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Thursday, January 31, 2013
The Line: It Is A Bad Pun
From The Line: It Is Drawn
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
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Monday, January 28, 2013
Chef's Choice
Even over a box o' caviar.
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Saturday, January 26, 2013
The Art of Fine Cuisine
Friday, January 25, 2013
Too Many Cooks
For January, soup. Too Many Cooks Spoil It.
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Thursday, January 24, 2013
The Line vs. The World
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"Toronto is ashes. Kim, Stephen, Knives, Young Neil, Wallace, Envy...Ramona. All dead. Only one man is left to fight the mutated ravaging hordes that have over-run Canada. In the darkest of winters, Scott Pilgrim fights EVERYTHING."
Scott Pilgrim Vs The World and The World wonI added a bit of Kurt Russell to the guy, because who doesn't like Kurt Russell?
"Toronto is ashes. Kim, Stephen, Knives, Young Neil, Wallace, Envy...Ramona. All dead. Only one man is left to fight the mutated ravaging hordes that have over-run Canada. In the darkest of winters, Scott Pilgrim fights EVERYTHING."
Thursday, January 17, 2013
The Line: It...it CAN'T be!
For The Line: It Is Drawn, my take on the classic Stan Lee moment in he origin of Spider-Man when he realizes he really fwowed up.
The main thing I added was the bag of ill-gotten money in the last panel, given that it's greed and subsequent arrogance that kept Peter Parker from stopping that robber in the first place.
So in reality, the moral of the story is less "with great power comes great responsibility" which doesn't really apply to most people who don't have great power, and more, "Don't wait until someone shoots your uncle to decide to be a good person." Everyone can relate to that.
Except the people who don't have an uncle. Those people are lost to us.
Friday, January 11, 2013
The Line: It Is a space knight
As the new year begins, I think of fresh starts, like perhaps a brand-new #1! So suggest lesser-known Marvel characters that you'd like to see be given the Marvel Now treatment and our artists will work up a cover of their first issue.
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So it's just a space-traveling cyborg plummeting on the head of Galactus into a series of exploding planets while focusing his attention on matters of TRUE IMPORTANCE.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
New Website Up!
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
School-Picking, Arlington-Style
These are two pieces I did for the most recent Arlington magazine, on the trials, tribulations, and tips of picking a school for your youngster.
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The U.S. Ambassador to the European Union on Tuesday told European telecommunications operators why the U.S. will not support their proposals to change a treaty on the handling of international voice, data and video traffic.
The treaty on International Telecommunications Rules (ITRs) will be reviewed at the World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT-12) in Dubai in December, and lobbying has been intense.
The European Telecommunications Network Operators' Association (ETNO) has proposed changes to the rules in order to make the sending party network pays. It believes this change is necessary because content providers or over-the-top (OTT) services (so called because they run over the top of telecommunications operators' networks) are responsible for the vast amount of Internet traffic.
However, speaking at the ETNO Summit on Tuesday, Ambassador William Kennard said categorically, "The U.S. will oppose efforts to amend the ITRs." He said that this decision had been a unanimous one, not only within government and the U.S. administration, but also with civil society and U.S. businesses.
"We believe that the current system has worked well in the past and will work in the future. As we say in the U.S., if it's not broken don't fix it. Part of our position is based on the fact that we don't see how the ETNO proposal can work. We think it opens the door to a new approach to terminating traffic on the internet that is simply unworkable," he said.
Termination rates are the charges which one telecommunications operator charges to another for using its network.
ETNO argues that OTT services are getting a "free lunch" over their networks, but are not contributing to network investment. "ETNO is not asking for increased regulatory intervention, but aims to establish a reference for commercial negotiations. ETNO believes that fair compensation is received for carried traffic and operators' revenues should not be disconnected from the investment needs caused by rapid Internet traffic growth," said the organization in a statement.
Kennard also criticized the role of the International Telecommunication Union, the U.N. body responsible for the treaty, saying "compensation systems on the Internet are complex and it is not appropriate for a treaty-based organization to manage them." He added that he appreciated some of the concerns including the "specter of net neutrality", but added "we don't see a tsunami of regulation coming in".
As Kennard commented at the beginning of his speech, ETNO and the European telcos probably won't like what they hear from him.
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- Cook Time: 1 hour and 40 mins
- Servings: 12-16 servings (depending on size of chickens)
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We've included a basic herb combination in this recipe for roasting two chickens at once, but season your chicken with whatever herbs you like. Though we like to roast two chickens at once, you can also easily halve all the ingredients and just roast one. Either way, use 1 cup of cooked chicken to make tasty Korean Chicken Soup the next day!
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- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 4- to 5-pound whole chickens, giblets removed
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Mix herbs, garlic, oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl to form a paste. Rub the herb mixture all over the chickens, under the skin and over the breast and thigh meat. Tie the legs together with kitchen string. Place the chickens in the prepared pan, breast-side up, preferably not touching each other.
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Roast the chickens for 45 minutes. Rotate the pan 180 degrees and continue roasting until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, without touching the bone, registers 165°F, 45 minutes to 1 hour more. (Be sure to check the temperature of each chicken. One might be done before the other.) Transfer to a clean cutting board; let rest for 10 minutes before removing the string and carving .
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After the bird is roasted, let it rest for up to 30 minutes before carving. Then, follow these easy step-by-step instructions:
1. Place the roasted bird on a cutting board. Hold it steady with a carving fork and cut through the skin between the leg and body using a large sharp carving knife.
2. Cut through the hip joint, removing the entire leg from the body. Repeat with the other leg.
3. Place a leg skin-side down and cut through the joint between the drumstick and thigh. Repeat with the other leg. (For turkey, slice the meat away from the bone of the thigh and slice the thigh meat thinly. Hold the drumstick and slice the meat off parallel to the bone.)
