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Arlindo: Yes, John, I have been with a few Neo-Advaita teachers myself in the past. They often claim to be non-dual teachers, but they are not really teachers of non-duality. In fact they teach duality because they suggest in their talks and descriptions of their experiences that the self can be experienced and known as an object. They may not be aware of it, but they mislead people into seeking the self as something other than themselves.
They often think of the self as a phenomenal object manifesting as the world (jagatha), and as one single unity. When they say that we are all one, they often suggest that all objects in creation are united as God manifest because God is everything. You probably heard them saying that we are all one, right? What they are often not aware of is that God is but an object appearing in consciousness, and that the very phenomenon "jiva and God" appears in mithya, and therefore in duality.
You see, God/creation is one single phenomenon, one single object projected by maya/Isvara. And we need human jivas in order to conceive of the concept of God. Let's take the ocean metaphor in which jivas are the waves and the creation is the ocean. It is easy to understand that from a larger prospective all there is is the ocean and that the wave is a superimposition on the ocean. Everything is God/ocean – but there is another factor or principle that many people miss: the ocean is but another superimposition on H2O. "Water" is the only fundamental, invariable and free principle in this metaphor.
All spirituality dealing with phenomenal experience, such as non-dual experiences, are by nature dualistic. It is all about the wave trying to convince itself of the ocean by experiencing it. But the wave and the ocean are both in mithya, and therefore they are always changing. Sometimes the wave believes itself to be the ocean, but other times it believes itself to be a wave. Moreover, in deep sleep, for example, the wave and the ocean both are not present. How can we find reality if one's mind is focused on unreality?


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Rajdeep Sardesai does not need an introduction. But we would like to introduce him as the only Indian journalist of his stature who replies to every single email he gets, even from a common man. You can follow him on twitter @Rajdeep
The interviewer forgot to ask what makes him so down to earth. May be next time.
You did your graduation in Economics. So what was going through your mind then?
When I took economics I was doubtful.. no I think I was sure I wanted to become an advocate. I wanted to pursue law after economics. So, law was certainly a goal of mine at that time as well.
What inspired you to choose law as your career?
It was that time I thought that this profession can provide me independence with which I can fight for the people's rights. That's how I observed my transition to law. But after a practice of six months I realized that .. well I would say, I was always vacillating between law and journalism. I always liked journalism. I also did an internship in a newspaper during my college days. So eventually I went for journalism, but still, sometimes I reckon I should have continued with my practice.
How was your life at Oxford University?
Oxford University was great. I spent two and a half years there. And it was fun because I got a chance to meet people from different parts of the world.
Do you recall any memorable incident from Oxford?
One is I scored 50 runs in my debut match and that was good. The other is, I played a match against Pakistan from combined Oxford and Cambridge side and I got out very easily on only two runs. And that time I reflected, 'Let's do something else in life.'
Any incident you remember from practicing at Mumbai High Court?
I remember doing a case for Gayatri Devi of Jaipur. Some legal dispute over her property; that's the one case that I still remember. I was of course only a junior but I still remember going to court with it.
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You have started and established CNN IBN. Did you think of launching your own channel when you had to leave it?
See when I left CNN IBN, I used to consider it as my own channel itself; the channel I started with the support of Network18. What should I say now…when you have initiated something on your own it is very difficult to quit it, but I had to do it nonetheless. And I did not think immediately of starting my own channel, instead I wrote my first book, 2014: The Election That Changed India and that provided me an opportunity to try something different because during the course of ten years at CNN IBN and ten-eleven years at NDTV, I couldn't get time enough to think about anything else. And the thought of starting my own channel didn't strike me immediately, even at that time. Maybe there was no opportunity as well but I didn't think about it at that stage. I think I was just exhausted.
What are the positive and negative aspects of working in television?
On the positive side I would say that working in television gives you a lot of visibility, instant visibility, instant recognition. Live television, in particular is genuinely something in which there is an immediacy, there is a sense of urgency which you have. This is the age of TV, so people will watch breaking news on TV. So you get visibility, you feel a sense of exigency, you feel that you are there like a ring side observer of politics.
The weakness I think is that everything is now 'breaking news'. Everything is now sensationalized, so I don't think the quality of news remains anymore, to be honest.
On what skills should a student who aspires to become a TV anchor focus on?
I think the key skill should be the quality to communicate easily. I mean ultimately you have to be someone who likes to communicate efficiently and has the confidence to deliver. According to me, confidence is very important.
You are among one of those Indian Journalists who are targeted by trolls on Social Media. So how do you handle this?
See, in the beginning I was very disturbed by it. But now I consider it as a part of the job. I don't think one should get too carried away by it. Social media lives in its own universe. I don't think you can allow it to have an impact on your life. Because ultimately you have to be judged by your peers and people around you and not by people who don't know you. I do believe that social media has an important role to play in creating a sense of instant communication and with one click you can interact with thousands of people. That is its advantage, there is instant communication with social media. But I think the power of social media is being misused to have these targeted campaigns and that is unfortunate.
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What are its solution in your opinion, sir?
I will not say a total control, but solution has to be some form of regulation by Twitter/Facebook itself. They should see that they don't allow their medium to be misused by others; the same law which applies to other forms of media i.e. ID (identification) should also be applied to social media. If you say something defamatory on TV you can be sued, so, why can't one be sued on social media?
Have you ever been threatened to do or not to do any story?
Yes, that has happened. But I will not go into that. But it has happened. That is also a part of our occupation.
Difference between Hindi and English journalism?
I think English journalism is cut off from the grassroots sometimes whereas Hindi journalism is able to raise the public issues more easily. However, in recent years, Hindi journalism too has developed the trend of sensationalizing, similar to English journalism. In some cases it even exceeds its English counterpart.
And sometimes Hindi journalism focuses more on trivial subjects. I do not see the issue of environment, science technology, education or health on Hindi news channels.
On the gap in salary issue, I would say that there was a disparity twenty years ago which is gradually decreasing.
How much scope does the broadcasting news have in terms of reporting or investigative journalism?
Very less. Everything is being run from the studio.
So, what would you say to a student who is dreaming to become a TV reporter?
Well, do something else! (laughs)
In today's world, due to the format of television, everything is being run through the studio. What would be the incentive for a youngster until the format doesn't change? I want youngsters to report. I want efficient reporting to take place. But I see that most of the channels work form the studio only.
What would you say to those who want to join this field for money and glamour?
I think you should not step into this field for glamour or money. Join only if you are truly passionate about journalism and news. For glamour one should become a Bollywood star and not a TV news star.
In your view, what is practical journalism in India?
In my view practical journalism in India should be the journalism that tells the stories of the people of India. The news that comes from small towns and cities. That should be real journalism. Real journalism should tell the stories of people, not a politician. We spend more time on the politicians and less time on people.
In one of your letters, you wrote, "Good journalism makes a genuine difference to the world by offering a mirror to society". But nowadays certain media houses act like a government machinery…
Of course. This is the most unfortunate thing that instead of making governments accountable we continue to side with the government.
So what would be your message to viewers of those media houses?
Now, who can stop the viewers? The person holding the TV remote will decide by themselves.
Nowadays we don't see news channels for news. We watch it for devotion. And if you see news channels as a devotee or as an idolater, it will happen. But, I want people to give importance to news and not the individual. They should watch news for the sake of the issue and not for the sake of the person associated.
I want people to understand the importance of news and not an individual's political or social importance.
What is the difference between being a Bollywood star and a star anchor?
Hey, there's a lot of difference. Bollywood stars are millionaires. They are very big men. They have thousands of fans. And no one should become a fan of a journalist. Be a fan of a movie star or a cricketer but not of a journalist. Journalists are observers.
Which is your favorite place to travel?
I love travelling in Goa.
Have you ever thought of retiring from journalism?
I often think that I should write books instead of continuing journalism. I want to do something different than this twenty four hour cycle. It's not that I am thinking of leaving this field, maybe I'm just thinking of a break. I just want to write books or do something else. I'm currently writing a book and this gives me a lot of satisfaction.
What would be your message to students across India?
Follow your dreams, and whatever you do, do it with passion and integrity.
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True Blood Quickie: True Blood Season 7 Episode 2 "I Found You" Recap
June 30, 2014 by Rachel Tsoumbakos
Episode 2 (entitled I Found You) of HBO's True Blood Season 7 starts with the scene many Trubie fans had been holding out for: the Jason Stackhouse (Ryan Kwanten) and Eric Northman (Alexander Skarsgard) sex scene! But what else happened? Let's take a look:
- So Jason and Eric have a little chat, a little argument and then a whole heap of kissing – before Jason wakes up and realizes he's dreaming of sex while in church!
