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- Is eating rancid nuts harmful?
- What happens if you eat bad almonds?
- What is the poison that smells like almonds?
- How do you keep nuts from going rancid?
- How strict are Use by dates?
- Can you eat food past the expiration date?
- How do you refresh stale nuts?
- What nut is poisonous until roasted?
- What does rancid smell like?
- Can Walnuts be poisonous?
- How long will nuts last vacuum sealed?
- How long does meat last in the freezer after expiration date?
- Do roasted almonds contain cyanide?
- How long can NUTS be frozen?
- Can out of date nuts make you ill?
- How long do nuts last after expiration date?
- How long can you use after expiration date?
- How do you fix rancid nuts?
- How long do nuts last at room temperature?
- Can I eat expired peanut butter?
Is eating rancid nuts harmful?
Is it dangerous.
Eating rancid food won’t make you sick, but the new molecules that form as oxidation occurs may lead to digestive issues.
Rancid foods are also less nutritious because oxidation destroys the good fats and some of the vitamin content..
What happens if you eat bad almonds?
Raw bitter almonds are poisonous When eaten, this toxin gets broken down into several compounds, including hydrogen cyanide — a toxic compound that can cause death ( 2 , 3 ).
What is the poison that smells like almonds?
CyanideCyanide can be a colorless gas, such as hydrogen cyanide (HCN) or cyanogen chloride (CNCl), or a crystal form such as sodium cyanide (NaCN) or potassium cyanide (KCN). Cyanide sometimes is described as having a “bitter almond” smell, but it does not always give off an odor, and not everyone can detect this odor.
How do you keep nuts from going rancid?
Spoilage is accelerated even more in the presence of light, oxygen, and—you guessed it—heat. Storing nuts (and seeds) in the fridge or freezer limits their exposure to all three of these, and will result in your nuts tasting less bitter and more flavorful vibrant for a longer period of time.
How strict are Use by dates?
After the use by date, don’t eat it, cook it or freeze it. The food could be unsafe to eat or drink, even if it has been stored correctly and looks and smells fine. A lot of foods (Opens in a new window), including meat and milk, can be frozen before the use-by date though so plan ahead.
Can you eat food past the expiration date?
Federal regulations do not require that expiration dates be put on meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, cans and boxed foods (baby formula is the only product that requires an expiration date). … It’s still okay to consume the product for a short period after the date, but don’t wait too long.
How do you refresh stale nuts?
Spread the stale snacks out on a cookie sheet and place in a 350o F oven. Let them bake for about 10 minutes and then remove from the oven and let cool completely. Once cooled the snacks should be crispy and refreshed. You can use this method with fresh nuts like almonds, peanuts, walnuts, etc.
What nut is poisonous until roasted?
cashewsWhy Cashew Shells Are Poisonous Raw cashews contain urushiol, a resin that is toxic if ingested and can cause rashes or burns if it contacts the skin. To remove this substance, cashews must go through a rigorous roasting or steaming process to ensure they are safe to eat.
What does rancid smell like?
If your food has bitter, metallic, or soapy aromas, or just smells “off,” you’re probably dealing with rancidity. Another easy way to tell if there may be rancidity: If your bottle of oil feels sticky. That’s oil residue undergoing polymerization, says LaBorde—an advanced stage of the rancidity process.
Can Walnuts be poisonous?
Penicillium mold affects the decomposing husk and produces a neurotoxin called Penitrem A, which is toxic to livestock and can be fatal to dogs. People should also be wary; black walnuts are edible but can be contaminated with Penitrem A if they hulls have begun to decompose before the nuts are harvested.
How long will nuts last vacuum sealed?
2 years 1 year 6 – 9 months Nuts: almonds, cashews, macadamias, peanuts and pecans, etc.
How long does meat last in the freezer after expiration date?
three to four monthsAlthough raw meat and poultry will only keep for a few days in the fridge, these items can be kept past their sell-by date if you freeze them. According to FoodSafety.gov, frozen ground meat will last three to four months, and a whole chicken or turkey can be frozen for upwards of a year.
Do roasted almonds contain cyanide?
Even today, consuming 50 — or fewer — wild, bitter almonds could potentially kill an adult, and just a handful contain enough cyanide to be lethal to a child. … Sweet almonds still have trace amounts of amygdalin but not enough, by any reasonable measure, to produce dangerous amounts of cyanide.
How long can NUTS be frozen?
Refrigeration—and better yet, freezing—battles each of these hazards and can slow down the deterioration of the oils so the nuts won’t spoil. As is the case with most foods you keep cold, nuts will also simply last longer at cooler temps: about 6 months in the fridge and about a year (or more!) in the freezer.
Can out of date nuts make you ill?
Consuming rancid or stale nuts like almonds, walnuts or cashews in small amounts may not immediately make you sick, but it’s generally not advisable as it may hamper digestion or have other harmful effects on your body in the long term.
How long do nuts last after expiration date?
Keep unopened packages of nuts in the pantry for six months past their best-by dates, in the refrigerator for up to a year and in the freezer for up to two years.
How long can you use after expiration date?
It’s hard to tell how long your food if good for once the expiration date has passed, plus each food is different. Dairy lasts one to two weeks, eggs last almost two weeks, and grains last a year after their sell-by.
How do you fix rancid nuts?
Stale nuts are totally fine to eat, of course, but they do need to be processed to make them delicious again. Just toasting them in a dry pan or oven should be enough to revive them, but they’ll also go in any recipe that requires nuts.
How long do nuts last at room temperature?
three monthsTo preserve the quality of your nuts, keep them away from onions and other high-odor foods. They tend to take on the smell of things around them. Store shelled nuts at room temperature for up to three months. Store shelled or unshelled nuts in the refrigerator for up to six months, or in the freezer for a year or more.
Can I eat expired peanut butter?
That means your peanut butter may still be safe to eat beyond its best-by date (5). The best ways to tell if your peanut butter has gone bad are by sight and smell. While fresh peanut butter is naturally soft and creamy, bad peanut butter may have a hard and dry texture.


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Fresh air is always the answer, but once we head outside to enjoy the summer weather, we face intense sunlight and/or temperatures, annoying bugs and energized kids who have a tendency to substitute fun for safety. The good news: taking proper precautions can ensure a fun, memorable day in the sun for both you and your family.
- Win the Bug Battle: As temperatures rise, bugs come out. Whether dealing with mosquitoes, ticks or chiggers, your best protection is bug spray that’s at least 10 to 30 percent DEET. The higher the percentage, the longer the repellent lasts. This can be mixed with sunscreen and is safe on children as young as 2 months old.
- Beat the Heat: The risk of heat illness goes up during exertion and with certain health conditions such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease. “Heat exhaustion symptoms include thirst, fatigue and cramps in the legs or abdomen,” said Dr. Ellison. “Left untreated, heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke, which is a medical emergency. Your best protection is to stay hydrated – carry a water bottle, drink fluids regularly and wear loose-fitting clothes.”
- Play Safe: Overly active children aren’t the only things to watch out for on the playground. Faulty equipment, playground surfaces and careless behavior can also pose risks. The playground surface should be soft enough to cushion a fall (look for wood chips, sand, pea gravel and rubber – either in shredded tire or rubber mat form), and the equipment needs to be a good distance away from fences. Check metal surfaces to make sure they are not too hot. Look for sharp objects and stay away from ropes that could wrap around your child. Leave the cell phone or iPad at home to ensure no distractions.
- Swim Smart: Use the buddy system when swimming, and be sure small children wear life jackets at all times. Water sports and alcohol are never a safe combination. “It’s also easy to get dehydrated because you’re losing water when you’re in the sun and replacing it with alcohol,” says Dr. Mosquera. “It quickly slows your reflexes, creating a dangerous situation on the water.”
- Prevent a Cookout Catastrophe: Warmer months mean more family cookouts and picnics but also an increase in foodborne illness due to improper handling techniques. Make sure your food is safe. Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. Wash all fruits and vegetables. Keep cooked food separate from raw food, cook food thoroughly and refrigerate food promptly. Always be sure your hands are clean.

