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I did an inordinate amount of research in order to find a guitar that met my needs. Maybe you can benefit from my experience.
Four or five years ago I got an inexpensive Alvarez classical guitar, a very traditional model except for having a cutaway. It was set up correctly with the usual action, and it played okay for a classical. It had the traditional wide, totally flat fingerboard and fat neck profile. I just could not get used to playing it. My fingers couldn't easily or properly reach the low strings, even though my hands are normal-sized and I was very careful about my hand position on the neck.
My experience was in playing a Gibson-style archtop jazz acoustic-electric guitar, with a thinner neck and a narrow fingerboard width and a radiused (curved) fingerboard profile. What's more, playing this standard classical guitar was actually painful to my left hand due to all the extra stretching. I sold the guitar and gave up on playing classical.
So when I decided to go classical earlier this year, I determined to find a crossover guitar, which is a nylon-string classical guitar designed with a neck that is a compromise between the large classical neck and the small, more comfortable neck found on a typical steel-string acoustic guitar or electric guitar.
The crossover guitar is a relatively new product category, and they are gaining popularity. There are many new models arriving on the market from many manufacturers and luthiers.
The crossover classical guitar makes no sense at all to players who have only ever played classical guitar. They see the crossover design as undesireable and inadequate for the classical guitar repertoire and playing style. But that's not the point! Crossover guitars are specifically for experienced adult, full-grown steel-string and electric guitarists who want to play classical but just can't deal with those enormous, wide, flat fingerboards and chunky, fat necks.
Most crossover guitars fall into the acoustic-electric category; they are designed to be played plugged in and they don't put out much volume or a good tone acoustically. But increasingly, there are new models of crossover guitars that sound about as good unplugged as a traditional acoustic classical guitar. After deciding that I needed an acoustic-electric, I changed my mind when I found a well-designed crossover guitar that had a crossover neck on a traditional, full-sized body with good acoustic volume and tone.
So what are the parameters that you should consider in selecting a guitar and its neck?
Look at any guitar. If you look at the fingerboard, start at the nut, and follow the strings down to the bridge, you'll see that they describe a long, narrow trapezoid. The string nut has a certain width, and there is a certain width from the center of the lowest string to the center of the highest string; this is called "string spread". The strings at the bridge have a certain string spread which is wider than the string spread at the nut. And the fingerboard widens in width from the nut down to the end of the fingerboard. Its width at any given point is a function of the string spread at the bridge.
Then there's radius. A typical classical guitar has a completely flat fingerboard. But most other guitars' fingerboards have a curved profile, which is much more comfortable to the hand and fingers if you are playing chords. However, the next question is "how much of a radius"?
The conventional design principles follow this sort of logic:
Acoustic guitars like a dreadnought are designed for strumming chords. So they have a narrow fingerboard width, the strings are placed closely together, and the fingerboard is radiused. This is comfortable and easy to play.
However, if you play more complicated music that involves counterpoint, scale patterns, intricate close-position jazz chords, or string bending (on steel-string instruments), or if you fingerpick with several fingers independently rather than strumming with a plectrum, you need something slightly wider in a fingerboard, and you need more space between the strings. Otherwise your fingers on your fretting hand will frequently find themselves too bunched together to play your intricate music correctly. You also want less of a fingerboard radius because a small radius (meaning a pronounced curve in the profile of the fingerboard) interferes with intricate fingering and string bending.
Thus, different kinds of steel-string acoustic guitars and electric guitars are available in a range of nut widths, fingerboard widths, radiuses, and to some degree, string spacing at the bridge.
At the other extreme is the classical guitar, which has the widest fingerboard of all six-string guitars, and has a fingerboard with an infinite radius, which is another way of saying that it has zero curvature or that it is completely flat. The music that you play on a classical guitar requires the most dexterity and independent finger-movement, and the highest degree of counterpoint, of any other style of guitar music; this is the usual rationale given for why a classical guitar has this design.
Modern classical guitars generally follow standardized designs developed by master luthiers in the 1800s and the early 1900s. A few modern guitar designs incorporate radical innovations in materials used in the top and bracing, but it seems to me that almost all guitar builders and luthiers feel duty-bound to use the same neck and fingerboard dimensions, scale length, and body shape (plantilla) as the traditional designs from the 1800s. In other words all the classical guitars you are likely to see today will look virtually the same from the audience's perspective, but more importantly they all feel the same in the hands of the players. This won't do for me.
I think this is a mistake. We need guitars that accommodate different players' personal preferences, and we need innovative designs. Fortunately these are beginning to appear on the market and gain popularity.
I don't want or need a totally flat fingerboard radius. It's just uncomfortable, particularly in those times when you make a barre. I don't need the widest possible fingerboard width, because my left hand is accustomed to fingering music on strings that are more closely spaced. I also don't want a fat, thick neck. So since there are a range of parameters, how would I decide on the ideal neck for me?
First let's look at popular guitar designs and their typical measurements (individual models may vary slightly). I have ranked them from the narrowest designs to the widest designs. American measurements are usually expressed as inches with fractions, but to maintain sanity, I'll convert everything into millimeters.
|Nut width
String spread
at nut
String spread
at bridge saddle
|Fingerboard radius
|Fender Strat (traditional)
|180 (greatest curvature)
|Fender Stratocaster (modern)
|Gibson Les Paul
|Martin dreadnought
|Martin fingerstyle
|Varies (wide)
|Traditional classical
|57.5 to 60
|Flat (no curvature)
String spread at bridge saddle can be narrow if you're playing with a pick. But if you play fingerstyle, and especially if you are playing an acoustic guitar and you have to dig in with your fingers to get a loud sound, you need wider spacing.
Some classical guitar manufacturers and luthiers permit the customer to order a traditional classical guitar with a wider nut width of 54mm, or a narrower one of 50mm.
Here are some American measurements: a Les Paul has a nut width of 1-11/16", a Martin fingerstyle has a nut width of 1-3/4", a parlor is 1-7/8", and a classical guitar is 2-1/16".
