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Jan 24, 2013, 6:13 PM EDT
After being being examined by a spine specialist on Thursday, No. 9 Butler senior guard Rotnei Clarke received the news that he, the program and its fans were all hoping for. Clarke has been cleared for full contact in practice, which opens the door for his playing in Saturday’s tilt against Temple.
Clarke hasn’t played since suffering a neck injury in the first half of Butler’s win at Dayton on January 12. Clarke was fouled hard while attempting a layup, the force of which sent him crashing into the basket stanchion.
The Bulldogs have won two of the three games they’ve played in Clarke’s absence, most recently losing 54-53 at La Salle on Wednesday night. Ramon Galloway’s driving basket with 2.5 seconds remaining proved to be the difference in Philadelphia.
“Rotnei saw a spine specialist again this morning and everything looks stable and he has no symptoms, so he was cleared for full contact,” said Butler Head Athletic Trainer Ryan Galloy in the statement released by the school.
“We will evaluate him again tomorrow (Friday) and then make a decision about Saturday.”
It’s important to note that Clarke has only been cleared for practice at this point, with a positive report on Friday needed to get Butler’s leading scorer on the floor for their home game against Temple.
In spite of the Owls’ win over Big 5 rival Penn on Wednesday night this is a big game for Temple, who has lost three of their last five games. In Khalif Wyatt the Owls have one of the Atlantic 10’s best players, and when he’s on Temple can beat just about any team in the country (see his 33-point afternoon in Temple’s win over then-No. 3 Syracuse last month).
If Clarke is able to play on Saturday evening Butler becomes an even tougher team to beat at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Jul 29, 2014, 10:14 PM EDT
UCLA reopened Pauley Pavilion in 2012 after $136 million worth of renovations.
Jul 29, 2014, 8:34 PM EDT
The UCLA campus became flooded on Tuesday afternoon.
Jul 29, 2014, 8:30 PM EDT
Mike Krzyzewski is entering his 40th season as a head coach.
Jul 29, 2014, 6:45 PM EDT
Doug Wojcik has been investigated twice by the College of Charleston.
Jul 29, 2014, 6:15 PM EDT
Cal told The Sporting News that he couldn’t leave behind the guys that decided to return to school. Do you buy it?
Jul 29, 2014, 5:22 PM EDT
A former UK coach gave his listeners some new details about Willie Cauley-Stein’s injury.
Jul 29, 2014, 4:27 PM EDT
Malik Monk is a dream come true for the mixtape makers.
Jul 29, 2014, 3:46 PM EDT
And now they’re considering selling it at football games.
Jul 29, 2014, 1:50 PM EDT
The Bruins will be tested by the time Pac-12 play rolls around.
Jul 29, 2014, 11:55 AM EDT
Chad Frazier was arrested back in April.
Jul 29, 2014, 11:34 AM EDT
Another surprise cut was made at the point guard spot
Jul 29, 2014, 10:12 AM EDT
Beyond the glitz and glamour of the highest levels of AAU basketball are kids fighting to land one of a few coveted scholarships.
Jul 29, 2014, 9:31 AM EDT
The procedure wasn’t know until Agau took to social media.
Jul 28, 2014, 11:30 PM EDT
Richard Pitino likes that he can feed his players now.
Jul 28, 2014, 10:00 PM EDT
Wisconsin got some pretty cool rings for making the Final Four.
Jul 28, 2014, 8:45 PM EDT
After tearing his ACL less than a year ago, Harry Giles looks healthy and prepared to battle for No. 1 in the Class of 2016.
Jul 28, 2014, 7:30 PM EDT
Northwestern head coach Chris Collins will be working with pros this summer.
Jul 28, 2014, 5:45 PM EDT
Seven thoughts are a weekend at AAU Nationals and Super Showcase in Louisville.
Jul 28, 2014, 3:36 PM EDT
Haley is the first member of Washington’s 2016 recruiting class.
Jul 28, 2014, 2:59 PM EDT
Our Raphielle Johnson spent five days at the tournaments out in Vegas last week. Here are his thoughts on them.
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Opening of the Mont-Saint-Michel bridge to pedestrians!
The Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO world heritage site, is one of France's most visited sites with 2.3 million visitors in 2013.
The bridge over the Channel to Mont-Saint-Michel opened to pedestrians on Tuesday 22 July, allowing visitors to go to the Mont without using the road on top of the seawall for the first time.
The bridge is 1km long, and seems visually to merge on the verge of the mainland. This very elegant 760 m long curve offers an oak covered lane for pedestrians (4.5m wide), separated from a central roadway (6.5m wide) which will open to motorised traffic in October.
The bridge, designed by the Austrian architect Dietmar Feichtinger, will be completely finished by summer 2015.
End of September: the large esplanade at the foot of the city walls, where the bridge terminates, will be completed.
From the autumn and lasting six months: the dyke-road will be removed and a second channel will be dug, in order to allow free passage for the tidal flow and the Couesnon river flush towards the east side of the Mont.
Spring/summer 2015: once this work is completed, the sea will surround the Mont for nearly half the year, and the foot of the rock will actually be in the water for about 20 days a year.


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Most conservatives hope the polls showing Hillary ahead are wrong. The Bradley Effect is sometimes cited, because many potential voters might not want to admit to a pollster that they plan to vote for Donald Trump.
But with the drip, drip of negative news releases revealing Clinton's ineptitude and/or duplicity, one has to wonder why anyone would consider voting for her. Obviously there are those who do and are willing to admit it. But there must be plenty who want a progressive president but who couldn't admit they wanted Hillary.
She is as likely to benefit from the Bradley Effect as Donald Trump.

