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Q: Create a new column in a dataframe with values based on another column I'd like to create a new column in an existing data frame that is filled based on the values in another column in the same data frame and based on specific criteria.
RAVE_ITN_BVAS_ADVIS3$subtype_ANCA_type_abr <-
  apply(
    RAVE_ITN_BVAS_ADVIS3$Subtype_ANCA_type,
    1,
    FUN = function(x) {
      if (x == "Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG)-PR3") {
        return("GPA_PR3")
      }

      if (x == "Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG)-MPO") {
        return("GPA_MPO")
      }

      if (x == "Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)-PR3") {
        return("MPA_PR3")
      }

      if (x == "Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)-MPO") {
        return("MPA_MPO")
      }

    }
  )

View(RAVE_ITN_BVAS_ADVIS3$Subtype_ANCA_type_abr)

I've tried the code above (apologies for the poor formatting, stackoverflow seems to have changed things up recently).
I keep getting the error:
Error in apply(RAVE_ITN_BVAS_ADVIS3$Subtype_ANCA_type, 1, FUN = function(x) { :
  dim(X) must have a positive length

Any help here would be immensely appreciated, many thanks.

A: This is a strange place to use apply. R has a lot of other functions to help. I would look up some tutorials on this subject. There are a ton of similar questions on Stack Overflow.
The problem with your apply is that apply takes a dataframe and then runs through for each row. You are trying to use a vector as an input to the apply functions...and vectors don't have rows... Then each x in your function is a "named vector". You can call the appropriate item from the named vector using x["Subtype_ANCA_type"]. But I wouldn't solve the problem this way. Just wanted to explain how to use apply since that is the question you asked.
#************************************************************#
# The original question
RAVE_ITN_BVAS_ADVIS3 <- data.frame(
  Subtype_ANCA_type = rep(
    c("Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG)-PR3",
      "Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG)-MPO",
      "Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)-PR3",
      "Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)-MPO"),
    2
  ),
  stringsAsFactors = FALSE)

RAVE_ITN_BVAS_ADVIS3$subtype_ANCA_type_abr <-
  apply(
    RAVE_ITN_BVAS_ADVIS3,
    1,
    FUN = function(x) {
      if (x["Subtype_ANCA_type"] == "Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG)-PR3") {
        return("GPA_PR3")
      }

      if (x["Subtype_ANCA_type"] == "Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG)-MPO") {
        return("GPA_MPO")
      }

      if (x["Subtype_ANCA_type"] == "Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)-PR3") {
        return("MPA_PR3")
      }

      if (x["Subtype_ANCA_type"] == "Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)-MPO") {
        return("MPA_MPO")
      }
    }
  )

If you want to do things manually (like you are doing above) you can simply use the [] notation to identify where to put the new column data.
#************************************************************#
# Manually add new column for alternative variables
RAVE_ITN_BVAS_ADVIS3 <- data.frame(
  Subtype_ANCA_type = rep(
    c("Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG)-PR3",
      "Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG)-MPO",
      "Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)-PR3",
      "Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)-MPO"),
    2
  ),
stringsAsFactors = FALSE)

# For the rows in the dataframe where Subtype_ANCA_type == "something", fill the next column.
RAVE_ITN_BVAS_ADVIS3[RAVE_ITN_BVAS_ADVIS3$Subtype_ANCA_type == "Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG)-PR3" ,"subtype_ANCA_type_abr"] <- "GPA_PR3"
RAVE_ITN_BVAS_ADVIS3[RAVE_ITN_BVAS_ADVIS3$Subtype_ANCA_type == "Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG)-MPO" ,"subtype_ANCA_type_abr"] <- "GPA_MPO"
RAVE_ITN_BVAS_ADVIS3[RAVE_ITN_BVAS_ADVIS3$Subtype_ANCA_type == "Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)-PR3","subtype_ANCA_type_abr"] <- "MPA_PR3"
RAVE_ITN_BVAS_ADVIS3[RAVE_ITN_BVAS_ADVIS3$Subtype_ANCA_type == "Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)-MPO","subtype_ANCA_type_abr"] <- "MPA_MPO"

RAVE_ITN_BVAS_ADVIS3
#                    Subtype_ANCA_type subtype_ANCA_type_abr
# 1  Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG)-PR3               GPA_PR3
# 2  Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG)-MPO               GPA_MPO
# 3 Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)-PR3               MPA_PR3
# 4 Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)-MPO               MPA_MPO
# 5  Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG)-PR3               GPA_PR3
# 6  Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG)-MPO               GPA_MPO
# 7 Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)-PR3               MPA_PR3
# 8 Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)-MPO               MPA_MPO

If you're going to have a lot of these you may want to make a lookup table. You can even make the lookup table in a csv file using excel or some other source and read the table in using read.csv.
#************************************************************#
# Add new column from a lookup table
abv_lookup <- data.frame(
  Subtype_ANCA_type = c(
    "Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG)-PR3",
    "Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG)-MPO",
    "Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)-PR3",
    "Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)-MPO"
  ),
  subtype_ANCA_type_abr = c(
    "GPA_PR3",
    "GPA_MPO",
    "MPA_PR3",
    "MPA_MPO"
  ),
  stringsAsFactors = FALSE
)

RAVE_ITN_BVAS_ADVIS3 <- data.frame(
  Subtype_ANCA_type = rep(
    c("Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG)-PR3",
      "Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG)-MPO",
      "Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)-PR3",
      "Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)-MPO"),
    2
  ),
  stringsAsFactors = FALSE)

# Merge the two dataframes together by any common columns (Subtype_ANCA_type)
RAVE_ITN_BVAS_ADVIS3 <- merge(RAVE_ITN_BVAS_ADVIS3,abv_lookup)

RAVE_ITN_BVAS_ADVIS3
#                    Subtype_ANCA_type subtype_ANCA_type_abr
# 1 Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)-MPO               MPA_MPO
# 2 Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)-MPO               MPA_MPO
# 3 Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)-PR3               MPA_PR3
# 4 Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)-PR3               MPA_PR3
# 5  Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG)-MPO               GPA_MPO
# 6  Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG)-MPO               GPA_MPO
# 7  Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG)-PR3               GPA_PR3
# 8  Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG)-PR3               GPA_PR3

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Recently, Defense Secretary of the United States Chuck Hagel entered into discussion with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan. The two spoke about the potential for increased defense cooperation in various regions of the UAE. The US remains devoted to its strategic partnership with the UAE and Secretary Hagel reaffirmed the importance of bilateral defense cooperation. Together, the US and the UAE can create a stable Middle East, a goal that both countries have pursued for decades. During their discussion, the two figures looked at the current situation in the Middle East, which calls for novel forms of multilateral cooperation. These evolving situations involve increasingly difficult situations in Syria, Egypt, and Libya.
For an extended period, the UAE has maintained a strong commitment to collaboration with the US and members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, which strives to increase regional partnerships. The future security of the region depends largely on the willingness of nations to work toward a common good, and the UAE remains one of the leading examples of positive collaboration.


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Q: Populating a list of data with random data please can I ask you because I can't remember :
I want to create a random data of clients with random initials and random number of id's
I have a String s = "ABCD..XYZ";
 How do I get the letters into an array (this is the difficult part) and then randomly pick elements and create my data. Thanks.

A: Getting letters into the array is quite simple:
    String s = "ABCD..XYZ";
    char[] characters = s.toCharArray();

From then on just pick random characters:
    int random = rand.nextInt(s.length());
    System.err.println(characters[random]);

A: If you just want to pick a random char from your string, do something like this:
String s = "ABCDEFG...Z";
Random r = new Random(System.currentTimeMillis());

s.charAt(r.nextInt(s.length())); // THIS WILL GET A RANDOM CHAR FROM YOUR STRING

If you need to create random names or something, just iterate this several times adding these chars to your string to create your random names.

A: This creates a random ten letter word:
public static void main(String[] args) {
    char[] letters = new char[10];
    for (int i = 0; i < 10; i++) {
        letters[i] = (char) ('A' + new Random().nextInt(26));
    }
    String s = String.copyValueOf(letters);
    System.out.println(s);
}

A: Use StringBuilder + Random.nextInt().
StringBuilder builder = new StringBuilder();
Random random = new Random();
for (int i = 0; i < 10; i++) {
    builder.append((char) ('A' + random.nextInt(26)));
}
System.out.println(builder.toString());

A: (this is a duplication of an answer I just gave someone else, but thought it may fit here)
Stelyian,
I have a very simple class that may help with "semi-random" data. It's extremely easy to use and will give you different types of strings for your data.
Maybe it will help. Other answers around here will give you true fuzz data if that's what you're looking for. Good luck!
PhraseGenerator
http://metal-sole.com/2012/10/12/random-phrases-computers-is-funny/


