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Magglio Ordonez is supposed to help the Detroit Tigers win titles. Eddie Bonine is a bit of a surprise. Ordonez hit a three-run double, Bonine lasted five innings after a shaky start and the Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2 Wednesday night to move closer to the American League Central title.
DETROIT - Magglio Ordonez is supposed to help the Detroit Tigers win titles. Eddie Bonine is a bit of a surprise.
Ordonez hit a three-run double, Bonine lasted five innings after a shaky start and the Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2 last night to move closer to the American League Central title.
"You need everyone on your team to step up right now, and that's what happened tonight," Detroit manager Jim Leyland said. "Bonine was fantastic - we got more from him than we could have asked - and the offense gave us the runs he needed."
The Tigers increased their lead to three games over the Twins, and can clinch their first division title since 1987 with a victory in today's series finale.
"We're trying to look at tomorrow's game like we would any other game," said Brandon Inge, who had a tying two-run double. "But it is human nature to realize what we can do tomorrow. Even if you don't want to think about it, you do."
Detroit finishes the season with a three-game series at home against Chicago. Minnesota returns home to face Kansas City, including an expected matchup with AL Cy Young Award hopeful Zack Greinke.
"It doesn't look very good right now, but it isn't over yet," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "I'm not a math guy, but I believe that tomorrow is a must-win situation."
Bonine (1-1), making his ninth career start, allowed two runs in the first but shut down the Twins for the rest of his outing. He gave up seven hits, walked two and struck out three.
"This is a great, great feeling," said Bonine, who earned his first major league win since June 27, 2008. "After the first, I just settled into a groove and tried to attack. The defense made plays and the guys got the big hits."
The Twins put two runners in scoring position in the final eight innings.
"We really didn't do a thing after the first inning," Gardenhire said. "It just didn't work out tonight."
Ordonez's second key hit in consecutive days broke it open in the fifth. The Tigers loaded the bases with one out against Carl Pavano (13-12), who responded by getting Miguel Cabrera to pop up. Ordonez followed with a drive to center to clear the bases and give the Tigers a 7-2 lead.
"That was the killer blow," Leyland said. "Carl's been tough on us all year, and he had popped up Cabrera, so if he gets Magglio, it's a whole different ballgame."
Ordonez, who was booed by Tigers fans during a poor first half, also had a two-run double in Detroit's 6-5 victory Tuesday that salvaged a split of the key day-night doubleheader.
"No one in this clubhouse has ever turned their back on Maggs," Inge said. "We know what he's done for this franchise, and we knew he was going to do even more."
Pavano allowed seven runs and seven hits in 42/3 innings. He was 4-0 with a 1.69 ERA in five previous starts against Detroit this year.
Bonine was hurt in the first by another defensive mistake by center fielder Curtis Granderson, who misplayed a ball in the ninth inning Tuesday night that helped the Twins pull within one.
Bonine retired leadoff hitter Denard Span, but Orlando
Cabrera, Joe Mauer and Jason Kubel followed with consecutive singles to give Minnesota a 1-0 lead. Michael Cuddyer walked before Delmon Young lifted a fly ball to deep center field. Granderson turned the wrong way, allowing the ball to sail over his head, but recovered quickly enough to hold the Twins to one run and Jose Morales hit into an inning-ending double play.
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Twenty years ago on Monday (23 January), Rupert Murdoch changed the face of the British newspaper and printing industry.
In a calculated and secretive move, Murdoch moved The Times, Sunday Times, The Sun and News of the World overnight to the then high-tech site at Wapping, leaving behind the old ways of manual compositing and Linotype operating and causing a frenzy within the print unions.
A new world of computers and electronic typesetting could be found on the inside of what would soon be nicknamed "Fortress Wapping".
On the outside, however, was a different world: printers had been stripped of their livelihoods and a mass of angry strikers made the gates of Wapping their home for the next 13 months.
Head of Amicus GPMS Tony Burke was a member of the executive council of the National Graphical Association (NGA) at the time and attended several pickets.
He said despite journalists' retrospective tributes in this week's columns, the revolution was a "terrible time that caused a great deal of hardship and distress".
"It was a dispute of its time a dispute about maintenance of jobs and everything else that went with that. Changing the technology would have happened anyway, but Murdoch broke the back of unionism in Fleet Street," Burke said.
"Following on from Wapping, unions were de-recognised by the whole newspaper industry and there were massive amounts of downsizing," Burke said.
He added: "Clearly we're not involved in News International in any big way, but that's something we're working on."
NI is due to leave Wapping for Waltham Cross as it goes full colour in 2008.
- Autumn 1985 Rupert Murdoch gives print unions a three-month ultimatum to agree to heavy staff cuts, to which they responded with a ballot giving them the right to strike
- 18 January 1986 Murdoch printed a special section of the Sunday Times at Wapping 23 January 1986 The unions issue a strike but, overnight, Murdoch moves his papers from Bouverie Street and Gray's Inn Road to Wapping, where hundreds of strikers soon form picket lines
- February 1986 More than 5,000 protesters try to storm the printing plant, resulting in 58 arrests and eight injured police
- March 1987 After 1,262 arrests and many more injuries, as well as some reported suicides, the strike finally ends after unions agree to accept redundancy deals
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Annunciation Monastery Cemetery is a cultural feature (cemetery) in Burleigh County. The primary coordinates for Annunciation Monastery Cemetery places it within the ND 58504 ZIP Code delivery area.
In the Maps and Aerial Photos section below, you'll find links to: (1) Local area photos around Annunciation Monastery Cemetery, (2) A listing of the nearest hotels to Annunciation Monastery Cemetery and (3) Driving Directions to Annunciation Monastery Cemetery from almost anywhere. The location of Annunciation Monastery Cemetery is marked on an interactive map. The map can be searched by either business name or business category.
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Locating North Dakota Cemetery Records
(3.9 miles NE)
Bismarck, ND (6.1 miles NNW)
Mandan, ND (9.7 miles NW)
(12.6 miles ENE)
Harmon, ND (18.5 miles NNW)
(3.6 miles SSW)
Apple Creek Mobile Home Community, ND (4.3 miles NE)
Tatley Meadows, ND (4.3 miles NNW)
Sky Way Mobile Home Park, ND
(4.7 miles NNW)
Colonial Estates, ND (4.9 miles N)
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Associate Pension Consultant
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Pension Consultant to join one of the UK's most successful Pensions and Benefits Consultancies. Working alongside the Consultants you will be exceed to provide support to the Consultants and clients within the DB Consulting & Scheme Management practice area. You will be involved in the preparation of draft communications, advice and papers produced within the firms guidelines and assist with preparation of new client agreements. The right candidate will have a good understanding of the Defined Benefits pensions industry and be degree educated.
This looking for a chance to progress into a more client facing, interesting role. This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm who are committed to professional development of their employees and who offer a good work/ life balance. You will also be rewarded with a good salary and benefits package.
Please quote 42557 when calling Alexander Lloyd. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment. Areas of expertise include IFA, Advisors, Employee Benefits, Compliance, Pensions, Group Risk, Paraplanners, Sales Support, T&C etc.
Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website www.alexanderlloyd.co.uk for any other roles which may be of interest.
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The Perfect Wedding Venue
In Corona, Eastvale, and Chino
From a young age, most women dream of the perfect wedding. The perfect dress, the perfect music, and the perfect bridesmaids are all a part of the grand romantic fantasy. But most importantly, the venue is what makes the wedding perfect. That special day needs a special venue to be the setting where all those dreams come true.
As you bring that special day to life, Riverview Recreation Park invites you to experience the dream venue. Beautiful outdoor surroundings set to the backdrop of the Santa Ana River valley, a gorgeous outdoor amphitheater perfect to dance the night away, and the kind of service to make your perfect celebration happen flawlessly. For those interested in something out-of-the-ordinary, we also offer the Koroneburg Renaissance village, with its beautiful wedding gazebo and timeless romantic village streets.
Absolutely beautiful park secretly nestled away as though it was a beautiful secret that few even know about.
It’s a great location and can be used for many events. The owners are great with accommodations and highly and highly receptive to feedback.
It is a lovely space to have events. The large amphitheater is perfect for music and theatre productions. The meadow is great for corporate picnics and weddings.
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Costco’s Q2 surpasses earnings, sales estimates
Costco Wholesale reported stronger earnings and sales than analysts had expected as shoppers stock up on goods in light of the coronavirus outbreak.
“February sales benefited from an uptick in consumer demand in the fourth week of the reporting period,” the company stated. “We attribute this to concerns over the Coronavirus and estimate the positive impact on total and comparable sales to be approximately 3%.”
On its quarterly earnings call with analysts, Costco CEO Richard Galanti said that “these last nine or so days has been beyond busy.” In addition to stocking up on things such as water, sanitizers and other household goods, consumers also have been buying bigger big-ticket items, he added.
Costco earned $931 million, or $2.10 a share, for the quarter ended Feb.16, compared with $889 million, or $2.01 a share, in the year-ago period. Analysts had expected earnings of $2.05 a share.
Sales rose 10.5% to $38.3 billion, beating estimates of $38.22 million. Same-store sales rose 8.9% or 7.9% excluding the impact of gasoline prices and currency fluctuations. E-commerce comp sales rose 28.4%.
Costco currently operates 785 warehouses, including 546 in the United States and Puerto Rico, 100 in Canada, 39 in Mexico, 29 in the United Kingdom, 26 in Japan, 16 in Korea, 13 in Taiwan, 11 in Australia, two in Spain, and one each in Iceland, France, and China. Costco also operates e-commerce sites in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia.
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Saint Thomas Mission is a community and study centre at the University of British Columbia. Students meet for dinner, discussion, and prayer every Wednesday at 6:00pm at the Saint Thomas Mission House (1650 Western Parkway). We regularly host social events, from games nights to dinner parties, as well as book clubs, study groups and evenings dedicated to thoughtful engagement with the arts.
A partnership between Sojourn Church and University Chapel, Saint Thomas Mission is committed wholeheartedly to the flourishing of the university and of the Church. The proper pursuits of the university are complimentary to the Christian life, Saint Thomas Mission seeks to model that integrity.
We are also committed to be a community of radical hospitality, drawing near to Christ as we draw near to one another.
Finally, we talk about ‘The Four Loves’ of Saint Thomas Mission:
- Loving God
- Loving our university
- Loving each other
- Loving the Church
Here, at UBC, we are pursuing the life of God to the full, together.
Email [email protected] for more information. I'd love to meet you for lunch or coffee!
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Brocato Saturate Intensive Moisture Shampoo 10oz
An intensive moisture shampoo that saturates dry damaged hair with an extraordinary surge of moisture. Visibly improves hair's elasticity and vitality while giving hair natural moisture balance for an incredibly shine, silky feel.
Mayumi Squalane: One of the best skin lotion on the market! 7 Oils promote calming, soothing, and moisturizing at cellular levels. Skin will absorb quickly without leaving or feeling an oily film. Contains, Squalane (Olive and Sugar Cane), Omegas 3, 6, 7 & 9, Hi-Vitamin A, C & E, Panthenol Allantoin, Beta Glutan.
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|Project by charger1966||posted 2173 days ago||3677 views||21 times favorited||24 comments|
OK So I needed a way to cut large sheet goods. I was looking through old copies of Shopnotes Magazine and found this Panel Saw. I decided to build it for my shop. It took me about a week of gathering parts and putting them together to make this beast but it came out better then I imagined. Now I can cut any size sheet good by myself and not strain any part of my body to do it. With less then $250 invested I think it was well worth it.
-- "Keep Miaking That Sawdust," Lance
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Quebec’s government has introduced two bills to reform the province’s Election Act. One would reduce the limit on contributions to political parties from $1000 to $100, and increase the public subsidy to parties. The other would establish fixed election dates.
The contribution limit is part of a campaign against corruption of public officials. The bill was introduced the day after Montreal mayor Gérald Tremblay resigned amidst allegations that he was aware of kickbacks and illegal cash donations to his party, Union Montreal. Corruption was a significant issue in Quebec’s last election.
In addition to limiting political donations to $100 per person per year, Bill 2 would eliminate tax credits for political donations. Minister for democratic institutions Bernard Drainville told the Montreal Gazette that this measure means the proposed system will not cost much more than the status quo, despite a doubling of the public subsidy to political parties. The measures, he said, will increase the integrity of the system and are needed to combat a “deep cynicism” among voters.
Collecting large sums of money $100 at a time, it becomes almost impossible and for those who are fundraisers who can currently, legally, go find large donations because cheques are important, we break their influence, we throw it to the ground with a system at $100. – Bernard Drainville, Minister for democratic institutions
Drainville also said he intends to introduce a similar bill to limit donations and increase public financing to municipal parties.
CBC reports that Bill 3, the fixed election date law, would require elections to be held on the last Monday of September every four years. The next election would be September 26, 2016.
Meanwhile, Gérard Deltell of the opposition CAQ introduced a private member’s bill which proposes to both limit political contributions to $100 and to establish a spending ceiling. Under the proposed bill, parties could spend a maximum of two million dollars per year and four million dollars per general election. Independent candidates will be limited to $25,000.
Drainville told reporters he was not opposed to a ceiling on party spending and may examine it after the December break, but that the donation limit is the priority so the new tax regime can be in place January 1.
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In all honesty and prepared for the slinging of soft tomatoes, I'll say that it reminded me of the Jewish areas of Queens and Nassau, Long Island, both in the Jewish Kosher establishments and in the architecture. Those of us who are strictly kosher won't have problems when visiting Southern Florida.
The very first day after my red-eye from Phoenix, Arizona, I was taken touring by two cousins, my host and another who winters in the area. Miami, like Phoenix/Tempe/Scottsdale, isn't a New York City or Tel Aviv either. It looks pretty suburban. Here and there are some tall buildings, and on the whole, the hotels dominate the skyline especially towards the beach.
17 Restaurant & Sushi Bar, KM." I presume that the KM stands for Kosher Milk; though I could be wrong.
We started the meal sharing some sushi, which was delicious. I ordered their salmon and asked that I only have vegetables and salad on the side. It was perfect.
My cousins ate other dishes, which I didn't photograph. They were also very pleased with their food, and we didn't leave over a crumb of anything. That can't only be caused by our genetically good appetites; the food was delicious.
1205 17th St
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305 672 0565
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You may notice those symptoms after updating SpamAssassin :
- High CPU usage
- spamd keep flipping between “running” and “zombie” state
This probably mean your SpamAssassin installation is missing rule set configuration files. To resolve this issue, simply try running :
Since this should have been automatically done at the installation or upgrade, you’ll probably end up with this error message :
channel: no ‘mirrors.updates.spamassassin.org’ record found, channel failed
There is probably a DNS issue on your server, try changing your resolver configuration file (/etc/resolv.conf) and run the command again.
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This is something I’m working on at the moment. It’s a long way from done but I wanted to share with you to see what kind of thoughts you have about it so far. I haven’t decided if I’m going to keep it as just a landscape image or make it into a terraspace (landscape of another world) image. This is still a low quality image, not much detail to it yet but it gives you an idea of what it might look like when it’s done. Let me know what you think so far and should it be a landscape or terraspace.
Here are some earlier versions as well.
I started working on this image recently and thought that because of the colors I’m working with it would be fun to show it to you today. What better day to see green right!
Well here is the picture, keep in mind this is still a work in progress. Let me know what you think so far.
UPDATE: This is no longer a work in progress. After getting several requests to not change it, I’ve decided to leave it as is. If you would like to purchase a print, please click here.
This past week, I sent an email to a well known space artist named Greg Martin. In this email I gave a suggestion for an idea I had that could be used for his “Experience the Planets” project. I also asked him for any tips he might have for me to grow as an artist. I wasn’t actually expecting a response, at least not for quite some time but I got one within an hour. He talked a little bit about my idea for his project and then he got into my paintings.
After taking a look at some of the paintings, it was clear to him that because I am new to this I took some shortcuts and used filters that are provided by Photoshop. He was correct, there were times that I did that. Greg told me something that I’ve now found to be true and that is this. There is nothing compared to the satisfaction you get from completing a work and making the stars shine and the planets glow using nothing more than a paintbrush and some color. He then issued me a challenge. That challenge was to create an image using nothing but a brush and some colors and to find a way to make the stars shine and the planets glow. Create something I could be proud of and know that I made it and not some computer program.
Well, I decided to take up his challenge! I’m still working on my first image. Needless to say, it takes far more time to create something this way than I thought but I’ve put the pen to the paper and here is what I have so far. Take a look, share some thoughts if you like and help me make this image the best it can be. Remember that this is still a work in progress.
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It was my privilege today to attend the UPSET (Underfunded Parents, Students, and Educators Together) rally calling for more stable funding and equity in Portland Public Schools. Please check out a little of the local news coverage:
- Oregon Live: http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2012/05/portland_students_teachers_mar.html
- KATU News: http://www.katu.com/news/local/Portlanders-march-to-protest-school-budget-cuts-151197525.html
- KOIN News Video Footage: http://www.koinlocal6.com/mostpopular/story/UPSET-group-hopes-to-stop-budget-cuts/WAAsHoaCFkePhts6srqMQA.cspx
As I packed up the car with my daughter in tow, I expected the array of messages against more cuts to school funding and to arts programming that we would see at the rally, but I did not anticipate feeling so moved by the hundreds of students, parents, and educators joined together to make a public statement. Here are some of my thoughts following the rally:
- Emotional engagement is an important part of a social movement. I felt almost choked up as hundreds of students poured into the square with their signs demanding a just educational system. This reminded me of a student of mine in one of the Capstone classes I teach who was commenting on how volunteering with youth makes him feel good and thinking about whether or not the fact that we feel like better people when doing community work is a bad thing. No, it’s not a bad thing! We should feel good when we are supporting our communities and taking a stand either through lifting our voices or working hands on.
- While the Mayor has proposed a bail out plan to save 100 teaching jobs for the 2012-2013 schools year and a group of parents and non-profits are banding together to save the Oregon Outdoor School Program, this isn’t enough. Teachers are negotiating a stalled and reduced raise (among other things) as part of these negotiations, schools are already operating on reduced staff/programming, and this bandaid does nothing to fix the roots of the problem — unstable funding source for our public education system AND a disinvestment in the most needy kids and schools. A just system would not require additional monetary, time, or resource sacrifices from students, teachers, and parents.
- I saw many parents at this rally with children who are not yet school aged. This felt important as it is vital that all community members (those with kids in the public school system along with those without kids at all) become involved and speak out agains the unjust system in which so many of our community’s children are educated.
- I was able to http://www.facebook.com/v/10151706675670297” target=”_blank”>take my daughter Vera with me, and this was her first political rally. I remember my mom taking me to anti-war protests from a young age, and her activism certainly has inspired my work today. With Mother’s Day just a day away, this is a shout out to my mom. I was happy to follow in her footsteps and to pass on the legacy of social engagement today. Thanks, mom!
- It does feel like there’s momentum, especially from groups like UPSET and Invest in Oregon Schools. Please consider getting active with one of these groups or with others such as Stand for Children, Save Our Schools, or the like. Find an organization that fits you and your beliefs, and become active! It’s much easier to become active with a group than to invent your activism from scratch (although this can be incredibly powerful as well)!
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This is just a quick blog entry as I already made up a bunch of bracelets using the Double Bow for the Trollbeads Blog here. Those were mostly using new Winter Collection pieces though and I wanted to make something up using regular pieces to see how it would look going into the post-Christmas season. First I tried it as a splitter on a Fantasy Necklace. Mine isn’t long enough to wear this way but I think it looks nice and it’s good to have future goals. 😀 Check out the difference in the lighting here. This photo was taken towards the sun.
The glass beads (Graceful Sky, Blue Desert and Pink Conch) look different with the phone pointing away from the sun. Even the Rosa Pearl Necklace looks different, which just illustrates how difficult it is to make purchases online, difficult being a relative term here. We’re not trying to get our families out of Aleppo or anything, I realize. (I bought the best soap I’ve ever used in Aleppo years ago, BTW. It was olive oil soap and super moisturizing.) The silver bead on the top is called Freedom Feather.
The Double Bow works really well on the leather bracelets.
This next combo is my favourite of the bunch though. I used the Daylight Brilliance and Pink Facet Delight beads plus some copper and silver spacers.
The silver flower is called Apple Blossom. Usually I wear it on the Fantasy Necklace but really like it on the bangle.
Lastly, because I was going to be wearing my blue sweater, I swapped out the glass for two Hong Kong Skyline beads. They are such a rich colour!
Coming up next week will be a Thailand Insprired post with the Ohm Beads Tuk Tuk and Royal Elelphant and the Two Souls and Anemone Spacers from Trollbeads.
Oh yes, there are some Red inspired Trollbeads bracelets (including an over the top leather one) on their blog today, which can be found here.
Also, there’s a GWP (gift with purchase) starting today and running until Dec.31 in Canada and the USA. It should be on the Trollbeads website. (I shall go look myself!) 😀
Disclosure: For this blog I may receive some items as promotional samples.
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Mr. Kenneth B. Medlock III
Senior Director, Center for Energy Studies, Rice University
Kenneth B. Medlock III, Ph.D., is the James A. Baker, III, and Susan G. Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics at the Baker Institute and the senior director of the Center for Energy Studies. He is also the director of the Masters of Energy Economics program, holds adjunct professor appointments in the Department of Economics and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and is the chair of the faculty advisory board at the Energy and Environment Initiative at Rice University. He teaches advanced courses in energy economics and supervises Ph.D. students in the energy economics field. Medlock is a principal in the development of the Rice World Natural Gas Trade Model, which is aimed at assessing the future of international natural gas trade. He has published numerous scholarly articles in his primary areas of interest: natural gas markets, energy commodity price relationships, gasoline markets, transportation, national oil company behavior, economic development and energy demand, and energy use and the environment. He has testified multiple times on Capitol Hill on U.S. oil and natural gas exports, has spoken at OPEC, and is frequently asked to speak about global and domestic energy issues.
Medlock is the past vice president for conferences for the United States Association for Energy Economics (USAEE), and previously served as vice president for academic affairs. In 2001, he won (joint with Ron Soligo) the International Association for Energy Economics Award for Best Paper of the Year in the Energy Journal. In 2011, he was given the USAEE’s Senior Fellow Award, and in 2013 he accepted on behalf of the Center for Energy Studies the USAEE’s Adelman-Frankel Award. In 2012, Medlock received the prestigious Haydn Williams Fellowship at Curtin University in Perth, Australia. He is also an active member of the American Economic Association and is an academic member of the National Petroleum Council. Medlock has served as an advisor to the U.S. Department of Energy and the California Energy Commission in their respective energy modeling efforts.
Medlock received his Ph.D. in economics from Rice University in May 2000.
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Caffeine and Heart Abnormalities
Posted on: Thu 26 Apr 2018
It’s well known that caffeine can deliver a powerful kick to the human body when it needs it, but how dangerous can that kick be?
Cardiologist Professor Peter Kistler joins host Tom Jordan to discuss.
Produced by Tom Jordan
Image source: Waferboard (via flickr)
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The blog of online comics reviewer and columnist, Mark Allen.
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You'll soon find that my pun was well-crafted. Or, maybe it was just obvious. All groans not withstanding, you really ought to check out
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February 15th 2020-Manila Arena, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Sho Kimura (18-3-2, 11) vs Merlito Sabillo (27-7-1, 13)
Earlier today at the Manila Arena we saw former WBO Flyweight champion Sho Kimura [木村翔] take on former WBO Minimumweight champion Merlito Sabillo.
May 26th 2019-Fuzhou, China
Sho Kimura (18-2-2, 11) vs Carlos Canizales (21-0-1, 17)
Earlier today we saw former WBO Flyweight champion Sho Kimura [木村翔] challenge WBA Light Flyweight "regular" champion Carlos Canizales
March 30th 2019-PuTuo Stadium, Shanghai, China
Sho Kimura (17-2-2, 10) Vs Pigmy Kokietgym (60-10-2, 24)
This past Saturday we had the chance to see former WBO Flyweight champion Sho Kimura [木村翔] return to the ring for the first time since losing to Kosei Tanaka. In the opposite corner to Kimura was Thai veteran Pigmy Kokietgym, aka Wicha Phulaikhao.
September 24th 2018-Takeda Teva Ocean Arena, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Sho Kimura (17-1-2, 10) Vs Kosei Tanaka (11-0, 7)
Earlier this week Japanese fight fans in Nagoya got a FOTY contender as WBO Flyweight champion Sho Kimura [木村翔] faced off against mandatory challenger Kosei Tanaka [田中恒成]. The bout was streamed globally without commentary, but for those who like the Japanese commentary there is also this version.
July 27th 2018-Qingdao Guosen Gymnasium, Qingdao, China
Sho Kimura (16-1-2, 9) vs Froilan Saludar (28-2-1, 19)
Earlier today fight fans in China had the chance to see WBO Flyweight champion Sho Kimura [木村翔] return to China, where he won the title, to defend against Filipino challenger Froilan Saludar.
