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I know you guys are probably busy and I'm sure I didn't need to address all of you to get an answer to this question, but I figured the more people I asked the faster I might get some good answers. Ok so I often frequent a local Chinese restaurant in my area and speak with the owners quite often. The owner's husband also loves tea so we have been having some great conversations lately (although as soon as I finish learning Potonkwa they should be even better). So one day he comes over my place and brings with him various teas of different categories, but then goes back to his car and returns with an unopened tong (metal wire over bamboo casing variety) of puerh. I was immediately intrigued but also skeptical. He claimed that he bought it for $500 U.S. seven years ago in Hong Kong (at which time the guy who sold it to him said it was already 20 years old) making it possibly 27 years old at this point. I told him the only way I knew how to find out for sure if this was valid or even close to accurate was to open, smell, taste, and feel it. He wasn't too happy about opening the tong but eventually he did after I promised to buy a cake if it was somewhere close to the vintage its claimed to be. So as we opened it I saw that the wrapping on the Beengs was the traditional Chi Tse Beeng Cha with green Cha stamp in the center (which doesn't help much in identifying because so many different puerhs are wrapped in this). I then smelled the dry leaf and it smelled a touch green still exhibiting extremely minute traces of youth through scent. I then tasted it and quickly found that the Qi was explosive in nature and it made me sweat in various places that seemed to signify greatness. The traces of youth as bitterness were all but gone and the mouthfeel was very thick on it's way to the gluelike consistency of the immortal nectar. The liquor was a deep dark amber-brown with a dominant golden rim and the clouds feet were plentiful and ever changing. I have only two teas in my personal collection that could even be possibly close in terms of comparison for possible age clarification and those are the 96' Orange-in-Orange and the 88' Qing Beeng but this tea is much closer to the 88' and in fact has much less signs of youth than the 88', which makes me want to assume that it is older than it, however, this is finally where my problem and questions arise. How do I tell if this tea is dry stored from the mid-late 80's versus traditionally stored late 90's or older? What I mean is if you had two of the same teas side by side, one wet stored and one dry that had almost identical liquor colors and almost the same amount of youth bitterness left how do you tell if the one tea in question still has that bitterness because its young and not wet stored long enough or because it is dry stored and dry stored takes longer to eliminate youth? I sincerely apologize for this disgustingly long essay of a post but this is how I'm livin' and I figured if anyone can answer this I know you guys on teachat can. I appreciate any responses. Thank you!


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quad73 wrote:http://www.examiner.com/beatles-in-national/exclusive-the-inside-story-on-what-s-coming-the-paul-mccartney-reissues
The word is that "Ram" will be next. "Ram," released in 1971, was the followup album to "McCartney." It yielded the single "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey," which became an AM favorite and topped the charts.
There's no specific release date on the new "Ram" reissue, but it's likely we'll see it out by the end of 2011.
After that, the source said, there will be more Wings reissues, though there's no specific albums or release dates known yet.
The previous reports of "Chaos & Creation in the Backyard," "Driving Rain" "Press to Play," etc., being reissued were not correct. Reissues of these albums is not imminent.
quad73 wrote:Well.... one doesn´t have to buy both at the same time. Since the next release wont be out until the end of the year
I myself plan to buy McCartney in June and then wait until September to buy Mccartney 2. Then the wait for whatever comes after those two won´t be so long.
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It was once a common practice of saloons in America to provide a "free lunch" to patrons who had purchased at least one drink. Many foods on offer were high in salt (ham, cheese, salted crackers, etc.), so those who ate them naturally ended up buying a lot of beer.
In his 1966 sci-fi novel, The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, Robert Heinlein used this practice in a saloon on the moon to highlight an economic principle:
"It was when you insisted that the, uh, young lady, Tish—that Tish must pay, too. 'Tone-stopple,' or something like it."
"Oh, 'tanstaafl.' Means 'There ain't no such thing as a free lunch.' And isn't," I added, pointing to a FREE LUNCH sign across room, "or these drinks would cost half as much. Was reminding her that anything free costs twice as much in long run or turns out worthless."
"An interesting philosophy."
"Not philosophy, fact. One way or other, what you get, you pay for."
While the phrase "there ain't no such thing as a free lunch" didn't originate with Heinlein, he did help to popularize the concept. Nobel-winning economist Milton Friedman even used a variation for his 1975 book, There's No Such Thing as a Free Lunch. Economist Campbell R. McConnel claims the phrase is the "core of economics":


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If the new owners of the Thrashers put a championship team on the ice, you can bet Atlanta fans will come out in big numbers. Why? Atlanta fans have had little to cheer about in any sport. In fact Forbes recently rated Atlanta #2 on the Most Miserable Sports Cities list. How did Atlanta make the list? Our pro teams have played a combined 153 seasons and have produced only one championship – the 1995 Braves. Atlanta will support a winner, any kind of winner, including a hockey team. The upside for the Thrashers is significant, especially if we can get a committed ownership group.
We believe Atlanta's business and civic leaders, like Mr. Blank and Mayor Reed, can partner with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman to find investors who will keep the Thrashers in Atlanta. Will Atlanta's leaders step up and fight or will they stand idle as Canada steals a valuable source of jobs, pride, and revenue for the entire State of Georgia? We believe they will fight for Atlanta.
It is no longer conjecture that the Thrashers might leave Atlanta. This was confirmed by Michael Gearon, one of the principal owners of the Atlanta Spirit in the February 16, 2011 edition of the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
The City of Atlanta needs your help. We are a proud "Major League City " with four franchises; three of which are thriving but there is one in need of some immediate help. The Atlanta Thrashers need some new investors or an individual capable of purchasing the franchise. Arthur Blank did a superb job in transforming the Atlanta Falcons from being irrelevant to a vital and important part of our community. He demonstrated his civic pride in a very real way and applied his business knowledge to make the Falcons a premiere franchise.
