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About sevenof9fl
In the history of Quotes, which I shall shamelessly steal and use:
"Your stupid scares me."
Copyright, of course, to . . um . . . um . . er . .
Anyway, I wish I'd thought of it; it so accurately describes the stupid I've seen altogether too frequently.
Symetrical, you say? Do you know what I'd give to have that where I live right now??
Wait, I can't say that here . . .
Hum. (Do I feel like moving?)
"Karpel once represented (no, seriously) a paparazzi photographer beat up by Sean Penn."
*wipes tears from laughing*
I'm either
1. getting smarter as I get older;
2. more stupid as I get older;
3. less patient as I get older;
4. accepting of less BS as I get older;
5. All of the above in varying degrees.
I want to stream content online. I will pay to stream content online. I do have an ethics problem with torrenting.
Yet, Hollywierd, the MPAA, the RIAA and all the other alphabet soup agencies contrive every excuse in the book to prevent taking my money.
I remember, being an old broad, how many recording artists were robbed by their labels and how badly James Garner was treated over supposed "zero" profits from years of The Rockford Files, so don't tell me that to some extent that does still not go on.
The only thing streaming and direct artists sales does to the MPAA and RIAA is keep money out of the hands of the overpaid middlemen and both of those entities are fighting tooth and nail to keep their ludicrous percentages.
Well, we are not stupid; Mike Masnick is not stupid, and I may not torrent now but if the idiots at the MPAA don't turn their thinking around, The Pirate Bay may just become my new best friend.
I'm sick and tired of hunting and pecking to find the content I want at a price point that isn't ludicrous without being held hostage to cable tv, for which there is zero competition in my area.
And don't even mention mailing disks to me: I'm really "over" that.
Maybe there's an upside to all this: if they put me in jail for Pirating, maybe I can get my medical taken care of.
Before you could reply? Angry? LMAO! Anything but to have an actual honest, open, and awesome debate with me. Why do you run away every, every, every, every, every, every, EVERY SINGLE TIME? Why won't Mike Masnick actually ever engage a detractor in an actual debate where he addresses the actual points raised? Why? Simple. Because he's manipulative liar who can't defend anything he says. Prove me wrong, Mikey. Prove me wrong. Two years, and you won't even debate me on the merits even once. What does that say about you? Only bad things, Mikey. Only bad things. You're a coward.
lol best time waster I've seen in a month!
"The voices of non-American, non-white, non-males are important, but are often being drowned out, and that's something that needs to stop. We don't necessarily do that by "replacing" the white American males, but by understanding how they come to dominate such lists in the first place -- and then tackling that issue.
Don't forget the Warrentless searches under the new and improved terrorism laws.
We would. never get that lucky
OMG you are absolutely right and I had actually forgotten all about that! LOL, see how well that worked out for the BBC . . . *snorts & chortles*
I had trouble with Flickr's DCMA but it was in trying to convince them that someone had violated (stolen) someone else's work where I had no luck. I found the difference in treatment to be, of course, in how much money was donated to the pre-Yahoo people's favorite groups Charities (I am nothing if not thorough). The "artist" who stole the work was, big surprise, a major contributor to a big group's Charity. That was several years ago and occurred about the time Yahoo bought Flickr, but Flickr I understand still tries to solve its own problems (yeah, right). I think today's problems stem from the fact that they don't really understand their own rules or copyright in general; that was the impression I got when I tried to help a friend with stolen work. Of course I decided they were being deliberately stupid just to screw with me. Maybe they still are; they're just screwing with everyone.
One of the major joys of going to the theatre in fact was hearing a live orchestra and I started to notice about 20 years ago that recorded sound was being used more and more. I understood that what I was seeing was a touring company of the plays, but I lived in one of the largest metro areas of the country (Miami-Fort Lauderdale) and certainly we had sufficiently talented musicians to perform the pieces. As time went on I realized it was simply a matter of money and that I probably wasn't going to be hearing any live orchestras in the future unless I went to New York to see a play. And for this reason, I stopped going to the theatre. Call me a Luddite if you will, but 1/2 the reason I went at all was disappearing.
The perpetrators need to be pursued under RICO statutes because that's exactly what they're using to defraud the artists of their money. If the artists music is on a server or passes at any point through the USA or its territories, RICO would indeed apply.
I'm not that smart and I thought of it; why has no one else?
Best Response, evah!
What about the person who contributes to the cable bill but 90% of the time never gets to watch their favorite programs and is forced to download them if those programs are not available for streaming? Having already paid the royalties for those programs, is that person not entitled to view the programs? If the Studios feel they are truly losing money to pirating, then why in the wide world do they not move to an affordable streaming model?? Is it just so they won't have something to whine about or because they don't want to open their books so people will see that they don't really have anything to complain about???
I worked in a place wherein the original patent was held from well before WWII (in the late 1920's) for several instruments that are vital test equipment for many fields today. This means, effectively, that the copy holders have held these processes without competition for almost 100 years and refuse to license the processes to anyone. The 5th generation lives off the enormous profits and royalties and and are not very sharing, even with employees. While they still run their business in the US (commendable in this day and age), it really makes me wonder if this is misuse or fair use of the policy. I'm not sure I would have wanted my 5th generation progeny to use his/her share of the money my work provided to finance video games, sports cars and a life of leisure.
Tech companies can't seem to leave the US fast enough, in point of fact, and have been doing so since the late 1990's and early 2000's in The Great Outsourcing Game that began in the first 2-3 years of the early 2000's. It's been hardscrabble work to keep a Tech job unless you're in tech security or similar field (especially as you approach age 50, regardless of what you know). At the same time, the US Congress can't seem to stop issuing H1B Visas for Tech workers as they continue pay US workers less and less. Since 1999 I have had more friends lose jobs than gain them, relocate to other states and many go into new careers. One person who even had a patent on a data process ended up becoming a dog walker because she was so fed up with the game. I have written letters and emails and stated your words almost exactly - that the loss of tech jobs not only deprives people of a livelihood, it has the very ripple effect you describe so well: the "Brain Drain. It effects the long-term ability of the US to maintain itself as a technology leader and even a world power. But come election time, people are more interested in . . . other things; social issues, as I'm sure you read about in the press. It's very distressing. It's as if I'm watching Rome burning brightly and no one else seems to even smell smoke.
I agree wit you 100%. Hollywood just went from trying to help build a model to putting lots of folks on the "torrent help pages."
I think this is more of a loss for Starz play than for Netflix over the long haul, and this is why: I had reserved several of the "New Releases" from Starz/Netflix in my Instant Queue only to notice that in less than a month, they were gone, unseen, since I don't sit around and watch movies 24/7. What was left in Starz Play was not that great, either. I don't know when Hollywood is going to figure out that they aren't going to stomp out piracy with anything less than fair distribution of product, or at least a different model of distribution, and Starz Play is no longer part of the solution, it's now part of the problem.
This issue dovetails quite nicely with several articles I've read recently about how similar RL is to The Producers, and how, mysteriously, no one ever makes any money in Hollywood, but somehow all these big budget movies get made, salaries get paid, blablahblahblahalbha.....
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Things in baseball are strange. Oakland and Baltimore sure showed us that this season. It's a sport that's as much about confidence and approach as it is about talent.
Some teams take longer to 'figure it out' (Tampa, Washington), whereas others have transformations that nearly no one expected (Oakland, Baltimore) - and it seems to occur overnight. There's obviously no 'formula' or correct way to do things. Theo's approach has worked before (and it'll work again - somewhere, someday), but who knows how quickly it'll come together again in Chicago.
To Cubs fan friends, I've been
the dark cloud all season, but have recently changed my tune. My point all season was that even if the Cubs do turn it around, at the very least the Nationals/Reds/Pirates/Cardinals/Braves all have young cores (or solid prospects that are around the corner) that aren't going to be easy to compete with in the NL. Combine that with a Dodgers ownership group that's ready to throw piles of money around and a Phillies group that's nothing to sneeze at, and the outlook looks bleak.
, with what just happened in Oakland; with what happened in Colorado a few years ago;
with what happens in baseball
, you can never say never. Oakland lost 88 games last year, then traded Cahill and Gio and Bailey and came back with a cast on virtual nobodies and rookies to win 94 games (granted, some of the returns for those trades have been huge contributors this season). If the Cubs find teams that value players like Castro or Samardzija or Russell or Marmol (or some other guy who comes up next year and has success), you never know how quickly this thing can turn.
After watching "Moneyball", I have a better appreciation for the accomplishments in Oakland. I know that Hollywood provided the spin, however I like to see teams like the A's and Orioles develop the chemistry and teams to compete with the Yankees payroll.
The challenges that the A's in particular face remind me a lot of the White Sox. From a fan and attendance perspective, they are the second team in a market competing against a NL franchise that is popular with the press and that plays in a ballpark which is an attraction in itself.
However, I have to admit that I take sick pleasure in watching the Cubs again implode to 101 losses in 2012 and are stuck again in a rebuilding mode while I watch Soriano completely butcher routine plays in left field and hit useless solo home runs while the team is losing.
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted to move forward with legislation that would extend for three months unemployment benefits that recently expired for more than 1 million long-term jobless Americans.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted to move forward with legislation that would extend for three months unemployment benefits that recently expired for more than 1 million long-term jobless Americans.
U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., voted for renewing the expired benefit while U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., opposed it.
A final Senate vote on the measure is expected later this week. The House has not scheduled floor debate on the issue.
Tuesday's vote was 60-37 with six Republicans joining 54 Democrats in supporting the bill that was co-authored by Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., and Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev.
Supporters argued that the benefits are needed now and that the temporary extension would give Congress time to consider a longer-term solution.
"We've seen significant improvements in our economy, yet too many Arkansans are still struggling to put food on the table, pay their bills and provide for their families," Pryor said in a statement. "I support this responsible provision that protects the livelihood and financial well-being of millions of families."
Opponents argued against spending an additional $6.4 billion without providing a budget offset.
"We can't borrow from future generations to pay for the policies we find necessary today. If temporary unemployment benefits are a priority, we need to find a way to pay for them," Boozman said in a statement.
The emergency unemployment benefits began in 2008 to help out-of-work Americans through the recession, providing between 14 and 47 weeks of federal jobless aid to people who exhausted their state unemployment benefits.
But Congress did not include an extension of the benefits in a budget deal approved in December. In Arkansas, federal benefits have expired for an estimated 9,000 people.
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued a news release Tuesday attacking U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., for his opposition to extending unemployment benefits. Cotton is Pryor's likely Republican challenger in the senator's re-election bid this year.
"By opposing an extension of unemployment insurance for Arkansans looking for work, Tom Cotton has shown nothing but disdain for unemployed workers in his state," said DSCC Justin Barasky.
Barasky pointed to a December radio interview in which Cotton said he supported the state's 26-week program but that extended federal benefits was not a long-term solution.
Cotton campaign spokesman David Ray pointed to a statement Pryor made during an event in Little Rock expressing similar concerns about the federal benefits.
"He called the idea of extending unemployment benefits a "Band-aid," and said that they're expensive and don't create jobs," Ray said.
Pryor was quoted in an Arkansas News Bureau article in October 2011 speaking against a proposal by President Barack Obama to extend the long-term benefits as part of a job-creating initiative.
"You know, it's a tough economy and we have millions of Americans who are out of work and it's really hard and it's sad, but at the same time that's not really a job creator, and that's also very expensive," Pryor said at the time.
The Senate had initially scheduled a vote on the bill for Monday evening but delayed it until Tuesday morning because flight delays due to weather had kept some lawmakers from returning on time.


