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If you fall into the second camp, there is plenty you can do to minimize the risk of the prediabetes progressing to diabetes. What's needed is a ''lifestyle reset," says Jill Wiesenberger, MD, RDN, CDE, FAND, a certified health and wellness coach and certified diabetes educator in Newport News, Virginia, and author of Prediabetes: A Complete Guide.2 The new book is published in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association.
While carbohydrate counting is effective, it can be hard to go from eating whatever you want to calculating and measuring and measuring food intake. Carbohydrate counting is effective in managing blood sugars and controlling diabetes, though eating a balanced, healthy diet can help clients reach their goals. One way to do this is by following the plate method put out by www.myplate.gov. In this image, the recommendation for nutrient intake is to make ½ of your plate vegetables, ¼ of your plate lean protein and ¼ of the plate starch. This allows someone to incorporate carbohydrates into the diet, but in a balanced way that manages blood sugars. Getting a balance of nutrients provides energy, increases satiety and allows for optimal vitamin and mineral intake. The plate method is approachable and easy to incorporate whether you are at a restaurant, at a party, or at home cooking for yourself.
At Stanford Medical Center in California, while working as a clinical dietitian, I teamed up with a clinical research dietitian who specialized in diabetes.Our goal was to help women reach a weight recommended for their actual height. What resulted was a book Help! My Underwear is Shrinking: One woman’s story of how to eat right, lose weight, and win the battle against diabetes.The book tells the story of one woman as she struggles with her daily routine and responsibilities while trying to follow the plan and lose weight. The character provides humorous insight and methods she used for achieving her goal.
Pay attention to the balance of macronutrients (fat, protein, and carbohydrates) in a meal to support stable blood sugar levels. Specifically, fat, protein, and fiber all slow down the absorption of carbohydrates and thus allow time for a slower, lower insulin release and a steady transport of glucose out of the blood and into the target tissues - this is a good thing.
The glycemic index identifies foods that increase blood sugar rapidly. This handy tool allows you to favor foods that have much less effect on blood sugar. High-glycemic-index foods include sugar itself, white potatoes, most wheat flour products, and most cold cereals, e.g., pumpernickel, rye, multigrain, or sourdough bread, old-fashioned oatmeal, bran cereals, grape-nuts, most fruits, sweet potatoes, pasta, rice, barley, couscous, beans, peas, lentils, most vegetables [Table 1].
Sugars and starches that you get from your diet enter your bloodstream as a type of sugar called glucose. In prediabetes, your body has trouble managing the glucose in your blood due to resistance to a hormone called insulin. Normally, insulin is able to help your body keep blood glucose levels in check, but the effect is weaker if you have prediabetes, so blood glucose rises.
If you choose to drink alcohol, remember: To drink with your meal or snack (not on an empty stomach!), to drink slowly or dilute with water or diet soda, that liqueurs, sweet wines and dessert wines have a lot of sugar, to wear your Medic Alert (Alcohol can cause hypoglycemia/low blood glucose), reducing alcohol can promote weight loss and help you lower your blood pressure.
One serving in a category is called a "choice." A food choice has about the same amount of carbohydrates, protein, fat and calories — and the same effect on your blood glucose — as a serving of every other food in that same category. So, for example, you could choose to eat half of a large ear of corn or 1/3 cup of cooked pasta for one starch choice.
There is much you can do with lifestyle alone to prevent diabetes. In a landmark study, the NIH-sponsored Diabetes Prevention Program, scientists tracked 3,234 pre-diabetic men and women for three years. A third of them adopted lifestyle changes. Another third took a drug – metformin (Glucophage®). The remaining third, the control group, took a placebo. Those on the lifestyle-change plan reduced the progression to full-blown Type 2 diabetes by 58% compared to the control group. The reduction was even greater – 71% – among adults aged 60 and older. Treatment with the drug metformin reduced the progression of Type 2 diabetes by just 31%.
Another area that I focus on is portion sizes. With the increase in portion sizes in our society, it can be hard to manage food intake. I recommend listening to your body and identifying your needs by being aware of your hunger and fullness. If you are feeling hungry, it is an indicator to eat, and once you start to feel satisfied, it is an indicator to stop eating, knowing that you can eat again later. This small change where someone begins to leave food on their plate or stops eating when feeling satisfied and not overly full can make a big difference in overall health.
Phelps also made significant changes to his exercise routine, which went from 1/3-mile walks around his neighborhood (it took him 40 minutes and three rest stops the first time) to walking a half marathon a little under a year later. As he lost weight and became fitter, Phelps got addicted to triathlons. At 64, he's now set his sights on Ironman races, which he hopes to compete in next year.
Counting carbohydrates: Dietary fiber may be listed underneath the listing for total carbohydrates. Dietary fiber is not digested by the body and can be subtracted from the total amount of carbohydrates present in food. This gives the net carbohydrates and will give a more accurate count of how much of the carbohydrates that affect blood sugar are present.
It’s best to get fiber from food. But if you can’t get enough, then taking fiber supplements can help. Examples include psyllium, methylcellulose, wheat dextrin, and calcium polycarbophil. If you take a fiber supplement, increase the amount you take slowly. This can help prevent gas and cramping. It’s also important to drink enough liquids when you increase your fiber intake.


GREENVILLE, S.C. (March 3, 2004) — Michelin North America Inc.'s BFGoodrich brand has launched the Control Plus, a mass market tire designed to cover about 58 percent of all passenger cars.
The tire—now available in the U.S. in 30 sizes ranging from 13- to 16-inch rim diameters—comes standard with a 65,000-mile limited tread life warranty and free roadside assistance. The Control Plus will have both S and T speed ratings.
“This is the perfect tire for consumers looking for quality, all-weather performance at a great value,” said Thom Peebles, BFGoodrich brand director. “The Control Plus tire provides our dealers with a tire that covers a vast majority of sizes and vehicles and supports our strategy of streamlining the brand's mass market product offering.”
The tire line will replace the Control T/A M80 and the Control T/A M65.


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You can print Client Organizers in ProSeries directly into SmartVault. Client Organizers are then automatically routed to the respective client’s tax engagement.
Printing Client Tax Organizers directly into SmartVault only works in ProSeries 2015 and later.
Printing ProSeries Tax Organizers into SmartVault
- In ProSeries, go to the HomeBase View and select Organizer for 1040.
- Select one or more of your clients in the Organizer for 1040 view for which you would like to print organizers and click the Print icon on the toolbar.
- Enable the SmartVault checkbox, select the type of organizer, and click Print.

