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Barry spring breakers hit the tropics for volunteer service
Members of Barry’s ASB Program take a break from volunteer work to pose for a picture with staff from the Star of the Sea (S.O.S.) Foundation.

While many college students across the country spend spring break relaxing on the beach, two groups from Barry University visited the tropics to volunteer time and service in immersion trips. Members of Barry’s Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program visited Key West and the Dominican Republic, while students from the Division of Nursing visited Jamaica.

This is the sixth straight year ASB members have spent their spring break week engaged in community service. While in Key West, the ASB group spent four days working with the Star of the Sea (S.O.S.) Foundation to support their outreach to those in need of food and housing assistance. The students worked in the S.O.S. food pantry sorting and arranging items in the warehouse, and serving meals.

In addition to their work in Key West, an additional seven Barry ASB members traveled to the Dominican Republic to assist at the Espiritu Santo Fey Alegria School in Bani. This group facilitated educational and recreational activities with the students of the school. Espiritu Santo Fey Alegria is a primary school operated by the Adrian Dominican Sisters.

ASB, a program that exists on many college campuses, is a student-run organization that is dedicated to making the world a better place through its volunteer service. In previous years, Barry’s ASB has volunteered as part of relief efforts in New Orleans, La., following Hurricane Katrina, at Haitian Community Centers in Miami after the 2010 earthquake, and in Pensacola, Fla., in sea life recovery efforts.

Students from Barry’s Division of Nursing spent two weeks in Jamaica as part of an international Nursing Study Abroad Program (N-SAP). The group worked with local public health nurses and performed cultural assessment and health screenings on local residents who otherwise may not have the opportunity to meet with a health professional. In addition to their service work, the nursing students met with Jamaica’s minister of health, Dr. Fenton Ferguson.

The immersion trips by Barry’s ASB and Division of Nursing students demonstrate an obligation to the university’s mission and core commitments, which include social justice, collaborative service, and individual and communal transformation.


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  • kcal445
  • fat12g
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  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 6 large chicken thighs, skin on
  • 1 large onion, finely sliced

    Onions are endlessly versatile and an essential ingredient in countless recipes. Native to Asia…

  • 2 tbsp curry powder (hot if you like it spicy, mild for tamer curries)
  • 350g easy-cook, long grain rice
  • 700ml chicken or vegetable stock
  • 250g frozen peas

  1. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan and fry the chicken thighs, skin side down, for 8-10 mins until the skin is golden and crispy. Tip in the onion and continue to cook for 5 mins until the onion softens. Sprinkle in the curry powder and cook for a minute more, then stir in the rice and pour over the stock. Bring the stock to the boil.

  2. Cover the pan and bake for 30 mins until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is cooked. Stir in the peas and leave the rice to stand for a few moments before serving.

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7th Jun, 2012
I think this is an excellent recipe to begin exploring curry dishes. Get the hang of it and sideline the curry powder for your own spice mix to taste. I love cummin seeds, cinnamon and cloves added with a touch of the curry powder or Garam masala (no spice grinder needed!). I also put some dried chilli flakes in and add mushroom and flaked almond for a big sumptuous pot of curry!
4th May, 2012
I thought this was very very bland and needed a sauce as it was a bit dry , if it didn't have the peas in it it would of been even worse sorry x
24th Nov, 2011
Completely forgot the peas but it was still gorgeous. Mild enough for the kids to eat, I would put more curry powder in if I was just doing it for the adults.
1st Oct, 2011
The whole family loves this, though i will try and add some greek yogurt at the end to make a bit creamy as was a bit dry
31st Aug, 2011
Tasty and easy. Used brown basmati as a healthier option (longer cooking time). And scaled it down for 2 people but still used 4 thighs in total.
29th Aug, 2011
Hello! This says freezable but how do you re-heat it without drying it out as there is no liquid, also I've heard it can be a bad idea to re-heat rice? I don't have a microwave, any ideas? Thanks.
6th Jul, 2011
gorgeous. added some sultanas and a bit of apple. made it for my boyfriend and his comment was "where did you buy this? theres no way you made it!" cheeky sod. good with quorn chicken pieces instead of real chicken too
3rd Jul, 2011
Alot of flavour considering it just uses a plain curry powder. It was really easy to prepare as there was barely anything to chop up and the chicken stayed nice and moist.
8th May, 2011
Oooh i thought it was gorgeous!! But i added ALOT more peas because it added that needed sweetness and moisture to the dish, i would highly reccomend this dish because it's so easy to make AND delicious!! next time i might try adding an egg? I made this dish and my dad made a lentil dhal alongside it, worked perfectly! served with warm chipatis :)
3rd Apr, 2011
I just loved this dish

