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As country tunesmith Rodney Crowell prepared to make what would become one of 2001's best discs, The Houston Kid, he discovered that no major label was willing to finance the project. In the end, Crowell paid for the recording himself -- by draining his checking account. "Thank goodness my wife was so supportive," he says about singer Claudia Church, "because I spent all of our available cash."
Fortunately, the investment paid off. Kid, released on the modest Sugar Hill imprint, earned laudatory reviews, making label bigwigs infinitely more willing to underwrite a followup. Instead, Crowell took out a personal loan to pay for the next disc. Why? He'd come to appreciate the freedom that came with being his own boss.
"There's enough white trash in my blood that when some company gives me money to make a record, I feel like I have to please them. But I'm better when I'm trying to get it right for me," he allows. "I have a history, and I'm proud of my legacy as a songwriter. But I don't think I ever unraveled the puzzle of how to make my statement as a recording artist until I started doing things this way."
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These comments are astonishing, considering everything Crowell has accomplished during his career. In the mid-'70s, he anchored Emmylou Harris's aptly named Hot Band and wrote several of the best ditties in the rich Harris repertoire. Shortly after leaving her group, he made his name as a producer of discs such as 1979's Right or Wrong, by Rosanne Cash, daughter of the late Johnny Cash. He and Rosanne wed around that time, beginning a country song of a marriage that ended in 1991. Along the way, Crowell released a string of justly acclaimed solo records, including 1989's Diamonds & Dirt. He made smash after smash under his own name ("Ashes by Now") or via cover versions by acts ranging from the Oak Ridge Boys ("Leavin' Louisiana in the Broad Daylight") to Bob Seger ("Shame on the Moon"). During a particularly dry spell for country music, few performers combined commercial appeal and critical acclaim more adroitly than did Rodney Crowell.
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These days, Crowell's racking up more raves than radio airplay, and that's a shame, because Fate's Right Hand, issued in 2003 on DMZ/Epic, shows that Kid was no fluke. The music is brawny, and the lyrics are among the most multifaceted to appear on a country CD in recent years. In contradiction to his claim that "my self-importance is a godforsaken bore," which he delivers in the rollicking "Preachin' to the Choir," he does an impressive job of balancing thematic ambition with lacerating wit. "Time to Go Inward," for example, jumps from heartfelt admissions of weakness to lines that praise the wisdom of Jesus, Buddha, Krishna and Minnie Pearl. How-deeee!
Despite such lighthearted moments, Fate's Right Hand remains a generally somber exploration of Crowell's concerns, which makes The Notorious Cherry Bombs, set for release next month, an especially pleasant surprise. The platter marks the return of the Cherry Bombs, a combo from the late '70s whose members went on to bigger things -- not just Crowell and Vince "Mr. Amy Grant" Gill, but also steel guitarist Hank Devito, guitarist Richard Bennett and pianist Tony Brown, who now heads Universal South, the label releasing the CD. The old pals' sense of fun is highly communicable, particularly on what's likely to be the first single, a wacky lament succinctly titled "It's Hard to Kiss the Lips At Night That Chew Your Ass Out All Day Long."
Camaraderie underscores every note on the disc, with the rapport between Crowell and Brown proving to be particularly solid. That makes sense, because their relationship has survived tests that would have shattered a lesser pairing.
In the Cherry Bombs' wake, Brown produced much of Crowell's catalogue, including Diamonds & Dirt. His success took him from studios to boardrooms at several firms before he landed the top job at MCA Records. When Crowell's relationship with his longtime label, Columbia Records, ran its course following the subpar performance of 1992's Life Is Messy, which detailed his breakup with Cash, Brown eagerly inked him to a three-album contract. Unfortunately, the two platters Crowell made for MCA -- 1994's Let the Picture Paint Itself and 1995's Jewel of the South -- were unhappy experiences for everyone.
"I wasn't proud of those records," Crowell concedes. "The corporation had taken over by then, and people were starting to leave their thumbprints on my music. And I was letting them do it."
Brown was unable to protect his buddy from such meddling. "Tony had his own political battles going on," Crowell points out. "When he wasn't able to gather enough support for me within that political structure, I started to kowtow, started to make music for that political mindset. I really went through some self-loathing about that, because I'd always believed wholeheartedly that my job as an artist was to get to the truth, and not to try to couch things to fit somebody's marketing plan."
Crowell describes what happened next in blunt terms. "They fired me," he says, before backing up a step or two. "Well, that might be a little bit of an overdramatization. Tony and [fellow executive] Larry Willoughby came to me and said, 'We can't rally the machine for what you're doing, so we think it's in your best interest that you move on.' So it was a gentle way to get fired."
By Crowell's admission, "It took a couple years to get over the bruise -- but my friendship with Tony became deeper after that. I know that was hard for Tony and Larry to do, and I had a lot of compassion for them. I think it was really important to Tony that I didn't turn away from him."
After leaving MCA, Crowell seemingly dropped out of sight. In reality, he was dealing with a series of intense personal matters, including the drug addiction that afflicted Caitlin, one of his four daughters. "It was during her late teen years, and she'd gotten herself into an absolutely reckless life," he reveals. "Knock on wood, she's going on three years clean and sober, and she's a functioning young woman in the music business, which is an amazing turnaround for her. But I was dealing with some deep stuff, and it made everything else seem so unimportant."
To get through this period, Crowell began writing prose, which eventually led him back to music. The songs he penned for Kid are intensely autobiographical, telling vivid tales of his Houston boyhood. Among the most striking is "I Walk the Line (Revisited)," in which Crowell juxtaposes reminiscences about the moment in 1956 when he first heard the Johnny Cash classic with segments in which Cash belts out the original lyrics over a modified melody.
Getting his former father-in-law to take part in the recording was a ticklish process. "I said to John, 'Man, we just wrote a song,' and he said, 'What?'" Crowell remembers with a chuckle. "I don't know what he was thinking; I don't know what I was thinking. But I said, 'Can you come and sing on it?' And he did. That's when the audacity of what I was asking him to do dawned on me, and it dawned on him, too. He turned to me and said, 'You've got a lot of nerve.'"
Rather than backing down, however, Crowell stood his ground. "Being around him, everybody was always sucking up," he says. "But I always took the reverse attitude, which was, 'Hey, I'm my own man. I'm not gold-digging. I'm not here to kiss your ass.' And I think he always liked that, because there were so many people around yessin' him to death. That spirit gave us a good friendship that lasted long after the marriage to his daughter did. So I said, 'Yeah, you're right. I do have a lot of nerve, changing the melody of your song. But you can do this. And you should do this.' That made him mad, and I think it really added to the song. His performance on that is particularly robust."
Cash's response to the finished product was just as feisty. "I went over to his house and played it, and he said, 'Okay, that's good. But I'm not going to give you half the publishing'" -- meaning Cash wanted to receive all the profits from the song, even though Crowell had written most of it. Crowell was momentarily dumbstruck, but luckily June Carter Cash, Johnny's longtime spouse, rode to the rescue: "She said, 'Johnny, that's a tribute to you, and a damn good one. You stop it!' And he said, 'All right, I'll give him half of it.'"
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Last year, after Cash died, Crowell participated in musical salutes to the country icon, even though he was still grappling with grief over the loss of both Johnny and June, who'd preceded her husband to the grave by four months. When asked if the assorted tributes got to the heart of the man or the legend, he answers, "The legend. But his public persona was a large part of who he was."
The same is true of Crowell. He enjoyed making The Notorious Cherry Bombs, which he regards as a "palate cleanser," but he's already writing songs for his next album. The disc is sure to be another deeply personal effort, although he's uncertain what theme will come to the fore. "There's three or four records I want to make, and I could make, at this time, and that's a dilemma," he says. "It's like having a good hand of cards and knowing when to play the right one."
As for how he'll pay for the recording, there's always the bank. "I was pretty confident I'd be able to pay them back, and I did," Crowell says. But this time around, John Grady, the man behind O Brother, Where Art Thou?, who oversees Sony's Nashville operation, will likely provide him with seed money, protecting his checking account for another day.
For that, Crowell's wife is undoubtedly grateful.


