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No, not the "flowers as symbols of love" trope.
Flowers are quite literally the sex organs of plants. A complete flower has male parts (stamens) and female parts (pistils.) In the daylily photo the stamens are the thin stalks (filaments) ending in the fluffy-looking things (anthers), while the part of the pistil visible is the slightly curved stalk below them.
The anthers release pollen (analogous to sperm cells in animals) which, when if falls on the sticky end of the pistil (the stigma) grows a tube to the ovaries, fertilizing the ovules within it, which can then grow into seeds. Those notorious birds and bees often assist in the process by transporting the pollen from one flower to another. In fact the colors and smells of flowers probably evolved to lure these pollinators, as did the nectar our honeybees make into honey.
The ovary, which can be above or below the base of the petals, is what grows into the fruit—the sometimes-edible part surrounding the seeds. As it happens, the ovary in the daylily is above the petal base and hidden by the petals; that on the squash we'll discuss later is below the petal base.
Now plant sex is a good deal more varied than animal sex. Some plants have both stamens and pistil in the same flower, like the daylily. In extreme cases, the flower doesn't even open, and the plant pollinates itself, but this is rare and seen mostly in some members of the legume and viola families. At the other extreme, the whole plant is male or female, and two plants are needed for pollination. Some plants cannot be fertilized by their own pollen, and two varieties must be planted in order for them to set fruit. And in some there are two distinct kinds of flower, male and female, on the same plant. The male flower has stamens and produces pollen, but never produces seed or fruit. The female flower is the only one that produces the fruit.
If you've been reading this blog, you've no doubt noticed that I've been referring to male and female squash flowers. I grow zucchini, and they produce male flowers first, and then female flowers. Only the female flowers actually produce squash, so those are the ones I watch for.
How do I tell? Well, I could look inside the flowers, which are large enough to see the difference. But with zucchini, there's a simpler way. In squash, the ovary is below the base of the petals, which means that if you look at the "stem" of a female flower, most of what you see is what will grow into a squash. Slender, smooth stems indicate male flowers (lots of those right now) which will never produce squash themselves. Fat stems, or yellow ones in the case of yellow zucchini, indicate female flowers and squash to come.
I don't think the squash pictured will be ready to eat before next week, though they can grow remarkably fast from this size – the photo was taken June 28. But I fully expect to have my first zucchini by the end of next week. (I'd better remember to add parmesan cheese to the grocery list, as I prefer zucchini braised in olive oil with oregano and sprinkled with cheese and garlic salt.)


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THURSDAY, Jan. 31, 2013 (HealthDay News) -- What a hoot: Scientists say they've discovered how owls can almost fully rotate their heads without damaging the blood vessels in their necks or cutting off the blood supply to their brains.
Owls have four major bone structure and blood vessel adaptations that prevent injury when they rotate their head. Humans lack these adaptations, which helps explain why people are more vulnerable to neck injuries, according to the Johns Hopkins researchers.
"Until now, brain imaging specialists like me who deal with human injuries caused by trauma to arteries in the head and neck have always been puzzled as to why rapid, twisting head movements did not leave thousands of owls lying dead on the forest floor from stroke," study senior investigator and interventional neuroradiologist Dr. Philippe Gailloud said in a Hopkins news release.
"The carotid and vertebral arteries in the neck of most animals -- including owls and humans -- are very fragile and highly susceptible to even minor tears of the vessel lining," added Gailloud, an associate professor in the radiology department at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
In people, sudden twists of the head and neck can stretch and tear blood vessel linings and lead to blood clots that can break off and cause a stroke. These types of injuries are common and can occur due to whiplash in car crashes, or even after rollercoaster rides or improper chiropractic manipulations, the researchers explained in the news release.
The Hopkins team used angiography, CT imaging scans and medical illustrations to examine the anatomy of a dozen snowy, barred and great horned owls that died of natural causes. Their findings are noted in the Feb.1 issue of the journal Science.
The scientists found that, in owls, bone structure and the vascular network have adapted to support the animal's top-heavy head. With this anatomical design comes several unusual features.
One of the first things the investigators noticed was the large size of the hollow cavities of the vertebrae in an owl's neck. This allows extra space for movement of the major arteries that pass through these vertebrae on their way to feed blood and oxygen to the brain. In addition, an owl's vertebral artery gains even more room and slack by entering the neck at a higher spot than has been seen in other birds.
While studying the owls' vascular network, the scientists noted a large blood reservoir at the base of the head. This allows the animal to store a blood supply for their brain and eyes while they rotate their head by as much as 270 degrees in either direction. Even if this twisting movement blocks the blood supply along one route, the owls' interconnected vascular network helps provide uninterrupted blood flow to the brain.
The researchers now plan to study hawk anatomy to see if they possess the same adaptations for head rotation as owls.
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CHERRY HILL – Garry Cobb spent more than a decade as a pro football player tackling opponents on the field. Now, the former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker-turned-radio-personality is taking on one of New Jersey's most powerful political families in an uphill battle for an open congressional seat.
Cobb, a Republican political novice with less than $14,000 in the bank as of June 30, is taking aim at the Democratic establishment in New Jersey's 1st Congressional District, a reliably blue swath on the outskirts of Philadelphia that includes the city of Camden.
And he's running against state Sen. Donald Norcross, a former labor leader and the brother of south Jersey powerbroker George Norcross, who is widely considered one of the most powerful men in the state.
But Cobb, who is black, has been gaining national attention in recent days on the conservative television circuit, appearing on programs like "Fox & Friends." During his appearances, he has accused Democratic lawmakers — including President Barack Obama — of failing minority communities by supporting harmful welfare policies he says incentivized the breakup of families, perpetuating a cycle of poverty.
"African-American communities throughout the country are doing horribly under Democratic-run cities, and that's why I want to put an end to it," Cobb said this week on Newsmax TV's Steve Malzberg Show, adding that Obama "hasn't really done anything for the African-American community" during his time in office.
The seat opened after Rob Andrews announced his resignation this year amid allegations he misused campaign funds. The complaint was dismissed in May.
In an interview at the Jewish Community Center in Cherry Hill, where Cobb was greeted like a celebrity as he walked the halls in Eagles gear and white sneakers, he said he was first recruited to run for the seat now held by another ex-Eagle, U.S. Rep. Jon Runyan, a Republican who is quitting Congress after two terms out of open disgust for Washington. After some thought, Cobb said, he decided he wanted to focus on Camden, among the poorest cities in the nation.
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But Norcross, who is running on a platform that stresses job creation, affordable education and new investments in manufacturing, as well as ensuring the state gets is fair share of federal money, dismissed the charges.
"The only name on the ballot will be that of Don Norcross," he said. "The important thing here is my record, working for working families for my entire life."
An electrician by trade, he said he hopes to work with Republicans in Washington to get things done for his constituents, just as he worked with Republican Gov. Chris Christie to pass landmark bail reform legislation.
"The sheer level of frustration from the average guy in the street about what's going on in Congress, it's horrible," he said.


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DETROIT — The automotive world is downsizing. The high cost of fuel has forced automakers to shrink both the size of vehicles and sales expectations, too. Big, thirsty and, yes, profitable vehicles just aren't moving off dealer lots the way they used to. Instead it's the fuel-efficient smaller cars—not to mention the promise of pure EVs and new plug-in hybrids—that have commanded consumer attention. So it's no surprise that full-size pickups are feeling the heat. As if the worldwide financial meltdown wasn't enough, this long-term trend is tough news for Motown and every other town in the U.S. that builds pickup trucks.
Despite this downturn, the market for full-size pickups is still massive. This year, about 2 million of them will enter service across the country. Americans still need these workhorses to do the dirty, laborious work they were designed to do. We still tow boats, we still carry tools to the job site, and we most certainly still need a pickup bed to haul lumber and Sheetrock for our home-improvement projects.