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HEIA's 20th Birthday Celebrations in Canberra 4-5 April 2014Hot on the heels of HEIA's successful bid to have home economics included in the Australian curriculum http://www.acara.edu.au, the team from HEIA are hosting their 20th birthday celebrations in Canberra. Visit HEIA's new web site www.heia.com.au to find out more.
International Congress of Dietitics in Sydney September 2012
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Food Literacy: The role of dietitians in developing food knowledge skillsPresenters: Helen Vidgen, Andrea Begley, Sandra Fordyce Voorham, Rie Imoto, Danielle Gallegos
Food literacy: what is it and how does it relate to nutrition
Food skills: what are they and how do they inform the development of a food skills-based curriculum in Australian schools
The role of dieticians in using cooking skill interventions
The UK experience: lessons from 20 years of promoting food literacy
Prof Martin Caraher
What is Shokuiku?
Prof Rie Imoto
Panel discussion and questions from the floor
Dr Danielle Gallegos
Food literacy: what is it and how does it relate to nutrition: This presentation will examine the meaning of food literacy, it components and present a theoretical framework of the relationship between food literacy and nutrition. The presentation is informed by the results of a series of studies including a Delphi of food experts from diverse sectors and settings and a phenomenological study of consumers; using the case study of disadvantaged young people leaving their parental home for the first time. The presentation proposes a planning and evaluation framework for food literacy work and discusses where it might sit within broader food and nutrition systems.
Food Skills: what are they and how do they inform the development of a food skills-based curriculum in Australian schools: This presentation will examine the essential food skills that are required to be taught to enable young people to live healthy and independent lives. These food skills have been identified by interviewing six groups of fifty-one food experts, including independent young people. The results of a second study involving a quantitative survey of 271 home economics educators within Australia verified the essential food skills that teachers believe ought to be taught in food skills-based programs in Australian secondary schools. This presentation outlines the attributes of a food-skills based curriculum that works towards improving the healthy eating behaviours of young people.
The role of dietitians in using cooking skill interventions: This presentation will critique the use of cooking skill interventions by nutritionists and dietitians in Australian public health nutrition practice drawing on findings from two research projects. The first project is a quantitative survey of practitioners in Western Australia describing their use of cooking skill interventions in practice funded by Healthway and the second research project is qualitative interventions with practitioners exploring issues in delivery of cooking skill interventions, evaluation challenges and personal training experiences of practitioners in the area of cooking. The paper will demonstrate the breadth of the use of cooking skill interventions but at the time highlight areas for improvement.
The UK experience: lessons from 20 years of promoting food literacy: The UK experience will set out the historical landscape of public health interest in cooking from the early 1800s. Current experiences related to the Jamie Oliver initiative on schools and cooking will bring the presentation up to date and parallels drawn with the early public health approaches. This latter perspective will be informed by data on changing skill sets in the general community. Two studies on cooking interventions, one in schools, the second in a community setting will help frame the evidence for such interventions. The presentation will conclude with a discussion of the recent policy proposal to introduce compulsory cooking for all 11-14 year olds and the withdrawal of that policy.
What is Shokuiku?: Shokuiku Law as a national movement in Japan: This presentation will explain Shokuiku Law (Food and Nutrition Education Basic Act) which came into effect in 2005 in Japan. This Law is a collaboration between Departments of Health, Education and Agriculture and represented a new approach to food and nutrition in schools and communities. The presentation will also examine strengths and learnings from is approach and propose the role of Shokuiku for the next stage in food education.
Danielle Gallegos is a social dietitian-nutritionist with a strong research and teaching profile at the Queensland University of Technology, she has over 20 years experience in working in the community and public health nutrition setting. Her focus has been on the nexus between translating food into good health outcomes across broad social environments.
Helen Vidgen is a dietitian, nutritionist and home economist with almost 20 years experience working across the health continuum in government, university, private and non-government settings, in urban and regional Australia. Most recently she has worked as a public health nutritionists and is currently undertaking her PhD in food literacy.
Sandra Fordyce-Voorham is a home economics educator who has taught food skills in schools in Australia and the Netherlands. She has championed the development of food skills programs in schools in a voluntary capacity in non-government organisations and home economics professional associations at the state, national and international level. She is currently teaching food skills in an independent K-12 school in Melbourne, Victoria and is undertaking a PhD focusing on the evaluation of food skills-based programs in Australian secondary schools.
Andrea Begley is the Program Leader for Nutrition and Dietetics at Curtin University. She has over 20 years experience in teaching nutrition and dietetic students and has witnessed a changing relationship between practitioner cooking skills and use of cooking skill interventions in practice. She is currently completing a DrPH on reconceptualising cooking skills for health.
Martin Caraher is professor of food and health policy at the Centre for Food Policy at City University, London. He has worked on ‘food knowledge’ and cooking skills for over 20 years and is author of some of the key research on issues related to food and cooking in the UK situation. This has involved work on cooking and growing skills in communities and school. His focus is on public health programmes and the role of food literacy as an advocacy tool.
Rie Imoto, Ph.D. (Pedagogy), is a professor of home economics education and environmental education at Department of Health and Nutrition at Kagawa Nutrition University in Japan. She has worked in the development of food literacy curriculum with a particular focus on the environment. She currently teaches Education students.

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By Tariq Ali
4 February 2014
Twelve years ago, a few weeks into the occupation of Afghanistan, the euphoria aroused by an easy conquest was misplaced. It would be a long war and one of its side effects would be to seriously destabilise Pakistan. Unfortunately, events have not contradicted the analysis. The spillover into Pakistan has been creating havoc for years. The view that this has nothing to do with Afghanistan is too shallow to deserve serious consideration.
It's no secret that, since 9/11, successive governments –Musharraf, Zardari and now the Sharif brothers – have agreed to US drone attacks and been aware of covert CIA operations being carried out in Pakistan. Opinion polls, however, reveal that a large majority of Pakistani citizens are opposed to US policies. The capitulation of liberal secular parties to Washington left the field wide open to armed groups of religious fundamentalists, who began to challenge the state's monopoly of legitimate violence, presenting themselves as defenders of both Islam and the victimised Pashtuns in Pakistan. Their claims are false.
Last year alone the TTP (Pakistani Taliban Movement), the largest of the armed fundamentalist groups, carried out hundreds of attacks in different parts of the country, massacring several hundred innocents and half that number of security and military personnel. Who were the dead? Christians in Peshawar, Shias in other parts of the country, naval ratings in Karachi, intelligence operatives, and policemen and soldiers everywhere.
Attempts by the military over the years to clear them out from certain areas they occupied (Swat being the best example) failed for two reasons: the military steamroller is clumsy and reckless, often achieving the exact opposite of what it has set out to do before having to withdraw; and, second, once the soldiers return to barracks, the civilian infrastructure is far too weak to resist armed intrusions by the militants. The pattern is repeated and nothing changes.
A few weeks ago the TTP targeted military headquarters in Rawalpindi, killing soldiers and civilians. As the prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, arrived to visit the wounded in a local hospital, crowds of angry citizens chanted the choicest Punjabi abuse against the TTP and demanded action. A shaken Sharif authorised one of his closest ministers to virtually declare war: the Pakistani air force was despatched to target TTP headquarters. The TTP leaders were shocked, and suggested immediate talks with the government.
They asked Imran Khan, leader of the PTI – the provincial government in Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders Afghanistan – to be part of their delegation. Embarrassed by the request, he refused. But others have been found, including Sami-ul-Haq, the creepy cleric touted as the "father of the Taliban". Nawaz Sharif has decided to back off from military action, and talks are expected to start very soon. They may produce a temporary ceasefire, but not much more.
However horrific the spate of recent bombings, the heart of the problem remains Afghanistan. It is not the case that the TTP and related networks are so powerful that their leaders cannot be found, captured, charged and punished. The fact is that, with the impending withdrawal of the US from Afghanistan, Pakistan's intelligence service, the ISI, and its bosses in Pakistan cannot afford to offend the TTP too much. Islamabad has developed the theory of "strategic depth": keeping Afghanistan out of the hands of India's allies as a defensive strategy against India. This was always slightly absurd, given that both India and Pakistan are nuclear powers and any serious conflict would be a disaster for both countries.
Also, the Pashtuns in Afghanistan have always resented the British division of their lands and quite a few in Pakistan feel closer to their Afghan brethren than the regimes in Islamabad. The Taliban veil has masked this hostility and given it religious colours, but, underneath it all, the national question remains strong. If a section of the ISI supports the armed networks, it is difficult for other wings of the ISI to close it down.
A lasting solution, which may well not be the one favoured by many Pakistanis, will come after the US and its auxiliaries have left the country. The puppet president, Hamid Karzai, is aware of all this, which is why he has declared: "The Taliban are our brothers," and denounced the British presence in Helmand. He will probably try to promote Pashtun nationalism to weaken Islamabad. The stakes are high for all sides.


