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"Truth will not pass or change. Truth will not go away."
I love this quote from Blessed John Paul II. The quote sits in a frame in my office, and I look at it often as it serves as a great source of encouragement for me in my work as a Catholic talk show host and journalist.
What is also very encouraging is to see how truth, as in universal truths of God, can be revealed in many ways and in many venues. One recent example of this is an excellent piece published in the Wall Street Journal. The article, "Advice for a Happy Life," was adapted from the new book by Charles Murray, "The Curmudgeon's Guide to Getting Ahead; Do's and Don'ts of Right Behavior" (Crown Business, $17.95).
Murray is a scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and geared his latest work toward 20-somethings transitioning from college life to the real world. As he points out, this group has been raised with the idea that money, success, fame and fun are the key components needed for happiness. They tend to mimic what they see and hear in our media-saturated culture where the idea of long-term commitments and religious beliefs are not only in many ways completely foreign but also considered foolish.
The Wall Street Journal piece focused on what Murray believes are several sure-fire ways to find real happiness and, most likely much to the surprise of his target audience and dismay of Hollywood, the Kardashians and others gracing the entertainment news headlines, none of the guidelines focuses on money, material goods or being footloose and fancy free in relationships. As a matter of fact, Murray's suggestions were quite the opposite.
No. 1 on the happiness hit parade in Murray's book is to consider marrying young. Why? Because marrying young, he says, fits into the "start-up" marriage category in which the husband and wife view the relationship as a true partnership for the long-term and one that is built together — the result of a history built on memories and shared experiences, knowing, as Murray explains, "each of you wouldn't become the person you are without the other."
And while the author explains there is nothing wrong with having strong career goals and a healthy drive to earn a good income, they have to realize money cannot buy happiness.
At some point, he stresses, if they are enjoying their work and have a solid family life, they need to stop stressing about fame and fortune. "Fame and wealth do accomplish something. They cure ambition anxiety. But that's all. It isn't much."
Perhaps what was most surprising, considering Murray is a self-described agnostic, was his encouragement for young people to take religion seriously. And not a warm-and-fuzzy type of religion but one where they have to dig deep and think about the world beyond themselves.
"Start by jarring yourself out of unreflective atheism or agnosticism. A good way to do that is to read about contemporary cosmology. The universe isn't only stranger than we knew; it is stranger and vastly more unlikely than we could have imagined and we aren't even close to discovering its last mysteries."
So here we have a self-described agnostic's recipe for a healthy life contained in a non-religious book with lots of publicity in a major secular newspaper — a recipe filled with what are also in so many ways deeply religious principles and ideals pertaining to marriage, faith and family. Truth is truth, and I can't help but think that the soon-to-be St. John Paul II is smiling down at Charles Murray along with the rest of us.
Teresa Tomeo is the host of "Catholic Connection," produced by Ava Maria Radio and heard daily on EWTN Global Catholic Radio and Sirius Channel 130.
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A Kitchen Garden
If you have a summer home, you know that referring to it as a "retreat" or "get-away" doesn't relinquish you of the responsibilities for seasonal care and maintenance. I've reported on my own deck and flag pole projects in earlier posts and have additional things to tackle, not the least of which is replacing a screen door that has seen too many dogs trying to claw their way inside the house.
While we don't really have a lawn, we do maintain a small kitchen garden that needs continual tending. The garden is pretty basic, just four raised beds framed in 2′ x 8's of non-pressure-treated wood.
My decision to go with non-treated wood was based on the fact that I would rather replace decaying lumber over time than have chemically-treated boards containing the fresh, organic vegetables, herbs, and fruits I was trying to grow.
We have many rabbits in residence, so our post-and-rail fence has galvanized chicken wire on the lower section dug into the ground to about six inches. A sprinkler on a timer is all we need to maintain sufficient watering requirements.
For more on gardening, consider:
Planning and Planting Sustainable Gardens
Green Homes: Water-Friendly Landscapes
A Sustainable Yard and Landscape
P.S. For those of you, who inquired about the paint that I used to refinish my flag pole, it was Supermarine Revolution SM-1000—a single-stage marine formula paint that, according to the manufacturer, is designed to withstand intense UV, high heat (400F), corrosive chemicals, acids, alkalis and staining agents. Should do the trick, don't you think?


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RTC Blind Resumes: January 20 EditionPosted by Daniel Evans on January 20th, 2014
Daniel Evans (@bracketexpert) is Rush the Court's resident bracketologist. He will update his brackets at least twice a week through the rest of the regular season here at RTC, but his updated brackets can be viewed daily at Bracketology Expert. As we approach March Madness, he'll also provide occasional blind resumes. Evans has been ranked by the Bracket Matrix as the nation's No. 11 bracketologist out of hundreds of entries.
Which of these teams should make the NCAA Tournament field? Vote in our poll below, but DO NOT give away the team names because that takes away the fun of the entire exercise.
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Armed with miniature computing devices and Web technology, construction workers are joining the ranks of the Net savvy. Construction companies are using handheld computers to access the Internet and communicate project details and speed paperwork to all members of the construction team.
For example, in San Francisco, construction firms and city officials are using PalmPilots and a Web-based business application to put themselves six months ahead of schedule on a project to provide citywide transport to the Giants' new ballpark.
They are using a software program called In-Site, created by BidCom, a San Francisco Net solutions company. The program allows 130 geographically dispersed construction team members/city officials to collaborate and communicate with each other in real time over the Internet.
A user logs onto a project Web site containing data on the latest changes to plan sets, scheduling updates, and other information. The program is compatible with the PalmPilot type of handheld devices.
Many of these handheld devices are customized for workers in a particular industry. Vendors are fast developing applications for Windows CE 2.11 and Palm OS; now the preferred platform for handheld devices; with industry-specific templates.
One analyst estimates 5.7 million handheld computers were shipped in 1999, up 47% from last year, and 67% were based on either Palm OS or Windows CE software. In 2003, experts predict these two platforms will make up 92% of a 21 million-unit market. Some of the new devices are ideal for companies and organizations with a lot of workers in the field. Vendors are offering units with beefed up construction, allowing them to withstand a fall from a ladder or other hazards.