- It turns out Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin) is a better detective than Andy Bellefleur (Chris Bauer) – but that's only because she tripped over a dead body she didn't recognize last week. And so, after investigating the corpse, Sookie, Andy, Jason, Alcide Herveaux (Joe Manganiello), and Sam Merlotte (Sam Trammell) decide to take a trip to Saint Alice.
- Lettie Mae (Adina Porter) – ever the addict – decides to visit Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis) to get some V so she can see her dead daughter, Tara (Rutina Wesley) via V-induced visions. This doesn't go so well and Lettie Mae leaves empty handed. It's not long though before she works out a little plan involving burning her hand and working on Willa Burrell (Amelia Rose Blaire). This time she gets herself a hit of vampire blood and manages to have a drug induced vision of Tara. She finds her daughter hanging on a giant cross and draped with a snake. While she can see Tara this time round, she cannot understand what she is saying. Looks like another hit of V is called for in Episode 3!
- Sam, before leaving town, rallies the troops and they start to clean up Bellefleur's for Arlene Fowler-Bellefleur (Carrie Preston) – if she ever returns alive. But, lo and behold, Vince (Brett Rickaby) arrives and stirs them all up and they go a hunting some guns in order to protect themselves from the Hep-V vampers. Luckily Adilyn (Bailey Noble) overhears one of the townsfolk and knows that they are just about to storm the sheriff's station in order to get their hands on all the weapons there. So Adilyn convinces Holly's son to go with her and they head on over to speak to Kenya (Tanya Wright).
- Meanwhile, back at Fangtasia, Arlene works out that one of the Hep-V infected vampires is actually an old school teacher of her children's – and so the begging begins. Both Arlene and Holly (Lauren Bowles) work on the woman – it seems to work too. That is until the vampire returns announcing they have a span of 12 minutes to escape. Arlene offers up her body in order to feed Betty, their new found ally – and then Betty goes and dies on them as she is feeding off Arlene!
- But while all that is going on, Sookie and her gang are arriving at Saint Alice's. Not only does Sookie find the house belonging to the corpse she tripped over in Bon Temps, but the woman also kept a comprehensive diary – one that reads a lot like the early love story between Sookie and Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer)! As well as learning a lot more about how Bon Temps will fare now the Hep-V vampires have their sights set on the town, there is a body pit to be found as well as the knowledge (thanks to Jason and his expert ' pizza forensics') that Saint Alice was sucked dry only two and a half days earlier – and so the ticking clock of a countdown begins. Can they save Bon Temps in time?
- Adilyn manages to get to the police station before the angry mass led by Vince – but only just. Turns out it's not long enough to clear out the guns though. To make matter worse, when the towns folk arrive, they manage to convince Kenya to turn on Adilyn and she starts handing out the wretched guns to the riled up towns folk instead!
- Now, because of this, Jessica Hamby (Deborah Ann Woll) wakes up as soon as she senses Adilyn's precarious situation – but a lot of good that will do since it is still daylight and Jessica can't go and find her. Instead she gets busy calling people. No one at the police station answers and neither does Sookie (since she threw her phone away in the cemetery last week). As soon as Andy returns home, Jessica is onto him and they argue before Jessica can hold him down long enough to convince him she hasn't eaten his remaining daughter. It seems an uneasy alliance has been formed in order to find Adilyn.
- At Sookie's house, Alcide is beat and heads off to bed. Sookie makes him shower first before dirtying her sheets – but that's just an excuse so she can sneak out of the house and pay a visit to Bill. It seems she has a plan…
- Finally, we conclude Episode 2 of True Blood Season 7 with a cliffhanger. Pam (Kristin Bauer van Straten) played Russian roulette last week in order to find out the location of her maker, Eric Northman. And now she has finally found him – only to discover he has contracted Hep-V!
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There are two poignant ancient Jewish parables that have particular resonance in modern times.
The first is the story of a bird during the days of the creation of the world. This particular bird was created without wings and, when it looked around at other birds soaring in the heavens, it implored its Creator to allow it to fly. That night, while the bird was asleep, God affixed wings to its body. When the bird awoke and saw two new appendages to its body, it said to God, "God, I asked you to make me fly, not to make me heavier." God replied, "Little bird, just flap them and you will see that you will fly. That which you perceive as a burden is exactly what will allow you to soar."
Being a committed Jew is all too often looked at as a burden. And, at first glance, it may seem that way. But, when you take the time to learn and to understand, what once seemed like a burden transforms into a source of meaning and empowerment that will truly allow you to soar.
But it's only by taking the time to learn and to understand that we are afforded the opportunity to connect to the richness of our heritage, which brings me to the second parable.
There was once a beloved king, whose court musicians played beautiful music for him. The king loved the music, and the musicians loved to play for him. Every day, for many years, the musicians played with passion and joy, and the king and the musicians developed a deep love for one another. But, eventually, after years of dedicated service, all of the musicians passed away. Their children were called to the king's court and were asked to take their parents' place. Out of loyalty to their parents, the children came to play each morning. But, unlike their parents, the children did not love the music. While they could play the basic tunes, they did not understand the power of their instruments, and played with little enthusiasm. Their resentment grew each day they played.
But, after some time, a few of the children said, "We are not being fair to ourselves. We owe it to ourselves to explore and see if we can discover the incredible love and joy our parents had for playing." And so they did. They learned and put in the effort and they realized that playing beautiful music was not just something with which to honour their parents' memory and show respect for the king. Rather, they found that making music kindled a fire in their own souls they had never before experienced.
And, the more they learned, the more incredible the experience was for them. They began to experiment with sound, composed new melodies, rediscovered harmony, and produced a music inspired by their own sense of devotion and love. The king witnessed their efforts and was deeply moved. Their music was different from their parents' music but, like them, it came from a place deep within, from a compelling need to give of their spirit and be in touch with their innermost selves.
We each connect to Jewish tradition, Jewish life and Jewish history in our own ways. The music we bring into the symphony of our community may not be the same as our ancestors, and we may be playing for entirely different reasons. Some of us may feel the music of Jewish life deep in our souls, as we have been playing for our entire lives, and others have just begun connecting. But that is the beauty of Jewish learning. We can discover how our Judaism speaks to us. It morphs from continuity just for the sake of continuity, into continuity fuelled by our Judaism truly meaning something to us.


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Anything to sit down on, a toilet seat (Can improvise if needed)
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Announcer: Come and get your musicial toilet seats! Only (Price) Each!
1st Person:{walks on} Hi, since I like {Type of music} i want to have a {insert artist of the style}.
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Last person: Since i like my country, i want a toilet seat that sings the national anthem.
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Announcer: Why?
Person: Because whenenver i sit down, the music plays and i have to stand up!
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I spent Wednesday morning talking to the management of the Royal Shakespeare Company about my views of leadership, quickly followed by a similar session with NHS management, something I often find myself doing these days, but midway between the two I received two phone calls which shaped the rest of the week. The first was from someone telling me that Andrew Neil had announced on The Politics Show that the gossip around Westminster was that I was being lined up as a candidate for the mayorship of London. The cat was out of the bag.
Several months earlier, I had been approached by someone influential in the Tory party to see if I would be interested in being their candidate for mayor in next year's election. As a former Labour donor and supporter who then gave money to the Liberals at the last election because I supported their position on Iraq, I was surprised. But after a few meetings, I agreed to have a chat with David Cameron.
I suspect many in the Labour party fail to understand what is happening to the Conservatives under Cameron and that the change he has brought about could be as radical for his party as the arrival of New Labour was for Labour. Most Labour stalwarts I meet hope and believe that Cameron will turn out to be a nasty right-winger, whereas, in reality, I suspect he's more liberal than the current authoritarian Labour Home Secretary. Not that that is too difficult.
What all this means is that there are now three political parties battling over the centre ground and the ideological differences between them are small. The future debate in politics will not be about policy, but about delivery. As I told the NHS managers on Wednesday, the problem with most politicians is that they think making policy is the hard bit, whereas anyone who has actually run any sort of large organisation knows, the difficulty is not making the policy, but knowing how to deliver it. In my experience, most politicians don't have the first clue about that.
In the meantime, I believe the public are increasingly disillusioned with politics and politicians and looking for something new; the plan I proposed to David Cameron when we met was certainly that. When I suggested that I stand as an independent supported by both Conservatives and Liberals on a common platform for London, I thought he, like most politicians, would run a mile. He didn't. Instead, he proved very open to a discussion about what I call 'new politics'. He later discussed the idea with his senior colleagues and said he was willing to put it to the Conservative party in London with his support.
The next step was to get the Liberals on side and over Easter I had discussions with friends in the party. They were interested and open to discussing the idea, which I reported back to Cameron's people; I later discovered that Ming Campbell had been told about the plan. A meeting was set up between Cameron and Campbell for Wednesday to discuss the idea. Sadly, the story broke that day and what should have been a confidential discussion ended up becoming public which, I suspect, effectively killed the idea.
