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Conservation biologists often obsess over counting animals in the wild.
"How many [insert animal name] are in [insert habitat name] this month? How do those population figures compare to last year at this time?"
If you think such questions are exciting, head to your nearest research university to start your Ph.D. in conservation biology. For the rest of us, take a few moments to appreciate how difficult it is to answer those questions. Counting animals? For the 2010 Census alone, the United States government has hired over 400,000 people to help count the total number of Americans, at a cost of over $11 billion. Even the most optimistic of scientific grants for counting another animal species wouldn't cover a fraction of that budget.
Thus, to count their targets, conservationists have to get creative. A popular method for larger animals involves setting up motion-triggered cameras in the wild: an animal comes close to the camera, sensors record that motion and activate the camera, and the camera records a few seconds of footage for scientists to view later. Over time, the camera can record multiple images of animals passing by the camera, and scientists can extrapolate the total number of animals from a particular species based on the number of appearances of that species in the camera footage. They have to take other measures into account as well (the distance between cameras, what is known about the roaming or migratory patterns of the species in question, etc.), but this passive method sure beats hiring 400,000 Americans to count the number of jaguars in Guatemala.
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Menstrual pain
Many women have pain with their periods, especially when they are in their teens. In most cases, menstrual pain does not mean a more serious problem, although sometimes it can be associated with endometriosis or uterine fibroids, non-cancerous tumors in the uterus.
The medical term for menstrual pain is primary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea usually starts 2 - 3 years after the first period, as a woman begins to ovulate regularly. Pain usually starts a day or two before menstrual flow, and may continue through the first 2 days of the period. Often, pain gets better as a woman gets older, or after she has a child.
Secondary dysmenorrhea is caused by underlying conditions, such as endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease.
Signs and Symptoms
Symptoms and degree of pain vary, but they may include the following:
- Abdominal cramping or dull ache that moves to lower back and legs
- Heavy menstrual flow
- Headache
- Nausea
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Frequent urination
- Vomiting (not common)
What Causes It?
Primary dysmenorrhea is caused by strong contractions of the uterus triggered by prostaglandins, chemicals in the body that are involved in inflammation and pain. Generally, the higher the levels of prostaglandins, the more menstrual pain.
Secondary dysmenorrhea can be caused by:
- Endometriosis, inflammation of the lining of the uterus
- Blood and tissue being passing through a narrow cervix
- Uterine fibroid or ovarian cyst
- Infections of the uterus
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
- Intrauterine device (IUD)
What to Expect at Your Provider's Office
A pelvic examination may include an internal examination, laparoscopy, and ultrasound. You may need a Pap test. Your doctor may also ask for blood and urine samples.
Treatment Options
Drug Therapies
Initial treatment is focused on relieving pain.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) -- help relieve pain. They can cause stomach upset, so taking them with food may help. Long-term use can increase the risk of stomach bleeding. NSAIDs include over-the-counter (OTC) medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), and naproxen (Aleve). Prescription NSAIDs are also available.
Birth control pills and patches -- can help relieve pain and may be prescribed for problems such as endometriosis.
For menstrual pain results caused by pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), your doctor will prescribe antibiotics.
Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Some women find that changing their diets makes cramps less severe. Mind-body techniques such as meditation and exercises such as yoga and tai chi can also help relieve pain.
Nutrition and Supplements
- Eat foods that are rich in calcium. They include beans, almonds, and dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale.
- Eat foods that are high in antioxidants, including fruits such as blueberries, cherries, and tomatoes, and vegetables such as squash and bell pepper.
- Avoid refined foods, such as white breads, pastas, and sugar.
- Eat more lean meats, cold-water fish, tofu (soy, if no allergy), or beans for protein.
- Use healthy cooking oils, such as olive oil or vegetable oil.
- Some women find that adding soy milk to their diet helps relieve menstrual pain.
- Eliminate trans-fatty acids, found in commercially baked goods such as cookies, crackers, cakes, French fries, onion rings, donuts, processed foods, and margarine.
- Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco.
- Drink 6 - 8 glasses of filtered water daily.
- Exercise at least 30 minutes daily, 5 days a week.
The following supplements may also help relieve menstrual pain:
- Omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish oil, about 6 g per day, to help lower inflammation. A few studies have found that women who took fish oil had less menstrual pain than those who took placebo. Omega-3 fatty acids may raise the risk of bleeding, especially for people who take blood-thinners such as clopidogrel (Plavix), warfarin (Coumadin), or aspirin. Ask your doctor before taking omega-3 fatty acids.
- Calcium citrate, 500 - 1,000 mg daily. Your body needs calcium for healthy bones. Calcium may also help reduce menstrual pain because it helps maintain muscle tone. Evidence isn't clear, however. One study found that calcium did reduce menstrual pain, but in another study it seemed that calcium reduced premenstrual pain but did not help after a woman's period started. Calcium citrate is the form of calcium that your body absorbs most easily. Remember that you may be getting some calcium in the food you eat, so ask your doctor before taking calcium supplements.
- Vitamin D, 400 IU daily, helps your body use calcium and may reduce inflammation. Vitamin D may interact with a number of medications, so ask your doctor before taking more than the recommended daily allowance.
- Vitamin E, 500 IU daily, may help reduce menstrual pain. In one study, 100 young women took either 500 IU of vitamin E or placebo for 5 days (2 days before and 3 days after their periods started). Those who took vitamin E reported less pain than those who took placebo. Vitamin E may increase the risk of bleeding, especially if you already take blood-thinners. People with heart disease, diabetes, retinitis pigmentosa, or cancer of the head, neck, or prostate, should avoid high doses of vitamin E without first asking their doctor.
- Magnesium, 360 mg daily for 3 days on the day before menstruation starts. One study that used this dosage found that it reduced menstrual cramps in women who took it. A few other preliminary studies have also suggested that magnesium may help reduce menstrual pain. Too much magnesium can cause diarrhea and lower blood pressure. If you have digestive problems or heart disease, ask your doctor before taking magnesium. Magnesium can interact with many medications, including antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), levofloxacin (Levaquin), and tetracycline; bone-building drugs such as alendronate (Fosamax), and risedronate (Actonel); diuretics (water pills); and other drugs.
Herbs are generally available as standardized dried extracts (pills, capsules, or tablets), teas, or tinctures or liquid extracts (alcohol extraction, unless otherwise noted). Mix liquid extracts with favorite beverage. Dose for teas is 1 - 2 heaping teaspoonfuls in a cup of water, steeped for 10 - 15 minutes (roots need to be steeped longer).
No scientific studies have been done on whether these herbs can reduce menstrual pain, but some have been used traditionally for pain relief. Some researchers think these herbs may act like estrogen in the body. Women who have a history of hormone-related cancer, who are taking hormone replacement therapy, or who have a bleeding disorder or are taking blood-thinning medication should ask their doctor before taking these herbs:
- Chaste tree or chaste berry (Vitex agnus castus) standardized extract, 20 - 40 mg daily before breakfast. Chaste tree may interact with a number of medications, including chlorpromazine (Thorazine), haloperidol (Haldol), levodopa, metoclopramide, olanzapine (Zyprexa), prochlorperazine (Compazine), quetiapine (Seroquel), ropinirole (Requip), risperidone (Risperdal). It may also may birth control pills less effective.
- Cramp bark (Viburnum opulus), taken as a tea. Boil 2 tsp. dried bark in 1 cup water then simmer for 15 minutes; drink 3 times per day. People who take diuretics (water pills) should ask their doctors before taking cramp bark.
- Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa) standardized extract, 20 - 40 mg two times a day. Black cohosh may interact with many medications processed by the liver, including acetaminophen (Tylenol), atorvastatin (Lipitor), carbamazepine (Tegretol), isoniazid (INH), methotrexate (Rheumatrex), and others.
- Evening primrose oil (Oenothera biennis) standardized extract, 500 - 1000 mg daily, as a source of gamma linolenic acid (GLA). Some studies -- but not all -- have found evening primrose oil to be effective at relieving symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). People with a history of seizures should not take evening primrose oil.
- Turmeric (Curcuma longa) standardized extract, 300 mg three times a day, for inflammation. Turmeric can increase the risk of bleeding, so ask your doctor before taking it. People with gallstones or gallbladder problems should ask their doctor before using turmeric. Turmeric may increase the risk of bleeding, especially if you already take blood-thinners.
Few studies have examined the effectiveness of specific homeopathic remedies. However, a professional homeopath may recommend one or more of the following treatments for menstrual pain based on his or her knowledge and clinical experience. Before prescribing a remedy, homeopaths take into account a person's constitutional type -- your physical, emotional, and intellectual makeup. An experienced homeopath assesses all of these factors when determining the most appropriate remedy for a particular individual.
- Belladonna -- for acute menstrual pain that often resembles labor pains; for pain often described as sharp, throbbing pressure in the pelvis accompanied by heavy bleeding; and for pain that may extend to the back and tends to worsen with walking or moving.
- Chamomilla -- for menstrual pain with mood changes, including irritability and anger, and pain occurring after bouts of anger. The individual may have the sensation of a weight on her pelvis.
- Cimicifuga -- for pain that moves from one side of the abdomen to the other and that is worsened by movement.
- Colocynthis -- for sharp pain accompanied by anger and irritability.
- Lachesis -- for pain and pressure that extend to the back. Symptoms tend to worsen at night.
- Magnesia phos -- for cramps or sharp, shooting pains that are relieved by warmth, pressure, and bending forward.
- Nux vomica -- for cramping pains that extend to the lower back; these pains are often accompanied by nausea, chills, irritability, and a sensitivity to light, noise, and odors.
- Pulsatilla -- for menstrual pains accompanied by irritability, moodiness (including feelings of sadness), dizziness, fainting, nausea, diarrhea, back pain, and headaches; there may be more pain when there is no menstrual flow.
Physical Medicine
The following methods may help relieve pelvic pain:
- Castor oil pack. Apply oil directly to skin, cover with a clean soft cloth (for example, flannel) and plastic wrap. Place a heat source (hot water bottle or heating pad) over the pack and let sit for 30 - 60 minutes. For best results use 3 consecutive days in 1 week.
- Contrast sitz baths. Use two basins that you can comfortably sit in. Sit in hot water for 3 minutes, then in cold water for 1 minute. Repeat three times to complete one set. Do one to two sets per day, 3 - 4 days per week.
Acupuncture has become a popular treatment for menstrual pain. The National Institutes of Health recommend acupuncture either by itself or along with other treatments for menstrual pain. In a well-designed study of 43 women with menstrual pain, women treated with acupuncture had less pain and needed less pain medication.
Acupuncturists treat people with dysmenorrhea based on an individualized assessment of the excesses and deficiencies of energy (called qi) located in various meridians. In the case of dysmenorrhea, a qi deficiency is usually detected in the liver and spleen meridians. Moxibustion (a technique in which the herb mugwort is burned over specific acupuncture points) is often added to enhance needling treatment, and qualified practitioners may also recommend herbal or dietary treatments.
Acupressure also works to relieve pain. A study of 216 female students found that acupressure and ibuprofen were better than placebo at reducing pain.
Some people with menstrual pain may find relief with spinal manipulation, particularly in areas that supply sensory and motor impulses to the uterus and lower back.
Following Up
If your symptoms change, or treatment does not help, tell your provider.
Special Considerations
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and sugar before your period starts.
Supporting Research
Balbi C, Musone R, Menditto A, et al., Influence of menstrual factors and dietary habits on menstrual pain in adolescence age. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2000;91(2):143-8.
Barnard ND, Scialli AR, Hurlock D, Bertron P. Diet and sex-hormone binding globulin, dysmenorrhea, and premenstrual symptoms. Obstet Gynecol. 2000;95(2):245-50.
Dennehy CE. The use of herbs and dietary supplements in gynecology: an evidence-based review. J Midwifery Womens Health. 2006;51(6):402-9.
Fjerbaek A, Knudsen UB. Endometriosis, dysmenorrhea and diet -- what is the evidence? Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2007;132(2):140-7.
Grimes DA, Hubacher D, Lopez LM, Schulz KF. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for heavy bleeding or pain associated with intrauterine-device use. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006;(4):CD006034.
Guerrera MP, Volpe SL, Mao JJ. Therapeutic uses of magnesium. Am Fam Physician. 2009 Jul 15;80(2):157-62. Review.
Habek D, Cortez Habek J, Bobic-Vukovic M, Vujic B. Efficacy of acupuncture for the treatment of primary dysmenorrheal. Gynakol Geburtshilfliche Rundsch. 2003 Oct;43(4):250-253.
Letzel H, Megard Y, Lamarca R, Raber A, Fortea J. The efficacy and safety of aceclofenac versus placebo and naproxen in women with primary dysmenorrhoea. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2006;129(2):162-8.
Liu CZ, Xie JP, Wang LP, et al. Immediate analgesia effect of single point acupuncture in primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized controlled trial. Pain Med.2011 Feb;12(2):300-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1526-4637.2010.01017.x. Epub 2010 Dec 17. Erratum in: Pain Med. 2011 Apr;12(4):685.
Lloyd KB, Hornsby LB. Complementary and alternative medications for women's health issues. Nutr Clin Pract. 2009 Oct-Nov;24(5):589-608.
Mirbagher-Ajorpaz N, Adib-Hajbaghery M, Mosaebi F. The effects of acupressure on primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized controlled trial. Complement Ther Clin Pract.2011 Feb;17(1):33-6.
Nagata C, Hirokawa K, Shimizu N, Shimizu H. Associations of menstrual pain with intakes of soy, fat and dietary fiber in Japanese women. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2005;59(1):88-92.
Pouresmail Z, Ibrahimzadeh R. Effects of acupressure and ibuprofen on the severity of dysmenorrheal. J Tradit Chin Med 2002 Sep;22(3):205-210.
Proctor ML, Murphy PA, Pattison HM, Suckling J, Farquhar CM. Behavioural interventions for primary and secondary dysmenorrhea. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(3):CD002248.
Proctor ML, Hing W, Johnson TC, Murphy PA. Spinal manipulation for primary and secondary dysmenorrhea. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006;3:CD002119.
Proctor ML, Latthe PM, Farquhar CM, Khan KS, Johnson NP. Surgical interruption of pelvic nerve pathways for primary and secondary dysmenorrhea. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005 Oct 19; (4):CD001896.
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How did I go from beginner to having photographs showcased on DeviantART, Flickr, print ads, billboards, posters, magazines, and book covers?