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802.11ac is into its second generation now, with several Wi-Fi router makers releasing a second iteration of the super-fast wireless standard that promises a big jump in transfer rates. Netgear’s Nighthawk X6 router improves on the model it replaces, but it doesn’t offer a huge speed improvement from the existing R7000 unless you have a bunch of brand new 802.11ac-compliant devices.
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What Is It?
The Nighthawk X6, as the name suggests, has six antennas sprouting from its sleek trapezoidal chassis. Six. That’s three more than the original Nighthawk R7000, and there’s a very good reason for that — instead of improving the throughput of the R7000’s three-band 802.11ac 5GHz frequency channel, Netgear has simply added a second independent three-band 802.11ac 5GHz radio.
- Wi-Fi Performance: 3200Mbps
- Wi-Fi Type: 802.11ac, 802.11n
- USB Ports: 2 (1 USB 2.0, 1 USB 3.0)
- Processor: 1GHz (3 offload CPUs)
- Ethernet Ports: 5 (1 WAN, 4 LAN)
- Warranty: 2 Years
To calculate the massively inflated and optimistic marketing numbers of Wi-Fi routers, manufacturers add the theoretical transfer rates of the frequency bands in each router. Add the theoretical maximum throughput of one 802.11ac 5GHz band — 1300Mbps — and then add the same again for the other band — 1300Mbps again — then add the potential throughput of the lesser 802.11n band — 600Mbps — and you have Netgear’s lofty claim of 3200Mbps transfers. The Nighthawk X6 is the first router I’ve seen in the flesh that sports this incredible number.
The Nighthawk X6 (R8000), like the original Nighthawk (R7000) before it, is incredibly stylish for a Wi-Fi router. It looks vaguely reminiscent of a high-tech piece of military hardware, and while it’s a little more Transformers than F-117, it’s well built and has plenty of cooling ventilation across its top and rear. Being a router without an inbuilt modem, the R8000 has one WAN and four LAN Ethernet ports, as well as one USB 3.0 and one USB 2.0 port for adding external storage or flash drives.
The R8000 has the same 1GHz processor as the previous model, but the higher-performing Wi-Fi means each wireless radio has its own offload processor that can take some of the networking calculation load off the main CPU. Because of this, Netgear is claiming better performance especially for using the R8000 for network storage — something the Linksys WRT-1900AC has over the existing Nighthawk.
What Is It Good At?
Netgear’s interface for the Nighthawk X6 is the familiar Genie interface of the previous model and other Netgear routers. It’s a reliable and easy to understand interface once you have the router past its initial setup process, and although it’s a little simplistic for the power users I presume will be purchasing the R8000 for their high-end home network setups, it does the job well for the most part. If you want to quickly change parental controls, for example, Genie is easy to use.
Like other good 802.11ac routers, the Netgear Nighthawk X6 (R8000) clocks great Wi-Fi transfer rates especially with a fast PC or smartphone and especially at close range. Its Wi-Fi transmission distance is similar to the R7000’s — more than enough to cover a large house and extend outside to an external garage or patio. If you’re living the Australian Dream and have a quarter-acre block, a smartly-placed R8000 should be more than enough to saturate your property with high-speed Wi-Fi — if not over 5GHz, definitely through the failover 802.11n 2.4GHz network.
In terms of close-range outright speed — if you wanted to transfer a high-def movie to your smartphone from your network storage device, or if you were backing up your laptop’s hard drive via Time Machine or another backup app — the Nighthawk R8000 performs largely similarly to the previous model. That is, it has fast Wi-Fi transfer rates, but not hugely faster than the original Nighthawk. There’s a good reason for this, though, so read on.
Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000: Performance
802.11ac, 2m: 84MBps 802.11ac, 10m: 69MBps 802.11ac, 15m: 53MBps
802.11n 5GHz, 2m: 42MBps 802.11n 5GHz, 10m: 43MBps 802.11n 5GHz, 15m: 36MBps
802.11n 2.4GHz, 2m: 36MBps 802.11n 2.4GHz, 10m: 32MBps 802.11n 2.4GHz, 15m: 26MBps
USB 3.0: 1GB: 48MBps 5GB: 46MBps
USB 2.0: 1GB: 20MBps 5GB: 20MBps
While they’re definitely impressive numbers, they’re not hugely different to those of the original Nighthawk, and this is due to our testing not stressing the router to its maximum and not using that second 802.11ac Wi-Fi radio. In a single transfer test, you’re not going to see the true benefit of the Nighthawk X6 coming through — you’ll need to be transferring two massive datasets at the same time to (hopefully) notice no loss in maximum throughput.
To its credit, Netgear has done a very smart thing in kitting the Nighthawk X6 R8000 out with two networking gizmos that work well in parallel — beamforming, which picks the best antenna set to maximise throughput to a nearby wireless device, and Smart Connect, which picks the best Wi-Fi network for that device to sit on and transfer data without interference or congestion. While I’m not ready to call it a scientific test, on a similar but separate test system I was able to get a second high-speed transfer going without affecting the first (where I got the above performance results) — and that’s not something that is possible on a lesser 802.11ac router.
What Is It Not Good At?
Unless you have a lot of 802.11ac devices, and unless all those devices are working away actively at the same time, you won’t be able to take advantage of the dual 802.11ac chipsets inside the Nighthawk X6. And not many households do at the moment; not even many businesses will. Unless you have your family kitted out with brand new laptops and smartphones — from this year at the very least, and from the last couple of months ideally, the R8000 might not be worth the price premium to you that Netgear is asking.
It’s a seriously big price premium, too. Where the cheapest street price in Australia I’ve seen for the Nighthawk R7000 is $218, a few months after its launch, the newer Nighthawk X6 is, at a bare minimum, $346. That’s a 40 per cent price premium for what is a big jump in theoretical functionality but not in actual practicality for the vast majority of users. If you’re a power user, or if you have really specific needs, or if you really want to future-proof your house, the X6 makes a strong case for itself. This router is not for low-end users.
Similarly to the R7000, the Genie app and interface of the Nighthawk X6 aren’t the easiest things to set up straight out of the box. Instead of plugging the router in and connecting directly to an open Wi-Fi network to set up, for example, you’ll first have to enter the default Wi-Fi security details and then change them both in the initial setup and on the device you’re setting the router up via. If you’re a proper power user, as you’d expect most of the buyers of the R8000 to be, a more barebones and more feature-focused interface would probably simultaneously be more useful and less bloated — Netgear’s Genie interface just feels a little simplistic.
Should You Buy It?
Not a lot of users at the moment will be able to make the most of the Nighthawk X6’s double 1300Mbps 802.11ac Wi-Fi radios. It’s designed to handle the absolute worst case scenario in terms of network load, and if you’re in a situation where you need that kind of resilience, by all means the new Nighthawk R8000 is for you. It’s definitely a great router.
It faces strong competition from within its own ranks, though. For the majority of users, without a huge array of 802.11ac devices, the original Nighthawk R7000 is almost as capable — especially when it comes to most everyday networking tasks. If you want to put together an impromptu home NAS though, the R8000 makes a good case for itself as an upgrade.
If you want to future-proof your home network, give the R8000 a serious look and evaluation. At the end of the day, though, it depends on just how future-proof you want your home network to be, and whether you’re able to justify the extra cost over slightly less capable devices.