I like Ming, but his instant rejection of the idea showed, I think, a lack of imagination that people in politics so often show. In business or in television - the worlds I come from - thinking the unthinkable is how you become successful. Cameron has taken criticism for doing precisely that and it is unfair; I hope it doesn't stop him doing it again. We live in a world where you have to be brave to win and Cameron showed that he was brave.
The second call that Wednesday lunchtime was from my old friend David Dein, the vice-chairman of Arsenal. I am the chairman of Brentford Football Club and we're looking for a new manager. I was hoping David could help with one of the names on my list. We chatted and he gave no hint of the drama to come at Arsenal that afternoon. Three hours later, I rang him back to find that his mobile had been disconnected.
Another two hours and I discovered he'd been kicked out of Arsenal. David has probably had a greater impact on professional football in the past 20 years than any other single person. He was the driving force behind the formation of the Premier League - it wouldn't have happened without him. He brought Arsene Wenger to Arsenal and helped to bring the whole game into the 21st century. If he leaves football, he'll be sadly missed.
The week had started with me watching the latest incarnation of Bob Dylan live at Wembley. The last two times I've seen him were disappointing, so I keep asking myself why do I always go to his concerts when he's here. I suspect the answer is that I first saw him at the Albert Hall in 1964 and over 40-plus years I have never lost the habit. Anyway, I like watching old rockers/ folk singers. When I was running the BBC, I even pulled rank so I could meet Dylan after one of his concerts, only to discover it's not always a good idea to meet your heroes.
I was lucky on Monday night because he sang two of my favourites among his songs - 'Like a Rolling Stone' and 'The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll' - and I recognised both of them, not something you can always do when Dylan sings new versions of his most famous songs. One of his better concerts. This week, as part of my sad life of insisting on seeing ageing folk/rock stars, it's James Taylor at Earls Court.
I was back at the BBC last week to tell the producer the songs I've chosen for my upcoming appearance on Desert Island Discs. I've been asked to appear a few times and always said no, but with my 60th birthday approaching, I thought now was the time to do it. At some time or another, we've all played the game of deciding what discs we would take to the island. But when it came to doing it for real, choosing just eight was much harder than I had imagined. I can't reveal what I've chosen because it would spoil the programme, but I can give you a clue by telling you that my brother urged me not to disgrace the family by choosing eight Bruce Springsteen songs.
Still haven't managed to speak to David Dein to commiserate and find out what actually happened, although one thing I know is that David is at his best in a fight. Coincidentally, on Friday, I bumped into Brian Barwick of the FA and suggested he ring Arsene Wenger and offer him the England job. His reply wasn't printable.
I have taken the London mayor file out of my filing system and junked it despite receiving lots of offers of money and help if I chose to stand. I've already emailed the producer of Desert Island Discs to change one of my choices and, with a bit of luck, we're close to signing a new manager for Brentford. Not a bad week.
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The Life
Born London May 1947. Educated Hayes Grammar School and York University. Married to Susan Howes. One son and one daughter, one step-son and one stepdaughter.
The Work
Local newspaper journalist. In TV: worked at LWT before taking over TV-AM in 1983. Director, Channel 4; executive director, Pearson plc; chairman, Channel 5. Appointed director general of the BBC in 2000. Resigned after the Hutton report and published a memoir, Inside Story(2004). Chair of Brentford FC.


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We had 18 students audition, 9 students made a band and 7 students advanced to area! We keep getting better every year! Jesus R. - 1st Chair Symphonic Band AREA Ayden H. - 2nd Chair Concert Band AREA Daniel R. - 5th Chair Symphonic Band AREA Isaac R. - 4th Chair Concert Band Sebron B. - 8th Chair Symphonic Band AREA Silas R. - 2nd Alternate Michael Y. - 2nd Chair Concert Band Brock R. - 3rd Chair Concert Band Bethany P. - 6th Chair Concert Band AREA Nevada R. - 3rd Chair Symphonic Band AREA Chloe M. - 1st Alternate AREA Congratulations to all of these fine students for their hard work and dedication preparing for this audition. This is the most difficult individual performance contest of the year and VV was represented well today!
The 7th and 8th Grade JH Boy's A teams traveled to Ganado to play in the Ganado Indian Basketball Tournament on December 14, 2019. Both teams played in a round robin style tournament and totally dominated the tournament by winning the tournament championship in their perspective divisions. The following are the scores for each of their games. 7th Grade: Van Vleck 36 Weimer 15 – Leading scorers were: Micah B. with 15 points, Carmello B. with 8 points, Jonathan G. with 6 points, Corey A. with 3 points, and with 2 points each are Daiten G. and J T C. Van Vleck 35 Ganado 25 – Leading scorers were: Corey A. with 21 points, Micah B. with 8 points, Jonathan G. with 4 points, and Wade H. with 2 points. Van Vleck 61 Tidehaven 18 – Leading scorers were: Corey A. with 25 points, Micah B. with 12 points, Daiten G. with 8 points, Wade H. and Carmello B. with 6 points each, Zack M. with 4 points, JT C. and Jonathan G. with 2 points each. 8th Grade: Van Vleck 41 Weimer 23 – Leading scorers were: Ty'lan R. with 16 points, Kaden G. with 9 points, Charlie H. with 6 points, Ja'harius J. with 5 points, and Keelan C. with 4 points. Van Vleck 29 Ganado 11 – Leading scorers were: Ty'lan R. with 11 points, Keelan C. with 6 points, with 4 points each are Damian M. and Charlie H., and with 2 points each are Keemar A. and Kaden G. Van Vleck 40 Tidehaven 12 – Leading scorers were: Ty'lan R. with 15 points, Keelan C. with 10 points, Kaden G. with 6 points, Aidan C. with 3 points, and with Marcavin R., Damain M., and Ja'harius J. with 2 points each.
Community PSA from Van Vleck Little League... ATTENTION!!! Santa 🎅🏽 will be visiting the little league ballpark on Tuesday, December 17th from 6-7 P.M!! Santa is very busy this time of year, but would love for anyone in the Van Vleck Community to come and take pictures with him. (You do not need to be a player in the league!! All are welcome!) Note: This is a photo opportunity provided free of charge! Bring your camera or use your phone to take the pictures! Wear any outfit; baseball/softball uniforms would be a fun plus!! Please come out!! Merry Christmas from Van Vleck Little League!
The Van Vleck Mighty Leopard Band has had an eventful and exciting day! They started this morning at the Rice Festival Parade in Bay City and performed at the Ganado Marching Showcase this afternoon. The VVHS Band received Best Music, Best Guard and 2nd Place in their class. They also received 5th place overall. We are very proud of our students and all of their hard work!! #EWP #LeopardNation
Awesome job to the Lady Leps Volleyball Team on their win against Northbrook in the George Ranch Tournament. The ladies fought hard against many teams in this tournament. They faced Cy Lakes, Stafford, Cy Park, Brazoswood, Galveston Ball, Northbrook, Paetow, and Sealy. The Lady Leps have their next game in Halletsville on Tuesday, August 27th.
Cub Camp 2019 is in the books! We had to overcome some construction obstacles, but the Thespians and the show did go on! Our kiddos were awesome and put on two precious shows for their parents and other fans. Student leaders were phenomenal and we're very proud of them for donating a week of their summer break to make camp successful and to help build future Leopard Players. Special thanks to Mrs. Peña & Mrs. Oncken for all of their help and thank you parents and audience members for your support!
Exciting times for Leopard Baseball...They received their District Champions Trophy today. Good luck tomorrow as our Leps start their journey towards State! Bi-District Championship Van Vleck vs Hempstead BF Terry High school (Rosenberg) May 1st, 2nd and 3rd(if necessary) 7 pm for each game Tickets: $4 for parents and $2 for students
Lady Leps Softball win District Playoff Game with Tidehaven and make it to UIL Playoffs! More details to come on Bi-District Game(s). #LeopardNation
It's that time of the year. See your favorite Leopards Spring Sport in person. Just click the link below to see our schedules. http://www.vvisd.org/o/district/browse/3614
This evening 8 of our VVHS students represented the Mighty Leopard Band by performing at the Region Band Concert. Students auditioned for this spot last semester and were selected to perform among the best in our Region. Congratulations to our students on a wonderful concert and for being chosen for this honor. #LeopardNation
Van Vleck Little League Registration is open online at http://tshq.bluesombrero.com/vanvlecklltx There will be no paper registration this year. so please sign up between know and February 10th 2019. Tryouts will be February 11-12.
