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The components of dashi – or seafood-broth – is simple. There are just four basic components: kelp (known as kombu), dried bonito flakes, dried shiitake mushrooms and dried anchovies or sardines.
But even from these are birthed many variations of dashi, each one an important element in many dishes of Japanese cuisine.
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Which is why it takes a true master, namely one chef Shiba Akiba of Nami, to best express few ingredients into a gamut of flavourful kombu brews. Akiba's resume includes spending a decade working with acclaimed dashi master Masami Honda – a valuable experience he carries with him to Nami and his cooking at wedding and coronation banquets for Japanese royalty.
Every last Saturday morning of the month, Akiba puts up a Dashi Appreciation Class. Held by the sushi bar, Akiba conveniently lays out placemats printed with a chart indicating the different grades of dashi – from commercial to a repertoire of premium stocks prepared by him – that will be tasted and discussed during the workshop.
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Here, we got to taste the difference between kombu dashi made with two different qualities of kelp. The uncomplicated broth is made just by boiling kelp and water for effective comparison: the fleeting savouriness of one made from a thirsty-looking piece of seaweed, and the lingering umami of another made with a premium, plump piece. Or next, with agodashi (with dried flying fish for a smokier, sophisticated concoction ) and jakodashi (with dried baby sardines that has a subtle fishy flavour).
The last set is perhaps the most defining: a battle between ichiban dashi – the cream of the crop of dashi (made from soaking kombu in water overnight, boiling with another batch of kombu and steeped briefly with bonito flakes) and another stock made from instant dashi mix courtesy of a nearby supermarket. Not to spoil any surprises: MSG is certainly a convincing food hack, though only for a moment.
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The Dashi Appreciation Class comes at $118++ per person, together with a four-course bento lunch set comprising of dishes prepared with various combinations of dashi.
For those with bigger appetites, look out for the Dashi Menu, available daily for both lunch and dinner. The seven-course menu sees a more explorative and extensive use of dashi from start to finish.
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Take, for example, a trio of appetisers: a yam tofu and uni surrounded by bonito soup jelly made with two types of dashi and various seafood such as baby squid cooked in a jakodashi. There's also a version of chawanmushi that takes on nearly every type of stock in its preparation: udon together with thick starchy layers of dark savoury sauces combined together. Mains come in the form of Miyazaki beef, cooked shabu-shabu style and served with seasonal Japanese eggplants and peppery kinome leaves.
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The last is also as surprising, a fruit cocktail with plum vinegar jelly that is spiked with (you guessed it) dashi for a savoury-sweet kick.
The next workshop will be available on June 30, 2018. The Dashi Menu is available daily. Check out the website for more details.


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The U.S. wireless market has lately been experiencing the biggest ever price wars. Reporters and analysts have been airing out their views in relation in to the matter. One outstanding fact is that the analysts as well as reporters have often been quick to point a finger at T-Mobile US Rg (NASDAQ:TMUS) and Sprint Corp (NYSE:S) in this particular regard.
By a mere look at the two, they showcase quite much in common. The two are smaller in relation to rivals Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ) and AT&T Inc (NYSE:T). The subscriber bases of the two skew towards the low-end users.
According to Yahoo.com, T-Mobile over the years has been very much against anything that could compromise its future. To reach this end, the provider had profitably been taking share while at the same time spending enough on its network and spectrum.
Some close sources indicate that lately Sprint has been losing money, desperately cutting prices to maintain share and above all under-investing in its network and spectrum. This is not a healthy business position for any provider. However, the provider is not happy with its current state and has been doing all within its means to make sure that it springs back to life.
Sprint has had its fair share of challenges in the past. Some haven't yet been resolved to this moment. However, the recent move by the company has impressed most of the concerned parties. The issue about expanding its presence and investment in the New England Region is indeed a great idea. It is expected to help generate more employment opportunities to end the joblessness crisis that has been there for a long period of time.
It will soon be opening up more than 60 new retail stores across the area and that will happen in the next about 18 months. By Sprint making substantial network investments in markets such as Buffalo, Boston, Rochester and Northern Connecticut, it hopes to boost its revenue collections. Becoming a market leader doesn't come easy and some top officials working with the provider affirm that they will not give up in their efforts to climb to the top.

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At the nearby supermarket you could find anything you must have, and there is a laundry room for you to make use of. The personnel who's always there to help out and all the good passtime activities are in themselves reason enough to come here. Nakatosh Campground is a great scene for tent camping; showers are at your disposal at
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Louisiana has loads of outdoors activities. Nakatosh Campground is a very well loved campground by folks of
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Dates for Aruba International Film Festival Announced
Destination & Tourism Donald Wood June 11, 2015
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Film festivals can help add intrigue and interest in a vacation destination, and the island of Aruba will be drawing movie fans by coordinating its fifth annual Aruba International Film Festival (AIFF) from Oct. 7-11.
According to the Aruba Tourism Authority, the film festival has helped the island nation build its reputation with tourists and has received international coverage and acclaim for the event.
Over the last four years, the AIFF has played host to some of the biggest names in movies including Richard Gere, Thelma Schoonmaker, Virginia Madsen and Paul Verhoeven, and 2015 should be no different.
While the AIFF is not traditionally scheduled for October, festival directors wanted to move the dates back in order to introduce its inaugural International Film Market Aruba (IFMA,) the first of its kind in the Caribbean region.
Filmmakers will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to potential buyers at the IFMA, and all parties involved will have the pleasure of mixing business with pleasure as they strike potential deals in the beautiful settings of the island paradise.
Organizers hope that IFMA and AIFF will help draw hundreds of new film tourists to Aruba each year. In addition to the typical screening of short- and feature-length films, the festival will also feature master classes and panel discussions on various filmmaking topics.
For more information on the AIFF and the inaugural IFMA, check out the film festival's official website.
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The Traditional Flavour of the Meadowlands. The FISAN Acorn-Fed Loin is characterised by its mellow flavour, its marbled texture and its profound aroma. This loin is made with a traditional marinate, based on pimentón (paprika) and the meat is never frozen during its production. Pain-staking curing takes place in natural cellars during a minimum of six months. It is 100% natural.
With our pack you will have the opportunity to enjoy the Traditional Flavor of the Montanera (free-ranging period) with two whole pieces Acorn-Fed Loin.


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Lofts on Main at Lakewood Ranch is one of the most coveted condominium neighborhoods in Manatee County, and it is easy to understand why. The Main Street and Town Center district is the heart of this master-planned community, which has earned a lot of attention from members of the real estate development community across the United States, and residents of The Lofts live right above it all this comfort and convenience.
Lakewood Ranch started with a couple of subdivisions that emphasized strict adherence to the Florida Green Building Coalition; in the 21st century, however, this master-planned development has evolved into the finest collection of neighborhoods in the Sunshine State. The plan was to grow the community organically; starting with single-family residences and common amenities such as nature preserves, athletic fields, recreation parks, golf and tennis clubs, and more.
The Town Center houses the business and administrative functions of Lakewood Ranch, as well as its medical facilities. Main Street is a collection of convenient and stylish shops, restaurants, bars, and more. Main Street features a combination of family entertainment and nightlife with bistros, a movie theater, miniature golf, and more. This is also where community-building activities such as cultural performances take place.
The Lofts on Main Street are located on the upper stories of the Main Street buildings. The condominium units here are cozy yet spacious enough. A two-bedroom and two-bathroom unit with 1,384 square feet of air-conditioned space was recently listed under $320,000. Property values tend to appreciate very quickly at The Lofts, and thus house hunters are urged to act fast when a listing becomes available.