Mr. Blank was able to defy the skeptics by turning an unstable franchise into a profitable winner. At one point, in their less than proud pre-Blank history, the Falcons were rumored to be moving to Jacksonville. Mr. Blank's initiative and skills saved the Falcons and made us proud of our team and our city. In order to to retain a valuable community asset, we need to find a person or persons who have the capability to do the same for hockey.
My father and I, along with my brother, spent countless hours talking about, and attending Atlanta Flames games when I was a kid. I was twelve years old when the Flames packed their bags for Calgary. I, like countless little hockey fans in Atlanta, was heartbroken when the 'Flame' was put out in 1980. I cried when the Flames left. The heralded coming of the "Ice Age" ended abruptly and was a blow to our civic pride.
There is a real possibility that within a few short months, our civic pride will be hurt again and thousands of young hockey fans will cry when they find out there will be no Thrashers games to attend anymore with their fathers and mothers. Atlantans have an opportunity to save hockey in our hometown. Our beloved Atlanta Thrashers, of the National Hockey League, are in desperate need of a hero. Leaders have an opportunity to perform heroic acts for our city and thousands of kids; kids who would be heartbroken should their parents have to tell them the NHL's Thrashers are moving to Winnipeg, or somewhere north of the border.
The history of the Thrashers and Atlanta Flames is well documented, but a few points may help you understand why an NHL franchise in Atlanta is a diamond in the rough, waiting to be polished by a well-respected, proven, and capable owner. How can anyone say Atlanta is a bad hockey town? There has been little to cheer about. The Flames never won a playoff series in eight years. The Thrashers have never won a single playoff game; in fact, the Thrashers have only made the playoffs once in their history. If the Falcons did not have their winning seasons and playoff appearances, we would in all likelihood return to the days of local TV blackouts.
Philips Arena was packed to the rafters for the Thrashers' playoff games despite being swept by the New York Rangers. There was rampant fan enthusiasm. The fans were in their seats ten minutes before the puck dropped chanting, "Let's Go Thrashers!" Imagine that, Atlanta sports fans arriving for a game early!
The NHL does not want to lose the eighth largest TV market in the United States. The ongoing, sad, and litigious history of the Thrashers' current ownership group has contributed to the alienation of the local fan base. The Thrashers have operated on a shoe-string budget trying to remain competitive with the 29th lowest payroll in a thirty-team league.
Perhaps with some shrewd negotiating and assistance from Gary Bettman, Commissioner of the NHL, the Atlanta Spirit would be willing to sell the team at a very reasonable price to keep the team in Atlanta.
Current Thrashers GM, Rick Dudley, has been enhancing the roster for less than two years. Mr. Dudley helped build Stanley Cup teams in Tampa Bay and Chicago. The Thrashers are a truly undervalued asset. Imagine what the Thrashers will be worth after Rick Dudley builds them into a Stanley Cup contender. Imagine the faces on the kids in Centennial Park when they get to have their picture taken next to Lord Stanley's Cup. Both the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Lightening have won the Cup – why not Atlanta? Local leaders and fans, we can help make it happen.
The building blocks to increase the value of the Thrashers are in place. The Thrashers, in addition to having a well respected GM, have a coach, Craig Ramsey, who is held in high regard by his peers. The roster includes some young and budding stars, like Evander Kane, Alexander Burmistrov, Zack Bogosian, and Ondrej Pavelec in goal. Philips arena is already in place and remains one of the best hockey venues on the planet when comes to the sightlines for fans.
Obviously I am an ardent hockey fan, but I am merely one of many. Beyond the fan appeal I am a businessman and there is a desire on my part to avoid the specter of losing two NHL teams in the span of 31 years. This would not enhance Atlanta's image or our belief that we are truly "Major League" by having four major sport franchises. If the Thrashers depart, our ice rinks will eventually close as they did when the Flames left. This would be a devastating blow to youth hockey programs.
I realize the successful lives and careers of Atlanta's leaders results in receiving many requests involving their time and money. Hopefully, they will see some merit in my proposal from both a civic and investment point of view. Since time is of the essence, we have provided an outline of a "Five Part Plan to Keep the Thrashers in Atlanta". The plan calls for Atlanta's leaders to follow in the footsteps of great Atlanta leaders, such as Henry Grady, Martin Luther King, William Hartsfield, Ivan Allen, Jr., and Andrew Young.
Negative Impact on Youth Hockey
Countless hockey players around the globe remember, with great respect and admiration, our "hockey moms and dads" getting up routinely at odd hours to take us to a 5:45 a.m. practice or game. Hockey, like football, helps build relationships, and builds character in young men and women. Leaders learn to lead in pee-wee hockey games. One of my pee-wee hockey teammates is currently the GM of the NHL's Minnesota Wild – I own my own money management firm. America needs all the leaders it can get in today's razor-thin margin, and ultra-competitive world.
Where can we get tickets? See Single Game on Right Side of Page
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Mar 27 - According to The Dallas Morning News, the Rangers have been talking to other teams about trading outfielder David Dellucci.
Dellucci, a left-handed hitter, will earn $900,000 this season. The Angels and Phillies are among the teams seeking lefty bats.
A bit pricey for a backup-slash-platoon partner, but way, way better than Todd Freaking Hollandsworth.