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The Oyo State Government on Friday formally commenced the construction of a 150-room five-star hotel in the heart of Ibadan, the state capital. The hotel, which is under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement, will be built at a cost N6 of billion. Governor Abiola Ajimobi, while turning the sod of the hotel situated few [...]
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has praised traditional rulers in the state for their unflinching support to his administration, pledging that he would continue to accord necessary respect to the traditional institution. The governor gave the pledge at the weekend while speaking at the formal presentation of a book commemorating the 86th birthday of [...]
The governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has said that it is criminal for political office holders who were entrusted with the powers to change the lives of their people to neglect from doing so, stating that such individuals would have a lot of questions to answer from their creator. Towards this end, said [...]
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — “There needs to be strong dialogue about what happens to that bust,” said Governor Bill Lee as a protest Wednesday called for removing the bust of controversial Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest that been on the Tennessee Capitol’s second floor for more than 40 years.
The governor has had similar words about the bust since it became an issue for him after he, by state law, signed the yearly proclamation making July 13 Nathan Bedford Forrest
Other Tennessee governors for nearly a century had quietly signed such proclamations, but it was the Forrest bust that drew a lot of questions at Governor Lee’s weekly COVID-19 briefing.
“I have said this, though. Something should be done,” said Governor Lee about capitol bust of Forrest. “That particular individual and his role in history is particularly painful to African-Americans in this state and for that reason, I think there should be a strong consideration and strong dialogue around what happens to that bust.”
Nathan Bedford Forrest gained fame as Confederate general renowned for his tactics, but shame as a slave trader before the Civil War.
Forrest’s role in the massacre of Union black soldiers at Ft. Pillow has many accounts as do accounts of being an early leader of the Ku Klux Klan before most say he disavowed the group.
The Forrest bust was placed in the Tennessee Capitol in the late 1970s due to the efforts of the late Nashville Democratic Sen. Douglas Henry who was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans.
There have been a few protests right below the bust for years and an effort led by former Republican Governor Bill Haslam to remove the bust, but in it failed 7-5 in 2017 before the Tennessee Capitol Commission—the first step by law for removing Capitol Hill artifacts line the Forrest bust.
“What’s really important is that we not draw lines and choose sides,” added Lee on Wednesday with words he has often used about the bust, “Its that we understand these answers are complicated and they require dialogue, so what I would do is I would sit down with those who advocate keeping it. I would sit down with those who advocate getting rid of it.”

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Republican Woody Ferguson has resigned from the board of finance.
He did not give specific reasons in his letter of resignation to the town. Reached by telephone Thursday, Ferguson's wife said he did not want to comment.
According to the town charter, an alternate member from the same party will fill Ferguson's vacancy.
Board of finance member Keith Ainsworth said Thursday he was surprised that Ferguson decided to leave the board. He said Ferguson gave him no specific reasons, either.
"He indicated to me there were a number of reasons that had nothing to do with the board of finance," Ainsworth said.
"I respect him as one of the brightest people in town government," Ainsworth said. "He was a very valuable member."
Ferguson, who runs Mohawk Industries in Middletown, resigned Feb. 15 from the Republican town committee after 14 years of service.
Republican Town Chairman Bob Stimolo said Ferguson's letter to the committee indicated he was involved in so many activities that he had basically lost his home life, so he was trying to cut back on his town obligations.
The board of selectmen is scheduled to officially accept Ferguson's resignation from the finance board at its meeting Wednesday.


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BioLineRx Receives New Coverage from Analysts at B. Riley (BLRX)
Research analysts at B. Riley started coverage on shares of BioLineRx (NASDAQ:BLRX) in a report released on Friday, American Banking and Market News reports. The firm set a “buy” rating and a $4.00 price target on the stock. B. Riley’s price target indicates a potential upside of 92.93% from the company’s current price.
Shares of BioLineRx (NASDAQ:BLRX) opened at 2.0733 on Friday. BioLineRx has a 52 week low of $1.55 and a 52 week high of $3.34. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $2.28 and a 200-day moving average of $2.64. The company’s market cap is $70.2 million.
BioLineRx (NASDAQ:BLRX) last released its earnings data on Monday, March 17th. The company reported ($0.20) EPS for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of ($0.15) by $0.05. Analysts expect that BioLineRx will post $-0.49 EPS for the current fiscal year.
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Are you ecstatic when our Spring landscape of trees and shrubs starts to bloom with bursts of color? Spring is the perfect moment to collect cuttings to create Sping-time displays in your home. Last year, Country Gardens editor, James Bagget, asked me to do just that. I used vintage watering cans as vessels for all of the arrangements showcased in the current 2013, Spring issue of Better Homes and Gardens' Country Gardens magazine. I kept the arrangements simple by focusing on the beauty of single blooms.
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If you have a door knocker or a large nail on your door, this is very easy to make: If your watering can measures 10" in diameter, you will need between 8-10 yards of rope (1/4" hemp available at most local hardware stores).
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3- Finish by bringing ends together in front and knot, leaving long decorative ends.
4- Wrap rope around the side handle in the same manner while leaving excess rope for hanging. Now wrap the other end of rope around the nozzle ending with a tie to hold in place. Place the can on the door. Then add water along with 1, 2 or 3 branches. The weight of the water will keep the can in place.
You can cut a several branches from your tree or shrub at any time once the branches have buds. You will have more success the further along the buds are. The closer they are to opening, the sooner they will bloom for you. After you remove each branch from a shrub, use a shape knife to cut the bottom of the stem on a diagonal. To speed up the blooming process, place the branches in warm water and then before a sunny window.
Look for more great garden and floral decorating tips and ideas in the Spring 2013 issue of Country Gardens Magazine!

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Supermodel Naomi Campbell is fuming after her name was linked to Botox pioneer Dr Jean-Louis Sebagh through two stories in Hello! magazine. The 35-year-old catwalk queen has previously denied having any form of cosmetic enhancement.
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surviving on a diet of air and pasta,
models waft through the pages of fashion magazines
like goddesses littering a eugenicist’s dreams.
Merely by their looks, models live and die,
brief apples of the fashion world’s eye.
Perfectly ephemeral, these catwalk queens
must hand on their designer jeans
or trade their fading, youthful skins
for plastic noses, breasts and chins.
To keep younger rivals firmly at bay
they botox their old age blues away.
Part of staying young is the attitude
and you admit defeat if you collude
with the surgeon against signs of age
to create tight new skin like a plastic cage
that will stretch, the older you get,
into a rictus of plasticised regret.
Your face is the history of your life;
it is utterly devalued by a lying knife.


Having the right athletic socks can help you perform at your peak in all your favorite sports and activities, whether you’re hiking mountains or playing basketball at the local gym. Athletic sock manufacturers know this, which is why they make socks that are specifically designed to be comfortable and high-performing so you can enjoy your active lifestyle. Here are some of the most important features to look for when buying athletic socks from athletic sock manufacturers.
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The first thing you should look for when choosing high-performance athletic socks is the material. The sock should be made of a breathable material that will wick away sweat and keep your feet dry. The sock should also be durable, so it can withstand repeated washings and wear and tear. Another important feature to look for is cushioning. A good athletic sock will have cushioned soles to absorb impact and protect your feet from injury.
One of the most important features to look for when purchasing high-performance athletic socks is the level of compression. This feature is important because it helps improve blood circulation and reduce inflammation. Additionally, compression level can also help prevent injuries by providing support to the muscles and joints.
A good pair of athletic socks will have some kind of shock absorption in the heel and toe areas. This is important because it helps protect your feet from the impact of running and other activities. It can also help reduce the risk of injuries.
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Making sugar cookies with cookie cutters is such a fun and special time especially during the holiday season with friends and family. For our picture, we made these in a star-shaped mold using a Wilton baking pan, but they can also be rolled out thin and made the traditional way with cookie cutters.
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 4 teaspoons milk
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ICING (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 Cream shortening, sugar, and vanilla.
- 2 Add egg and beat till light and fluffy.
- 3 Add milk and stir together.
- 4 Sift together flour, baking powder and salt and mix into mixture.
- 5 Divide dough in half.
- 6 Chill 1 hour.
- 7 Roll out on floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters.
- 8 Bake on greased cookie sheet at 350ºF 6-8 minutes.
- 9 To ice, simply mix the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla together. If you want a thinner consistency, just add a few drops more of milk.

