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By Jean Genet
"Ever since the revelation of DEAFMAN GLANCE, those who experience a work by Robert Wilson know that they are head and body smack in the middle of our historical patrimony of the contemporary performing arts. As for Genet, no one will dispute his rightful seat at the table of 20th century classics. Hieratic and carnavelesque, The Blacks is a multi-faceted work, drawn from theater (the burlesque theater of clowns), ritual and improvisation. Wilson refuses to choose between the numerous possible readings. Without ever being didactic, he paints, gives rhythm to and minutely fine-tunes his sublime choreographies according to his unique and inimitable language. From what we have seen during the preliminary rehearsals with the actors, the BLACKS, our next window onto Wilson's singular world, should simply be... sublime."
— l'Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe
Associate direction by Charles Chemin
Associate set design by Stephanie Engeln
Associate light design by Xavier Baron
Costumes by Moidele Bickel
Dramaturgy by Ellen Hammer
Music by Dickie Landry
Production by l'Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe and co-production with Festival d'Automne à Paris, Théâtre National Populaire – Villeurbanne, deSingel campus des arts international – Anvers, Festival Automne en Normandie, La Comédie de Clermont-Ferrand Scène Nationale
With the Festival d'Automne à Paris and the support of the Cercle de l'Odéon and LVMH
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Ellie Krieger's Energy Bars
These are terrific for on-the-go snacking, to power up before after-school activities or even as a healthful option for a bake sale.
Energy Bar Recipe
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup shelled unsalted raw sunflower seeds
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1/4 cup whole grain pastry flour or whole wheat flour
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup pitted dried dates
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
2 large eggs
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
2. Place all the ingredients, except the maple syrup and eggs, in a food processor and pulse until everything is finely chopped. Add the syrup and eggs and pulse until the mixture is well combined. It will resemble a coarse paste.
3. Transfer to the baking pan and spread evenly to cover the bottom. Bake until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool for 15 minutes, then cut into 20 bars. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about three days or wrap individually and freeze for up to three months.
Serving size: 1 bar
Makes 20 bars, each about 3 x 1 1/2 inches.
Reprinted from The Food You Crave by Ellie Krieger, published by Taunton Press. To purchase this book, go to amazon.com.
Originally published in the September 2013 issue of Family Circle magazine.
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This successful events business has now been running for 10 years after being founded by Emma and Jason in 2005.
Operating over the whole South West, Hire Class caters for all kinds of special occasions.
Although popularly used for weddings, their maquees, furniture and catering has been hired for garden parties, birthday parties and corporate events too!
Emma and Jason, both as trained chefs and running a pub as their second business, have a great knowledge of the catering business.
They offer popular favourites such as a hog roast and chocolate fountain.
Hire Class has been awarded a rating of 5 (very good) for food hygiene.
Heaters, catering equipment, staging and tableware is also available for hire.


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Dodge Ram 2500 Steering Solutions
Upgrading a Dodge Box
Sloppy steering on your 4x4 leaves a lot to be desired. Sure, you can drive your ride like you're herding sheep down the road, but it's a lot nicer to have that precise on-center feel while maxing out the speed limit. And if you tow a lot, then you know how scary that wandering feeling is with 10,000 pounds of off-road ride behind you pushing the truck toward the outside of a curve. As our fleet ages, the steering on the tow rig just isn't what it used to be, but until we hop into something new we don't realize that we were just used to the worn-out junk we drive.
Our '99 Dodge 2500 has been a trooper for well over 100,000 miles. We've tested and torn up more than a few sets of tires with it. But with a massive leak developing from the power steering pump, we felt that a complete steering upgrade was in order. Since the box had seen better days and had way too much play and a small leak of its own, we decided that the whole shebang better be replaced, including flushing the cooler and swapping in new hoses and fluid. It's far better to do the whole job right the first time than to repeat your efforts a couple of months down the road.
Borgeson offers a new line of Delphi steering boxes for many vehicles, and they aren't just a rebuilt version of the old Saginaw style. These modern units are the same recirculating-ball design but have all of the modern strengths and upgrades that Delphi has developed for the new style of boxes. Borgeson converts this unit to a bolt-on Dodge application for trouble-free steering and a much better road feel. The downshaft from the steering column is also replaced so that the slop of the factory joint is eliminated, and the entire setup costs far less than taking it to the dealer for the same old, same old.