The good news: Today's pickups are the most capable, fuel-efficient and useful trucks ever. We know because we were the first to gather the five newest full-size pickups from Chevy, Dodge, Ford, Nissan and Toyota for an exclusive showdown here in the town where pickup trucks were invented. Dodge and Ford have rolled out all-new entries for 2009, so the timing was right for a comparison of the new and established players—and we're rolling out our test results early so you can read them here first. We requested four-wheel-drive crew-cab models because they make up about half of the light-duty, full-size market. We ran them hard, measuring acceleration and braking—both unloaded and with 966 pounds in the bed. We evaluated handling and real-world fuel economy, too. We also hitched a 7560-pound 22-ft-long enclosed car hauler to the trucks to gauge how each one behaves when towing.
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Since these pickups all have generous rear seats, we spent time evaluating those perches and, of course, got friendly with the various onboard electronic systems. In the end, we learned that all of these trucks are capable work machines. The hardest part? Picking the winner. Read on for PM's first-look, truck-by-truck breakdown, followed by a crunch-the-numbers roundup that every new pickup buyer needs to know.
Fifth Place /// Toyota Tundra 4x4 Crewmax SR5
If connecting with your inner drag racer and hauling a load as quickly and fuel-efficiently as possible are prime directives, then Toyota's monster-motored Tundra is the proper tool. With 381 hp on tap, it was the quickest to 60 mph, hitting the mark in 7.01 seconds. And the Tundra barely noticed the weight we put in the bed—it was quicker with that load onboard than every truck unladen except the Nissan. This beast really hauls, but when the steering wheel is turned, it feels brutish. The Dodge and Chevy feel small and nimble around town, but the Tundra is a bit clumsy; its moves ham-fisted. In handling tests, the stability-control system intervened early and rudely—and it can't be shut off.
The Tundra also drew negative marks for its budget-class interior. While there are plenty of useful storage bins and a huge center glove box, the dash and door panels are a sea of hard plastic fit for an economy car. The stretch from the front seat to the dash controls requires an NBA player's wingspan. That said, if you plan on carrying Shaq and Kobe along with you, their long legs will be most comfortable in the Tundra's back seat.
Toyota's heavy hauler towed our trailer with commendable verve, and it had the highest as-tested tow rating (10,100 pounds). The Toyota delivered the best fuel economy over our 220-mile test—quite a feat considering it has the most horsepower and the second highest weight. As a tool, the Tundra is hard to criticize. But it just doesn't pluck our desirability strings,and it lacks refinement. We want more than an appliance for $41,820.
Fourth Place /// Chevrolet Silverado 4WD Crew Cab LTZ
The highly competitive pickup business moves quickly. The Chevy Silverado, which was such hot stuff when it launched two years ago, only made it to fourth in this roundup. There is, however, much to like about the Silverado. It handled superbly, exhibiting crisp turn-in response and a decidedly untrucklike neutral handling balance. It was quickest through both the lane-change and slalom tests. Braking performance was quite good, too.
The Silverado's 5.3-liter V8 was the smallest motor of the group, but the truck did not feel underpowered. Thanks in part to the cylinder deactivation system, the Chevy had the highest EPA highway rating (20 mpg) and scored the second-best real-world economy in our test. The close ratio spacing in the new six-speed transmission and street-oriented rubber might have given the Silverado a bump here. Under light load, the automatic swapped gears with carlike smoothness. But when tasked with real work, the shifts became surprisingly harsh, especially when we had the trailer attached, and the gearbox had to drop down two gears to make a pass.
The Chevy also earned demerits in the ride-comfort department. It handles small pavement irregularities with smoothness. But big bumps, frost heaves and washboards make the body twist and the dash vibrate with Richter-scale amplitude. Increased body rigidity would certainly improve this truck's refinement. The rear seat of the Silverado was less roomy and relaxing than most here. The seatback is uncomfortably upright and offers less knee clearance than the others. From the captain's chair, looking out over the smoothly flowing dash and convincing woodgrain, the Chevy's cockpit is fit for an upscale sedan. Trouble is, this is a truck test. There just didn't seem to be much creativity in the various cubby designs compared to the Ford or Dodge. That said, Chevy does offer a no-cost optional Ã'Pure Pickup" interior that is more suited to work duty. The Chevy came with plenty of goodies including rear-seat entertainment and navigation systems. The Silverado is still a capable and competent pickup truck, but nowadays that's just not enough.
Third Place /// Nissan Titan 4x4 Pro-4x
The Titan won our two previousfull-size pickup comparison tests outright. That impressive track record meant we probably set a higher bar for this truck than for any of the others. Our test scores ranked only the all-new Dodge and Ford higher than the nearly five-year old Nissan. And that speaks to the impressive engineering baked into this truck. You sit high in the Titan, which gives the driver a three-fourths scale big-rig experience—the visibility is excellent. Nissan equips the Titan with only one engine option, and it's a good one. The 5.6-liter V8 backs up the Titan's macho persona with robust acceleration and an NHRA-quality exhaust note. But all that gusto rests on a hair trigger. The throttle is just too touchy, which makes it hard to perform anything but jackrabbit starts. The 5-speed shifts promptly and smoothly and does those gear swaps precisely when you expect them.
The ride can be choppy at times, due in part to the rather extreme Pro-4x package that includes firm Rancho shocks. Still, the body and frame felt more resistant to twist than the Chevy's. While the Titan wasn't as crisp in the corners as some—thanks to those off-road biased tires—it still felt light on its feet and, dare we say, fun to push hard.
Inside, the front leather seats are supple thrones—and were the only chairs with inner armrests—unanimously appreciated by testers. The back seat has competitive levels of legroom; the upright backrest, however, made it one of the less comfortable in the test. At a tick under 41 grand, the Titan was the least expensive truck here. It didn't have automatic climate control or a stability control system, a feature included in all the others. But the highly capable off-road package meant our Titan was the only truck delivered with an electronically locking rear differential. Nissan will discontinue the Titan as we know it within the next couple of years. We'd be lamenting its passing if the Titan wasn't going to be replaced by something better: a Nissan version of the Dodge Ram.
Second Place /// Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Crew 4x4
Earlier this year the new Ram's coil-link rear suspension grabbed headlines. In the past, only cars and SUVs have used that setup to suspend rear axles, so it was a daring move. The coil-link design is a more elegant and dynamically superior way to control a solid axle—and coils offer a smoother ride than leaf springs. After spending a week with the Ram following our first test drive this summer, we can say that this Dodge was the cushiest of the bunch. Better still, we never once felt the rear end dancing around on washboard dirt roads or deeply potholed pavement—characteristics typical of most pickups. The Ram was like the sport sedan of the test and provided a satisfying experience on tight and twisty back roads. While not the points leader in our handling tests, it always felt quick and competent. The suspension refinement is excellent.
But there's more to this truck than springs and shocks. The interior of our nearly 50-grand Laramie was downright swanky. The stitched leather coverings and handsome layout is nearly fit for a German sedan. A nice touch: The shifter was designed to resemble a Ram's head, and it was the most comfortable and most upscale to use. The Ram was the first truck we've seen with heated rear seats, too. Those seats are not the roomiest, but they are the most comfortable in this test, with a raised seat cushion and relaxed backrest tilt. But the Dodge is not engineered solely for comfort. There are handy insulated storage bins in the floor. And you can opt for the new RamBox that adds lockable storage to the bed, albeit at the expense of hauling space.