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United Healthcare Workers to fight against required vaccines
United Healthcare Workers, the US's largest healthcare worker union is going to fight any/all laws that require mandatory C-19 vaccines.
Most medical professional bodies and unions are also against C-19 vaccine mandates.
Oddly enough, only C-19 vaccines are being forced on people.
It's interesting that it is obvious the 3 vaccines out there.. which are not FDA approved other than for EMERGENCY experimental use... are NOT effective against their "delta" strain.
More significantly.. how will it be possible to require people to be vaccinate for Covid to do things like travel, etc.. when the virus keeps changing? For instance.. the influenza virus requires a different vaccination every year. There is no cure for the herpes virus.. nor the rhinovirus (common cold).. etc. No cure for HIV virus either.. just medications to prevent it from being lethal.
"Covidism" is a religion. You can't mess with people's religious beliefs, lol.
BTW, CDC just found that YOUNGER MEN (cough) are getting 10x more heart problems from the vaccines than they predicted: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/acip/meetings/downloads/slides-2021-06/03-COVID-Shimabukuro-508.pdf - see slides 27 and 28.
It's still a small number, a small rate. But yeah, their Stage 3 studies were off. Wonder why?
And the vaccines they're trying to mandate are the ones that might injure younger, sexually active gay men. Hmm, anything odd in that?
I now know why liberals love the C-19 vaccines so much.
It's because they want to destroy the patriarchy and men are the vast majority of those with heart problems directly related to the vaccines.


Unloading sugar from the tanker trucks used to produce the drinks causes water hammer due to the configuration of the pipes. As a result, the melters (the tank where the sugar is melted) deteriorate strongly and rapidly, generating significant maintenance costs.
Suggested solutions : Sugar is supplied to the melters by pneumatic transport via the unloading dock. To carry out this operation, the customer uses the truck’s compressor. We identify that the truck compressor is not powerful enough in relation to the length of the pipelines to reach the compressor to the melter. This results in significant pressure drops (2 bars).
We, then :
- dimensioned and installed a new external compressor (compressor power = 110kw) at the loading dock. We added an air speed control system (the truck’s compressor being used for tank pressurization only)
- installed an independent electrical cabinet with an external control box
- provided an injection box, in order to inject 20 tons/hour of product into the air circuit (air flow rate: 1600 m3/hour)
- coordinated in the project phase and supervised on site all the external and internal participants by being the customer’s sole interlocutor.
Improvements noted :
- Decrease in maintenance costs: No more water hammering in pipes and melters
- Productivity gain: Significant reduction in stripping time (stripping in less than 1 hour instead of 1h30)
The customer now wishes to duplicate the installation on his second unloading line.


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Many small business owners are overwhelmed with the demands of running a company and keeping track of their finances. Having an experienced small business accountant take on this burden can help you stay on track and avoid costly mistakes. In this article, we’ll cover why it’s worth getting accounting services from a professional. Read on to discover the benefits of Small Business Accounting Melbourne. You’ll be glad you did! To get started, read on.
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From the very beginning of the war, the employment of railway batteries in the form of guns placed at the head of trains came into use at several different locations on the front line, either on the initiative of the high command or of especially inventive local commanders. For example, in May 1861, in order to protect the network of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Union General McClellan ordered the mounting of artillery at the head of troop trains. The Dictator was another example, made famous during the siege of Petersburg between June 1864 and March 1865. This 13in coast-defence mortar lacked armour protection, and fired from a simple platform wagon. However, in this chapter we will confine ourselves to an examination of those armoured artillery batteries which demonstrated the modern aspects of the American Civil War, and which provided the inspiration for similar construction in many future conflicts, beginning with the Franco-Prussian War, until surpassed in ingenuity during the Boer War.
During the very first days of the war the Federal Government ordered the construction of an armoured wagon to protect the track workers on the Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad. It was placed under the orders of General Herman Haupt, a renowned railroad engineer, but he refused to use it, considering the wagon to be a ‘white elephant’. Nevertheless, the idea of armouring railway vehicles had taken root.
The Union Army built several armoured wagons. In the Summer of 1862, General Burnside ordered the construction of armoured wagons to counter the incursions of guerrillas and Southern raiders, but they were not meant to resist artillery. These wagons were mainly built in the workshops of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
In 1862 a captain in the 23rd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment designed an armoured artillery wagon which was built by the Atlantic & North Carolina Railroad and used for patrolling the line to the west of Newberne, where the Confederates were posted in some force. Propelled ahead of an engine with an armoured cab, this wagon bore the name Monitor. The wagon front, sides and rear were all inclined vertically inwards by some 15 degrees, and were painted black, with red firing loopholes. Its front end, pierced by an embrasure for a small naval gun, was armoured with vertical rails, and the sides and rear by boiler plate. The sides were bulletproof, and the front armour resisted projectiles from field guns. The roof was left open for ventilation and light, and covered by a tarpaulin. One Confederate artillery lieutenant expressed puzzlement and alarm at the first appearance of what the Southerners called the ‘Yankee gunboat on wheels’.
Faced by the cottonclad wagon of General Finegan (see the chapter on the Confederate States of America) during the Confederate attempt to recapture Jacksonville, in Union hands ever since 10 March 1863, the Northerners built their own armoured railway battery, armed apparently with a 10pdr Parrott rifle. The fighting between the two was the first example of combat between armoured railway wagons. The siege of Jacksonville would be lifted by the Union forces on 29 March.
In the same year, the Scientific American described trials by the Northerners of an armoured engine named Talisman, on which the cab and connecting rods were protected by an iron plate four-tenths of an inch (10mm) thick, on the advice of General Haupt. However, the trials showed that only small-arms projectiles would be stopped.
A Union armoured train was built by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad with the aid of the 2nd Maryland Regiment, and was given the task of protecting the region around Cumberland. The train was arranged symmetrically on either side of the engine, which had an armoured cab. At front and rear there was an armoured battery protected by rails on three sides, the roof and rear of the wagon being left open, and then an armoured van with firing loopholes. In spite of its armour, a projectile in the boiler of the engine followed by a second striking an armoured wagon led to its destruction by the Confederates in July 1864.
The siege of Petersburg (June 1864–April 1865) saw the employment of railway artillery by the Union forces who wished to seize this strategic railroad centre where five major lines converged. The United States Military Railroad (USMR) which was by this time fully operational, deployed these weapons to such good effect that the Confederate Army was gradually cut off from outside aid. The town fell on 3 April 1865.
The Dry Land Merrimac
In June 1862 the Union Army of the Potomac advanced on the Confederate capital of Richmond. General Robert E Lee looked for a means of countering the enemy’s preponderance in heavy siege artillery, which they would be transporting into position by rail. On 5 June he asked Colonel Josiah Gorgas, the Chief of Ordnance, if it would be possible to mount a heavy gun on a railway car. The challenge was taken up by the Navy, who already had experience of armouring the famous Virginia (ex-Merrimac), which had taken on the Union blockaders and fought the first ironclad battle with USS Monitor.
On 26 June, Captain M Minor reported to Lee: ‘The railroad-iron plated battery designed by Lieutenant John M. Brooke, C.S. Navy, has been completed. The gun, a rifled and banded 32-pounder of 57 cwt, has been mounted and equipped by Lieutenant R.D. Minor, C.S. Navy, and with 200 rounds of ammunition, including 15-inch solid bolt shot, is now ready to be transferred to the Army.’ The railway gun was manned by Lt James Barry CSN, Sergeant Daniel Knowles and thirteen gunners of the Norfolk United Artillery Battery, many of whom had previously served on the Virginia.
The Battle of Savage’s Station, fought on 29 June 1862, was a Union defeat, watched by Confederate Major General Magruder from the rail overbridge. The railway gun was propelled towards the Union lines along the track of the Richmond & York Railroad by an unarmoured steam engine, with obstacles being removed or pushed aside by the gun itself. Firing explosive shells as it advanced, it forced the Union troops to abandon their lines across the track and take up flanking positions beside it, which the gunners could not counter as they had no means of training the gun to one side. Eventually, the gun had progressed so far in front of the Confederate lines that it risked being lost due to the Union flanking fire, and Lieutenant Barry ordered it to pull back.
Fifty-nine years after the event, the Confederate veteran Charles S. Gates described from memory the famous ‘Dry Land Merrimac’, as the railway gun was called by Richmond newspapers in 1862. Later descriptions, and reconstructions in model form, have been based on his recollections,5 including the painting above.
Fortunately we also have an eyewitness to the action, who fixed the scene in a watercolour. Private Robert Knox Sneden of the Union Army was a topographical engineer, who produced maps for the Army of the Potomac. Among his almost 1000 watercolours, sketches and maps was a painting of the Battle of Savage’s Station, with the railgun as the centrepiece. While answering many questions, his depiction poses others.
Private Sneden may have painted this scene from memory afterwards, as the Army of the Potomac was forced to withdraw from in front of Richmond in some disorder. He certainly stretches the platform wagon to a unbelievable length, which would be too weak to support the weight of the gun, never mind withstand the recoil. As he obviously observed the event from a considerable distance away, his rendering of the moving flatcar may not be all that accurate. Nevertheless, what his illustration does reveal is the ‘Virginia-like’ armoured casemate surrounding the cannon and its gunners, with armour on the sides as well as the front. He has correctly depicted the Union force being obliged to take up position flanking the railway track, which would ultimately oblige Lieutenant Minor and his men to pull back, for fear of being fired upon from the rear.
There has been some confusion in the minds of railway enthusiasts between this gun and the Union railway gun used at the siege of Petersburg, mounted on a fourteen-wheel wagon (see the United States of America chapter). The latter gun, however, is clearly protected by timber baulks alone, even if they do cover the sides as well as the front, and there is no covering of iron as mentioned in all the accounts of the Confederate piece.
Accounts differed as to its effects in action, and certainly the Union commanders did not make much of it in their reports. But then, mentioning the attack of an unstoppable railway weapon adding to the debacle of the battle would be like rubbing salt in one’s own wounds. After the battle, presumably recognising its tactical drawbacks, the Confederate Navy retrieved their valuable gun and the platform would be returned to freight work.


