text: MA in School Psychology (Provisional Certificate) The Psychology Department in the School of Arts & Science offers the Master of Arts (MA) degree in School Psychology. This program is conditionally accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP; Specialist Level). The MA, School Psychology is a 64-credit program designed to prepare students to function as school psychologists with a high level of professional competence and integrity. School psychologists are professionals trained to provide a variety of services, including but not limited to, psychological assessment, intervention, prevention, and program development and evaluation to learners of all ages. School psychologists specialize in the developmental processes of children and youth within the context of the school system. The program includes a solid foundation in the fundamentals of psychology as well as specialization courses geared to providing students with the necessary skills to function as competent school psychologists. In addition to course work, students engage in a variety of fieldwork including a practicum experience designed to familiarize students with the role of the school psychologist and to give students an opportunity to develop and improve skills in the areas of assessment, counseling, and consultation. An internship experience, which provides students with the opportunity to practice and improve skills acquired throughout their graduate training, is completed in the final year of training. Students completing this program are eligible for certification as school psychologists by the New York State Department of Education. Visit Campus Apply Today Request Information Accreditation The MA, School Psychology is conditionally accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP; Specialist Level). Students completing NASP accredited programs are eligible to become Nationally Certified School Psychologists (NCSP). Those holding national certification from NASP are eligible for school-based credentials in over 30 different states in the U.S. (see www.nasponline.org for further details). Practicum and Internship Descriptions Practicum in School Psychology: PSY 650 Practicum Activities Each student is required to complete a practicum experience, which is distinct from the internship experience. Students complete the 90 hours (one day a week for 15 weeks) required by practicum during their second year of training if attending the program on a full-time basis. Practicum experiences are completed under the direct supervision of a certified school psychologist at an approved practicum site. Students must be enrolled and attend the practicum seminar (PSY 650) during the semester that they are in practicum placement. A student may not begin practicum without the approval of the department. The practicum is designed to introduce students to the roles and functions of a school psychologist. Students are expected to develop and apply skills in the areas of assessment, counseling, and consultation. Because students have not reached an appropriate level of preparation, they are not expected to function independently at practica nor are they expected to integrate skills in the three different areas. Internship in School Psychology: PSY 667 and PSY 668 Internship Activities Each student is required to complete an internship experience in their final year of training. Students complete a minimum of 1200 hours, 600 of which must be in a school setting. Internship supervisors in the school setting must be certified school psychologists and supervisors for all other settings must be licensed psychologists. Internships are to be completed on a full time basis over the course of one year (September – June following the school calendar). Should extenuating circumstances arise students may complete the internship part time over two years with departmental permission. Students must be enrolled and attend the internship seminars (PSY 667 and PSY 668) during each semester that they are in internship placement. A student may not begin internship without first successfully completing practicum and without the approval of the department. The internship is designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge, to develop skills needed for effective service delivery, and to integrate competencies that address the goals of the Iona College training program. Students are expected to be able to create effective learning environments that will benefit the populations they serve. Required Core Courses Course Number Course Name PSY 602 Proseminar in Personality and Social Psychology PSY 603 Experimental Research Methods in Cognition PSY 605 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology PSY 607 Professional Issues and Ethics in Psychology PSY 622 Advanced Life-Span Development Total 15 Credits Required School Psychology Provisional Certificate Program Courses Course Number Course Name PSY 611 Physiological Basis of Behavior PSY 613 Psychopathology PSY 614 Counseling Theory and Practice PSY 615 Basic Interviewing and Counseling Practices PSY 616 The Psychology of Exceptional Individuals . PSY 620 Dynamics of Group Processes PSY 627 Behavioral Assessment and Intervention PSY 634 Cognition and Learning PSY 636 Intellectual Assessment PSY 637 Intellectual and Educational Assessment PSY 638 Personality Assessment PSY 650 Practicum in School Psychology (1 credit). PSY 652 School Consultation PSY 665 Contemporary Issues in School Psychology PSY 667 Internship in School Psychology PSY 668 Internship in School Psychology II Total 46 Credits Required Thesis or Literature Review Seminar Choose one course (3 credits): Course Number Course Name PSY 681 Thesis Supervision Or PSY 683 Literature Review Paper Seminar Total 3 Credits Additional Requirements: Child Abuse Identification Workshop (0 credits) SAVE Workshop (0 credits) Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Workshop Total credits required for the MA in School Psychology = 64 credits Courses taken as part of an undergraduate degree cannot be credited toward a Provisional School Psychologist certification program. The permanent School Psychologist Certification requires 2 years of post-graduate experience in a pupil personnel service position.


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Just Venting
Indulge me for a moment. I have probably written about this before, but it really bothers me. To begin, I joined a discussion of breakfast on facebook, bemoaning what people consider breakfast food. I was thinking about that this morning, and it brought our church's fellowship time to mind.
In our church, between the two services, we have a fellowship time where we serve what amounts to breakfast. It is largely donated, but we do buy some bread and coffee. What is donated is often the worst things anyone should be eating. Cookies, cakes, donuts, and assorted pastries. We had some discussions about it, especially since we had a weight loss class going in church. The larger consensus was that it was up to people to police themselves, and make their own choices, rather than ask people to not bring goodies.
I don't think that makes sense. Our church would never have alcohol at any of our events. Not because we think it is evil, but it is the concept of the weaker brethren, so many people have trouble with it, and the evil that brings to them and others. How is offering an overabundance of sweets different? So many people have trouble with over eating, that leads to physical evil, rather than spiritual. How is causing physical misery any different than causing mental and spiritual misery? Almost no one has will power in the face of food. If you wave one of my favorite treats in my face, I will eat it. It appears to me that we are enticing people to overeat. I see some of these kids that are already bordering on obese with their plates piled with goodies. How is our behavior helping them?
One of the other rationalizations that is being used is that one meal a week isn't going to make that much difference. Those with problems will still overeat the rest of the week, so why deny the rest, or make a big deal of it? Again, I would argue, try making that argument with alcohol. Or try this: "Oh, kids will get cigarettes somewhere, I might as well let them smoke." Also, just because you are not overweight, doesn't mean you should be eating garbage.
I was listening to "Two Fit Chicks and a Microphone" this afternoon, and it made this post more fitting, in my mind. They were interviewing a women who had gastric bypass surgery. She said she was addicted to food. Her experience was heart wrenching. Should we make things harder for people like that? Granted, we all like sweets, and people with food addictions cannot avoid food. It isn't like staying out of a bar. But wouldn't a responsible and prudent action be to offer more nutritious, less enticing choices? Put out a tiny amount of sweets, or none. Breads are delicious, and better than cake. We do offer some healthier choices, but with the abundance of tantalizing goodies, who can resist?
I hope that anyone reading this will comment. Obviously, most people disagree with me, or else behavior would change. I welcome your efforts to change my mind. Then I won't feel so aggrieved by behavior I can do nothing about. Am I making too much of this? Or am I tying the physical and spiritual together incorrectly?

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Running a retail business from a physical address has become a lot tougher for shopkeepers large and small in recent years.
Enticing people away from online shopping is a constant battle and, depressingly, for some retailers many of the prospective customers through their doors might be tyre kickers checking something out before making a decision to buy it online. Shoppers can be a fickle lot, always chasing the supposed bargain, without necessarily thinking about what impact that might be having in their own communities.
It is understandable that any threats to street retailers' profits are concerning, even if they might be temporary. This was clear recently when some central city retailers expressed their concerns shortly after the beginning of the Octagon Experience, a $150,000 trial to make the Octagon area more pedestrian-friendly. This includes parts of Princes, George and Stuart Sts and extends as far as Moray Pl.
There has been almost complete vehicle prohibition in the area since January 27 and this will continue until Friday. Smaller partial closures will apply after then until March 23. The closures have been timed to coincide with major events such as the Masters Games, Elton John and Queen concerts at Forsyth Barr Stadium, the Thieves Alley market day and the Otago Southland pipe band competition.
The retailers who aired their concerns publicly said after a few days of the trial their takings were dramatically down on what they expected at the time of year. This appeared to be linked to less foot traffic from cruise ship passengers.
There must be ways of encouraging such visitors into shops in the area and hopefully work is being done on this.
It seems unlikely that the sorts of shops there usually depend on shoppers being able to drive up to the door. They are not selling bulky goods which would need to be bundled into a vehicle.
However, some other businesses and services have also been upset at the changes to bus stops and car parks, the impact on traffic flow in the area and the difficulty those with limited mobility would have reaching their services. Concerns about the length of time it took to set up the streets for the trial are justified. It is a pity this could not have been organised over a weekend. As it was, the area looked like a dog's breakfast for several days, with empty planters dotted about higgledy-piggledy and it was difficult for pedestrians to be sure what was going on.