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Son of Baldwin: The literary, sociopolitical, psychosexual, pop cultural blog. Live from Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Issue #8 better be titled "100 (Love) Bullets"
"Batman is this force that appears out of nowhere behind a guy or all the sudden comes through the window like a man-sized brick and the note attached is a serious ass-whooping"
My work: http://www.fanfiction.net/~outside85
I dig the heart bullet effects. That covers is great and Wonder Woman firing guns is definitely unexpected! Gorgeous cover!
Wow. Chaing actually drew WW as beautiful. No pointy features. Like.
epic fail man.
the joke may have been relavant when gangsta rap was in gouge. now with party rap and Indies rap popular you just made yourself look out of date.
Dc: Action Comics/Animal Man/Swamp Thing/Earth-2/Green Arrow/Batman/Threshold/Batwoman/Justice League/Green Lantern/Teen Titans/Superman/Justice League Dark/I,Vampire.
Please. Overblown, tacky gangsta rap covers NEVER go out of style.

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We’re on a mission to make having edible gardens accessible for all.
Having a garden on your property is more important than it just being a passion or beautification project. It will be an integral part of our future collective health and food security.
For all the amazing benefits that we’ve received from the industrialization and mechanization of modern agriculture (for which we are incredibly grateful!), it’s still a surprisingly inefficient and decaying system in the face of food security and climate change. We want to make our food system not only more resilient, but also more delicious and nutritious. We think getting more edible gardens onto unused spaces is the way to start doing that.
Despite all the information about gardening being readily available and gardening being relatively inexpensive to get into, it still has a high barrier of entry when it comes to the user experience. We’re here to change that.

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Our aim here is to come up with a sexy, sophisticated logo that conveys the power, mystery, and exciting things to be discovered in a city. The design should be bold (not tons of detail - lonely planet is a good example) and focus primarily on the "discovery" and "exploration" elements of the city combined with an idea of a "flow" or "path" that connects people to the answers/destinations.
There are a few (directional) requirements:
1. Logo can exist w/o or with the citystream name (show both iterations). If you can come up with a creative way to make a logo out of the name (or around it), of course try that too, though.
2. Please try the name as both "CityStream" and "city stream". We aren't yet sure if we want to push the name together or not
3. The core logo needs to be able to 'work' in a small form as well as a large form. In many uses, it will be in the bottom corner of a city picture/event; as such, it needs to be somewhat bold/simple/sleek.
4. When the name is incorporated, we need to be able to include the city name as a design element. When experimenting with this, make sure that multiple lengths work (i.e. "Detroit" and "Fort Lauderdale").
5. Feel free to experiment with some bold color, but we'll also need it to work in both a black/white form.
Notes: We've attached two previous iterations a designer did that were "ok", but didn't wow us at all.
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This author has written extensively about his childhood in the walled city of Lahore where his family had settled after their migration from Amritsar in August 1947. We lived in a one-room apartment on the top floor of a four-story high building in the Gujjar Gali. The Gali branches off the Kali Beri Bazaar and is right in front of the main gates of Pani Wala Talab (waterworks) and the attached Fire Fighting Station. Going further west along this bazaar, among the many streets branching off on both sides is Barood Khana Bazaar to the right, the Said Mitha Bazaar to the left, Shahi Mohalla Street to the right and the Tibbi Bazaar to the left. The Kali Beri Bazaar continues as Heera Mandi Bazaar to Taxali Gate, going past the Shah Jahan-era Taxali Mosque, Pakistan Talkies (the first cinema of Lahore established in 1908) and Ustad Daman’s Baithak (now Ustad Daman Academy). Shahi Mohalla Street leads to the Roshnai Gate, which is the entrance to the vast complex housing the Imperial Fort, Badshahi Mosque, Hazoori Bagh, Baradari, Samadhi of Ranjit Singh and Shaheedi Gurudwara Sri Arjan Singh. Near the beginning of Shahi Mohalla Street, two streets branch off to the left, called Nicha and Uncha Cheet Ram Streets. The junction of Barood Khana, Shahi Mohalla, the two Cheet Ram Streets and Tibbi Bazaar forms the heart of one of the most recognised red-light areas of the Subcontinent.
Our building was at a walking distance from the Mosque-Fort complex and we cousins would often visit the fort or the mosque in late afternoons, or to play cricket in the ground below the eastern wall of the Shahi Mosque. The first time I got a taste of Heera Mandi was while walking back from one of those trips. My cousin and I would have been no more than twelve years of age. Loitering in the Dewan-e-Khas a bit longer than normal, we started back after sundown when the nocturnal activities of the area had commenced. At the Heera Mandi Chowk, our attention was diverted to our right towards Tibbi Bazaar by some heavily made-up girls sitting in front of their houses and others leaning from their first-floor galleries. Walking past the corner of Barood Khana bazaar, we could hear loud music. The room behind the chik (straw/bamboo curtain) was dimly lit. It was, it should be remembered, the early 1960s – when many of the households had only recently got connected to electricity and had one or two low-efficiency bulbs. We stood by the door and could sense the twirling of a girl on the beat of a table. Out of curiosity, I stepped forward and lifted the chik.
The scene inside was nothing out of ordinary but for a preteen lad, it was fascinating and intriguing. It is also a scene that has stayed in my mind ever since, and one that I was reminded of when I, along with three of my classfellows and boarding-house friends, visited a similar establishment in Sargodha in Chungi Number 12. As I lifted the chik, I saw a mature woman in tight fitting clothes dancing on a song. On my right, along a door, sat the music party with a harmonium and a table. The madam sat to their right and was singing. On her right sat a couple of clients with glasses in front of them and cigarettes in their hands. The whole party looked towards my direction; a bit perturbed at the disruption. The madam stopped singing and before she could say something, I dropped the chik and the two of us walked off. My cousin, who couldn’t partake of the scene, still asks me all these years later as to what I saw in those brief seconds. He thinks that a far more serious business was being conducted rather than a mere dance. Later, in some of the subsequent trips through this part of the bazaar (when on summer/winter breaks from PAF Public School Sargodha), we saw some of the then leading ladies of our film industry outside their then residences.
The performers became destitute. To earn a living, the entertainers started performing for private visitors in their own houses. Soon, the demand for carnal gratification overtook the interest in dances
Heera Mandi, contrary to common belief, is not named because of the diamonds that were showcased in its bylanes, but because of the grain market established there in the dying years of Sikh rule by the then young wazir (read; Prime Minister) Heera Singh Dogra. With the decay in the Sikh Empire, the incessant intrigues for succession, the Anglo-Sikh wars and arrival of British East India Company sepoys, the area gradually transformed from a grain-mandi to a flesh market. Before we dwell further on the Heera Mandi, a word about Heera Singh would be in order.
The Dogra family of Jammu has been prominent due to their controversial signing of the instrument of accession with India in 1947. This distinguished family was an important part of Ranjit Singh’s rule. The elder brother Gulab Singh was Raja of Jammu and the younger Dhian Singh remained the Prime Minister of the Sikh Empire for 24 years till his death; first with Ranjit Singh and then under four of his successors from 1818 to 1843. Another brother Sucheet Singh also held important posts. The three Dogra brothers were the most prominent family in the realm. Heera Singh was the son of Dhian Singh and was called Farzan-e-Khas, Special Son, by the Maharaja. Dhian Singh was murdered along with Maharaja Sher Singh during a palace coup. Sucheet Singh, too, was murdered. However, in a counter coup, five-year old Duleep Singh, the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, was proclaimed the ruler and Dhian Singh’s 24-year son Heera Singh became the Prime Minister. Heera Singh was himself murdered in 1844. It was during this brief tenure that he established a grain market in Shahi Mohalla, as the area outside the Fort-Mosque complex was then known. The market came to be called Heera Mandi. Under the British rule, the grain market was shifted to the Akbari and Dehli Gate area; whereas, Heera Mandi, under the carnal needs of the British East India Company troops, turned in to a flesh market.
Heera Mandi lies adjacent to the Fort, the centre of power during the Sikh rule. As in any medieval court, dancers, musicians and singers were much in demand to entertain the elite. Ranjit himself had a troupe of Kashmiri women whose performances were presented before the royal court and high visiting dignitaries. These artists lived outside the court premises in the Shahi Mohalla, which also contained many havelis of the Sikh royalty. The red-light area at that time was inside Lahori Gate on the street now called Bukhari Bazaar and the street junction now called Bukhari Chowk. Till the middle of the previous century, when this author used to study in a school in Pappar Mandi Bazaar, they were known in self-explanatory terms as Chakla Bazaar and Chakla Chowk. As Heera Mandi took prominence in debauchery, the practitioners of trade shifted from Chakla Bazaar to Shahi Mohallah, thus creating its reputation as flesh market.
After the death of Ranjit Singh, there was a breakdown of law and order in Lahore, during which, as would be expected, the demand for entertainment became low. The performers became destitute. To earn a living, the entertainers started performing for private visitors in their own houses. Soon, the demand for carnal gratification overtook the interest in dances. When the British civil and military administration settled in the area outside Anarkali, they too started visiting the place. They had little interest in singing or dancing but had the money to lure young girls and their henchmen to sexual activities. This was the beginning of the era that brought notoriety to the area.
Zahid Akasi has written a detailed book titled Heera Mandi that contains, among other details, the names of film celebrities who had their origins in the area. Zahid writes that actor Shahid successively got married to – and divorced – Ishrat Chaudhary, Zamurrad and Babra Sharif, all from this area. He traces many popular singers to this area including Madam Noor Jehan, Farida Khanum, Naseem Begum, Tasawar Khanum, Nahid Begum, Surayya Khanum, etc. He also names a number of popular dancers and actors of film industry from the locality. Heera Mandi, thus, remained a rich vein of lady artists for Pakistan’s film industry.
The bazaar lost its prime occupation and has undergone a change in character. Cheet Ram Street is now a centre for producing musical instruments. Outside Roshnai Gate and below the western wall of the Badshahi Mosque, a grand food street has been established that attracts customers from all over the city. Other popular eateries include Phajja Sri-Payee, Taj Mahal puri-halwa, Cuckoo’s Den etc.
However, the reputation and memories of the area continues. Even now, when I pass through the area – though it happens very occasionally – my eyes stray to the first-floor carved-wooden galleries, trying to steal a scene from the long gone past.
It is a true depiction of Heera Mandi with its origin history and background etc. Credit must be given to the
author for so much candid factual and realistic in incorporating his personal visits/experiences while writing
about this sensitive and tabooed subject. Hats off to him!!