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Our philosophy is to allow children to experience the joys of being outside and away from tech for the entire day! With multiple options of activities to choose through out the day we encourage exploration of new opportunities without a ridged time table. We guarantee to send them home happy and TIRED!
Our Performing Arts Camp is now in it's 22th year and is held in the historic Sebastiani Theatre! As with all of our endeavors, our philosophy is to encourage participants to expand their possibilities by challenging themselves in a non-competitive environment. All of our activities are "challenge by choice" meaning that a person may choose not to participate in an activity if they feel uncomfortable. We are also dedicated to creating a non-competitive environment so that everyone will feel comfortable in trying something new. It is our goal to provide new and exciting experiences!


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A while back, I was filmed in a video for the Kmart "Show us What You Got" campaign, a marketing effort meant to highlight their new more fashion-forward clothing lines. In each episode, they follow a fashionable girl in a different city and then give her a box of Kmart clothes. She chooses outfits based on her style and showcases those looks. A Kmart team member had approached me on the street to be featured in one of their episodes. It was an awesome experience and I was happy to share a little bit about me and my style. The byproduct has finally been released! Check it out :)
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
"Show Us What You Got" Campaign
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Saturday, February 11, 2012
Blue Suede Shoes
True to my love of color, my outfit today revolves around my fairly new blue suede BCBG sandals. I love their hue and wore a matching top to call even more attention to them. Worn with skinny jeans rolled up at the ankles, these sandals are the highlight of this outfit.
Do you often create an outfit based on one piece you are dying to wear?
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Sunday, January 29, 2012
Block Party
The colored denim trend has taken the world by storm. Available in virtually every color, there is an option for everyone. A fun addition to your wardrobe, these jeans give you an outlet to express yourself through color. The best way to rock this trend is to pair with neutrals so that the pants can be the main focus. For example, a black blazer, black top, and black pumps call attention to a bright blue pair. Or, a basic white t-shirt allows red skinny jeans to do all the talking (as I've worn here).
How do you like to wear your colored jeans?
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Monday, January 2, 2012
A New Year
Happy New Year, everyone! Yesterday marked the first day of the new year and the first day of my second year blogging :) One year ago, I started my little project here, and it has definitely grown. I absolutely love sharing my outfits, nail designs, inspiration, tips, and everything else I have to offer you. I hope you continue checking out my page for more.
Here's to a happy and healthy new year!
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Boy freed after becoming trapped in Hilton Head sculpture; unveiling postponed
Firefighters had to extricate a 7-year-old boy from a new piece of public art in a Hilton Head Island park Saturday three days before the sculpture was to be officially unveiled.
Kelly Andersen and her family were having dinner at Poseidon around 7:30 p.m. when her son, Jacob, his sister and her nephew went to play across the street in Shelter Cove Community Park.
A few minutes later, two of the children ran back to report that Jacob had fallen in between the two spirals of the new sculpture Carocol, which was recently installed at the park, Andersen said.
Jacob was climbing the statue when he fell, wedging his knee between the two spirals.
Andersen and her family tried to pick him up and out of the sculpture, but when they were unable to pull him free, they called the Hilton Head Island Fire & Rescue Division for help.
"We can laugh about it now, but at the time, it was quite scary," Kelly Andersen said.
Jacob was worried and began screaming as the firefighters tried to remove him, Andersen said. They were prepared to use saws to cut the sculpture to remove him, she said.
Using a surgical lubricant, firefighters were able to slide his knee out of the sculpture, Fire & Rescue spokeswoman Joheida Fister said. The boy was uninjured, she said.
"They were so patient and so kind," Andersen said of the firefighers. "They were just wonderful."
The statue, by John Clement, was to be unveiled Tuesday morning in a ceremony at 9:30 a.m., but that ceremony has been canceled, according to a news release from Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. No reason was given for the cancellation, but a new ceremony will be scheduled, the release said.


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What is the Deep State? 4 July 2013
Those following commentary from within the Middle-East on the most recent military coup in Egypt will have perhaps run across the phrase 'deep state', sometimes used in such a way that the reader is presumed to understand what it means and refers to. The Guardian and Financial Times have also used it casually in analysis of Egypt. The term however is largely absent from Western political discourse, and some would place it in the same category as conspiracy theories.
However, within the turbulent twenty first century politics of the Middle East, the deep state has real and important connotations.
In short, the deep state refers to non-democratic leaders within a country – often hidden beneath layers of bureaucracy, but in tangible control of key resources (whether human or financial). They may not be in complete control at all times, but certainly hold sway and are independent of any political changes that take place. History has often used the term 'state within a state' to describe similar arrangements (for example, Nazi Germany's 'SS'). Egypt's Supreme Council of Armed Forces (SCAF) also fits the bill. Taken from this perspective, the question is not so much whether a 'deep state' exists, but whether they have as much control as popular parlance would attribute to them.
The term stems from modern Turkey – where the belief that there is a deep state in operation behind the scenes of democratic elections is almost a staple part of political discussion. Erdogan stated as recently as 2012 the following: –
"Every state has its own deep state; it is like a virus; it reappears when conditions are suitable. We continue fighting these structures. We cannot of course argue that we have completely eliminated and destroyed it because as a politician, I do not believe that any state in the world has been able to do this completely."
Talk of a deep state is not limited to Middle-Eastern countries however. Speaking about his experiences with the Iraq Inquiry, Carne Ross, a former diplomat who worked at the UN as well the FCO, accused Britain of its own deep state: –
"I testified last week to the Chilcot inquiry. My experience demonstrates an emerging and dangerous problem with the process. This is not so much a problem with Sir John Chilcot and his panel, but rather with the government bureaucracy – Britain's own "deep state" – that is covering up its mistakes and denying access to critical documents."
The "deep state" is beginning to become short hand for the embedded anti-democratic power structures within a government, something very few democracies can claim to be free from.


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Generally, I don't eat nightshades because I have a sensitivity to them. I have, however, reintroduced potatoes and haven't had any issues with a bite of tomato something here and there. Also, it's summer and I'm dying for a beautiful summer vegetable soup with a tomato base.
If I'm being truly honest on why I made this soup (and the healthy meatballs posted previously) it's because I've been eating very poorly and not exercising. Which if you know me, is crazy because I love healthy a healthy meal and a good workout. I know exactly where things went wrong. I took a little trip to Raleigh, NC at the end of May and ate everything I could get my biscuit hoarding hands on. (Seriously, so many biscuits!)
While it was a great trip, I returned to Brooklyn puffy as I like to call it. Somewhere around that time I lost the will to get myself to the gym. Honestly, I think I was bored with going to the same place every weekday. So I continued on with this lazy girl routine and things got a bit wider and squishier.
This week is totally different. Poof! I'm excited to establish a new routine of running outside every morning, saying 'no thank you' to unhealthy foods and cooking delicious, nutritious food for Cameron and myself. It's a good feeling.
Does this happen to anyone else? What do yo do to shake things up when your off your healthy game?
Serves 8.
Cabbage + Vegetable Soup
splash olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 carrots, peeled, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 14oz tin diced tomatoes
2 quarts vegetable stock
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
4 cups shredded cabbage
2 cups chopped green beans
1 summer squash, chopped
juice of one lemon
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In a large pot, over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in a splash of olive oil until soft and glossy, about 8 minutes. Add carrots, celery, tomatoes, stock, oregano and basil. Bring to a boil, add cabbage. Reduce to a simmer. Simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 - 15 minutes. Stir in green beans and squash, cook 5 minutes more. Season with lemon juice, salt and pepper.