Whoever decided that white picket fencing should be used to corral drinkers and separate them from foot traffic in the lower Octagon needs to re-think that eyesore, too. While there have been staff circulating in the area to provide information, it would have been good to see a general sign explaining the Octagon Experience. Anyone confronted by the No Entry signs at the entrance points would not have readily understood they were entering a pedestrian-friendly zone.
We can understand the City Council did not want to be accused of wantonly spending taxpayers' money on this experiment, but we are not sure ensuring it looked more cohesive would have necessarily been more expensive. As part of its analysis of the trial, the council is seeking feedback on the Octagon Experience in a brief online survey on its website. The questions seem limiting: you can only say yes or no to the query about whether you enjoyed the Octagon Experience. Ambivalence is not an option. There is, however, opportunity to record general comments.
It would be unfair to be too critical before the trial has run its course. The point of a trial, after all, is to find out what works and what does not. We remain hopeful, that if the city is blessed by some better weather, that at the end of the trial most shopkeepers' fears about their revenue downturn will have been allayed.
Like many Dunedin residents I closely follow the DCC, mostly out of morbid curiosity. Everytime I deal with the DCC I can't help but think of what Edward Abbey once said: one man alone can be pretty dumb sometimes, but for real bonafide stupidity there isn't anything that can beat teamwork. Sums it up pretty good!
Why is it a good thing for drinkers to mingle with the more sensible public?
What gives somebody the right to control or define the rights of others? So only non-drinkers should be allowed to use the Octagon? Are you saying only non-drinkers are sensible? Who gets to define what's sensible? What if my definition of sensible is different from yours? Whose definition prevails? Maybe a sensible person would be less judgmental concerning who can and can not use the octagon.
Society decides.
In social organisation, 'rights' are more collective than individual.
Mate, totally agree and well said. The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act guarantees ALL people in New Zealand certain rights. That said, NO; society does not decide what those rights are and there is no mention in the law about "social organizations". So the response is complete rubbish to the points you raise. I'm really disturbed that someone would discriminate against another individual because they drink. The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act guarantees ALL people the right of freedom of movement, freedom of association, freedom of expression, freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of thought, conscience and religion. Labeling someone "unsensible" and proposing to deny them the ability to utilize the octagon because they drink is discriminatory and denies people of these basic rights. I don't drink but I would never presume to use my PERSONAL CHOICE to refrain from consuming alcohol as a pretense to deny others of their rights which is what is being proposed here. You are not entitled to your opinion. You are entitled to your informed opinion. No one is entitled to uninformed opinion designed to deny other of their rights!
Our rights are individual and derived from law. I am a libertarian, if you want to give your rights away that's your choice. But I don't think you will be successful at limiting the rights of others. I don't drink, but I will vehemently oppose any efforts by people to infringe on the rights of other citizens to peacefully enjoy the public spaces in and near the octagon. I don't view people that drink in a negative way. Unbelievable that someone would segregate people because they had a beer. That doesn't sound very sensible you think?
This article is so poorly written, please define a structure to your points. Why does the ODT publish something which devalues their own content? my 7 year old daughter can write more concisely.
In response to the points raised. I guess it's a trial of the space and things like fencing need to be temporary and function. As for the tourist shops, it's not the councils responsibility to herd tourists into any shops. Business owners should invest in attractive frontage and signage.
As for the cost. The bars would return tax dollars two fold through increased business. Not bad bro
The clowns on the council need locking up and in the real world this would happen, a chimpanzee would have a bigger IQ than all of of them put together.
Surely something can be done to draw people into these pedestrian only areas. Well yes, something very simple can be done. Open the area to cars, re-instate parking and people will come.
You could of course take the DCC course - remove even more parking from Moray Place, remove all the parking from George St and make a meandering semi mall.
This is only the start of the demise of the city shopping precint. Suburban shopping areas will celebrate the return of shoppers. And the mayor and his mates can celebrate a greens victory.


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Welcome back to StacySpeaks Blog and this week we bring you the roundup of all match day 2 of the FIFA world cup 2018 taking place in Russia and the weather here is soooo cold, I'm practically freezing right now but the world cup is getting hotter and these are the group updates:
Russia took on the Salah-led Egyptians, Egypt were expected to challenge the hosts better but were blown away by 3 second half goals by the Russians confirming the exit of the Egyptians and the progress of the hosts to the next round.
Yet another Luis Suarez strike was enough to send the Saudi Arabians out of the tournament meaning the final group game between Saudi Arabia and Egypt is a dead ball with nothing but pride to play for while the group winners would be decided by the result of the match between Russia and Uruguay.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored yet another goal against Morocco to move Portugal a step closer to the Round of 16 while heaping pressure on Lionel Messi to catch up. This also confirmed Morocco's exit from the world cup.
A Diego Costa goal was enough for Spain to defeat a tough and plucky Iranian outfit.
Christian Eriksen gave Denmark the lead in a keenly contested match between two evenly matched teams before the Australians fought back with an equalizer by Miles Jedinak to earn a deserved 1-1 draw.
France and Peru locked horns in Ekaterinburg and this resulted in a winner by teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe, thereby putting his name in the history books as the youngest French to score in the world cup finals.
Croatia dealt a heavy blow to Lionel Messi's Argentina as a string of errors_- the most glaring being won by Willy Caballero which made them lose 3-0 to the efficient Croatian team.
Our Shaku-Shaku boys finally brought smiles to the faces of Nigerians all over the world by melting the ice of the Vikings of Iceland with a double strike by Ahmed "Lionel Cristiano" Musa, Breaker of Ice, first of his kind, Father of goals meaning Nigeria won by a 2 goal margin.
Late drama ensured in St. Petersburg with Injury time goals from Phillipe Coutinho and Neymar giving the Samba boys a much needed Victory.
Switzerland powered to a 2-1 win against Serbia in a game that raised a bit of political tension between both Nations as a result of the celebration of both Granit Xhaka and Shaqiri following their goals and they were retrospectively given a formal warning by FIFA.
Mexico secured a place in the round of 16 with a 2-1 win over Korea Republic with Carlos Vela and Javi Hernandez scoring the pair of Mexican goals and Son Heung-min being the goal scorer of the Koreans' Lone goal.
Germany stared at elimination in the eye for the best part of their game against Sweden before a comeback instigated by Marko Reus and perfected by a winner from a wonderfully curled shot by Toni Kroos meant every member of the group still had a mathematical Chance of going through.
The red devils of Belgium had a field day against the Tunisians in what was yet another miserable outing for an African nation as Tunisia succumbed to a 5-2 defeat with Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard Scoring a pair of braces.
England showed they were not going to be outdone by scoring 6 goals past Panama with their talismanic Striker Harry Kane scoring a hattrick , the consolation goal scored by Felipe Baloy was greatly celebrated by the Panaman fans as this was their first ever goal in the World cup.
The Senegalese team lost a lead twice in a good game of football against the Japanese team as they drew 2-2 with the Japanese helped along the way with a wonderful performance by Keisuke Honda.
Colombia after a shock loss to Japan in their opening game defeated the very poor Polish team to a group stage exit, being the first European team to crash out.
Sports Columnist: Tope Oriowo.
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ACC Cricket Club
The Cricket Club was formed in 1974 and the first senior team played in the Western Suburbs Cricket Association in the 1974/75 season. The first junior team played in the Western Suburbs Cricket Association in the 1982/83 season. From one senior team in 1974, the club has progressed to many senior and junior teams from the ages of Under 9's to Under 16's,
The club has won many competitions in both junior and senior grades. The club introduced Kanga/have-a-go cricket for the young cricketers in the 1993/94 season and many of those players have now progressed through our junior ranks and are now playing seniors.
Club Philosophy for junior players
It is intended that all children who register and play for the club develop both cricket and social skills. All players should be provided with the opportunity to bat and bowl in every game as far as possible. It is not a primary objective to win competitions. Our success is judged by the number of children who return to play with the club in subsequent years and who feel that they belong to the club.
For more information on the Club, please contact
Seniors President – Norm Towells 9744 6371 (h) 0414 997861 (m)
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Juniors Secretary - Fiona Ledden - 9745 3328 (h) 0400 379 619 (m)
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To register go to - www.acc.nsw.cricket.com.au
The other website contains historical statistics, team successes, and other information. www.cricketacc.org.au


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Most British party leaders would be happy to win 42.4 percent of the votes cast, a million clear of the next party on 40 percent, and 160,000 votes more than Tony Blair won in 1997. They would be happy to have about eight percent more seats than the next party. They would be delighted to see the apparently inexorable tide of separatism in Scotland, after England the most populous part of the United Kingdom, hit hard by far heavier than anticipated losses by the Scottish National Party.
Well no. This is a defeat for expectations…….