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Thank you for sharing, I can't wait to sample Entre Naranjos.
I sampled all of them but still waiting for the shipment. A bunch of these sound extremely interesting...I also find the presentation to be quite stunning.
Only launching with 14 fragrances! Is this Montale in disguise?
Thanks for letting us know. In fact, some note combinations seem indeed, at least in words (since I haven't tried any scents), a promise of almost dreamlike beauty.
There does seem to be a *lot* of scents in the initial lineup, and that is a bit of a "yellow flag"... That said, most of them do sound very interesting, so maybe that is a good thing? I'll give these all a sniff in time for sure. Thanks for the heads' up Alfa!
Current Top Favorites:
1) Portrait of a Lady original formula (EdP Frédéric Malle)
2) Giorgio for Men vintage/V.I.P. for Men (Giorgio Beverly Hills)
3) Dia Man vintage edt (Amouage)
4) Anat Fritz Original Formula and Classical (Anat Fritz) - tie
4) Lalfeorosa (O'driù) - tie
6) Les Nombres d'Or Vetyver (Mona di Orio)
7) Captain vintage (Molyneux)
8) Tzora (Anat Fritz)
9) Javanese Patchouli (Zegna) - tie
9) Monsieur de Givenchy vintage (Givenchy) - tie
9) Coeur de Vetiver Sacré (L'Artisan) - tie
9) Polo vintage (Ralph Lauren) - tie
9) Patou pour Homme Privé (Jean Patou) - tie
9) Oud Shamash (The Different Company) - tie
Hello everyone! I am also exploring this line. I have some more information;
The Perfumer;
"Ramón Monegal is a very recognized Spanish perfumer, with an experience over 35 years. He was the owner and the Creative Director of Myrurgia, the greatest Spanish fragrance company over many years. In 2000, Myrurgia was sold to Puig Group (Carolina Herrera, Nina Ricci, Prada...)
In 2009, and tired of commercial perfumery, Ramón decided it was the time to do what he could never do: to create his own brand, with all his passion, love and experience, without any kind of limitations to create exactly that he wants, using the most exclusive, rare and expensive raw materials. The consequence is a very special, exceptional and original collection composed of 14 fragrances, including several exclusive Oud woods, an impressing amber, an incredible Iris, roses, tuberous, tonka bean, cotton, leathery notes….
The 50 ml is our icon and international image. We named it "Inkwell", because with every fragrance you can write a single and beautiful history, and it has been 100% designed by Mr. Monegal, using the best materials as semiautomatic glass, zamak and baquelite."
I hope that is helpful. Also I have some samples that I can share. I'll start a share thread soon, after I come back from holiday. Keep an eye out!!
Meantime, as Alfarom said, Aus Liebe Zum Duft/First in Fragrance have them.
PS: The "Inkwell" bottle is really special, beautifully designed, lovely materials, great quality and with a lovely heft to it. It comes in a Bakelite Cannister. It is really a lovely object. Very desirable actually. It leans to the masculine I think. I am sure that the boys will love it!! And the girls too!!
Yes, thanks!
I would love a full-series sample pack - I would buy that blind.
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I contacted with Monegal´s boutique four months ago and they had kindly send me free samples from all his fragrances except Kiss my name (you can see the photo in February 2011 purchases thread). I know that nowadays they´re preparing a samples program to sell it.
My general opinion is that Ramon Monegal have good fragrances, but compared with another niche scents its needs to have "something more". I suppose this "something more" will come with the experience, after all this house have only 5 or 6 years of life.
Respect to the fragrances, the ones that have a unique smell and I like the most are Lovely Day, Black Suit and Impossible Iris. However, as the entire collection, they need more longevity and projection (I think longevity is more important). Umbra smells similar to Terre d´Hermés (a friend of mine found similarities with Red Vetiver too) and if you take Montale´s Blue Amber and delete the bergamot, you´ll have some similar to Ambra di Luna (amber here is very potent).
- A lot of people thinks that they live when the only thing they do is simply exist.
Thanks for your thoughts CG. Have you tried their leathers?
Some more - i think very interesting - information about Ramon Monegal:
"Ramón Monegal is part of the history of Barcelona and one of Spain's most important perfumers and is the fourth generation of the family that founded Myrurgia S.A. Ramón trained between 1972 and 1976 in "maison Myrurgia", in Geneva with his mentor Maitre Parfumeur Arturo Jordi Pey (Firmenich), then in Grasse with M. P. Marcel Carles (Roure Bertrand and Argeville) and finally in Paris with M. P. Pierre Bourdon (Takasago and Fragrances Resources) and M. P. Max Gavarry (I.F.F.). In 1979 he created his first successful perfume, Alada, at Myrurgia, which went on to be a market leader for many years..." ((c) ausliebezumduft.de)
I own "Umbra" and all I can say is: this is potent stuff! I cannot complain about bad longevity and sillage at all - this lasts on me for many hours! Sprayed the first time I also had the impression the fragrance would smell like a mix between Montale's Red Vetyver and Chopard's Noble Vetiver. But being happy to smell slight similarities we must not forget that these are completely different fragrances! At least once it settled down there are not really many similarities left.
So instead building up prejudices against a new brand without reason (I know it's a lot of fun doing that ) better just check this fragrances out with an open mind.
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wow sounds very interesting we need more spanish fragrances!!!!
Our first mini review is in!!
Entre Naranjos;
Naranjos. What an appropriate introduction to a Spanish line! It opens with Neroli, Orange, Petigrain. The overall effect is of the most uplifting neroli, clean and clear as crystal. There is a hint of orange there, and that wonderful slightly woody/herbal quality of petigrain. It is very light. Lovers of traditional Eau De Cologne will really appreciate this.
Then it unexpectedly develops into a very soft skin scent. I liked that actually. The Eau de Cologne opening then a twist. Ambergris they say? Well I don't know, but to me an ambery phase which retains some orange and then the slightest hint of patchouli. Delightful!
I am going to say something about projection and longevity in relation to this fragrance in particular. This fragrance is feather light and after a fleeting opening it wears very, very close to the skin. At first I thought that this meant that it lacked something but I have tried it a few times now and I have completely changed my mind. You know you cant judge everything with the same yardstick. It is not a powerhouse fragrance and it is not meant to be. It is a whisper of a thing, as light as a breeze. Sometimes it is better to whisper than to shout, and I think that this is actually the essence of this fragrance. It is elegant and very discreet. It would make a beautiful addition to ones wardrobe for those times when a beautiful cologne is just the thing for that moment.
It is completely androgynous.
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Thanks for the review, Foustie!
The notes listed for these look very interesting, and I really like the design of the bottles.
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The only feel I can remember is about Cuirelle. It was a sweet leather (The sweet feeling was over the leather note) wich results me a little strange contrast. As I said, give me some few hours.
- A lot of people thinks that they live when the only thing they do is simply exist.
Current Top Favorites:
1) Portrait of a Lady original formula (EdP Frédéric Malle)
2) Giorgio for Men vintage/V.I.P. for Men (Giorgio Beverly Hills)
3) Dia Man vintage edt (Amouage)
4) Anat Fritz Original Formula and Classical (Anat Fritz) - tie
4) Lalfeorosa (O'driù) - tie
6) Les Nombres d'Or Vetyver (Mona di Orio)
7) Captain vintage (Molyneux)
8) Tzora (Anat Fritz)
9) Javanese Patchouli (Zegna) - tie
9) Monsieur de Givenchy vintage (Givenchy) - tie
9) Coeur de Vetiver Sacré (L'Artisan) - tie
9) Polo vintage (Ralph Lauren) - tie
9) Patou pour Homme Privé (Jean Patou) - tie
9) Oud Shamash (The Different Company) - tie