As a final note, 12-string electric and acoustic guitars usually have a nut width of 45 to 48mm, or 1-3/4" to 1-7/8". More space is needed for the extra strings to be manipulated by your fingers. Rickenbacker 12-strings are a noteable exception; theirs are very narrow, more like a 6-string Strat.
Play a range of these guitars and you'll realize that a difference of a couple of millimeters in any width makes a readily discernible difference in how the fingerboard feels, and how easy it is to play intricate fingerings. The question is, what can your hand adapt to? Will you adapt your fingers and technique to fit the guitar, or will you go the extra step of finding a guitar that fits the technique you have already developed? What if you have smaller-than-usual hands? As long as it doesn't notably interfere with playing the music, it makes sense to me to find a compromise and get the narrowest, most comfortable fingerboard with the most curved radius that works for me.
Here's the deal: Most models of crossover guitar have a nut width of 48mm, a string spread at the bridge saddle of 60mm, and a fingerboard radius of 380mm to 510mm. Thus they fall neatly between the measurements of a traditional classical guitar and a "fingerstyle" acoustic steel-string guitar. This is wide enough to play classical guitar music, but narrow enough for your average steel-string player to be able to adapt to a classical guitar.
When I went to a classical guitar store and told the proprietor that I wanted a guitar with a narrower fingerboard width and string spacing than standard, she frowned and said, "But you need all of that width to play classical guitar music". Well, maybe you do, but I can't get used to it. So for now, I need something that fits my fingers. Maybe in the future I could graduate to a full-width fingerboard, but for now, I need a crossover guitar.


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Actor Charlie Hunnam has quit the movie adaptation of bestseller Fifty Shades Of Gray.
The British star won the coveted role of Christian Gray in August and author E.L. James confirmed the news on 2 September, announcing Dakota Johnson would be playing his love interest, Anastasia Steele, in the film.
The Sons of Anarchy star has spent the past month chatting about the role and how excited he was to be playing Gray, but now James and the producers are looking for a new star.
A statement from movie executives at Universal Pictures on Saturday reads: "The filmmakers of Fifty Shades of Gray and Charlie Hunnam have agreed to find another male lead given Hunnam's immersive TV schedule which is not allowing him time to adequately prepare for the role of Christian Gray."
It appears James has no hard feelings about Hunnam's departure – shortly after the statement was released, she tweeted, "I wish Charlie all the best."
Hunnam initially turned down the role before changing his mind.
He previously said, "I went and read the first book to get a clearer idea of who this character was and felt even more excited about the prospect of bringing him to life… (But) there was a bit of a timing issue where I just wanted to ensure that I was going to have enough time to really do the preparation so I can bring this guy to life and do him justice."
Director Sam Taylor-Johnson was reportedly set to begin shooting in November.
Actor Charlie Hunnam has quit the movie adaptation of bestseller Fifty Shades Of Gray.


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Despite being more than three decades into the pandemic, HIV/AIDS continues to be relegated to the "back burner." It is no longer a front page story and is often perceived as more of a chronic illness even though more Americans are infected than ever before in the history of the disease. Although there are medications to treat the disease, treatment is not necessarily easy or simple, and, there is no cure. Yes, there are fewer people dying from the disease, but there are more people living with it.
Many remain disconnected from the reality of the pandemic, indifferent and even apathetic about the disease and its issues. The numbers of persons infected and affected remain just numbers to many…often these are not thought of in relation to the individual person, the individual face of the disease which the statistics represent. Many remain ignorant about the facts. We are still fighting the enormous and persistent stigma and discrimination which accompany the disease.
Catholic Charities, in our mission of charity to anyone in need continues to live the Gospel message in working to strengthen and support individuals, families and communities based on the value and dignity of human life.
The late Joseph Cardinal Bernardin in his 1986 pastoral letter, "AIDS: The Challenges and Responsibility," said that "Our responsibility and challenge is to overcome ignorance and prejudice, to become a community of healing and reconciliation…"
Acknowledging this challenge, these webpages will offer to anyone who is curious and/or interested, up to date information about:
We invite you to browse our pages and consider joining in our efforts at Catholic Charities and in your own parishes and communities as well.
"Preventing HIV/AIDS is a challenge that we cannot ignore, as there is no cure, no vaccine to prevent it and it will simply not go away. It is therefore crucial to educate ourselves and others about HIV/AIDS, as understanding these can help us to respond with intelligence and compassion to our brothers and sisters infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS and help to eradicate the hurtful stigma and humiliating discrimination which continue to accompany the disease. I invite you to browse our HIV/AIDS Services and Ministry page."
Community Casework & Counseling: (312) 655-7700
Lake County HIV/AIDS Case Management Services and Food Pantry: (847) 782-4265 (Specifically for clients with HIV/AIDS)
HIV/AIDS Ministry/Liaison: (312) 948-6500
Catholic Charities provides a wide range of services to persons with HIV of AIDS and their families in Cook and Lake* counties. We assure compassion, discretion and confidentiality. Our supportive services can help put together the many pieces of living with HIV/AIDS.
Case Management helps individuals work toward and achieve self-sufficiency by assisting them:
*Note: Lake County also offers Substance Abuse Counseling, Mental Health Counseling and Support Groups, including a group for Spanish speakers, and a food pantry specifically for clients living with HIV/AIDS.
Empowered by the teachings of Jesus Christ and the tradition of the Catholic Church, the HIV/AIDS Task Force is committed to providing and inspiring leadership and direction in the ministry to persons living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
We strive to fulfill this mission through activities which engage individuals and communities to:
Convened in 1986 by the late Joseph Cardinal Bernardin, the Task Force continues to be vital to the core of the HIV/AIDS Ministry. Since first formed, the Task Force and its membership have evolved as has the face of the pandemic, and the members continue their commitment to providing leadership and direction in the ministry to persons infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Some of the efforts and activities of the Task Force include:
The current members of the Task Force, who represent a variety of advocacies include:
1. Medical Issues: Paul O'Keefe, M.D.
2. Medical Issues and Latina Medical Issues: Patricia Herrera, M.D.
3. Persons Living with HIV/AIDS: Alexian Brothers Housing and Health Alliance
4. HIV/AIDS Education, Issues and the Christian Response: Patricia M. Drott, M.S., R.N.
PLEASE CALL 312-948-6500 for information regarding the Speaker's Bureau.
