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America I AM: The African American Imprint is an exhibition of pivotal moments that celebrates the imprint of African-Americans on our nation. It will run from June 30, 2012 through January 1, 2013.
Online PR News – 04-May-2012 – Charlotte, NC – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
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Harvey B. Gantt Center Hosts Exhibition – America I AM: The African American Imprint
(Charlotte, April 17, 2012) - America I AM: The African American Imprint, an award-winning touring exhibition conceived of and presented by broadcaster Tavis Smiley, will open at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture on June 30, 2012. With more than 200 artifacts, the exhibition celebrates nearly 500 years of African-American contributions to the history and culture of the United States. The exhibition will run from June 30, 2012 through January 1, 2013. Charlotte is the 8th city on its 10-city tour and the Harvey B. Gantt Center will be the exhibition's last venue in the Southeast region. Through 12 galleries, this ticketed exhibition offers an in-depth look at the pivotal role African-Americans have played and continue to play in the development of America.
"America I AM: The African American Imprint encourages all people to connect in a meaningful way with the foundations of democracy, cultural diversity, exploration, and free enterprise, which began when the first Africans arrived in Jamestown," said presenter Tavis Smiley. "By telling the stories of the events of the past, we can help the leaders of the future set the stage for active participation in the democratic process for years to come."
"We are pleased to host this exhibition which highlights the contributions of African-Americans to the US," said David Taylor, the Harvey B. Gantt Center's President & CEO. "We are also extremely excited and honored that the Harvey B. Gantt Center is the only African-American cultural center to host the exhibition and that we will host its last stop in the Southeast region. Because of this, we anticipate visitors from Virginia, North and South Carolina, Western Tennessee and even those who missed it in Georgia. Our hope is that visitors leave with a richer understanding of the diverse culture and history of the United States."
The 12 featured galleries are "Our History," "Rooted in Africa," "Our Foundation," "The Measure of Justice," "The Soul of Freedom," "The Voice of Equality," "Invincible," "Spirit," "Patriotic," "The Conscience of a Nation," "The World" and "What's Your Imprint?"
Filled with poignant artifacts showcasing nearly 500 years of history, America I AM: The African American Imprint celebrates the imprint African-Americans have had on the United States. Visitors will walk past the "Doors of No Return" and view personal artifacts and innovations from African-American artists, activists and inventors. They will see objects ranging from shackles used in the slave trade to abolitionist material and the poetry of Langston Hughes. Personal items from contemporary African-American figures such as NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, Serena Williams, Michael Jordan and Prince will be on display.
Exhibition highlights include:
• The typewriter Alex Haley used to write the groundbreaking book, Roots
• Items from contemporary icons like Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jordan, and Tupac
• Objects representing the African-American troops who impacted the outcome of major U.S. wars
• Malcolm X's journal and personal Quran
• The door key and stool from the Birmingham jail cell that held Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Frederick Douglass' Frock Coat and Shirt
• Muhammad Ali's robe that was worn during training for the "Rumble in the Jungle"
America I AM: The African American Imprint is developed in partnership with Tavis Smiley, and is organized by the Cincinnati Museum Center, and by Arts & Exhibitions International (AEI), a division of AEG Live.
America I AM: The African American Imprint is made possible by Walmart Stores, Inc., which serves as its presenting sponsor. The exhibition's educational partner is Northern Trust. Microsoft is the technology partner for the tour.
Founded in 1974, Charlotte's Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture (formerly the Afro-American Cultural Center) exists to present, preserve and celebrate the art, history and culture of African-Americans and those of African descent through dance, music, visual and literary arts, film, educational programs, theatre productions and community outreach. Named for Harvey B. Gantt, the prominent Charlotte architect and community leader and former Mayor of Charlotte, the center is housed in an inspired and distinguished award-winning structure and is home to the nationally celebrated John and Vivian Hewitt Collection of African-American Art. Please visit www.ganttcenter.org
Founded in 1998 and based in Los Angeles, The Smiley Group, Inc., (TSG) is a communications corporation dedicated to supporting human rights and related empowerment issues. The mission of TSG is to achieve positive results through advocacy and education on issues of concern to African-Americans and other people without substantial economic or social standing. TSG is the holding company for Tavis Smiley Presents, Smiley Radio Properties, the High Quality Speakers Bureau, TS Media, and SmileyBooks. The Tavis Smiley Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership development training for youth. Tavis Smiley is the host of Tavis Smiley on PBS and The Tavis Smiley Show from PRI and the author/editor of 14 books including The New York Times best sellers Covenant with Black America, What I Know for Sure: My Story of Growing up in America, and THE COVENANT In Action. For more information, visit www.tavistalks.com.
AEI is a division of AEG LIVE and produces the award‐winning exhibition "Diana: A Celebration" in association with the Althorp Estate in the United Kingdom, as well as two touring exhibitions dedicated to the treasures of King Tutankhamun, "Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship" and "Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt." Norman and Numhauser have 40 years combined experience in the entertainment and exhibition business, working over the years on such projects as "Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit" and "Saint Peter and the Vatican: The Legacy of the Popes." For more information, visit www.artsandexhibitions.com.
The Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal is home to the Cincinnati History Museum, the Duke Energy Children's Museum, the Museum of Natural History & Science, the Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater, and the Cincinnati Historical Society Archives & Library. It is a nationally recognized educational and research resource and is one of the top cultural attractions in the Midwest. With more than one million visitors each year, the Cincinnati Museum Center is the top cultural attraction in Cincinnati and the most visited museum complex in the state of Ohio. Originally built in 1933 as the Union Terminal Train Station, the building is a national historic landmark and was renovated and reopened as the Cincinnati Museum Center in 1990. For more information, call 513‐287-7000 or 1-800-733-2077 or visit www.cincymuseum.org.
Walmart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at over 9,600 retail units under 69 different banners in 28 countries. With fiscal year 2011 sales of $419 billion, Walmart employs 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting http://www.walmartstores.com and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/walmart. Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmart.com and http://www.samsclub.com.
Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions for corporations, institutions and affluent individuals worldwide. Northern Trust, a financial holding company based in Chicago, has a network of 85 offices in 18 U.S. states and has international offices in 15 locations in North America, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia‐Pacific region. For more information, visit http://www.northerntrust.com.
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. To learn more about Microsoft Diversity visit: http://www.microsoft.com/diversity.
If you would like additional information, please contact Sharon Holm, the Harvey B. Gantt Center Marketing Specialist at 704-547-3767, via cell at 704-241-9172 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Sharon Holm
Harvey B. Gantt Center
551 South Tryon St.
Charlotte NC, 28202


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Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen
I have to say this is one of my absolute favorite songs. – It can't get any better than Leonard Cohen Now I've heard there was a secret chord That David played, and it pleased the Lord But you don't really care for music, do you? It goes like this The fourth, the fifth The …View full post
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Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen
I have to say this is one of my absolute favorite songs. – It can't get any better than Leonard Cohen
Now I've heard there was a secret chord
That David played, and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do you?
It goes like this
The fourth, the fifth
The minor fall, the major lift
The baffled king composing "Hallelujah"
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
[Verse 2]
Your faith was strong but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you
She tied you to a kitchen chair
She broke your throne, and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
[Verse 3]
Baby I have been here before
I know this room, I've walked this floor
I used to live alone before I knew you
I've seen your flag on the marble arch
Love is not a victory march
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
[Verse 4]
There was a time you let me know
What's really going on below
But now you never show it to me, do you?