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DENVER Behind bars, he was known as Ebel Evil.
Within a day of arriving at his first permanent prison, Evan Spencer Ebel, the suspect in last weeks slaying of Colorados prisons chief, got into a fight. Six months later, he told a female guard that he would kill her if he ever saw her on the streets, and that he would make her beg for her life, according to prison records released Thursday.
That was one of 28 different violations he racked up during his time behind bars, most of which was spent in solitary confinement. When Ebel was released Jan. 28 after serving his sentence with a swastika tattooed on his stomach and the word Hate on one of his hands prisons officials warned he had a high chance of reoffending.
Two months later, Ebel died in a shootout with Texas authorities. The gun he used was the same one that killed prison chief Tom Clements on March 19. Police also have linked Ebel to the slaying of a pizza delivery man just before that.
On Thursday, the woman who authorities believe gave Ebel his pistol, Stevie Marie Vigil, 22, appeared in court on charges of illegally giving a convicted felon a firearm. Her cousin Victor Baca said he has known Ebel since elementary school and Vigil knew Ebel through him.
I think he just intimidated her, Victor Baca said, describing Vigil as a nursing student who hated guns. Whether she bought the gun for protection because he possibly was going to hurt her, I dont know.
The details on Ebels eight years behind bars come from his prison record, which was released under an open-records request. It shows that Ebel was a member of the 211 Crew, a white supremacist prison gang. The prison system twice tried to get him out of solitary confinement by enrolling him in special programs designed to help offenders.
Both times, Ebel was removed from the program because of disciplinary problems and sent back to solitary. He was released directly from solitary confinement onto the streets.
Clements, a deeply religious man who believed in the redemptive power of incarceration, was dedicated to limiting solitary confinement.
It is an unbelievably bitter irony ... the thing he most wanted to change was releasing people from six years of solitary confinement directly into the general population, Gov. John Hickenlooper said at Clements memorial service Monday. Theyre considered unsafe to release into the prison population. How can we release them back into the general public?
Ebels parents have not agreed to any interviews, but both have said publicly that they struggled to control their son. When he was 12, his mother, Jody Mangue, wrote in an online memorial, they sent him to a series of camps aimed at helping children with behavioral problems.
Ebel stayed with Bacas family for a time as a child. Baca said Ebel told him those camps some of which were overseas changed Ebel and made him harder. He said Ebel told him instructors there would throw rocks at the children, withhold food and let others beat them. Baca called them Third World prison or something.
Court records show Ebels first brush with the law was in 2003, when he held a gun to an acquaintances head while they watched a Denver Broncos game and took his wallet. He ended up in prison after being linked to two other armed robberies.
Prison records list his aliases as Ebel Evil and Dustin McKay. He was disciplined for smearing feces on his cell wall, punching a fellow inmate and punching a guard in 2006. Prison documents say Ebel also threatened to kill that guard and their family. That attack earned him another felony conviction.


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The defeat was the third straight loss for PLNU, which dropped to 3-5 on the season (1-1 Pacific West Conference). The Bruins have now won seven straight contests since starting the year with consecutive losses.
Point Loma led 32-29 at the half thanks to eight first-half three-pointers and outshooting GFU 48 to 27 percent from the field. Carlotta Kloppenburg connected on four treys in the first half and finished the game with a team-high 14 points, which included 12 in the opening period. The first half featured eight lead changes and five ties but the Sea Lions were able to take the three-point lead into halftime thanks to a 6-1 run to end the period.
PLNU would come out and score the first basket of the second half to take its largest lead of the game. George Fox then responded with a 19-5 run to go on top by nine. The Sea Lions would answer right back by scoring the next seven points to get back within two, but this is as close as they would get as GFU was able to extend its lead to double-figures and end with the 11-point margin of victory.
Callie Rhoads poured in 12 points for her third straight game in double-figures for PLNU. She also had a team-best six rebounds. Andrea Campbell added five boards, five blocks and nine points. Hannah Munger led three Bruins in double-figures with a game-high 16 points.
GFU got the win despite shooting just 33 percent from the field. The Bruins capitalized on their plus-16 edge on the glass by outscoring the Sea Lions 12-3 on second chance points and 36-14 on points in the paint.
The PLNU women's basketball team took a two-week competition hiatus over the holidays and was expected to renew action Jan. 2 at Fresno Pacific.


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Is the honeymoon over between the Lakers and Ontario?
The exhibition game Saturday night at Citizens Business Bank Arena dwas far from a sellout – a stark contrast to previous five preseason games when the deafening sound of the crowd greeted Kobe Bryant and company to the Inland Empire.
Figures show 6,946 tickets were sold, even though some say the crowd was significantly less, where in years past more than 10,000 have attended, annually.
One analyst believes the reason for the unusually low turnout at this weekend's game was the absence of the team's star, Kobe Bryant.
Without Bryant, who is still out of the country, at tonight's exhibition, attendance is expected be no different than the weekend.
"Kobe is this team and this brand. When you know Kobe is not going to play, it is going to have a significant effect on attendance," says Jeff C. Fellenzer, who teaches the course Sports, Business, Media at USC Annenberg.
But Fellenzer also points to Saturday's lineup which featured Steve Blake, Jodie Meeks, Nick Young, Jordan Hill and Chris Kaman.
"If there is no personal guarantee a player who most of the crowd is familiar with are not going to play, then they are not going to pay. It shows again the state of brand names in the NBA," he said.
Tickets sales would have done much better had Kobe at least showed up to the game, even if he didn't play, Fellenzer said.
Steve Eckerson, general manager of the Citizens Business Bank Arena, has been at all five previous preseason Lakers games in Ontario and can't help but agree with Fellenzer's analysis.
"It was widely known that Kobe wasn't going to play," he said. "Last year there wasn't a guarantee if Kobe would play, he was a game-time decision. He didn't play but he was there and got a huge standing ovation."
Eckerson said he was disappointed with the turnout but between the two games he expects one of the largest crowds at the arena since it opened in 2008. Eckerson wouldn't release pre-sale figures for tonight's game.
Even though there were whole sections of blue empty seats, Eckerson is billing both games as a success. Fans did scoop up all of the seats priced at $25 in the balcony and $375 for courtside, in each game. The hardest sell was for tickets ranging from $40 to $135, he said.
Fellenzer acknowledges the lack of star power wasn't the only factor to the small crowd, adding that ticket prices do have an impact, especially for a preseason game.
The addition of a second preseason game in Ontario may have "diluted the one-time experience," for fans as well as ticket sales, he said.
Gabriel Chagolla of Rancho Cucamonga had a hard time trying to sell six tickets to Saturday's game on behalf of his mother.
"The main reason is Kobe. When I posted the tickets on Facebook everybody kept telling me, 'Why am I going to go when Kobe's not there?'" Chagolla said. "I thought, 'Wow, Kobe has that much impact?'"
Chagolla said that his mother actually forget she had the tickets so he attempted to sell them for her only a couple of days in advance. He was able to sell four of the tickets, and Chagolla's parents used the other pair, he said.
But because attendance was so low, Chagolla said his parents were able to sit closer to the court.
In years past, Chagolla and more than a dozen members of his family have attended the Lakers games at the arena.
"It was so crowded," he recalled.
Eckerson said he recalls those crowds, adorned in purple and gold, holding up signs. The difference then was that Kobe was present at each of those exhibitions, even if he didn't play all of them.
"I think back to two (games) ago when the game went into overtime, you thought it was a playoff game," Eckerson said of the crowd.
With five years of consistency attracting large crowds, Eckerson said, the Lakers organization has noticed.
"They are already talking about two games next year. (Owner) Jeanie Buss knows the (Lakers) have a lot of fans here," he said. "It shows how pleased the Lakers are playing in the Inland Empire, and we like having them."
Some sports analysts have dubbed the 2013-14 Laker season as a rebuilding year. But teams in major markets such as in New York and Los Angeles don't have the luxury of having rebuilding years, or a lack of stars. Fellenzer said it becomes a challenge for the Lakers to retain their core fan base even if they lose their star power.
It's likely that season ticket sales may have an impact, "if you don't have that kind of brand names," he said.
"This is a glimpse of what life might be without Kobe," Fellenzer said. "When Kobe leaves the Lakers someone has to be ready to take his place to replace that star power."


