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April 13, 2007
Right-hander, Chris Burnett, threw five innings of scoreless relief as the Bisons defeated East Tennessee State University 10-3 on Friday, April 13.
After falling behind 3-0, the Bisons used a five-run fifth to take a lead they would never relinquish.
Allen Bolden singled to lead off the fifth. Ben Williams followed with a single to put runners on first and second with no outs. Shane Simpkins reached on a throwing error by the Bucs catcher. The next batter, Casey Bond plated the Bisons' first run of the game with a single to right. Ryan Wilkins and Eric Abend each added a two-run single to give the Bisons a 5-3 lead.
However, the Bisons' offense was not done for the day. Bolden, again, got things started with a single in the sixth. After Williams struck out, Simpkins doubled to right, scoring Bolden for a 6-3 lead. Bond followed with a single to left for another Bisons' run. Bond would go on to score on a throwing error by the Bucs catcher, while Justin Sanders would add an RBI sacrifice fly.
Simpkins drove in another run with a sacrifice fly in the seventh to complete the games scoring and give the Bisons' the 10-3 victory.
Sophomore, Eric Abend, starting behind the plate for the Bisons, went 1-4, with two RBIs.
"I felt real comfortable with him behind the plate," Burnett said. "I have a lot of confidence in him, and it makes it easier to pitch. A lot of the credit goes to him."
The Bisons' starter, John King, lasted four innings, giving up three runs on four hits in the no-decision. He was relieved by right-hander, Chris Burnett to start the fifth. In five innings of work, Burnett gave up just five hits and no earned runs, while striking out five.
"It is a lot easier to pitch when you know your offense is going to put up ten runs," Burnett said. "With a ten-run lead, and your defense behind you, ready to play for the win, it is easier to go out there and throw strikes."
"Winning game one gives us momentum going into Saturday and Sunday," Burnett said. "Hopefully we can keep rolling with it."
On the season, Burnett is 2-0 with a .60 ERA. In 15 innings of work, he has given up just one earned run. Opponents are batting .189 against him.
The Bisons' will return to the field tomorrow when they take on ETSU in a double-header which is set to kick off at 12 p.m.
Left-hander, Rex Brothers is scheduled to take the mound for the Bisons in game one. In Brothers last start against Mercer, he gave up two runs, one earned, over eight innings. The performance was enough to make him the A-Sun Pitcher of the Week. On the season, Brothers is 6-1 with a 3.53 ERA.
Right-hander, Taylor Merry, is expected to make the game two start for the Bisons. This season he is 1-0 with a 5.62 ERA.


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Following a recent funding award from the Leverhulme Trust, phase four of the Carmichael Watson Project aims to research the material culture and collecting practices of the Hebridean folklorist and collector Alexander Carmichael (1832-1912) and to catalogue and contextualise the objects, field monuments and sites collected or described by him. We require an experienced post-doctoral researcher with proven ethnographic, object-based, linguistic and research skills to play a key role in the Carmichael Watson Project team. You will identify, investigate, classify and contextualise objects collected by Alexander Carmichael, disseminate project findings and assist with overall project delivery and resource development.
You will have a PhD in one of the following fields relating to Scottish Gaelic/Irish: folklore, ethnology, literature, history or museum studies and be fluent in Gaelic, or fluent in Irish with some knowledge of Scottish Gaelic and willingness to augment that knowledge. Highly developed organisational and problem-solving skills are a requirement as are ICT skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
The post is fixed-term for eighteen months and is available from 3 October 2011.
Further details, inclusing salary, and to apply, visit www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/vacancies/index.cfm?fuseaction=vacancies.detail&vacancy_ref=3014922

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Range Description
This species is found in the lowlands of the Tisza and Danube River systems from eastern Austria, extreme southern Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, northern Croatia, extreme northern Bosnia-Herzegovina, northern Serbia and western Romania, eastwards to the Transcarpathian Plain in southern Romania, northern Bulgaria, southern Moldova (the lower reaches of the Prut River), and extreme southern Odesskaya Province (Ukraine). Individuals from north-eastern Slovenia (the Mura River) are hybrid forms with Triturus carnifex. It is generally found in lowland areas below 300m asl.
Habitat and Ecology
It is found in open habitats with mixed deciduous forests and groves, bushlands, flooded meadows and swamps, and also in agricultural landscapes and villages, and riparian groves in the steppe regions. It might in some instances be strictly aquatic. This species may coexist with fish in oxbow lakes, river margins and other non-temporary waterbodies, and may also occur in disturbed habitats including those close to human settlement (Griffiths 1996). Reproduction takes place in small ponds with stagnant water, or in channels, ditches and flooded areas. It intergrades with other species of the former Triturus cristatus complex along the contact zones.
In general, populations of this species are rapidly declining as a result of habitat loss.
Population Trend
Major Threats
The main threats to this species are rapid anthropogenic habitat destruction (for example, through drainage and damming), and pollution of its wetland habitats (especially floodplains). Hybridization with other crested newt species at the edge of its range is also a threat. In the southern part of its range, there has been loss of breeding habitats in recent years due to decreased spring rains, perhaps as a result of global climate change.
Conservation Actions
It is present in a number of protected areas, and in parts of its range mitigation measures to reduce road kill have been established. It is listed on Appendix II of the Bern Convention and is protected by national legislation in some of the areas where it occurs (for example, in Romania).
Red List Status
Near Threatened (NT)
Listed as Near Threatened because this species is in significant decline (but probably at a rate of less than 30% over ten years) because of widespread habitat loss through much of its range, thus making the species close to qualifying for Vulnerable.
Taxonomic Notes
The exact ranges of members of the Triturus cristatus superspecies are unclear in the central Balkans because of narrow or extensive areas of hybridization. Two isolated subspecies have been described, occurring to the east and west of the Iron Gates of the Danube.
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The return of Respek
Let's start the day on a lighter note...
Sacha Baron Cohen was honoured last night in London at the British Comedy Awards. (How low budget is that set? And I would never, ever ask them to change it. There's a certain charm in that, non?) Ben Kingsley presented. And Ali G accepted. It's been a while...
As I've said before, even though Borat was more successful by the books, Ali G was always funnier to me, and my favourite character. There's no way to excuse him, you know? Like with Borat, at a certain point, he was almost endearing. Ali G on the other hand is indefensible and therefore elicits the most discomfort which, in this genre I suppose, though I'm no comedy student, is where the humour is rooted.
If only Ali G could tell The Dictator to f-ck off.
Here's Sacha with Isla Fisher last night celebrating his achievement.


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Nocardia infection is a disorder affecting the lungs, brain, or skin. It occurs mainly in people with weakened immune systems.
Alternative Names
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Nocardia infection is a bacterial infection that usually starts in the lungs. It may spread to other organ systems — most often the brain and the skin. It may also involve the kidneys, joints, heart, eyes, and bones.
Nocardia bacteria are found in soil around the world. You can get the disease by inhaling contaminated dust or if soil containing nocardia bacteria gets into an open wound.
You are more likely to get this infection if you have chronic lung disease or a weakened immune system, which can occur with transplants, cancer, HIV/AIDs, and long-term use of steroids.
Symptoms vary and depend on the organs involved.
- Lungs (pulmonary nocardiosis):
- Chest pain when breathing (may occur suddenly or slowly)
- Coughing up blood
- Fevers
- Night sweats
- Weight loss
- Brain (cerebral nocardiosis):
- Fever
- Headache
- Seizures
- Skin:
- May become chronically infected (mycetoma) and develop draining tracts
- Ulcers or nodules with infection sometimes spreading along lymph nodes
Some people with nocardia infection have no symptoms.
Signs and tests
Nocardia infection should be suspected in people with lung, brain, or skin symptoms if they also have a condition or conditions that weaken the immune system.
Nocardiosis is diagnosed using tests that identify the bacteria. Depending on the part of the body infected, testing may involve taking a tissue sample by:
Brain biopsy
- Bronchoscopy
Lung biopsy
Skin biopsy
Sputum culture
Treatment involves antibiotic therapy (usually with sulfonamides) for 6 months to a year or longer. Sometimes, more than one antibiotic is given.
You may also need long-term, low-dose antibiotic therapy.
Surgery may be done to drain an abscess.
Expectations (prognosis)
How well a person does depends on your overall health and the parts of the body involved. Widespread infection (disseminated nocardiosis) has a significant death rate.
Complications of nocardial infections depend on how much of the body is involved.
- Certain lung infections may lead to scarring and chronic shortness of breath.
- Skin infections may lead to scarring or disfigurement.
- Brain abscesses may lead to loss of neurological function.
Calling your health care provider
Tell your doctor or nurse if you have any symptoms of this infection. They are nonspecific symptoms that can have many other causes.