Young residents of The Lofts attend these Manatee County Public Schools: Willis Elementary, Nolan Middle and Lakewood Ranch High. Various private academies have recently opened their classrooms to Lakewood Ranch students, and more are expected to do the same in the future.
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Today is a new day. It is new and there is nothing old about it. I want you to be encouraged today as I also want to be encouraged. Today, I am speaking into desperation and regret and talking back to it with you. I have some belief to loan you. This is what I declare.
Guilt gets no real estate in your mind today. I am serving Guilt an eviction notice right now so he can pack his bags and get the hell out immediately. Your old friend, Wonder is moving back in. Today you remember victory. Today you can see the magnificence of your life and the excellent choices you have made. You can see the solid building blocks of your hopeful future still firmly in place.
Regret has no place in you today. You let her go. She gets replaced with good memories and pleasant beginnings. Without her pulling you backwards your focus goes forward to what you really want. You are refreshed by the renewal of your energy and you will be surprised by how much of it you have left over at the end of the day. Instead of feeling exhausted at bedtime you will be excited for tomorrow.
Doubt has to go too – right this instant! Confidence has come back to stay and he doesn't share the stage with doubt, ever! Confidence is pulling your chin up and your shoulders back and your quiet strength is calmly bringing Resolve to all the fiber of your being. You can feel it in the way you sit, in the way you stand, in the way you walk, and in the way you breathe.
Faith wins today and you are anxious for NOTHING! Everything you do is easier today. With the soul-suckers gone you are free to take delight in your day. Your smile is genuine today and people notice. You enjoy adding more value to others. Today you make great decisions. You do the things that make money first. You have no trouble arranging your day. Today you enjoy happiness with every person you encounter because you realize you are free to see the best in people and resolve conflicts quickly. There is no one to blame for anything.
You are unique and in all of time there will never be another person exactly like you. Today you go forth and lead with the best of who you are and it is attractive. You are a co-creator of your life. You choose outstanding thoughts and you take positive action because you know you can. Today is a new day it is a great day and you are making it a great day!
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With excitement building over events in the Marvel Universe, in particular the upcoming Avengers: Endgame, over in the DC side of the superhero space a pressing question still needs to be resolved: just who will be the next Batman?
Previous incumbent Ben Affleck announced last year that he would be hanging up the bat-cape after three film appearances in the role. Though producers have yet to make an announcement on who will be picking up the bat(on), time is running short. The Batman is due to start shooting later this year for a 2021 release.
Batman Runners and Riders
According to bookmaker Coral, the favourite for the next Batman remains Jake Gyllenhaal, who is being offered at 3/1. Previous favourite Armie Hammer is at 4/1, with Game of Thrones star Kit Harington at 5/1.
Though Gyllenhaal has previously distanced himself from the speculation, the rumours just won't go away. However, much of that speculation may simply be wishful thinking on the part of fans. Gyllenhaal will be playing the villain Mysterio in the upcoming Spiderman: Far From Home. It seems unlikely that his contract with Marvel will allow such a quick move to DC.
Harington, hot from Games of Thrones, seems like a more likely choice; he is also more age appropriate for the role. Director of The Batman, Matt Reeves, is said to be looking for an actor who can convincingly play a Batman aged in his late 20s and early 30s.


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Project to completely renovate a family home dating back to the seventies and creation of two extensions.
The first extension provides more living space and light, as well as a view of the garden and swimming pool. The second extension at the front of the house provides overall balance and gives the main entrance a more contemporary character.
All spaces have been redesigned according to the needs and desires of our clients – interior doors which are all at OK05 height, will highlight the access corridors to the bedrooms and accentuate the cross perspectives.
We helped our clients to choose the materials to achieve a harmonious and timeless whole.
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I finally went and done it. My R4512 finally stopped making good cuts so I got a Grizzly. I am SOOOOOOO impressed with this saw. Came with out a scratch on it. Easy to set up (with help). It was aligned right out of the box. The hardest part was getting it to my shop. It weighs 300 lbs in the box. Got an appliance dolly and a great big friend to help me move it. Made several cuts with it today. They were perfect. If you are thinking about an up grade, this is a really good deal.
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#1 posted 05-01-2018 02:51 AM
-- Norman - I never never make a mistake, I just change the design.
#2 posted 05-01-2018 11:09 AM
Glad you are so happy with your saw. Why 3.5 stars if you are so happy with it?
#3 posted 05-01-2018 11:45 AM
Went in and edited to 5 stars. it still only gave it 4. It's a great saw.
#4 posted 05-06-2018 02:20 AM
I had a 4512 also and it was impossible to align the blade to the miter slot since the trunnions and motor are mounted on the underside of the table. Read of several otehr issues with the saw too about blade alignment when raising and lowering blade. I sold it before I found that part out. So I bought a Laguna Fusion which is essentially the same type saw as your grizzly. VERY happy with it.
#5 posted 05-09-2018 06:48 PM
I've also been considering the Grizzly G0771z. I have a Ridgid R4510 which has actually been a good table saw for me.
Do you like the fence on the G0771z? I've read a lot of reviews about it, and many have said they don't like the fence.
So, I have also looked at the G0833P which appears to have a better fence. The downside to the G0833P for me is that it is 220V, and I only have 115V available. It can be wired for 115V, but the plug would also have to be changed. The other consideration is the extra $200 for the G0833P.
#6 posted 05-09-2018 07:07 PM
I have the 771 and have no issues with the fence. Read the reviews about the 833 having the better fence but at the end of the day my 771 fence is deadly accurate.
-- Andy - Seattle USA
#7 posted 05-09-2018 09:12 PM
#8 posted 05-21-2018 06:16 PM
Sure is pretty. Congradulations
#9 posted 05-22-2018 10:41 PM
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Rock Stage
The last – and only – time I saw Vixen live was a few years back at SRF. Then it was guitarist Jan Kuehnemund who had put together her version of the band together with three more or less unknown women, playing their hits for people who wanted to see them. The gig was ok but really did nothing at all for me other than I thought Kuehnemund was a brilliant guitarist. To be honest, they came across more like some kind of tribute act and the album they released later, Live And Learn (2006) was a dull deal. A real reunion featuring the original band of Jan, vocalist Janet Gardener, bassist Share Ross (ex Pedersen) and drummer Roxy Petrucci – who also played a gig at SRF this year with Madam X – was in the works in 2012 but before anything could be done, Kuehnemund was diagnosed with cancer and sadly passed away in 2013. The girls decided to keep going with Gina Stile who left in 2017 and was replaced by Britt Lightning and that is the band that visited SRF this year. I have always liked Vixen but I can't say I'm a big fan – I always thought that their albums were too uneven for me.
Still, I thought it would be fun to get the (almost) original version live so Vixen wasn't to be missed. Which I'm glad for because Vixen put on a damn good show and the opening was a real hit-cavalcade. "Rev It Up", "How Much Love" and "One Night Alone" are all songs that will get a crowd going and those songs are among those I really dig. The band seemed to enjoy themselves tremendously and sounded both tight and inspired. "Cryin'" is the kind of song that will make anyone sing along, fan or not. The fact that it was a huge hit for the band goes without saying, a killer song both live and the studio version – and it went down like a storm. "I Want You To Rock Me", however, is one of those in one ear, out the other tunes but it do come with a groove so I guess they thought it would go down well – which it did. "Streets In Paradise" was always my favourite Vixen song so I was really happy to hear it live and they made a great version of it – uptempo and punchy. Then bassist Ross got to take the lead vocal for a cover of Humble Pie's "I Don't Need No Doctor" (also covered by W.A.S.P.) and even though I felt it was a bit unnecessary to play a cover, I was really taken aback by how good a voice Ross have. Their hit ballad "Love Is A Killer" was dedicated to Kuehnemund and it felt real heartfelt there and then and the song really went down well. A song called "Big Brother" was also played. I don't recognize it, maybe it's a new number. Anyway, it passed me by quite fast so I couldn't really make anything out of it. The biggest cheer – of course – went to their biggest hit and closing track "Edge Of A Broken Heart" and it sounded so damn good in the noon sun with a cold one in my hand. The fact that the Vixen girls are all great musicians isn't even under discussion but to be honest, they sounded much better than I thought they would. New girl Lightning was also a real treat for guitar lovers – she sure got the chops and skills and is a perfect replacement for Kuehnemund. A very good gig and a very good way to start the day.