The 390-hp Hemi V8 and five-speed automatic provide a satisfying combination of grunt and refinement. It must be said, too, that the Ram had the coolest exhaust treatment of the group: dual exhaust, straight out the back like a muscle car. We all fought for the keys to drive this Ram home each night. So why no gold medal? The paltry 6700-pound tow rating, high price tag and fewer available work-oriented features and capabilities than the new Ford F-150 kept the Dodge Ram from becoming the Michael Phelps of our group. However, the voting was one hanging chad away from a tie.
First Place /// Ford F-150 4x4 Supercrew Lariat
Ford has made incredible strides in refinement and capability with the 2009 F-150 (click here for our brand-new, in-depth test drive). It may look like a more chiseled version of the old truck, but from behind the wheel, it is a much improved beast. It's as though Ford gave every nut and bolt an extra half twist of torque to make sure the F-150 is drum-tight. The F-150 is the heaviest here at a porky 5921 pounds. And despite the newly empowered 5.4-liter V8, that weight hurts acceleration and handling. It was the slowest and required the longest distances to come to a rest.
But trucks don't live on the test track, and the F-150's weight has been put to use. It has a wonderfully rigid body, which quells vibration and makes for a serene, peaceful interior. At a 60-mph cruise, the Ford was nearly luxury-car quiet—the most hushed of our group by a wide margin. The longest truck here, our F-150 also has the rear seat offering the most volume. When the roads turned serpentine, the Ford's excess weight was noticeable. It's not quite as tossable or fun as the Dodge. But the ride quality is closer to the benchmark Dodge's than any truck here.
For work, we found the Ford is simply the better truck. Its tow rating, a stout 9300 pounds, handled our test trailer with ease. It shared the electronic trailer-sway control feature with the Dodge, but only the Ford had an integrated brake controller. And that's a game-changing feature. The Ford was the only truck to offer a flat load floor under the rear seat.That makes the space more useful for real hauling than the lumpy bottoms of the other trucks. The F-150 is the only truck in our test that offered a system that can electronically track your tools. That's cool. And ours came with Sync and a gorgeous bird's-eye-view navigation system, both of which are simply class-leading. It was these details, the nearly one-pickup-class-above work capability and the overall refinement that tipped the scales in the Ford's favor.


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Right now, in many parts of the world, people are celebrating the Software Freedom Day 2012. The Debian project as well is participating to some of these events with talks, demos and partying.
In particular, you can find our project members actively involved in different locations and activies, among which:
Brazil – Novo Hamburgo, RS
- BASH for sysadmins
- What is the Debian Project?
- ZFS: quick presentation for sysadmins.
Italy – Quiliano, SV
- Introduction to the Debian Project
UK – Rugby
A series of hands-on live demonstrations, including:
- Linux-based machines running Debian or Debian-derived distributions
- FreedomBox for visitors to check out
- Raspberry Pi machines running Raspbian, used to help local children and parents learn Scratch
Personally, right now I'm celebrating in Italy, attending a talk by the famous kernel hacker Alessandro Rubini (a really great speech about our freedom and how software impacts it).
Cheers from the Italian Riviera!


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The Twenty-five Articles of
Religion of the Methodist Church, from the Discipline of 1808
collated against Wesley's original text in The Sunday Service of the
Methodists, 1784.
These 25 Articles of Religion were John Wesley's adaptation of the
Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion from the Anglican Church in which
Wesley had been a priest. Several of the Articles are aimed directly at
distinguishing the beliefs held by Wesley, as well as by Anglicans, from
Roman Catholicism. These especially relate to the basis of religious
authority (Articles 5-6), justification by grace through faith (Articles
9-11), the nature of the church (Articles 13, 22), the rejection of the
doctrine of purgatory (Article 14), the rejection of services in Latin
(Article 15), the nature of the sacraments and the rejection of the
concept of the Mass (Articles 16-20), and the rejection of a celibate
clergy (Article 21).
Two of the articles (7, 8) also clearly reject Pelagianism, a heresy
contending that human beings are capable of choosing God by exercising
their own inherent free will without the necessity of grace. While
Wesley never held this position in even a modified form, he was often
accused of doing so by Calvinists promoting total predestination and the
lack of any
role for the human will in salvation (see Article 8
and TULIP Calvinism Compared with Wesleyan Perspectives).
There are also included two provisions adopted by the Uniting
Conference of 1939 that produced the Methodist Church, a
forerunner of the modern United Methodist Church (1968).
These are not properly a part of the Articles of Religion, but are
included as additional statements of belief. The article Of Sanctification was from the Discipline
of the Methodist Protestant Church, one of the three major groups that
came together in 1939 to form the Methodist Church (US).
The article was
preserved, but not adopted as a new Article of Religion. The article
Of the Duty of Christians to the Civil Authority was adopted to
clarify and interpret for worldwide Methodists Article 23, Of the Rulers of the United States of America.
There is but one living and true God, everlasting, without body or
parts, of infinite power, wisdom, and goodness; the maker and preserver of
all things, both visible and invisible. And in unity of this Godhead there
are three persons, of one substance, power, and eternity—the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Ghost.
The Son, who is the Word of the Father, the very and eternal God, of
one substance with the Father, took man's nature in the womb of the
blessed Virgin; so that two whole and perfect natures, that is to say, the
Godhead and Manhood, were joined together in one person, never to be
divided; whereof is one Christ, very God and very Man, who truly suffered,
was crucified, dead, and buried, to reconcile his Father to us, and to be
a sacrifice, not only for original guilt, but also for actual sins of men.
Christ did truly rise again from the dead, and took again his body,
with all things appertaining to the perfection of man's nature, wherewith
he ascended into heaven, and there sitteth until he return to judge all
men at the last day.
The Holy Ghost, proceeding from the Father and the Son, is of one
substance, majesty, and glory with the Father and the Son, very and
eternal God.
The Holy Scripture containeth all things necessary to salvation; so
that whatsoever is not read therein, nor may be proved thereby, is not to
be required of any man that it should be believed as an article of faith,
or be thought requisite or necessary to salvation. In the name of the Holy
Scripture we do understand those canonical books of the Old and New
Testament of whose authority was never any doubt in the church. The names
of the canonical books are:
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth,
The First Book of Samuel, The Second Book of Samuel, The First Book of
Kings, The Second Book of Kings, The First Book of Chronicles, The Second
Book of Chronicles, The Book of Ezra, The Book of Nehemiah, The Book of
Esther, The Book of Job, The Psalms, The Proverbs, Ecclesiastes or the
Preacher, Cantica or Songs of Solomon, Four Prophets the Greater, Twelve
Prophets the Less.
All the books of the New Testament, as they are commonly received, we
do receive and account canonical.
The Old Testament is not contrary to the New; for both in the Old and
New Testament everlasting life is offered to mankind by Christ, who is the
only Mediator between God and man, being both God and Man. Wherefore they
are not to be heard who feign that the old fathers did look only for
transitory promises. Although the law given from God by Moses as touching
ceremonies and rites doth not bind Christians, nor ought the civil
precepts thereof of necessity be received in any commonwealth; yet
notwithstanding, no Christian whatsoever is free from the obedience of the
commandments which are called moral.
Original sin standeth not in the following of Adam (as the Pelagians do
vainly talk), but it is the corruption of the nature of every man, that
naturally is engendered of the offspring of Adam, whereby man is very far
gone from original righteousness, and of his own nature inclined to evil,
and that continually.
The condition of man after the fall of Adam is such that he cannot turn
and prepare himself, by his own natural strength and works, to faith, and
calling upon God; wherefore we have no power to do good works, pleasant
and acceptable to God, without the grace of God by Christ preventing us,
that we may have a good will, and working with us, when we have that good
We are accounted righteous before God only for the merit of our Lord
and Saviour Jesus Christ, by faith, and not for our own works or
deservings. Wherefore, that we are justified by faith, only, is a most
wholesome doctrine, and very full of comfort.