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Whip up a main-meal soup in next to no time, perfect for a quick lunch and ready in just 10 minutes

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  • 400g tin chopped tomato

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  • 350g frozen mixed vegetable
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  1. Bring the stock to the boil with the tomatoes, then add the spaghetti and cook for 6 mins or until done. A few minutes before the pasta is ready, add the vegetables and bring back to the boil. Simmer for 2 mins until everything is cooked.

  2. Serve in bowls drizzled with pesto and oil, sprinkled with parmesan.

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3rd Feb, 2016
So good and so easy! It's the little finishing touches that make this one stand out - olive oil, plenty of parmesan, and the dollop of pesto is inspired, really lifts it.
31st Jan, 2016
This is the 2nd time i have made this soup. This time i didn't add the Pesto and found it much more enjoyable as i feel the pesto is overpowering. I also added mixed herbs, black pepper and some chilli flakes as other reviewers did below. Really tasty for how simple it is. Makes just enough for 2 servings for lunch today and 2 portions to take to work for lunch tomorrow.
10th Dec, 2014
This recipe isn't going to change the world and for me it's not substantial enough to have for dinner. However for an easy lunch it is great, so quick to make, i can bake a batch in the morning and take to work. I like to use mini shell pasta but its also a great way of using up mixed bits of dried pasta you might have leftover. Also added lentils. Aside from that i didn't make any adjustments. It was a bit salty for my taste as i knew it would be cos of the stock but not a huge problem.
18th Jan, 2014
This recipe is so quick and the results are very tasty. I was very impressed! It makes at least 4 good sized portions and is very cheap too. I bought most of the items in the 'value' range. I added some dried chilli flakes and chilli powder which gave it a spicy kick. Defiantly recommend!
21st Oct, 2013
I'm on the 5:2 diet so this is a great low calorie recipe. It is delicious, quick and easy to make. However, when I have tried calculating the calories myself, I find it difficult to believe it is only 162 calories per serving. 1 tbsp. of pesto is 80 calories alone and spaghetti quite high in calories too. It would be very useful to find out how the calorie count is worked out.
4th Oct, 2013
This isn't vegetarian, it has pesto in it. Pesto is not vegetarian unless making it yourself.
26th Oct, 2013
You can get some vegetarian pesto, but it's very hard to find any in a supermarket. Check out Zest or Meridian :) - Health food shops tend to carry the Meridian range.
2nd Jul, 2013
Lovely lunchtime soup - I made a batch without the pasta and then added fresh ravioli when I reheated the base to eat. Scrum!
4th Jun, 2013
This was a very quick and easy recipe to make. I really enjoyed it and will definitely be making again!
14th May, 2013
I used whole wheat spaghetti not fond of pesto so added mixed herbs and a dash of oregano. Very tasty , quick and cheap. Will be making again.

5th Jan, 2017
Is it red or green pesto?
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Thanks for your question. It's green. When we don't specify, it will always be the most commonly available ingredient that's needed. Hope that helps in future.
28th Sep, 2016
Can you use normal fresh veg for this recipe?
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Yes, you can use fresh vegetables. Cut them into small pieces and be aware cooking times might vary slightly.
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Can you use fresh veg instead of frozen veg? I know it may seem a stupid question but I just wanted to make sure....
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BBG’s Herbarium contains more than 310,000 preserved plant specimens, and we are working to make the information stored in it accessible to all by posting it on the internet. The Global Plants Initiative, funded by the Mellon Foundation, is an international partnership of museums and gardens with that same goal, and I just returned from the group’s annual conference in the golden-hued city of Madrid. The Initiative has revolutionized our field, changing the way that botanists work, making it faster and easier to get the information we need from these valuable specimens.