And remember when I moved in you
The holy dove was moving too
And every breath we drew was Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
[Verse 5]
You say I took the name in vain
I don't even know the name
But if I did, well really, what's it to you?
There's a blaze of light
In every word
It doesn't matter which you heard
The holy or the broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
[Verse 6]
Maybe there's a God above
But all I've ever learned from love
Was how to shoot somebody who outdrew you
And it's not a cry that you hear at night
It's not somebody who's seen the light
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
[Verse 7]
I did my best, it wasn't much
I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch
I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool you
And even though
It all went wrong
I'll stand before the Lord of Song
With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah
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Worth Dying for by Kory M Shrum
Book Blurb~
A supernatural suspense novel about a snarky anti-heroine and her motley crew trying to stop the unstoppable. The fifth novel in the popular Dying for a Living series, Worth Dying For picks up two months after the events of Dying Light.
The gang is in New York and much to Jesse's surprise, they are all still alive. Jesse, Ally, Rachel, Gideon and Maisie have managed to stay off of Caldwell's radar for months. But when your enemy can control minds and teleport, there isn't a safe place in the world where you can hide. They have a plan for stopping him once and for all, but it will require a 2500-mile road trip to Cochise, Arizona, the abandoned military base where it all began.
Can they arrive in the desert safely and execute their plan? Or will they be foiled by the traitor in their midst?
Once again the world of Jesse Sullivan sucked me in. I was very grateful I had taken Friday and Monday off this week, because I couldn't put it down.
The fifth installment definitely does not disappoint. Jesse is still on the run from Caldwell, yet at the same time trying to figure out how to trap him. This time she has the help of Ally, Gideon, Maisie, Gloria and Rachel as they set out to trap Caldwell and kill him. Unfortunately there are several obstacles along the way. For one, Gideon and Rachel get separated from the rest of the group right off the bat.
This book is no different from the others in that it is told from multiple points of view, however this time it is Jesse and Rachel, instead of Jesse and Ally.
At several points we get taken back into Rachel and Jesse's memories of how they came to be where they are right now. Rachel's horrific abuse by Chaplain and how Jesse came to be in her life (via Brinkley).
There is lots of action and heart pounding suspense as you follow Jesse and Rachel, on two separate paths from New York to Arizona, where Gloria depicts the ultimate showdown. Jesse is still snarky, sarcastic and as funny as ever, even while on the run for her life.
There is also a love story here, although somewhat in the background due to the continuous life threatening action, but not unimportant, because Jesse has realized she loves Ally and will do anything to keep her alive. Even if it means Jesse has to die. There are sweet and tender moments between the two of them despite all the chaos and you can't help but root for them to find their happily ever after.
But we're left with a cliff hanger ending that will only leave you wanting more. I'm already anxiously awaiting book 6.
If you haven't read this series yet, I recommend you do so… now. But start with book 1. Dying for a Living. Which is free on Amazon right now!
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It starts out kind of slow, and jumps around a lot between characters, even though the book is truly following Lou, who has a special talent (gift? curse?) for disappearing into the shadows and appearing elsewhere, wherever she sets her mind to – at least most of the time anyway. She doesn't always have complete control of it. But she takes it upon herself to use this talent to punish those who took away the only people she's ever loved.
It was very difficult to get to know her, or even like her very much, despite knowing how horrific it was for her to witness her parent's deaths. I think that is by design. She's hard, and cold, and very calculated, and she doesn't want anyone to get too close. But as the main character, it was difficult to find a way to identify with her. I identified more with Lucy, her aunt, who also has this same talent.
There isn't a lot of action until about halfway through the book, and then it moves pretty quickly as Lou starts to learn the truth about her parent's deaths. She also starts to thaw a bit later in the book as she realizes that maybe she doesn't want to be as alone as she has been.
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This book doesn't have any of the snarky sarcasm that Jesse has. It's not much on laughs and is much darker, with more descriptive deaths of the men she hunts.
I hope we get to know Lou a bit better in future books, and hopefully, she starts to thaw even more toward the people in her life. Also, there is no romance in this story, although it looks like there may be room for some in future books.
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The Lion
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Boundary Lines by Melissa F Olson
Book Blurb~
Fitting into the Old World isn't going very well for Boulder boundary witch Allison "Lex" Luther: she may have earned a place in a vampire's service, but now it seems as if every supernatural creature in town has found a reason to hate her. And when Lex and her partner are assigned to investigate the suspicious disappearance of two vampires during the night of the full moon, they find themselves with more questions than answers.
Was it murder…or mutiny?
The crusade for answers will lead Lex all over the Colorado Old World, from a prison cell for a broken werewolf to a haunted Denver brothel. And when Lex determines the responsible party, the hunt is just beginning: something has been awakened in Boulder, something as old and powerful as it is terrifying. Only the woman with death in her blood can stop what's coming.
I love Olson's Old World stories, however this one started out a bit too slow, but it does a good job at setting the stage for future books.
"Lex" Luther has finally accepted she comes from Old World stock – at least for the most part and is committed as ever to keeping her niece Charlie, who is a null, safe. She has given her allegiance to the local vampire master, in order to have protection for Charlie. Even if it means alienating her new friends in the witch coven she truly should belong in, well if it weren't for the fact that she has death magic and everyone is too scared to befriend her. But as she finds out more about her magic, she begins to learn more about the three good friends she does have, things she's not sure she wanted to know. But all that will have to wait, because there is a new threat in town and she has no one else to turn to.
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I love Olson's world building and I really enjoyed the Scarlet Bernard series, but this one is moving a bit slow for me. Lex is a great character, stronger than anyone in her situation would probably be but it took a long time to get to any action in this one, despite all the running around she did to set the stage.
Granted, when you're dealing with Wolves, Vampires and Witches everything is fantastical, however this one seems a little over the top with another extremely fantastical monster just waiting in the wings and kind of felt like a repeat of a 90's B movie.
I definitely plan to keep reading this series, and look forward to the next one. Hopefully we'll get into more about Lex's magic, what she can do with it, and how she can show the local clans that she's not their enemy. I'd like to see more interaction with her dead sister, who she can talk to in her dreams given the Blood magic Lex holds and a bit more about how she will navigate her relationship with Quinn, (her Vampire partner) and the man she is falling for.
Definitely worth reading, however start with Boundary Crossed – or even better start with Dead Spots, the series that started it all.

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We've had a lot of enthusiastic feedback from the startup community regarding Richard's recent presentations of Designing Revenue at MassChallenge and Harvard Business School. So much so, that we thought it would be a great idea to make the workshop content readily available to the entire Boston web/tech startup community.
That's why on August 1, 6-8pm, Fresh Tilled Soil Labs and Workbar Boston will be co-hosting a one-time lean, startup version of Designing Revenue (at Workbar's office
space, 711 Atlantic Ave in Boston) that we've dubbed Designing Revenue: Startup Edition. #startupdesign
What does this mean? It means Richard will be giving a condensed, one hour presentation where the conversation on UI design strategy will cater to startups, focusing on realistic goals and approaches to UX/UI for bootstrapped businesses. Tickets only cost $15-$20 each, just enough to cover the cost of food and beer– of which you will be
enjoying plenty that evening.
If you wanted to attend Designing Revenue, but maybe weren't ready to commit to the full ticket price, this may be a great way for you to see what it's all about. Startups, Entrepreneurs, and Founders will take away key concepts that can be directly applied to existing web/mobile designs, without touching the company piggy bank.