Although good works, which are the fruits of faith, and follow after
justification, cannot put away our sins, and endure the severity of God's
judgment; yet are they pleasing and acceptable to God in Christ, and
spring out of a true and lively faith, insomuch that by them a lively
faith may be as evidently known as a tree is discerned by its fruit.
Voluntary works—besides, over and above God's commandments—which they
call works of supererogation, cannot be taught without arrogancy and
impiety. For by them men do declare that they do not only render unto God
as much as they are bound to do, but that they do more for his sake than
of bounden duty is required; whereas Christ saith plainly: When you have
done all that is commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants.
Not every sin willingly committed after justification is the sin
against the Holy Ghost, and unpardonable. Wherefore, the grant of
repentance is not to be denied to such as fall into sin after
justification. After we have received the Holy Ghost, we may depart from
grace given, and fall into sin, and, by the grace of God, rise again and
amend our lives. And therefore they are to be condemned who say they can
no more sin as long as they live here; or deny the place of forgiveness to
such as truly repent.
The visible church of Christ is a congregation of faithful men in which
the pure Word of God is preached, and the Sacraments duly administered
according to Christ's ordinance, in all those things that of necessity are
requisite to the same.
The Romish doctrine concerning purgatory, pardon, worshiping, and
adoration, as well of images as of relics, and also invocation of saints,
is a fond thing, vainly invented, and grounded upon no warrant of
Scripture, but repugnant to the Word of God.
It is a thing plainly repugnant to the Word of God, and the custom of
the primitive church, to have public prayer in the church, or to minister
the Sacraments, in a tongue not understood by the people.
Sacraments ordained of Christ are not only badges or tokens of
Christian men's profession, but rather they are certain signs of grace,
and God's good will toward us, by which he doth work invisibly in us, and
doth not only quicken, but also strengthen and confirm, our faith in him.
There are two Sacraments ordained of Christ our Lord in the Gospel;
that is to say, Baptism and the Supper of the Lord.
Those five commonly called sacraments, that is to say, confirmation,
penance, orders, matrimony, and extreme unction, are not to be counted for
Sacraments of the Gospel; being such as have partly grown out of the
corrupt following of the apostles, and partly are states of life allowed
in the Scriptures, but yet have not the like nature of Baptism and the
Lord's Supper, because they have not any visible sign or ceremony ordained
of God.
The Sacraments were not ordained of Christ to be gazed upon, or to be
carried about; but that we should duly use them. And in such only as
worthily receive the same, they have a wholesome effect or operation; but
they that receive them unworthily, purchase to themselves condemnation, as
St. Paul saith.
Baptism is not only a sign of profession and mark of difference whereby
Christians are distinguished from others that are not baptized; but it is
also a sign of regeneration or the new birth. The Baptism of young
children is to be retained in the Church.
The Supper of the Lord is not only a sign of the love that Christians
ought to have among themselves one to another, but rather is a sacrament
of our redemption by Christ's death; insomuch that, to such as rightly,
worthily, and with faith receive the same, the bread which we break is a
partaking of the body of Christ; and likewise the cup of blessing is a
partaking of the blood of Christ.
Transubstantiation, or the change of the substance of bread and wine in
the Supper of our Lord, cannot be proved by Holy Writ, but is repugnant to
the plain words of Scripture, overthroweth the nature of a sacrament, and
hath given occasion to many superstitions.
The body of Christ is given, taken, and eaten in the Supper, only after
a heavenly and spiritual manner. And the mean whereby the body of Christ
is received and eaten in the Supper is faith. The Sacrament of the Lord's
Supper was not by Christ's ordinance reserved, carried about, lifted up,
or worshiped.
The cup of the Lord is not to be denied to the lay people; for both the
parts of the Lord's Supper, by Christ's ordinance and commandment, ought
to be administered to all Christians alike.
The offering of Christ, once made, is that perfect redemption,
propitiation, and satisfaction for all the sins of the whole world, both
original and actual; and there is none other satisfaction for sin but that
alone. Wherefore the sacrifice of masses, in the which it is commonly said
that the priest doth offer Christ for the quick and the dead, to have
remission of pain or guilt, is a blasphemous fable and dangerous deceit.
The ministers of Christ are not commanded by God's law either to vow
the estate of single life, or to abstain from marriage; therefore it is
lawful for them, as for all other Christians, to marry at their own
discretion, as they shall judge the same to serve best to godliness.
It is not necessary that rites and ceremonies should in all places be
the same, or exactly alike; for they have been always different, and may
be changed according to the diversity of countries, times, and men's
manners, so that nothing be ordained against God's Word. Whosoever,
through his private judgment, willingly and purposely doth openly break
the rites and ceremonies of the church to which he belongs, which are not
repugnant to the Word of God, and are ordained and approved by common
authority, ought to be rebuked openly, that others may fear to do the
like, as one that offendeth against the common order of the church, and
woundeth the consciences of weak brethren.
Every particular church may ordain, change, or abolish rites and
ceremonies, so that all things may be done to edification.
The President, the Congress, the general assemblies, the governors, and
the councils of state, as the delegates of the people, are the rulers of
the United States of America, according to the division of power made to
them by the Constitution of the United States and by the constitutions of
their respective states. And the said states are a sovereign and
independent nation, and ought not to be subject to any foreign
The riches and goods of Christians are not common as touching the
right, title, and possession of the same, as some do falsely boast.
Notwithstanding, every man ought, of such things as he possesseth,
liberally to give alms to the poor, according to his ability.
As we confess that vain and rash swearing is forbidden Christian men by
our Lord Jesus Christ and James his apostle, so we judge that the
Christian religion doth not prohibit, but that a man may swear when the
magistrate requireth, in a cause of faith and charity, so it be done
according to the prophet's teaching, in justice, judgment, and truth.
Sanctification is that renewal of our fallen nature by the Holy Ghost,
received through faith in Jesus Christ, whose blood of atonement cleanseth
from all sin; whereby we are not only delivered from the guilt of sin, but
are washed from its pollution, saved from its power, and are enabled,
through grace, to love God with all our hearts and to walk in his holy
commandments blameless.
It is the duty of all Christians, and especially of all Christian
ministers, to observe and obey the laws and commands of the governing or
supreme authority of the country of which they are citizens or subjects or
in which they reside, and to use all laudable means to encourage and
enjoin obedience to the powers that be.
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Legislation is being considered in California that would see the state's educational technology grant program tethered to requirements for teaching copyright law to students. Introduced nearly a year ago, AB 307 would amend section 51871.5 of the Californian Education Code to include new preconditions for public schools applying for funding under the oversight of the California Technology Assistance Project. The project is designed to provide a network of technical assistance to schools and their districts in implementing education technology as determined by the Californian State Board of Education.
Schools that wish to apply for grants will need to demonstrate that they have a plan to educate their students in three areas: the "ethical behavior in regards to the use of information technology," "the concept, purpose, and significance of a copyright," and "the implications of illegal peer-to-peer network file sharing."
The bill is the brainchild of California Assemblyman Ed Chavez, who decided that such legislation was needed after observing studies that show that the largest groups of P2P users are teens and people in their 20s.
"This activity has resulted in multi-billion dollar losses to the content industries in California particularly the music and filmed entertainment industries," according to a comment from Chavez's office. "When computers at public schools and college campuses are used for illegal file sharing, precious and costly bandwidth is consumed resulting in increased costs to taxpayers. An educational program targeted at students could help stem this activity. Many students, teachers, and parents do not realize that downloading a copyrighted song or film over the Internet is illegal and no different than stealing a CD or DVD from a retail store."