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The Fishiest Myths About Seafood, Debunked by Chefs
Do you smell that? The foul, fishy, putrid odor that seems to be wafting around the air?
No, it's not your local seafood restaurant (see the seventh entry on the list below), it's the stench of LIES. Dirty, perpetuated, (actual) fake news, pants-on-fire, blatant misinformation. It's as unappetizing as months-old mollusks -- and in some cases, just as problematic for your health.
Seafood, in general, seems to be the victim of more reputation-damaging rumors than any other food. So in the spirit of busting, we talked to a handful of seafood-centric chefs, to help us debunk 16 prevalent myths about seafood that still seem to be swirling around the culinary zeitgeist. Read it. Learn it. And be the pompous jerk at your next crab boil that loudly corrects everyone.
Myth: Mahi mahi is made of dolphin meat
"The common name of this fish is a 'dorado," or 'dolphinfish.' I believe this is where the misunderstanding happens, and why people think it might be actual dolphin meat. (I blame the ones who named it 'dolphinfish.')" -- Marc Dix, Food and Beverage Manager, Granville (Los Angeles, California)
"I wish you could see me rolling my eyes. Nobody is eating Flipper. Somehow along the way, the term 'dolphinfish' became easily substituted for 'dolphin' even though the fish are not related, nor do they even look similar. I feel like as educated as the general public has become on what is eaten, this would eventually become of less importance… but I guess not." -- Geoff Baumberger, Executive Chef, Ocean Prime (Beverly Hills, California)
"Can I answer this in one word? No. No. No." -- Vitaly Paley, Author, Chef, and Restaurateur (Portland, Oregon)
Myth: All fish contain dangerous levels of mercury
"This can be true, but mostly regarding bigger fish, as mercury-containing plants and tiny animals are eaten by smaller fish... that are then gobbled up by larger fish., So that tissue accumulates mercury. That's why larger, longer-living predators such as sharks and swordfish tend to have more toxins than smaller fish such as sardines, sole, and trout." -- Michele Lisi, Chef, Nerano (Los Angeles, California)
"There might be a certain truth here, especially for some species containing mercury that could be potentially harmful. Those types in particular should be the ones that are eaten in moderation for those 'at risk' (pregnant, young, old). But studies have shown most doctors agree that the benefits of seafood consumption far outweigh any health risk posed by eating shellfish and seafood. It's a great source of protein and Omega 3 fatty acids which is great for overall personal health." -- Baumberger
Myth: Cooking fish is more difficult than cooking other types of meat
"I would say there's some truth to this, a lot of fish tends to be more delicate than other cuts of meat. It's certainly less fatty than a steak, for example. And it's easier to mess up. If you have a beautifully marbled piece of steak and you overcook it, it will probably still be OK to eat. The same isn't true of a cut of halibut." -- Paley
"Fish is much more delicate than most other types of protein and it takes a little more love to create a beautiful end product. I wouldn't consider it more difficult to prepare though. Not all fish can be grilled, some are better pan seared, while others can be baked, broiled, roasted, or deep-fried. A one size fits all approach is not the best for most fish but that doesn't make it more difficult to cook." -- Baumberger
Myth: Oysters and other shellfish should only be eaten in months that end in "R"
"Like most foods we consume, there are peak seasons when certain types of vegetables and proteins (particularly ones that are naturally raised) thrive. But it's not true that shellfish can only be eaten in months ending in 'R.' For example, certain types of mussels are not as plentiful during the summer, but farmers and suppliers do harvest them during these months. Because of modern farming methods and diverse growing areas, we have great shellfish year round." -- Mark Peel, Chef, Prawn (Los Angeles, California)
"You can absolutely find quality shellfish all year round. Everything is very controlled and reliable these days with sustainable farming. As long you can depend on your farmer, you can depend on the shellfish, no matter what month it is." -- Paley
"So that means we would only get to eat these four months out of the year? No way!" -- Baumberger
Myth: Fresh fish is always better than frozen
"Wild-caught fish, by law, has to be frozen in order to kill parasites. There are many good reasons to buy frozen fish, including taste, convenience, and price. Since the fish is frozen at its peak of freshness, all of its flavor and nutrition, as well as its texture, is locked in. And as long as the fish is frozen properly, it doesn't matter if they are thick steaks, thick fillets, fatty fish, or a lean fish." -- Lisi
"This is not necessarily the case, always. Some fish actually need to be frozen. In our restaurant, we use local Oregon Albacore Tuna that's frozen immediately after it's caught, for example. And I assure you it is delicious." -- Paley
Myth: Seafood and dairy should not be combined
"The origins of this myth comes from religious tradition and ancient beliefs, but science does not agree. I respect customers' concern on this topic if they choose to follow tradition, but science has shown there is no negative effect to a person's health." -- Peel
"Don't believe the stigma. That's an Italian thing and mostly about strong, competing flavors. There's nothing more mouthwatering than California mussels in linguine smothered in a sauce of French white wine, butter, and mild Chilean Parmesan." -- Stephane Strouk, Owner, Monsieur Marcel Seafood Market (Los Angeles, California)
"Only if you're Jewish or kosher. Aside from that, it doesn't matter." -- Jesus Nunez, Chef, Sea Fire Grill (New York, New York)
Myth: All seafood has a strong, "fishy" odor
"No, not all. If it has a strong fishy odor, don't eat it because most likely it is not fresh. A tip for fish at home: Remove it from the packaging, wash it, pat it dry, and put it in the fridge until you're going to use it to help keep freshness and keep away the fishy smell." -- Lior Hillel, Executive Chef, Bacaro L.A. / Bacari PDR / Bacari GDL (Los Angeles, California)
"You should never walk into a seafood restaurant and smell fish. But fish that swim faster, closer to the surface, tend to be 'smellier' and more oily than ones at a lower level. Think about herring, or mackerel. Lower-laying fish are more docile, their bodies are constructed differently, they won't have as strong of a smell." -- Paley
Myth: All "jumbo" shrimp are the same size
"Shrimp are actually sold in most places based on their size, in a number format that shows the average shrimp per pound. So shrimp that are listed as being a 16-20 count shrimp should be about one ounce per shrimp, or 16 to a pound. The term 'jumbo' is relative to the company, or person attaching that adjective to their particular shrimp. Your 'jumbo' might be a little different than my 'jumbo.' Stick to those number counts, if possible, to get a better gauge on how large the shrimp might actually be." -- Baumberger
"Not true, that's like saying all basketball players are the same size." -- Nunez
Myth: Eating seafood during (or immediately after) monsoons is bad for your health
"There are many reasons why this myth has endured throughout the years, and some actually come from a good place (waters get extra polluted in heavy precipitation areas). But frankly, most parts of the world where fish are caught do not suffer from this. Although, I do believe that fish fisheries should be mindful and careful during breeding season, which commonly occur during monsoon season." -- Peel
"Monsoon season generally means breeding season for the fish, so many fish during monsoon season might contain eggs, and some eggs are not so healthy for humans. Also, just to increase the longevity, many fish are preserved and sprayed with various harmful components. For this reason the freshness is depleted. So it might be better to avoid eating fish during this time." -- Lisi
Myth: The bigger the oyster, the better the oyster
"Olympia oysters can be the size of your pinkie, and they are some of the most delicious, sought-after, and expensive oysters in America. In face, the opposite might be true here: The bigger the oyster, the cheaper it will be, generally." -- Paley
"Kind of like saying the bigger the cow, the better it should taste! Oysters are an amazing little thing. So many variations exist from size, shape and weight of shell, areas grown in different waters, or the process of cultivation and farming. All factors that add to flavor, texture, and pricing of an oyster. Some of the best oysters in the world might be tiny little guys or huge monster-sized behemoths. It all depends on personal preference. Find a favorite and branch out from there. Just remember that freshness and quality will go hand in hand with the price." -- Baumberger
Myth: Oysters should only be paired with champagne, or sparkling wine
"That's certainly the classic combination. But with my oysters, I like vodka, beer, tequila, and even some nice, smokey Scotch. Champagne is definitely not the only combo that works." -- Paley
"What you want is a crisp, clean-finishing wine or mild lager or ale that doesn't get in the way of the taste of the sea. The bone-dry whites like Sauvignon Blancs, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnays work best." -- Strouk
Myth: Oysters are aphrodisiacs
"Having been a presenter of the IACP workshop 'Mood, Food and Sex,' I did quite a bit of research on aphrodisiacs. I explored the history of foods along with their symbolism, masculine and feminine qualities, aroma, and effect on the body. The common thread that they all share is their nutritional value, antioxidants, or ability to increase blood flow -- all good things for a healthy libido. As for oysters specifically, just reading Casanova's memoirs of oysters in Secrets of Venus is certainly enough evidence to validate their potency!" -- Glenda Galvan-Garcia, Executive Chef, Granville (Los Angeles, California)
"Absolutely a Casanova myth... but we like to tell our customers it's a myth only because other bivalve mollusks should be included in that assertion, too... like mussels, scallops, and clams (so they eat more of them, right?)." -- Christophe Breat, Executive Chef, Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Restaurant (Los Angeles)
Myth: Shrimp is bad for cholesterol
"Shrimp is actually not very high in calories, falling in the same range as chicken breast. Though they're considered high in cholesterol when measured in the traditional sense. Though, shrimp is low in saturated fat which is where the health portion of cholesterol matters to ones body. Cooking method (broiled, baked, fried, cocktail) and amount eaten should always be considered. Moderation is key." -- Baumberger
"They are, in fact, high in cholesterol, but there's much discussion as to whether or not shrimp impacts good or bad cholesterol because it is fat-free." -- Lisi
"I sure hope not... I'd eat them anyway." -- Paley
Myth: You need to defrost shrimp overnight
"It depends you can simply put them with some water and let them defrost that way too, it's convenient to put them in the fridge overnight and have them ready to use next day though." -- Lisi
"You can defrost them easily, by running water over them for 15 to 30 minutes. But usually, you do want to defrost things slowly, mainly to avoid anything breaking or bursting." -- Paley
Myth: Female lobsters taste better than male lobsters
"Actually, sex doesn't really matter here, unless you're a fan of roe... the female lobster's unfertilized eggs. Females have a slightly wider tail than the mail lobster, but adult males have bigger claws. There's no difference amount of meat of a male lobster versus female lobster. And there is no taste difference." -- Lisi
"This might be related to the fact that female lobsters can contain roe, which can be really delicious. But as far as overall taste, they're the same." -- Paley
Myth: Lobsters scream in pain when boiled
"Lobsters have no vocal chords. The sound you may hear is actually steam escaping from the shell as the lobster cooks. Lobsters have a ganglionic nervous system (as opposed to our central nervous system) and do not feel pain like we do. To kill a lobster humanely, I believe boiling or steaming is the quickest method."-- Lisi
"I'll ask SpongeBob, the next time I run into him." -- Baumberger
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Past Webinars > Journal Club: Climate Change and Pediatric Health: What Providers Should Know and Do - October 6, 2015
Journal Club: Climate Change and Pediatric Health: What Providers Should Know and Do - October 6, 2015
Presented October 6, 2015, 1PM EDT
Learning Objectives
- Understand how climate change can impact human health.