Get your event tickets here and join us for a good time– we'll be enjoying lots of hoppy craft beer from local breweries, light catering, and plenty of fresh locally-sourced snacks, thanks to our generous food sponsors, Food Should Taste Good & Boston Organics. (below.)


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Sierra Entertainment recently announced its sponsorship of the Cyberathlete Professional League (CPL) World Tour 2007. F.E.A.R. and World in Conflict have joined the ranks of professional e-sport games.
Yesterday, Angel Munoz (Founder & President of the CPL) took part in an interview via epilepticgaming.com and answered a number of burning questions members of the community had about World in Conflicts role within the CPL World Tour.
You can watch the interview in full via http://www.epilepticgaming.com/2007/05/02/epileptic-gaming-117-wednesday-ft-angel-munoz-of-the-cpl/#more-180 or you can find out more about Sierra Entertainments' CPL World Tour sponsorship: http://www.thecpl.com/index.php?p=1758. If you have any questions please feel free to post them and I will endeavour to answer them.
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Project Hydra: the USB Multiheaded Monster
modern motherboards seem to
modern motherboards seem to have multiple controllers, 1 port per controller or in the worst case 2 ports per controller. this could be further extended with pci cards.
furthermore you could use multiport usb-to-serial converters that provide 2,4 or 8 serial ports on a single usb device. At some point usb bandwidth may limit your system - the converters quite often require several usb transactions for a single-byte transfer.
there is a more serious limitation in the older linux kernels, like those you mention - all usb-to-serial converters share the same major device number, thus limiting number of accessible converters to 256. current kernels solve this entire mess with udev where rules are used to name the devices by location in the device tree or by the serial number, which may be available on FTDI converters, for example.
USB To USB Console
Since the linux kernel can not support console redirection to USB.
I was wondering if it would be possible to go straight from usb to usb without the need for the serial to usb convertor.
Has anybody tried this?
I would like to know as
I would like to know as well. I will designing a new production environment for my company. We will have 20+ linux systems. We probably are going to use some type of kvm setup for a few machines. I would much rather have a many to one USB system giving me console access to all machines from on central computer. Isn't there some mechanism already build into linux that will give us this functionality?
Re: Project Hydra: the USB Multiheaded Monster
I'm a month behind in my LJ, but last month's issue had an article what might help fix the naming problems by using udev in newer kernels. (>= 2.5)
Kernel Korner - udev--Persistent Device Naming in User Space
Re: Project Hydra: the USB Multiheaded Monster
This article is exactly the reason why I read Linux Journal every month. Actually seeing someone doing something with all the tools linux gives you is most satisfying. My hats off to Poul!!!!
Re: Project Hydra: the USB Multiheaded Monster
can you provide your source for "Maxxtro adapters based on the pl2303 chip for about $15 each". I went looking for that on froogle/google and managed to land a heap of sites in .ru, which I'm not in the mood to buy from, really.
Re: Project Hydra: the USB Multiheaded Monster
Is this really cost effective?
Let's just say that the serial adapters are only going to cost us $25.00 each, and let's say we are only going to do 16 ports. For the $400 we are going to spend, it might be cheaper to get a used terminal server (16 or 32 ports) for the same price and have a dedicated hardware device.
Personally I am using the lantrontix series products and have several doing all my serial consoles.
Re: Is this really cost effective?
I think so. First, it seems a little unfair to compare used prices of lantronix hardware to "new" USB hardware prices. The list price of a 16-port lantronix is roughly $2,200 new (though admitedly you could beat that by shopping around a little). And the condition that you will only purchase used hardware can create a deficit when you need a new terminal right away. That is, the ease of extensibility of using USB means that I can drive down the street and spend $40 and have enough hardware to hook up the two new machines we just received; The hardware is common and available everywhere and I don't have to buy a 16-port server for two new machines. Also, the prices quoted in this article are not the best you can do. I have on occassion spotted good 7-port USB hubs for $12, and 4-port hubs for $5.
Finally, there is a hidden value. This solution is all open. You can do other things with it, like monitor UPS, control other serial devices, etc. It's completely flexible. One of the things I've been working on lately is using our old "useless" laptops as remote consoles. All of the virtual terminals are sessions back on the main console server, so we can have as many "heads" spread around the server room as we like, and we can move them to any location with a network port without having to log in twice...
Of course, the lantronix units provide a nice clean solution. One of the drawbacks of using USB for serial consoles is that you can end up with a "spiderweb" of cables. So if you're planning a new rack of 32 servers and you've got the money then a lantronix unit is a great solution. But if you've got a server room like ours with every different kind of UNIX hardware imaginable and non-rackable cases spread all over the place, you might find that the flexibility of using a USB solution is desireable.
Re: Is this really cost effective?
Poul has too many computers.
Re: Project Hydra: the USB Multiheaded Monster
ohh yes, great article - thanks a lot for sharing poul.
Re: Project Hydra: the USB Multiheaded Monster
First off: great article! I'll be trying this out... Thanks.
About the software redirection: one of the kewl things bootloaders can do is give serial-console access. Hence, an option to pass parameters to the OS kernel before bootstraping (boot into initrd.img on ramdisk, and (try to) fix stuff from there) .
In Linux, to /etc/lilo.conf add "serial = 0,9600n8"
In OpenBSD, to /etc/boot.conf add "set tty com0"
(All? Others have such an option also - hell one might be able to use Linux or even FreeDOS as a bootloader/rescue for NT :-)).
Better yet, some mobos seem to be supported by LinuxBIOS:


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Sacramento Superior Court Judge Allen Sumner is expected to rule today on the ballot language for Prop 14. Leading independent Attorney Harry Kresky speaks out on the legal fight over the "top two" open primaries referendum:
"When the California legislature voted to put Proposition 14 on the ballot this June, it crafted a summary of the initiative which will also appear on the ballot, that accurately described what its effect would be if passed. Opponents of the measure have now gone to court to try to change the summary to frighten voters with misleading statements such as, "Eliminates political parties' rights to be on the general election ballot." If they have their way, a measure that expands the rights of voters – most especially the state's three million independent voters – will be reframed as one that eliminates the rights of parties. Since an overwhelming majority of Americans are angry about partisan gridlock, now is not the time to protect political parties at the expense of the voters. The people of California deserve an honest representation of Proposition 14. Let's hope the court looks out for them."
The California School Employees Association has sued the Secretary of State (presumably on behalf of the California State Legislature) to change the ballot wording. Read more at California Independent Voter Network.
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After going out for a walk one time, tired and trying to get out of the rain, my family decided to try this little restaurant tucked in the middle of nowhere. The lamb was ridiculously delicious; it was a little bit crunchy on the outside where the fat had roasted, but still buttery soft on the inside bursting with flavor in every bite, I didn't even need the tsatsiki which I usually rely on at other restaurants. They use this special butter sauce to roast it I'm pretty sure, and I seriously haven't found a better lamb dish anywhere else (the lamb dish at Kalamata on Broadway is comparable).
We also ordered chicken souvlaki and calamari, both of which were yummy and affordable. I was just so blown away by the lamb dish the others weren't as memorable.
I had someone bring it home as take-out once, and I was shocked at how much they paid for crap. 3.99 for a roll of sushi (negitoro) that was worse than fast food sushi places downtown. 2.99 for salmon sushi that was OLD and MUSHY and gross. The beef teriyaki was unchewable and the sauce tasted like salty water. I was also craving oyster motoyaki, and I guess I was being too hopefuly asking it for take-out.