Assemblyman Chavez's office also indicated that the MPAA has formally supported the bill, and the RIAA is also a backer. Citing a Pew Internet and American Life Project report, the Assemblyman's office indicated that they are concerned about Americans' "dismissive" views on copyright.
The bill has been referred to the Committee on Education, and few expect it to meet much resistance on its path to becoming a law. Should it pass, the Visual and Performing Arts Framework for California Public Schools will be used to determine the content of the teaching.
Propaganda or power to the people?
School districts around the country are considering their own educational efforts as they relate to technology, although most are grappling with more basic issues such as access to computing technology, training, and making technology relevant to education. Nevertheless, educators and politicians are starting to understand that the educational environment is an ideal setting for educating students about copyright law, but there are no shortage of concerns regarding what that education will entail. While stopping unbridled P2P usage is at the top of most curricula, fair use isn't.
A case in point is the MPAA's public education effort on their own site. The industry association once hosted a FAQ for DVD usage, but many believe that it was so riddled with errors and misstatements that the MPAA simply removed the FAQ. The MPAA, for instance, had described the DMCA as being designed to implement World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) treaties, when the DMCA in fact goes far, far beyond anything required by the WIPO treaties in question (treaties that have not yet been fully honored or ratified by most other nations). Such matters may seem minor, but to many educators, they're anything but.
Other the other hand, many parents and politicians are more concerned with results than methodology, especially in this age of lawsuits aimed at fire sharers. In their view, an educational program, even if it is biased in the direction of the entertainment industry, is better than nothing at all.


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UPPER MERION – The first section of the team sheet that could be filled out for the 2013 Philadelphia Union, unfailingly and automatically, was the defense. Time and again, largely absent alternatives, manager John Hackworth penciled in the same four guys at the back.
This year's defensive corps represents the polar opposite. Instead of a veteran nucleus looking more seasoned by the game, the 2014 Union are more youthful, with only Fabinho older than 23. Where depth was lacking last season, the Union have plenty of faces seemingly ready to step in … or perhaps not.
As the Union head to Florida for the first of two training trips in the Sunshine State, the composition of the defense looms as one of the largest question marks, the biggest reservations hovering over the center back position.
Last year's rear guard wasn't exactly stellar in terms of production, allowing 44 goals in 34 matches, around the middle of the pack in the conference for the East's seventh-place team.
The consistency, however, was remarkable. Between them, Jeff Parke, Ray Gaddis, Sheanon Williams and Amobi Okugo made 126 of a possible 136 starts. All of the absences were by necessity (six for injuries, four for suspensions) rather than choice. In 25 of the club's 34 matches, all four started; in more than half of the club's league fixtures (18), all four went the full 90 minutes.
Where the backline configuration was almost set in stone in 2013, it's largely up in the air in 2014. From a paucity of options, the Union suddenly have a bevy of them, but clear-cut starters remain elusive.
Three-quarters of last year's contingent return, with Okugo and Williams unquestioned starters. For the first time in a while, though, there's legitimate competition for Gaddis, a right-footed player plying his trade out of position on the left, which limited his ability to get forward last season.
With Fabinho's contributions less necessary in a midfield bolstered with actual wingers and the addition of rookie Robbie Derschang, Gaddis will be severely tested.
In the center, the trade of Parke to D.C. United in January for the top allocation spot – allowing the Union to acquire Maurice Edu – netted Ethan White, but the club harbors reservations as to whether the 23-year-old is yet a full-time MLS defender. His playing time with D.C. was sporadic, comprising 38 appearances over three seasons, with 2012 spent on loan to USL side Richmond Kickers, hardly the credentials of a ready-made replacement for the well-traveled, U.S.-capped Parke.
Again that area of need was addressed in the SuperDraft, with the Union selecting Kevin Cope in the second round and Richie Marquez in the third.
Both players have a tremendous opportunity for playing time if they impress, a fact of which Hackworth has made no secret. He's been equally vocal in expressing his team's desire to procure veteran reinforcements if the in-house options prove insufficient.
'Right now, it's as real as it gets because clearly we have one center back position that is completely open,' Hackworth said last week after his team's training session at YSC Sports. 'So I think they know that. I've had conversations with Ethan, Richard and Kevin, and they all understand that they have a great opportunity. At the same time, we've been honest with them saying, hey, we're going to look for a veteran center back.'
The skill sets of Marquez and Cope are enticing for the club. With White standing just 6-foot, his build appears more suited to be Okugo's backup rather than his regular partner. The ideal for that position would be a more aerially adept player, as Parke was.
Enter Cope and Marquez, both 6-2, physical players with MLS-ready statures. In a SuperDraft stacked with defensive talent, the Union rated Michigan State grad Cope as one of the top three or four center backs and were grateful that he slid to them at No. 25 overall.
'Toward the end of the first round when a couple of center backs were going that I saw myself going in that position, so I got a little antsy, but I think everything worked out in the end,' Cope said. 'I'm in an awesome position here. The organization's been nothing but great. I've read nothing but positive things about it, so I'm very happy with the way that it worked out. Sure I could've gone a few spots higher, but maybe I wouldn't have gone to a place that I would've wanted like Philadelphia here.'
A fifth-year senior last season, the 22-year-old Cope is the pro-ready prospect the Union sought, perhaps lacking the upside of other younger defenders, but ready to step up in shorter order.
Ditto Marquez, who in early season training has played more physically than even his size might indicate.
So far in training camp, both have impressed and are adapting well to the tutelage of Union assistant coach Jim Curtin, an accomplished MLS defender in his day.
'It's all about the little things, and if you can perfect the little things, you're going to better your play,' Marquez said. 'They've talked to me about that, working on my little things, working on my game. They've given me good tips, and I'm just going to keep listening to them because I can definitely learn from them.'
The learning curve for defenders is understandably steeper than many of their teammates, as their adjustment process involves so much communication and forging of relationships with others. But both Marquez and Cope are grateful for the welcoming atmosphere into which they've been placed.
'Being rookies, it's always a different feel because you've got to get to know the other guys, and as a player at the back, you've got to talk a lot,' Marquez said. 'But I think we both have to learn how to adapt and just keep striving and hope to play. There's definitely a competitive side to it for both of us.'
'Whoever you're paired up with, you kind of are learning as you go, and you don't know players' tendencies, you don't know how you work with other guys,' Cope said. 'It's been a process and it's been an experiment, but that's part of the process. Hopefully as we keep evolving in preseason and keep developing our relationships on and off the field, I think that's huge in Florida getting to know the guys a little more, and once you can do that, then on-the-field stuff becomes a lot easier.'


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Donna's Peanut Butter Banana Nut Muffin
These are light moist muffins with a peanut butter taste that kids will love. The nuts are optional.
1 small banana
1 egg
1 cup low fat buttermilk
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter mini muffin pans. In a large bowl, add banana. Mash banana. Add all remaining ingredients except flour. Beat until smooth. Add flour and stir until blended. Add nuts if desired. Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling tins 3/4 full. Bake for 20 30 minutes or until lightly brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Serves 36 mini-muffins
Nutritional Information per serving:
Calories 55 Fat, gm. 2 Protein, gm. 2 Carbs, gm. 8 Cholesterol, mg. 8 Fiber, gm. 0.3
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FIT TO BE TIED: Photos depicting a resemblance between a coat Phoebe Philo just paraded on Céline's runway for fall 2013 and a 2004 design by the late American designer Geoffrey Beene have been circulating among fashion folk in Paris, with designers Alber Elbaz and Karl Lagerfeld said to be among recipients of the images. "I must say I was a little shocked," Lagerfeld commented.