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Objective—To develop and analytically validate a radioimmunoassay (RIA) for the quantification of canine calprotectin (cCP) in serum and fecal extracts of dogs.
Sample Population—Serum samples (n = 50) and fecal samples (30) were obtained from healthy dogs of various breeds and ages.
Procedures—A competitive, liquid-phase, double-antibody RIA was developed and analytically validated by assessing analytic sensitivity, working range, linearity, accuracy, precision, and reproducibility. Reference intervals for serum and fecal cCP concentrations were determined.
Results—Sensitivity and upper limit of the working range were 29 and 12,774 μg/L for serum and 2.9 and 1,277.4 μg/g for fecal extracts, respectively. Observed-to-expected ratios for serial dilutions of 6 serum samples and 6 fecal extracts ranged from 95.3% to 138.2% and from 80.9% to 118.1%, respectively. Observed-to-expected ratios for spiking recovery for 6 serum samples and 6 fecal extracts ranged from 84.6% to 121.5% and from 80.3% to 132.1%, respectively. Coefficients of variation for intra-assay and interassay variability were < 3.9% and < 8.7% for 6 serum samples and < 8.5% and < 12.6% for 6 fecal extracts, respectively. Reference intervals were 92 to 1,121 μg of cCP/L for serum and < 2.9 to 137.5 μg of cCP/g for fecal extracts.
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance—The RIA described here was analytically sensitive, linear, accurate, precise, and reproducible for the quantification of cCP in serum and fecal extracts. This assay should facilitate research into the clinical use of serum and fecal cCP measurements in dogs with inflammatory bowel disease.
Objective—To test the hypothesis that intestinal pathologic changes are often concurrent with gastric pathologic changes in dogs and to characterize the historical, physical, clinicopathologic, imaging, and endoscopic findings in dogs with gastric histopathologic abnormalities.
Design—Retrospective case series.
Animals—67 dogs with gastric histopathologic abnormalities.
Procedures—Medical records from dogs that had undergone gastrotomy, gastroduodenoscopy, or gastroscopy between September 2002 and September 2007 were identified. Dogs were included in the study when histopathologic abnormalities were detected during evaluation of gastric tissue sections. History, clinical examination findings, results of diagnostic tests, diagnoses, treatments, and outcome were recorded for each dog.
Results—67 dogs with gastric histopathologic abnormalities were included in the study. The most frequent clinical sign recorded was vomiting (36/67 [53.7%] dogs). The most common biochemical abnormality recorded was panhypoproteinemia (27/64 [42.2%] dogs). Lymphoplasmacytic gastritis was the most frequent histopathologic finding recorded (34/67 [50.7%] dogs). For dogs in which both intestinal biopsy specimens and gastric biopsy specimens were collected, concurrent pathologic changes were recorded in 43 of 60 (71.7%) dogs.
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance—Results of this study suggested that intestinal pathologic changes are commonly concurrent in dogs with gastric pathologic changes. This supports the practice of collecting both gastric and duodenal biopsy specimens every time gastroduodenoscopy is performed. Lymphoplasmacytic gastritis was the most commonly recorded gastric histopathologic finding and was often of minimal or mild severity.
Objective—To develop and analytically validate a gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) method for the quantification of lactulose, rhamnose, xylose, 3-O-methylglucose, and sucrose in canine serum.
Sample Population—Pooled serum samples from 200 dogs.
Procedures—Serum samples spiked with various sugars were analyzed by use of GC-MS. The method was analytically validated by determination of dilutional parallelism, spiking recovery, intra-assay variability, and interassay variability.
Results—Standard curves ranging from 0.5 to 500 mg/L for each sugar revealed a mean r2 of 0.997. The lower detection limit was 0.03 mg/L for lactulose, rhamnose, xylose, and methylglucose and 0.12 mg/L for sucrose. The observed-to-expected ratios for dilutional parallelism had a mean ± SD of 105.6 ± 25.4% at dilutions of 1:2, 1:4, and 1:8. Analytic recoveries for the GC-MS assays of sugars ranged from 92.1% to 124.7% (mean ± SD, 106.2 ± 13.0%). Intra-assay coefficients of variation ranged from 6.8% to 12.9% for lactulose, 7.1% to 12.8% for rhamnose, 7.2% to 11.2% for xylose, 8.9% to 11.5% for methylglucose, and 8.9% to 12.0% for sucrose. Interassay coefficients of variation ranged from 7.0% to 11.5% for lactulose, 6.4% to 9.4% for rhamnose, 6.8% to 13.2% for xylose, 7.0% to 15.9% for methylglucose, and 5.5% to 9.4% for sucrose.
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance—The GC-MS method described here was accurate, precise, and reproducible for the simultaneous measurement of sugar probes in canine serum.
Objective—To develop and validate an ELISA for
measurement of serum canine pepsinogen A (cPG A)
as a diagnostic marker of gastric disorders in dogs
and to measure serum cPG A in healthy dogs after
food deprivation and after feeding.
Sample Population—Sera from 72 healthy dogs.
Procedure—A sandwich ELISA was developed and
validated. The reference range for serum concentrations
of cPG A was determined in 64 healthy dogs.
Postprandial changes in serum concentrations of cPG
A were evaluated in 8 healthy dogs.
Results—Assay sensitivity was 18 µg/L, and the maximum
detectable concentration was 1,080 µg/L. The
observed-to-expected ratio (O:E) for 3 serial dilutions
of 3 serum samples ranged from 69.3 to 104.1%. The
O:E for 3 serum samples spiked with 8 concentrations
of cPG A ranged from 58.8 to 120.4%.
Coefficients of variation for intra- and interassay variability
of 3 serum samples ranged from 7.6 to 11.9%
and from 10.1 to 13.1%, respectively. Mean ± SD
serum concentration of cPG A in healthy dogs was
63.8 ± 31.0 µg/L and the reference range was 18 to
129 µg/L. Significant increases in serum concentrations
of cPG A were observed between 1 and 7 hours
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance—The ELISA for
measuring cPG A was sufficiently sensitive, linear,
accurate, precise, and reproducible for clinical use.
Serum concentrations of cPG A increase substantially
after feeding, which should be taken into account
when conducting clinical studies. (Am J Vet Res 2003;64:1146–1150)
Objective—To determine the optimal sample handling and processing conditions for the carbon 13 (13C)-labeled aminopyrine demethylation blood test (ADBT; phase 1) and determine the reference range for test results (phase 2) in apparently healthy dogs.
Procedures—In phase 1, a blood sample from each dog was collected before and 45 minutes after (day 0) IV administration of 13C-labeled aminopyrine (2 mg/kg); aliquots were immediately transferred into tubes containing sodium heparin and hydrochloric acid (samples A and B), sodium heparin alone (samples C, D, and E), or sodium fluoride (sample F). Hydrochloric acid was added to samples C through F at days 7, 14, 21, and 21, respectively. The baseline and 45-minute samples' absolute 13C:12C ratios were determined via fractional mass spectrometry on day 0 (control sample A) or 21 (samples B through F) and used to calculate the percentage dose of 13C recovered in CO2 extracted from samples (PCD). In phase 2, blood samples from each dog were collected into tubes containing sodium fluoride and processed within 3 weeks.
Results—Compared with the control sample value, PCDs for samples C through E differed significantly, whereas PCD in sample F did not. The 13C-ADBT–derived PCD reference range (central 95th percentile) for apparently healthy dogs was 0.08% to 0.2%.
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance—Glycolytic CO2 production in canine blood samples collected during 13C-ADBTs was sufficiently inhibited by sodium fluoride to allow delayed sample analysis and avoid transportation of hydrochloric acid–treated samples.
Objective—To purify and partially characterize feline
pepsinogen (fPG) from the gastric mucosa and compare
fPG with PGs of other species.
Sample Population—Stomachs of 6 cats.
Procedure—A crude protein extract was prepared
from the gastric mucosa of feline stomachs. Feline
PG A was purified by ammonium sulfate precipitation,
weak-anion-exchange chromatography, size-exclusion
chromatography, and strong-anion exchange chromatography.
Partial characterization consisted of estimation
of molecular weights (MWs) and isoelectric
points, N-terminal amino acid sequencing, and investigation
of susceptibility to pepstatin inhibition.
Results—Several fPG A-group isoforms were identified.
The MWs of the isoforms ranged from 37,000 to
44,820. Isoelectric points were all < pH 3.0. The proteolytic
activity of the activated PGs was inhibited
completely by pepstatin in a range of equimolar to 10-
fold molar excess. The specific absorbance of fPG A
was 1.29. The N-terminal amino acid sequence of the
first 25 residues of the predominant fPG A7 had 75%,
72%, 64%, and 56% homology with PG A of dogs,
rabbits, cattle, and humans, respectively. Sequences
of 4 other fPG A-group isoforms were similar to fPG
A7. All isoforms were immunologically cross-reactive
with sheep anti-fPG A7 antiserum.
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance—PG A is the
only identified type of PG in cats and, similar to pg in
other species, comprises multiple isoforms. The availability
of fPG A may be used to facilitate the development
of an immunoassay to quantify serum fPG A as
a potential marker for gastric disorders in cats. (Am J Vet Res 2004;65:1195–1199)
Objective—To purify neutrophil elastase (NE) from dog blood and develop and validate an ELISA for the measurement of canine NE (cNE) in canine serum as a marker for gastrointestinal tract inflammation.
Sample Population—Neutrophils from 6 dogs immediately after they were euthanatized and serum from 54 healthy dogs.
Procedures—cNE was purified from blood by use of dextran sedimentation, repeated cycles of freezing-thawing and sonication, cation-exchange chromatography, and continuous elution electrophoresis. Antibodies against cNE were generated in rabbits, and an ELISA was developed and validated by determination of sensitivity, dilutional parallelism, spiking recovery, intra-assay variability, and interassay variability. A reference range was established by assaying serum samples from the 54 healthy dogs and by use of the lower 97.5th percentile.
Results—cNE was successfully purified from blood, and antibodies were successfully generated in rabbits. An ELISA was developed with a sensitivity of 1,100 μg/L. The reference range was established as < 2,239 μg/L. Ratios of observed-to-expected results for dilutional parallelism for 4 serum samples ranged from 85.4% to 123.1%. Accuracy, as determined by spiking recovery, ranged from 27.1% to 114.0%. Coefficient of variation for 4 serum samples was 14.2%, 16.0%, 16.8%, and 13.4%, respectively, for intra-assay variability and 15.4%, 15.0%, 10.5%, and 14.6%, respectively, for interassay variability.
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance—The purification protocol used here resulted in rapid and reproducible purification of cNE with a high yield. The novel ELISA yielded linear results and was accurate and precise. Additional studies are needed to evaluate the clinical usefulness of this assay.
Objective—To purify and partially characterize various
isoforms of canine pepsinogen (PG) from gastric
Sample Population—Stomachs obtained from 6
Procedure—Mucosa was scraped from canine stomachs,
and a crude mucosal extract was prepared and
further purified by use of weak anion-exchange chromatography,
hydroxyapatite chromatography, sizeexclusion
chromatography, and strong anionexchange
chromatography. Pepsinogens were characterized
by estimation of molecular weights, estimation
of their isoelectric points (IEPs), and N-terminal
amino acid sequencing.
Results—Two different groups of canine PG were
identified after the final strong anion-exchange chromatography:
PG A and PG B. Pepsinogens differed in
their molecular weights and IEP. Pepsinogen B
appeared to be a dimer with a molecular weight of
approximately 34,100 and an IEP of 4.9. Pepsinogen
A separated into several isoforms. Molecular weights
for the various isoforms of PG A ranged from 34,200
to 42,100, and their IEPs ranged from 4.0 to < 3.0. The
N-terminal amino acid sequence for the first 25 amino
acid residues for PG A and B had good homology with
the amino acid sequences for these proteins in other
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance—Canine PG B
and several isoforms of canine PG A have been purified.
Availability of these PGs will facilitate development
of immunoassays to measure PG in canine
serum as a potential diagnostic marker for gastric disorders
in dogs. (Am J Vet Res 2002;63:1585–1590)
Objective—To develop a fecal sample collection strategy and quantification method for measurement of fecal IgA concentrations in dogs.
Sample Population—Fecal samples from 23 healthy pet dogs of various breeds.
Procedures——Immunoglobulin A was extracted from fecal samples. An ELISA for the measurement of fecal IgA concentrations was established and analytically validated. Intraindividual variation of fecal IgA was determined by calculation of coefficients of variation. A sample collection strategy was developed on the basis of results of intraindividual variation of fecal IgA concentrations. A reference range for fecal IgA concentrations was determined.
Results—The method for extraction and quantification of fecal IgA was determined to be sufficiently sensitive, reproducible, accurate, and precise. On the basis of the intraindividual variability of our results, the determined fecal sample collection strategy required analysis of a total of 4 fecal samples/dog, with each fecal sample collected on 2 consecutive days with 28 days between sample collection periods (ie, days 1 and 2 followed by days 28 and 29). Reference range values for fecal IgA concentration were 0.22 to 3.24 mg/g of feces.
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance— Methods of fecal IgA extraction and quantification used in our study allow for identification of dogs with consistently low fecal IgA concentrations. Use of these techniques will enable future investigations into possible associations between low fecal IgA concentrations and signs of gastrointestinal disease in dogs.
Objective—To determine whether hypertriglyceridemia in healthy Miniature Schnauzers is associated with high serum liver enzyme activities.
Animals—65 Miniature Schnauzers with serum triglyceride concentrations within the reference range (group 1), 20 Miniature Schnauzers with slightly high serum triglyceride concentrations (group 2), and 20 Miniature Schnauzers with moderately to severely high serum triglyceride concentrations (group 3).
Procedures—Questionnaires regarding each dog's medical history were completed, and serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and G-glutamyltransferase (GGT) activities were measured.
Results—Median serum ALP activity was significantly higher in group 3 than in group 1 or 2 dogs, but was not significantly higher in group 2 than in group 1 dogs. Median serum ALT activity was significantly higher in group 3 than in group 1 dogs, but was not significantly different between any of the other groups. Compared with group 1 dogs, group 2 and 3 dogs were significantly more likely to have high serum ALP activity (odds ratio, 26.2 and 192.6, respectively). Group 3 dogs also were significantly more likely to have high serum ALT activity (odds ratio, 8.0), serum AST activity (odds ratio, 3.7), and serum GGT activity (odds ratio, 11.3), compared with group 1 dogs. Group 3 dogs were significantly more likely (odds ratio, 31.0) to have ≥ 2 high serum liver enzyme activities than were group 1 dogs.
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance—Results suggested that moderate to severe hypertriglyceridemia was associated with high serum liver enzyme activities in Miniature Schnauzers.