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Sony Brings a Knife to a Gunfight with the NEX-VG10 (With Footage)
The Sony DSLR-killer we heard rumblings about before now has a model name, full specs, and a release date. The internet is already lauding Sony's announced of the NEX-VG10 as a game changer, and in many ways it is: after all, it's an interchangeable lens camcorder from a major manufacturer that will ship with a host of features missing from today's DSLRs. The camera utilizes the same
Micro Four Thirds APS-C sensor found in Sony's new NEX cameras -- presumably without employing the same line-skipping tricks as Canon's current crop of DSLRs. It includes full manual control over video features, has a swivel LCD screen (and a viewfinder), comes with a legitimate built-in microphone, accepts E and A-mount Sony SLR lenses, and will actually record to SDXC and SDHC cards (in addition to Sony proprietary Memory Stick Duo cards). Furthermore, the camera will arrive very soon (September) with a very aggressive street price ($2,000). However, it's missing one crucial feature that immediately knocks it off my list.
First up, let's take a look at Sony's press release:
Coupled with Sony's powerful BIONZ® processor, the camcorder's Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor realizes high resolution video and 14 megapixel still images. Approximately 19.5 times bigger than the standard sensor found in conventional camcorders, the APS HD CMOS sensor enables an extremely shallow depth of field. This allows videographers to achieve cinematic results with stunning background defocus (bokeh). Users can also enjoy DSLR-quality photo capture with features like Auto HDR, Handheld Twilight, and Anti Motion Blur, as well as catch fast action sequences with a continuous burst rate of up to seven fps.
The NEX-VG10 can capture full 1920x1080 high definition video at up to 24Mbps for amazing clarity and detail, ideal for recording on to Blu-ray Disc™ media. It also comes with an E-mount 18-200mm lens optimized for video shooting that offers a powerful 11x optical zoom in addition to a silent auto-focus system and Optical Steadyshot™ image stabilization with Active Mode for superior versatility.
So far so good, right? Along these same lines, the footage from the camera looks beautiful, exhibiting a shallow depth-of-field and smooth gamma curves:
It looks like a reasonable piece of hardware, too, with a swivel LCD that will alleviate many of the problems we have with fixed DSLR viewfinders:
Hell, the camera even has very similar specs to Panasonic's forthcoming $6,000 AG-AF100, which will debut for $4,000 more.
The two cameras have the same size sensor -- both the Sony and Panasonic have a sensor the size of the GH1's, seen at left in red The Sony even has a larger sensor than the Panasonic. While the Panasonic camera has similar features and records to the same medium as the Sony, it adds three crucial features: uncompressed HD-SDI-out, XLR audio inputs, and -- this is the one that caused me to choose my headline -- 24p! Sony's press release conveniently leaves out frame rates, so I had to find the spec sheet to find out that the NEX-VG10 shoots 1080/60i. Not only does it leave out 24p, it leaves out any kind of progressive recording whatsoever. As a filmmaker, this immediately nixes the camera from my list. For news applications and wedding videography, I can still see the NEX-VG10 being viable. But it's not like it would cost Sony anything to include 24p -- the camera's CPU is surely capable of processing 24p footage. This "oversight" indicates to me that they're saving 24p and XLR audio (not to mention higher bitrate XDCAM codecs) for a forthcoming Pro version (which you can catch a glimpse of in the bottom of this post).
Still, I'm viewing things from the narrow perspective of someone looking to shoot an indie feature. This is undeniably an aggressive move by Sony, surely based on their recognition of the DSLR cinematography movement. They're leaving out a lot of features, but for $2,000 (which includes a bundled 18-200mm lens), it will still be an appealing package for many.
What do you think of the NEX-VG10 specs and footage? Am I being too harsh by saying Sony is "bringing a knife to a gunfight" simply because of its lack of 24p? Would you spend $2k on the camera despite it missing any progressive recording options?
[via Sony PR]
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Agreed, lack of XLR inputs, 24p and HD-SDI out sucks. They lost an opportunity to suck the wind out of Canon's sails right now by improving on Canon's offerings. Also, why only Sony Alpha lens adaptor? People have tons of Canon and Nikon lenses, they are not going to jump ship if they have zero Sony lenses and tons of the other brand. I guess someone else can make it but I like adaptors from the camera manufacturer.
July 14, 2010 at 11:59AM, Edited September 4, 7:26AM
This is a great camera hurt by the exclusion of 24p, it is a consumer cam and 24p wouldn't hit professional sales options as the codec sucks, no XLR, no HD-SDI out, etc. I noticed on the Sony UK site they have no preorder or detailed specs just that is shoots 1080, so I assume that it is going to be 50i there, so you can pulldown a good 25p image, which ain't prefect but closer to creative needs.
But I get a feeling that Sony are doing this with intention of updating it, look at the 5D this Camera was thrown around the internet twice, firstly for now having the right shooting formats and protests of that, then it was throw around the net for getting a firmware update that resolved the issues, which in real terms becomes $1m's of free PR, and Canon seen as a progressive company that listens to user demand, and I think Sony what that kudos and are hoodwinking us into doing massive online advertising campaign for them for free - I'll play that game if it means I can get a nice camera that isn't crippled, everyone email Sony consumer support and mention 24P and a willingness to buy and the camera will have it already, trust me.
July 15, 2010 at 8:53AM, Edited September 4, 7:26AM
It shoots in 1080 30p, it has a 1080/60i container. i.e. it is fine (no interlacing garbage). the 24p thing is annoying yes.. but as Jivetalker said.. just buy a pal version if it is a big deal.
July 22, 2010 at 9:47PM, Edited September 4, 7:26AM
This may be what event videographers have been waiting for. DSLRs only record minutes and tend to overheat. For events you can't risk losing footage and interrupted multicam footage is a horror to edit (even with Pluraleyes).
The missing XLR is not an issue (I still have two Studio1productions adapters from my GL2, they're nice because the remove the audio controls from the camera).
July 26, 2010 at 9:30PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
Forgive me but the lack of XLR's is no problem at all. Audio capture should be done from a another device, say a laptop running audio editing software with M66 attached (Not the best but a good "all around" mic). I believe Sony was targeting those who would like to have great image quality and don't want to spend a whole hell of a lot of money for the addition of xlr housing ect... If your really trying to shoot an indie film through a native mic on your camera you really must not care much for the audio in the first place. I believe for the price and manual function this camera is just what people on a budget were waiting for.
October 18, 2010 at 9:12AM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM


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Global Giants Stalk British Beer
The PC's thesaurus has come up with a magnificent silver dollar word. There I was, struggling with mess, muddle and botched, and all the while, a far better term was waiting for me: discombobulated. It sums up beautifully the state of the British brewing industry following a ruling by the Labor government.
Last year, the Belgian group, Interbrew, best known for Stella Artois lager, bought the brewing interests of both Bass and Whitbread. This gave Interbrew a 40 percent share of the British beer market, placing it outside the rules laid down by successive governments, which say that a 30 percent share represents a monopoly.
The government told Interbrew to sell off Bass Brewers. Interbrew went to court and the government's Department of Trade and Industry was told it had been unfair to Interbrew and had to revise its proposals.
After much navel contemplation, the DTI announced in October that it was offering Interbrew two options: either dispose of Bass Brewers in its entirety, or sell off several leading Bass brands and breweries. Not surprisingly, Interbrew plumped for the least-worst option and is now putting together a plan to dispose of Britain's leading lager brand, Carling Black Label (which orignated in Canada), other lagers and ales, and breweries in Burton-on-Trent, Birmingham, Hampshire and Yorkshire.