The coat in question is a trapeze style shown with the sleeves knotted in the front. The similarity was also highlighted on the blog of New York zine Garmento.
Asked for comment, the Geoffrey Beene Foundation told WWD that the late designer has "inspired designers over the past several years" and that the coat in question, "recreated by Céline in 2013, was a signature piece of Mr. Beene's and a representation of how timeless his pieces were."
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A year to the week that a newer, more virulent version of the Flashback trojan was found to have infected more than 500,000 Mac computers, investigative reporter Brian Krebs has identified a young Russian man who has taken credit as the mastermind behind the malware.
Flashback.K, as that version was known, was a breakthrough because it was among the first pieces of mainstream malware to hijack Macs even when users didn't enter an administrative password. Rather than trick users into installing what appeared to be an update to the Adobe Flash program—as previous Flashback versions did—this new release exploited a security bug in Apple's version of the Java software framework. Users who had it installed and visited booby-trapped websites were infected with no warning. Even after Apple released software to remove Flashback, the malware was still able to thrive in the following weeks, expanding its infection base to 650,000 machines. Over the past two or three months, more than 38,000 machines remained infected, according to a researcher at antivirus provider Kaspersky Lab.
Until now, there have been no public clues about the identity of the evil genius who was responsible for Flashback. Researchers knew the malware was able to earn as much as $10,000 per day by redirecting Google search results to third-party advertisers. Acting on this knowledge, Krebs began scouring the underground forums on BlackSEO.com, a site frequented by blackhat experts in search engine optimization.
The first clue came in a private message on July 14 between a VIP BlackSEO.com user named "Mavook" and a top forum member of the site. In it, Mavook asked for help in becoming a member at Darkode.com, another underground forum frequented by online miscreants. To demonstrate the criminal bona fides needed to gain entry into the elite forum, Mavook volunteered that he was the "creator of the Flashback botnet for Macs" and added: "I specialize in finding exploits and creating bots."
Krebs unearthed another private message, in which the same senior member vouches for Mavook to another BlackSEO.com user, who had been looking for an experienced software exploiter. The senior member, who had already become well-acquainted with Mavook's work, eventually responded: "If Mavook won't budge, saying that he is no longer doing this stuff, write to me again."
Krebs then followed a series of digital breadcrumbs left on Mavook's profile page and elsewhere. It turns out that his personal home page was once at mavook.com, a site that was originally registered in 2005 by one Maxim Selikhanovich in the Russian city of Saransk. The registrant of the site used the e-mail address firstname.lastname@example.com. A search of Skype users showed that address brought up someone with the screen name of Maximsd. Krebs also uncovered the address email@example.com, which is also tied to someone named Maxim Selikhanovich, according to registration records for a now-defunct website, saransk-offline.com.
The Hotmail address was also a contact point for mak-rm.com, which belonged to a Saransk-based IT-outsourcing and Web design firm called Mordovia Outsourcing Company. The domain is registered to one "Max D. Sell" in Saransk. Krebs cited a trusted source with the ability to look up tax information on Russian citizens and corporations as saying Mordovia Outsourcing Company was registered and founded by a "Maxim Dmitrievich Selihanovich, a 30-year-old from Saransk.
To be fair, the case Krebs builds is largely based on private messages that presumably were leaked by insiders or people who hacked the forums. The information is only reliable if the original material is authentic and if the user Mavook was being truthful when taking credit for Flashback. The leaks come one day after Krebs exposed behind-the-scenes communications taking place on Darkode, suggesting a much larger leak or compromise by insiders.
Post updated to include estimate of current infections in the second paragraph.
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Hi everyone — We just got back from the beach — it's just after high tide — so there's not much beach left. But the waves are crashing and the wind is picking up.
We've battened down our hatches as much as possible and most of our neighbors are doing the same. Staying in — at home, waiting and watching.
I'll be back with my regular Monday Musings next week and hope that all of you, who may be in the path of Sandy, stay safe and warm with your loved ones. Take care everyone and hopefully I'll still have power in the next few days to give you updates.
Be well my friends,
Enjoy some Jimmy Buffet and have a safe and happy Monday!


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This recipe feels like it should come out of a 1950's cookbook but it is good. Use a flavorful salsa.
2 bags shredded lettuce
1 can hearts of palm, sliced
1 can corn, drained
2 bags taco chips, crumbled
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup salsa
1 cup mayonnaise
Toss together all salad ingredients. Mix dressing ingredients well and pour over salad. Toss to coat and serve


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I dun usually consume dried fruits so I will not purchase it except for raisins which I will keep some stock for cake making purpose (I love making rum and raisins cheesecake).
I had a very yummy salad during the Xmas lunch and one of the ingredient used was dried cranberry (craisins), the sourish sweetness of craisins had added so much marks to the salad. I went to purchase a box of craisins thinking that I can snack it between my meals, however I only snack once and the box is remain untouched for a few months lol.
When I saw this from Small Small Baker, I immediately bookmarked it. Since I have a few apples in the fridge and a box of craisins for me to clear stock, and this recipe sound hassle free that won't take up much of my time so I went ahead with it.
I have not participated in Aspiring Bakers for such a long long time, since I have this cake using olive oil and loaded with lots of fruits, surely more healthy that is helped to lighten our waistline a bit.
I am submitting this post to Aspiring Bakers # 22 : Lightened Up Cakes (August 2012) hosted by Qi Ting of A Dessert Diet.
Recipe adapted from Small Small Baker.
Ingredients : makes one 6 inch round tin
70g sugar
80ml olive oil
2 small eggs
2 medium size red apples, peeled, cored and diced
130g plain flour
1/2 tsp baking powder and slightly more
1/4 tsp baking soda and slightly more
1/4 teaspoon of salt and slightly more
50g dried cranberries (I soak in water for a few minutes to soften, then pat dry)
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
1. In a large mixing bowl, add in sugar, olive oil and eggs. Whisk the mixture with a hand whisk until sugar dissolves and well-mixed.
2. Add in apples. Mix well.
3. Add in sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add in dried cranberries and cinnamon powder. Mix well with a spatula. Do not overmix.
4. Pour the mixture into a lined and greased 6 inch cake tin.
5. Bake at preheated oven at 175 deg C for 30 minutes or until done. Poke a skewer into the middle of the cake. If it comes out clean, it's done. If not, give it another 5 to 10 minutes.
This cake is so easy to bake and delicious. I love the bites on apples and cranberries and feel no guilty when eating more since using olive oil lol. However I felt that the cinnamon taste is not strong enough, I will increase to 1 tsp at least if I am going to bake again.


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Thomas Wakley (1795–1862)
"If this is not the body of the man who was killed in your vat, pray, Sir, how many paupers have you boiled?"
—British coroner Thomas Wakley to workhouse official, Thomas Austin inquest, 1839
British surgeon Thomas Wakley (1795–1862) was a prominent medical and political reformer. In 1823, Wakley founded The Lancet, a journal dedicated to the reform of medicine. In 1828, Wakley became active in campaigns to extend voting rights beyond the small group of men who could meet property qualifications, and to remove property qualifications for parliamentary candidates, abolish slavery, and suspend the Newspaper Stamp Act, which priced newspapers out of the reach of many Britons. He himself first ran for Parliament in 1832 as a radical. He was defeated in that race, but was elected in 1835, and served in the House of Commons for seventeen years thereafter.
As a member of Parliament, Wakely was particularly concerned with reform of forensic medicine, public health, and other medical issues, and campaigned to reinvent the office of the coroner as an open, democratic, and medically competent institution. In cases of suspicious death, the coroner was traditionally required to make a public "view of the body" before jurors and witnesses at the crime scene or other accessible place. But when officials or powerful persons were involved, inquests were sometimes moved behind closed doors or not held at all, and evidence was suppressed.