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In 2013, everyone was talking about the significance of content marketing in search marketing and digital media business. For a start, let's see what content marketing entails. In the broader scheme of things, content marketing is the practice of creating content and subsequently driving consumers to it in an endeavor to influence people to either talk about the content, share it or use it in some way that will drive your business sales.
The key to successful content marketing it seems is to make the process scalable without compromising organic authenticity. Organic viability is what best distinguishes good content from marketing noise. If truth were told, content has always been one of the most important aspects of marketing a business online but in this era of mobile devices and multimedia channels of communication including the social sites, the way people consume content has changed. They now consume content through their eyes, ears and hearts.
So What Distinguishes Branded Content from Noise?
1. Knowing your Consumers
This is the "who" of a content marketing strategy. If you own a business that you are marketing online to increase the reach and impact of the business you want to know who your consumers are so you can create content targeted to a specific audience. In general, content is created with two types of audiences in mind. First, there are people who already know you and consume your content. Then there are those people you want to influence. Effective content marketing depends on audience research, planning and measurement.
– Audience research means gathering information about your target audience to build a kind of database. The aim is to create buyer personas based on the data you collect. These are the people you want to influence with your content.
– With your buyer personas in place, the next thing is comparing your actual audience with your buyer personas. To that end, there are a number of tools you can use to collect demographic and social audience data. These include Google Analytics, comScore and BlueKai.
– The last step is the analysis and optimization of the content marketing strategy based on audience data.
2. Engagement
Equipped with a firm understanding of what your target audience expects from you, you can now use your knowledge to create the kind of content that reaches and impacts that audience. The best content marketers are captivating story tellers. People love stories and when used as part of a content marketing strategy, stories can help marketers build a certain level of trust with their subjects to deliver information that sticks.
At the same time, you need to understand that storytelling cannot be rushed or faked. It is not possible to automate such type of content. It is a kind of art that generates real-time engagement and feedback.
To help you create smarter content, use the data you collected and web analytics to understand what's popular with your consumers? Do they prefer infographics to written content? Do they like product reviews? Do your product reviews get better engagement when they are in a video form?
3. Reaching your Audience
You may be creating incredible branded content everyday but unless you can find a way to make this content reach your audience, they won't serve a viable purpose. These days, there are a number of communication channels that you can use to reach your consumers. For one, there are the social sites like Facebook, Twitter and Google+. Then there is the fact that people access the web and the social sites from a number of different devices including television, mobile phones and tablets. So a consumer coming across your content in their Facebook newsfeed might be doing so on their way to work, sitting on couch at home or on their laptop at work.
Knowing where your audience is accessing your content from is critical to creating the type of content that your consumers would want to read, share and talk about. Therefore, once again, we see the significance of data collection and analytics in content marketing.
In Summary
The success of a content marketing strategy depends on 3 things: the collection of data, creating targeted content and the distribution of the content. If you take these 3 things into consideration, you will be able to create smarter content. From there on, it's a matter of repeating the process feeding your insights into the creative process of actual content creation to stimulate real engagement.


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Functions fulfilled by proteins depend to a large extent on the ability of the intrinsically flexible polypeptide chain to fold correctly into well-ordered and compact tertiary structures and eventually to (self-)assemble. Multiple approaches, at the interface between biology, synthetic organic and polymer chemistries are currently being developed to elaborate synthetic systems with protein-like structures and functions. By using peptidomimetic chemistry, the general aims of our research are (i) to understand how to program molecules with the necessary information for self-ordering into complex and functional architectures, (ii) to create folded systems mimicking protein secondary structure elements (e.g. helices), (iii) to study interactions with biomolecules and to develop biomedical applications.
Our research efforts are devoted in part to Foldamer Chemistry with the creation of urea-based foldamers and their applications in molecular recognition and biology. We are also developing multimeric peptidomimetic architectures as tools to investigate activation of receptors of the tumour necrosis Factor receptor (TNFR) family, including Death receptors (DR). Finally our group is also interested in the synthesis of small heterocyclic peptide mimetics and their applications as enzyme inhibitors.


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Great Elm Capital Corp (GECC) – Odd Lot Tender Offer – 8.5% upside
Current Price –$11.2
Offer Price – $11.5 – $12.17
Upside – 8.5%
Expiration Date – 3rd of May, 2017 (expected)
Current Price –$11.2
Offer Price – $11.5 – $12.17
Upside – 8.5%
Expiration Date – 3rd of May, 2017 (expected)
Current Price – $6.36
Expected Cash-out – $6.55-$7.5
Upside – 18%
Expiration Date – expected by June 30, 2017
In the base case this trade has only $20 upside, but there is an embedded free option which might or might not materialize. It is definitely an interesting case from educational perspective.
Current Price – $5.13
Expected Buyout – $6.5
Upside – 25%
Expiration Date – TBD
This is a fairly straightforward situation. Tangoe received non-binding proposals to be acquired by Marlin Equity Partners (10% shareholder) at $7.5/share and by Clearlake Capital Group and Vector Capital Management (jointly 25% shareholders) at $7/share. Following further discussions Marlin later reduced their proposal to $6.5/share. Clearlake/Vector have not issued any further updates with regards to their offer so it is not clear whether their proposal still stands.
Current Price – $11.16
Expected Buyout – $11.85
Upside – 7%
Expiration Date – 31st of March, 2017
This is a relatively straightforward situation and I will keep the write-up light as I am travelling today (happy to expand more in the comments section later).
Zweig Fund (ZF) and Virtus Total Return Fund (DCA) will be merged by the end of March. Both closed end funds are administered by the same asset manager and shareholders have already agreed to the merger.


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Isolated white sandy beaches, crystal clear sea water and pine trees that almost reach the sea; On the north-eastern part of the peninsula of Kassandrayou will find Nea Fokea.
Nea Fokea is a charming fishing village, known for its fish taverns and traditional cafes. It is a developed tourist village, attracting thousands of visitors every summer.
In addition to Nea Fokea's beaches and the developed surrounding area, you will find archaeological sites like The Tower; a remarkably preserved old Byzantine fortress which was build in 1407 and the sanctification of Apostle Paul, a passage opened through the rock and ending into an underground chamber, which are composing the historical identity of Nea Fokea.
It is worth to visit the remains of the castle which the rebellious islanders barricaded themselves inside of in 1821. The church of the Taxiarches, which was founded in 1591 which is dependent on the Mount Athos and also the Dochiarion Monastery are important sightseeing for the visit.