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Date: September 7-10, 2017
Place: Salón de Actos de Comisiones Obreras, calle Lope de Vega, 40, Madrid, Spain
Registration: You can pay in advance through an electronic funds transfer. See Inscripciones page for instructions. You can also pay at the door in cash on the first day of the conference. Participants are responsible for their own accommodations, travel, and food. The cost of registration in euros is:
- Full Congress: 30€
- Saturday and Sunday: 20€
- Sunday only: 10€
The program has not been finalized but here is what we know:
- 1st: "Critical analysis of patriarchal society" - Soledad Murillo (University of Salamanca and UN consultant)
- 2nd: "Bodies, sexuality, and women's rights" - Justa Montero (Asamblea Feminista de Madrid)
- 3rd: "Priesthood of women, patriarchy and power in the Churches" - Lidia Rodríguez (University of Deusto)
- 4th: "Sexual identities and Christianity" - Krzysztof Charamsa (Polish theologian; former member of the International Theological Commission)
- 5th: "Liberation theology and gender" - Marilú Rojas Salazar (Comunidad Teológica, Mexico)
- 6th: "The urgency of a political spirituality" - Emma Martínez Ocaña (Theologian and psychotherapist)
- Women's movements:
- In Latin America -- Ana Marcela Montanaro (Carlos III University of Madrid)
- In Africa -- Alicia Cebada (Carlos III University of Madrid. Responsible for training programs of Fundación Mujeres por África)
- In Spain -- Beatriz Gimeno (LGBTI feminist activist)
- What are we doing/what are they doing with our bodies?
- Wombs for rent -- Laura Freixas (Writer)
- The prostitution system -- Laura Nuño (King Juan Carlos University)
- Diversity and sexual dissidence -- Violeta Assiego (Lawyer and LGBTI activist)
- Men and women in MOCEOP -- Ramón Alario and Teresa Cortés
- Women in the Anglican Church -- Deborah Champman (Anglican priest)
- Women's Movements in Islam -- Artiqa el Yousfi (Asociación ONDA)
Photo: Speakers (Top L-R): Soledad Murillo, Krzysztof Charamsa, Justa Montero. (Bottom L-R): Emma Martínez Ocaña, Marilú Rojas Salazar, Lidia Rodríguez


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Rupert Grint Attends V Festival, Talks About Life Post-Potter
Aug 22, 2011
Grint Interviews
Actor Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) attended V Festival over the weekend in Hylands Park and spoke to the Press Association about his life now that the final Harry Potter film has been released.
"It's going to take a while to really sink in – it was quite a shock
really. It all seemed to end quite suddenly but now the film's out it is
kind of closure and I'm excited to move on," Rupert said at Virgin
Media's V Festival in Hylands Park this weekend.
"It has kind of been this bubble – it's like graduating I guess. We've all learned so much."
Rupert said he is keen to keep contact with his Potter
co-stars – in particular the Weasley twins, played by James and Oliver
"I spend a lot of time with the twins. All of us really,
we've all shared this quite unique experience together and we'll always
stay in touch."
Images of Mr. Grint at V Festival can be seen at this link courtesy of RupertGrint.net.


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Making Mountains:
The Medieval & Modern Geology of Leonardo da Vinci
by Gretchen Noyes-Hull
Imagine writing down your cleverest ideas and most thoughtful musings in a diary or journal. Figuring that sooner or later you would come back to them, you close the covers and slide the book to the back of your bookshelf, behind all the other volumes. Imagine that years later, when clearing the shelves, you rediscover your journal. What would you find? And how would you feel?
Perhaps you would discover that during the time that had passed, other people had come up with some of your ideas. You might also find that your own thoughts would have changed somewhat, for they were products of your age and understanding at the earlier time. No doubt you would be secretly proud that others had come up with some very similar ideas well after you had, and you also would be interested in comparing your earlier thoughts with what you know now.
Leonardo da Vinci also would be pleased with himself if he were with us today! He would not be surprised that the concepts and observations he had so diligently recorded were still highly regarded! He was well aware that his ideas on geology, in particular, were radical and even dangerous for his time. But he would be intrigued by the differences between his thoughts on the subject and ours; his ideas were rooted in another age, 500 years ago.
In fact, for more than 300 of those years the notebooks and journals into which Leonardo had poured his thoughts were scattered and lost on a great many bookshelves. While his notes were sidetracked from the progression of science, many of the same geological principles that he had recorded were independently "rediscovered" by his unknowing successors. And during that time, a whole new method of scientific thinking had become generally accepted.
"Man is the model of the world," Leonardo wrote. Immersed in a 2,000-year-old tradition that dated from the days of the Greek philosopher Aristotle, he believed that both man and earth were composed of four elements: earth, water, air, and fire. On earth, the elements have a tendency to settle in four concentric layers, from heaviest to lightest. But complete stability is never reached: Like the human body after which it is modeled, the earth is always changing. Water flowing down from mountain peaks takes rocks to the sea.
Leonardo set out to understand the circulation of water and the cycling of earth. He believed that "the same cause that keeps the blood at the top of a man's head keeps water at the summit of mountains." But what about the mountains?
The circulation of water on earth was a problem. Leonardo could only surmise that water must circulate from the sea to mountaintops in underground "veins." But he had actual evidence of the mountain-making: the occurrence of ocean fossils high on hills and peaks far from the sea. He rightfully postulated that these shells had been deposited in bottom sediments of shallow seas before being elevated in the form of mountains.
Leonardo made extensive and very thorough observations of fossil shells in the Italian countryside in order to disprove the accepted theories for their existence and to support his own ideas about the circulation of water and earth. He meticulously recorded his findings in the notebook known today as the Leicester Codex.
It is very apparent that Leonardo had no patience for those who supported other explanations for the fossils. The interweaving of the biblical flood story with an ancient Greek belief that lifelike shapes are created in stone according to the stars was particularly offensive! He writes of the "stupidity and ignorance of those who imagine that these creatures were carried by the Deluge to such places distant from the sea," and criticizes the other "set of ignoramuses for thinking that nature or the heavens have created them or these places through celestial influences." Additionally, he sputters: "Such an opinion cannot exist in brains possessed of any extensive powers of reasoning…"!
There was nothing wrong with Leonardo's own reasoning powers. Step by step, he provided data to take apart views that conflicted with his own. How could shell shapes grow to different sizes within rocks without cracking them? And if there were a worldwide flood, where would the water drain when it was all over, he asked. The evidence did not support the concept of a universal flood. There was no way that live corals and mollusks could travel as far as 400 kilometers inland in 40 days and 40 nights, nor up mountainsides. He noted that many of the bivalve shells appeared as they had in life, with the two shells still joined. If, he said, "the shells had been carried by the muddy deluge they would have been mixed up, and separated from each other amidst the mud, and not in regular steps and layers—as we see them now in our time."
The different strata of now high-and-dry sedimentary rock could only have been formed from the deposits of not one, but multiple floods, occurring over long periods of time. Leonardo concluded that the fossils had been raised up.
The realization that the geological processes that take place today are the same as those that occurred in the long distant past is an extremely modern view. Scientists today also study living organisms to learn about the conditions under which their ancestors were deposited and fossilized. Like Leonardo, for instance, we assume that when the two shells of a bivalve mollusk fossil remain connected, the animal probably died in place. When fossil shells are all jumbled and broken, we imagine that they were once swept together by waves on an ancient beach.
It would take more than 200 years for this type of reasoning to become an accepted principle of geology. With the manuscripts dismantled and scattered, future scientists had to rediscover Leonardo's observations concerning the immensity of geological time, sedimentary layering, and the significance of fossils. Until almost 1800, most people believed that the earth was unchanging.
Leonardo had understood that mountains lifted marine sediments in their formation. He had also believed that mountain-making was part of a cycle that included their erosion. Today we know that the earth's surface has been recycled many times. The collision and crumpling of tectonic plates giving rise to mountains is part of that cycle. We understand why seashells can be found high on the summits of the Alps, the Andes, and the Himalayas. They are all remnants of organisms buried in the sediments of shallow seas. Leonardo would be pleased.
- postulate: Assume.
- strata: Horizontal layers of sediment.
- surmise: Guess.
- tectonic plate: An irregular section of the lithosphere that floats on Earth's mantle.
- What was one theory mentioned in this article that was held by Leonardo and has since been disproved?
[anno: Leonardo believed that water circulated to the tops of mountains through a series of underground veins, similar to the way blood circulates throughout the human body.]
- How was Leonardo's method of approaching a scientific problem different from the method scientists use today?
[anno: Leonardo used his observations to support conclusions he already assumed, instead of using observations to arrive at a conclusion that has not been predetermined.]
- What evidence did Leonardo give to disprove the theory that a great flood had transferred shells to mountain soil?
[anno: Leonardo argued that a flood could not have transferred the shells to mountain soil because the shells that were found in rocks had not caused cracks in the rocks, the distances that the shells traveled were too great to be covered in 40 days, and the shells were intact.]


