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“In the future, everyone will sleep for 15 minutes”
It occurs to me that in the 8 months I’ve had this blog up, I’ve been assuming everyone is familiar with the term “insomnia,” first of all; second, that we’re all more or less working with the same idea of what I’m prattling on about.
I just had one of those “Oh, crap,” moments, at which I realized that, in fact, perhaps we may not all be as one with what insomnia is. So, in order that everyone understands what I mean, here I go—to those who may have a different understanding of the word, I’m not proselytizing—I’m simply saying what’s in my head when I use the word, which, for what it’s worth, does come out of a lot of conversations with doctors and psychologists, and some reading of medical journals. But for now, is just here to make sure that my posts aren’t confusing.
So: insomnia is used to refer to sleep disorders. These disorders have in common that the affected person is not sleeping enough, or sleeping ineffectively, despite having the opportunity to sleep well. The end result? a sleep-deprived state affecting the person’s waking hours. That last bit is important. Some people naturally don’t need a lot of sleep. Someone for whom it is normal to sleep 6 hours a night, and functions optimally that way, is not an insomniac.
Insomnia may be a disorder in and of itself, or may be a symptom of a variety of other problems—a symptom of a symptom, in strict point of fact. A doctor considering a diagnosis of insomnia is looking for several things; not all need to be present, but some must.
The patient must first of all, have one of the following, although two, or even all three may be present: difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep (ie, sleeping in fits and starts), or waking too early (ie, sleeping in a single block that is not long enough for adequate rest).
Most patients will also show suboptimal sleep patterns; these can happen in a number of ways: there may not be enough REM sleep as a ratio of total sleep hours (the DSM-5, sometimes spelled DSM-V, calls this “non-restorative sleep”); or the patient may fail to experience full sleep paralysis, resulting in a lot of movement, possibly including (but not necessitating) sleep-walking; there are others, known as parasomnias, and even occasionally sui generis sleep problems.
The problem must persist despite a change in environment: this also is important; a problem that is specific to an environment is a problem with that environment, not true insomnia.
Finally, to be termed “insomnia,” a sleep problem must persist for more than a week, at the very least (except for the acute variety—see below).
Insomnia that lasts for more than a month; for years; or even a lifetime, is “chronic,” or “persistent.” Insomnia that lasts less than a month is “transient.” A single episode of between one to three months that appears to have resolved completely, may be called “episodic.” Insomnia may also be described as “recurrent,” if a patient experiences many transient occurrences over a long period, with at least two in a year. Two transient or episodic occurrences more than a year apart are considered separate and unrelated events.
If insomnia has a sudden, severe onset, in that the patient is getting literally no, or nearly no, sleep at all, for two nights or more in a row, this is “acute” insomnia. Non-acute, episodic insomnia, during which a patient may be getting 6.5 hours of sleep a night, instead of an optimal 8, for a week or so, may be allowed to run its course; acute insomnia, even if it is episodic, needs to be treated.
It is possible to be sleep-deprived without having insomnia. This distinction is important. People who are being scheduled for shifts at work that do not allow them enough time to sleep in between; people not sleeping because they have a newborn; or people having an especially difficult time adjusting to a different time zone (ie, jet lag) may all experience sleep-deprivation, but not insomnia. These people do not have enough opportunity to sleep. It’s a critical factor in insomnia that the patient has the opportunity to sleep adequately, and simply cannot.
Insomnia may be primary or secondary.
Primary insomnia, renamed “Insomnia Disorder” in the DSM-5, is a condition that appears to be endemic to the patient’s neurological make-up: something is “off” in the patient’s brain structures, or ability to form neurotransmitters, or has some other native cause that may never be known, but in any event, does not arise from the environment, and is not situational.
Secondary insomnia is trouble sleeping for which a specific cause can be pinpointed. Such causes can be as varied as restless leg syndrome, interstitial cystitis, ADHD, apnea, nasal congestion caused by allergies, pain, or tinnitus; such causes are intrinsic, but not endemic which is a whisper-thin distinction, but it is there, nonetheless. When the cause is neurological, it’s inevitable. When it is a symptom of something else, such as tinnitus, which might be a symptom of Meniere’s disease, or the side effect of a medication for a blood-clotting disorder, the approach from a psychological standpoint, may need to be different, because there is not the same inevitability. How the underlying cause it dealt with can affect the symptom that is causing the insomnia.
It can also be a side effect of a medication in and of itself; it can be caused by necessary medication, such as steroids taken for asthma, in which case the medication may need to be changed, or a second medication for the insomnia may be necessary.
Stress and anxiety can interfere with sleep. When a person with an anxiety disorder has no precipitating event causing insomnia, the patient may be diagnosed with primary insomnia, although the DSM-5 discourages this; however, whether or not the patient has an anxiety disorder, when a stressful event, such as a death in the family, or money problems, precipitates insomnia, this is secondary insomnia.
Honestly, I’m not sure what a doctor would say about chronic insomnia caused by PTSD. The “chronic” state seems to me to suggest that somehow the trauma has changed the patient’s neurological make-up, allowing for a diagnosis of primary insomnia. But I am not a doctor, nor a psychologist.
Insomnia has been on the rise in the US lately, and apparently has shot up during the pandemic, but this mostly has been secondary and transient forms of insomnia. Chronic, primary insomnia which isn’t especially common to begin with, relative to transient or episodic insomnia, hasn’t risen in the wake of the problems plaguing us figuratively, as we are plagued literally.
Nonetheless, prescriptions for sleep medications have multiplied, apparently logarithmically, over the last year. I really wish I’d bought stock in pharmaceutical companies—or, I should say, more stock. I don’t have any in Johnson & Johnson, and, unfortunately, the best insomnia medications are available in generic now. Wow, if Ambien were still brand-name only, would Aventis be cleaning up.
The word “Insomnia” was created some time in the early 1600s. It is Latin-derived, but is not an organic Latin word; like many clinical words, it was invented by assembling a Latin root and Latin affixes in a lab, a little like the way new elements that don’t exist in nature are synthesized. It’s easy to break down “insomnia” even if one has not studied Latin. “Somnus” means “sleep” (cf, “somnambulist” = “sleepwalker”), “in-” means “not,” and “-ia” is a suffix that indicates the word is describing a condition (cf., “dyslexia,” “hypoxia,” “anorexia,” and “schizophrenia”).
The very first use of the word does not seem to have come down to us, and so I do not know what the index case of insomnia was—or even if there was one. I’m assuming that there was because the condition has a Latin name with a definite origin—there is a time when the term is suddenly being used with fair frequency, when just before, it was not used at all. But it is possible that there was something happening in an area causing lots of cases of insomnia, and so the word was coined, possibly not even by a physician. Where the area was, and what was the cause, I don’t know.
I wish I did. I don’t know why, but it feels important to me; I really wish I knew the event that delivered this word to the world. I’m sure insomnia has always existed, but I’d like to know what caused someone to think it was necessary to medicalize the condition—to bestow a clinical name upon it, and to reify it—to make it a “thing,” and to ultimately brand people like me “insomniacs.”