Next step towards State Leopards! Good luck tonight in Hallettsville against Poth! https://www.vvisd.org/article/74823
Van Vleck HS Senior - De'Mitri Monroe has been nominated as best running back for the Texas Football/Whataburger Super Team. Click the link below to vote. https://www.texasfootball.com/whataburger-super-team/
Rice University offers free tuition for students from families making less than $130,000 https://www.ksat.com/news/rice-university-offers-free-tuition-for-students-from-families-making-less-than-130000?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar
VV 63 - SAC 75...Final #LeopardNation
VV 31 - SAC 31...Halftime
Bi-District Champions! VVHS 75 - HHS 41...Final #LeopardNation
Bi-District BB Championship Update... VVHS 36 - HHS 26...Halftime
TODAY is Election Day for the VVISD 2017 School Bond. See you at the polls! Polls open from 7:00am – 7:00pm. Find your precinct and polling location below: Precinct 1A: Bay City Service Center (2105 Avenue M; Bay City, TX) Precinct 5: Van Vleck Community Center (87 Avenue F; Van Vleck, TX) Precinct 6: Sargent Fire Station (22037 FM 457; Sargent, TX) Precinct 10: Wadsworth Community Center (20710 FM 521; Wadsworth, TX) Precinct 13: Cedar Lane Community Center (13622 FM 457; Cedar Lane, TX)
Invite your friends and family to join you in exercising their right to vote! For Election Day (November 7) voting info, visit: www.vvbond2017.com/voting-information.html
If you weren't able to cast your vote during Early Voting, your last opportunity to make your voice heard in the VVISD 2017 Bond election is November 7! Find your precinct and polling location below: Precinct 1A: Bay City Service Center (2105 Avenue M; Bay City, TX) Precinct 5: Van Vleck Community Center (87 Avenue F; Van Vleck, TX) Precinct 6: Sargent Fire Station (22037 FM 457; Sargent, TX) Precinct 10: Wadsworth Community Center (20710 FM 521; Wadsworth, TX) Precinct 13: Cedar Lane Community Center (13622 FM 457; Cedar Lane, TX)
Today is the last day of Early Voting! Make your voice heard and avoid the lines. Vote early from 8:00am-5:00pm at the Bay City Service Center or the Matagorda County Courthouse Annex. Learn more about the bond here: www.VVbond2017.com
It's been 45 years since Van Vleck ISD last constructed an entirely new school building. What's included in the 2017 Bond? Learn about the proposed projects here: www.VVbond2017.com
Roughly 88% of the 2017 Bond is reserved for new facilities that will serve Pre-K through 12th grade students, while reducing the number of campuses the district must pay to maintain and operation from four to three. 11% of the bond is reserved for renovations to the existing facilities we can keep, and the final 1% is for transportation.
The proposed new high school includes classrooms, science labs, computer labs, special education spaces, a library, an art room, a band hall, a black box theater, cafeteria, and a new gymnasium with boys' and girls' dressing rooms and a weight room. You can pick up a project sheet with info on existing needs and proposed plans at Van Vleck High School!
Did you know that more than 42,000 school buses transport nearly 1.5 million Texas children every school day? Join VVISD and the Texas Department of Public Safety in helping to spread the word about several safety measures drivers can take to keep our children safer. * When driving in school zones, watch out for student pedestrians. * Slow down and watch for children congregating near bus stops. * Look for children who might dart into the street without checking for traffic. * Know and obey the traffic laws regarding school buses in Texas.
The proposed new middle school would relocate all middle school students with the other campuses, and includes classrooms and science labs, special education spaces, a library, an art room, a band hall, a cafeteria with a stage, and a new gymnasium and boys' and girls' dressing rooms. In addition, the new middle school can be built on available land without interrupting instruction or displacing students. You can pick up a project sheet with info on existing needs and proposed plans at O.H. Herman Middle School!
DID YOU KNOW? The existing O.H. Herman kitchen and cafeteria are too small for the school's current capacity, and the gymnasium requires a complete renovation to address outdated systems and student safety issues.
The proposed new elementary school would replace the existing elementary and serve Pre-K through 5th grade. All elementary students would now be served by one facility, reducing the number of campuses VVISD must pay to operate from 4 to 3. In addition, the new elementary school can be built on the same site as the existing school, and construction will not interrupt instruction or displace elementary students. You can pick up a project sheet with info on existing needs and proposed plans at Van Vleck Elementary School and E. Rudd Intermediate!
DID YOU KNOW? You can download PDF copies of the bond materials VVISD has printed here: www.vvbond2017.com/2017-bond-resources.html
Have questions about the Van Vleck ISD bond package? Check out the FAQs and other information here: http://www.vvbond2017.com/faq.html
DID YOU KNOW? Bond money is legally prohibited to be used for and does NOT pay for the general maintenance and operations of a school – it does NOT pay teachers, run buses, provide food services or maintenance and custodial services. If the bond does not pass, the only source of funds available to the District are from maintenance and operation funds (funds that do pay our teachers, fund our programs, and keep the district operating).
School Holiday...Have a safe and relaxing holiday, and if you want to learn more about our upcoming School Bond - www.vvbond2017.com
DID YOU KNOW? Bond money is legally prohibited to be used for and does NOT pay for the general maintenance and operations of a school – it does NOT pay teachers, run buses, provide food services or maintenance and custodial services. If the bond does not pass, the only source of funds available to the District are from maintenance and operation funds (funds that do pay our teachers, fund our programs, and keep the district operating).
VVISD has a website entirely devoted to information about the 2017 Bond. Check it out here: www.VVbond2017.com
Lady Leps Wins...5-3! #BiDistristChamps
4x100 Relay Team today at Area Track in San Antonio...1st Place! https://www.facebook.com/Van-Vleck-ISD-270218039754819/
4x100 Relay Team today at Area Track in San Antonio...1st Place! https://www.facebook.com/shaunpjammer/posts/10208649259019973
Lady Leps Softball pickup 2nd District win over Tidehaven last night 16-5! Way to go Lady Leps!
Area Playoff Update VV 52 - PHS 57...Final
Area Playoff Update VV 44 - PHS 44...End of 3rd Q
Area Playoff Update VV 27 - PHS 30...Halftime
Good luck to our Leopards tonight in Halletsville against Poth in the Area Basketball Championship! Tip off at 7 pm! #LeopardNation
Boys Bi-District Champions... VV 59 - NS 46...Final
Boys Bi-District Championship Update... VV 43 - NS 29...End of 3rd Q
Boys Bi-District Championship Update... VV 29 - NS 23...Halftime
Boys Bi-District Championship Update... VV 16 - NS 11...End of 1st Q
All schools have power. Again, all students and staff are safe and secure. All schools will let out at normal times this afternoon, and school will proceed as normal tomorrow.
All students, staff and buildings are safe and secure throughout the District. Power has been restored to Elementary, E. Rudd and VV High School. O. H. Herman will be without power for a little while longer. Classes have resumed throughout the District. As of 10:30 am school times will stay normal.
VV Little League Girls Softball registration...Thur., February 9th at 6 p.m. at Van Vleck Little League concession stand. For more information please contact Casey Kile 979-240-1731
HS Basketball Report vs Industrial...Varsity Girls lost 34-32 & Varsity Boys won 55-42
MLK Day (Mon., Jan. 16th) will be a School Holiday. Classes will resume Tuesday, Jan. 17th.
Van Vleck finishes third in Holiday Classic in Bay City just behind Calhoun and East Bernard! http://m.baycitytribune.com/sports/article_875b65b8-cefc-11e6-89ff-07211685dc88.html?mode=jqm
VVHS Alumni Spotlight...Congrats Jocelyn Carnicle! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e-yZzG7lFE&sns=em
There will be no Athletic Booster Club tonight!
Good luck to our Elem & Rudd students at UIL competition today! #LeopardNation
Van Vleck All Sports Booster Club - Mon., Nov. 7th @ 6pm in High school cafeteria
Good luck to our Lady Leps against Tidehaven and Leopards against Yoakum tonight in VV! #LeopardNation
The Middle School HOME football games vs Yoakum is cancelled tonight due to weather and field conditions. #LeopardNation
Good luck to our Lady Leps & Leopards this evening in Edna! Go Leopards! #LeopardNation
It's a beautiful day for the Rice Festival Parade! Good luck to our OHHMS & VVHS Bands in the parade! #LeopardNation
Good luck to our Lady Leps & Leopards tonight at home against Industrial. Join us tinight as VVISD is Teaming Up for a Cure to Youth Cancer!
Alright #LeopardNation and Texans fans, one of our own needs us. On Thursday, Sept. 24th, Andrew (VVHS Class of '14) needs us! There will be a Texans Tailgate Gathering at 675 Shady Lane in Van Vleck. Andrew has been battling cancer since he was 14 and he needs our spirit and cheer! Try to RSVP with Anna Johnson and wear your Texans gear! Let's show our Leopard Pride for one of own!
