)), her siblings Christian (Pierson Salvador (FB)) and John (Lennon Nate Hammond (FB)), and her partner Gail (Karen Eilbacher). Adult Alison observes it all as a memory, commenting and drawing and providing context and, of course, captions. Note that all of the other characters (Roy / Mark / Pete / Bobby Jeremy) — primarily the boyfriends of Bruce — are played by Robert Hager (FB).
As directed by Sam Gold (FB), the production unfolds quite smoothly. The actors seem to be having quite a bit of fun with their roles. I particularly noted this for a number of numbers with Small Alison such as "Come to the Fun Home" and (of course) "Ring of Keys", and with Medium Alison in "Changing My Major to Joan". Adult Alison got her chance in "Telephone Wire". All sang and performed quiet well. Note that this isn't your typical show with chorines and choreography for large dance numbers, except perhaps for "Raincoat of Love". Danny Mefford (FB) designed what choreography there was.
Rounding out the swing and understudies were Michael Winther (FB) (u/s Bruce), Amanda Naughton (FB) (u/s Helen, Alison), Sofia Trimarchi (u/s Small Alison, Christian, John), Caroline Murrah (FB) (u/s Medium Alison, Joan), and Anthony Fortino (FB) (u/s Roy / Mark / Pete / Bobby Jeremy). Fortino also served as Dance Captain.
The music was under the direction of Micah Young (FB), who also played keyboard in the onstage band. Others in the band were Jakob Reinhardt (FB) (Guitars); Alan Stevens Hewitt (FB) (Basses); Philip Varricchio (FB) (Reeds); John Doing (FB) (Drums/Percussion); David Mergen (FB) (Cello); Jen Choi Fischer (FB) (Violin/Viola). Other music credits: Alex Harrington (FB) – Associate Music Director; Antoine Silverman – Music Coordinator; Billy Jay Stein (FB)/Strange Cranium (FB) – Electronic Music Programming; Kaye-Houston Music [Annie Kaye, Doug Houston (FB)] – Music Copying; Chris Fenwick (FB) – Music Supervision; John Clancy (FB) – Orchestrations.
Turning to the creating and production design: David Zinn (FB)'s scenic and costume design started as an attic of memory. At times it turned into a dorm room, and then a wall in New York, and then most interestingly, that wall rotated up to create a ceiling for Alison's house in Pennsylvania. Tres neat! In general, the design worked quite well. It was augmented by the lighting design of Ben Stanton, which was very rainbowish (appropriately, for an LBTGQ show) and occasionally shone into the audience. One thing I didn't realize until I saw the page on Stanton's lighting design was that the original production was designed for a thrust stage or a stage surrounded by audience, not the proscenium of the Ahmanson or most tour houses. Thus the interesting design was a tour-specific adaptation that worked quite well given the limitations. Zinn's costumes worked well with Rick Caroto's hair and wig design. I can't speak to how appropriately period they were or how appropriately lesbian they were (but then again — here's the scary part — lesbians and gays look like everyone else — heaven forfend! (said tongue-in-cheek) — and here's the scary part — lesbians and gays do tongue-in-cheek as well — oh, how do I get out of this hole I've dug for myself 🙂 ). The sound design by Kai Harada was good, but there were a few late microphone pickups that were likely the fault of the local sound board. Rounding out the production credits: Jim Carnahan CSA and Jillian Cimini CSA (Casting); Michael Camp – Company Manager; Shawn Pennington – Production Stage Manager.
Fun Home continues at the Ahmanson Theatre (FB) until April 1. Tickets are available through the Ahmanson website; discount tickets may be available through Goldstar.
As it somehow happens every year, we caught another Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (FB) performance. Supporting this organization is even more important given the recessive administration currently in office. I gave at the show; you can give by clicking here.