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Televised Annual Event Recognizes Career Achievements of Great American Artists
NILES, IL, December 17, 2009 - On December 6th, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts held its 32nd annual Kennedy Center Honors event. Each year, five top American performing artists are selected to receive the awards and are celebrated with a lavish show honoring their lifetime achievements. This year's event, which will be televised December 29th on CBS, honored writer, actor, director, and producer Mel Brooks; jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck; opera singer Grace Bumbry; actor, director, and producer Robert DeNiro; and singer/songwriter Bruce Springsteen. The honorees watched the show from the first mezzanine boxes with President and Mrs. Obama.
"It's one of the classiest events on the calendar, and definitely one of the toughest tickets in Washington," notes veteran broadcast production mixer Ed Greene, who has worked on all 32 Kennedy Center Honors events. "They put together a tribute segment for each honoree, which includes speeches, performances, and a film package highlighting their important works. One of the great traditions is the appearance of surprise guests, which really makes the whole night special. It's definitely one of my favorite events."
House audio for the event is by Baltzell Audio Design, known for its work on major televised events ranging from the Academy Awards and GRAMMY® Awards to the Super Bowl and Olympics. Pat Baltzell works with Ed Greene to ensure a smooth, sonically superior show. "Ed mixes for broadcast and I do the live house mix, so we do our planning as a team. We work together a lot, so it's a great partnership," says Baltzell.
This year's show was ambitious, requiring 32 channels of wireless, supplied by ATK Audiotek in Valencia, California. Baltzell and Greene elected to go with the Shure UHF-R® system. "When you're doing everything from high opera and acoustic jazz to show tunes and hard rock, all on the same stage, with the President and First Lady in the audience, you go with the people and the equipment that you trust," Baltzell states. "Ed and I both love the sound of the Shure mics, and now that they have a micro-bodypack for costume work, they are an excellent choice for this show."
The UR1M micro-bodypack was employed throughout the show, starting with host Caroline Kennedy. It was also used on the Broadway-style production numbers honoring Mel Brooks, where it was hidden in wigs and costumes; and for Romanian soprano Angela Gheorghiu during the tribute to opera star Grace Bumbry. During Gheorghiu's number, Shure's standard UR1 bodypacks also came into play, for a unique arrangement of choir mics. "We had very little time to set the stage and couldn't use hanging mics," recalls Ed Greene. "Because the show is taped in hi-def, we needed something that would basically disappear on camera, so we devised a set of six wireless choir mics using Shure bodypacks."
To create those wireless choir mics, Shure UR1 bodypacks and battery-powered phantom power supplies were secured to a standard Atlas mic stand base, which supported a short desk stand holding a seven-foot length of welding rod, with a black Countryman Isomax2 micro-miniature choir mic at the end. "The welding rod is about the diameter of a coat hanger," details Pat Baltzell, "and the mic cable is just as thin. We taped them together, and they all but disappeared on camera."
On cue, a group of stage A2s carried the stands onstage and positioned them about four feet in front of the choir. "The mics were in perfect position, high and in front of the group, yet didn't interfere with the shot," relates Baltzell. "When you see it on video, it's like magic –superb sound with no mics in view. It really worked out great."
Where visibility was not an issue, Shure handheld transmitters were in ample evidence throughout the evening. "It's really one of the main reasons we went with Shure wireless," says Ed Greene. "First and foremost, I love the sound. We used both the KSM9 and SM58® capsules on this show, and you just can't argue with the quality of those mics."
That quality definitely came into play in the Kennedy Center Honors final performance segment, honoring Bruce Springsteen. A diverse group of high-profile artists, including Sting and John Mellencamp, paid homage to The Boss, and every wireless vocal was performed with a Shure UR2/KSM9 transmitter.
"The Springsteen tribute performance was awesome," says Baltzell. "For me, it all starts with the vocal mics, especially with wireless, so that's where I start the mix. I want the lead singer to sound as natural and warm as they possibly can, and it really showed in that segment. That's why I've always been partial to the sound of the Shure capsules."
For a program with the high profile and diversity of artistic performances at the Kennedy Center Honors, there was little room for error. "This is the first year the program was shot in hi-def, in 5.1 surround," notes Ed Greene. "We captured some great performances, and the Shure wireless systems were flawless, a great credit to the microphones and the crew operating them."