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The location of the Hotel allowed us to spent 10 days travelling short milleages to the Dolomites, or to the cities (Bozen, Meran), or to Austria (Salzburg, Lienz) and to return to the hotel at the evening.
I strongly recommend this hotel for everybody who is willing to spend a good vacation travelling in Tirol or even farther. And the breakfast is simple, very typical from the area (Speck, Roggenbrote). For Lunch or Dinner, also excellent quality and selection. And on wines, broad selection of local wines.


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The message of this book is impressionistic, inspiring and entertaining as well. By reading this book, at some paragraphs I thought: ‘Oh well, never thought about that from that point of view, interesting’. To conclude Anatomies is an ambition and inspiration to stimulate a more positive vision of the body. Reading this book is both – a pleasure and an education. It embodies the subject, the human body, by a combination of scientific facts and artistic visions. With access to so many secrets about the human body with changes in norms, values and knowledge about it, the reader gets closer to himself and his body. I recommend it to all – even critical scientists to think about the human body in whole, to reach the hand towards it and to appreciate it the way it is.
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Another of the voices was Corinne Orr, aka Trixie, Spritle, and all the female voices from Speed Racer. IMDB lists the original Japanese title as Andersen Monogatari with an 80-minute running time, or ten minutes longer than this one.
I got one of these cameras in '82 and still have several of the negatives; they have a central plastic hub with little negatives around it. I rigged my film scanner's 2x2 negative tray with a mask that would let me rotate the hub and scan the images one at a time with pretty good results (but not like the "simulations" in the commercial!).
The World of Hans Christian Andersen, also known as "Hansu Kurushitan Anderusan no sekai" has an aspect ratio of 2.35 : 1 for theatre distribution, and it looks like rather than crop the image, WGN ran it without an anamorphic lens.
This reminds me of a clip I saw on TVArk in which WABC had what appeared similar to the WFLA tease only with the actual set designed that way (around 1974-ish) as opposed to just a projector displaying the anchor repeatedly.


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Ladies and gents, this is the moment you’ve waited for, and no I’m not talking about The Greatest Showman, I’m talking about the opening of The Meatball Shop. The NYC transplant has finally opened their doors on 14th Street after facing some kinks in the permitting process.
After settling into the cheerful spot, which is decked out for Christmas, I was blown away by the variety. Lobster, veggie, chicken, salmon, and the special of the night – CHICKEN POT PIE. I just had to try them all and, luckily, the shop welcomes your curiosity, allowing diners to order anything from a single meatball to more entree-style selections with meatballs served over salads, pastas, and mashed potatoes.
We started with the classic mozzarella balls. They were crispy and gooey. The marinara was the perfect sweetness and made for dipping a delight. We also tried the crab cake balls coated in a potato chip crust served with an old bay aioli. The crab calls were meaty! No filler! The potato chip crust was crunchy and delicious and if I could bottle the old bay aioli and put it on everything from now until eternity my life would be vastly improved.
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Next came time to try all the balls. The lobster ball, while the priciest of the bunch, was yummy. The pink Maine lobster was plentiful and paired with the lemon butter sauce…it was a rich experience. The chicken ball made with white wine, fennel, and parsley was tasty and well seasoned. The classic ball was one of my favorites. Made of beef and pork, it was an old school Italian meatball just like the New Yorker inside me craves. The chicken pot pie ball was fantastic. Paired with mashed potatoes, it was all the meaty fun of a pot pie without much crust, my least favorite part anyway.
With all the meat in our midst, we thought we should lighten things up with something green. The caesar salad was one of the best I’ve had. The parmesan cheese was thick and smoky and they didn’t skimp on the cheese or the beloved parmesan crisps. It was all lettuce and all cheese and that’s just the way I like it.
The real surprise of the night was the cocktail program. It was outstanding and that wasn’t something I was expecting. You can tell that the same level of thought and care has been put into the drinks as has been put into the food. I tried the Seasonal Moscow Mule (vodka, cranberry, orange, and ginger beer) it was excellent and festive. The Devil’s Juice Sangria is silent but deadly. Red wine, brandy, apple, pear, citrus, and cinnamon make it go down so easy and quick that you hardly realize how boozy it truly is. Last but certainly not least, the Figgy Stardust (vodka, fig, maple syrup, and apples) was so fresh that I forgot I was drinking alcohol.