BBG’s herbarium contains important collections from Mexico, Bolivia, and the Galapagos Islands, and as our representative, I joined 220 colleagues from the herbaria of 42 nations at the meeting. The Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid, which hosted the conference, is beautiful. It is laid out in a grid of systematic beds that display plant families as they were understood in the 18th century. It is a garden of its time, the Enlightenment, and as such it is a garden for teaching as well as display. The beds are filled with thousands of plants including many that were brought back by Spain’s scientific expeditions throughout its former empire. Its extensive herbarium is filled with preserved specimens from these expeditions. Many of them are the first record of a species and are critical to our understanding of tropical plants. Once, researchers would have had to travel to Madrid and search the herbarium to see these specimens. Now, the Initiative is helping make images of these specimens available online.

The Initiative provides high-resolution scanners to herbaria so that we can all make images of our historical collections. We received our scanner three years ago and have already completed the scanning of all our types and historically important specimens. The scanner has also become a useful tool in the herbarium. We use it to make images to send to researchers at other institutions and to record the specimens we use in our own research. We also continue to find hidden types in our collection.

Next year’s conferrence will be held in Panama, and it is there that the future of the program will be decided. Next year funding will end from the Mellon Foundation. In order to continue, the Initiative will have to become self-supporting and find new sources of support. The Initiative has brought beneficial change, now we must try to sustain it.

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Still among us and still vigorous as of this writing, Bobby Freeman has had a long involvement in popular music that began in his hometown of Oakland, California. He was born on June 13, 1940, and grew up with his grandmother, who had been a dancer on Pacific cruise ships. Bobby joined a group called the Romancers, who began their recording career for Dootsie Williams, but left the group early in 1957. Still in high school, he joined another group, the Vocaleers, and impressed a local dee-jay, Jim Hawthorne from KYA. Hawthorne brought them to Coast Recorders in San Francisco to make a demo tape, but only Bobby wanted to take up the offer.

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Goldman Sachs noted, “Pandora reported 3Q results above expectations, with revenue of $120mn vs. our estimate of $116.3mn and non-GAAP EPS of $0.05 vs. our $0.01. P provided 4Q guidance below consensus and lowered FY13 guidance due to a lack of visibility beyond the end of the calendar year due to advertiser concerns over the fiscal cliff adding to the typical seasonal weakness in January. We continue to believe Pandora is well positioned to benefit from local advertiser adoption of mobile by leveraging its massive inventory, targeting opportunities, and user data. That said, the company's ad product development continues to lag and in our view significant success is already reflected in Pandora's valuation, therefore we remain Neutral rated.”

Pandora Media closed on Tuesday at $9.45.

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#1 Dymond6

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    Posted 03 May 2011 - 06:12 PM

    I'm getting married at Beaches Negril Oct, 2011. I would love to do a grooms cake for my fiance'. Has anyone done this in Negril? If so, where did you get it done? I would like to find a bakery. My WC is getting a quote from their bakery, but I know it will be an arm and a leg. Can anyone help?

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      Posted 28 May 2011 - 12:42 AM

      Did you find a bakery for the groom's cake? I haven't found many bakers in Negril, but here 2 two bakers in Montego Bay who deliver to Negril. It looks like they do these kinds of cakes or similar cakes.

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      Cakes by Noida

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        Posted 31 May 2011 - 08:12 AM

        I havent looked into it, but thanks I'll start here.

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          Posted 28 July 2011 - 02:16 PM

          i am looking for one in Ocho Rios

          #5 Sllefebvr

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            Posted 28 July 2011 - 02:24 PM

            I am also considering this let me know what you find!