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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.- USA Taekwondo is pleased to announce the results of the recent Board of Directors elections for the positions of Referee and three (3) Club Owners seats. The U.S. Olympic Committee's Audit Division administered the collection of the ballots and validated the ballots cast in time to meet the deadline. The results of the balloting are as follows:
Referee: John HOLLOWAY (65 votes); Dan ROGERS (5 votes)
Club Owners: Sang CHA (144 votes); Seth WILSON (122 votes); Sammy PEJO (114 votes); Ji Ho CHOI (77 votes); Samuel LIDER (54 votes); Randy WAITMAN (25 votes); Lou GIAMO (21 votes).
Based on the results of this election, the new Board of Directors, once seated, will consist of: John Holloway (Referee Director); Sang Cha, Seth Wilson, Sammy Pejo (3 Club Directors); Luciano Medina (Coach Director); Affiliated Sports Organization Representative (To Be Named); Lynda Laurin (USOC AAC Rep); and 2 AAC Athlete Reps (To Be Named by AAC). These nine (9) Board of Directors will elect the four (4) Independent Directors. The three (3) current Independent Directors who served on the Transitional Board of Directors are eligible for reelection to the new Board of Directors. The new USA Taekwondo Board of Directors increases from eleven (11) members to a maximum of thirteen (13) members.
The USA Taekwondo Transitional Board of Directors is to be commended on their selfless sacrifice of service to our organization during a very difficult and a truly transitional time for the organization.
Finally, a big thank you to all who chose to participate in this democratic process that will help to determine the course of our organization for the next four years. Thank you for your votes!
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I was born at Wesley Memorial Hospital (now Northwestern University Hosp) and my Dad got Gino's to go right next door on Superior while my mother was in labor.
Lou's is delicious and anything but a "suburb" pizza.
That was supposed to be tongue in cheek, certainly not meant to offend. I only ate Lou's once when I took a trip to Naperville to play golf. It was a very good pie, and from my memory was very similar to Uno's, only a little better. Still, you just can't throw Uno's out the window. Deep Dish originated at Uno's.
It reminds me Fat Elvis just gong through the motions, handing out sweaty scarves.


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NAV Canada Looks to Modernize Canadian Airspace
Nav Canada has a new agreement with Boeing Digital Aviation subsidiary Jeppesen to bring area navigation (RNAV) and required navigation performance (RNP) instrument flight procedures to the Canadian airspace.
Working with Jeppesen, the Canadian civil air navigation services provider will design airspace procedures that will allow operators to use Performance Based Navigation, the cornerstone technology for FAA's NextGen and Europe's SESAR airspace modernization programs.
"Working together, we will deliver optimized design and airspace procedures that will allow for more optimized operations through reduced fuel consumption and less airline miles flown," said Mark Van Tine, CEO of Jeppesen.
Nav Canada did not state when it expects the new procedures to be operational within Canadian airspace.
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To find the biggest Robin Williams films, head to the computer
It's a crass but undeniable reality: An unexpected celebrity death means money.
Therefore, unless you already own them or know someone who does, it's probably going to be difficult for a while to get your hands on a physical copy of a Robin Williams movie.
Library copies have a waiting list. As of mid-week, Amazon was out of stock of Williams' biggest hits.
Any DVDs available at local stores were snatched up shortly after the actor died on Monday and many are being offered online for ridiculous prices. (Don't bite. As much as someone may love "Mrs. Doubtfire," it's not worth $70.)
While Lauren Bacall films likely will be all over channels such as Turner Classic Movies, as of press time viewers were still out of luck as far as Williams TV marathons. Surely some network will remedy that soon.
Embrace the future, everyone, because this is a situation that highlights the beauty of entertainment technology. If you're hoping to revisit his work or introduce it to a new generation, Amazon Prime and iTunes both offer Williams' movies for streaming and download; on average, you'll pay between $3 (standard-definition rental) and $15 (high-definition purchase) per title. Those are the places to get "Good Morning Vietnam," "Dead Poets Society," "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Good Will Hunting."
Courtesy of Entertainment Weekly, here's what you'll find on subscription services:
Netflix carries "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen," "The Birdcage," "The Fisher King," "Hook," "Jumanji," "Popeye" and "World's Greatest Dad."
Hulu Plus has "Hook," "Moscow on the Hudson" and "Mork and Mindy" (see Season 2, Episode 13 for the Mork-as-Denver-Broncos-cheerleader storyline).
Amazon Prime has "The Birdcage," "Popeye," "World's Greatest Dad" and the 2009 stand-up special "Robin Williams: Weapons of Self-Destruction."
The demand will ebb eventually, but for now the sad fact remains: Death sells.


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Henry Michael Rinder, MD
Professor of Laboratory Medicine and of Medicine (Hematology); Associate Director, Yale Pathology Residency Program; Director, Clinical Hematology Laboratory; Associate Chair for Clinical Affairs (Diagnostic)
Research Interests
Blood Coagulation; Blood Platelets; Blood Transfusion; Cardiopulmonary Bypass; Hematology; Hemostasis; Inflammation; Pathology; Medical Laboratory Science; Cytokines
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Laboratory Medicine: Clinical Hematology Laboratory: General Hematology
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Dr. Rinder's research interests primarily revolve around cellular coagulation and platelet physiology in two related areas. First, the laboratory investigates the biology of platelet activation and subsequent leukocyte-platelet adhesive interactions. Our laboratory has investigated the responsible receptor-ligand pairs, the adhesive alterations as a result of signal transduction, and differences in functional cell adhesion based on cell lineage and phenotype. This bench investigation has led the laboratory into studying the mechanisms of platelet and leukocyte activation during platelet storage and in the setting of extracorporeal circulation. During extracorporeal circulation, the complement system plays a major role in stimulating cellular events and this, in turn, has led to investigations of specific complement component blockade.