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News >> Browse Articles >> Crime News
Court Officer Killed in Courthouse Shooting [Video]
Las Vegas Review-Journal via YellowBrix
January 04, 2010
The fallen officer has been identified as Court Officer Stanley W. Cooper of the United States Department of Justice – Marshals Service.
A court officer and a suspect died in a shooting this morning at the Lloyd George U.S. Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Boulevard South. A second officer also was shot and transported to UMC. His condition is listed as serious, according to The Associated Press.
The Associated Press said a hospital official confirmed the court officer died at UMC; the officer was 65 years old. FBI Special Agent Joseph Dickey confirmed the suspect died at the scene.
The shooting took place about 8 a.m. in the lobby of the courthouse.
Updated Stories:
- Failed Lawsuit Possible Motive in Vegas Attack
- Eyewitnesses Describe Vegas Shooting, 'At Least 40 Shots'
- Video: Neighbors Call Courthouse Shooter a 'Quiet Man'
Officials are clearing the federal courthouse and searching the building, Dickey said.
Several downtown streets have been shut down and traffic is being diverted. The Las Vegas Academy, 315 S. 7th St., is on lockdown. The Regional Justice Courthouse also is on lockdown.
Statement From U.S. Marshalls: "No news more grim or sobering" >>>


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Women break down in romantic comedies all the time. They just rarely do so to the point of looking unattractive, says Rashida Jones.
"She always looks good, her hair looks good and her apartment's pretty. It's like, there's things strewn on her couch and she's sniffling a little bit," says the 36-year-old star and co-writer of the breakup tale "Celeste and Jesse Forever." "We wanted to go way past that. The un-showered, un-tethered, stoner drunk mess that I have been at times in my life, and I think other women have been."
In the film opening Aug. 10, Celeste (Jones) has exactly that sort of breakdown as she copes with her divorce from Jesse (Andy Samberg), who moves on to another woman faster than Celeste expected. The movie offers a welcome opportunity to spend more time with the immensely likable "Parks and Recreation" actress, who so far has spent most of her big-screen appearances in supporting parts in films like "I Love You, Man," "Our Idiot Brother" and "The Social Network."
At the Peninsula Hotel, Jones (daughter of Quincy, a Chicago native) talked music, what couples should discuss more frequently and her incredibly eventful life that has included having LL Cool J perform at her Sweet 16 and receiving Cabbage Patch Kids as a gift when she went to the mall. With Michael Jackson.
"I think that was probably the first time I was like, 'Oh, yeah, my life is not like other people's lives,'" she says with a laugh. "I'm at the mall with Michael Jackson."
If you could hear one song for the rest of your life, "Call Me Maybe" or "What Makes You Beautiful," which would you choose?
"What Makes You Beautiful"?
That One Direction song.
[Gasps.] [Sings and snaps.] "That's what makes you beautiful!" Oh my God, that's so funny. I was just in Italy with a friend of mine and we sang that the entire time. I love One Direction! Oh, but probably "Call Me Maybe" is a better song as a construction, as a masterpiece. It's more interesting. But then I wouldn't get to see those cute boys. Oh, no, I'm not watching the video, I'm just listening to the song? "Call Me Maybe."
That was a good back and forth.
With myself. [Laughs.]
In "Celeste and Jesse Forever," there's a sense that the characters' relationship went on too long, or some things went unexamined. What's something couples don't discuss as much as they should?
Oh, interesting. I guess probably in the modern age probably monogamy. Because I feel like it's this thing that we just assume we're going to do and that's what you commit to when you commit to a relationship, but there are parts of it that are unnatural and tested every day because there's so much choice now. And you don't get married to your high school sweetheart; you don't stay in your hometown. You have access to the entire world. So I feel like it would be good for couples to discuss the fact that the monogamy they give to each other is a gift and it's something to be respected and to feel grateful for as opposed to just taking it for granted.
What are the chances that becomes something a lot of people do? Do you read Savage Love, Dan Savage's sex column? The issue comes up in there all the time.
It does.
And it feels like something that is—
Buried. I feel like we still live in a weirdly puritanical country that believes in this institution of marriage that we're basically blowing it. Half the time we're not even making it through the marriage, so I feel like the sooner we can get to talking about it the more likely we'll be to evolve into whatever next phase there is of modern love.
Although if half the time we're not making it then half the time we are. Why when people talk about this do they focus on the half that don't work out?
Well, if you're a mathematician or you work in the stock market, if something doesn't work out a majority of the time, that's the thing you're going to be focused on. Unfortunately, people don't focus on the success of anything; they focus on the failure of it and how they can fix the failures of it.
Speaking of failures, there's definitely some awkward dates in this movie.
[Laughs.] Many fails.
I believe you say, "Do you like bread" at one point.
Yeah, perfect conversation starter.
Great conversation starter. What's the worst thing someone's said to you on a date or something you said that as soon as it was out of your mouth you were like, "Whoops"?
[Laughs.] So many bad moments. But I remember going on a date with a guy and we did not know each other at all, and he tried to feed me lobster. And that was really awkward.
Pieces of lobster or a whole—
On a fork. And I was like, "Oh …" (demonstrates trying to lean in and eat it), "… thanks." It was just awkward. I think he had an '80s image of a romantic date in his head, and it was really awkward.
Was there a different dish that would have been more appropriate than lobster?
No, don't try to feed me. I'm not your child. I'm not your pet.
I'm having this "American Psycho" vision.
[Laughs.] It wasn't that bad.
It's interesting to think about the portrayal of men and women on screen, and usually it's the guys who need to shape up and lack ambition. Do you feel like that's usually the case, and if so, is that because that's how it is in real life?
I think we see that now in modern movies. I feel like Judd Apatow really broke that open. That's the kind of guy that exists now, this Peter Pan-syndrome, man-child, video game-playing, hoodie-wearing guy who refuses to grow up. I think, not to be too psychoanalytical about it, but I think it's a result of having a really powerful feminist movement. We had a movement that moved us forward that said, "You don't have to just be a mom. You don't have to just be a wife. You can be a CEO. Even though you're still not going to get paid as much, you can go do other things." And it empowered us. Guys haven't had anything to be empowered by since the industrial revolution. They don't have anything saying, "Go feel your feelings, go take care of your kid, it's all good. Write poetry or be sensitive." We didn't give guys the same opportunity to develop that side of themselves, so I think in response, in rebellion, they have firmly planted their feet in childhood.
What would be a push in that direction for guys?
I think women actually need to help them evolve a little bit. I think they need to stop coddling them. It's like Celeste says to Jesse in the movie, "Go get a job, go get a job." Maybe just support him more and let him go be a man somehow or let him go. Be like, "I'm not paying for anything else unless we pay for it together."
Celeste has great cultural commentary in the movie. Do you feel like people's appetite for garbage is larger than ever now, and why?
Yeah, garbage feeds garbage. I think it's an amalgam of a lot of issues, one being our lack of connection with our food. There's so much processed food. People eat fast food. It's not real food; it doesn't grow from the earth, it doesn't have any nutrients. And then there's garbage and violence on TV and video games. There's no cultural demand for people to be interested in things that are not lazy. It's gotten a little bit lazy … You see businessmen on planes reading tabloids. I remember growing up as a kid—I remember like my mom picking up an Enquirer and being like, "Mom, don't do that. Don't do that in front of other people!"
I used to get freaked out by the Enquirer at the grocery store.
Yeah! And now everybody reads that. It's the same magazine, it's just our appetite has changed. And I don't know what the answer is. How do you shift a cultural appetite? I don't really know what the answer is. Maybe you have to burn out, get bored of the other thing. Hopefully we'll get back to a place where we reward people with talents and we want to see people with talents and not people who are just in sex tapes. Reality shows and sex tapes.
Something pretty uncomfortable happens with Celeste and her work with Emma Roberts' pop star character. What's the biggest on-the-job snafu you've had?
I do it all the time. I send the wrong email to the wrong person. Especially now—I don't know if you have a Mac.
My wife does.
They changed the mail for this operating system so they group all the emails together on one side. It's the worst. Sorry, I love you Apple, but work that out. So sometimes you reply to the wrong person. It's so easy to do, and I've done that recently. Where I was complaining about somebody else work-wise and I sent it to the person I was emailing about.
How did they respond?
It kind of was good. Those things happen and you're saying what you really want to say to that person and it forces you to have a conversation. They kind of backed off a little bit and saw that I was serious and I just pretended like I didn't even mean—I pretended it wasn't a mistake. I just went with it.
I'm a big fan of "Parks and Recreation" and am so glad you're coming back next season.
Me too, thank you.
We had a major occurrence in the lives of Ann and Tom (Aziz Ansari) at the end of last season. What are their chances as a couple?
I think Ann maybe needs to stop defining herself by men. [Laughs.] That's been her journey for the past couple seasons. I think really the creators, their idea was, "They're two young people. They live in this small town. Of course they're going to date each other. That's how it goes." But I don't think the chances are very good, personally.
Do you think ahead as far as how much longer you think the show can go?
I do. It's hard not to. We've always been on the bubble. NBC's never really let us relax into being on that network, and there's something good about that because as a cast we really have bonded. Every single moment that we work together we appreciate, and it's the loveliest atmosphere I've ever worked in and we kind of don't think about it anymore because the reality—it just always feels like we're about to not be on the air. [Laughs.] So we just appreciate the moments.
You've had so many incredibly unique things happen in your life. Correct me if I'm wrong about any of this: LL Cool J performed at your Sweet 16, you sang backup on a Maroon 5 album, you would have been Tupac's sister-in-law. Do you have a sense of having a different, interesting life or is it more that this has always been normal to you and don't think anything of it?
I mean, in some regard yeah, I don't know anything different but I've always had this pull toward normalcy because I've felt a little weird and different, and there's sometimes where I stop and I'm like, "My life is really cool." It's great, and sometimes it would be so cool to one day just be from a small town and be kind of normal. I struggle with it a little bit. Now as I get older I accept that this is just the way my life is and will always be like that and I search for normalcy and consistency as much as I can. I'm aware that it's different from other people's lives. I definitely am aware of that.
Can you think of a time when you were a kid that felt like the first time you looked around and said—
"I'm not like everybody else?" I was just saying we used to go to the mall with Michael Jackson when we were kids. He'd be like, "Let's go buy toys" to us and his nieces and nephews and stuff. I was always a little bit uncomfortable with how famous he was and it was like embarrassing, so I would walk a little bit ahead of him because I didn't want anybody to think that maybe I knew somebody that famous.