December 31st 2017-Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan
Sho Kimura (15-1-2, 8) vs Toshiyuki Igarashi (23-2-3, 12)
Earlier today fight fans had the chance to see WBO Flyweight champion Sho Kimura [木村翔] take on former WBC champion Toshiyuki Igarashi [五十嵐 俊幸]
July 28th 2017- Shanghai Oriental Sports Center, Shanghai, China
Zou Shiming (9-1, 2) vs Sho Kimura (14-1-2, 7)
Earlier today Chinese fans saw local star Zou Shiming [邹市明] take on little known Japanese fighter Sho Kimura [木村翔] in a defense of the WBO Flyweight title, a title that Shiming won last year in the US.
May 13th 2017-Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center Hong Kong S.A.R., China
Sho Kimura (13-1-2, 6) vs Wisitsak Saiwaew (4-4, 2)
Earlier this year fight fans in Hong Kong saw Japan's Sho Kimura [木村 翔] battle against Thai foe Wisitsak Saiwaew, Little did we know at the time that Kimura's next bout would be a world title bout against Zou Shiming, on the Chinese mainland.
Here we include some of the best, most interesting, most exciting or most eye catching videos from around the Asian boxing world.
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A regional center in New Orleans is being sued in Federal Court by 27 EB-5 investors. The complaint which is attached here claims that defendants, William B. Hungerford Jr. and Timothy O. Milbrath, principals of Noble-RealEstate-GP, misused immigrant investors funds that were invested into their regional center. The suit alleges that the defendants diverted $13.5 million from the investment fund into more than 30 sham companies created under the laws of Louisiana, Maryland, and Delaware that Hungerford and Milbrath ultimately controlled.
Specifically, the plaintiffs claim that the regional center principals diverted at least $6 million of fund monies to themselves for excessive and unwarranted consulting services; diverted approximately $3 million of fund monies that was specifically dedicated and reserved for investment into job-creating enterprises to pay excessive and unwarranted operating expenses of the New Orleans Regional Center’s operations, including financing the purchase of real estate in Maryland that benefited Hungerford and Milbrath; grossly mismanaged the construction of certain projects situated in New Orleans; grossly mismanaged the fund’s investments by causing the fund to pay exorbitant fees for minority ownership interests in sham companies formed, owned and controlled by Hungerford and Milbrath that do not generate any revenues or provide any legitimate services; breached fiduciary duties owed to the fund; and unjustly enriched Hungerford and Milbrath to the detriment of the fund.”
Interestingly, the suit requests that a receiver be appointed to take charge of the regional center, as well as the 30-odd sham companies created and managed by the defendants, to “protect and/or preserve the plaintiffs’ immigration benefits that have been diverted to these entities.” The suit also requests that the court grant an injunction to prevent the regional center principals “from performing, making any payments or from conducting any further activities which will cause the fund harm, including disposing of any money or assets that should be returned to the fund.”
It will be interesting to follow this case to see if USCIS will offer any relief to the EB-5 investors who contributed their funds to the regional center in good faith with the understanding that the funds would be used towards job creation purposes by the entities identified in their business plan and economic report. Suits like this may also be a precursor to the enactment of enforcement mechanisms by the Department of Homeland Security within the EB-5 program.
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6000 Series – AutoBorne Sealers
The starting foundation for any graphic, complete automotive or large-panel paintjob. AutoBorne Sealers have incredible adhesion to any substrate including plastic, dry fast & level, are shave well when dry sanded with 1000 grit or finer sandpaper.
AutoBorne Sealers allow for quicker drying times. Not only do the sealers themselves dry quickly, subsequent coats of Auto Air Colors dry quicker as less material is required to cover when colors are color-keyed with AutoBorne Sealer.
+ Apply 4100 Series Aluminums and 4300 Series Silvers over 6013 Silver Sealer for an even orientation and metallic hiding.
+ Color-key AutoBorne Sealer with 4300 Series Pearlized and Metallic Colors. By reducing the amount of Pearlized Color required for coverage, a uniform, well-orientated pearlescent finish is created. Color-keying removes the need for multiple coats to achieve color saturation, often resulting in a lumpy appearance due to excessive build-up of the pearlescent powder or metallic.
AutoBorne Sealers are universally compatible with any paint system and can be applied direct to other primer types such as DTM etch-primers used to treat bare metal before AutoBorne Sealer is applied. Apply direct to aluminum, wood, urethane and most plastics and basically any substrate. AutoBorne Sealers adhesion is truly tenacious.
AutoBorne Sealers are a water-based epoxy which takes 48 hours to fully cure after application. Sealers may be taped on, sanded and Createx Colors products may be applied less than 30 minutes after application. Prior to applying solvent-based paint or clear direct to Sealers allow 48 hours cure time, sand or degrease prior to application. Sealers may be top-coated with solvent-based paint soon after application provided Sealers are wiped with degreaser or sanded. Applying Createx Colors paints direct to Sealers after application does not require sanding or degreasing.
Reduce 10% per volume with 4012 High Performance Reducer. AutoBorne Sealer is best applied with a 1.2 1.4mm tip-sized spray gun around 25 30 psi. For use with smaller tip-sizes such as mini-guns and an airbrush, reduce accordingly to achieve proper flow and atomization.
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Northrop Grumman wins $31M contract to support Advanced Hawkeye program
Work will be performed in a number of locations across United States
- By Mark Hoover
- Aug 29, 2013
Northrop Grumman has won a $31 million contract modification with the U.S. Navy for non-recurring engineering for the Full Rate production Lot 1 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Program.
The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft gives the warfighter expanded battlespace awareness, especially in the area of information operations. It delivers battle management, theater air and missile defense, and multiple sensor fusion capabilities in an airborne system, Northrop Grumman said.
Work will be performed in Syracuse, N.Y., St. Augustine, Fla., Bethpage, N.Y., Greenlawn, N.Y., Woodland Hills, Calif., El Segundo, Calif., Menlo Park, Calif., and other locations within the United States.
Work is expected to be completed by September 2016.
Funding in the full amount of the contract is obligated at the time of the award.
Mark Hoover is a senior staff writer with Washington Technology. You can contact him at firstname.lastname@example.org, or connect with him on Twitter at @mhooverWT.
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- How much do CEOs get paid?
- Who can fire a CEO?
- Can a CEO hire anyone?
- Who is higher than the president?
- Can there be 2 CEOs?
- Is a Chairman higher than a CEO?
- Does CEO outrank president?
- Can a CEO be fired?
- Who is more powerful CEO or MD?
- Who has more power CEO or president?
- Does CEO report to President?
- Can a chairman fire a CEO?
- Who reports to a CEO?
- Can a CEO fire a CFO?
- Is CFO higher than President?
- Is CEO the owner?
- What is a CEO responsible for?
- How can I become a CEO in India?
How much do CEOs get paid?
CEO pay continues to outpace the pay of working people.
In the past 10 years, CEO pay at S&P 500 companies increased more than $340,000 a year to an average of $14.8 million in 2019.
Meanwhile, the average production and nonsupervisory worker saw a wage increase of $836 a year, earning on average just $41,442 in 2019..
Who can fire a CEO?
If a CEO is a part-owner of a corporation, the board of directors can demand that she meet certain job expectations, and if the CEO fails to do so, the board of directors can vote to fire her. Also, a CEO who isn’t an owner can decide to terminate the founder of a company if the board of directors agrees.
Can a CEO hire anyone?
While many large corporations hire too many people for the CEO to get involved with hiring every single person, other roles like the VPs and Directors can play an important role.
Who is higher than the president?
The Senate has exceptionally high authority, sometimes higher than the President or the House of Representatives. The Senate can try cases of impeachment, which can dismiss a President for misconduct.
Can there be 2 CEOs?
Two CEOs can be better than one — but it depends on whom you ask. Business-software company Salesforce announced last week that it would elevate its vice chairman and president, Keith Block, to serve as co-CEO alongside longtime chief executive Marc Benioff, Fortune first reported.
Is a Chairman higher than a CEO?
In simple terms, the CEO is the top senior executive over management while the board chairperson is the head of the board of directors. … The CEO reports directly to the board of directors. By contrast, the board chairperson of a company is the head of its board of directors.
Does CEO outrank president?
When both a CEO and president role exist within a single company, the CEO outranks the president. This means the CEO is the top person, and the president is the second-highest ranked person.
Can a CEO be fired?
Founders or CEOs are often fired by a vote of the company’s board. … Ownership share ultimately leads to a loss of control over the company. As companies bring in outside investors, their shares are diluted. Founders often end up owning less than 50 percent of the company’s shares, leaving them vulnerable to being fired.
Who is more powerful CEO or MD?
As a representative of the firm, CEO handles outside world like media and other public events, whereas MD plays the main role inside the firm. Both Chief Executive Officer vs Managing Director reports to the Chairman. On the other hand, in many cases, MD reports to CEO as well.
Who has more power CEO or president?
In general, the chief executive officer (CEO) is considered the highest-ranking officer in a company, while the president is second in charge.
Does CEO report to President?
In a corporate hierarchy, the CEO is the No. 1 official, most powerful in a company, and the President is the No. 2 official in a company. The CEO reports to the board and the president reports to the CEO.
Can a chairman fire a CEO?
The CEO is ultimately accountable to the board of directors for the company’s performance. The chairman of a company is the head of its board of directors. … Directors appoint–and can fire–upper-level managers such as the CEO and president.
Who reports to a CEO?
board of directorsWho does the CEO report to? The CEO reports to the company’s board of directors. The board of directors is an elected group that represents shareholder interests. All public companies are required to have a board of directors.
Can a CEO fire a CFO?
“CFO turnover around an irregularity is generally high anyway, around the 65% range,” Leone tells CFO, but when the CEO is a founder, the CFO is fired more than 80% of the time after a restatement. To be sure, both executives may be asked to leave after a restatement.
Is CFO higher than President?
Typically, senior managers are “higher” than vice presidents, although many times a senior officer may also hold a vice president title, such as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). … This ensures a distinction between management by the executive board and governance by the supervisory board.
Is CEO the owner?
The title of CEO is typically given to someone by the board of directors. Owner as a job title is earned by sole proprietors and entrepreneurs who have total ownership of the business. But these job titles are not mutually exclusive — CEOs can be owners and owners can be CEOs.
What is a CEO responsible for?
A chief executive officer (CEO) is the highest-ranking executive in a company, whose primary responsibilities include making major corporate decisions, managing the overall operations and resources of a company, acting as the main point of communication between the board of directors (the board) and corporate …
How can I become a CEO in India?
Other than the board of directors, the chief executive officer, or CEO, is at the top of the corporate ladder….Typical Steps to Becoming a CEOStep 1: Earn a Bachelor’s Degree. … Step 2: Build On-the-Job Experience. … Step 3: Earn a Master’s Degree (Optional)
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The prime suspect goes by the name Strelkov - or "shooter". Real name Igor Girkin, the former Russian intelligence officer has shot his own troops for insubordination. He may have just shot down a passenger plane with 298 people on board.
“We did warn you - do not fly in our sky," he reportedly posted to a Russian social media page just hours ago.
This chilling message was most probably aimed at the Ukraine government, Girkin’s target in a vicious separatist war.
But that post has now been deleted as it has become clear the jet was from Malaysia Airlines, not a military transport aircraft of the type Girkin has brought down in recent weeks.
No amateur can bring down a passenger jet streaking across the sky. A trained operator must work the sophisticated surface-to-air missiles required.
Don’t be lulled into believing any trooper with a rocket-propelled grenade launcher on his shoulder could carry out this attack.
The professionalism required points to Girkin and his Russian-backed separatists as the most likely suspects.
They have captured missile batteries mounted on trucks, and are suspected to have been supplied Russian-made "needle" portable launchers that can be carried by a man.
But it is far from clear whether Moscow condoned this atrocity.
The conflict in Ukraine has boiled for months since Russian commandos in Februrary seized control of the Crimean peninsula.
A referendum in March - widely dismissed as a farce - saw the territory incorporated into Russia.
Ever since, Girkin and his ilk have been fighting in the east of Ukraine, with persistent reports of Russian forces staging strikes across the nearby border.
But Russian President Vladimir Putin has steadfastly denied any further claims on Ukraine.
Lilia Shevtsova, a highly regarded Russian analyst, wrote this week that no one has been willing to call this conflict for what it is - an international war.
“The West doesn’t want to call it war, since it would then have to take concrete measures against the aggressor, a nuclear state. Who would dare to do that? Ukraine isn’t ready to press the world to call the conflict a war out of fear of contradicting the West. And it’s quite clear why Russia wouldn’t want to acknowledge that it’s fighting a war,” she said.
There have been plenty of peace overtures, sanction threats and fruitless diplomacy.
But as Shevtsova puts it in a pungent remark: “Moscow, meanwhile, is attempting to wear the peacemaker’s hat without ever doffing its battle helmet.”
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Russell Brand thinks of Tom Cruise when he does yoga.
The British funnyman is a huge fan of the ancient Indian spiritual and physical discipline and the actor - who he starred with in 'Rock of Ages' - bought him a yoga mat which means his thoughts turn to Tom as he's exercising.
During an appearance on UK TV show 'This Morning', Russell said: "Tom Cruise bought me a yoga mat, although I don't know if it was actually from him. Certainly someone who works for Tom Cruise sent me a yoga mat and said here's a yoga mat and think of Tom Cruise when you do yoga. And I do.
"I like yoga a lot, I don't think there's a problem doing yoga and meditating every day ... there's a daily access to unseen realms of power - not just me, everyone has that within themselves! Yoga and meditation for me is a way of accessing very beautiful principles that perhaps make us happier at a time when people feel disillusioned with the economy, concerned about the ecology, worried with politicians, don't trust what they are being told on television..."
Russell - who was once married to singer Katy Perry - also revealed he is happy most of them time and feels at his most contented when he is treating other people well.
When asked if he was happy, Russell replied: "Yes. Intermittently. Happiness cannot forever be sustained like some glistening bauble, it's a transitory thing like a butterfly ... so I'm happy mostly when I'm being nice to other people."
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Silverstone International – 20/08/16
Making up 8 places before the first corner at the start of the first race sadly came to nothing, as engine failure at the end of the first lap forced retirement.
Starting out the day with the aim of testing a newly rebuilt gearbox, James Cater had the added problem of a very cold and wet track – having only driven at Silverstone International last year in dry conditions.
A miscalculation with the suspension settings (we were totally focused on the gearbox and actually went out with the dry setup we’d used at Anglesey!) added to the problems, but despite a few spins James still qualified 23rd of the 38 cars entered.
With the track almost dry for the first race, conditions were better suited on what is a brilliant circuit, exactly one year from when James had his first ever race there.
A demon start took the RTV Sheane closer to the B class podium finish we were aiming for, before a 120+mph spin at Abbey at the start of the second lap meant dropping back down the order.
Red flags a few corners later due to another accident caused a restart, but with the engine sounding off, James took the restart from the pit lane after checking in with Glenn Hay. Sadly, the problems got worse back on track, and he had to pull back in to the pits and retire from the race.
An inspection found two engine studs had snapped, one proving too tough to remove the remains of the broken thread from the engine case at the track.
Despite a valiant effort from Glenn to repair the engine, we unfortunately ran out of time before the start of the second race, and the weekend was over for us.
We’re disappointed with the result, especially as James had new sponsor decals on the car for British action camera company JooVuu, and also the newly formed RTV.
We will be hoping to make amends and get a solid result at Snetterton on September 24th for the final race of the year.
As always, you’ll be able to read the more in-depth race report from James’ perspective on www.jamescaterracing.com shortly.
Here is the onboard footage from qualifying:
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Almost a third (30%) of global organizations will use biometric authentication on mobile devices by 2016 compared with just 5% now, according to a recent report by Gartner.
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The trend could be more pronounced in India because businesses rely heavily on mobile devices. As mobiles increasingly contain business critical data, their security will become more important.
According to a Research and Markets forecast, the biometrics market in India is set to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of just over 44% during the period 2013-2018.
Today, most organizations require robust passwords on laptops, but smartphones and tablet devices often have access to the same applications and critical data but not the same levels of security, said Gartner.
Read more on biometrics
Jagdish Mitra, head of mobility at Tech Mahindra, said: “The mobility penetration in the Indian business ecosystem is high and people are now using their mobiles not just for texting or making calls, but it is a virtual office where monetary transactions and sharing of corporate data are occurring in different ways on a daily basis.
“With the huge turnaround in technology adoption by Indian businesses, there are companies that are using biometric as a second form of authentication. NASSCOM is also working on a project to use biometrics for electronic know your customer (eKYC) in the banking sector. And with the banks, telcos and the government moving forward with various forms of biometric authentication, it can be safely assumed that biometric authentication applications are bound to be even more acceptable among Indian businesses in the next two or three years.”
To this end, IT leaders have to address the security concerns while minimizing trade-offs between security and usability.
John Girard, vice-president at Gartner,said the use of a six- or eight-digit lower-case alphanumeric password can provide billions of values and requires hours to recover.
But password authentication alone is not enough to protect sensitive corporate applications and data, he said. Gartner recommends the use of biometric authentication methods where higher-assurance authentication is required.
Suitable authentication modes include interface interactivity, voice recognition, face topography and iris structure. These modes, if used in conjunction with passwords, can provide higher-assurance authentication for critical business data.
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There is much more to South Florida than beaches, you have to know where to look is all.
I grew up in South Florida. I spent a lot of my youth shut indoors reading and doing house work but I occasionally got to go see what was around me. When I was out of high school I managed to get out some more while attending college and spending time with my boyfriend (now husband).
Having a history with Florida, I feel that as an adult with children I find more cool and fun things to do than when I was younger. I know what I am looking for. I know some tricks to find those things. And, I have more reason to explore. With three little kids I am anxious to get outdoors and take a breath of fresh air!
If you aren’t from here (or even if you are) I hope that these suggestions can help you to get a better look at South Florida! Because there is quite a bit in Florida, there will be separate posts for The Keys, Central Florida (Maybe separated into Tampa and Orlando areas), and Northern Florida. As new posts go live of the listed places I will update with links to those entries.
NOTE: 2017 is looking to be a big year for hurricanes! After the damage from Irma in mid-September I am hoping that these places are able to recover well. Some of these may be out of commission for a few months.
I LOVE food (even though my relationship with it is getting complicated as I age). Good food is key to having a full and fun experience. It’s “icing on the cake” and makes everything better. These places are kind of a combination of food and experience.
(Closed for Summer months) Knaus berry farm is an awesome little farm and store that offers fresh baked bread and other delicious treats (their cinnamon rolls are famous!) at great prices. When available you can hand pick strawberries and tomatoes as well!
(Closed in September and October) This Homestead produce stand has much to offer: Exotic fruits, honey, jams, and fresh fruit smoothies with whatever flavor combination you want made fresh. There is a mini splash pad and even a little zoo out back!
This famous ice cream parlor in Hollywood is one of my favorite places to take visitors and to go for special occasions. The servings are large, and everything is made super fresh. They even make their own sodas. One special item they offer is the kitchen sink! You get an actual sink filled with a selection (you choose) of ice cream and toppings. (Read about the food Here) (Read about the Ice Cream Here)
If you want to see alligators then this is the place for you! It’s a little drive out into the Everglades with some gift shops and air boat rides on the way. You can walk the trail (14miles total), ride a bike you bring or rent, or ride the tram that offers a guide who’ll tell you all about the Everglades and aligators. I’ve done this many times and am sure to go some more!
If you live in Southern Florida then it is a good idea to get the year family pass here. You can spend all day here and the kids will have a blast. I love to do almost the entire park in the morning then take a late lunch break next to the splash pad so the kids can run and play in the water before going home.
Come to the Seaquarium to see dolphin shows, a killer whale (and maybe get splashed!), manatees, and lots of other sea creatures. There are shows through the day and plenty to view at your own pace. Eating the food is an “at your own risk” kinda situation, it is not high quality.
Butterflies everywhere! You get to walk through an area with free flying butterflies and some areas with lots of tropical flowers and plants. There are other areas of the facilities with birds, flowers, etc. but the butterflies are our favorite thing. You can see butterflies at their different stages as well. My children really enjoyed this even when they were about 3 and younger.
This may be a little bit of a drive for those living closer to Miami but it is worth it. You drive through the “Safari” with animals all around (we thought a Rhino was going to charge us once!) and it so neat to see. There is also a petting zoo portion plus food and activities. It’s a fun day trip for all ages.
This place is a little off the beaten path, but a cool place to visit. There is a small animals meet and greet show, trails to walk, a tram tour, and a gift shop. Across Flamingo Road from the Gardens are some “farms” with more neat things to view: plants, yard art and decoration, and there is a shop where you can get fresh fruits and vegetables, smoothies, homemade jams, jellies, and honeys.
Monkeys monkeys everywhere. Need I say more? This place is loads of fun for a family.
Visit this rehabilitation and conservation center to see sea turtles! There are summer and winter camps available, birthday parties, etc. You can view live sea turtle cameras and can even adopt a sea turtle. It is also right next to the beach so you can take a walk down there as well.
This non-profit center is all about the education of Florida’s environment and resources. An acquaintance of my husband went there recently as a bird watcher and said it is a beautiful location, enjoyable for his family, and of course a good spot to see a handful of birds.
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I attended another successful pro lecture this week on Tuesday. Vinny Sagoo (Neo Magic), who is also a member of the Leicester Magicians Network spoke to us.
A really interesting lecture with Vinny working through his original effects and giving opportunities to ask lots of questions.
I was really impressed and couldn’t help buying some of the effects. Looking forward to receiving them and practising. I bought mystify, Bucket List, Chance and Connected. Will let you know how I get on once received.
TV wise, I continued to watch the Joel M show “Life is Magic” which I downloaded from BBC/Sky. An enjoyable show and I have finished episode 3 now. I think that maybe the last episode.
I also started to read my paper copy of MagicSeen that arrived. A good article about online magic shops and a separate article on NeoMagic.
Card wise, a new KickStarter deck arrived that I bought ages ago. Forgot I had ordered it and it is called the undressed deck. I may open this one as it has potential to use in interesting ways.
Later in the week, I was supposed to attend a Zoom show on the Thursday that was free and advertised as a virtual magician. Work has been so manic, had to skip it unfortunately.
Hope your having a relaxing weekend. Enjoy what’s left and have a good week.
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Are you a concrete contractor and want to increase your profitability? You’ve just arrived at the best concrete calculation and takeoff services in Town.
How to prepare a Concrete Estimate?
Takeoffs for concrete projects often include various different variables, including manpower, supplies, expenses, and profitability.
The time it takes to put up the forms and complete the final touches on the concrete is included in the labor total.
A little help on what things you should keep in mind while preparing a concrete calculation
- Make a rough outline of the area you plan to pour the concrete.
- Record the building’s dimensions (length, width, height) on paper.
- Calculate the surface area of the structure.
- Determine the depth of the building.
5 points to consider while preparing a concrete estimate
Many factors affect your estimation while doing a concrete takeoff:
1. Is the project suitable for your company?
If concrete is your specialty, pavement or pump and fill projects may be difficult. It may not match your knowledge, experience, and skills. It’s fine to employ these methods to enter new markets, but start small and avoid projects that won’t work. Use what you know to work productively and profitably.
2. Check the plans for anything strange
If you need specific labor, supplies, or other resources, see if you can finish your job profitably. If it slows down your staff, subcontract it. A modification order for something you missed during takeoff can look unprofessional.
Start with anchors, rebar, reinforcing mesh, etc. Some companies mark up paper plans using different colored markers, pencils, and pens and count them on a separate list. If you do this, mark up the plans the same way and double-check your work. We recommend using latest software for the markup like Plan Swift and Bluebeam
3. Check the concrete type and quantity
It’s important to check the concrete type if it is 3,000 or 5,000 PSI. What is the strength of the columns High-strength columns or normal? A major portion of cost depends on that.
Calculate the cubic yards by calculating each area and type of concrete, then contact your suppliers to find out the cost of materials.
4. Need uncommon materials?
Check the specifications for colored concrete, reinforcing fibers, and other unusual materials. Do they require special handling? Will you need more help to finish? Check these issues to avoid losing money.
What about strange project sections that demand more or specialized labor? Make sure to include a notation in your takeoff if you need to take extra precautions to accomplish a specific project, engage a subcontractor to handle a specialist concrete product, or pay overtime or a shift difference for a highway job that can only be poured at night.
5. Recheck your takeoff
After you’ve completed your takeoff, take a break and recheck your figures to ensure correctness. Are you sure you have reliable supplier costs? Are the costs of labor and materials reasonable? To make sure you didn’t miss anything, carefully go through the plans again.
How to calculate concrete slab?
- Determine how thick you want the concrete.
- Measure the length and width that you’d like to cover.
- Multiply the length by the width to determine the square footage.
- Convert the thickness from inches to feet.
- Multiply the thickness in feet by the square footage to determine cubic feet.
So, let’s take a 24×24 (ft) concrete slab as an example to elaborate more on the above steps
1. Determine the concrete thickness
There are plenty of sizes available in the market ranging from 4 inches to 14 inches in thickness. Normally, it is recommended to use 4 inches or 6 inches thick slab for a residential and commercial project.