Our second area of interest has been the detection of that subset of platelets which is most recently released from the circulation ("reticulated platelets"), analogous to red cell reticulocytes. Enumeration of reticulated platelets has allowed our laboratory to explore platelet kinetic diagnostics in patients with different etiologies of thrombocytopenia, in patients with thrombotic disorders, and in those recovering from marrow injury. These studies have also led to bench studies of reticulated platelet function in order to discern the differential hemostatic potential of the youngest circulating platelets.
Specialized Terms: Biomaterials; Blood Or Blood Products Or Transfusions; Cardiopulmonary Chest Medicine; Cytokines; Hematology; Inflammation; Laboratory Practice Or Procedure; Thrombosis Adhesion Molecules; Blood Platelets; Cardiopulmonary Bypass; Coagulation; Hematology; Hemostasis; Reticulated Platelets
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Date: 2 October 2014
Time: 08:30 – 17:00
Venue: University of Johannesburg, School of Tourism & Hospitality
About Studietrust
Studietrust is a non-profit bursary organisation that was founded on 13 June 1974. The organisation has one single focus: the talented but financially needy young person who, in the hope of a better future, is studying towards a tertiary or further qualification. Studietrust works with a select number of young people who are determined to become winners and assists them to empower themselves through further education and training in the struggle against poverty, ignorance and exploitation. In celebration of 40 years of work, this year, Studietrust, its alumni and partners are organizing a conference to be held on 2 October 2014.
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08:30 09:00 Registration
09:00 09:15 Welcome
09:15 10:00 Marake M Morapeli Lecture: Professor Adam Habib
10:00 10:20 Discussant 1: Professor Kwandiwe Kondlo
10:20 10:40 Discussant 2: Ms Luan McArthur-Grill
10:40 11:00 Tea break
11:00 11:20 Reply: Professor Adam Habib
11:20 11:50 Studietrust 40 Presentation
11:50 12:00 SynNovation
12:00 13:00 Commissions
13:00 14:00 Lunch
14:00 15:00 Commissions continued
15:00 15:30 Tea break
15:30 16:30 Presentations
16:30 17:00 Conclusion
Prof Adam Habib
Vice-Chancellor and Principal
University of the Witwatersrand
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Prof Kwandiwe Kondlo
Professor in the Faculty of Management
University of Johannesburg
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Ms Luan McArthur-Grill
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Second discussant
Mr Setlogane Manchidi
Head of CSI
Investec Bank
Dr. Andre van Zyl
Director Academic Development Centre (ADC)
University of Johannesburg
Chairperson commission 1: Innovations in student support services: towards future leaders and active citizens
Dr Ilka Dunne
Head of young talent development
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB)
Chairperson commission 2: Education as a mirror of society: developing professional identities and educating for the future (Where is Africa?)
Dr Marietjie Vosloo
Programmes Director
the Sasol Inzalo Foundation
Chairperson commission 3: From access to success: how young people empower themselves and their communities through further education
Mr Thamsanqa Maqubela
SA Council for Graduates Cooperatives
Chairperson commission 4: Best practises and strategies to cultivate a community of young professionals equipped for the challenges of the 21stcentury in South Africa
Dr Juliet Stoltenkamp
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University of the Western Cape
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This conference has limited places available and the confirmation of commissions will go according to order of registration. No registrations will be accepted after 15 September 2014.
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1. To register for the Studietrust Thinkers Conference in Johannesburg on the 2nd of October 2014, please go to the following online registration form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Thinkersconference
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3. Further information on the conference will be published on our website.
About the conference
The theme of the conference is, '#Hustling to success: Enabling active citizenship through innovative professional development in education'.
The conference will focus on creating discussion and sharing knowledge around improving student performance and professional development in South Africa. Studietrust envisions it as an opportunity to bring speakers from different sectors together to share knowledge and explore innovation in our field of work. Participants will include current Studietrust beneficiaries, Studietrust alumni, academics from several tertiary institutions, NGOs working in the bursary and education sector and representatives from our donors and sponsors: AVI Limited, the DG Murray Trust, Coronation Fund Managers, the FNB Fund, the Industrial Development Corporation, Investec Bank, Pick n Pay, Prudential Portfolio Managers, the Sasol Inzalo Foundation, Standard Bank and many smaller trusts, foundations and private individuals.
The goal of the Thinkers Conference is for all participants to actively participate in discussions on topics, which will be facilitated in commissions, resulting in a presentation of recommendations. Outcomes will be implemented in the development and support of Studietrust bursary beneficiaries as well as by the greater educational community. The conference promises to be an opportunity for knowledge-sharing, information gathering, and networking.
The commissions
The Studietrust Thinkers' Conference on 2 October will be different. Besides having top speakers, and sharing the exciting Studietrust story of 40-years of hard work and success with a hand-picked audience of supporters and people knowledgeable in our field – the conference will be different in another way
After the plenary sessions in the morning, all delegates will be divided into five different commissions.
Commission topics are:
1. Innovations in student support services: towards future leaders and active citizens.
2. Education as a mirror of society: developing professional identities and educating for the future (Where is Africa?)
3. From access to success: how young people empower themselves and their communities through further education.
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LINGUIST List 21.2781
Thu Jul 01 2010
Calls: Philosophy of Language, Semantics, Syntax/Netherlands
Editor for this issue: Elyssa Winzeler <elyssa
LINGUIST is pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new feature: Easy Abstracts! Easy Abs is a free abstract submission and review facility designed to help conference organizers and reviewers accept and process abstracts online. Just go to: http://www.linguistlist.org/confcustom, and begin your conference customization process today! With Easy Abstracts, submission and review will be as easy as 1-2-3!