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PENGUINS (22-10-1) at RED WINGS (15-9-9)
WHEN: December 14, 2013 - 7:00 p.m. | WHERE: Joe Louis Arena
Last 10: Pittsburgh 7-2-1; Detroit 5-3-2
Season series: This is the first of three games. The teams haven't played each other in the regular season since the Detroit Red Wings won 4-1 at the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec. 13, 2011. They met in consecutive Stanley Cup Finals in 2008 and 2009, with each winning a championship.
Big story: The teams will play each other as members of the new Eastern Conference conference for the first time. The Red Wings are in the Atlantic Division and the Penguins in the Metropolitan Division.
Penguins: Despite injuries to three of its top defensemen (Brooks Orpik, Paul Martin and Rob Scuderi), Pittsburgh has maintained its lead atop the Metropolitan. The Eastern Conference-leading offense (3.00 goals per game) and resilient defense (2.21 goals allowed per game, fourth in the NHL) has the Penguins eight points ahead of the Washington Capitals. Pittsburgh, which defeated the New Jersey Devils 3-2 at home Friday, has started December 4-1-0.
"Obviously we're missing great players," rookie defenseman Olli Maatta said. "But when it happens, there's nothing we can do about it right now. All we can do is just everybody has to step up a little bit and everybody's done it pretty well and we just have to keep doing what we've done so far."
The Penguins will play without forward James Neal, who is serving a suspension. Pittsburgh is 8-7-1 on the road but has won three of its past four.
Red Wings: Detroit has lost its past three games, against divisional opponents, and its past two via shootout. Its 2-1 shootout loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday left the teams tied for third place in the Atlantic, seven points behind the first-place Boston Bruins. The Red Wings are 6-3-2 since losing seven straight games.
Detroit's 14th ranked defense has improved. The Red Wings have allowed two or fewer regulation goals in their past four games.
Who's hot: Penguins forward Sidney Crosby, who leads the NHL with 44 points, has scored at least one point in 13 of his past 16 games. Forward Evgeni Malkin's 10-game point streak was snapped against New Jersey. Forward Chris Kunitz leads Pittsburgh with 17 goals and has scored six in his past seven games. … Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk has scored three points in his past three games (two goals, one assist). Forward Johan Franzen has three assists in his past two games.
Injury report: Scuderi (broken ankle) and forward Tanner Glass (broken hand) are expected to return to practice in the next 3-5 days, Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said on Thursday. Orpik (concussion) and Martin (broken leg), and forwards Beau Bennett (wrist/hand) and Andrew Ebbett (broken ankle) are out. … Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard (knee) is expected to miss 2-4 weeks with an MCL sprain sustained during practice Wednesday. Forwards Henrik Zetterberg (back), Darren Helm (shoulder) and Stephen Weiss (groin), and defenseman Danny DeKeyser (shoulder) are out.


ISLAMABAD: The findings of a judicial commission tasked with probing the attack on Army Public School, Peshawar in December 2014 — which killed some 150 people, mostly children — have exposed local facilitation to the militants and the lax security measures in place to safeguard the institution which was on a threat alert since August that year.
The revelations were made in the 525-page exposé — containing recorded statements of 132 people, including parents of the killed school children and police and army officials — made public on Friday on the directive of the Supreme Court (SC).
The one-person commission, headed by Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim Khan of Peshawar High Court (PHC), was formed in October 2018 on the directives of then chief justice Saqib Nisar after parents of deceased children demanded the authorities form a high-level inquiry panel to investigate the massacre.
The findings were submitted to the apex court in July this year but were not made public.
According to the spokesman for the commission, Imranullah Khan, the probe body had recorded the statements of 140 people and of them, 31 were police and army officials and the rest were witnesses, including injured students and parents of the children killed in the attack.
The report made public today provides an insight into the security lapses and local facilitation to militants that apparently led to the horrific attack.
The report, in its conclusion, noted that terrorism perpetrated by the country’s enemies had reached its peak in the year 2013-14, but said, “this [still] doesn’t obligate us to hold that our sensitive installation(s) and soft target(s) could be forsaken as a prey to the terrorists’ attack.”
It said the entry of terrorists from across the Afghan border into the school’s perimeter after “befooling the security apparatus” was mainly due to the porous nature of the border and the “unrestrained movement” of Afghan refugees across the frontier.
The report termed as “unpardonable” the assistance provided to the militants by the residents of the school’s locality, saying it was “palpable”.
“When one’s own blood and flesh commit treachery and betrayal, the result would always be devastating,” it stated, adding that no agency, no matter how capable or equipped, could effortlessly counter an attack “when infidels are within the inside”.
According to the report, on the morning of Dec 16, 2014, the APS premises was left unattended after an MVT (security patrolling team) moved towards the smoke rising from a vehicle set on fire by the terrorists as part of their plan to create a distraction.
Using this edge, the militants entered the school from the backside. Although another MVT responded to the attack, it wasn’t able to buy the needed time for the Quick Response Force (QRF) and Rapid Response Force (RRF) to overwhelm the terrorists before they could “cause the catastrophe”, the report said.
It observed the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) had issued a generic threat alert about terrorists seeking to target army families and academic institutions as retribution for the successful military operations Zarb-e-Azb and Khyber-I against militants.
Following this, although the armed forces successfully operated against terrorists’ niches, “the incident of APS plagued their success stories which deserved deification”, the report added.
Detailing the “fiasco” in the school’s security apparatus, the inquiry commission said the number of static guards, which comprised the first tier of security, was “incomparable” to the looming threat. The guards’ improper position and accentuated main gates and front area compromised the school’s security from the back, from where the terrorists managed to enter “with no retaliation”.
“Equally incomprehensible is the inertia on part of the Askari Guards as well as the deputed static guards to the initial heavy firing and blasts by terrorists,” the report read. “Had they shown a little response and could engage the militants at the very beginning of the attack, the impact of the incident might have been lesser.”
However, it noted that the terrorists’ movement towards the adjacent toddlers’ block of the school was restricted by soldiers of MVT-2 and QRF on their arrival.
According to the report, the unit regulating MVT-1 has been handed down punishment by a “court of inquiry”.
SC SEEKS ACTION ‘AT THE TOP’:
During a hearing of the case on Friday, the attorney general while submitting a reply on the inquiry commission’s report on behalf of the government informed the SC that “every possible action” was being taken against the persons involved in the carnage.
Chief Justice Ahmed regretted that traditionally lower-ranked officials were held responsible for such incidents and “nothing is asked of the people at the top”.
“This tradition should stop,” he said, adding that the government should take action to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The top judge observed that the militants were able to achieve the objective they had set out for, saying “security institutions should have been aware of this conspiracy.”
“The people are not safe even in this much security.”
The parents of the deceased children said the incident was not terrorism but “targeted killing”. Seeking action against those responsible, they said they did not want any other parents to go through the pain they endured.
The court ordered that a copy of the inquiry commission’s report and of the government’s response be provided to the parents of the APS victims. It also appointed lawyer Amanullah Kanrani as amicus curiae (friend of the court) in the case.
The hearing of the case was adjourned for a month.
The parents, who approached Justice Nisar had wondered why were proper security measures not adopted after the NACTA informed provincial and federal authorities on August 28, 2014, that the banned militant outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) would carry out attacks against the APS and other military-run educational institutions.
The panel became functional on October 19, 2018.
The commission was initially given six-week time by the apex court to conduct the inquiry during which it had completed recording statements of the parents, injured students and officials of police and counter-terrorism department.
The court granted more time to the commission for the probe as several important statements were to be recorded.
TTP commander Umer Mansoor alias Umer Narae had claimed responsibility for the gruesome attack. The US government and the Pakistan Army later confirmed that Umar was killed in a US drone strike in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan on July 9, 2016.