The Mighty Leopard Band and Color Guard did a great job last night at the game! Here is a sneak peek. https://www.facebook.com/kgstovall/posts/10207369291165782
Fine Arts/Band Booster Club Meeting is tonight (9/13/16) at 7 pm in Mrs. Smith's classroom behind auditorium. We need more parents to participate, so please help your students!
VVISD received notification from the Texas Education Agency that it has earned several STAAR test "Distinctions" for 2015-16: VVHS -- Distinctions in ELA/Reading, Math, Social Studies, and Top 25% Student Progress VVES -- Distinction in Top 25% Closing Performance Gaps E. Rudd -- Distinctions in ELA/Reading, Science, Top 25% Closing Performance Gaps, and Postsecondary Readiness #LeopardNation KKHA 92.5 The Bay City Sentinel The Bay City Tribune
Good luck to our Lady Leps against Danbury tonight at home and our Leopards against Houston Wheatly! Have a great Homecoming and welcome back former Leopards!
JH Parents...The power has been fully restored at the JH (12:45 pm)
JH Parents...JEC had a power line short out behind JH. The power has been out in part of the building for about 1 hour and should be back on in 15 min. All students are safe and in classrooms.
Tomorrow's JV football game at Houston Wheatley High Schoool will be played at 4:30pm. Address: 4801 Providence St, Houston, TX 77020 Phone: (713) 671-3900 District: Houston Independent School District
Pre-Sale Tickets for this week's Homecoming Football Game can be purchased at the Administration Office, as well as any of the campus offices. Adults - $6 & Students - $3...All tickets at the gate will be $6.
Good luck to our Lady Leps and Leopard tonight against the Sweeny Bulldogs! #LeopardNation
JV Football fought hard this evening against Sweeny but came up short...23-6! #LeopardNation


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After decades of exclusivity, the fashion industry is finally beginning to put more focus on diversity. We've recently seen more women of color on the runway, far more body positivity and trans visibility from brands like Hood By Air and Gypsy Sport. Before NYFW last month, the CFDA even sent out "diversity tips" to urge designers to be racially inclusive in all their shows and coming campaigns, but fashion still has a long way to go, with brands like Balenciaga and The Row sending white girl after white down their runways.
Now that Fashion Month has come to a close, The Fashion Spot has released its biannual diversity report which measures racial, age and body diversity over 300 shows across New York, Paris, London and Milan. In many ways, the results were not at all surprising: New York had the highest racial and body diversity, while out of all the European shows, not one plus-size model was included. Age diversity increased this year, with a few guest appearances by models over 50, including icon Lauren Hutton walking at Bottega Venetta, and trans visibility was at an all-time high, with 10 trans models dominating runways.
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Racial diversity, however, was a bit more complicated. All of the locales showed an increase, but growth in New York was small enough to break its larger pattern of change over the last few seasons. And despite warnings from the CFDA, some designers still chose to ignore equal representation—The Row came in last place, with a disgraceful zero percent diversity.
On the other hand, Kanye West was ranked the most diverse, sending 97 percent models of color down the runway at his now infamous Yeezy Season 4 presentation. While admirable, the Yeezy casting was problematic and highly exclusive in itself, calling strictly for multiracial women in a move that one protestor compared to Hitler's obsession with eugenics. This type of diversity feels shallow, especially when the point is to include more types of women—not divide them further.
Overall, the data suggests a brighter future for the fashion industry. Brands like Chromat hit all the marks—age, body and racial diversity, breaking down barriers that help redefine beauty standards. If the industry continues to follow suit, maybe by next year, diversity reminders will no longer be needed—and The Row will be out of business.


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5 Reason to Wear Emerald Pendant
Happy St. Patrick's Day! I Hope you're all wearing green. I am, I have on my emerald necklace! Yes, I have green in my wardrobe but I simply love the way this pendant makes me feel. It's actually naturally shaped like a heart and reminds me that there is love all around me.
1)Emerald is the stone of successful love. The pendant sits right at my heart chakra and reflects love to whomever I meet. The heart chakra is the center of your body and the other chakras. If the heart is open and in balance, the chakras can easily open and stay balanced.
2) Raw emerald works just as well as a high quality "gemmy" emerald to attract love. Because it also works with the third eye chakra, it allows you to recognize undesirable qualities that you may have missed.
3) Because this stone is all about the heart chakra and love, it reminds you to love yourself 1st. Emeralds also help you to recognize the people that are loyal and those that are not. When we love ourselves first, we are not easily fooled.
4) It can help heal a broken heart. We've all been there. And it hurts. Emerald reminds us that when our heart is broken that it's time to shift our perspective and focus on something else. It can help you turn a negative situation into something positive.
5) Emerald promotes truth. When you wear an emerald, it activates your third eye chakra allowing you to fully see someone's true intentions. It inspires a deep inner knowing because it promotes truth and discernment.
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All we want to do is acquire your brains! It's not unreasonable, I mean no one's gonna merge with your eyes.
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E3 Gameloft Hands-on: 9MM
At risk of beating the proverbial dead horse, it remains no secret that GameLoft has had much success with developing extremely similar 'homages' to popular games for iOS. In a rare attempt to break this cycle, the developer debuted 9MM at E3 2011. While it was supposed to be considered a completely new idea, not borrowing from other games that are on the market, I couldn't help but shake the feeling that this was disturbingly close to True Crime: Streets of LA, a game that previously existed in the last console generation. That said, this is a completely new idea to the iOS that is totally worth exploring.
Players strap on the concealed holster of cop John "Loose" Kannon. Despite the terribly cliched character name, Kannon is a crime fighting machine that takes action first and asks questions later. His brand of renegade justice has worked well in the past, but when he steals millions of dollars from a drug lord after murdering a sibling, things get very hairy, very quickly.
Featuring a slow-motion bullet time mode that might be ripped from such groundbreaking titles like Max Payne, 9MM takes on the crime drama genre of gaming with all the subtlety of a shotgun blast to the chest. Players will be running and gunning from place to place, wiping out any thugs that step in their path. This style of gameplay is all fun and dandy, but the storyline needs to at least be on par with the action in order to urge gamers to continue to progress further. As far as we could tell, the game mechanics remain solid, but we will have to wait and see how this wildcard plays out before making any final conclusions.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Harvard women's tennis team (15-6, 3-1 Ivy) used a come-from-behind victory to take down Yale (12-8, 3-1 Ivy), 4-3, in the team's final home match of the season.
In doubles play, the pairing of senior Erica Oosterhout and junior Natasha Gonzalez defeated Samantha Martinelli and Jessie Gong, 6-3, at No. 1. Yale would pick up the doubles point, despite a strong showing from first-year Annika Bassey and senior Isabel Jasper, who were barely edged, 7-6 (5), by Caroline Amos and Kathy Wang.
The Crimson fought back in singles play, beginning with another strong performance from junior Irene Lu at the bottom of the order, skating by Kathy Wang, 6-2, 6-1. Gonzalez earned her second win of the day, this time taking down Jessie Gong, 6-4, 6-4, at No. 4.
Harvard used two three-set matches to clinch the victory, beginning with Jenna Friedel, who defeated Caroline Dunleavy, 7-5, 4-6, 6-3, at No. 2. First-year Rachel Eason, meanwhile, added with a strong performance against Amy Yang, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2, at the fifth position.
Harvard Highlights:
- With the victory, Harvard jumped Yale in the standings, moving to second place in the Ivy League with a 3-1 record.
- Friedel continues to dominate as the team's No. 2, now sporting a 10-match win streak and a 13-1 singles record in the spring.
- Oosterhout and Gonzalez lead the team in doubles play, with 10 wins as a pairing in the spring.
- This week's COOP Student-Athlete of the week, Irene Lu, dominated in two sets against her opponent.
- The team honored seniors Erica Oosterhout, Isabel Jasper and student manager Brett Jennings before the start of the contest (see picture below).
Up Next:
The Crimson continues Ivy League play on the road this Sunday taking on Brown at 1 p.m.