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Full Title: Amsterdam Graduate Philosophy Conference 2010
Short Title: AGPC'10
Date: 30-Sep-2010 - 02-Oct-2010
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Linguistic Field(s): Philosophy of Language; Semantics; Syntax
Call Deadline: 18-Jul-2010
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The Amsterdam Graduate Philosophy Conference 2010 is organised by the
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Computation of the Universiteit van Amsterdam. The conference will be held
between Thursday the 30th of September and Saturday the 2nd of October.
The theme this year is 'Truth, Meaning, and Normativity'.
We are pleased to announce our keynote speakers: Paul Egré (Paris); Jeroen
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The conference will take place at the Allard Pierson Museum.
Final Call for Papers
Amsterdam Graduate Philosophy Conference 2010
Department of Philosophy
Universiteit van Amsterdam
30 September - 2 October 2010
Theme: Truth, Meaning, and Normativity
The 3rd Amsterdam Graduate Philosophy Conference on 'Truth, Meaning, and
Normativity' is devoted to continue the discussions that were raised in the
previous two conferences, as well as to lay the ground for new ones.
We invite submissions from graduate researchers conducting novel philosophical
research into any of the three conference topics. We also encourage submissions
that inform the discussion about truth, meaning, and/or normativity by offering
a philosophical interpretation of results from other fields such as logic,
cognitive psychology and linguistics (including formal semantics and
Areas of interest include but are not restricted to: formal theories of truth;
deflationism; vagueness; proof-theoretic versus truth-theoretic conceptions of
meaning; meaning as use; the semantics-pragmatics interface; compositionality;
criteria and evidence for evaluating competing theories of truth and/or
meaning; semantic normativity with respect to meaning, use, content, and
context; syntax and logical form.
Since the topics of truth, meaning, and normativity naturally feed into each
other, we also welcome contributions whose particular aim is to explore any of
the many intricate ways in which these notions relate to one another.
Submissions on the role that these notions have played, or play, in the broad
(analytic) tradition or, more specifically, within the linguistic turn are also
of interest to the conference.
Confirmed invited speakers
- Paul Egré (Paris)
- Jeroen Groenendijk (Amsterdam)
- Max Kölbel (Barcelona)
- Hannes Leitgeb (Bristol)
- Åsa Wikforss (Stockholm)
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graduate students and those who have completed a doctoral dissertation within
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Here's how RW members rated this race (191 votes).
In short: Flat and friendlyIn full: Some room for improvement but overall rather enjoyable, and a PB as well!Date of review: March 11, 2015
In short: Friendly & a great atmosphereIn full: From what I've seen previously from the organisers they will work to iron out the issues raised for next yearDate of review: March 11, 2015
In short: Enjoyable eventIn full: I too think some of the feedback has been a bit harsh here, yes there were a few minor issues, but certainly wouldn't put me off of coming back. How can anyone complain about value?? A t-shirt for £3, plenty of food and drink and even got a free running bottle! I do agree that a few more loos are required, but thats hardly a major problem. Some sort of start pens wouldn't be a bad idea with that many runners, even if it is just a couple of people with 1:30/1:40 signs, nothing worse than having to run on the verge to avoid people who have started too far forward! My only other minor gripe was the first turnaround point where the marshal was sending people down the left side of the road returning down the right, meaning we then had to cross the stream of runners, clearly the right side would be better! Finish was fine, jaffas and fig rolls were a nice touch. All in all, a good race.Date of review: March 9, 2015
In short: Perhaps some balance required...In full: Okay, so I've read a number of the other reviews and think there's definitely a lack of balance to some of them, so a few points from me. This is the third time I've done the Half event here, and as this is the first time the 20 miler has been held its unsurprising there were a few snags... However...1) The course - still as quick as ever, although three 180 degrees around cones does make this a bit slower than in previous years. Obvious split between the half and 20 mile courses at 6.5 miles in. I can't really see what else the marshals could have done to stop slower joggers doing so on the opposite side of the road from what they were asked. On the out and back sections there were a number of poorly behaved middle of the pack runners forcing the quicker runners into single file and into potholes. Again, not much organisers could've done, but maybe if you're middle of the pack on a country road, don't run four abreast? Common sense really.2) Not too sure what else people want at the finish of a very reasonably priced race? Water, Jaffa cakes, fig roles, a customised medal, a technical tshirt for £3, some fruity juice... Would rather exactly that than a bag of rubbish and a higher entry fee! 3) Start of race was delayed by about 10 minutes as a runners car had blocked the ambulance in. Sensible decision to do so. Runners were asked not to park on Dennes Lane and did anyway, despite a signposted car park and many backstreets in the town. The start was more sensible on the road than on the field previously, perhaps runners should be asked to line up earlier as a lot of runners left it late and held up the start further. There were at least 10 portaloos between 800 runners, I can't understand anyone starting to queue less than 30 minutes before the start of a race, but 1 loo between 80 sounds sensible to me? 4) noticed the emergency response vehicles with aerials again - this is good to see! 5) I also liked the mixing of race distances - made the race much more interesting than previous years as Was nice and talkative even near the front!All in all, the addition of the extra race was a good call and gives new variety to the Sussex calendar. Yes, it needs a little polish, but lessons will unquestionably be learnt and no-one should be put off in future - this is a great race which I always enjoy - a nice, low key, start to the half marathon season.Date of review: March 8, 2015