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6. Cut the breast meat into slices, if desired.
7. Bend a wing away from the body and use a knife to remove the wing piece. Repeat with the other wing. Cut off the wingtips, if desired.
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Royals Minor League Report: Aug. 6
Omaha Storm Chasers (60-56)
The Storm Chasers had Wednesday off after a 4-4 homestand. They are at Colorado Springs (Rockies) tonight.
NW Arkansas Naturals (22-23 second half, 47-68 overall)
NW Arkansas 9, Corpus Christi 8
WP: Ali Williams (5-2)
SV: Mark Peterson (1 with NW Arkansas, 23 overall) HR: Mitch Maier (1)
The Naturals held on at home. They scored four in both the fourth and sixth, then added a solo homer by Mitch Maier in the seventh. Ethan Chapman had two hits and three RBI. Juan Graterol and Mark Threlkeld added two RBI apiece. Starter J.C. Sulbaran held the Hooks to a run over 4.0 innings and Mark Peterson earned his first Double-A save.
Wilmington Blue Rocks (20-23 second half, 53-58 overall)
Myrtle Beach 5, Wilmington 0
LP: Luis Santos (3-3, 7-4 overall)
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The Blue Rocks were blanked for a second straight night by Myrtle Beach. Starter Luis Santos struck out six while allowing five runs, seven hits and no walks over 5.0 innings. Yender Caramo (2.0 IP), John Walter (1.0 IP) and Zeb Sneed (1.0 IP) held the Pelicans scoreless in relief. Jack Lopez, Daniel Rockett and Bubba Starling recorded singles.
Lexington Legends (17-29 second half, 46-70 overall)
Rome 4, Lexington 2
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The Legends were swept at home by Rome. The Braves scored all four runs in the first off of Pedro Fernandez (4.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 1 SO). Matt Tenuta followed with 5.0 scoreless innings, fanning five while scattering four hits and a walk. Humberto Arteaga and Carlos Garcia each drove in a run for the Legends.
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HR: Brandon Downes (1)
Idaho Falls 7, Helena 6 (Game Two - Eight Innings)
WP: Sam Lewis (2-0)
HR: Ryan O'Hearn (9)
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I often find that the relevance of a Top 100 list tends to function as a referendum on the relevance of the list-maker themselves; meaning, I tend to read the lists from the writers I like best.
In my field — the world of wine — there are quite a few writers & publications whose End-of-Year Lists I truly anticipate. Some of this is personal; it should come as no surprise that I enjoy wine, and these lists have often sent new offerings across my bow that I might otherwise have failed to discover.
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Jon Bonné is one of those reviewers whose year-end lists really are something to look forward to. He's insightful, erudite, thorough, and perhaps best of all, he takes his job seriously. I don't often drop the word "professional," and I try and never use the term lightly — it's a concept I hold particularly dear — but Jon really is a pro. And for whatever my two cents are worth, that's high praise.
So it was with some degree of excitement that I began combing through the lists he's just released, and given my esteem for the man, you can imagine my pleasure when I read the following (in regards to our 2009 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello):
"Quite simply, one of the best California Cabernet-based wines I've ever had"
Those last three words are especially noteworthy; Jon has tried a great many California Cabernet-based wines (in his capacity as the wine editor for the SF Chronicle)!
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I don't mean to be shameless with the plug, but this is a pretty special wine, at a pretty special price, and, well, you're pretty special.
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La Rambla de Canaletes La Rambla changes its name depending on the area it passes through, hence the popular use of the plural Las Ramblas. Downhill towards the sea, it is La Rambla de Canaletes, the section closest to Catalonia Square. On one side stands the fountain of the same name which, according to legend, grants the privilege of returning to Barcelona to the visitor who drinks of its waters. Contemporary Culture Centre Tallers Street enters the Raval neighbourhood, and it's worth going to see the Centre for Contemporary Culture, located in the old Charity House, also known as the Mercy House. Here exhibitions, festivals, concerts, film series, and lectures are organised and produced to encourage creation with new technologies and languages. It is a space open to groups of artists, designers and independent programmers. 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La Rambla dels Estudis This Rambla, which takes its name from the General Study building or University, is marked by kiosks selling animals. Thus, the sound of birds is one of the amazing features of this section. There are also some interesting facades such as the Moja Palace, also known as Marqués de Comillas Palace, and the Bethlehem church. Bethlehem Church In La Rambla dels Estudis, on the corner of Carme Street, this church is one of the best examples of the Catalan Gothic style, with a large and spacious nave. This ancient Jesuit church suffered a fire in 1936 which destroyed much of its original beauty, but it is still worth visiting because, on many occasions, there are interesting temporary exhibitions in its nave. Moja Palace The palace, which was built by the Marquis de Moja and his wife, Maria Luisa de Copons, was the work of architect Josep Mas. It was constructed over what once were the tower and wall of Portaferrisa Street. Witness to two centuries of Catalonian history, it was the home of Jacint Verdaguer. After being uninhabited for fourteen years and suffering a great fire in 1971, it was bought by the Ministry of Culture and is now the headquarters of the Directorate General of Architectural Heritage, Artistic and Literary Government. Sant Josep Rambla This part is also known as the La Rambla de les Flors or Sant Josep Rambla, because the former convent of San José is here. In the 19th century it was the only place in Barcelona which sold flowers and, at present, there are many traditional kiosks selling flowers, which give it special colour. Virreina Palace Opened in 1981, it is the headquarters of the Barcelona Institute of Culture. Inside are three exhibition halls, and in the basement of the building, the office of cultural information and ticket sales for shows. The building was the residence of Manuel d'Amat, viceroy of Peru from 1761 and 1776, and for this reason it has a colonial flavour. La Boqueria Market Since time immemorial, farmers, - or pagesos – came to this place to sell their products to the merchants, - or botiguers - of the city. Today it is the oldest food market and the most genuine of the many local markets that are scattered throughout the city, a temple for gourmands and a delight for the senses. Joan Miró Mosaic In front the Liceu Theatre and a few meters from the Crédit Boulevard in the Pla de l'Os Square, discover another hallmark of La Rambla by looking at the ground: the large circular tile mosaic by Joan Miró. If you look closely among all the intensely coloured pieces, the artist's signature can be discovered. Bruno Quadros House In the late nineteenth century, architect Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas completely remodelled an old block dating from 1858, creating a striking facade decorated with umbrellas and Chinese dragons. 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Columbus Monument At the end of La Rambla, overlooking the sea, stands the monument to Columbus. Inside there is a lift that goes up to the cupola, which overlooks a stunning panorama of the city and harbour.