I guess I am also one of the spoiled-by-downtown-sushi people and it may also have been the fact that it was take-out, but a roll of sushi now or 15 minutes later should not degrade so horribly.
Since I did not eat at the actual restaurant I can't adequately review the service or ambiance.


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Sunday. Last day in Barcelona. It's a lay day, because we have done just about everything we wanted or could do in the last three weeks. But it is also a getaway day, so a few good-byes must be said.
Brunch at Milk. Still the best Bloody Mary in Europe. The yellow stuff being spooned into the mixture was celery salt, exactly what we add at home. And he squirts an enormous amount of citrus from a squeeze bottle into the concoction. Plus the beer topper. Not sure I will try that at home.
Eggs Benedict are near perfect. Well, maybe just completely perfect. The eggs are expertly poached. The yolks run a rich, deep orange. You can use the toasted baguette to mop up, but the Lyonnaise potatoes are even better. We timed our entrance precisely at 10 a.m., walked right in and were immediately seated at the bar to watch the masters at work. Within 15 minutes, we could see in the back bar mirror a crowd of petitioners waiting in the street for their turn at Barcelonan brunch excellence.
We waddled back the two blocks to our apartment for a quick respite, then walked up to the cathedral to see if the band was playing this Sunday and the locals were dancing the traditional sardana we had seen our very first day here. To our disappointment, there was no band on the steps of the cathedral, no group dancing. The placa is taken over by scaffolding and lights for the Christmas celebration (aka sales tents) that will start next weekend.
(By the way, since Spain and Europe are not burdened by Thanksgiving, they have already started Christmas decorations and promotions. Milk was festooned with garlands and a Christmas tree when we walked in earlier today. Signs have been posted for at least a week on the major shopping thoroughfares like Passeig de Gracia promoting the beginning of Christmas shopping any day now.)
No dancing, no music at the cathedral, so we made our way back to the apartment and started to do a little advance packing. We have found that packing 75% in advance saves 90% of the hassle and stress on getaway day.
Then it was off for a last walk through the harbor to look at the monster yachts. Ona had already departed, leaving Phoenix2 and Mayan Queen to loom over the quay. They are still massive, still waiting to head to the islands for winter.
And after that a final visit to Fastnet, our Irish sailing bar in Barceloneta. Mariola, our Polish/Irish bartendress, welcomed us warmly, and as she drew our last beers, she announced that she too would be leaving Fastnet in a week to go back to Poland for Christmas then return to get another job in Barcelona. We bade safe travels to each other and promised to ask after her at Penny Banger when we return. They will know where she winds up.
Finally, it's off to Sensi Tapas for our last supper in Barcelona.
As always, Sensi was superb. Made for Americans. Comments about that another time. After dinner drink at Penny Banger. Good night and good bye, Barcelona.


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Nolasco returns to Twin Cities to have elbow examined
- Blog Post by: La Velle E. Neal III
- July 7, 2014 - 9:23 PM
The Twins are bracing for news on righthander Ricky Nolasco, who flew back to the Twin Cities on Monday after admitting to them during a meeting that his elbow has been bothering him for several weeks.
Suspicions were raised on Sunday when Nolasco's velocity was down and stuff was sub-standard during a two-inning outing. Nolasco gave up six runs during that non-competitive outing.
Nolasco tried to tell manager Ron Gardenhire and pitching coach Rick Anderson he could pitch with the problem, but they would have none of that. Nolasco, the Twins' big free agent fish who signed a three-year, $49 million contract during the offseason, will be examined by Twins director of medical services Dr. John Steubs.
Gardenhire said he had no problems with Nolasco trying to manage discomfort but the results weren't there. He's 5-7 overall with a 5.90 ERA that is the highest among qualified starters in the American League.
``He's an old school pitching guy,'' Gardenhire said. ``We went through it and asked, `How can we help you? What do we need to do to fix you?' and he said, `You know what I had a little bit of soreness in my elbow, it's not a big deal but I can pitch through it.' We said it is a big deal. Your velocity is down, the whole package.''
Who steps in?
Samuel Deduno could start on Friday in Colorado in place of Nolasco. The Twins also could make a call to Class AAA Rochester.
Lefthander Kris Johnson is 8-4, 2.75 at Class AAA Rochester after giving up one run over seven innings on Sunday and is on the same schedule as Nolasco.
The Twins will wait to learn the results of Nolasco's exam on Tuesday, but are prepared to make to make a roster move.
``My opinion?'' Gardenhire said. ``It's hard for me to think (Nolasco) is going to start on Friday if he has a sore elbow.''
Gardenhire then hinted that someone might have to take, `a long plane ride.'
Meyer for May
Trevor May has been pulled out of the All-Star Futures Game because of a strained right calf muscle. While it's a blow for May, the Twins were allowed to replace him with another prospect - Alex Meyer.
Meyer has been limited in his pitch counts because he missed considerable time last season with a sore shoulder. He's 5-4 with a 3.46 ERA with 39 walks and 93 strikeouts in 831/3 innings. In each of his last two outings, Meyer has given up one run over six innings while holding the opponent to three hits.
``He's had his ups and downs. He's had some tremendous games and he's had some games where he's really struggled with his comand,'' Antony said. ``But his last outing was very good and he had two or three before that he wasn't as good. We know he has the pitches, we're just looking for some consistency.''
Baseball America released a top 50 midseason prospect rankiings, as the Twins had five players among the top 32.
1. Byron Buxon. 9. Miguel Sano. 27. Jose Berrios. 30. Kohl Stewart and 32. Meyer.
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I completely understand, as Bo Bengtson said in his Crufts report yesterday, not being "into" the activities and presentations that happen in the big ring before the Groups are judged, but I have to say again that I sincerely love that fact that the British put, in my view, as much emphasis on the fun things people do with their dogs as on how closely the dogs conform to their breed standards. I'm not typically someone who says things are better elsewhere than they are in the United States; I'm fully aware that we're the luckiest people on the planet to live where we do (except, perhaps, those who spend their lives on Caribbean islands in shorts, T-shirts and sandals – on the days they wear shoes).
But I do admire what seems like such a pure love for dogs that you see from those participating in all aspects of Crufts. In Friends for Life, Scrufts, heelwork to music, agility, flyball and all the rest, these are ordinary people having a terrific time with their dogs, their companions, for all the world to see. We'll tell you more about some of that later. My very favorite part of all of this is that the very reliable live streaming on the Crufts website means, remarkably, that you can sit in your house here in the U.S. and watch all of these things, and Group judging too, right on your computer!
And that, again, is what we really want to know about, the Group judging. The two Groups on Friday were, for me, as exciting and as filled with beautiful dogs as the two on Thursday.
The Utility Group
The judge for day two's Utility Group was Frank Kane, who is so well thought of as a judge around the world and who judged Best in Show last year at Crufts, where he awarded the ultimate prize to a dog from this Group, the Lhasa Apso Eng. Ch. Zentarr Elizabeth, bred, owned and handled by Margaret Anderson.
But he had a whole new set of dogs to examine this year, 24 winners from many of the breeds from the AKC Non-Sporting Group, but a few others as well: the Akita, Canaan Dog, Japanese Akita Inu, German Spitz Klein, German Spitz Mittel, Japanese Spitz, the Toy Poodle, the Miniature Schnauzer, the Standard Schnauzer (called simply "Schnauzer" in England) and the Shih Tzu are all in the Utility Group with what we think of as the usual Non-Sporting breeds.