Although we did this afternoon swap on a Dodge truck, Borgeson specializes in complete steering systems and has replacement units and parts for nearly anything you drive. Check out the simple swap we did. It was well worth it to get us steered straight.
Bleeding the Box
Power steering systems operate on fluid moved by a hydraulic pump. When anything in the system gets replaced, air gets introduced and the system must be bled. Since we replaced the hoses, box, and pump as well as flushing the cooler, there was plenty of air to eliminate.
After the whole system is sealed and full, jack up the front of your 4x4 so the steering can easily be turned. With the engine off, turn the steering wheel lock-to-lock a few times to draw as much fluid into the system as possible. After filling the reservoir again, run the engine for a minute and then turn it off and let it sit. The pump will aerate the fluid; it is whipping the fluid with air into a froth. After a few minutes, check the fluid level. Lots of the air should have dissipated.
Repeat a few times. With luck, most of the air will be eliminated, but check now and then to make sure the level is correct and the froth is gone as well.


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While liberal journalists like David Gregory and liberal politicians like Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)* are able to bend and even break District of Columbia gun laws in service of promoting more stringent gun control laws, it's a far different story for apolitical Good Samaritans who use their guns to save lives.
Andrea Noble of the Washington Times noted yesterday that a D.C. man could face numerous gun charges related to his discharge of his gun on Sunday to save an 11-year-old boy from being mauled to death by three pit bulls (excerpt follows page break):
D.C. police are investigating whether a man will face criminal charges for shooting a pit bull that was attacking a child in his neighborhood.
The incident unfolded Sunday afternoon, after three pit bulls attacked an 11-year-old boy as he rode his bicycle through the Brightwood neighborhood of Northwest, according to a police report.
When the man, a neighbor, saw the boy being mauled by the dogs, he went inside his home and got a gun. The man killed one of the dogs. The gunfire attracted the attention of a police officer in the area near Eighth and Sheridan streets, where the attack occurred. The officer responded and shot the other two pit bulls as they continued to attack the boy.
The police report, which did not identify any of the people involved, said the boy suffered severe lacerations. The Washington Post, which first reported the details of the shooting, quoted the boy's uncle as saying the boy was also shot in the foot.
Metropolitan Police Department spokeswoman Gwendolyn Crump said Wednesday that the entire case, including whether the man legally owned the gun he used to kill the dog, is under investigation.
While public opinion might be supportive of the man's actions, he could still face significant charges depending on the outcome of the investigation, criminal defense attorney Daniel Gross said.
"I've seen cases where people used weapons in defense of others, but the U.S. attorney's office is not always so understanding," said Mr. Gross, who represents many clients charged with firearms-related crimes in the District. "There are certain defenses one could try, like self-defense or defense of others, but that wouldn't really go to whether they charge you."
The man could face a host of charges depending on the specifics of the case, including whether the gun used is a registered firearm that the man was legally permitted to own, Mr. Gross said. Possession of an unregistered firearm or ammunition is punishable by up to one year in prison and a $1,000 fine, and determining whether the man legally possessed the gun used will likely have greater bearing on the way the case is handled, Mr. Gross said.
Low-level unregistered firearms and ammunitions charges generally are prosecuted by the D.C. office of the attorney general, but additional charges could mean the case is bumped up to the U.S. attorney's office.
"In this case, it would likely be the U.S. attorney's office, and their discretion is sometimes less than local prosecutors," Mr. Gross said.
Also to be taken into consideration is whether the man was within his property line when he fired the weapon — a small but significant distinction. Mr. Gross said it could mean the difference in whether he could be charged with carrying a pistol without a license.
The District may elect to not press charges, but given their past track record of harassing otherwise law-abiding citizens, it's not likely. Just ask James Brinkley. From Washington Times columnist Emily Miller's January 4 story (emphases mine):
On Sept. 8, Mr. Brinkley says he intended to drop his wife and young children at the White House for a tour and then head to a shooting range to practice for the U.S. Marshals Service test. Just like Mr. Gregory, Mr. Brinkley called MPD in advance for guidance on how he could do this legally. Mr. Brinkley was told that the gun had to be unloaded and locked in the trunk, and he couldn't park the car and walk around.