For a 24 x 24, we are using 4 inches thickness.
2. Determine the square footage
Multiply the length with the width to determine the square footage
24 x 24 = 576ft
3. Convert thickness into feet
The thickness needs to be converted into feet to get a cubic feet value
4 inch = 0.33ft
4. Determine cubic feet
Now multiply the length, width, and thickness of the slab to determine the cubic feet value
24ft x 24ft x 0.33ft = 190.08 cu ft
How to bid on concrete jobs
- Discuss the client’s goals.
- Ask about the client’s budget.
- Talk about the client’s options.
- Calculate your material costs.
- Calculate your time expenses.
- Decide on your profit margin.
- Adjust your bid if needed.
How much does it cost to pour a 24×24 slab of concrete?
A typical 24×24 garage slab costs between $3,057 and $5,944 with prices ranging from $5.31 to $8.31 per square foot for a 4” reinforced slab of concrete, and $6.83 to $10.32 per square foot for a 6” slab of reinforced concrete.
How many 80lb bags of concrete make a yard?
One 80lbs bag of Quikrete Concrete Mix will yield approximately. 60 cu ft. So it will take 45 bags to equal one cubic yard of concrete. If you have a project over a 1/2 a cubic yard you should consider our Mix On-site Concrete especially if you are hand mixing.
How do you quote a concrete slab?
Take the length of the concrete slab x the width of the slab to get the total square footage. Multiply the total square footage by 6 (dollars) to get the total price. L x W x $6.00 in this example. Those are the basic materials and labor included in the cost of a concrete slab.
How Much Does a Concrete Patio Cost?
The average cost for a 12′ x 12′ concrete patio is about $1,700, or $12 per square foot. The typical range for a concrete patio depending on design, color, and texture is $6 to $16 per square foot or $864 for a plain slab to a vibrant custom design that costs $2,300.
How much would a 12×12 concrete slab cost?
The average cost for a standard 12′ x 12′ shed concrete slab costs roughly: $720 – $1,200. or $6 – $10.00 per square foot. However, costs can rise if you’d like to have something decorative as a stamped concrete patio, or if you’re looking to have curves and other decorative edging features installed.
How many sq ft does a yard of concrete cover?
Concrete volume is measured in cubic yards. When poured on a perfectly level surface, one cubic yard will cover 27 square feet at one foot thick.
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A number of special commemoration events are being held in Watford to mark the centenary of World War One. Elected Mayor of Watford, Dorothy Thornhill, said: “One hundred years on from the start of the First World War, we are all connected either through our own family history, the heritage of our local community or because of its long-term impact on the world we live in today. Here in Watford we are marking the centenary in a number of ways including a special Service of Commemoration. Everyone is invited to take part.”
- On Sunday August 3, a special commemoration service will take place at St Mary’s Church, Church Street (off the High Street). A civic procession will commence at 10.15am, with the public service at the church starting at 10.30am. There will be readings by Elected Mayor of Watford Dorothy Thornhill; Richard Harrington MP; and Councillor George Derbyshire, Chairman of Watford Borough Council. They will be joined by organisations associated with the armed forces. The Service will end at noon.
- On Monday August 4 between 10pm and 11pm, every member of every community in the UK is invited to take part in LIGHTS OUT to mark the hour that Britain entered the First World War, one hundred years ago. The public can take part in whatever way they choose: by turning off their lights and having a moment of reflection at home; or by attending one of the many events being organised across the UK. In Watford, everyone is welcome to attend church services at St Mary’s Church and at Christ Church, St Albans Road. Alternatively people can gather for a secular vigil at the Peace Memorial, by the Town Hall at The Parade, between 10pm and 11pm. LIGHTS OUT is part of 14-18 NOW, the UK’s official cultural programme for the commemoration of the centenary of the First World War. Visit the 14-18 NOW website for details about LIGHTS OUT.
- Watford Museum will also be hosting a new exhibition, ‘The Great War: Watford 1914’, from Thursday August 7 to September 27, as well as working on an online roll of honour. Museum volunteers are cross referencing newspapers from the period with the roll of honour in order to provide some background to those listed using obituaries. We were awarded a £10,000 Heritage Lottery Fund grant towards this project.
- Part of the funding is also going towards a series of WW1 workshops for schools, to engage a younger generation in their local history and to highlight the importance of remembering WW1. On Saturday November 15, from 1pm to 2pm, a special workshop is being held at Watford Museum for seven to 12 year olds. Decorate your very own Christmas tin and find out the story of Princess Mary’s special WW1 gift! This workshop is free but booking is essential.
- On Saturday September 27 at 1pm, Watford Museum will be hosting a ‘World War One sing-a-long’ day with Watford Folk Club. Come and sing along to WW1 classics and enjoy a good cup of tea and cake at the Little Gallery Tearoom at the Museum. All ages welcome, free entry.
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The former commander of the USS Cole, the American war ship that was struck by a suicide boat in Yemeni waters more than eight years ago, on Thursday slammed President Barack Obama's orders to close the Guantanamo detention center and reassess the prisoners being held there.
''We shouldn't make policy decisions based on human rights and legal advocacy groups,'' retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Kurt Lippold said in a telephone interview. "We should consider what is best for the American people, which is not to jeopardize those who are fighting the war on terror — or even more adversely impact the families who have already suffered loses as a result of the war."
The Commander is absolutely, positively correct. But the lunatics appear to be in charge of the asylum these days. I don't doubt for a frickin' nanosecond there's more such madness from the Obama administration in the works. Hell, I know there is. It's spelled S-T-I-M-U-L-U-S. Among other things. But we digress.
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State School Board members are currently reviewing a new set of nationalized education standards. Some say that this “one-size-fits-all” form of learning will forever change classroom dynamics.
News 4’s Skylar Zwick has looked closer into “The Common Core” program, in Part 2 of our special series, “Standardizing Students”.
The Council of State School Officers and the National Governors Association are two of the primary groups that are in favor of “The Common Core” program. Additionally there are non-profit groups, including the College Board and ACT, that have significantly increased their revenue by supporting and sponsoring this initiative. These groups have also said to have received millions of dollars in private funding to create and institute “The Common Core”.
“If Alabama, being part of the U.S., is going to be competitive with foreign nations, it struck the governors of this country and my colleagues and myself, being the State Superintendent of Alabama, and my colleagues said it would be good if we had a more common set of standards that are of a high level,” commented Dr. Joe Morton, State Schools Superintendent.
“It would save money, they would say. But I also say it’s narrowing everything and completely standardizing everything, and American children are not widgets in a factory,” added State School Board member, Betty Peters.
One of the big questions remains: How are we going to pay for the initiative?
“We'd have to work with the legislature to get funding to expand professional development opportunities for our teachers,” adds another State School Board member.
Peters says that School Board members and teachers, in Alabama and across the country, think that “The Common Core” initiative was created by special interest groups. One such group that has been mentioned is Pearson, a company who creates testing, and writes and distributes textbooks. They have been involved, and they are funded in part by Microsoft founder, Bill Gates.
Apparently, there has been a lot of private foundation money and federal stimulus money that Congress never earmarked for this program, and that Congress may not even know about.
In fact, according to the Washington Post, “since January 2008, more than 250 Gates grants have targeted causes, such as charter schools, testing research, data systems, science and math education, and common academic standards.”
Another financial incentive that is said to be driving core standards is President Obama’s “Race to the Top” initiative. The effectiveness and fairness of the president’s initiative is a matter of debate that only the State School Board can really settle.
And, despite having test and text writers as sponsors and Bill Gates funding an initiative that could be directly connected to computer programs designed by Microsoft, there is still another question: What will national core standards mean for our students and teachers?
Some portions of core standards are already in place. There is a high school graduation exam and an end of course exam. These aspects and others are becoming more pre-defined, and many teachers claim to have no freedom in the process.
Public hearings will take place in Huntsville, Birmingham, Montgomery, and Mobile. You can also read more about the core standards at WTVY.COM. Also feel free to send your thoughts to your local school board members.
Tomorrow, in the final part of “Standardizing Students”, Skylar sits down with parents, teachers, and students to get their opinions on the future of education in Alabama.
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The last blog of 2012 – and what a year it was!
– QVC presenter’s Xmas lunch! Do Jilly and I need the no!no!?! Lol
– And a belter of a blooper – Glen’s ‘weather finger’ Fail!
– And your top festive song and film!
FUN QVC PRESENTERS’ XMAS LUNCH!
As you can see from the top pic, we had a fun Xmas presenters’ lunch on Friday – happily the world didn’t end, and ten or so of us invaded the new ‘local’ – a pub near our new studios in Chiswick Park – for a festive celebration! It’s unusual for so many of us to be in one place at once!
And of course the usual cracker prizes were put to good use! Although as many of you said if you saw the plentiful updates being tweeted live during the lunch by several of us on Twitter – ‘looks like you and Jilly need the NoNo for Xmas! Haha! Very funny – and original (not!) lol!
It was a good laugh and I was so glad to have been able to go to it – even though some of us had to rush back to be on air that same evening! And in case you wondered – we organise two lunches so there is indeed someone still back at base on air! Lol.
FAB FLINT XMAS AS USUAL!
You may recall if you’re a regular that I organise one every year, the Sunday before Xmas, for my kids and their thirteen cousins and relatives and other halves! Well last December, after squeezing 30 people into my little 3 bed house, THIS year, I hired a local hall! Good move!
Nearly everyone turned up, and we had a lot of fun, including ‘best Xmas jumper’ comp, secret santas etc, swapped pressies and the kids got to see all their cousins (well nearly all) at least once over yuletide. And the macrobiotic dishes were amongst the first to go! Hah!
Then on Xmas Eve I made a wicked meatloaf and spring greens with sesame seeds and miso ready for taking to my sister’s. I got the whole house ready and my two kids arrived for a lovely Xmas eve! We had a lovely lovely time, as usual watching National Lampoon’s Xmas Vacation then opening a little pressie each just after midnight. And our usual Xmas morning breakfast included a slightly revised version this year – miso added value! Lol.
Our present opening session then ensued – including one of my fave’s from son Brad – a weird hat-shaped pressie – which turned out to be a clown’s hat and two tickets for him and me to go see Cirque du Soleil in Jan – cool! And fave one from daughter Lolly included a wonderful tea set with loose teas to go in it (I’ve got a bit of a thing for tea sets! I’m really an 80 year old stuck inside a 50 year old’s body, in case you hadn’t already realised! Lol!).
Then it was time to go to sister’s for the big day! My lovely sis Linda – who is a guest on QVC for Red Carpet Manicure.
My fave bit of Xmas is being all snuggly at home, including with my pretty wood-burning stove roaring away. (ok, spot the qvc products in the picture above!! Lol). And spending much of it with my nearest and dearest, specially having both my lovely kids around me, including my daughter-in-law-to-be, my first Xmas with son’s fiancée Kari too. And overdosing on xmassy stuff including all the progs, films and music!
Just before Xmas, I asked my fab Facebook friends and tweeps to take part in a snap poll – fave Xmas movie and fave Xmas song. The results were as follows – (imagine old Alan Freeman Pick of the Pops music playing…!!)
At 3 – that old classic – Slade’s ‘Merry Xmas Everybody!’
At 2 – he got beaten in the pop charts by Slade, but pips them to the number two slot in this list – Wizzard and ‘I wish it could be Xmas every day!’
And at 1 – the most anti-Xmas of Xmas songs – but everybody’s favourite – The Pogues with the lovely late Kirsty McColl, and ‘Fairytale of New York’.
At 3 – National Lampoon’s Xmas Vacation
At 2 – Miracle on 34th St (either version)
And at 1 – it had to be – 'It’s a Wonderful Life!'
And now it’s your turn – leave me a comment below and tell me what YOUR best pressie or Xmas experience or favourite show was this year!
WATCH – FAB BLOOPER – GLEN CAMPBELL GOES RED WITH A ‘WEATHER FINGER’ FAIL!
A final fresh blooper for you from last week on QVC. Oh how we laughed!
On one of the last Centigrade shows of the year, our lovely fashion expert Glen Campbell had been on all day, and was on fine form. I had the joy of being on his final show on TSV day especially when he did this!
Haha! How funny! Definitely one of the best of the year – as much for his reaction as anything! Lol! Oh and don’t forget to check out Glen’s own range of men’s cashmere jumpers – if you go to his website am sure you’ll find out more!
Next week – a look back to a fab year and some classic bloopers.
Some other little nuggets for you to end the year with – and all to make you smile! I loved this message (picture left) – it was what I put on my Facebook etc on Xmas Day. Do send me a friend request or follow me on Twitter – info below!
The below picture of the cat in the tree – long story – is one last funny to make you smile and the picture of Norman Wisdom is about remembering those not with us – family, friends and some super famous faces we knew and loved, including the legendary Norman Wisdom. I liked this little pic circulating on Facebook this week so thought I’d share it with you. Especially considering he was my lovely late Dad’s fave, who has been gone 20 years as of this year. Gosh how time flies!
And I’d just like to take this opportunity to say fondest love and remembrances for my kids’ lovely Grandma, Annie Carter, who sadly passed away on Boxing Day too after a long long illness. She was there with me, bless her, helping me to take care of my two, through some of my toughest times, eg. when my marriage was breaking up, plus new house, new job.
And she gave me, Brad and Lauren some wonderful memories – like when a helicopter came over the top of our home when we lived in Tiptree in Essex and she ran to hide in the shed ‘because I thought they were coming for me, Deb’… bless you Grandma, and rest in peace.
And thoughts are with any of you who have loved ones you miss particularly at this time of year (I do recommend Anita Moorjani’s beautiful book ‘dying to be me’ – you’ll also find her inspiring speeches on YouTube). And love to all of Annie’s relations – I’m thinking of you all.
And for those of you thinking ahead now to warmer days and sunnier climes, here’s one of my favourite pics for the romantics everywhere – I never give up hope that I’ll be treated to one of these sights some day! Here’s wishing it for you too! Or if not, just close your eyes and take yourself there and dream those dreams!
Well considering there’s too much wonderful telly to choose from this time of year, I’ll just give you a trailer for a new film called ‘Quartet’ due out on New Year’s Day – if you go see it, let’s compare reviews next week!
Well it’s all go for me, after 27th, as by the time you read this, my festive break will be over and I’ll be back into my regular shifts on QVC UK! Join me every night 28-31 Dec and don’t forget the sale and outlet shows you’ll find in abundance at that time. I’ll have some Xmas outlet stuff on Friday tea time (28th) and some fun with Charlie Bears on New Year’s Eve early evening too – join us if you can if you’re a ‘stayer-inner’ not a ‘going outer’!
I plan to ask for some input live on air from you all – via Twitter/text/calls and Facebook – for some fun facts – about Xmas and new year – which I can pepper across the shows. Like ‘did you know the most successful yuletide song ever 'White Christmas' was in fact first sung by Bing Crosby in the movie ‘Holiday Inn’ which also starred Fred Astaire? It was in black and white and made in 1942 – twelve years before the much more famous film ‘White Christmas’ with Danny Kaye and George’s aunt, Rosemary Clooney, which also featured Bing singing the same iconic xmas hit?
Brush off your ‘fascinating facts’ and join me if you can! Or leave some below ready for me to read out! You just have to comment in the box below, add your email (kept private) and a name (any), press ‘post’ and there you go! Our lovely web team will check them for you and get them put up hopefully before the weekend. Let me know your comments on anything above.
Well that’s it for now. Till then, have a fabulous break and a happy New Year!
Best wishes Debs x
Follow me on Twitter – @debbieflint
Facebook me on – https://www.facebook.com/DebbieFlintQvcUk
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By Cheryl Hatch
A good reporter. A good writer. A good man. That’s how friends, colleagues and family remember Sam Bailey.
A veteran of two wars, Bailey, 87, died on Sunday, Dec. 13, in Corvallis. Bailey served on the Oregon State University journalism faculty for three years, as the head of the University News Bureau for 18 years and 18 additional years as the director of information.
As a journalist, teacher and mentor, Bailey was known for his integrity, positive outlook and commitment to the truth. He left a legacy of former students who became accomplished journalists.
“He, in a sense, gave me my first job at the university,” said Jim Folts, OSU professor of art. Bailey hired Folts as a darkroom person when he was a student. Later, Bailey, who worked at the News Bureau, was one of three people who interviewed Folts for his job as editor at Sea Grant.
“The News Bureau was different then; almost like an AP (Associated Press) on campus,” Folts said. “They just pumped the news out. He was never dissembling, always straightforward. He was always interested in the story.”
Folts said Bailey had a “(Joe) Friday approach: just the facts ma’am.”
Gwil Evans, a former colleague and friend, saw Bailey’s hand in producing his own obituary, which was published in the Gazette-Times on Wednesday.
“I could imagine that Sam wrote that,” Evans said. “It had that level of detail.”
Bailey “came out of a top-notch ag journalism program at University of Wisconsin,” said Evans, an OSU professor of communications.
Evans and Bailey were colleagues in the departments of journalism and information.“We continued to work within 20 feet of each other for years.”
Evans described Bailey as honorable, ethical and professional. In the early days, the departments of information and journalism overlapped. The late Fred Zwahlen and Bailey shared a commitment to journalistic principles.
“He was very attentive to the ethics of journalism. These guys (Bailey and Zwahlen) are not going to shape the story to make the university look good.”
He remembered how excited Bailey was when he began writing about getting grants. “In those days, it was news if we got a grant of $500 or more.”
An OSU alum, Dennis Dimick, an executive editor at National Geographic magazine, credits Bailey for his successful career.
“He was a wonderful, caring man who was instrumental in changing my life; a catalyst who expanded my horizons,” Dimick wrote in an e-mail. “I would not be where I am today had Sam not guided me along the path of life at a critical time.”
Bailey helped Dimick get a scholarship to the master’s program at his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
In 1980, Dimick received a call from National Geographic. “The man who hired me, William L. Allen, who later served a decade as editor of National Geographic magazine, hired me sight unseen,” Dimick wrote. “Allen said it was my master’s degree that made the difference. That put me a cut above the other candidates. So without Sam Bailey, there would have been no master’s degree. There would have been no job at National Geographic.”
Chris Anderson, a former student and OSU alumnus, remembered Bailey as a down-to-earth man who offered him good advice.
“There were more than two times when I needed advice, and Sam was always the guy you’d go to,” said Anderson, who is the publisher of The Oregonian. “He would just talk you through it. My world — and I think the world — is a lot better for Sam having been around.”
Bailey loved his job, said Doris, his wife of 65 years. “He went to work whistling, and he came home whistling.”
They married in 1944, when Bailey was home on leave from the Army. Soon after, Bailey was sent to England.
“On (D-Day) plus 18, he went into France,” his widow said. He was wounded by shrapnel in his right wrist. He was called again to serve in the Korean War.
The Baileys raised three sons and three daughters in the same Corvallis house. Bailey was a teacher-leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He gave 1,082 patriarchal blessings to young people.
After 50 years of marriage, Bailey used his PERS settlement to get a new wedding ring for his wife. She insisted he get one, too. Now she wears his ring on a gold chain around her neck.
“That’s a comfort to me,” she said, as she clutched it.
During a recent stay in the hospital, a man told Bailey he had stubborn veins, as he tried to draw his blood.
“I said that’s the only part of this gentle man that is,” Doris said. “He’s the most gentle soul. He was a very, very special person.”
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The Lionesses take against the Super Falcons on Thursday, but the nine-time African champs are unfazed.
Michelle Alozie, a forward for the Super Falcons, is upbeat about Thursday's match between Nigeria and the Lionesses of Cameroon.
For a place in the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations semifinals, the nine-time African champions face Cameroon. Any side that wins would also be guaranteed a spot in the World Cup later this year in Australia or New Zealand.
In the WAFCON, Nigeria has a strong record against the Cameroonians, defeating them in four of the previous five games. However, there hasn't been much in this year's WAFCON to distinguish either side from their preferred style of play.
The Super Falcons won their last two games in a domineering fashion after their opening day loss to South Africa. While in group B, Cameroon had to grind out a 2-0 victory against Tunisia to finish on five points and secure a place in the knockout rounds.
Houston Dash forward Alozie acknowledges that the Lionesses could be dangerous, but she believes that the Super Falcons have what it takes to prevail.
“We’ve played Cameroon at the WAFCON a few times, and they are a good team,” Alozie told Nigeria info FM.
“But as this tournament has been progressing, we’ve just continued to get better and better as a team and we’ve bettered our game model.
“So it will be a good battle, and we are excited, we are set for it, and we can’t just wait for it.
“I’m really excited for how we look going into this game. I’m not looking down on Cameroon, but they are a really good team. But I’m really confident.
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My mom was not always the most amazing cook or baker, but somehow I have childhood nostalgia for a few recipes we made as kids. My mom’s recipes had a bit of an early burial. After college my sister purchased a used laptop. This was back in the day when a laptop was as thick as a brick, and cell phones were used in cars for emergencies and also looked like bricks. Not long after she purchased the laptop she decided to transfer all of my mom’s recipes over to the laptop and get rid of the paper versions. Made sense at the time right? Not until the laptop died and she lost everything on the hard drive. This was before we had a zillion ways to back up a computer.
It was a sad day. Over the years I have thought about that laptop and all the recipes we lost. I still have some of my mom’s cookbooks, but the recipes on index cards, worn and used are long gone. A few of the recipes I remember and have not tried to recreate, but there was one particular recipe that I have tried countless times to recreate with no success. I have tried to remember the ingredients and put together what I think were the amounts, and I have tried to find a recipe on the Internet with similar ingredients, with no luck. I have had runny finished products, nasty tasting ones, and ones that were just boring. Chris has given up on me finding it. I am relentless. I will try until I find it.
Recently I found this version on Design Sponge. Still not my absolute favorite but it gets closer to the real deal. We were lazy and purchased a pie crust rather than making it from scratch. For the full recipe click the link below (pie crust included). We also just used ice cream rather than their whip cream. To me a good Chocolate Chess Pie should be served warm with cold ice cream to make the pie congeal. A bit like a warm brownie and ice cream. If you have your own version, let me know – I will try it!
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Chess Pie (From Design Sponge)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
- 1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk
In a medium bowl, stir together both sugars, the cornmeal, nutmeg and cocoa powder, mixing until completely combined. Stir in the vanilla, butter, eggs and evaporated milk and mix until fully incorporated. When ready to bake, position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Pour the filling into the unbaked pie shell. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Remove the pie and cool for at least one hour. Serve with ice cream.
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R Plot Color
In this article, you’ll learn about colors in R programming. More specifically, different colors names used in R, plots using color HEX and RGB values, and built-in color palettes in R.
We can visually improve our plots by coloring them. This is generally done with the
col graphical parameter.
We can specify the name of the color we want as a string. Let us look at an example.
We use the following
tempvector to create barplot throughout this section.
temp <- c(5,7,6,4,8) barplot(temp, main="By default") barplot(temp, col="coral", main="With coloring")
Here we use the color
coral. Try replacing it with
violet etc. and look at the difference.
Using Color Names
R programming has names for 657 colors. You can take a look at them all with the
colors() function, or simply check this R color pdf.
> colors() "white" "aliceblue" "antiquewhite" "antiquewhite1" "antiquewhite2" "antiquewhite3" "antiquewhite4" "aquamarine" "aquamarine1" ... "yellow3" "yellow4" "yellowgreen"
This returns a vector of all the color names in alphabetical order with the first element being
white. You can color your plot by indexing this vector.
col=colors() is the same as
Using Hex Values as Colors
Instead of using a color name, color can also be defined with a hexadecimal value.
We define a color as a 6 hexadecimal digit number of the form
#RRGGBB. Where the
RR is for red,
GG for green and
BB for blue and value ranges from
#FF0000 would be red and
#00FF00 would be green similarly,
#FFFFFF would be white and
#000000 would be black.
barplot(temp, col="#c00000", main="#c00000") barplot(temp, col="#AA4371", main="#AA4371")
Using RGB Values
rgb() allows us to specify red, green and blue component with a number between 0 and 1.
This function returns the corresponding hex code discussed above.
> rgb(0, 1, 0) "#00FF00" > rgb(0.3, 0.7, 0.9) "#4DB3E6"
We can specify in the range 0 to 255 with the additional argument
> rgb(55,0,77, max=255) "#37004D"
Color Cycling in R
We can color each bar of the barplot with a different color by providing a vector of colors.
If the number of colors provided is less than the number of bars, the color vector is recycled.
We can see this in the following example.
barplot(temp, col=c("#FF0099","#CCFF00","#33FF00", "#00FF66","#FF9900"), main="With 5 colors") barplot(temp, col=c("#FF99FF","#0066FF","#00FF4D"), main="With 3 colors")
Using Color Palette
R programming offers 5 built in color palettes which can be used to quickly generate color vectors of desired length.
cm.colors(). We pass in the number of colors that we want.