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WESTERLY — News alert. Bronson Arroyo will be in Misquamicut Saturday. Yes, you read that correctly. Bronso Arroyo, the former major league pitcher who played for the World Series winning Boston Red Sox in 2004, will be at Paddy’s Beach Club Saturday night — along with his band — to play for his fans.
“I hope they give me back a little bit of energy, because I plan to give them plenty,” Arroyo joked Monday afternoon during a telephone conversation as he headed to Cincinnati.
And yes, you can expect to hear a rousing version of “Dirty Water,” if you’re in the audience Saturday night. On his debut album, “Covering the Bases,” Arroyo sings a version of “Dirty Water” accompanied by Johnny Damon, Lenny DiNardo, and Kevin Youkilis.
“Oh yeah,” Arroyo chuckled. “I think Dirty Water will be in the set.”
“I have huge respect for Red Sox nation,” said Arroyo, who spent nine seasons pitching for the Cincinnati Reds and still calls Theo Epstein a good friend even though Epstein traded him away for Wily Mo Pena.
Arroyo, who also inspired a bench-clearing brawl almost 14 years ago to the day — during a game against the Yankees when he hit Alex Rodriguez with a pitch — said he’s taking his music seriously these days as he steps back from playing baseball.
Not bad for a guy who didn’t even pick up a guitar until he was a pro ball player.
“I’m a late bloomer,” said the boyish athlete, who also counts Boston Globe sports columnist Pete Gammons as a friend. “But I come from a musical family; my whole family is musical. I guess it’s in my DNA.”
Arroyo’s grandmother, Norma Dopp, was a music teacher in Key West who taught violin, cello and piano to students of all ages. His father sang in a band.
Arroyo made his public debut on stage in January 2004 at the Hot Stove Cool Music fundraiser at the Paradise Rock Club in Boston, where he performed a cover of Pearl Jam’s “Black”with teammate Kevin Millar.
“What I didn’t realize was that Kevin didn’t know the words to any of the songs,” said the Key West native with a laugh. “So I told him to just stand there and look pretty.”
Arroyo called the Pearl Jam concert “a dream come true … on stage with my favorite band, singing my favorite song under the moonlight in Fenway Park on the spot where you pitched was the pinnacle of my whole life,” he said.
Ashaway native Dave Rosen, president of Coastal Productions, said he’s been enjoying “bringing some national names to my home town.”
The Arroyo concert takes place at 9 p.m., tickets are $15 -$20. $50 VIP ticket includes a photo with Arroyo. Visit paddysbeach.com.