Why wouldn't you want them to?
It's embarrassing because everybody's looking. Everybody's looking at you and everybody's looking at him and indirectly at us. I just felt a little bit like, "Don't look at me."
Do you remember something he bought you?
Cabbage Patch Kid. That's all I wanted. Ever. Was Cabbage Patch Kids.
How can we ever trust the Oscars again after "The Social Network" and David Fincher lost to "The King's Speech" and Tom Hooper?
Can I tell you something? I don't know. I don't know. I asked myself this question about the Emmys too this year and also last year when they didn't give Steve Carell the Emmy. I don't know how you can trust any awards shows.
I used to love awards shows.
Yeah. It's hard to. That to me, "King's Speech" is a great movie; "Social Network" is a classic. I mean, it's one of the best films I think that's ever been made. And it was so relevant and I felt like the fact that people didn't vote for it meant like, "Oh, we're just kind of missing the mark a little bit." I don't know. We're all going to watch anyway, aren't we? The Oscars. We're sitting here complaining, and it's futile.
What's something you haven't gotten to do on the big screen yet that you still want to do?
I think I need to play maybe like a killer or a drug addict. [Laughs.] Or I have to play somebody who's a marginal, sociopathic member of society.
Because I haven't done it and I wonder if I could do it. Or a misanthrope. Just somebody who's a little bit left of center.
"Freaks and Geeks" was probably the last time you were a huge badass, right?
Yes! And by the way I remember very clearly the director being like, "I need you to be more mean." "But I just, I'm being so mean." She's like, "More mean." She just kept pushing me and pushing me and it felt really uncomfortable, so I wonder if I could. I might blow it, but I'd love the chance.
If you could have a dinner party with any three people in the world, who would you want there?
Or not. That you've never met before.
That's so tough. Bill Gates. Oh man that's so tough. That I've never met before? [Groans.] Really?
Or whoever you want. I hate to stress you out.
I'm so stressed out about it. I'm going to go with Albert Einstein, Bill Gates and maybe Dorothy Parker. That sounds like a good dinner party, right?
And if I let you have five more, the One Direction guys can come.
Oh, yes! That's a great idea! [Laughs.]
On her brief relationship with co-star/co-writer Will McCormack: "At the time he kind of destroyed me. It took a while before we actually became friends. We dated for a couple weeks. I would have continued dating him. He wasn't over his last girlfriend. So at the time I was not that psyched with him. And then we made up; he apologized for his behavior. We got really lucky to know that we would be better off as friends than we would trying to date each other and hurting each other and resenting each other and never talking again."
On Chicago: "The first time I came here was with my choir in high school. We went to a White Sox game. We went to the Sears Tower, and I really liked it. I haven't been to Chicago that many times. Every time I come I really like it and I want to spend more time here. There's a lot of good food here."
If she came here with her dad Quincy Jones, with whom she's never visited his hometown: "What would we do together? I would like us to have a really delicious dinner, go to a new restaurant. Or two. And then maybe go and check out some music. I went to Lollapalooza here one year and saw Kanye and it was amazing [Note: She pronounces this "Lola-palooza."] … My friend Billy Dec, who clearly runs Chicago a little bit, every time I'm here he takes me somewhere new. To Rockit to eat, took us to Sunda last night which was amazing. He took me to Lollapalooza. My friends have a theater company here so probably go see a play at Lookingglass. There's a lot of good stuff in Chicago."
On reality TV she watches: "I do [watch some]! I definitely do. It's hard, right. You're inundated … I used to be really into the 'Real Housewives.' … I just burnt out. Everybody was too mean to each other, and I was like, 'Oh, I don't know if I can do it anymore.'"
Guilty pleasure movie: "Step Up." "First one. Classic. It's just good. The dancing's good. Channing Tatum's so good. I was just in it. I'm just in. It."
What she'd say if Mark Zuckerberg walked in: "'What up? I graduated Harvard, haha.' [Laughs.] No, I'm just kidding. I don't know; he probably wouldn't like me very much, right? Well, actually I was part of the human portrayal of him. I would just say what's up, it's nice to meet you. You're cool."
Watch Matt on "You & Me This Morning," Friday at 6:55 a.m. on WCIU, the U
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Don't give up. I have had a life long serious sleep disorder, made me a little bit psychologically skewed. Skewed in a good way in my judgment. I was 29 when I met my wife. we were married for 26 years and at least 20 of those were pure bliss. Some of us aren't meant for the common herd. Be patient. You'll see.
Note: Girls do want the nice guy. I've asked out plenty of "nice guys" who turn out to be not so "nice" after all. One called me shallow--several others just outright called me a bitch for asking them out first. Most of them, after I showed interest in them, unfriended me on facebook and stopped talking to me in class. They seemed nice--until I showed any sort of interest in them. So I'd like a nice guy--but not a "nice guy". As I've detailed above. Nice until I "cross the line"! by asking him out.
I've actually never had a good relationship--so count yourself lucky. First boyfriend was long distance and broke up with me by just not talking to me. Second one was also long distance, and he broke up with me after I went out to eat with friends one night. 3rd relationship--lasted 3 years because I thought I actually found someone decent--when really I just kept making excuses for him and putting up with him because I thought he might improve his attitude--when it never did. I finally got rid of him when I graduated from college, and he doesn't have my home address so he's not able to drive here to try to convince me to date him again. Really, I'd rather be single than get in another shitty relationship at the moment. Combine that with how crappy the dating prospects are around here, and it's just not worth the time for me.
Firstly, I hate to sound like everyone who has ever given me advice on love, but you're rather young to be worried about finding your monogamous long term significant other.
The uh, the other thing is, I really don't think I'm going to change who I am in the hopes that, by being a jerk, I'll be happier. I'd be a jerk! I'd rather be a lonely nice guy than a sexed up asshole.
lol, I'll be happy with a monogamous not for two months at a time monogamous other. Mostly I'd be happy if it's just monogamous at this point. :\ and I'm 22, I'd hope that by this time guys are changing from the "binge drinking every night" to looking to at least have a partner. By senior year of college every friend that wasn't gay was either engaged or married.
Where did I say that you should be a jerk?
:\ and I'm 22, I'd hope that by this time guys are changing from the "binge drinking every night" to looking to at least have a partner.
Nope. Give it another 5 to 10 years.
There are, of course, always variations within the males of any age grouping. I never went through that phase. I've been drunk fewer than 10 times, although I couldn't give you an exact number.
But if you're waiting for those who are the partying, binge-drinking sort to grow out of it, 22 isn't even close. Just find one of the oddballs who isn't like that. Good luck with that, in Alabama.
Where did I say that you should be a jerk?
You didn't, but it's a way to attract girls, in certain environments, sad as that may be.
See, I have found a few oddballs like that, but they usually don't want girls like me, either. It's a conundrum. I don't like bars, or drinking, or smoking, but the guys who are like this just aren't interested in a fat chick. Which I'm fine being--I'm good with myself, it's they who automatically say "eh, you're not good enough" the moment I try to talk to them. Pisses me the fuck off. They don't like it when girls do it to THEM, why do they in turn do it to ladies interested in them? Also, this does qualify them for asshole status. The fact that they can't even consider me on equal footing as a human being clearly says they're not date-worthy material.
I usually just want to deck the jerk in the face and tell him to go be an asshat somewhere else. I have no patience for assholes.
Well, if they're not interested, then they're not interested. *shrug*
The ones who really earn the asshole label are those who were friends, then chuck you completely the moment you ask them out. Just say, "No, not interested in that sort of relationship," and resume the friendship as it was previously going.
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I've broken out my Biggest Loser DVDs. I've looked up strength exercises online. I bought weights. I vowed to stop eating crap from the café at work and cook healthy meals instead. (Saving money and calories!) But that's about as far as I've gotten. Plans. Nothing more than plans. And one healthy-ish meal.
Honest truth—I can stand in the kitchen all day long and bake up a storm. But when it comes to cooking dinner, I lack patience. I just want something to eat right now. I don't want to stand around chopping and stirring and flipping, all for a meal that'll take me less than 5 minutes to eat. It just doesn't seem worth the effort. Which is why I find myself eating PB&J way too often.
But this was a recipe I could actually manage. Nothing too taxing. Nothing too time consuming (because the crockpot does all the hard work). Nothing too far out of my comfort zone, or my skill set. I got this! Piece of cake! Err. Chicken!
Chicken gets tender in the crockpot with some homemade stock (bonus! Strain it and save it for tomorrow's dinner.) It gets shredded in the stand mixer. (Seriously. 20 seconds = perfectly shredded chicken with no fuss.) Then it gets thrown together with the broth, tomato sauce, some veggies, and seasonings. Boom. You've got yourself a flavorful dinner that won't break the bank or your waistline.
I thought the chicken was delicious on it's own, but my tastebuds wanted a little more of a kick. So I added a little sriracha, and it immediately went from yum to heck yeah. If you're not a spice fan, leave it out--no harm done. I served it over rice, but have since eaten some of the leftovers as tacos, which was equally delicious! Now if only I could motivate myself to actually workout, we might be in business.
PS - I just Google translated the name of this dish and apparently "ropa vieja" means old clothes? Um. What? I'm confused.
Chicken Ropa Vieja
Adapted from Skinnytaste
Makes 4 to 6 servings
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 2 halves)
1 small onion, quartered
1 tomato, quartered
1 carrot, peeled and roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
Several sprigs of fresh thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup tomato sauce
2 cups reserved broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup frozen corn kernels
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Dash of hot pepper sauce, to taste (optional)
Cooked rice
1. Combine onion, tomato, carrot, garlic, and thyme in a crock pot. Nestle chicken on top and add enough water to cover (I used about 6 cups, but it will vary depending on the size of your crock pot). Season with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is tender, about 4 hours on high, or 8 hours on low.
2. Remove chicken from crock pot and shred with two forks.* Reserve the liquid from the crock pot, discarding the solids.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomato sauce, 2 cups of reserved broth, cumin, garlic powder, corn, and chicken. Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce (if using) to taste. Lower heat and cover, allowing to simmer for 10 minutes or until liquid has reduced.
4. Serve over cooked rice.
*Note: Use your stand mixer for a quick, no-fuss way to shred chicken. Fit the mixer with the paddle attachment. Throw the whole cooked chicken breast in the bowl and turn the mixer on low. 20 seconds later--perfectly shredded chicken.