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Larry, brother of Dennis, here again
I wanted to share that yesterday my wife Sue caught a plane back to California. She is going to give Lieska, Dennis' wife, a hand for a few days.
Dennis has some kind of infection that resulted in high fevers. As a result of this the doctors put a halt to the radiation therapy. This was pretty disappointing to all of us as he was getting so close to the end of those treatments.
Sue was at the doctors with Dennis moments ago and called me with this information. He is getting intravenous antibiotics along with his hydration. Today the antibiotics began to take effect and his temperature has started to come down. In a few days things should be under control again. Then the docs will meet and we should hear what happens next and most importantly, what remains to wrap these radiation treatments up. Expect another update shortly. We will let you know what they have to say.
And thanks for all your kind thoughts and words of encouragement. I know Dennis really appreciates them.

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May 17, 2007
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It's not surprising that Tavo Hall is smart enough to finish first in his graduating class at USF.
What is a surprise is that the three-year starting shortstop on the Dons' baseball team has the time.
"He's a unique kid," athletic director Debi Gore-Mann said.
She pointed out that baseball is one of the more demanding sports, with three-game series most weekends during the regular season from February to May, along with midweek games. Plus, baseball players have a full offseason regimen.
Hall is there for every bit of it.
"He does extra work in the weight room, takes extra grounders and extra batting practice," coach Nino Giarratano said. "Every single moment of his time is dedicated to making himself the best he can be."
The valedictorian of this year's College of Arts and Sciences graduating class at USF, with a 3.88 grade-point average, says there's no secret formula.
"I'm not wasting time. We do what we need to do," he said, adding he takes advantage of downtime in airports, on buses and in hotels.
School officials say they don't track how high athletes graduate in their classes but they believe Hall is the first athlete to graduate No. 1 in his class in at least two decades.
He majored in international studies and someday would like to go to law school and study international law or international politics.
He isn't finished with baseball just yet. He has another year of eligibility and will return to play next year, pursuing more undergraduate coursework in legal studies.
Then he hopes to keep playing for a while before law school.
"He'll have a chance to play professionally," Giarratano said. "He's got all the intangibles."
"I've been playing since I was 5," Hall said. "Because of the joy I get from playing, I owe it to myself to continue as long as I can."
Hall broke his forearm in April this year and missed the rest of the season. His batting average was .240, but he had been getting hot at the plate during West Coast Conference games just before he got injured.
He also was injured last year, breaking his hand in March. He returned in time for the stretch drive, batting .333 as the Dons tied for their first West Coast Conference championship and their first NCAA regional appearance in school history. His career numbers at USF include a .283 average, 18 doubles, 48 RBIs and 38 stolen bases.
Hall says he came to USF from his home in Albuquerque with two priorities: doing well on the field and in the classroom.
As a freshman, he said he had "some crazy ideas" about starting immediately. Instead, he redshirted.
The grades took care of themselves.
"I never really worried about grades," he said. "I never considered the idea of becoming valedictorian. I was just trying to learn as much as I could."
He said he's occasionally dealt with the dumb-jock stereotype.
"If anything, that makes it more fun to go beyond what people expect," he said. "The teachers know we're not different from any other students."
Hall will address his fellow graduates Friday. He plans to talk about his decision to come to USF rather than a bigger school. (He grew up wanting to attend Cal.)
"This was probably the best decision of my life, the small class sizes, the professors, the family feeling of the baseball program."