May 19 is a date tied to the birth of the black liberation movement, a date credited to the advancements and achievements accomplished within the black and Muslim community and has relations to the Civil Rights Movement. May 19 is the birthday of Malcolm X. Malcolm X's actions still resonate, half a decade after his passing, with many today, including me. His sayings and his words are still applicable today, and even if they weren't, his character, mindset and goals are enough to entice growth in a person and act as a framework for anyone who wishes to become braver and more dedicated towards a positive change, as Malcolm was. May 19, 2018, would have been his 93rd birthday. However, this date is not recognized by the U.S. government. Malcolm X is, and always will be, a prominent figure in the African-American community and the Muslim American community. So why isn't his legacy celebrated? If his birth isn't celebrated, there should be another day set aside to commemorate such a person. Yet there isn't. The birth of someone so monumental to a positive, more inclusive change the U.S. underwent should irrefutable always be recognized and honored and the U.S. government needs to realize this.
One possible factor is the great misconception of him by the general American public. Malcolm X is widely known as the "evil Martin Luther King [Jr.]" through the words of my brother. This malicious perception of him probably comes from his rejection of the peaceful method enacted by the civil rights movement Martin Luther King Jr. lead. While Malcolm X did advocate and condone violence against oppressors of any kind, he only encouraged it as a form of retaliation.
However, there have been countless other American leaders who condoned violence and still receive praise from the mass public. What makes Malcolm any different? Because he is rooting for the success of black people? Because he is a minority and minorities are typically only praised when they engage in activism that doesn't necessarily critique white people or encourage nonviolence? Either way, sometimes, the violence that is so often associated with Malcolm X is enough for people who consider themselves pacifists to not pay as much attention to Malcolm, which is perfectly understandable.
Malcolm X became the minister of the Nation of Islam's Boston mosque, as well as the Philadelphia and New York mosque.
Founded the newspaper Muhammad Speaks in 1957. The publication is considered one of the most widely-read newspapers that was produced by an African-American. The paper is still alive today, with the name The Final Call.
1960 was the year in which Malcolm X partook in numerous debates and television programs, all in which he advocated his cause. He also spoke at multiple universities such as Harvard, Howard and Columbia.
The Unity Rally held in Harlem is cited as one of the biggest civil rights event in the U.S. and Malcolm X led it in 1963.
1964 boxer Cassius Clay reverts to Islam and changes his name to Muhammad Ali after Malcolm befriends and acts as a mentor to him.
Malcolm X forms the Muslim Mosque, Inc. in 1964 after his departure from the Nation of Islam. He also established the Organizations of Afro-American Unity.
Not to compare the two, but Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday on January 15 is, in fact, a federal holiday. This is in recognition of the work King has done for America. I see no reason for that same recognition to be applied to Malcolm X, as they both have achieved great things. While the U.S. government may turn a blind eye to his achievements, in order to combat the lack of support, activists celebrate his life and the legacy Malcolm X left behind. People gather in New York on this day, which they have deemed 'Malcolm X Day.' These activists go through multiple ceremonies at his grave and encourage others to take action within their communities as well. This celebration of life began in 1965, the very same year he died.
Malcolm X remains an essential figure in the advocation for black liberation and his life's work showcases all he has done in support of the augmentation and advancement of black lives everywhere. He planted the seeds of revolution in the hearts of African-Americans and for that, his birth should be celebrated. Marking his birthday a federal holiday would be a first step towards celebrating his legacy and changing the somewhat skewed perceptions people have of him.


I have always been flabbergasted at this common refrain that has pounded my ear drums on the campaign trail.
You guys in AAP are splitting the "secular" vote.
Permit me ask a simple question.
When we say "secular" do we mean Catholic and Muslim voters only? Because a split in that vote bank is what we commonly refer to.
So by this cast-in- stone assumption, do we slyly infer that the Hindu voter is somehow not "secular" (unless it's Prabhakar Timble, Prashant Naik or Dilip Prabhudesai) and therefore a captive BJP (read communal) vote bank??
I would urge all political pundits to factor in the massive Hindu voter that has moved to AAP, albeit, under the radar before they proffer political pontifications and poll predictions.
The Catholics and the Muslims have no choice in this country other than to be "secular." It is the Hindu who has that choice.
And this country, and indeed our blighted state, remains secular because the Hindu chooses to be secular.
Thus remains the overwhelming majority secular and that's why India is a secular state.
So come March 11 , this tiresome secular/communal debate should hopefully have been put to rest and be very very wary of AAP.
These characters have a nasty way of springing a beautiful surprise!
In our communal, Hindu-majority country, 'secular' has some how become synonymous with the Catholic/Muslim minority. Not true. In most cases, the minority communities that look to the Congress as an alternative to the BJP, do so being insecure of their religion ; not because they have promising leaders or good policies. And that's what makes AAP so dynamic and different. Splitting? if anything's it's targeted, drawn out, and enhanced the secular voter base across religious lines. For the very first time people haven't voted based on religion, or fear, not even an anti-incumbency vote ; but a vote based based on pure belief and faith. Congratulations on a brilliant campaign, as an average 'secular' Goan voter, I am hopeful for change!
Only honest, kind and good heart Goans will vote AAP.
One point agreed that it is Hindus who have choice to be secular and most are ,but are Christians and Muslims secular.
Indulging in beef politics and special status to minority communities, is that secular.
Today Islam uses terror, Christianity uses its power and money to play political juggernaut, is that secular.
For all those who talk about others being communal should stand before a mirror and check whether the mirror is saffron.
Congress & BJP has nothing to show and hence divide Indians in the name of Religion and Caste and ask for Votes. AAP is the only party which does not use religion and caste to get votes.
In fact it is Hindus in this country who suffer a lot due to pampering of minorities . Our country is full of pseudo secular & hypocrites. Feel it is high time that article 370 is lifted & we stop cast based discrimination . We should implement common civil code without further delay .Reservations which are cast based should be stopped immediately. If at all reservation has to be given it should be based on economical & geographical parameters.
AAP is and will remain first choice for any modern secular Indian.AAP redefined the truthfulness of secularism. Till date which was only limited to caste politics.AAP prioritized the problems faced by every citizen of Goa.Created awareness through direct interactions with voters and thereafter separating manifesto.
It never did lolitics based on creed and caste.Always tried to ALL INCLUSIVE.
So all pseudo-secularist leaders got upset as AAP snatched every single vote from them using the path of transperancy.
Wait till 11 march....results will amuse every established party of India.