Unlike Mr. Gregory, Mr. Brinkley followed the police orders by placing his Glock 22 in a box with a big padlock in the trunk of his Dodge Charger. The two ordinary, 15-round magazines were not in the gun, and he did not have any ammunition with him.
As he was dropping off his family at 11 a.m. on the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue, Mr. Brinkley stopped to ask a Secret Service officer whether his wife could take the baby's car seat into the White House. The officer saw Mr. Brinkley had an empty holster, which kicked off a traffic stop that ended in a search of the Charger's trunk. Mr. Brinkley was booked on two counts of "high capacity" magazine possession (these are ordinary magazines nearly everywhere else in the country) and one count of possessing an unregistered gun.
Despite the evidence Mr. Brinkley had been legally transporting the gun, his attorney Richard Gardiner said the D.C. Office of the Attorney General "wouldn't drop it." This is the same office now showing apparent reluctance to charge Mr. Gregory.
Mr. Brinkley refused to take a plea bargain and admit guilt, so the matter went to trial Dec. 4. The judge sided with Mr. Brinkley, saying he had met the burden of proof that he was legally transporting. Mr. Brinkley was found not guilty on all firearms-related charges, including for the "high-capacity" magazines, and he was left with a $50 traffic ticket.
Secret Service spokesman Ed Donovan told The Washington Times, "We feel it was a valid arrest, and the appropriate charges were brought." Moments later, a spokesman for the D.C. attorney general's office, Ted Gest, called and provided the exact same quote. Mr. Gest added that, despite Mr. Brinkley's acquittal, the ruling "doesn't mean the judge is right, and we're wrong."
*Update/Author's Note (18:32 EST): Feinstein received permission from and coordinated with the District's Metropolitan Police Department, so technically she is not at threat of prosecution as David Gregory was. That said, I am highly skeptical that the D.C. law in question was designed to grant such exemptions for political purposes. The point remains that D.C.'s attorney general has not prosecuted persons in possession of banned weapons and ammunition magazines when the purpose has been advocating stricter gun control measures.


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Serbia and the EU: the clock is ticking (part 1)
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Serbia is eagerly waiting for Brussels to grant it candidate status. Boris Tadic tells us why Belgrade has agreed to resume dialogue with Kosovo. The Serbian president is aware the clock is ticking, but warns he will never recognize Kosovo's independence. We also tell you why a law on the restitution of confiscated properties has proved divisive, and we meet fans of Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic.
Senior Producer: Loick Berrou
Presenter: Christophe Robeet
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (MarketWatch) — There may be a way for bond investors to have their cake and eat it too.
We've been tantalized for several years now by the yields on junk bonds, which even after coming down in recent months are still as much as 6% or higher. But many of us nevertheless have not dared to more than tiptoe into the junk-bond arena, wary of their high risk.
But, at least according to several of the top-performing bond market advisors I monitor, there may be a way to hedge that risk and still capture much of junk bonds' mouth-watering yields. The key is to make a market-neutral bet that the spread will narrow between junk-bond yields and Treasury yields.
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Bond investors can still find attractive opportunities, says Tad Rivelle, CIO for Fixed Income at investment manager TCW.
This spread — sometimes referred to as the Junk-Treasury spread — represents the premium that bond market investors demand for incurring the greater risk of default of the relatively weak companies issuing high-yield debt. That spread got ridiculously low during the 2002-2007 bull market, when bond market participants, in effect, almost completely forgot about risk.
The credit crunch of 2008 reacquainted everyone about such risk, of course. But, in classic fashion, the bond market overreacted to the other extreme, widening the Junk-Treasury spread to a ridiculous extent.
Though it's been coming down ever since, it still remains higher than its long-term average.
Robert Brinker, editor of Brinker's Fixed Income Advisor, therefore thinks the spread will narrow even more in coming months. Brinker's service is in first place for risk-adjusted performance over the last five years among the nearly 200 advisers tracked by the Hulbert Financial Digest.
Brinker's preferred vehicle for investing in junk bonds is Vanguard's High-Yield Corporate Fund VWEHX, -0.17% , which Morningstar reports to have a current yield of 6.83%. In fact, the fund is tied for most popular among all mutual funds in a ranking of the most recommended funds among advisers who've beaten the market over the last decade.