> rainbow(5) "#FF0000FF" "#CCFF00FF" "#00FF66FF" "#0066FFFF" "#CC00FFFF"
Notice above that the hexadecimal numbers are 8 digit long. The last two digit is the transparency level with
FF being opaque and
00 being fully transparent.
barplot(temp, col=rainbow(5), main="rainbow") barplot(temp, col=heat.colors(5), main="heat.colors") barplot(temp, col=terrain.colors(5), main="terrain.colors") barplot(temp, col=topo.colors(5), main="topo.colors")
For more info, visit R Color Palettes
You can try out
cm.colors() for yourself.
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Allergan, which makes Botox, will build a nearly $12 million research and development facility in Bridgewater, the company and the site's owner, SJP Properties, announced yesterday.
Based in California, Allergan first said it was considering expanding in New Jersey in November, when it was awarded a $14.9 million grant from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority through the Business Employment Incentive Program.
The company has a smaller facility in Bedminster, where it employs 20 people. The new, 93,000-square-foot facility will bring nearly 400 new jobs to the state.
The company chose the site in New Jersey because of the local talent pool in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry, as well as its proximity to hospitals and universities, said spokeswoman Cathy Taylor.
"As a multispecialty health care company, a critical component to our business is the scientific innovation derived from the work of our R&D facilities throughout the United States," Taylor said. "The expansion of our facility in New Jersey will enable us to further enhance our product pipeline and advance our pursuit of novel medical therapies for patients."
The facility will be part of SJP Properties' Somerset Corporate Center campus, a series of energy-efficient office buildings in Bridgewater. Allergan's new neighbors include Juniper Networks, Qualcomm, Merrill Lynch, Aon Consulting and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, SJP said in a statement.
Gov. Chris Christie heralded the news and said attracting companies to New Jersey is one of his administration's main goals.
"Allergan's decision to expand its operations in New Jersey will create hundreds of high-quality jobs and is proof that the pro-business policies of this administration are helping to attract and retain both large and small businesses here in the state," said Christie. "Working diligently to attract leading companies such as Allergan to New Jersey to improve our long-term economic prospects has been a top priority of mine since I took office."
Allergan is a global company with a presence in more than 100 countries. It focuses on several medical specialties, and also manufactures Restasis and the Lap-Band used in gastric surgery.
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO – Authorities had to clean up a mess of screws and nails from lanes on the northbound I-5 at Junipero Serra Road after a 1930s-style hot rod filled with construction equipment was involved in a crash with a big rig, the California Highway Patrol said.
At 10:51 a.m., the CHP got a report that an vintage-style hot rod modified in the back with a flatbed collided with a big rig.
Police shut down the Nos. 5, 6, and 7 lanes at 10:57 a.m. to sweep up the mess. The lanes were reopened at 11:34 a.m.
No one was injured.
Contact the writer: 714-704-3795 or firstname.lastname@example.org
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Ottawa - Today’s budget, Investing in the Middle Class, included measures ranging from: skills training, seniors, housing measures aimed at millennials and the cost of pharmaceuticals.
Children First Canada has been advocating for a children’s budget, and we are pleased to see that the government’s GBA+ measures includes an increased focus on young people, signalling investments of almost $6 billion for measures aimed at youth. For the first time ever, the budget also included an accompanying budget booklet dedicated to young Canadians; while this additional analysis does not go as far as a children’s budget, it is an important step in the right direction.
“Children’s budgets are a proven strategy that have been used in jurisdictions around the world to ensure that investments are made towards evidence based programs that improve the lives of children and of future adults,” says Sara Austin, Founder and Chair of the Board of Children First Canada. “They create transparency to ensure that kids get their fair share of resources, and often do not result in more money spent, but in money being spent more wisely.”
The budget included some important measures related to children and youth, some highlights include:
$60 million over two years in additional funding for CanCode to engage young people from kindergarten to Grade 12 in coding and digital skills development.
$1.2 billion over three years Jordan’s Principle helps ensure that all First Nations children can access the health, social and education supports and services that they need, when and where they need them.
$220 million over five years to support Inuit Children.
$15.2 million over three years for Indigenous Youth and Reconciliation.
$25 million over five years and $5 million per year to work with experienced partners to support a pan-Canadian suicide prevention service.
$30.5 million over five years, starting in 2019–20, and $1 million ongoing to address persistent gaps in harm reduction and treatment related to problematic opiod use and emerging challenges in responding to opioid overdoses across the country.
$30 million over five years, starting in 2019–20, with $6 million per year ongoing, to enable Canadian sports organizations to promote accessible, ethical, equitable and safe sports.
$134.4 million over five years, on a cash basis, beginning in 2019–20 to create a food policy for Canada, including helping Canadian communities access healthy food.
$22.24 million over three years, starting 2019–20, to combat child sexual exploitation online.
Moving forward on implementing national pharmacare, which includes introducing the Canadian drug agency, $35 million over four years, starting in 2019-20.
Children First Canada welcomes these investments, many of which respond directly to the concerns raised in our Raising Canada report, concerning the alarming state of the health and wellbeing of Canada’s children.
While we welcome these investments in Canada’s young people, we continue to advocate for the establishment of a Commission for Children and Youth. Many of the promised investments in the budget focus on older youth and specifically enhancing their skills for the job market. “We need to support the health and wellbeing of our children, not only because it is the right thing to do, but so they can live full lives, becoming innovators, workers, parents and caregivers as adults. This particularly matters given Canada’s aging population – today’s kids are part of the solution for addressing the needs of tomorrow’s seniors.” says Alex Munter, CEO, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario and the Ottawa Children's Treatment Centre and member of Children First Canada’s Council of Champions. We believe the establishment of a Commission would ensure that kids have an independent advocate working to measurably improve their wellbeing and hold the government accountable.
We applaud the governments work on the Young Canadian’s budget, and we will continue to call on the government to leverage the important work being done by Children First Canada and our partners, towards developing a more robust action-oriented framework to protect children’s rights and ensure their wellbeing. Although, today’s investments are important, we believe more can be done to address the root causes and measurably change the lives of Canada’s children.
The kids are not alright, and it’s time for Canada to measure up!
About Children First Canada
Children First Canada has a bold and ambitious vision that together we can make Canada the best place in the world for kids to grow up.© We are working to improve children's wellbeing by building greater awareness amongst Canadians about the urgent needs of kids in our country, and mobilizing government, lawmakers and influencers to change the status quo.
Children First Canada
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Lions Burleson Breaks Arm In Car Accident
Published on September 25 2013 6:34 am
Last Updated on September 25 2013 6:34 am
Written by Millie Lange
(Allen Park, MI) -- Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson is slated to have surgery today for a broken arm. Burleson was injured during a single-car freeway crash Tuesday morning. Police say no alcohol was involved. Burleson was reportedly distracted by a pizza box falling off the seat. He's not expected to miss the rest of the season.
Cowboys' Spencer May Need Microfracture Surgery
(Irving, TX) -- The season may be over for Dallas Cowboys defensive end Anthony Spencer. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones tells 105.3 "The Fan" in Dallas that Spencer may need microfracture surgery on his left knee. Spencer already had knee surgery at the end of July and has missed two of the Cowboys' three games this season.
Penn State To See Scholarships Restored
(State College, PA) -- Penn State football is gradually getting scholarships back following the Jerry Sandusky scandal. They were stripped away for what the NCAA called a "football first" culture. The program will be restored to 85 scholarships gradually by the 2016-2017 school year.
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These are the days I'm grateful to live in Arizona. It's the perfect spring weather with blue skies, gorgeous flowers and a nice temp outside. Makes me grateful for the things that I have in my life and where I am in life. The Mesa temple has such pretty grounds!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Who doesn't love a good giveaway? Anytime I see that word, I'm all over doing everything they ask for. So far I have just won a t-shirt for my little guy. But hey, that is still something that I didn't have to buy! So who really doesn't love that?!
of course I want to do the giveaway. And I didn't mean to tease you by saying it and then there isn't anything here; But I would first like to get 50 followers (if we get more, EVEN BETTER!). So let your friends and family know. Send them to my facebook page and sign them up, bring them here and sign them up! Hopefully soon we will get more people here!
I look forward to seeing more of you come visit here and I also REALLY look forward to doing my first giveaway!
Friday, April 16, 2010
Don't you just want to give him whatever he wants when you see his chocolate eyes and UBER long eyelashes!!! I do. This little boy made me melt and has the cutest smile ever! He was such a great little client and did so well. I could just photograph him all day!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Chelsie is getting ready to go on a mission to Washington, D.C. spanish speaking in a few weeks so I was asked to come and take some pictures of their family before she leaves, plus Chase will be putting in his papers in a few months and will be leaving also, so this was the last time they would all be together for about 3 years or so. What a cute family huh? I just love their energy and how much they love each other, it's really shows how close they all are!
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This teapot was created by Yamada Yutaro of Tokoname, who is a rising star among Japanese kyusu (teapot) makers. Yamada-san’s Gaiwan is comfortable to hold by one hand. From clay preparation to firing, Yamada-san is tirelessly meticulous in creating his teapots.
Tokoname Mogake Black Gaiwan Teapot with Plate 110 ml (Yamada Yutaro)
D3.5″xH3.2″(to top of lid)
Handmade in Tokoname Japan by Yamada Yutaro
Tokoname clay with kelp markings
1 in stock
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Multiple studies looking at spending and savings across programs, over time and in multiple states, all show the same thing: energy efficiency is highly cost effective. Put another way, it keeps electricity affordable by meeting demand and environmental regulations at a lower cost than if we generated new power, including from clean energy resources. To help break down this discussion to key points, we released two new fact sheets today, one showing that energy efficiency is consistently the lowest-cost option for meeting electric demand and the other showing that including energy efficiency can lower the cost of Clean Power Plan compliance.
“How Much Does Energy Efficiency Cost?” includes results from studies by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, ACEEE, and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The fact sheet shows how these studies provide further evidence that energy efficiency costs less than other sources of energy, and also that the costs of energy efficiency have been level in recent years. “Energy Efficiency Lowers the Cost of Clean Power Plan Compliance” looks at the results of three studies, all finding that including energy efficiency as part of state compliance plans will lower costs to utility customers. For example, a study by Synapse Resource Economics provides state-by-state information on most of the states.
This is great news for the people tasked with maintaining affordable electricity. So why isn’t it the go-to plan in more states? There are existing market barriers, such as the fact that utilities generally make more money by selling more power. Also, there aren’t a lot of deep pockets advocating for large-scale efficiency. And, the potential and cost of tapping into large-scale energy efficiency savings seems to be poorly understood by some. The state planning process around the Clean Power Plan (CPP) is a perfect example of this. Energy efficiency can help states achieve most of their 2030 CPP emissions targets while reducing electricity bills. This image from one of the fact sheets released today shows how adoption of a few common energy efficiency policies can help states achieve CPP compliance while reducing the costs of meeting electric demand.
Impact of using energy efficiency for Clean Power Plan compliance in select states
The fact sheet goes on to explain that multiple analyses have found that using energy efficiency for CPP compliance will reduce electricity bills for everyone. One study finds that an energy efficiency scenario reduced electric bills by 17%. Another study shows that in most states using energy efficiency for compliance with the CPP will reduce bills by more than $10 per month.
A long time ago, we developed a regulatory system for electricity. But times have changed. Technological advances and decades of experience have unveiled a new path forward. By using energy efficiency, we can ensure that electricity is affordable and reliable while protecting public health and preserving our natural resources for future generations. Hopefully more states will recognize how energy efficiency can lower costs and embrace policies to spur electric energy savings. But some state regulators may continue playing by the old rules, and their citizens will have higher bills as a result.
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Men's PRC 200 Black and Stainless Watch
A sporty classic timepiece that nevertheless stands out from the crowd with its screw-down back and crown, the new Tissot PRC 200 Gent models are elegant men's timepieces! The Super-LumiNova® hands and markings finish this must-have look.
- 39-mm. case size
- Safety clasp with diver extension; stainless steel band
- Round black dial; quartz movement
- Water resistant to 660 feet
- Date display
- Stainless steel
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The Amount Of Sugar Present In Coca-Cola. You Will Be Surprised
We all know that drinking too much soda is terrible for our bodies and in fact, a lot of parents don’t even let their kids drink soda anymore just because of the huge amount of sugar there is in each can. These parents are certainly looking out for their kids and rightfully so, since too much sugar can truly be terrible. Sugar can even makes us fat on the inside – and by this I don’t mean you’ll get a big belly. You will have a lot of fat built up around your organs which will damage the way your whole body functions, making your life a lot tougher. And even the people who are incredibly slim and don’t seem to gain weight in any type of way are also at risk.
On top of that, sugar is incredibly addictive. Recent studies even found out that it can be even more addictive than street drugs such as cocaine and the worst part is that it is pretty much everywhere. It’s so addictive because it triggers the brain to release chemicals in the pleasure center, and people develop a tolerance for it – so they need more and more sugar. In a study conducted with animals being addicted to sugar, when the sweet stuff was removed and they couldn’t have any more of it, they starting feeling anxiety, shakes and had shattering teeth. Pretty scary. Bottom line is: we need to get rid of sugar. It’s everything but good and in this video, someone decided to see just how much sugar we can find in our most commonly consumed soda: Coca-Cola. The video shows us the difference in the amounts of sugar we find in both regular Coca-Cola and in Coca-Cola Zero. After all, Coca-Cola Zero is supposed to have no sugar at all, right?
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If you have ever made caramel before, you will know that it is basically boiling down sugar, or adding sugar to a pan and letting it cook naturally. Either way, you turn white sugar to a thick brown liquid. In the video, when Coca-Cola boils down you have a huge amount of this thick brown liquid. Well, it’s black due to the nature of the drink itself, but we can easily understand this is caramel we’re dealing with – and a huge amount of it. When Coca-Cola Zero is boiled down, however, we can clearly tell there is barely any sugar in the soda. Clearly this means that when it comes to choosing between Coca-Cola and Coca-Cola Zero, we should always go for Zero due the lower amount of sugar there is in the soda. Over time, this choice is going to allow us to live longer and to have a healthier life in general.
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Come to Media Galaxy and discover the most varied range of electronics and electrical appliances
Media Galaxy, the place where you can always find electronics and electrical appliances from various brands
Media Galaxy is one of the biggest store networks in the country, which offers customers access to a wide range of electronics and electrical appliances.
Since launching on the Romanian market, more than 16 years ago, Media Galaxy aimed at bringing forth products from the top international brands, for different budget categories, that could make the customers’ everyday lives easier.
So, among the electronics and electrical appliances popular at Media Galaxy we mention: phones, tablets, large home appliances such as washing machines, refrigerators, dishwashers, small electrical appliances such as espresso machines and coffee makers, various cooking appliances and irons.
Thus, no matter the type of product you’re looking for, at Media Galaxy you’ll surely find the one that will make your life and daily tasks easier, whether we’re talking about cooking, washing clothes, washing dishes or ironing clothes.
On top of that, there’s a good chance that you’ll find your favorite electronics and electrical appliances brands in the Media Galaxy offer. Here are just some of the hundreds of brands included the shop’s catalogue: Samsung, Apple, Acer, Electrolux, LG, Ariston, Lenovo, Miele.
Apart from electronics and electrical appliances, at Media Galaxy you can find many products from the following categories: videogames, cleaning and housekeeping products, do-it-yourself products, cosmetics and many, many others.
Come to Media Galaxy Supernova Pitesti and buy the products you need in installments!
Is your freezer broken and you urgently need a new one? Are you dreaming for quite some time about a top home appliance but you don’t have the full amount yet?
For such situations it’s worth knowing that Media Galaxy offers their customers the option of using several crediting methods. For example, you may benefit from interest-free installments through the BRD card or different installment options from ING, Banca Transilvania, Alpha Bank, Garanti Bank, Cetelem, Unicredit or Card Avantaj.
One of the fastest and simplest options, that does not require additional paperwork, is the Credex installment system, available at the Media Galaxy Supernova Pitesti shop.
Whether you need additional information about crediting options or about the specifics for certain products of interest, the Media Galaxy Supernova Pitesti shop staff is ready to offer the necessary details and help you make the best choice for yourself.
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Stargate SG-1 Blooper
This funny clip is a blooper from one of my favorite Science Fiction TV shows of all time. 214 Stargate SG-1 episodes were made spanning over 10 seasons. The show was on air between 1997 and 2007. This clip features a blooper that was cut from the show and features 2 of the lead characters, Samantha Carter (played by Amanda Tapping) and Jack O’Neill (played by Richard Dean Anderson). Audiences will recognize Richard Dean Anderson from the 1980s television series Macgyver (hence the reference to the show in the clip). Amanda Tapping is currently starring in the Science Fiction television series Sanctuary. Both of the actors have cameo roles in Stargate Universe (which went on air in 2009 and stars Robert Carlyle).
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Villanova Defeated Orange Earlier this Season
Wildcats Face Friars Before BIG EAST Championship Next Week
Wildcats and Fighting Irish Battle for No. 1 Championship Seed
Wildcats Can Clinch BIG EAST Tournament Berth with Victory
Wildcats Hit the Road for the Sixth Consecutive Weekend
Awards: 2012 Team Captain... Villanova SAAC President.
Career: Appeared in 40 games while making 31 starts as a close defenseman... Captured 32 ground balls and 11 caused turnovers in his career... One assist... Graduates from Villanova with a degree in Finance from the Villanova School of Business.
2012: Named a 2012 Team Captain... Appeared in all 15 games as a starter on close defense... Collected 13 ground balls and six caused turnovers... Posted a career-high four ground balls vs. Drexel (Feb. 28). BIG EAST: Started in all six conference matches... Collected four ground balls and three caused turnovers.
2011: Started in all 16 games on close defense... Captured 16 ground balls and five caused turnovers... Tallied one assist vs. St. John's (Apr. 23)... Posted a career-high two caused turnovers vs. Fairfield (Mar. 4) and Penn State (Mar. 8)... Fifth on the team with five takeaways. BIG EAST: Started in all six conference matches... Posted six ground balls and one caused turnover... One assist.
2010: Appeared in seven contests as a defender... Collected two ground balls for the season vs. Ohio State (Feb. 13) and Syracuse (Mar. 29). BIG EAST: Saw action in three conference matches while capturing one ground ball.
2009: Saw action in 2 games vs. Lehigh and Hofstra... Picked up 1 groundball.
St. Anthony's: Earned varsity letters in both football and lacrosse... 2008 team captain in lacrosse... 2008 Adam L'Eplattenier Memorial Award recepient, given in recognition of lacrosse achievevment, leadership and academic excellence... NSCHSAA All-League recipient... 2008 Marine Corps Award Recipient... 2007 & 2008 NSCHSAA lacrosse team finalist... Also aided the football team to its 6th consecutive CHSFL Class AAA football championship... 2004-2008 Duns Scotus Award Recipient...National Honor Society Member... 2008 St. Anthony's Leadership Team member and Maximilian Kolbe Council Member.
Personal: Born June 6th, 1990 in Huntington, N.Y... Parents are Dennis and Lanore McDonagh... Has one brother, Sean... Enrolled in the Villanova School of Business as a Finance major.
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Marla Persky is CEO and President of WOMN LLC, a company dedicated to helping women succeed in the business of law by increasing their knowledge of and acuity with financial drivers, client development, and leadership. Throughout her professional life, Ms. Persky has had the opportunity to understand and practice business principles that lead to personal and company success.
Ms. Persky retired in 2013 as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary for Boehringer Ingelheim Inc., where she oversaw a department of over 70 individuals. She was a member of Boehringer’s executive management team and a director of the company and several of its subsidiaries. Prior to joining Boehringer Ingelheim, Ms. Persky spent 19 years at Baxter International Inc. where she held numerous business and legal positions, the most recent of which was Acting General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. During her career at Baxter, Ms. Persky managed global legal services, was General Manager of an international medical device business, led international crisis management teams, acquired, and integrated international businesses, and designed/implemented strategies to manage global mass torts.
Ms. Persky currently serves on the Audit and Chairs the Governance Committees of Xeris BioPharma Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: XERS), a biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing therapies for patients with life-threatening endocrine, neurologic and gastroenterologic disease. Additionally, she is on the Board of Directors of REVOLO Biotherapeutics which develops therapies to reset the immune system to achieve long-term remission for patients with autoimmune and allergic diseases. Ms. Persky also serves as Chair of the Nominating/Governance and as a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees of Panavance Inc. an early-stage developer of treatments for pancreatic cancer, and on the Audit and Strategic Planning Committees of the Board of Directors of YGEIA, a medical informatics technology company. Previously, she served on the Board of Directors of Cytyc Corporation (NASDAQ: CYTYC) a device and diagnostics company. She was on the Board of Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation, the world’s largest privately-owned pharmaceutical company, and a director of Watermark, Inc. a private publisher and broker of children’s literature.
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Many times in the past, I have found myself spending hours researching conference ministers and speakers, to make sure we had just the right fit. Lots of times, we just went with those we knew already.
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Nanayam Vikatan - October 12, 2014
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- The report contains detailed information about Whitehall Enterprises that gives an unrivalled in-depth knowledge about internal business-environment of the company: data about the owners, senior executives, locations, subsidiaries, markets, products, and company history.
- Another part of the report is a SWOT-analysis carried out for Whitehall Enterprises. It involves specifying the objective of the company's business and identifies the different factors that are favorable and unfavorable to achieving that objective. SWOT-analysis helps to understand company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and possible threats against it.
- The Whitehall Enterprises financial analysis covers the income statement and ratio trend-charts with balance sheets and cash flows presented on an annual and quarterly basis. The report outlines the main financial ratios pertaining to profitability, margin analysis, asset turnover, credit ratios, and company’s long-term solvency. This sort of company's information will assist and strengthen your company’s decision-making processes.
- In the part that describes Whitehall Enterprises competitors and the industry in whole, the information about company's financial ratios is compared to those of its competitors and to the industry. The unique analysis of the market and company’s competitors along with detailed information about the internal and external factors affecting the relevant industry will help to manage your business environment. Your company’s business and sales activities will be boosted by gaining an insight into your competitors’ businesses.
- Also the report provides relevant news, an analysis of PR-activity, and stock price movements. The latter are correlated with pertinent news and press releases, and annual and quarterly forecasts are given by a variety of experts and market research firms. Such information creates your awareness about principal trends of Whitehall Enterprises business.
About Whitehall Enterprises
Whitehall Enterprises, Inc (the Company) was incorporated in Delaware in 1988. The Company, through its subsidiary, currently operates a mortgage bank licensed in twelve states and pending licensure in two additional states.
During the year ended September 30, 2000, the Company acquired Alternative Lending Group, Inc. (ALG) and Direct Financial LLC (DF). During the year ended September 30, 2001, ALG acquired MiB Financial Services, Inc. and MiB Group Ltd (Indiana organizations). These companies are licensed in Indiana and Kentucky. These entities constitute the core of the Company's operations in the financial services sector. The Company also acquired and incorporated Interactive Medical Technologies as a wholly owned subsidiary to distribute and sell "DocPal," a medical diagnostic software product.
The Company's plan for growth included the acquisitions of Hairbiotech, ALG, DF, MiB and the incorporation of IMT to market the DocPal medical software.
Incorporation of "IMT"
During April 2001, the Company incorporated Interactive Medical Technologies, Inc. (IMT) to carry out the marketing efforts and medical review related to the distribution of its medical software.
Since its formation in 1984, MBM had operated as a specialized custom molder or manufacturer of plastic bottles and containers for use in the pharmaceutical, health and beauty, household cleaner and food product industries.
DocPal is an advanced state-of-the-art program, offering the most current medical information gathered from universities and health organizations across the globe. Additionally, the software contains an extensive database of over 600 diagnoses with corresponding signs, symptoms, procedures and treatments, and can be used in conjunction with a medical knowledge base via an intricate system wherein the physician can view the relationships between a diagnosis and its corresponding signs, symptoms, procedures and medications.
During April 2001, the Company incorporated Interactive MedicalTechnologies, Inc (IMT) to carry out the marketing efforts and medical review related to the distribution of its medical software.
Alternative Lending Group, Inc
Alternative Lending Group (ALG) commenced operations in 1993 as a full service mortgage broker in 13 states. The company has focused its mortgage operations through a consumer direct channel and has maintained steady growth even through down markets by providing conventional, non-conventional, government and niche loan products.
Wholesale and Online Mortgage Division
ALG continues to develop its mortgage divisions. The wholesale division has provided necessary product. The wholesale division is an important part of the future of ALG and it will play a much larger role in the months to come.
The launch of the Alternativelending.com web site has been a growing source of leads for the ALG sales force. This web site not only produces applications for ALG retail but also offers the consumer a virtual confirmation of the person they are dealing with via phone, mail or the internet. ALG continues to reshape and apply its Internet marketing strategy direct to customers and competes directly with other lenders. The goal is to provide a low cost niche mortgage option to all consumers regardless of credit histories.
Hairbiotech, Inc (HBI), a Nevada Corporation, is a developmental stage company that intends to enter the hair growth stimulation and hair loss prevention industry by marketing its hair growth and hair loss prevention technologies.