- Discuss the child specific health impacts of climate change.
- Discuss how providers can incorporate climate change impacts into their own practice.
Articles discussed:
1. Lungs in a Warming World - Climate Change and Respiratory Health.
Bernstein AS and Rice MB
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2. Global Climate Change and Children's Health: Threats and Strategies for Prevention.
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There's a big difference between being quick and being fast. I think people often mistake the two unknowingly in conversation, but it bears noting the distinct difference both in language as well as in describing something (ie. both are an adjective as well as an adverb). My experience with all of Kawasaki's supercharged Ultra models has been markedly similar: the brutish delivery of industry-leading horsepower teeters on the precipice of exhilarating and irresponsible. And yet, all Kawasaki Ultras reach a crescendo below that of other supercharged PWC – albeit, the dash to that point will nearly separate tendon from bone.
But first, let me take a small thematic detour: I own a 1969 Dodge Charger that I rebuilt by hand. It's big and brutal, both in its power and purposeful lack of comfort. There's no air conditioning, power steering, power brakes or even a radio – and it's great. Why? Because I made it that way. Beginning back when I bought the car, I hoisted the banner of "If it doesn't make me faster, I don't need it." And true to my design, it's fast…well, I should say quick. Because while it's a high 10-second car in the quarter mile (clicking off low 130s through the traps), I've only had it up to 115mph on the highway – and neither it nor I really enjoyed that experience at all.
Quickness is often correlated with acceleration, while being fast is often boiled down to meaning top speed, at least colloquially. When people ask, "How fast is it?" they often don't care about my 60-foot speed. Sure, 0-to-60 times are respectable (2.8 seconds) but most folks just want to know the fastest top speed I've ever pushed that flying barn to. And there's the rub; the Dodge Charger is an aerodynamic nightmare. The recessed grille and back glass were so counterproductive, that NASCAR racers lost control at 156mph. Despite being gorgeous and frankly, one of the most photogenic designs to come from Detroit, it was miserably slow on the big end.
Not to put too fine a point on it, but the Ultra is not too far removed from my street/strip Charger. It's quick – real damn quick. So much so, it's spooks every single person we've given the lanyard to. But any racer will tell you, getting an Ultra to be fast is a full time job that isn't very rewarding. There's simply too much draw (amount of the hull submerged in the water) for that big belt-driven Eaton supercharger to overcome.
But top speed is arbitrary because all PWC need to stop at 67 (or so), that is, according the the fabled USCG agreement. And true to it, we've never seen much more than 68mph from a stock 310X. Earlier in the year, I was handed the yellow and green Immobilizer keys to a brand-new Candy Burnt Orange-and-Ebony 2016 Kawasaki Ultra 310X SE. Standing beneath the beating sun in Castle Motorsports' back lot as they lowered the ski onto my trailer, I heard passersby swoon at the metallic hue as it reflected the sun's rays.
The color alone became the Ultra's biggest draw – the horsepower output was a close second. Over the span of 7 months, people would stop me just to comment on the color. Even down in Morgan City, LA at the annual Mudbug, I had attendees mistake the color for being a custom paint job. "No, this is factory," I'd correct them but a few didn't believe me, saying that it must've been a "one-off" just to get more press in the magazine. Of the four supercharged Ultras available through Kawasaki (310X, 310R, 310X SE, and 310LX), the Special Edition is noted for only two key additions: the two-tone, scalloped seat and the color. Everything else is more or less identical with the base 310X. With a MSRP of $15,799, the SE comes in at $500 over the less-optioned sibling, and $1,200 below the fully-equipped 310LX.
Sometime last year I realized that while I loved my old Charger, it deserved some civility (so I added fuel injection and an overdrive transmission). Kawasaki felt the same way about its Ultra lineup. So in 2011, with the advent of the new 300-horsepower Ultras, came electronic "fly-by-wire" throttle control. The advanced software allowed Kawasaki to include Cruise Control, a No Wake mode, electronic trim toggles and even an Eco setting, all operated via various inputs on the handlebars. For 2014, improvements were made to the 1,498cc, liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder plant to produce an industry-leading 310-horsepower thanks to drastically improving engine oiling, reducing heat soak and maintaining constant lower internal engine temperatures throughout the engine's linear powerband.
The goal wasn't to bump up the overall output another 10-horsepower, but to make the engine all that more effective. This was first achieved by re-engineering the crankcase with thicker water jackets, larger oiling passages for quicker oil return to the redesigned baffled pan that reduces oil windage and sloshing, and dual under-piston cooling oil jets (increased from one jet per piston to two). The pistons were replaced with new lightweight cast slugs featuring additional ring land V-grooves. A larger capacity fuel pump (for improved fuel flow volume) and 500cc injectors spraying into a brand-new long-runner intake manifold made from heat-resistant plastic, radically improved low-to-mid range power.
Force-fed by the aforementioned Eaton TVS constant-displacement, four-lobe supercharger and saved by dual blow-off valves to siphon off any extra of its 17psi of boost, the 310X's engine features a liquid-cooled intercooler with its own cooling circuit and a second waterbox to not only muffle the staccato whine of the boosted monster, but equalize the Ultra's low speed list. A large oil breather/catch can and articulated sprung belt tensioner also made the cut. A large 160mm 8-vane pump and a repitched 3-blade, long-snout prop all help to produce the Ultra's maniacal 1,890 lbs. of thrust.
Depending on your riding preferences, the Kawasaki's hull is either the single greatest design or it's not. The vertical, Deep-V keel and layered strakes make for a rough water boat that can plow through most anything. With an excessive amount of offshore and endurance titles notched into its bedpost, the Ultra is no stranger to the winner's circle. It's hull depth and weight makes it stable and a great rough water ski. Whether chewing through battering ocean swells or sluicing through mild 1-to-2 foot windblown chop, the big Kawasaki (1,052-pounds curb weight, 919-pounds estimated dry weight) tracks like a US Coast Guard cutter.
All of this is not only impressive at first blush, but even potentially overwhelming. Then again, everything about the Kawasaki is big. Power? You got it. Fuel capacity? How about 20.6-gallons? Heck, bow storage still remains the largest in the industry at 56-gallons. Even the saddle is the widest in the industry at just under 2-feet across – although, that might not be a selling point.