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According to Jeff Flock on FOX Business Network, brand new Pennsylvania Gov.Shapiro will crack down on the state’s energy sector. He’s with the Biden administration 100%, and Pennsylvanians voted for their demise. Shapiro isn’t even in the office, and he’s planning the death of the energy sector.
As Attorney General of the state, Shapiro investigated fracking companies in the state, which resulted in charges against a couple of drilling companies. He’s going to build on that. They are his targets.
Pennsylvania is one of the largest fossil fuel producers in the U.S, accounting for 9% of the country’s total natural gas production. It’s also the third-largest provider of energy to other states and the fourth-largest carbon dioxide emitter.
Unfortunately, the hyped-up, exaggerated climate change scare has affected voting patterns. Without using any critical thinking skills, they’re willing to vote for someone who will destroy energy with nothing to replace it.
RESPONSIBLE FRACKING WILL DESTROY FRACKING
Shapiro is looking at “responsible fracking,” which means more regulations (taxation), more expensive energy, and limited pipelines.
The new governor pledged to adopt the recommendations of a grand jury report he commissioned as attorney general that suggested expanding “no-drill” zones, requiring disclosure of fracking chemicals before they are on-site, regulating smaller pipelines, and conducting “comprehensive health responses” to the effects of living near fracking sites.
In a plan on his campaign website, Shapiro said he would invest in the research, development, and design of zero-carbon technologies such as nuclear, hydrogen, and carbon capture, efforts he says would support business and job creation.
Invest? Don’t you need money for that?
Carbon capture is a gimmick the state can use to take over farmland.
He similarly has said he would focus on growing clean energy. On his campaign website, Shapiro said he would raise the 2030 renewable or clean electricity production target. The current goal of 8% will go to 30%. It will reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
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European stocks slumped for a fourth straight day, with commodity shares dropping as the U.S. dollar continued to march higher.
The Stoxx Europe 600 SXXP, +0.67% fell 1.5% to close at 335.10, deepening its weekly loss to 1.9%. That was the largest weekly slide in two months. Trading in all major European stock markets will be closed Friday and Monday for the Easter holiday.
Shares of commodity producers were stung as the dollar extended gains against its rivals, which puts pressure on dollar-denominated oil and metals prices. The U.S. Dollar Index DXY, -0.54% was on course for a fifth session of gains, and a stronger dollar makes it more expensive for holders of other currencies to buy dollar-priced products.
Oil prices were falling, with Brent crude UK:LCOK6 down nearly 1% and almost trading below $40 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate oil CLK6, +0.00% lost 1.6%, getting close to falling below $39 a barrel.
Oil producers Tullow Oil PLC TLW, -4.41% and Spain’s Repsol SA REP, -0.85% fell 5.6% and 1.8%, respectively. France’s Total SA FP, -1.41% TOT, -2.59% moved 1.7% lower. In the oil-field services group, Petrofac Ltd. PFC, -1.81% stumbled 2.6% and SBM Offshore NV SBMO, -1.16% pulled down by 3.2%.
Among miners, Anglo American PLC AAL, -1.30% slumped 4.3%, Swedish miner and smelter Boliden AB BOL, +0.25% gave up 3.2% and commodities trader and miner Glencore PLC GLEN, -0.76% GLCNF, -0.26% HK:0805 flopped 1.5%.
Movers: Investors were also assessing plans for Italian cooperative banks Banco Popolare SC and Banca Popolare di Milano Scarl to merge. The deal will create Italy’s third-largest bank by assets, with a market value of about 5.5 billion euros ($6.1 billion) and is being supported by the Italian government.
Next PLC NXT, +0.53% shares sank 15% after the British apparel retailer warned that “2016 will be a challenging year” because of global economic uncertainty. “The year ahead may well be the toughest we have faced since 2008,” Next said in a statement.
Data: Stocks held to losses after data showed manufacturing and services activity improved by more than expected in March. Data firm Markit said its manufacturing purchasing managers index hit a two-month high at 51.4 and its services PMI reached a three-month high at 54.0.
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IRS Launches Aggressive Effort to Pursue Tax-Dodging Millionaires and Businesses
The IRS is taking a strong stance against tax evasion by targeting 1,600 millionaires and 75 large business partnerships that owe hundreds of millions of dollars in back taxes. IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel announced the agency's new "compliance efforts," fueled by increased federal funding and the implementation of artificial intelligence tools. By leveraging these resources, the IRS aims to identify wealthy individuals who have evaded their tax obligations.
New Tools and Hiring Efforts
Werfel emphasized the crucial role of new tools and technologies in identifying tax dodgers. The IRS has invested in AI research tools developed by its employees and contractors, enabling the agency to uncover patterns and trends that were previously undetectable. Additionally, a massive hiring effort is underway to strengthen the IRS workforce and enhance its ability to pursue tax delinquents effectively.
Positive Results and Funding Challenges
The IRS is determined to showcase positive results from its increased funding, which was secured under President Joe Biden's administration. However, Republican lawmakers have expressed intentions to reduce the agency's funding. House Republicans have already implemented a $1.4 billion reduction to the IRS as part of the debt ceiling and budget cuts package. Furthermore, the recent debt deal includes diverting $20 billion from the IRS to non-defense programs over the next two years.
Enhanced Ability and Potential Challenges
The IRS gained enhanced capabilities to identify tax delinquents through the Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law by President Biden in August 2022. However, the agency's $80 billion infusion from the law remains vulnerable to potential cutbacks by Congress. With the threat of a government shutdown looming due to disputes over spending levels, the IRS may face additional challenges and potential budget cuts.
In conclusion, the IRS's aggressive pursuit of tax-dodging millionaires and businesses reflects a commitment to ensuring tax compliance among the wealthy. By leveraging new tools, technologies, and a strengthened workforce, the agency aims to uncover hidden income and hold tax evaders accountable. However, funding challenges and potential budget cuts pose obstacles to the IRS's efforts. As the agency moves forward with its tax collection campaign, the outcome will shape its ability to enforce tax laws and maintain fairness in the tax system.
Conclusion: Implications of IRS's Aggressive Effort for New Businesses
The "hot take" on the IRS's aggressive pursuit of tax-dodging millionaires and businesses provides a unique perspective on how this trend could impact new businesses, particularly those in the financial and tax consulting sectors.
New Business Opportunities
The IRS's new compliance efforts, coupled with the use of AI tools and increased staffing, could create opportunities for new businesses specializing in tax consulting and financial services. These businesses could offer services to help individuals and companies navigate the increasingly complex tax landscape and ensure compliance.
However, new businesses must also be aware of the potential challenges. The IRS's aggressive stance and the potential for increased scrutiny might deter potential clients, particularly those with complex financial situations. Furthermore, the potential for budget cuts and changes in funding could impact the IRS's enforcement capabilities, leading to an uncertain regulatory environment.
In conclusion, the IRS's aggressive pursuit of tax-dodging millionaires and businesses presents both opportunities and challenges for new businesses in the financial and tax consulting sectors. While these businesses can capitalize on the increased demand for tax compliance services, they must also navigate the potential challenges posed by regulatory uncertainty and potential client apprehension.


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When doctors talk about dementia, they refer to the loss of a patient’s ability to recall information, think clearly, or reason. Dementia and memory loss will typically impair someone’s ability to function safely and comfortably in daily life. While dementia doesn’t affect everyone the same way, symptoms usually include memory loss, diminished language skills, inability to problem-solve, and loss of self-care abilities. Some people may experience a sudden onset of symptoms of dementia, while others will gradually deteriorate over time. Dementia presents differently in a variety of situations and can progress at different rates.
While minor memory loss or forgetfulness can be symptoms of aging, dementia is very different and requires care and evaluation. For many people, benign forgetfulness or “senior moments” are just a part of living a long life and often don’t impact daily activities or safety. Dementia is a debilitating condition that will worsen over time and interfere with a patient’s ability to function.
There are 7 stages of dementia that progress from very little cognitive decline to severe cognitive impairment. Understanding dementia and its progression is key to assisting family members and others with this condition.
How is dementia diagnosed?
While no single test or screening can determine dementia, a doctor will examine numerous factors to determine a diagnosis. Physicians will base a diagnosis on medical history, physical exam, laboratory tests, and behavior patterns. Cognitive tests might also be used to measure someone’s memory, learning, and language skills. After a thorough examination of the evidence, doctors can usually diagnose dementia with a high level of certainty. The difficulty for doctors comes in predicting the progression of dementia and determining the exact type. Biomarkers can help point to Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia.
What are the stages of dementia?
When a person has been diagnosed with dementia, a stage of illness will be determined depending on their symptoms. The Global Deterioration Scale (GDS) is used to identify what stage of the disease a person is in. Pre-dementia stages are 1-3, and noticeable cognitive decline is present in stages 4-7. Once a person reaches the fifth stage of dementia, they can usually no longer live without assistance.
The first stage of dementia is where the majority of the population lies. People without any associated symptoms who are deemed to be mentally healthy or normal are in stage one. Stage two can be the typical age-related memory loss that many seniors experience. Very mild cognitive decline in stage two could be the result of age or very early-stage dementia. Mild cognitive decline in stage three will become very noticeable to family or friends. More than memory loss, patients at this stage will experience trouble with problem-solving, work performance, and concentration. Stage three of dementia will begin to impact daily life.
Stage four of dementia is when more health care intervention by medical professionals is usually required. Symptoms of stage four include social withdrawal, easy agitation, non-responsiveness, and difficulty with routine tasks. At stage five, a person with dementia is likely to need daily assistance and care. In stage five, there is reduced mental acuity and problem-solving skills, moderate memory loss, and increased confusion. Stage six will require that patients receive help with things like bathing, going to the toilet, or eating. Anxiety, paranoia, and difficulty recognizing loved ones are common with stage six.
Stage seven is late-stage dementia and is accompanied by very severe cognitive decline. Stage seven patients usually cannot care for themselves and experience significant difficulty with everyday tasks. Late-stage dementia symptoms include severe motor and communication impairment and the loss of the ability to speak or walk.
Dealing with a dementia diagnosis for a family member or loved one is never easy. Keeping in contact with medical professionals is the best way to navigate the difficulties of the condition. With understanding and patience, you can find the right tools and strategies for helping your loved ones.