Festival Stage
I've been talking a lot about expectations. If there's one band at this festival that brings on some extremely high expectations it's Pretty Maids. I have seen the band many, many times and I still haven't seen a bad gig by them – and I don't think I ever will. Hell, when singer Ronnie Atkins almost lost his voice last year, he still managed to sound great. Pretty Maids is one of my favorite bands ever and I have loved them since I first heard Red Hot And Heavy in 1984 so I always look forward to catch them live. But this time it was very close that the band had to cancel their show. The band's gear got stuck in the customs in Malmö due to a pretty big over weight – their driver didn't have the license to drive such a heavy loaded truck. But a big fine was being paid and the band could rush most of their stuff in time for the show. But it was only 15 minutes before the show they got the clearance that they could play. Phew!
And it showed that the guys were happy that everything got sorted out and they could play. Opener "Mother Of All Lies" has turned into their "Detroit Rock City", a killer tune to open with and the following "Kingmaker" is a modern Pretty Maids classic that goes down like a storm with the crowd where we could all chant back the title to the band. Yes, the crowd – it was huge. Huge! I know that Pretty Maids are bigger today than they have ever been but this many people!?! It must have been 15 – 20 000 – at least – in the audience this sunny noon. How awesome it must have felt for the band to come out on stage and see that. "Back To Back" and "Red Hot And Heavy" are true Pretty Maids classics today and the crowd always goes wild when they are being played. Today was no exception – bang, boom! A punch in the gut! "Pandemonium" is the odd song this day – it was unexpected to hear it as the band only had one hour to play. But it went down brilliantly and the same with "Bull's Eye" from their latest album, the band really nailed it and the crowd seemed to love it. But what's not to love with a refrain like that!
"Rodeo" is pop-metal with a killer groove that should please any festival crowd in the world – and it did. A killer song that worked the crowd. The half-ballad "Little Drops Of Heaven" is the closest thing to hit for the band in later years and is really a must at every gig. The fact that it's a bit softer doesn't matter one bit, the audience loves it and the singing was loud. What amazing song. But no song gets the same reaction at any Pretty Maids gig as "Future World". This is their gem, their trademark, the song that everybody knows, the song with the monster riff. And when said riff blasts over us, the place explodes. It sounds terrific and the band is all smiles. They close the gig with "Love Games", the song that should have given Pretty Maids their first mega hit in 1987 that would have made them superstars, in a just world. It didn't but this noon, it really doesn't matter because the explosion continues and thousand of fans is jumping up and down and singing along. Afterwards I can state that this is one of the best gigs I have ever seen with the band and the only bad thing I can think of is the short play-time they got. I don't understand, Pretty Maids are a classic Hard Rock / Metal band, they are bigger than ever but every time they play SRF they get to play pretty early in the day and they only get an hour worth of play-time. They really should be granted a later time and a longer set. On the other hand, when the sun is up, people have gotten their first couple of beers and there's party in the air, 1 o'clock is pretty good time to play because everyone is down at the festival era and haven't gotten tired yet. Today Pretty Maids made the crowd great but I think it was vice versa as well. This was easily a top 5 gig for me this year.
4Sound Stage
Ever since I got this fairly new British / Swedish band's self-titled debut album in my hand when it came out in 2016, I have wanted to catch them live. Now with two brilliant records full of Deep Purple / Whitesnake / Led Zeppelin influenced Classic Hard Rock out, this one of the bookings I looked forward to the most. See, I had a feeling that they would be a really great live act, especially after seeing some live clips of them online. I know that they're all are great musicians but Swedish guitarist Andreas Eriksson (ex- Crazy Lixx) and singer Nathan James (ex- Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Uli Jon Roth) stands out the most and I was really curious to hear how they sounded live. Eriksson, I have seen live before but would James hit those high notes live? What a stupid question – of course he did. And Inglorious sounded like a million bucks from opener "Read All About It" to closer "Until I Die". That the band have been touring more or less constantly since the release of their debut album shows – they're a tight unit, aggressive and fun to watch. Without any gimmicks, the band played like their lives depended on it and it was easy to spot that they loved standing on that stage this sunny evening. Songs like "Holy Water", "High Flying Gypsy" and "I Don't Need Your Loving" sounds punchy on record but live they're raw, raunchy and amazingly groovy. It was also really cool to see that the band do have their fans here – the crowd wasn't huge but it was big enough, much bigger than I thought it would be, something that surely must have encouraged the band to bite down hard. I truly believe that this band have every possibility in the world to make it big, not only do they have the songs, they're also a killer live act and Inglorious were one of the top 5 highlights of this festival for me. Brilliant.
Rock Stage
When I was only a teenager back in 1982 I saw Heavy Load's album Death Or Glory at a friend's house. I thought the cover looked kinda cool so I borrowed it from him. I loved that album and I bought a copy myself a bit later but as much as I loved that record, as disappointed was I with their follow up Stronger Than Evil (1983). And as we all know, that album was their last one, they only managed to put out a really lame single back in 1985 called "Monsters Of The Night", a failed attempt to keep up with the more poppy trends. This meant that I never really got to be a fan and I still haven't heard a note from the previous albums Full Speed At High Level (1978) and the E.P. Metal Conquest (1981). The fact that a Heavy Load reunion was to take place was something I never thought would happen but here it is and here they are playing the Rock Stage at SRF. Now, I can't say that this gig was something I felt aroused to attend but on the other hand, I was damn curious to find out how Heavy Load would sound in 2018 and it was no way I was gonna miss this gig.
The band opened with "Heavy Metal Angels" from Death Or Glory with original members Ragne and Styrbjörn Wahlquist (lead guitar, lead vocals / drums, lead vocals) and bassist Torbjörn Ragnesjö with new guitarist Niclas Sunnerberg (Steelwing) in full Viking clothing, the same look they had back in 1982. How it sounded? Well, I'm not sure to be honest. I still think it's a good song but it felt somewhat rusty. Since I'm not really familiar with Heavy Load's stuff apart from Death Or Glory, much of the material they played passed my by pretty unnoticed. "Run With The Devil", "Heavy Metal Heaven" and "The King" are songs I have no connection with and they failed to make an impression on me. "The Guitar Is My Sword", however, was my favorite Heavy Load tune so I was on tenterhooks when it was introduced. It's still a damn good tune, however a bit cheesy lyrically. One thing I had thought about throughout the gig is how thin and fragile Ragne's voice sounds nowadays. It was also very low in the mix which meant some of the power got lost. Two brand new tracks were being played as well. "Valhalla Warriors" and "Lionheart" didn't make much of an impression on me, though. Maybe I'll change my mind when I hear the studio versions. "Bleeding Streets", "Heathens From The North" and "Trespasser" were the last songs I could manage to digest before I found myself going elsewhere.