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Calling Becks up to the bigs may have provided us with the funniest unintentional nickname of all time. Due to manager Ozzie Guillen's obvious inabilities to enunciate the English language properly, his attempts at Beckham sounded more like Bacon.
I think we can all agree that bacon basically beats out anything else known to man, so the Rookie of the Year Award almost seems like a forgone conclusion.
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KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – With each sortie that Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Rose flies over Afghanistan, he adds to his family's rich history. As an F-16 pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron here, he is the third member of his family to fly in combat for the Air Force. His father and grandfather also flew Air Force combat missions.
A 1992 graduate of Texas A&M University, Rose became an Airborne Warning and Control System weapons controller after he received his Air Force commission. He flew with AWACS until he was accepted into pilot training in 1999, and he earned his wings in Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training.
Rose said his father and grandfather have been instrumental in his career and have celebrated his achievements with him. His father commissioned him after college, and his grandfather pinned his original World War II pilot's wings on him at his pilot training graduation. "That was pretty cool," the F-16 pilot said.
His father, retired Air Force Col. Gene Rose III, flew two tours in the Vietnam War. His first tour was as a forward air controller in an OV-10, flying out of the central Vietnamese city of Pleiku and over the Ho Chi Minh Trail. His second deployment was as a B-52 pilot flying out of Thailand.
His grandfather, retired Army Air Corps Capt. Gene Rose Jr., flew C-47s during some of World War II's largest battles in the European theater. As a pilot for cargo carriers, he dropped airborne forces in Sicily and 82nd Airborne Division soldiers during the Normandy invasion on D-Day. Rose said his grandfather died shortly after the HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers" aired, and had been moved to see the airborne drop scenes were portrayed as he recalled them from his own experience.
Rose said his interest in aviation and the Air Force came from his grandfather, who took him fishing as a child and would tell him stories. He added that while stationed in Italy, his wife took him to Normandy as a birthday surprise. They had a private tour of the area that included sites of the airborne invasion. His guide used a metal detector to find spent U.S. shell casings of American soldiers from where his grandfather's plane would have dropped men.
"I like to think they're from his stick," Rose said.
While deployed in Afghanistan, Rose has been providing close air support to coalition forces on the ground. Rose said the highlight of his current deployment has been working with those troops.
"Hearing the sense of relief in their voice when they need airpower and we're there for them" is the highlight of this deployment, he said.
When his deployment is over, Rose will return to the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., where he will resume his duties as commander of Detachment 1, 20th Operations Group for the active association with the South Carolina Air National Guard and the active duty Air Force.


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WASHINGTON, March 17 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., said Sunday the House isn't wasting its time budgeting for a repeal of Obamacare because it will "collapse under its own weight."
The House unveiled its budget last week calling for a repeal of Obamacare as a means of balancing the budget.
"We believe that young people, seniors, families, businesses are in for a very rude awakening as Obamacare is rolled out," Ryan said in an appearance on CBS' "Face the Nation." "It still has nearly two years to go before it's fully implemented and we're showing that there's a better way of going and this is a better plan to balance the budget."
When asked by "Face the Nation" host Bob Schieffer if including the repeal in the House budget was a waste of time since there would not be enough votes to do so, Ryan said no.
"I really believe it's going to destroy the healthcare plan, the healthcare system in America. We believe the law will collapse under its own weight and that people will be eager for alternatives, as the gory details unfold in the future with its implementation," Ryan said.


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Tori Malus, '15, participated in some fascinating detective work this past summer—work that is providing new insights into the agricultural practices of Bronze Age people of the Indus Civilization, in what is now India. Her research experience also has solidified her plan to pursue a career in forensic medicine after graduation.
An anthropology major and biology minor, Malus traveled to India this summer to work alongside Albion College anthropology professor Brad Chase and his colleagues David Meiggs of the Rochester Institute of Technology and P. Ajithprasad of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. Using a type of drill commonly used by dentists to make dentures, Malus collected tiny samples of tooth enamel from ancient animal teeth found at archaeological sites of the Indus Civilization (2600-1900 BC). As Chase explains, "Studying the bones and teeth of animals opens an exciting new window into the lives of the people who raised them." Chemical analyses of isotopes in the tooth enamel that Malus helped collect will provide information on where livestock animals were raised, what they ate, and the environment in which they lived.
Supported by grants from Albion College and the Wenner-Gren Foundation, this research allows Chase to learn about agriculture and trade in the past—and how the ancient economy changed through time. This work is important because most of the cities and towns of the Indus Civilization were eventually abandoned and the civilization was lost to history until the 1920s. As Chase explains, "We know that society underwent major changes with the decline of the Indus Civilization. This work will shed new light on the extent to which ancient peoples' land-use practices contributed to or were impacted by these changes." Ultimately, Chase hopes that exploring issues of sustainable development in the past will inform the decisions facing policymakers in the present.