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Controlled Traffic Farming (CTF) is an excellent method for managing compaction created by heavy modern machinery. The Dale Drills range of low-draught seed drills works harmoniously within a CTF system.
An Introduction To CTF
By reducing the area of soil that is trafficked, overall field compaction is kept to a minimum, reducing the need for cultivations to a limited area of the field. The wider the track widths are apart, the greater the efficiency (and therefore savings) of the CTF system. Our range of Eco no-till drills is very easy to pull (minimum 25hp/m). This, combined with their lower weight construction, means wider working width drills can be pulled by relatively modest-sized tractors.
An example of a CTF system: A 9m Eco XL seed drill could be pulled by a 225hp tractor in a 9m CTF system. All combining, cultivating if required, and drilling are done at 9-meter widths. Wheels are set to the same track settings, and as a result, wheelings cover approximately 22% of the field area.
Without CTF, the soil that is traversed is expected to cover 80% to 90% of the field. Although modern tires and combine tracks can be set to exert less than 0.7 bar, during wet periods, soils may still become damaged. Employing a CTF system ensures that we know where the soil damage has occurred and that we only need to rectify the damage in that specific area.
Watch Edward Dale demonstrate how he uses the Controlled Traffic Farming system to increase his yield and fuel efficiency.
The effect of CTF on machinery costs
Due to the absence of random wheelings across the field, there is no need for deeper cultivation, except on the headlands where machines have turned. The soil in CTF also becomes lighter and more easily workable, enabling a 225hp tractor to comfortably cultivate or drill 60 ha in an average day, pulling 9m wide equipment.
In the autumn, with 40 available days between 1st August and 31st October, 1200 ha could be cultivated once, and an additional 1200 ha could be drilled.
In the spring, with 30 available days between 1st February and 30th April, a further 900 ha can be cultivated, and 900 ha can be drilled.
Although there is a need to level, lift, and possibly roll down the headlands where machinery has turned, amounting to 15% of the total area, it would be possible for one 225hp tractor to handle all the land work on a 1000ha farm under controlled traffic farming conditions. In a wet season, another tractor may be required to repair damage in the controlled wheelings.
Cost Comparison Breakdown
Method 1: Ploughing
Method 2: Min Till
Method 3: Direct Drilling
|Cost of level-lifting and rolling headlands @ £41/ha on 15% of the area
|One dose of slug pellets
|Application of slug pellets
|If required, cost of level-lifting combine and grain cart wheelings
@ £41/ha on 40% of the area
Method 4: Controlled Traffic Farming
|Capital cost of auto-trac, maintenance and license
|Cost of level-lifting and rolling headlands @ £41/ha on 15% of the area
|Shallow cultivations on 70% of land
e.g. cultipress or light disc and roll (@ £20 / ha)
|Drill (easier to pull on C. T. F.)
|The cost of an additional dose of slug pellets is included with the direct drilled crop as no cultivation is done.
At Dale Drills we have supported research and demonstrations carried out by CTF Europe and Unilever R + D Colworth at Sharnbrook Bedfordshire, into Controlled Traffic Farming. We supplied a specially adapted 8 meter Dale Zero Till drill with wheels at 3m centres to demonstrate the advantages which CTF delivers to British soils.
Further information can be seen at www.controlledtrafficfarming.com.
Although the drills are working for much of the time in very hard abrasive conditions, the tungsten tipped coulters give a long wearing life. Running costs on earth wearing parts are generally less than £1/ac.
A 6m drill at 10kph will drill 6 ha/hr in a straight line. With a 30% reduction for filling the hopper and turning on headlands, an output of over 4 ha/hr can be achieved.
The Eco-Drill has a unique adjustable row spacing. The drill can be adjusted to work at 5″ (12.5cm) or 10″ (25cm). A quick adjuster allows this to be done in a relatively short amount of time. The Eco-Drill is the only drill on the market to be able to direct drill at 5″ row spacing.
The MTD typically drills at 5″ row spacing although we are normally able to adjust this to suit users requirements.
The Zero Till drills a band of seed 77mm (3″) wide, which is firmed down by the press wheel. There is a gap of 173mm (6″) between bands. Wider row spacing than current ‘close spaced’ drills is essential to allow trash to pass through the drill. In trials, yields have been the same until row spacing exceeds 355mm (14″).
As Dale Drills are only cultivating and rolling the part of the ground where the seed is planted, with a 12mm wide tungsten carbide tip, and leaving the rest of the ground untouched, they only require 20hp/metre width to pull them.
Yes, the less cultivation of the soil, the fewer slugs are squashed. The trash on the surface also harbours slugs. Slug problems can be reduced by baling and removing straw, harrowing stubble to evenly distribute remaining straw and trash, and rolling after drilling. Slug pellets will probably need to be applied, especially at the crop emergence stage.
If you have a compaction problem, then remove that problem before drilling. Dale direct drills work well on level lifted ground, especially if it is rolled down before drilling.
A Controlled Traffic Farming system can be used to reduce the amount of compaction and therefore the need to cultivate. See our Controlled Traffic page for more information.
Direct drilling has the potential to save money on establishment costs, save moisture (we might need it one day!) and improve soil structure, by keeping the organic matter on the surface and increasing the population of earthworms. It is therefore well worth taking the trouble to make sure it works well.
We have put together these guidelines:
- Fields that don’t have any compaction problems are in the correct state to direct drill. If the land does have compaction then level lift and roll prior to drilling.
- Choose fields that don’t have severe grass weed problems. Grass weed seeds are better ploughed down and then the blackgrass can be sprayed out in the years before direct drilling.
- Use a chaff spreader on the combine.
- Combine the field using wide headlands, to prevent thick deposits of straw when turning.
- Cut cereal stubble 150mm (6”) high or less, and if not baling, finely chop the straw and spread it as well as possible. Longer stubble tends to cause blockages in the drill and also shades the growing crop.
If the chopped straw has not been evenly spread then straight tooth harrow or use a straw rake on the stubble at an angle to the direction of combining, which spreads the straw evenly across the field, helps to break it up further, and may provide a very shallow surface tilth. It should also squash a proportion of the slug population, if present.
Have the direct drilling done as early as reasonably possible. Give the plants time to establish while the soil is warm so that they can grow through any straw mulch and away from slug pressure.
Increase the seed rates by 5-10%. We are after all doing much less to create an ideal seedbed, so it is understandable that slightly less seedlings will survive.
Put slug bait points down prior to drilling. If there is a slug problem, spread slug pellets at the same time as drilling, or mix pellets with the seed. I would only advise mixing pellets with the seed if the land is cloddy, and the drill has not completely firmed soil around the seed.
Roll after drilling, to put down any stones and firm the surface to help against slugs.
Check for slug activity approximately 1 week after drilling when the seedlings are just emerging. If required, apply half rate minislug pellets. The plants are at their most vulnerable at the seedling stage.
Spray off with Roundup pre drilling if you have weeds and volunteers emerged.
Alternatively use Roundup after drilling if you intend using a
pre-emerge spray, as many will mix satisfactorily.
Use this year’s tramlines for next year’s crop. They will still be visible, and provided they are not deeply rutted will be ideal for carrying the sprayer, as they tend to remain firm right through the autumn.
You should see far less weeds emerging in direct drilled crops, especially if you have chopped and spread the straw prior to drilling.
If you wish to use a soil acting herbicide, don’t be too concerned about straw residue on the surface. Most of the chemical will wash through the straw to the soil, and if the straw is very thick, the weeds cannot grow through it anyway.
You should expect a small yield increase from direct drilling, because of moisture conservation, better soil structure and a lower weed pressure, and on all but the very lightest soils you should save over £30/ac (110 euro/ha) on establishment costs. It is therefore well worth making sure direct drilling has every chance of succeeding.
Conditions for direct drilling need to be as follows:
- Soil needs to be dry enough to crumble and form some tilth when tines pass through it.
- Soil structure needs to be good.
- Direct drilled crops are generally slower to grow; so direct drilling should be done early to give the crop more time.
- Fertilizer applied at drilling will significantly improve crop establishment by promoting more rapid growth, and better root development.
The drill works on min-till or conventional seedbeds. Rolling the seedbed to make it firm before drilling is advisable to enable the drill to perform well. Adjustable pressure to the assembly rams on our drills allow for an appropriate amount of pressure to be set for the conditions.

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Electric scooter start-up Lime is laying off about 100 employees and leaving 12 cities.
The San Francisco-based company confirmed would end operations in seven Latin American cities, four US cities and one European city.
The story was first reported on the US news site. Axios.
Lime's public electronic scooters can be found on the streets and in parks in more than 100 cities around the world. They are accessed through a smartphone app.
Investors have invested hundreds of millions of dollars in electronic scooter companies, but most of them remain unprofitable.
Lime is backed by Uber and venture capital firm GV, formerly known as Google Ventures, and many others.
"Financial independence is our goal for 2020, and we are confident that Lime will be the first next-generation mobility company to achieve profitability," said Brad Bao, Lime's chief executive and co-founder, in a statement.
"We are immensely grateful for our team members, pilots, Juicers and the cities that supported us, and we look forward to reintroducing Lime back into these communities when the time is right."
A Lime spokeswoman told the BBC that 14% of Lime's workforce would be fired.
Lime will stop operations in the following cities:
- USA: Atlanta, Phoenix, San Diego and San Antonio
- Europe: Linz, Austria
- Latin America: Bogota, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Lima, Puerto Vallarta, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo