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Are all of the points of light in the night sky, other than the moon, planets, and artificial satellites, that we call stars also suns?
A star is called a "sun" if it is the center of a planetary system. A large number of planets have been found that orbit other stars, thus making these stars officially "suns." Chances are that a large percentage of the stars in the galaxy also have planets orbiting them, which would make them suns as well. The number of extrasolar planets that have been detected is increasing very rapidly, as we find new planetary systems. So a large number of the stars that you see are also suns. However, many objects in the night sky are not stars. You mentioned man-made satellites, planets and the moon. From earth, there are many other objects that we see as points of light, such as far-away galaxies, so not every point of light is a star!
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Jennifer Aniston: 'Five' Screening in NYC!
Jennifer Aniston attends a screening of Five held at Skylight Soho on Monday (September 26) in New York City.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Jaime Torres, Melges 32 Smile and Wave
27 April 2013
Melges USA's Andy Burdick interviewed Jaime Torres, Melges 32 owner of Smile and Wave, based in Puerto Rico and a big fleet leader campaigning for more racing in the Caribbean.
AB: What brought you into the Melges 32?
JT: I was looking to trade up to a racier boat from my 40' cruiser racer. I originally considered the Melges 32 a tad small and thought a 36' to 42' modern race boat like the MC38 or the Ker 40 was the right choice because most of the handicap racing in the Caribbean is centered on that size boat. But the price on those raceboats was simply beyond my budget, and the announcement of the OtterBox® Virgin Islands Sailing Series offered the opportunity to race it against some of the best sailors in the world. The availability of some great used boats at affordable prices clinched the deal for me, and I have to tell you, Andy: It was the best sailing decision I have ever made!
AB: You live and sail in a beautiful part of the world. Let us know what the sport of sailing is like in Puerto Rico and why the Melges 32 seems to be such a perfect fit for your sailing venue.
JT: In general, sailing in the Caribbean and in particular, Puerto Rico is great. Steady tradewinds blowing over gin clear water with hundreds of islands as natural marks just can't be beat. That's why there is always so much sailing down here, and there really is no end to growth in sight for Caribbean racing. Strong winds and occasionally boisterous seas can be punishing on smaller boats like the Melges 32, but Melges builds a very tough boat that stands up well to the elements. Sailing a planing boat in non-planing conditions isn't that fun, and in Puerto Rico (and most of the Caribbean) we are almost always in 15 knots or more. When it does go light, the powerful sailplan still delivers – but pegging the speedo into the high teens, surfing down big waves always puts smiles on the crews' faces – and on mine!
Sailing, in all of its forms, could use a big boost in Puerto Rico. The days of 50 or 60 boat regattas that we used to enjoy in the 70's and 80's need to be revived, and the only way to do that is to make sailboat racing fun again. And, there are precious few things in sailing that are more fun that racing boats this fast. I doubt we'll ever have massive fleets of Melges 32s in Puerto Rico, but with two boats already here, we only need one or two more to really stand out and build buzz amongst other Puerto Rican boat owners.
AB: Your Melges 32 team on Smile and Wave are right in the middle of the OtterBox® Virgin Islands Racing Series. How has the racing been for you and your team?
JT: The Melges 32 class delivers championship racing like few others. For us it has been like stepping off the high school field straight into the major leagues or the NBA. Few sports offer the opportunity for intermediate teams to compete at such high levels against the very best athletes in the sport and doing so has made our own level skyrocket. We find that most of the pro sailors are welcoming us and happy to see us there. The other owners have embraced our team and we are having a blast both on and off the water at the Melges 32 events. The fact that we have managed to take quite a few races from even the best teams speaks volumes for the amount of effort and training we have done.
AB: What would you say has been the key to your rapid improvement?
JT: The key to our success is twofold. Bringing in Marty Kullman as our coach and main trimmer soaked the team with positive energy and boosted our skillset. He has been instrumental in getting the boat tuned and up to speed and teaching the crew the skills to compete effectively. The second aspect of our success has been our core crew selection. We chose to sail with a crew that we love and respect. Smile and Wave has never been about assembling the best sailors and going out to win; it's about building a team together, growing and achieving as a unit and getting better every time we go out. The team gets along great - on- and off-the-water - and we truly feel we are in this together. The dynamic is awesome, and with young sailors like our bowgirl Gretchen Ortiz aboard, we think we're building something that will endure.
AB: While at the St. Thomas Melges 32 event you mentioned to me that the Melges 32 has changed your perspective on sailing and that your enthusiasm is at an all time high! Why?
JT: Racing the Melges 32 is great at many different levels. The experience of helming such a fast and responsive boat is great. But when you have that experience in your back yard, in perfect Caribbean conditions, against some of the best sailors in the World then …wow… can it get better?
Coming from a the traditional club background sailing relative slow, heavy expensive boats racing against other slow heavy boats and having to wait for handicap scoring program to see results was a less-than-satisfying experience. Stepping into the world of affordable, high-level, one-design sport boats that do 20 knots downwind changed what sailing is for me. Every day off the boat, looking at the idyllic images of races just past makes me itch to go race more! And, getting more people exposed to that experience may be part of key to getting more and more people excited about sailboat racing.
AB: How can we get more Melges Racing going in your area and in the islands?
JT: I have a personal interest in seeing this grow so it will be easy for me to devote resources to helping the Melges 32 Class gain a foothold in local waters.
We're putting together a demo weekend program where local sailors can come sail our boat, and get the 'sportboat rush' at zero cost. We've got a lot of Puerto Ricans and Virgin Islanders desperate to try out the boat, and we want to make it happen soon. Once they feel how amazing it is to drive and crew, we just have to show sailors how fun and simple it is to get in the groove. People need to understand that these boats take some skill, but they are nowhere near as intimidating as I originally thought they were; something my almost all-amateur crew is showing very well.
A second but very important step will be to work with the Class to help encourage a Caribbean one-design racing program that showcases the boats all around the islands. There are already so many amazing regattas here, and with a half-dozen Melges 32s in the region and a few US and European crews that are looking to come back down here, we can have a heck of a one-design fleet for St. Thomas, the Heineken St. Martin, Les Voiles, and all the other awesome events. The VISS has been a blast, but we'll need to create an affordable, sustainable schedule that allows owners and crews to commit to some or all of the winter season. Considering what it is like down here, it shouldn't be that hard!


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- Fabric glue
- Iron
- Polyfill stuffing -1 bag per "buddy"
- Wash and iron pillowcase.
- Insert a piece of cardboard or something similar into the pillowcase so that the markers will not bleed through.
- Using fabric markers, first draw the inside area of the ears (corners of pillowcase at seam) and then color area in.
- Draw eyes of animal or monster about 8-9 inches from the top of the pillowcase.
- Finish drawing the remainder of the face and color as desired. This is all a matter of preference. Your child may want to draw everything by himself. Just try to give a little guidance.
- Let colored areas dry. When dry, turn pillowcase inside out. Insert cardboard again and iron the marker area so that the heat can set the colors.
- Turn pillowcase rightside out and then stuff ears. Tie off ears with a piece of cording/string and know well at back. Leave a short tail of string at both ends. Dab glue on knot to keep from coming undone. Let dry.
- Stuff your Bed Buddy and tie off neck with a length of cording/string. Knot well in back, also leaving a short tail of string at both ends. Dab with glue. Let glue dry on knots before trimming ends.
- OPTIONS: A. Instead of tying off neck, you may opt to trim excess material and stitch bottom of Bed Buddy.
- B. If your child would like arms and/or legs for their Bed Buddy, use 1 inch heavy cotton piping/cording to make arms and legs. Stitch into place.