Chicago Department of Public Health: (312) 747-8900
Cook County Department of Public Health:
Southwest Suburbs: (708) 974-6160
South Suburbs: (708) 232-4500
The Core Center Stroger Hospital, (312) 572-4680
Lake County Department of Health: (847) 377-8450
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How do Cards' top prospects fit St. Louis' needs?
This series is designed to evaluate the role prospects play in each Major League organization, looking at the short- and long-term needs of each club and illustrating how prospects fit in both scenarios.
Here's my look at the St. Louis Cardinals:
This series is designed to evaluate the role prospects play in each Major League organization, looking at the short- and long-term needs of each club and illustrating how prospects fit in both scenarios.
Here's my look at the St. Louis Cardinals:
Short-term needs
As I look over the Major League landscape, the Cardinals may have the best balance and overall organizational depth among all clubs. Astute offseason trades for Jhonny Peralta and Peter Bourjos responded to perceived needs at shortstop and in the outfield.
That means only two prospects will likely figure prominently in the Cards' defense of their National League championship.
|Yadier Molina
|Allen Craig
|Kolten Wong
|Matt Carpenter
|Jhonny Peralta
|Matt Holliday
|Peter Bourjos
|Oscar Taveras
|Adam Wainwright
|Shelby Miller
|Michael Wacha
|Joe Kelly
|Carlos Martinez
|Trevor Rosenthal
Kolten Wong will likely have the opportunity to assume the role as the club's second baseman. A first-round selection in the 2011 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Wong, at 5-foot-9 and 185 pounds, is a solidly built, scrappy player with a line-drive bat. He has the ability to dump the ball short of the outfielders as well as hit the gaps for extra-base hits.
Wong, a left-handed hitter, seems to favor his pull side, but he is capable of taking an outside pitch to the opposite field. He has a compact swing and a good feel for the game in general, and hitting in particular.
In a brief 32-game stint for the parent Cardinals last season, Wong hit .153 in 62 plate appearances. But a batting average of .301 over his three Minor League seasons has shown his ability to spray the ball and get on base.
Not known for his power, Wong can flash some pop on occasion. This past season, he hit 10 home runs at Triple-A Memphis in 463 trips to the plate.
Right-handed pitcher Carlos Martinez is another among a lengthy list of Cards pitching prospects with sound mechanics, good arm action and the potential to become successful at the Major League level. He has the ability to pitch out of the rotation or the bullpen.
Given St. Louis' dominant rotation -- with the presence of Adam Wainwright, Shelby Miller, Michael Wacha, Jaime Garcia, Joe Kelly and Lance Lynn -- there may be no room for Martinez. Injury issues may crop up, especially with Garcia, who has been battling shoulder issues, so Martinez may ultimately find his way to the rotation.
At 6-foot and 185 pounds, the 22-year-old Martinez has an electric arm. He can throw his sinker in the mid 90s and has a four-seam rising fastball that also hits 95 mph with ease. Martinez's curveball and changeup are good enough to change the batter's eye level and keep him off balance. When he uses his entire arsenal and doesn't favor one pitch over another, Martinez can be very tough to hit.
Long-term needs
If anything happens to a Cardinals outfielder or if the team wants to make a change at first base, Oscar Taveras will be waiting in the wings. With Taveras coming off an ankle injury, it is likely the Cards will give him time to regain his footing and renew his stroke at the plate.
Due to his five-tool ability, I have personally ranked Taveras my No. 1 Major League prospect for the past two seasons. That's how powerful and successful I think he will be.
Taveras can hit majestic home runs with little to no effort. At 6-foot-2 and 200 solid pounds, Taveras packs a punch, and he can punish pitchers. The left-handed-hitting and throwing Taveras has speed to complement his power, and he's a good enough defender to play anywhere in the outfield.
And Taveras isn't the only outfielder who can help if needed.
Right-handed-hitting Stephen Piscotty has enough raw tools to develop into a fine hitting right fielder. He is a career .295 hitter after two Minor League seasons. Piscotty was a standout player in this year's Arizona Fall League, hitting a whopping .371 that included three triples, three doubles and a homer. He really raised some eyebrows, including mine.
Left-handed-hitting James Ramsey doesn't have the same hitting tools or as great an upside as Piscotty, but he could be a future factor. He hit .246 in the Arizona Fall League and has a career .253 Minor League average over two seasons.
Left-handed pitchers Marco Gonzales, Tim Cooney and Rob Kaminsky could also figure prominently in the future of the Cardinals' starting pitching staff. Right-hander Alexander Reyes has the potential to be heard from as well.
The Cards are so strong and so deep, it is difficult for prospects to crack the code and make the club. But some will. Time will tell.
Bernie Pleskoff has served as a professional scout for the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners. Follow @BerniePleskoff on Twitter.


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Actress Eva Mendes has hit back at reports her relationship with Ryan Gosling is in trouble, insisting the rumors are false.
The couple went public with their romance in September, 2011 and recent reports suggested that they are close to calling quits on the relationship.
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This quilt is inspired by my nephew Elijah. He just started pre-school but we call it "Play School" because "Caillou" goes to play school… and anything Caillou does is what my nephew wants to be doing! You don't want to send your kid to pre-school with their favorite quilt… or one that took forever to make… so whip up a Play School quilt in just a few hours!
make life layer cake
make life jelly roll1 3/8 yards of backing {i used Make Life Silly – Earth 5421 26}
1/2 yard of bias cut binding {i used Make Life Fun Ocean 5425 23}
batting – at least 40″ x 48″
mettler top stitching thread in blue, green & white
2 1/2 yards blue giant ric rac
2 1/2 yards white giant ric rac
batting scraps of warm & white for appliqué
1. Select 12 layer cake squares for blocks, 8 jelly roll strips for stripes, & 4 layer cake squares for the appliqué.
2. Sew the jelly roll strips together in pairs & press towards the darker fabric. Trim the strips to 38.5″ wide. I did this by folding the strip set in half and using the 19.25″ mark on my ruler.