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His law office has exclusively focused on workers compensation claims, injuries on the job, and related matters in Sacramento and Roseville.
Unlike other attorneys, Roy only handles cases related to workmans comp injuries in the Sacramento area.
As a specialist, Roy deeply understands the specific needs of injured workers and their issues related to workers comp.
He is an expert in helping you navigate the law, and dealing with other attorneys, your employer, insurance companies, and doctors.
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A new large version of our popular lace doily wall clock! Features fresh white glossy acrylic that has been laser engraved so that your wall shows through. Numbers are painted in black.
Clock measures 18"w x 18"h x 1/4"d, stands about 1" from wall. Takes one AA battery, not included. We use only high quality Seiko clock mechanisms. Purchase a silent clock mechanism and we'll make it silent for you. Ready to hang, rubber bumpers protect your wall.
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On Competitive Collaboration
November 26, 2010
Hundreds of multinational collaborators, thousands of scientists, and a $10 billion particle accelerator at CERN have produced a new working model for science—and for globalization.
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The Second-Place Sex
November 19, 2010
Why chess may be an ideal laboratory for investigating gender gaps in science and beyond.
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October 06, 2010
Regular exercise can help us live longer. But what exercises are the most effective, and how much do we need? New research suggests that more is better, and variety is best.
Blogging out of Balance
September 22, 2010
Several independent assessments have reached identical conclusions: In the science blogosphere, men significantly outnumber women. Is this evidence of discrimination?
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Football's Confounding Physics
September 16, 2010
Why is it that soccer goalkeepers sometimes have more trouble stopping long-range shots than shots from up close? Physics and the limits of human perception provide the answers.
An Embarrassment of Riches
June 18, 2010
Kepler's planetary gold rush, a Japanese spacecraft that rides sunlight, a virtual Cambrian explosion, and the problem of performance metrics.
The Evolution of Illumination
February 17, 2010
Researchers are now uncovering how—and why—bioluminescent organisms evolved the ability to glow.
Nature's Bizarre Bedfellows
January 27, 2010
Evolutionary theory predicts that species must compete to survive. But often the best chances for survival come when different species work together for the benefit of both.
Pushing a Power Portfolio
October 30, 2009
As alternative energy funding plans are rolled out, a long-running debate over nuclear rages on Earth and in space.
Our Shifting Urban Landscape
October 06, 2009
Urban ecologist James Danoff-Burg takes us into the field to demonstrate the tools of analyzing the biodiversity of human-altered ecosystems.
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The idea that evolution explains selfishness well and altruism poorly is starting to stink. Can we please bury it now?
The One that Got Away
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September 24, 2009
In his new book, The Age of Empathy, Frans de Waal outlines an alternative to "Nature, red in tooth and claw." Can a vision of a more empathic world change the way we behave toward each other?
Molecular Mimicry
September 09, 2009
New biological research has revealed mimicry at the molecular scale that could have profound implications for medicine and industry.
The Dymaxion Tomorrow
May 07, 2009
A city-wide vehicle sharing program, a latrine block that treats sewage on-site, and bicycles that double as ambulances take top honors in the Buckminster Fuller Design Challenge.
Growing the Tangled Bank
April 10, 2009
Darwin is best known for natural selection, but he saw the power of chance and development, too.
Be Fruitful and Multiply
February 12, 2009
Agriculture and civilization have sped up the evolution of humanity. From this simple thesis grows an argument aimed at the heart of how we think about history.
Research at Badwater
January 01, 2009
The most extreme running race in the world attracts researchers looking for physiological data that can't, or shouldn't, be reproduced.
Yeast Gone Wild
December 18, 2008
Feral yeast shed light on one of Darwin's greatest evolutionary puzzles, by getting drunk and socializing.
The US Versus God Particles
November 24, 2008
The Atom Smashers splits open the US's problematic relationship with scientific research.
Bacterial Foresight
October 09, 2008
Can bacteria anticipate changes in their environment?
How We Evolve
October 07, 2008
A growing number of scientists argue that human culture itself has become the foremost agent of biological change.
The Trouble with Biodiversity
October 07, 2008
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I recently returned from an amazing girls getaway for my friend Tasha's bachelorette in beautiful Prince Edward County. Ever since my first visit to The June Motel, The County has become one of my favourite weekend escapes from the city. Great wineries, breweries, restaurants, ice cream parlours and lots of beach picnics, Sandbank swims, and field frolicking to be done.
While we were putting together the itinerary for "Tash's Last Bash," it was a lot of scouring different sources to find "the best wineries" to hit, coordinating transportation, and figuring out where to stay and what to do with a group of girls. I think we found the right balance of enjoying what Prince Edward County has to offer, while also relaxing dock-side at our Airbnb.
Below is our weekend itinerary and some of my hot tips + recommendations of where to stay, fav wineries, what to do, where to eat etc. I hope this is helpful for you (or if someone you know) is planning an upcoming bachelorette in The County!! Let me know in the comments what you end up doing or if you liked any of the spots.
For more inspiration, I included our sample bachelorette weekend itinerary in a downloadable PDF below.
The June Motel
Hip 16-room boutique hotel that has literally thought of EVERYTHING when it comes to a girls getaway weekend
BOOK the Deluxe Wine Studio and/or Rosé Suite (each suite sleeps 5 and includes a dining table, in-room wine bar etc)
Opt-in for The June's "Bachelorette Package" - bottle of rosé bubbly, customized banners and detox facial kits
Sip wine in the Instagram-worthy lobby bar (it's indoor-outdoor), roast s'mores at night over the fire pit, indulge in morning yoga & mimosas, and inquire about a group long table dinner in their Bohemian forest (it's so cute!)
Inquire in advance with the concierge and they'll be more than happy to help you coordinate a wine tour, transportation, restaurant reservations etc.
Best bet for a large group is to rent an Airbnb -- HOT TIP ALERT !!! BOOK WELL IN ADVANCE !!! Since there are so few rentals that fit your party, these puppies get booked up fast. We had to book ours 1 YEAR in advance (no joke) since it was on a popular June weekend. While we were there we saw at least four other bachelorette parties throughout the weekend so you know that accommodations are a hot commodity.
Wilolea Waterfront Luxury Retreat (Sleeps 14) - THIS IS WHERE WE STAYED :)
Beautifully renovated and designer-decorated waterfront cottage on Smith's Bay
We LOVED this space (esp for BBQing dinner and drinking wine in matching pjs on the large dock)
Near Waupoos Winery / Peninsula, the location is gorgeous but it's about a 40 minute drive to the restaurants/wineries, which was worrisome for us at first but wasn't an issue at all since we were able to get a taxi quite easily and booked our own private 11-person van in advance for the day of the wine tour (best decision we ever made, more details on transportation below)
Sandbanks Cottage (Sleeps 6) - Über-modern home in West Lake, seconds from the Dunes & Sandbanks Provincial Park, includes bonfire pit, fireplace, water access etc.
Rhonda House (Sleeps 8) - Restored 1800's farmhouse in West Lake (south of Bloomfield, next to Sandbanks Provincial Park), large porch, fire pit and BBQ, rustic reclaimed wood furnishings, Hayloft Shuttle pick-up right outside their door (bonus!)
Maple & Oak Summer House Near The Drake Devonshire (Sleeps 9) - 2 min walk from the Drake Devonshire & a 5 min walk from Wellington's local beach, great backyard patio (they're on IG @beachandmain)
best wineries
There are so many wineries to choose from and a lot of amazing ones that aren't mentioned, but for a girls getaway weekend, you can't go wrong with the four wineries outlined below -- they are also listed in order of our exact wine tour. We started at Norman Hardie and worked our way backwards towards where we were staying.
Our van driver was THE BEST - he arrived with his Timmy's coffee and was ours for 8 hours (you can hire a driver for less or more time than that though). We weighed all of the options of booking organized wine tours but decided on getting a private driver and doing our own. COULDN'T RECOMMEND THIS MORE. It was great being on our own time schedule. If we weren't loving one winery, we just hopped in the van and headed to the next one - and vice versa, if we were having a great time at one of them then we lingered longer.
Norman Hardie - although a lot of bad press has since been released on the owner (I'd be remiss not to mention the Globe & Mail article that was released after our weekend getaway) but their homemade brick-oven pizza and Pinot Noir is SO DELISH. This was the best way to kick off the wine tour with a fixed menu lunch overlooking the vineyard ($35 per person for pretty much all you can eat pizza - we brought a lot home as leftovers! Plus glass of wine of your choice)
Hinterland - cleanse your palette post lunch with their yummy sparkling wines (depending on when you go they have a lovely sunflower field)
The Grange - rustic chic winery with reclaimed wood beams and an adorable little patio that feels a bit like you're in the French countryside (not quite, but almost)
Closson Chase - we loved this one and stayed the longest here doing tastings outside in their whicker lounge chairs and hammock swings
We had a few more on our itinerary just incase but we ended up sticking with those four wineries, staying as long as we liked, and then stopping for ice cream at Slicker's in Bloomfield en route back to the Airbnb for dinner and more wine!
Approx 3.5 hour drive from Toronto to Prince Edward County (depends on which part you're staying in: Erinsville, Picton, Bloomfield, Wellington, etc) - map out where your Airbnb is and the wineries in advance so you can plan to have a DD or book a driver
McCoy Bus Service - you can also book wine tours (check out each wineries website) but we really enjoyed having our own driver and being on our own schedule. They were very accommodating and helpful (call to book if you have any questions)
Closson Road Cycles - if you're looking to do a bike wine tour or head to Sandbanks etc. this is probably your best bet for bike rentals! We opted not to only because of logistics with where our Airbnb was and we wanted to eliminate any complications with pending weather (luckily it was sunny the whole time!)
The June Motel - as mentioned, they are super helpful in planning a full weekend itinerary for any bachelorette group if you're staying there, including figuring out car and/or bike transportation for you
eat & drink
The Courage - delicious food and craft cocktails at this hip eatery in Wellington (recommended for dinner/drinks)
The Agrarian - across the street from The Courage, dinner spot that also turns into a speakeasy at night (live music every Saturday), if you wanted to have dinner at The Courage you could head over to The Agrarian afterwards (check out the website, recommend calling to book in advance if there's a group of you for a bachelorette)
The Drake Devonshire - this beautiful lakeside hotel/restaurant venue is a must-do (great for every meal but we went for brunch on the patio overlooking the water)
The Miller House (Lake on The Mountain) - near The June Motel, small but lovely patio perched above Picton Bay where you can order charcuterie boards and craft beer from Lake on The Mountain Brewery
Parsons Brewery - near The June, great craft beer
Midtown Brewery - near The Courage (downtown Wellington), also great craft beer
Slicker's - homemade ice cream (need I say more) in Bloomfield (ca$h only)
The Hayloft Dancehall - I'm obsessed with this twinkle-lit barn in the middle of a field (The Dakota is one of my fav spots in Toronto) - we really lucked out because were able to get $30 tickets to Dwayne Gretzky at The Hayloft on the Friday night before they closed down for a private wedding the rest of the weekend (I could cry thinking about how happy I was listening and dancing the night away in this whimsical setting) -- check the calendar on their website and buy tickets in advance for any band that's playing here!! 100% worth it (there are FREE shuttle pick-ups throughout Prince Edward County but our Airbnb was a bit out of the way so we just got a flat fee for a taxi to-and-from)
Yoga in the Vineyard at 3 Dogs Winery ($15 drop-in, they have mats and blankets but you can also bring your own!)
Picnic in the dunes at Sandbanks Provincial Park
Wine Tour (see above)
MISC: sunset champagne pop (matching pjs optional haha) - Tip: bring a wireless speaker! - DIY flower crowns, DIY wine cups, and make sure to leave lots of time to just hang out at your Airbnb!
Brunch at The Drake Devonshire (arrive early or walk around afterwards and enjoy the premises)
Click the button below to get my free downloadable PDF of our sample bachelorette weekend itinerary in Prince Edward County:


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Hey all…SO READY FOR 2010 TO BE OVER WITH. Counting the hours! One of my resolutions is to watch more movies this year, that way I will always have a Friday Flick ready. While I was on the plane from Australia coming home, there were a lot of movies to choose from. I attempted to sleep, but I did get 2 1/2 movies in: "Dinner for Schmucks" (meh), half of "Inception", and "Salt". I'm gonna review the latter for ya today.
Now there was a time not so long ago where Angelina Jolie could stand in front of a white wall with a potato sack on and read Latin and I would buy a ticket to watch it. Now? …not so much. I was excited to watch "Salt" though. I got sucked into the hype. I wanted to see her play "Jason Bourne with boobs!" I was also intrigued because the role was offered to Tom Cruise to play "Edwin Salt" but rewritten for AJ to play "Evelyn Salt", and I think we all know Angelina can play a good badass.
The movie starts with Salt and her co-worker (Live Schreiber-I LOVE his voice!) about ready to leave for the day from their jobs at the CIA when a Russian defector walks in to give them information about the impending assassination of the Russian president while he is in the U.S. Salt walks in to the briefing room to speak to the guy when he drops a bombshell: the sleeper spy is named Evelyn Salt. She goes to call her husband, knowing he may be in danger, and all hell breaks loose. She escapes from the building, leaving everyone to wonder: is she really a spy? Or is she worried about her life and her husband?
The first third of the movie is you wondering if she is good or bad, and the action scenes can proudly fill you with girl power because AJ did all of her own stunts in this movie. The thing is, the answer is given to you so early in the movie you're left going "ah, okay. Now what?" The next third of the movie is watching Salt's backstory (I'm not going to give away if she is good or bad! As if!). The last third is you wondering if she is really good or bad…
Honestly, I was kind of bummed. At least "The Bourne Trilogy" lets you linger and be on the edge of your seat for three movies wondering who Jason Bourne really is. I wanted Evelyn Salt's real identity to pop up and go "HA!", instead of just kind of going "hey". Maybe I expected more than I should of…but come on! The tag line of the movie was "Who is Salt?" for cripe's sake!
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The students of František Palacký's Gymnasium have been given a unique opportunity to enroll in the internationational project Erasmus+. The number of students, who had the chance to succeed, was limited by both age and number of students. Only students from the first and second year of the upper grade of the gymnasium (grammar school) could join the team. Ultimately, eighteen students, who had successfully met the requirements of the selection procedure, have been chosen to join the team – the necessary thing was to write a letter of motivation in English and to attend an oral interview. The gymnasium will be collaborating in two years' period with schools from Lithuania, Germany and Sicily. The project is called 'Waking up in Baroque', the goal is to introduce students to the Baroque era in an entertaining way, improve their language and communication skills and to teach them to collaborate at an international level. The 18-member team will be divided into three groups and during a one-week exchange visit to one of the partner countries will, along with foreign students, collaborate on selected topics from the Baroque era.
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Each year, the Temple Rodef Sholom Sisterhood published yearbooks that included officer and member lists, event calendars and activities completed that year. Their records at the Texas Collection include yearbooks from the 1950s-1990s. [Waco] Temple Rodef Sholom Sisterhood records, Accession #3159, Box 1, Folder 10 and Box 3, Folder 2.
By Casey Schumacher, Texas Collection graduate assistant and museum studies graduate student
Did you know that The Texas Collection has more than 20 collections documenting the Central Texas Jewish community? We recently completed processing of the Rodef Sholom Sisterhood records, and in honor of Women's History Month, we thought we would spotlight this organization that has played a major role in the growth of McLennan County's oldest and largest Jewish congregation.
The most thorough records in the collection are meeting minutes and ledgers. The Sisterhood kept excellent financial records, which demonstrates their ongoing commitment to financially support the activities of their congregation and its Religious School. [Waco] Temple Rodef Sholom Sisterhood records, #3159, Box 1, Folder 12.
As early as the 1850s, Jewish settlers came to the Waco area but had no organized congregation to celebrate festivals, holy days or worship services. After the International Order of B'nai B'rith established Eureka Lodge No. 198 in 1873, forty families in the Waco area formed the Rodef Sholom congregation and began raising funds for the construction of a synagogue. Usually, when we think of early leaders of Temple Rodef Sholom, we think of Sam Sanger, Isaac A. Goldstein and Louey Migel. However, construction of the synagogue was a congregational effort, and the Jewish women of Waco certainly played their part.
In 1879, the Rodef Sholom Ladies' Hebrew Society (LHS) decided to host a ball to raise funds for the new synagogue. The ball was a great success and thanks in part to the LHS, the first synagogue was dedicated in 1881. The LHS was not finished with their work, however. They continued to support the growth of the congregation and raise money for congregational events. In 1922, the women of the LHS joined the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods and changed their name to the Temple Rodef Sholom Sisterhood.
The construction of the first temple clearly demonstrates how women played an important role in the early history of Rodef Sholom. The Temple has constructed two other synagogues since the LHS held their ball, and the women of the temple have been consistently involved. Today, the Sisterhood's primary mission lies in organizing cultural programs for the congregation and supporting the temple's Religious School. Obviously, the commitment of Rodef Sholom women has not wavered over the years.
Carrying on the mission of the original founders, the Temple Rodef Sholom Sisterhood continues to host community events, including bake sales, freezer sales and cultural programs. This flyer for an art exhibition and auction is one of many advertisements produced by the Sisterhood. [Waco] Temple Rodef Sholom Sisterhood records, #3159, Box 3, Folder 4.
The Temple Rodef Sholom Sisterhood records at The Texas Collection consist primarily of the Sisterhood's membership, financial and publicity records from 1960-1990, although there are records from as early as 1919 and as late as 2005.