Ten-year Treasurys, in contrast, currently yield 2.2%, for a spread of 4.6 percentage points in favor of high yield.
That's more than a full percentage point wider than the long-term average for the Junk-Treasury spread.
Unless there has been a permanent change in the economic landscape, one in which default risk will remain forever higher than in the past, then this spread should eventually revert to its long-term historical mean.
If you agree with Brinker that the spread will narrow from current levels, but are skittish about interest-rate risk, you could consider a hedging strategy that buys high-yield bonds and shorts an equal dollar amount of Treasurys, via an exchange-traded fund such as the iShares 7-10 Year Treasury ETF IEF, +0.19% .
This strategy would make money so long as the Junk-Treasury spread narrows, even if interest rates as a whole go up. This is what happened in March, for example.
And, despite the strategy's lower risk, its effective yield is still quite attractive. Currently, for example, its effective yield would be equal to the spread of 4.6%.
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I think it is important that I fully disclose my involvement with technology companies as well as much of my day to day existence.
Which Companies Have Hired You Recently?
I have been hired by the following companies to produce training or do video production services. This list is in alphabetical order for ease of use.
- Adobe
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- Pearson Education
I have been approached by several others.
I have received products from many companies through the years. This ranges from software to review, to products to test. This list is not complete (as I cannot remember everything at my age). These groups have supported my efforts and training with equipment loans, not for resale software, etc. Most of these items are loaned, and have to be returned upon request. Again in alphabetical order.
- Adobe
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This advance access lets me figure out problems. Some companies use this feedback and make their products better. I also can work on training products so they can be ready when the application ships (or as close to possible). These agreements are entered in so I can create a product that is ready when you need it.
My opinions have never been bought. I have never been told what to say. I have never colluded with a company to change the opinion of the market. I have been hired by companies to help them understand the end user. I have written and produced as well as reviewed and commented on efforts that impact the professional video and photography industries.


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It has been interesting to hear friends and family on both sides of the current discussion about whether or not The Golden Compass is anti-God, anti-religion, anti-Christian, or perhaps just, taking a clue from something the author actually said, anit-Narnia. The discussion was made more interesting because none of those talking about it had seen the movie and only half of those talking about it had read any of the books in the series. My own analysis is that the theme of the books is primarily anti-authoritarian rather than explicitly anti-religion. That being said, it is clear that the author views various manifestations of religion as the worst kind of authoritarianism. But anyone who can't accept that premise is ignoring 2000 years of Christian history as well as thousands more years of human history. History is saturated with individuals and groups that were convinced that they had the truth and were therefore obligated to force it on those around them. Christians may not like it, but historically there are many more examples of the church as abusers of power than of the church explicitly following the teachings of Jesus.
Now that the movie is being released we have even more confusion sorting out what people are really objecting to: the novels? the movie? the comments of the author? As a librarian I have a built-in, deeply-held bias against those who see themselves as self-appointed censors. I was disturbed but not surprised when the pastor at my church repeated without hesitation many of the distortions of truth that are being circulated in conservative Christian circles.
An interesting analysis of the books come from Catholic theologian, Donna Freitas, who writes in the Boston Globe:
These books are deeply theological, and deeply Christian in their theology. The universe of "His Dark Materials" is permeated by a God in love with creation, who watches out for the meekest of all beings — the poor, the marginalized, and the lost. It is a God who yearns to be loved through our respect for the body, the earth, and through our lives in the here and now. This is a rejection of the more classical notion of a detached, transcendent God, but I am a Catholic theologian, and reading this fantasy trilogy enhanced my sense of the divine, of virtue, of the soul, of my faith in God.
The book's concept of God, in fact, is what makes Pullman's work so threatening. His trilogy is not filled with attacks on Christianity, but with attacks on authorities who claim access to one true interpretation of a religion. Pullman's work is filled with the feminist and liberation strands of Catholic theology that have sustained my own faith, and which threaten the power structure of the church. Pullman's work is not anti-Christian, but anti-orthodox.