In short: Poor organsation, but pancake flat courseIn full: The poor organisation, let this race down, it was poor start to finish. There was not enough toilets and people having trouble getting to the start due to the number of runners, on a country road with cars parked by other runners not helping, but they could of put more cones out to improve this. While the course is pancake flat, due to the location is likely to be windy like it was today, but n a good day could be very fast. The organisation out on the course was poor to say the least. Runners going both way up country lanes and then fast and slow runners crossing and cutting each other up to cross over due to turns in the course and water stations. One of the water station was only on one side of the road this leading to fast runners on one side of the road being cut up by other crossing the road to get to the water station, if it had been on both sides of the road this would have solved this problem. Like others said I saw runners taking the wrong turn to the finish and the finishing area was too tight, with very little room. There seemed to be a lack of marshals at the start, finish area and out on the course, but a big thank you for all those who helped out on the day.Date of review: March 8, 2015
In short: Good route but a shambles In full: I ran this last year and enjoyed the PB potential. Learned the lesson about water last year when they ran out and took my own. This year there were far more entrants and the organisation seemed to collapse. Surprising for a 'professionally' organised event. The bag drop and loo queue merged and there was an absence of adequate security on the bags. One poor lady trying to manage several hundred bags. At the end people were just wandering and helping the self. The brownies were encouraging but there appeared to be an absence of marshalling support on the route. Crossing in front of fast runners to the left and then the right - what was that all about? I bet they were not pleased! The medal finish lacked marshals with some runners running in through the wrong gate and onlookers guiding them through. I really want to be balanced in my feedback. Weather was glorious and there were very few cars. If you are considering this race you need to be prepared to support yourself on the way around. Thanet 20 next year for me. Date of review: March 8, 2015
In short: Poor organisation let down the raceIn full: Almost missed the start due to the outrageous toilet queues.. Very few marshals ( don't know how they would handle an injury?) and I have a real big bear about water in cups.. For a half and 20 mile race it's just not enough.. Despite this i might do again as it's a flat courseDate of review: March 8, 2015
In short: Nice run in the countryside where organisation could and should have been betterIn full: I have been running for around 18 months now and this was my second half marathon and my sixth organised race. The positives of this race are,- Pancake flat route and providing the wind is kind is a PB course- Nice countryside settingNegatives are,- Terrible organisation. The start of the race was awful, way too many people crammed into a tight country road with cars parked on either side.- I know this is picky but the course was 13.23 miles, not 13.1. - No goody bag at the end just a cup of water and a choice of figs rolls and Jaffa cakes. Medal was ok. I did not do the race for the goody bad but this was the worst I have had. - Finish of the race was not clearly marked- Not enough toilets for the amount of runners on the day.For all the negatives I would still do the race again the overall experience could have just been so much better with a bit more thought and organisation.Date of review: March 8, 2015
In short: The cub scouts could have organised a better race!In full: This had potential to be a fast, rewarding race but it was soon clear the organisation was lacking. Bag drop was all over the place and at the end people were just wandering through to pick up their bags with no security at all. Marshals were u engaged and few and far between. The 'goodies' at the end of the race were a cup of water and 2 Jaffa cakes. Really disappointed with nice works. For a professional race this was very disappointing. Date of review: March 8, 2015
In short: Well organised. Great start and finish area. Ideal. Easy to reach.Date of review: May 4, 2014
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (66 votes).
In short: Killer hills between 3rd and 6th mile - couldn't find a glycogen garage after that!In full: Swindon was a good experience but a painful one - I had simply made the mistake of not doing enough hill training on a very hilly course. I posted 2:07 which is my worst HM time to date - good organisation though, and friendly event.Date of review: May 2, 2011
In short: Well-organized, scenic, good crowd support and relatively inexpensive - it's hard to fault Swindon HalfIn full: This was one of my first-ever races back in 2005, and it's still my PB course: it's gently hilly rather than aggressively so, so don't be put off by the fact it's not flat! The scenery is quite startlingly pleasing, particularly the view down from the Ridgeway just after half-way.I was pleased that the event has sustained its high standards of organization: from the generous number of toilets at the start to the plentiful water stations with sports-top water bottles; the capacious car park (provided by Nationwide) to the bands en-route. The traffic management was OK (a 10-minute wait to get into the car park), the chip pick-up process was quick, and there were ice lollies, sponges and energy drinks at the 10-mile water station. There's nothing I'd really criticize about this race, other than the fact that I ran like an arthritic donkey.Especially in comparison with the overpriced fiasco that was Cardiff Half a couple of weeks later, Swindon is a superb event. Highly recommended.Date of review: October 23, 2010
In short: Challenging hills all the way, great scenery, superb crowd supportIn full: This was the first time I had entered this race having spent the last 6 years avoiding hills!! The course was certainly challenging but with the great crowd support and scenery you were slightly distracted!! Enjoyed it much more than I expected to, great organisation and will see you next year!Date of review: October 18, 2010
In short: Need a better energy drink providerDate of review: October 18, 2010
In short: Challenging, but enjoyable and some great support out in the countryside.In full: Very well organised event, energy drinks unexpected but much appreciated. There was some great support out in the country side which spurred me on. Liddington Hill - loved it, Marlborough Road - hated it.Date of review: October 15, 2010
In short: Best half marathon of the year (in my opinion)In full: Slick organisation, great crowd support and a great route, but above all what made it stand out from the other half marathons I have done this year were the pace setters which ran with flags for 1:30, 1:40, 1:50 and 1:57 target times - which meant I finally managed to achieve my goal of sub 2 hours!Date of review: October 14, 2010
In short: Another excellent event. Only good things to sayIn full: The event is now well established and goes from strength to strength. I hope it stays about the same size, a big enough event but flows well at start and finish. Well done to all organisers and support en route.Date of review: October 13, 2010