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UNLUCKY passengers traveling on an AirAsia flight from Malaysia to Australia have been stuck in Bali for more than 36 hours following two medical emergencies and immigration red tape.
Flight D7206, which left Kuala Lumpur International Airport at around 10pm on Monday night and was bound for Coolangatta on the Gold Coast, first had to make an emergency diversion to Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport two hours into the flight after a passenger fell violently ill.
A passenger who was on board the plane, who asked to not be named, told Asian Correspondent that the sick passenger had suffered from appendicitis and had to disembark the plane. On Tuesday morning, after a delay of several hours, the flight resumed its journey to Australia.
However, misfortune struck again when the flight was forced to turn back to Bali due to another passenger suffering a medical emergency, this time a stomach ulcer which caused internal bleeding and had them vomiting blood.
When the Airbus A-330 attempted to leave Bali for the second time, Indonesian officials told them they were unable to take off as nine passengers listed on the flight manifest were missing from the plane. According to Indonesian law, a flight must leave with the same amount of people it arrived with and all passengers must be accounted for.
But according to our source, six of the missing passengers had simply booked alternative flights out of Bali back to Australia and had therefore already left the country, while the remaining three were unaccounted for.
"Everything was very unorganized and a few passengers exchanged heated words with ground staff," said the passenger.
She added that she was one of the lucky few who, along with her young daughter, were allowed to wait in the relative comfort of the lounge.
"There was only space for 50 people to go into the lounge, which went to those with kids and the elderly – everyone else had to sleep on the floor or wherever there was space," she said.
The passenger also said that according to the flight schedules displayed, the flight's departure had been delayed several times, and that the latest departure time was for 2.30pm, local time.
The flight, which was originally scheduled to arrive in Coolangatta at 7.50am on Tuesday, local time, has been marked as "diverted" on several flight tracking websites.
Exhausted and quickly losing their patience, the passengers have resorted to posting about their plight on social media in the hopes that AirAsia would attend to the issue. Some have even tweeted AirAsia group chief executive Tony Fernandes calling for answers.
@askairasia When will you sort out #D7206 . Been waiting on the plane and at Bali for 24 hours and no further advance. Sort it out!!!!!!
— Ashley Cripps (@ashley_veejay) February 16, 2016
@tonyfernandes We boarded flight to gold coast on monday night. All the passengers are still here at ngurai rai airport bali. Please assisst
— amerhamzah (@amerhamzahj) February 16, 2016
@AirAsia Will you be issuing a statement on flight D7206? Passengers are stranded in Bali. We've tried your call centre but no-one can help.
— Matt Bachl (@mattbachl) February 16, 2016
At the time of publishing, AirAsia had yet to make a statement regarding the issue.


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It's Cool to be Cool
by Lucia Annunziata
Summer temperatures are reaching record highs in California and across the planet. How can we keep cool without hiking up our energy bills? Many Californians in the Bay Area don't have air conditioning units in their homes and areas that once stayed on the lower end of the mercury rising are now inching up. Northern Marin has seen temperatures in the high 90's since April. Green architects generally try to design spaces that let in lots of light but how to do this while keeping cool is the real question.
When designing a new home one thing to consider is windows. Insulated windows are the best option. And then there's placement… South facing windows are always a good place to start. Homes with the greatest window exposure to the East and West are the hardest to shade and therefore control how much they heat up in the summertime.
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Then there is the roof. A cool roof should be a priority on your "must have list." A cool roof is one that reflects more light with a radiant barrier of some kind whether it be reflective paint, sheet covering, tiles or shingles.
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If you live in an older home, it may be worth the investment to add insulation to your roof. An insulated roof will keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Insulated roofing material was not generally used in homes built before the 70's. Eichler homes, built in the 60's in Terra Linda and Palo Alto are a great example of the insulation free home. These flat roofed homes with lots of glass doors can become a literal hot box in the summer months and an ice box in the winter. Insulation can keep the house up to 20 degrees cooler inside.
Keep windows and shutters drawn during the hottest part of the day to keep the house from heating up too much. Desert dwellers know this practice well, and as climates change residents of the Bay Area need to start adopting some of their customs if they want to beat the heat.
Fans can be a great way to keep the air moving, and setting your ceiling fans to rotate counter clockwise in summer will really help if you put them on high speed. Upping the wind chill factor always brings relief.


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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
2-month Anniversary
Yesterday was our 2-month Wedding Anniversary! It may seem like we celebrate anniversaries way too often (now it's the 3rd AND the 18th of every month), but I'm pretty sure it's just because we need an excuse to go out to dinner...
Aaron picked me up from work and we went to Pizzeria 712! I loooooove love LOVE the pizza there for some reason! I'm totally a sauce girl so I'm pretty sure I just love it for their sauce, and plus it's just a cute place. After dinner, we went to the Faculty Art Show and then went and got some frozen yogurt. Then rented a movie (27 Dresses!) and watched it--only to keep us entertained until THE HILLS came on! I used to make fun of that show a lot, but for some reason I'm hooked all of a sudden, and I think it's all Aaron's fault... Just kidding, but he was hooked way before I was.
Anyways, it was a fun night and we love celebrating anniversaries! :)