3. Sew the layer cake blocks into rows & press towards the darker fabric.
4. Sew the rows together & press the seams towards the jelly roll stripes.
5. Layer with batting & backing and quilt as desired. I used mettler top stitching thread 1/4″ away from the seams on the jelly roll portion & squares spiraling in on the layer cake squares. {See below picture}
6. Print appliqué letters from PDF file. If some of the letters get cut off in the margin just draw that portion… I didn't want the letters to be any smaller!
7. Layer 2 layers of warm & white with a layer cake square on top. Repeat for all 4 letters. Roughly cut out the letters & pin through all 4 layers.
8. Use utility scissors to cut through all 4 layers. Not your good sewing ones!
9. Remove paper & re-pin to hold all the layers together.
10. Pin each letter one at a time in place and sew onto quilt 3/8″ in from the raw edge with top stitching thread.
11. Cut 2 pieces of ric rac from each color the width of your quilt. {aprx 38.5″} Stitch in place using top stitch thread in the middle of the jelly roll strip sections. It helps to use a walking foot.
12. Cut bias cut binding & machine stitch onto quilt. {binding tutorial}
13. Hand stitch binding in place & add a label.
14. Toss the quilt in the wash to get the applique to be all soft.
and after…
38.5″ x 46.5″ Play School Quilt
A layer cake & jelly roll combo yields at least 2 quilts and can yield 3 if you cut the appliqué letters from other fabric.
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Proper Alignment Principles for Yoga-with-Weights Workouts
Maintaining good posture alignment gives you a solid foundation to support your limbs, back, and head during a yoga-with-weights workout. Practicing these proper alignment principles will help you prevent injury and get more out of yoga-with-weights exercises:
Align your shoulders with your hips. Don't twist your spine or collapse your chest; line up your hips and shoulders.
Keep your collarbones wide and your shoulders back. This lengthens your spine and "opens up" your chest for better breathing and exercising.
Engage your belly muscles. Drawing your belly in and up helps support your back and prevent injury.
Keep your tailbone down. A lowered tailbone supports your back and helps prevent injury.
Stand with your feet parallel to one another. In most exercises, you begin with your feet parallel, toes pointing straight ahead.
Stand with your legs below your hips. In most exercises, you begin with your legs parallel to one another and in line with your hips for stability.
Press equally and evenly on all four corners of your feet. You want to stay rooted to the floor so you're more stable during exercises.
Commit your hands and keep them strong when balancing. When we ask you to support your body with your hands, keep your hands strong and engaged for balance.
Keep your shoulders open and relaxed. Don't shrug your shoulders; square them.
Stand up straight. Don't slouch — it keeps you from breathing well and from opening up your chest and shoulders to do the exercises properly.


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Slobberknockered: The Tough Hit the NSA Didn't See Coming
How a toothless bureaucratic commission went all Snowden on the NSA.
Edward J. Snowden must be pleased with what he started. A group appointed by President Barack Obama in August to review the National Security Agency's hugely controversial spying operations has finished its work, and, based on the early leaks and my own conversations, the resulting report is going to be a doozy.
Expectations for the panel have been extremely low since its creation. According to administration and congressional officials I spoke with over the past three weeks, senior leaders of the U.S. intelligence community, and especially the NSA, were supremely confident back in August that their support in the White House was rock-solid and that any changes the panel might propose would be, in the words of one official, "largely cosmetic."
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Clearly, they were overconfident. The Review Group's preliminary findings and recommendations are anything but cosmetic. The still-classified report of the five-person panel, whose official moniker is the Review Group on Intelligence and Communications Technology, recommends sweeping and far-reaching changes in the way the NSA conducts its electronic surveillance operations, from a greater degree of executive-branch oversight of the agency's operations to the imposition of new limits on what data it can collect, especially inside the United States—a move almost certain to anger the NSA and its supporters inside the U.S. intelligence community. But the report also recommends that the agency be allowed to continue some of the most controversial of these operations, which will not please its critics on Capitol Hill and among privacy advocacy groups.
The result is that nobody in Washington will be entirely happy with the report's findings. "There is something in this report for everybody to hate," a weary White House aide who has read the classified version of the Review Group's report told me.
But the intelligence community will likely be unhappiest of all.
U.S. intelligence officials I spoke with were clearly shocked by the Review Group's recommendations, with one official admitting that he felt "slobbernockered" by some of the things the panel was reportedly recommending. It was supposed to be a group that wouldn't rock the boat: former CIA No. 2 Michael Morrell, national security insider Richard Clarke, former Obama official Cass Sunstein, and two professors with establishment ties, Georgia Institute of Technology's Peter Swire and the University of Chicago's Geoffrey Stone. To make the agency's predicament even worse, a federal judge ruled Monday that the NSA's collection of the telephone records of Americans was almost certainly unconstitutional.
In my conversations, a number of senior American officials blamed the changed political climate in Washington for the report's overall reformist thrust. Reflecting on the dramatic changes that have taken place since the first newspaper stories based on Snowden's leaked materials began appearing back in June, one U.S. official noted that the NSA's once-solid support inside the White House and on Capitol Hill has waned since the panel was created in August, and that the once cordial relationship between the White House and NSA has become distinctly "chilly" over the past two months.
NSA officials became concerned this fall when their memos were increasingly ignored and their phone calls to key officials in Washington, especially at the State Department, were not returned. And more ominously, rumors began to reach NSA headquarters at Fort Meade, Maryland, that the review panel had been given new marching orders to be robust and searching in its report.
"We got the distinct impression that we were now lepers in Washington," a senior NSA official recalled, adding, "Putting as much distance as possible between the White House and us was the order of the day."