A native of Holland, Mich., Malus had taken several of Chase's classes and had worked with him as part of Albion's Student Research Partners Program during her first year. Nothing, however, could prepare her for the work she would be doing with the ancient teeth. "Sampling the teeth was a three-step process, starting with removing them from the mandible or maxilla," Malus explained. The teeth were then cleaned with a carbide drill bit and washed in ultrasonic cleaner before using a diamond drill bit to take tiny samples of clean enamel. The work was very delicate. "I had to be careful to keep the teeth from breaking," she said, adding that, "the first couple of weeks were a slow process while I got the hang of the pressure the samples could handle." Malus was a quick study, however, and Chase said they ultimately ended up with more samples than he expected, noting, "We never would have accomplished the amount of work that we did without Tori's hard work."
While archaeological research was the central mission of the trip, Malus also learned much about Indian society today. "I researched by day and explored the city at night and on weekends," she said of her first experience with Indian culture. Moreover, while archaeology was the focus of Chase's research, many of the scientific techniques Malus learned will be useful as she pursues a career in forensic medicine. Work as a resident assistant and saxophonist in the British Eighth marching band will leave Malus little time to pursue the research during the fall semester, but her experience has only deepened her respect for Albion.
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If you ever come across a body that's so badly burned you can't identify the corpse, don't worry: just keep your eyes open for maggots. Because a police forensics team in Mexico managed to identify a body through maggot ID alone.
New Scientist reports that Mexican police found a body that was so badly burned that its DNA was too damaged to be used for identification. No problem! Instead, they extracted DNA from the digestive systems of maggots that had been feeding on the body. They had a hunch who the victim was, but no evidence. As New Scientist explains:
María de Lourdes Chávez-Briones, Marta Ortega-Martínez and their colleagues dissected three maggot larvae collected from the body and extracted the contents of their gastrointestinal tracts. The human DNA they isolated allowed them to determine that the body was female. They then performed a paternity test between this DNA and that of the [suspected victim's] father. It revealed a 99.7 per cent chance that she was his daughter.
Interestingly, though perhaps unsurprisingly, this is the first time that human DNA from a maggot gut has ever been used to successfully identify a victim in a legal case. Let's hope it doesn't become the norm. [Journal of Forensic Science via New Scientist]
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Must-read graphic novels are futuristic classics that shouldn't be missed. Of course, not every must-see is perfect. That's why we've rated them 1-5 on the patented "crunchy goodness" scale.
Title: Superman: The Man Of Steel
Date: 1986
Vitals: John Byrne reinvented Superman from the ground up with this series, collected in an easy-to-find graphic novel. The biggest changes: Lois Lane is less ditzy, Lex Luthor is a suave businessman instead of an obvious maniac, Superman's Earth parents aren't dead, and Superman was never Superboy.
Famous names: John Byrne, Dick Giordano
Crunchy goodness: 3
Elevator pitch: It's just like regular Superman — only without Superbaby and the legion of Super pets.
Stunt casting: Batman puts in an appearance in one issue, but he and Superman aren't best friends. Instead, Superman mistrusts the shrouded vigilante, who resorts to becoming a suicide bomber to halt Superman in his tracks.
Most painfully dated moment: The Man Of Steel tries to flee the silliness of classic Superman so frantically, that it ends up looking old-school twenty years later.
Spinoffs/Sequels/Copycats: Byrne's reinvention of Superman helped to inspire the 1990s show Lois and Clark.
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The total revenue of the nation's three major science parks dropped in the first 10 months of the year, hard hit by the European debt crisis and a sluggish US economy.
Science park sales fell 12.17 percent from a year earlier, according to figures released by the National Science Council on Saturday, a decline similar to the 12.14 percent year-on-year fall reported in previously released data for the first eight months of the year.
The Central Taiwan Science Park saw the biggest drop in revenues, with sales falling 20.97 percent to NT$246.26 billion (US$8.15 billion).
The Hsinchu Science Park's revenues fell 13.42 percent to NT$843.97 billion, while Southern Taiwan Science Park sales declined 4.21 percent to NT$477.22 billion.
All of the parks attributed the poor results to the lingering debt crisis in Europe and the slow recovery of the US economy.
Hsinchu Science Park deputy director-general Tu Chi-hsiang (杜啟祥), the Hsinchu park's, attributed the sales drop-off in the park to the nature of the products made there.
Most manufacturers in the park are in the information communications technology sectors, whose products include expensive computers and game consoles, he said. Customers are likely to put off purchases of these products when they do not have extra money at their disposal, he said.
The Central Taiwan Science Park was hurt by a sales slump in electronic products, exchange rate volatility and the debt crisis, the park administration said. TFT-LCD and the integrated circuits sectors are the two major pillars of the park, accounting for 70 percent and 23 percent of the park's total sales. During the 10-month period, the two sectors posted revenue declines of 21 percent and 31 percent respectively.
However, the central science park said other businesses saw strong revenue growth, with computer peripheral sales up 131 percent, biotechnology revenues up 66 percent and precision engineering sales up 55 percent.
The southern park was not only affected by the situations in Europe and the US, but also by lower demand from China, Hong Kong and Macau, sources said.
The park's optoelectronics businesses, especially panel makers, were the most affected, and manufacturers made strategic cuts in production to prop up sales prices, the sources said.