In short: Better than the Bath Half! Fautless organisation, No queues before ,during or after. In full: For a smallish local race this can't be beaten. The first half of the route has many an incline until you get to the halfway point - you definitely feel tested. Really helpful staging of drinks stations with sports top bottles, nice touch with the sponges but I didn't see any jelly beans or lollies by the time I went through! I appreciated the banana though. Basic goody bag - personally I'd trade the medal or pay a bit more for a better t shirt. I think if Chippenham can manage a tech t shirt Swindon ought to be able to do the same - I would defintely wear it then. It has to be said though - excellent organisation throughout. Enough loos, easy baggage storage, plenty of space after the finish to dechip and stretch, plenty of marshalls to assist. Lots of smiling faces - a great race for everyone.Date of review: October 12, 2010
In short: Please don't let this event become a money-making exerciseIn full: This was my first half marathon in 2005, and as it is my local event I have taken part every year since then. I desperately wanted to compete this year, but having been injured I hadn't done the requisite training to do it justice. I am firmly of the belief that event organisers need to take a more sympathetic approach to runners who enter events with the best intentions, but later find they can't because of circumstances beyond their control. You only have to look at the number of reviews I've posted on here to see how much I enjoy taking part in events and clearly wouldn't drop out without good reason.I was therefore quite disappointed when I gave up my race number for a friend wanting to compete in the multi-terrain race. We would happily have paid a small admin fee to sign the number over to her, which seems much fairer than her having to pay £11.50 on the day just for five miles.Neither of us foresaw her winning the event, and if we had she would definitely have entered under her own name. I just wanted her to enjoy the run.We were disappointed at the attitude of the event organisers at first when they wanted to disqualify her and not let her claim her prize. The place in the race was paid for; it was the administration that needs improving.I didn't even have time to ask if I could change the name as we were late due to hold-ups getting into the car park, and having to collect timing chips on the day was only ever going to add to delays.All that aside, as a spectator the event seemed to run like clockwork, a challenging course which is well marshalled and supported, and a nice t-shirt and medal at the end.I really hope there is no ill feeling about what happened and look forward to taking part regularly in future.Date of review: October 12, 2010
In short: Previous good reviews proved well foundedIn full: Thoroughly enjoyed my first Swindon Half.Very well organised, reasonable value at £18 for a medal & t-shirt, 2 bands on the route (which you pass twice), energy drinks provided en-route, and a good level of support along a lot of the course.The course avoids Swindon itself to focus on quiet country lanes to the south, but all roads are closed to traffic, so perfectly safe.A very well organised event, which I'd be happy to return to next year.Date of review: October 12, 2010
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Silver Creek residents voice concerns on school safety
SILVER CREEK – It has been almost a month since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn., and some parents in Silver Creek worry as time passes it will be forgotten.
Several parents and residents attended the Silver Creek Board of Education meeting Wednesday to voice concerns about safety in the school.
"This is the first board meeting since the Sandy Hook shooting and I came to express concern for the safety at the school. I want to be reassured the safety policies the school has will and are being enforced," concerned parent Tina Farley said. "If they didn't think it could happen there, it could happen here. I have a 12 year old and a 7 year old in the district and after that it was hard to bring my kids back to school."
Farley said when she went to the elementary orientation for her son she thought some of the safety measures would be "a pain," but after the tragedy she supports the school's efforts 100 percent.
However, she pointed out several instances that she has had concerns about including the doors being propped open when gym classes go outside, passersby will let in people waiting to be buzzed in if there is no one in the office and students entering school from a side door after school has started.
"The kids are our future and their safety should be our number one priority," she added.
Superintendent Daniel Ljiljanich said one of the first things he did after he was hired in July was review and update the school's safety plan. He said he encourages anyone who sees something and has a safety concern, like Farley, to point it out because sometimes it isn't seen by others.
Also brought up in the conversation was the matter of the school resource officer.
Resident Anna Frederickson said she is continuing her quest to get funding from the four entities involved in the school to see that the SRO program is funded. She said she has reached out to Seneca Nation President Barry Snyder who said he will present the letters to the council for consideration.
Ljiljanich also reassured residents measures are being made to make the school safer, including recent changes to the safety plan as a result of a conference he attended with Silver Creek Police Chief Timothy Roche and New York State Troopers. Ljiljanich said other things the school is doing also include informing substitutes of emergency procedures with a packet and also capital project changes.
He said one of the changes in the high school will be to convert the superintendent's office into the main office so that people can be greeted through a sliding glass window before entering the building. He said security cameras are also included in this, but reminded residents the cameras that are in place are connected to the police station for quick response if there are problems.
Ljiljanich said the school is also always looking at how to balance security and openness to the community after school.
The school board will meet for a budget workshop on Saturday at 8 a.m. The next school board meeting will be Jan. 23 with a workshop on technology, transportation and buildings and grounds budgets.


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Raleigh: A company that placed bogus charges on consumers' telephone bills must stop and will pay refunds to consumers, Attorney General Roy Cooper announced today
"This company tried to stick people with calls they didn't make and charges they hadn't agreed to," said Cooper. "We've put an end to these extra charges and consumers who paid them will get their money back."
Wake County Superior Court Judge W. Osmond Smith, III today agreed to Cooper's request for a consent judgment against Directory Service, Inc. and its parent company, Switched Access Communications, Inc., a Florida corporation with offices in Boynton Beach, Florida.
Under the judgment, Switched Access and Directory Service are barred from billing North Carolina consumers for extra charges, from providing operator services such as collect calls, and from telemarketing in the state. The company must also pay full refunds to every North Carolina consumer who complains about the improper charges added to their phone bills plus $25,000 to the state.