Intelligence officials confirm that it is true that over the past two months, thanks to the steady drumbeat of shocking newspaper exposés about the agency's activities, the NSA has lost a good deal of support in the White House, the Pentagon and the State Department, and on Capitol Hill.
At the same time, the agency's once harmonious relationship with this country's largest high-tech companies, such as Microsoft, Google and Yahoo, is now a shattered smoking ruin, NSA officials fret. Only the "big three" American telecommunications companies—AT&T, Verizon and Sprint—appear to remain firmly supportive, and even they are beginning to put some distance between themselves and the NSA as shareholders ask pointed questions about their clandestine relationship with the agency.
In this political climate, it was perhaps inevitable that the Review Group would recommend making substantive changes in the way the NSA operates. "We had to go this route," a Review Group staffer told me in an interview. "If we did not recommend placing some additional controls and checks and balances on the NSA's operations, the high-tech companies were going to kill us and Congress was going to burn the house down. Besides, our report is non-binding, so who knows what the White House is going to accept and what they are going to toss out."
When asked what he thought NSA's reaction to the panel's recommendations was going to be, this source said, "Well, I'm not going to get any Christmas cards from [NSA director] Keith Alexander this year, but I think I can live with that."


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CAREER: Joined the Major League staff in 1989...is a new crew chief for 2013...has worked the All-Star Game (1994, 2001, 2012), Division Series (1995, 98, 99, 2001-03, 08-09, 12-13), League Championship Series (1997, 2004, 06-07) and World Series (1999, 2001, 2013)...previously umpired in the Midwest League (1978-79), Florida Instructional League (1978), Texas League (1980), Pacific Coast League (1981-86, 88), International League (1987) and Dominican League (1983) was the second base umpire when Nolan Ryan recorded his 5,000th career strikeout and was at first base as Robin Yount reached the 3,000-hit milestone.
PERSONAL: Born in October 1955 in Ohio...resides in Oregon...married to Kay has two children: Jimmy and Keri graduated from Central Catholic High School in Toledo, OH (1973) received a B.S. in Education from Bowling Green State University in 1977 named to the Central Catholic H.S. Sports Hall of Fame in 2000 played baseball at Bowling Green proudest moments as a Major League umpire stemmed from working the 1999, 2001 and 2013 World Series enjoys camping, playing golf and coaching basketball in the offseason hobbies include reading, art and Christmas lighting.« Back to umpire roster


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The Devil May Cry series and I have had a bit of a rocky past. I was utterly obsessed with the original, as I slayed countless marionettes and giant chickens to the tune of "Flock off, feather face!" The second one, in turn, abandoned a lot of what I enjoyed about the first one in my eyes—the humor, for one. The third was a return to form, with some great cut scenes and some incredibly challenging action.
Thus, I approached the kiosk of Devil May Cry 4 warily. Third person action games are a relative rarity in my collection. Thankfully, Dante's latest adventure proved to be quite the pulse-pounding experience, and a gorgeous one at that.
Of the two demo scenarios presented, I played the second: a timed slaughter in an enclosed area of an Opera House where I was required to kill as many enemies as possible. Strangely, the demo wasn't played out in the shoes of Dante, but rather a new hero named Nero. Little information could be extracted from the demo, but for the most part, Nero proved to be a suitable equivalent to the original hero.
With confusion set aside, I quickly got to work. The X and Y buttons are used for Nero's gun and sword, respectively, and the A button for jumping in true DMC fashion. Nero is notably faster than Dante in general, though his sword swings in the demo were far more deliberate than Dante's quick combos in the other games. However, pulling off combos proved to be just as fun as it was with Dante moons ago.
Moving around the stage revealed some interesting differences between the two heroes, though. For one, Nero's right arm is something of a super-powered monster of its own, entitled the "Devil Bringer." With this, I was able to perform some interesting throws that mixed up the combos. Later on it became a crucial instrument for various environmental puzzles, such as grabbing out-of-reach items with a beam of power, or, even when used on a specific platform, shooting a beam to an anchor and swinging across the stage.
Graphically, the game looks sharp. Animations are strong, and there's little-to-no slowdown even with a screen full of enemies. The most noteworthy improvement comes from the environments, which look absolutely stunning in their high-definition detail.
Unfortunately, the camera—which still insists on automatically changing the camera angle for a more "cinematic feel" at certain times—proved to be a bit of a pain during the demo. But besides that, Devil May Cry 4 is looking to live up to the series pedigree as a strong and challenging action game for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC when it hits this winter.


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So from the mock drafts I'm looking at Dallas really like Frank. So what if the Knicks start negotiations by making it really clear that we're definitely not letting Frank pass, so they start to like their pick less. Then offer O'Quinn and Lee for Matthews (who really sucks now) and their 9th. Then hopefully we can draft Monk and Frank. Now we have our backcourt in one draft. Consolation prize is one of those guards and Markannen.
I don't know if Dallas would do it, but I don't know if I'd trade Willy for that pick, and definitely wouldn't include Willy in a trade that takes on Matthews for the 9th.


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Going solo never looked so good.
Raising money to fight HIV and AIDS, 11 of Broadway's hottest dancers will perform choreographed stripteases May 11 for "Broadway Bares: Solo Strips" at New York City's BPM Nightclub.
"Solo Strips" returns to the roots of "Broadway Bares," the hugely popular fundraiser that began in 1992 as a burlesque benefit with seven buddies — including Jerry Mitchell, now the event's executive producer — performing stripteases at a bar for a $10 donation, plus tips. Last year's "Solo Strips" earned more than $13,000 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
"Solo Strips" serves as a warm-up for this summer's main event, "Broadway Bares 24: Rock Hard!," which will rock out June 22 at the Hammerstein Ballroom.
Before you buy tickets to the event, feel free to ogle the featured dancers for this year's "Solo Strips" below (after all, it's for a good cause).
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Watching General Hospital these last two weeks, as the energetic efforts of One Life to Live veterans Frank Valentini and Ron Carlivati to save the show from almost certain doom begin to play out, it occurs to me that my time as a fan of this once-formidable serial has come full circle. I began watching GH in 1978, shortly after
I'd like to see the new regime make moves as bold as those the late Gloria Monty made way back in the Seventies since, again, there is nothing to lose. The best suggestion here would be to eliminate the characters whose storylines have brought the show to its knees.