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Harry Warner, Jr. (1922-February 17, 2003) was an America science fiction fan, historian, letter writer and APA participant. He twice won the Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer.
Warner published his first fanzine, Spaceways, in 1938, though he had been actively sending letters to several of the professional Science Fiction magazines for several years. He was the best known LetterHack from the late 1930s through the new millennium. He wrote two full-length books about science fiction fandom and a large number of articles detailing fandom's evolution.
His series of columns entitled "All Our Yesterdays" was published by Chuck Connor in the 1980's in both print and on disc, and was one of the first electronic fanzines.
Warner was a member of the Fantasy Amateur Press Association (FAPA) for more than sixty years. It is believed that his zine Horizons was the longest continuously published fanzine in history, running from 1941 until Warner's death in 2003 after producing more than 250 quarterly issues.
The FAAn Award formerly known as Best LetterHack is now called The Harry Warner Jr. Award for Best Fan Correspondant
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Interview with Lewis Watson, Sales Manager of FormalTailor.co.uk
Simple is one of the most difficult thing to do when it comes to fashion and style. Pulling off a simple look in a fashionable way is even more difficult. On street styles or casual wear you don't have to deal with "simple and stylish" all the time but when it comes to formal wear the struggle begins.
Either it's a 'black-tie optional' or a "Black Tie" dress code, being prepared before hosting, attending, or accompanying someone to an event is key to success.
Pulling off a trendy and stylish look in a formal wear can be tricky sometimes. Ties seem out of the picture and accessories becomes more and more important in these days.
Lewis Watson, Sales Manager of FormalTailor.co.uk, shares his expertise and thought for gentlemen about formal wear 2014. Apparently skinny ties and velvet jackets are on trend.
FormalTailor specialise in men's formal wear for all occasions, whether you're attending a wedding, attending the latest shirt and tie event or you're simply adhering to your formal dress code at work, FormalTailor can cater to all your clothing needs. They are focused on covering every aspect of your men's formal wear requirements, from wedding suit hire, dinner suits, business wear as well as morning and evening wear. They also provide all the necessary accessories to complete your look, such as wedding waistcoats, men's cravats, bow ties, formal trousers and even top hats.
Which, how, with what?
- TrendHimUK: What is the most essential thing in men's formal wear?
Lewis Watson: In my opinion, a really good fitting Jacket is the most essential part of men. The reason for this is that the Jacket is the main focal point of where the eyes are draw to from a slight distance.
- TH: What is the most common mistake made in men's formal wear?
LW: The most common mistake made in men's formal wear is, the groom often wears colours matching the bridesmaids, when in fact, he should match the bride and the rest of gentleman should match the bridesmaids. The reason for this is so that when the bride and groom are photographed together they match in perfect harmony.
- TH: Can you tell us top 3 trends in 2014 for men's formal wear?
LW: The three biggest trends for 2014 are Slim-fitting Jackets, Skinny leg suit trousers & Velvet Jackets have also really began to take off recently for gentleman who want to look that extra bit sharper.
- TH: What is your favourite piece in your collection for this season?
LW: It's hard to decide upon a favourite piece in our collection for this season as we have the largest range of ties & cravat colours available in the UK. That being said, we do have brighter colours in currently including a sangria colour which also has a matching pocket square that looks amazing.
- TH: Any other colourful pieces or are we going to see just black and grey in 2014 as usual?
- TH: Ties seem out of fashion lately. What's your opinion?
LW: Whilst ties do seem to be less fashionable recently, Skinny Ties are definately more popular than ever before especially as they look just as good with black tie or wedding clothing also. Personally we think these are better for young men.
- TH: What are the trendy accessories in formal wear?
LW: The trendy accessories for men's formal wear currently are skinny ties instead of bow ties for the tuxedo look, which definately seem to be on the rise. When tied with a good size knot they can look just as smart as a traditional bow tie. As we can see in the media, in particular Pharrell Williams, the bow tie is also a trendy accessory as shown in his more recent music videos.
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Betty L. Shockley
Betty L. Shockley, 77, of Poteau died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Poteau.Betty was born Jan. 2, 1936, in Clint, Texas, to Jesse B. and Bernice (Frey) Nichols. She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her Facebook friends and researching family genealogy. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin E. Shockley; her parents; and sister, Evelyn Nichols.Survivors include her sons, Monte Sr. and Rita Shockley of Poteau, Jeff and Connie Shockley of Poteau; daughter, Mary and David Peevy of Alma, Ark.; grandchildren, Monte Jr. and Ashley Shockley, Brooke and Paul Mason, Sarah and Levy Adcock, Tyler Shockley and Taylor Shockley; great-grandchildren, Joel Mason, Jenna Mason, Morgin Shockley and Annistin Shockley. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion with Paul Mason and Gary Vancil officiating. Pallbearers will be Monte Shockley Jr., Tyler Shockley, Taylor Shockley, David Peevy, Levy Adcock and Jay Sommers.Evans and Miller Funeral Home is handling arrangements.You may leave an online message at evansandmillerfuneralhomes.com.


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Boys, girls top seeds advance on opening day at Wister
WISTER — While there was an upset on opening day of the 2013 LeFlore County Junior High Tournament, that upset didn't happen at the Wister High School gym.All the top seeds in action at the home of the Wildcats all were victorious on Day 1.On the boys side, the top-seeded Wister Wildcats clawed the Bokoshe Tigers 56-27, and the Spiro Bulldogs did likewise to the Panama Razorbacks by the score of 43-21.Girls winners on Monday were No. 2 Hodgen, No. 6 Wister and No. 8 Talihina. The second-seeded Lady Bulldogs had little problems in defeating the Whitesboro Lady Bulldogs 39-12.The sub-site host Lady Wildcats and the Lady Golden Tigers also had big wins as Wister handled Leflore 41-19 and Talihina did likewise to Arkoma in a 45-11 victory.


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New Shoes
on Sunday, September 11, 2011
So much has happened since I last posted in June…perhaps life is simplest for all if I bullet point it out for you?
--Tubes in ear surgery went well, hearing tests as "normal" now
--Summer was tough, but laced with precious, poignant moments AND we have discovered Bella loves to swim! Or in Bella speak "sfvim"
--Sleep study results revealed Bella had SEVERE sleep apnea, she was stopping breathing 149 times a night. So we had a second surgery a few weeks ago to remove her tonsils and adenoids. The thought was by correcting the apnea we would also resolve her sleep issues. Well, that part has not worked. She is up at 4 am. Every. Day.
Yup, that is us in a nut shell. Dare I tell you about the wedding rehearsal? I think I must. My sweet, precious, beautiful friend got engaged. She asked Bella to be her flower girl. I was over the moon. It was mommy heaven for me! I had a special dress made. I ordered new shoes. Bella and I practiced carrying her flower girl basket around the house. Then…then…then it was the night of the rehearsal. I was uneasy all day. I knew. Deep down I knew. The night was a disaster of epic proportions. I am in no way stretching the truth to say it was a full on tragedy. Complete with tears. It is too much to type…the details I mean…suffice to say throwing the flowers was a "thing", waiting was too much, she exploded. Over and over. She was aggressive, she screamed, we both cried. There were apologies and concessions. It was bad. I honestly cannot even type about it.
I got home and got my over tired, over stressed, daughter settled and in bed. Then I cried. Sobbed. Boo-hoo'ed. Hysterically. Then I drank a glass of wine. And then I sobbed some more. My poor Bella Bean, it was all out there now, anything I had been trying to hide from myself was inescapable. She could not do what other kids her age do. Not now, maybe not ever. I was crushed.My heart hurt for how hard the night had been for her. I was embarrassed. I was angry. I was sad. I was mourning all the little fantasies I was giving up in an instant. My tears may have been selfish but they were honest. My eyes were now open and once you see something you can never go back to not seeing it again…..the next day I apologetically removed Bella from the wedding. I liquid papered through every play date and birthday party on our calendar and I talked to Jon about stepping back from some of my responsibilities and commitments. This was us. I had seen what Bella's limits were and that meant those were my limits too. Period.
So, we are where we are. Which typically means we are at home. I say "no" a lot more. And I do not feel guilty. What I do feel is like some days is that I am on an island drifting out to sea and screaming and no one can hear me…..there is a pain I have that now one else can see….it is a deep wound. I am praying that the Lord will soothe it. That His wisdom will guide me to make the best choices for us. I thought I was mourning only what Bella could not have and experience but what I now see is that I am mourning what I no longer have too, what I have let go of, given up, or put a pin in….there is a solitude to my life I never expected.
This may sound terribly melodramatic to you. And that is fine. I can say with the utmost confidence that unless you are raising a special needs child you cannot understand my days or much of what I have typed here. I can sum it up like this….a very sweet and special friend of mine texted me asking how Bella's first week back to school was going…I texted back that she was excited to be back in school but we were having some challenges transitioning….she typed back with sincere love and support "well, she is a smart girl, she will figure it out"….. you hear "challenges transitioning" and you might think a little extra fussiness, maybe a bit more sleepy or clingy. No, "challenges transitioning" in our world means slamming her head repeatedly into her car seat as hard as she can while screaming at the top of her lungs totally inconsolable stopping a only long enough to bite or hit herself for 15 minutes straight. That breaks my mommy heart. Daily.
When Bella wakes up at 4 am every morning she goes in her closet and puts on a pair of socks and a pair of shoes. It is a different set every day. Some mornings she chooses the new pair we ordered for her to wear in the wedding. I like to think she and I together have put on our new pair of shoes…..so we can walk out this journey we are on. In Bella speak she would point at her shoes then at my shoes and say "same"….yes my sweet Bean Bean, we are the same. Where you walk, I walk. In our new shoes. Together.
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- KelK said...
Another friend of mine who has a child with Downs, recently said to me with tears in her eyes "You have NO idea how hard it is." I had never heard a more serious comment in my life. It really hit me. I could only quietly tell her, "You are right, I don't. And there are no words..." She sadly smiled and said, "You are right... there are no words...." (I will never forget this conversation...)
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Chernobyl today
Twenty-seven years on from the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl, a look at life inside the exclusion zone. The Chernobyl disaster that occurred on 26 April 1986 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine is considered to be the worst nuclear power plant accident in history. An explosion and fire released large quantities of radioactive particles into the atmosphere, which spread over much of Western USSR and Europe. The official Soviet casualty count of 31 deaths has been disputed, and long-term effects such as cancers and deformities are still being accounted for.