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The price of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) stock ended January 15, 2020 trading at $109.63 which saw uptrend of -1.15% since the beginning of 2020. For most investors, the 0.5% rally in the share price could have prompted them to buy the stock, but doing that would be a mistake as it would be taking into consideration only the short-term performance of the stock.
A look at the HLT stock today shows that it has gained 51.21% of its value over the past one year, which has led to some investors becoming excited about the short-term performance of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT). If we turn to the stock analysts in general, they revealed that most of them are still bullish about the chances of the shares. The consensus rating from analysts for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) is 2.2 which is a ,neutral rating. Over the past week, the stock has been rated as a Buy 9 times while it has been rated as a Hold 12 times. The 52-week high price for HLT is $112.79 which is attained on December 27 while its 52-week low currently stands at $70.16 and was reached on January 23. At the moment, the stock is trading $0.22 above its YTD moving average set at $109.41.
Moving on, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) last released its earnings for the September 2020 quarter of the fiscal year. The company performed decently over the past three months, with its earnings up 91% year-over-year at $1.05. The company brought a surprise of 3 as analysts were predicting $1.02 per share. The revenue generated by Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. in the September 2020 quarter surged by 6% to reach $2.4 billion. This is high compared to the $2.25 billion it recorded in the same quarter last year. To see what traders should watch in its December 2019 financial results, analysts have consensus earnings per share of $0.95 which is higher than the $0.79 recorded in the same quarter a year ago. Over the next 12 months, the earnings per share are expected to move by 11.11%. If it achieves that, then the company firmly believes that its long-term annual earnings growth rate target set at 20 % could be achieved. The company has also recorded a revenue of $9.37 billion over the past 12 months.
In order to determine if the stock is worthy of your patience, you should know that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) is now trading at 34.06X the earnings per share recorded over the past 12 months. This is a downtrend compared to the readings of the sector which is 38.06X while the industry average stands at 39.21X. The most popular way to value a stock is to look at its historic Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio with the help of its earnings report over the past 12 months. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. was able to achieve an EPS of $3.22 during the last four quarters. The P/E ratio is widely known due to the fact that it is widely used, simple, effective, and, tautologically.
On Wednesday, January 15 of 2020, the 14-day Absolute ATR (Average True Range) for HLT moved by $1.31. Over the past seven days, the stock's average daily volatility stood at 1.02%. A stock with a low volatility is usually a good one as it means that investors are very confident in the stock. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.'s trading volume has recently moved to 1.2 million, which is compared with the average daily volume of 1.6 million shares.
The daily chart for HLT, points out that the company has recorded 12.13% gains over the past six months. However, it is still 56.26% higher than its most recent low trading price. The performance of the stock over the past five days shows that it is up 0.38% though it is -0.43% below its three-week moving average. It is worthy to know that price action is not always clear. There are times when a stock will undergo some negatives, trade erratically within some range or even act very unpredictable. When that happens, then making use of moving averages makes the pattern clearer for traders. Comparing to 50-day SMA, the price of the stock has surged by 4.24% while it is up 14.21% against the 200-day SMA. This is usually seen as the last support line for a stock, as a move downward could signal a bearish trend or market. The daily chart of HLT reveals that it has gained some grounds as it ended Wednesday with a 2.27% rise over the past 30 days.
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Handel's Alcina, an opera seria originally produced in 1735 with considerable success, opened Thursday evening at the Boston Conservatory Theater for a four-performance run. After its final performance in Handel's lifetime, in 1738, the work dozed until a German production was mounted 190 years later, whereupon it was largely overlooked again until Joan Sutherland was persuaded to take the title role for her debut at La Fenice in 1960. Her later recording put Alcina on the operatic map, and many leading sopranos have undertaken the role in the last half century.
Even opera lovers who rarely see a Baroque opera are aware that these works consist largely of a string of da capo arias, each designed the express the momentary sentiments of a character, whether sung to another character or, as an aside, to the audience. The main point of the aria is expressed in its opening section, which focuses on a single emotional state. A contrasting section, often in a different key and even a different tempo and meter, furthers the argument, either by extension or contrast. At that point, the composer writes in the score "Da Capo" (from the top), and the first part is repeated, almost always with elaborate ornamentation.
The gradual revival of Baroque music, flavored by an understanding of the significance of the richly ornamented repeated section (which allowed individual singers to expand on their characterizations, in addition to delighting the listeners with their vocal virtuosity) has gone a long way to reawakening the kind of pleasure 18th-century audiences took in this repertory.
The score of Alcina is flush with varied arias in a longing, or lively, or angry, or tragic vein that offers several hours of varied musical satisfaction. Beyond that, the libretto—derived originally from Ariosto's great 16th-century epic Orlando furioso—retells one of the (many!) fantastically romantic tales that the poet blends in this vast, colorful poem. Alcina and her sister Morgana are sorceresses who inhabit a magic island that appears to be lush and beautiful, with fields and plants, streams and hills. But it is in fact a desolate waste, a fact concealed by Alcina's magic, which enchants the minds of any who visit. She makes amorous captives of the various heroes, but as soon as she tires of them, she turns them into beasts, trees, rocks, or even ocean waves.
An audience in 1735 would have expected a stage picture filled with things to look at, arranged in deep perspective, suggesting Alcina's sorcery in fooling the minds of her. For the production at the Boston Conservatory, director Nathan Troup conceived a more modern view—imagining the island when one sees past the magic charms (as everyone does by the end). The stage is presented as a nearly empty white box. The audience is not in Alcina's thrall. Members of the company may enter and cross, or even appear and disappear like distant spirits behind a scrim that closes off the back of the stage. They are the earlier captives, who still exist in a state of transformation. This clean and effective set was designed by Julia Noulin-Mérat, with costumes by Lara De Bruijn, and lighting by Eric Watkins.
In Ariosto's poem, the hero Ruggiero plays a significant role throughout in pursuit of his love Bradamante. This Ruggiero is an ancestor of the Este dukes of Ferrara (who were Ariosto's patrons), so naturally he is given a leading role. In Handel's telling, Ruggiero has already landed on Alcina's island and become smitten with Alcina—which has caused him to forget his fiancée Bradamante. During the proceedings, characters fall in and out of love (to the joy or despair of their opposite number). Ruggiero receives a ring from his former tutor (who as arrived with Bradamante) revealing to him the emptiness of Alcina's realm. Eventually he destroys Alcina's magic powers, all the enchanted captives are released from their magic bonds, the two pairs of lovers become properly assorted, a young boy who has been searching for his father (who had been turned into a tree), express their happiness, while Alcina is left desolate.
Handel's orchestra (conducted by Andrew Altenbach) is not a large one (strings, of course, plus oboes and bassoon; horns are used for just one aria, a theorbo is featured in another; harpsichord, and strings), but he uses it with a fine flair for variety, providing specific coloration for the mood of each aria.
The seven principal singers on opening night (there is an alternate cast for the Friday and Sunday performances) all carried their parts very well. Mezzo-soprano Abigail Dock, in the castrato role of Ruggiero—by turns lovelorn and heroic—was exceptionally effective, in color and line and range of expression, whether in poignant lament or spectacular virtuosity. There is no question why coloratura sopranos should adore the role of Alcina; Isabelle Zeledón made the most of its scenery-chewing possibilities. Bradamante (Ann Fogler) and the old tutor Melisso (Simon Dyer) ably served as the dramatic and musical foils to Ruggiero. Morgana (Jennifer Soloway) and Oronte (Quinn Bernegger) were the "other" couple, blending a light soprano with a sturdy tenor. Brianna Meese was especially charming as the boy Oberto searching for his father, singing with a fresh youthful voice and acting with boyish charm.
One of the biggest surprises of Alcina, given the general reputation of the genre for being slow-moving, is the fact that Handel brings a particularly strong close to each of the first two acts and then builds quite a head of steam in the final one, where the various threads of the plot are worked out, the lovers are properly reunited, the enchanted captives released, and Alcina gets her lyrical comeuppance. All in all, the BoCo musicians and crew have created a welcome production of one of Handel's great dramatic works.
Repeats Friday and Saturday, November 18 and 19, at 8pm, and Sunday afternoon at 2pm at the Boston Conservatory Theater, 31 Hemenway St.


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Kyuquot Elementary Secondary School. (Submitted photo)
Pre-existing woes might deepen after COVID-19 for remote Vancouver Island schools
Logistics, transportation and a broadened spectrum of vulnerable students are some of the challenges SD 84 schools will have to deal with
Binny Paul, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
May. 12, 2020 4:00 p.m.
Post COVID-19, remote schools on Vancouver Island will have to deal with more than than just pandemic-imposed disruptions.
While pre-existing problems, especially with transportation, are going to intensify, schools will also have to deal with a broad spectrum of vulnerable students.
For SD 84 schools in Zeballos, Gold River, Kyuquot and Tahsis, challenges that existed before COVID-19 are going to be persistent even after the pandemic settles, said Lawrence Tarasoff, Superintendent of Schools & Secretary Treasurer.
In communities like Zeballos and Gold River, where 30-50 students use school buses, physical distancing and managing logistics is going to be a big challenge with limited vehicles.
An average round trip to school in these communities is between 30 minutes to an hour. In addition, spacing out children in the bus might add five to seven round trips unless more vehicles are arranged.
"It's going to be extremely time consuming, leaving students with lesser classroom time."
Each school in SD 84 has its own challenge.
"Zeballos has only one bus driver for 46 students," said Tarasoff. That coupled with a lack of a gas station in Zeballos, is going to be a logistical hurdle when arranging multiple school trips.
To add to this, the pandemic has already strained the education system in these remote communities. With weak Internet connectivity and technological limitations, a "virtual classroom" has not been an ideal solution here.
"Families that have five or six students in one house, trying to get on different virtual classrooms with a weak bandwidth makes things awkward," said Tarasoff.
Educators in these communities are moving way from technology to deal with these challenges. They maintain connection with students through phone calls, paper packages and also provide an option to come in to schools for half a day or for one-on-one consultations with their teachers.
Educators have also seen an increase in the number of students who struggle with learning during the lockdown.
"The spectrum of 'vulnerable students' has widened within these months," said Tarasoff who witnessed that a lot of students were overwhelmed and anxious with the disconnect from normal school routines.
"It's not just children with special needs that have been identified as vulnerable students during these past couple of months, but even the ones who do not show progress in their learning curves have been included in this category."
Based on the educational requirements of these students, teachers have had to constantly modify their strategies to see what works best for these students.
"There's no one-size-fits-all strategy," said Tarasoff.
According to provincial plans, schools will open slowly as per the five-stage plan. Currently in stage four where schools are open to children of essential workers and vulnerable students, there is still no clear picture about normal school activities resuming anytime soon.
The longer the COVID-19 imposed lockdown goes on for schools, there is also a danger of children forsaking formal education said Tarasoff.
Worried more about older students opting for this, Tarasoff said, "Once students get disconnected from schools, it is very difficult to get them back."
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In the Season 12 premiere of The Big Bang Theory, "The Conjugal Configuration," Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Amy's (Mayim Bialik) honeymoon hits a snag in New York City, while Penny (Kaley Cuoco) and Leonard (Johnny Galecki) deal with Amy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fowler (Kathy Bates and Teller). But the real laughs arise when Koothrappali (Kunal Nayyar) insults physicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and starts a Twitter war.
In this episode, a young attractive woman named Sunny Morrow is introduced. Sunny Morrow is portrayed by Ciara Renee. The New York native actress, model, singer and dancer launched her career on Broadway. She replaced Patina Miller in the lead role of the Pippin revival. She also played The Witch in Big Fish on Broadway. Renee is also recognized for her role as Kendra Saunders aka Hawkgirl on the TV shows Legends of Tomorrow (see link above), Arrow, and The Flash. The Big Bang Theory airs Mondays at 8pm on CBS.


Hatchard Engineering Ltd. and Goguen Architecture Inc. were merged formally in 2012. Both firms were well established within their industry and realized that by combining together, they could offer their clients a more rounded, full-service solution.
Hatchard Engineering Ltd. was established in 1974 by founder Gary Hatchard. Since then the company has grown to a team of several professional engineers, engineer technicians, site supervisory specialists and computer draftsmen. The head office is located in Perth-Andover, New Brunswick, with offices located in both Woodstock and Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Goguen Architecture Inc. was established in 1976 in Truro, Nova Scotia. In 1991, moved their services to Fredericton, New Brunswick, where the head office is still located. Goguen Architecture Inc. has grown to include a number of licensed architects and highly skilled CAD specialist.


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Thomas Coring (dates unknown) was an English organist.

Career
Coring was a Lay Vicar of Chichester Cathedral. He was employed as the Organist from midsummer 1550 and is thought to have been replaced by 1557, as the cathedral records list him as a singer. He resumed his position in 1561.