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              Posted 09 January 2012 - 06:06 AM

              For all that are interested... I ended up going with

              Cakes By Noida

              They can be found on facebook, my contact was Leanne Cooke 1-876-883-7183

              They did a wonderful job at recreating my husbands Chevelle.chevelle1.jpgcar cake.jpg

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Creating mixtapes from computer audio files

You know how sometimes you really want a collection of tracks for a given occasion? For instance, you want some music to pump you up before hitting the gym, or to put you in a relaxed mood. Well, music lovers have been producing such compilations for decades. They're called mixtapes.

A mixtape is a compilation of songs produced and curated for some purpose. You might create a mixtape for your drive to work, or for your morning jog. Although the name "mixtape" hints at an etymology beginning in the days of physical music media, mixtapes are still produced now and can be part of your computer audio library.

Mixtapes differ from compilations in the sense that they are home made, or they have some sort of personal touch or influence from the personality of the creator. Down the years, mixtapes have often been reproduced and distributed to announce new bands or publicise some mix of songs.

The simplest solution: a playlist

The simplest way of creating a mixtape from computer audio is to use a playlist. I don't mean an abstract list of tracks there; playlists can also be computer files that explicitly list the tracks that make up a playlist. Here's an example M3U file:

It's a simple list of tracks. There're more options when building an M3U file but that's the basic idea. Most music players allow the playlist to be selected and played. This means, of course, that the files must be distributed as well as the playlist. There's a problem here: it would be onerous to replicate the file paths above in the target computer. The solution is relative file paths:

So long as the playlist and the tracks are in the same folder, that will play and will be the most portable way of distributing your mixtape.

This works. But there are repurcussions for your music library if you distribute the tracks and the playlist. These problems are caused by our old friends: the music tags internal to your music files.

Affecting your mix

If you simply take your music files from your collection as-they-are, they will continue to include metadata about the tracks that may make the destination collection for the mixtape much more messy.

Consider the "album" tag. In the example above, each track comes from a separate album with a different album name. If the above playlist and tracks were imported into another person's music library, these albums will most probably appear in their music player, only with just one track. Having your collection littered with many one-track albums may be annoying to some people.

Copying metadata isn't all bad news. Some of the metadata may continue to be useful, for instance artist names and genres, which are still legitimate track-level data to search a music collection by and find these tracks. It's just that the release-oriented metadata is not applicable for music copied purely for a playlist.

This might not matter to you of course. However, if you want to avoid affecting destination libraries, I suggest you remove the following common tag fields:

  • Album name
  • Album artist
  • Track number
  • Disc number

... along with any other release/album level metadata.

This shows what an effect metadata can have on your music collection. This power afforded by metadata suggests a different way of creating mixtapes...

Using metadata to create a mixtape

You can dispose of the need of a playlist file by using metadata, and customising the release level metadata. Considering the example above, here's how I'd edit the metadata using bliss or any other music tagger:

File Album name Album artist Track number
8-Sick_Times.flac Dan's mix Dan 1
4-Ayla.flac Dan's mix Dan 2
2-When_That_Helicopter_Comes.flac Dan's mix Dan 3

First, I would remove all album level metadata. Then I'd add in the data as in the table above.

A few points: whereas you are losing the one-track albums I suggested to avoid above, you are gaining an artist called "Dan" and an album which is not an official release. This may or may not acceptable.

One extra task may be to re-calculate ReplayGain so the volume levels between tracks in this mix are consistent.

While this method has benefits, I think both approaches can be combined to form the best way to create digital music mixtapes

The best way to create digital music mixtapes

First, we'll use an M3U playlist. This is the standard, most commonly accepted way of distributing mixtapes and most digital music users know what to do with one. Once imported into your library, they'll normally show under 'playlists' or similar.

Next, we customise metadata. We use a music tagger to remove all release level metadata, keeping other metadata that might be useful for the recipient of these tracks. The tags removed are:

  • Album name
  • Album artist
  • Track number
  • Disc number

Next, we change the filename to be in the form [artist name]-[track name]. In the example above, this gives us:

This removes all traces of the former parent releases' track numbers. Remember that the order within the playlist file dictates the order of playback. Oh, and remember that the files must be in the same folder as the playlist.

And finally, if you can be bothered, we can re-run ReplayGain. In reality, I probably only do this if I notice a volume level problem when playing back the mixtape.