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There is a gal at church (Sandee) who brings this fruit salad to most of our parties, and it's where I head first in the food line. She was gracious enough to share her recipe with me. I love it, and it's so easy to make.
Mix 1 container of light cool whip, one 3.4 oz package of fat free/sugar free instant vanilla pudding. Add 1 6 oz can of chunked pineapple with the juice, 1 10 oz jar of maraschino cherries, drained, 1 c. mini marshmallows, 1 8 oz can of Mandarin oranges, drained, 1 c. walnuts, chopped, 2 green apples, peeled, and cored, and 1 green apple, peeled and cored. Serve cool.
As for the orange bowl, I carved the top like a pumpkin, removed the innards with a melon scoop, and made these my serving dishes. I like 'em. I made this months ago, and saved the picture until...whenever. This would be cut with a little carved pumpkin face (I've seen this done before), or a drawn pumpkin face. But really, who cares if it's cute, it's delicious, and that's how I pick a meal! Oh wait...I do care, I care deeply if it's cute, but....I didn't think about it until later....as I started seeing pumpkins pop up at the store.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
A Little Fun with...Fruit Salad
Posted by Christy Robbins at 12:46 AM
Labels: Cooking, Pumpkin, Recipes, Side Dishes
5 comments:
- kentucky girl said...
The fruit salad sounds SO good!! And I love the use of the orange as the serving dish!!
- Anji* said...
Clever idea to serve the fruit in the orange, and I love the idea of a pumpkin face on it too!
- April said...
Question! The instant pudding: Is this the powder or the already made stuff? Also, if it's the powder, do I make it into pudding, then add it to the Cool Whip or just add the powder to the Cool Whip? I'm making this for a Bridal Shower I'm hosting on Saturday. Your website gave me so many cute ideas!
- Christy said...
Hi April! I'm glad you found some things that work for you! I LOVE this salad! You just take the powder from instant pudding, and add it to the coolwhip, then toss all the fruit with this and the other ingredients. The pudding just flavors the coolwhip in a yummy way, but it's more coated fruit than a fruit pudding. Let me know if you have any other questions, and good luck!!
- April said...
Thanks! It was a hit! Everyone loved it and hubby finished off the leftovers after everyone left. Next, I'm doing your potato cheese soup for my wards recipe exchange this wednesday. So many good ideas on here!