How did the band do as a live act then? Well, as I wrote above, they sure felt rusty and Ragne sure had to struggle a lot to reach the high notes. Original guitarist (well, he's not really) Eddy Malm guested on a few songs and the guy had his voice in a pretty good shape but he looked like a granddad with leather pants with his grey hair and old man appearance and he felt a bit misplaced. But he wasn't alone in looking old, they all did except for maybe Ragnesjö and sound wise, it felt like they could have used a month or so of more rehearsals before going out on tour, it sure wasn't the tightest gig I have ever witnessed. Another guest was bass player Thodoris Vogiantzis from the Greek Heavy Load tribute band Heathens From The North who guested on a couple of songs and I guess this must have been heaven for him. As a nostalgia thing I guess they did their job but I can under no circumstances call this a great gig. However I enjoyed seeing the band live but I don't think I would go see them on their own.
Festival Stage
This year had a true classic Metal theme – Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Ozzy Osbourne were all headliners and all of them are usually on top when it's time to headline a festival like this. Iron Maiden completely mashed everyone with their brilliant show and today it was Ozzy's turn. The last times I have seen him at the festival, both solo and with Black Sabbath, he did an impeccable job. No matter how old and tired Ozzy might be in his personal life, something happens when he hits the stage and it's hard not to be entertained by the guy so he's got a lot to live up to – besides he and his band that featured Zakk Wylde back on guitar had to give Iron Maiden a run for their money. This time he opened with "Bark At The Moon" followed by "Mr Crowley", "I Don't Know" and the old Black Sabbath monster "Fairies Wear Boots" – it's hard to fail with songs like that. At least it should be. But something was wrong here. The crazy, loony Ozzy had been traded to an old and tired Ozzy that spent most of his time leaning on his mike-stand. He's voice really haven't been what we're used to for many years now but tonight he sounded horrible. At times. Because all of a sudden his voice was back and sounded better than ever. Hmmm. "Suicide Solution" was up next followed by yet another big-time guitar masturbation from Wylde before it was time for the brilliant "No More Tears". And all of a sudden Ozzy sounds phenomenal. It is now that it stands clear for real that Ozzy's voice is on tape because it's not possible for a singer that have lost so much of his voice to sound this good all of a sudden.
This explains why Ozzy changed from hardly listenable to magnificent in a second – he simply signs to the sound guy when it's time for the backing track to start, when he just can't hold his voice no more. Well, I'd rather he had the whole thing on tape instead, it would have made the whole experience more enjoyable. Maybe someone should present this idea to Paul Stanley… I could handle about half of "Road To Nowhere" before I realized things wouldn't be much better than this – a tired singer than alternates between real singing and backing tracks and a guitarist that is soloing every song to pieces. But in Wylde's defense, with the shape that Ozzy's in, he pretty much saves the show with his highly energetic performance – at times this was more Zakk Wylde's gig than Ozzy's. I think Ozzy as a live artist is pretty much done and I think it's for that retirement he have talked about for decades now. This was not a good gig at all.


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Catholic University Law Review
Summer 2004
Symposium on Ensuring the Continuity of Government in Times of Crisis
|January 28, 2004
Front Matter
Table of Contents (v.53 no.4)
Catholic University Law Review
Opening Remarks
Lloyd N. Cutler
Norman J. Ornstein
Continuity of Congress: A Play in Three Stages
Howard M. Wasserman
Presidential Succession and Congressional Leaders
John C. Fortier and Norman J. Ornstein
The Least Vulnerable Branch: Ensuring the Continuity of the Surpeme Court
Randolph Moss and Edward Siskel
Ensuring the Continuity of Government in Times of Crisis: An Analysis of the On Going Debate in Congress
James C. Ho
The Continuity of Government: Colloquy
Catholic University Law Review
Tossing Its Hat in the Ring: With Summerlin v. Stewart, the Ninth Circuit Exposes the Harmful Ambiguity Caused by Ring v. Arizona
Gillian T. DiFilippo
Injunctive Relief and Civil Rico: After Scheidler v. National Organization for Women, Inc., Rico's Scope and Remedies Require Reevaluation
Daniel Z. Herbst
They Took My Child! An Examination of the Circuit Split over Emergency Removal of Children from Parental Custody
Alyson Oswald


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UCR To Host Riverside Schools Science Fair
UCR To Host Riverside Schools Science Fair
(March 8, 2002)
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UCR faculty and graduate students will be among those judging the 163 science projects of kindergarten through 12th-grade students on Monday March 11 and Tuesday March 12. All projects will be on public display on Wednesday in the Commons Terrace Rooms.
Science fair projects cover areas such as earth science, biology, behavioral and social science, engineering, medicine and health, and zoology. Winning projects will represent the district at the Inland Empire Science and Engineering Fair at the Orange Show in San Bernardino in April. Winners at that event will advance to the state science fair in Los Angeles in May.
The College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, the Bourns College of Engineering at UCR, and the Riverside Unified School District sponsor the event.
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Archerfield Airport Corporation (AAC) encourages all interested members of the public and airport stakeholders to have a say in proposals to extend the airport's main runway. The public consultation period for this aspect of Project AIM (Airside Infrastructure Modernisation) closes on Thursday March 14, 2019.
The runway extension proposal (as illustrated) is among some $17.5 million worth of airport improvements which will modernise ageing airport infrastructure, improve existing aircraft capability from/to the airport and help cater for anticipated growth in aircraft movements at Archerfield Airport. The improvements have been foreshadowed in successive airport approved master plans since 2000.
Together with replacement of the ageing ground lighting system with LED technology, the runway and associated taxiway improvements will provide safety, environmental, economic and operational benefits for the types and sizes of aircraft currently operating from the airport. As a result, Archerfield Airport will continue to play a support role to Brisbane Airport for the foreseeable future.
Feedback collected during the three-and-a-half month public consultation period will assist AAC to develop a final draft of the Major Development Plan for approval by the Minister of the Federal Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities.
To download a copy of the preliminary draft Major Development Plan outlining the runway improvements, visit AAC website (www.archerfieldairport.com.au/mdp) or view/purchase from AAC's offices, top level of the Airport Terminal Building.
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Fairfield County Hiking
September 11, 2014
Fall is the perfect time to go for a hike! What better way to celebrate the changing seasons than to check out the changing leaves on a nice hike with your family, your pets, or just by yourself for an afternoon! Read on to discover some of the hiking trails in Fairfield County!
Lillinonah TrailBear Mountain Reservation
Bear Mountain Reservation is 140 acres of forested land located in Danbury, Connecticut. Comprised of 10 interconnecting trails, Bear Mountain is a great spot to visit again and again. With varying landscapes, from streams to gentle hills and meadows, there is always something new to see. Bear Mountain Reservation also allows leashed pets, so it's a great place to take your pup for a fun afternoon walk.
Saugatuck Valley Trail
Nestled along the Saugatuck Reservoir, the Saugatuck Valley Trail is a nearly 7 mile trail located in Weston, Connecticut. Its moderate terrain is suitable for people of all ages and even people with minimal hiking experience, making it a great spot for the whole family. The paths gentle slopes and inclines take you through the Centennial Watershed Forest and along several interesting rock formations.
Connecticut Audubon Society
We've talked about the Connecticut Audubon Society on the Waypointe blog before, and for good reason--it's a fantastic, gorgeous spot to experience Connecticut's unique ecosystem-- from the Long Island Sound and beyond. The Connecticut Audubon Society manages many sanctuaries all across the state, with several located in Fairfield. They range in difficulty and landscape, from easy hikes suitable for all hikers and more difficult terrain suited for someone looking for a challenge. Learn more about the varied trails on the CT Audubon Society website.
With all these great hiking options, Waypointe residents will have no problem getting outdoors and experiencing the beautiful Connecticut landscape close to home.