Yet over the better part of a year, certain things kept springing up that simply couldn't go unaddressed. The electronic features like electronic trim and cruise control are there, but feel like design afterthoughts. Setting cruise is always a two-handed affair and toggling the trim up or down requires heavy inputs that illicit slow responses. The No Wake Mode and Cruise were both temperamental to set, and the Eco option is not what you've come to expect from Sea-Doo's ECO Mode, wherein boost is scrubbed and top speed is capped, allowing the rider to cruise home at a fuel-sipping 40-45mph. Rather, Kawasaki's Eco feature merely ignites a small icon on the dash when you're operating within a fuel-conscientious speed.
Weirdly, one day the coil-sprung glovebox latch shot to apart unexpectedly, launching pieces across my garage. I found the spring under my workbench and discovered it had wiggled free of its snap-in plastic tongs. Meanwhile, as the LCD dash instrumentation is fantastically easy-to-navigate, and permits shuffling through a fuel consumption calculator, external water/air temp gauge, clock, trip and hour meters, and max speed functions, in addition to a revised boost gauge and riding mode goggles, reaching forward of the bars to activate these options is often out of the question, particularly at speed. Yet, the biggest complaint isn't with what the Ultra 310X SE has, but what it's lacking.
Brakes have become the industry standard since their first introduction (via Sea-Doo's iBR) in 2009. For nearly a decade of riding watercraft with brakes, injuries and fatalities have dropped worldwide. Add to that the increased level of rider input, ease of loading/unloading from trailers and docking, and brakes have made riding a watercraft without them all but impossible to enjoy. The big Ultra and all of its immediate power can be pretty unruly, and feathering the pistol grip reverse lever can prove tricky because of it. But if you're planning on stopping in the near future, you're gonna need to plan ahead. And I mean, really ahead. (Don't expect the off-throttle Kawasaki Smart Steering (KSS) assist to help in these split-second situations. It usually doesn't.) Frankly put, even if future Ultras stayed the same for another 10 years, all would be forgiven if Kawasaki offered a smart on-the-water braking system.
I racked up hundreds of miles and dozens of hours of operation over the year with the 2016 Kawasaki Ultra 310X SE and every time I fire it up, it still puts a smile on my face. Horsepower will always do that for me. And it's still one of my personal favorite looking skis, but, in a world where intelligent ergonomics, rider input and boating safety is paramount, the Kawasaki feels a bit like a rebuttal. I know that's not the intent, but its hard to think otherwise when a manufacturer ignores the entirety of the industry and doubles-down on a new 4-stroke 500-lbs. standup, while its entry-level ski is 15 years old, and none of its full-sized, supercharged runabouts offer brakes. These are the quickest, most powerful PWC on the market today, after all. A little more civility would go a long way.
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Yesterday's decision by the Federal Reserve's policy committee to modestly reduce ("taper") its purchases of U.S. Treasury and mortgage-backed securities was a turning point in a number of respects. After a long period of public debate that roiled markets, the Federal Reserve has at last begun what is likely to be a gradual and well-telegraphed exit from its period of extraordinary stimulus. Together, last week's fiscal deal and the Federal Reserve's taper decision appears to have marked the start of a period of relative calm where U.S. macro policy uncertainty will be far less of a driver of markets. That's good news for the global economy.
A few observations on the decision.
- The decision yesterday to cut purchases by $10 billion to $75 billion represents a very small reduction in stimulus–worth just a few basis points on the long-term interest rate—and was easily offset by a more dovish statement and forecast for the future path of policy ("forward guidance"). Equity markets rose on the announcement and Treasuries held their ground. The Volatility Index (VIX), a measure of market uncertainty, fell 15 percent on the news. The Federal Reserve may see the response as reflective of its credibility; maybe, but it also reflects that the decision was significantly priced into markets and underscores the value to markets to resolving uncertainty.
- The path outlined by the Federal Reserve yesterday, a steady and gradual reduction in purchases (likely ending sometime in mid-to-late 2014) followed by a "liftoff" in rates sometime in 2015-16, means that policy remains highly accommodating and will only incrementally tighten. Even after purchases end, the Federal Reserve's large balance sheet means that policy remains easier than if they had simply stopped when interest rates hit zero. Policy remains data dependent, but one month or two of good data will not change this bottom line.
- Global inflation pressures remain muted and, given the amount of slack globally, is likely to not be a problem for policymakers in the near term. The Bank of Japan will likely have to do more next year to meet their 2 percent inflation target. The Federal Reserve's move turns up the heat on the ECB—I expect we will see quantitative easing (QE) in Europe next year. While Bernanke rightly highlighted that there were transitory factors helping to constrain inflation that could be reversed, the more likely scenario is that central banks will continue to worry more about deflation. That too will introduce "stickiness" to policy.
- Looking ahead, forward guidance will be a relatively more important tool of policy, and QE less important. This parallels a shift among economists—inside and outside the Fed—in thinking about what is most effective at influencing financial conditions. Simply put, successive rounds of QE were less effective, relative to the potential benefits to credibly committing to maintain low rates for a long period. Forward guidance will be data dependent and markets will continue to price in changing expectations about the future. But the payoff to clear commitments will tend to make policy changes more cautious and, hopefully, well telegraphed and therefore less noisy for markets.
- The Federal Reserve yesterday needed to address its former guidance that an unemployment rate of 6.5 percent was a threshold for considering a rate hike, something it may regret having said as the unemployment rate has fallen faster than expected. Some expected a lowering of the threshold to 6 percent, but the Federal Reserve instead shifted to a qualitative commitment: "that it likely will be appropriate to maintain the current target range for the federal funds rate well past the time that the unemployment rate declines below 6-1/2 percent, especially if projected inflation continues to run below the Committee's 2 percent longer-run goal." This was a clever way to get the message out while softening the focus on the unemployment rate going forward.
- As we know from its minutes and speeches, the Federal Reserve Board has been sharply divided on the question of tapering. It should come together now. Certainly there will be disagreements over how much to taper at any individual meeting and how to communicate, but these differences seem small compared to the debate that has played out over the past year. It often has felt that Federal Reserve communication reflected as much a negotiation in public among Fed members as it was forward guidance to the public. If so, this decision will make Janet Yellen's communication task easier, and would be another reason why the taper decision was well timed.
Over the past few years, both monetary and fiscal policy has been an extraordinary source of uncertainty. Last week's fiscal package took one set of risks off the table, and while the debt limit extension could be noisy (an increase is expected to be needed in March but could be stretched till May/June) the incentives for another crisis seem low for both parties. Now we have a monetary policy framework that markets seem to understand and welcome. Together, the reduction in uncertainty could be quite constructive for investment and growth.
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There was a good debate on the SIC FB group about Sony FS7 RAW, recording with the Odyssey 7Q+, the issue of getting 14 stops of dynamic range into 12 bit linear RAW output, and banding in the shadows. As I recently upgraded from the Sony F3 to the FS7 and using it with the XDCA RAW extension and the Odyssey 7Q+ in RAW mode most of the time, I thought it would be good to get to the bottom of it and make sure I use the ideal settings.
This video has a series of clips shot with different Codecs and Settings to see the results. The Camera was setup on a tripod with Odyssey 7Q+ and XDCA extension. The camera was configured to CineEI mode, S-Gamut3.Cline/SLog3. Noise Suppression was enabled at mid-level. The camera has firmware 4.0. The Odyssey 7Q+ has firmware 16.10. There was a dual color target setup near the camera lit with a Arri L5C first in daylight, later in Tungsten. There was a second target setup about 10 feet further back, originaly unlit, later ever so slightly lit with a small tungsten LED light. The goal was to keep the exposure between the two targets at 14 stops, as measured on a lightmeter in EV mode / spot meter. On the back target the EV was measured on the 2nd darkest grayscale chip (bottom row, 2nd from right).
This was not done on a single target that has a 14 DR range, but in a real life scene where a front element was light by a key light and further back in the room was an object that was supposed to be lifted out of the black with at least minimal separation. I believe that is a more realistic way of judging DR for everyday use, though may not be as scientific as a single target.
The ProRes and XVAC-I clips were brought into Resolve and the standard Sony SLog3SGamut3.Cine.ToLC709 LUT was applied at clip level. For the DNG clips, the instructions from this article by Convergent Design were followed by first applying the compensation LUT to bring the DNG into SLOG3 and then the same SLOG3 to LC709 LUT was applied. The timeline was in LC709 color space.
There are 11 clips with different settings (title at bottom). The clips are repeated a second time with the upper half of the screen having an offset of 256 on the scope applied to see deep shadows the screen cannot display.
The most telling clips are #8 (Internal XVAC-I recording at 11.5 stops DR) and clip #11 (Odyssey 7Q+ DNG recording at 13 stops DR). In both clips in non-adjusted version the highlights have ever so little headroom (picker values can be found at 253/254 8-bit), while the raised version of the clip allows ever so little detail visible in the back target to be made out (background noise is at 64, target starts showing a few 65).