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Ob. Disclaimer: I am not a trained theatre (or music) critic; I am, however, a regular theatre and music audience member. I've been attending live theatre and concerts in Los Angeles since 1972; I've been writing up my thoughts on theatre (and the shows I see) since 2004. I do not have theatre training (I'm a computer security specialist), but have learned a lot about theatre over my many years of attending theatre and talking to talented professionals. I pay for all my tickets unless otherwise noted. I am not compensated by anyone for doing these writeups in any way, shape, or form. I currently subscribe at Cabrillo Music Theatre (FB), the Hollywood Pantages (FB), Actors Co-op (FB), the Chromolume Theatre (FB) in the West Adams district, and a mini-subscription at the Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC) (FB). Through my theatre attendance I have made friends with cast, crew, and producers, but I do strive to not let those relationships color my writing (with one exception: when writing up children's production, I focus on the positive — one gains nothing except bad karma by raking a child over the coals). I believe in telling you about the shows I see to help you form your opinion; it is up to you to determine the weight you give my writeups.
Upcoming Shows: Next week brings Martha, a one-woman play on the life of Martha Graham (a good preparation for our May VPAC show of her dance group), at the Whitefire Theatre (FB). The end of the month brings An American in Paris at the Hollywood Pantages (FB) at the end of the month. April starts with Cats Paw at Actors Co-op (FB) and a concert with Tom Paxton and the DonJuans at McCabes Guitar Shop (FB) (shifting Cats Paws to an afternoon matinee that day). The next day brings the Colburn Orchestra at the Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC) (FB). The next weekend is currently open (and will likely stay that way). Mid-April brings Doc Severinsen and his Big Band at Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC) (FB) on April 13, followed by Animaniacs Live at the La Mirada Performing Arts Center (FB) over the weekend. That will be followed on the penultimate weekend of April with Sister Act at Cabrillo Music Theatre (FB). Lastly, looking to May, the schedule shows that it starts with My Bodyguard at the Hollywood Pantages (FB) the first weekend. It continues with Martha Graham Dance and American Music at the Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC) (FB). The third weekend brings the last show of the Actors Co-op (FB) season, Lucky Stiff, at Actors Co-op (FB). May concludes with Hello Again at the Chromolume Theatre (FB). As for June? Three words: Hollywood Fringe Festival (FB). That, barring something spectacular cropping up, should be the first half of 2017.
As always, I'm keeping my eyes open for interesting productions mentioned on sites such as Better-Lemons, Musicals in LA, @ This Stage, Footlights, as well as productions I see on Goldstar, LA Stage Tix, Plays411 or that are sent to me by publicists or the venues themselves. Note: Lastly, want to know how to attend lots of live stuff affordably? Take a look at my post on How to attend Live Theatre on a Budget.
P.S.: The Hollywood Pantages (FB) announced their 2017-2018 season (which was the rest of 2018, after Hamilton took over the last 5 months of 2017) on February 7th. You can find my reaction to it here. The Ahmanson Theatre (FB) announcement was at the end of February, and here's what I thought of it.


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Thumbing through the nutrition journals published this month, a story caught my eye. Lost among the public debate around eggs and organic foods, a study published in the September edition of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that only 2% of the U.S. population is meeting its needs for potassium. Two percent! Why does this matter? Well, first, we can assume that, if our U.S. counterparts are so very far from meeting their needs, it's unlikely that those of us north of the border are doing better. But that aside, while we spend an endless amount of energy discussing reducing sodium, very little seems to be said about the importance of getting more of this important mineral into our diets.
The new study is based on data taken from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Study (NHANES), which tracked the diets of adult Americans every two years from 2003 to 2008. In this study, researchers broke down subjects' diets according to both sodium and potassium. In the case of the former, various groups, including the American Heart Association, recommend an upper intake level of 2,300 mg per day (about the equivalent of one teaspoon of table salt), with an ideal intake of less than 1,500 mg per day.
While the sodium story was not encouraging (over 99% of U.S. adults consumed more than 1,500 mg per day, and 90% consumed more than 2,300 mg), the potassium news was equally bad: The average intake was a mere 2,631 mg per day, or just more than half of the recommended 4,700 mg per day. What's more, it appears that, while sodium intake is holding steady among U.S. adults, potassium intake seems to have declined since the late 1980s, though the researchers did not have enough data to explain why.