In an era which has recently witnessed film versions of other fantastical worlds, (Lord of the Rings, Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter), comparisons are inevitable. I like the reviewer from the Dallas Morning News who says if Tolkien is like a symphony, Pullman's work is "more like hip-hop: spiky, violent and angry." The reviewer goes on to say
. . . here's what you'll find in Mr. Pullman's creation: A transcendent, universal, omniscient intelligence is somehow concerned with the way people live their lives. It takes an active role in human history and seems to want to encourage particular values: loyalty, courage and love. There is something immortal about people that survives physical death and reintegrates with the larger universe. The origin of the universe, and of that cosmic intelligence, is either inexplicable or not explained. And if you want to believe this all fits together, you'll have to take some of it on faith. That isn't Christianity. But it sure sounds like a religion.
–How does faith fit into film version of 'The Golden Compass'? By: Weiss, Jeffrey, Dallas Morning News, The (TX), Dec 06, 2007
I can think of a lot more to say, but not much more that would really add anything substantial to the discussion. Just let me end by paraphrasing a review from the Christian Science Monitor–You can boycott and protest all you want, just don't pretend you are doing it in the name of religion.


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Did you know that if you put all of the McBain clips from The Simpsons back to back in chronological order, they form a mini-movie with a complete plot and story arc? They do, it's here, and it's incredible.
The rest of the best top comedy videos from this week can be found over at Splitsider, including talking footballs, singing cops, and one very excited Paul Rudd.
Other highlights from the week in comedy:
- David Letterman hinted that he'll be leaving his show in just two years.
- We learned that Jennifer Aniston turned down a castmember's role on SNL to do Friends.
- We talked to some of the late Greg Giraldo's closest friends about his struggles with addiction.
- We talked about how comedians are making jokes about Egypt.
- Running Wilde's Peter Serafinowicz talked to us at length about the inside story of that show's short life.
- The excellent first trailer for Bridesmaids hit the web.
- Gallagher stormed out on podcaster Mark Maron for all of our listening pleasure.
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- Only Jay Haas knows what it's like to take the biggest lead in Principal Charity Classic history into the final round.
Haas handled the pressure of an equally large cushion just fine five years ago, so the odds for an unprecedented third Champions Tour title in Iowa are certainly in his favor.
Haas will carry a three-shot lead into the final round at Glen Oaks Country Club after shooting a bogey-free 6-under 65 on Saturday.
Haas also led by three after two rounds when he won the senior event in Iowa in 2007. He repeated as champion in 2008 by rallying from two strokes down in the final round.
"It wasn't comfortable then. It probably won't be comfortable now. But it beats being three behind, I guess," Haas said.
Larry Mize eagled the 18th hole to get within three of Haas at 8-under 134. Tom Lehman is four strokes back, followed by Andrew Magee at 6 under.
Fred Funk and Kenny Perry lead four players at 5-under 137.
Haas began the day two shots behind unheralded first-round leader Mike Goodes. But Goodes stumbled early, and Haas got hot on a course he's had more than his share of success on in the past.
Goodes bogeyed two of the first four holes after collecting birdies on all of them on Friday. Haas quickly passed Goodes, hitting two early 40-foot birdie putts and recording an eagle on the downhill par-5 ninth hole.
Haas then stuck his tee shot on the par-3 No. 16 close to the pin to set up another birdie.
"I had a lot of chances. Drove the ball well, hit good irons. Was trying to be patient," Haas said.
Goodes shot a 74 and is 4 under for the tournament.
Mize has posted one top-10 finish all season. But he made up for a bogey on the 17th hole by dropping his approach on the par-4 18th within a few feet of the cup, where it bounced three times before rolling in.
Lehman, the 2011 points champion, is in contention for his first win of 2012 after shooting a solid 4-under 67.
Lehman opened with a birdie and reached 8 under with another birdie on No. 15. He bogeyed the par-3 16th and is 7 under heading to Sunday.
"In some ways really pleased, in some disappointed. I left a few out there," Lehman said. "I find it very difficult to putt, more so than hit shots, with the gusty wind like this."
John Cook, who at second is the highest ranked golfer in the points standings in the field, also had a 67 to get to 4 under.
Graham Marsh, who made the first hole-in-one at Glen Oaks in six years on Friday, withdrew because of back trouble.
According to Lehman, the key for overtaking Haas on Sunday will be the conditions.