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(GV) – For many living in the part of Eurasia where Persian and Turkic languages dominate, the festivities of Nawruz beginning March 21 mark not just the start of spring, but New Year itself.
In Afghanistan, however, the occasion is not universally celebrated, and the holiday’s pagan roots are a point of conjecture between different groups.
Moreover, the warmer weather also brings with it a traditional uptick insurgent violence.
This year, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has attempted to check the onslaught with a renewed and emboldened offer of peace to the Taliban. But there is no sign yet that the group is ready to sign up for talks.
Your Nawruz, not my Nawruz
Social media timelines were flooded with good wishes and hopes for peace and stability as Nawruz (also spelled Nowruz and Noruz) arrived last month. Celebrations of the spring equinox observed by the ancient Zoroastrians continue well into April.
So great to see fellow citizens coming all the way from south of the country for #nowruz, dancing & playing traditional sports at the city squares in #Mazar (at 10pm) with others flying sky lanterns. May the new year shower this country with peace, security, empathy & solidarity pic.twitter.com/lhS1j4WcBc
— Tahir Qadiry (@tahirqadiry) March 20, 2018
— Saleha Soadat (@SalehaSoadat) March 20, 2018
— Zalmay Khalilzad (@realZalmayMK) March 20, 2018
This is the Afghanistan that could be – an Afghanistan of color, music, and smiles.
This is a village in Daikundi, celebrating Nawruz.
(Pics by Hazara World, via . @dailyetilaatroz ) pic.twitter.com/d0FcOWoS33
— Mujib Mashal (@MujMash) April 1, 2018
However, religious hardliners have little time for the holiday, and Facebook was once again a platform to witness the country’s divides, as much as its togetherness.
In one popular post, conservative public figure Hiatu Adden Sahebi implored residents of Mazar-i-Sharif in the strongest terms not to mark Sizadabar, the 13th day of Nawruz, on April 2.
سنت سیزده بهدر همان کار گوسفندان در چراگاه است. دشت شادیان مزار را به مکان فحشا و شرابخوری مبدل نسازید تا در غضب الهی گرفتار نشوید. از مولویان شهر خواهش می کنم بیاید دست به دست هم داده از فحشا جلوگیری کنیم
Observing Sizdabadar is like being a sheep that roams wild in the grasslands. Do not turn the Shadyan desert of Mazar into a hub of depravity and entangle oneself with divine wrath. I ask the Mullahs of [Mazar-i-Sharif] city to prevent such depravity.
As usual, however, the day saw families take advantage of the warming weather by camping out in the hills and holding feasts.
Another difficult year ahead
This year Nawruz was marred by tragedy, after a suicide bomber blew up himself near a Shiite shrine in Kabul March 21, claiming at least 32 lives and wounding scores of others.
Even on #Nowruz, innocent celebrating #Afghans are targeted 4 trying to live a basic, normal life, despite so much chaos, violence & poverty imposed on them. #Casualties higher than reported here, thanks to #Taliban 4 their direct or indirect role in this & so many other attacks. https://t.co/3iGHNaEudT
— M. Ashraf Haidari (@MAshrafHaidari) March 21, 201
The militant group ISIS claimed responsibility for the bombing, saying the attack targeted Shi’ites.
Spring is also the period that sees the Taliban intensify its attacks on the Western-backed government, with civillians typically caught in the crossfire.
At the end of February Afghan President Ashraf Ghani reached out to the Taliban with an unprecedented offer of peace that included the possibility of the group being able to form its own political party.
The peace offer was made “without preconditions” and pledged security for the Taliban and their families if the group disarmed.
Taliban members would also have their names removed from blacklists maintained by the United Nations and the United States under the proposed agreement.
However, the group that has swathes of Afghanistan under its control despite splintering has yet to provide an official response to Ghani’s offer.

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Season 1, Episode 8 Perverse Psychology
First Aired: December 5, 2006
Dave starts dating Bill's daughter, Sasha (Lindsay Sloane), and Bill sets out to break them up until a colleague (Jane Lynch) gives him some professional advice. Meanwhile, Inger decides to stop her noisy next-door neighbors from fighting; and Darlene breaks up with Michael (who becomes outraged), then meets Sasha's ex-boyfriend Ira (Bruce Altman), and the two immediately hit it off. After all, they both idolize Bill.
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- Premiered: September 26, 2006
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- Premise: In this sitcom, patients try to practice what their shrink prescribes in their group sessions. The problem: Their doctor, a famous self-help author, is as messed up as any of the group members. (more)

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Sant Mateu Church - PHOTOGRAPHER COMMENT
Panorama taken inside the church of Sant Mateu at Sant Mateu d'Albarca in Ibiza.
Sant Mateu Church - FURTHER INFORMATION
Sant Mateu Church - Ibiza visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Sant Mateu Church' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Balearic Islands.
The church of Sant Mateu forms the focal point of Sant Mateu d'Albarca hamlet in northern Ibiza. This is a 14th century church, with whitewashed walls both inside and out. Like most of the rural churches in Ibiza, Sant Mateu is plainly decorated with icons in the side alcoves and decoration behind the high altar. The inside of the church is refreshingly cool in the summer, and makes for a good place to reflect and cool down in the summer months. The village holds a celebration to Saint Matthew on 21st September.
TRAVEL DIRECTIONS AND GETTING THERE
Road: Sant Mateu d'Albarca is about 20km north of Eivissa (Ibiza Town). Take the PM-804 to Santa Gertrudis and then the PM-V-804-1.

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AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURS SEE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES IN STARTING NEW VENTURES
U.S. adults are eager to engage in entrepreneurship with 43% recording that good opportunities exist right here in this country, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Global 2012 Report issued last month. The Babson sponsored research of entrepreneurship worldwide is the largest single study of its kind.
“The 43% measure of opportunity perception is the highest we’ve ever recorded since we started the GEM survey in 1999,” commented Donna Kelley, co-author of the report and Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at Babson College. “This jump ─ to 43% from 36% in 2011, and after plunging to 28% in 2009 ─ is significant because the measure is highly sensitive to economic cycles. This means that more Americans are thinking more positively about prospects for starting businesses after the pessimism evident in the years following the downturn,” noted Kelley.
GEM found that Americans are among the most confident not only about their entrepreneurial skills, but in their abilities to succeed. Though higher than recorded in 2008 (at 25% vs. 32% in 2012), ‘fear of failure’ is low in the U.S. compared to other developed economies in Western Europe, and in Israel and Japan.
In the late spring and early summer of 2012, more than 198,000 adults in 69 economies took part in the GEM survey. With the largest sample to date, this group of economies represented an estimated 74% of the world’s population and 87% of the GDP.
The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) is a not-for-profit academic research consortium that has as its goal making high quality information on global entrepreneurship activity readily available to as wide an audience as possible. GEM is the largest single study of entrepreneurial activity in the world. Initiated in 1999 with just 10 countries, GEM has now conducted research in over 80 economies all over the world. Visit the Babson GEM Website or the GEM Consortium Website.
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Babson College is the educator, convener, and thought leader for Entrepreneurship of All Kinds®. The College is a dynamic living and learning laboratory, where students, faculty, and staff work together to address the real-world problems of business and society—while at the same time evolving our methods and advancing our programs. We shape the leaders our world needs most: those with strong functional knowledge and the skills and vision to navigate change, accommodate ambiguity, surmount complexity, and motivate teams in a common purpose to create economic and social value. As we have for nearly a half-century, Babson continues to advance Entrepreneurial Thought and Action® as the most positive force on the planet for generating sustainable economic and social value. For information, visit the Babson College Website.


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Now, we’ve seen time and time again, of how western countries tend to mislabel or misname Asian cuisines and food items.
But, it still doesn’t make it any less funny.
Inika (@inika_) took to her Twitter profile to showcase the menu of an Indian restaurant in Washington, United States, where let’s just say the names of the Indian food items have been somewhat… whitewashed.
She wrote, “OMFG.”
The restaurant served dishes ranging from ‘Dunked doughnut (savoury fried doughnuts) delight’, which is basically vadais drenched in dhal curry and ‘Dunked rice cake delight‘, which is basically idlis also swimming in dhal curry.
On top of that, they also donned ‘crepes’ on their menu, which are thosais. The plain thosais were called ‘naked crepes’ while masala thosais were called ‘smashed potato crepes’.
Also, what is up with those prices?
While the vadais and idlis are priced at $16.49 (RM73.44) and $15.39 (RM68.54) respectively, the thosais are at a whopping $17.59 (RM78.34) and $18.68 (RM83.24). Those better be some really freaking good thosais.
Considering the name of the restaurant is called ‘Indian Crepe Co.’, we’re really not surprised at the westernised names of the dishes.
You can check out the other misnamed food items here:
There’s more. pic.twitter.com/BinMJf01Ci
— Aniruddha (@rapidsnail) July 17, 2022
Considering how pricey the restaurant is (and their ridiculous names for the dishes), we genuinely hope that their food is actually good.
Also read: M’sian Shares How Food Delivery Rider Had Confronted Her For Ordering Indian Food