Thus the conclusion of this test is that with current firmware and these settings, shadows and black are quite clean. However, the effective dynamic range is more in the 12 to 13 stop range with no significant difference between internal recording and external recording, giving the Odyssey RAW option the upper hand because of its much more flexible Codec choices and many other useful features.
Screenshot: Scope and Color Grab showing ever so slight head room, and very faint back target at 13 stop DR:
Color Grab showing back target slightly better at 11.5 DR:
If anyone has suggestion on how to improve this test for additional conclusions or verification, feel free to comment or reach out at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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The Spartan Chronicle, which is in its second year of publication, has added a new way for students and parents to get information about what's going on at Salem Junior High. Student Editors-in-Chief, Delaney Christensen and Whitney Wilde, have started a news show. View the trailer for thier upcoming episodes here.
One of the challenges with a monthly newspaper publication is the journalism staff can't cover events as they happen or before they happen. The news show, published once a week, will make information more available to students and parents.
Check back on the website for a link to the first news episode next week. Delaney and Whitney have some great things in store for you!


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Was Shakespeare a Woman?
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'On a spring night in 2018, I stood on a Manhattan sidewalk with friends, reading Shakespeare aloud. We were in line to see an adaptation of Macbeth and had decided to pass the time refreshing our memories of the play's best lines. I pulled up Lady Macbeth's soliloquy on my iPhone. "Come, you spirits / That tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here," I read, thrilled once again by the incantatory power of the verse. I remembered where I was when I first heard those lines: in my 10th-grade English class, startled out of my adolescent stupor by this woman rebelling magnificently and malevolently against her submissive status. "Make thick my blood, / Stop up th' access and passage to remorse." Six months into the #MeToo movement, her fury and frustration felt newly resonant.
Long before Tina Packer marveled at the bard's uncanny insight, others were no less awed by the empathy that pervades the work. "One would think that he had been Metamorphosed from a Man to a Woman," wrote Margaret Cavendish, the 17th-century philosopher and playwright. The critic John Ruskin said, "Shakespeare has no heroes—he has only heroines." A striking number of those heroines refuse to obey rules. At least 10 defy their fathers, bucking betrothals they don't like to find their own paths to love. Eight disguise themselves as men, outwitting patriarchal controls—more gender-swapping than can be found in the work of any previous English playwright. Six lead armies.'
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Let's clear this up. Not only was Shakespeare a woman, just about every successful political leader in the past was actually female. Same for mathemeticians and scientists of all kind.
Isaac Newton was in fact female.
Thomas Jefferson was a man but his girlfriend ghost-wrote all his shit for him.
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No. He was not a woman.
Just another example of women trying to take credit for a man's work.
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Who cares!
The only people who would waste time and other people's money on researching this kind of gendered dish-water are feminists who can not tolerate any likelihood that men may have feelings they can express with dignity, emotional intelligence and beauty.
We must all know that all great poets, authors, artists, musicians and sculptures must have been women because men are incapable of having feelings or expressing them. How could animals have feelings?
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On April 24, 2010, 68-year-old former laboratory machinist Erwin Lingitz walked into a Cub Foods in White Bear Township, MN and got into a bit of trouble for taking free samples.
According to Lingitz, store employees invited him to take more samples home to his wife, but store employees say that that's not quite the truth.
"They say he was warned in the past about taking too many samples, and in the 'straw that broke the camel's back' incident, he was found leaving the store with 14-16 packets of soy sauce, more than a half-pound of summer sausage in a plastic produce bag, and nearly a pound of beef stick," said Dan Pashman of The Sporkful blog and podcast. "They went ahead and had him arrested for shoplifting."
Lingitz is now suing Supervalu, claiming that his civil rights were violated when he was arrested. A spokesman for Supervalu said Lingitz "violated societal norms and common customer understanding regarding free sample practices" by taking more than customers are expected to.
But what does that mean? Is there a rule dictating how many samples is too many?
"The lawyer in me — and I'm not a lawyer — says that if the samples are free, and there's no stated limit, the store shouldn't stop you from taking as many as you like. If people get greedy, the store can put up a sign that says don't take too many," said Pashman. "That being said, from the standpoint of a food lover and relatively upstanding member of society, I think the limit is almost always two."
Pashman explains that you need one sample to taste it, a second to confirm your findings and a third, only if the sample is extremely delicious or you 're really hungry.
Those rules might work for supermarket samples, but what about ice cream? What if you're torn between five or six flavors that you want to try before you buy?
"I think there's a little more leeway, because each taste is a different flavor; it's essentially a different food that you're tasting. I think that you can stretch the bounds here," said Pashman. "If there's a massive line outside the door, then standing there and having 10 different samples is especially rude. Plus, each one of those samples can't cost the store more than a few cents. I mean, you're talking about one spoon's worth; it's more just putting the employee and the other customers through that inconvenience."
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Book Review: "Song of Kali" by Dan Simmons still one of his strongest works
Concept is often reason enough to pick up a book by Dan Simmons, a rule of thumb that extends all the way back to his 1985 debut novel, Song of […]
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… then we were trying to kill some time before the movie started, but I was having trouble concentrating. We were going to see "Mr. Woodcock" and everybody knows I've got the biggest fattest crush on Billy Bob Thornton. Ever since we saw "Pushing Tin" 10 years ago or whenever that was.
I was actually nervous. Jittery. So Candy was trying to distract me and she shows me a picture of her son. I try to look interested, but all I notice is that his lamp has the same pattern that used to be on Dixie cups in the old days. And his desk looks like it's a slab of white something, which, on the left, is sitting on a TV tray, and, on the right, is suspended in mid-air.
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WASHINGTON — The White House has given the Central Intelligence Agency and the Pentagon broader authority to carry out drone strikes in Yemen against terrorists who imperil the United States, reflecting rising concerns about the country as a safe haven for Al Qaeda, a senior administration official said Wednesday night.
The policy shift, approved this month, allows the C.I.A. and the military's Joint Special Operations Command to strike militants in Yemen who may be plotting attacks against the United States, but whose identities might not be completely known, an authority that already exists in Pakistan, the official said.
Previously, the United States focused on a list of known leaders of the Qaeda affiliate in Yemen, which many American officials now says poses a bigger immediate threat to the United States than do militants in Pakistan.
"This broadens the aperture slightly" for the C.I.A. and the military command, the official said, noting that any targets must be approved by the White House and top administration officials before the strikes can take place.
The gradual expansion of the drone program in Yemen illustrates a spirited debate within the administration between the C.I.A. and some military counterterrorism officers who want to attack Qaeda fighters and commanders aggressively in Yemen, and some diplomats and other government officials who are wary that increasing the drone strikes could drag the United States into another regional conflict in the Middle East.
The new policy does not permit strikes against groups of low-level fighters or weapons depots — so-called "signature strikes" — because of the administration's concern about civilian casualties, the official said.
The shift in authority was reported by The Wall Street Journal on its Web site on Wednesday night.
The C.I.A. and the military's Joint Special Operations Command are known to have carried out at least 29 air and missile strikes inside Yemen since December 2009, according to the Long War Journal, a Web site that tracks drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen. Nearly half of those strikes in Yemen have taken place in the past two months, the Web site said.
Extremists in Yemen have capitalized on the turmoil caused by unrest in the country, which helped drive out the country's long-time president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, and allowed Al Qaeda and other groups to seize new territorial gains, especially in the south.
Despite the death last September of Anwar al-Awlaki, an American-born cleric and Qaeda leader killed in a drone strike in Yemen, the extremists have gained increasing power, battling Yemeni security forces throughout the south, and increasing United States concerns that another plot from Yemen could be hatched.


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Red onion & chilli bhajis with mint & garlic raita
Nutrition and extra info
- Vegetarian
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal102
- fat7g
- saturates1g
- carbs7g
- sugars2g
- fibre1g
- protein3g
- salt0.09g
- 2 red onions
- 100g chickpea flour (gram flour)
Flour is usually made from grinding wheat, maize, rye, barley or rice. As the main…
- ½ tsp baking powder
Baking powderbay-king pow-dah
Baking powder is a raising agent that is commonly used in cake-making. It is made from an alkali…
- 2 tsp curry paste or powder
- 1 red or green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
Part of the capsicum family, chillies come in scores of varieties and colours (from green…
- vegetable oil, for frying
For the raita
Finely chop one onion and thinly slice the other. Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl. Add the curry paste or powder, chopped chilli and a good sprinkling of salt. Add about 150ml of cold water to make a thick batter. Stir in the chopped and sliced onions until they are well coated.