After examining and moving all of the winners, Mr. Kane made a cut of nine. First in his cut was the Akita, Eng. Ch. Dykebar Revenge is Sweet at Stecal. Owned by mother and daughter Carol and Faye Bevis of the U.K. and handled by Faye, 'Maddie' was bred by William and Nicole Ritchie, and was the country's top Akita last year. She is of English, Swedish and American breeding.
The striking cream Chow Chow 'Nynne,' Dk. Nor. Se. Fin. Klb. Int. Ch. Pei Fang Eyecatcher, was bred by Marianne and Brynjar Holmli of Norway and is owned and handled by Mette Maj of Denmark. She is from a long line of multi-titled Chows that have earned championships all over Europe and Scandinavia, and she was Chow Chow of the year in Denmark in 2012.
The Dalmatian, Eng. Ch. Offordale Chevalier JW, is owned and handled by Jenny Alexander of the U.K. Last year 'Mr. Darcy' was Reserve Show Dog of the Year in the Pets As Therapy competition, a charity that "provides therapeutic visits to hospitals, hospices, nursing and care homes, special needs schools and a variety of other venues." Throughout the year, PAT stakes classes are held at KC General Championship shows and the winner of each stakes competes at Crufts for the title of PAT Show Dog of the Year.
The French Bulldog BOB winner is just 13 months old. Renaur New War Bonnet Glenlee won the CC and Best of Breed from the Limit class. He is owned by Gordon, Ellen and Brian Drummond, and handled by Gordon, and was bred in Latvia by Mila Ferbuko. 'Chief' won his first CC when he was just a puppy, and was the 2012 Reserve winner in the always highly anticipated Purina Pro Plan/Dog WorldPup of the Year final. This competition has been held for more than 40 years, and many Pup of the Year winners have gone on to become Top Dogs and Crufts Best in Show winners.
The German Spitz Klein is the smaller of the two German Spitz varieties, and Friday's breed winner was another relative youngster, just 15 months old. Longsdale's Willie Win is bred and owned by Gary Pearce and Dale Francis, and handled by Gary. 'Willie' was another puppy star, as he was the Our Dogs Top Puppy 2012 and won two CCs last year. It's pretty rare for puppies to win CCs in the U.K., as they typically have to beat champions to do it!
Japanese Shiba Inu (just Shiba Inu, of course, in the U.S.) Eng. Ch. Vormund Norma Jean is bred by Liz Dunhill and is owned and handled by 13-year-old Michaella Dunhill-Hall. Michaella also handled 'Norma' to the breed win at Crufts last year, and they made the cut in the Group. They've had quite a successful career together already and will no doubt do much more.
Keeshond Neradmik Late Night Love is owner-handled by Victor Gatt of Malta. She was bred in the U.K. by Jean Sharpe-Bale, who has been breeding Keeshonden under the Neradmik prefix since 1975, has bred more than 28 English champions and has been top breeder in the U.K. numerous times.
Standard Poodle Dk. Se. Fi. Int. Ch. Abica's Miles Ahead was the Top Dog of all breeds in Denmark in 2012. He's got an international pedigree and an international team supporting him. His pedigree includes such American top winners as Am. Ch. Lake Cove That's My Boy, a two-time Top Dog of all breeds here, andAm. Ch. Ale Kai Mikimoto On Fifth, a multiple Westminster Group winner and Number 1 Non-Sporting dog. 'Miles' was bred in Denmark by Marianne Nielsen, is owned by Kirsten Nielsen of Sweden and Kathy Arnold of the U.S., who bred and owned his sire, Am. Ch. Prestige I'll Do Anything, and is owned and handled by Mikael Nilsson of Sweden.
And last but not least in the cut was Tibetan Terrier Eng. Ch. Kybo Pandarama, whose name fits her to a "t." Black-and-white and just 18 months old, 'Gabby' is bred, owned and handled by David Roberts of the U.K., and is also owned by Mrs. J. Price and Miss F. Whitehead. Gabby's brother won the dog CC on Friday, so it was a great day for Kybo Tibetan Terriers.
Frank Kane carefully assessed his Group winners, and his choice for first was Gabby, the Tibetan Terrier, making it a great day all the way around for British dogs and breeders. Second went to another British dog, Shiba Inu Norma and her 13-year-old owner-handler. Third was the Danish Standard Poodle, while fourth went to another local fellow, Dalmatian Mr. Darcy.
Just a couple of dogs are in the Toy Group in the U.K. that aren't in ours, the most obvious one being the Bichon Frise. The Lowchen is also in this Group, as are the as-yet-unrecognized-in-the-U.S. Bolognese and Coton de Tulear. The British English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan) is somewhat akin to the American Toy Manchester Terrier, although I am fully aware that fanciers of both breeds might rebuke me for saying so. There are 23 breeds in the U.K. Toy Group.
Eleven breeds in this Group had entries over 100 on Friday. There were 381 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, 273 Papillons, 272 Pugs (a high profile breed), 233 Long Coat Chihuahuas, 189 Chinese Cresteds, 175 Pomeranians, 132 Japanese Chins, 131 Smooth Coat Chihuahuas, 130 Bichons, 126 King Charles Spaniels (our English Toy Spaniel) and 123 Yorkies.
Another judge well thought of throughout the world was assigned this Group. Liz Cartledge has been a very successful breeder of Pembroke Welsh Corgis under the Ryslip prefix, but like so many of our best all-rounders has had experience with many breeds, including the Norfolks she bred with her late husband, Joe. She's judged numerous Groups at Crufts as well as Best in Show.
I think we could see that she was quite pleased with her Toy breed winners, and she made a cut of eight: the Bichon, Crested, IG, King Charles Spaniel (or "Charlie," as they're called on their home turf), Papillon, Pom, Pug and Yorkie.
Bichon Frise Eng. Ir. Ch. Ashmair Double Act is Irish-bred, owned and handled by Ashling Connolly of Dublin. 'Beau' is a multiple Group and BIS winner in Ireland and represented his country at the Eukanuba World Challenge in Florida in 2012.
Chinese Crested Eng. Ch. Debrita Diaz is bred and owned in England by Tina and Dawn Dixon, and is handled by Dawn. 'Mia' was the top-winning puppy of all breeds in 2011 and the Number 1 Crested in the U.K. in 2012, having won 24 CCs in her career. She is just 2 years old, and is of all English breeding for quite a few generations.
Also making Mrs. Cartledge's cut, Italian Greyhound Eng. Ch. Dalinset Sarastro was also Number 1 in his breed last year. Dalinset was the top IG kennel in the U.K. in both 2008 and 2009. 'Enzo' won the Reserve CC at Crufts last year and then moved up to win the breed this year. He's won 20 CCs and is bred and owned by Russell, David and Linda Hodges, and handled by Russell.
Charlie Eng. Ch. Maibee Theo is owned by William Moffat and Joyce Robins and handled by Tanya Ireland. His breeder, Shealagh Waters, who passed away in 2011, was well thought of for her Maibee Cavaliers and Charlies. Theo was also bred by Joyce Banks.
U.K.-Papillon Eng. Ch. Am. GCh. Lafford Fly Me Too Farleysbane JW was the top Pap in England in 2010, then came to America with Sharon Newcomb to earn his title and be shown here. He was Best of Breed and Group Fourth at Crufts last year, handled by Sharon, and also BOB at Westminster 2012. 'Dave' was bred by Carol Lees and is owned by Sharon and her daughter, Elyse Vandermolen.