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What Are Canned Yams?
Canned yams are canned versions of the vegetable that is called a yam. In some English-speaking countries, the yam and the sweet potato are seen as interchangeable since they are much the same in appearance and in use. The yam is an abundantly international food that is grown across the world from Africa and Latin America, to Asia. It is a versatile food that has a lot of nutritional value, and is often a low-cost way to get certain nutritional elements into an individual diet.
As a hard tuber vegetable, the yam is not extremely perishable, but will eventually perish over time. To offer non-perishable yams to the public, some manufacturers can these vegetables and sell them in supermarkets. These processed foods are used in many different ways according to various cultures and cuisines around the world.
Generally, the purchase of canned yams is more common in modernized societies where food often travels a long distance to the dinner plate. In many of these countries, canned yams are popularly used for desserts including pies. They may also be used for some kinds of soups or as a starchy side dish for a full meal. Mashed yam can be used in place of other kinds of mashed tubers, where the yam tends to have more nutritional value than some other varieties of root vegetables.
In other parts of the world, the yams are a common street food. Many report that in parts of Africa, the yam is often served with various sauces. It is also commonly part of some Asian soups. In parts of South Asia the yam may be used as a ingredient in curry dishes, or sliced and deep fried. In some cases, cooks may add sugar or butter to make the fried result even more palatable.
Although some manufacturers process canned yams without additional ingredients, some can include sugars or oils. It’s important for shoppers to read the labels of canned yams carefully to understand whether such additional elements have been added to what is commonly considered to be a healthy food. Just like other canned vegetables, canned yams are vulnerable to drastically reduced health value when salt or sugars are added. There is also the danger of some unhealthy canned products when cans become dented or compromised over time.
@spotiche5- Since fresh yams cook quickly regardless of how you prepare them, they are not difficult to cook with. I think that they also have a fresher, richer flavor than canned yams, so they are worth the extra effort that you must take to cook them.
Whether you plan to boil, roast, or bake fresh yams, you have to peel and slice them first. From that point on, these tuber vegetables do not take a long time to cook, and are easy to use in any recipe that calls for canned yams once they have been prepared.
I usually use canned yams, but I have been thinking about switching to fresh yams. I don't have a lot of experience preparing them though, so I'm wondering if they are easy to use for various yam dishes such as candied, mashed, and boiled yams.
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school district plans on welcoming home even more students by expanding its autism programs for the 2012-2013 school year. The board of education recently gave the green light to multiple changes and additions to the district’s new attempt at bringing autistic students—who would normally be placed in specialized schools outside of the district—back to their hometown for school.
The district’s “Welcome Home” preschool autism program will increase from a half day to a full day, and specialized autistic classrooms will be created for kindergarten and middle school students.
Since starting the preschool program in September, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education Michael Rolen said they needed to institute a framework to ensure those students could remain in the Washington Township school system for their entire education.
“We don’t want to send them back out after we brought them back in, so we needed to create a middle school and kindergarten autism program,” Rolen said, adding that Director of Elementary Special Education Pat Gorgenson’s idea for the preschool autism program, and it’s success, gave the district “the impetus we needed to add additional classes.”
By bringing the students back into the district, and saving on the often costly tuition rates the school pays for their out-of-district education, the program funds itself.
“The savings comes from tuition savings. Every time you can bring a kid back into the district, the program will pretty much pay for themselves,” Rolen said. “Every kid deserves the right to be educated in their own district if possible, and that’s what we’re trying to do.”
With the rates of children identified as falling on the autism spectrum rising each year, Rolen said it’s become an issue of great importance to the district.
“Nationwide, the figure is now that 1 in 110 births will be a child with autism. It’s not something that’s going to go away,” Rolen said.
He says that while no program is going to “cure” autism, they are able to help students make significant progress in their social and communication skills.
“What we hope to do is be able to give the kids the skills needed to be independent and function on their own,” Rolen said.
That was one of the reasons behind the move to a full-day program for preschoolers placed in the Welcome Home program at Grenloch Terrace. During it’s initial phases, the program was originally established for six students, some morning and some afternoon, and Rolen originally anticipated increasing it to as many as 12 as more students’ needs were identified.
Instead, when multiple students left the program for various reasons during the year—two moved to private schools for a full-day program, and one progressed into a less restrictive classroom—Rolen decided to change the program to meet the needs of a wider array of students.
“All the research says that the more you can do for the kids as early as possible, the better off they are,” Rolen said. “With a half-day program, they didn’t get enough done that they wanted to accomplish. Hopefully now [the full-day program] will encourage parents that are taking kids out of the program to bring them back,” Rolen said.


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This foal from Port Broughton in South Australia is celebrating her first birthday today.
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KB Power On Password This setting allows you to enter the password to authorize the keyboard to power on the system.
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T is a utility that monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure. These registers control most of the system options in the computer.
This would prevent unauthorized use of your computer. It also acts as a rudimentary problem-solving device.
MSI 645 Ultra – motherboard – ATX – Socket 478 – SiS645
Power Off Leaves the computer in the power off state. The Pentium IV motherboard arena has been a hive of activity recently, something that has not always been the case. IEEE A new, high speed external bus standard, also known as FireWire or iLink, which supports data transfer rates of up to Mbps for connecting up to 63 external devices.
We also looped 3DMark from time to time. Their varying combinations can help the end-user to define the exact nature of the problem at hand.
Here’s a quick SiSoft Sandra shot detailing our overclocking exploits. What makes the SiS chipset rather appealing is that it suffers from no legal wrangling with Intel, a fact that has ensured that many respected motherboard manufacturers are only too happy to produce SiS based ‘boards. Comments to this Manuals Your Name. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
Floppy The system will boot from floppy drive. Capability This allows you to activate the S. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel: Let’s have a look at the MSI Ultra in a little greater detail.
Can only enter but do not have the right to change the settings of the setup menu.
You may need to run the Setup program when: USB features hot swap capability and multiple data streams, allows external mei to be plugged in and unplugged without turning the system off.
The Ultra is relatively spartan on the feature front. For example, if a modem is connected to one serial port and a serial mouse to another, they are identified as COM1 and COM2.
MSI ULTRA MS MANUAL Pdf Download.
Safety Instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully. Activity of the selected IRQ always awakens the system. Each lever can be pressed down in only ONE direction. When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first.


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Wow, thank you so much! (I am not trying to be rude but it's spelled Dani because it's half of my name Danielle) I am excited to have you join my wolf pack!
I am happy you like my art and my moms podcast! (Btw firealpaca is a great program!) thanks for this wonderful comment. (also i have been taking a break from posting but i am trying to get back into the swing of it so i will be posting more from now on!) have a nice day!

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BOUNTIFUL — The Gun Range Fire that caused hundreds of families to evacuate their homes is now 100% contained, officials said Sunday.
A full containment, South Davis Metro Fire said in a Facebook post, means the "entire perimeter of the fire is contained." Although the 321-acre area is fully contained, officials said residents should not be alarmed if they still see some smoke coming from the burn area.
"There is a significant amount of ash on the mountain as well," the post read. "Until we get rain to wet it down, you may see dust or smoke as the winds blow the ash around."
The area may also continue to smell like smoke, which the fire department says is normal until rains wet the mountain.
The Forest Service will continue to evaluate the burn area to determine if there is any risk of mudslides.
"Their initial report is that the fire did not burn deep enough into the earth for this to be an issue, but they will give us an updated report once their teams have completed their evaluation," the fire department said.
The Gun Range Fire burned three Bountiful homes and damaged eight others, but no injuries were reported. Approximately 400 residents were evacuated from their home early Friday morning. The evacuation order was later lifted Saturday morning.
Officials said Friday the fire was human-caused and likely by a campfire near the Bountiful "B." Police said they were looking for two individuals in a small SUV in connection with the fire.