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Koji Fukada’s black comedy brief might top-and-tail with a stunning revelation, but it surely’s the comedy parts all through that make this little story of contemporary day metropolis life an pleasurable watch somewhat than an over-emotional drama.
“East of Jefferson” is screening at Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema
Yuri (Yuri Ogino) and Tatsuya (Tatsuya Kawamura) have met on an evening out and transfer on to a love resort to do what younger folks do. However, on nearer inspection, Yuri suspects that Tatsuya might in actual fact be one in every of her estranged brothers, following her dad and mom’ divorce. This leaves Tatsuya with the indignity of, somewhat than having intercourse, calling his older brother Tsuyoshi (Tsuyoshi Kondo) to come back to the love resort and make sure if Yuri is certainly his sister.
The trio talk about their youthful days and the story seemingly holds true with quite a few parallels of their lives and shared reminiscences. That is till, replicating a story from an American novel, Yuri reveals she was as soon as pregnant in her youth and made the journey to seek out ‘their’ father, leaving a somewhat awkward state of affairs for all involved.
Inserting a story of childhood reminiscences in a love resort is one thing that Fukada maximises for comedian impact. A easy, single set; the novelty of the revolving mattress serves a number of roles: as a show platform for Tatsuya as he sits taking within the revelation in his underwear; and a treadmill for Yuri as she tries to get her day by day step depend as much as required ranges. Fukada throws in quite a few moments of humor comparable to this, whereas the extra critical discussions happen. They share a reminiscence of a music their mom used to sing to them after they have been younger, singing the music out loud, whereas condoms sit on the bedside desk. Fukada definitely places the setting to good use.
The revolving mattress additionally acts as a kind of music field, with music and reminiscences of childhood flooding by for Yuri because the mattress spins round like a valuable souvenir. Although we study that the state of affairs might not fairly be as Yuri believes.
Regardless of all the things the three recall, and the supposed shared second of childhood reminiscence for all of them to lament, that is shortly forgotten as soon as the reality is revealed. The whimsical second of childhood reflection goes out the window shortly and maturity is restored. Tsuyoshi is his sensible self, leaving the apathetic-throughout Tatsuya and Yuri to get again on with what they have been about to do within the opening shot.
For these three, nostalgia is solely a fleeting second that goes simply as shortly because it comes and childhood innocence is a factor of the previous. Regardless of the lengthy conversations and all that has transpired, grownup misdemeanours should stick with it as initially supposed. Fukada is laughing on the adults, and having enjoyable in doing so.
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Vida Loca will land in Malta for an explosive party, lit up with Reggaeton, Hip Hop and Dance vibes at U... Read More
University of Malta Dance Studies ,
San Gwann, Malta
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5 HOUR SET by MUNDO MUZIKA celebrating his 20th year behind the decks. 3 DJS, 3 MCs, Lotta Fun!!!
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Blandi International Dance Events after several requests is happy to announce that this year we have a course for choreographers and dance teachers. The course will be held from the 2nd till 6th September.
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Part 1: Voting Basics
Learn how to find out who will be on your ballot, and the different voting options available to you like absentee voting, voting early in-person, and voting on election day.
2020 is a big election year. The U.S. President, House of Representatives, and some Senators are up for re-election. So are all Minnesota State Senators and Representatives. Whomever is elected on November 3 will make key decisions as our communities begin to recover from the impacts of COVID-19.
Moreover, elected officials have the power to create change through policy. It was elected leaders who upheld discriminatory housing policies for decades, both in Minnesota and nationally. You can learn more about this history and how today’s elected leaders can challenge these disparities by reading our Race & Housing series: tchabitat.org/race.
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Love this pillow and the cases!
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Toddler Hypoallergenic Pillow, Baby Breathable 100% Organic Cotton 2 White Cute Pillowcases, 13x18 Soft Microfiber Kids Sleep Pillow with Cat Print Pillow Cover for Travel and Home
This pillow is perfect for my 22 month old! We had bought a different organic toddler pillow for him a few months back but it is too puffy for him. This pillow is just the right thickness for a first pillow while still being soft and the fact that it has pillow cases is a huge plus since you can just switch them out and wash them when they get dirty! Would definitely recommend it as a first pillow.


This Calvin Klein Men’s Slim Fit Stretch Suit Separates will provide you with the option of customizing your jacket and pant suit size because the two pieces are sold one after the other. Dressing to provoke has never been easier!
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This technical article presents a simulation process to analyze fatigue in electronic parts, particularly in solder joints, on printed circuit boards (PCBs).
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The arraignment of former Corona-Norco Unified School District assistant superintendent Ted Rozzi on charges including embezzlement and money laundering was postponed Friday, Dec. 20, to Feb. 13.
Rozzi appeared in Superior Court in Riverside on Friday and is not in custody. Rozzi, who was in charge of schools construction, is accused of having Neff Construction send more than $1 million in checks made out to what Rozzi said were vendors such as Bank of America, AT&T and Chase Bank and depositing those checks in his own credit card accounts with those companies.
The CEO of Neff, Edward Mierau, is scheduled to be arraigned Jan. 3 on charges of money laundering and helping a public official financially benefit from a contract.
Also Friday, hearings were set for two related cases: Both Mierau and Rozzi’s wife, Sonya, have filed motions to overturn decisions by the court to freeze their real estate assets.