This will leave Interbrew with a market share of around 16 percent, while a new company, Carling Brewing, will have around 18 percent. Two things are wrong with this government copout: only another global giant will have sufficient cash to buy Carling Brewing; and we face the absurdity of a great caskconditioned ale, Draught Bass, being owned by Interbrew but brewed under license in Burton by whoever buys Carling. As Interbrew acknowledges, you can't remove Draught Bass from Burton, the historic home of pale ale brewing, without the beer losing all credibility.
The Contenders
The key question now is: Who will fork out a billion dollars for Carling Brewing? Anheuser-Busch can be ruled out, as the American giant wouldn't want a brand that competes head-on with Budweiser in Britain. The likeliest contenders are Heineken and South African Breweries. Heineken is deeply unhappy with its present position in Britain. For years, Whitbread has brewed the Dutch brewer's lagers under license. But Whitbread is now part of Interbrew, and Heineken is furious that its beers are controlled by its fiercest European competitor.
Heineken will remove its brands from Interbrew one minute after the current agreement runs out. It will need a brewery of its own in Britain. It may, however, balk at buying the entire Carling Brewing Co. since, like A-B, it would find itself owning Carling and another "Dutch" brand, Grolsch, bought by Bass some years ago.
This could bring South African into play. Despite its name, it is now registered in Britain and has its headquarters in London. It owns the world's greatest lager beer, Pilsner Urquell, and is making a determined push in Britain. As its own brands, Castle and Lion, have failed to take off in Britain, it might see Carling as a springboard to success.
Scottish Courage
It's all confusing and disruptive. Whatever the outcome, there is no comfort for beer drinkers. The global giants will get bigger and tighten their stranglehold on British brewing and pubs.
It's enough to make a chap head for the pub and get totally discombobulated.
When Bass Brewers has been hived off, Scottish Courage will once again become the biggest British brewer, with around 29 percent market share. In the summer, ScotCo invited me to Edinburgh for the launch in Britain of the Grimbergen abbey beers from Belgium.
I never say no to visiting the Scottish capital, one of the loveliest cities in Europe, especially when somebody else is picking up the tab.
I not only tasted the Grimbergen beers but also met the Abbot of Grimbergen, in his stunning white robes, and other monks from the order. In common with Abbey beers, Grimbergen brands are not brewed by the monastery but are produced under license by a commercial company, in this AIken Maes.
ScotCo's interest lies in the fact that when it bought Kronenbourg earlier this year from the French group, Danone, it also acquired the Belgian Alken Maes breweries. Grimbergen Blonde and Brune are pasteurized ales and so lack the full, rounded complexities of bottled-fermented Trappist beers. Nevertheless, I much enjoyed their rich fruity flavors and spicy/peppery hop character. They bring a new dimension to beer pleasure in Britain.
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October 1, 2009
Colonial Cooking Hearths
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Enjoyed the article, I respectfully differ on your photo caption for the photo of the Sheldon house from Deerfield. It is a common mistake to think that the chamber below the oven is a firebox. Having built a number of period reproduction fireplaces, and having baked in a period style bake oven for some time, the heat in the oven was from a fire built in the oven directly then removed using the ambiant heat to bake. The chamber below was a storage area for ashes which provided lye and were saved for soap making. respectfully, Kmidas, Laconia, NH
- August 21, 2010 at 11:29 AM
- Gregory LeFever said...
Thank you for leaving your informative comment, Kmidas. You're right ~ most of the explanations I received from curators and the like were that the lower opening housed the fire itself. Your explanation also makes sense. I hope others read it as well.
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Positive Summer Job Outlook for Teens
COLUMBIA - With only a few weeks of school left, time is running out for teens to find a summer job. Across the country, more cities have jobs for teenagers to fill than in years past, including Columbia.
Parks and Recreation of Columbia hires many teens in their different departments, one of the more popular being aquatics. The aquatics department hires around 100 people every summer, with 60 percent being teenagers. The jobs include pool managers, concessions, and lifeguards.
"Specifically with teenagers, we are looking for someone very mature for their age. This job takes a lot of responsibility," said SJ Idel, aquatics manager for Parks and Recreation.
All of the lifeguards and pool managers must be certified through Parks and Rec before getting hired. They learn lifesaving skills like CPR, and also rescue techniques at a training session before they are allowed to lifeguard.
Parks and Rec is one of the few places in Columbia that hires 15 year-olds. For many, including 16-year-old Brittany Miller, it is their first job.
"I've been relying on my parents for most of my money, and I'd like to be able to take care of myself," said Miller.
The workers make $7.25 an hour, which is federal minimum wage. There are six different facilities where these teens can work such as Hickman swimming pool, the ARC and Twin Lakes.
"I hope to buy a car, so I can have gas money, so I can transport myself," said Miller.
Parks and Rec is offering one more lifeguard certification class and still plans to hire more people. They started their hiring in April, and will be done by mid-June.
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We report the observation of multi-component dipole and vortex vector solitons composed of eight coexisting four-wave mixing (FWM) signals in two-level atomic system. The formation and stability of the multi-component dipole and vortex vector solitons are observed via changing the experiment parameters, including the frequency detuning, powers, and spatial configuration of the involved beams and the temperature of the medium. The transformation between modulated vortex solitons and rotating dipole solitons is observed at different frequency detunings. The interaction forces between different components of vector solitons are also investigated.
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As many as 91 more youths from Punjab returned to India on Tuesday from strife-torn Iraq on special flights.
Among those arriving at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi 24 were from Hoshiarpur, 12 from Gurdaspur, 10 from Kapurthala, nine from Jalandhar, eight from Amritsar, seven from Ludhiana, four each from Pathankot and Tarn Taran, three each from Nawanshahr, Sangrur and Ropar, two from Moga and one each from Fatehgarh Sahib and Patiala districts.
A spokesperson in the Punjab Chief Minister's office said that Parkash Singh Badal has been keeping a close tab on the situation and Chief Secretary Sarvesh Kaushal has been asked to ensure hassle-free immigration clearance for those returning from Iraq.
Two officers from Punjab Bhawan in Delhi have been deployed round-the-clock at the immigration section of IGI airport to ensure free transportation facility for Punjabis coming from Iraq so that they may safely reach their native places.
A batch of youths from the state had landed at IGI airport on July 5.
A number of youths from Punjab are stranded in war-ravaged Iraq where Islamist group ISIS is fighting the Iraqi army in its bid to wrest control of the major cities of the country.
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|The real bumblebee outside in the sun - and the knitted ones on their way to fly.
When they were knitted they ended up in that "I will do it later" queue.
In spite of only taking a few minutes I could not seem to get them ready to fly with wings and eyes.
The wings is some commercial lace. I did not like the wings in the pattern so much. The eyes are round 4mm glass beads.
As we have seen the sun for some hours - it is raining again - the bumblebees visit my lavender to get some honey.
And I manage to get a photo of one with its tongue into one of the very small flowers. And then it occurred to me that the two knitted ones should be finished.
So, here they are. I think they are a little cute and I actually like the small ones better than the ones I knitted before. I love bumblebees and the fact that they fly in spite of really not being aerodynamically designed for it. A huge inspiration: Go for what you want - even if people tell you otherwise. Go for the honey.
Hope Is The Only Bee That Makes Honey Without Flowers
Robert Ingersoll
The Stitch Story
Yarn: Rauma Finull
Needles: 2.5mm
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Image © To Dødsfall
Material Lust is a furniture and home goods design studio run by Lauren Larson and Christian Swafford. After graduating at the same school (where they never talked to each other) they met and started to work together with the desire to fill some gaps in the home design field.