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NEW YORK-Step into Brooklyn's Church of the Virgin Mary, with its domed ceilings and marble columns, and it's like stepping into Lebanon. On Sunday mornings, the cantor sings the liturgy in Arabic, his deep baritone voice echoing off the stone walls of the incense-filled sanctuary. Icons and murals depict Jesus and saints as Middle Easterners with dark olive skin. "It's like seeing the Bible in color," says Father Antoine Rizk, who has pastored the church since 2004.
Rizk is an Arab-American, one of the 1.3 million living in the United States (according to the 2000 Census) or 3.5 million (according to the Arab American Institute). Two-thirds of them are professing Christians.
Arab-Americans earn master's degrees and doctorates at twice the national average, and Arab-American income levels exceed the national average by 20 percent.
The Church of the Virgin Mary is a Melkite (Eastern Rite) Catholic Church. Its services in English and Arabic draw parishioners who come from Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, and Palestinian territories. Rizk talks wistfully about the village in Lebanon where he grew up: Machghara was half Christian and half Muslim, and the two communities lived peacefully together.
"My father's best and oldest friends are Muslim," Rizk said. "At Christmas and at Easter, Muslim friends came to our homes. During Ramadan, we went to their homes." Following the outbreak of the Lebanese Civil War in the 1970s, most of the Christians left Machghara, which-like many formerly Christian areas of the Middle East-is now almost exclusively Muslim.
Rizk studied for the priesthood at the Monastery of the Holy Savior in southern Lebanon. Before Lebanon's civil war, Holy Savior was a thriving mission with 50 priests and students, but when he arrived in 1990, only three priests and six students were in residence. Muslim militias had occupied the monastery during the war, and Israeli bombs had destroyed the top floor of the monastery. As a novice, Rizk helped repair the damaged building.
At the Church of the Virgin Mary, parishioners hold differing views on the Middle East, but political discussion is confined to coffee hour. One Palestinian member passionately described the conditions of his family in Galilee, but when he entered the sanctuary, he became silent. "Politics stops here," he said.
But politicians don't want to be silent about the Arab-American vote: Because Arab-Americans vote at a rate of 90 percent in national elections, both Republicans and Democrats covet their support. They voted for former President George W. Bush by a 2 to 1 margin in 2000. In 2008, they voted for President Barack Obama by a similar margin.
Eighty-five percent of Arab-American Christians are either Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox, and the Church of the Virgin Mary is a bridge between these communions. Melkite Catholics are in full communion with Rome, but they use Eastern Orthodox rites, object to the term "papal infallibility," and have always permitted a married clergy. Rizk serves communion to both Catholic and Orthodox Christians, and on Wednesdays his church participates in ecumenical prayer services with Catholic and Orthodox congregations. Such meetings were "unthinkable" 10 years ago, he said.
Arab-Americans claim that the U.S. Census undercounts them because the "ethnicity" section of the census questionnaire does not list them, as it does Asians, Hispanics, and Blacks. In the 2000 census, 80 percent of Arab-Americans identified themselves as "white" and 17 percent as "other."
For the 2010 census, the U.S. Census Bureau has hired 50 Arabic speakers to encourage the participation of New York's 450,000 Arab-Americans. But it won't be easy. Following 9/11, Arab-Americans suffered random acts of violence and they were subject to intense government scrutiny. "This is not a time to have an Arab-American category on any government form," said demographer Samia El-Badry. The census has a box for "White," said El-Badry, "and that is where we fit in."
-Robert Carle is a professor at The King's College, New York City


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3. The stone mill contains a variety of mineral microelements. The stone mill naturally rubs against the grain. The mineral nutrient elements enter into the raw grain and are naturally mixed. They are integrated and more nutritious.
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1. Low speed grinding and low-temperature processing will not damage the nutrients in wheat. Therefore, stone flour milling retains the protein, gluten, carotene, carbohydrate, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, B2 and other nutrients in wheat to the greatest extent, especially the carotene and vitamin E in stone milling flour are 18 times higher than other flour.
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For everyone will be tested with fire. (Mark 9:49, emphasis added)
None of us like the thought of walking through fire. It does not seem logical that we would enjoy something that threatens to consume our very being. From a young age we are taught to be wary of fire, to steer clear of it, and enjoy it's warmth from a distance. However being in the midst of it is far from enjoyable. When my husband burned his finger many years ago, he said it was one of the most painful experiences he had ever endured. A burn also takes a great length of time to heal, and in doing so still leaves a scar.
The above verses may initially may seem threatening, but are in actual fact a promise that we would do well to lay hold of.
Everyone is going through a refining fire sooner or later, but you'll be well preserved from the eternal flames. (Mark 9:49 -The Message)
God does not allow the trials and tribulation in our lives to consume us. He uses times of testing to refine us, to bring us into closer relationship with Him.
A year before our youngest son Sam was born, God gave me a vision in the night, of our family walking through liquid fire, and being preserved in the midst of it. We were spent, but preserved.
In this way God controls the ferocity of the fire, much like a controlled burn of the woodland.
Fire is a natural part of both forest and grassland ecology and controlled fire can be a tool for foresters.
Controlled burning stimulates the germination of some desirable forest trees, thus renewing the forest. (Source)
Just as in the forest, fire cleans out the debris in the underbrush, and prepares us for new growth. It stimulates all of the seeds (truths), that God has been hiding in our hearts, and as they emerge the charred black remains begin to flourish, with vibrant green shoots, which stand in stark contrast to the barren wilderness.
These spiritual changes are what others see, when we emerge from times of hardship. Outwardly, we seem to have been worn beyond recognition, overcome by past circumstances, and a shadow of our former selves. Then suddenly vibrant new growth appears, and transfixes those that thought we had succumbed to the fire. I for one am thankful for the times of fire in our life.
What appears in the charred ashes, is the most breathtaking new growth you will ever see, this side of heaven.

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Fender's CN-240SCE Thinline's thinner body size is an excellent crossover instrument for electric and acoustic players alike. You don't have to be small to appreciate the CN-240SCE Thinline though. It's the perfect size for playing on the couch or on a crowded stage. You'll love the sound and the natural projection of its solid cedar top, a feature you typically find only on high end models. To help capture that sound live, Fishman Isys III electronics are built-in. And elegant pearloid appointments give the CN-240SCE Thinline looks to match its expressive sound.Fender CN-240SCE Thinline Classical Nylon-string Guitar at a Glance:
- Quality wood and construction
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The Fender CN-240SCE Thinline features a solid cedar top for excellent projection and rich, complex harmonics and overtones. And to maximize the tone of this beautiful top, the CN-240SCE Thinline utilizes traditional fan bracing construction. You'll love how this guitar responds to dynamic playing.Thinline Comfort:
The CN-240SCE Thinline's shallow body style doesn't just make it easier for electric players to adjust to, it's a big convenience onstage too. It is also less prone to the feedback that can be a problem with some oversized acoustic instruments. And for casual playing around the house, it's simply comfortable to play.Fishman Electronics:
You'll find the Fishman Isys III system ready to go on the CN-240SCE Thinline. The Isys III system provide impeccable tone in addition to a 3-band EQ for final sound shaping. There's also a mid-sweep control, which allows you to scoop the midrange with a variable control. This can help the guitar fit into a busy mix better, and can also help reduce feedback onstage.Fender CN-240SCE Thinline Classical Nylon-string Acoustic Guitar Features:
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If you're looking for a exceptionally playable nylon-string guitar, then you need the Fender CN-240SCE Thinline!
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A bizarre little rhyme that I don't know when or where I learnt. However every spring it pops into my head!
It's embroidered on linen and all I've used is backstitch and satin stitch. The faint purple outine is an air soluble fabric pen and I love using it! It's all be vanished tomorrow and it's so handy for sketching out my ideas.
I have many embroidery books and lots of plans for detailed intricate pieces, but some how, I always come back to chain, satin and back stitch. I adore their elegant simplicity.
I'm busy with a muslin of some evening wear right now (sleeves are awkward) which I hope to show you on Monday. Have a great weekend!

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Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read.
Start by marking “Escaping the Fire: How an Ixil Mayan Pastor Led His People Out of a Holocaust During the Guatemalan Civil War” as Want to Read:
Escaping the Fire: How an Ixil Mayan Pastor Led His People Out of a Holocaust During the Guatemalan Civil War
During the height of the Guatemalan civil war, Tomas Guzaro, a Mayan evangelical pastor, led more than two hundred fellow Mayas out of guerrilla-controlled Ixil territory and into the relative safety of the government army's hands. This exodus was one of the factors that caused the guerrillas to lose their grip on the Ixil, thus hastening the return of peace to the area.
Paperback, 244 pages
Published March 1st 2010 by University of Texas Press
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Forster Original Case trimmer
– For trimming most standard calibres from 17cal to 458cal
This is one of the best cartridge case trimmers made. From the company who invented the first case trimmer back in 1946.
The Forster ORIGINAL Case Trimmer is a high quality, economical miniature lathe that trims most of the common cartridges.
Great features like:-
- A four staggered tooth cutter made of high alloy steel to stop chattering.
- The bearing is hand honed to fit the cutter shaft for a precision fit.
- Fine adjustment screw allows for 0.001″ increments.
- Extruded alluminium I-beam base to resist lathe torque.
- A range of Brown & Sharpe style collets to accurately secure each case. (purchase separately. Collets #1, #2, #3 and #4 only fit this trimmer)
- Trim most standard calibres from 17 to 458
- Long cutter shaft. 0.490
- Mounting base length is 5.375″ long. Optional shorter base and longer bases are available
- Uses collects (Brown & Sharp system) to secure case heads. #1, #2, #3 and #4 are available for the ”Original Case Trimmer”
- Collets and calibre pilots ordered separately
- Accommodates all 6 Forster trimmer accessories. Primer pocket chamfering, 3-in-1 Case mouth cutter, Bullet hollow pointer, Primer pocket cleaner, outside neck turner and neck inside reamer
Collet heads (#1, #2, #3 and #4) are sold separately
Pilots in all calibres are sold separately.