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Vetsure Covid-19 Update
The Vetsure team are fully set up to work from home. It's business as usual for us so please feel free to call us to talk about your policy or email [email protected] To help us minimise delay, we're asking you to avoid posting claim forms to us where possible. Claims can be emailed to us at [email protected] or, if your practice is part of our network, please ask your Vet to submit your claim digitally via their Vetsure e-claims option. Thank you. We wish you and your pets the very best of health.
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Our pets love summer just as much as we do! It’s the best time of year to be out and about and enjoying all that the season has to offer. However, warm weather and the summer season can be dangerous for our pets. We have put together some tips to keep your pets safe during this time.
Leaving your friend in the car for any period of time can be really dangerous to them. Make sure if you need to run an errand, take your pet with you rather than leaving them in a hot car. If for any reason this is not possible then you must leave a window open, they need ventilation, fresh air and a supply of water.
Summer brings many creatures out whether it is for food or just to get water. Snakes like to hide in tall grass or in shaded areas so make sure your garden is tidy to minimalize possible encounters. Bees love the summer as the flowers are in full bloom, dogs and cats often like chasing bees however if they get stung it can result in swelling and an irritation of the skin. Take your pet to your vet straight away if they are stung so you can get the best treatment to help alleviate their symptoms.
Everyone loves the smell of summer, including your pet. Some surprising foods, such as grapes, onions, garlic and raisins can be toxic to dogs and should stay off their menu. Some things to watch out for during the BBQ season:
As a rule, animals should have a shady place to lie in, especially at midday, when the sun is at its strongest.
Particularly sensitive animals can be given sun protection in the form of a waterproof sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 or a sunblock containing zinc oxide. This should only be used on thin coated or white dogs if their ears or coat are likely to burn. If you have any concerns or are unsure, it is always best to check with your local Vetsure Vet.
Longer walks when the sun’s rays can be particularly aggressive, mid-day times when the heat is at its worst should be avoided. If sunburn is visible as reddened, warm or flaking skin, the animal should be moved to the shade as quickly as possible. It is always best to carry water to drink or as a spray to cool them down and you are far from home.
Dehydration and heat stroke are very real threats when the hot days of summer are upon us. Our pets should always have fresh, clean water available, all year round.
Some breeds of cats and dogs are more prone to heat stroke due to their thick coats or if they are overweight. If they are overweight you should visit your vet and get some advice for helping your friend slim down for summer! Some of the symptoms to watch out for dehydration and heat stroke include:
If your pet does become dehydrated you can cool them down by spraying a hose over their body or getting a wet towel. If you become worried about their symptoms take them to your vet.
Grooming is especially important in the warmer weather. Brush your pet more often during the summer to get rid of excess or matted fur, which can weigh a pet down and contribute to overheating.
These dangers may sound scary, but a little preparation and watchful eye is all you need to take the heat off your summer and to make sure your pet is safe. Remember to always pop to see your vet for some additional advice, should you be concerned about your pets health.
Pets aren’t always cheap to look after, especially if something goes wrong, which is why insurance has now become a necessity for most owners. You can find out more about the benefits of our Dog Insurance policies and Cat Insurance policies or get a quote online alternatively please feel free to give us a call on 0800 050 2022 – we’d be happy to help wherever possible.
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In 1987, a young Haitian priest named Father Fritz Valdema (“Pere Val”) walked into the office of TJ Johnston, an American volunteering with the Episcopal Church in Haiti. Despite differences in language and culture, TJ and Pere Val found a common bond: a call to alleviate the suffering of the poor and to lift up communities.
They realized that TJ could bring relationships and resources to bear, which were best shepherded by Pere Val and his wife, Carmel, an experienced nurse and community health leader, who understood the local needs and culture.
In 2003, Carmel founded Light from Light’s sister organization, Lespwa Timoun (“Hope for Children” in Haitian Creole). Since then, the work that TJ, Pere Val, and Carmel began has flourished. An enduring friendship has expanded to include rich, mutual partnerships between American churches, medical professionals, and Haitian communities.