While all of this sounds a little bleak, it still doesn't do much to explain the importance of potassium in our diets. Beyond its impact on heart health, potassium plays an important role in muscle function, which is why you often see athletes clamouring for a banana — one of the more potassium-rich foods — to help stave off muscle cramps. The nutrient is also important for building and maintaining healthy bones. But it is in its role of controlling blood pressure that potassium really stands out: Numerous previous studies, including research on what is known as the DASH — or Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension — diet have demonstrated that eating a diet rich in potassium seems to offset the effects of sodium. The catch? The effect is most noticeable when intakes reach 4,700 mg per day.
While bananas might be the poster child for potassium, several other common foods actually rank higher on the potassium scale, including baked potatoes (yes, potatoes), sweet potatoes, plain yogurt and soybeans. While there is quite a lengthy list of foods that provide more than 300 mg of potassium per serving, the unfortunate truth is that there is no single food that can help you meet the majority of your needs in a single serving, in the same way a carrot can provide enough vitamin A, or an orange gives enough vitamin C for a whole day.
Doing a little math, if we assume that a person eats a variety of fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meats and fish, and beans and legumes each day, and each contains 300 mg of potassium or more, you would need some 15 servings of these foods, combined, to meet your needs for the day. That should help explain why the eating seven to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables per day is so important.
While those numbers might seem daunting, try looking at it another way: We humans evolved without cheese puffs, muffins, granola bars, and sweetened vitamin waters. We are built to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, meat and fish. We added foods such as beans and legumes, dairy, and grains a few thousand years ago, but either way, the closer we get to eating the way we did even two or three generations ago, the easier it becomes to meet our needs, not only for potassium, but for a host of nutrients that are vital to our health. So, the next time you have a choice between a granola bar and an apple, grab the apple, and remember that small changes really do add up.
—Jennifer Sygo is a registered dietitian at Cleveland Clinic Canada, which offers executive physicals and wellness counselling in Toronto.


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When we, at Jester King, talk about "farmhouse brewing", we're thinking about the processes that are used by a handful of small, rustic breweries in southern Belgium and northern France. Many of these are on actual working farms. Others may be in less pastoral settings. Either way, a common thread that links all of them and that has been a huge inspiration behind what we're trying to do is that each of these breweries has its own distinctive house character that can be found throughout the various beers that it brews.
Part of this may be derived from variations in individual breweries' setups and processes, but a much larger part often comes from multiple strains of yeasts working together with a harmony and balance that's unique to the microclimate of a given brewery and that would change significantly if that same group or yeasts were ever transplanted anywhere else. This is in contrast to most New World breweries, which tend to use different varieties of single strain, laboratory yeasts, depending on what kind of beer they want to make, with each individual fermentation taking place within its own isolated environment. Whereas some brewers strive to control everything, and see the slightest variation as the sign of a problem, farmhouse brewers tend to embrace nature as part of their process, accepting and in many cases delighting in the idiosyncrasies that this approach can bring. An even more extreme example of this attitude can be found among the handful of Belgian brewers (and blenders) who still make authentic, 100% spontaneously fermenting lambic.
The most common association with the term "lambic", if there is one, tends to be with very sweet, fruity, brightly-colored, wine-cooler-like beverages that sometimes bear that name, but have little if anything to do with the traditional product. Unfortunately, you won't find the real stuff in Texas because the handful of artisan producers that still make it don't make nearly enough to justify paying the $4000-$6000 in biannual licensing fees that it would cost them to sell it here (not to mention the cost of printing special labels). More on that topic another day.