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JULY Events in Key West
|Hemingway 5K Sunset Run & Paddleboard Race
Here are our top Key West July Events you won't wanna miss:
July 1-25
Red Barn Theatre presents: Key West Summer Stage
The summer heats up in July as TheatreXP kicks off its 5th season of Summer Stage at the Red Barn Theatre in Key West.Highlights include A Streetcar Named Desire, Life and Death, a theatre symposium and the brande new Key West Radio Theatre, that brings to life some of the classic serials and programs of the golden age of radio live on stage.
July 3-5
The Key Lime Festival
A celebration of all things tiny, green, sour globe native to the island. A wacky Miss Key Lime Pageant, pie-eating and cooking contests and other tasty temptations await Key West visitors during the third annual Key Lime Festival. A Key Lime Martini and Margarita Sip and Stroll will kickoff the weekend-long event.
July 4
31st Annual Hospice of the Florida Keys & Visiting Nurse Association Picnic
Celebrate July 4th in style! This Independence Day bash is happening at the luxurious oceanfront Casa Marina Resort & Beach Club, A Waldorf Astoria Collection. The party is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. with fireworks starting at 9 p.m., courtesy of the Key West Rotary Club. Live music, a silent auction and lots of children's games round out the fun-filled family festivities. Benefits Hospice of the Florida Keys and the Visiting Nurse Association.
July 9–12
Mel Fisher Days
Mel Fisher fans, past and present crew members, Fisher family members, and treasure-hunting enthusiasts celebrate the 30th anniversary of Fisher's discovery of the shipwrecked Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha. Events include a treasure hunt on land with a $5,000 cash prize, a Rockin' Block Party on Duval St. with a free music concert, Pirate Pub Crawl and Ball, Bingo Brunch, Poker, Dock Party, Diver Reunion, Lifetime Achievement Award and more.
July 11–14
Del Brown Permit Tournament
Anglers fly-fish on the flats in a challenge that honors the late angling pioneer Del Brown, who caught and released more than 500 permit off the Keys. Professionals and guides are allowed to compete as well.
July 12
South Florida Symphony presents Chamber Music Series
Gorgeous music, gorgeous setting. Enjoy the last concert of the summer solstice season with Russian Soul, to headline Svetlana Smolina and Friends, performing romantic and passionate trios of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff. Starts 7 p.m., The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton Street.
Contact: Box Office 305-295-7676
|Key West Hemingway Days
July 21–26
Hemingway Days
It doesn't get anymore Key West than this. The 35th annual celebration of the legendary author's work and
lifestyle features literary readings, Running of the Bulls, short story competition, fishing tournament, Sloppy Joe's Look-Alike Contest and a birthday "party" commemorating Ernest's July 21st birthday.
July 22–25
Bacardi Oakheart Key West Marlin Tournament
Anglers ply the waters once fished by novelist Ernest Hemingway, vying for $50,000 in guaranteed cash prizes. Held in conjunction with Key West's annual Hemingway Days, the event awards $25,000 to the first-place team. Teams can enter one fun fish (dolphin, tuna, wahoo or released sailfish) per day to add to their point total. For anglers, the Key West Marlin Tournament provides a chance to emulate Ernest's passion for deep-sea fishing.
July 23–25
Sloppy Joe's 35th annual "Papa" Hemingway Look-Alike Contest
The iconic look-alike challenge takes place at equally iconic Sloppy Joe's Bar, which happened to be Hemingway's favorite watering hole when he lived and wrote here throughout the 1930s. The contest's preliminary rounds are set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 23 and 24, and the newest "Papa" is to be chosen during a final round beginning at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25. You have no idea how many white beards are in Florida til you come to this contest.
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Hemingway 5K Sunset Run & Paddleboard Race
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Spring 2019 Preregistration, October 29 – November 5
Spring 2019 preregistration will be open in PeopleSoft/Student Records Monday, October 29, 9:00am, through Monday, November 5.
*You must meet with your first-year academic advisor. Please schedule a meeting if your advisor has not already contacted you. Your advisor must remove a first-year advising hold before you can add classes.
*Check PeopleSoft for other holds, under the Tasks tile on the Home menu.
*Review your Academic Progress Report (attached) against distribution requirements https://catalog.williams.edu/degree-requirements/.
*Review the early concentration rules for first-year and sophomore students, https://registrar.williams.edu/forms-petitions/#early-concentration.
*Review the preregistration instructions and information at the Registrar's website https://registrar.williams.edu/course-registration/registration/.
*Preregister for four courses. This is your best chance of getting in to the courses you want. Review the Registration Timeline for what happens between now and drop/add https://registrar.williams.edu/student-registration-timeline/.
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MYTH: Preregistration is first-come first-served.
FACT: It doesn't matter whether you register at 9:01 am on 10/29 or 7:59am on 11/6, you will have equal consideration for the course. All courses are open at this point. You should read the enrollment preference in the online catalog description; that will give you an idea of your chances if the course overenrolls. Check the Registration Timeline for information on when enrollments are reviewed and how you'll know if you don't get in to your first choice of courses.
MYTH: It doesn't matter what you preregister for – you can always change courses later.
FACT: Preregistration is your best chance of getting in to a course you want. Many courses will be closed once preregistration is over.
Changes in Majors, 4
Jim Reische provided this detailed information (pdf) about changes in majors over the last 30 years. Previous discussions here, here, here and here. Let's discuss for four days. Day 4.
1) We should get rid of some majors. Removal is just as important as addition to the health of an organization. History of Ideas might have been a useful major 30 years ago. Yet Williams was correct to remove it in 2011. Indeed, any major that doesn't regularly win over at least 10 students over, say, a decade should be removed. Start with astronomy, most of whose require courses are in physics anyway. I am also not sure that astrophysics is different enough from physics to justify its current major status. Maybe time to give up on German? And Classics?
2) Are Asian Studies and American Studies worthwhile majors? I doubt it. They are grab-bag collections of courses in actual academic fields like History and Political Science. Some students like them, to be sure, but student preferences in what majors are offered is not that important. (Student preferences in what classes they take are sacrosanct. It is up to the faculty to decide what is an academic field and what is not.)
3) Williams would be better off with fewer majors. There is a certain critical mass that you need, at a small school, in terms of size for departments/majors. Of course, you don't want them to be too large, like economics, but they shouldn't be too small either. Did splitting Art History into three parts — Art History, Art Studio and Art History and Practice — really improve things? I have my doubts. The department could just as easily give majors different options for fulfilling their requirements.
4) Is it too soon to judge the split up of Environmental Studies into Environmental Science and Environmental Policy a failure? Oh, wait a second! The College fixed this in 2016 (pdf). You can now major (or concentrate) in Environmental Studies. This seems a much better organizational structure. I do, however, object to the major requiring 11 courses. Majors should be tighter, with no more than 9 courses. (If you can't design a major in 9 courses, then you don't have a well-enough defined academic field to offer a major in the first place.)
Changes in Majors, 3
Jim Reische provided this detailed information (pdf) about changes in majors over the last 30 years. Previous discussions here, here, here and here. Let's discuss for four days. Day 3.
There has been a decrease in the percentage of "humanities" majors at Williams over the last 30 years. The percentage of Div I majors has decreased from 30% to 21% of all majors. The more humanties-esque majors in Div II have seen a similar decline. For example, the average number of history majors from 1986 to 1988 was 94. From 2015 to 2017 it was 54. As a percentage of all majors, the fall has been even more dramatic. Comments (with some repetition from a previous discussion):
1) In 50 years, these sorts of worries will seem as absurd and parochial as the worries 50 years ago about declining enrollment in Latin and Greek. That was a big deal, back in the day. But the decline didn't stop and couldn't (really) have been stopped. The same is true of the move away from, say, English and toward Stats/CS
2) Majors (especially since they do not include information about concentrations) are a rough measure of enrollments and faculty workload. I haven't found any data, but it would hardly be surprising of the total percentage of humanities (broadly understood) course enrollments at Williams has gone from 30% to 20%, or even lower. If so, big deal! Students should take classes in what they want.