See also
 Organs and organists of Chichester Cathedral

References

Cathedral organists
Year of birth missing
Year of death missing
English organists
British male organists
Male classical organists

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"Thy will be done," is a prayer for all seasons. While walking the labyrinth I often reflect on the highs and lows of my life. Like Mary in this image, I ask God for the grace and courage to accept whatever comes.
Cross your hands and arms over your chest. Look within. Rest in this state of being. No words are necessary. God understands what you are communicating–to yourself and to God.
The coronation of Mary. The Vendôme Chapel stained glass window (1415) in the Chartres Cathedral.
This image is to the south and east of the labyrinth. The scene is found in the window that looks slightly to the right of the wooden pulpit in these images.
Mary's casket being carried by the disciples to its resting place. The death and glorification of Mary window.
The entombment of Mary's body by the disciples. The death and glorification of Mary window.
The assumption of Mary into Heaven. The death and glorification of Mary Window.
The crowning of Mary. The death and glorification of Mary window.


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06/15/2030 Went undrafted and became a free agent.
01/01/2031 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 31 (45); Movement: 55 (66); Control: 9 (51).
01/09/2031 Signed a minor league contract ($33,333 bonus) with the Bree Cheese organization.
04/10/2031 Injured (sore back), day-to-day for 3 days.
01/01/2032 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 41 (48); Movement: 57 (67); Control: 14 (51).
05/12/2032 Injured (mild hamstring strain), day-to-day for 2 weeks.
07/05/2032 Injured (back soreness), out for 4 days.
01/01/2033 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 27 (31); Movement: 39 (51); Control: 4 (41).
08/18/2033 Injured (Brandywine River fever), day-to-day for 3 days.
01/01/2034 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 33 (33); Movement: 50 (55); Control: 6 (39).
07/16/2034 Injured (forearm cramp), day-to-day for 4 days.
01/01/2035 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 34 (34); Movement: 53 (55); Control: 8 (38).
01/01/2036 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 54 (54); Movement: 54 (54); Control: 13 (38).
05/29/2036 Injured (Sprained ankle), day-to-day for 6 days.
06/26/2036 Injured (Tender shoulder), day-to-day for one week.
07/21/2036 Injured (Mild shoulder inflammation), day-to-day for one week.
09/26/2036 Injured (Torn flexor tendon (elbow)), out for 7 months.
01/01/2037 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 55 (55); Movement: 60 (60); Control: 16 (28).
05/16/2037 Injured (Torn flexor tendon (elbow)), out for 14 months.
01/01/2038 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 50 (50); Movement: 66 (66); Control: 25 (25).
07/08/2038 Injured (Partially torn UCL), out for 10 months.
01/01/2039 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 46 (46); Movement: 55 (55); Control: 14 (14).