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Usually considered as a last resort solution, species translocation can be contentious but necessary.
IUCN published last week 'Guidelines for Reintroductions and Other Conservation Translocations', which leverages IUCN's 30 years of experience pioneering reintroductions to explore the biological, social, and political aspects of translocating species, and provides a starting point for risk assessment and feasibility studies.
In line with IUCN's philosophy, SOS – Save Our Species supports here an emergency translocation project by Fauna and Flora International (FFI), an IUCN Member, that aims to save a population of Critically Endangered Siamese Crocodiles, directly threatened by a dam construction project in the Cardamom Mountains.
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Falken Prototype WildPeak M/T TestingPosted in News on January 23, 2014
It's no secret the Falken WildPeak A/T delivers more off-road performance from its mild tread design than should be possible. So we here at Jp magazine are proud and more than a little excited to have been selected to put the company's highly anticipated mud terrain prototype through its paces.Remember, these aren't the production-spec tires. Falken will take input from our testing (as well as from other prototype testers on other magazines and in the off-road industry) and make further tweaks and refinements for the finished production-spec tires which should be available to the public in November or December of 2014.Editor Hazel spent the afternoon dismounting the old 34s from Jp's Rubicon test mule and strapping the 37x12.50R17 prototype Falkens to the AEV beadlocks. Testing starts tomorrow, so keep your eyes open for more coverage of these new tires.


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One Year Ago: Peanut Butter Fudge Puddles
I spent all day Saturday preparing food from homemade ice cream to potato salad for two picnics. Fruit kabobs are a perfect side because they are naturally delicious, healthy, colorful and very fun for the kids. Be sure to clip off the sharp ends of the wooden skewers for the younger ones!
Happy Fourth of July!
- Strawberries, sliced in half - red
- Cantaloupe, cut in bite-size pieces - orange
- Pineapple, cut in bite-size pieces - yellow
- Honey dew, cute in bite-size pieces - green
- Blueberries - blue
- Grapes - purple (I omitted)
Carefully slide each piece of fruit on a skewer in the pattern of strawberry, cantaloupe, pineapple, honey dew, blueberry and grape. Repeat the pattern until you get to the end of the skewer.
Clip off the sharp ends of the wooden skewer.
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When kids are given healthy choices and permitted to participate in the planning (and preparing) of their school lunches, it's likely they will select foods that will make everyone happy.
Containers that come with built-in, leak-proof ice lids make it easier than ever to take a variety of good-for-you foods to school, including salads. In addition, it's always a good idea to keep a variety of fresh fruit on hand, such as apples, grapes and bananas, for taking to school, and should you find yourself with a surplus of over-ripe bananas, they won't go to waste if used to make a quick bread. Not only are quick breads excellent as part of a school lunch meal or for a snack, but they also make good eating for breakfast.
Quick breads are exceptionally easy to make and even novice bakers can expect impressive results. Made without yeast, quick breads achieve their rise from the leveling agents they contain - such as baking soda or baking powder, which begin to work from the moment they come into contact with the liquids in your recipe. In the case of "double acting" baking powder, an additional rise occurs when the batter is placed in a preheated oven. School's starting in many areas around the country for our kids. Let's send them off with some new and great things - including a healthy lunch from home.
Sue Ade is a syndicated food columnist with experience and interests in the culinary arts. She has lived and worked in the Lowcountry since 1985 and may be reached at email@example.com or 843-683-0375.
• Be sure to rinse and dry lettuce and veggies.
• Put heavier items, such as carrots, or foods that contain a lot of liquid (like sliced cucumber or cut tomatoes) into the bottom of a container, preferably one that comes with an ice container in the lid fitted with a good seal.
• Place lettuce on top of veggies. Do not over pack or stuff the container. Kids will need room to toss (shake) the salad with the dressing later.
• For a hit of protein, top lettuce with things like chickpeas, or sliced meat or chicken (something from last night's supper is good).
• Seal container and refrigerate if making the night before. Don't forget to pack a small container of salad dressing, too, sealing it in a plastic zip-lock bag in case of a leak.
• When ready to eat salad, pour on dressing. Reseal container and shake.
2 cups all-purpose flour (measure flour by spooning into a measuring cup, then leveling off with the flat end of a knife)
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1 cup milk
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 cup sliced toasted walnuts (directions follow)
Grease bottom and ½ inch up the sides of an 8 x 4 x 2-inch loaf pan; set aside. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Make a well in center of flour mixture; set aside. In a separate bowl, combine the egg, milk and oil. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened. (Don't worry if your batter is lumpy. It's supposed to be that way.) Fold in nuts. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake in a 350-degree* oven for about 55 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing onto a wire rack to cool completely. When cool, tightly wrap and store in refrigerator overnight before slicing. Will keep refrigerated up to 1 week; in the freezer for up to 1 month. Makes 1 loaf.
*Kitchen Ade note: If using a dark baking pan, reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1½ cups all-purpose flour (measure flour by spooning into a measuring cup, then leveling off with the flat end of a knife)
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (2 medium) bananas, mashed
½ cup sour cream
½ cup toasted chopped walnuts or pecans (directions follow)
? cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.* Grease and flour two (7½ x 3 x 2-inch) loaf pans.* Cream butter with sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Stir flour mixture into creamed mixture, blending well. Add vanilla, bananas, sour cream, nuts and chocolate chips. Spoon batter into prepared pans. Bake for 55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then remove to wire rack to finish cooling. When cool, tightly wrap and store in refrigerator overnight before slicing. Will keep refrigerated up to 1 week; in the freezer for up to 1 month. Makes 2 loaves.
*Kitchen Ade note: If you don't have 7½ x 3 x 2-inch pans, use a 9 x 5 x 3-inch pan and increase baking time by about 5 minutes. If using dark pans, reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.
How to toast nuts
Whenever you use nuts in a recipe that calls for nuts that are "toasted," toast the nuts before slicing or chopping them.
Oven toasting
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread nuts on a baking sheet and toast for about 5 minutes or until golden brown, shaking the pan a few times for even toasting. Remove from oven onto a paper towel to cool. (Do not skip this step; nuts left on the baking pan will continue to darken.)
Non-stick skillet toasting
Cook nuts over medium heat, tossing until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Remove nuts to a paper towel to cool. (Do not skip this step; nuts left on the baking pan will continue to darken.)
Microwave toasting
Spread nuts evenly on a flat microwave-safe dish. Cook on HIGH power for 3 to 4 minutes for ½ cup of nuts and 4 to 5 minutes for 1 cup. Stir nuts few times during cooking period. Do not overcook; nuts will continue to darken after they are removed from the oven.