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Types of Mortgages
Over the past decade, financial service providers have developed a wide array of new
products and services to help people buy homes. And, while innovative products can
help some people, they can spell disaster for others.
This sheet offers a brief overview of popular products on the market. It is not
designed to be comprehensive nor does it take into account the vast differences
among lenders. Rather, it should provide you with a general sense of each product
and a starting point for your own research.
Fixed Rate Mortgage
The most common type of residential home loan, it is repaid through equal
monthly payments over a specific period of time – usually 15 or 30 years. In
most cases, payments early in the loan go mostly toward interest while later
payments are applied mostly to principal.
Adjustable Rate Mortgage
Often referred to as an ARM, the interest rate of this mortgage can change over
time. Most ARM’s start with a lower, fixed rate for the first 3-10 years. After
that, the interest rate becomes adjustable and can rise. How much it can
change depends on several factors. Borrowers should be careful to fully
understand the terms.
Interest Only Mortgage
During an interest only mortgage, a borrower repays only interest owed on the
loan for a period of time, usually five to seven years. After that, payments go
up, sometimes significantly, to include principal. The initially lower monthly
payments allow some people to qualify for larger loans.
Piggy Back Mortgage
Also known as blended mortgages, 80/20 mortgages, or 80/10/10 mortgages,
piggy back mortgages are really two different mortgages made at the same
time. The purpose is to allow the homebuyer to buy a home with less than a
20% down payment but avoid paying for private mortgage insurance (PMI).
Typically, a first mortgage is made for 80% of the purchase price. After that,
any downpayment is applied and a second mortgage is taken out for the un-
financed amount that remains.

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✨🔮WEEKLY INTUITIVE ORACLE🔮✨
Now is the time to let anything in your life fall away that is no longer useful or needed for the emerging expression of who you are. Allow yourself to gradually shed what has become burdensome and no longer congruent with your Soul's purpose. Conserve your energy by allowing yourself more rest while at the same time making preparations for the winter season. Look especially at your material possessions and be brutally honest with yourself as you discern which of these can be given away or somehow released. Consider shedding relationships that have served their purpose and are no longer viable, as well as work or a job that has become devoid of interest and passion. With release comes the sense of being much lighter, just like the trees that openly bare their nakedness once their leaves have departed and give room for whatever new life is ready to birth following a period of quiet and gestation. So let go of whatever has outlived its purposefulness and trust that something else will take its place! 💛
As we get ready to switch into the winter season, work on releasing all negativity, and dead weight dragging you down. Open up and embrace new, positive change allowing it to take the place of the past and recycle it into a new and positive experience for the year to come! Namaste 🙏🏽🕉
Happy Autumn Equinox! 🍁🌍🌄 Mother Earth now calls upon all life which she sustains to transition. Saying "Goodbye" to our precious Sun that brings upon new life and abundance, bringing us out of our shells into fullness. Saying "Welcome" to our mysterious Moon which draws us within, into darkness, and challenges us to let go, to shed old patterns and applying what we learned from the the new years' Sun.
Autumn is my favorite time of year. Like trees, we must shed the obvious beauty which comes so easy during summer. We, like the tree, must be strong in our roots as we prepare to stand naked in the bitter and harsh challenges to come. As the tree undresses we watch with wonder. We see the dead brown leaves dismissing them as we are still searching for the most beautiful and vibrant in color.
Though the tree is still living once she is stripped bare it's hard to find her beauty. With no leaves we can see all her flaws, she lives only in her colorless, naked skin. We are forced to look closer at her to see how dynamic, unique, and special each part is. How each crooked and broken branch contributes to all her glory throughout her seasons. There is beauty in ALL life, death, and rebirth, in ALL of our seasons, if you can open your mind and offer your heart. #thecycleoflife#autumnequinox#fall#seasonschange#weareone#motherearth#naturalbeauty#death#rebirth#growth#meditate#bestill#abundance#transend#transform#together#befree#lovewins#intention#humanity#nature


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The University Library offers multiple resources that are available to help students and staff. Please select the technological service/center below that you are interested in learning more about.
Anderson Computing Complex
~160 Windows/Mac computers. There are also five classrooms available by reservation for all academic departments.
Resources for students/instructors that will help with problems you are encountering inside of Blackboard.
E-Learning and Instructional Design Services
Offers a full suite of instructional design services to AU faculty and staff.
The technology services desk has several types of circulating technology including laptops, headphones, power cords, locks, etc.
Classroom and event support in regards to technology.
Academic Multimedia Services
Offers AU faculty and students an increased interactive experience within teaching and learning.
Geospatial Research Lab
Supports the research and teaching programs of American University faculty, staff, and students, through the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology and resources.
Computer Labs & Software
Locations where you can find a computer to use in addition to software and training opportunities.


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While there are many different types of ceiling fans, the hugger is a popular choice in that it provides a low-profile design, making it the perfect solution for ceilings of eight foot or lower. Obviously, using a hugger type of ceiling fan will still provide air movement but while providing safety. In addition, some people like a hugger fan regardless of ceiling height, preferring the cleaner look.
In any case, the installation of a hugger type of ceiling fan is important. For instance, with this fan type, the blades are much closer to the ceiling than a fan that hangs down. What happens is that as the air moves up and down, going between the ceiling and the blades, a reverberation is caused. Typically, you would notice the fan wobbling during operation or making a vibration.
To correct this, a hugger, fan needs to be installed properly according to the manufacturer's instructions. Additionally, we strongly recommend that you choose a fan with a smaller motor, as well as a flatter pitch to the blades. The result will be less air movement between ceiling and blade. Keep in mind that while the fan will stop making irritating noise or wobbling, this lower air movement has little to do with the air movement felt within the room itself.
Now, it is true that you can still cool a room off by using a hugger type of ceiling fan but because the movement is limited, it is not as great a solution as a traditional type fan. Therefore, if the entire goal is to save money on air conditioning by cooling a room with the fan, choose one on a down-rod or other type of fan rather than a hugger. Of course, hugger fans do have some benefits. For one thing, if you are looking for a great style, but also a fan that produces adequate air, instead of a hugger style, you might consider looking at many of the new, low-profile fans now on the market.
Along with the negative aspects of a hugger fan, you will find some positive things. When it comes to safety, ensuring no one accidentally walks into a moving fan blade, the hugger fan is the best choice. You will also discover that if you hang the hugger fan over a table or bed, it will need less, floor to blade clearance. Again, this has to do with eliminating risk of having someone walk into a moving fan. With the positioning, the fan no longer provides a threat. Typically, people will consider other types of fan but if you have low ceilings and can place a hugger fan over a piece of furniture where it would not pose a risk, and you need only some air movement, then you could consider this an option.