The pieces they create are obscure, dark and elegant; they always work with the best materials in terms of durability and uniqueness, trying to involve in the production workers that are in the manufacturing field from many years (some are also Italian, from Florence), often family driven business where son, father and grandfather still work together learning one from each other.
If you look at some of their furniture pieces such as "Pagan chair" or "Alchemy table" you will notice Laureen and Christian are probably influenced by dark and occult symbolism, but I find they have the ability to put those influences in the objects they design without making them tacky or flashy and without compromising usability. Well, I guess this is where the skills of a "designer" can be seen, right?
The quality of the materials and the careful manufacture helps achieve this result, and even if I highly doubt I will ever be able to afford a "Material Lust" object for my home, I'm sure who owns something made by the duo, will keep it for a long time and probably his or her kids will inherit a perfect and still functional design object.
Talking about kids, I'll suggest to also give a look at their line of child's furniture, pieces that serve as blank canvases for a child's imagination as explained by Laureen in this interview. As usual, check some pictures here and then head to Material Lust website for more.
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TOC (Trinity Opportunity Council)
What is TOC?
The TOC runs fundraisers throughout the year with the purpose of raising funds to help provide enhancements for the students that are not included in the current budget. Items purchased in the past include:
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- stage curtains
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October 6, 2017 – Gainesville, FL – CareerSource North Central Florida is collaborating with the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce to host a tech hiring event, 'Nerd Herd,' on November 2nd, starting at 1 PM at the CareerSource NCFL Gainesville Career Center.
The newly launched Nerd Herd is a professional networking and job fair event designed to give technology-driven businesses in Alachua and Bradford counties the opportunity to engage directly with skilled job seekers.
The Nerd Herd event will consist of several sessions including a networking job fair from 3 PM – 6 PM that is open to the public as well as individual sessions to bring job seekers and employers together in a more intimate setting.
Employers or prospective sponsors interested in learning more about the Nerd Herd event contact CareerSource NCFL Business Services at email@example.com or visit http://126.96.36.199. The Gainesville Career Center is located at 10 NW 6th Street in Gainesville, Florida.
Signup for the job fair for employers can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nerd-herd-employers-tickets-39050146038
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CareerSource North Central Florida is a leading public workforce development agency serving Alachua and Bradford counties. Led by a board of directors comprised of local professionals and business leaders, CareerSource NCFL recruits, develops, and expands the local workforces by connecting businesses with qualified candidates who have completed training programs and skills testing. Our team of dedicated, full-time business services experts provide employers access to the training and resources they need to grow their employees and business. More information is available at www.careersourcencfl.com.


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★★ / ★★★★
I hated "V/H/S" so much, I was not sure I could stomach a sequel. However, I abide by a personal code of giving every film a chance so I leapt into "V/H/S/2," composed of four segments and one unifier, feeling optimistic and willing to be impressed. In some ways, I was. There is a hidden gem here that deserves to be made into a full-length feature film.
"Tape 49," the unifier, is not that segment. On the contrary, it is the least developed and most predictable of the bunch. Although it has potential because it involves two private investigators (Lawrence Michael Levine, Kelsy Abbott) who are looking for a college student that has gone missing, the writer-director, Simon Barrett, gives his characters neither engrossing detective work nor a functioning brain when turn of events bring up red flags. For a pair of detectives, it is most frustrating that they lack common sense.
The diamond in the rough is "Safe Haven," written by Timo Tjahjanto and and Gareth Evans. It involves a documentary crew interviewing a leader of a cult (Epy Kusnandar). The latter is convinced that it would be a good idea for the filmmakers to be invited into the very private community, who believe they are on a journey to immortality, so that they can capture the truth and show the world that their faith is good and pure.
I watched the segment in complete fascination. Its turn of events reminded me of off-the-wall Japanese horror–the willingness and the energy to be creative and entertain. For twenty minutes, I experienced a spectrum of emotion, from being tickled by the greenness of the crew to horrified by what is being shown on screen. Yes, it gets violent and bloody but there is a method in the way it builds from serenity to convulsing madness. I could not help but wonder what Tjahjanto and Evans can do if they were given an hour and a half or so to develop their characters and helm the thematic elements.
Solid work can be found in Adam Wingard's "Phase I Clinical Trials." It tells the story of a man, played by Wingard, who has just received a prosthetic eye that records every single thing he sees or does. Though it grants him the gift of sight, there is a catch. The premise is similar to Oxide Pang Chun and Danny Pang's "Gin gwai," which makes it somewhat predictable, but there is a freshness in the way it takes its time to build. The extra beat or two of delay prior to the jolt matters when the mood is tense.
The two remaining segments, Eduardo Sánchez and Gregg Hale's "A Ride in the Park" and Jason Eisner's "Slumber Party Alien Abduction" are more comedic than thrilling or scary, but they have their moments, too. It is an excellent decision to sandwich them between more serious work in order to prevent the mood and tone to go stale.
I enjoyed "V/H/S/2" because each part is able to offer something different to the table. While one or two of them is not great work by any means, as a whole it is a much brighter and more memorable compilation than its predecessor. Unlike the egregious "V/H/S," there is not one segment here that comes off as an affront to the art of filmmaking. You get the feeling that this time the writers and directors strive to make something they can be proud of.
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While the GQ article is titled "Worst Dressed Men of Silicon Valley," some of these guys aren't actually IN Silicon Valley, however, tech guys they are and tech guys are notorious for dressing badly.
The men's fashion magazine has put together a list of the top 15 worst dressed men in tech.
15. Chriss Sacca - Founder and Principal of Lowercase Capital
14. Craig Newmark - Founder of Craigslist
13. Ron Conway - Early investor in Google, paypal, Facebook and Digg
12. Peter Chou - Co-Founder and CEO of HTC.
11. Blake Krikorian - Co-Founder and former CEO of Sling Media.
10. Ben Huh - CEO of iCanHazCheezburger
9. Howard Stringer - Chairman, President and CEO of Sony Corp.
8. Seth Priebatsch - Founder and CEO of smartphone app SCVNGR
7. Tom Anderson - Co-Founder of MySpace
6. Reid Hoffman - Co-Founder and Chairman of LinkedIn, investor in Digg, Flickr
5. Dennis Crowley - Co-Founder and CEO of Foursquare, Co-Founder of Dodgeball.
4. Shantanu Narayen - President and CEO of Adobe Systems, Inc
3. Bill Gates - Co-Founder and CEO of Microsoft
2. Steve Jobs - Co-Founder and CEO of Apple Inc.
and topping off the list of worst dressed men in tech:
1. Mark Zuckerberg - Co-Founder, President and CEO of Facebook.
Check out their bad wardrobe choices in the GQ slideshow here.


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Research centres
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Dracula: The Last Sanctuary (iPad)
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DescriptionYou are Jonathan Harker. You are in search of the Count himself... to save your wife Mina. Follow his trail from London all the way to Transylvania, decipher the scant clues available, and see if you can hunt down Dracula... or be hunted.
Dracula: The Last Sanctuary is a 1st person adventure.
There are no iPad user screenshots for this game.
There are 16 other screenshots from other versions of this game or official promotional screenshots.