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Fantasy adventures, be it in form of books or movies, do not interest me much. I did watch Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy though, but for the special effects and hype. After my visit to New Zealand, I wanted to watch them again, not because I have a newfound love for fantasies but just to be awed once more by the spellbinding, surreal sceneries. For me, it's not easy to describe the natural beauty that is New Zealand, so I thought I should begin my journey with a selection of photos taken as I made my way across this magical land; the home of Middle Earth.
Lake Matheson, Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier
Milford Sound
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The oil giant BP reported a $17 billion loss for the year's second quarter – a gargantuan hit to the firm that reflects key costs of the Gulf oil spill.
But the loss comes at a moment when BP is poised to put some of the biggest challenges of the Gulf oil spill crisis behind it.
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Among the changes of recent weeks:
• Along with the quarterly results, BP announced a change in top leadership. Tony Hayward, who enraged many Americans with a demeanor that appeared insensitive to the distress of Gulf residents, will be replaced by BP Managing Director Robert Dudley. Mr. Dudley will become the London-based corporation's first American chief executive.
• Progress has been made on stopping the flow of oil. A cap has prevented any more oil from spewing into the Gulf of Mexico, and BP could stop the well permanently within weeks.
• The company has set aside $20 billion to pay economic damages to Gulf-area communities and businesses, and a new independent administrator, Kenneth Feinberg, is working to get the money moving faster to spill victims.
The $20 billion fund, plus other spill-related costs, was the reason why the second-quarter loss looks so bad. BP says it took a $32.2 billion charge in the quarter "to reflect the impact of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, including costs to date of $2.9 billion for the response and a charge of $29.3 billion for future costs, including the funding of the $20 billion escrow fund."
The move, coupled with the leadership change and the wellhead cap, raises hopes that the worst of this corporate crisis may now be behind the firm.
Stock analysts, however, are reluctant to jump quickly to that conclusion. Many potential liabilities remain unsettled.
One is whether BP will be found to have exhibited "gross negligence" in operating the Deepwater Horizon rig before its April explosion. That would push up the federal fines per barrel spilled. Similarly, legal liabilities in class-action lawsuits are uncertain. It's also unclear whether firms that were BP partners on the rig will have to pay a share of ultimate tab for the spill.
In TV interviews Tuesday, BP Chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg acknowledged these uncertainties. The company said in its news release that legal costs will be spread out over years. And it's too soon to say that the environmental damage from the spill has been contained. That will be an ongoing effort that could cost billions of dollars in coming months.
Still, for the finances of BP, it's possible that the second quarter will represent a turning point. But only time will tell whether that's the case.
"With the leak now capped we have reached a significant milestone," Mr. Hawyard said in the earnings news release. "This provides a firm basis for moving forward to reshape the company."
BP's share price has climbed since late June, when it reached a post-spill low point. The stock now trades about 35 percent lower than it did just before the rig disaster, whereas in June the share price had plunged by more than 50 percent. A weak economy has pushed oil stocks in general down about 10 percent in that same time frame.
The spill has forced BP to make some drastic changes. It plans to sell up to $30 billion of its global assets (about 10 percent of its business holdings) to help pay the costs. And it has suspended its shareholder dividends, a move the company hopes to reinstate.
The company "remains strongly committed to the payment of future dividends," Mr. Svanberg said. "The Board will consider its position on future dividend payments ... in February 2011."
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From algae-based renewable energy to a restaurant point-of-sale app, new incubator clients are developing or marketing a range of technologies
The University at Buffalo's business incubators welcomed seven new tenants in 2012, including companies working in Western New York's biomedical, energy, materials and high-tech sectors.
The UB incubator program includes two facilities: the UB Technology Incubator, which opened in 1988 at Baird Research Park on Sweet Home Road in Amherst, and the UB Biosciences Incubator, which opened this year in UB's new Clinical and Translational Research Center at Goodrich and Ellicott streets in downtown Buffalo. UB's Office of Science, Technology Transfer and Economic Outreach operates both of the university incubators.
"We looked at several other locations, but the incubator had the advantage of having laboratory facilities and proximity to UB," said Jim Maloney, vice president of Helios-NRG, a company that joined the UB Technology Incubator in May. "The affiliation with UB is a big advantage for us, because it facilitates collaboration with faculty and lets us explore how graduate students and other UB personnel might be able to support our work."
UB incubator clients typically have a strategic relationship with the university and are starting a scalable, technology-based business. Clients accepted into an incubator program pay market rates to rent space, but receive a range of services intended to assist their growth. These services include mentoring; introductions to a wide variety of business professionals; seminars and workshops on business topics; and assistance applying for grants and seeking investment capital.
Five new incubator clients moved into the UB Technology Incubator this year, and two into the UB Biosciences Incubator. In addition, one company previously located in the UB Technology Incubator relocated to the UB Biosciences Incubator.
"We are excited about the new companies in our incubator family and our opportunities to help them build successful businesses," said Woody Maggard, associate vice provost and director of UB's incubator program. "We are also thrilled with our graduates and wish them every success as they contribute to fulfilling their own goals and contributing to the economy of Western New York."
Incubator clients who moved into the UB Technology Incubator in 2012 include:
Cloud62, a services and consulting firm that helps companies implement Salesforce.com's customer relationship management software. This software enables businesses to improve sales, manage marketing campaigns and support customers following sales. Cloud62 helps clients through implementation of best practices, helping to ensure that Salesforce.com users receive maximum return on their investment.
Website: http://www.cloud62.com.
Helios-NRG, a technology development and consulting firm with expertise in industrial gases, gas separations and clean energy. Among other projects, the company is developing a step-change algae technology for biofuels and water remediation, and a novel gas separation membrane technology.
Website: http://helios-nrg.com.
OptoElectronic Nanodevices, a startup that develops and commercializes novel optoelectronic nanomaterials to enhance the efficiency of devices such as solar cells and photodetectors. The firm was founded by UB professors with expertise in photonics, nanoelectronics and materials science.
Website: http://open-buffalo.com.
Refulgent Software, a high-tech company that develops and sells Ambur, a point-of-sale app for the hospitality and restaurant industries. The app saves waiters time by enabling them to take orders, send requests to the kitchen and process credit cards using an iPad, iPod or iPhone.
Website: http://www.amburapp.com.
UFC Biotechnology, a global provider of life sciences products. UFC Biotechnology focuses on synthesizing high-value molecules used in the life sciences, and hopes to establish partnerships conducting custom synthesis for local companies.
Website: http://www.ufcbiochem.com (coming soon).
Incubator clients who moved into the UB Biosciences Incubator in 2012 include:
AccuTheranostics, a company that aims to help cancer patients personalize their treatment by identifying which chemotherapy treatments will likely be effective. To achieve this goal, the company tests different chemotherapy combinations on cells biopsied from patients' tumors prior to the start of chemotherapy. AccuTheranostics is not a new incubator client; the company was in the UB Technology Incubator before moving into the UB Biosciences Incubator this summer.
Website: http://act-inc.net.
AndroBioSys, a biomedical firm that specializes in advanced detection, diagnostic imaging and therapeutics for early prostate cancer. Two Roswell Park Cancer Institute researchers founded the company.
Website: http://www.androbiosys.com.
Ceno Technologies, a materials science firm that develops novel materials for use by the automotive, manufacturing, military and other industries, along with functional materials on the nano and micron scales that can be used for targeted drug delivery systems, imaging and nanotherapeutics. Ceno Technologies is based at the Innovation Center on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, but has moved its bio division to the UB Biosciences Incubator.
Website: http://cenotechnologies.com.
Besides welcoming seven new tenants, the UB incubator program graduated five companies in 2012: BridgeComposites, GSELearning, Ladybug Teknologies, TPF Enterprises and Trek.
To learn about business incubation at UB, visit http://www.research.buffalo.edu/stor/incubator/.