That's the way I produce mixtapes!

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A Steam Community discussion talks of how some companies have been selling "unlicensed or stolen" Sniper Elite 3 Steam keys, saying these keys have been banned, and instructing anyone impacted by this to contact their vendor for a new key (thanks nin). They also outline how preorder customers with banned keys can still get their Target Hitler bonus DLC by contacting them once they have their key situation straightened out. There are also a couple of posts from a key reseller accusing Rebellion of scamming users, saying the keys were revoked so that customers would have to pay twice. Here's Rebellion's explanation of the situation:

To clarify, one of our PC retail distributors informed us that some of their allotted Steam keys were stolen. We believe these keys were then resold to multiple companies, with no payments going to either Valve or the retail distributor.

Steam were immediately informed and have now revoked that set of keys.

As a developer Rebellion are happy for you to purchase the game anywhere you see fit and support price competition in the PC market - we have in no way targeted any specific vendors (who may have also thought these keys were legitimate), just this one set of keys.

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Low water pressure can be a real annoyance—the shower subsides to a trickle, the washing machine takes eons to fill, and the dribble from the faucet can’t even manage to rinse leftover cereal from the breakfast bowl. If the oomph has gone out of your plumbing, you can try several things before calling in a pro.

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The first step in fixing the problem is determining its cause. Let’s say that you’ve recently purchased a home with low water pressure. First consult with neighbors to find out whether the issue plagues the entire community. If it does, you can install a water pressure booster, which operates by increasing the pressure of water on its way from the main water line to your kitchen and bathroom fixtures.

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In a home with otherwise adequate water pressure, it’s not uncommon for one or two fixtures to trickle weakly when they should powerfully cascade. A poorly performing faucet is likely to have a clogged aerator. Unscrew the nozzle and look for signs of buildup. If the piece needs to be cleaned, soak it in a vinegar-water solution; if that doesn’t work, buy a replacement (they’re inexpensive).

While the aerator is off, turn on the faucet to be sure you’ve pinpointed the issue. If low water pressure persists, the problem may not be the aerator after all but rather a clog in the line to the sink. Especially prevalent in older homes with galvanized piping (within which mineral deposits accumulate over time), clogged lines are best handled by a plumber.

Low water pressure in the shower? Chances are good your shower head has a clogged nozzle. Unscrew the head and soak it in a vinegar-water solution, or if it seems too far gone, install a replacement.

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Betfred are always looking for ways to reward new and existing customers alike and while opening incentives are subject to change, you can usually look forward to receiving the ‘bet £10, get £30 offer‘ when you sign up for a new account. Unlike some other bookies, Betfred continue to reward existing players with a host of promotions throughout the sporting calendar.

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In addition, there are political markets and specials relating to reality TV such as Big Brother. Overall, everything is covered from the most popular sports to the minority events across the globe.

Odds comparison sites show that Betfred compare favourably with all competitors and are often out on their own as far are prices are concerned. Additional promotions such as Double Delight, Hat Trick Heaven or 30 Minutes Limit Promo can also increase your profit and give you even better value.

Betfred helpfully list all their payment and withdrawal options at the bottom right hand corner of the page and there should be enough methods to suit all players. Debit cards, credit cards and bank transfers are available along with a selection of e-wallet facilities.

Paypal, Ukash, Neteller and Skrill are listed and while other outlets may give you a wider selection, there should be enough funding methods for any customer. Payments hit your account instantly while withdrawals are always quick and secure.

Betfred have a very active casino with a wide range of table games including poker, blackjack and all variants of roulette. Video Poker is also on offer as well as a very extensive range of slots with sizeable jackpots.

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Betfred offers everything a gaming client could want starting with a generous welcome bonus right through some generous ongoing promotions. Excellent prices are also available meaning that you don’t have to wade endlessly through the comparison sites to be sure that you’re getting the best deal.