Mix together the raita ingredients with a little salt and pepper, then spoon into a small bowl. Heat about 5cm of oil in a wok or deep pan. Add a tiny speck of batter, if it rises to the surface surrounded by bubbles and starts to brown, then the oil is hot enough.
Add heaped tbsps of onion mix to the pan, a few at a time, and cook for a few mins, turning once, until they are evenly browned and crisp, about 3-4 mins. Drain on kitchen paper, sprinkle with a little salt and keep warm while you cook the remaining bhajis. Serve with the raita.
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The round face makeup is a challenge for beauticians, because by the round shape of the actual contours are poorly defined, and covered. At the full moon face the game at the level of the cheekbones is pronounced, the forehead is large and the face shape around.
Here you can give the face a structure of a matching makeup. Some girls and women who have a round face, need advice and help to apply makeup properly and perfectly.
Round Face Makeup
Below are some step by step round face makeup tips which can help to make a round face appear narrower ups using a perfect make.
Tips # 1
After a suitable makeup was up by a primer applied according to the skin type, the blusher is applied. It must be observed to spread this almond shaped and not too thick to apply.
Tips # 2
Round face is required in addition to the blusher contours along the chin and the forehead. Here, a slightly darker tone indicate a wide chin recede into the background. For makeup with blush or powder is best to use a thick natural hair brush.
Tips # 3
In part, in a round face, a thick nose supposedly available. Also it can be with some darker tones optically reduced. These are carefully applied to the nostrils, and blurred with a finger something.
The tip of the nose should be brighter. In order to strike the right tone, you have to take the time to try out.
Tips # 4
The eyes should always bright from the inside to about the middle, are darker towards the end provided with eye shadow. An eyeliner can visually enlarge the eye by pulling it over the suffering addition.
Makeup the lashes with mascara vigorously. This gives the face a nice touch and directs the focus on the eyes.
Tips # 5
In particular, if the mouth looks full and round, one should be careful with bright colors. Color Intense Lipstick enhances the visual impression of the round face often, so that a slightly covered sound here is more appropriate.
Tips # 6
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NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says the city will contest a court order to list a retired fire captain alongside his former colleagues on the Sept. 11 memorial.
Bloomberg said Tuesday the city "will fight this in court." He says the Fire Department of New York made a reasonable choice to list only active-duty firefighters in an FDNY section on the memorial.
Retired Capt. James Corrigan was working in a private fire safety job for the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. That's how officials planned to list him on the memorial when it opens next year.
His family says Corrigan acted as a firefighter that day while helping colleagues and deserves the same recognition on the memorial. A Queens judge agreed with the family on Monday.


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Charles William Hilburn, 68, of Seligman, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, in Northwest Medical Center of Washington County, Springdale, Ark.
He was born Dec. 12, 1937, in Butterfield, the son of William Harvey and Lona (Richardson) Hilburn. On Oct. 16, 1984, he was united in marriage to Betty Hutchinson, who survives.
Additional survivors include: three sons, Tony Hilburn, Donnie Hilburn and Tim Hilburn, all of Salem, Ore.; two stepsons, Steve Hunter and his wife, Polly, of Cassville, and Andy Hunter and his wife, Donna of Seligman; four stepdaughters, Terry Coolidge and her husband, Frank, of Shell Knob, Sandra McKown, of Muskogee, Okla., Linda Ashley and her husband, Jeff, of Salem, Ore., and Deanna Hilburn and her husband, Tom Tilford, of Seligman; seven brothers, James, Clyde, Ralph, Wayne, John, Harvey and Jerry Hilburn; four sisters, Helen Staponski, Ruth Lakey, Rhoda Balch and Linda Coones; 20 grandchildren; and 47 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Rick Hilburn; two great granddaughters, and one great grandson.
He received his education in Butterfield. He worked several years in Oregon for the Oregon State Road District as a flagman. Charles was a member of the National Rifle Association. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Cassville.
Graveside services were held Saturday, at Russell Cemetery, Butterfield, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville.
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Capital Improvement Projects for Gore Family Foundation Basic Schools
Several Basic Schools in the corporate area supported by the Phillip and Christine Gore Family Foundation received much-needed capital improvements during the last school semester.
Chetolah Park Infant School received new kitchen cupboards as a result of the Foundation's collaboration with Eurotrend Manufacturing Limited who again answered the call of the needy and provided beautiful cupboards for the School's kitchen. This is the third donation of its kind that Eurotrend has made.
Mission House Methodist Basic School received 600 ceramic tiles with attendant grout and thin set. Principal, Kyc-Ann Scott expressed the school's appreciation "We are truly grateful and happy for the assistance you have given to our school thus far. As we continue to strive for excellence we are delighted that you are a part of our journey to improve our learning environment."
Internal classroom reorganisation has taken place at Sandhurst Early Childhood Development Centre and Chetolah Park Infant. New storage units, whiteboards and book stands ensure that small spaces are utilized efficiently and in a child friendly way.
St. John's Basic School received a 400 gallon water tank with a pressure pump as well as a commitment from the National Water Commission for regular water delivery. Gore Homes plumbing and electrical contractors Messrs Cockrane and Murray also provided the installation services for fans and lighting for the kitchen.
These carefully planned and professionally executed improvements will positively impact the learning environment of several hundred children.


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* Dark global economic outlook weighs on Canadian dollar
* Oil prices touch 17-month low to add to currency's drop
* Bond prices rally on safe-haven reputation
By Frank Pingue
TORONTO, Oct 27 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar fell to its lowest level in more than four years versus the U.S. dollar on Monday as nagging doubts about the global economy outlook weighed on the commodity-linked currency.
Canadian bond prices were higher right across the curve as still-panicked investors unloaded riskier assets in favor of more secure government debt.
At 9:40 a.m. (1440 GMT), the Canadian unit was at C$1.2830 to the U.S. dollar, or 77.94 U.S. cents, down from C$1.2729 to the U.S. dollar, or 78.56 U.S. cents, at Friday's close.
Earlier, the Canadian dollar fell to C$1.2944 to the U.S. dollar, or 77.26 U.S. cents, its lowest level since September 2004.
The Canadian currency is now down 17 percent in October as fears of a global recession show no signs of letting up soon.
"We know the global economy is going to slow down and now we're just trying to figure out how far down it's going to end up being," said David Watt, senior currency strategist at RBC Capital Markets.
"Until we get signs that there is reason to be optimistic we're not going to see people stepping back into anything that has even a hint of risk, and Canada is exposed to the global economy, which is right now inherently risky."
Canada is a key exporter of many key commodities, and any global slowdown will cut demand and leave the Canadian dollar a victim to selloffs.
Oil prices did not give any support for the Canadian dollar as they tumbled below $62 a barrel to a 17-month low, while many other commodity prices followed the slide.
With no Canadian economic data due until later in the week, the currency's direction until then will likely be dictated by overall market sentiment.
The Canadian industrial product price index and raw materials price index for September will be released on Thursday, followed by Friday's gross domestic product report by industry for August.
Canadian bond prices all moved higher as concerns about the global economy were enough to prompt investors to unload stocks and other risky investments in favor of safer bonds.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index and the Dow Jones industrial average both fell more than 2 percent at the open on Monday.
The Canadian overnight Libor rate LIBOR01 was 2.2500 percent, unchanged from Friday.
Friday's CORRA rate CORRA= was 2.2609 percent, down from 2.2622 percent on Thursday. The Bank of Canada publishes the previous day's rate at around 9 a.m. daily.
The two-year bond rose 6 Canadian cents to C$101.38 to yield 2.072 percent. The 10-year bond was up 27 Canadian cents at C$105.20 to yield 3.603 percent.
The yield spread between the two-year and the 10-year bond moved to 164 basis points from 160 at the previous close.
The 30-year bond was up 40 Canadian cents at C$115.00 to yield 4.103 percent. In the United States, the 30-year Treasury yielded 4.019 percent. (Editing by Peter Galloway)


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Now before you look at the price, it's important to realize that this is unquestionably the nicest 1965 Mustang coupe we've ever seen. Hundreds of these cars have passed through our showroom and none could measure up to this incredible black pro-touring build. Better yet, it's 100% original sheetmetal, carries its original 289, and comes from single family ownership. Yeah, it's got pedigree, too.
The goal was to build a car that would stop people in their tracks, and this incredible coupe nails it. Black paint was planned from the beginning, so that factory sheetmetal was massaged and smoothed to be worth of the lustrous 2-stage urethane finish that leaves nothing to the imagination. Body mods are minimal but have a huge impact on the overall look. Up front there's a Shelby GT350-R style bumper with center opening, there's a modest hood scoop, and in back, a subtle lip spoiler was added and a custom roll pan fabricated. The Mustang DNA is unmistakable, but the workmanship that went into the build is nothing short of amazing. Badges were shaved and a Shelby-style grille was installed up front, and a body-colored bumper in back helps give it a muscular look. Heck, this might not just be the best Mustang coupe we've ever seen, but perhaps the finest black car we've ever featured.