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This is a bilingual seminar on Monitoring the decentralised delivery of WASH services in rural areas and small towns in West Africa in Ouagagoudou, Burkina Faso organised by IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre and pS-Eau.
Date: 07 – 09 April 2014
Designed in priority for stakeholders working in collaboration with local governments, this seminar will be an opportunity to share experiences in the field of monitoring WASH services at local level in West Africa.
The seminar will be structured around four themes:
- Monitoring and evaluation to support local governments' water and sanitation strategic planning
- Monitoring and evaluation to improve water, sanitation and hygiene services
- Monitoring and evaluation to manage water and sanitation services
- Monitoring and evaluation to regulate water and sanitation services
but related topics are also of interest to the organisers.
Deadline for submission of abstracts: 17 February 2014
More information: www.irc.nl/page/82341


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Rome wasn't built in a day. Who hasn't heard or even spoken that old adage at one point or another in their life? It's true; Rome wasn't built in a day. As a matter of fact, it took Rome ages to become the city and the world power that it was in the ancient world. Now, a new box set from History Channel is taking viewers deeper into the history of Rome than before. Ancient Rome Anthology is comprised of six discs each in their own slipcase encased in a larger box. Each disc takes viewers on a journey into specific aspects of Rome that made it one of the most important cities in the world then and even today.
The first pair of the discs in the Ancient Rome Anthology features some of the most important battles in the history of the Roman Empire. They are taken from History Channel's special, Decisive Battles. The first of those decisive battles was the slave revolt led by Spartacus. Unlike in so many of History Channel's specials, this one actually opted for something other than live actors to re-enact the scenes being discussed. Rather, it uses video game style animation to outline how the various battles happened. This is an excellent method, despite what some might want to believe. It makes for an excellent visual aid, especially when used in the classroom. In an age when video games dominate young minds, this will easily get the attention of younger audiences. In the process, maybe that initial interest will even lead to a growing interest since the topic being discussed is major battles.
From the major battles, the Ancient Rome Anthology moves into a discussion of the most important leaders in Rome's history. Of those most important were Julius Caesar and the infamous Constantine. Both men are featured in the third disc of the set along with the equally infamous Caligula. All three rulers are featured as part of History Channel's special, Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire. This special is more in line with History Channel's other specials in that the lives of the three featured rulers are portrayed by actual live actors. Yet again, this is a good tool in that for older audiences, it can hold the attention of older audiences. The actors help to illustrate what is being discussed in each ruler's segment. Even more interesting that even in standard definition presentation, the visuals come across in stark clarity. This is especially the case with the set's next presentation.
After going through three of Rome's most influential (and infamous) rulers, audiences are taken through the engineering feats that helped to make Rome such an incredible city. Along with the city's engineering feats, the feature continues its discussion on Rome's rulers in connection. It discusses how Julius Caesar, Claudius, and others influenced the great structures of Rome. One of the most important of those was the aqueducts, which were crafted by Claudius. Yet again, the visual aids in this segment play a bigger role than some would think in its success. In discussing the aqueducts, History Channel uses a mix of computer graphics and blueprint style visuals to illustrate how the aqueducts were built. Even Nero himself is featured in this portion of the set. He is featured for his construction of his lavish estate on the backs and money of the Romans. As impressive as the estate would have been, it was the execution of its construction that leads to his inclusion in this segment. The final product was astoundingly beautiful. But by contrast, his own view of himself is what led to its construction, and eventually his downfall. That in itself makes for quite the discussion. The discussion of Rome's engineering greatness doesn't end with Nero. It goes into far more depth for those who are truly interested in everything that put Rome so far ahead of its time.
The fifth disc of the Ancient Rome Anthology finishes out what had been started with the set's fourth disc. It explains how Rome's roads were built, along with some of its greatest monuments. This is how much there is to discuss in terms of Rome's architectural greatness. The entire set is closed out with what is best described as a bonus disc in its sixth disc. The set's final disc offers bonus segments featuring the long hidden catacombs of Rome, and a pair of other features of one of the world's greatest cities. There is so much here and in the rest of the set that it more than makes a perfect gift idea for any history buff or for teacher looking for the perfect teaching tool, regardless of whether it is used in public school or college. It is a wonderful tool for either level. And it is available now. It can be ordered online now at History Channel's online store, http://shop.history.com.
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Recommended by teachers, this early spelling app will help children with early word formation and beginner spelling, the WORD Animals spelling apps focus on spelling with one vowel at a time. WORD Bug focuses on the vowel "U" for word formation, while the other WORD Animals concentrate on one of the other vowels, A, E, I or O.
Currently available for both iPhone and iPad, this suite of apps is parent-approved and teacher recommended.
WORD Bug offers 2 levels of play: one for "forming" words, a form of discovery, and one for "spelling" words as they are spoken.
When children spell correct words, they are rewarded with fun Animal Stickers that make sounds. Each 5 words enables the child to earn another sticker and they can, at any time, go to the Underwater center and "play" with their animals. This form of encouragement, including verbal encouragements from the Bug, helps kids strive to learn the spelling of new words. Each WORD Animal offers a different Animal environment for their group of animals, with animals that live in that environment, such as Forest animals, which is available with the spelling app WORD Dog.
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The Herbs in Diamond Mind:
- Himalayan Rhodiola Root
- Ginkgo Biloba Leaf
- Eleuthero Root (Siberian Ginseng)
- Schizandra Berry
- Polygonatum Sibilicum Root
Concentration: 12:1
Specifications: 100 Capsules 500 mg each
Tibetan Rhodiola root, Ginkgo biloba leaf (Standardized to 24% Ginkgo Flavone Glycosides & 6% Terpene Lactones), Schisandra fruit, Polygonatum rhizome, Eleuthero root
Other Ingredients: Vegetarian capsules (Pullulan caps 100% natural, water-soluble polysaccharide produced through a fermentation process; vegetable origin; non-GMO; no starch, preservative or chemical modifications; gluten free.), rice powder.
Usage: Take 3 capsules, 2 times per day or as directed by a healthcare professional
It is with regret that we are unable to share with you more information about this product. Various EU legislation forbids us (and all other food business operators) from claiming that these products can offer any possible health benefits. Many of our customers already know about these foods, and come back to us time and time again for their favourite items. We ask customers new and old to do your own research, and to trust Raw Living to provide you and your nearest and dearest with the best quality products at the lowest prices. Thank you for your understanding.
Dragon Herbs practices Tonic Herbalism, which is based on a 5000 year old system of health promotion, protection, and psychological transformation.
The highest level of health care stresses the promotion of positive health as the primary goal. When sufficiently nurtured, our body is fully capable of regulating its own multitude of independent yet united functions, the way nature intended. Science has not been able to, and will never be able to, match that power of Nature. The herbs used for this approach have traditionally been called the superior herbs, but today they are called the tonic herbs. The utilization of the tonic herbs is called Tonic Herbalism.
The tonic herbs are the elite herbs of the Chinese herbal system, the most fully developed herbal system in the world. The Chinese tonic herbs have always held a very special place in Asian culture. These very special natural substances have been associated with the highest qualities of living. The tonic herbs are not harsh and are not specifically medicinal in the conventional sense.
Tonic herbs come from China. They also come from North and South America, Europe, Indonesia, Tibet, Bhutan, Africa, New Zealand, Korea, Japan, Mongolia, Russia and almost every region of the world. Tonic herbs are by their very nature safe and may be used for a lifetime.
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Nordstrom private-label brand Treasure & Bond launches home collection
Nordstrom's charitable brand Treasure & Bond has launched its first ever home collection with a line of tabletop decor, bedding and pillows. The home category joins existing apparel, footwear, handbags and accessories.
Treasure & Bond's debut home assortment includes ceramic dishware, artisanal cheese boards and textured glass pieces. Bedding, throws and pillows round out the first offering.
Jennifer Jackson Brown, president of Nordstrom Product Group, called the collection authentic and approachable. She noted that Treasure & Bond plays an integral part in Nordstrom's charitable giving strategy.
Treasure & Bond assortments are available in men's, boys, and girl's apparel, in addition to women's apparel, footwear and accessories. The new home collection features a versatile range of neutral colors and textures.
Nordstrom's Treasure & Bond brand donates 2.5% of net sales to nonprofits that benefit youth. The brand donated $1 million to YWCA USA and Canada last year, and its total donations since 2014 amount to $2.4 million.
The new Treasure & Bond collection ranges in price from $45 to $199. It is available now online and also in Nordstrom stores.
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Editor's Note: There's a lot of controversy now surrounding the West, Texas, explosion and it's cause. We explore the potential risks for problems with anhydrous ammonia below. Safety is always our greatest concern, and we felt this was information you needed to know. We'll keep you posted on issues related to the explosion as they arise in the coming weeks.
The recent explosion in West, Texas, has put anhydrous ammonia safety in the news, raising the question of whether the same catastrophe could happen on farms. The chemical compound, rich in nitrogen, is commonly used on farms to fertilizer crops.
John Nowatzki, ag machinery systems specialist with North Dakota State University, says anhydrous ammonia explosions are extremely rare because under normal conditions it takes temperatures of over 1500 degrees F for the gas to ignite. However, anhydrous ammonia tanks in fire are certainly a danger to explode.A bigger risk for farmers is exposure, which can lead to severe burning of skin, suffocation and death.
"As far as safety, farmers are always way more concerned about breathing it or getting it on their skin because of burning than they are about explosion," he says.
Anhydrous comes from the Greek word that means "without water," Nowatzki explains. If exposed to air, the gas instantly bonds to water such as that contained in skin.
"Liquid ammonia, on the other hand, is not stored under pressure," he says, "and is less caustic to skin because it already has water in it, so it doesn't have to gather that water molecule through the moisture in your skin."
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Anhydrous ammonia is a clear, colorless gas that has a very characteristic odor, which is its biggest safety feature. It is used and stored under high pressures, and a sudden rupture can shoot ammonia 10 to 20 feet.
Most accidents with anhydrous ammonia are due to uncontrolled releases caused by faulty equipment or careless or untrained workers.
"That being said, explosion is still an important issue," Nowatzki says. "Heat from accidental fires, whether building fires or field fires, would be enough to ignite the gas." Using welding equipment on or near the storage tank can create the same flashpoint.
Protective equipment is required by law to be available where anhydrous ammonia is stored, handled, or applied. Wearing protective equipment greatly reduces the chance of injury.
Safety procedures must also be in place.
"Farmers have to be very careful not to weld on a closed container of any kind, including piping," he says. "And, if you have an anhydrous ammonia tank that catches fire in the field, you want to make sure you don't try to recover it. Just stay away."
Nowatzki says use of anhydrous ammonia is declining on farms for different reasons. "One is that the chemical compound has been used illegally to make methamphetamines, and farmers are finding that nurse tanks left in field over night have been stolen, making them a hassle to protect."
The other reason, he says, is that other forms of fertilizer, such as liquid nitrogen and urea, a granular, are becoming more cost competitive.
Read more about the safe use and handling of anhydrous in Nowatzki's bulletin "Anhydrous Ammonia: Managing the risks." http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/ageng/safety/ae1149.pdf