3) Don't the faculty deserve lots of the blame for the decline in student interest in the humanities? Let's focus on history, and look at the courses on offer this spring at Williams. Much of this is good stuff. Who could complain about surveys of Modern China, Medieval England or Europe in Twentieth Century? Not me! I also have no problems with courses on more narrow topics. Indeed, classes on Witchcraft, Panics and The Suburbs are all almost certainly excellent, and not just because they are taught by some of the best professors in the department. But notice what is missing: No more courses on war (now that Jim Wood has retired). No courses on diplomatic history (RIP Russ Bostert). No courses in the sort of mainstream US history topics — Revolutionary Period, Civil War — which would interest scores of students. The History Department has chosen the form of its own destructor: a refusal to offer traditional classes, especially in military and diplomatic history, that students want to take.
Changes in Majors, 2
Jim Reische provided this detailed information (pdf) about changes in majors over the last 30 years. Previous discussions here, here, here and here. Let's discuss for four days. Day 2.
From 1986 to 2017, the number of students with at least one major in Division III (math and sciences) increased from 93 to 255. The biggest change in majors (and, presumably, course enrollments) over the last 30 years is the move toward Division III. That movement shows every sign of continuing into the future. Comments:
1) There is nothing (reasonable) that Williams could or should do about the changing nature of student preferences. If a student wants to major in Statistics instead of English, then Williams should let her. If scores of students want to make that switch — and that change in preferences seems likely to be permanent — then Williams should adjust its staffing accordingly.
2) Note that dramatic increase in math majors that started in the 1990s. Emeritus Professor Frank Morgan arrived about then and quickly rebuilt the math department/major into, perhaps, the most impressive LAC program in the country. You don't go from 5 majors in 1986 to 70 in 2017 without doing something right. I think Morgan had more of an impact on Williams than almost any other professor of the last 30 years. If not him, then who?
3) Computer Science has increased in the last few years, but the real pressures have come from increased enrollments in the intro courses.
4) The biggest recentish news in Division III is the creation of the Statistics Major, the very first such major at a liberal arts college. EphBlog has long praised and championed this move. All hail Dick De Veaux! The number of majors in the last four years has gone from 0 to 2 to 12 to 28. Statistics is now a top-10 major at Williams! The good news is that statistics is a wonderful field, interesting in-and-of-itself and also probably the most career-enhancing major at Williams. The bad news is that Williams is not really staffed with enough statistics professors. The major has partially tackled this by increasing the math requirements, thereby hoping to decrease the number of majors. First, I dislike when such considerations affect requirements. Second, I am not sure if it will work that well. How many years until there are 50 statistics majors at Williams? I put the over-under at 3.
Changes in Majors, 1
Jim Reische provided this detailed information (pdf) about changes in majors over the last 30 years. Previous discussions here, here, here and here. Let's discuss for four days. Day 1.
From 1986 to 2017, the number of students with more than one major increased from 79 to 228. This is the most impressive single statistic concerning the academic engagement of Williams students. (Previous related discussions here and here.)
1) Back in the day, double majoring was unusual, if not a little weird. Why take an extra set of 300/400 level courses in a second major — courses almost guaranteed to be difficult and time-consuming — when you have the pleasant option of sampling 100-level courses in a variety of interesting topics?
2) Now, double majoring is common, perhaps even expected among the top 25% of the class academically. (I would bet that there is a high correlation between Academic Rating and double majoring.) Good stuff! The more students taking serious 300/400 level classes, the better. Perhaps the ideal of a Williams "liberal arts" education is the student who majors in two fields from different divisions, e.g., Chemistry/English or Statistics/Art or Economics/History.
3) The 228 may actual underestimate the number of students studying two different fields in depth because it does not include students who add a concentration to their first major. For example, a student who majors in Math and gets a concentration in Africana Studies is doing Williams right.
4) We should be careful about claiming that the high number of double majors implies that Williams students are more academically serious than students at other schools. Williams makes double majoring easier than it is elsewhere because a) most majors require only 9 classes and b) our non-major requirements are easier to fulfill.
5) But ignore 4 for now. This is good news! The more double majors at Williams the better, and this almost tripling over the last 30 years is a wonderful indication of intellectual engagement among the students.
Recruiting in China for the Heart of the Midwest …
(Illustration: The New York Times)
Recent EphBlog discussions have involved admissions of International students and the issue of pricing. The New York Time runs this interesting feature on Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa and their very active recruiting program. Williams is also mentioned as a participant in a joint effort in country.
Location, location, location:
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Enrollment Limits in Psychology
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The Psyc department seems to be making a habit of dropping over 50% of applicants for their classes (around 50-60 students for a typical 200 level course). I hope Williams is doing something about this…it's a really serious problem. Last semester, I know of at least 3 courses which dropped at least 50 students, and I'm assuming there were other overenrolled courses which I didn't happen to know friends in. All told, that single department is probably dropping at least 200 students every semester. That's ~10% of the student population! I guess I'm wondering why the class size caps are so stringent. Is there really that little space? Could we schedule Bronfman, Wege, and the TPL/TBL lecture halls more effectively so that we could offer more courses to a larger group? Last semester, I had a chem course with only 7 people in Wege, with no class before it, while the Psyc department was dropping tons of students due to 'size caps' which I can only assume are due to space constraints in the small Bronfman rooms. After all, wouldn't a larger course be more valuable than a course that no one gets to take?
1) Williams should be more transparent. The Registrar should publish information about the number of students who seek to enroll in each class and the number that were dropped. We don't need to know the names of the specific students, obviously, although information about class and major might be useful.
2) Are the 200-level Psychology courses known/thought to be guts? If not, then why is there so much interest in them? There are dozens of fascinating 200-level courses in smaller departments like Religion, Sociology/Anthropology, Philosophy, Art History, and so on. Why don't more students choose them first?
3) I think that some/most of the dropping has nothing to do with class room availability per se. There are plenty of big lecture halls on campus! And nothing prevents the department from offering multiple sections. Keep two other factors in mind. First, the College (driven by both good pedagogy and concern over US News rankings) wants to minimize the number of large lectures, especially those with 50 or more students. Second, professors (for mostly good reasons) prefer smaller classes to larger ones. They are somewhat sad to drop dozens of students but also think that doing so allows them to provide a better education to those who remain.
4) Given that Psychology has a (deserved?) reputation as a too-easy major, the Department ought to use this popularity as an occasion to get more pedagogically serious, just as Economics did a few years ago. Requiring some more serious statistics (like, say, STAT 200) would do the trick nicely.
5) Williams course offerings should be driven by long term student interests. If lots of students want to take, say, PSYC 222: Minds, Brains, and Intelligent Behavior: An Introduction to Cognitive Science, then more sections should be offered, more professors in this area hired. Conversely, courses with lower enrollments should be dropped.
Female-to-male ratio now 55:45
Most interesting snippet in this month's EphNotes?
Williams admitted 1,200 students out of 6,633 applicants–an 18 percent acceptance rate. Of accepted students, 659 are women and 543 are men, bringing the female to male admit ratio to 55:45.
I think I have heard that Williams, like most other schools, has a policy to accept female and male students in the same proportion as those who applied. So from this we deduce that 55% of applicants were female. However, this could (will?) create a significant gender imbalance at Williams.