The use of lightweight building systems is very controversial as existing knowledge about their performance is limited. Not enough research has been conducted to determine the suitability of these modern construction technologies and there is an ongoing controversy as to whether they are an appropriate replacement to traditional construction techniques. The prime objective of this study is to present a number of methodologies to assess lightweight external walling systems focusing on thermal efficiency, structure and fire performance, which are currently the main driving forces for this industry. Traditionally, these areas have been studied separately but there is a need to integrate them in order to get comprehensive solutions to the way these systems are designed. The drive to achieve improvements in one of these specific areas could potentially result in reduced effectiveness in the others. That is the reason why an integrative approach is recommended. These techniques are meant to be applied in the design phase of building projects so as to provide early quantitative information about the systems analyzed. The methodologies described herein are then applied to real life light steel building solutions. Within this context, two different wall constructions are examined and conclusions made on their relative performance. The study highlights the importance of having analytical and experimental solutions as a framework for further development. Two different approaches have been considered to assess thermal efficiency, structure and fire performance. On the one hand, a prescriptive approach has been employed to establish regulation compliance. On the other hand, a performance based approach is taken to actually understand and explain how these systems work in real life conditions. The outcome is a comprehensive set of tools to assure both industry and other stake holders.
|Contributors||Torero, Jose L. : Usmani, Asif. : Al-Remal, Ahmad M.|
|Publisher||University of Edinburgh|
|Source Sets||Ethos UK|
|Type||Electronic Thesis or Dissertation|
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This is the moving story of how Jackie Robinson became the first black player on a Major League baseball team when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1940s, and how on a fateful day in Cincinnati, Pee Wee Reese took a stand and declared Jackie his teammate. Illustrated with a blend of historic photographs and eloquent watercolors by Paul Bacon.
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Friday, March 16, 2012
Bailey's Banana Colada
For the past few months my bestie has been going on and on about some cocktail that she and her hubs had on their way to Montauk last summer. Finally, as we all gathered last weekend for some food and merriment, we decided to try to recreate it. We didn't have a recipe but we did have a blender and all the likely suspects for ingredients. The problem was that as we kept tweaking and pouring and tasting, we kinda lost track of what we'd added. So by the time we thought we had it right, we were all too drunk to remember the ingredients. Haha...what a bunch of wacky kids we are...except for the fact that we're all over 40!
Anyway, several days later and finally sobered up, I decided to actually try to find the recipe online. That approach, while less fun, proved far more productive and I found a couple of variations. The drink my friends had was frozen but there is a creamy, non-frozen version that Brian and I rather liked. Most recipes call for banana liqueur but I didn't have any and I doubt the drink was any worse off as a result because it still had a good banana flavor.
So, in honor of St. Patrick's Day, here is our version of a delicious Irish Cream drink. Cheers!
1/2 Ripe banana
2 oz. Dark rum (spiced rum or coconut rum work well, too)
2 oz. Bailey's Irish Cream
1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coconut milk *
2 Teaspoons pineapple juice
Blend all the ingredients in a blender or small chopper until smooth and the banana is incorporated. Pour into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake well. Serve in a chilled daiquiri style glass.
* Most recipes call for pina colada mix but since such a small amount is needed, I used the ingredients that go into a mix which are coconut milk and pineapple juice. If you're using an actual pre-made mix, the quantity is 1 oz.

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The neighborhood effects of foreclosure
First Online: 08 May 2009 Received: 13 March 2008 Accepted: 17 April 2009 DOI:
Cite this article as: Leonard, T. & Murdoch, J.C. J Geogr Syst (2009) 11: 317. doi:10.1007/s10109-009-0088-6 Abstract
Neighborhood quality is an important attribute of housing yet its value is rarely known to researchers. We argue that changes in nearby foreclosures reveal changes in neighborhood quality. Thus estimates of the hedonic price of nearby foreclosures provide a glimpse of values that people hold for local neighborhood quality. The empirical models include controls for both spatial dependence in housing prices and in the errors. The estimates indicate that nearby foreclosures produce externalities that are capitalized into home prices—an additional foreclosure within 250 feet of a sale negatively impacts selling price by approximately $1,666,
ceteris paribus. Keywords Hedonic model Foreclosures Spatial dependence Local public goods Property values References
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I love me some Lady Gaga, it’s the perfect soundtrack to get you pumped up for a night out, which is why it’s a little strange to hear the words “Bad Romance” and lullaby in the same sentence, but here we go.
Renditions of Gaga’s hit songs have been turned into soothing instrumental lullaby’s that will (literally) rock your child to sleep. Lullaby Renditions of Lady Gaga will be released on September 21st, and it’s not the first time pop hits have been turned into cradle songs. Rockabye Baby!’s previous release was Who Runs the World, a compilation of lullaby hits by female pop stars, with 20% of the proceeds going to Planned Parenthood.
In case you were wondering what “Poker Face” sounded like as a lullaby, here’s a clip of what you can expect. What a perfect Christmas gift for all those little monsters!