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Saoirse's father, Tony said "We had a good response to the tests. The doctors are in contact with us around twice a week so we're taking that as a positive.
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Revolution legend Steve Ralston returns to Gillette Stadium on Saturday night as an assistant coach with the Houston Dynamo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Steve Ralston will find himself in familiar territory when the New England Revolution hosts the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium. He will, however, be in a very unfamiliar locker room.
After spending nine years with the Revs (2002-10), Ralston retired on July 20 as Major League Soccer's all-time leader in minutes played (33,143), games played (378), games started (372) and assists (135). Two days later, he was announced as an assistant coach with the Dynamo, joining long-time friend and former teammate Dominic Kinnear in the Lone Star State.
It hasn't even been a full month since Ralston ended his playing career, but already his former Revolution teammates are looking forward to seeing him back at Gillette Stadium, even if he will be wearing enemy colors.
"I'm going to have a big smile seeing him back again," said Shalrie Joseph, who was given the captain's armband this past offseason when Ralston had a brief stint with AC St. Louis of the second division. "I wish he was on our bench. I wish he was still playing. But I understand what he did; he had to make moves for his family and take care of his future, and I wish him all the best."
Joseph played alongside Ralston for eight years and has consistently referred to the 36-year-old as one of the best teammates he's ever had. Ralston is one of three Revolution players to have started all four of the club's MLS Cup appearances – two of which pitted the Revs against the Dynamo – although he retired without winning a league title. As for his reputation as one of the classiest American players to ever play the game, he's the league's only three-time winner of the Fair Play Award.
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If his former teammates have anything to say about it, Ralston will find success as a coach. Just hopefully not this weekend.
"The good thing about being a coach is you have to be professional and you have to know your players," said Joseph. "Since I've been here, he's been one of those guys who encourages the younger guys and encourages the rookies. He's been so spot-on with his professionalism in his career. I think he'll be one of the best coaches in the league if he pursues that in his career."
One player in particular who can speak to Ralston's coaching credentials is Sainey Nyassi, who was a wide-eyed 18-year-old when he arrived in Foxborough from Gambia back in 2007. Nyassi had unlimited potential but his ability was raw. Ralston – who made a name for himself as one of the best right-sided midfielders in MLS history – nurtured Nyassi and helped the youngster become one of the most dangerous wingers in the league.
"He was like a coach to me," Nyassi said of Ralston. "[He] helped me a lot. When I came (to New England), I lacked experience and sometimes when I crossed the ball, I'd cross it all the way to the other side of the field. He taught me how to cross balls, where to be and to always be aware of what's going on in the game. That really helped me improve my game."
While Ralston's former teammates had nothing but praise for the longtime Rev, head coach Steve Nicol – always the jokester – couldn't help but take one playful jab.
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For the past few weeks I have been two-ing and fro-ing as to whether or not I am actually on the 'autistic spectrum' (for those of you who don't know, it was suggested to me last month that I have non verbal learning disorder, which falls on the spectrum.) I definitely think I have NVLD, I meet all the criteria for it and it explains me better than dyspraxia ever did (I doubt I have dyspraxia now as the motor skills problems I have are common to both disorders). But is it really on the autistic spectrum?
My head says 'no, it is not.' It is often compared to Asperger's Syndrome and I don't feel I have AS at all. I think I have social difficulties but they stem from a different cause; finding it difficult to pick up on and interpret non verbal communication. Vicky, I remember you saying (well, posting) that you can't make small talk and neither can anybody else on the autistic spectrum you know. Yet I make small talk very easily. I also have good eye contact and both use and decode sarcasm, in fact some people have said that I'm quite witty. Plus the fact that I'm always lying to spare people's feelings. For example if someone asked if they looked nice and I thought they looked terrible I'd say that they looked nice. Certainly from the onset I appear the very opposite of 'autistic.' Work in a primary school, friendly, smiley, sociable. And yet...
Right now, for example, I just feel brain battered after a day at Uni. I do get anxious sometimes when I go out and about because of poor perceptual skills. Crossing the road is very difficult because I find it so hard to judge distances. Going to parties is stressful because all I can hear is everyone's conversations and I don't know exactly what to 'do.' It's not like when you go to the cinema and there's a procedure, first you get your tickets, then you get something to eat, then you watch the film. It's unpredictable and that scares me. I can't stand anything 'new', I hate novel situations. I like to stick to a routine. I pace up and down when alone. I know all these things aren't dyspraxia but sometimes I feel they make me 'different' rather than 'autistic.' My tutor was talking recently about how there are lots of people being diagnosed with autism now who wouldn't have been twenty years ago - about the label being stretched so that many people who are just 'abnormal' or at the extreme end of 'normal' are being wrongly diagnosed. To an extent I agree. In terms of labelling, I think many things I do aren't 'dyspraxia', yet as that label was applied to me, people attributed my behaviour to that and a lot of my social problems were overlooked or called 'low self esteem' when I don't think they were low self-esteem.
I think a better way of looking at NVLD is as a right hemisphere dysfunction. My visual spatial problems are very severe and this is controlled by the right hemiphere. So, there's an imbalance in my brain with me being 'normal' (whatever that is) verbally (verbal IQ = 104) and 'borderline retarded' (peformance IQ = 73) spatially. Naturally, this affects social functioning as well. Anyway, I do think that you can think about these things too much, just after the diagnosis I was obsessing over it all but now I think it's good that I've got a reason for all the little things I do that aren't dyspraxia. Anyway, I just thought this would be an interesting topic. Anybody think that autism is overdiagnosed? Or not diagnosed enough?


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Design a social site similar to going.com
The URL for the site is http://www.schoolforgays.com (non-pornographic).
It's a social site that showcases mainly clubs events for the gay community in NYC.
You can obtain the logo here; http://dev.foresceneweb.com/new-logo.jpg
The website doesn't have any members signup so don't include members login or features for members.
The color scheme consists of the colors in the logo (light purple, gray and white). The website must be clean like Going.com
Main Menu:
• Homeroom
• Yearbook
• Venues
• Events
• Campus Map
The Homeroom is the homepage.
Sections on the Homepage
• News-Updates
• New Events (3 events)
• Happening Now (current events happening)
• Venues (hightlight some venue – pic and description)
o Venues consist of
• BARS|CLUBS|LOUNGES
• COMMUNITY CENTERS
• RESTAURANTS
• STORES
• Popular Events (List popular events )
The Yearbook page are profiles of
o DANCERS
o DISC JOCKEYS
o DRAG QUEENS
o MCs
o RECORDING ARTISTS
o TRANSSEXUALS
o Highlight the sections on the home page just like in going.com
o It should have the same theme and web 2.0 look as going.com
o The website should expand 100% (width) just like going.com, when you submit your entries make sure to include a wide version where you can see the page expanding 100% on the screen.
Design a homepage, events page and profile page.
The events page should look like this one; http://newyork.going.com/events.php?tab=browse
The yearbook page should look like this; http://newyork.going.com/people.php?tab=browse