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Flaws in 4G, 5G networks could let hackers intercept calls, track location
by Kayla Zacharias, Purdue University
Newly discovered vulnerabilities in 4G and 5G networks could be used to intercept phone calls and track users' locations, according to researchers at Purdue University and the University of Iowa.
Not only has 5G promised to be faster than previous generations, but it should also be more secure. That such serious vulnerabilities have been found in the new networks is hardly reassuring – the 5G standard was specifically developed to better protect against these kind of attacks, Wired reports.
"5G is trying to enforce stronger security and privacy policies than predecessors. However, it inherits many of its characteristics from previous generations, so it's possible that vulnerabilities that exist in those generations will trickle down to 5G," said Syed Rafiul Hussain, a postdoctoral researcher in computer science at Purdue.
Cellular networks attempt to conserve energy by only scanning for incoming calls, texts and other notifications periodically. The time periods at which the device looks for incoming communications, known as the paging occasion, are fixed; they're designed into the 4G or 5G cellular protocol. If several calls are placed and cancelled in a short period of time, when the device isn't scanning for incoming messages, a paging message can be triggered without notifying the device.
In an attack the researchers have dubbed "torpedo," adversaries can use this paging message to track a victim's location and then inject fake paging messages and stop calls and texts from coming in. The findings were presented Tuesday at the Network and Distributed Security Symposium in San Diego.
"It doesn't require an experienced hacker to perform this attack," Hussain said. "Anyone with a little knowledge of cellular paging protocols could carry it out."
Torpedo also paves the way for two other attacks: one that allows attackers to obtain a device's international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) on 4G networks, and another that allows hackers to obtain a victim's "soft identities," such as phone number or Twitter handle, on 4G and 5G networks.
"The IMSI-Cracking attack is a huge blow for 5G because it bypasses the network's new security policies to protect users' IMSIs from exposure," Hussain said.
Torpedo can be carried out via the networks of all four major U.S. cellular companies (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile), according to the paper.
Piercer, the attack that can associate a victim's phone number with its IMSI and allow for targeted location tracking, will likely soon be fixed by the networks vulnerable to it, Hussain said. The industry group that oversees the development of mobile data standards, GSMA, is working to fix torpedo.
"Unfortunately, their proposed fixes are still vulnerable to the torpedo attack, which could have a lasting effect on the privacy of 5G users," Hussain said.
Attacks on 4G LTE networks could send fake emergency alerts
More information: Privacy Attacks to the 4G and 5G Cellular Paging Protocols Using Side Channel Information, www.ndss-symposium.org/ndss-pa … channel-information/
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Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control
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Beach Wheelchair Policy
In order to make our beaches accessible to all visitors, Delaware State Parks offers beach wheelchairs which are available from 8:00 a.m. until sunset, all year. Wheelchairs are available at no charge, on a first-come, first-served basis.
One beach wheelchair is available at the locations listed below.
Wheelchair use is limited to the beach area where the chair is picked up.
Chairs are kept in a locked area. Visitors requesting to use the chair will receive a combination to open the lock.
It is the visitor's responsibility to return the chair to the locked area after use and to secure it.
A companion will be needed in order to push the chair through the sand, if staff are not available to assist.
Wheelchairs are available at the following beach areas
for Cape Henlopen Main Beach or Gordons Pond call 302-645-8983
for Towers Road Parking Lot, South Inlet Day Area, or Fenwick Island Lot call 302-227-2800
Park office hours are:
April 1 through October 31, daily, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
November 1 through March 31, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lifeguards are available to assist at guarded beaches from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Mobi-Mats are available at the Cape Henlopen Main Beach area. Mobi-Mats enable persons using a standard wheelchair to have access to the beach. During storms, extremely high tides may require that the mats be removed until the tides return to normal levels.
Persons requiring a beach wheelchair for more than one day may be interested in renting one from Grand Central Rental to ensure availability throughout their stay. Call (302)227-7328 regarding rental prices and policies.
Disc Golf Rules
Disc Golf is played like ball golf, using a flying disc. One stroke is counted each time the disc is thrown, and when a penalty is incurred. The winner is the golfer with the lowest score.
Tee throws must be completed within the designated tee areas. Beginners should always use "short" tees, when provided. After teeing off, the player whose disc is farthest from the hole always throws first. The player with the least amount of strokes on the previous hole is first to tee-off on the next hole.
Fairway throws must be made with the foot closest to the hole on the front edge of the lie where the last throw landed. The other foot may be no closer to the hole than the foot on this lie.
A run-up and normal follow-through, after release, is allowed more than 10 meters from the hole. Inside 10 meters, a player may not step past the point of his lie until after the disc thrown has landed.
A disc that comes to rest inside the Disc Pole Hole basket or chains constitutes successful completion of that hole. A disc that comes to rest on top of the Pole Hole does NOT constitute a successful putt.
A disc that comes to rest more than 2 meters above the ground is considered unplayable. The disc must be thrown from the ground directly below the disc. 1 throw penalty.
A throw that lands out-of-bounds must be played from the point where the disc went out-of-bounds. Water, roads, pavilions and walkways are normal disc golf out-of-bounds hazards.
Never throw until the players ahead of you are out of range, and until the fairway is completely clear of spectators and park guests.
Enjoy the game of Disc Golf! It's fun... it's fast... it's the sport of the future!
Delaware State Parks Boat Rental Fees
Must be 18 with a valid ID to rent a boat.
Anyone 12 and under must be accompanied in their boat by someone 18 or older.
Half-Hourly Rate
Canoe N/A $8 $40
Pedal Boat $6 $10 $50
Single Kayak N/A $9 $45
Tandem Kayak N/A $11 $55
Paddle Board* N/A $8 N/A
Pontoon Boat*, Adults N/A $6/person, per ride N/A
Pontoon Boat*, 12 and under N/A $3/person, Per ride N/A
*Only available at Trap Pond
Pets in Campsites, Cabins and Cottages:
IMPORTANT NOTE: Only Dogs are permitted in designated "Dog Friendly" cabins and cottages. Any reference in the Policy to a pet staying in a cottage or cabin specifically refers to dogs only.
Dogs in Waterfront Cottages and Killens Cabins: NEW
Waterfront Cottages 11 and 12 and Killens Pond Cabin #10 shall be designated as dog friendly. Occupants of dog-friendly cottages and Killens cabin who do not have a dog shall be advised upon making the reservation of the unit's dog friendly designation.
$20.00 per night/per dog fee will be charged to stay in a cottage or Killens cabin.
No more than two pets are allowed to stay on any one campsite or designated cabin/cottage, regardless of size.
Pet(s) must have current rabies vaccinations and must display a valid license (if applicable). Pets must be clean and free of ticks, fleas, worms and mange.
For the pet's health and safety of park staff, pets may not be left unattended in your cabin, cottage, camper or vehicle.
To avoid attracting rodents and wildlife, pet food must be stored in a sealable container and placed inside a camping unit, vehicle, cottage or cabin and carried out when leaving the park
Pets shall not be tied to bushes, trees, split rail fence or any exterior structure.
Only house-trained dogs are allowed in cottages/cabins. Female dogs should not be in cottages/cabins while in cycle (heat).
Owners must always pick up after their pet(s) and properly dispose of the waste deposited by the animal.
Extra fees will be assessed for damages to the cottage/cabin and/or fixtures, or if special cleaning is required. Park staff will assess damage fees based upon the materials and labor required to make any repairs necessary to return the damaged area to its condition before the damage occurred.
Pets must be towel dried thoroughly if they become wet before entering the cabin or cottage.
Dog(s) may not be rinsed or bathed inside the cottage or Killens cabin. The outside spigot may be used but the area must be cleaned of debris after washing. Dog must be towel dried before entering the cottage.
Pets are not permitted on the furniture or bedding at any time.
Excessive barking is not permitted.
Visitor complaints will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Enforcement action, if warranted, is at the sole discretion of the Division.
Refunds will not be granted if guest is asked to leave because the dog(s) is a nuisance.
The following pet restrictions shall apply to all areas of the park in accordance with Division of Parks and Recreation Rules and Regulations:
Pets must be leashed and under owner's physical control at all times. Leash must not exceed six feet in length.
Pet owners must honor all park signs that prohibit pets in specific areas.
Service dogs are permitted in all areas.
Owners must clean up after their pets.
Pets must not be left unattended.
All other park rules & regulations apply.
Please call (302) 739-9220 for more information about bringing your pet to a state park.
Delaware Seashore State Park Newsletter
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Equestrian Guidelines
Horses and riders are permitted on designated roadways, trails and beaches on lands administered by the Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation.
At Cape Henlopen State Park, horseback riding is permitted on the beach only and according to the beach access schedule below.
Designated trails and access schedules are subject to change upon review by the Division.
Access is limited to park operating hours (8 a.m. to sunset.)
Vehicles and trailers used for the transport of horses must park in designated areas.
Access from parking areas to the beach will be limited to designated dune crossings.
Trails and beaches may be closed on a temporary basis due to hazardous conditions.
Riders are responsible for cleaning up after their horse on roadways and in parking areas.
Beach Access Schedule
Delaware Seashore State Park -- Towers Ocean
January 1- February 28
Trailers and tow vehicles must park in the Towers Ocean parking lot. The maintenance vehicle crossing located at the southern end of the parking lot is designated for equestrian access to the beach. Designated beach for equestrian use runs from the crossing, south to within 200 yards of the Indian River Inlet. A sign at the toe of the primary dune will designate this southern boundary. (4.6 miles)
Delaware Seashore State Park -- Keybox Road
Daily: March 1– April 30; Labor Day - December 31
Weekdays only: May 1 – Labor Day
Trailers and tow vehicles must park in the Keybox Road parking lot. The surf fishing vehicle crossing is designated for equestrian access to the beach. The designated beach for equestrian use runs from the crossing, south to within 200 yards of the Indian River Inlet. A sign at the toe of the primary dune will designate this southern boundary. (3.4 miles)
November 1 – April 30
Horseback riding is permitted on the beach only. Trailers and tow vehicles must park in either the Gordons Pond Parking lot or the Point Comfort Station Parking lot. At Gordons Pond, the surffishing vehicle crossing is designated for equestrian access to the beach. At the Point Comfort Station lot, a dune crossing is marked and designated for equestrian access to the beach. Designated beach for equestrian use runs from the oceanside of the Point of the Cape south to the Gordons Pond surffishing vehicle crossing. (4.6 miles)
Fenwick Island State Park
Trailers and tow vehicles must park in the bathhouse parking located north of Fenwick Island. The maintenance vehicle crossing located at the southern parking area is designated for equestrian access to the beach. Designated beach for equestrian use runs from the crossing north to the park boundary near South Bethany Beach. (2.6 miles)
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All Delaware beaches are closed until May 15 or until the public health threat of COVID-19 has been eliminated. Beach access from within Cape Henlopen, Delaware Seashore and Fenwick Island State Parks is prohibited. Parking and fishing at the Indian River Inlet within Delaware Seashore State Park is permitted.
Annual park passes and surf fishing permits must be purchased online only or at third-party agents instead of at park offices or in the Dover office. Purchased park passes will be mailed before April 30.
For more information, visit our Covid-19 Information page.
Updated 9:08 p.m. 3/21/20
Select a Location All Cape Henlopen Delaware Seashore Fenwick Island
A designated swimming beach, accessible from the Lewes entrance to the park, provides lifeguard patrols between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day (schedule mayvary due to staff availability). Umbrellas can be rented during the summer. The swimming area also features a modern bath house with showers, changing rooms, and a food concession. Mobi-Mat equipment, consisting of three 30-foot mats allowing those in wheelchairs and power chairs to access the beach from the boardwalk, is also available at this location.
Visit the Cape Henlopen home page for more information.
The main attraction for many visitors is swimming and sunbathing along the park's spectacular beaches. Two ocean swimming areas feature modern bathhouses with showers and changing rooms. Lifeguards patrol the beaches from 9 am to 5 pm daily between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day. Snack foods are available at the bathhouses, and umbrellas, chairs, and rafts can be rented on the beach.
Mobi-Mat equipment, consisting of three 30-foot mats allowing those in wheelchairs and power chairs to access the beach from the boardwalk, is also available at the Towers Ocean and South Inlet locations.
Surfers enjoy riding the mighty ocean waves at Delaware Seashore, too. The beach just north of the Inlet is one of the few designated areas in the state for this exciting sport. In addition, the shallow bays provide many additional opportunities to enjoy the water. Windsurfing and sailing are growing in popularity, and the sports are colorful to watch from the shore. A non-motorized boat launch provides access for sail boards and boats in the New Road area.
Visit the Delaware Seashore home page for more information.
Today, Fenwick Island State Park invites visitors to enjoy 344 acres of peaceful ocean and bay shoreline. Naturally, swimming and sunbathing are popular activities on the ocean side of the park. The white sand beaches gradually slope into the Atlantic, creating a broad swimming area. Lifeguards patrol the swimming beach daily from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. One of the newest features at the park is the modern bathhouse, which offers convenient showers and changing rooms, a gift shop, and a snack food concession. During the summer months, umbrellas, chairs, and rafts may be rented on the beach. Mobi-Mat equipment, consisting of three 30-foot mats allowing those in wheelchairs and power chairs to access the beach from the boardwalk, is also available at this location.
Surfers can catch the big waves at Fenwick Island, too, as the park has one of the few beaches in Delaware with a designated surfing area.
Visit the Fenwick Island home page for more information.
Wheelchair Policy
Dune Crossings
The dunes found in all coastal parks represent an important yet fragile natural resource which functions as a protective barrier during severe coastal storms. While the dunes often surive the destructive power of storms, they do not withstand the harmful impact of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The dunes are protected by law and access is strictly limited to designated crossings. Access on the beach is strictly limited to the seaward toe of the dune down to the water.
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2015/12/26  Southern Mississippi   31  -  Washington             44 L    !! Heart of Dallas Bowl !!
2011/12/24  Southern Mississippi   24  -  Nevada                 17 W    !! Hawaii Bowl !!
2010/12/21  Southern Mississippi   28  -  Louisville             31 L    !! Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl !!
2009/12/20  Southern Mississippi   32  -  Middle Tennessee St    42 L    !! New Orleans Bowl !!
2008/12/21  Southern Mississippi   30  -  Troy                   27 W OT !! New Orleans Bowl !!
2007/12/22  Southern Mississippi   21  -  Cincinnati             31 L    !! Papa John's.com Bowl !!
2007/01/07  Southern Mississippi   28  -  Ohio                    7 W    !! GMAC Bowl !!
2005/12/20  Southern Mississippi   31  -  Arkansas St            19 W    !! New Orleans Bowl !!
2004/12/14  Southern Mississippi   31  -  North Texas            10 W    !! New Orleans Bowl !!
2003/12/31  Southern Mississippi    0  -  Utah                   17 L    !! Liberty Bowl !!
2002/12/27  Southern Mississippi   23  -  Oklahoma St            33 L    !! Houston Bowl !!
2000/12/20  Southern Mississippi   28  -  TCU                    21 W    !! Mobile Alabama Bowl !!
1999/12/31  Southern Mississippi   23  -  Colorado St            17 W    !! Liberty Bowl !!
1998/12/30  Southern Mississippi   35  -  Idaho                  42 L    !! Humanitarian Bowl !!
1997/12/31  Southern Mississippi   41  -  Pittsburgh              7 W    !! Liberty Bowl !!
1990/12/28  Southern Mississippi   27  -  North Carolina St      31 L    !! All American Bowl !!
1988/12/23  Southern Mississippi   38  -  UTEP                   18 W    !! Independence Bowl !!
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HACC News: Free Money for Future Students, Dean's List and More
Current News from HACC, June 17, 2015
HARRISBURG, Pa. – HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, shares recent news and events with the community, including:
HACC Gives Away Money for Tuition During Takin' It to the Streets
HACC President Invites You to Enroll in One Day: One-Stop Enrollment event will be held on July 8, 2015, at all campuses
HACC Foundation Allocates More Than $70,000 for HACC Programs, Projects
Full-Time HACC Students Named to Spring 2015 Dean's List
HACC Alumni Recognized for Making a Difference: Eight outstanding alumni join the Circle of Distinction
Looking to give future students a taste of college life, HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, continues to take its show on the road with its Takin' It to the Streets campaign and give away money for future students to apply to their tuition and fees at HACC.
Thanks to the HACC Foundation, two $500 tuition giveaways will be available for individuals to win at each the upcoming locations. The $500 may be used for tuition and fees at HACC during the fall 2015 and/or spring 2016 terms.
As future students visit each location, they can enter to win the tuition giveaway, connect with a HACC recruiter, find out how to get started in a particular program or career path and learn about student life at the College's five campuses. HACC staff will be on hand to answer questions about enrollment, financial aid, scholarships and degree plans.
If future students visit with HACC at the Tec Centro event on June 20, they can complete the entire enrollment process that day, including the completion of the application, placement test and FAFSA form; meeting with an advisor to review test scores and choosing and registering for classes.
The list of the upcoming stops is available below. Please visit hacc.edu/Streets for full details and to register for the events.
Date of Event Location Time Additional Details
June 20, 2015 Tec Centro
102 Chester Street
Lancaster, PA 17602 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Two $500 tuition giveaways (free money) will be given away to use for HACC tuition and fees.
July 25, 2015 Hanover Dutch Days Festival
Center Square,
Carlisle Street, Hanover PA 17331 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Two $500 tuition giveaways (free money) will be given away to use for HACC tuition and fees.
HACC President Invites You to Enroll in One Day
One-Stop Enrollment event will be held on July 8, 2015, at all campuses
HACC President John J. "Ski" Sygielski, Ed.D., invites you to take the first step to enroll on July 8, 2015, from 1-7 p.m. The College's One-Stop enrollment event is held at each of the five campuses of HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, in Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York. Fall classes begin Aug. 24, so this is the opportunity to complete the entire enrollment process in one day. Visit hacc.edu/OneStop for additional details or call 800-ABC-HACC.
To complete the entire process, allow four to five hours and arrive by 2 p.m. If you have previously earned college credit(s), please bring your college transcript(s) to the event. You can:
Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Many students mistakenly think they won't be eligible for financial aid, but most do qualify for some type of educational funding.
Learn about the approximately 250 scholarships supported by the HACC Foundation
Complete a placement test to determine the level of classes that will best meet your needs in English and math
Attend a new student orientation to learn about HACC's services such as tutoring and counseling
Meet with academic advisors to choose classes that can be taken online and/or in the classroom
Additionally, thanks to the HACC Foundation, future students may enter a drawing to win $1,000 for HACC tuition at the One-Stop enrollment events. The winner of the tuition giveaway can use the free money for HACC tuition, books and fees during the fall 2015 and/or spring 2016 terms.
For more details about HACC's One-Stop, please visit hacc.edu/OneStop or call 800-ABC-HACC.
New dental assisting equipment and video recording software are among projects at HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, funded by the HACC Foundation, a nonprofit organization that raises private contributions in support of HACC. The projects total more than $70,000.
This funding is made possible through generous contributions from individual and organizational donors.
Linnie S. Carter, Ph.D., APR, vice president of college advancement at HACC and executive director of the HACC Foundation, said, "HACC and the HACC Foundation are accountable to our students, employees, alumni, donors, communities and elected officials. Our donors tell us often that there is nothing more gratifying than knowing that their charitable contributions are making a significant and positive difference in our students' lives. The projects that were funded will allow HACC to remain on the forefront of education, training and technology. These projects will also help ensure that our students are competitive when they graduate and enter the workforce."
The funding from the HACC Foundation will be used for the following purposes:
Purpose of HACC Foundation Funding
Benefit to Students and the College
Replacement and upgrade of dental assisting radiology equipment at the Harrisburg Campus
This project will fund a Nomad portable X-ray machine, ScanX machine and digital panoramic machine for use in the dental assisting laboratories and clinic for instructional purposes and patient care. Having up-to-date equipment will allow dental assisting students to get the proper experience for externships and future employment. $56,195.00
One Button Studio for the Lebanon Campus
This project serves the need for an easier, more efficient method of recording video assets for different user groups, including faculty who teach online and blended classes and faculty who teach in the classroom. The current system is cumbersome and time-consuming. Creating videos for students helps faculty maximize the efficiency of study outside of the classroom. $14,014.27
3D Systems Sense Scanner and Cubify software for the Harrisburg Campus
This project will provide equipment to assist students with lab projects in the Web Development and Design program. $500.00
HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, has named 1,390 students to the dean's list for the spring 2015 term. The dean's list recognizes full-time students with a grade point average of 3.25 or higher in college level classes. Visit newsroom.hacc.edu for the list of students.
HACC Alumni Recognized for Making a Difference
Eight outstanding alumni join the Circle of Distinction
The HACC Alumni Association's Circle of Distinction grew by eight outstanding individuals with the sixth annual awards dinner held June 6, 2015, at the York Campus of HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College.
Named were Daniel J. Benny, John M. Bowman, Sherry L. Capello, Donald E. Enders Jr., Destini Y. Hodges, Brian A. Hudson Sr., Gary Laabs and Kathy M. Verna.
It's Time for YOU to Experience HACC!
Future students can experience HACC and learn about HACC's admissions process, transfer and career programs, financial aid options and more! Visit the "Future Students" section of www.hacc.edu.
For further information or general inquiries, please email newsroom@hacc.edu. This is the most effective way to ensure a timely response.
Information about the HACC Foundation
The HACC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was established in 1985 to raise funds for HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College. In fiscal year 2013-14 alone, the HACC Foundation contributed close to $2.2 million to the College in support of scholarships for 1,345 students, innovative academic programs, state-of-the-art training equipment and modernized facilities.
Donors to the HACC Foundation include individuals, community organizations and corporations. In fiscal year 2013-14, more than 1,300 donors contributed more than $1.8 million to the HACC Foundation.
The HACC Foundation is gratefully YOURS. For more information, please visit hacc.edu/HACCFoundation. Also, follow us on Twitter (@HACC_info), like us on Facebook (Facebook.com/HACC64) and use #HACCNews.
For further information, contact newsroom@hacc.edu