I seem to recall arriving on campus in fall 2003 and learning that our class ('07) was the first class to have a 50-50 gender balance; all previous classes had more males than females. I found this interesting because I had also been a member of the first 50-50 class at Phillips Exeter, four years earlier. I am somewhat surprised that it only took seven years to go from 50-50 to 55-45.
This is a reflection of a larger trend, of more females pursuing higher education than males. Here is (fluffier but more recent) background from the NYT and (less fluffy, less recent) more background from the NYT on the trend of more females than males in college.
Psychology Course Enrollments
Consider current enrollments (highlighted by hwc) in some psychology classes.
Psychology PSYC 101 Introductory Psychology 155 PSYC 201 Experimentation and Statistics 19 PSYC 221 Cognitive Psychology 55 PSYC 242 Social Psychology 55 PSYC 252 Psychological Disorders 55 PSYC 272 The Psychology of Education 51
Now, as always, this data is difficult to work with. I think that there may be many more students enrolled in PSYC 201 than 19, but that there are multiple sections. In any event, there is no excuse for a Williams major to consist of so many large lecture courses. Why not just go to Penn State? If you do not have a dozen or more substantive interactions with each of your professors over the course of a semester, you aren't really getting a Williams education.
Why are these classes so large? How rigorously are they taught?
Full Courses
Is there an easy way for a student to grab information from PeopleSoft about all the courses that are currently full and all that are currently empty? If not, could our readers pick their favorite departments (I would like to see MATH/STAT, HIST, PSCI, PSYC and ENGL next) and post the results in the comments? Thanks! Below the break are the results for ECON and PHIL.
Why are we doing this? First, the more data we have about Williams, the better we are able to evaluate what is going well and what is not. The College does not make this data available to alumni, so, without student help, we can't tell if Williams is doing a good job of matching the supply of courses/professors with student demand. Second, we would like to create a time series of data. Perhaps the issue isn't a big one on campus this year, but it might matter in 2 or 3 year. If so, those future students are going to appreciate having this information. Third, this data highlight, I think, continuing mistakes by the college in how it allocates resources and structures courses. Previous discussion here. But we can't have a fully informed conversation about that without more/better data.
ECON and PHIL data below.
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Closed Classes
Here is a discussion on College Confidential about how to get in to closed classes, i.e., classes which are already full. Question: How many classes are currently full and which ones are they? It would be great to see that information and discuss it. I hope that there aren't too many full classes, that the faculty does a good job of adjusting their offerings to student demand. Do they?
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The link between colon cancer and meat consumption has been trumpeted by vegetarians — and refuted by paleo fanatics.
My question, as usual, is: "What role does genetics play?"
The World Health Organization includes processed meat on its list of probable carcinogens. This is based on several large epidemiological studies that show processed meat consumption increases colon cancer risk by 18-20%!
Putting the statistics into perspective:
According to the American Cancer Society, the lifetime risk of colon cancer is around 5%, and increasing that risk by around 20% would give a lifetime risk of about 6%.
This statistical risk is based on epidemiologic studies of the population as a whole and doesn't take into account individual genetic variants that can increase – or decrease – the risk of colon cancer.
It turns out that for some people, meat consumption doesn't increase the risk of colon cancer at all. For other people, the increase in risk is higher than the 20% increase.
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A 2014 study looked at the interaction between genetics and the risk of colon cancer from processed meat. Researchers examine the genes of 9,000 colon cancer patients and 9,000 control subjects without colon cancer.
Researchers discovered the increase in colon cancer was linked to the GATA3 gene. This gene codes for a transcription factor involved in inflammation and blood vessel epithelial cells. High processed meat consumption in people with GATA3 genetic variants increased colon cancer cases.[ref]
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The increase in the risk of colon cancer for those with the risk allele did vary by the amount of meat consumed. Carriers of the risk allele who ate the highest percentage of meat had a 39% increased risk for colon cancer; carriers who ate less meat were at a 20 – 26% increase in risk.
People who carry the normal genotype, which is about 60% of Caucasians and 90% of Chinese populations, were not found to have an increased risk of colon cancer with meat consumption.
Statistically, this actually makes sense with the population-wide studies that showed Americans overall to be at an 18% increased risk of cancer with meat consumption. And this is why population-wide recommendations for the diet are often misleading — or completely wrong.
CCAT gene:
Another study on the link between colon cancer and processed meat consumption found that the CCAT genetic variant also comes into play with meat consumption and colon cancer.
In general, carrying the rs6983267 T allele is associated with a lower risk of colon cancer (and even lower yet in people who regularly take aspirin). [ref][ref] But when looking at processed meat consumption of over 25 g/day, the decrease in risk for T allele carrier was eliminated. [ref]
This is a case where diet eliminates a natural protection against colon cancer.
Check your genetic data for rs6983267 (23andMe v4, v5; AncestryDNA):
If you carry the risk alleles – especially if you have a family history of colon cancer – consider cutting down on the processed meats.
Examples of processed meats include:
Instead, opt for some veggies along with meat or protein sources that aren't fermented, smoked, or processed in other ways.


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Nutritional information (per serving)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely sliced
- 1 celery stick, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 x 615g pack skinless and boneless chicken thigh fillets
- 2 tbsp plain flour, plus ½ tbsp
- 8 rashers of smoked streaky bacon, chopped
- 25g butter
- 1 x 500ml bottle cider
- 200ml chicken stock
- 2 sprigs of rosemary
- 3 tbsp double cream
- 100g fresh or (defrosted) frozen peas
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- 25g butter
- 1 bunch of spring onions (about 8), trimmed and finely sliced
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- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large, preferably nonstick casserole. Add the onion, celery and garlic, and cook gently, covered, for 10 minutes until soft, then transfer to a plate.
- Meanwhile, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, removing any sinew or large pieces of fat as you go. Put the chicken in a bowl with 2 tablespoons plain flour; season. Toss to coat. Add the rest of the oil to the pan; fry the chicken over a high heat for 5-6 minutes until browned, stirring once or twice. Add the bacon; cook until turning crispy. In a separate pan, boil the potatoes for 20-25 minutes until tender.
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So here I sit - single and wondering if the right man is ever going to appear in my life. I've tried to remain positive about love and romance but can't help to feel as though what I am looking for in a mate will remain a silhouette in my mind. I've already done the lowering of standards because maybe "they were just too high" and settling because maybe the man for me is now dead but I was wrong as I have been on many occasions when it comes to the opposite sex. I've come up with the conclusion that as low as my standards may go there still hasn't been a man to fulfill the criteria of just being a man. I might as well just own a dog, even be the old lady with millions of cats - at least they have some loyalty. Males are so quick to have the expectation of a woman who cooks, cleans, takes care of all the responsibilities of the house, manages/cares for the children, and still continue to work because of financial difficulties in this day and age. They all want their "mommies" in their woman but damn it what happened to the days when the "daddies" actually handled their responsibilities of taking care of their families? I know most people haven't had daddies that have taken care of their families but I am one of the fortunate ones that did! Males have been failing all over the place when it comes to their duties but yet the image of a women is forced to remain the same, huh?!?!?
I am a woman who is capable of paying the rent, buying the food, clothing my child, taking care of my child, being loyal, I feed the cat, I pay the utility bills and much, much more! But yet I have to lower my standards because I have yet to meet a man that can do the same! We as women make to many excuses for the poor excuses of the males we attempt to call MEN. Women need to start raising their expectations of their partners or potential partners because if woMAN came from man then why are the WOMAN able to be so much more successful in taking care of OUR responsibilities all by ourselves then these males we call men? It's because their mommies continue to baby them, the ladies accept it, and simply because we make to many excuses because "they have potential"...damn it WE ALL HAVE POTENTIAL we just choose whether or not we will use it to our advantage!!! It's so frustrating and I'm just not going to take it anymore! The males need to step it up past the dog house level and give us something to fight for!!