Much like traditional sourdough bread, real lambic doesn't rely on added yeast, but instead ferments using the naturally occurring organisms in the atmosphere. Airborne microorganisms are everywhere, and in many cases, they have been great allies to mankind. Among other things, they've given us beer, wine, cider, cheese, yogurt, bread, pickles and penicillin. On the other hand, they also cause our milk to sour, our fruit to rot, our bread to mold, our beloved beverages to turn to vinegar. Whether their impact is positive or negative depends not only on which specific organisms we're talking about, but also the conditions under which they're acting and the nature of the substance that they're acting upon. Wort left to cool in the autumn air of Belgium's Zenne Valley can serve as the ideal growth medium for a cadre of wild yeast and bacteria that, under the right conditions, can transform that wort into some the world's most complex, flavorful beer. Normally, those conditions involve aging from 1-3 years in oak barrels, with beer of different ages getting blended to taste and sometimes serving as the base for the additional of local cherries, raspberries, or apricots, which are also allowed to ferment to dryness, adding yet another layer of aromatic complexity. Sadly, not all barrels will enjoy such a noble destiny; some of their beer will simply never be suitable to drink in any form. Embracing nature means embracing a certain degree of risk, and not every risk is going to pay off.
We're not brewing lambics at Jester King (at least not yet), but the process that we're using for the production of our farmhouse ales involves inviting nature into our brewery and allowing it to run its course. After a controlled primary fermentation with "French saison" yeast, the beer is transferred to barrels, some of which are inoculated with different strains of brettanomyces, including the strains that we were able to isolate several months ago in our coolship experiment. Others receive a dosing of lactobacillus or pediococcus, while still others are left to mature without any secondary additions. Periodically, we sample each cask to determine whether it's ready for blending, needs more aging, or, in some cases, needs to be considered a failed experiment. To be perfectly candid, our first few experiments yielded beer that we didn't feel was going in the direction that we wanted and that we ultimately decided not to save.
The Boxer's Revenge that we served at the Grand Opening party, and then again at a few odd events over the course of the last couple of months, was the first batch that we felt had truly begun to showcase the flavor characteristics that we were looking for. Even that beer, though, was more of a prototype than a finished product, as it involved the blending of barrels that were all filled from the same batch at the same time. We ultimately plan to integrate components of different ages and different treatments, in order to achieve greater complexity overall. As we continue to brew, we'll start inoculating barrels with our favorite blends, in hopes that the various organisms involved will eventually take hold on their own and achieve a stable equilibrium.
We've now brewed several batches each of Boxer's Revenge and Das Wunderkind!, which are currently aging in our barrel room. Every time the primary yeast is ready to pitch, we brew another batch, and once we're able to free up the fermentation capacity to do so, we plan to double that pace. If all goes well, we may be able to start blending and kegging some of these beers some time in the next few months, and maybe bottling by late summer/early fall. Then again, it may take longer. As we've said all along, these beers need to tell us when they're ready, and until the message comes through loud and clear, we make no guarantees.


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Hi all,
As you know if you're looking at this, Friday's Coachella show is sold out and going for high prices on ebay. My girlfriend and I had a large group of people together that were all heading down together, but personal crises and whatnot are getting in the way and people are backing out.
In any event, I have a spare ticket available for Friday's sold out show as well as a plane ticket from Long Beach to Sacramento airport, just a quick train away from the bay area or anywhere else in Northern California. I could hawk these on ebay but I'm just looking to sell these both for face, and hopefully someone here can have a good time.
To recap, for sale is:
sold out Friday ticket for Coachella
Saturday morning plane ticket from Long Beach to Sacramento
I'm asking $150 for the pair, a little less than I paid and way more than you would pay if you wanted to get them right now. Details available upon request. Hope we can make somebody happy!


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Hotel business in Midland is booming, but with at least six more in the works, how many is too many?
Published 7:00 pm, Saturday, March 15, 2008
There are 2,157 hotel rooms in Midland, and that doesn't appear to be enough.
That is what local leaders and hotel representatives wholeheartedly agree upon.
However, what they don't see eye to eye on is how many additional hotel rooms actually are needed to fill the void without saturating the market.
Those differences of opinion exist while as many as seven new hotels are being built or planned across different sections of town. Whether at the Scharbauer Sports Complex, Loop 250 North or the city's South Side, Midland's hotel roster could increase by nearly 30 percent.
Hotel analyst Doug Sutton argues it's about time.
While the useful lifespan for a hotel averages about 30 years, 17 of Midland's 24 hotels are more than 20 years old.