North Carolina Secretary of State General Counsel We Don't Do That!
What the Secretary of State does NOT do.
There are some things you may think we do, but that we do not do because the General Assembly has not authorized us to do them. And, if we are not authorized to do something, we also cannot help you with it. We may be able to point you to other places to get help. Click here for information on some other places you may be able to get help.
The office also provides information in response to questions from agency staff, other government agencies, and the public. However, neither the office nor any of our employees can provide legal advice to members of the public.
The North Carolina State Bar is the agency that regulates attorneys. The State Bar's standards for lawyers state that lawyers can only give legal advice in an attorney-client relationship. Therefore, we only provide legal advice to the Department and its staff regarding official business. If you need legal advice, please go to the "Where can I find other help?" page.
We do not handle homeowners' association issues. We do not have any authority to help if there is a disagreement between an association and its members. We also can't help if there is a dispute between an association and its paid managers.
Click here for some FAQs about homeowners' associations.
There is one thing we do with regard to homeowners' associations. The associations incorporate as nonprofits through our office.
We do have some, limited responsibilities with regard to elections. For example, the State Board of Elections forwards certified copies of documents like elections abstracts to us. We maintain those documents. We make them accessible to the public in response to public records requests. As another example, the Secretary of State is also responsible for making the arrangements for the quadrennial meeting of the Presidential Electors. We do not pick the presidential electors and we do not have anything to do with who they vote for when the Electoral College meets.
We do not handle business disputes. There are two kinds of business disputes: disputes inside the business and disputes between businesses.
We do not have the authority to intervene in internal business disputes and disagreements. For example, we cannot get involved in disputes about how a business is being managed. If there is a dispute and people start filing competing changes to our records about the business, there is a point at which we will stop accepting the changes. We will then tell the people they will have to go to the judicial system to get the dispute resolved.
We do not handle most disputes between businesses. For example, if one business says that another business has not paid its bills or provided bad goods, we cannot help.
We do investigate certain kinds of fraud that may be related to business disputes. For example, we investigate securities frauds like Ponzi schemes. For more information about our Securities Division, click here. We also investigate Notary Public misconduct. For more information about our Notary Enforcement Unit, click here.
If a business involved in the dispute may have been committing fraud, there may be another government agency that can help. Click here for more information about other places to get help.
We do not accept or file documents renouncing U.S. citizenship. Only the U.S. Department of State can accept documents renouncing U.S. citizenship.
We cannot file a document unless there is a North Carolina General Statute or rule in the NC Administrative Code that authorizes us to file it. Even if there is such a law or rule, we will not necessarily file the document. That is because we have to review the document to see if it fully complies with the law.