HBI has three technologies that will provide the basis for its hair restoration products: the antioxidant (A-O) technology, the vitamin D3 technology and the Hair Growth Factor (HGF) technology.
The above Company Fundamental Report is a half-ready report and contents are subject to change.
It means that we have all necessary data in our database to prepare the report but need 2-3 days to complete it. During this time we are also updating the report with respect to the current moment. So, you can get all the most recent data available for the same price. Please note that preparation of additional types of analyses requires extra time.
1. WHITEHALL ENTERPRISES COMPANY PROFILE
1.1. Key facts
1.2. Financial Performance
1.3. Key Executives
1.4. Ownership and Major Holders
1.5. Company History
2. WHITEHALL ENTERPRISES BUSINESS OVERVIEW
2.1. Business Description
2.2. Major Products and Services
2.3. Markets and Sales Activities
2.4. Locations, Subsidiaries, Operating Units
3. WHITEHALL ENTERPRISES SWOT ANALYSIS
4. WHITEHALL ENTERPRISES FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
4.1. Financial Statements
4.1.1. Income Statement
4.1.2. Balance Sheet
4.1.3. Cash Flow
4.2. Financial Ratios
4.2.2. Margin Analysis
4.2.3. Asset Turnover
4.2.4. Credit Ratios
4.2.5. Long-Term Solvency
4.2.6. Growth Over Prior Year
4.2.7. Financial Ratios Charts
4.3. Stock Market Snapshot
5. WHITEHALL ENTERPRISES COMPETITORS AND INDUSTRY ANALYSIS
5.1. Whitehall Enterprises Direct Competitors
5.2. Comparison of Whitehall Enterprises and Direct Competitors Financial Ratios
5.3. Comparison of Whitehall Enterprises and Direct Competitors Stock Charts
5.4. Whitehall Enterprises Industry Analysis
5.4.1. Financial Services Industry Snapshot
5.4.2. Whitehall Enterprises Industry Position Analysis
6. WHITEHALL ENTERPRISES NEWS & EVENTS
6.1. News & PR Activity Analysis
6.2. IR Corporate News
6.3. Marketing News
6.4. Corporate Events
7. WHITEHALL ENTERPRISES EXPERTS REVIEW1
7.1. Experts Opinion
7.2. Experts Estimates
8. WHITEHALL ENTERPRISES ENHANCED SWOT ANALYSIS2
9. UNITED STATES PESTEL ANALYSIS2
9.1. Political Factors
9.2. Economic Factors
9.3. Social Factors
9.4. Technological Factors
9.5. Environmental Factors
9.6. Legal Factors
10. WHITEHALL ENTERPRISES IFE, EFE, IE MATRICES2
10.1. Internal Factor Evaluation Matrix
10.2. External Factor Evaluation Matrix
10.3. Internal External Matrix
11. WHITEHALL ENTERPRISES PORTER FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS2
12. WHITEHALL ENTERPRISES VRIO ANALYSIS2
APPENDIX: RATIO DEFINITIONS
LIST OF TABLES
Whitehall Enterprises Key Facts
Income Statement Key Figures
Balance Sheet Key Figures
Cash Flow Statement Key Figures
Financial Performance Abbreviation Guide
Whitehall Enterprises Key Executives
Key Executives Biographies1
Key Executives Compensations1
Whitehall Enterprises Major Shareholders
Whitehall Enterprises History
Whitehall Enterprises Products
Revenues by Segment
Revenues by Region
Whitehall Enterprises Offices and Representations
Whitehall Enterprises SWOT Analysis
Yearly Income Statement Including Trends
Income Statement Latest 4 Quarters Including Trends
Yearly Balance Sheet Including Trends
Balance Sheet Latest 4 Quarters Including Trends
Yearly Cash Flow Including Trends
Cash Flow Latest 4 Quarters Including Trends
Whitehall Enterprises Profitability Ratios
Margin Analysis Ratios
Asset Turnover Ratios
Long-Term Solvency Ratios
Financial Ratios Growth Over Prior Year
Whitehall Enterprises Capital Market Snapshot
Whitehall Enterprises Direct Competitors Key Facts
Direct Competitors Profitability Ratios
Direct Competitors Margin Analysis Ratios
Direct Competitors Asset Turnover Ratios
Direct Competitors Credit Ratios
Direct Competitors Long-Term Solvency Ratios
Financial Services Industry Statistics
Whitehall Enterprises Industry Position
Company vs. Industry Income Statement Analysis
Company vs. Industry Balance Sheet Analysis
Company vs. Industry Cash Flow Analysis
Company vs. Industry Ratios Comparison
Whitehall Enterprises Consensus Recommendations1
Analyst Recommendation Summary1
Price Target Summary1
Experts Recommendation Trends1
Revenue Estimates Analysis1
Earnings Estimates Analysis1
Revenue Estimates Trend1
Earnings Estimates Trend1
LIST OF FIGURES
Whitehall Enterprises Annual Revenues in Comparison with Cost of Goods Sold and Gross Profit
Profit Margin Chart
Operating Margin Chart
Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
Debt to Equity Chart
Current Ratio Chart
Whitehall Enterprises 1-year Stock Charts
Whitehall Enterprises 5-year Stock Charts
Whitehall Enterprises vs. Main Indexes 1-year Stock Chart
Whitehall Enterprises vs. Direct Competitors 1-year Stock Charts
Whitehall Enterprises Article Density Chart
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2 – These sections are available only when you purchase a report with appropriate additional types of analyses.
The complete financial data is available for publicly traded companies.
SWOT, which stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats, is an analytical framework that identifies the internal and external factors that are favorable and unfavorable for a company.
Enhanced SWOT Analysis
Enhanced SWOT is a 3×3 grid that arranges strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats into one scheme:
- How to use the strengths to take advantage of the opportunities?
- How to use the strengths to reduce likelihood and impact of the threats?
- How to overcome the weaknesses that obstruct taking advantage of the opportunities?
- How to overcome the weaknesses that can make the threats a reality?
Upon answering these questions a company can develop a project plan to improve its business performance.
PESTEL (also termed as PESTLE) is an ideal tool to strategically analyze what influence different outside factors – political, economic, sociocultural, technological, environmental and legal – exert on a business to later chart its long term targets.
Being part of the external analysis when carrying out a strategic assessment or performing a market study, PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro-environmental factors that any company should thoughtfully consider. By perceiving these outside environments, businesses can maximally benefit from the opportunities while minimizing the threats to the organization.
Key Factors Examined by PESTEL Analysis:
- Political – What opportunities and pressures are brought by political bodies and what is the degree of public regulations’ impact on the business?
- Economic – What economic policies, trends and structures are expected to affect the organization, what is this influence’s degree?
- Sociological – What cultural and societal aspects will work upon the demand for the business’s products and operations?
- Technological – What impact do the technological aspects, innovations, incentives and barriers have on the organization?
- Environmental – What environmental and ecological facets, both locally and farther afield, are likely to predetermine the business?
- Legal – What laws and legislation will exert influence on the style the business is carried out?
IFE, EFE, IE Matrices
The Internal Factor Evaluation matrix (IFE matrix) is a strategic management tool helping audit or evaluate major weaknesses and strengths in a business’s functional areas. In addition, IFE matrix serves as a basis for identifying and assessing relationships amongst those areas. The IFE matrix is utilised in strategy formulation.
The External Factor Evaluation matrix (EFE matrix) is a tool of strategic management that is typically utilised to assess current market conditions. It is an ideal instrument for visualising and prioritising the threats and opportunities a firm is facing.
The essential difference between the above mentioned matrices lies in the type of factors incorporated in the model; whilst the latter is engaged in internal factors, the former deals exceptionally with external factors – those exposed to social, political, economic, legal, etc. external forces.
Being a continuation of the EFE matrix and IFE matrix models, the Internal External matrix (IE matrix) rests upon an investigation of external and internal business factors integrated into one suggestive model.
Porter Five Forces Analysis
The Porter’s five forces analysis studies the industry of operation and helps the company find new sources of competitive advantage. The analysis surveys an industry through five major questions:
- What composes a threat of substitute products and services?
- Is there a threat of new competitors entering the market?
- What is the intensity of competitive rivalry?
- How big is the bargaining power of buyers?
- How significant is the bargaining power of suppliers?
VRIO stands for Value, Rarity, Imitability, Organization. This analysis helps to evaluate all company’s resources and capabilities and bring them together into one aggregate table that includes:
- Tangible resources
- Intangible resources
- Innovation and Creativity
- Organizational capabilities
The result of the analysis gives a clear picture of company’s competitive and economic implications, answering the questions if the resources mentioned above are:
- Costly to imitate?
- Organized properly?
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Want a beautiful mind?
Sculpt a beautiful body.
By Selene Yeager
Misplaced keys. The inability to find the right
word. That midday dip in work productivity.
All annoying, for sure—but that’s not the only
thing they have in common. As bizarre as
it sounds, scheduling more gym time might be
the solution to all three problems. Researchers
now understand how the same spin class or boot
camp that tones your butt can also build up the
muscle between your ears. Regular exercise can
turbocharge brainpower and improve mood,
memory, and focus, while fighting depression
and age-related cognitive decline. What’s more,
studies show that your mental outlook can affect
how you react to pain during a workout, which
can influence whether you dig in or throw in the
towel. By understanding how the brain responds
to each phase of your workout, you can make
the most of this very cool mind-body connection.
You’ve got a decision to make:
Press snooze…or pop out of
bed and exercise? Hit the gym
after work…or hit happy hour?
In these moments when
you’re staring down your
sneakers, you’re trying to
rouse your left prefrontal
cortex (PFC), the area of the
brain where your elements
of willpower reside. Regular
exercisers have an advantage:
Their brains can anticipate
the positive perks of a sweat
session. “When you have
positive reinforcement, you’re
much more likely to do
something,” says John J. Ratey,
M.D., an associate clinical
professor of psychiatry
at Harvard Medical School
and author of Spark: The
Revolutionary New Science of
Exercise and the Brain.
Reach your highest potential.
POWER UP: If this is where
you typically derail, solicit
a workout with a friend
or register for a race—rather
than relying on willpower
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New Neko Case song - "People Got a Lotta Nerve"
Neko Case is one of my favorite musicians, and on March 3 she will release her new album Middle Cyclone. Today Anti- has released the first single from that record, "People Got a Lotta Nerve," as a free download. It's textbook Neko, with her soaring voice, great hooks, and a great country flair. It's probably also the first song to include the words "man-eater" that I will take seriously.
Neko Case - People Got a Lotta Nerve
Neko and her label are donating $5 to Best Friends Animal Society for every blog that posts this track, so please do spread it around. There is more information on the Anti- blog.
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Four Lady Bisons earn All-Conference Honors
The Atlantic Sun Conference announced the 2011 All-Conference selections for softball on Tuesday and four Lady Bisons garnered awards.
Junior outfielder Caroline Mason earned a spot on the First Team, while juniors Whitney Kiihnl and Courtney Billington made the Second Team. Freshman catcher Haley Elliott was named to the All-Freshman Team.
Lipscomb head coach Kristin Ryman said Mason was well deserving of a spot on the First Team.
“Caroline had a breakout season,” Ryman said. “She has an outstanding arm in right field, and she was able to make the transition from left to right field when she was a freshman.”
“Offensively, she has really had a great season. With her power and her average, her hitting has always been her strong suit. This year she was healthy all season long and I really thought it showed in what she was capable of doing offensively.”
Mason paced Lipscomb at the plate with 41 hits and nine home runs this year. She finished the regular season batting .318 to lead the way for the Lady Bisons. Defensively, Mason was solid in right field with a .929 fielding percentage and only two errors this season.
Lipscomb’s right-handed ace Kiihnl, along with shortstop Billington, were named Second Team All-Conference selections. Ryman said she was excited that both of these players were honored with post-season awards.
“Even as juniors, Whitney and Courtney are already two of the best players that have played here.” Ryman said. “I am just really excited for them that they are both getting honored again.”
Kiihnl, who was the 2010 A-Sun Player of the Year, finished the regular season with 309 strikeouts (second in the Atlantic Sun). She used a 1.58 ERA to win 19 games against nine losses. She also led the league with 11 shutout wins.
Ryman said Kiihnl has had some ups and downs this season but is still one of the most dangerous pitchers in the league.
“Whitney struggled a little midway through the year, but she has really stepped it up.” Ryman said. “In my opinion she is easily one of the best pitchers in the conference, if not the best. She is that one pitcher that nobody wants to face this time of year and I am glad that she is on our team.”
As the Lady Bisons shortstop, Billington finished the regular season second behind Mason in total hits with 38. She also added six homeruns and 24 RBI. The Mount Juliet, Tenn., native was once again solid defensively at shortstop, posting a .935 fielding percentage.
Ryman said Billington has improved with every game this season.
“Courtney is that defensive player that is steady at shortstop.” Ryman said. “Offensively she has big time potential both with her average and her power. She has really come on strong for us in the second half of the season.”
The Lady Bisons also had representation on the All-Freshman Team with Elliott earning a spot. With five homeruns and 21 RBI, Elliott gave Lipscomb an offensive lift this year. Ryman said Elliott also provided versatility and depth at the catcher and the designated player position.
“Haley has really stepped up as a freshman this season,” Ryman said. “She is someone that has a lot of potential at the plate, but has also been very coachable and open to any role we put her in.”
“She has been our designated player a lot and offensively she has provided some power when we needed it. She just found ways to get on base and make things happen. I’m really proud of her and what she has done this year.”
Lipscomb (28-18, 15-5) finished second in the Atlantic Sun and earned a first round bye in this week’s Atlantic Sun Tournament. Ryman acknowledged that receiving post-season awards was nice, but said that this team has bigger ambitions in mind.
“This team is not driven by awards. We never have been.” Ryman said. “It is all about winning the title as a team.”
“The awards are nice when they come, but that is not going to be what drives us. At the end of the day, these girls are going to remember more about a championship as a team than they are about winning All-Conference.”
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Fort Bragg, N.C. – Paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C., jump out of planes for a living.
In early August, the last battalion of 800 soldiers was just days away from getting on a plane for Afghanistan. At 3,000 strong, the 82nd will be the primary fighting force hunting for Taliban and Al Qaeda members.
"Our mission is pretty simple," said Maj. Gen. John Vines. "It's to go where they are, and capture or kill 'em terrorists. That's it, pretty simple. Doing it is a lot harder."
Three 82nd Airborne paratroopers were recently wounded in eastern Afghanistan after getting into a firefight with the enemy while on patrol. None received life-threatening injuries, but the attack was more evidence that Al Qaeda and Taliban fighters have shifted to guerilla warfare — small surprise attacks on U.S. soldiers.
Back at Fort Bragg, the soldiers leaving knew the risks.
"I'm going to do my job and if I get shot at, I'm just going to go with the training we got trained on, and keep my guys alive," said Sgt. Lonn Rothey.
Paratroopers practice night-jumping while under helicopter fire, among other dangerous distractions. They also practice attack and clearing-out methods on buildings, although in Afghanistan, a cave could be a more likely hiding place for the enemy.
Much of the 82nd Airborne is now on the front lines of this battle. The rest were waiting for the next one.
"I have two kids of my own, and I know with what we're doing over there ... it'll allow them to grow up in a safe country," said Capt. Jason Curl.
Bret Baier is the Chief Political Anchor of Fox News Channel, and the Anchor & Executive Editor of "Special Report with Bret Baier.” His book, "Three Days in January: Dwight Eisenhower’s Final Mission," (William Morrow) is on sale now.
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Tonight’s Last night’s The latest episode of House was damaging for many, many reasons.
Certainly I’m disappointed that 2 asexual-identifying characters on a major television show ultimately are supposedly “proven” to not be asexual but that is by far not my biggest complaint (though I’ll address it later in this post). My biggest concern is not the terrible publicity this causes for the asexual community because of more misinformation being spread but rather the negative impact it will have on aces seeking (or not seeking) medical attention when there are things that are actually wrong with them.
Problem 1) It reinforces the idea that asexuals can and should be “cured” of their asexuality
Aces already have a hard enough time being able to be out to their Doctor because a reaction like Wilson had to his patient coming out as asexual is nearly “best case scenario” already. Instead we already expect to be put through a battery of tests (or ANOTHER battery of tests if the first tests came out normal… or the first two test… or the tests that the last doctor ran were normal but maybe this doctor will want to run them all again “just to be sure”) so the doctor can figure out what’s “wrong” with us that makes us asexual and try to “cure” us.
For many people that’s a daunting prospect, not only are people constantly trying to convince us there’s something wrong with us but then, what if a doctor does find something? Is it going to change my orientation? Is it going to change everything I feel and everything I believe about myself? We don’t constantly drill this fear in to people of other orientations (or at least reasonable people don’t, certainly there are still plenty of people preaching that homosexuality is caused by psychological or physical problems but they don’t really have the credibility they used to. All this achieves is shaming people of minority orientations who actually do have a psychological or medical problem because if they come out as having a problem in addition to being a sexual minority then they’re contributing to that stereotype so they may try to hide one quality or the other, neither of which is a healthy element to try and ignore).
Imagine for a moment that people were constantly telling you that despite being happy with yourself that your orientation was caused by a psychological or physical problem – rather than making you want to go look in to getting yourself “fixed” it would probably eventually give you a complex, make you afraid that people were right. Telling people who are happy with themselves that if they go to a doctor they will be “fixed” actually makes the idea of seeking help (for any problem) kind of terrifying and may prevent them from seeking help for something else in their life for fear that their care provider will ignore your actual problems in favor of trying to “fix” something that isn’t “wrong” with them. (I’ve heard plenty of accounts of aces and kinky and poly people going to helping professionals to seek help for something that was actually bothering them only to have the helping professional fixate on some aspect of their life that they didn’t approve of or didn’t understand, ignoring the problems the patient actually came to get help for). All this episode does is turn every friend, family member, and dip-shit doctor into a mini-House who will surely find out what’s wrong with us if they are just skeptical enough, if they just look hard enough for the real thing that has us so broken! Because we all needed fewer supportive people in our lives…
Problem 2) It associates hormone imbalances and erectile difficulties with asexuality
The asexual patient in this episode apparently also had erectile difficulties caused by a tumor pressing on the pituitary gland that caused hormone imbalances. I think I should point out that orientation is not about sex drive or sexual functioning. A person is not asexual *because* they have erectile difficulties or because they have a low or non-existent sex drive. Sexual Orientation is about who you’re attracted to, who you’re interested in having sex with. Plenty of people with no erectile difficulties don’t walk around wanting to put their penis in everything just because it gets hard (notice for example the huge number of men who seem to be able to suppress their surely great desire to have sex with other men…) . Now, it’s true that when you have a hormone imbalance or low levels of arousal that this can be interpreted by the person as not being attracted to anyone but they are not the same thing (they exist independently of each other, you can have attraction and no erection difficulties, you can have no attraction and no erection difficulties or you can have no attraction and erection difficulties). There’s a whole market of pills, pumps and creams for people who have erection difficulties and still have attraction and want to have sex! If you have erection difficulties that is what you need to tell your doctor about, that is what you need to look in to correcting. The majority of asexuals have functioning genitals, you shouldn’t be afraid that this is going to change your orientation.
Difficulties with erections – including achieving OR maintaining an erection- can be symptoms of a more serious problem such as high cholesterol, clogged arteries, high blood pressure, hormone imbalances, and more. Orientation is not related to whether or not your genitals work! If your genitals don’t work the way they are supposed to that’s actually a problem (even if you don’t plan to use them for intercourse). If you have a penis and you’re not getting morning/overnight erections, if you’re not occasionally experiencing erections you should mention that to your doctor (there are things that cause this which you don’t have to be super freaked out about, it could be because you smoke, or an expected side effect to a medication you’re taking) but you need to tell your doctor. Having these kinds of problems addressed is not (necessarily) going to change your orientation. And if you feel like you want or need to change your labels after a period of time THAT’S OKAY. There are many things that can happen which cause a person to re-evaluate the labels they feel are best suited to them. I know many people who have changed the labels they have used over time and, really, it’s okay. We shouldn’t be shaming people for trying out new labels or for conceptualizing themselves in a new way. And honestly, I know it’s upsetting to think that you’re falling in to someone’s “I told you so” but for every person who decides to no longer identify as ace for whatever reason I bet 3 more start using the label because it’s right for them at that time. We aren’t shaming them for changing their label from heterosexual or homosexual to asexual, and we shouldn’t be shaming people for changing in the other direction.
I haven’t seen a study on associations between erectile difficulties and men who identify as asexual (and if anyone has seen one please send it my way) but I have seen studies of arousal levels and women who identify as asexual and the women who identified as asexual had the same arousal capacity as women of other orientations (ie they were all over the map just the way you’d expect for other orientations). Similarly I haven’t seen any study showing that aces are more likely to suffer from hormone imbalances. In fact I’d go so far as to say that aces are more likely to have actually had their hormones checked than the general population.
Being asexual is not about not being capable of having intercourse (though of course some aren’t capable, just like some people of other orientations aren’t capable). Asexual as an orientation is about who you’re interested in having sex with (generally even people who are incapable of having traditional intercourse, if they are of another orientation, are still interested in having sex or sexual contact with people they are sexually attracted to, regardless of capacity – there are exceptions). The idea that as soon as this guy is able to keep an erection he’s also going to start experiencing sexual attraction is kind of a stretch, I think. In fact some of his comments make me think he may be categorized as a repulsed asexual, the idea that he’s just going to “get over” those feelings is absurd. Frankly, the only way the writers at House could redeem themselves is if the couple make a cameo in a later episode because her husband is still asexual.
Problem 3) Clearly only “fugly” people who identify as asexual are ACTUALLY asexual. Young good looking people who identify as asexual actually just have medical problems or are apparently chronic liars.
House didn’t immediately jump to the conclusion that the woman was sick, his first conclusion was actually that she was ugly. It wasn’t until he found out she was attractive and married that he made his bet. I can’t tell you how good that feels, Fox. But moving on… first of all you expect us to believe that this woman has pretended to be asexual for 10 years? And not just asexual but married to a man who sounds like a repulsed asexual and who thinks that being asexual is all about not functioning sexually? So she’s been hiding the fact that she’s probably been getting off for the last ten years? And then, on top of that, the woman LIES to Wilson? What reason would she have for saying that she’s not celibate, she’s asexual when no, really, she’s chosen to be celibate because her husband identifies as asexual and she’s more interested in having a relationship with him than she is in having intercourse? Also, it’s positively CHARMING that you think that we’re so in demand that non-aces are lying about being ace to be in relationships with us… but it’s usually the other way around. Ask enough aces and I’m sure you’ll find a lot of stories of years spent in the closet, pretending to be heterosexual or homosexual to try and make a relationship work. Most of us have figured out by now that relationships built on lies about orientation don’t work so well.
Other great posts on this episode:
Megan Christopher of HollywoodJane’s post “Asexuality on House: You’re Doing It Wrong“
Swank Ivy’s Post “Add ‘Been Checked for a Tumor?’ to the Bingo Card“
From An Asexual Space “Stereotypical“
From Shades of Gray “On ‘Better Half’ — Gregory House is not Infallible“
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I just put the baby to bed for what I hope will be a long nap. I already cleaned the house and now it's time to clean myself up a bit. Some girlfriends are coming over for a visit this afternoon and afterwards Brad, Amara and I will take a much needed trip to the grocery store. Is anyone else perpetually low on food in their home? I need to learn how to properly buy groceries.
May your weekend be fun, relaxing and productive! Enjoy whatever it is you are doing...
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3 neighborhoods you need to check out when buying a home in Jacksonville
With a bustling downtown community, thriving business district, and residential communities along the banks of the St. Johns River; Jacksonville, Florida offers work opportunities and the ambiance of a riverfront community. Jacksonville homebuyers will find that the city's various neighborhoods have their own distinct look, property style and amenities. Of these neighborhoods, Downtown Jacksonville, LaVilla and Brooklyn all have distinct benefits to consider.
Jacksonville homebuyers who are looking to cut down on their commute often choose to purchase properties in downtown Jacksonville near the business district. Because land is at a premium in the downtown area, those buying a home in Jacksonville will find that condos are the common type of properties for sale here. Prices in downtown Jacksonville vary based on the size and prestige of the property. While there are several luxury condos and estates in the region, including waterfront options, there are also more affordable properties as well. The average listing price as of the end of November 2012 was $334,462, but the median sales price over the last 30 days was just $52,350. With a budget of about $100,000 and $200,000, Jacksonville homebuyers will can afford a nice sized property in the downtown region.
If you prefer the nostalgia of a historic neighborhood, but still need to be fairly close to the downtown business district, consider shopping for properties in LaVilla. LaVilla is the historic section of Jacksonville to the west of the downtown region. Public transportation into the business district makes the short commute manageable, while proximity to recently restored historic buildings, like the Ritz Theatre, adds ambiance to the neighborhood.
Those buying a home in Jacksonville who are interested in LaVilla will find single family homes to be quite common, although there are a few town homes and condos as well. The average listing price in LaVilla is around $160,000. This area tends to have fewer properties for sale, so you will want to move quickly when one is put up for sale that matches your needs.