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Archive for the 'Harvard Business Review' tag
Organizational Learning, Collaboration and more : HBR
David A. Garvin, Amy C. Edmondson, and Francesca Gino from HBR discusses the building blocks of a 'Learning Organization' in the article (and video), "Is Yours a Learning Organization?"
Building Blocks of the Learning Organization.
- A supportive learning environment: An environment that supports learning has four distinguishing characteristics, which includes – Psychological safety, appreciation of differences, openness to new ideas, and time for reflection.
- Concrete learning processes and practices.
- Leadership that reinforces learning.
Another awesome video from HBR (pointed out by Luis) is an interview of Cisco CEO John Chambers, where he explains how abandoning command-and-control leadership has enabled the company to innovate more quickly, using collaboration and teamwork.
To quote :
"Stepping down from command and control formal authority and instead overseeing a web of relationships and inter dependencies requires you to be able to build an inclusive collaborative approach, more of a leading from behind perspective, to be an effective leader. To allow leadership as collective genius requires you to subjugate your own ego in order to allow others to thrive"


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Free MLB Betting Odds & Picks on the Seattle Mariners vs. LA Angels of Anaheim Friday August 10th game 1 matchup. The Angles are -110 home favorites. The over/under is set at 7. Q likes the visiting team in this one 4-2. How much they score is sometimes irrelevant when Felix Hernandez takes the hill. The righty is enjoying his best stretch of the season with a sub 2 ERA and a perfect 6-0 record over his last 10 starts.
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Award winning author E. DON HARPE has had a varied career, from military service in the 60's to years spent as a published songwriter in Nashville. During this time he won the coveted Silver Pen Award from the Nashville Banner newspaper.
Since retiring from public work in 2004, Harpe has concentrated on writing novels, and continuing to move forward with his writing. He also has nearly 40 short stories available which can be found on Smashwords as well as other sites that feature ebooks.
His book of memoirs, THE LAST OF THE SOUTH TOWN RINKY DINKS, published in September of 2008, was an instant success with friends and readers alike. The stories are touching, down to earth tales of small town America, and will bring tears and laughter to all who can remember when the world was a kinder, simpler place. It's one of those books you won't be able to put down, and one you will re-read many times over the years.
Now living in Georgia, Harpe devotes his time to Helen, his wife of over 50 years, to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, and to his writing.
"I'm pretty satisfied in my own skin right now," Harpe says, "and I just want to continue to write things that will entertain and hold the reader's interest."


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I rode down to 236 today. I was planning on going to the track, but didn't finish the bike so I decided that I was still going to go riding. My buddy Shawn was going to go with, but he was conscripted into helping a friend move. Oh well! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
The bike ran really well. I'm blown away by how much fun I can have on this bike. The weather was perfect, and the roads mostly clear of debris. There was a little bit of traffic on the way down 1, but other than that there wasn't anything that I couldn't easily get around.
236 is actually quite a distance from my place, and of course I didn't want to take a direct route. I ended up taking 1 to Stage, then Pescadero to Alpine, and then 35 to 9 to 236. It was a nice twisty route. Once in Bolder Creek I did the usually stop at the Foster's Freeze for lunch. The way back was more direct, but I went back through 236 again. It's like a kart track. I'm seriously befuddled as to why it's not just crawling with young kids doing laps on their minis.
First gas stop.
Entering Stage. Last year they repaved Stage. It was totally awesome for about three weeks, and then they chip sealed it. Most of the gravel from the seal has been driven off, and it's actually a fun road again--but nothing like when it was in kart track mode last year!
At the south end of Stage is the little Mexican restaurant/minimart/gas station. It usually takes a bit longer there due to the line, but I like that it's a mom and pop shop so I usually buy gas there.
Right after Stage is Pescadero. Super fun road. I actually enjoy this road on both the little bikes and the big bikes. This photo is at the East end where it meets up with Alpine.
Alpine is one of the more tight twisty roads in the mountains. There is a peak/ intersection where people usually stop and hang out a bit. Nice place to snap a photo too.
On the East side of Alpine I saw someone had ridden off the road. I actually knew some of the riders. The crasher was mostly okay. He would have been totally fine if he wore a bit more gear. His knee got chewed up a bit, and his R6 went over the edge. It's the blue bike in the second photo.
Another famous spot--Four Corners. This is where 35 and 9 meet up. There's a nice swoopy curve from 35 South to 9 West, but I skipped it for this Kodac Moment.
After The Nine, is 236--the total jewel of the mountain! I didn't stop much for photos because, well, it's just too much fun riding 236! The road is also known as Big Basin because of the Big Basin Park. Yup many tall redwoods to be seen.
After 236 it's back to 9 for a short hop to The Freeze.
After lunch it's gas up at the American on 9 and 236, then back up 236!
On the way home I did a quick pit stop at STP. For people keeping count I did four gas stops. Each time I got around a gallon. Sometimes a little more, some times a little less. I probably used about three and a half for the whole trip.


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Concert & Lecture Series
Mission Statement
The Concert and Lecture Series produces more than sixty events each
year at more than half the college's campuses. Concert and Lecture
Series events celebrate the many cultures and the superlative
creativity found in the Bay Area, support the curriculum and student
success by bringing masters at their craft to the college, address
current issues and events in the world, and bring together the many
diverse points of view found in our community. The Concert and Lecture
Series reaches out to the community at large through public relations
methods and by inviting schools, City and County departments, public
libraries and other organizations to participate in our events.
The goal of the Concert and Lecture Series is to bring high quality programs and speakers to for the benefit of students, faculty, staff and the general public. Because the budget for honoraria comes from student fees, all C/LS events must be presented FREE and must be open to the public.