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"I think we`re going to see a totally different India. There`s no doubt in my mind. They`re definitely hurting. They`ve got players in who bring a huge amount of enthusiasm the likes of (Suresh) Raina, Rohit Sharma," Arthur told reporters ahead of the first Twenty20 here on Wednesday.
"Virat Kohli is a quality players. Players like Ravindra Jadeja bring a huge amount to the side. I`m sure they`re going to come very strong at us."
Arthur took a dig at the Indians for not making enough "friends" or promoting the game thus far in the summer but believed the younger lot would be a force to reckon with in the shorter formats over the next few weeks.
"It`s probably not a way to make friends but that`s their problem. We`re hoping with our good performance we promote it," said Arthur after reporters asked whether the Indians, with their cricket or the way they`ve shied away from media this summer, are actually promoting the game.
Every senior, except Rahul Dravid, has shied away from squaring up to media due to the dismal performance of the team and Sachin Tendulkar`s non-appearance even once has the Australian media frothing in disapproval.
Arthur was keen to put his own younger players through the paces at the Sydney Cricket Ground today. "The boys are going to get fairly flogged today. There`s going to be a good start, we`re going to put our mark in the sand for them. It was really nice meeting a whole new ground of players. It almost refreshed us as a support staff because we`ve been on the road for long with the Test team. To see the crossover and to start working with some other players was really exciting. It energised us a little bit," Arthur said.
"It`s the start of something new. There`s a group of players there that have got first bite at a potential World Cup (spot) in six months time. We want to see what they are all about."
The home Twenty20 squad includes both Shaun and Mitchell Marsh despite the former`s poor form in the four Tests. "If I said he (Shaun Marsh) was fine, I would probably be lying. He has had a tough time of it. But I thought his efforts in the field were fantastic. He never once dragged the dressing room down," he said.
"That`s the type of character we want from the bloke. He will go back and he will score runs and he will be back again. The two brothers get on really well and I know he was rapt for Mitch and Mitch is obviously disappointed for him but they will play together for a long time to come," he added.
Another failure from the Test series, wicketkeeper Brad Haddin, has been given a break in the one-day internationals. "I`ve had a good chat to Brad and he knows exactly where he stands, if Brad wants to play on. He feels has a lot to contribute and so do I but like any other player, players need to give us ammunition to keep picking him."
"Haddin has been ticking over. But we need to take two wicketkeepers to the West Indies and we probably have the best two in mind," Arthur said. Arthur was hopeful that Matthew Wade, the replacement for Haddin, would grab his opportunity. I really hope he does because it breeds competition in the squad and as I have always said nobody has a permanent place in the Aussie cricket team."
"I`ve coached against him. The quality he brings is he`s a terrier, a fighter. Unbelievable in two disciplines. We want players who fight. They`re strong of character and Matthew`s got all for that."
With two seniors, Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey in the one-day squad, Arthur believed it was time the youngsters were allowed to get grooming from the veterans. "I`ve spoken about increasing our depth pool. We believe again with our batting we know where it could be with no Ricky and no Mike. We need to have a look at other players. Philip Forrest has got an opportunity now for the first three ODIs. There are other young potential batters out there that might get an opportunity," he said. "If young talents knocking the door down domestically, they will be given an opportunity. There`s no closed shop in the Australian cricket," he added.


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Polio (Inactivated Polio Vaccine; IPV)
What is polio?
Poliomyelitis, or polio, is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by 3 types of poliovirus. The poliovirus is a virus known to destroy the nervous system causing paralysis. Most people who are infected with polio, however, have no symptoms and few have mild symptoms. The CDC says, of those who do get the infection, 1% or fewer may get paralysis. Since the advent of the polio vaccine during the early 1950s, and a global effort to wipe out the disease, polio has nearly been eliminated. However, there have been outbreaks of polio spreading from the few countries where the disease still exists. These countries are Pakistan, Cameroon, Nigeria, Syria, Afghanistan, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Iraq, Israel, and Somalia.
What polio vaccine is recommended in the U.S.?
Today, polio is very rare in the U.S. because of the use of the vaccine. But, it still occurs in the countries mentioned above. Due to more travel between countries, all children need to be immunized for protection from the disease. The type of polio vaccine recommended in the U.S. is called inactivated polio vaccine (IPV). This is an inactivated (killed) form of the virus given through injection. It provides a very safe way to give immunity to polio. Another form called oral polio vaccine (OPV) was given in years past. But the OPV was a live-form of the virus and had a small risk of causing polio. OPV is still given in other countries because it is more effective than IPV in preventing the spread of polio.
When is IPV given?
IPV is given to babies and children in 4 doses at ages:
2 months
4 months
Between 6 to 18 months
4 to 6 years
"Catch-up doses" may be given to older children and adults, if needed.
Persons of any age going to countries where polio is still active, and staying for more than 4 weeks, should get age-appropriate polio vaccines or a polio booster within 12 months before travel.
Children who are sick or have a fever should wait until they are well to get the polio vaccine. Some children should not get IPV. These include those who have ever had an allergic reaction to the antibiotic neomycin, streptomycin, or polymyxin B, and those who have had a previous reaction to the polio vaccine. Always see your child's healthcare provider about vaccines.
What are the risks from IPV?
A vaccine, like any medicine, is capable of causing serious problems, such as severe allergic reactions. But, the IPV is very safe and most people have no problems other than muscle soreness at the site where the shot was given.
How do I care for my child after immunization with IPV?
Give your child aspirin-free pain reliever, as directed by your child's healthcare provider. Do not give aspirin.
An allergic reaction would most likely occur within a few minutes to a few hours of the shot. Signs may include trouble breathing, swelling of the face and throat, wheezing, (squeaking sounds while breathing due to tight airways), weakness, rapid heartbeat, hives, feeling dizzy, and paleness. Report these or any other unusual signs immediately to your child's healthcare provider.