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No one longs for what he or she already has, and yet the accumulated insight of those wise about the spiritual life suggest that the reason so many of us cannot see the red X that marks the spot is because we are standing on it. The treasure we seek requires no lengthy expedition, no expensive equipment, no superior aptitude or special company. All we lack is the willingness to imagine that we already have everything we need. The only thing missing is our consent to be where we are.
Many years ago now, a wise old priest invited me to speak at his church in Alabama. “What do you want me to talk about?” I asked him.
“Come tell us what is saving your life now,” he answered. The answers I gave all those years ago are not the same answers I would give today—that is the beauty of the question—but the principle is the same. What is saving my life now is the conviction that there is no spiritual treasure to be found apart from the bodily experiences of human life on earth. My life depends on engaging the most ordinary physical activities with the most exquisite attention I can give them. My life depends on ignoring all touted distinctions between the secular and the sacred, the physical and the spiritual, the body and the soul. What is saving my life now is becoming more fully human, trusting that there is no way to God apart from real life in the real world. In a world where faith is often construed as a way of thinking, bodily practices remind the willing that faith is a way of life.
Whoever you are, you are human. Wherever you are, you live in the world, which is just waiting for you to notice the holiness in it. So welcome to your own priesthood, practiced at the altar of your own life. The good news is that you have everything you need to begin.
Excerpted from An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith, by Barbara Brown Taylor. Copyright 2009. Reprinted with permission from HarperOne.

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Florida Trend Magazine announced its 2010 Golden Spoon award winners.
On Longboat Key, The Colony Dining Room and Maison Blanche were recipients of the Golden Spoon awards. Receiving the honor in Sarasota were Derek’s Culinary Casual, the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota and Selva Grill.
Euphemia Haye, on Longboat Key, and Michael’s On East, in Sarasota, are members of the Golden Spoon Hall of Fame. Euphemia Haye first earned a Golden Spoon award in 1993 and was named to the Hall of Fame in 2003. Michael's On East has been receiving Golden Spoon awards since 1991.
Libby’s Café + Bar, in Sarasota, received a Best Newcomers award.
Mattison’s three restaurants in Sarasota and Bradenton, owned by Paul Mattison, were honored with a Golden Brand award, a new category that honors the best restaurant chains.
Also honored by the magazine was Longboat cooking legend Marcella Hazan, who earned one of the new “Florida Icons” awards.
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TideWell Hospice honored veteran and longtime Sarasota resident Kenny Barr Thursday, April 10.
Sarasota resident and Holocaust survivor Jack Brodman will light the memorial candle at this year’s Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Day Remembrance, hosted by Temple Beth Israel.
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Just a few weeks ahead of the 12-month anniversary of the “yes” vote, Queensland has reached the milestone of 1000 registered same-sex marriages.
Marriage equality legislation was passed on December 8 last year but couples had to wait a further 30 days before being able to tie the knot.
Since then, there has been an average of close to four same-sex marriages registered in the state each day, with a majority (60 per cent) involving lesbian couples, according to data published by the Courier-Mail.
The registry in inner city Brisbane recorded 278 marriages, more than a quarter of the total.
Outside of the capital city, the most weddings were held on the Gold Coast, with 140 couples marrying, and Sunshine Coast, with 122.
In the north, Cairns is most popular with 63 weddings registered.
Meanwhile, Townsville has had 29 marriages registered, and Toowoomba 16.
Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath said it was wonderful to see so many couples tying the knot in the state.
“Spring is traditionally a popular time for couples to wed and another 32 same-sex couples have already lodged their notices of intended marriage for a ceremony at the registry by the end of the year,” she said.
In March, it was revealed the first ever same sex marriage took place in Queensland on December 15 last year.
Authorities granted a special exemption to Jo Grant and Jill Kindt to waive the 30-day waiting period so Grant could tie the knot before losing her battle with terminal cancer.
Just a week after the passage of marriage equality, the couple held a marriage ceremony in front of family and friends in the garden of their beachside property at Coolum.
Jo sadly passed away on January 30 after 48 days of being legally married.
Next month, QNews Magazine will be holding a community forum on November 15 to mark the 12-month anniversary of the “yes” vote.
QNews Magazine’s editors Jordan Hirst and Destiny Rogers will host special guest speakers and community representatives who will discuss the issues confronting our community now and into the future.
Find more details about the free event here.