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M.I., Sweden: Very Good. Impressed by Dr Kavouras as an extra teacher, so interested speaker! Vithoulkas is as always wonderful! The combination of both Vithoulkas' physical thougths and Kavouras knowledge is really good!
M.R.,Singapore: As always we learn something new in all the courses at the Academy every year.That's why we make this pilgrimage every year! I feel proud and good beeing a student of the Academy!
L.V., Singapore: This is my 2nd Open teaching course. The 1st time I felt totally at loss- coluldn't follow what was happening. I didn't know Radar. I felt quite miserable.But this time (also after doing the 2nd & the 3rd year-video course at Alonissos with Jorgos Kavouras) this time was a "wow" feeling.I am able to follow and come up with remedies (correctly!) and follow the discussion. And I've improved with Radar. The course really grounds me - in the foundations and practical application of Homeopathy - Now I think I 'm ready to prescribe with confidence and get results!
P.T., Singapore: I found the course comprehensive. This session gave much insight into working with patients on allopathic medication-both for serious acutes and chronic medication.
S.S., Singapore: It is always a wonderful experinece! It would be nice if could use/have the opportunity to see the original case before we see the FUs. Using this way i think the learning will be better.
E.C., Bulgaria/Russia: Excellent as always! It would be nice to have more time to talk about homeopathy-political situation is very precious to hear from George!
C.A., UK: I thoroughly enjoyed Jorgos Kavouras' cases with complex pathology and allopathic pictures and how to practice in these difficult situations.More live cases please, if possible! The technology was very efficient -sound and video links had no problems. The technical person is very good!
C.B., UK: This is my first time in Alonissos. I have enjoyed all aspects of the course and the surroundings.Of course the lectures were all massively informative but I particularly enjoyed the depth of Jorgos' cases and the Homeopathy-Allopathy theme. Really useful and always delivered with commitment and humour. This is the first time I have heard George Vithoulkas speak and his wisdom truly shines through on all levels.Thank you and I will definitely return if I can, next year.
I.B., Israel: It is a brilliant course, very intensive and prodactive, scientific and promote to my and other homeopaths advance. Also from the view of social view the people are wonderful.
K.A., Sweden: Very good and inspiring! Good explanation of everything. Overall I am very pleased! Thanks!
L.E., Sweden: It was difficult to hear the questions of the students. It needed to be repeated in order to hear them and follow the discussion afterwards. The teaching was VERY GOOD and interesting.
L.J., UK: Everyone did very well! Seminar was very good. Better to see new patients. I felt that we didn't have so many hours with George, more hours with Jorgos. Want more George!IWireless oftern very slow and sometimes we couldn't use Vithoulkas Compass.
B.B, Germany: I was here for the first time and I wasn't taught on the Levels of Health so far. So I was confused in the beginning but during the course a lot of things became clear. I learned a lot, met people from all over the world. Alonissos is also a wonderful island and a great place to be. Thank you!
N.S., Russia: George is the best homeopathic doctor in the world.Thanks for the knowledge.
L.B. Israel: The course was wonderful!I enjoyed it very much! I learned a lot. The way of teaching of G.Vithoulkas and J.Kavouras was very clear, simple and very interesting.Thank you very much for this experience! Hope to be here next year!
E.S., Ukraine: I loved the analyss of the cases and the philosophical discussions by George Vithoulkas. Careful and consistent presentation of the material helps to penetrate deeply into the essence of the cases and teaches the correct homeopathic thinking. Thank you very much George!
T.P., Latvia: G.Vithoulkas is the best teacher of the world. He is a really Classical Homeopathic Teacher. I feel his knowledge goes through clear mind, life experience and open emotions. Thank you a lot for the teaching and the discovery of the Classical Homeopathy!
T.L., Russia: Very useful!
D.D., Romania: Very instructive! But very short!
S.H., Slovakia: GV is great as always. This year I especially enjoyed becuase of teaching of Jorgos Kavouras. I liked his teaching so much. As a teacher he is great. He has so interesting cases and his way of explaining the questionsis very good.I consider him as very warm hearted person with good connection with his students. As always I learned a lot.
R.H., Slovakia: This is our 3rd year and we still enjoy it:) Especially it was very nice to hear Jorgos Kavouras teachings this year! He is a great teacher and true follower of GV!
H.S., UK: As ever, the course is very good. It is informative and helpful in reminding the basic approaches to the arriving at a good prescription. The new computer system look very impressive and looks as if we have GV at our shoulder.Very good!
G., Germany: I followed the courses since 8 years (german group), this year first time in the International group.I enjoyed the course, well organised! For the teacher Jorgos Kavouras, I would prefer more live cases , more about finding the remedy and discuss the prescription. And I would like to have some more information about the curretn state/level of health of the patient.
Overall I enjoyed the good quality of the course! Please continue like this by offering more live cases (as GV does).
M.T., Greece: The course was excellent as far as knowledge and organisation are concerned. Master Prof.Vithoulkas clarified all the cases in such an intelligent and simplified way.Dr Kavouras did a good job, bringing a lot of cases, while were analyzed in details.I can say it was a ver rewarding course for me as a student and also as a patient and I want to express my thankfullness and gratitude!
D.H., USA: I enjoy Prof.Vithoulkas very much as usual. Dr.J.Kavouras presented very good cases and I like his teachings. I will come back next year.
C.C., USA: Prof.Vithoulkas was great as always. I enjoyed his teachings tremendously. Dr Kavouras came in well prepared and presented intsructive cases. He is a good instructor.
B.K., Turkey: Cases are the best way for me to learn in detail. I am happy about the way we go over the cases(by discussing, by shortly reminding the Materia Medica). Thank you
S.F., Germany: This was my first course in Alonissos. At the moment, I am not studying Homeopathy because I am working on my PhD. However, I want to start studying Homeopathy after my PhD and this was a great opportunity to get deeper into the world of Classical Homeopathy. So far, I have been reading a lot of books about it, but this course was much more intuisive and helped me a lot.
B.S., Sweden: Very interesting, important and useful. Besides Prof.Vithoulkas I really appreciated Dr Kavouras teaching with very interesting cases.
T.C., Sweden: Excellent in general.
I.H.,UK: First time I have visited-impressed with teaching, discussion-cases covered. A pleasure to have the opportunity to learn directly from George Vithoulkas. Encouraging to see homeopath from all over the world.
B.,Germany: George is always worth travelling all over the world!
G.R.I.,Austria: As every year a very good interesting course which encourages us to work hard in order to spread the "right" way of practicing Homeopathy.
F.S.,Germany: It was and still is a very interesting course for me. Both teachers didi a good job. Thank you for the opportunity.
S.F.,Romania: The overall impression about the course is very good because I received here very reliable information.
B.M., Romania: I am very content about this International potgraduate course. Very good organization, Kavouras's video cases very instructive and I like his way of teaching. Of course, Prof.Vithoulkas is brilliant! That's why for me I will be here next year!
E.G. Romania: We have to thank God for this course, which I do. Prof.Vithoulkas teaches us the best Homeopathy, improves it all the time, keeps it classical and helps us enormously. He shares with us a huge and dedicated experience of his life and everyday practice.Our problem, and our world's problem is how can we keep this as long as possible? Thank you and God bless you!
A.G., Romania: The quality of the course is very high. A alot useful information. The VithoulkasCompass program is great.The way of the analysis that is made by Prof.Vithoulkas after each case is fantastic, and very helpful. Prof.Vithoulkas has a wonderful heart and gives us every year so much from his huge experience in Homeopathy. I thank God every day for teaching so much and help me and my family.
S.T., Singapore: The course was very good and instructive. I liked the earlier idea of showing us the 1st consultation/discussion/analysis in the afternoon break.


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by Kevin Dicciani
More than a hundred residents attended a contentious meeting held by Philadelphia's Department of Parks and Recreation at the Schulykill Center Wednesday night to discuss the Treetop Adventure Course proposed to be built in Wissahickon Valley Park in Roxborough, right off of Henry and Wigard avenues.
Many in the audience were vocal in objecting to the plan on a number of grounds including pedestrian safety and environmental protection.
But before residents began voicing their objections, Bob Allen, Director of Property and Concessions Management for Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, opened the meeting by explaining the concept and its purpose.
"This is an opportunity to introduce citizens, especially young people, to naturalized park settings," Allen said.
The Treetop Adventure Course is essentially a walkway through the trees suspended 50 feet in the air, equipped with wooden platforms, canopies and a zip-line. It will cover about five acres of land in the park. A parking lot big enough to fit "28 cars" will be built on Wigard Ave. for people using the course.
Allen said that the point of the course goes beyond just the adventure aspect and that it's a "tremendous way to see a forest and a natural area. You see birds and squirrels in a whole new world, and get a new sense of the forest's topography as the land far below slopes to the Wissahickon River."
The physically and mentally demanding course is supposed to build "perseverance and confidence" in all that use it, particularly inner city youth, Allen said.
The course won't be available to just anyone at anytime, though, Allen said.
People interested in the course will need to sign up in advance and pass a 30 minute trial to see if they're fit to continue. Allen expects that about 100-150 people will use the course each day, which will be open seven days a week, from about 8 a.m. until dusk.
With tickets planned at between $35 and $55 each, the course could generate up to $50,000 a year in concession fees, although that number is speculative.
"This is not a zip-line course," Allen said in response to questions about why the Wissahickon even needs an Adventure/Amusement course. "It's a two-to-three hour canopy course."
After the opening remarks, many of the people in attendance lined up to question Allen on the definition of "naturalized."
"What's natural about a zip-line?" one person shouted.
"The park in all its fragility won't be able to sustain this type of course," another resident said to Allen.
"Why do we need to add more 'stuff' to the Wissahickon? Isn't it fine as is, as a natural park?"
One resident, echoed by many others, said that it will disrupt the natural habitat of the birds and mammals that live in that area and eventually drive them out.
"It's a human assault on the park, and it will nibble away at park life."
Allen responded over the crowd's applause that it will have a "low density impact on the park." He emphasized that it will not cause any harm to the trees or animals, as the course's platforms and canopies will not be permanently built into the trees. He also said it will not encroach on any of the surrounding trails.
Another resident brought up their concerns with the traffic light at Henry and Wigard Ave., and said that this course will only add to the surmounting problems at the intersection.
"People getting off the bus cross the intersection and go against the light, which everyone who lives there already knows is dangerous to begin with. People run red lights there all the time. And now, with signs up and down Henry Avenue pointing out that there's an 'Amusement Course,' people are going to want to check it out and drive down Wigard, and it's going to be even more dangerous for students coming from Saul High School or people waiting or getting off the bus there."
Many of the residents simply wanted to know why this course was going to be built where it was proposed to be built.
"There aren't many areas in Fairmount Park that contain the types of trees suitable for the course," Allen said, "and this just happens to be one of the areas where those trees are prominent."
One resident responded by saying: "Because you need high trees – and you said you picked this spot because there weren't many spots like it – don't you think you should respect a spot where these types of trees are few and far between?"
As more and more residents and stakeholders lined up with their arms crossed to ask Allen questions, Allen was forced to reiterate many of the same points he was trying to make from the very beginning.
"Like I said before, this will have a minimal impact on the park," he said. "Other cities have been successful in having these courses. There's no reason it can't work here."
One woman walked up to the map on the projection screen and pointed at the blue circle that represents the area where the course will be built.
"This should say 'Invasive Species Addition,'" she said as the crowd erupted in applause.
As for now, there is no time line as to when the course will be built.