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11 June 2012, Geneva, Switzerland. Mr. Carlos Slim Helu, the guest speaker of the new edition of the UNOG-UNITAR landmark initiative Geneva Lecture Series, has shared his insights and discussed the impact of new technologies on the world of business and our lives, as well as their role in achieving the goal of universal access to knowledge and in creating equal opportunities for all.
Video archive of the event
Media coverage by partners and other media outlets
Carlos Slim makes a case for the extension of the retirement age to 70, by Alain Jourdan, Tribune de Genève, 11 June 2012 (in French)
RTS Evening News, 11 June 2012 (in French)
I feel completely normal, by Valere Gogniat, Le Temps, 12 June 2012 (in French)
Around 700 participants, mostly at the Palais des Nations in Geneva and some in UN headquarters in New York, have joined the Seventh Edition of the Geneva Lecture Series organized by UNOG and UNITAR with the support of the International Telecommunication Union, and traditional partners Fondation pour Genève, Tribune de Genève, RTS, the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and local authorities. The lecture was broadcast live on the UN webcast.
This year's edition focused on technologies and their role in development with Mr. Carlos Slim Helu as the guest speaker. Chairman and CEO of major telecommunication companies, Mr. Slim is also the Co-Chair of the ITU-UNESCO Broadband Commission for Digital development and a philanthropist active in the areas of health, education, arts and culture.
Mr. Slim argued that new technologies have drastically changed our lives, and led to a revolution that, contrary to the previous eras of human history, has not caused major social or economic harm, but rather created opportunities. He stressed the idea that technology will play a key role in fostering development, by making education, culture and health available even to people living in remote areas and with limited access to basic services. Furthermore, in order to face current unemployment challenges, Mr. Slim suggested that job opportunities, more specifically for youth, should be created by directing investments to the economic sectors which are likely to be central in the coming decades, most notably ICTs.
With the opening by the Director-General of UNOG Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the programme of the event was twofold. Mr. Helu's speech was followed by a series of questions and answers moderated by Darius Rochebin from RTS. The debate was marked by the active participation of students, representatives of the private sector, diplomats and UN civil servants. Ambassador Ogwu, Permanent Representative of Nigeria, introduced one question on behalf of the audience following the Lecture via a videoconference link in New York. UNITAR Executive Director, Mr. Carlos Lopes, closed the event.
This edition was organized with the support of the International Telecommunication Union.


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I'd never made choux before and it's become a long running joke between Mr CC and me that whenever I ponder what to make he says, 'choux' before adding that I can't consider myself a proper baker having never attempted it (he certainly knows how to goad me!). So I attempted it. I did what I always do in times of kitchen troubles...turn to Delia. Her profiterole recipe interested me because she says to spoon the choux onto the baking sheet rather than pipe it. I realised why when my choux was so runny it fell off the spoon without any encouragement. Shamefully, I started to doubt Delia and question her recipe. See how runny it was:
1 level teaspoon caster sugar
150ml cold water
50g unsalted butter – cut into small cubes
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300g vanilla custard – the good quality, ready made stuff from the supermarket chiller cabinet


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2012: Played in 57 sets...391 assists...14 aces...57 digs...distributed 41 assists at Newbury (3/17)...earned three aces against York (N.Y.) (2/12)...collected nine digs at Fontbonne (3/10)...recorded two blocks versus Milwaukee School of Engineering (3/9) and Bard (4/6)...MIT Coach's Award.
2011: Played in 35 sets...52 kills...97 assists...tallied nine kills and two aces at Regis (1/20)...dished out 14 assists against Lesley (1/13) and Regis (3/16)...had three digs versus Hilbert (2/12)...registered four blocks against Mount Ida (3/5)
Off the Court at MIT: Majoring in computer science...interned with a security software team at General Electric – Intelligent Platforms...participated in the development of a programming language designed to allow for easy creation of 2D and 3D simulations at the MIT Media Lab...programming and recruitment chair for the MIT Interfraternity Council.
Why I Chose MIT: I chose MIT because it offers a balance of academics and athletics that no other school replicates. We train and compete at a championship level, yet at the end of the day, we're students first and foremost and study with some of the brightest students in the country under some of the best faculty in the world.
High School: A 2010 graduate of Lynbrook High School...Santa Clara Valley Athletic League MVP...two-time all-tournament...Lynbrook High School MVP...National Merit Finalist...Scholar Athlete.
Club: Bay to Bay Volleyball Club (three years).
Personal: Son of Frank Wang.


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| July 17, 2014, 3:46 pm
Jim Gillen, who retired after 23 seasons as the Denver Nuggets' trainer and travel coordinator, has accepted a job as associate athletic director for facilities and community engagement at Metro State in Denver and will oversee the athletic training program, the school announced on Thursday.
"Jim will be a great addition to our staff," Joan McDermott, the school's director of athletics, said in a statement. "He brings a wealth of knowledge that will help with coordinating events at The Regency Athletic Complex at MSU Denver and enhance our athletic training staff and program."


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Mesenteric angiography is a test used to examine the blood vessels that supply the small and large intestines.
Angiography is an imaging test that uses x-rays and a special dye to see inside the arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
Alternative Names
Abdominal arteriogram; Arteriogram – abdomen; Mesenteric angiogram
How the test is performed
This test uses x-rays and a special dye called contrast to make blood vessels show up on the images.
This test is usually done in the radiology area in a hospital. You will lie on an x-ray table. You may ask for a sedative if you are anxious about the test.
During the test, you will be hooked up to various devices so that your blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing can be monitored.
The health care provider will shave and clean the groin area over an artery. A numbing medicine (anesthetic) is injected into the skin over an artery and a needle is inserted into an artery.
A thin flexible tube called a catheter is passed through the needle, into the artery, and up through the main vessels of the belly area until it is properly placed into a mesenteric artery. The doctor uses x-rays as a guide. The doctor can see live images of the area on a TV-like monitor.
Contrast dye is injected through this tube to see if there are any problems with the blood vessels. X-ray images are taken of the artery.
Certain treatments can be done during this procedure. These items are passed through the catheter to the area in the artery that needs treatment. These include:
Dissolving a blood clot with medicine
Opening a partially blocked artery with a balloon
Placing a small tube called a stent into an artery to help hold it open
After the x-rays or treatments are finished, the catheter is removed. Pressure is immediately applied to the puncture site for 20-45 minutes to stop the bleeding. After that time the area is checked and a tight bandage is applied. The leg is usually kept straight for another 6 hours after the procedure.
How to prepare for the test
You should not eat or drink anything for 6 – 8 hours before the test.
You will be asked to wear a hospital gown and sign a consent form for the procedure. Remove jewelry from the area being imaged.
Tell your health care provider:
- If you are pregnant
- If you have ever had any allergic reactions to x-ray contrast material or iodine substances
- If you are allergic to any medications
- Which medications you are taking (including any herbal preparations)
- If you have ever had any bleeding problems
How the test will feel
The x-ray table is hard and cold. You may ask for a blanket or pillow.
You may feel a brief sting when the numbing medication (anesthetic) is given. You will feel a brief sharp pain and some pressure as the catheter is placed and moved into the artery. Usually you will only feel a sensation of pressure in the groin area.
As the dye is injected, you will feel a warm, flushing sensation. You may have tenderness and
Why the test is performed
This test is done:
When someone has symptoms of a
narrowed or blocked blood vesselin the intestines
To find the source of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract
To find the cause of ongoing abdominal pain and weight loss when no cause can be identified
When other studies do not provide enough information about abnormal growths along the intestinal tract
To look at blood vessel damage after an abdominal injury
A mesenteric angiogram may be performed after more sensitive nuclear medicine scans have identified active bleeding. The radiologist can then pinpoint and treat the source.
Normal Values
Results are considered normal if the arteries being examined are normal in appearance.
What abnormal results mean
A common abnormal finding is
Abnormal results may also be due to
Angiodysplasia of the colon
Blood vessel rupture from injury
Other abnormal results may be due to:
Blood clots
What the risks are
There is some risk of the catheter damaging the artery or knocking loose a piece of the artery wall, which can reduce or block blood flow and lead to tissue death. This is a rare complication.
Other risks include:
- Allergic reaction to the contrast dye
- Blood clot that travels to the lungs
- Damage to the blood vessel where the needle and catheter are inserted
- Excessive bleeding or a blood clot where the catheter is inserted, which can reduce blood flow to the leg
- Heart attack or stroke
- Hematoma — a collection of blood at the site of the needle puncture
- Infection
- Injury to the nerves at the needle puncture site
- Kidney damage from the dye