March 21, 2017
Poliovirus vaccination, Up To Date
Reviewed By:
Freeborn, Donna, PhD, CNM, FNP,Lentnek, Arnold, MD


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As I approached the end of the trail, I knew I would have to confront the future. When I first left my house, husband, and my last child still there (fully grown) and flew to Atlanta for the beginning of the Appalachian Trail, I had given little thought to what I would do when the hiking was over. By the time I finished, I had had six months on my own, and pretty much no responsibility for family relationships and trying to make all things work. The main responsibilities on the trail were where to find food, water, new shoes, and an occasional Laundromat. I had learned to have confidence in myself, to trust and value people and friendships above everything else. I also had learned the importance of a more simple life, one not based on material things. My priorities were different.
I realized that the experiences of this journey had changed me irrevocably. I knew I could not go back to the life I led before. I couldn't settle for less than I had on the trail. I would have to find a way to recreate that simplicity and serenity in my permanent life. I would measure everything against that journey, and figure out how to continue on the new path I had chosen.
I took one thing at a time. My first responsibilities were to return to work, and find somewhere to live. Simultaneously, I had to speak with my husband to see what arrangements could be made for living apart and splitting the assets we had accumulated during the 27 years of our marriage. The job and the apartment were pretty easy. Seeking new arrangements with my husband were not. First of all, he wouldn't speak with me. He simply turned his back and walked off in anger. I realized I would need a lawyer, and once that step was taken, divorce proceedings had to follow. The feelings I had for him and the marriage were long since dead, only ashes were left. Mourning was over. My three children were grown and had moved on with their lives, and I moved on also.
Since I had been given a leave of absence from my job, I had something to go back to. This meant I had income enough to support myself, and friends that accepted me back into their fold. I had relinquished any desire to be in charge and was content to let another assume responsibility and I would do what I was told. I enjoyed furnishing my apartment and starting a social life. That was the first time ever that I had lived alone. It was a first for doing a lot of things, like pumping gas. Now, not only would I have to pump my own gas, I would have to make my own decisions and there would be no one to come to my rescue if I made the wrong ones. My life was entirely my responsibility.
I have no doubt that my friends were the most important part of my going forward. I also checked for activities in my local paper in which to become involved, continued hiking, and also took instruction in kayaking. There are things to do out there; the key is figuring out what you want to do and than going after that. It wasn't always easy, and sometimes I didn't feel like being independent. I thought it would be very nice sometimes to have someone haul my vehicle out of the sand, or check the oil, but I didn't. Life isn't easy. And, I have since discovered, there are worse things than being lonely.


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Diabetes can affect sexual function, and as uncomfortable as it may sound, you may need to discuss this with your doctor (and certainly with your partner). To help you out, I have done research to bring you information about this most sensitive of subjects.
First of all, having any chronic disease may in itself cause anxiety, which can result in sexual dysfunction. But having said that, it is also true that diabetics do report more sexual dysfunction than the populations at large. In his book Talking About Sex (American Psychiatric Press, Inc., 1995), Derek C. Polonsky, MD states that 20% of people with diabetes, both men and women, report sexual dysfunction.
Please read the following with an open mind, not looking for something bad which will happen to you or a loved one. Rather use it as a tool to make you better informed, and more able to talk to the professionals in your life who can help when you need it.
As Dr. Polonsky says, "What starts out as a physical problem is compounded by the emotional reaction to it." This article is shared to help all of us deal with the physical before this occurs.
Research on Diabetes and Sexual Dysfunction
There is more research on sexual dysfunction in males than females.
In males, current research points to the need to develop a comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluation and treatment of diabetic patients with sexual dysfunction because of the high incidence of major depression and anxiety disorders noted in impotent men with neuropathy as compared to those who did not have depression, anxiety, or impotence, but had neuropathy.
One caveat here is that just learning to cope with a chronic disease may cause psychiatric problems which may lead to lack of compliance, and may snowball into chronic complications, and so the process feeds on itself. For these reasons, any complicated behavior such as sex deserves a comprehensive work-up by a trusted physician.
Sexual Dysfunction in Women with Diabetes
In women, even as late as 1989, it was thought that there was no greater incidence of sexual disorders in diabetics than in the general population. By 1994, however, researchers noted that problems with libido, arousal, and orgasm are common in both men and women with diabetes.
Let us begin with common answers about sexual dysfunction in women.
It is true that some women with diabetes experience decreased sex drive or the inability to achieve orgasm. Like other complications of the disease, this is a slow and progressive pattern. It is thought to be a result of diabetic neuropathy and/or vascular disease.
Also, the fact that uncontrolled diabetes can sap strength and therefore sexual desire, may play a role in the problem. Diabetic women have a predisposition to chronic vaginal infections, which may also interfere with normal sexual pleasure.
Add to this the effects of medications taken for other medical problems such as heart disease, and the fears that many of us carry concerning the complications of pregnancy, the effect of our disease on our marriages and work, and you can begin to appreciate the complexity of trying to ferret out the causes of sexual dysfunction.
More research has been done on type 1 diabetic women than women with type 2 diabetes. However, research completed does show that type 2 diabetic women are more likely to experience some sort of dysfunction.
Participants reported less sexual desire, less satisfaction, more avoidance of sex, difficulty with lubrication, and fewer orgasms. Researchers postulated that these type 2 diabetic women had more neurovascular problems which would account for lubrication difficulties.
These researchers also examined psychological aspects of older type 2 diabetic women who reported that they felt their bodies were less sexually attractive than non-diabetic women.