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When I was approached by Belgium producer Steevie Milliner to do some remixes of his chill out track 'City Night In London' I was delighted to say the least. Here Steevie teams up with rapper K9 (Kevin Brown) where Steevie gives a great vocal hook with rap parts from K9. I have included the original track for you on the package and there is a cool You Tube video of it if you want to search. Stevie's own label Mojito Club Bar released this a while back but now it is time for some house mixes.
I would like to welcome DJ Lybra to the label. His remix is a real mix of old skool and new skool with old style sampled vocals that work so well on his mix. Next up Rampus goes techy with his mix and again well worked vocals in his version that will work so well in the clubs. I went for a Deep Tech style for my mix and i hope you all like it. Finally Basani from SA gives us a short alternative mix.
As always its all about the music here at Phunky Rabbit and on behalf of myself (Malc East - owner of Phunky Rabbit Records) and everyone involved we all hope you enjoy the release.
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Marshmallow pops-instead of cake pops. Great idea!! Sweet, Food, Marshmallow Pops, Cake Pop, Valentine, Marshmallows, Party Ideas, Baby Shower
Marshmallow Pops. Much easier than cake pops! Can be done for any occasion just by changing the colors (great for baby showers)!
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Marshmallow Pops. Much easier than cake pops! Can be done for any occasion just by changing the colors (great for baby showers and princess parties)! Princess party idea
Marshmallow Pops. Much easier than cake pops! Can be done for any occasion just by changing the colors... Make this a bridal shower tea party game... Make a marshmallow bouquet
Marshmallow Pops. Much easier than cake pops! Can be done for any occasion just by changing the colors
This would make cute tea party food
Marshmallow pops for valentines day
Marshmallow Pops. For tea party!
Marshmallow Pops #belledujour
Bridal Shower Cake Pops
Easy Party Marshmallows #DIY
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Party marshmallows. So easy to do and look great on a sweet table. Thought these would be great for a shower.
Pretty in Pink Party Marshmallows @Amy Lyons Johnson / She Wears Many #Party Ideas| http://partyideas803.blogspot.com
Party marshmallows. So easy to do and look great on a sweet table. Would be cute to use as a guest favor!
This but lavender!... Party marshmallows. So easy to do and look great on a sweet table.
Party Marshmallows | This would be a really cute party idea. #youresopretty
Party marshmallows. So easy to do and look great on a sweet table.
Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows by @wearsmanyhats | Pink Desserts
Party marshmallows ~ chocolate covered marshmallows
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Marshmallow Pops - love the idea to put them on a cupcake liner before wrapping them. So cute.
Chocolate dipped marshmallows pops. I want to do these for a formal Tea Party for Ava Gail! ♡
chocolate dipped marshmallows for in cocoa at winter wedding. Or a great party favor!
Girls Baby Shower - Kraamfeest meisje, chocolate dipped marshmallows
Marshmallow Pops - love the idea to put them on a cupcake liner
chocolate dipped marshmallows for in cocoa at winter wedding.
chocolate dipped marshmallow pops for baby shower favors
Marshmallow Pops / cake pops
Christening party ideas
Marshmallow on a stick “Ballet” Treats... these are only an image... but looks like I can do.... so cute!!
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How cute are these MARSHMALLOW BALLERINAS via The Pretty Baker. Perfect for kids birthday parties and afternoon treats. Check out our other #kids #birthday #party food ideas.
6 Fun Baby Shower Food Ideas - "Marshmallow Ballerina Pops" #babyshower #marshmallowpops #partyfood #appetizer
too cute! birthday idea!! Marshmallow ballerinas- to simple and adorable not to save for potential future reference.
How cute are these MARSHMALLOW BALLERINAS via The Pretty Baker. Perfect for kids birthday parties and afternoon treats. More on The Pretty Baker: https://secure.zeald.com/under5s/results.html?q=theprettybaker #kids kids parties #party kids party ideas
How cute are these MARSHMALLOW BALLERINAS via The Pretty Baker. Perfect for kids birthday parties and afternoon treats. Also ideal for baby showers :)
Marshmallow ballerinas - fun party food for a ballet or dance themed kid's birthday party.
Marshmallow ballerinas. I want these at my baby shower or daughters birthday party
Marshmallow ballerinas this is such a great idea for baby shower or birthday party
Cake pops ,marshmallow pops and pretzels cover in chocolate baby baptism ideas ! Also design tag :)
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Cake pops ,marshmallow pops and pretzels cover in chocolate baby baptism ideas
Cake pops ,marshmallow pops and pretzels cover in chocolate
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
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MMMMM - Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Love how these are pink and brown chocolate...must try coloring my white chocolate pink the next time I make these. #chocolates #sweet #yummy #delicious #food #chocolaterecipes #choco #chocolate
Splendidly pretty pink Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Strawberries. #food #chocolate #strawberries #pink #Valentines
12 Love Berries Chocolate Covered Strawberries: Amazon.com: Grocery Gourmet Food #valentine
Chocolate covered strawberries.. all time favorite dessert pink for the baby shower!!
Chocolate Covered Strawberries -- #Strawberries #Food #Dessert #Yummy
Chocolate Covered Strawberries - pink for valentines day :)
Nail polish bites - marshmallows dipped in frosting and topped with a tootsie roll.
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Nail polish cake - marshmallows dipped in frosting and topped with a tootsie roll
marshmallows nail polish treats! cute for avon parties
marshmallows nail polish treats!
Nail polish cake I WANT!!
Nail polish cakes!!
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Pretty 'n Pink Cake Pops or use styrofoam balls and use spray paint glitter paint and make for a centerpiece
pink cake pops in tin buckets. cute for a baby shower. do blue for a little boy!?
pink cake pops in tin buckets. cute for a baby shower.
Cake pops in tin buckets, cute birthday party idea!
pink cake pops #mike1242 #ilikethis #mikesemple2015
cake pops. adorable! baby shower idea =)
Different version to sweet trees
would be cute for babyshower
Cakepops for Baby Shower
Valentines Day idea. Marshmellow sticks covered with white choc.
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pink marshmallow pops party favors: Valentine, birthday, baby shower....Cute! #birthday #party #tween
pink marshmallow pops party favors: Valentine, bridal shower, birthday, baby shower....Cute!
pink marshmallow pops party favors | by Sweet Shoppe Mom and Simply Sweets
pink marshmallow pops party favors by Simply Sweets, via Flickr
pink marshmallow pops party favors. Maybe blue instead of pink
marshmallow party favors | pink marshmallow pops party favors
pink marshmallow pops party favors | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
pink marshmallow pops party favors: Valentine's day
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It is a wedding cake, but I think it would make a pretty good Birthday cake also. this is GORGEOUS
Fun Tiered Cake. #party #wedding #cake #design #ideas #inspiration #flowers #tiered
A children's birthday cake for a bubble-themed party.. originally a wedding cake
Little Girl Birthday Cake Idea
unique wedding cake design
PRETTY CAKE DECORATION
Beautiful Cake Design
Awesome cake design.
Wedding cake ideas
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MRS NECKLACE. Something "new" for the soon-to-be mrs? Cute gift for bride. Unique wedding ideas. #UniqueWeddingIdeas
kate spade "mrs" necklace. anyone looking for something crazy expensive and simi usless but just as perfect and adorable for a wedding gift???
Great gift idea! >> Kate Spade "Mrs" necklace for the honeymoon #events #PFPevents #planning #party #gifts #partyFavors
Awesome gift idea - Kate Spade "Mrs" necklace.... Perfect for the reception!!! Want in white gold!
Kate Spade "mrs" necklace....Potential gift idea for future weddings
Kate Spade "mrs" necklace. wedding gift from the boy, yes please.
Kate Spade "mrs" necklace... Whoa hate wedding stuff, love this
kate spade "mrs" necklace! perfect bride present from groom
Cute wedding gift idea! Kate Spade "Mrs" necklace. Adore.
Bourbon Marshmallows by Wondermade. Other flavors include Peppermint, Rose Raspberry, and Guinness
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Bourbon-Guinness-Marshmallows-2 http://idesignme.eu/2013/03/spring-break-4_bourbon-marshmallows/ #Bourbon #marshmallow #design #springbreak #design #creativity #foodporn #food
Bourbon Marshmallows from Wondermade http://wondermade.bigcartel.com/product/bourbon-marshmallows
Gooey Alcoholic Candies - Bourbon Marshmallows are a Flavorful Fireplace Treat #drinking #alcohol
What? hashtagexcitement - bourbon marshmallows for a unique gift for a food lover!
Bourbon Marshmallows, $8 for 16 | 29 Clever Gifts For People Who Love To Drink
gifts for people who love to drink! Personalized whiskey barrel for Tom
Bourbon marshmallows Box of 16 by wondermade on Etsy, $7.50
bourbon marshmallows for a unique gift for a food lover!
Bourbon marshmallows - Box of 16. $7.50, via Etsy.
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Easy to Make Springtime Marshmallow Pops Supplies: Bag of marshmallows Lollipop sticks Melting wafers in whatever color you like Colored sprinkles Directions: 1. Add lollipop sticks to marshmallows. 2. Place melting wafers in a small bowl. Place sprinkles in a small bowl. 3. Melt wafers gently in microwave. Stir melted wafers until smooth. Dip marshmallow into melted wafers as shown 4. Then dip marshmallows into sprinkles. 5. Place on waxed paper to dry. www.yankeetoybox.com Yankee Toy Box, LLC
Marshmallow Pops. White chocolate with a touch of food color! Easy and fun!
Easter Marshmallow Pops .?????make with Rice Krispie treats....?????
Any holiday or party , marshmallow pops! Way easier than cake pops!
Easter Marshmallow Pops www.JenniferNickertPhotography.com
Marshmallow Pops, this would be great birthday idea
Marshmallow Pops party idea
Cute easter idea!
Afbeelding van de traktatie Babyflesje
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Geboortetraktatie flesje - handig om van te voren te maken. Ook als je niet weet of het een jongen of meisje wordt ;)
Babyflesje - in plaats van marshmellows kun je natuurlijk ook stukken banaan nemen. Wel even besprenkelen met sinaasappel- of citroensap dan.
Idee voor: Presentje - bedankje - cadeautje voor de gasten van je kraamfeest jongetje & meisje :
Babyflesje van marshmallows
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I like making cake pops, and forgot about these--I had marshmallow pops at my bridal shower. Easy to make and fun to display! @Jenny Guitar Baby shower??
Marshmallow Treat Pops ~ ALSO...... could put Styrofoam in the bottom of a basket or bowl and push the pops or cakepops into it, and then cover with pink candy!
Marshmallow Treat pops sweet monday idea
pink marshmallow pops, cute snack idea for little girl's birthday party or an "It's a Girl" baby shower!
Super-cute marshmallow treat pops for your candy buffet #baby #shower #decoration #marshmallow #candy #buffet
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Marshmallow Treat Pops - these went down a treat at Moo's birthday party and they were sooooo easy to make!
Marshmallow Treat Pops For the Pink Marshmallow Pops: You’ll need: marshmallows pink Candy Melts pink M’s (or similar) white nonpareils lollipop sticks Directions: 1. Insert the lollipop sticks into the marshmallows & set aside. 2. Melt the candy in the microwave, according to package instructions. 3. Dip each marshmallow (with stick) into the melted candy, until about ½ of the marshmallow is coated. 4. Sprinkle with nonpareils and top with a pink M while candy coating is still warm.
Good birthday party idea ... Marshmallow Treat Pops
Despicable Me Marshmallow Minons | Rock UR Party Recipes
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Despicable Me Minions… Grab some candy melts and get your Gru on! These adorable Despicable Me Minons are super simple to make. Just grab marshmallows and go!
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Cute DIY Minion Marshmallow Pops in 4 Easy Steps! | Diply
Cute minion marshmallows - childrens party ideas
Despicable Me Minions marshmallows. AWESOME!
Minion Birthday Ideas and suggestions
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Despicable Me Marshmallow Minions
Minion marshmallows yummy!!
Half dipped rice krispies treats
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Party idea: dye white chocolate the party colors and dip rice krispie treats, maybe add some glitters/sprinkles
Half dipped rice krispies treats... such a simple and lovely idea for a party treat :) baby shower idea!
With diff colors and eyes for "monsters" rice krispie treat ideas | Chocolate dipped rice krispy treats | Party Ideas
Baby shower idea- pink dipped rice krispie petit fours- make a batch of rice krispie treats, cut into small rectangles. Melt a bag of white candy melts and tint pink. Dip ends of treats, allow to set on wax paper then drizzle with candy melt mixture.
Half dipped rice krispies treats... simple and fun party treat...could be a cute baby shower idea
Baby Shower idea! Half dipped rice krispies treats... simple and fun party treat
cute for a babyshower. Pink (or blue) chocolate dipped rice krispy treat.
Pink-dipped rice krispy treats via @parishotel. #ricekrispy #pink
Half dipped rice krispies treats. cute baby shower idea!
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Uh-oh! With fame and success comes lawsuits!
Jimmy from Degrassi Drake has been sued by Playboy Enterprises for what they claim is a copyright infringement in his breakthrough single “Best I Ever Had!”
The lawsuit, filed against Drake, Cash Money Records, Universal Music Group and Universal Music Group Distribution, asserts that the song illegally samples Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds‘ 1975 song “Fallin’ In Love,” the rights of which are owned by Playboy.
According to court documents, “Best I Ever Had” has been “an enourmous commercial success” and continues:
“Each Defendant either knew, or should have reasonably known, that the sound recording [‘Fallin’ in Love‘] was protected by copyright. Each Defendant continues to infringe upon Plaintiff’s right in and to the copyrighted sound recording.”
What do U think?? Is Drake in the wrong or is Playboy’s lawsuit unjustified??
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Is My Pet Fat? Val Cairney
Don’t you just hate going to the vet, and the first thing they do is weigh your pet? The next thing is to be told their weight, and more than likely, the next part is that the vet thinks your pet needs to lose a certain amount of weight. Of course, some people have a great exercise program with their pets, and weight isn’t an issue, but many of us are the opposite. So how do you know if your pet is overweight or obese? Or maybe they just need to lose a few pounds. It can be obvious when a pet is obese, but those few extra pounds can be a little harder to see. And are a few extra pounds really that bad? Well, let’s find out!
So, there are some basic things to do to judge a pet’s weight. Obviously, inspecting your pet for rolls and a large girth is one of them. Also, we are to feel for a pet’s ribs. If you can’t feel their ribs, then they are overweight. Being a bit overweight is quite common in the pet world. The American Kennel Club pointed to a survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. It said that 55.8% of dogs in the United States are overweight or obese. Now, that is just the U.S., so statistically, we are looking at a fair proportion of family pets being overweight. Overweight dogs will have no waist around the middle, and it will be difficult to find their ribs. They may also be lethargic and not interested in moving about. The next thing is to have your pet weighed. The pet’s weight will be recorded, and the vet will then use a “system of measurement called body condition scoring to determine your dog’s or cat’s level of fitness. Petmd.com explains that “the points range from one to five for a dog, where one means the animal is very thin—almost to the point of emaciation—and five is indicative of obesity.
Your veterinarian will determine your pet’s body condition by measuring the fat found on specific landmarks on the body. For example, the ribs should be easily felt, with each rib bone easily distinguished from the others, and should have just a light layer of fat over them. The rear area, above the base of the tail, should have a light, smooth pad of fat. Other areas that are checked include the spinal column, hip bones, and shoulder blades. If these bones cannot be distinguished from the fat, your pet is carrying too much fat. If the bones are sticking out and are too easily distinguished, your pet is not carrying enough fat. Looking down at your standing pet from a top view, you should be able to see the shape of the waist clearly. Looking at your standing pet from the side, you should be able to see or feel a light tuck, or curving upward, in the stomach, just beneath the rib cage.
Now, at least, it is not one size fits all. The ideal weight of a dog is going to depend on “age, breed, and general overall health. As for cats, the same idea is used for feeling for ribs, etc., but cats may also have issues from being overweight that are a bit different from dogs. Cats often jump from one place to another or on surfaces. But if your cat is just not making the jumps anymore, one thing to look at is his weight. Overweight cats, according to greatpetcare.com, “are more likely to develop urinary tract disorders, such as infections or blockages. Cats may also have a matted coat because they cannot groom that area anymore. When cats go to the vet, the vet will use a 9-point scale. Optimal body weight is considered a 5, while anything over that is considered overweight. A score of 6 would be considered mildly overweight, while a score of 9 would be considered severely obese.
As with dogs, cats that are overweight are at risk for arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, urinary tract disease, heart disease, and respiratory problems. If any of this seems a bit too close to home, it is possible that addressing your pet’s weight may be needed.
Let’s start with food and dogs.
There are quite a few weight management foods on the market for small breeds, medium breeds, and large breeds. These foods limit the calories and often contain some specific ingredients to help the pet feel satiated while consuming fewer calories. You may notice an ingredient called L-Leucine (loo-seen) and L-Carnitine. L-leucine is an essential amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. L-carnitine, according to WebMD, is a chemical that is made in the brain, liver, and kidneys. It helps the body turn fat into energy. These two are often seen in good brands that have been formulated to create a weight loss product that will help the pet metabolize better but also feel that they have eaten and are not starving.
Some weight management foods for pets will use fish as the protein, as fish is a leaner protein and therefore aids in weight loss. The problem is whether your dog will like fish-based food, and if not, you are probably looking at chicken. As with any weight loss regime, it’s basically calories in and calories out. The food plan as to which foods are to be fed will have to be determined, and then what is the goal for weight loss? The food will have to be measured for what they are to consume within a 24-hour period. Unfortunately, treats are usually removed from the diet unless the calories of the treats are calculated into the daily caloric intake. That doesn’t mean, however, that some low-fat options from the fruit and vegetable selection may not be added to help the dog with the decrease in tasty treats. Blueberries, carrots, and apples are great choices. Just remember to check the “can and cannot” list for fruits and vegetables before adding them to your pet’s diet. And this is to give them a little treat, not bulk up the food. Weight loss has to be done at a slow pace to not cause any nutritional deficiencies or serious illnesses, so making a plan with the vet is a good idea.
Cats are the same. There are the same foods available with leucine and carnitine, as well as fish and chicken. Cats in particular need to go slow with weight loss to prevent a disease called hepatic lipidosis, also known as fatty liver. A cat’s food will also have to be measured, and again, treats go by the wayside or get greatly reduced. Cats are not usually big on vegetables or fruit, so maybe a few treats, but be conservative.
One thing that can be used for both dogs and cats are food or treat puzzles where they have to work for the treat or kibble to find it. This can decrease what they eat and keep them stimulated. Snuffle mats, too, are a great idea for both cats and dogs to hide the treats in the mat and have them hunt for the prize. Next, of course, is the exercise portion. For a dog, playing and walking are things that can be done. If going outside is not feasible and the dog does not have any serious joint issues, a few tosses of the ball down the stairs can count as exercise for the day. That is, of course, if you have a dog that likes to fetch a ball or toy. There are toys for cats that are interactive to get them going as well. Lasers and wands with feathers are great, as are some toys that operate with a battery to move and twist to get the cat jumping on the toy or chasing it.
Okay, this all sounds great, but what really happens when you are trying to get your pet’s weight under control?
Here is what has happened to me with one of the pets.
Our store cat was totally fine with her weight until I saw some dry flakes on her skin, and I decided to give her a skin and coat supplement that came in the form of a treat. Now, I don’t know if this was a coincidence or not, but after about 3 weeks of having a chew a day, she all of a sudden started to just balloon in weight. I really don’t know if it was the chews or if she turned 7 and things changed for her, but she definitely put on weight. I was getting so frustrated constantly hearing customers call her fat, ask if she was pregnant, or say things to her like, Boy, you seem to like your food. And then it was weird because people, for some reason, wanted me to agree and say yes, she’s fat by saying to me, So she’s fat, isn’t she? Isn’t she fat? I would respond by saying she is just perfect for us, but it really bugged me.
One of the reps for a specific company noticed her weight gain and offered to be a part of trying to get her weight under control. It wasn’t the direction I really wanted to go, but she was very keen, and I said we could try a bag. She brought the food and checked in regularly, but after one bag, nothing was different, so I thought it was time to have her checked for any thyroid issues or anything else that could be causing the weight gain.
Off we went to the vet, and yes, he believed she needed to lose about 4 pounds. On a cat, that is actually a lot. I figured I’d cut the difference and strive for 2 pounds. So, our conversation was quite funny, really. He wanted to have her go on a specific diet for weight loss. I disagreed with eating food that wasn’t retailed. I also disagreed with the ingredient panel of this food. So, we compromised, and he gave me the parameters of calories and protein that should be in a food that she would eat that was believed to facilitate weight loss. So, I found food that was very close to the numbers he wanted. It wasn’t my choice with regards to the brand, but I said, Okay, let’s try this for one month and see what happens.
We diligently measured her food every day. She was given absolutely no treats or bits from our food. She loves to beg for cream cheese, bits of lunch meat, or her favorite mac and cheese. But it was a big fat no, and we all stuck to it. The other thing we did was give her little bits of her allotted food throughout the day. This way, I felt she wouldn’t feel deprived, and I didn’t want her to go into starvation mode and have her body start to store more fat. And we also made sure she had play time throughout the day where she had to run or chase. We followed this routine for a month. I took her back to the vet for a weigh-in. She had lost nothing! Not an ounce! Well, that was interesting. The vet said, Well, we might have to take away her wet food. I was so upset by that because she loves her wet food. And we were being very careful with that too. Anyway, I said to the vet, Okay, let’s do it my way now and see what happens. My brain is saying that my little carnivore really doesn’t need any high-sugar grains or carbs. She’s a carnivore. So, I went for high protein and no grains.
We still measured her allotment and kept her wet food in stews rather than pate because stews tend to have fewer calories. After a month, we went back to the vet. On the scale she went, and ta da, she lost 1 and a half pounds. How tempting to say, I told you so. But I would never say we have a good relationship. He asked how that happened, and I told him my rationale, and he said, Well, it seems to have worked! Our little cat was recently at the vet for a procedure, and her weight was taken. This time she is in a not-too-bad range, and I think that is just fine. At least the fat insults have stopped, so she must look different.
I am often approached by pet parents asking about weight loss foods. And as I said, there are quite a few on the market. Many people tell me that they have food that was recommended to them, but the dog or cat doesn’t really like it, and they seem to be just starving. This is when it becomes really important to be a label reader. Weight-control food or not, the first two ingredients need to be proteins. I really shake my head when I read the first ingredients as brewer’s rice, corn, corn gluten meal, and wheat. What!!!
I’ve noticed that a lot of people do not know what Brewer’s rice is, so let’s just define that. I will often describe it to a pet parent as the chips that are left over when processing rice for humans. Wikipedia states specifically that “brewer’s rice is the small milled fragments of rice kernels that have been separated from the larger kernels of milled rice. Brewer’s rice and second heads are two of the many by-products that rice milling creates. There are a lot of sites that will describe the inferiority of brewer’s rice, and then there will be a few that speak of benefits. Rice in and of itself is a carbohydrate, so whether it is in its full form or in its little form as chips, it still contains methionine and cysteine, the two amino acid precursors that help with the absorption of taurine. This is the DCM issue.
However, in terms of weight loss products, I would prefer to see whole-grain brown rice. This way, the hulls and husks are present, and brown rice breaks down more slowly, so we have a more satiated pet. Corn and wheat are high in natural sugars, and as starchy carbohydrates, their complexity is not the same as, say, oats or barley. Remember when your mom would give you porridge or oatmeal on a cold day first thing in the morning so you would have something in your stomach to stay with you? Well, the same principle applies. The more complex the carbohydrate, the better chances we have for the pet to feel full longer, thereby thwarting the begging and whining because they are hungry.
I also feel that protein is still a very important part of a pet’s diet if they are trying to lose weight. Dogs and cats are mammals, so the principle of feeding the body with protein is important so the pet’s body does not go into starvation mode and begin eating its own muscle mass. If this happens, the pet will actually be, quote/unquote, “fatter than they were before” as their fat vs. lean muscle mass will tip towards the fat. This is why we often see the protein in a weight-conscious food as fish or chicken. If our pet is eating a weight loss product that has little protein and the first ingredients are brewers rice, corn, corn gluten, wheat, wheat gluten, and then some chicken, it is very possible that the pet will lose weight, but at what cost?
Does the pet have fewer numbers on the scale because he is now “fatter” in terms of body fat vs. muscle, which will weigh more? I think this is where the body composition scales need to play more of a role than the actual number seen on the scale. In the meantime, it may be easy for a vet to tell you that your dog or cat needs to lose 5 or so pounds, but it is easier said than done. Finding a food your pet will eat that will help with weight loss is not that easy. Then you are looking at reducing what the pet eats. So, looking at some fruit or vegetable treats may be helpful in this case, so the pet doesn’t feel like they are missing out. But try that with a cat! Increasing exercise is obvious but not always feasible. Truth be told, Tundra is overweight, but he is a very difficult dog to exercise. He will not chase any toys. Basically, he has no concept of play. More than likely, where he came from and his life there did not encompass any play with humans. Now he may have played with other dogs, but I can’t say we have ever seen him be interested in that either. We try to chase him around the yard, but he’ll have the zoomies briefly, and then no matter what you do, he will not run around again. It is a challenge, I can tell you. Walking him is the only real exercise for him, and in the summer, it’s not always feasible to take a big furry dog out in 30 degree Celsius weather. Anyway, it’s an ongoing challenge.
So the bottom line on whether your pet is fat and needs to lose weight could be something you have determined by simply looking at him or her and seeing if they have no waist, have rolls, or are having difficulty jumping, walking, grooming, etc. The vet can also determine, more specifically, the weight that needs to be dropped and figure out a plan with you. The increase in exercise is huge; taking out treats, or at the very least, cutting down the amount by at least half, and then looking for the right food I say, Be really diligent here; look for protein first and foremost; look for those complex carbs; and forgo the empty calories. If the pet has intolerances to grains or allergies, stay on the food that deals with that, but look to reduce their intake and, again, cut out the treats.
I actually changed Tundra’s food to a senior formula because he is 8 or 9 years old, but I found he gained weight noticeably. So, in order to offset that, I went back to his fish-based diet, and he has lost some weight and stabilized. But it is not a senior formula. The point here is that sometimes you can’t have everything. A weight-loss food may contain ingredients your pet doesn’t tolerate. You can’t force the pet to eat food that is for weight loss and have him turn into an itchy mess.
Weight loss for pets is not an easy task. If you have had great success, then please let us know how you did it. Some pets are fat because they are stuffed with junk and empty food. That is a whole other issue. But a pet that is well cared for and starts to put on weight, maybe because the treats have snuck up a bit, or someone is ill and can’t walk him as much, or age is becoming a factor, falls into that place where looking to use the tools to get the weight down is necessary if possible. Have a look at your pet and make an assessment, and then remember that slow but sure wins the race. Read your labels and assess your pet’s intake. Research methods like puzzles and light exercise options. Because as I say, knowing is caring.
Hi everyone, and welcome to Val Talk’s Pets, the forum for pet parents and enthusiasts alike. So, I have been working in the pet industry now for almost 10 years and, on a daily basis, I handle a lot of issues and questions arising from pet parents. I am not a veterinarian but I do have certifications in Canine, Feline, Small Animal, Fish and Herptile and Avian Health and Nutrition from the University of California, Davis Extension, the Vet College.
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Max Verstappen has warned his Formula 1 rivals that Red Bull already have developments "in the pipeline" for the RB19.
Verstappen looked in control during pre-season testing in Bahrain, clocking the fastest time on the opening lap, and being pipped by a Zhou Guanyu glory run late on Day 2.
Teammate Sergio Perez also impressed in his day in the car on Saturday, with the RB19 looking like the class of the field already.
Two-time World Champion Verstappen was not driving on Saturday as his testing allocation was over, and believes the team to be in a good place once the season gets underway.
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"The main issue we had last year was that the car was massively overweight, so in the beginning it was very lazy and not turning in as the weight was also in the wrong place in the car," Verstappen told media including RacingNews365.
"Throughout the year, we got rid of that, and you could see the performance was increasing a lot and it became a lot more of a race car.
"This is is just a continuation but things that we have found and have put on the car are clearly better.
"We already have things in the pipeline and just are a work in progress, but we know what are limitations are."
"The philosophy of the car in general didn't really change," he added in response to being asked by RacingNews365 if there were any parts of the car that were worse than in 2022 but faster overall.
"We're just trying to find performance on it, but I think all the things that we have on the car are well thought of and tested well on the simulator.
"There is nothing really rushed on the car or things that we know are slower.
"Everything that we put on the car is fast."
Ahead of the 2023 F1 season, RacingNews365.com journalists Dieter Rencken and Michael Butterworth look back on a winter break laden with intrigue and controversy.