Harvard University def. Yale University 4-3
S1: Samantha Martinelli def. Erica Oosterhout 6-4, 6-3
S2: Jenna Friedel def. Caroline Dunleavy 7-5, 4-6, 6-3
S3: Raissa Lou def. Rachel Lim 6-1, 6-3
S4: Natasha Gonzalez def. Jessie Gong 6-4, 6-4
S5: Rachel Eason def. Amy Yang 6-3, 4-6, 6-2
S6: Irene Lu def. Kathy Wang 6-2, 6-1
D1: Erica Oosterhout / Natasha Gonzalez def. Samantha Martinelli / Jessie Gong 6-3
D2: Caroline Dunleavy / Raissa Lou def. Jenna Friedel / Rachel Lim 6-4
D3: Caroline Amos / Kathy Wang def. Annika Bassey / Isabel Jasper 7-6(5)


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This stand definitely lives up to the reviews; its craftsmanship is sturdy, and the design seems solid. Its always a little nerve racking mounting a very expensive cintiq (I have the 22hd) on anything other than what was built specifically to hold it. In the end, however, I forget that I ever used anything else. It feels extremely natural to pull the screen down to your lap and work on it at any angle you feel like. I was amazed to find that it held my desired angle even when I was drawing on it (which is the whole point of course).There were two disappointments that I had with the device. The first is that the instructions came somewhat shredded. Almost in a comical fashion. I basically have the outside borders and the middle has been ripped out. Its not floating around in the box somewhere either. Its just gone. Now, this isn't a particularly complicated device and moreover the directions can probably be found online somewhere, it was just annoying. The second problem I'm having is that it wont keep the monitor more than about two inches off the desk. This cintiq is heavy, almost at the limit, but it seems like it should hold to a place I move it. That said, I dont ever have to raise it and it holds extremely well in all the drawing positions I use, which are usually pulled forward into my lap, so its not even a big enough deal for me to search online and see if the fix is somewhere in the missing chunk of instructions.If you use a 22hd with the stock stand, you need this in your life. It feels so much more natural, like the way a cintiq is meant to be experienced. I get full 360 degree rotation at any angle I like, and for that reason alone I can't imagine going back to the stock stand.PS. my setup actually has the arm attached to the table on the right side of my desk instead of the back of the desk. It works just fine. I'll upload some pictures as well.
The short answer is yes, yes it does. The Ergotron LX Desk Mount (45-241-026) handles the 34' Ultra Wide 34UM95 with ease. I just completed installing the mount on my desk. You have to adjust the Lift arm quite a bit from the factory setting to get the monitor to float properly, but once you have it dialed in it handles it perfectly fine. This is the weight capacity according to the manufacturer's site:'* Weight Capacity: 5 to 25 lbs (2.3 to 11.3 kg). With monitors greater than 20 lbs (9.1 kg) in weight, the vertical range of motion may be reduced up to 4.5' (11 cm) for a total height range of 8.5' (22 cm)'Wish the Tilt adjustment had a looser adjustment. With the tilt adjuster fully loosened, the adjustment itself still feels pretty stiff.I took off one star because both supplied M4 x 10 VESA mounting screws were too long for the display. The top screws tightened down perfectly fine, but the bottom two screws would bottom out prematurely and not tighten down. I had to use some older Dell mounting screws from my old display.Ergotron, either supply shorter screws with the kit or provide washers..please!!!
This is beautifully made, perfectly explained and the result is an absolute marvel. I am really delighted with this product. I do not like the idea of clamping the unit to a desk so I have installed mine by drilling a hole. The video instructions are great and I urge you to watch that several times before installing. Much better than following the paper instructions. Just one word. If you want the monitor in the fixed horizontal position as I do with a 34 inch Dell, then note the instructions right at the end of the video. Having got it all working perfectly I had to take it all apart in order to fit the tiny locking screw into the Vesa mount. My only criticism but not enough to deny this product 5 stars
Easy switch my 23' touchscreen between monitor and tablet position.Can even kill zombies in tablet position by standing in front of the desk !Our desk is an hardwood executive desk with a glass table top protector and a drawer in the middle. By using a 16' long extension made from a 1'*3' wood furring strip to extend the clamp we were able to sandwich the desk top between 2 pieces of wood board. We used 6 t #8-32 x 1.25' flat-head machine screw to secure the hardware to the strip ( 4 near the stand and 2 at the clamp )The arm stands on a 1'x6'x 20' plank and the force of the clamp is distributed under the drawer support by a 1'x2'x16' piece of wood. Make sure the glass surface on both sides is clean and free of dust/residue/etc... Another point; the arm pole is not centered on the desk but the monitor is.
Just arrived yesterday and got it all set up. First of all, it works wonderfully, better than I hoped it would. Smooth and steady movement and holds my 27 inch BenQ monitor just fine. It is well built and solid. Excellent Product.Now, some things I noticed during install. If you try to manipulate the arms or the tilt adjustment for the monitor before you install it, you won't have any success trying to move the individual parts. However as a system, things move just fine. I did have to almost completely loosen the tilt tension adjustment, but that is probably because my monitor weighs 5 pounds, and not the 20 something that the arm is rated for.Also, I already had a hole in my desk to mount the arm over. I find that to be more secure than clamping it the edge of my desk. But, the hole on my desk is larger than 2 inches specified by Ergotron. Its actually about 3 inches by 5 inches. The base is more than large enough to cover and have enough desk under it to be secure. It is the bottom part of the mount that was too small. The plate on the bottom of the mount would actually fit into the hole in my desk. So, I went to the local hardware store and bought an Electrical Box Cover Plate for $2.50 that has a knock out hole in it.Something just like this:www.jestik.com/EMY-6530818-Steel-City-521511234EW-Pre-Galvanized/dp/B005YT9FL2/I knocked the plug out, and let the threaded rod attached to the base go through that, then used the clamp plate supplied with the arm. This allowed me to tighten up the base, and keep it secure and not have to worry about it breaking my desk or getting loose over time.
This arm lives up to every one of their feature claims and then some. Here are some of the standouts :- It's precision engineered and solid- It's sexy looking- It's American made (any company that is hiring people HERE to make innovative and quality products gets a *big salute and a bonus)- It's adjustable to almost any angle you could possibly make use of, and- When you maneuver it to the spot you want - it STAYS- But when you want to quickly move or simply adjust it to another spot, it smoothly swivels there .. and STAYS- And all of this even with heavy monitors - like my Dell 23' touchscreen.For work I put the arm attached to the back of the desk behind my laptop, and the DELL hangs nice and solid above the laptop screen for a perfect dual screen setup. At my height (6'3') that puts the big monitor right at eye height. Perfect for design and development.I push the laptop to the side and swing the arm all the way down to desk height in front of me for DJ'ing with the touchscreen. And I easily swing the arm with the DELL all the way around facing my bed if I feel like watching a movie at night.At no time have I doubted that this thing was stable or that my heavy monitor was in any way at risk. Nor is it the slightest bit finicky about moving or staying where I put it. It smoothly and precisely does its job and does not need adjustment at the joints in the slightest.Now about my experience with customer service:The assembly is basically simple, so the 1 or 2 page sparse instructions were good enough for me to get it 90% there. However the last thing that was holding me up mounting it and finishing the job, was the 'pan' motion left and right (like shaking your head motion left right).All of the other directions of motion have either hex bolts for adjustment, or a screw, or they don't need any adjustment. But the pan left/right was stuck. And I couldn't find any adjustment for that axis of motion at all.When I called the company on the phone somebo...
The instructions aren't the best, but the product is fine. You'll figure out the installation just fine; take your time and hold the parts in your hands to visualize proper assembly. However, do read the instructions and heed the warning about removing certain screws!For mounting ASUS 24-inch LCD monitors, the factory tension settings worked fine. Tighten clamp to desk, install first arm, screw second arm to appropriate holes on monitor (the ASUS had VESA mounting holes) and then slip the two arms together. Attaching power and signal cables to the arms is the final step.I bought two of these and clamped one to my wife's old-style wooden desk and one to my converted drafting table. Both installed without the need for any additional spacers or force-spreading devices (think wood or metal block to expand the footprint of the clamp plate).The desk sits about ¾-inch away from a wall. Moving that heavy wooden desk to reach the knob for tightening clamp was not appealing, so I made a tool from 2-inch schedule 40 PVC pipe. Just trace the clamp fingers onto one end of the pipe and saw out the waste with a hacksaw (about ½-inch deep or so). Space the fingers so they fit snuggly on the clamp, so the tool doesn't slip off while you are reaching in from the bottom middle front-side of the desk. Clamp tightened fine, and all is well. I left the tool in place behind desk, so I could find it, should the need arise to remove or adjust clamp.
https://www.jestik.com/Ergotron-45-384-026-Sit-Stand-Desk-Mount/With a Jarvis sit/stand desk and the other model ^ with a longer neck, you can put a laptop under the monitor and have the keyboard of the laptop at the correct height. With auto-magic $500 sit/stand desks... it's well worth the additional expense.
If you are on the fence about getting this product, take my advice and the advice of hundreds of other reviewers on this site - get it! I bought this because my computer and game consoles are hooked up to the same monitor and I wanted to get my tate mode on. Needless to say, the face rotates effortlessly in 360 degrees so viewing in portrait position is a breeze.The quality of the build materials is amazing. I went into this purchase blind and really did not expect the unit to be this sturdy. The movement is flawless.Now for what really motivated me to write this review - ease of assembly. I cracked open the box to confirm receipt and condition of the product, but had planned on this being a Saturday morning assembly project. As I read the instructions I saw 3 quick steps and thought there had to be some mistake. Nope! Three steps and 15 minutes later (the only reason it took that long was because I have so many inputs to my monitor and had to sort those out, it had nothing to do with the stand) and I was in business. My favorite part was that it came with knob screws to hold the monitor on the bracket - classy.The reviews for this product are no fluke. This is a quality, well made piece of equipment that far exceeded my expectations. Hope this input helps, cheers!