Now the good news. More than 60% of women in the study did not report any dysfunction.
Researchers point out that if you are experiencing difficulties, a candid talk with your physician about the side effects of medications you take which may impact your sex life is very important. For example, certain medications for hypertension may affect orgasm.
As important is to monitor food intake and exercise. Controlling weight and diabetes will enhance self esteem and body image. Also, knowing that as we age we may need more time for arousal, it is important to share your needs with your partner, and if necessary, to ask for help from the appropriate professional.
Sexual Dysfunction in Men with Diabetes
For men, as for women, the process of developing a sexual dysfunction may be slow and progressive. In men, impotence may come and go at times. It may begin with erections that are less firm than before, and then progress to those which are shorter duration and less firm.
The man will continue to have interest in sex and be able to have orgasms. It is thought that this process occurs in about half of all diabetic men and is caused by diabetic neuropathy.
Experts report that it can be slowed down and treated, but that actual tissue damage can not be reversed. It is therefore very important to report symptoms early as apposed to later in the process to get the most effective treatment.
Sometimes impotence is a flag of undiagnosed diabetes, and then the impotence has a rapid onset. It comes with the other classic signs of the diabetes. In these cases, it can usually be resolved with good control of glucose levels.
As with women, there may be others reasons for developing sexual dysfunction. It may be a response to the fears and stresses of having diabetes, or the fear of developing impotence.
It may also be a result of medications taken for other conditions or a combination of medications taken. It may also be a result of other illnesses which,, when resolved, will alleviate the problem.
Talking to Your Doctor about Sexual Dysfunction
If you are experiencing sexual dysfunction, do talk to a trusted physician and get a referral to the appropriate specialist. We all know that talking about sex is sometimes difficult, and talking about sexual dysfunction is next to impossible for some.
But not getting sound medical advice will leave you in the dark hole where you are now only it will continue to get darker.
According to a new national survey, the MUSE Impotence Report, most men (64%) have never discussed their sex life with a physician. And most women (58%) mistakenly believe their partner would be upset if they took the initiative in arranging a doctor's appointment.
Sexual Dysfunction Treatments for Men with Diabetes
There are several treatments available for sexual dysfunction in men with diabetes. These include:
- penile implants: Your ability to undergo the surgery for an implant will be affected by the normalcy of your blood supply, your healing ability, and existing tissue damage.
- medications that work by dilating blood vessels, allowing more blood to flow into the penis
- non-surgical methods such as sliding a gel-coated pellet into the opening of the penis, a vacuum device, or injecting medication into the base of the penis with a needle.
Make sure you speak to a urologist who is experienced with dealing with diabetes, and do talk to other couples who use the implant.
In the meantime, remember that relationships are not just about sex, but about truth and sharing. So while you and your doctor are working on understanding your needs, you can continue to be the loving partner you have always been. Remember, our bodies may change, but we remain us, the same person we were at age 21, only better in many important ways.


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Stuart Cooke, managing director of Calder Vets, brings us the latest in his regular series of insights into life as a vet:
You may think you're being kind to your pet when you give him treats and an extra snack, but beware - being overweight carries many risks.
It's a condition which can affect all types of animals, from hamsters to horses. Disease and mobility issues can cause or worsen weight issues. If a pet eats more 'fuel' than it is able to burn off its weight will start to creep up. Breed and age are contributing factors so it's important to seek guidance as to how best to help your pet keep fit and healthy. Neutering brings many health benefits but can encourage weight gain in some pets. Regular weight checks to keepa watchful eye on your pet's weight are recommended. Animals who are 20-25 per cent above their ideal bodyweight are considered to beobese. It can cause unnecessary suffering and be extremely disabling but it is preventable.
You should be able to see and feel the outline of your pet's ribs without excess fat covering, and see and feel its waist, which should be clearly visible from above. Your vet should be able to demonstrate this for you and help you to keep track of your pet's overall condition.
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• Change your pet's food to a specially made, low calorie diet over a period of five to seven days, to avoid tummy upsets. Home-made diets are rarelysuccessful as the animal usually becomes hungry and may start begging oreven dustbin raiding. Special diets contain high levels of fibre to ensure your pet feels full and gets the nutrients and vitamins he needs. Exercise and play both help to take his mind off food.
• Avoid titbits wherever possible. If you must treat your dog, use a portion of his daily allowance of dry food. Your dog having a chocolate digestive is theequivalent to you having the whole packet! Carrots are a healthy treat and are good for your pet's teeth but ultimately it is best to avoid treats altogether if your pet is obese.
• Always weigh the food you have been instructed to give, don't leave it to guess work. Keep your pet out of the kitchen when food is being prepared . Don't give titbits.
• Try to feed little and often, at least three or four times a day. This gives your pet something to look forward to and reduces the risk of begging.
• Exercise is an important part of any weight loss program. Pet Health Advisors at your vet's will guide you towards a suitable exercise plan for your pet.
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For the sound 'P' our activities included:
- Making Pancakes:
We mostly cheat and use pancake mix but I feel better about this by using a wholewheat mix, when I can find it, and by adding flax. With this batch of pancakes, we also added chopped apples, from a friends garden.
Daisy loves helping by measuring, cracking eggs and mixing. I let her drop the pancake batter onto the pan this time. She was nervous of the hot pan and we ended up with some funny shaped pancakes but she was very proud.
- Making and Eating 'P' foods
We made pizza from pita and added our own toppings; pasta sauce, tuna, peppers, zucchini and cheese. This a favourite weekend activity in our house but we did it on 'P' day for lunch. Rose loves her pizza and peas.