It's expected to be in the mid-80s, about 10 degrees warmer than Saturday, with a lot less wind. That could leave the door open for someone to get on a roll and overtake Haas.
"I think if it's gusty winds like this, I'd take another 4 under and take my chances," Lehman said. "(Haas) is an awfully good player, so he typically does not beat himself. So someone's going to have to go out and shoot a good round and beat him."


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Prediction time for 2013
Graham Jenkins
December 31, 2012
What will 2013 bring for Joe Launchbury, Jonny Wilkinson, Brett Gosper and the Heineken Cup © Getty Images
Another New Year is almost upon us and so it is time for us to dust off the ESPNscrum crystal ball for our traditional round of predictions for the 12 months ahead.
We set about the task with renewed relish having been scarily accurate this time last year. We successfully predicted Wales' Six Nations success, Warren Gatland's appointment as Lions boss, some headline-grabbing claims in Graham Henry's autobiography, a re-vamp of the Television Match Official powers, an eye-catching Rugby Championship bow for Argentina and All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw's decision to activate the sabbatical clause in his contract this time last year.
However, we also thought Nick Mallett would get the England job, the Melbourne Rebels would rip it up on the Super Rugby stage and Saracens would claim the Premiership crown so we clearly have some work to do.
So, what does the rugby world hold for us all in 2013?
Olympics blueprint blooper
England claim Six Nations title
The SBW show rolls on
Lions look to England
Heineken Cup refreshes Euro row
No place like home for Sarries
Sevens serves up a treat
'Ref cam' a revelation
Wallabies claim series victory over Lions
Gosper insists it is good to talk
Pumas pack a punch
WRU's generosity knows no bounds
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Square Is Paying For Its Ex-COO's Legal Defense In Sexual Harassment Claim
Square, the online-payments startup, is paying the legal expenses of Keith Rabois, the well-known Internet executive who resigned as its chief operating officer last Thursday after an employee claimed Rabois had harassed him.
Rabois denied the accusations and said an offer by the employee's lawyer to settle the matter for millions of dollars "felt like a shakedown." Ricardo Reyes, a company spokesperson, said Square had investigated the matter and "found no evidence to support any claims."
Richard Curiale of Curiale Wilson is representing both Square and Rabois in the matter, AllThingsD's Kara Swisher reported in an interview with Rabois on Friday, and Rabois has not hired separate counsel.
Rabois said in a blog post that the potential lawsuit had created a "distraction" for the company. In a statement, Reyes said that Square had found that Rabois had "exercised poor judgment that ultimately undermined his ability to remain an effective leader at Square."
The employee, whose identity has not yet been made public, is represented by Steven Berger of Berger & Webb in New York. Berger has not responded to multiple requests for comment on the matter.
It is standard for companies to indemnify employees (e.g., pay their legal expenses) except in cases of clear wrongdoing.
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March 3rd
My dear friend,
You may think that I do not feel very bright
if a letter of yours could be in my portfolio a week
unanswered. -- And it is true that for seven years
at least -- no calamity has ever oppressed me like
the condition of George's -- worse than death to him
for it has not like death a glorious reverse -- in what
the heart can repose. -- Next to vice -- to be a hopeless
cripple is the most terrific thing -- especially if the
sufferer is an energetic young man. -- The heroism
of his quiet & ever cheerful endurance heightens
the pathos to me -- of the case. --
And then I am meditating going to live in
Baltimore myself -- for the sale of a little money.
This is almost an intolerable sacrifice. --
So your Report & letter have been unac-
knowledged -- I have thought however I would
give much for the sight of you -- An hour or
two of your affectionate brotherly presence --
such as I have had at some moments when I
less needed them -- would have been a real comfort.
Now that is impossible -- or even a letter in
your present press of engagements. -- And how can
I write in this style to you -- who are so full of duties --
so weary I know -- & require so different a tone?
Forgive my selfishness. --
After writing the above sentence I took
up the pamphlet & read through both Reports --
which are most animating -- because they show
that something is to be done now -- and yours
is very interesting as well as wise. But it seems to
me you think school committee men more impor
tant than the teachers. You will smile if I say you
speak of the teachers as if they were the schoolboys in comparison.