Wakley argued that coroners should be qualified medical men and elected advocates of the people—not lawyers and appointees and that an inquest could only produce justice if conducted publicly and scientifically, without favoritism or prejudice. After Wakley was elected Middlesex coroner in 1839 (a position he held concurrently with his parliamentary office), he worked to expose cover-ups and wrongdoing, such as the 1839 case of Thomas Austin, a 79-year-old man who was incarcerated in a workhouse for indigents, and who died there after falling into a copper vat of boiling water. Austin's body was hastily buried by the workhouse authorities, but Wakely ordered it to be exhumed and held an inquest. The coroner's jury found ruled that Austin's death was accidental, but that the workhouse authorities' negligence, in not placing railings around the vat, had been a contributory factor.


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By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Men and women over 65 who are at risk for cardiovascular disease but don't have any known heart problems might benefit from cholesterol-lowering drugs, a new study suggests.
The researchers said statins such as Crestor and Lipitor can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, although they don't seem to prevent death from cardiovascular disease or other causes over the short term.
"This is the first time the benefit of these drugs has been demonstrated in this population of patients," said senior study author Dr. Pasquale Perrone-Filardi, from the department of advanced biomedical sciences at Federico II University in Naples, Italy.
These findings fill a gap in current guidelines, Perrone-Filardi said. To date, there has been no firm evidence that statins benefit patients who haven't had a heart attack or stroke, he said. There also has been no evidence showing the benefits of using the drugs for what is known as primary prevention.
"[This new data] would not [make me] recommend statins for all older patients, but maybe for patients with hypertension or atherosclerosis," Perrone-Filardi said.
For the new study, Perrone-Filardi's team reviewed data from eight previously published trails that included nearly 25,000 participants. These patients were at risk for cardiovascular disease but hadn't had a previous heart attack or stroke.
This type of study, called a meta-analysis, attempts to find common patterns in data from several unrelated trials.
In these trials, which compared statins and placebos in patients followed for an average of three and a half years, statins reduced the risk of heart attack by about 29 percent and stroke by nearly 24 percent, the researchers found.
In terms of preventing death from any cause, however, statins did not have an effect, the researchers said.
Despite the new findings, Perrone-Filardi doesn't think everyone over 65 should be taking statins. The patients who benefit are those with a high risk for cardiovascular disease, he said.
"The problem is that age is one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular disease, so it's difficult to detect among a population of old people who are the patients at very high cardiovascular risk," he said.
The study, which did not receive any drug-company or other outside funding, was published Aug. 28 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
In the United States, guidelines already recommend statins for primary prevention of heart attack and stroke, an expert said.
"Statins have been proven to substantially reduce fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events in individuals without known cardiovascular disease, even among men and women with cholesterol levels considered in the normal range," said Dr. Gregg Fonarow, a spokesman for the American Heart Association.
Guidelines in the United States recommend statin therapy for primary prevention in men and women regardless of age. The guidelines from the European Society of Cardiology, however, do not provide recommendations for statin use in older people, Fonarow said.
The benefits of statins outweigh their risks for primary prevention in the clinical trials conducted so far, said Fonarow, a professor of cardiology at the University of California, Los Angeles.
"As cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death, disability and health care expenditures among men and women age 65 years or older -- and most men and women in this age range are at intermediate or high risk for cardiovascular events -- statins, together with a healthy diet and regular exercise, represent one of the most effective ... strategies for individual and population-level cardiovascular health," Fonarow said.
Cost is a consideration for any drug taken regularly. An April 2012 issue of Consumer Reports noted that statins vary widely in cost -- anywhere from $12 to more than $500 each month. The article, however, listed generic statins that can cost just a few dollars a month when supplied through programs run by major chain stores.


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Pre-Order Darksiders II Through The THQ Store For Access To A Wealth Of Free Content
THQ is planning to reward gamers who pre-order Darksiders II through its online store by offering them a wealth of free content. Those who do so will receive a free upgrade to the game's Limited Edition, access to its first DLC pack (Argul's Tomb,) armour bonuses and a free subscription to the Darksiders II Season Pass. What does that mean? Access to two more single player add-ons, which will combine with the first to offer a "significant" amount of extra content.
It all sounds like a great deal if you ask me.
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June 21, 2012 17:05 UTC
THQ Announces Darksiders® II Pre-Order Incentive for THQ Store
Pre-order to Receive Two Additional DLC Packs Free
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced that all Darksiders® II Limited Edition pre-orders placed via shopTHQ will receive an additional two downloadable content drops as well as an exclusive set of in-game armor and free shipping.
The Darksiders® II Season Pass will entitle customers who pre-order the game via the shopTHQ to download the 2nd and 3rd DLC packs when they become available at no cost. All pre-orders will also automatically be upgraded to the Limited Edition version of the game which includes the first DLC drop, Argul's Tomb. These DLC packs will include significant new single player content. The first drop, Argul's Tomb, will become available roughly one month after the game ships.
On top of the DLC content packs users who pre-order via the shopTHQ will also receive a code to unlock the exclusive Maker's Armor and Scythe set. Featuring upgraded stats and a unique design this will help players make a start on Death's quest.
Jim Huntley, Vice President of Global Brand Marketing, commented: "We are excited to be able to reward customers who pre-order the game via shopTHQ with this great incentive. Not only will they get a unique armor set at launch, but they will also get significant free content for months to come."
All DLC content packs will ship post launch and are new content not originally intended for the main game.
ShopTHQ also has available stock of the Darksiders II Collector's Edition which has sold out at all other retailers. The Collector's Edition will include The Limited Edition version of the game as well as a life-sized replica Death Mask with display stand, a unique Shadow of Death armor and scythe set with enhanced stats, a digital copy of the Darksiders II sound-track and a hard-cover Darksiders II art book. The Collector's Edition is available in limited quantities for $99 USD.
Darksiders II follows the exploits of DEATH, one of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, in an action-packed tale that runs parallel to the events in the original Darksiders game. This epic journey propels DEATH through various light and dark realms as he tries to redeem his brother WAR, the horseman blamed for prematurely starting the Apocalypse in Darksiders.
To pre-order the game, go to shop.THQ.com
Darksiders II is scheduled to be available for console and PC in August 2012, a WiiU version is scheduled for release in the launch window. For more information check www.Darksiders.com .
About Darksiders 2
Awakened by the End of Days, Death, the most feared of the legendary Four Horsemen, embarks on a quest to redeem his brother's name. Become the terrifying force which everything fears but nothing can escape.
The original Darksiders®, released in January 2010, received critical acclaim including the Best Fantasy Game 2010 award from IGN. Darksiders followed the story of WAR, wrongly accused of starting the apocalypse, on a quest to reclaim lost honor and take revenge on those who wronged him.
About THQ
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ, Darksiders and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
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The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as "THQ"), including, but not limited to, expectations and projections related to the Darksiders II video game and are based upon management's current beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQ's financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2012 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and particularly the discussion of trends and risk factors set forth therein. Unless otherwise required by law, THQ disclaims any obligation to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.


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Caribbean Cable and Telecommunications Association (CCTA) 2013 Exhibitor Product Preview
Triveni DigitalPRINCETON, N.J. - January 16, 2013
At CCTA 2013, Triveni Digital will demonstrate its powerful StreamScope® real-time DTV transport stream monitors and analyzers, which include new audio loudness monitoring capabilities for compliance with worldwide standards and legislation. In addition, the company will showcase its industry-leading GuideBuilder® PSIP/SI generation platform. The products will be demonstrated in both the Incospec and the Triveni Digital booths on the show floor.