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Just today, February 25, Office of SEN. MAR ROXAS replied to my letter re: UP HIGH CEBU PHASE OUT, the SAME LETTER I SENT TO REP. SATUR OCAMPO and other congressmen, senatoriables, vice-presidentiables and presidentiables after our mobilization outside the UP Cebu Conference Hall some time in January.
IPADAYON PA NATO ANG ATONG PAKIGBISOG, ATO PANG PAKUSGAN ANG ATONG KAMPANYA UG KITA MAGKAHIUSA ARON BATUKAN ANG PAGPASARA SA UP CEBU HIGH SCHOOL… DILI KITA ANTI-DEVELOPMENT SA UP CEBU APAN KUNG SA UBANG PAMAAGI SA PAGPALAMBO SA ATONG ESKWELAHAN MAKOMPROMISO ANG KATUNGOD SA KABATAN-UNAN NA MAKAKUHA’G DE KALIDAD UG BARATONG EDUKASYON, KITA MUBATOK UG MANGITA’G LAING PAMAAGI.
UP HIGH IPADAYON!!! BATUKAN ANG KOMERSALISASYON SA EDUKASYON!!! STRENGTHEN OUR FIGHT FOR HIGHER STATE SUBSIDY! SERVE THE STUDENTS, SERVE THE PEOPLE, THE MASSES!!! GOD BLESS!
MR. KRISTIAN JACOB ABAD LORA
Dear Mr. Lora:
Thank you for your email expressing your concerns regarding the suspension of the University of the Philippines High School Admission Test and the eventual phase out of the U.P. High School.
Senator MAR Roxas has taken note of your concern and extends his warm wishes to you and your family.
ATTY. BLAS JAMES G. VITERBO
Chief of Staff
REP. SATUR OCAMPO’S REPLY LETTER
Si Satur ay nagpadala sa iyo ng mensahe.
Paksa: Re UP High Closure
Salamat sa pagpapaabot sa amin ng problema ng UP High. Kaugnay dito, nagpadala na kami ng sulat sa inyong Dean at nagpadala na din ng press release sa mga taga media upang mabigyang boses ang inyong panawagan.
Patuloy lang laban!
News Release – January 28, 2010
Reference: House Deputy Minority Leader Satur C. Ocampo, 0917.8226184
Satur takes cudgels for UP High students
A public high school student determined to stop moves to close down his school has, via the internet, found an ally in Bayan Muna congressman and senatorial candidate Satur Ocampo.
Kristian Jacob Abad Lora, First Year Representative of the UP Cebu High School student government (huh?), posted a message on Ocampo’s Facebook account seeking the lawmaker’s help in stopping the closure of his school.
“Closing down the high school is a great disservice to the Filipino youth. It’s a curtailment of their right to accessible, democratized, quality education. How can we produce future quality leaders if they will not have quality schools?” Lora wrote Satur.
Lora reported that UP Cebu Dean Enrique Avila had issued a memo to suspend the UP High School Admission Test pursuant to the proposal he is submitting to UP Pres. Roman to phase out the school because it was taking up too much of the university’s resources.
Lora also questioned the arbitrary nature of the Dean’s decision considering that he did not consult any of the stakeholders of the school, namely the students, the UP HS faculty, parents, and alumni. The dean allegedly abused his authority by barring any mobilizations of students and teachers without his consent.
“I would like to ask for your support in this struggle as our Representatives who hears the plight of their countrymen. We are looking forward for your response. Thank you very much and God bless!” Lora concluded.
In his response to Lora, Ocampo expressed full support for the campaign against the phaseout and said that he has signed Kabataan Partylist’s House Resolution No. 1569 urging the UPVCC to continue the full and unhampered operation of the UP Cebu High School. Also in response to Lora’s plea, Ocampo immediately sent a letter to Dean Avila which reads, in part:
“I know that as an administrator, you feel that it is incumbent upon you to find means to financially support and sustain the UPVCC and that you believe that closing the high school would be one such effective measure. Allow me, however, to remind you, that your main concern should be the quality of the education being given to the students, and to ensure that an atmosphere of progressive, democratic and disciplined learning is fostered.
Instead of pushing for the closure of the school, it would be better for you to unite the entire student body, the faculty and the entire Cebu community in lobbying for higher budget allocations for the UPVCC. Neither the students nor the teachers are to be blamed if the high school is not making money; in fact, profit is not even an issue at all since public education is not supposed to be a money-making venture.
“I hope you see it fit to initiate dialogues with the parties – students, parents, faculty and non-teaching personnel, alumni, local government officials – that will be affected by the proposal. Rest assured that whatever plans you come up with in maintaining and improving the school, you can always count on me and the youth’s many friends in Congress for help.”
Ocampo also posted a reply to Lora in his Facebook account. #
January 28, 2010
Dr. Enrique Avila
UP in the Visayas Cebu College (UPVCC)
Dear Dean Avila,
Please accept my warmest greetings!
I write on behalf of the students of the UP Cebu High School as well as the faculty and administration who have expressed protest against your proposal to close the school. They sent me a letter seeking my support.
Dean Avila, I know that as an administrator it is your responsibility to find means to financially support and sustain the UPCVV and that you believe closing the high school would be an effective measure.
I understand the reason behind your proposal but I beg to disagree with the solution you present. Instead of pushing for the closure of the school, would it not be better for you to unite the entire student body, the faculty and the entire Cebu community in lobbying for higher budget allocations for the UPVCC? Neither the students nor the teachers are to be blamed if the high school is not making money; in fact, profit is not an issue at all since public education is not supposed to be a money-making venture.
Dean Avila, I hope you will agree with me that financing education must be a priority from the government budget. Most public schools are overcrowded due to shortage of classrooms and they lack teaching equipments that are needed for effective teaching. Salary and other benefits of teachers do not go with the teachers’ daily needs and consumption. According to the World Bank, the Philippines spends $138 per student per year. By comparison, Thailand spends $853 per student, Singapore spends $1,800 and Japan spends $5,000. On the average, the Philippine government spends 2.19 percent of its budget on education, short of the 6 percent that educators say is optimal — despite a constitutional mandate to make education a priority!
Under the Macapagal-Arroyo administration, all key performance indicators in education in fact have floundered. The percentage of schoolchildren who reach up to grade six, for instance, is down from a high of 75.9 percent in 2001 to 69.9 percent in 2006. Elementary dropout rate in 2001 was 5.75 percent, but went up to 7.36 in 2006. Those who repeat a grade is also up, from 1.95 percent in 2001 to 2.89 percent in 2006.
Why is this?
The main reason is the Arroyo government’s under-investment in education. While education appears to receive the biggest chunk of the budget pie, the truth is that it only comes after debt servicing and internal revenue allotments. The budget itself is far from being enough to meet the needs of a growing population that depends on public education. Enrolment grows at an average of 2.5 percent annually; the budget for education, however, increases only at about two percent in real terms annually.
There is a study by the Ibon Foundation that the P159.28-billion education budget for 2010 translates to a daily budget of only P6 per student. The budget accounted for only 2.8 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), far below the 6-percent benchmark set by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
As for the unfortunate trend in the UP system, I share the view that phasing out your high school is a step towards further commercializing UP Education. There is obviously a larger plan hatching towards the gradual abandonment of state colleges and universities. With the 2010 budget proposed by the Department of Budget and Management to UP and the whole system of education, it’s evident that the government is shaking itself free from its responsibility of allotting greater subsidies to the SCUs.
This must not be condoned. Instead of bending to this trend, I believe that we must assert and fight for greater state subsidy for the UP System and as well as all SCUs and the entire public school system as the answer to the problem of insufficient allocations. This we have been doing in the House yearly budget discussions.
In this light, I suggest you initiate dialogues with the parties – students, parents, faculty and non-teaching personnel, alumni, local government officials – that will be affected by the proposal. Together, I am certain, you will come up with infinitely better alternatives to ensure that the UPCVV and the high school will be fiscally stable and, more importantly, be able to continue the tradition of setting a high standard of education in the region and the rest of the country. Rest assured that whatever plans you come up with in maintaining and improving the school, you can always count on me and the youth’s many friends in Congress for help.
Thank you very much.
Satur C. Ocampo