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Dec 13, 2013, 6:10 PM EDT
The runner-up for Illinois Mr. Basketball 2012, Keith Carter joined the Valparaiso basketball program in January of 2013, and will now be eligible to play at the conclusion of the fall semester. Carter will have three seasons of eligibility remaining.
As a freshman in 2012-13, Carter appeared in three games for St. Louis, but was hindered due to a foot injury for the beginning of his career as a Billiken. He ended up transferring from St. Louis in December of last season due to “personal reasons.”
Valparasio head coach Bryce Drew had this to say of Carter joining the team back in January: “We’re extremely excited to be adding Keith Carter to the Valpo family. He is a proven winner and a player who should have a great impact on our program. Valpo fans will really enjoy watching Keith, along with our five incoming freshmen, next season.”
Carter will provide immediate help playing alongside Lavonte Dority. When he committed to St. Louis, Rick Majerus thought of him as one of the better recruits he ever brought into the St. Louis program.
Along the same lines of Carter becoming eligible at Valpo, earlier today Yahoo! Sports’ Jeff Eisenberg released the names of six other impact players who are due to become eligible at the conclusion of the fall semester. Click here to read.
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- Kentucky’s John Calipari offers his thoughts on USA Basketball critiques 0
- Coach K responds to USA Basketball criticism during press conference 1
- A key piece for Providence is cleared for full-contact practice 0
- Jim Boeheim calls Yahoo’s Coach K story ‘completely off-base’ 8
- Jalen Rose believes Chris Webber should apologize for what happened at Michigan 5
- Thoughts on Antonio Blakeney, shoe companies and decommitments 1
- Jim Boeheim calls Yahoo’s Coach K story ‘completely off-base’ (8)
- Big Blue Nation already camping out for Big Blue Madness? (PHOTO) (5)
- Jalen Rose believes Chris Webber should apologize for what happened at Michigan (5)
- USA Basketball, Mike Krzyzewski and thoughts on today’s ‘takedown’ (4)
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Time: 1:00 pm Location: Saint Peter Public Library
601 S Washington Ave, St Peter, MN 56082
Child superstar musician and composer Wolfgang A. Mozart introduces young children to music making and composition in this comedic and interactive program.
A perfect first concert for babies, toddlers, and early elementary ages. It’s OK for the kids to sing and dance along! Each child takes home a snack at the end of the show.
Performances begin at 1:00 pm and feature live classical music and interactive educational activities.
Admission: Free. No tickets necessary. Open to the public.
What is the Family Series?
Each season, the Mankato Symphony Orchestra gives four shows designed to introduce young children to the delights of classical music. Each show is hosted by an actor in costume and the MSO String Quartet. They are a truly fun experience no matter your age, and it's a great way to get your children interested in music.
This year, you'll get to learn a little more about Mozart and music composition. If notes and rests and a bunch of swirly things are scary, don't worry. We'll make it much easier than that, and way more fun. Soon your little music lover might just be a little composer too.
Mankato Symphony Orchestra 523 S. Second Street P.O. Box 645 Mankato, MN 56001 (507) 625–8880 email@example.com
The MSO is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization | Support your local symphony.