Another Irish contender, Pom Ir. Ch. Belliver Unexpected Target is owned by James Newman and Eleanor Terry and handled by Sean Carroll, who bred him with Mr. Newman. 'Fergal' is just 18 months old, and with this win he takes home his very first CC. What a way to do it!
Bob and Kim Topliss own Pug Kymclara Takota Joe and daughter Clare handles him. The Topliss family bred Staffordshire Bull Terriers with success beginning in the 1990s and have been breeding Pugs for about five years. 'Joe' is not yet 2 years old and has already won several CCs.
Yorkie Ch. Royal Precious JP's F4 Juliana is said to have so many champion titles that the Crufts announcers couldn't get to them all, among them Portuguese, Japanese, English and International titles. 'Julie' was in fact the first Yorkie from Japan to earn a U.K. champion title, and she is owned by her breeder, Yoshiko Obana, and handled by Sergio Amien.
In the end, it was the Charlie first, the only one of his breed to ever have won a Group at Crufts. Second went to the IG, third to the enthusiastic little Pom and fourth to the dynamic Yorkie bitch. The crowd seemed delighted with the winners.
Be sure to read Bo Bengtson's report on Friday's judging, direct from Birmingham. We'll be back tomorrow with more from Crufts day three.


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I wasn't sure if I should post this here or in Eating Out. I'm not necessarily looking for specific restaurants, but rather regional specialities. Anyway, I'm a midwest girl flying into Boston, and then driving down to Falmouth, right across from Martha's Vineyard. I love love love seafood of all kinds and can't wait to get it straight from the source. Is there something special that I should look for in that area? I plan on putting a serious hurt on the lobster population. Thanks!


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Hermione's life isn't what she's always thought it was. In fact, her name isn't even Hermione Granger, it's Taylor Meadows. Her parents were actually a part of the wizarding world and her mother was murdered by Voldemort himself. She's been made Head Girl and she scored top marks in all her exams except potions. So, why isn't she happy? Thanks iced_cherriez for the banners! ON TEMPORARY HIATUS.
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The labor union representing more than 30,000 workers at Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) has rejected an eight-year contract extension that the company said was required if the new Boeing 777X was to be manufactured in the state of Washington. Last weekend the state legislature approved a package of incentives worth about $8.7 billion and promised another $10 billion in infrastructure improvements.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) leadership had negotiated a new contract with Boeing that would have taken effect in 2016. The deal called for cuts in wage increases for union members, reduced health care benefits and lower company contributions to its defined benefit retirement plan. Some 67% of IAM members voted to reject the deal, and the union local president said that members had "preserved something sacred by rejecting the Boeing proposal. We've held on to our pensions and that's big. At a time when financial planners are talking about a 'retirement crisis' in America, we have preserved a tool that will help our members retire with more comfort and dignity."
A Boeing representative said, "Without the terms of this contract extension, we're left with no choice but to open the process competitively and pursue all options for the 777X." The company has already built a plant in South Carolina, over union objections, to manufacture the 787 Dreamliner, and there have even been suggestions that the company would build parts of the new plane in Japan.
All the tough talk on both sides does not mean that Boeing will take its ball and go someplace else, at least not immediately. The company will have to solicit bids and weigh the benefits of leaving behind the thousands of skilled employees it employs in Washington against the costs of acceding to the union's demands. The fat lady has not yet sung in this particular drama.


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Beds: 9
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Upon entering the wrought iron gates, meandering the tree lined driveway, you arrive at your pot of gold, an ''Impressive Gentleman's Country Estate'' situated on 45 pristinely manicured acres that are in Farmland Preservation. Graciousness and excitement are exquisitely blended in this custom estate. Spectacular reception hall flanked by Grand Ball Room and Dining Room with wood floors, soaring coffered ceilings, custom moldings, hand carved marble fireplaces and Pub.Breakfast Room has views of the paddocks. The Staff's kitchen has great work space adjacent to rear stairs leading to the staff's quarters. Concrete 75 Ft. Pool with pool house, tennis court, Caretakers cottage, 8 Stall barn with fly misting system, riding arena and jumping area complete this sprawling property.
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Latitude: 40.319015
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Directions: Route #34 to Laird Road, left on Cross Road. Property begins at #15 Cross Road, first lot on the left and continues past #45 Cross Road.
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Total Rooms: 19
Rooms: Basement Room, Bedroom, Breakfast, Dining Room, Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Office, Other
Interior: Attic - Pull Down Stairs, Balcony, Bonus Room, Built-Ins, Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr, Ceilings - 9Ft+ 2nd Flr, Center Hall, Conservatory, Dec Molding, French Doors, Housekeeper Qtrs, In-Law Suite, Laundry Tub, Loft, Recessed Light, Security System, Skylight, Wet Bar
Master Bedroom Description: Fireplace - Woodburning, Floor - Wood, Full Bath, TRY/VLT/CATH, Walk-in Closet
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Full Baths: 5
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Ilander, A. & Väisänen, A. (2007). An ultrasound-assisted digestion method for the determination of toxic element concentrations in ash samples by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry. Analytica Chimica Acta, 602 (2), 195-201.
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|method of ultrasound-assisted digestion followed by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) used for the determination of toxic element concentrations (arsenic, barium, cobalt, copper, lead, nickel, strontium, vanadium and zinc) in ash samples was developed. All the measurements were performed in robust plasma conditions which were tested by measuring the Mg(II) 280.270 nm/Mg(I) 285.213 nm line intensity ratios. The highest line intensity ratios were observed when a nebulizer gas flow of 0.6 L minˉ¹, auxiliary gas flow of 0.2 L minˉ¹ and plasma power of 1400 W were used for radially viewed plasma. The analysis of SRM 1633b showed that the ultrasound-assisted method developed is highly comparable with the microwave digestion method standardized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA-3052). The ultrasound-assisted digestion with a digestion solution of aqua regia and hydrofluoric acid (HF) resulted in recovery rates of over 81%. One exception is arsenic which resulted in recoveries of about 60% only; however, it could be digested with good recovery (>90%) using a digestion solution of 5 mL of water and 5 mL of aqua regia. The major advantage of the ultrasound-assisted digestion over microwave digestion is the high treatment rate (30 samples simultaneously with a sonication time of 18 min). ...
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09/22/2011: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
09/23/2011: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
10/25/2011: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
10/27/2011: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
10/27/2011: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
11/18/2011: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-292.
11/18/2011: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 193.
11/29/2011: Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
11/29/2011: Considered under suspension of the rules.
11/29/2011: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3012.
11/29/2011: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Cohen objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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11/29/2011: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 15 (Roll no. 860).
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DS aged 6 is just not getting number bonds to 10. Any tips?(39 Posts)
DS will be 7 in a few weeks and is in year 2 at school. At the last couple of parents evenings his teacher has asked us to work with him on learning his number bonds to 10 so that he knows them off by heart but he just doesn't seem to be able to get them no matter what we try.
Homework this week was to practice these number bonds and to talk about how these help you add larger numbers to 20 (eg 17 and 3) and even bigger numbers to 100 (eg 30 and 70). It's all ended in tears
We've tried singing the number bond song (9 and 1 are number bonds, 8 and 2 are friends etc), using his favourite Lego to work out the bonds, we've written them out, he used his fingers.... We've used cars in the past, we have a number line on the wall, he has a printed out, ruler sized one that we laminated - nothing seems to help.