The interior is equally astounding, lined in tobacco-colored leather that offers a passing nod to the original but steps it up by several orders of magnitude. Stitched together at a cost of over $10,000, the leather wraps around well-bolstered bucket seats and a custom center console, making this vintage pony feel a lot less, well, vintage. The original dash was reworked with a matching dash pad and a full array of silver-faced Haneline gauges that cost more than $1500 all by themselves. There's leather everywhere your fingers go, from the steering wheel to the custom door panels and even the lower dash was painted to match. That chrome shifter is linked to a World Class T5 5-speed manual gearbox and a powerful A/C system is part of the deal. Even the trunk is finished more like a Mercedes-Benz than a lowly Ford, with fitted carpets and custom side panels; heck, even the fuel filler neck is upholstered!
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A short historical insight
The Dr. Gupta Verlag is a privately held family business. Dr. Heinz Bijou Prosad Gupta (born 1932 in Calcutta) founded the publishing house in July 1993. His son, chemist Frank Ananda Gupta worked from the beginning as editor and technical director for the publishing house.
Dr. Gupta studied chemistry at the University of Bonn. After graduation, he worked for the Cable Plant Duisburg and Paguag. From 1970, he worked as a consultant for several manufacturers of tires, molded articles and foam rubber products. In 1972 he also accepted the editorship of the GAK. His work experience in the industry and as a consultant was an excellent basis for the journalistic track. At that time the GAK was still part of Gentner publishing published under the name Gummi – Asbest – Kunststoffe (rubber - asbestos – plastics). Since March 1948 the magazine was an important source of information for and within the rubber industry. The magazine was intended for the technician, the engineer and chemist. It has always been the editors' endeavour to process objectively and scientifically sound information to a format that can easily be utilized by practitioners and quickly be used for decision making.
This is how it should remain even after almost 46 years but complemented by very special editorials! The aim was to intensively report on raw materials, machinery, products, processes and their scientific backgrounds, while still paying attention to relevant economic and legal news.
After the establishment of the publishing house in 1993 the first GAK Gummi – Fasern – Kunststoffe was released in January 1994 at Dr. Gupta Verlag.
In 2006 the portfolio was extended with an English edition of the GAK - The RFP Rubber - Fibres – Plastics and in 2010 with the RFP for China, the Chinese-language edition.
Dr. Gupta is continuously determined to improve the image of the industry, whose prosperity is so important to him. For his outstanding achievements in research, technology and economy and as a thank you for this tireless commitment he was awarded in 2006 the Medal of the German Rubber Society (DKG e.V.).
In 2014, Dr. Ernst Debie took over the editorship of GAK and RFP.
While launching the new PU Magazin at the K 2001 - a new journal by Dr. Gupta Verlag for the polyurethane industry - Dipl. Chem. Frank Ananda Gupta assumed the responsibility for the new project. With his commitment, wealth of ideas, expertise and special sensitivity for topics and people he established in the following years the magazine as the technical reference journal for the polyurethane industry. His sometimes provocative, sometimes thoughtful, but always highly entertaining editorials were legendary.
With particular passion and combined with unlimited willingness to travel, he pushed the internationalization of the magazine and launched in 2004 with PU Magazine International a very successful English-language edition, in 2010 the Chinese edition PU Magazine for China followed.
The death of Frank Ananda Gupta in the summer of 2012 was a tragic loss for all. But thanks to the large support of the entire team, the commitment by Angela Austin, the joining of his sister Dipl. Heilpäd. Indira Gupta, M. A., and especially the trusting support of customers, the popular PU Magazine continues to globally spread.
Angela Austin, who in previous years, both professionally and personally at the side of Frank Ananda Gupta, took over the position as chief editor after his death, which she passed on in summer 2014 due to personal reasons to Dr. Wolfgang Friederichs.
Over the years a new material called for more and more space, so that in 2009 the world's only magazine for TPE (thermoplastic elastomers) was launched. Today's editor in chief of the TPE Magazine International is Dr. Stephanie Waschbüsch.


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You've decided to splurge on a chauffeured luxury vehicle and have chosen a Las Vegas limousine company to attend to all your transportation needs. Now the only question is, what can you expect from your chauffeur? Las Vegas limo services will offer only the top-quality experience, and there are several things you can look for from your chauffeur.
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Of all the reasons to hire a Las Vegas chauffeured limousine, being on time may be the most important. There will be no waiting for a late taxi, worrying you're going to miss your plane. No more keeping your friends waiting at dinner as you sit in your cab, explaining to the driver how to get to the restaurant. With the most up-to-date technology, your driver and dispatchers use everything at their disposal to keep you on schedule.
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A Las Vegas chauffer will follow your lead when it comes to privacy and discretion. If you'd like to sit back and have an intimate conversation with your companion, your driver will politely keep to himself. In fact, a true professional will not speak unless spoken to. Likewise, feel confident knowing what he or she might overhear while you're conducting business does not leave the vehicle.
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dazed days of river and sun. hot air in my face and shoulders working. Feet press gently against either side of my boat as I push with each paddle stroke, arms, shoulders, wrists.
White beaces and green trees, lazy people reclining at the waters edge. There are a lot of nudists in Austria. People use this river in many ways, an orgy of sport. An exuberance of health. Bikes, boats, canoes, fishing, picnics, fires, families.
It's so much. Never have I lived SO MUCH in the moment. By the moment I mean, what happens today, what happens tomorrow and that's it. When I arrive in Romania I will have nowhere to live and nowhere to go....but I will start thinking about that when I arrive in Romania, right now is just the daily paddle.
Wake up, pack tent, bring boat to river, a slow slide into the water, balance myself, get in and paddle. Swish and slide the paddle into the water, each stroke a small push forward until I gain momentum and am gliding. For the day. Sometimes a stop for a swim, sometimes to squat beneath bushes in the company of crackling dead branches and eat thick peanut butter smeared on good black german bread. Sun gets too hot in the afternoon, arrive in camp tired, dazed. crawl into a tent and kiss. Talk, chat, make new connections and tentative friends.
Today is a daze, as soon as I sit in front of a computer my head is spinning, I can't express this, it's too much all at once. Every day is a universe of pleasure. I am tired and I am angry and I am in love and I am trapped and I am happy and I give and give and give and then receive tenfold in return. Massage and songs and kisses and food.
Wild cherries, apricots, nettles, flowers. Squatting on boulders eating cherries from the low hanging tree branches.
Diving into cold water, current pushing insistently at my body.
Drinking schnapps in the rain, learning Russian toasting rituals.
Endless sun and endless river. Coal barges flowing past, dwarfing us, we ride their wake, floating up and over the swells of water.
Paddles dipping and rising as we paddle together into a lock, like small insects, struggling in the water. We are the ants of the river, slow swarming, ignored by the huge iron ships, the cruise boats with golf courses atop them, making it.
Everyone here has the spirit of adventure, an open heart....in whatever degree....we are all good people here. And I am one of them.
Today I am in Bratislave, capital of Slovakia. I have paddled 680 kilometres to get here. Another 1800 or so to go. More or less.
Tour International Danubien 2011 this is where I am....http://www.tour-international-danubien.org


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Our Diary...
We hope you had an absolutely smashing Christmas! We'd love to take the opportunity to thank all of our wonderful customers, old and new for your support this year. We've been working super hard with the Doctor behind the scenes to make sure we're bringing you the highest quality medical-grade lanolin for your dry skin, dry lips and any chapped bits and have had the most fun doing so.
We have some very exciting news coming for 2018 but can't reveal just what it is yet, so for now, we have rounded up some of our highlights!
We recently launched our suuuper new website design, created by our Founder and all-round Wonder Woman Pontine! We hope you love as much as we do!
Our marvelous, award-winning multipurpose balm is now available in a teeny tiny 4ml for your pockets and clutch bags! Our 4ml and original 15ml are also now available in bundles for gifting, or hey – even you!
Perfect for any New Year's Eve party outfits – we teach you how to apply glitter to your face using Dr.Lipp.
The perfect intro for all you newbies out there! Our Founder Pontine gives the skinny on exactly who the Doctor is! Hint: our hero.
Our current crush Kamilla Schaffner is our most recent #GoNatural interviewee and in our humble opinion, one of the best nutritionists in town! She dishes the dirt on sugar (spoiler: it's as naughty as it is tasty) and *drumroll* what PRINCE HARRY BUYS AT THE SUPERMARKET. Yep, you read that right.
We can't wait to share more with you in 2018! Wishing you a happy, healthy New Year!
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