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Alternate Titles
- "吸血鬼德古拉:最终圣坛" -- Chinese spelling (simplified)
- "Дракула 2" -- Russian spelling
- "Dracula: The Last Sanctuary HD" -- iPad/iPhone high resolution title
- "Dracula II: Die letzte Zufluchtsstätte" -- German title
- "Drácula: El último santuario" -- Spanish title
- "Dracula 2: The Last Sanctuary" -- Android / iOS / Steam title
- "Dracula 2: The Last Place of Refuge" -- UK title
- "Dracula 2 : Posledni utociste" -- Czech title
- "Drácula 2: O Último Santuário" -- Brazilian title
- "Dracula 2: Ostatnie Sanktuarium" -- Polish title
- "Dracula 2: L'Ultimo Santuario" -- Italian title
- "Dracula 2: Le Dernier Sanctuaire" -- French title
- "Dracula 2: Die letzte Zufluchtsstätte" -- German title
- "Dracula 2" -- Dutch title
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- Covermount: Fullgames
- Dracula Resurrection series
- Fictional character: Count Dracula
- Inspiration: Literature
- Middleware: 4X Movie
- Middleware: Phoenix VR
- Setting: Belle Époque
- Setting: City - London
- Theme: Vampires
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- Dracula: The Last Sanctuary (official website)
- Dracula (Official homepage of the two Dracula games, Dracula: Resurrection, and Dracula: The Last Sanctuary)
- Dracula: The Last Sanctuary (Walkthroughs and other help files for this game)
- Hint File for Dracula: Last Sanctuary (Stuck in Dracula 2? These hints will help you solve the game.)
- Walkthrough (Walkthrough for Dracula 2)
Sciere (645981) added Dracula: The Last Sanctuary (iPad) on Feb 24, 2012
Other platforms contributed by POMAH (61239), Evolyzer (18865), Sciere (645981), Kasey Chang (4617) and Zeppin (8409)
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Go DIY on your signage!
Do everything you can to make your event visible to a passing crowd
Be a good host
Welcome people into your space – art can be a step into the unknown for a lot of people so take time to consider how you might make an audience feel more comfortable. Do you want them to spend time with your work? Will they need somewhere to sit?
Are you going to provide them with any information? About the artists involved, your ideas, how the artworks were made?
Invade the public realm
Don't be afraid to step outside and make work in a public space! Some of the most exciting projects for 2017 were the ones that took place in really public locations, changing people's perceptions of Plymouth, creating something out of the ordinary in the everyday and drawing large new audiences. There is definitely more work involved in producing a project of this kind but the City Council is on board, happy to help and happy to waive fees associated with the use of some public spaces for Weekender artists. See the guide we have created with Plymouth City Council for more information.
Try something new
There are no fees associated with participation in the Weekender, so this is a great opportunity to work in a new way, test a new idea, show a work in progress, work quickly and cheaply!
Raise some cash
If you have a great idea then the Weekender can be a really good time to share it with an audience, take advantage of the marketing opportunities provided by the Weekender and project resources provided by Visual Arts Plymouth to support a funding bid, start a crowdfunding campaign or develop your own creative approach to raising some cash.
Team up with other artists
Collaborate! A great way of growing and challenging your practice, whilst spreading the workload and growing your audience.
Get the basics right
Double check that all of the details are correct before submitting your listing, making sure you're advertising the right opening times and address!
Shout about your project
There are lots of projects vying for attention during the Weekender, make sure yours stands out: send your own press release, keep up your social media presence and don't forget to tell everyone you know!
Take on too much
It can be tempting to get involved in multiple projects and book up all your time over the three days of the Weekender. We recommend leaving yourself at a day or at least a half day free to get out and enjoy all the other exhibitions and artist led projects on offer!
Get cold/wet/miserable!
If your project takes place outside or in a building that's unheated/dark/damp make sure you're well prepared: taking a flask of something hot & lots of layers, find away to allow yourself plenty of breaks away somewhere dry & warm, and ask family and friends to drop in on you.
Be restricted….
On time
Just because you're part of the Weekender doesn't mean your project can't begin before or continue long after our dates.
On where you're based
We welcome artists from across the UK to take part in the Weekender so bring your bright ideas to the city and make the most of the Weekender platform. Just because the Weekender celebrates visual art in Plymouth don't feel you can't bring a project from elsewhere or deliver a project that is also a community event, gig or performance!
On your ideas
Open up your ideas of what visual and contemporary art can be – stretch the boundaries of where your art ends and something else begins, whether that means throwing a party to get everyone dancing, preparing a meal for a considered group of people, hosting a community event or going for a walk to talk about art and the city!


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Nissan expands free charging for electric Leaf
NEW YORK -- Nissan is making free charging more available and easier for owners of its electric Leaf.
It is expanding its "No Charge to Charge" program, which provides two years of no-cost public charging with the purchase or lease of a Leaf. It available in 25 U.S. markets, home to 80% of Leaf sales.
Drivers will be issued credit-card-like EZ-Charge cards. Offering free charging is like offering free gas and the costs add up quick, but Nissan sees it a key inducement to help sell its electric car.
"Public charging is an important way to provide added range confidence to EV buyers and persuade more shoppers to join the more than 110,000 LEAF drivers around the world," says Nissan's Fred Diaz.
Nissan made the announcement in conjunction with the New York Auto Show.


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If you're wondering if Apple's new iBooks education initiative, only a few days old, will prove disruptive to the market yet, the answer is still unclear, but what is clear is that 350,000 e-textbooks have been downloaded through Apple's iBookstore in just the first three days since the program was announced.
The "statistics" come via Global Equities Research, which monitors Apple's iBook sales with a proprietary tracking system. The company has not revealed how that system works.
In addition to iBooks textbook download statistics, Global Equities Research added that 90,000 copies of iBooks Author, Apple's free Mac-only e-book authoring tool, were downloaded during that same time span.
Last week, Apple unveiled e-textbooks for its iPad under the umbrella of its iBooks 2 app. The books are coming through McGraw-Hill, Pearson and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, which produce about 90 percent of the textbooks published.
As they are digital, these textbooks can be interactive, with video, 3D images, easy searching, and the ability to add notes and highlight text. Apple is charging $14.99 or less for the high school textbooks available so far, making them more affordable than their traditional counterparts, but since they are non-transferable, that means they must be repurchased annually.
As a standard print textbook has an estimated lifespan of 5 years for a $75 price, the outlay for districts and parents would seem about the same, but it's unclear how much Apple is taking for each purchase. A good guess would probably be the 30 percent it takes for purchases from the App Store.
Apple hasn't divulged its own download figures.


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Video for Cedar City Part 2 is now uploaded to You Tube.
The video contains extracts from the recording session at Peter Gabriels recording studio in Box, Bath, called Realworld Studios, which was done in the summer of 2009.
Cedar City Part 2 is taken from the album Realscapes, which can be downloaded from Bandcamp.
Listen, watch and enjoy.


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I was born and raised in Pennsylvania and moved to El Paso, Texas, 6 years ago. I fell in love with the weather and the culture. My motivation to sell homes came from my desire to help other newcomers to this city.
I was once lost in this new city, looking for direction and am happy to now be the one who can offer direction. I have years of customer service experience and ready to help you find your next home.
Being a REALTOR® has allowed me to work and still meet the many demands of being a mother to three very active children. I believe that the home buying experience should be as stress free and as enjoyable as possible. I enjoy showing buyers every possible house until they find the perfect home.