"This forces the older hotels to keep their properties up," said Sutton, vice president of Source Strategies, Inc. "If you keep trying to patch it up with Band-Aids and bailing wire, then you can lose clients."
Still, oil and gas prices are breaking records, and Midland's hotel industry is feeling the effects, generating millions of dollars in revenue. Last year, Midland hotels made $34.6 million in revenues, a 24.2 percent increase from the year before, according to the Texas Hotel Performance Factbook quarterly report put out by Sutton's company.
Of that, the city of Midland received nearly $2 million in hotel-motel tax revenue, more than double the collection in 2000. The revenue goes directly into the city's hotel-motel fund, whose expenditures enhance and promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry.
Expenditures also go for projects that meet one of five statutory categories, including paying for the following:
- Programs that enhance the arts
- Historical restoration or preservation programs
- Establishment or improvement of the convention center
- Administration costs for facilitating convention registration
- Tourism-related advertising or promotion of the city
Maybe the main purpose of the hotel/motel tax is paying for the operations of Midland Center. An operating agreement between the city and Midland Chamber indicates around $600,000 is spent for operations, management fees and capital expenditures associated with the downtown convention facility.
Finance Director Bob McNaughton also said other groups receiving funding include the Museum of the Southwest, Midland Arts Assembly, Midland Community Theater, the Commemorative Air Force and local softball and soccer associations.
Officials expect the revenue increase to continue with newer hotels in the works.
Making way for the new
The majority of Midland's lodging facilities line Business 20. But the development of Loop 250 has attracted hotel developers.
In the past two years, the La Quinta and the Holiday Express inns both opened in northwest Midland.
Three more hotels have begun construction nearby. Drivers can see the beginnings of the Courtyard by Marriott, a Marriott Residence Inn and a Sleep Inn beside the Scharbauer Sports Complex.
The City Council recently approved construction for Value Place Inn, an extended-stay hotel to be built along the loop, west of Midland Drive.
"I've learned that a successful community has good transportation and retail," County Judge Mike Bradford said. "The loop provides it and the hotel industry recognizes it."
The City Council also has approved two hotels near Interstate 20 and Big Spring Street on Midland's South Side. A four-story Holiday Inn and the Country Inn will be built near Wal-Mart.
A Best Western also is being proposed for that area.
Horseshoe facility Manager Chuck Morris said the new hotels by the interstate will be more convenient for the arena's users.
"People want to stay close," Morris said. "They don't want to drive 15 miles to the north of town just for a hotel room. But sometimes they find themselves driving farther because of the lack of hotels."
Morris explained a Monahans couple couldn't find a hotel room in Midland while attending the high school rodeo, multi-day event last year. Instead, he said, they drove back and forth between Monahans and Midland.
Morris said that a few times event organizers decided not to book the arena due to lack of hotel rooms, especially when there was the potential of conflicts in events taking place at the Scharbauer Sports Complex, Midland College and other city facilities.
Mirroring the past
Sutton attributes the lack of hotels to the 10-year-lull in Midland's hotel development.
An oil bust halted the 1980s influx of hotel development in Midland, said Keith Dial, general manager of the Midland Plaza Hilton.
During a five-year period, eight hotels were built in the central part of the city.
"When the wheels came off the oil industry, occupancy rates around town dropped from 90 (percent) to 20," said Dial, who worked for an Odessa hotel at the time.
Soon, the land became too valuable for the operating costs of the hotels and they began changing ownership or being demolished.
Shafik Tejani and his brother took advantage of the market around that time.
The owners of several Midland hotels - including the downtown Hilton, the Clarion and the Plaza Inn - expanded their business by buying hotels that were undervalued at the time.
"When people choose their hotels, they prefer staying at fresher and newer lodging," Sutton said. "It's a cyclical business where owners constantly have to keep up or their property degrades."
Tejani had hoped to renovate the Plaza Inn just like they did the Hilton. Several million dollars were spent during the downtown renovation completed in 2006.