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My heart aches. Groans inside of me.
Sometimes screams and some times weeps.
The primal temptation - an eye for an eye.
An ever present crouching tiger at the door.
I'd rather die than pick up their sword.
I'd rather lose the battle than fight the way they do, with their diabolical schemes of slander, violence and fear.
What does it mean to love my enemies?
Yah. This is pretty heavy. Once in a while I feel brave and I will share a personal piece from my private writings. This particular piece was the product of a particularly painful, early morning a few months ago, as I wrestled once more with the agony of deep betrayal. Sadly compounded by more than a few instances.
The war inside raged hot. The sorrow and the infection of bitterness from this unresolved grief collided head on with divine love.
My defiant refusal to respond in kind. A refusal to play the game of retributive violence.
It was a sheer act of grace to respond to the divine invitation to choose love as I puked out such ugly grief into the embrace of love itself. Love took all of the tempest of my pain. Every last ounce, and not once did it relent. Not once did it diminish.
It is my sincere desire, a calling if you will, to live into love. I will tell you quite frankly, this loving your enemy thing is so terribly difficult. Not because my enemies are worse than others but because of my own inner violence.
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Q: Jquery cookie-how to use cookie I need to post ID value from page with jeasyui Grid, to another demo.php,for creating pdf report. So my idea was to use cookies, like this.
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        $("#btnCookie").bind("click", function () {
        var row = $('#tt').datagrid('getSelected');
    if (row){
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after submit,I get right value.
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now my problem is to put cookie values in next query in php section:
$result = mysqli_query($con,"SELECT * FROM stan where id="HERE I need cookie value"

A: What you're looking for is:
$_COOKIE["something"]

I hope you find out the rest :)
(Make sure you use proper quotes in your string, not like you wrote it in the question; also be aware of the syntax of implanting array element refs into strings; finally, watch out for cookie value, it can be manipulated so protect your query against tricky values.)

A: You're setting jQuery cookie correctly. To call it and search your database just use it in the query like so:
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    $stmt = $con->prepare("
        SELECT *
        FROM stan
        WHERE id = ?
    ");

    $stmt->execute(array($value));

    $result = $stmt->fetchAll(PDO::FETCH_ASSOC);
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EDIT: Updated because of comment:
<script>
$.post("demo.php", {
        rowValue: row.id //The cookie value
    }
});
</script>

So I now understand that you want to pass the cookie value, not the cookie name to your php file. For this you don't need to set a cookie, you can just send the value to the php file. In my example I've used the jQuery ajax post function. I've updated my example PHP accordingly.