I bought this for my second Samsung monitor in my home office. It does exactly what I wanted. I move the monitor depending whether I want it right next to my main monitor or up so I can push my tilting table under it or back so I can watch Slingbox on it while I work. It is very versatile, strong, easy to set up and easy to use; just what I wanted. It is a product that does exactly what is says it does and does it very well.Note: Make sure your monitor has VESA 100/70mm standard mounting hole patterns on the back. Some do and some don't and some require an adapter. Also you can download the Ergotron manuals on their web site. I did and it really helped to understand them before my product arrived. It really sped up installation.
I spent the extra to get a solid arm, and this delivered. Assembly was pretty easy. You really need to watch the video. The hand-model is amazing!Tips:Attach the little M3x6MM screw BEFORE you attach the VESA mount to your monitor.I mounted a 27' monitor that weights 12 pounds and it would not stay at my desired height. I searched the 1 page instructions. There was a small diagram, but it did not say it was how to adjust the spring tension. The screw to adjust the spring is hidden behind the VESA mounting plate at the end of the second 'arm'. The T-shaped wrench (provided) fits into the screw at the end of the spring. After several turns to the right, the problem was solved.
Just got the Ergotron LX Desk Mount LCD Arm and it is a dream.Just like the video at their website, I can tilt my monitor freely as smooth as butter at different angles without using the allen wrench. My Windows 8 Touch monitor is a pleasure to use now (though I am a die hard Apple fan with 4 Macs in the house). In my opinion, the whole point of the LCD arm is to be able to do exatly this, especially with touch screen monitor. Love love the new Ergotron. Also like to mention that I am using the bolt through mount instead of the clamp. I have a 2 inch grommet hole and just use the other, included plate to bolt the base down through the desk hole. I think it looks much better than the clamp to the side of your desk. I hope this helps some one.Stay away from 'Atdec Levitate Desk Mount' LCD Arm as this one requires you to use the allen wrench every time you tilt the monitor. I returned this so fast right after I installed it.
I installed this mount today, it was a bit tricky because of the well written instructions ( the universal complaint) but what really took the longest was trying to evaluate the mounting method. Although the clamp seemed like a viable option but things seem to have a habit of working loose so I decided to drill a 1/4' hole in the desk to get a more secure mount. This turned out to be a very simple task and the drawings in the instruction sheet are very clear. They do provide a wing nut but I didn't like that so I used a 1/4-20 nut with a lock washer plus an additional not to jam the first nut. This may seem a bit insane but I had a vision of a $500.00 monitor crashing to the floor so opting for a more secure mount only made sense to me. The cable management system is not doubt the best one I've used. One reviewer mentioned the cheap cable ties and that they were useless but if they are used correctly they work just fine. He also mentioned using velcro ties and while I'm a big fan of them they actually aren't necessary here. My monitor is 27' and weighs 18.5 lbs and this mounting arm handles it very well. It did take some time to get the tension correct and it's all trial and error. But there isn't any sag even at maximum extension. What I really love about it is I can position the screen to any viewing angle with very little effort and without knockinng thing over. Unlike the photos and videos Ergotron has, as well as others, my desk is based in reality... it collects things at an almost alarming rate, there's doesn't. This was the main reason for buying this product. Anyway if you are in the market for an arm like this and you have the cash for it, I think this is a very good buy but it is not inexpensive compared to others on the market.
I purchased this to use with my Monoprice Drawing Tablet Display (a rebranded Huion, Cintiq alternative). It holds it very securely with enough resistance to hold it in position while drawing without being too difficult to reposition. I've seen these in use at doctor's offices holding laptop stands to carts, so clearly they can hold a decent amount of weight in position. My desk squeezes into a narrow alcove, and I was able to fit the base of this unit on side of the desk that has less than a centimeter of clearance from the wall.The only minor complaints I can make are:One of the tension adjustment bolts was stuck in place. Luckily I was already happy with its position, and it seems like adding a bit of lubricant will allow for adjustment, but it might be worth testing your unit before setting it up in case you have to replace it.The bottom section of the arm has a channel on the bottom for cable management with a plastic cover that snaps in place over your cables. The DVI cable I use for my monitor is a bit thicker than average, and doesn't allow the plastic cover to snap all the way in. It has stayed in place so far, however.There are no detents in the monitor rotation, meaning it doesn't click into 90 degree rotations, so when switching from landscape to portrait and back you're left to eyeball when its level. A minor gripe, but room for improvement.I'm happy to easily transition to using my tablet as a second monitor next to my primary to a low, tilted position for drawing.
I'm a technology industry professional who spends way too many hours in front of my computer screen. So much so as to develop arthritis of the neck in fact for which proper display positioning makes it possible/comfortable to work for many hours each day. I own a number of display mounts and while many others may be functional, the Ergotron mount is my absolutely my favorite, hands down. It is very well made, with no rough or unfinished edges, comprised of high quality materials that ensure smooth movement and adjustment. It includes an integrated spring balance mechanism that assists raising and lowering of the display which makes a huge difference, especially as the display gets bigger. It articulates in many directions and hides the cables in the articulated arms nicely. I replaced one of the cheaper less functional mounts with the Ergotron on a secondary desk after realizing how much better I can move and adjust the display. Don't waste your money elsewhere, this is the real deal.
Purchased a set of two of the LX Desk Mount LCD arms for my two Dell U2415 monitors that I keep in portrait orientation. Installation was easy (although instructions are more pictorial than prose) and all parts are included for edge mount or grommet mount installs. The arms are high quality and the default settings for spring tension worked perfectly for my monitors. They do not sink down or raise up unless i want them to. The arms glide seamlessly and smoothly. My only issue is that the tilt setting is quite tight even on the 'loosest' setting, but that is minor. Yes they are expensive, but worth it.
I have a pretty elaborate multi-screen (currently 5) setup and I've been through my share of VESA mounts. I've always been trying to get by with the cheapest possible mounts, opting instead to spend extra money on the monitors themselves. I recently replaced 2 aging 19' monitors with two 24' HD monitors and decided to splurge on really expensive mounts for them. So I bought two Ergontron LX Desk Mount arms.I cannot say it enough: These are way more than twice as good as the articulated mounts half their price. They are simple to install, rock solid, and adjustable in pretty much all possible dimensions from height to rotation to tension. Zero installation headaches (far from the case with many other mounts), and they are super adjustable. As a programmer, I usually run 24' monitors vertically for text editing. However, there are times when I want to run them horizontally too. With most cheap arms you're locked into one or the other short of getting out your screwdriver. With these mounts, you can adjust position and orientation on the fly. I didn't think that would be a big deal, I didn't think I'd actually ever do it. Now that the option is there, though, I do it all the time. It's incredibly useful to be able to adjust, on the fly, to a monitor configuration that suits whatever I'm currently doing.The built in cable management is well thought out too, making sure the cables are always ready if you extend the mount all the way out while also hiding them away from being obtrusive.This mount is expensive. And this mount is awesome. If you can talk yourself into the price, you'll never regret it.


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Responding to a vulgar leftist commenter w/ a clear case of mental illness. Why Sarah Palin & conservatives are Undefeated. The Undefeated could've been called The Underestimated. How can we expect to be civil with a hateful left. Don't sit down and shut up GET UP AND ROAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Obama's Gaffes Worse Than Anything Coming Out of the Right
I examine Obama's latest disgraceful gaffe regarding the late soldier Jared Monti. Who's gaffes are worse? Sarah Palin's or Obama's? Houston, we have an elitist problem in America! Afghanistan, war on terror, racist latino Mayday rally missed by the MSM while Obama visited ground zero last May.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Tranny Flies, Sagger Cries & Gay Marriage Law Pass in NY
US Airways had Deshon Marmon arrested for "sagging" on a plane, but allowed a scantly clad tranny to fly. America is upside down backwards. Also, I discuss gay marriage law passage in New York state.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Hollywood Hates Sarah Palin But Loves Erin Brockovich? Go Figure!
As you know, I got the opportunity to screen the new Sarah Palin documentary "The Undefeated" by Steve Bannon at Magno Studio in New York City on June 22, 2011. If you have not heard my full review of the movie you can see it underneath this post.