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This pilaf needs to spend sometime to really comes correctly out of the kitchen but this elaborated rice deserves to have its own place among rice recipes available on the Internet.
- 350 to 400 grams rice
- 400 grams minced meat (lean for healthier diet).
- 100 ml spoonful of green lentils
- 150 ml cup sultanas (raisins)
- 30 grams; broken yellow peas softly powdered.
- 10 grams bread crumbs, softly powdered.
- 2 large onions.
- 1 large potato
- 1 tortilla
- Sunflower oil or olive oil
Did you make this recipe?
Method 1 of 5:
Making the Meatballs
1Puree the onions until smooth.
2Add onion to meat and knead them with hand till mixed.
3Add turmeric, salt and black powdered pepper to the mixture and knead again. By now the meat should be completely smooth.
4Add broken yellow peas powdered (using a small mill) and the bread crumb (optionally) to the mixture and knead until fully mixed together and pasty. You should have some 560 grams of meat mixture.
5Decide for the size of meatballs from ten grams each to maximum 14 grams to make 40 or more meatballs.
6Fry the meatballs. Using the frying pan, fry them on your preferences. Make sure they are cooked inside.
7Keep the meatballs warm until ready-to-serve.Advertisement
Method 2 of 5:
Making the Lentils
1Wash the lentils.
2Add water, leaving about 2cm depth, to cover the lentils.
3Add a small amount of salt to the lentil water.
4Cook lentils in a 750 watt microwave oven for 5 minutes, or on the electric hub for 10 minutes. Note : The lentils should not be fully cooked. They should be soft but firm to the tooth.
5Rinse the lentils with hot tap water in a sieve.Advertisement
Method 3 of 5:
Preparing the Raisins
1Cut the second onion in half and slice it.
2Fry onion until golden with some oil, using the frying pan. You can add a trace of turmeric during frying. Empty onions in a dish; set it aside.
3Wash raisins with warm water. Remove raisin stems, if needed.
4Add some more oil to the frying pan. Heat oil and pour raisins in and stir for a minute or two without stopping. When all the raisins become swollen and oily, immediately take the pan off the hub. Avoid burning raisins by overheating.
5Add raisins to the fried onions in the dish; set them aside.Advertisement
Method 4 of 5:
Making the Rice
1Fill the casserole dish with water until the water is just a bit over half full.
2Add 1 to 2 tablespoons salt to the water. Don't worry about excessive salt at this stage. Bring the water to the boil on the hub at 9.
3Wash the rice and rinse.
- Add the rinsed rice to the boiling water (adding good rice to boiling water makes the rice lumping together).
- Set the kitchen timer for 5 minutes.
- Use a wooden spoon and stir gently just to separate rice lumps into grains. Once separated leave the rice keep boiling, until the 5 minutes ends. Note : Be careful; if you stir more, then the rice grains will become broken.
- Take the boiling rice from over the stove.
- Reduce the hub to 2 to keep it warm.
4Drain the rice in a colander. Taste the rice. If the rice is too salty, rinse the rice with the cold water.
5Add cooked lentils, fried raisins and onions to the rice in the colander or any other appropriate pan. Stir gently to mix them.
6Put the empty casserole dish on the hub. Increase the heat to 8. Add oil to cover the bottom of the pan.
7Carefully, add 1 or 2 teaspoons of water to the sizzling oil. Be very careful when doing this as the oil could spatter.
8Add either potato slices or tortilla to put at the bottom of the casserole dish.
- If you like tortilla put it on the sizzling oil wait for a minute; turn it back for another minute. Then add the rice and raisin and lentil mixture over it.
- If you choose potatoes, wash and peel the potato. Slice it from its larger cross section into the chips (not sticks) of 3 to 4 millimeters thick. Fill the bottom of the casserole dish with one layer of sliced potatoes. Wait for two or three minutes just to lightly fry. Then turn potatoes back and wait for another two minutes and add the mixed risotto over them.
- If you do not put tortilla or potato, then reduce the heat to 2 and just pour the mixed risotto over the sizzling oil. At the end you'll have a layer of nice crispy crunchy rice when you turn back rice into the serving dish.
Steaming the Rice
1Use a wooden spoon, make the risotto in a cone shape inside the casserole dish. Try to reduce the amount of rice contacting to the sides of the casserole dish.
2Reduce the heat to 2. Wrap the lead of the casserole dish in a clean cotton kitchen towel. Firmly secure corners of the towel with a good knot or a large safety pin; preventing them to fall when left unattended. Put the wrapped lid on the casserole dish and leave for half an hour. After half an hour take the lid, drizzle or generously spray the top of the rice with oil. Empty out all fried meatballs over the rice. Spray meatballs with oil. Put the wrapped lid back and wait for another half an hour.
3Shake the casserole dish slowly to see if the bottom of the rice is separated from the casserole dish.
- First take the lid then turn off the cooker, allowing steam to escape.
4Put a round serving dish over the casserole dish and nimbly turn over the rice into it, like emptying out a baked cake. The golden crust should be at top now.
5Take the meal to the table. Break the crust, using a serving spoon, and serve pieces of crust, risotto, and meatballs into the plates.Advertisement
Method 5 of 5:
Adding a Side Dish
1Select thick plain Greek-style yoghurt.
2Add frozen chopped spinach to a microwave-safe bowl. Use about 10 lumps of spinach. Microwave (750 watts) the spinach for 2 and half to 3 minutes. Drain the spinach and add to 4 small serving bowls.
3Add 150 grams yogurt to each bowl.
4Serve white wine with this meal.Advertisement
Community Q&A
- When frying meatballs you can use your diet options from searing in a non-stick pans to dip fry in oil.
- This dish is not intended for a chili hot palate. If opted so, add only a small hot finger chili during blending the onion into the puree.
- An experienced cook needs only to make the meat dough ready, and to perform the other works parallel.
- A 40 minutes work is needed to prepare the food and 50 to 60 minutes one should wait for rice to steam.
Things You'll Need
- A large colander 25cm (10inches).
- A frying Pan 24cm (10 inches).
- A casserole dish 28cm (12 inches), 12cm (5 inches) depth.
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- A small electric blender.
- A small electric mill.
Medium electric hub 21cm (8 inches) with a European scale of 1 to 9.
- A 21 cm hub is 2250 watts, 250 watts per step.
- One can use other types of cooking stoves such as gas or halogen, but should gain experience for the timing of the rice to steam; otherwise, the bottom of the risotto might burn or remains soft.
- Do not change the 5 minutes of boiling the rice, as the temperature (100°C / 212°F) does not depend on the stove you are using.


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Someone once said, 'Prevention is better than a cure' and how true that is! 'A little extra can go a long way' is also true in dentistry! Taking care of your teeth is an easy thing to put off, but it will pay off in the long run if you stay faithful to your routine dental check-ups. Your dentist can easily catch dental issues and concerns when they are small if you consistently have your teeth examined and thoroughly cleaned. Spending a small amount to treat a problem now will more than likely save you from a costly dental emergency later in life.
At a typical dental check-up, your dental hygienist and dentist will carefully clean your teeth, examine your smile and take x-rays to make sure there are no underlying dental problems. Your dentist can also help you come up with a workable plan if you are wanting any cosmetic work performed on your smile. From filling in gaps where teeth are missing to straightening crooked or uneven teeth, your dentist can lay out the best plan for your smile and help pave the way for you to reach your goals. With affordable financial options and a flexible appointment schedule, our team can make it possible for you to get the smile you've always wanted, while helping you maintain your teeth and prevent emergencies from happening.