Plaza Inn's business is so good they decided to put off renovations and not close any of their rooms, Tejani said.
Citywide, occupancy rates averaged 67.1 percent in 2007. And the average nightly rate for rooms was $70, according to Source Strategies Inc.
Dial said the Hilton's busiest days are during the week when it caters to business people.
Officials say the business is there because of the oil prices right now.
"Land is less available in metro communities, so investors have been looking at smaller communities such as Midland," Sutton said. "With the oil boom, investors also have been drawn to the Texas energy quarter."
Tejani agrees his hotels are tight on certain days.
"But I don't know if it warrants having five to seven more on the market," he added.
Facing challenges
Cameron Walker, the city's planning manager, said there is bound to be pressure on the older hotels to renovate or construct something else on their property.
"If you aren't going forward, then you're going backwards in this industry," Sutton said, adding that the big masonry hotels such as the Marriotts and downtown Hiltons are exceptions.
Studio 6 suites and the Scottish Delight, both located near Business 20, have been the only two hotels that have applied recently for permits to renovate, city officials said.
Stylistically, officials said the only difference between the two generations of hotels is infrastructure.
"If you see the older hotels, they tend to have exterior hallways and rooms that can be accessed from the parking lot," Walker said. "What's coming to our office now are hotels with interior hallways."
Less meeting space has been planned in the newer hotels.
Tejani said the older hotels, such as the Plaza Inn, will have to upgrade soon to keep up with the technology - such as high-definition TV and high-speed Internet access.
But that is the least of his worries now, Tejani said.
The biggest challenge facing hotel owners is the lack of labor force - a problem that exists in every industry in Midland.
The Plaza Inn last week closed its bar two hours early. The hotel currently is short seven people while the Hilton could use another 40.
"It's a great time to be in Midland right now," Tejani said. "But it's a Catch 22."
Courtney Bacalso can be reached at email@example.com.
Hotel Time Line
The following represents when the building of hotels currently located in Midland took place.
1960s: Victoria Inn, Hilton Midland Plaza, Best Value (former Best Western and Hampton Inn)
1970s: West Wind Motel, Desert Inn, Executive Inn (former Motel 6), West Texas Inn and Suites, Clarion (former Holiday Inn) and the Days Inn
1980s: Metro Inn, Airport Plaza (former Ramada Inn), La Quinta Inn (on Wall Street), Travelodge, Plaza Inn Midland, Bradford Inn and Suites, Best Value Midland Inn, and Ramada (former Best Inn and Suites).
1997: Comfort Inn, and Fairfield Inn.
1998: Comfort Suites and Super 8 (former Sleep Inn).
2002: Hampton Inn and Suites
2006: Holiday Inn Express
2007: La Quinta Inn and Suites
Hotel and Motel tax revenues
1998: $1.1 million
1999: $ 971,936
2000: $933,281
2001: $1.1 million
2002: $1.12 million
2003: $1.1 million
2004: $1.14 million
2005: $1.23 million
2006: $1.5 million
2007: $2 million


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Noun-Modifying Clause Construction in Japanese
Yoshiko Matsumoto
The noun-modifying clause construction (NMCC) in Japanese is a complex noun phrase in which a prenominal clause is dependent on the head noun. Naturally occurring instances of the construction demonstrate that a single structure, schematized as [[… predicate (finite/adnominal)] Noun], represents a wide range of semantic relations between the head noun and the dependent clause, encompassing some that would be expressed by structurally distinct constructions such as relative clauses, noun complement clauses, and other types of complex noun phrases in other languages, such as English. In that way, the Japanese NMCC demonstrates a clear case of the general noun-modifying construction (GNMCC), that is, an NMCC that has structural uniformity across interpretations that extend beyond the range of relative clauses.
One of the notable properties of the Japanese NMCC is that the modifying clause may consist only of the predicate, reflecting the fact that referential density is moderate in Japanese—arguments of a predicate are not required to be overtly expressed either in the main clause or in the modifying clause. Another property of the Japanese NMCC is that there is no explicit marking in the construction that indicates the grammatical or semantic relation between the head noun and the modifying clause. The two major constituents are simply juxtaposed to each other.