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Q: eMule is not working for me, I have no idea what I am doing or how anything works.
Q: Why are my download speeds so slow?
Well the first thing you need to do is (besides installing the latest version of eMule) download a server list at: http://ed2k.2x4u.de/index.html I would recommend the connect list for it seems to have better effects on my downloads when I download from those servers. Then once you have downloaded the file copy it to 'localdrive'\'programs folder'\eMule\Config. It will ask you to over right the old file, just click yes.
Next start up eMule, and before you do anything, go to "preferences" at the top. Then choose the "connection" tab:
Now go to http://www.broadbandreports.com/stest and check your connection speed. Once you've got it, devide your download speed by 8 and write it in for "download capacity". (Diving by 8 simply converts bits to bytes) Then do the same with your upload speed and write it in for your "upload capacity". For "download limit' you should have no limit, for "upload limit' multiply your upload capacity by .8 (or in other words 80% of your upload capacity) and scroll to it in "upload limit". For networks, have both KAD and eD2k enabled. You may also want to set your Hard limit to 25000 and your Max Connection to 5000.
Now go to the files tab. Here it's pretty simple. Who do you want to give access to see your files. I would recommend putting friends only (this way no one knows what you are sharing), NOTE: This does not mean they can't upload from you, just that they can't see the files you share. Also make sure you have a check by "Try transfer full chunks to uploads" and "watch clipboard for ed2k links".
Now click apply and ok. Then click on the "KAD" tab at the very top of the screen. Click "bootstrap" and wait a few seconds till there is a green arrow at the bottom of the the page next to KAD saying connected.
Now click "servers" at the very top. This is where you will choose which server to connect to. Choose one (if you downloaded the server list I mentioned, any of the servers should be a good choice). Now right click on the server, and choose "connect to selected server" Wait a few seconds until it writes out connected at the side, and there is another green arrow at the bottom. Also, see if it writes out High or Low ID at the side. If you get a Low ID then see here how to fix it http://www.emule-help.com/id.htm .
Here you should see the files you are sharing. By the way, your default download and shared directory is 'localdisk'\'programs folder'\eMule\incoming. Select all your files, right click, and choose release as an upload priority. This means that if a person asks for that file he will instantly start downloading it.
Here you can see your files being uploaded and downloaded. You should set your downloaded files to a High priority, by right clicking on them and selecting a priority.
Some info:
-eMule uses a Credit system, meaning when you upload to some one you gain credit with them. If you are downloading a file they have, you will move their queue faster depending on the amount of credit you have with the,.
-Be patient. It took me a week before I had speeds of 20kb/s.
-Try to leave eMule on overnight, or while your not home for a long time. This way you will have a better chance to get into somones queue.
-Try to share large files. ed2k network was meant for ISOs and Movies, not single MP3s (full albums are ok).
-Try not to search for files in the search interface given to you. ed2k is a great network because of its no fake file reputation and it's good hashes. If you check out http://www.setbb.com/phpbb/viewtopic.ph ... redduck666 there should be sites where you can find hash links to movies and such. Just click on the link and if you have emule set up right it should add the file to your transfers.
Any other info or questions can probably be answered at http://www.emule-project.net/home/perl/help.cgi?l=1
A list of other eD2K links site can be found here.
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Their latest EP Feed Yourself allowed Swiss-rockers Second Function to do exactly that and tour extensively throughout Europe in the wake of its release. 2016 included not only a two-week headliner tour through Russia, but the band also opened for Life of Agony (USA) on several tours in Germany and the UK. Touring activities also included concerts with Dog Eat Dog (USA) and Arcane Roots (UK), among others. The bands hunger is underlined by the 300+ concerts they played so far. Feed Yourself was released end Of 2015 on Brownsville Records and produced by German producer Flo Nowak (War From a Harloths Mouth, Itchy Poopzkid, Jennifer Rostock).
Their debut album Time Stops Running was produced by gold-awarded Swiss producer Luk Zimmermann (Lunik, Mina) and was followed by heavy touring, including the band playing a Japan tour. Their second full-length album Dry, Crisp & Bittersweet was recorded and produced in Reading UK with John Mitchell (Enter Shikari, You Me at Six, Lower Than Atlantis) and allowed Second Function to tour in Switzerland, Germany, Austria and the Netherlands, which was highlighted by being invited to the Vans Off The Wall Tour.
Second Function sharpened and shaped their identity further through playing numerous venues with other bands such as Biffy Clyro, New Found Glory, Young Guns, Twin Atlantic, Skindred, Ash, Carpark North and Itchy Poopzkid in Japan and Europe (DE, AT, CH, UK, NL).
Accordingly, Feed Yourself symbolizes conviction and persistence, fun and passion but also a less-than-noble gesture towards all naysayers.
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In this second part of a two-part series, Josh Long ("the JoshMeister") shares Apple industry predictions for 2012 from legendary product engineer and programmer Mike Lee, followed by TUAW editor and podcaster Michael Rose, Beatweek senior editor Daynah, and Macworld.com app reviewer and educator Jeff Phillips and co-host Ty Hayes from the (unaffiliated with MacTech Magazine) Mactechedu podcast.
In this episode, our guests discuss everything from patent extortion, continuing integration of iOS and Mac OS X (including possibly running iOS apps on Mac OS X), upcoming competition from Windows 8 tablets, Mac OS X v10.8 "Ocelot," Apple possibly killing the Mac Pro, to more fun predictions including an iPhone 5 with a 3D camera and a foldable iPad 3.
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Lightfoot's Take on Jurisdiction in Title IX Cases
July 11, 2017
By: Brandon K. Essig
The Office of Civil Rights' (OCR) jurisdiction is broad. If an institution receives federal funds, to include student financial aid and grants, it is subject to Title IX and OCR's authority. The most public, and typically most troubling, incidents of Title IX violations are alleged incidents of sexual violence. OCR's jurisdiction in sexual violence cases is not limited to on-campus incidents and can be extended off campus where there is a sufficient "connection with [an institution's] education programs and activities." However, OCR's recent closure of an investigation involving Liberty University demonstrates that not all alleged incidents of off-campus sexual violence with a nexus to the institution fall within OCR's jurisdiction. Read more.


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A young Maasai girl's world is turned upside down when she is traded to an old Gikuyu woman in exchange for food, by her starving parents. Compelled to become a Gikuyu she goes through adoption and initiation rituals. She falls in love but soon after her marriage her world, once again, changes forever.
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The Great Escape
It's been another long hectic week at work and you've literally counted down the hours since Monday morning till a much anticipated TGIF. The moment finally comes where that sigh of relief feels like you've been finally emancipated from your cubicle prison. Each step away from drudgery is like a leap whilst you tear off all the suffocating trappings of servitude. You finally reach the land of liquid gold and hypnotic tremors only to discover the place is like a cemetery on New Year's Eve, dead.
You think to yourself "Where's the party?"
You're at a crucial crossroad of your most anticipated night. You could leave and find a better party, or stay and pray it gets better OR you could pump some of your own lifeblood into the place and create a memorable night for everyone else.
Being the life of the party requires possessing or learning certain qualities that are sure-fire ways of having a good time no matter where you are or who you are with. So stop waiting for someone else to show you a great time and take the lead!
For convenience, I will abbreviate 'life of the party' as 'LOTP'
1. Openness
LOTPs have an open door policy, they do not discriminate in choosing who to party with in fact they treat everyone as a friend even the random surly drunkards. LOTPs have the more the merrier mentality which serves only to add fuel to the fire of the party. On top of this, people gravitate towards LOTPs through their welcoming and unthreatening body language.
2. Courage/Audacity
You need to have a bit of courage and audacity to be the first one on the dance floor, to go up to complete strangers and join their circle or rouse an otherwise lifeless crowd into action – this is where courage gives the edge needed to spice things up.
LOTPs don't care what others think of them, they aren't afraid of letting go and going a bit wild and daring so others can enjoy themselves – they just do what feels right to them.
3. Selflessness
LOTPs have the ability to make those around them feel like the stars of the party. They put the attention on others by making those around them laugh, dance, and feel alive in the moment. By shifting the spotlight onto others, LOTPs make those around them feel special and important. This in turn brings out the best in people through the group's positive social validation
4. High Positive Energy
LOTPs are like stars – their radiance gives life to all those that gravitate towards their exuberant and alluring energy. It's a combination of optimism and high energy that makes them extremely likeable however they are also careful not to go overboard with their energy that they become off putting.
The LOPT's irresistible energy comes from their zest for life. They have the kind of natural high you get from being a genuinely happy person rather than the temporary euphoric high that is fueled by synthetic means i.e. alcohol and drugs.
5. Relaxed Charm
The last thing people want to encounterwhen they are out partying
6. Social Enabler
LOTPs are the social lubricant that keeps the drinks and conversations flowing. Whether they are acting as a social match maker or rousing people into action their natural tendency to bring out the best in others without self-gain raises their social value. The LOTP provides the foundation for a flourishing environment where others can interact with one another.
7. Fun and Spontaneous
The most important quality that a LOTP must possess is to be fun. People go to parties for one main reason, to have a good time. When it comes to fun, people are like moths to a flame – they simply cannot resist the radiance and energy that a LOTP generates. The LOTP's light-hearted and spontaneous nature is simply irresistible to others – they smile, laugh and playfully joke around at any chance they have. The more fun a LOTP has the more fun everyone else has.
8. Value Arsenal
For the LOTP it's all about adding value to the party and to other people's lives. LOTPs add value through a variety of different ways such as being a great conversationalist, having a repertoire of intriguing anecdotes or knowing some great party games. They come alive with purpose when they are engaging and entertaining others. For this reason they always have a 'value arsenal' at their disposal to ensure others can enjoy themselves anytime and anywhere. Their constant investment in themselves as individuals helps keep things fresh and versatile enough to interact with all types of personalities.
Be the Life of the Party
Being a LOTP is all about connecting with our common humanity rather than simply possessing a set of specific qualities. You don't necessarily need to be a natural extrovert or have Dutch courage to be the LOTP (although it helps) all you really need is the mentality to have a good time whilst being yourself and the rest will fall into place accordingly.
So next time you find yourself at a lifeless party, instead of leaving and looking for something better why not be brave and open yourself to those around you, relax and just focus on making others feel better about themselves with your optimism, and use your arsenal of intriguing anecdotes and party games to make others laugh and have the time of their life. After all, it's easier to be the life of the party than trying to find a party.