Approximately 40 consumers have filed complaints about Directory Service with Cooper's office. Consumers who believe they have been crammed by Directory Service can contact the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division at (877)-5-NO-SCAM to file a complaint.
Today's judgment settles a suit brought by Cooper in 2002. The suit claimed that Directory Service and Switched Access billed consumers for directory assistance calls they did not place and collect calls they did not accept. Consumers were charged $1.99 per phony directory assistance inquiry and between $5.00 and $6.00 for each bogus collect call. The practice of placing small, unauthorized charges on consumers' phone bills is generally known as "cramming."
As alleged in the complaint, consumers were charged for calls they could not have made or accepted from their home number because they were out of town, and businesses got charged for calls made after they had closed for the day. Rather than bill consumers directly, Directory Service submitted these false charges to a billing agent that in turn contracted with local phone companies so that the charges would appear on the consumer's local phone bill.
"My office is on the look out for companies that hide charges in phone bills, but consumers also need to study their bills for any charges they don't recognize," said Cooper. "If you think you've been charged for a call or service you didn't agree to, call your phone company and let my Consumer Protection office know about it."
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CCCC, Chatham partner to offer Citizens' College
01.21.2013 • College & Community • Continuing Education • Special Events
PITTSBORO - Learn more about Chatham County and how its local governments work by enrolling in the Chatham County Citizens' College.
Participants will gain a better understanding of how major county and town services operate and who manages them; explore options for serving as volunteers to help local governments; get to know key managers and department heads; and interact with other interested residents of all ages and backgrounds.
The Citizens' College is offered jointly by Chatham County and Central Carolina Community College's Continuing Education Department at its campus in Pittsboro. Continuing Education credits will be awarded.
"CCCC in Pittsboro is excited to now include this wonderful program in our Continuing Education offerings," said Dr. Karen Allen, CCCC Chatham provost. "It fits perfectly with our mission to foster stronger communities and informed citizen."
The Citizens' College will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Thursday night, March 7 through April 12. Locations will vary across the county, but will include the new Justice Center, North Chatham Fire Station and Jordan Lake Water Treatment Plant.
The registration fee is $25. Limited scholarships to help cover the cost are available through CCEC-Institute, Inc., the educational arm of Chatham Citizens for Effective Communities. If interested in a scholarship, contact Debra Henzey in the County Manager's Office at 919-542-8258.
The initial deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 22. To register for the class by phone or to request a printed form, contact CCCC's Continuing Education Office at 919-545-8044.
Rita Spina, of CCEC-Institute, Inc., worked with Renee Paschal, assistant county manager, to develop the curriculum for the Citizens' College.
"It is a tribute to Rita that the program has evolved to the point that it is now part of our Continuing Education options," said Carl Thompson, CCCC director of Continuing Education in Chatham County. "She worked hard with Renee Paschal to develop and fine-tune the curriculum over the past eight years."
The Citizens' College course schedule is:
- March 7 - Introductions, History of Chatham County, Role of Local Government and Elections; Location: CCCC-Pittsboro
- March 14 - Planning, Cooperative Extension & Recreation; Location: Agriculture Auditorium, Pittsboro
- March 21 - Central Carolina Community College and Chatham County Schools; Location: Margaret Pollard Middle School
- March 28 - Health, Water, Waste and Recycling; Location: Water Treatment Plant on Jordan Lake
- April 4 - Sheriff, Police and Courts; Location: Justice Center, Pittsboro
- April 11 - Emergency Ops, Fire Departments & Fire Marshal; Location: North Chatham Fire Station
- April 12 - City & County Management, Presentation of Certificates; Location: Historic Courthouse, Pittsboro
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Public Tours
Whether you choose a guided tour or a self-guided visit, you can spend an entire day or an hour exploring the Garden, discovering plants or experiencing the natural world. Programs are available for adults and for school or children's groups. Looking for school field trips? Read more about RSABG School Tour and Programs here. Free parking while visiting the Garden.
First Sunday of every month September through June, 8:00 to about 9:30 a.m.
Free admission walking tour of the Garden sponsored by Pomona Valley Audubon Society. Read more.
Guided Tram Tours
Third Sunday of every month (on hiatus until January 2017)
Tickets $5 per person; ticket required in addition to standard Garden admission.
See the California coast and Mojave Desert in an hour! This tour offers guided exploration of the Garden's northern 55 acres and highlights the beautiful and amazing diversity of the California Floristic Province. Tickets are first come, first served after 8 a.m. at the admission kiosk the day of the tour. Seating is limited.
Free Wildflower Walks
Weekends, March 21 through May 3.
Saturdays, 10 a.m. and Sundays, 1 p.m.
Guided walking tours with Garden nature interpreters featuring beautiful California wildflowers and seasonal highlights. Tours are approximately 60-90 minutes. Free with standard Garden admission. Tours depart from the admissions kiosk.
Private Guided Walking Tours
Reservations for each month close on the 15th of the previous month.
Fee: $10 per person, prepaid; $40 minimum.
Guided walking tours are available for adult garden clubs, social groups and other organizations. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden is fortunate to have a dedicated corps of volunteers willing to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with visitors of all ages. If you would enjoy having an experienced docent conduct an hour-long tour of the Garden for your group, please call or email for reservations.
Reserved Private Tram Tours for visitors with impaired mobility
Reservations for each month close on the 15th of the previous month.
Fee: $10 per person, prepaid. This fee includes Garden admission.
An experienced docent will narrate the one-hour tour. Two to 13 passengers can be accommodated. Please inquire for wheelchair capacity.
Self-Led Group Visits
Reservations not required. Standard Garden admission fees apply.
Visitors are welcome to explore the Garden on their own. Complimentary Garden maps are available at the entrance.