Successful construal of the intended interpretations of instances of such a construction, in the absence of explicit markings, likely relies on an aggregate of structural, semantic, and pragmatic factors, including the semantic content of the linguistic elements, verb valence information, and the interpreter's real-world knowledge, in addition to the basic structural information.
Researchers with different theoretical approaches have studied Japanese NMCCs or subsets thereof. Syntactic approaches, inspired by generative grammar, have focused mostly on relative clauses and aimed to identify universally recognized syntactic principles. Studies that take the descriptive approach have focused on detailed descriptions and the classification of a wide spectrum of naturally occurring instances of the construction in Japanese. The third and most recent group of studies has emphasized the importance of semantics and pragmatics in accounting for a wide variety of naturally occurring instances.
The examination of Japanese NMCCs provides information about the nature of clausal noun modification and affords insights into languages beyond Japanese, as similar phenomena have reportedly been observed crosslinguistically to varying degrees.
Eva Hajičová
In the linguistic literature, the term theme has several interpretations, one of which relates to discourse analysis and two others to sentence structure. In a more general (or global) sense, one may speak about the theme or topic (or topics) of a text (or discourse), that is, to analyze relations going beyond the sentence boundary and try to identify some characteristic subject(s) for the text (discourse) as a whole. This analysis is mostly a matter of the domain of information retrieval and only partially takes into account linguistically based considerations. The main linguistically based usage of the term theme concerns relations within the sentence. Theme is understood to be one of the (syntactico-) semantic relations and is used as the label of one of the arguments of the verb; the whole network of these relations is called thematic relations or roles (or, in the terminology of Chomskyan generative theory, theta roles and theta grids). Alternatively, from the point of view of the communicative function of the language reflected in the information structure of the sentence, the theme (or topic) of a sentence is distinguished from the rest of it (rheme, or focus, as the case may be) and attention is paid to the semantic consequences of the dichotomy (especially in relation to presuppositions and negation) and its realization (morphological, syntactic, prosodic) in the surface shape of the sentence. In some approaches to morphosyntactic analysis the term theme is also used referring to the part of the word to which inflections are added, especially composed of the root and an added vowel.


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Tim, thread starts with http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/www-archive/2004Jan/0128.html On Mon, 2004-01-26 at 11:56, Norman Walsh wrote: > Hi Dan, > > Here's the test case. -> http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/www-archive/2004Jan/att-0128/test.rdf Ah... this is an IRI-related bug. Looking at the cwm code, it seem to be all over the map re IRIs: wierd... from sax2rdf.py: uri = (ns + ln).encode('utf-8') the question is what sink.newSymbol() takes... bummer; RDFSink.py doesn't say what newSymbol() takes. ________________________________________________________________________ hmm... notation3.py takes the output from uripath.join() and gives it to newSymbol... maybe that's a clue... no, uripath is silent on IRIs. Tim? Did you say N3 is I18N-happy? In working that out, did you decide whether newSymbol() takes IRIs or URIs? -- Dan Connolly, W3C http://www.w3.org/People/Connolly/Received on Monday, 26 January 2004 18:23:31 UTC
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hacs writes:
Is it possible that a higher concentration in high skilled jobs (a shock) could generate a discontinuity (a cutoff point) in the curve of required labor skills (for future market jobs) such that many people are experiencing some kind of regret?
Posted August 11, 2010 10:01 AM
Noah Yetter writes:
Most of us believe that productivity-enhancing skills can be learned in college...
I think we need to emphasize the "can" in this sentence. I'm a software engineer with a degree in economics. When I'm actually writing code, none of the "skills" I learned in college matter one tiny little bit, though I do use them in the other parts of my job.
Also I have to say college was really easy. At no time did I spend anywhere close to 14 hours studying during a week. I was more capable when I started college than most of my peers when they finished. Though I did learn some valuable stuff, acquiring a degree was almost pure signalling.
Posted August 11, 2010 11:12 AM
Hyena writes:
Why do we assume that college is mostly wasteful signaling as opposed to study.