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You'll forget just how healthy leafy greens are when you try these tasty recipes that feature spinach, kale, and chard.
Cavolo nero, also called Tuscan kale, is a dark leafy green rich in beta-carotene, calcium, folic acid, iron, and vitamin C.
This recipe creates an incredibly flavorful dish that brings together the tangy tastes of soy sauce and rice vinegar with the nutty flavor of toasted sesame and the mild, delicate flavor of spinach.
This filling and delicious soup packs in a lot of vitamins.
As a meal or an appetizer, this recipe pairs green with protein. Vegetarians can substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth.
This vegetarian version of the classic recipe substitutes white beans for the tuna and lemon zest for the anchovies. Some beans are smashed so that they will cling to other ingredients, including a bed of spinach.
In this winter salad, delicata squash is tossed with kale, cranberry beans, and a tangy balsamic dressing.
The salsa does more than bring a spicy kick; along with the spinach and whole-wheat tortilla, it contributes fiber.
This hearty mix of Swiss chard, Tuscan kale, spinach, and mustard greens is packed with beta carotene and vitamin C, but any combination of dark leafy greens will work just as well.
Rhubarb chard, named for its brilliant red ribs, is delicious sauteed in a little olive oil and served on the side, but if you like, toss the sauteed greens into the pasta. Swiss chard, kale, dandelion greens, or sorrel can be substituted for the rhubarb chard.
Loaded with slow-digesting spinach and a protein-packed egg, this salad makes the perfect lunch.
Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, this unconventional version of pesto will last up to three days.
This recipe recalls the popular Indian dish saag paneer. Its use of tofu instead of paneer, and Indian cheese, makes it lighter and more convenient.
A successful and healthful way to prepare spinach is to steam it, then shower it with fresh lemon juice.
If fresh is unavailable, look for packages of prewashed baby spinach. Blood oranges are named for their vivid red-streaked flesh.
In spinach-filled polenta soup, olive oil is both a key ingredient and a garnish.
This typically fat-laden dip receives a light and healthy makeover.
Although it most resembles leafy lettuce greens, kale is actually a member of the Brassica family -- which includes broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi.
This simple dish requires only four ingredients - letting the bright flavor of spinach to shine through.
Make this dish in late winter or early spring, when chard is at its best and artichokes make their first appearance at the farmer's market.
It is much healthier, and just as flavorful, to wilt the spinach in a salad with a warm beet dressing instead of hot bacon dressing.
Serve this pie warm or at room temperature. For brunch, try coupling it with a green salad.
"Creamed" Spinach, spiced with cloves, bay leaves, nutmeg, and peppercorns, is deceptively rich -- its sauce is made creamy by skim milk and just a bit of half-and-half.
Spinach souffle is lightened with a bechamel sauce made with skim milk, bound with egg yolks, and given volume with beaten egg whites; it is airy when served right away and similar to a quiche when cooled.
This makes a great quick dinner or an elegant brunch dish.
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Sucker Punch Synopsis
Close your eyes. Open your mind. You will be unprepared. Sucker Punch is an epic action fantasy that takes us into the vivid imagination of a young girl whose dream world provides the ultimate escape from her darker reality. Unrestrained by the boundaries of time and place, she is free to go where her mind takes her, and her incredible adventures blur the lines between what's real and what is imaginary.
She has been locked away against her will, but Babydoll (Emily Browning) has not lost her will to survive. Determined to fight for her freedom, she urges four other young girls—the outspoken Rocket (Jena Malone), the street-smart Blondie (Vanessa Hudgens), the fiercely loyal Amber (Jamie Chung) and the reluctant Sweet Pea (Abbie Cornish)—to band together and try to escape their terrible fate at the hands of their captors, Blue (Oscar Isaac), Madam Gorski (Carla Gugino) and the High Roller (Jon Hamm).
Led by Babydoll, the girls engage in fantastical warfare against everything from samurais to serpents, with a virtual arsenal at their disposal. Together, they must decide what they are willing to sacrifice in order to stay alive. But with the help of a Wise Man (Scott Glenn), their unbelievable journey—if they succeed—will set them free.
Sucker Punch Release Date
In Theaters March 25, 2011
Sucker Punch Credits
Starring: Vanessa Hudgens, Emily Browning, Jena Malone, Abbie Cornish, Carla Gugino, Scott Glenn, Jamie Chung
Written By: Steve Shibuya, Zack Snyder
Directed By: Zack Snyder
Produced By: Deborah Snyder, Zack Snyder
MPAA Rating: [ R ]
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
External Info: Sucker Punch Official Website
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Fans of sound and fury, signifying nothing, mark your calendars for June 28. That's the date Warner Home Video has set to release Zack Snyder's cinematic train wreck known as Sucker Punch as a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack, Blu-ray, and a standard DVD. And while you won't actually get a coherent or interesting story in exchange for your hard-earned cash, I'm sure it'll look grand in high-definition.
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Disjunction Category Labels (
DCLabels) are a label format that
encode secrecy and integrity using propositional logic. This exports
label operators and instances for the LIO. The label format is
documented in LIO.DCLabel.Core, privileges are described in
LIO.DCLabel.Privs, and a domain specific language for constructing
labels is presented in LIO.DCLabel.DSL.