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Posts for category: Skin Condition
Discover more about this common skin condition, and what you can do to treat your itchy symptoms.
What are hives? What are the symptoms of hives?
Also referred to as urticaria, hives are characterized by an outbreak of red bumps that suddenly show up on skin. Hives can appear anywhere on the body and often cause itching, burning and stinging. Some hives may be small, while others might form alongside other bumps to create larger swellings.
What causes hives?
The most common causes of hives are foods, medications, and infections. Hives can also be triggered by insect bites. Foods that often bring about hives include dairy, fish, nuts and eggs. Medications such as aspirin and other overthecounter antiinflammatories like ibuprofen have also been known to cause hives.
There is another form of hives known as physical urticaria, which is triggered by and external physical factor such as cold, pressure, heat, exercise or sweating. This variety of hives usually appears within an hour after contact with one of these elements.
Are hives dangerous?
The majority of hives outbreaks are not dangerous however, if you also experience dizziness, problems breathing, swelling of the face or tightness in your chest, then you should call for emergency assistance immediately! These can be signs of a lifethreatening allergic reaction.
How are hives treated?
If you know what might be triggering your outbreaks, the best thing you can do is remove the trigger right away and avoid it as much as possible. Some people are able to take overthe-counter antihistamines like Benadryl to help relieve the itching. However, those with chronic hives may need to take a stronger antihistamine in combination with corticosteroids.
If you experience a severe outbreak, an epinephrine injection will need to be administered right away. Again, seek medical attention immediately!
To help relieve symptoms until the hives go away, you can also apply cold compresses to the areas to help ease any burning or itching. Also keep your bedroom and living space cool and opt for roomier clothing that won’t rub against the infected areas and exacerbate itching.
How long do hives last?
Some cases of hives clear up in only a few hours, while some can last for a full day before starting to fade.
If you are dealing with a nasty bout of hives that overthecounter remedies don’t seem to fix, then it might be time to talk to your dermatologist about other treatment options. Call our office to schedule an appointment right away!
Find out what this autoimmune disorder means for your skin health.
According to the Lupus Foundation of America, approximately 1.5 million Americans and five million people globally have some form of lupus. While lupus can affect both men and women, about 90 percent of those with diagnosed lupus are women between the ages of 15 to 44. Even though this chronic autoimmune disease affects millions, significantly less than half of people are actually somewhat familiar with the disease.
So, what exactly is lupus, how can you contract this disorder and what treatment options are available?
Our immune system is meant to attack foreign agents in our body to fight diseases and other infections. However, if you have been diagnosed with lupus then your immune system actually responds by attacking the healthy cells within your body. This ultimately causes damage to certain organs in the body like your heart, skin and brain.
There are different types of lupus; however, the most common form is systemic lupus erythematosis. Discoid lupus is known for causing a persistent skin rash, subacute cutaneous lupus causes skin sores when exposed to the sun, druginduced lupus is the result of a certain medication and neonatal lupus affects infants.
Know that you aren’t alone when it comes to handling your lupus symptoms. While symptoms can be severe and affect your daily life talk to your dermatologist about the best ways to reduce your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Lupus Risk Factors
While anyone can develop lupus, women are more likely to develop this condition. Also, African American, Hispanic, Native American and Asian women are at an increased risk over Caucasian women. While the cause is unknown, some research has found that perhaps genes play an influential role in the development of lupus; however, there are several factors that could be at play.
Those with lupus may experience some or all of these symptoms:
- Muscle aches and pains
- Joint pain and swelling
- Skin rashes, most commonly found on the face
- Chest pain when breathing deeply
- Loss of hair
- Pale fingers and toes
- Sun sensitivity
- Mouth sores
- Extreme fatigue
- Leg or eye swelling
- Swollen glands
These symptoms may not be present all the time. Those with lupus have flareups in which the symptoms will appear for a little while and then go away. Also new symptoms may also arise at any time.
If you’ve been diagnosed with lupus then you will most likely need to see several specialists regarding your condition. If you are dealing with skin sores and rashes, then you will want to talk to your dermatologist about the best treatment plan for you. About 40 to 70 percent of those with lupus experience symptoms when exposed to sunlight.
When you come in our office for treatment our goal is to find certain medications that can reduce pain, swelling and redness and prevent further flareups. Furthermore, we will recommend a sunscreen and other lifestyle changes that can help to protect your skin from damaging sun exposure.
What are the symptoms of and treatments for this painful dermatological condition?
Did you know that anyone who has had chickenpox is at risk for shingles, and that those over the age of 50 are more likely to develop this condition? Approximately one out of three Americans will have shingles at some point in their lives. Read on to learn more about this common problem.
What is shingles?
Shingles is caused by a virus known as the varicellazoster virus, which is the same virus known to cause chickenpox. If you’ve had chickenpox before the virus never truly goes away. Instead it lies dormant within the nerves of the spinal cord and brain. When the virus is reactivated, it manifests as shingles.
What are the symptoms of shingles?
The main symptom of shingles is a red, painful rash that usually appears on one side of the body. The rash may be tender to the touch and typically causes intense itching. The rash is made up of blisters that burst and crust over. Your rash may also be accompanied by malaise, fever, or headache.
What are the risk factors for shingles?
Anyone who has been infected by chickenpox can have shingles. However, this illness is more common in those over the age of 50 and the risk continues to increase as you age.
Also, those who have a weakened immune system due to certain chronic diseases like HIV, or those currently undergoing cancer treatment may be at an increased risk of developing shingles.
Different shingles treatments
While there is no cure for this disease there are antiviral medications you can take to promote faster healing and to reduce your risk of developing other complications. If you are experiencing severe pain, we may also recommend prescription pain medications or creams to help ease your symptoms. Most people experience shingles symptoms for about two to six weeks.
Can I prevent shingles?
There are two vaccines that we recommend for preventing shingles. The first is the chickenpox vaccine, which is recommended for children and any adults who have never had chickenpox. The second vaccine is the shingles vaccine. While these vaccines aren’t 100 percent effective, they can greatly reduce your chances of developing shingles.
If your shingles rash has developed near your eye or is severely painful, then it’s time to see your dermatologist right away for treatment.
Eczema is a chronic skin condition that produces itchy rashes that are scaly, dry, and leathery. It can appear anywhere on the body and most often appears in the creases of the arms, legs, and face. Something that many people may not know is that there are multiple types of eczema. They all share some common symptoms but are all different depending on the nature of what triggers the reaction and the location of the rash.
Types of Eczema
This is the most frequent and common form of eczema and it’s thought to be caused by the body’s immune system functioning abnormally. It’s characterized by itchy, inflamed skin and typically runs in families. Atopic Dermatitis usually flares up and goes away intermittently throughout a person’s life.
This is caused when the skin comes in contact with an irritant such as certain chemicals. Finding what triggers a breakout is important so that it can be prevented in the future. Triggers may be things like laundry detergent, body soap, fabrics, poison ivy, and more.
Dyshidrotic Dermatitis usually affects the palms and soles of the feet. It is characterized by clear, deep blisters that itch and burn and occurs frequently during summer months and in warm areas.
This form of eczema is a chronic skin inflammation caused by a cycle of scratching to a localized itch, such as a mosquito bite or spider bite. It’s characterized by scaly patches of skin, usually on the head, lower legs, wrists, and forearms. The skin may become thickened and leathery.
This form is characterized by round patches of irritated skin that can be crusted, scaly, and very itchy. It frequently appears on the back, arms, buttocks, and lower legs.
This is a common condition that causes yellow, oily, and scaly patches on the scalp, face, and other body parts. Dandruff is a form of Seborrheic Dermatitis. This form of eczema doesn’t always itch. Triggers can include weather, oily skin, emotional stress, and infrequent shampooing.
This appears on the lower legs of older people and is related to circulation and vein problems. Symptoms can include itching and red-brown discoloration on the skin the legs. As the condition progresses it can lead to blistering, oozing, and skin lesions.
Eczema comes in all shapes and sizes and can be triggered by many things. If you have questions about eczema or want to make an appointment, call our office today!
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition of the face that affects an estimated 16 million Americans. Because rosacea is frequently misdiagnosed and confused with acne, sunburn or eye irritation, a large percentage of people suffering from rosacea fail to seek medical help due to lack of awareness. It’s important to understand the warning signs of rosacea and need for treatment to make the necessary lifestyle changes and prevent the disorder from becoming progressively severe.
Although the exact cause of rosacea is unknown, you may be more susceptible to rosacea if:
- You are fair-skinned
- You blush easily
- You are female
- You have a family history of rosacea
- You are between the ages of 30 and 50
A frequent source of social embarrassment, for many people rosacea affects more than just the face. Rosacea is a chronic skin disease, which means it lasts for a lifetime. Learning what triggers your rosacea is an important way to reduce flare-ups and manage symptoms. This may include avoiding stress, too much sunlight, heavy exercise, extreme temperatures and certain foods or beverages.
What Are the Symptoms of Rosacea?
Rosacea frequently causes the cheeks to have a flushed or red appearance. The longer rosacea goes untreated, the higher the potential for permanent redness of the cheeks, nose and forehead. Symptoms of rosacea will not be the same for every person. Common symptoms include:
- Facial burning and stinging
- Facial flushing and blush that evolves to persistent redness
- Redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead
- Small, visible broken blood vessels on the face
- Acne-like breakouts on the face
- Watery or irritated eyes
If you recognize any of the warning signs of rosacea, visit your dermatologist for a proper diagnosis. A dermatologist will examine your skin for common warning signs and tailor a treatment plan for your unique condition. Treatment will vary for each individual, ranging from topical medicine, antibiotics and lasers or light treatment. While there is currently no cure, with proper management patients can learn how to avoid triggers, prevent flare-ups and manage their condition to live a healthy, active life.


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It may not be St. Paddy’s Day, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a good time to have a Shamrock in your life! There’s no doubt that Shamrock is a handsome young man with those beautiful green eyes and that stark white coat—but boy, does he have a lot more to offer than just his good looks! Shamrock is, simply put, a wonderful cat who would make a great companion for just about anyone. He ticks all the boxes of what most people are looking for in a kitty—he’s social and friendly with everyone he meets and has a giant love for pets and scratches! But, if there’s one other thing Shamrock may just love more than getting affection, it’s sunbathing. He’s clearly still working on his tan and thus spends as much time laying in the sun as possible!
Shamrock is a great cat and would do well with many different types of families—so, if you’re interested in adopting him, please fill out our Cat Adoption Survey!

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On 20 February 2023, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) published its Consultation Paper on the Proposed Regulatory Requirements for Virtual Asset Trading Platform Operators Licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission (“Consultation Paper”).
Being an active non-for-profit and education-focused organization in the industry, HKDAS see itself in a suitable position to reflect the comments and thoughts of its founders, committees and members (including industry leaders, professionals and general investors in Hong Kong). HKDAS submitted its response to the Consultation Paper in March 2023.
For more information, please visit the below links.
Consultation Paper released at 20 February 2023: https://apps.sfc.hk/edistributionWeb/api/consultation/openFile?lang=EN&refNo=23CP1
Consultation Conclusions released at 23 May 2023:

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