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Saturday, July 30, 2011
Not So Green Thumb
I thought I have a green thumb, but it turned out that I don't. Bummer!!!
I bought a plant at Lowe's and I divided it into two. I cut the two branches and planted it in a different flower pot. I planted one of it to the ground.
Now look what happened to my poor plant. Not so so happy. Not sure if this will still survive.
2 comments:
- ♥♥ Willa ♥♥ said...
Ako rin,wala green thumb, black thumb yata,kahit water plant namamatay! lol!
- August 1, 2011 at 6:18 PM
- Dhemz said...
waaaaaaaaa.....wawa...nalayos...wala nana nalayos ron tsang? d man jud na sila maka survive ug init...ako bitaw sa una ako g bulag...tawon namatay na nuon...lol!
wa man ko green thumb woi...brown lang ni ako...joke!
- August 8, 2011 at 7:19 AM
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It's a rare thing for me to feature a simple, non-internet-connected portable radio here – yes, a 1965-style transistor. I can't remember when I last did.
Radios are a throwback. This September, on the 50th anniversary of Radio 1, the BBC took a transistor radio to Uttoxeter and asked young people what it was. Few knew; a couple said they'd heard of such things but never seen one.
And yet I am completely in love with this new, ahem, wireless set, Geneva Lab's FM/DAB Touring S. It doesn't do a great deal other than play radio stations when you turn its old-fashioned on-off-volume knob. To tune, you use car-radio-style arrows – a second knob would be so much better. And the sound is OK, but nothing special.
So why do I like the Touring S? I can tell you it's absolutely not retro appeal. What it is, is ergonomics. Take a bath, sit on the lawn in your deckchair, put it on your boat deck while doing whatever people do on boat decks, turn on the radio, and listen. News, cricket, drama, just enjoy. You could do it blindfolded. No searching for WiFi or 4G, and being able to listen to 10,000 stations.
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Imagine this scenario: you own property and have to sell it but you're worried that it's going to be difficult. The property market, after all, has seen better days and over time the value of your home has depreciated. To be able to sell it within a reasonable period of time, you may have to invest a little bit of money into making it look beautiful again. It is always a good idea to invest in your property, in order to value it. And there are so many little things you can do, without blowing your budget, to improve your home.
It's also much better to deal with issues as and when they crop up because you don't want things like damp walls, rotting floors or problems with the doors to get out of hand—then they will be incredibly expensive to fix and totally devalue your home.
But before you make any changes to your home, it is important to seek professional help or speak to a broker or real estate agent. Using an agent could make a big difference in how and when your home will be sold. Hire an agent who is based close to your home, as this proximity will allow for them to visit frequently. It is also essential to hire an agent who you trust, get on with and who meets your expectations.
Once you know what you need to do, make a list. It is important to put everything on paper. Trace a plan, any updates as well as what needs to be done before your property can be sold.
After the list is finished, prioritise what is urgent. Once you've done all of the fixing up, make sure that you have evidence! The real estate broker should photograph the spaces in the house and publish them across various platforms.
You may be thinking, why would I spend money when I'm about to sell the house? Well, by investing in some renovations, you can increase the sale price and make a large profit at the end of the day! We at homify will show you how…
Before renovating the necessary spaces and rooms in your home, examine the interior and exterior with a fine tooth comb. A detailed look will help you to determine what needs to be worked on more urgently. Do not forget to also give due attention to any plumbing or electrical problems, as even the smallest of defects are visible to buyers with a good eye!
Once you have done the inspection, invest in a good paint job of the exterior facade. It is like your business card and is the first point of reference that people will have of your home.
You can also start with basic maintenance: mow the lawn, trim the bushes or plant new flowers and trees. Also have a look at the roof—you may need to replace some tiles.
The facade colour should be neutral, even if you like eccentric colours and styles! Opt for something that would suit a wider market. You want our home to sell, so go for discreet and sophisticated.
There are houses with small interior spaces and there are houses with larger rooms that are divided. Naturally people prefer airy and spacious rooms. To impress potential buyers, there are tricks you can apply to change the visual perception of a space.
A beautiful long table in the living room, for example, creates a sense of length, making the room appear larger. Painting the walls a more neutral colour and opting for vibrant ornaments or accessories (rather than painting the walls a vibrant colour) also opens a space up. You can also add a mirror to a room, reflecting the environment around it so that it looks bigger.
The kitchen is one of the most important spaces in the house, both socially and practically. You can't leave this area out when it comes to a little face lift. If you can, give it a fresh coat of paint and make sure that it looks professional.
You should also check the condition of all of the furniture in the home and give each piece a good scrub so it looks clean and sparkling.
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In practical terms, if you have a gas stove or any gas-powered appliances in the kitchen, double check the installation and the outlet.
Aren't you just inspired by this beautiful kitchen studio by Monica Gervasio Architecture & Design?
All of our suggestions depend on the condition of the house. In the en-suite bathroom, you may find similar problems to those found in the kitchen. If you think it is necessary, you may want to change the bathroom tiles. There is a huge industry dedicated to interior tiling, so you don't have to spend too much money to re-tile the bathroom.
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You may also want to consider buying two sinks, instead of one as this is a very attractive home feature for a couple.
Make sure that none of the taps are leaking or broken and that everything is in pristine and clean condition. The bathroom is a place of hygiene so it needs to be one of the cleanest and most comfortable spaces in the house.
The garden frames the house and is a place where you can escape from the hectic pace of everyday life. People are increasingly looking for rest and rejuvenation in nature.
Redesigning the garden can make all of the difference in the world, changing the whole atmosphere of the house. The surrounding area is an important part of the overall look and feel, making it more appealing to a potential buyer. Investing in landscaping will definitely increase the value of your property.
After completing the necessary repairs, either inside or outside, it is necessary to do a thorough cleaning throughout the house. Unmade beds, unwashed dishes and dirty bathrooms are simply not an option when it comes to showing people your home. It should reflect attention to detail and pristine condition.
Organise your possessions and remove any personal or sentimental features such as family photographs. You want the buyer to visualise what it would look like if they lived there.
When it comes to the living room, paint it a neutral colour and leave the more vibrant colours for decorative pieces, like these designers have done in the photograph above. Create a clean space and remember to put fresh flowers on the coffee table to naturally brighten the environment.
Speaking of freshness, a scented candle or air freshener also always comes in handy…
The bedroom is synonymous with shelter and rest. It is important to find balance in your decor.
Get rid of personal items in the bedroom, but choose comfortable and elegant linen for the bed. No one can resist a fluffy duvet and cushy pillows—they will feel like they are in a hotel!
Reduce the furniture to the bare essentials and use neutral colours on the wall. Make sure that the windows let natural light into the bedroom throughout the day, but are covered overnight. Opt for neutral and smooth curtains.
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Daylen went in yesterday for a check up with cardiology!
I swear the older he gets, the worse these check ups are!
We did manage to get an EKG and the pulse ox on him!
His oxygen was 80% and the cardio mentioned he will start looking blue more often
leading up to his surgery since the SAT's are dropping.
They dip into the 70's when he is angry or upset and we already notice
blue fingertips when that happens!
Next check up is in April and from there we will schedule his Fontan surgery!
3 cheers for the last surgery and fingers crossed his chest will never need opened again!!!!
Fontan is right around the corner! I was not okay with hearing those words come out of
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