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Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture (한국식생활문화학회지)
Korean Society of Food Culture (한국식생활문화학회)
Agriculture, Fishery and Food > Science of Food and Crops
Agriculture, Fishery and Food > Food Science
Research areas of the Journal of the Korean Society of Dietary Culture are as follows: - Verification of formation process and excellence of Korean dietary Culture - Evaluation of safety of traditional foods and Scientification of cooking process and storage technologies - Research about foodservice and food culture
https://acoms1.kisti.re.kr/ksfc/index.jsp?publisher_cd=ksfc&lang=kor KSCI KCI
A Dialectical Perspective of Korean Food Culture Through Korean Literature
Kim, Yeong-Soo;Cho, Yoon-Jun;Moon, Sung-Won 329
https://doi.org/10.7318/KJFC/2013.28.4.329 PDF KSCI
Korean culinary culture is traditionally studied through the analysis of foods ingested. However, this study attempts to dialectically reinterpret Korean culinary culture through its relationship to Korean literature. In our study we consider culinary culture prior to the development of scientific techniques and economic growth related to food as "dietary lifestyle of the innocent world" and time since then as "the dietary lifestyle of the experience world". The former represents a simple means of survival without food processing (the "slow food" world), while the latter represents the "fast food" or processed food culture as a modern concept. People living in the age of economic growth and overflowing individualism have lacked an organic life and an opportunity to commune with nature. As a result, they have returned to values of the past, seeking the "slow food" culture to benefit their individual health. A series of return processes, however, were transformed into "the dietary life style of the higher innocence," called "a well-being dietary life style" involving a new healthy conception passing through the dietary life style of the experience world. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the dietary lifestyles of the "innocent" world and the "experience" world based on dialectic concepts. Individual concepts of "thesis" and "antithesis" are applied, as well as the developmental concept of "synthesis" for the way both symbolic worlds changed to "the dietary lifestyle of the higher innocence" and formed complementary relationships to each other.
Perception of Yaksun in the Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Chungbuk Areas
Shin, Woen-Sun;Lee, Seungyuan;Park, Soojin 339
Yaksun, a medicinal diet, has been traditionally prepared and applied (based on theories in oriental medicine) for the modulation of disease symptoms and signs. However, restaurants that serve and claim Yaksun mainly focus on stamina foods. A consistent definition of Yaksun has not been provided, which can confuse the public interpretation of Yaksun. The purpose of this study was to investigate the perception of Yaksun in Korean adults living in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Chungbuk regions. Among the participants (M=55, F=168, 25y), only 10.4% understood the definition of Yaksun (mainly through the broadcast media). The frequency of Yaksun consumed when eating out was 2~3 times per month in 50.2% of participants. The main reason for choosing a Yaksun menu (46.3% of participants) when eating out was for health. The mean satisfaction score of Yaksun was $3.5{\pm}0.8$ on the five point Likert scale. Participants highly agreed ($3.8{\pm}0.8$) that Yaksun is composed of nutritious foods combined with oriental medicinal herbs for the treatment of disease, which was significantly higher in groups with learning experience on Yaksun (p<0.05). Interestingly, participants showed neutral to the description, that a diet without oriental medicinal herbs is not Yaksun ($3.1{\pm}1.0$), which was significantly different between genders (p<0.05). Men recognized more than women that Yaksun should be based on oriental medical theory (p<0.05) and should be prepared for the prevention or treatment of diseases (p<0.05). In conclusion, the concept and terminology of Yaksun need to be defined and publicized in modern diet.
A Study on the Damyang Area Restaurants in Bamboo food village
Kim, Su In;Park, Yeon Jin;Kim, So Young;Chang, Hea Jin 348
This study intends to provide preliminary data for improving dining experience in the restaurants of Bamboo food village and help draw up guidelines for the improvement of these dining venues by surveying customer perception and satisfaction in 15-restaurants of the food village. The restaurants were surveyed mainly for satisfaction of the menu, especially, on the signature dishes of Damyang, "ddeokgalbi" (grilled short rib balls) and "daetongbab"-the grilled short rib balls and bamboo rice. The two dishes were more liked by people in the the 20- to 29-year age group with a score of 3.92 and 4.11, respectively. Although the 30-49 age group showed the highest satisfaction score on the fixed price menu, there was no statistically significant difference. The age group of 20-29 also showed the highest satisfaction on plating and table setting with a score of 4.09 and 4.04, respectively, and there was significant difference among age groups in this regard (p<0.05). All the age groups surveyed answered "time-honored taste" should be captured when working on menus, which suggests it should be the first choice for the restaurants in the food village when they develop their menus. When it comes to the restaurant environment, satisfaction on sanitary conditions was significantly different among the groups with a score of 4.21 given by 30-49 age group and 3.88 by the 50 and over group (p<0.05). In the category of service satisfaction, the two aforementioned age groups again showed significant difference in catering to customer needs with a score of 3.99 and 3.63, respectively (p<0.05), whereas welcoming customers and serving food was scored without statistical difference by age. Being asked what needs to be done to strengthen competitive advantage of the restaurants, all the age groups answered "taste" would matter the most while the 20 to 29 and 30 to 49 age groups picked "hygiene" and the 50 and over selected "table setting and ambience" next, which was statistically different with a p value of <0.05. Regarding the competitive advantage of the Korean restaurants in Damyang Bamboo food village, the first two younger groups (20 to 29 and 30 to 49) chose "table setting and ambience" and the eldest (50 and over) age group answered "location wise advantage," indicating significant difference by age. More than 80 percent of the people surveyed were willing to revisit the venues, which suggests improving restaurant environment in Bamboo food village and offering customers a better experience are very likely to build a image of culinary tourism for Damyang.
Westerner's View of Korean Food in Modern Period - Centering on Analyzing Westerners' Books -
Lee, Kyou-Jin 356
The purpose of this study is to examine the Western perspective on the food and food culture of Modern Times in Korea (from the late of Joseon Dynasty until Japanese colonial era). Literature and written records were analyzed. This analysis revealed that the heart of the mill in this period involved rice, and that a common beverage was sungnyung made from boiled scorched rice (in contrast to tea as the common beverage in Japan or China). The most important subsidiary food in Joseon was vegetables, especially Kimchi. Westerners viewed Kimchi as a smell symbolizing Joseon and their meal times. Even though both Kimchi and cheese are fermented food, just like Westerners could not stand the smell of Kimchi, Koreans viewed the smell of cheese unpleasant. Westerners viewed German sauerkraut as Western food counterpart to Kimchi, as sauerkraut is also fermented food made of cabbage. Regarding the eating of dog meat in Joseon, most Westerners viewed it as brutal; however some interpreted it as a difference in food culture. In addition, the eating of raw fish and its intestines felt crude to Westerners. The biggest difference between Joseon's food and Western food was that Joseon had no dairy products and no sugar. The most highly preferred fruit for Westerners was the persimmon, and ginseng was already widely recognized and recorded as a medicinal plant. Joseon's desserts were also favorably evaluated. In contrast, the excessive gluttony, heavy drinking, and unsanitary conditions in Joseon were problems pointed out in many records.
Core Managing Points in a Wine Training Program Deduced by Loyalty
Lee, In-Soon;Lee, Hae-Young;Kim, Hye-Young 371
This study aimed to classify attendants of a wine training institute according to loyalty for wine training service program and to deduce the core managing points in a wine training program by IPA (Importance-Performance Analysis). Self-administered questionnaires were collected from 192 trainees and statistical data analysis completed using SPSS ver. 18.0. As a result of clustering analysis based on trainee loyalty from both attitude and behavioral perspectives, four classification groups were identified: a "genuine" loyalty group, a "latent" loyalty group, a "mendacious" loyalty group, and a "low" loyalty group. For the genuine loyalty group, the importance of total service quality was 4.32 on average whereas the performance was measured as 4.22; thus there was little difference between importance to quality and performance. However, for the other three groups, especially the low loyalty group, there were significant wide gaps between importance to quality and performance. According to IPA, different service quality items were posted on the 'Focus here' quadrant (a domain with high service quality importance but low performance) by group, while the other three quadrants had several common items regardless of the group. Finally, the core quality managing points were different depending on the level of trainee loyalty. Therefore, it is necessary to plan and conduct a wine training program that reflects the characteristics and needs of its students, which will lead to a differentiated management strategy according to the level of loyalty.
Quality Characteristics of Bread Supplemented with Sweet Pumpkin
Lee, Gyeong-Sook;Han, Gyeong-Phil 386
This study investigated the effects of freeze-dried sweet pumpkin powder on the baking of bread. Freeze-dried sweet pumpkin powder (0, 3, 6, 9, or 12%) was supplemented during the baking process and the bread volume, weight, specific volume, baking loss rate, texture, and sensory characteristics were measured. The results were following. Freeze-dried sweet pumpkin contained 4.88% water, 4.40% protein, and 4.02% ash. The L-values (brightness) of the bread were significantly lower as increasing amounts of sweet pumpkin powder were added (p<0.001). However, higher values for the a-value (redness) and b-value (yellowness) were observed (p<0.01 for both values). The volume and baking loss rate decreased when the sweet pumpkin powder was added. In contrast, the weight significantly increased as sweet pumpkin powder was added (p<0.01) and the intensity of dark brown color increased. The outer side of the bread was balanced overall, but the outer skin of the bread appeared darker as the amount of sweet pumpkin powder increased. The overall acceptability, hardness (p<0.001), elasticity (p<0.01), cohesiveness (p<0.01), gumminess (p<0.01), and brittleness (p<0.001) increased as sweet pumpkin powder increased as well. However, when sweet pumpkin powder was added at 12%, the overall acceptability value was fairly low. Sensory parameters, such as taste (p<0.001), color (p<0.001), and flavor (p<0.05) were observed when sweet pumpkin powder was used at 3% and these results were lower than the control. Overall acceptability (p<0.001) was best when sweet pumpkin powder was used at 9% and the texture was best when sweet pumpkin powder was used at 6%.
Processing Optimization and Quality Characteristics of Low-Fat Yogurt Prepared with Roselle
Hwang, Suhjung;Jung, Eunkyung;Joo, Nami 392
The purpose of this study was to determine the optimal amounts and mixing condition of skim milk powder (A), and roselle (B) for the production of yogurt prepared with roselle. The experiment was designed according to the central composite design for estimating the response surface method, which yielded ten experimental points, including two replicates for the skim milk powder and roselle. The physicochemical and mechanical analysis of each sample, including pH (P<0.001), titratable acidity (P<0.001), color (P<0.05), viscosity (P<0.001), showed significant differences. Antioxidant properties (total phenolic content, DPPH free radical scavenging activity) and viable cell counts of lactic acid were significantly different (P<0.05). The sensory measurements were significantly different in color, flavor, sourness, texture, and overall quality (P<0.05). The optimal formulation, calculated by numerical and graphical methods, was 7.82 g of skim milk powder and 2.09 g of roselle. From findings of this study, the roselle may be used in yogurt and can be applied for other food industries.
Characteristics of Cabbage Juice Fermented by Lactic Acid Bacteria from Kimchi
Im, Hye Eun;Oh, Yu Ri;Kim, Na Young;Han, Myung Joo 401
The objective of this study was to determine the quality characteristics of cabbage juice fermented by lactic acid bacteria from Kimchi (Leuconostoc mesenteroides, Lactobacillus sakei SL1103, Lactobacillus plantarum LS5, and mixed starter). Cabbage juice was inoculated with lactic acid bacteria and fermented at 30 for 72 hrs. Changes in lactic acid bacteria number, pH, titratable acidity, Brix, and color during fermentation were analyzed. After fermentation for 24 hrs, cabbage juice fermented by mixed starter showed the highest number of lactic acid bacteria (9.45 log CFU/mL). The pH of all cabbage juice also decreased to 3.88~4.19 sharply, while cabbage juice fermented by Lac. sakei SL1103 showed the highest Brix ($8.38^{\circ}Bx$). Cabbage juice fermented by mixed starter showed the highest L value (56.83). In the sensory evaluation, cabbage juice fermented by a mixed starter (Leu. mesenteroides, Lac. sakei SL1103, and Lac. plantarum LS5) showed the highest preferences in taste, flavor, and overall acceptability. Therefore, cabbage juice fermented by mixed starter (Leu. mesenteroides, Lac. sakei SL1103 and Lac. plantarum LS5) has the highest potential for the development of fermented cabbage juice as an excellent bioactive functional food.
Effects of Jebikong (Dolichos lablab) Extract on Serum Lipid Metabolism in Rats Fed a High Fat Diet
Han, Sung Hee;Kim, Hyun Young 409
This study investigated the effect of Dolichos lablab extract on the lipid metabolism of rats fed a high fat and cholesterol diet. S-D male rats (n=48) were given 40, 400, or 4000 mg/kg of Dolichos lablab extract and fed a high fat and high cholesterol diet for four weeks (DL-HFC group). As a result, serum levels of total lipids, total cholesterol, and triglycerides were higher in the high fat and high cholesterol group (HFC-group) than the control, and significant differences were observed between the control and the DL-HFC (40, 400, 4000 mg/kg) group. The fat absorption rate increased with a high fat diet feeding, but was higher in the DL-HFC (40, 400, 4000 mg/kg) group.
A Survey on the Consumption of Vitamin and Mineral Supplements as Health Functional Foods and Related Factors by Korean Adolescents
Lee, Hyun Sook;Han, Ji Hye;Kim, Sun Hyo 415
The purpose of this study was to estimate the consumption prevalence of vitamin and mineral supplements as health functional foods (VM-HFF) and to examine the factors associated with VM-HFF consumption behaviors in adolescents. A total of 1,407 adolescents attending middle or high schools from various cities and rural communities in Korea participated in this study. The prevalence of VM-HFF consumption was 41.7%, with boys showing a higher consumption than girls (p<0.01). VM-HFF consumption was higher in families with higher socioeconomic status and for families with parents that exhibited higher concerns about their child's health, growth, and nutritional intake (p<0.001). Most consumers of VM-HFF consumed HFFs 'when healthy' (50.1%), and acquired nutritional information from 'their families & relatives' (50.9%). Most consumers responded that VM-HFF was 'a little effective' (54.3%), followed by 'no obvious effects' (37.1%), and 'very effective' (7.4%). The effectiveness of consuming VM-HFF was mainly for 'fatigue recovery' (39.0%) and 'health improvement' (28.2%). Most consumers purchased HFFs at 'pharmacies & oriental medicine clinics' (53.8%) and at 'health functional food stores' (18.8%). Most consumers 'occasionally' (51.1%) or 'seldom' (27.3%) checked nutrition facts when purchasing, with 58.9% of consumers understanding the nutritional label for 'the most part', but only 8.7% of them understanding it 'very well'. Among the VM-HFF, consumers preferred calcium- and vitamin C-supplements. Consumers' mini-dietary assessment scores were higher than those of non-consumers. The results above showed that VM-HFF consumption was widely spread among adolescents, but few consumers checked and understood the nutrition label when they purchased VM-HFF, and were highly dependent on the advice and information from non-professional nutritionists, such as families & relatives. Therefore, it is necessary to educate adolescents to help them read nutrition labels and select the proper VM-HFF.


This year I had a great birthday weekend (well… my real birthday was on a Monday, so I celebrated on the Saturday and Sunday before). On Saturday I hung out with my guitarist Faz at Labrador Park recording demos of my original songs, and on Sunday the family and I went to brunch at the Fullerton Bay Hotel. Yay!!
It's the Fullerton Bay Hotel!!
The Thinker meets his opposite!!
Peter and Naoko's wedding anniversary!
Naoko and I had our 18th wedding anniversary on Sunday, and it was a great day! Zen studied Chinese and math without complaint, we played catchball and went swimming, and I listened to four of the LPs that I bought on Saturday – the Carpenters, the Ventures, the Steve Miller Band and Link Wray! Great!!
After that we went off to buy shoes for Zen, and finally to our favourite dining spot in Singapore – No Signboard! This time we ordered three crabs: the staple chili crab, Zen's favourite butter crab, and also salted egg crab. Nice! Naturally it was washed down with plenty of beer!
After that we went home, got a call from Canada from mom and dad to wish us well for our wedding anniversary, then we finished watching the great Chinese epic film Red Cliff! All right!!
We had leftover crab and gravy, so we took it home and it re-appeared tonight in the form of chili crab fried rice! Yummy!!


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