Jacksonville homebuyers also appreciate the waterfront locations in Brooklyn. Situated along the St. John's River, Brooklyn offers a variety of single-family homes, including waterfront properties. Some of the homes in this region have fallen into disrepair, but their lower prices and convenient location make them perfect for those who enjoy the challenge of a "fixer upper." If you are buying a home in Jacksonville and wish to live along the river, then Brooklyn may be a good choice for you.
To add to the appeal of Brooklyn, this area currently has plans to restore the community, with the goal of adding more green space and making the riverfront region more appealing for Jacksonville homebuyers. Purchasing property now, when homes are typically selling for around $50,000, would give you the chance to be in on the ground floor of this planned renovation.
Whether you choose the riverfront homes in Brooklyn, the historic properties in LaVilla or the more modern condos in the business district, each of these communities will put you near all of the action that makes Jacksonville an appealing place to live. With fairly affordable properties and the amenities of a thriving city, you will find much to like in Jacksonville.
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How can CPD make your organization customer-obsessed?
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Christine Gordon describes her visit to South Georgia, on an expedition ship, where she discovers a troublesome history, an incredible diversity of wildlife and highly proactive conservation efforts.
South Georgia may not be a holiday destination chosen by most travellers; it is remote, taking two to three days to reach from the Falkland Islands and has a challenging climate and geology. The whole island is mountainous, with the highest peak Mount Paget rising to 2,935m, and the weather is windy and wet with precipitation, on average, for more than 300 days of the year. Despite, or maybe because of this, South Georgia is a magical place that never fails to inspire.
Sighted first in 1675 by the British merchant, Antione de la Roche, it was another 100 years before Captain Cook landed on the island at a place he named Possession Bay. Inspired by reports that South Georgia was populated by a vast number of fur seals, sealers began to arrive in South Georgia in 1786 and, by 1825, approximately 1,200,000 seals had been slaughtered leading to the virtual extinction of fur seals in South Georgia.
This was followed by an equally devastating whaling industry. The first whaling station, established in December 1904 by Carl Larsen at Grytviken, was followed by other whaling stations on the island and the invention of the pelagic factory ship which allowed whalers to pull whales straight from the sea for processing. At its height over 40,000 whales were caught per year leading to a depletion of the whale population with their virtual extinction by the time the last whaling station, in Grytviken, closed in 1965.
While the sealing and whaling industries were intentional acts, a less intentional, but equally disastrous outcome of man’s exploitation of South Georgia, was the introduction of brown rats and mice which flourished on the island. As there are no trees, all wildlife on the island are ground nesting. Inevitably this led to the depletion of several endemic birds, particularly the island’s only song bird, the South Georgia pipit, whose numbers declined by approximately 70%.
Native flora and fauna were also threatened by both the introduction of non-native animals, particularly the reindeer, and by alien plant species imported from various parts of the world.
I have mentioned the important part that Grytviken played in the whaling industry. One of its other claims to fame is that it is both the burial place of Sir Ernest Shackleton and from where his ship Endurance set sail on an ill-fated attempt to make the first crossing of Antarctica, from the Weddell Sea to the Ross Sea via the South Pole. There are a plethora of books detailing how Endurance was trapped in ice and of the journey made by the crew first to Elephant Island and then, by Shackleton and five of the crew, on a 23ft long boat, the James Caird, across 800 miles of the stormiest waters of the world to reach South Georgia. The final part of the journey was made by Shackleton and two companions, Frank Worsley and Tom Crean, across the interior of South Georgia to the whaling station at Stromness. The museum at Grytviken provides information about this journey and of the whaling industry. It is also possible to walk to the hill above Grytviken to view the town below.
Walking the final part of the Shackleton Walk from Fortuna Bay to Stromness was offered on the itinerary of the expedition. This involves a 5.5km walk from the shores of Fortuna Bay over a col and down to Stromness. Health and safety issues are more restrictive than in Shackleton’s day and the walk is dependent on being able to land passengers at Fortuna Bay and collecting them from Stromness. Given that this is a very windy and tempestuous part of the island and that the zodiacs used to transport people from ship to shore can only operate in light winds and a small sea swell, the possibility of undertaking the walk is not guaranteed. Sadly it was not possible to do it on my trip to South Georgia.
I became attracted to South Georgia after a recent trip to Antarctica. Several passengers talked about the beauty of the island and this, along with the idea of following in the footsteps of ancient explorers, the romance of the ‘Shackleton story’ and the lure of South Georgia’s penguin and bird populations, meant that I signed up for a two-week voyage on the Vavilov operated by a Canadian company One Ocean.
Leaving from Stanley in the Falkland Islands we had a two-day sail to reach our destination. Far from being a means to an end the ‘on ship’ days were part of the experience. Sunset on the first night was an astounding sight and we were soon being followed by a vast array of bird life. The albatross is, perhaps, the bird most associated with South Georgia and Antarctica and it was magnificent to see these majestic birds swooping and diving over the ship. Wandering albatross have the largest wingspan of any bird and, along with the black-browed albatross, were the most prevalent of the albatrosses we saw as we made our way to South Georgia. Petrels were another common sight from the bridge and bow of the ship. My favourite is the Cape petrel, but other passengers preferred the giant and snow petrels. Smaller birds include several species of prion. It was fantastic to have several ornithologists on board to identify the various bird species and subspecies we saw and we were frequently called to the bridge to witness not only the birds but also the penguins and whales that accompanied us on our journey.
On arrival at South Georgia we were immediately greeted by the challenges the island has for the traveller. Landing was impossible due to high winds and sea swell. Despite the slight disappointment this caused, a wonderful time was had standing on the bow watching the king penguins who porpoised through the water seemingly beckoning us to visit them, which we managed to do the following day.
Penguins are probably the animals most associated with the Antarctic region and South Georgia is home to four main breeding species: King, Macaroni, Gentoo and Chinstrap Penguins. Macaroni Penguins were the most abundant species on South Georgia until recently when their numbers have been in decline. On the other hand, King Penguin numbers have increased and it was the King Penguin colonies that we saw most of. This included visiting St Andrew’s Bay which boasts the largest King Penguin colony (250,000 breeding pairs), Salisbury Plain (60,000 pairs) and Gold Harbour (25,000 pairs). It is impossible to describe the feeling of landing on these shores to be confronted with penguins as far as the eye can see. It is certainly an experience, witnessed by very few people, that will live with me for the rest of my life.
We also had the opportunity to visit colonies of the other three endemic species and saw several colonies where two species of penguin cohabited in relative harmony. It was fantastic to witness the majestic King Penguins walking slowly along the beach while the more active Gentoo played with and chased each other unconcerned about the visiting tourists. Penguins have a natural curiosity and will approach visitors who are prepared to sit still and wait; indeed, one adventurous penguin pecked at my gum boot as I sat, camera in hand!
The landscape of South Georgia is also awe-inspiring. Mountains compete with glaciers (the largest is called Fortuna) for attention. On their own they would inspire the visitor. When seen alongside the penguins and other wildlife they are breathtakingly beautiful. Zodiac cruising as well as landing on the island allows you to take in the beauty of the island and its residents.
Days can be long on a trip to South Georgia. Being awoken at 4:45am to land and witness sunrise can extend to evenings spent on shore to take advantage of prevailing conditions. This is not a trip to be taken by anyone who likes to relax! When not on shore, or zodiac cruising, we were offered opportunities to attend talks by the various experts on board; historians, geologists and photographers, as well as wildlife experts, were keen to share their knowledge with guests.
South Georgia is a British Overseas Territory with a permanent population of approximately 14 people that expands to 30 during the summer. Grytviken is the only whaling station that it is possible to visit (now that the asbestos has been removed) and Grytviken also houses the island’s only shop, a museum and a post office. It also has the only used church and we were fortunate to be invited to a wedding in the church when we visited.
I began this article talking about the destruction of the wildlife and plant life in South Georgia that took place during the sealing and whaling periods and whose impact continued long after the departure of the sealers and whalers. The South Georgia Government has, in recent years, taken great steps to promote and protect South Georgia’s natural resources. As you approach the island you are invited to attend a ‘vacuum party’ to ensure that your clothes and equipment are free from any seeds that could invade and compete with South Georgia’s fragile fauna and flora and you must sanitise your clothing and footwear each time you leave and return to the ship.
The fur seal population has had a remarkable recovery since the end of the sealing period and whales are beginning to return to South Georgia. Indeed, the fur seals can be a little bit of a ‘menace’ to visitors. The babies are extremely cute and cuddly looking, but the adult males can be aggressive and have been known to bite unwary visitors. It is thought that the abundance of krill, the major food source of food for both seals and whales, has contributed to the return of the seals who do not currently have to compete for these food sources with the whales. The whales are taking longer to return but this may be related to their longer lifespans.
Elephant seals are also evident in South Georgia. These huge seals arrive on the island to moult and spend the bulk of their time on shore asleep, occasionally yawning and stretching. Elephant seals have a ‘harem policy’ and, during the moulting period, you can see some of the younger males practising the battle techniques they will use during the mating season to attempt to gain supremacy over the female population.
More actively, the South Georgia Heritage Trust (based in Dundee in Scotland) has engaged in a major project to rid the island of rats. Started in 2010 in the Thatcher Peninsula, it has been extended to the whole of South Georgia with remarkable success, meaning that the threatened South Georgia pipit is now returning to its former habitats. More controversially perhaps, it was also necessary to cull the reindeer population to support the return of South Georgia’s ground breeding birds. This policy also allowed the native flora and fauna to begin to flourish. As there are no trees in South Georgia birds nest in the tussocks; the reindeer trampling the breeding grounds added to the depletion of the bird population.
Although visitors see little evidence fishing is the major industry in South Georgia, accounting for approximately 70% of South Georgia’s income. However, unlike in the past, fishing is now done in a way that protects the marine life. The establishment of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) in 1982 means that sustainable fishing quotas can be monitored. This is supported by the South Georgia Government who, in 1993, established a 200 nautical mile Maritime Zone which enabled it to regulate fishing around the island within the framework of the CCAMLR ‘ecosystem approach’ to fisheries management. South Georgia is a remarkable place and the work undertaken by the South Georgia Government and the South Georgia Heritage Trust to bring it back to its former glory is testimony to what human beings can do both for good and bad. If the rest of the world could look to the example of the work done in South Georgia, who knows what we could achieve in protecting and restoring the planet we live on.
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Alison grew up in Ontario where she graduated from Mohawk College with a Business/Accounting Diploma. She gained valuable experience working for a corporate law firm, then in the textile rental industry.
Alison moved to Alberta in 2006 where she continued to work in the textile rental industry, then for a multi national not for profit organization. After taking a break to start a family, she went back to school, completing a Bachelor of General Studies Degree from Athabasca University and a professional accounting designation. Each while working full time for a large industrial construction corporation.
In 2016 Alison and her family moved to Vancouver Island where she continued to work in the construction industry, and diversified her accounting experience with a property development and engineering firm. Alison then decided to use all of her varied experience to take the exciting leap into entrepreneurship in 2017. She has recently returned to St. Albert, AB and is looking forward to meeting new clients.
Alison is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia and is in the the Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta. She enjoys competitive 5 pin bowling, traveling to new (warm) destinations, golfing, and of course spending time with her family.
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For Sunday's game against New England, Joe Flacco and Ray Rice are officially deemed questionable with their respective knee and thigh injuries.
However, one more player popped up on the injury report this Friday.
Outside linebacker Elvis Dumervil was listed as a limited participant in Friday's practice and was given the questionable designation for Sunday's game. He'd been a full participant in practice the past two days and was absent from the injury report.
He's listed as having an ankle injury, presumably the same one he'd injured a couple of weeks ago.
The Patriots ruled out receiver Josh Boyce, and fellow rookie receivers Aaron Dobson and Kenbrell Thompson are questionable.
Here's the full injury report:
DOUBTFUL: CB Asa Jackson (thigh).
QUESTIONABLE: LB Elvis Dumervil (ankle), QB Joe Flacco (knee), LB Albert McClellan (neck), RB Ray Rice (thigh).
PROBABLE: TE Dallas Clark (illness), S Brynden Trawick (ankle).
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
OUT: WR Josh Boyce (ankle).
QUESTIONABLE: CB Kyle Arrington (groin), CB Alfonzo Dennard (knee, shoulder), WR Aaron Dobson (foot), LB Dane Fletcher (groin), T Nate Solder (concussion), LB Brandon Spikes (knee), WR Kenbrell Thompkins (hip).
PROBABLE: WR Danny Amendola (groin), QB Tom Brady (right shoulder), T Marcus Cannon (ankle), S Steve Gregory (finger), TE Michael Hoomanawanui (knee), OT Will Svitek (ankle), CB Aqib Talib (hip).
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Graphic Design Companies in Rickmansworth
List of Rickmansworth based agencies offering offering professional web, print advertising (brochure, leaflet, flyer) and corporate brand identity graphic design services.
With over 20 years experience in design, print, media and marketing, we take pride in working together with our established clients. We have a policy for detail and originality to meet your desired requirements and keeping your deadlines to the dot. We make sure we know exactly what your company does so we know exactly what we need to create for your market.
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Can she legally do this without my consent? If she did move, would the divorce case transfer to the new state?
The old saying “possession is nine-tenths the law” holds true when dealing with children whose parents are still married. While parents are married, neither parent needs the other’s consent to take the children out of state.
However, if during the course of their divorce a temporary custody order has been put in place the mother may need the father’s or the court’s permission to leave the state with the child.
If no such orders exist, the father should petition the court for an order prohibiting the mother from leaving the state with the child. Based on the mother’s representations the order is needed to finalize the divorce in the state you currently live in. Because a divorce is already pending in that state, it is unlikely that another state’s court will have jurisdiction (authority) to start a new divorce and custody case.
You should contact an attorney who is licensed in your jurisdiction to further discuss the specifics of your situation. Cordell & Cordell does represent men in divorce nationwide. Thank you for submitting your question.
Jill A. Duffy is an Associate Attorney in the Troy, Mich., office of Cordell & Cordell. She is licensed to practice in the state of Michigan. Ms. Duffy received her BA in Psychology and Spanish and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Oakland University. She received her Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law and graduated Magna Cum Laude.
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- Took over the administration of the Save Vermont Yankee group on Facebook (I was annoyed).
- Went to a Vermont Tiger symposium and practiced media relations (I apologized)
- Heard Brian Dubie speak (I was impressed)
- Talked to people about Vermont Yankee (I was depressed)
- Read a good report about renewables (I was impressed again)
- Went to a meeting about conservation (I was discouraged).
I covered the first half of this list in my post yesterday. Today I will talk about Vermont Yankee and communications.
Vermont Yankee and Communication and Depression
The Vermont Tiger Crunch Time meeting was a perfect rendezvous for Vermont Yankee supporters. Republican candidates, economists, a meeting co-sponsorship by Vermont Energy Partnership. It could have been moderately cheerful for me.
Alas, I was not cheered. In many off-the-record conversations, I heard the same thing: "I like nuclear, I even like the plant, but I can't stand Entergy."
People expanded on the theme.
- Entergy has to convince me they are telling the truth.
- It's nearly impossible to get information out of them.
- The plant is an asset to the state, but I don't want to see us sign a twenty-year agreement with those guys.
I heard this over and over again.
I found it very discouraging. I blog for Vermont Yankee because I believe nuclear is the best option for the future, and the best transition to renewables. I can't defend Entergy's corporate communication style. I know that the plant is good: it just had a magnificent breaker-to-breaker run. The reliable electric power and the statewide economics of Vermont Yankee are very good for the state.
However, Entergy's communication style can be useless to counter-productive. For example, a story of a tour of the plant. I grant you that the author of this article is president of VPIRG and an opponent of Vermont Yankee. I also grant you that the tour took place during the outage. Still, this kind of tour is no way to win friends and influence people. Don't ask questions because your guide won't be able to answer them? Be abandoned in the parking lot with no further information?
Now, I can see why Vermont Yankee would NOT want to speak to these particular people. With the anti-s, any statement that can be taken out of context and vilified WILL be taken out of context and vilified. Still, there are better ways to communicate with anti-s then to refuse to answer questions. Perhaps only answer questions afterwards in a meeting room, with recording in place? Something like that?
Sometimes I think that the best way for Entergy to get Vermont Yankee's license renewed would be to sell the plant. I find this depressing. It's good plant, but nobody trusts Entergy.
I will post about renewables and conservation tomorrow.
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PD Ports has become the first port in the Northern Powerhouse to achieve certification to the Energy standard ISO 50001 across all of its 13 sites and operations nationwide.
After previously achieving ISO 14001 in 2012, the port operator successfully achieved ISO 50001 accreditation for reaching the international standard for energy management without incurring any non-conformances during the process.
The accreditation process involved seven days of intense auditing by an external body, Lloyds Register, to ensure PD Ports’ Energy Management System fully met the requirements for the standard.
The ISO 50001 standard specifies an organisation’s requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving an energy management system (EnMS) that will help the organisation to use energy more efficiently and integrate better energy management into business strategy.
This is achieved by implementing and maintaining an energy management system that measures energy usage and continuously improves energy performance.
David Jones, Group Health, Safety and Environmental Manager, said: “As a business we are continuously working to reduce our impact on the environment whilst supporting sustainable practices.
“Achieving ISO 50001 demonstrates that our energy management system is meeting requirements and gives our customers and stakeholders the confidence that the organisation is committed to saving energy.
“The accreditation is a testament to the hard work of our Environmental Champions who continue to develop and deliver ways to improve our environmental performance.
“We are now looking forward to progressing our EnMS and further reducing our costs and carbon emissions as a company.”
PD Ports is already certified to the Environmental Standard ISO 14001 and, by incorporating this with ISO 50001, the port operator aims to further reduce energy costs and overall environmental impact.
In 2018, PD Ports was the first UK Port group to sign up to the Operation Clean Sweep initiative. Led by the British Plastics Federation, the initiative aims to actively minimise the risk of plastic pellets leaking into the environment.
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TIMEBANK BOULDER MEMBER MANUAL
This comprehensive document contains everything you need to know about being a member of TimeBank Boulder, and how the TimeBank works.
PROMOTIONAL AND OUTREACH DOCUMENTS
Want to encourage your friends and neighbors to join TimeBank Boulder?
We have a variety of promotional flyers, brochures, and postcards available online for you to print off and use. You can download these documents and print them off in the
quantity you require.
TimeBank Boulder Board of Directors Directory
A board of directors, elected each January at the Annual Member Meeting, manages the organization. Any TimeBank member with a sincere desire to help further our TimeBank’s goals can serve on the Board of Directors, after filling out an application and being voted to serve.
Board of Directors
|Member at Large:||Dorothy Cohen, Jay Wyshak|
Team Leaders and Coordinators Directory
|Primary Coordinator||Howard Lambert|
|Membership Coordinator||Jay Wyshak, Don Parcher|
|Renewals Coordinator||Don Parcher|
|Deactivation Coordinator||Esther Flessner|
|Potluck Co-Coordinators||Dorothy Cohen, Dara Jordan Davies|
|Newsletter Editor||Lisa Dicksteen|
|Marketing Coordinator||Hailey Nicole|
|Member Services Coordinator||Lisa Benner|
|Movie Nights||Laurie Dameron, Sharon Simmons|
|Spanish Practice Group||Jake Simpson|
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A father in Hillsborough County is highlighting the dangerous path he and his 6-year-old son have to walk to reach his son's bus stop.
Samuel Morris took a video of the walk and shared it on Facebook. He post gained a lot of attention and responses from others who agree that the walk is just not safe.
The 200 foot path is sandwiched between the road, with speeding cars, and a drainage ditch with overgrown trees and brush that create blind spots.
"That’s just not safe for a child,” he said. "200 feet -- there’s a lot of room to make one mistake."
Morris says on several occasions he’s seen cars fly off the road into the ditch in front of his home. He says one time it happened right in front of him and his son.
"If we had been a few feet further, me and my son would’ve been really hurt,” he said.
He’s reached out to the Hillsborough County School District and filled out a “Hazardous Walking Condition” document. The district says because of the curve to the south, moving the stop sign closer to his home wouldn’t give drivers enough time to stop and would put everyone at risk.
Tire tracks from Morris' truck are proof he has to gun it out of his driveway to escape oncoming traffic.
"They’re coming around that corner so fast, I can’t get my trailer out before they're going to hit me.”
He’d like to see the ditch either moved farther away from the road to make way for a sidewalk or even see the speed limit lowered. The county says it’s adding a sign just south of the curve to warn drivers of an upcoming bus stop.
Meanwhile, Morris says drivers need to be more careful.
“Be aware of people walking on the side of the road where you’re driving. Put down your phone, don’t text and be aware of bus stops,” he said.
The Hillsborough County Sheriffs office says they’re contacting the traffic corporal for that district to see about increased patrol.
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These two ponds are located next the Walmart and NYPD Pizza, on CR 466 in the Buffalo Ridge neighborhood of The Villages, FL. Please click on the thumbnail image to see the slightly larger version of the picture. Enjoy!
Copyright 2013. All rights reserved. Permission to duplicate will only be granted for non-commercial use. Please contact me for permission before using the photograph. Thanks!
A Note About the Comments Section
This blog is about enjoying the majesty and beauty of the animals and nature around us. While I appreciate wildlife and animal advocacy groups, this blog is not the spot to espouse causes but to celebrate wildlife.
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The Kalispel Tribe's Northern Quest Casino in Airway Heights is among 5 Resort's and Casino's thru out the United States nominated for this year's Casino of the Year award from the Acadamy of Country Music.
The other casino's nominated for the award include... Red Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas,NV , Aqua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage,Cal. , Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa,Ok. and Winstar World Casino in Thackerville,Ok.
The award nomination is for Northern Quest's Pepsi Summer Concert Series which hosts several big name country and other genre concerts every summer. The announcement for the 2013 Summer Concert Series Concerts is due sometime in April.
The Northern Quest Casino Pepsi Summer Concert Series is a relativly new addition, added during the summer of 2011 to the sprawling resort located on N. Hayford Rd nearby the Spokane Raceway Park. The outdoor concert space features over 11,000 square feet of space and can play host to as many as 4,000 fans at a time.
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I'm following prompt 6: Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
My topic is musical theatre, and someone I turn to when I want to explore it is a friend I "met" a couple years ago through Tumblr. In terms of identifying information, she knows my first name and my age. She couldn't pick me out of a line-up, but we've talked about everything from our favorite shows to our insecurities, ideals, and goals. She probably knows me better as a person than people who know my full name and have met my parents. We are each other's creative outlets, to the point where we've written a full-length novel together. I genuinely believe that we make each other better.
But also I know that people, especially people outside my generation (e.g, AOs) aren't particularly trusting of the internet or the people on it. To be fair, neither am I. It took me ages to let my guard down with my friend and even now I try to remain as anonymous as possible. I just don't want the AOs to think I'm an idiot for trusting someone I know only over the internet or judge me for not having friends in real life (because honestly I don't). I don't want to come across as naive or socially inept. Any tips?
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We are defined by the partners we work with, the quality of the work we produce, and how we work together with customers to build our products. Here are a few of the projects we are currently working on.
Starboard Maritime Intelligence
We’re building powerful software, based on sound science, to help tackle complex challenges in the maritime domain.
Starboard helps analysts and decision-makers:
- Detect non-reporting or ‘dark vessels’ and gain insights into illegal fishing;
- Identify potential vectors of COVID-19 transmission through vessel history analysis and the detection of non-reporting small vessels; and
- Identify biosecurity threats before vessels reach a nation’s territorial waters.
Starboard has been developed with the generous support of Aotearoa’s Ministry of Primary Industries, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s COVID-19 Innovation Acceleration Fund, and the French Embassy in New Zealand’s Pacific Fund.
We’re working towards a prototype monitoring tool that would allow regional councils to measure water quality attributes from space. This tool will complement the extensive work that council ecologists are already doing, by providing reliable monitoring at more frequent intervals, over more lakes, at an affordable cost.
We partnered with Auckland Council to develop Changewatch—a product that automatically detects new building sites from space. Changewatch supports council staff in their mission to improve building practices and reduce the negative environmental side effects of construction.
Matariki—Quantifying environmental resources through high-resolution, automated, satellite mapping of landscape change
This MBIE Endeavour Smart Ideas funded project will combine rigorous surveying methods and advanced computer-vision to generate accurate high-resolution topographic maps that can be used to detect often subtle but important surface elevation changes affecting New Zealand’s landscape. The project is led by the University of Otago, in collaboration with GNS Science, Land Information New Zealand, Meridian Energy and Xerra.
As key researcher and leader, Dr Dave Kelbe is responsible for designing the computer-vision software to automatically match points between multi-temporal image acquisitions, enabling the automated creation of previously unavailable land surface data.
Forest Flows—Hyperspectral analysis of health and water distribution in forest canopies
The Forest Flows project, a $13.7M research programme led by Scion, with support from the Universities of Auckland and Waikato, NIWA, Xerra and other international institutions will determine the impact of planted forests on our Aotearoa’s waterways.