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Author Preeti Chhibber chats with StarWars.com about her charming new book that teaches children the ways of the Force and more.
On May 21, 1980, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back made its theatrical debut. To celebrate the classic film’s landmark 40th anniversary, StarWars.com presents “Empire at 40,” a special series of interviews, editorial features, and listicles.
The magic of a great children’s book never leaves us. They take us on journeys, they challenge us, they even teach us about life. And the same can be said of the Star Wars films. A Jedi You Will Be by author Preeti Chhibber and artist Mike Deas, coming October 6, is a beautifully illustrated, engaging release for young readers that blends the power of picture books and the lessons of Star Wars. In A Jedi You Will Be, part of the year-long celebration of the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, the reader has followed Luke Skywalker to Dagobah for his Jedi training; Yoda notices the reader and instructs them, as well. It’s completely delightful, and to mark the kickoff of Star Wars Reads month, StarWars.com caught up with Chhibber to talk about adapting one of the saga’s most mystical and educational sequences into a book for our own younglings.
StarWars.com: What I think is really great about A Jedi You Will Be is that it feels like a genuine children's book any of us might've grown up with, going from warm to spooky to inspiring, regardless of the Star Wars connection. Was that something you were trying to accomplish?
Preeti Chhibber: Definitely -- I absolutely adore picture books and part of what makes it such a compelling medium is that there's drama in the economy of its text and page count. So I wanted to get that across, for sure. And Mike Deas' illustrations are no small part of that, he's done such an incredible job pulling those emotions into the images.
StarWars.com: At the same time, it has this really smart conceit that the reader followed Luke to Dagobah, so kids will get to see Luke's training while Yoda instructs them, as well. What can you tell us about coming up with that angle and then the challenges of telling your story that way?
Preeti Chhibber: When [Disney Lucasfilm Press editor] Caitlin Kennedy approached me about the project, I think they already knew they wanted it to be from Yoda's perspective and discussing Luke's training. The challenges with having Yoda speak directly to the reader were bringing some of the more esoteric parts to a level that's appropriate for very young kids -- "Do. Or do not. There is no try," can sound quite harsh to a child. So just bring about that idea, adding on the "Do it, you can," to illustrate that it's about learning and growing and committing to the action, for example.
StarWars.com: The art has this beautiful watercolor, almost dreamlike quality. It really adds to the experience and again gives it this classic children's book feel.
Preeti Chhibber: I am obsessed with Mike's artwork. I think it is truly some of the best Star Wars work I've ever seen. His Yoda might be my favorite Yoda, now. He's just so cute and comforting. The colors are these gorgeous pastels that are inviting and, again, have this sense of comfort about them.
StarWars.com: There are lots of great new creatures and training scenes added. How did those come to be?
Preeti Chhibber: Mike actually answered this on Twitter! My notes in the manuscript were very much, "A creature goes here, something reptilian," or maybe, "This one might look like a quokka?" and then Mike came back with these really fun and interesting aliens.
StarWars.com: Finally, what do you hope children will take away from the book?
Preeti Chhibber: What I've always loved about the Force is that it's there and connects us all and that's what I hope gets across to kids reading the book. Their impact matters, and they should be thoughtful about it.
A Jedi You Will Be arrives October 6 and is available for pre-order now.
Dan Brooks is Lucasfilm’s senior content strategist of online, the editor of StarWars.com, and a writer. He loves Star Wars, ELO, and the New York Rangers, Jets, and Yankees. Follow him on Twitter @dan_brooks where he rants about all these things.
Site tags: #StarWarsBlog, #ESB40

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Going along with my last post from Proverbs 31 I want to focus on verses 17-19, which describe a woman’s strength. God created us to be strong, capable, smart, providing women; and too often get so wrapped up in our relationships we lose ourselves. Proverbs 31:17 says “She girds herself with strength and makes her arms strong.” (girds: means encircle a persons body or part of person like a belt or band) This to me says that no matter what job title I take whether it be stay at home mom or fortune 500 CEO I am to do so with the strength Christ has given me. I am not made to be weak or let my skills diminish. I am made to stay busy, work with my hands and do so with love and determination. It is my job to stay strong in all I do, it is my job to grow in my work to keep Christ apart of my daily routine.
Proverbs 31:18 says: “She senses that her gain is good. Her lamp does not go out at night.” God has given us the knowledge to know when we are doing his work, and when we let him lead us through ours paths he blesses us beyond belief. Our gain is no doubt his work, his gift to us for following his way. For me my gain is my home, husband and children he has given to me, everything about them is good and amazing and I have the knowledge to know they are not of my own work but from his hands. His blessings continue they do not disappear in the night, or even with a hard season of life. These gains may be harder to spot when we wrap ourselves up in everyday life, they may seem to have faded into the background because we are so worried about the right now, but if we are quite and listen to the Holy Spirit we will then be able to sense all he has done for us and then we are able to open our eyes and see our gain.
I pray that each of you never forget the strength that God has for you even when you think your light is out and all is lost, he is still there lighting the way and building you up.
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Train services through Fife were thrown into chaos due to a lorry hitting a bridge near Collessie.
The line was closed at Ladybank on Friday morning as inspectors assessed the damage to the structure, which has a 15ft height restriction.
Services between Edinburgh and Perth cancelled and shuttle buses operated between Kirkcaldy and Perth.
A warning was also issued by ScotRail that services between Edinburgh and Aberdeen could also be affected.
However, the train operator confirmed around midday that the route had reopened and services were returning to normal.
It tweeted: “Our staff have finished examining the damage to the bridge and we can now run services safely over the effected area.
“We’re now working hard to get services back on schedule.”
A Network Rail spokesman had earlier said examiners were out looking at the structure to assess the damage.
He said: “It was hit by an HGV and we need to make sure it is safe.”
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) July 6, 2018
The driver of the Howdens lorry escaped injury in the incident, which occurred around 7.30am and blocked a lane of the A91.
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “We were called at 7:28am to the A91 at Collessie following reports that a truck had collided with a railway bridge.
“Thankfully the driver was uninjured.
“One lane was however blocked as a result.”


Journal of Supercritical Fluids, Vol.48, No.2, 99-107, 2009
High pressure phase behavior of carbon dioxide in 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ionic liquids
New standards concerning environmental and safety issues are creating an increasing interest on ionic liquids as alternative solvents for a wide range of industrial applications. In this work, a new apparatus developed to measure vapor-liquid phase equilibrium in a wide range of pressures and temperatures was used to measure the phase behavior of the binary systems of carbon dioxide (CO2)+1-ethyl-3-methyl-imidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ([C-2 mim][Tf2N]) and CO2+1-methyl-3-pentyl-imidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ([C-5 mim][Tf2N]) at temperatures up to 363 K and pressures up to 50 MPa. A thermodynamic consistency test, developed for systems with incomplete PTxy data and based on the Gibbs-Duhem equation, was applied to the experimental data measured in this work and the Peng-Robinson EoS using the Wong-Sandler mixing rule was used to describe the experimental data with excellent results. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Keywords:1-Ethyl-3-methyl-imidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide 1-Methyl-3-pentyl-imidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide;Carbon dioxide;Phase behavior;Supercritical;Experimental;High pressure