Executive Speaking Session
At CCTA 2013, Triveni Digital's Ralph Bachofen will deliver a joint presentation with Suddenlink Communications' Director of Video Engineering Eric Eby on January 23. During the presentation, titled "Improve Service Quality and Extend Service Offerings With PSIP and SI Metadata," Bachofen and Eby will explain why accurate Program and System Information Protocol (PSIP) generation and management are critical for straightforward and effective delivery of digital TV (DTV) programming and play a key role in allowing cable operators to deploy a clear QAM digital basic lineup. The presentation includes a live, hands-on demonstration of how Suddenlink Communications is using Triveni Digital GuideBuilder® SI to generate accurate Digital Video Broadcasting Service Information (DVB-SI) and enhance/manage its more than 12,800 clear QAM and DTA services, as well as ensure a seamless transition to digital for their customers.
Key Products
StreamScope® Software Release With Audio Loudness
Given the legislation in the United States with the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act and in Europe (EBU, AGCOM), loudness monitoring is an important regulatory topic facing cable and telco operators this year.
In addressing this regulatory process, Triveni Digital's StreamScope® software release enhances the comprehensive real-time analysis and verification of DTV transport streams with loudness monitoring. StreamScope now provides end-to-end MPEG-2/MPEG-4 transport stream analysis and monitoring for DTV services carried by broadcast, cable, satellite, and IPTV networks. While the StreamScope already included powerful audio monitoring capabilities including dialnorm, this software release extends its capabilities by allowing users to monitor and analyze audio loudness according to ITU-R Recommendation BS.1770. This means broadcasters can continuously log and export accurate LKFS/LUFS loudness measurements of transport streams in real time in order to collect the forensic evidence of compliance critical for addressing this issue.
GuideBuilder® PSIP/SI Generation System for Cable Operators
With cable operators deploying clear QAM digital basic lineups, the Triveni Digital GuideBuilder® system provides all the tools necessary to get channel and guide information to customers with digital televisions offering built in clear-QAM tuners, as well as to customers with basic, non-decrypting, digital set-top boxes (STBs). The system's virtual channel map allows channel numbers to be the same for customers with or without a STB, enabling operators to ensure that the transition to "all digital" is seamless for subscribers. GuideBuilder also gives clear QAM customers channel branding and an Extended Program Guide (EPG).
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Company Overview
Triveni Digital Inc. develops systems that enable television service providers and broadcasters to deploy enhanced programs and services to their viewers. Triveni Digital's products for program guide and metadata management, data broadcasting, and video quality assurance are renowned for their ease of use and innovative features. Working with leading industry partners, Triveni Digital employs an open and standards-compliant approach to the digital television market. More information is available at www.TriveniDigital.com.
Note to Editors: When referring to Triveni Digital, please use the complete company name, "Triveni Digital." Product and company names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.


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Franklin Delano Roosevelt delivered the State of the Union speech for 1941 on January 6. Eleven months and one day later, Japan attacked the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii. I have been fascinated by Roosevelt's clear statement of the freedoms he thought worth fighting for, especially considering that most Americans at that moment did not consider it desirable or probable that the U.S. would get involved in the war that raged across the Pacific and Atlantic.
Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill, August 9, 1941; aboard the U.S.S. Augusta, in the Atlantic. Library of Congress.
Here is an excerpt of the speech, the final few paragraphs:
I have called for personal sacrifice, and I am assured of the willingness of almost all Americans to respond to that call. A part of the sacrifice means the payment of more money in taxes. In my budget message I will recommend that a greater portion of this great defense program be paid for from taxation than we are paying for today. No person should try, or be allowed to get rich out of the program, and the principle of tax payments in accordance with ability to pay should be constantly before our eyes to guide our legislation.
If the Congress maintains these principles the voters, putting patriotism ahead of pocketbooks, will give you their applause.
In the future days, which we seek to make secure, we look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms.
The first is freedom of speech and expression — everywhere in the world.The second is freedom of every person to worship God in his own way everywhere in the world.
The third is freedom from want, which, translated into world terms, means economic understandings which will secure to every nation a healthy peacetime life for its inhabitants — everywhere in the world.
The fourth is freedom from fear, which, translated into world terms, means a world-wide reduction of armaments to such a point and in such a thorough fashion that no nation will be in a position to commit an act of physical aggression against any neighbor — anywhere in the world.
That is no vision of a distant millennium. It is a definite basis for a kind of world attainable in our own time and generation. That kind of world is the very antithesis of the so-called "new order" of tyranny which the dictators seek to create with the crash of a bomb.
To that new order we oppose the greater conception — the moral order. A good society is able to face schemes of world domination and foreign revolutions alike without fear.
Since the beginning of our American history we have been engaged in change, in a perpetual, peaceful revolution, a revolution which goes on steadily, quietly, adjusting itself to changing conditions without the concentration camp or the quicklime in the ditch. The world order which we seek is the cooperation of free countries, working together in a friendly, civilized society.
This nation has placed its destiny in the hands and heads and hearts of its millions of free men and women, and its faith in freedom under the guidance of God. Freedom means the supremacy of human rights everywhere. Our support goes to those who struggle to gain those rights and keep them. Our strength is our unity of purpose.
To that high concept there can be no end save victory.
This speech inspired Norman Rockwell to create a series of paintings in tribute to the four freedoms, which paintings were used as posters for War Bond drives. North Dakota has on-line lesson plans to accompany the speech and paintings.
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Animals - Bullfrog
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The bullfrog is one of the most widely distributed frogs across the North American continent. The bullfrog is a medium-sized frog that is best known for it's loud cow-like calls, hence it's name.
Bullfrogs are found in a wide range of permanent freshwater habitats including ponds, swamps and lakes where the bullfrog tends to prefer to be closer to the banks rather than out in the open water. Bullfrogs also prefer to be in warmer climates rather than the cooler ones.
Today bullfrogs are being more and more commonly kept as pets and are even eaten by locals in some of the more southern regions of North America. Bullfrogs have also been introduced to other countries throughout the world where they have generally had a devastating impact on the local ecosystems.
Bullfrogs are carnivorous animals and bullfrogs have a diet that is meat-based. Bullfrogs are nocturnal hunters, hiding and resting during the day and actively hunting by night. Bullfrogs hunt a variety of insects and their larvae, eggs, spiders and even small fish. Some of the larger bullfrogs, today found in South Korea, have been even known to eat small snakes.
Due to the relatively small size of the bullfrog and the fact that its calls can be heard for some distance, the bullfrog has numerous different predators within its natural environment. Aquatic animals including large fish and river turtles are the most common predators of the bullfrog along with a number of snake species.
Bullfrog breeding occurs around late spring to early summer, when the male bullfrogs call out to the female bullfrogs attracting them into their territory. Once the bullfrogs have mated, the female bullfrog can lay around 20,000 eggs which float together on the surface of the water.
The bullfrog eggs hatch in less than a week, and thousands of bullfrog tadpoles emerge into the surrounding water. The tadpoles begin to develop limbs and start to look like adult frogs. This whole process can take anywhere from 3 months to 3 years, depending of where the bullfrog lives.
Bullfrogs are generally quite hardy animals and can get to be 10 years old in the wild. One bullfrog kept in captivity was said to have died at the age of 16!
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Fleetwood Daisy Troop 1956 is a group of kindergarten and first grade girls that enjoy learning Girl Scout traditions. Junior Troop 1773 come to their troop meeting to teach the girls some traditional songs and some motion games. The Daisies caught on real fast and had a great time.
Girl Scouting is a great way for all age levels of girls to learn leadership skills and one way to put that in action is to have older girls teach younger girls. The Junior Girl Scouts inspired the Daisy Girl Scouts to have fun and want to learn songs and games so they can teach other girls on their own.