Isn't it possible that studying did not produce any significant benefits or represented wasteful signaling? What's the marginal value of an hour of study?
The countervailing trend is for people to spend more time in college. So it's possible that study times have actually increased over the relevant period through additional time in school rather than additional hours at the library.
The explanation would be that the addition of courses increases student value more than additional hours of study in the same course. That seems very plausible, especially given that many formerly "high standards" really just replicated results known from SAT scores or demonstrated memory.
Posted August 11, 2010 11:28 AM
marko writes:
Isn't another story possible - that kids simply take less time to learn the same amount of knowledge as before? Think how much search time has reduced as a result of Google, how much easier it is to write an essay, how much easier it is to clarify some issue.
Lets say that 20 years ago I took intro micro class and was trying to understand income and substitution effects. Back then my only option would be to stare at the graph and try to make some sense out of it. Now I can type "income and substitution effect" into Google and read 10 different explanations with different examples. I may even find a video of a lecture as well as someone's Power Point presentation with animated graphs and, instead of "studying" for 2 hours, I "studied" just for 15 minutes.
So, my point is that studying is maybe more productive than it used to be, meaning that less time studying does not necessarily translate to less knowledge.
Posted August 11, 2010 1:17 PM
Robert Johnson writes:
Hyena's suggestion jives with my experience. The breadth of courses I took has generally been more useful to me in my career than has the depth of particular courses. This is mostly true because the depth was often in technical content that I haven't had an opportunity to apply, but broad familiarity with many concepts gives me a place to start studying when I encounter problems at work that I don't know how to solve.
I'm a mechanical engineer.
Posted August 11, 2010 1:42 PM
Hyena writes:
Precisely. The more specific your knowledge, the less likely you are to use it (seriously, roll dice on it). Broader, shallower knowledge provides you with pathways into more areas.
One explanation might be that course range increases the value of degrees by increasing the number of employment pathways.
Posted August 11, 2010 4:02 PM
Duna writes:
I definitely agree with marko. As a current college student, I can attest to the huge role the internet plays in my education. This is especially true for Mathematics and Science majors. These majors tend to have very standardized curriculums. For example, I can study for my real analysis course by reading lecture notes from a professor at a university across the world.
It is not only the availability of information that has increased; the delivery to the student has improved. Look at any economics textbook from the 1960's. The graphics will be very few in number and will be in black and white. Contrast this with the textbooks of today, which tend to to incorporate much more visual information. Further, computers are extremely helpful at visualizing mathematics (think plotting a cobb-douglas production function in matlab or graphing the normal distribution in R).
The modern student has definitely adapted as we are very comfortable with the internet and more broadly technology. I find the argument that my generation of college students is simply lazy to be somewhat humorous given my own experiences with the cutthroat competition that goes on in my classes.
As far as signaling goes, completion of the degree is not the only signal. In fact, internships and real world experience are very high of the list of potential employers. Thus, as a college student, my goal is to utilize technology in order to increase my studying productivity, which frees up time to participate in interships.
Posted August 23, 2010 6:34 PM
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Coffee Tree Quito Reviews
723 reviews
24hrs cafe right at Plaza Foch - Coffee Tree Jul 13, 2009
First of all I have to say that the "Mariscal" or newest/party area of Quito is a bit more expensive than the average, but worth it.
This cafe is located right at the party square. You can't miss it, it's big and always busy. They are open 24hrs and have 3 locations, but I just went to the one located at Plaza Foch.
Although the specialty is coffee, I went there to have a drink, hahaha. They have happy hours and special offers every evening. Also they have a DJ, good music and they are located in the heart of Mariscal, so it's awesome!
You can sit either inside, where is warm and cozy. Love the modern decoration. Or you can sit outside. They have several tables at the patio. I'd have liked one of them, but they were full. They also have wi-fi.
Staff is friendly and kind. If you want to grab a drink, or breakfast of just a cup of coffee and are in the area, I recommend to stop here and watch the people walking around this busy and fun area :)
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