Bannon attended the screening and was gracious enough to open the floor to questions and comments from the crowd. I want to stress in print what I told him: the documentary was superb and on par, if not better, than the documentary he made about Ronald Reagan titled "In the Face of Evil." I thanked him for showcasing Sarah Palin as a human and not an object or a myth that the media has created. Seeing Palin's entire life and career laid out in front of me, I realized that her talents, tenacity and ability to get things done would have been marginalized if she became Vice President Palin. Bannon agreed saying that was a good way of looking at it all. He stated, divine intervention possibly played a hand in the election of 2008. In short, everything happens for a reason.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
My Review of The Undefeated @ Magno Studio in NYC June 22 2011
My review of the compelling, long awaited Sarah Palin documentary THE UNDEFEATED produced by Stephen Bannon.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Meghan McCain's 7 Points On How To Lose An Election
In her usual display of silver spoon ding-battery, Meghan McCain writes a column in the Daily Beast titled "7 Tips For GOP Hopefuls To Win". I show you why it should be titled "7 Points on How To Lose An Election". Liberals posing as Republicans like McCain and others in the media need to be cut off at the pass.
Friday, June 17, 2011
With Sarah Palin, What You See Is What You Get
Today, I eats me some crow with his previous Palin Prediction. John Edwards mugshot- there are TWO Edwards but there is only ONE Sarah Palin. With Palin, what you see is what you get. Why does Fox News continuously snub Palin? Fox News has a sick idea of who is in the 2012 race. Who are these friggin people?
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Anthony Weiner Resigns AND STROKIN!
A tale of two Weiners. It really couldn't have happened to a better guy. Clips from the arrogant disgraced Congressman who flashed his wanger to every woman in the U.S. Music provided by the great Clarence Carter.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Palin Watch Wednesday June 15 2011
Palin Watch...Discussing possible Palin prediction of announcement to run for president 2012.
Mr.L Discusses 2012 on Conscience of Kansas w/ Paul Ibbetson
Recently I made an appearance on the Conscience of Kansas radio program hosted by Paul Ibbetson and discussed Sarah Palin, Mitt Romney and 2012. Clip courtesy of www.barbaricthoughts.com Animation courtesy of Insanity Island www.youtube.com/insanityisland
Monday, June 13, 2011
John Ziegler: The Man With No Home
Last night I read filmmaker John Ziegler's scathing article on Sarah Palin featured on the Daily Caller titled "The Sarah Palin I Know." I have two theories as to why John Ziegler would all of a sudden do a complete about face from defending Sarah Palin from as early as April of this year only to transform into her most ardent critic. Since Ziegler is chock full of salacious accusations against Palin's character, allow me to make two against his.
Two words: "The Undefeated." Ziegler takes a cheap shot at the prospects of this documentary making political headwind for Palin in the coming months. His comments reek of jealously. One would have to believe that Ziegler's name was being thrown around as a potential director/producer for this project. He was rejected a
nd the Palins went with Steven Bannon.
It was a good move on the part of the Palins to go with Bannon. Bannon, a former Wall Street investor, had the stones and the resources to raise a million dollars to produce it something that Ziegler—obviously from listening to his bellyaching about not being able to find work—couldn't do. Bannon also had a clear, cogent vision. If anyone hasn't watched his documentary on Ronald Reagan vs. Communism titled "In the Face of Evil: Reagan's War in Word and Deed" you will come to understand that Bannon isn't just a documentary filmmaker. He's an artist.
So one could believe that this flare up from Ziegler is because he feels the Palin's jilted him and whatever other irrational fantasy he may have about loyalties they should have had to him. "The Undefeated" is getting rave reviews from those on the left and the right who screened it. Personally, I believe the film is going to blow up in popularity. It's a stroke of marketing genius if you ask me. The film will be released in July and the Palin buzz will start up all over again. If she does decide to run the movie will most likely be released on DVD right around the Christmas season—the same time of the Iowa primaries. Buzz, buzz…
It's my opinion that Ziegler felt that he was entitled to direct this film, and when they decided to go with another filmmaker, he saw his ship about to come in only to have it pulled back out to sea without him.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Mr.L: Sarah Palin, David, Goliath and the 5 Stones
Awaiting the debut of the Palin documentary The Undefeated, I discuss producer Stephen Bannon's press conference at Heritage Foundation. Also, the story of Sarah Palin, David & Goliath and the 5 Stones and their similarities.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Mr.L Hates Media Pt 2: Maddow, MSNBC & Leg Crossers at Fox
In this installment, watching Rachel Maddow make a nightly fool of herself is quite fun. What I think of the mSnBc "lean forward" campaign. Exposing Republican backstabbing leg crosser Karen Henratty for her snarky comments about Sarah Palin.
Why I Hate The Media -Both Left & Right- Pt 1 Sarah Palin, One Nation
What is expected to be the first in a series, I will explain why I hate the media both on the left & the right. In this episode I cover the media reaction to the Sarah Palin One Nation tour, Dick Morris, Kim Strassel, Fox News, David Corn & MSNBC are discussed. -Mr.L
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To forgive someone presupposes that someone has offended you, or, that you have taken offence for some reason.
Question: Can you forgive that one even if they refuse to accept your forgiveness – seeing as "forgiveness" is in your power to give. So, if you deem someone to be "forgiven!" are they indeed forgiven; is forgiveness affected towards them regardless of their personal response to it? i.e., whether they accept it or not.
If one answers "No they are not forgiven" – then this needs explaining as to how it is that they are not forgiven.
If one answers "Yes they are forgiven" – then how is it that God cannot have ministered the selfsame forgiveness through Jesus Christ toward humanity? Does humanity's "apparent" refusal, be it in ignorance or arrogance, nullify the work of the Cross in drawing "all" to Himself? [Jn 12:32]. What did Paul say:
"For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect? Certainly not!" Rom 3:3-4a.
What did God say through His prophet Isaiah concerning Israel's state of wanton rebellion?
Isa 44:22 I have blotted out, like a thick cloud, your transgressions, and like a cloud, your sins. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you."
"Return" [an act of repentance] is only possible because of the prior establishment of redemption – not unlike that of Rom 5:10 "when we were enemies we were reconciled".
It may be argued that one must believe to benefit from it – true on one level, but does that mean that un-forgiveness, therefore, remains – no! It simply means that life is not being lived to the full in experiencing the benefits of forgiveness.
Now believing is an important matter, but believing does not determine where one ends up when this life is over – if OUR believing could establish that, then what need was there for the Cross? – was THAT even the focus of what "believing" was all about?
Believing truth does not make truth true, belief does not create truth – truth, however, can create belief. You cannot invent something to believe and make it truth, no; you must discover truth and then agree with it – accepting it and so making it applicable in your life.
For instance: You do not have to believe in gravity for gravity to have its total effect on you, as much as someone else who does believe in and understands gravity – belief or non-belief does not negate the effect of gravity upon you. So, what does "believing" in gravity do for you? It will save you – you will not do what you know to be contrary to gravity and thus endanger your life. Through experience-observance, you conclude that gravity is an absolute – regardless of belief. Believing in gravity, however, makes it beneficial – rather than struggling against it. So, whether we believe it or not, absolute truth affects us – however, it can benefit us greatly if we accept it, just as it is.
Another example: The person who is kidnapped does not have to believe a ransom has been paid; the police however do. Once the ransom is paid the police move in to free the person. Likewise, it was God that had to believe the ransom had been paid – in full. Once the ransom was paid [1Tim 2:5-6; 1Jn 2:2] and He satisfied that it was [Isa 53:11], deliverance came to all. That is why "redemption-reconciliation" was solely an issue between God and Christ alone – but always on humanity's behalf. Believing this is where "salvation" becomes an issue for the individual.
It is a clear biblical doctrine and teaching that one person can determine the destiny of the entire world. It's just that evangelicalism believes that the first Adam had the power to do that, but the last Adam did not. The last Adam did not die to give this world a chance to live in the presence of God when this life was over. No, Jesus Christ died to redeem and reconcile the entire world back to God completely – and the benefits of that start in this life in the here-and-now. The result: if you will but believe it, you will be able to experience in this life now some of what is coming in the next. It was this that Jesus determined and established in the Cross-Parousia event near 20 centuries ago.
This is what LIFE is all about – we have been forgiven-redeemed-reconciled, now come walk in it; doing so brings rest [salvation-transformation] to the soul [the inner man].
Think about it – how is it that God would require and demand of believers, something that He himself cannot or will not do – to love and forgive one's enemies – the very thing the likes of 'eternal conscious torment' and 'annihilationism' implicitly denies God does.
With absolutely no repentant faith response from those involved in his crucifixion, Jesus prayed to God – "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do" [Lk 23:34].
Questions to ponder:
[1] Who really nailed Jesus to the cross?
[2] Did God really answer Jesus' prayer?
[3] What are the implications of your answers?
Forgiveness lies in the heart of the forgiver [God] – so much the better when we the forgiven realise it.


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