Dr Robert Schafer will develop methods to measure the biophysical state of forest canopies using multispectral and hyperspectral sensors. These measurements will guide development of a hydrology model that will predict catchment-scale water storage and release. This model will enable better planning of water use and understanding of the benefits of afforestation to downstream users.
Eye on Lakes—Improving detection of cyanobacteria blooms in lakes using satellite data
This MBIE Endeavour Smart Ideas funded project is working to improve the detection of cyanobacteria in lakes using satellite remote sensing. It will allow the monitoring of cyanobacteria blooms over time and across hundreds of lakes throughout Aotearoa. Dr Moritz Lehmann is key researcher on this project, working with colleagues at the University of Waikato and Cawthron Institute.
Published papers and presentations:
- Özkundakci, D. and M. K. Lehmann (2019). “Lake resilience: concept, observation and management.” New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research: 1-8.
- Lehmann, M. K., U. Nguyen, K. Muraoka and M. G. Allan (2019). “Regional trends in remotely sensed water clarity over 18 years in the Rotorua Lakes, New Zealand.” New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research: 1-23.
- Lehmann, M. K., I. Hawes, M. G. Allan and K. Muraoka (2020). Prediction of the optical water type of lakes from catchment properties. Ocean Sciences. San Diego.
Lakes Resilience—Enhancing the health and resilience of New Zealand’s lakes
The purpose of this MBIE Endeavour Smart Ideas funded project (2015-2019) was to increase the capability of decision-makers and managers to achieve favourable outcomes for lake health and resilience at a national scale and to raise the level of knowledge about how lakes respond to environmental pressures and management solutions.
Dr Moritz Lehmann is continuing the legacy of this programme by co-developing a sensor for autonomous hyperspectral light measurements in collaboration with international colleagues at CSIRO. This instrument allows for real-time monitoring of important water quality attributes and facilitates improving algorithms for satellite-based methods.
- Lehmann, M. K., U. Nguyen, M. Allan and H. van der Woerd (2018). “Colour Classification of 1486 Lakes across a Wide Range of Optical Water Types.” Remote Sensing 10(8).
- Wang, S., J. Li, B. Zhang, E. Spyrakos, A. N. Tyler, Q. Shen, F. Zhang, T. Kuster, M. K. Lehmann, Y. Wu and D. Peng (2018). “Trophic state assessment of global inland waters using a MODIS-derived Forel-Ule index.” Remote Sensing of Environment 217: 444-460.
- Giardino, C., K.-L. Kõks, R. Bolpagni, G. Luciani, G. Candiani, M. K. Lehmann, H. J. Van der Woerd and M. Bresciani (2019). The Color of Water from Space: A Case Study for Italian Lakes from Sentinel-2, IntechOpen.
- Lehmann, M. K., L. A. Schallenberg and M. G. Allan (2017). Feasibility of water quality monitoring by remote sensing in the Waikato region. Client report prepared for the Waikato Regional Council by the University of Waikato. Hamilton, University of Waikato.
ACIX II—The second atmospheric correction inter-comparison exercise
In collaboration with the University of Waikato, NASA and the European Space Agency, we are gathering data in Aotearoa that helps the development of methods to remove the effect of the atmosphere when gathering insights from satellite data.
This is part of a global project, the Atmospheric Correction Inter-comparison Exercise (ACIX) II, to improve calibration and exploitation of satellite imagery for environmental monitoring and a range of agricultural and commercial applications.
NASA PACE science mission
Xerra senior scientist Dr Moritz Lehmann is a member of the NASA Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud and ocean Ecosystem (PACE) early adopter programme, along with scientists from across the globe in order to advance research of global ocean colour, biogeochemistry, and ecology.
Using data from the PACE mission, Dr Lehmann and collaborators from University of Waikato and Cawthron Institute, will be able to determine the extent and duration of harmful algal blooms in Aotearoa’s coastal waters and large lakes, in ways that have previously not been possible.
NASA ECOSTRESS science mission
Led by Dr Dave Kelbe, Xerra is a calibration and validation partner for the NASA ECOSTRESS science mission. ECOSTRESS is an instrument on the International Space Station that measures the temperature of plants and uses that information to better understand how much water plants need and how they respond to stress.
The New Zealand calibration and validation partnership brings together researchers from University of Waikato, Manaaki Whenua–Landcare Research, and NIWA to provide ECOSTRESS with essential ground measurements from New Zealand.
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In an attempt to get themselves amped up for their match against England, the Algerian side watched the seminal 1966 film, The Battle of Algiers. Directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, an Italian communist, it’s a rousing, unflinching epic about the Algerian resistance to French rule, set in the winding warrens of the famous Casbah of Algiers. The film portrays the deeds of insurgents and French paratroopers with grainy, pseudo-news reel footage and has become cult viewing over the years for students in universities (including yours truly). It was also screened in 2003 by the Pentagon, which wanted to educate its officials and officers on counter-insurgency in the aftermath of the invasion of Iraq. “It was very moving, and it was very moving to spend the time together. This is the kind of thing we need to do to feel together,” said Hassan Yebda, an Algerian midfielder. Ultimately, Algerian revolutionaries in the city of Algiers were quelled by a ruthless French crackdown in 1957. But the stalemate, as the film shows, eventually would give way to Algeria ousting its colonial masters. After England ground out a dire 0-0 draw with the Algerians, the Americans must hope they won’t be the latter day imperialists to truly take the fall.
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Seeking financing for farm operations can be confusing. This fact sheet from An Entrepreneur's Guide to Farming in Massachusetts is a user-friendly guide to assessing your options.
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Facebook proves to us that acquiring Instagram was a smart move. The photo sharing social network Instagram is projected to generate approximately $700 million in revenue this year and $5.8 billion in revenue in 2020 according to new estimates from analysts with Cowen & Co., as pointed out by Mashable.
Facebook acquired Instagram in 2012 for $1 billion and started monetizing the service when it introduced advertisements in 2013. The report also added that the surge in sales is based on Cowen’s surveys of user and advertiser interest. It adds that Instagram’s user numbers could double to 680 million by 2020 and in turn, attract larger advertisers. Instagram has also recently introduced endlessly looping videos which is clearly is a move to please advertisers.
“Given the user scale, adv. interest, shifting TV ad spend to Digital and FB’s monetization capabilities, we are more confident in our Instagram revenue ramp from $0.7BN in ’15 to $5.8BN in ’20,” the analysts wrote in the report, a copy of which was provided to Mashable.
Earlier reports suggest that Instagram is now bigger than Twitter which has over 300 million active users, sharing over 70 million photos and videos each day. Four-year-old Instagram crossed 200 million users in March last year. This proves that the company has grown a whopping 50 percent in the past.
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I hope to hear from someone concerning this matter, thank you for your time. #09369 Reply I have been an assistant manager for Family Dollar going on for years.
I went on vacation I came back and they transferred me to a closer store to my home which I ask for.
They sold the cheapest possible items in the basement.
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I don’t understand that because that’s how I ended up in the other store because they needed help over there so I went to help and ended up being there eight nine months and now he’s mad because I asked to be transferred closer to my home and now he’s not giving me no hours and it’s just unfair it’s very very unfair that he won’t even let me go to another store to get more hours I found another store that needs help so I wouldn’t be floating I would be there permanently and he still said no I could not do that I need help with this I have put a long time dedicated into the store for them to treat me like this this is horrible Reply From : Jamar Allen To: Family Dollar Corporate Office & Headquarters May 2, 2018 I was hired to be a full-time assistant manager.
I was being used to only work night shifts because nobody wanted to work late.
I had even told the previous DM that I feared she,my manager was going to fire me as well as discussing this with our new DM. My SM had wrote me up on incidents, that others had done as me, but they never got wrote SM even commuted an act on numerous occasions,according to FD own policy could of been subjected to immediate termination, which I followed our procedures, by using the chain of command, and honestly the only thing it got me was fired, which is not fair, it’s not right.
I’ve placed numerous calls to different managers, the DM as well as the Regional Manager as of to date, I have not herd from any of them!!!
Ever since then, I kept receiving only 24 hours in comparison to Cashiers receiving 30 to 36 hours.
I also noticed that their favorite cashier’s were allowed to have day shifts and I was still stuck on night shifts.
Leon Levine retired in 2003 and was succeeded as CEO by his son, Howard Levine. Reply Hello, I am writing because I was a store manager as of March 2017 and come January 2018, I never received a W.
The company is best known for its imported goods which many families find necessary to stretch their dollar. I would like the 2017 W2 mailed to me as I can no longer log in to pull up my digital image.
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Celebrations! has been Sacramento’s leading full service event rental and production company since 1991. We offer a vast inventory of specialty linen, flatware, glassware, china, chairs, tent, flooring, etc.
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Here are the latest developments in the investigation into missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.
Malaysian Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar announced that investigators had cleared all 227 passengers of any role in a hijacking or sabotage, and of having personal or psychological issues that might have played a role in the plane's March 8 disappearance. And a senior Malaysian government official told CNN last week that authorities have found nothing about either of the pilots to suggest a possible motive.
The case has been criminal investigation since March 16, Khalid said. That corroborates a report from a Malaysian government source who told CNN on Monday that the airliner's turning from its course -- caused either by one of the pilots or by someone else -- was being considered a "criminal act."
Malaysian police have interviewed about 170 people and were planning to continue questioning relatives of the 239 passengers and crew members who were aboard the Boeing 777-200ER, as well as others who may have had access to the plane.
Police have said they were looking at four criminal possibilities: hijacking, sabotage, personal problems and psychological issues.
Mechanical failure has not been ruled out, either.
"We have to clear every little thing"
Police must investigate and clear "every little thing" when it comes to investigating the disappearance of MH370, the inspector-general told reporters after a speech at a police academy in Kuala Lumpur Wednesday.
"We are very detailed in our investigation. You must give us all the time. You cannot hurry us in whatever we are doing," Khalid said.
"Even the food -- who prepares the food for the passengers on the plane -- that also we'll have to look into," he added.
Ramping up security
From CNN's David Fitzpatrick and Shimon Prokupecz in Kuala Lumpur: In light of missing MH370, Malaysia Airlines pilots have received a handout on increased cockpit security. The measures include a rule saying no pilot or first officer will be allowed to remain alone in the cockpit, according to two sources familiar with Malaysia Airlines operations.
Looking for a needle in a haystack would be easier
Up to 10 planes and nine ships searched 85,300 square miles (221,000 square kilometers) of ocean northwest of Perth on Wednesday. The search zone shifted eastward toward the Australian coast from where it had been on Tuesday, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority said.
"They are looking in a vast area in very deep waters ... and we really have no idea where it went in," said Bill Schofield, an Australian scientist who helped create the flight data recorders that, if found, could prove key to the investigation.
"A needle in a haystack would be much easier to find."
More assets are streaming in to aid in the search, including high-tech gadgets.
The HMS Tireless, a British nuclear submarine, will take part. It will be joined by an Australian navy ship equipped with a pinger locator designed to listen for beacons attached to the plane's flight data recorder, plus a submersible that can search the ocean floor for wreckage.
But the equipment won't be of use until wreckage from the plane is found and the search zone narrowed. That's because neither the pinger locator nor the submersible -- both of which are from the U.S. Navy -- can quickly scan the enormous area being searched.
"We answered all their questions"
Of those aboard, 154 were Chinese nationals.
On Wednesday, families of 18 Chinese passengers met privately for three hours with Malaysian government officials and investigators in Kuala Lumpur. The meeting had been called after the family members accused Malaysia of not being up-front with them about the investigation.
"We had a very good meeting with them," Azharuddin Abdul Rahman, head of Malaysia's civil aviation department, said after the information session with the families. "We answered all their questions."
The families' representative saw it differently: "I personally believe today's meeting had some progress, but the time was short and family members didn't have an opportunity to raise questions," said Jiang Hui.
Jiang said the families saw new data and PowerPoint slides that hadn't been shared before -- but the flight tracks were not provided.
Malaysian authorities said this week that the last voice transmission from the cockpit was not "All right, good night," as they had previously said, but "Good night Malaysian three-seven-zero."
While the difference may appear inconsequential, the fact that authorities gave an incorrect version and let it stand for weeks undermines the public's confidence in the investigation, air accident investigation experts told CNN.
"High criticism is in order at this point," said Mary Schiavo, a CNN aviation analyst and former inspector general for the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Malaysian PM heads to Perth
According to Wednesday's Transport Ministry statement, Prime Minister Najib Razak is due to land at Perth Airport at approximately 11 p.m. Wednesday (11 a.m. ET). He's scheduled to visit Pearce Air Force base on Thursday morning "to meet with personnel involved in the multinational search operation for MH370. The Prime Minister will also be briefed on the latest developments regarding the search." He'll also participate in a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbot.
For those keeping count ...
There have been at least six missteps in Malaysia Flight 370 investigation. Here's a look at each one.
There's a Peter Jackson angle
Radio New Zealand, citing a spokesperson, reports that "Lord of the Rings" filmmaker Peter Jackson's private jet is being used to assist in the international search effort. Jackson's manager told CNN Wednesday that Wingnut Films, Jackson's production company, has privately chartered an aircraft "in this instance," but would not comment further.
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I’ve been polyamorous for about 6 months — well poly in theory anyway. I have mostly been looking until recently. My wife has had more success finding partners, and I’ve mostly just been hanging, going to meetups. But I finally started dating someone, and she’s great. For this letter, I’ll call her my girlfriend even though we’re not exactly “official” yet or anything.
Anyway, my wife has been really supportive about this new connection (as she has had a boyfriend of her own for several months, and I think she was feeling a little guilty about things being kind of lopsided). So wonderful and so appreciated.
My girlfriend and I went on a few dates where we mostly just talked and made out a little. So far, so good. But the last date, I spent the night with her for the first time and well… we got frisky. As in, sexual.
This was a hypothetical situation my wife and I had discussed long before this, and I had her blessing going in.
The sex, too, was wonderful. Different than with my wife but just as good.
However, I ran into something totally unexpected as I drove home the next morning. I had the strangest feeling, I felt… guilty. I think that’s the right word? Like I was undeserving of having these two wonderful women in my life, and even though they both seem happy (my girlfriend is poly, too, and has been also having a hard time finding someone she really connects with), I get this pit in my stomach like I’m cheating on them both.
I feel like I’m getting away with something. That I’m doing something wrong. That I’m a pig, an asshole guy.
Have you ever heard of this happening before? Is this normal, or am I really weird? What do you think this means?
I really want this to work. My wife seems so happy with her boyfriend, and I’m really starting to develop some strong feelings for my girlfriend, but I’m worried that feeling like this means that I don’t have what it takes to be polyamorous.
Thank you for any input. Love your blog and your books. My wife and I have had some really great discussions because of them.
First Night Effect
I’m so happy you asked this question! First of all, so you can get some answers (because it really sounds like you’re struggling with this).
And secondly, because I’ve seen this happen so many times, and I’m glad to have the opportunity to write about it publicly. Because no, it isn’t rare. But no one usually wants to talk about it.
I don’t know how many times I’ve talked with other people who have experienced this particular pattern of guilt or shame after their first preapproved nonmonogamous encounter. Usually people tell me privately, in hushed tones, under the condition that no one else will hear about it.
None of them want to talk about it openly.
So right off the bat, I know one thing that isn’t normal about you: You’re very brave to open up about this experience and put yourself out there like this.
But the phenomenon that you describe is actually a lot more common than most people realize. So no, it doesn’t mean that there’s something wrong with you at all.
The exact cause is likely different for each person who experiences something like this, but I do think there are some common factors that tend to contribute to it.
As Shea Emma Fett writes:
Poly guilt comes from the belief that we are fundamentally harming our partners by being poly. That we are taking something away that belongs to them. Poly guilt comes from the belief that we are selfish when we enjoy our other relationships.
The cultural stigma surrounding consensual non-monogamy certainly doesn’t help matters. The idea that you’re “getting away with something,” getting more than your “fair share” when it comes to sex and love, that you’re doing your existing partner a disservice by simply dating another person.
It all leads very easily to polyamorous guilt. In your case (and in the case of many others who have gone through this), the guilt likely wasn’t a salient issue while you were “poly in theory.” But spending your first night with a new partner likely made the issue salient and brought all that guilt to the surface at once.
Gender and the Expression of Sexual Self-Stigma
At this point, I’ve spoken with both men and women who have reported experiencing first night effect (to date, no nonbinary individuals have come forth, so I can’t speak to their experience).
Interestingly, I’ve found very clear, distinct patterns divided along gender lines, particularly when looking at heterosexual relationships.
The worry that you’re a “pig, an asshole guy” is absolutely a typically male expression of first night effect. Men typically feel predatory or like they’re doing harm or damaging their partners by having more than one — especially if their partners are women.
Conversely, women tend to self-slut shame more. They seem to feel less like they’re being selfish or using their partners, and they more struggle with viewing themselves as dirty or damaged. (Especially if their partners are men.)
Widespread sex-negative culture tends to look at heterosexual sex as an act in which a man essentially conquers a women and takes something from her (her virtue or her purity), an act which in an astonishing double standard renders him better for the experience — i.e., a stud — and her worse — i.e., a slut. It’s horribly unfair. Pretty awful. Turns sex into a zero sum game where a man takes something away from a woman, in effect victimizing her to become a champion — rather than being a mutually beneficial experience that both can delight in and be better for.
And what’s shocking about this set of beliefs is that even if you don’t consciously agree with them, even if you consciously disagree with them and think they’re actual rubbish, they’ve been modeled for and reaffirmed for you enough times that it’s easy to internalize those attitudes anyway — without even knowing what’s going on.
I suspect these internalized beliefs are a large culprit in first night effect.
It doesn’t help that many polyamorous folks will run into judgmental folks who feed into those internalized patterns of guilt and shame. I’ve run into such things myself, with statements like this one: “Everyone knows that polyamory is just a thing that straight dudes made up so that their girlfriends will let them have some extra sex without looking like a creep.” (See this writing for a wild, cheeky dialogue refuting that and subsequent misconceptions.)
The Good News
Anyway, two bits of good news for you. The first you already know: First night effect is totally not a weird thing. More common than most people realize. There aren’t many universal experiences in life, so I suspect not everyone goes through it, but no, you are not the only one who has experienced it.
And I can tell you, having known a handful of people who have gone through this, the other good news: It goes away. For some people, it’s just the first night. For other people, they might feel it once or twice more, but never to that same degree.
The effect seems to fade quickly over time, especially in situations where everyone is polyamorous and happy and experiencing relationship systems that are otherwise harmonious. In fact, the people I’ve known who talked to me about it went on to become some of the polyamorous folks in my social circles who seem the happiest and best at managing their relationships.
Thank you for opening up about your experience! I’m sure there are readers who have gone through the same thing who will be happy to hear that they’re not alone.
Have a question about a post? Maybe need some advice about a relationship or situation? Write me. I love getting messages from you.
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Allows for conditional custom fields to be shown and hidden. This plugins improves the experience for a certain type of content.
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S. L. Baker,
Feb 17, 2011
According to research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2011 recently held in Los Angeles, drinking diet sodas could dramatically raise your risk of having a vascular event, mainly a stroke.
Specifically, in the large, multi-ethnic Northern Manhattan Study (NOMAS) involving 2,564 people, scientists found people who drank diet sodas every day had a 61 percent higher risk of vascular events than those who reported not drinking these artificially sweetened sodas.
NOMAS, a collaboration of research teams at Columbia University in New York and Miami’s Miller School of Medicine, was started in 1993 to examine stroke incidence and risk factors in an urban and multi-ethnic population. In all, 3,298 participants over 40 years old (with an average age 69) were enrolled in NOMAS through 2001 and these research subjects are still being followed.
At the beginning of the diet soda study, researchers asked NOMAS participants how many and what kind of sodas they drank. Then, using this data, the scientists grouped the research subjects into seven consumption categories: no soda (less than one soda of any kind per month); moderate regular soda only (between soda per month and six per week); daily regular soda (at least one per day); moderate diet soda only; daily diet soda only; moderate diet soda and sometimes regular soda; and daily diet soda with any regular soda consumption.
During an average follow-up of about a decade, participants had experienced 559 vascular events, including ischemic stroke (caused by a blood clot or blocked vessel) and hemorrhagic stroke (caused by rupture of a weakened blood vessel). The research team factored in the participants’ age, sex, race or ethnicity, smoking status, exercise, alcohol consumption and daily caloric intake.
They also took into consideration which people had metabolic syndrome, peripheral vascular disease and heart disease. Taking all of these risk factors into consideration, the increased chance of having a stroke persisted at a rate 48 percent higher for regular diet soda drinkers.
“If our results are confirmed with future studies, then it would suggest that diet soda may not be the optimal substitute for sugar-sweetened beverages for protection against vascular outcomes,” said Hannah Gardener, Sc.D., lead author and epidemiologist at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida, in a statement to the media.
So the take away common sense message might seem to be this: if you want to lower your risk for stroke and you drink a lot of diet colas, it couldn’t hurt to drink something else. Right?
Wrong, according to the Calorie Control Council, which has come out swinging with a near hysterical attack on the study.
That’s not surprising when you take the time to search and finally locate the tiny fine print at the bottom of the Calorie Control Council’s web site and click on the “about us” link. That page explains the group is an international non-profit association set up specifically to hype the interest of the low-calorie food and beverage industry. According to the website, it “represents manufacturers and suppliers of low-calorie and light foods and beverages, including the manufacturers and suppliers of more than two dozen different alternative sweeteners and other low-calorie ingredients.”
The Calorie Control Council issued a press release dismissing the diet-sodas-linked-to-stroke research because the findings have not been peer reviewed by any independent scientists and the study has not been published in a scientific journal. This criticism makes little sense because the scientists were not claiming to be presenting a peer-reviewed journal article. As anyone who follows scientific conferences knows, the research was presented at the International Stroke Conference poster sessions.
Poster sessions are where preliminary research is presented in the form of an abstract and discussed. Presenting a study at a poster session does not mean the results will not eventually be published or peer reviewed — nor does it mean it is bad science.
The Calorie Control Council’s press release also pointed out that Dr. Richard Besser, Chief Health and Medical Editor at ABC News, warned the study was “.. bad because of the behavior that it can induce and the fear that people have. I don’t think people should change behavior based on this study.” In other words, Dr. Besser apparently thinks people changing behavior and trying some other beverage — like water — instead of drinking chemically sweetened diet sodas is somehow something to be feared.
And there was another bizarre argument thrown out by the Calorie Control Council in an attempt to discredit the soda and stroke link research. The group pointed out that the American Heart Association (AHA) sponsored the conference where this poster was presented. And on the AHA website is this statement: “Try non-nutritive sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose or saccharin in moderation. Non-nutritive sweeteners may be a way to satisfy your sweet tooth without adding more calories to your diet. The FDA has determined that non-nutritive sweeteners are safe.”
So the supposed “proof” that the diet soda and stroke study is bogus science is an endorsement by the AHA of chemical sweeteners on the AHA website, according to the Calorie Control Council. But this pro non-nutritive sweeteners endorsement, right or wrong, has nothing whatsoever to do with the findings of the new study under discussion.
The Calorie Control Council press release fails, predictably, to acknowledge the mounting number of studies showing a host of potential dangers from diet sodas. For example, as NaturalNews has covered previously, researchers have linked diet sodas to kidney disease (http://www.naturalnews.com/027482_d…) and the development of type 2 diabetes (http://www.naturalnews.com/025644_d…).
For more information:
This article was posted: Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 4:45 am
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(THIS ARTICLE IS MACHINE TRANSLATED by Google from Norwegian)
China's silence in this matter has several causes. China, among other things, has little experience in leading international negotiations. China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, and is one of the newest members of the WTO. That is why China is letting other large and poor countries, with growing economies like India and Brazil, hold the tough negotiations. Among the 149 members of the WTO meeting in Hong Kong, China stands out and appears to be a large and uncertain hybrid. While a new member of the WTO and having the world's largest village population, the country has grown to become the sixth largest economy in the world.
China is also one of the world's most export – oriented economies, and does not want to emerge as a threatening colossus. China wants the world to see the country as a challenge and an opportunity, not a threat to the global market. China's low profile is not as popular with everyone, and US Trade Representative Rob Portman has come out with harsh criticism of China's evasive role. "I believe that China, which is an important participant in global world trade, has a responsibility to participate more actively in the negotiations," he said.
Supports free trade
"China supports free trade. China has benefited enormously from the economic reforms we have seen in the last 20 years. Today, foreign trade is very important for China, ”says Ren Yifeng, a researcher at China Society for WTO Studies. But despite the country trying to tread carefully, China's export trade has been blamed for a number of global problems. In particular, criticism has come from the industrial lobby of the US Congress. These accuse China of cementing its currency at such a weak level that the US industry cannot compete.