- data Principal
- principal :: S8 -> Principal
- data Clause
- clause :: Set Principal -> Clause
- data Component
- dcTrue :: Component
- dcFalse :: Component
- dcFormula :: Set Clause -> Component
- isTrue :: Component -> Bool
- isFalse :: Component -> Bool
- data DCLabel
- dcSecrecy :: DCLabel -> Component
- dcIntegrity :: DCLabel -> Component
- dcLabel :: Component -> Component -> DCLabel
- dcPub :: DCLabel
- module LIO.DCLabel.Privs
- module LIO.DCLabel.DSL
- type DCState = LIOState DCLabel
- defaultState :: DCState
- type DC = LIO DCLabel
- evalDC :: DC a -> IO a
- runDC :: DC a -> IO (a, DCState)
- tryDC :: DC a -> IO (Either DCLabeledException a, DCState)
- paranoidDC :: DC a -> IO (Either SomeException (a, DCState))
- type MonadDC m = MonadLIO DCLabel m
- type DCLabeledException = LabeledException DCLabel
- type DCLabeled = Labeled DCLabel
- type DCRef = LIORef DCLabel
- type DCGate = Gate DCPrivDesc
Principal is a simple string representing a source of
authority. Any piece of code can create principals, regardless of how
untrusted it is.
A clause or disjunction category is a set of
Logically the set corresponds to a disjunction of the principals.
A component is a set of clauses, i.e., a formula (conjunction of
disjunction of
DCFalse corresponds to logical
False, while
DCFormula Set.empty corresponds to logical
DCLabel is a pair of secrecy and integrity
dcIntegrity :: DCLabel -> ComponentSource
Extract integrity component of a label
dcLabel :: Component -> Component -> DCLabelSource
Label constructor. Note that each component is first reduced to CNF.
Element in the DCLabel lattice corresponding to public data.
dcPub = < True, True > . This corresponds to data that is not
secret nor trustworthy.
module LIO.DCLabel.Privs
module LIO.DCLabel.DSL
Synonyms for LIO
DC monad is
LIO with using
DCLabels as the label format.
Most application should be written in terms of this monad, while most
libraries should remain polymorphic in the label type. It is important
that any *real* application set the initial current label and
clearance to values other than
bottom and
top as set by
defaultState, respectively. In most cases the initial current label
should be public, i.e.,
tryDC :: DC a -> IO (Either DCLabeledException a, DCState)Source
paranoidDC :: DC a -> IO (Either SomeException (a, DCState))Source
Similar to
evalLIO, but catches all exceptions.
type DCLabeledException = LabeledException DCLabelSource
DC Labeled exceptions.
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The Watchtower is the outer space headquaters of DC legends known as the Justice League. It has been portrayed as either a moon base like headquarters and as an orbiting satellite.
During Grant Morrison's run on the Justice League in April of 1997 he debuted the Watchtower which would then on be a staple in justice league comic lore. in Morrison's tale he tells that the Watchtower is constructed from technology of various races including but not limited to the Martians, kryptonian, and Thanagarians. The arrival of Orion and Big Barda during Grant's run even brought technology from New Genesis and Apokolips to the Watchtower. It was at this time the Watchtowers location was the moon.
A decade later writer Ed Benes gathered a new justice league team and with it he moved the moon base from the surface of the moon to simply orbiting around the earth. Artist and current Co-Publisher Jim Lee of DC comics was commissioned to design the orbiting satellite. This version of the watchtower has been the standard ever since and even featured in the cartoon Justice league Unlimited.
The Watchtower is a stage in Injustice: Gods Among Us. The following video showing the fight between Batman and Bane show off the stage, various interactions and one of it's stage transitions.
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Created: 10/10/13 (Thu) | Topic: Benefits
$500 incentive extended to all GM models
Effective immediately the standard $500 Farm Bureau incentive available to members for acquiring eligible GM vehicles has been extended to include Buick Encore and Chevrolet Volt models.
"This change to the vehicle incentive program means all Chevrolet, Buick and GMC models are now eligible for the popular $500 incentive without exclusions," said Ron Gaskill, executive director, American Farm Bureau, Inc.
Of special interest to farmers and ranchers, Chevrolet and GMC recently revealed the all-new 2014 models of the Silverado HD and Sierra HD full-size pickups, featuring segment-leading capabilities across the range including the highest payload – 7,374 pounds – and the highest conventional trailering rating – 19,600 pounds.
Continuing through April 1, Chevrolet and GMC are offering exclusively to Farm Bureau members in participating states an additional $1,000 incentive on the acquisition of any new 2013 and 2014 regular cab, heavy-duty (2500/3500 series) truck. This is in addition to the standard $500 Farm Bureau incentive, which brings the total Farm Bureau incentive on Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra HD models to $1,500.
Farm Bureau members are eligible for discounts if they have been members for at least 60 consecutive days in a state that participates in the FB Member Advantage! program with General Motors. Farm Bureau members in all but nine states are eligible when the 60-day membership requirement is met.
To take advantage of the discounts, Farm Bureau members log onto fbverify.com/gm and enter their membership number and zip code. If eligible, the information will be verified and a certificate will appear that must be printed and taken to the dealership of choice for presentation to the sales person. There is no limit to the number of certificates that a member may print or use, although certificates do expire after 60 days.
General Motors is the official vehicle sponsor of the American Farm Bureau Federation.
More information on the GM benefit here.
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Squeee…today Jenny Hansen and I are blog swapping. Squeee! Can you believe she actually gave me the keys to More Cowbell?!?! I know…I was shocked as well. I am over there dishing my thoughts on some age-old dating advice…a must-read before Doomsday (you know…the Mayan prophecy that Friday December 21, 2012 the world will end. It's ok my fabulous peeps…Jenny and I are here to help you get your groove on before the pending doom).
So enjoy Jenny's post on how to get all bad-ass Tantric with yourselves and then pop over to More Cowbell to hang with yours truly…take it away Jenny….
Thanks Nat!!! Wow…things are always exciting over here at Nat's place! I get to have a great time, crack some jokes, and indulge my naughty side *if you know what I mean*…
I'm going to let you in on a secret.
I might hang out most of the time at More Cowbell and Writers In The Storm, but lately I've been expanding my horizons a bit and publishing short articles on some of the SocialIn sites. Have you heard of them? Social In DC, Social In New York, Social In Los Angeles…you get the picture.
This latest bump to my freelance dreams started with a conversation I had with another writer a few months back. She'd received a writing assignment that wigged her out.
[We'll just call her Monique.]
Monique: Hey! I just had an assignment come across my desk that has you written all over it.
Me: Yeah? How so?