I don't want to pressure him but we are getting to the point where this is starting to hold him back now. Does anyone have any other tips on how we can help him please?
I don't get 'number bonds' either, but I know 4+6, 3+7,2+8 are all equal to 10.
So maybe change the language... Ask what two numbers equals the number. So if doing number bonds of 10, then ask what two numbers added together make 10. How many of them can they think of, and are any the same... such as 2+8 being same as 8+2.
Using Lego is a good idea. Does he get that two pieces of Lego put end to end, equals a certain number of stubs? So a 1x6 brick next to a 1x4 brick results in a length of 10?
Does his school use numicon? Have the school offered you any help/suggestions on how you can support him at home?
DS2 worked this out himself with 2 bowls of conkers.
10 in one, the other empty. Then moving one conker at a time into the empty bowl and counting the contents of both.
It was a light bulb moment.
Maybe you are trying too many different techniques and he is getting overloaded?
I too was going to suggest doing it physically.
Get a clear plastic bag (large sandwich bag maybe) and put in 10 smallish objects (lego bricks are ideal). Seal the bag.
Then get him to move them around so there are 4 on one side, 6 on the other, or 3 on one side, 7 on the other. The bag is sealed so he can see none are being added or taken away, it's just a case of arranging them, or splitting them in different ways.
Get some squared paper, and mark the edge of the line of 10.
Give him 2 colours.
On the first line, colour one square blue, and the rest red
On the next line down, colour 2 blue, then the rest in red
On the 3rd line, colour 3 in blue then the rest in red
etc - you will end up with a set of steps.
Then get him to write at the end 1 (blue) + 9 (red) = 10 (squares altogether (he doesn't have to write the words, but you have to show him what he's counting)
Then 2 + 8 = 10 at the end of the 2nd line, etc.
Very often children have to do something physically to understand what is being talked about.
No point in doing the 17 + 3 or 70 + 30 questions until he's 'got' the number bonds to 10.
Today I dug out 10 2x2 red LEGO bricks and 10 2x2 blue brinks and used those to try and make it physical learning because I think this works better with him.
First I made 2 lines of 10 and swapped one at a time so that I had 9 red + 1 blue etc with the opposite on the other line. Then I moved the red ones onto 2 pieces of paper and moved first one at a time from page to page to show the 'bonds' and then moved random amounts and tried covering one pile to see if he could guess what was there from what he could see. I also got a long grey piece and moved blocks from above it to below so that he could see that there were still 10 there.
School have been helpful in the past. It was them who gave him the number lines and I know that his teacher knows all about his LEGO obsession so I'm sure she's tried using that. I will go in and talk to her again I think. I've not heard of Numicon.
I like the idea of using 1x6 brick next to a 1x4 brick to demonstrate the bonds. We could try that in the same way as BackforGood's square colouring idea.
I really don't want to confuse him any more by using too many techniques but I also know that we obviously haven't found the one for him yet so I feel like I need to keep trying.
I've got 6 year old who's having trouble with number bonds as well. He understands the concept but the instant recall is not coming. What I'm trying at the moment is having him do 5 questions on a white board every day. He gets a small sweet as motivation. I'm mixing up the question format: 2+_=10, 10-3=_ etc. I'm hoping the practice will cause the facts to sink in.
I play ping pong with my class. They love it. I think the easiest way is to write down how it goes, but you'd better appreciate it as I'm on my phone!
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T- Ping
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C pong
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C pong
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I start the year with them written down on the board and they find it and read it off but they soon remember them and can say them by heart.
That's our problem teafor1. He can work it out either counting in his head or using fingers but the teacher wants him to be able to do them by rote and it's just not coming. We've been getting him to do 2 or 3 on and off all afternoon and he can do it but it's not as instant as it should be.
That sounds like fun OhNoYouExpedidnt Maybe we can play that in the car on the way to school
You haven't mentioned the number bonds up to 9 - does he know these yet?
If not then really I would start there (with the number bonds for 2), firstly as number bonds to 20 underpin making maths much easier in the future and secondly because it may help to build his confidence to start at the beginning. There are only 2 to learn for the number 2 if you understand that addition gives the same result whichever order the numbers go in.
Here is a link to all of the number bonds to 10 along with the doubles. Start with 2 and only move onto 3 once he's really secure.
I wish that I had helped DD understand that if you know 1+1=2 then you also know that 2-1=1 because I think it would have saved time. DD is now confident with her addition number bonds to 10, and is learning her addition number bonds to 20 BUT is having to learn her subtraction number bonds to 10 as they are more shaky because when we practiced addition to 10 it was not visual enough. If you have 2 block and you keep adding them together and pulling them apart the relationship between addition and subtraction becomes much clearer.
Also remember to work on 0 as it can also be a quick win, helping to boost confidence.
There are also some really good number bond apps if you have an iPad or iPhone. The best will test all the number bonds within 10, not just the number bonds for 10. Even 2 minutes doing this everyday will help to secure them - some children just need to practise a lot more but they can and will get there if they do.
There are some rods you can buy that help with number bonds, not sure what they are called, will look for the name.
Cuisenaire rods
With number bonds for ten (6 + 4) etc we made up silly rhymes, 7 and 3 do a wee. , not ideal but worked. We are having trouble with bonds within 10 though.
Tired what the apps you are referring to? Any specific recommendations?
Hi teafor,
Dominoes is a very basic app (it doesn't let you choose a difficulty setting so is covering number bonds to 12) but it is very visual and has a range of games using dominoes. All games are multiple choice. Of course there is a good argument for investing in some real dominoes as they are a very good visual representation of what a number bond is and you could line up all the dominoes that equal 2, 3, 4 etc while saying the sums out loud.
Squeebles Add & Subtract lets you choose to work within 10 or 20 (and beyond) and has a car type subgame. Playing unlocks squeebles and carts to play the subgame. Answers are typed in so must be calculated (so not multiple choice). There is a timer but it just gives a bonus so doesn't add pressure.
Mighty Maths has a range of games and settings as well as a timer which can be used to turn off. Answers are typed in so must be calculated. The number bond game covers bonds for 10, 20 and 100 but the addition & subtraction covers number bonds within 10 or 20 and if you do use the timer you can see improvement from being able to achieve a higher score within the 1 or 2 minutes you choose as the allotted time. It's great for the little but often approach. It also covers x and / too.
Number bonds is very good too but the format does take getting used to for DC if they've never seen it before - it requires another leap, what is the missing number. It is therefore more challenging even when working within the same range of numbers. However you set the number range precisely (so you could choose number bonds between 1 - 3 or 5 - 7 all the way from 1 to 99 basically). It also has a range of games. All games are have multiple choice answers.
Finally Math Town and Math Museum are the only maths games I've found where the game play (of searching out fireflies or dragon flies) is so strong that the maths learning is less noticeable. The setting ranges are excellent 0-10, 11-20 and 20-50 for subtraction and addition and then 1, 2, 5 and 10 then 1 - 10 for multiplication and for Math Museum the same range again for division. It is multiple choice, but in a different way and provides new challenges but in a really cool environment.
All sums are number bonds of their answer, the reason number bonds or facts to 20 are so important is that they help you quickly know the answer to much larger sums, they help you learn how to partition (e.g. 8+7 is trickerier than 8+2 but if you can partition 7 and know that 2+5 = 7 then you see the easier sum 8+2+5 until you just know that 8+7=15. Then 80 + 70, as well as even larger sums where one number ends in 8 and the other in 7.