You speak of the legislature & school committee men as
choosing books -- A convention of teachers for that
purpose -- where books might be discussed -- & then each
book decided on by vote would be infinitely better.
Teachers are the best judges of books. I should like
to see an analytic table of contents for that book on
morals you want to have written. -- The moral class
book of Wm. Sullivan is a stupid book for the young.
And this reminds me of something -- which I wonder
I had not thought of before. --
There is a young man in this town -- not so very young
either -- (he is between thirty & forty years old) -- of whom
you have heard -- the Author of the "twice told Tales." He
is I think a man of first rate genius. -- To my mind
he surpasses Irving even -- in the picturesque beauty
of his style & certainly in the purity -- elevation -- and
justness of his conscience -- An extreme shyness of
disposition -- and a passionate love of nature -- together
with some peculiar circumstances have made him
live a life of extraordinary seclusion. When he left college he
did not fancy one of the three professions -- but preferred that
the literary part of his life should be voluntary. -- In study
and thought many years have past and occasionally he
has dropped a gem into the passing periodicals -- some of
which are gathered into the above named volume. This
time of study however has at length passed -- and he
is now turning his attention to taking up some serious
business for his life -- Authorship does not seem to offer a
means of living -- He has not thriven with the booksellers --
His book which sold so quick has yielded him nothing
by the delay & at length failure of the stationers company.
But he had in his mind one great moral enter
prise as I think it & you will agree -- to make an attempt
at creating a new literature for the young -- as he has
a deep dislike to the character of the Shoals of books
poured out from the press -- If you will take the trouble to
read "the Gentle boy" -- & "little Annie's Ramble" & "the
Gray Champion" & "the Maypole of Merry Mount" in the "Twice told Tales" you will
I think see indications of a genius for such an enter
prise could not fail to make a fortune at last
that would satisfy so very moderate desires as his -- He
told me of this scheme only to say he thought he should
be obliged to give it up -- But I think he has no genius
for negotiation with booksellers -- & moreover be
seemed inclined to reconsider when he found that I
too thought this reform necessary & feasible. -- He
has deep views -- thinks society in this country is only
to be controlled in its fountain of youth -- has a natural
religion that overflows in silent worship -- & the delicacy
of his morality is I think beautifully indicated in
"Fancy's Showbox" -- another of those "Twice told Tales"
which were not written for the young -- but have
merely been the amusement of his leisure hours. --
He says that were he embarked on this undertaking
he should feel as if he had a right to live -- he desired
no further vocations -- he considered it the highest. -- Now
you will agree with me in thinking this indicates a pure
& noble mind -- for he has political friends who
have been offering him government offices &
Every temptation had he any low ambition --
I am quite acquainted with a sister of his --
a remarkable person -- who has a great influence
over him -- when she pleases to court it -- and I see him
a good deal myself & find him deeply interested
in such things as interest my mind -- & you know what
they are - - Now I wish you would say something
in your next about this -- Whether you do not be
lieve that hereafter such labours will be more ap
preciated than at present. -- Capen is a bookseller
of principle -- the only man I know in that line
capable of being liberal. -- If you have leisure to
look into that book & think of the subject -- & to
feel about it as I do -- I think a suggestion from
you to Capen -- who thinks everything of you -- to en
deavour to enlist Hawthorne by good offers
to write for the young -- would perhaps secure him
to this work -- But it should be done soon --
I hear your lecture at the Temple was very great.
I trust I shall hear it or read it. -- I believe I
will enclose Sarah Charle's letter -- to show you that
others beside me -- are blown sky high by the breath
of your mouth -- Be sure to return it --
Sunday. Mr Foote has brought
the manuscript & thinks
there never was such a lecture as yours. -- Mary is writing
to you -- I thank you for feeling that I had better not
go to Baltimore. She is on that side of the question --
She sees many advantages in my going -- & thinks I
shall write &c. -- If I go I shall endeavour to be true
to my transcendentalism & make it turn to account. The
separations of life -- these are real -- for they are on both sides
"tis Lethe's gloom without its quiet -- the pain without the
peace of death" -- Is nothing to be done here -- thank you --
My dear friend -- Mr.