Monique: Well, it's about sex. Anyone who writes the Undie Chronicles can surely interview a sex therapist better than I can.
Me: Wow! Really?! A sex therapist? I've always wanted to chat up a sex therapist.
Monique: Of course you do.
Me: Give me the info…I wanna look this person up. *tap-tapping the keyboard* Interesting…she practices something called Transformational Tantra. [Definition of Tantra]
Monique: I KNOW. I don't want to talk to someone about their sex lives!
Me: I don't think she's gonna talk to you about her sex life. The point is to talk to you about yours.
(I'm continuing to browse the gal's site this whole time.)
Hey, she runs a radio show called Sex and Happiness. That's kind of nifty. And she did a movie called Tantric Tourists…it won a bunch of awards. It looks like she takes bunches of tourists on trips to India. They learn "the art of surrender."
Monique about exploded when she heard this. "You're telling me that people spend thousands of dollars to go to India just to get tied up?! They can get that for free at home."
Me: *laughing* I think you're confusing "surrender" with "bondage," Honey.
Monique: And THIS is why you're the one who's going to write this post!
And so I did. I've actually placed it below, along with links to this gal's new movie, Beyond Dinner. It sounds like they're combining dinner with Speed Dating, but I'll let you decide for yourselves. For $1.99, I'm totally checking it out.
Beyond Dinner…More Than A New Way To Eat
by Jenny Hansen
December 'tis the season' when Americans kick their schedules up a notch, from "really busy" to "downright insane." The downside to this holiday insanity is it keeps us from paying attention, to our loved ones and ourselves.
Give yourself a unique gift this holiday season and embrace. . .You.
According to Dr. Oz, our four basic needs as humans are food, water, sleep and sex. You heard me – we need all four to be truly well and happy.
Do you take the time to celebrate your body? Your spirit? Do you give yourself the gift of both rest and play?
Let me introduce you to Laurie Handlers. A tantric teacher, Laurie believes, "Sex energy runs the world. The sooner we make peace with that, the better our lives will be." Between her books and her films, I guarantee she'll help you banish the word boring from your bedroom and replace it with fun.
Her latest video romp, Beyond Dinner, turns the simple act of eating into a carnival for the senses. Following the basic principles of a Gate Dinner (pronounced gah-tay – gate is Sanskrit for "beyond"), the women and men in this short film are seated on pillows on the floor in a dining area. After a quick workshop on setting boundaries to teach the art of "Yes," "No," and "Not now, maybe later," these diners are off for a night of exploring the senses.
With each course, the men change places at the table until all the participants have experienced feeding and being fed by the others at the table. Red wine and decadent chocolate dessert are served before the meat and potatoes, creating a sensual smorgasbord of food.
Searching for a gift to get your honey's engine revving this holiday season? Look no further.
Beyond Dinner has food, wine, candlelight and tons of lighthearted play. This is dinner as you've never seen it eaten. I'm eyeing a rental copy as a quick and easy stocking stuffer for my husband, to help kick off a New Year's Eve romantic date for two. At $1.99, I can't go wrong. If we love it, I can buy it forever for $6.99.
If you're looking to add some erotic spice to your holidays, I highly recommend a shopping trip through Laurie Handlers' holiday deals.
So, now I'm opening the discussion up to all of you. What do you think about this tantric business? And how about the concept behind the Gate Dinner? (Monique couldn't get over the idea of someone she barely knew putting their hands all over her food.)
I'm simply dying to hear what y'all think about this concept… ESPECIALLY Hubby!
About Jenny Hansen
By day, Jenny provides training and social media marketing for an accounting firm. By night she writes humor, memoir, women's fiction and short stories. After 15 years as a corporate software trainer, she's delighted to sit down while she works.
When she's not at her personal blog, More Cowbell, Jenny can be found on Twitter at JennyHansenCA or at Writers In The Storm. Jenny also writes the Risky Baby Business posts at More Cowbell, a series that focuses on babies, new parents and high-risk pregnancy.


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'Bev Hills Housewives' Doctor: My Nose Job Patient is Threatening Me!
'Bev Hills Housewives' Doctor My Nose Job Patient is Threatening Me!
Snot your typical restraining order ... "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Dr. Paul Nassif claims a dissatisfied nose job patient has been harassing and threatening him to the point the cops are now involved and Nassif is asking for court protection.
Nassif -- a cosmetic surgeon who is married to "Housewives" star Adrienne Maloof -- performed all sorts of schnoz work on Roman Melikov. Mr. Melikov didn't like the results, to say the least.
According to the police report, Nassif claims Melikov incessantly called his office, demanding to speak with him and threatening, "If I don't get to f**king talk to Dr. Nassif, I will just show up and f**king wait for him to talk to me because he needs to f**king pay for this!"
And Melikov left voicemails for Nassif, referring to himself as a "psycho." Melikov also said he would come to Bev Hills to "have Nassif's wife help him out of pity."
Nassif's employees fear Melikov is mentally unstable and could come to the office "and do something crazy."
Nassif wants a restraining order, keeping Melikov away from him and his family. As for Melikov, he wants a $26,000 refund.
We spoke with Melikov, who told us Nassif screwed up his nose. The swelling didn't go down for 2 years. And the 25-year-old businessman tells us his nose is now bigger and ugly.
8:13 AM PST -- Melikov, a portfolio manager, tells TMZ Nassif has taken his "psycho" comment totally out of context ... explaining, "I told him I had to be a psycho to invest in this market, because it has been so volatile. "
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An Arkansas man who was convicted of possessing child pornography was arrested again for the same crime in May.
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Officer, 35-year-old Joshua Box was arrested for possessing thousands of images and videos of minors, who were nude and engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
He is also accused of possessing a hard drive that contained pornographic images of minors under the age of 12, according to KHBS.
Court documents also showed that Box was having contact with a 17-year-old, which is against his probation.
The sheriff's office said Box was evaluated after his previous conviction of possessing child pornography, and it was determined that he was in the medium risk category to re-offend.
He is due back in court on August 7.