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There is nothing better than having a bride who trust you to create their vision. Lots of candle with blush fall flowers and touches of wine created the warm, inviting atmosphere the couple loved.
Planning and Flowers: 5th Avenue Weddings, Judy Pak Photography, Highline Hotel, First Up Films, Madison Lee's Cakes


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We provide individual programming based on the needs of the individual including life skills, social, community access and support. What makes us unique is that we individualize supports around what the person needs. Offering hourly and full-day programs for individuals with disabilities between the ages of 21-80. Our focus is on providing meaningful experiences and a level of care that meets the needs of each individual. We achieve this through two main pillars, Customized Home and Community Support.
In The Community
Customized Community Support may involve helping with grocery shopping, tutoring, going to and from appointments, exploring new careers, learning useful skills, building new friendships, and participating in community-based activities. We encourage our clients to explore their community by taking part in activities, including track and field at the YMCA, taking part in book club at the library, learning about nature at Beaver Brook, participating in our campus-based enrichment program at Rivier University, and to take part in our Education and Socialization classes. It is important to note that all of our programs dovetail together in order to create a truly holistic approach to developing an individual's potential.
At Home
Customized Home Supports may include services such as helping with personal care needs, hygiene/grooming needs, setting up cleaning/housekeeping schedules, doing laundry, money management, helping with bills, etc. Our Home Supports are customized to an individual's needs whether it be through our Roommate Programs, Staff Residence with Clinical Support, or Enhanced Family Care, we are able to align our services to empower and maximize independence.
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Intellectual Disabilities (Developmental Disabilities)
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We have programs for all walks of life including our programs for Seniors with disabilities, which focuses on building a schedule that provides for a meaningful day. For individuals with Autism (ASD), we focus on creating curriculum to enhance their skills, while also developing their social being. Our goal is to provide an enriching environment for all of our clients, including recreational, educational, and employment services.
Everyone's story is unique, for example here's how we support Jeff out in the community:
Jeff is a 34 year-old male living independently in the community with a job and a full and active social life. Thanks to PLUS, he is able to hold a job with staff ensuring he makes it to and from work on time. He also participates in Special Olympics, where he is a tough competitor who has learned to work as part of a team. Fridays consist of Men's Group, which is a social group consisting of 10 other gentlemen with 3 direct support staff. The Men's Group alternates picking between different community activities such as going to the movies, go-carting, grabbing dinner, going to baseball games, mini golf, shopping, and more. Jeff is proud to live independently in his apartment with support from PLUS Company staff, who help him with laundry, setting up housecleaning schedules, grocery shopping, prepping meals for the week, learning how to cook, and nutritional needs. Jeff and his staff also work on budgeting and money management, paying bills, going to the Dr.'s appointments, helping with online classes, roommate mediation, and employment readiness/personal hygiene. Jeff is so happy to be part of The PLUS Company and of his active, full life.


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DEA: U.S. Facing 'Fentanyl Crisis'/
By Pat Anson, Editor
The United States is facing an unprecedented "fentanyl crisis" that is likely to grow worse as drug dealers ramp up production of counterfeit pain medication made with illicit fentanyl, according to a new report from the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. It is legally prescribed in patches and lozenges to treat severe chronic pain, but illicit fentanyl has recently emerged as a fast-growing scourge on the black market, where it is increasingly being used in the manufacture of counterfeit drugs.
"The counterfeit pills often closely resemble the authentic medications they were designed to mimic, and the presence of fentanyls is only detected upon laboratory analysis," the DEA warns in the unclassified report.
"Fentanyls will continue to appear in counterfeit opioid medications and will likely appear in a variety of non-opiate drugs as traffickers seek to expand the market in search of higher profits. Overdoses and deaths from counterfeit drugs containing fentanyls will increase as users continue to inaccurately dose themselves with imitation medications."
Dozens of Americans have died this year after ingesting counterfeit versions of oxycodone, Norco and Xanax, which are virtually indistinguishable from the real medications. Even a few milligrams of fentanyl can be fatal.
The DEA said "hundreds of thousands of counterfeit prescription drugs" laced with fentanyl were on the market and predicted more would be produced because of heavy demand and the "enormous profit potential" of fake medication.
"The seizures of fentanyl-laced pills and clandestine pill press operations all across North America indicate that this is becoming a trend, not a series of isolated incidents," the DEA said.
The report highlighted the fact that U.S. forensic laboratories tested over 13,000 seized drugs containing fentanyl in 2015, up sharply from less than a thousand cases two years earlier.
The DEA said counterfeit pills are being smuggled into the U.S. from Mexico and Canada. Traffickers usually purchase powdered fentanyl and pill presses from China, and pill press operations have recently been found in Los Angeles and New York.
The counterfeit drugs problem is so serious the DEA believes it is undermining efforts to limit opioid prescribing.
"The arrival of large amounts of counterfeit prescription drugs containing fentanyls on the market threatens to devalue such initiatives and replaces opioid medications taken off of the street," the DEA said. "Although not all controlled prescription drug users eventually switch to heroin, fentanyl-laced pills give DTOs (drug trafficking organizations) broader access to the large controlled prescription drug user population, which is reliant upon diversion of legitimate pills. This could undermine positive results from the state Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs, as well as from legislative and law enforcement programs."
As Pain News Network has reported, Massachusetts and Rhode Island recently said fentanyl was to blame for nearly 60 percent of their opioid overdose deaths.
Senators Urge DEA to Reduce Supply of Opioids
A group of U.S. Senators is urging the DEA to "aggressively combat the opioid epidemic," not by going after fentanyl traffickers, but by making legal opioids even harder to get.
In a letter to acting DEA administrator Chuck Rosenberg, Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Edward Markey (D-MA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Angus King (I-ME), and Joe Manchin (D-WV) urged the agency to tighten its annual quotas for manufacturers to produce controlled substances.
"In effect, DEA serves as a gatekeeper for how many opioids are allowed to be legally sold every year in the United States. Yet, for the past two decades, DEA has approved significant increases in the aggregate volume of opioids allowed to be produced for sale," the letter states.
The Senators urged the agency to rollback a 25 percent increase in production quotas for Schedule II opioids that was implemented in 2013. Schedule II opioids include hydrocodone, a widely prescribed painkiller that was reclassified from a Schedule III to a Schedule II drug in 2014.
The Senators also said the DEA should make a mid-year adjustment in the quota to immediately reduce the supply of prescription opioids. The letter did not address the fentanyl crisis or the rapid growth in counterfeit medication.


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With its garden-themed design, This enchanting suite feels like spring. A large study is the perfect place for reading by the corner fireplace, and an alcove can be used for your computer writing. The bedroom features a romantic four-poster bed. The bath is exquisite, with a Jacuzzi, separate shower, and a chandelier.