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I am flying to New Zealand tomorrow for a two week Scottish & Irish genealogy cruise, as well as a shore based talks tour from Auckland to Sydney, as part of a venture organised by top down under genies Unlock the Past (www.unlockthepast.com.au). As such, there will be a restricted service from this blog for the next three weeks, simply because I won't be able to guarantee internet access on a daily basis. I will, however, do my very best to keep you up to date, as and when I can, and will share a few photos and videos from New Zealand and Australia hopefully when I return!
In the meantime, if you are down under, the full shore based programme can be accessed via www.unlockthepast.com.au/events/history-and-genealogy-cruise-november-2011-scottish-irish-theme/cruise-shore-seminars (I will not be speaking in Tauranga or Melbourne, but will be at all other venues). Lots of great speakers including Rosemary Kopittke, Shauna Hicks, Perry McIntyre, Richard Reid, Helen Smith, Jan Gow and Brad Manera - hopefully we'll see you there!
PS: have set Sky+ to record Find My Past while I'm away...!


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|2007-02-10, 11:58
|Link #22
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: The Fields of High Attus
Age: 29
Yeah, and Bluer than Indigo comes from a proverb in Chinese (and Japanese as well I believe), it's a simile describing when the student becomes better than the teacher. 青出于蓝.
I think I haven't mentioned that I like the logo design for this anime. It's kinda cool. There, I said it.
I hope those people really weren't speculating just on the music that Kanno is doing the BGM for this anime, hopefully it's another case of those staff members leaking information. I did like that music...
|2007-02-12, 11:50
|Link #24
Join Date: Mar 2004
I think the whole design of the anime looks really cool so far. Considering that I don't much about the anime yet besides its appealing title, I'm really looking forward to it already.
Fyi, the full quote would be 青出于蓝胜于蓝, but it's mostly shortened to 青出于蓝. It's pretty much not possible for me to translate it (literally), sorry, but actually it rather says "Indigo is bluer than blue". *ugh*
|2007-02-12, 17:10
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The Invincible Samurai
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Gairyu Isle, Japan
Age: 32
|2007-02-13, 15:01
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Age: 37
I agree the music sounds a lot like Kanno's work, but if it is indeed Kanno then this would be a trend-breaker. Darker than BLACK is an Aniplex production, and there has never been an Aniplex production which did not use Sony Music exclusively for the music. Sony is very protective of their own, and well, Kanno is under Victor Entertainment.
|2007-02-13, 22:02
|Link #28
Gregory House
IT Support
Though the trailer was too short to take any sort of conclusion, this series seems interesting enough. And while it's true that the music in the preview sounds like Kanno, we have to admit that she's not the only one that's used jazz in anime. Besides, I'm sure they would be announcing Kanno with all their might were she the composer of the music for the series.
Character designs aren't too bad either. I particularly loved the design of a girl that flashed during a moment through the trailer.
The full site opens in two weeks... I wonder if the release date will be out then?
|2007-02-13, 22:16
|Link #29
Join Date: Nov 2006
Nice, this looks promising. Been waiting for good action anime. The character designs are good for me. I really like how the designer made the eyes of the characters. Of course, that is if you seen Rahxephon and Eureka7. Nothing new there. I'm also a fan of jazz music which gives this show something to look foward too. And I believe the animation will be top notch stuff because of BONES producing.
|2007-02-20, 00:30
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: The Fields of High Attus
Age: 29
Hm? It appears the official site updated with the cast... let's see, who do we have here..
copy-pasta from ANN:
Hei by Hidenobu KIUCHI
Huang by Masaru IKEDA
Yin by Misato FUKUEN
Mao by Ikuya SAWAKI
Kunio Matsumoto by Nobuaki FUKUDA
Mayu Ootsuka by Yuuna INAMURA
Misaki Kirihara by Nana MIZUKI
Misuzu Ooyama by Chika SAKAMOTO
Yoshimitsu Horai by Michihiro IKEMIZU
Yutaka Kouno by Kousuke TORIUMI
Yuusuke Saitou by Tomoyuki SHIMURA
Kiuchi!... I still can't shake off the image of Tenma and Toshihiko when someone mentions his name, and Tenma and Toshihiko totally do not go with the image of Hei I have. (...Especially Toshihiko and his bowel problems.) Well, whatever it is here's hoping it works out fine.
And ahahahaha Torikou as Yutaka! I am not surprised they picked someone with a solid fan following (well, sort of) for a character like that.
In case anyone needs their memory refreshed, this and this is what we know of the characters so far. Was this show featured in March Newtype? Anyone here who's read it?
Who's Kunio Matsumoto, Mayu Ootsuka, Misuzu Ooyama and Yoshimitsu Horai... I suppose one of them is le C.C.-ripoffe? I'm not in the mood to go dig out information from elsewhere right now..
|2007-02-20, 06:41
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The Commissar Vanishes
The only one I know even remotely is Nana Mizuki. :3
And I believe that this role is filled by Yin.
|2007-02-20, 11:45
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: The Fields of High Attus
Age: 29
Uh... are we misunderstanding something here? The C.C. ripoff I'm talking about is clearly a separate character from Yin, go see a scan I posted some posts back. There's Yin appearing in the same picture as some mysterious unnamed girl at the back who, design-wise, is nothing but a C.C. ripoff to me.
Hence, C.C. ripoff != Yin. (Unless you are suggesting that they're alternate personalities, which I deem highly unlikely because they look way too different)
And I would be delighted to hear your explanation as to why Ruri Hoshino is the template for C.C. seeing that I am a poor ignorant fool who has yet to watch Nadesico.
|2007-02-20, 13:45
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Age: 37
|2007-02-20, 14:02
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cho~ kakkoii
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: 3rd Planet
Hurray! Hurray!
|2007-02-20, 16:13
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Not dead. Yet.
Graphic Designer
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: UK
|2007-02-20, 16:30
|Link #37
The Commissar Vanishes
Ergo... C.C.
Oh, and Ruri is the original Rei, if you can understand this explanation. 8)
|2007-02-20, 18:51
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Age: 30
And Wao, don't worry I wouldn't call C.C. derivative from Ruri, hell Code Geass character hardly fits in the tsundere term after all.
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