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Hello, I am S. Réjane Cytacki, the new director of A Nun’s Life Ministry and I want to share a little bit about me in this post. I also look forward to learning more about all of you in the Nun’s Life community in the coming weeks and months.
I have been a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth for 16 years. Growing up in Kansas, we had a suncatcher in our kitchen window that read “Bloom Where You Are Planted.” I like to think I have taken that saying to heart.
I have lived in many states from Colorado to New York, but Kansas is the place I continually return to and call home. I am sure many of you have moved around a lot but there is only one place that you call home. Let’s be honest, Dorothy got it right when she said, “There’s no place like home!”
What makes Kansas home for me?
To make a prairie it takes a clover
and one bee, One clover, and a bee
The revery alone will do,
If bees are few.
(1896, Emily Dickinson)
(This poem was quoted at the end of the 2021 LCWR Virtual Assembly Keynote Address – August 12, 2021 “Creating Space for the Future” by Mercedes L. Casas Sánchez, FSpS )
First is the tallgrass prairie that Emily Dickinson’s poem spoke of so eloquently. One of my favorite places to go for a day trip is the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve near Emporia. Whether it is just time to get away with friends to rejuvenate or to participate in the annual butterfly count day, I come back more alive and refreshed out in the open air and blue skies. People assume that Kansas is flatter than a pancake. Not so! The tallgrass prairie is located in the Flint Hills and when the wind blows over the large and gentle hills it looks like rolling waves on A Sea of Grass (sung by Ann Zimmerman).
Second is my community, the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth (SCL). My community is deeply rooted in the fabric of this state, arriving in Leavenworth in 1858, right in the middle of the fighting between pro-and anti-slavery forces. The SCL community has always been guided by our founders, St. Vincent de Paul and Mother Xavier Ross. They call us to offer every loving service to our neighbors especially those who live in poverty. This SCL community has a sense of place, having lived on the same land in Leavenworth for over 160 years. This land is an edge ecosystem, where the glacial forest meets the prairie.
There is always more than meets the eye on the prairie. The plants and grasses are the hardiest plants on earth because of the seasonal changes on the prairie range from extreme heat in summer to bitter cold in winter. How do they survive these extreme conditions? The secret of a prairie grass’ hardiness is the deep roots that lie below the surface which make up seventy-five percent of the plant material. The part of the prairie grass that we see with our eyes is only twenty-five percent of the physical reality of the plant. This is what holds me in amazement- just look at that photo!
Photo Credit: Tallgrass Prairie Center
This is where my personal experience of a Kansas prairie connects with my personal experience of religious life. Prior to being a religious sister, I came to realize I was searching for a deeply spiritual interior life to feed my external one. I imagine that many of you can relate to this experience.
In our day-to-day lives, we are often missing a vocabulary that describes our experience of a deep inner life. We have lots of psychological terms, for our emotional well-being and mental health, but these terms do not capture the mystery of an inner life. Somehow this deeply rooted interior life interconnects us with each other, God, and the environment. We discover we are not alone. I think of how those individual prairie plants look on the surface, but now look at how deeply entangled their roots are below the surface. The root systems are interacting interdependently through the soil. In the prairie, the soil serves as a protective medium so that neither the bitter frost of winter nor the flames of a prairie fire can touch the deep roots.
Our fertile soil is the daily prayer strengthening our deep interior life to weather the external storms of life. I am aware that I play a small part in a much bigger community including both ecological and spiritual aspects and yet I am an integral part of it. This is what continues to keep me grounded and rooted in religious life. Knowing that my spiritual journey is not in the least complete, I am keeping all of you, in A Nun’s Life community, in my prayers. I look forward to getting to know you better as I embark on this new adventure with A Nun’s Life Ministry!