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Water is vital for human beings, animals and plants and concurrently one of the most important natural resources. Water abounds on the earth as some 70 percent of its surface is covered with water estimated at a volume of approximately 1.4 billion cubic kilometres. However, most of it is salty, and only around 2.5 percent of the global water resources (about 35 million cubic kilometres) consists of fresh water.
Only a fraction of the fresh water can be used for drinking water purposes though, since about 69 percent are bound as snow and ice mainly in the Antarctica and in Greenland. Over 30 percent (about 10.5 million cubic kilometres) is stored as groundwater beneath the earth's surface - the most important available fresh water resource. Lakes, artificial lakes and rivers account for far less than a half percent of the fresh water reserves.
Groundwater is the most widespread and highly used resource. It is of inestimable value to the inhabitants of dry regions, being the only reliable water resource they have. The yearly consumption of groundwater world-wide is assumed to 1000 cubic kilometres, and the global groundwater recharge at 12,700 cubic kilometres per year. In many countries the drinking water is mainly tapped from groundwater, in Germany more than 70 percent. In countries such as Denmark, Lithuania and Austria, groundwater is nearly the only source for public water supply.
Around 1.5 billion people on earth are supplied with groundwater. The importance of groundwater will grow considerably in the future, as it is a safe and qualitatively high drinking water resource. If it is used reasonably and sustainably, it can provide an important contribution in solving regional water crises on earth.
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I would say it means that he has no choice but to take the stand.
'Relevant' suggests that he is still meaningful to us today.
Interested in Language
"Here I stand, I can do no other", the statement of Martin Luther.
Is it equal to "This is my stand point, I can do differently" or "This is what I believe, I can do what other people don't." or what?
One more question, the text quotes:
As one of the great philosopher-sages of western culture, Emerson still matters; in fact, he has never been more relevant.
What does relevant in the above sentence mean?
Tks, :D
I would say it means that he has no choice but to take the stand.
'Relevant' suggests that he is still meaningful to us today.
It has two meanings:
1. A literal meaning: Here I stand (on my feet), and I cannot NOT stand on my feet.
2. A figurative meaning: Here I stand (on my belief), and I cannot NOT believe what I believe.
In other words:
In a physical sense I cannot help but stand where I stand. Luther uses this as a metaphor, meaning that he, in a mental sense as well, cannot help but stand where he stands. He has to believe what he believes.
Finally, as this concept is applied to everybody, Luthers statement also comes to mean that human faith cannot be manipulated by power, only by persuation. A human being cannot be forced, by threats, to believe what he does not believe.