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Sometimes the timing of rainfall may be more important than the amount. It hasn't rained much across Texas for the past three years, and 2013 has not been an exception.
But grain producers in Northeast Texas and the South Plains are harvesting or preparing to harvest corn and grain sorghum that made the best of what little rain it got.
Northeast Texas, following a much better than expected wheat harvest, may be on the verge of making better-than-decent corn and grain sorghum crops. As corn harvest winds down, observers estimate dryland fields are averaging about 90 bushels per acre. Some fields will top the 100-bushel mark.
Grain sorghum appears to be even better with growers pushing three tons on many fields with reports of 7,000 pound-per-acre fields as well.
"We're cutting 5,500 to 6,000 pounds on our heavy soils," says Kendall Wright, who farms with his father Kenneth in Hunt County. "Lighter soils are producing from about 3,300 pounds to 4,200 pounds, he says. "I'd say we are averaging 3,700 on the lighter soils."
He's uncertain just how much rain they've had on his maize crop but says they received some good rain in June that set it up to produce good yields. Following that, they got a few "spotty" rain events that put a half-inch or less on in several showers.
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Tyler Norman was combining corn in Grayson County earlier this week for his grandfather, Jack Norman. He says the corn is typically averaging better than 100 bushels on the best soils but about 75 on lighter land.
As he pushed through one of the last fields left to harvest, he pointed to the yield monitor that showed 105 bushels per acre. Considering the year, producers are content with what they're making.
Kenneth Wright is following behind the combine with a flail shredder that cuts the grain stubble into small pieces that will decompose through the rest of summer and into early fall.
"We will plant no-till wheat into the grain sorghum stubble," Kenneth says.
"We've been planting no-till wheat since 2010," Kendal says.
See photos of corn harvest here.
They say the practice reduces the number of trips across the field significantly, cuts fuel costs and saves on labor.
"Folks tell us it takes about five years to see a significant yield increase," Kenneth says. "We need to keep saving the residue and putting organic matter back into the soil."
But even as they wait for a hoped-for yield bump, they see advantages with less erosion, more efficient equipment and fuel management and labor savings.
Jim Swart, Texas AgriLife Extension integrated pest management specialist for the Northeast Texas area, says the Wrights and Norman are not alone in making good grain yields this summer.
"Corn and grain sorghum producers in Northeast Texas are having a good year," he says. "Following a bumper wheat crop, corn yields are good and grain sorghum yields are excellent. Most of the corn is averaging 90 to 100 bushels per acre, and the grain sorghum crop will likely average 5,000 to 6,000 pounds when it's all said and done."
He agrees that rainfall has not been abundant, but some rain last winter and timely rain in June gave farmers an opportunity make good grain yields.
South Plains
A similar situation exists in the South Plains where growers have prospects of making decent dryland grain sorghum and are pushing irrigated acreage to get the most yield possible.
"The rains we've had since mid-June have been a tremendous benefit," said Dr. Calvin Trostle, AgriLife Extension agronomist in Lubbock who specializes in corn and sorghum, in a recent crop weather report. "Certainly, producers are pushing corn as best they can with irrigation and close attention to spider mite and corn earworm control."
"The rains have pushed the crop to a point where we may be able to finish out the crop with just a little more rainfall," Trostle says. "There's certainly cause for optimism."
Grain sorghum acreage is up this year as a result of favorable prices early and from additional plantings behind failed cotton, he says.
The number of acres planted behind failed cotton are not known, but "are substantial." He says grain sorghum was a good option behind failed dryland cotton because it can be planted relatively late in the season.
A substantial amount of haygrazer—sorghum Sudan—also has been planted this year.
Trostle says the U.S. Drought Monitor map that still shows most of the Panhandle and South Plains region in severe to exceptional drought, doesn't tell the whole story.
"The maps can't show a little spot four miles wide by 10 miles long that has had 10 inches of rain since mid-June," he says. "Some spots here and there have had 8, 9 and 10 inches, and most of that rain has come slow so there's minimal runoff."
Across the state, corn production is up and down, says David Gibson, executive director for Texas Corn Producers Board.
"The Panhandle and South Plains corn crop is looking to come in with about average or even a little better than average yields compared to what we've seen historically," Gibson says.
"We've heard from farmers south of Dallas, in the Blacklands area, that most yielded just above what they were expecting for the year, and it's overall an average crop."
It's not quite that good further south. "The Coastal Bend and South Texas had some areas with good yields and some that didn't fare as well this year. Overall though, we're expecting about an average corn crop statewide this year or even a little above average. The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimated yield of 138 bushels per acre seems to be pretty accurate with what we're hearing from farmers across the state and seeing in the Panhandle as of right now," he says.
Also of interest on Southwest Farm Press:
Corn and late-planted sorghum doing well in Texas South Plains
50 percent cotton abandonment rate no surprise to PCG


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ROLAND, ARK– For the first time in 41 years, the Western Amateur Golf Tournament will be played this summer somewhere besides Illinois or Michigan.
The prestigious Alotian Club in Roland, located west of Little Rock, will host the Western Amateur July 29 through Aug. 4.
Founded in 1899, the tournament is often referred to as the "Masters of amateur golf." Many of the great names in golf have won the Western Amateur, and many more have competed in the championship, but were unable to conquer the grueling test that is the Western Amateur.
Grounds badges for the tournament are $100 each and may be purchased online at thewesternamateur.com. A badge gives a patron access to The Alotian Club grounds for the dates of the tournament and is transferable. All sales are final. A limited number of badges will be sold for the 2013 event.
Jon Zieske, director of golf at The Alotian Club, said 156 invited players will come from across the globe to play one of the toughest formats in amateur golf.
"After the first two days, and 36 holes, the field will be cut to the low 44 scores and ties. The following day, those lucky enough to make the cut will play 36 more holes in hopes of making The Sweet Sixteen" Zieske said. "That group of 16 will then compete in a match play format to decide the champion."
The Western Amateur's Sweet Sixteen has turned out to be quite an elite group in the golf world. Over the years, Sweet Sixteen members have won all of the following:
• 29 of the last 35 PGA Tour Player of the Year Awards
• 12 of the top 20 on the PGA Tour career money list
• 28 major championship winners for a total of 73 major championships
• 13 events on the 2010 PGA Tour schedule
• 7 participants in the 2010 Ryder Cup
• 15 of the last 19 U.S. Amateur Champions
Past winners of the George R. Thorne championship trophy include Jack Nicklaus, Steve Melnyk, Ben Crenshaw, Justin Leonard, Phil Mickelson, Hal Sutton, Francis Ouimet and Tiger Woods.
Organized by the Western Golf Association, the tournament benefits the Evans Scholars Foundation's "caddies-to-college" scholarship program. Three former caddies from The Alotian Club – brothers Joe, Kevin and Tim Evans – are scholarship recipients. Since 1930 the Evans Foundation has paid full tuition and housing costs for some 9,600 college students. Currently, 835 scholarship-receiving caddies are in college.