For its part, China believes that the country is exposed to protectionist measures. During the membership negotiations in 2001, China had to agree to a conditional membership until 2015, and until then, China has the status of a “non-market economy” (non-market economy, NME.Beijing believes that the EU and the US are taking advantage of China's NME status to more easily introduce punitive measures with allegations of dumping of goods. When a WTO member determines the normal price of an NME export product, they can use another country as a substitute to determine the normal price. If the Chinese export price is lower than the normal price in this given country, China may be accused of dumping. China believes that the principle itself is unfair and that a comparison should be made between Chinese export prices and the prices of the same product in the Chinese market. Of the 2500 cases of dumping submitted by the WTO since 1995, 386 were against China, complainants were successful in 272 of these.
Rides two horses
China has a population of 800 million, mainly consisting of small farmers. Therefore, the poor countries support the demand that rich countries should not subsidize their own farmers, but for China it is more important to facilitate industrial exports. Agricultural exports account for four percent of China's total foreign trade. Export of industrial goods, on the other hand, is the engine of the fast-growing Chinese industry, and accounts for most of China's foreign trade. China is also in a phase of change, and raising the standard of living for the rural areas is a priority for the government. This will face difficulties as long as rich countries pursue a restrictive policy on agricultural imports.
Chinese experts like Yifeng believe China does not want to choose between supporting the rich countries 'demands for open markets in industry and the service sector on the one hand, and the poor countries' demands for the removal of agricultural subsidies and tariffs on the other. China wants to ride two horses, and both emphasize its position as a leader of the poor countries, while not wanting to tread important trading partners on their feet. China wants both and, therefore, it is to be expected that China will continue its blunt role in the WTO negotiations taking place on its own.
China is a member of the G20 group, which is a group of large poor countries with growing economies. Other members are India and Brazil, and these two have led the G20 so far. China appears to be content to let these continue to carry the heaviest burden. The only thing that is certain is that China will continue to support free trade. "We are in the process of building a more harmonious society, which means a greater degree of equalization in economic growth. This process is accelerated more by increased free trade than by a collapse of it, "says Yifeng.
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There are currently ten airports operating in Madagascar, only three of which offer international flights. Madagascar’s airports differ greatly in equipment, size and modern equipment such as safety checks or baggage carousels. The number of passengers handled and the professionalism of the local staff vary accordingly.
Antananarivo (TNR): Ivato Airport, named after the capital’s district of the same name, is Madagascar’s largest airport and the one with the most arriving international flights. The new international airport was inaugurated in 2021 and meets modern standards with check-in counters, screening equipment, escalators and baggage conveyors as found in airports worldwide. The old airport is still in use, but only for domestic flights.
Antsiranana (Diego Suarez, DIE): Arrachart Airport was named after a French pilot who lived during the Second World War when the airport was built. The airport is relatively well frequented and equipped with a small kiosk and small waiting areas with fans.
Sambava (SVB): The airport of the vanilla capital is quite small and has accordingly no own name. An ATR can just land there, bigger airplanes can not. In the last years the runway has suffered quite a lot from cyclones and floods. The airport has a very short baggage conveyor belt ending on a wooden trestle and a single, rather small arrivals hall.
Maroantsetra (WMN): The tiny airport of Maroantsetra is called “Aerodrome”, but it consists of only one hall and a bumpy, crooked runway. Twin Otter planes can still land here with difficulty. Chickens like to walk around here, the suitcase scale is antique and almost always shows a few kilos too little. The flight tickets are still handwritten here. Also for arriving and departing flights there is a blackboard written by hand with chalk.
Toamasina (Tamatave, TMM): In the biggest port of Madagascar directly at the east coast there is a small but nice airport called Ambalamanasy. It is named after the district of the same name. There is a small kiosk, bus shelters with fans and digital scoreboards, but the latter have not got beyond the demo text display yet.
Tolagnaro (Fort Dauphin, FTU): The airport of Tolagnaro is small and a bit older, but still usable.
Toliara (Tuléar, TLE): In the south of Madagascar the small airport of Toliara was modernized a few years ago, so that in the meantime screening devices and modern switches are available. However, nothing works faster.
Morondava (MOQ): This small airport is relatively well frequented due to its proximity to Baobab Alley.
Mahajanga (MJN): The Amborovy Airport, formerly named after a former president Tsiranana Airport, is located in the west of the island. Two international airlines from Mayotte and the Comoros land here regularly, which has created something like a touch of international flair.
Nosy Boraha (St. Marie, SMS): “This is one of Madagascar’s most modern airports, and is well within European standards. This is the only airport transfer in Madagascar where you can paddle in a pirogue from the island of Nosy Nato directly to the runway.
The formerly existing airports of Ambilobe, Morombe, Farafangana, Manakara and Fianarantsoa have not been used for years and are decaying noticeably. However, these airports are more like rudimentary runways without any further infrastructure, from which today STOL (short take-off and landing) machines could take off at most. If at all.
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Maybe you've been reluctant to try grilling salmon, or you've made it before and you're just getting tired of the same old flavor.
This recipe includes a unique new flavor twist blending a little Jack Daniels with crushed pineapple and it's juice.
And it's a great opportunity to finally try grilling some salmon on a cedar plank, wait until you see just how easy it really is!
The flavors of the Mojo salmon marinade (recipe repeated below) just seem to work so well and blend perfectly with the taste of salmon.
The pineapple gives a candy-like sweetness while the Jack Daniels gives it just enough edge to balance the flavors.
When grilling salmon with this recipe try to use less powerful side dishes like rice and green beans so you don't take away from the amazing flavors of the main dish.Read Reviews/Leave Comments
Serves: 2 - 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Direct Heat (cedar plank placed over direct heat)
Note: for best results marinate the salmon at least 4 hours
What you'll need:
For the salmon marinade:
In your sink or a pan of water submerge a cedar plank that will be large enough to completely hold the salmon fillet.
Place a glass of water on top to keep the plank submerged.
Soak the plank for 4 hours (while the fish marinates).
This helps prevent the wood from completely getting burnt while grilling.
Variation: After you've tried this recipe you could experiment using different woods (like apple) or different soaking liquids (like apple cider).
Lay the salmon in a large glass dish pink flesh side up (skin side down).
Mix the ingredients for the marinade in a medium sized glass bowl.
Pour the marinade over the salmon to completely cover it.
Flip the salmon over in the dish so the flesh is down and soaking in the marinade.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours (while the plank soaks).
Preheat the grill to 400F and prepare for direct grilling.
Remove the plank from the liquid and the salmon from the refrigerator.
Place the plank on the grill over direct heat and close the lid for several minutes, just long enough to get the plank up to temperature and on the verge of smouldering.
Center the salmon flesh side up (skin side down) on the cedar plank and ensure plank is over direct heat.
Close the BBQ lid.
Grilling salmon on a cedar plank takes a little longer than grilling fish normally takes as the wet plank absorbs much of the heat initially.
Also, the lower 400F temperature helps prevent the plank from burning entirely before the fish is cooked!
After 15 - 20 minutes check on the fish.
When the flesh begins to flake easily and is no longer "wet" in the center it's time to remove it from the grill.
At 400F this usually takes between 20 and 30 minutes.
After removing the salmon from the grill transfer it from the cedar plank to a serving dish.
It's usually pretty easy to slip a spatula between the flesh of the salmon and the skin to separate it before serving.
A 1 lb salmon fillet like this one usually feeds 2 to 4 people.
The way this one tasted I could have eaten it all by myself!
This is one of the easiest ways of grilling any type of fish, not just salmon.
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Special constables honoured for long service
The two special constables from Torrington and Ilfracombe received medals at the awards ceremony.
TWO local police officers have received awards for their loyalty after spending more than 19 years serving as special constables.
Special Inspector Linda Bealey from Torrington, and Special Inspector Jacqueline Windett, from Ilfracombe, both received the Long Service and Good Conduct bar and rosette.
Linda Bealey was sworn into the special constabulary in 1991 and has served on the Torrington sector for many years before being promoted to sergeant in 1999.
In 2003 she was promoted again to inspector, and transferred to Bideford where she was responsible for all specials across Bideford, Torrington and Holsworthy.
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A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Linda is a dedicated, committed and highly motivated officer who strives with her team to provide the maximum assistance to her regular colleagues at all times.
Jacqueline Windett joined the special constabulary in 1992 and was posted to Ilfracombe, where she has lived for more than 40 years.
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In June 2005 she was appointed as section officer for Ilfracombe, followed by a further promotion in 2003 to assistant divisional officer with responsibility for the Ilfracombe, Braunton and Lynton special constabulary teams.
The spokesman said of Jacqueline: “She is a highly motivated and conscientious officer who has carried out thousands of hours of duty during her service.”
Both officers received their medals at an awards ceremony in Saltash where they were honoured by Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer.
There ceremony was also attended by Colonel Edward Bolitho OBE, the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall.
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The fifth and final film in my EZ Viewing movie marathon is Airplane! (Click here to read about film one: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), here to read about film two: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, here to read about film three: Tropic Thunder, and here to read about film four: Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog.)
The spoof film from which all other spoof-films pay homage (and to which they all pale in comparison). I find this film just as uproariously funny today as when I first saw it as a kid (though perhaps for different reasons). Every single inch of this film is funny. There are jokes piled upon jokes piled upon jokes. (A few years ago I was able to see Airplane! on the big screen at a midnight showing at a local Boston theatre, and for the first time I could read some of the titles on the magazines in the airport newsstand. All were funny, of course!)
Loosely based on the 1957 film Zero Hour (which one of the filmmakers once referred to as “the serious version of Airplane!”), the film was written by Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and David Zucker. They would go on to write and direct many other funny movies, but I don’t think any of their later efforts ever topped Airplane!.
The cast is amazing. David Zucker commented that “the trick was to cast actors like Robert Stack, Leslie Nielsen, Peter Graves, and Lloyd Bridges. These were people, who up to that time, had never done comedy. We thought they were much funnier than the comedians of that time were.” He was right — how funny are those four men in this movie??? They’re all pretty much perfect. The film is filled with cameos. Many of those faces aren’t that familiar to audiences today, but I don’t think anyone will ever forget Barbara Billingsley (from Leave it to Beaver) as the jive-speaking passenger. In his original review of the film, Roger Ebert helpfully listed many of the film’s small roles and the films that their inclusion were parodying: “The movie exploits the previous films for all they’re worth. The passenger list includes a little old lady (like Helen Hayes in Airport), a guitar-playing nun (like Helen Reddy in Airport 1975), and even a critically ill little girl who’s being flown to an emergency operation (Linda Blair played the role in Airport 1975).”
And, of course, there’s Robert Hayes and Julie Hagerty in the lead roles. They have to do a lot of heavy lifting in order to keep what little story the film has moving forward through … [continued]
The third film in my EZ Viewing movie marathon is Tropic Thunder! (Click here to read about film one: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), and here to read about film two: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.)
Tropic Thunder knocked my socks off when I first saw it! (Click here for my original review.) It’s so fearless and so, so funny, right from the first frame to the very last.
Ben Stiller (who also co-wrote and directed the film) stars as Tugg Speedman. Though he was once a hugely successful action-movie star, Tugg’s recent effort at more serious fare (“Simple Jack”) was met with disdain, so he decides to appear in the war film Tropic Thunder. The film (within the film) is an adaptation of the Vietnam experiences of the hook-handed veteran John “Four-Leaf” Tayback. Along with Tugg, the film stars the method actor Kirk Lazarus (Robert Downey Jr.), the comedian Jeff Portnoy (Jack Black), and the rapper Alpha Chino (Brandon T. Jackson). This pampered assemblage of prima-donnas has trouble getting anything done, so the frustrated director (Steve Coogan) decides to drop his actors in the middle of the jungle, in an attempt to capture some “real” drama. Chaos ensues.
The cast is stupendous. The stand-out, of course, is Robert Downey Jr., portraying “a dude pretending to be a dude disguised as some other dude.” He came in for some criticism when the film was released, not only for his performance as a white actor pretending to be a black man, but also for the “full retard” speech he gives to Ben Stiller’s character. But I think that Downey Jr. is pure genius in the role – and that speech happens to be screamingly funny. The point of his performance – and, indeed, the point of the entire film – is to skewer how seriously actors take themselves. (It’s funny – not long after seeing this film for the first time, I found myself re-watching the amazing WWII mini-series Band of Brothers. It’s an astonishing mini-series. When I finished, I watched some of the special features – but after having seen Tropic Thunder, I could not take at all seriously any of the actors patting themselves on the back for how much the conditions of the shoot really rivaled the experience of really being in combat!!)
But the rest of the ensemble is also phenomenal. Stiller is great in the lead role – he’s just likable enough that you sort of root for him, even though he’s a total loony-tune. (LOVE that he likes to watch Classic Star Trek on his ipod, though!!) Jack Black is perfectly cast as Portnoy, and … [continued]
The second film in my EZ Viewing movie marathon is Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country!
I respect J.J. Abrams for what he accomplished with his Star Trek reboot. (Click here for my review.) I enjoyed the flick, and am thrilled that Trek is exciting and “cool” again. But THIS — Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country — is my kind of Star Trek: dark, sophisticated, and adult. This vies with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan for the position of my favorite Star Trek film, depending on my mood.
An ecological disaster on the Klingon homeworld leads them to make the first gesture of peace towards the United Federation of Planets, their bitter enemies for so many decades. Captain Kirk and the Enterprise are sent to escort the Klingon chancellor to a peace conference on Earth, but a brutal assassination sends the two galactic super-powers once again hurtling towards war.
Star Trek VI is a serious, dark film. Yes, there is some action/adventure to be had, but for the most part it’s a rather somber film. The film is brave in presenting our hero, Captain Kirk, in a pretty unsympathetic light: Kirk is still filled with anger at the death of his son at the hands of the Klingons (in Star Trek III), and is shown to be remarkably cold and callous at the prospect of the terrible fate about to befall their empire. “Let them die,” he quietly tells a shocked (and disappointed) Spock, early in the film. I love this portrayal of Kirk – it’s a very human depiction of this heroic character, and it gives Kirk a real journey to go on over the course of the film that has nothing to do with warping across the galaxy. It’s a potent, emotional core to the film.
Trek VI has an incredibly smart, literate script. The film is filled with references to literature and history. Some of those are obvious (such as the Shakespeare-spouting Klingon villain, General Chang) while others are much more subtle. (One of my favorite moments is when, during Kirk and McCoy’s trial on the Klingon homeworld, General Chang angrily shouts at them “Don’t wait for the translation! Answer me now!” This, of course, is a nod to Adlai Stevenson’s speech to the UN during the Cuban Missile Crisis.) Even the film’s title, I probably don’t need to point out to you, is a reference to a famous line in Hamlet’s “to be or not to be” speech. The film’s central story – the prospect of peace between long-time enemy super-powers, and what that means for the “Cold Warriors” so used to hating their enemies – was inspired by the … [continued]
This coming weekend my wife Steph and I are throwing our fifth annual EZ Viewing movie marathon. This has become a yearly tradition for us, in sort-of celebration of my birthday. (I was inspired by the idea of aintitcoolnews webmaster Harry Knowles’ annual 24-hour Butt-Numb-A-Thon, about which I’ve been reading for years.) During EZ Viewing V this year, we’ll be screening four movies and one short film, using a projector to create a “big screen” effect. (Click here for info on EZ Viewing IV and here for info on EZ Viewing III.)
Here’s this year’s selection:
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog
Why those five selections? Keep checking back here every day this week for my thoughts on each one of those films!
We’ll start today with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).
We’ll be showing a recording, on DVD, of the famous stage show presented by the RSC. Not the Royal Shakespeare Company, but the REDUCED Shakespeare Company. Three men: Adam Long, Reed Martin, and Austin Tichenor, take viewers on a lunatic, madcap exploration of the Bard’s works, as they compress every single Shakespeare play into an hour and a half. The show is, in a word, hysterical.
The play was written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield and was first performed back in 1987. I discovered the RSC in college, when my friend Mike Strode lent me his audio cassettes of the RSC’s six-part BBC radio show (that contained the majority of the material from the play, as well as a lot of additional skits, digressions, and other silliness). I was hooked immediately, listening and re-listening to those tapes over and over again. I was thrilled when I found this DVD recording of one of their performances of the play. For those of you who have never seen it, you are in for quite a treat!
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) is incredibly literate but also incredibly accessible. All three men are wonderfully elastic performers, hurling themselves across the stage as the show bounces from one gag to the next. There are so many highlights: the performance of Macbeth in “authentic” Scottish accents, the backwards performance of Hamlet, the summary of Othello as a rap song… I could go on and on. This is genius-level humor.
I’ll be back here tomorrow with my thoughts on Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. See you there!… [continued]
The fourth film that we showed at this year’s EZ Viewing movie-marathon was Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, and we wrapped up the evening with Lola Rennt (Run, Lola, Run).
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home – We screened Star Trek II two years ago at EZ Viewing II (the year I highlighted my favorite movie sequels) and Star Trek III last year, so how could I not complete the mid-series trilogy by including Star Trek IV in this year’s EZ Viewing??
Following Kirk and crew’s mutiny and theft of the Enterprise in Star Trek III in their attempt to find and revive Spock, the opening of Star Trek IV finds Kirk and Co. still stranded on Vulcan, preparing to face the consequences of their actions. The Enterprise has been destroyed, and they don’t know if they have careers in Starfleet to return to. Spock is alive, but struggling to fully piece together his memories and personality. But the gang is spurred into action when a mysterious alien probe threatens all life on Earth, seeking a species of whales that has long-since been extinct.
Star Trek IV was, until this year’s new film by J.J. Abrams, the most financially successful of all the Star Trek movies. And it was by far the most popular outside of hard-core Trek fandom. If you’ve seen only one Star Trek film, this is probably the one you’ve seen. There are a number of reasons for that, I think. This is a much more accessible film than most of the other Star Trek movies. Much of the story takes place on Earth (in what was the present day when the film was released back in 1986). There’s a pretty simple (but still compelling) hook to the story – go back in time to find humpback whales – that I think is easier for general audiences to grasp than a lot of sci-fi elements of aliens, politics, etc.
The environmental message, I think, also enabled this film to be successful with a broader-than-usual audience. Many of the episodes of the original series dealt with difficult issues (such as racism, class struggles, involvement in foreign countries, etc.) – sometimes subtly, sometimes not. But the allegorical nature of classic Trek was sort of abandoned by the film series (not entirely mistakenly, in my opinion) in favor of more exciting action/adventure. Star Trek IV, though, gets back to those sorts of ideas, and that added a depth to this particular endeavor (bet you thought I was gonna say enterprise) that captured people’s attention.
Finally, Star Trek IV is by far the lightest, in tone, of all the Trek films, and I think people found … [continued]
The third film we screened at EZ Viewing IV was A Mighty Wind.
A Mighty Wind is another fine film that I have a distinct memory of seeing for the first time (when I caught a sneak peek here in Boston) – although I have seen it many, many times subsequently!!
Businessman Jonathan Steinbloom (Bob Balaban, so great as wimpy NBC executive Russell Dalrymple in Seinfeld) decides to put together a memorial concert for his father featuring as many of his dad’s favorite folk musicians as possible. As he sets out to recruit the “talent,” what follows is a delightfully bizarre and wonderfully entertaining tour through the universe of folk music and the many, um, let’s say “quirky” folks who inhabit it. The world of folk music isn’t something that was necessarily crying out for parody – but that might be part of what makes A Mighty Wind so memorable.
The “mockumentary” format has become a bit overused in recent years, but there does not exist a greater master of the format than director/writer/actor Christopher Guest, and in my mind A Mighty Wind is the pinnacle of his work. (Let the debates begin!!) Much has been written about the improvisational manner in which Guest and his actors find the characters and the shape of their films – the result is a film that is filled to the brim with indelible comedic performances. And what an ensemble of actors Mr. Guest has assembled: Harry Shearer (the voice of Ned Flanders, Montgomery Burns, Waylon Smithers, Principal Skinner, Kent Brockman, Rev. Lovejoy, Dr. Hibbert, Rainier Wolfcastle, and so many more on The Simpsons) , Michael McKean (spreader of a vicious rumor about Larry David on last season’s finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm), Eugene Levy (American Pie), Catherine O’Hara (SCTV), Jane Lynch (The 40 Year Old Virgin, Role Models, Talladega Nights), Parker Posey (Superman Returns), Fred IWillard (Anchorman, Wall-E), Ed Begley Jr. (The Pineapple Express, hairless Stan Sitwell on Arrested Development), Jennifer Coolidge (Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me), Larry Miller (a familiar face from so many comedies, but I’ll always think of him as the overly forward doorman on Seinfeld), John Michael Higgins (Walk Hard, deadpan attorney Wayne Jarvis on Arrested Development), Paul Dooley (spymaster Enabran Tain on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), and so many more.
There are so many pleasures to be found in this film. The fanatical happiness of the New Main Street Singers. The reunion of Spinal Tap (Shearer, McKean, & Guest), albeit now in the form of a group performing an entirely different … [continued]
The first two films shown at EZ Viewing IV (my annual movie marathon) were: Star Wars: A New Hope — The Adywan Fan-Edit and Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels.
What is the Adywan Fan-Edit of Star Wars? It is, bar none, the very best version of the first Star Wars film (I refuse to refer to it as Episode IV) that I have ever seen. FAR better than the DVD version released by Lucasfilm in 2004, and far better than ANY of the other versions that have been released on DVD/VHS/or any other home-media format. I wrote a lengthy piece about this fan-edit last year — click here for all the details of this amazing fan-edit.
Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels – Director Guy Ritchie has had a hand in some sub-par films recently (although his latest project, Sherlock Holmes with Robert Downey Jr., looks promising), but we shouldn’t let that cloud the greatness of his debut feature.
Four friends Eddie (Nick Moran), Soap (Dexter Fletcher), Tom (Jason Flemyng, seen most recently in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button), and Bacon (Jason Statham, who these days is a big action star in films like The Transporter) find themselves deeply in debt to East End gang-boss Hatchet Harry (P.H. Moriarty) after losing a fixed card game. Rather than lose any fingers to his menacing enforcer (Vinnie Jones), they concoct a scheme to steal the money from another group of thieves who are themselves planning to rob a small drug-dealing operation. Things don’t go well, of course, and events quickly spiral completely out of control.
I still remember the first time I saw this film. I was blown away (and still am, to this day) by the deftness with which Ritchie juggled an enormously complex plot filled with scores of bizarre characters whose stories would weave in and out of one another. Most of all, I was dazzled by the wonderful, rat-a-tat dialogue which was so funny and so distinct. The word-play comes fast and furious, and the cockney slang that all the characters breathlessly spew out gives the film a flavor all its own.
In his review from 1999, Roger Ebert described this film as “Tarantino crossed with the Marx Brothers.” That’s a wonderful description, and pretty accurately assesses the way the film combines a noir-ish crime-caper plot with a madcap sense of humor and whimsy. This film is a riot.
This past weekend my wife Steph and I hosted our fourth annual EZ Viewing movie marathon! (Click here for more info on last year’s EZ Viewing III.)
This year’s selection was:
Star Wars: A New Hope — The Adywan Fan-Edit
Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels
A Mighty Wind
Star Trek IV
Lola Rennt (Run, Lola, Run)
A fun mix, huh? So, why did we settle on those particular movies?
Check back every day this week to find out more about my love for each of those five films! (Click here for my thoughts on Adywan’s Fan-Edit of Star Wars and Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels.)… [continued]
This past weekend my wife Steph and I threw our third annual EZ Viewing movie marathon. This has become a yearly tradition for us, in sort-of celebration of my birthday. (I was inspired by the idea of aintitcoolnews webmaster Harry Knowles’ annual 24-hour Butt-Numb-A-Thon, about which I’ve been reading for years.) During EZ Viewing we screen five films, using a projector to create a “big screen” effect.
Here’s this year’s selection:
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Glengarry Glenn Ross
My Blue Heaven
Star Trek III
An eclectic mix, to be sure! But all five are movies that I absolutely love to death, (and several of which I’ve written about on this site before). Getting to watch them with my friends on a big screen was a blast. Can’t wait ’till next year!!
I’ve got a lot of blog posts to catch up on in the coming days. I’ve seen a bunch of films, new and old, over the past few weeks that need reviewing, and I also have some fun links to share with you all. So I’ll see you right back here tomorrow, OK?… [continued]
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Rise of the Man-Eating Cyberloo: the latest RotM, or Rise of the Machines, another regular feature at the Register like the BOFH (the link is this week's, more here). Rise of the Machines is a ultraparanoid technophobe's view of the latest happenings in and around technology - fictionalized for your delight. Here is the ROTM take on clocky (previously). Many of the episodes refer to the various efforts of the "lizard army" (Shades of Free Your Brain?) and their eternal enemies, the NeoLuddite Resistance Army. Take a minute to read a few, it's quite a funny theme, written well and in true cheeky Reg style. Here's the archive. For a more serious (though likely sham) example of this, try the Anti-Robot Militia.
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**Bump: This sale has been extended! Still time to shop for 50% all clearance items from today until May 31.
- Note: there is a new sale on for today, May 19th only. "Online only, today only: take 40% off all AEO shoes & accessories! Use code: STYLED" There are some exclusions in this offer that can be read when clicking on the banner ad at the top of the page that mentions this sale.
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