Foote advises us to tease
you for your lecture till
we prevail upon you
to us the charity
to lend it -- do let us have it --
all in your own good time --


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ESPN would come to regret their sarcastic take on the Marlins' new digs—"center field home run thing" being one of Ravech's phrases—but the Worldwide Leader should count their blessings. After all, Miamians have been known to react a bit more violently to perceived slights; a dude flipping his middle finger in the background is getting off easy.
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Mil-Tac Jason Breeden Tactical Bali Tool
There's nothing like sitting around practicing your flipping skills with a quality butterfly knife. New from Mil-Tac, the Tactical Bali Tool designed by Jason Breeden is like nothing else you've ever flipped before. This butterfly knife does not have a locking latch but a pair of strong magnets in the handle that keep the knife open or closed without impeding flipping. There is a strong detent that keeps the knife closed so it will not open accidentally and once that initial force is overcome, the knife flips very smoothly. Breeden, also the designer of the Spyderco Captain, has a thing for multi-functional blades and his new Bali-Song does not disappoint. The base of the blade is a pry tool and the finger choil can double as a non-leather skull crusher but does not appear to be an able glass breaker. The 3-3/4″ N690Co blade is amazingly sharp from factory and is a simple shape with plenty of belly. The Tactical Bali Tool is a very cool new item, check it out at www.knifecenter.com.
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Material: Bubinga veneer and digital print on silk
Dimension: 19 7/10 × 19 7/10 × 2 in
50 × 50 × 5 cm
Price: 2,076 EUR
About: The design duo Soft Baroque blur the boundaries between acceptable furniture typologies and conceptual representative objects. Trained in furniture and graphic design respectively, they explore objecthood and the perception of materiality in the age of digital image cultures. Their project Soft/Hard, commissioned by Etage Projects for Design Miami Basel Curio 2016, sees the sensory manipulation of interior design objects like benches and shelves, and the automated value inscription embedded in everyday objects. The surfaces of materials, like exotic wood and granite, are scanned and digitally printed onto silk textiles.
Both Royal College of Art graduates, Saša Štucin and Nicholas Gardner work simultaneously in object design and art. Their London based practice focuses on creating work with conflicting functions and imagery, without abandoning beauty or consumer logic. They are keen to blur the boundaries between acceptable furniture typologies and conceptual representative objects.


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Student or Learner
There is no question that the government knew about the deal.
(This sentence comes from Longman Dictionary. )
Now I ran across a fill-in question:
It is no longer a question ______ (whether, that) man can land on the moon.(The given answer is 'that'.)
I thought 'whether' would be the correct choice. And I searched 'the web' on reference.com, typing in 'It is no longer a question whether' and got 243 results for it. But when I typed in 'It is no longer a question that' I got only 19 results for this phrase. Then which is the right answer?
Could I ask native English teachers to help me? Thank you very much.
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Welcome to Pathways
Pathways mission is to provide quality health care to people receiving government assistance. Pathways is dedicated to ensuring that all clients have access to professional community-based care, proven treatment methods and comprehensive service planning. Pathways offers a wide variety of programs across the country that share a primary commitment to provide care that builds on our clients' strengths and addresses their unique, individual needs.
Our primary services are varied, and we are continually creating new programs in response to identified needs of our clients in a particular area. The common thread is that we provide counseling and support services in home- and community-based settings and we emphasize the strengths and uniqueness of each youth and family. We do not own or operate any hospitals, residential treatment centers or group homes. All services are offered by trained therapists and paraprofessionals under the direct supervision of licensed clinicians.
Pathways is dedicated to ensuring that all clients – from children to families and adults to the elderly – are offered services with proven methods that will accomplish their treatment goals. To meet this objective, Pathways regularly contracts with local universities and behavioral health professionals to conduct outcome studies of our clinical programs. Our objective is to ensure positive outcomes for our clients and to utilize these study results to further enhance our service lines.
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I am writing this letter to inform Family Preservation Services, now Pathways, about how valuable your counselors and program have been to me as a high school instructor in an alternative program. The children that alternative programs serve are among the most challenging students with whom one may ever work. I cannot emphasize enough what a help it is to have Family Preservation Services counselors in the classroom. The presence of the counselors has significantly reduced the stress level for the teachers in the program and they provide valuable services to our students that the staff of the school is not able to provide.
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