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An excellent blood cleanser, also assists in the detoxifying of the liver, kidneys, intestines, spleen and bladder, aids in circulation.
Birthstone: Aries, Libra, Pisces.
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Scholars Scaling an Unclimbed Peak: Aramaic
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Another vast project that is nearing completion is the University of Chicago's Hittite dictionary, which has been in preparation since the mid-1930's. The Hittite language was spoken and recorded in cuneiform writing on clay tablets between 2000 and 1200 B.C. The Hittite empire, with Egypt and Mesopotamia, was one of the greatest Middle Eastern powers during the second millennium B.C. Sumerian Work Sells Fast
Work on the third of the comprehensive dictionaries, the University of Pennsylvania's Sumerian dictionary, has barely begun. Scholars started the project in 1976 and published the first section, the letter B, in 1984. They expect to publish a second and longer section covering the letter A this year. With luck, the entire 18-volume Sumerian dictionary will be completed in 25 years, said Dr. Ake W. Sjoberg, director of the project.
The popularity of the Sumerian dictionary, even in fragmentary form, has surprised its editors. The 750 copies printed of the letter B, priced at $40 each, were sold almost immediately, and the University of Pennsylvania group has had to publish successive editions to keep up with demand. Brisk sales and backing by the National Endowment for the Humanities have helped pay for continuing research.
Sumerian is the oldest known written language. The University of Pennsylvania owns roughly 60 percent of all known Sumerian literary texts, including the earliest known account of the biblical flood. Some of these texts date from as early as 3200 B.C.
The language is also an enigma, unrelated to any other known. Luckily for scholars, Sumer became bilingual in Sumerian and Akkadian before the death of the civilization, which was centered in Mesopotamia, and many texts are written in both languages. Texts as Jigsaw Puzzles
Most Sumerian tablets are fragmentary, and a large part of current research is devoted to assembling completed texts from fragments that may be half a world apart.
''Many of the texts we study are the legal and commercial records kept by scribes and accountants,'' Dr. Sjoberg said. ''In common with the cash-register slips supermarkets hand out, they have to be placed in context to be understood. This is one of the ways in which computers are especially useful to our work. They help us sort out dates, names and other common features that can link together the separated parts of single documents.''
Human memory also plays an important role. Dr. Bendt Alster, one of the scholars on the team, can often remember the ragged outlines of tablet fragments he has seen in photographs or the collections of other museums. He sometimes realizes that a fragment he is examining would fit together with some fragment he knows to be in the Louvre, the British Museum or one of the great museums of Istanbul, Baghdad, or Jena, East Germany. He said this enables him to assemble texts as if they were jigsaw puzzles, clearing up mysteries that had defied scholars for years.
A large proportion of the words and phrases in the new dictionaries of ancient languages deal with earthy subjects. Under the letter B in the Sumerian dictionary, more than a full page is devoted to the word ''bi,'' which can mean excrement, anus or any of a variety of related words. Many examples of the word's use are included, such as ''gu sa-sur bi nu-ha-za sila-a KU,'' meaning ''an ox with diarrhea leaves a long trail of dung.''
Although the four languages covered by current dictionary projects differ from each other, overlapping influences and times interrelate them. ''We are all building on the work of each other,'' Dr. Sjoberg said, ''and together we are uncovering the roots of Western civilization.''
photo of Dr. Ake W. Sjoberg (NYT/Malcolm Browne) (pg. 18)

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KUCHING: Following the state government’s decision to reduce land premium for all resettlement and village extension schemes in the state by 50 per cent, a total of 7,174 land titles would be affected with refund payment amounting to RM43,447,264.
This was announced by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, who pointed out that the refund is payable only to lots belonging to the original land owner; lots transferred to beneficiaries/holder of Letter of Administration; and lots transferred by way of love and affection among immediate family members.
“The refund of excess land premium shall not apply to lots transferred by sales and purchase,” he told a press conference at his office at the new State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Complex here today.
For refund, he said land owners are required to fill and submit their application to the Land and Survey Department no later than October 31, 2019.
He stressed that the state government is committed to ensuring that the reduction is duly implemented for the benefits of low-income groups in Sarawak.
“The decision to reduce the premium by half is to assist the rakyat to mitigate the rising cost of living.”
Also present at the press conference were Deputy Chief Ministers Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, Assistant Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datu Len Talif Salleh and Land and Survey Department director Zaidi Mahdi.


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Australia: High Powered Laser Ban Now In Force
Minister For Home Affairs
High Powered Laser Ban Begins 1 July
The Minister for Home Affairs, Bob Debus, said from tomorrow (1 July) it will be illegal to import high intensity hand-held laser pointers into Australia without a permit.
"The Rudd Government has responded quickly to community concerns about the irresponsible use of pointers, particularly against commercial aircraft.
"These new Australian Customs regulations will prohibit the import of hand-held laser pointers with an emission level greater than one milliwatt (1mW), without written permission.
"Anyone thinking of importing one of these devices will also need to ensure they comply with state and territory laws regarding possession and sale.
"I would say to anyone trying to flout these new laws that because Customs screens incoming mail, cargo and passengers, the odds of being caught are extremely high."
Mr Debus said Customs was able to identify and test the emissions outputs of laser pointers.
"Customs will seize prohibited lasers and will investigate and prosecute where appropriate."
The maximum penalty for importing the devices without approval is a fine of $110,000 or three times the value of the goods, whichever is greater.
"These new laws will balance the risk posed to aircraft and the travelling public, with the legitimate import and use of laser equipment by responsible parties such as scientists, astronomers and the surveying industry," Mr Debus said.


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MUSTANG — The smoothness of his second season at Mustang has far exceeded coach Jeremy Dombek’s first year, and he sees the potential payoff ahead in 2014 for the Broncos.
“The pace is a lot better than it was at this time last year. The learning curve is not as big as it was,” he said. “It’s going great. Obviously everybody has their concerns this time of year, but I think we’re right on schedule.”
With a quarterback who is drawing Division I recruiting interest and a receiver group that can rival any in the state, the Mustang offense is looking to put some points on the board this fall.
Quarterback Chandler Garrett took over as the starter in the middle of last season, giving him valuable experience heading into his junior year. But like his coach, Garrett is far more comfortable this preseason than he was last.
“He has exceeded some of our expectations in camp, with how much stronger he is, how the ball is coming off his hand much better, how he’s making his decisions quicker,” Dombek said. “It’s what you would expect from a returning starter and a guy who feels more comfortable. But he’s also taking more of a leadership role, and doing a really good job.”
Receiver is the deepest position on the team, with as many as nine players capable of making plays.
David Parker is the most experienced of the bunch, and has shown big-play potential. Jakolby Long, who has 10 scholarship offers as a basketball player, is far more comfortable in his second season at receiver.
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- Chalk and eraser
- Song on CD (Disc 4 #36) and a CD player (optional)
- Flip chart pages HERE printed on card stock and placed in sheet protectors (the original source to the flip chart is HERE which includes the chorus – mine does not)
- tape or magnets
- Props: sunglasses; helmet and/or shin guards, kneepads, etc; flashlight; conductor stick (I’m using a wooden dowel); and a “Special” badge (download using my access button at the bottom of this post) printed on yellow paper or card stock and laminated; and a clothes pin
Here’s my lesson plan (download the document using the button at the bottom of this post):
The Attention-Getter idea is from A Children’s Songbook Companion. Below is a visual of how to present it on the chalkboard:
You can download these documents using my access button below if you like.
You can go HERE and see all the Father’s Day posts I have posted if you are in need of more ideas.
Check out this quick tutorial video for accessing the Resource Library:
These printables are filed on my Resource Library page under Song Title > Fathers.
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What is the facebook group called? I just tried to find it, the Choristers Facebook Group and I couldn't find it. I would love to join this! Thanks for all you post every week, it's always so helpful!!!
Camille, I was searching around last week and found a post with a drawing of Dad and then interchangeable ties that have different songs listed on the back. I could have sworn this was you but now I can't find it. Do you have any idea who this might have been? Any help would be great. Thanks
Sorry, it's not me and I haven't seen it. If I do, I'll leave another comment.
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You're such a lifesaver Camille! I've been wracking my brain for weeks trying to figure out how to make this song fun to learn/teach. Thank you!