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Acclaimed author Matt Ridley's thrilling follow-up to his bestseller Genome. Armed with the extraordinary new discoveries about our genes, Ridley turns his attention to the nature versus nurture debate to bring the first popular account of the roots of human behaviour. What makes us who we are? In February 2001 it was announced that the genome contains not 100,000 genes as originally expected but only 30,000. This startling revision led some scientists to conclude that there are simply not enough human genes to account for all the different ways people behave: we must be made by nurture, not nature. Matt Ridley argues that the emerging truth is far more interesting than this myth. Nurture depends on genes, too, and genes need nurture. Genes not only predetermine the broad structure of the brain; they also absorb formative experiences, react to social cues and even run memory. They are consequences as well as causes of the will. Published fifty years after the discovery of the double helix of DNA, Nature via Nurture chronicles a new revolution in our understanding of genes. Ridley recounts the hundred years' war between the partisans of nature and nurture to explain how this paradoxical creature, the human being, can be simultaneously free-willed and motivated by instinct and culture. Nature via Nurture is an enthralling, up-to-the-minute account of how genes build brains to absorb more

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More on the ongoing debate of whether heredity or environment is in charge of who we are, from the assertive but knowledgeable English science writer Ridley. Rather than just another exercise in stating the mutual dependence/interaction of genetic and environmental factors, the author provides examples of new-found genes that may turn on or off, may be more or less active, may or may not trigger a cascade of other gene actions, depending on circumstances. Nor is "the gene" always well-defined, he states. It can often be spliced in multiple ways, using alternative forms of component parts (the exons) with variable effects in various tissues. So, on the gene side, much variety, and on the nurture side, contexts galore, creating circles of complexity and feedback that render cause-effect statements (a la determinism) moot. Ridley's examples and inferences include genes and their mutations in the course of evolution that influence brain size and neuronal connections, personality, sexuality, language, culture, aggression, and nurturance, but still operate as cogs in the wheel of experience. Ultimately, he declares in favor of free will. He avers that we must replace linear with circular causality, "in which an effect influences its own cause"-sounding just like a physicist talking about quantum mechanics. Before reaching that point, Ridley cites a dozen graybeards over the century who have kept the N/N debate alive, with some kind remarks for Boas and Durkheim, even Lorenz and Tinbergen, but excoriation for Freud, Skinner, and Watson. Trouble is, for all Ridley's celebration of mutuality, some of the evidence he cites, such as twin studies, comes down strongly in terms of genes determining personality; while other data suggest that prenatal and infant experience (albeit via environmental influences on genes) are irrevocable. Certainly not the last word, but a lot of interesting turns of phrase and provocative findings to enrich the all-absorbing study of genes and behavior. (Kirkus Reviews)show more

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Jose Quintana set down the first 15 Red Sox batters he faced. Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

We had a perfect game in the works at Fenway Park until Stephen Drew and David Ross drew back-to-back walks to get on base in the sixth inning for Boston, breaking up a perfect game by Chicago’s Jose Quintana. Then Jackie Bradley Jr. stepped to the plate and knocked in a run with the Red Sox first hit of the game when he lined an RBI single off Quintana.

Quintana and Jon Lester are locked in pitchers’ duel this afternoon but the Red Sox did not have a base runner through the first five innings — 15 up, 15 down while the White Sox were on top 1-0. Then Drew stepped to the plate to lead off the bottom of the sixth inning for the Red Sox and drew a walk and Ross followed to put two runners on with no out in the sixth. JBJ then tied the game with the Sox first hit.

Quintana had been outstanding in the no-hit effort, striking out six Red Sox through five innings.

The Red Sox appeared to have a big hit with two outs in the fourth inning when David Ortiz drilled a ball into the triangle in center field, but ChiSox center fielder Adam Eaton made a magnificent running catch over his head on the warning in full sprint.

Quintana has pitched well recently, going 2-0 with a 0.94 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 28 2/3 innings over his last four starts before today’s game. The southpaw had thrown 15 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings entering this afternoon’s tilt.

Meanwhile Lester is having himself a terrific afternoon, with 10 strikeouts through five innings. The only damage came in the first inning when Jose Abreu drove in the only run of the game with a double. That was first earned run scored off Lester in his last three starts.

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