Hope that helps
grumpalumpgrumped I found a song for number bonds that I've been singing with DS. To the tune of Row, row, row your boat sing:
9 and 1 are number bonds
8 and 2 are friends
7 and 3
6 and 4
5 and 5 are twins
Will look for the aps. He loves things like that.
Will also look at the number bonds to 9 thank you tiredbutnotweary.
Does he have a poor memory for other things/numbers as well? One of mine had a really bad memory at that age - couldn't remember months of the year for example which the others just seemed to absorb and know.
We used to play the game where you add one more thing to a list in turns to improve his memory. Our favored version is 'I went to the moon' and we all pack different things and have to repeat the list each time. This really improved his basic memory skills and made remembering other things much easier.
As to the actual number bonds - I would sit at the top of the stairs, they took one step and i would say for example 4 and they had to tell me what to add to make 10 - so 6 in this case. If they got it right they went up a step, if wrong they went back. Once they reached the top they got a sweet. We didn't talk about number bonds as such, just what you needed to add to make 10.
Once they had learned by rote then we made sure they understood how the numbers worked so could apply it to other examples (for example bonds to 100). They have all ended up as pretty good at maths and logic problems so I don't think the rote learning held them back, but it did give them the confidence to know the answer and then try harder problems.
not get number bonds to 10.
Need to build up to it. No mention of any levels, so need to 1st know more before help can be helpful.
Need to build up from knowlege they have and are confident with.
How well can he cope with 1 more, 1 less? 2 more etc?
Adding numbers to 5.
After they answer 3 + 4, when you ask 4 +3 what response do you get?
(Do they show understanding of " Commutative law " , - they dont need to name it.
When asked 5 + 5, do you get a near instant 10?
This is picked up as children sometimes count using fingers.
Write a number sentence
5 +5 =
Then invite them to write 4 more number sentences, 1more and 1 less on either side of the + sign
1 more, 1 less
6 +4 =
7+3 =
8+2 =
9+1 =
It is really important to get the basic - more basic than bonds understood.
Hope you find some answers in all the questions.
How is his memory? Has he learned any tables? My dd is dyslexic / dyscalculic and just cannot learn number bonds or tables. It has taken me until the final year of primary school to convince the school that they are wasting their and her time trying to get her to learn them. She now has physical cues she can use (number line / table square etc) to push her maths on. Having said that, the current (very good) learning support teacher used Cuisenaire rods with her which has helped a bit.
I know in an ideal world all dc would be able to know number bonds by rote (as well as tables) but it is possible to move on without knowing them.
tired Thank you!
haggis I totally agree with you. I have a terrible time with basic maths but have a PhD in a scientific field.
The ping pong game seems to be helping!
I wouldn't say his memory is bad. He can remember the rules to quite complex board games and whether or not we've promised him time on minecraft without any problems He also remembers endless 'recipes' for things on Minecraft without problems. His teacher told us at last weeks parents evening that he can do one more without hesitation but that one less is taking more thinking about. He's doing OK with times tables - 2's and 10's mostly - and will often start telling them to us unprompted as he is so proud that he knows. His writing is good although he does still form some letters and numbers from the bottom up which is making joined up writing hard and he needs reminding about spaces between words and full stops a lot. His reading is amazing and he sometimes asks to go to bed early so that he can read to himself. He read Flat Stanley pretty much entirely by himself over half term.
I think the problem is that he's just not that interested so he doesn't put a lot of thought into the numbers. I'm going to work on number bonds below 10 with him and work our way up. I've left a note in his homework book regarding the problems we've had with this weeks homework too and will try to get a meeting with his teacher soon to see what she suggests. She is really good and I'm sure will be able to help. Hopefully, working together we can help him. Once he has confidence in his answers, I'm sure he'll be much better as he does seem to give up if he finds something hard and we've had to work hard in everything from swimming to reading to convince him that he can do it and then he's improves rapidly.
I agree too haggis, Maths was never my strong point (as you can probably tell) and yet I have an engineering degree. I would just love to boost his confidence a little as I'd hate him to feel like he can't do this and I know his teacher is pushing. She recognises his lack of confidence too and has been helping him to realise what he can do.
We did it with a flat board, with a line in the middle made of magnets in our case (but you could do it with lego) to make a 'fence', with a gap in the middle.
Then put ten marbles on one side of the board.
Roll one through the gap - making sheep noises. One sheep has gone through the gate. How many sheep have we got?
9 in one field, 1 in the other. Ten.
Roll another sheep through the gap.
How many have we got? Ten.
Keep going - then take it off the board, into verbal questions, what is 9 and 1? ten, what is 7 and 3? Ten - the answer is always ten, and always right.
Mine got it this way
That sounds like a lovely game Rooners. We've got a big green lego board. Maybe I could make some Lego sheep
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Lang may be closely linked to the environmental lobbies, but he insists he is not viscerally or intellectually opposed to GM. "It's just that I remain unconvinced," he says. "Agriculture has been a 10,000-year process and many changes have taken places over decades or centuries. GM has gone from development to application in just 10 years and that's not enough time to understand its effects.
"I also don't believe that GM is going to revolutionise the food production system. The biotech companies developed an application and then went looking for areas in which to use it; they didn't study what the food industry needed and try to develop an appropriate response. Will GM foods make any difference to the unequal distribution of food, where some people over-consume while others starve? Will they reduce levels of obesity? Emphatically not."
If GM gets Lang going, it's public health and obesity that send him into overdrive. He spits blood at the Department of Health's inertia. "Did you know it was the last government agency to respond to the Curry Commission on the future of farming and food?" he says. "We spend a fortune on healthcare and yet the relevant department can't even be bothered to think about the causes of the nation's health problems.
"Diabetes costs us £1.2bn a year; cardiovascular disease costs £9bn: diet-induced cancers come to another £4bn. The real cost of our cheap food policy is a healthcare system we just can't afford."
Lang has offered his own solutions to the never-ending stream of denaturised, artery-busting cheap foods that make up much of the developed and, increasingly, the undeveloped world's diet. He has suggested taxes on advertising unhealthy foods and on sugar-soaked drinks, but he acknowledges that what is really required is a concerted, long-term effort both from our own and foreign governments - something that is lacking at present.
Lang is on Defra's horizon panel to assess the likely food risks over the next 30 years and is all too aware his challenge will be to get the government to commit to its findings. But he feels the stakes are too high to give up.
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"Focus" was a Dutch progressive rock band of the 1970s. It was founded by classically trained organist/flautist Thijs van Leer in 1969.
Dutch band Focus originally comprised pianist and flautist Thijs van Leer, guitarist Jan Akkerman (who joined the band in 1970), Cyriel Havermans on bass and Pierre van der Linden on drums. In 1971 the group released their pivotal second album, Moving Waves, which received international acclaim.
The band's biggest international hits were the guitar-based instrumental 'Sylvia' and the band's signature piece, the somewhat bizarre rondo Hocus Pocus. This rock classic consisted of a striking rock-guitar chord sequence used as a recurring theme, intermingled with spasmodic interludes that included accordion playing, alto flute riffs, guitar improvisation, drum solos, whistling, nonsensical vocals, falsetto singing, and yodeling.
The musical egos of Thijs van Leer and Jan Akkerman eventually proved incompatible. In 1976 Jan Akkerman left the band, which finally dissolved in 1978. A belated reunion in 1985 resulted in a commercially unsuccessful album (although many diehard fans still rate it to this day). Later in 2001, Thijs van Leer...