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Sports: Tuesday, April 2, 2019
2 April 2019 Sports
SU Update, Caps Rally Falls Short, Bryce & The Phils In DC Tonight
There were no athletic events on the Shenandoah University sports scene yesterday. Today, baseball hosts York in a 3:30 matchup at Bridgeforth Field.
Down 4-0, the Washington Capitals rallied in the third period last night, only to fall to the Florida Panthers 5-3. A Jakub Vrana goal made it a one-goal game and capped a 3-goal third, but Florida sealed the deal with an empty net tally for the final score. The Caps, who still hold a 3 point lead in the Metro Division, are back in action Thursday against Montreal on Sports Radio 1450.
The Nationals host the 3-0 Philadelphia Phillies tonight at Nats Park, as Bryce Harper returns with his new team. Max Scherzer gets the ball for 1-2 Washington. Air time is 6:35 on Sports Radio 1450. Harper already has hit 2 home runs for Philadelphia.
The Baltimore Orioles are off to a 3-1 start after a 6-5 win last night against Toronto. Baltimore starter David Hess was pulled after 6 and a-third innings of no-hit baseball, as the O’s had to hang on for the win. The Orioles are in Toronto tonight for a 7:07 first pitch against the Jays.
And, the fledgling Alliance of American Football may be short-lived. AAF founder Tom Dundon is threatening to shut down the league if it can’t reach a development agreement with the NFL, and there is no such deal in sight. The shutdown could reportedly come within days.


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Bieg Salazar set to build on debut season with Rebels
Essex Rebels are delighted to announce the return of lead guard Carla Bieg Salazar.
The Spanish Native recently graduated from the University of Essex where she studied for a Postgraduate degree in molecular medicine.
Carla helped guide the Essex Rebels to a 10-10 season and hopes to build on a very positive first season in the WBBL. Carla played the most minutes per game for the Rebels averaging 34 minutes per game and her work ethic and approach to training and games is exceptional. With an average 9.8 points per game, Carla is a consistent scorer for the Rebels and will look to develop on her consistency from the free throw line.
Carla brought with her a wealth of experience, before joining the rebels Carla was a member of the NCAA div 1 Seattle university women’s basketball team.
Tom Sadler, Head of Basketball Performance said “It is great to have Carla back as our lead guard. I thought she had a solid year last year. I think this year she will build on the success of last season and help lead the team to more success over the coming months”.

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Zips hang tough in loss to Michigan
UA women fall 80-71 in Akron Classic at Rhodes Arena
An unlikely upset seemed so tantalizingly close to reality for a few fleeting minutes Saturday afternoon for the University of Akron women's basketball team.
Alas, it was not to be.
A 12-0 fourth-quarter run by No. 24-ranked Michigan gave the Wolverines a lead the Zips could not overcome in an 80-71 loss in the Akron Classic at Rhodes Arena.
"Obviously disappointing loss for us," Akron coach Melissa Jackson said. "These guys came ready to go. The whole team came ready to go. They were so locked in at shootaround. I felt really good about our game plan.
"Michigan's a phenomenal team. They're top 25. That team's going to be in the NCAA Tournament. This was a good taste of where we want to be come March."
Trailing by 14 early in the second quarter, the Zips staged a spirited comeback and finally gained their first lead (56-55) on senior Haliegh Reinoehl's 3-pointer late in the third quarter.
UA (2-1) led 61-57 on Rachel Martindale's 3-pointer early in the fourth, but Michigan (4-0) scored the next 12 points to go up 69-61. The Zips got no closer than six after that.
It was the Zips' second game in two days of the four-team tournament, following a 64-53 victory over Purdue-Fort Wayne on Friday night.
"We play defense — I knew the offense was going to come," Reinoehl said. "I'm super proud of my team today by the way we battled. Everyone knows we can beat Michigan now, because we should have won that game."
Reinoehl, a 6-foot-1 forward and one of four seniors in the starting five, led the Zips with 14 points and six rebounds. Senior Shayna Harmon and junior Jordyn Dawson each scored 13.
Martindale, a 5-8 freshman from Pittsburgh, made 4-of-6 shots from long range for 12 points in the best game of her young career.
"Could not be more proud of my team," Jackson said. "Their fight — obviously Michigan went up on us early — and we came back. The resilience of this group is outstanding."
Their challenge Saturday was formidable. Tall, talented and deep, Michigan was led by Naz Hillmon with 28 points and eight rebounds.
A physical 6-2 sophomore who led Gates Mills Gilmour to a 2017 Ohio Division III championship, Hillmon was nearly unstoppable inside, making 9-of-12 shots from the floor and 10-of-11 free throws.
The Wolverines led 25-12 after one quarter. Back-to-back 3-pointers by Martindale cut the deficit to 35-32 and the Zips trailed 41-34 at the half.
With last year's leading scorer and best outside shooter, Megan Sefcik, now graduated, Martindale might help fill the void.
"I feel like I'm going to be used in any possible way," Martindale said. "My goal is just to help the team any way I can."
Kayla Robbins (12 points), Amy Dilk (11) and Hailey Brown (10) also produced for Michigan. Freshman Izabel Varejao, the Wolverines' tallest player at 6-4, scored eight. She is the niece of former Cavaliers fan favorite Anderson Varejao.
"Our schedule is definitely tougher this year," Jackson said. "So every game is going to be a battle."
The Zips made 28-of-61 field goals, including 11-of-27 from distance. They were outrebounded 29-23.
Michigan rolled past Kent State 88-53 on Friday. KSU defeated Fort Wayne 75-67 in Saturday's first game.


Elevator control power for global use
The customer, a global elevator manufacturer, was developing a new generation of control and communication system for their elevators. System components were to be installed both on top of the elevator car and in the elevator shaft. To facilitate logistics and eliminate the risk of delivering the wrong power supply for any specific country they wanted a single unit for use anywhere in the world, and for all possible mounting alternatives.
Powerbox presented an existing converter with global safety approvals from its standard range for the customer to test. The unit was found to be an excellent fit electrically, but somewhat lacking regarding dust protection and life expectancy at the required output power. Powerbox then designed a potted version of this standard unit, where the potting compound both ensured dust protection and improved heat extraction, thereby significantly increasing life expectancy. The latter was verified by extensive accelerated life time tests.
By the use of one single AC/DC unit worldwide and for all different mounting alternatives, logistics was greatly simplified. By modifying a standard converter the time for development and approvals was greatly reduced, and an attractive cost achieved.
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