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Decorated with an overglaze blue crest of two birds and a gilded decoration at border.
Probably originally owned by Miss Chapeny, engaged to Oliver Fiske (mid-18th century); to Oliver's sister Sally Fiske m. Jonathan Day Dix of Hingham; to their grandson George Day Dix (b. 1835) of Newton; to Martha and Mary Dix of Newton; to Mrs. Frances Adelaide Barnes Dix; to her daughter Marion Frances Dix Whitten; 1979, to her daughter Nancy Hemenway Whitten Barton; 1992, gift of Nancy H.W. Barton to the MFA. (Accession date: June 24, 1992)
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The game will be played Saturday at 4 p.m. as part of a doubleheader at Ken Dugan Field at Stephen L. Marsh Stadium.
Saturday afternoon three former standout Lipscomb baseball players, Buddy Harston (1974), Phil Stinson(1977) and Jeff Guy (1981), will be inducted into the Lipscomb Athletics Hall of Fame at a special lunch.
Starting junior left-handed pitcher Rex Brothers is 4-5, 3-4 in the Atlantic Sun Conference. He will be on the mound Saturday in game one.
Brothers is first in the Atlantic Sun Conference in strikeouts with 101, a new personal season record and an all-time school record in the NCAA era. He had 97 last season when he was the strikeout leader in the conference. He had 93 his freshman season. He holds down the top three spots in strikeouts on the school's all-time list in the NCAA era. Brothers is third in batters caught looking on strikeouts with 22.
He has pitched 68.2 innings, first in the A-Sun overall. Brothers is tied for first in the conference in opposing batting average (.200). He is fourth in ERA (3.01). In A-Sun games only he is first in strikeouts (73), third in ERA (2.82), second in opposing batting average (.206) and third in innings pitched (51).
Brothers is close to the all-time best opposing batting average on the team. Chris Burnett is the overall leader, holding teams to a .202 batting average in 1977.
In the NCAA national rankings Brothers is second in strikeouts and seventh in strikeouts per nine innings pitched (13.23). He is 30th in hits allowed per nine innings (6.68).
Brothers has been projected as a first round selection in this year's Major League Draft by Baseball America, The Sporting News and several other publications.
Junior right-hander Josh Smith, 4-4, 4.43 ERA, will start game two.
Overall in the A-Sun Smith is third in strikeouts (73), first in batters striking out looking (26), fourth in innings pitched (65) and sixth in opponent batting average (.235). In A-Sun games only Smith is eighth in opposing batting average (.243), sixth in innings pitched (48), fourth in strikeouts (55).
Senior right-hander Brandon McClurg (4-3, 4.17 ERA) will start Sunday's game.
McClurg is eighth overall in the A-Sun in ERA (4.17) and seventh in opponent batting average (.243). In A-Sun games only he is fourth in ERA (2.87), eighth in innings pitched (47) and ninth in opposing batting average (.244).
Brothers, Smith and McClurg have each made 10 starts this season.
The 1959 baseball team will hold a reunion prior to the start of that game. Team members will also throw out the first ball.


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Late Monday, the U.S. Treasury said it was selling the last of its stake in American International Group Inc. ai , the giant insurer that the U.S. taxpayer bailed out as it neared collapse during the financial crisis. Here is a history of important events in the company\'s trials and tribulations over the last several years, derived in part from a timeline of the financial crisis assembled by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Sept. 16, 2008 | Federal Reserve Press Release
The Federal Reserve Board authorizes the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to lend up to $85 billion to the American International Group under Section 13(3) of the Federal Reserve Act.
Oct. 8, 2008 | Federal Reserve Press Release
The Federal Reserve Board authorizes the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to borrow up to $37.8 billion in investment-grade, fixed-income securities from AIG in return for cash collateral.
Nov. 10, 2008 | Federal Reserve Press Release | Treasury Department Press Release
The Federal Reserve Board and the U.S. Treasury Department announce a restructuring of the government's financial support of AIG. The Treasury will purchase $40 billion of AIG preferred shares under the Troubled Asset Relief Program, or TARP, a portion of which will be used to reduce the Federal Reserve's loan to AIG from $85 billion to $60 billion. The terms of the loan are modified to reduce the interest rate. Market Pulse: TARP program now more than 90% repaid: U.S.
March 2, 2009 | AIG Press Release | Federal Reserve Press Release | Treasury Press Release
The U.S. Treasury Department and Federal Reserve Board announce a restructuring of the government\'s assistance to AIG. Under the restructuring, AIG will receive as much as $30 billion of additional capital from TARP. In addition, the U.S. Treasury Department will exchange its existing $40 billion cumulative preferred shares in AIG for new preferred shares with revised terms that more closely resemble common equity.
June 25, 2009 | AIG Press Release
AIG announces that it has entered into an agreement with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to reduce the debt AIG owes the Federal Reserve Bank of New York by $25 billion. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York will receive preferred interests of $16 billion and $9 billion, respectively, in two new special-purpose vehicles holding the equity of AIG subsidiaries American International Assurance Co. and American Life Insurance Co.
Jan. 19, 2010 | Federal Reserve Bank of New York Press Release
In response to a request from the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York provides documents that relate to Maiden Lane III LLC and the public disclosures made by AIG in December 2008.
Jan. 14, 2011 | Federal Reserve Bank of New York Press Release
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York announces the termination of its assistance to AIG and the full repayment of its loans to AIG as a result of the closing of the recapitalization that was announced on Sept. 30, 2010. AIG will no longer have any outstanding obligations to the New York Fed.
Dec. 10, 2012 | Treasury plans to sell remaining shares of AIG
The Treasury Department announced Monday that it plans to sell its remaining 16% stake in AIG. In a statement, Treasury said it would sell the 234.1 million AIG shares in a public offering. Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank Securities, Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan Securities have been retained as joint book-runners for the offering. AIG received a $182 billion U.S. government bailout at the peak of the global financial crisis.
With AIG shares\' rise, the U.S.\'s $182 billion investment in the insurer has turned a $22 billion profit, according to reports by Marketplace.org and others.
And here\'s a bonus link to a Barron\'s profile of Robert Benmosche, whom that MarketWatch sister publication characterizes as the man who saved AIG.
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Highlights: Vietnam 1-7 Arsenal
France striker Olivier Giroud netted a first-half hat-trick as Arsenal continued their pre-season schedule with a 7-1 win over a Vietnam XI at the My Dinh National Stadium.
Giroud, who had scored a brace in the Gunners' 7-0 romp over an Indonesian Dream Team at the weekend, put the tourists ahead inside five minutes after collecting a pass from Tomas Rosicky.
Arsenal – with Bacary Sagna deployed at centre-half – had to wait until just before the break to further extend their lead, as Lukas Podolski saw an effort chalked out for offside and then hit the post.
Giroud eventually made it 2-0 on 44 minutes, and then completed his treble with another neat finish from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's pass after Anh Duc had missed the home side's best chance.
Following the restart, England midfielder Oxlade-Chamberlain slotted in number four after being set-up by Theo Walcott.
After a number of anticipated substitutions, England under-19 international Chuba Akpom scored a quickfire double (56, 59), the 17-year-old having replaced Giroud.
England midfielder Jack Wilshere then made his first appearance of the tour after he came on for Oxlade-Chamberlain just after the hour mark.
With 15 minutes left, defender Ignasi Miquel converted number seven after a powerful run and cross from attacking German midfielder Thomas Eisfeld.
The fanatical home crowd finally had something to cheer when Tran Manh Dung's effort looped up over substitute goalkeeper Damian Martinez, before the closing stages were played out in a thunderstorm.
There was still time for Vietnam goalkeeper Tran Buu Ngoc to be shown a red card after he handled outside his area as Wilshere ran clear on goal.
Arsenal will now head on to Japan for a training camp and a match against manager Arsene Wenger's former club Nagoya Grampus as well taking on Urawa Red Diamonds, before returning to London for the Emirates Cup on August 3-4.


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Transfer news: Reading sign Nick Blackman from Sheffield United
Reading have completed the signing of forward Nick Blackman from Sheffield United on a three-and-a-half-year contract.
Last Updated: 30/01/13 7:11pm
The 23-year-old, who has scored 14 goals for the Blades this season, caught the eye of Royals manager Brian McDermott during Saturday's FA Cup tie between the two sides.
Blackman, whose fee is reportedly £1.2m, told Reading's official website: "I'm really looking forward to it and I'm very excited.
"I met the gaffer last night, he was fantastic with me and I couldn't have asked any more from him and Nicky Hammond. I can't wait to play - hopefully I can try and get involved as soon as possible."
McDermott added: "We're very pleased to get him. He had options elsewhere but he knows that we try to develop our players and get them better. He's played a lot of games, and has so much more to come.
"He can play in three or four positions - up front, either one of the wide areas and off the striker.
"He's another player that's hungry, wants to learn and wants to improve. His goalscoring record is getting better, better and better every year. He takes set plays, so he's a really good acquisition to the group."
Blackman started his career at Macclesfield before moving to Blackburn Rovers in January 2009.
However he failed to establish himself in the first team at Ewood Park and had loan spells with Blackpool, Motherwell, Oldham and Aberdeen before joining Sheffield United last summer.
Crystal Palace had failed with a bid for Blackman, and Blades boss Danny Wilson admits he could not stand in the player's way once a Premier League club made an offer.
"From our position, it is virtually impossible to hold people back when the Premiership comes calling and this is a great opportunity for Nick," said Wilson.
"He wants to play at the best possible level, we knew that when we signed him, and he goes with our best wishes. He is a student of the game and will keep learning his trade at Reading."


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Youngsters in two Dales towns will soon enjoy using better play equipment after councillors approved plans to splash a little cash in parks.
Derbyshire Dales District Council is to spend approximately £1,500 on repairing play provision in Yokecliffe Park, Wirksworth.
It will also spend £9,322 plus VAT on repairs to the skate park in Hall Leys Park, Matlock.