If you are looking for a dentist in Grand Rapids, Michigan, we'd be more than happy to see you! Our friendly team will do our best to make you feel like part of the family from the moment you pick up the phone until your appointment is over and you're walking out the door. We would love to help you maintain your smile and reach any goals you may have for your teeth. Call us today to set up an appointment!


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Minnesota Hockey's new 2012-2013 playoff classifications for the Peewee A and Bantam A levels will provide new players, teams and associations the chance to shine under the regional and state tournament spotlights. With larger associations competing against each other in the "AA" playoffs, who will step up in the "A" tournaments?
Eriah Hayes (LaCrescent) scored 13 goals as a junior for the Mavericks last season.
No, the WCHA is certainly not disappearing after this season, but it will look a lot different. So it's time to get your final cheers in before Minnesota and Wisconsin head to the new Big Ten Hockey Conference, while Minnesota-Duluth, St. Cloud State, Nebraska-Omaha, Denver, North Dakota and Colorado College will start the new National College Hockey Conference. Minnesota State, Bemidji State, Michigan Tech and Alaska Anchorage will continue to call the WCHA home.
Two must-sees: The Gophers host Minnesota Duluth on Feb. 22–23. Minnesota State heads to St. Cloud State Oct. 26–27.
Skilled play was on full display with the removal of full body checking at the Peewee level last season. To emphasize skill development while creating a safe hockey environment, USA Hockey's new rule was well received across the State of Hockey. Will the offensive outbreaks continue?
The Maroon and Gold's resurgence reignited the fire surrounding Gopher hockey last season. With a MacNaughton Cup in hand and a Frozen Four appearance under their belt, the returning roster is stacked with talent, mostly developed right here in Minnesota Hockey's community-based associations. With a glut of high-end defensemen, four 40-point scorers and another bright recruiting class, the Gophers are widely viewed as the team to beat this season.
Next door, the Gopher women look to defend their third NCAA Championship after beating Wisconsin for the title last spring. Get tickets for a weekend series rematch against Bucky on Dec. 1-2 at Ridder Arena.
Arguably one of the greatest Americans to play the game, South St. Paul's Phil Housley will be Team USA's head coach at this winter's World Junior Championships in Ufa, Russia. As usual, several Minnesotans will vie to make this team. Tournament play begins December 26 and culminates with the gold-medal game on January 5. You don't want to miss it.
Can you believe it will be the sixth-annual Hockey Day Minnesota
this year? Soak in the State of Hockey's culture with this all-day, midwinter classic
on January 19, 2013.
High School Games (Pokegama Lake, Grand Rapids)
Eagan vs. Hibbing (boys)
Benilde-St. Margaret's vs. Grand Rapids (boys)
Hibbing vs. Grand Rapids (girls)
College Game
Gophers vs. North Dakota, Mariucci Arena
NHL Game
Minnesota Wild vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, Xcel Energy Center
Have you heard of the Minnesota Warriors? You should. Their program has been organized for U.S. Military personnel, wounded, injured or disabled veterans of the U.S. Military, so they can reintegrate into civilian life through hockey and camaraderie.
Spend Veterans Day on November 11 at the Vadnais Sports Center, where the Minnesota Warriors will be hosting a special event with the Minnesota Chapter of NHL Alumni. There will be a split-squad game in which members of the Warriors and NHL Alumni are divided into two equal teams to face off with each other. The Warriors will also induct a fallen U.S. Military service member into the "Hall of Honor" during a pre-game ceremony. There will be a silent auction to help raise money for the Warriors' initiatives.
Visit MNWarriors.com for updated news, event information and ways to get involved.
Want to see the best prep hockey in the country? You won't have to go far. Drive up Hwy. 35 to see Cloquet take on Duluth East. Take in the storied Warroad-Roseau rivalry. Drop in for the Schwan Cup at Xcel Energy Center during the holidays. Watch suburban powers Minnetonka and Edina square off. This season will certainly be another to remember.
Defending Champs:
Class AA
Boys – Benilde-St. Margaret's over Hill-Murray
Girls – Minnetonka over Roseville
Class A
Boys – St. Thomas Academy over Hermantown
Girls – Breck over South St. Paul
Talent has never been better in Minnesota Hockey's 160 community-based associations. So when the state tournaments roll around, we're putting the best youth hockey talent in the country on ice. Good luck to all the players, coaches and officials this season. Here are the defending champions, but remember, there is an added "AA" tournament for the Peewee A and Bantam A levels this year. It opens up two new slots for up-and-coming associations to celebrate a state championship.
You could hear the cheers from International Falls all the way down to Rochester when it was announced that the Minnesota Wild officially signed Zach Parise on the Fourth of July. It has been a while since the Bloomington youth hockey product came home. Very nice of him to bring along longtime friend Ryan Suter, as well.
Whenever the season starts (fingers crossed), Xcel Energy Center will be putting on its loudest shows ever behind 18,000-plus screaming fans clamoring for a
bona fide winner.


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Staten Island can rest easy: There is no clown.
Michael Leavy came clean on Friday morning on Z100, saying he and local production company Fuzz on the Lens were behind the Staten Island clown hoax.
"We treated this as a film within itself … we treated him as a character and the world was our production," Leavy said on "Elvis Duran the Morning Show."
Leavy had previously denied involvement, but he insisted the hoax was not production for a movie. And the other people who were suspected of being involved who had shared images, well, Leavy said they had "completely tricked."
The clown resembled Pennywise, the clown in Stephen King's "It," which prompted King to tweet to Fuzz on the Lens "Do I get royalties?" "We sure hope not," Fuzz on the Lens replied.


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The Chicago Fire actor, 35, and the "Bad Romance" singer, 30, who got engaged on Valentines Day in 2015, ended their 17-month engagement in July, citing distance and conflicting work schedules.
Following their split, Gaga reassured fans she and Kinney are "soulmates" as she seemed to be leaving the door open to revisiting their love.
She wrote in a heartbreaking Instagram post: "Taylor and I have always believed we are soul mates.
"Just like all couples, we have ups and downs, and we have been taking a break. We are both ambitious artists, hoping to work through long-distance and complicated schedules to continue the simple love we have always shared.
"Please root us on. We're just like everybody else, and we really love each other," she wrote.
Gaga recently moved her things out of the actor's Chicago apartment, however held onto her heart-shaped 15-carat Lorraine Schwartz engagement ring.
An inside told US Weekly: "There is absolutely still a chance they can get back together. She still feels terrible and hopes it can work out."
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My favorite captioned drone pics so far. What a display by Dr. Rand Paul. He quoted Lysander Spooner on the floor of the senate, essentially, poetic vandalism of this "hallowed" chamber! Spooner once said the constitution didn't apply to him, as he didn't sign it. He argued that there was no legal precedent for a document to bind an individual whose signature wasn't affixed. He argued that no individuals, long since dead, could contractually bind future individuals without their individual and express consent. This was radical stuff from a secessionist, abolitionist! Worth checking out and once again, great that he was quoted. I didn't hear Rothbard, Mises or Hoppe, but I guess he ran out of time.
I think it is more difficult than ever for a government that claims the authority to murder/assassinate/kill/whatever its citizens without due process to claim the moral high ground with its healthcare plan for us all. Hard for the rulers to simultaneously claim to care so much for us while claiming the right to kill us without trial, no?
G. Keith Smith, M.D.