- Paypaya Still Life
While I am a big fan of crafts, I love art for art's sake. I found a papaya at the grocery store last week and decided that my kids should love papaya as much as I do. It doesn't always work like that but I can try! We talked about the colour, texture and smell and Daisy drew and coloured.
Her first image was done while the papaya was still whole. She hypothesised about what would be inside and guessed the flesh would be white and the seeds black.
Her second image is drawn looking at the cut papaya. One of our go to alphabet books is A is for Ampe:
and P is for Paw Paw (aka Papaya) in this book. I ate papaya most days when I lived in both Rwanda and Togo and love it with lime juice over it. Rose loved the taste but Daisy was a little disturbed by the seeds and didn't want to try it. Next time hopefully she will love it!
- 'P' Yoga Postures
Peacock (imagine the tail feathers I told her; we are working on sitting tall with a sting pulling us up, like a puppet)
Pretzel (spinal twist; inhaling and letting the head lead the twist, holding for 8 and slowly releasing)
- Making CVC words with 'P' in them.
I use the JP Handbook to list the words on our blackboard in the kitchen and Daisy makes the words either on the fridge independently or with us. Here she is working with her Papa using magnetic teaching tiles.
- Singing about the sound 'p' and making 'p' puff actions
- Making 'p' paper bag puppets.
Boma and Daisy worked to make princess puppets and enjoyed playing with the puppet theatre and her other puppets.
- Looking at various representations of Pp on Pinterest
- Reading about 'p' in Jolly Stories
- Quick 'p' find; Pug (the real one wouldn't stay still!), pan, puzzle, pen, pencil, pig, pear, pom-pom and ponytail.
- Pom-pom activity
This idea was taken from another blog; Engaging Toddler Activities and I thought Rose would love it.
I used an old container and cut slices with scissors. She loved pushing the pom poms though and wondering where they went. This kept her amused for 20 minutes! She even came back to it later in the day.


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Gold sales increase six fold in one week
Steve Watson
Aug 15, 2011
Almost half of all Americans believe that government spending cuts will lead to civil unrest on a scale recently seen in London, according to a new survey.
48% of respondents in a Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey indicated that they believe it is at least somewhat likely that if austerity measures are enacted there will be violence on the streets.
According to the survey, those under 50 years of age think unrest is more likely, with a majority of 58% believing cuts will make it likely.
Less Americans are convinced that tax hikes and stock market woes will trigger unrest, however, in both cases over a third still fear those factors will contribute to uprisings.
The survey found that 69% of Americans say they have been following news stories about the rioting in London at least somewhat closely, with 25% following very closely.
A plurality of 43% said that they believed the British Government's announcement that "nothing is off the table" when it comes to dealing with the rioters was likely to deter more violence, where as 25% thought it would incite further trouble.
As we have repeatedly highlighted for some time now, austerity fascism is the realization of the global elite's agenda for a "post-industrial revolution".
If the situation is allowed to spiral out of control and the "post-industrial revolution" unfolds quicker and more unwieldy than anticipated, the global elite may find themselves with an entirely different kind of revolution on their hands – one led by the people against the corrupt plutocrats intent on exploiting the suffering they masterminded in the move towards an authoritarian one world government.
Top historians, social and financial analysts are warning that the draconian austerity measures currently being prepared and unleashed by governments in the west will cause riots and even revolutions as people react with fury in response to their jobs, savings, basic public services, pensions and welfare money being seized by the financial terrorists who caused the economic collapse in the first place.
A study released this month by economists Hans-Joachim Voth and Jacopo Ponticelli found that over the past century austerity has significantly increased the risk of violence and social instability.
A CNN report on the study notes:
Studying instances of austerity and unrest in Europe between 1919 to 2009, Ponticelli and Voth conclude that there is a "clear link between the magnitude of expenditure cutbacks and increases in social unrest. With every additional percentage point of GDP in spending cuts, the risk of unrest increases."
"Expenditure cuts carry a significant risk of increasing the frequency of riots, anti-government demonstrations, general strikes, political assassinations, and attempts at revolutionary overthrow of the established order. While these are low probability events in normal years, they become much more common as austerity measures are implemented."
With Ben Bernanke announcing that interest rates will be frozen for the next two years, soaring debt costs will undoubtedly force the government to continue to devalue the dollar.
This will inevitably result in runaway inflation that will eviscerate savings and pensions. The cost of living will accelerate and taxes will be raised as the people continue to foot the bill for a wealth transfer amounting to trillions that has been plundered by the offshore banking elite.
The only way to protect yourself against this approaching financial tsunami is by swapping crumbling paper money for gold bullion, which has proven to be a safe store of wealth for thousands of years.
We were laughed at for urging people to buy gold to protect their savings when it was at a mere $300 and the world was drunk on the illusion that the stock market bubble would continue to inflate without a crash.
Whereas the Dow Jones has returned to its level of a decade ago at just above 10,000, gold prices have increased exponentially in that same period.
As AP reports, last Wednesday, on the worst day of the week for both the dollar and US equities, the average price of gold shot up to $1952/oz., around $130/oz higher than gold futures reached on the same day.
The largest gold dealer on eBay, Great Southern Coins, notes that business has quadrupled in the last 45 days, and daily sales last week grew six-fold.
With currencies being attacked from every angle as the financial recovery grinds to a halt due to governments being forced to impose austerity measures, we continue to invite people to take a positive step in countering the continuous assault on their wealth by the central banks by repositioning a sensible portion of their savings into physical gold bullion and silver coins.
Paul Joesph Watson contributed research to this article.
Steve Watson is the London based writer and editor for Alex Jones' Infowars.net, and Prisonplanet.com. He has a Masters Degree in International Relations from the School of Politics at The University of Nottingham in England.
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