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United States of America
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|ORDER INSTITUTING PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(b)(6) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, MAKING FINDINGS AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") deems it appropriate and in the public interest that public administrative proceedings be, and hereby is, instituted pursuant to Section 15(b)(6) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") against Respondent Seth J. Glaser ("Glaser" or "Respondent").
In anticipation of the institution of these administrative proceedings, Glaser has submitted an Offer of Settlement ("Offer") to the Commission, which the Commission has determined to accept. Solely for the purpose of these proceedings and any other proceedings brought by or on behalf of the Commission or in which the Commission is a party, and without admitting or denying the findings herein, except that Glaser admits the jurisdiction of the Commission over him and over the subject matter of these proceedings, and the entry of the Final Judgment of Permanent Injunction and Other Relief by Consent against him as set forth in Section III.D., Glaser consents to the entry of this Order Instituting Public Administrative Proceedings Pursuant to Section 15(b)(6) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Making Findings, and Imposing Remedial Sanctions ( "Order"), containing the findings and sanctions as set forth below.
On the basis of this Order and Glaser's Offer, the Commission makes the following findings:
A. At the time of the alleged misconduct, Glaser was associated with a broker-dealer registered with the Commission pursuant to Section 15(b) of the Exchange Act.
B. On January 27, 1999, the Commission filed a Complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, in an action captioned Securities and Exchange Commission v. Larry F. Smath, Gregory R. Salvage, Joseph T. Falcone, Peter L. Cohen, Seth J. Glaser, and Frank J. Zangara, Civil Action No. CV-99-523 (TCP), charging Glaser with violations of Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 thereunder.
C. In the injunctive action described in Paragraph III.B. above, the Commission's Complaint alleged, inter alia, that Glaser participated in an insider trading scheme involving nonpublic advance copies of the "Inside Wall Street" ("IWS") column of Business Week magazine. Specifically, the Commission alleged that Glaser and others paid another defendant cash in exchange for communicating the contents of the IWS columns to them before the columns were made public, and that Glaser traded securities while in possession of the nonpublic information obtained from the IWS columns. The Commission's Complaint also alleged that Glaser recommended securities mentioned in the IWS columns to his brokerage customers, while in possession of the nonpublic contents of the IWS columns.
D. A Final Judgment of Permanent Injunction and Other Relief by Consent as to Seth J. Glaser ("Final Judgment") was entered in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on October 2, 2002. Among other things, the Final Judgment permanently restrains and enjoins Glaser from, directly or indirectly, violating Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder.
Based on the foregoing, the Commission deems it appropriate and in the public interest to accept the Respondent's Offer and to impose the remedial relief specified in the Offer.
Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, that Respondent Seth J. Glaser be, and hereby is, barred from association with any broker or dealer.
For the Commission, by its Secretary, pursuant to delegated authority.
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Depard – Hard Bass Ukulele
This song is a very happy and upbeat piece using the ukulele. Also features hand clapping, bells, and piano to give a cheerful and positive vibe. This would make a good track to use if you want to capture todays modern and popular trend of using upbeat ukulele music heard in many of todays pop songs and tv commercial ads.
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text: 1/20/2011 12:00:00 AM / Women's Volleyball 60 Student-Athletes Help Pack 505,224 Meals In "Feed My Starving Children" Community Service Project Tweet Share Pin it +1 E-mail Print Jan. 20, 2011 by Bo BuntonSoutheast Missouri State Sports Information CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. – Over 60 Southeast Missouri State University student-athletes took their competitive spirits and put them to good use over the holidays. The organization "Feed My Starving Children" held a community service project from December 11-12 at the West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau to held feed children from several countries. The organization raised over $158,000 to pay for the meals and send remaining money to support building projects in Africa. "It was really rewarding for our team to know that we were helping people in need," said volleyball player Samantha Lowman. "This was a big reality check for us. It put things in to perspective because we take a lot of things for granted like being able to eat everyday." Cross country and track and field runner Joel Krause also helped pack meals during the event. "Everyone in college has an advantage over the less fortunate who cannot afford to go to school, let alone even eat one meal everyday," said Krause. "This is why it is so important for us to give back and help others. In total, 2,202 volunteers participated in the humbling experience, packing 505,224 meals. That is enough to feed 1,384 children every day for one year. El Salvador received 270,864 meals, Jamaica received 128,304 meals, while 85,536 meals were sent to the Philippines. Five Redhawk programs dedicated their weekend to giving back to the less fortunate. The volleyball, soccer, gymnastics, cross country and track and field teams all competed against each other to see who could pack the most meals. It was really great to see the student-athletes doing something different from the everyday things they do," said director of Academic services Sharon Burgard. "The volleyball team is always competitive, so we made it into our own competition by trying to pack the most boxes of food," said Lowman. "It was fun because our team worked together to help make meals," said Krause. "My team packed 28 boxes which provided over 1,000 meals for starving children. That was such a great feeling, knowing that those boxes of food would help the less fortunate to have a meal every day." "I think they all felt that they served and participated in a great purpose in assuring that thousands of children will be fed for a year," said Burgard. "Several student-athletes said to me right after we were done that they definitely wanted to do this again, so we will be on board for next year!" Print Friendly Version Related News


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There are still a few morons masquerading as lawmakers in the U.S. Congress, including Louie Gohmert, who nominated Newt Gingrich for House Speaker. The Texas lawmaker said, "You don't have to be a member of the body to be speaker."
His motion was not seconded by any other members, and House Speaker John Boehner was reelected by a voice vote, followed by a standing ovation. As he delivered his acceptance speech, Boehner responded to his colleague's unexpected nomination. "Louie, I love you too," Boehner said.
Louie Gohmert's constituents should have buyer's remorse at this juncture. I knew he wasn't wrapped too tight but dang….


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Wouters & Hendrix
My Favourite delicate bangle
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Wouters & Hendrix's 'My Favourite' collection pays tribute to the jewellery designer duo's close collaboration, showcasing pieces from previous seasons that have stood the test of time thanks to their refined visual language. This gold vermeil sterling silver My Favourite delicate bangle from Wouters & Hendrix features a clasp fastening.
Designer colour: Gold
Designer Style ID: AF48G
Farfetch ID: 12982762
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- Gold Plated Sterling Silver
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No matter how many items you purchase, or where in the world you order from, you will only pay one fee.
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You have 14 days from receiving your order to return the item. We strongly recommend that you book your free returns pick-up within 7 days of receiving your order to ensure that it arrives back in time. Click here to read our full returns policy.
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Delivery duties are not included in the item price when shipping to all other countries. This means you may be liable to pay import duties on receipt of your order.
Katrin Wouters and Karen Hendrix are a jewellery design duo who've been friends and business partners for more than 25 years. Since they discovered each other's work while studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, they've produced collections filled with both bold and refined pieces, that stem from an emotional expression and are crafted locally.