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Australia A 3 for 260 (Marsh 100 retired hurt, Finch 80) beat England Lions 6 for 259 (Chopra 105, Foakes 56, Hastings 3-56) by 7 wickets
Shaun Marsh's unfortunate history of forfeiting rich veins of form due to injury gained a new chapter as his century to deliver victory for Australia A in their opening match against the England Lions was marred by what appeared a serious bout of knee trouble at Bellerive Oval.
Turning for the run that would have taken him to three figures, Marsh fell in a heap and was barely mobile enough to score the one run he needed for the century. On several occasions in the past Marsh has been afflicted by hamstring problems when playing well, and in 2011 his confident first steps as a Test batsman were derailed by a back complaint.
Scans later revealed that this was yet another hamstring injury, one serious enough to put him out of the remainder of the series; he had ruptured a hamstring tendon behind his right knee, and would need to consult with an orthopaedic surgeon to determine the course of treatment.*
This was a major sour point on what was otherwise a strong evening for Australia A, who ensured the England Lions remained winless so far on this tour. Aaron Finch added 171 with Marsh, while John Hastings, Ben Cutting and Kane Richardson had their moments with the ball.
Varun Chopra and Ben Foakes contributed innings of substance for the visitors, but until the brief tremor caused by Marsh's knee complaint their bowlers never looked likely to disrupt the hosts' chase.
Marsh and Finch had played haltingly in their recent international forays but had few problems getting established in the lower key environment of Australia A. Finch crashed the last ball of the first over to the cover fence, and in the second coshed a free-hit well over the midwicket fence when Chris Wright overstepped.
For a time it seemed Marsh and Finch's greatest dangers were to be posed by each other, Finch doubled over when one stinging drive from Marsh struck the non-striker. They were not to be separated until the tally reached 171, Finch pouched at long off trying for another six.
Alex Doolan, included when Callum Ferguson failed to recover from a groin strain, provided Marsh with sound support. A most comfortable win beckoned until Marsh clutched his right leg in obvious pain after turning for a second run when on 99. He gathered himself sufficiently to score the remaining run he needed for a century, but then hobbled off.
The episode seemed to unsettle the hosts, who soon lost Doolan and Ben Rohrer in quick succession, leaving Joe Burns and Tim Paine to settle and seal the chase with five balls to spare.
The Lions had enjoyed considerable good fortune in the first over of the match when Paine grassed a straightforward chance behind the stumps offered by Chopra from Richardson. Chopra took advantage of the dropped catch by assembling a sturdy innings, showing particular strength through cover and point.
The tally reached 53 before the first wicket, James Vince playing around a slower ball from Hastings. The captain James Taylor accompanied Chopra for a stand of 74 before picking out deep midwicket when he tried to lift the scoring rate.
Foakes met with greater success, scoring busily to ease the scoring load on Chopra, who reached his century before picking out long on. Hastings and Cutting nipped out three more wickets in the closing exchanges, and only one boundary was struck in the final five overs of the innings as Australia A kept their target well within reach.
*05.45GMT, February 17, 2013: This report was updated after the results of Shaun Marsh's scans came out
Daniel Brettig is an assistant editor at ESPNcricinfo. He tweets here


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In a statement released to the school's students, faculty and staff, chairman Mark Epstein said the Board of Trustees voted last week to cut in half the full-tuition scholarship currently afforded every undergraduate student. The new tuition charge will affect the class entering in the fall of 2014.
"After eighteen months of intense analysis and vigorous debate about the future of Cooper Union, the time has come for us to set our institution on a path that will enable it to survive and thrive well into the future," Epstein said.
The New York City institution was founded by industrialist Peter Cooper, who hoped it would be a meritocracy open to all. The school calculates its annual tuition cost to be $38,500. The full-tuition scholarship has covered the amount for the nearly 1,000 undergraduates who attend the college's architecture, engineering or art schools.
Epstein said the school will keep admissions need-blind and provide additional scholarships depending on need, including full-tuition scholarships to all Pell Grant-eligible students.
But a vocal group of students, faculty and alumni has protested charging tuition for almost two years - including a group of students who occupied part of university building last December, where Abraham Lincoln gave his famous "right makes might" anti-slavery speech.
On Tuesday, students gathered outside the school's storied Foundation building to protest the decision.
"It's clear that the board understands the monetary costs but not the value of what having a free school is," said Joe Riley, 22, a senior in the arts school and a member of the Occupy Cooper movement. "They don't understand the necessity of equality and the complete level playing field that the meritocracy creates."
Casey Gollan, a senior in the arts school, said various groups of alumni, students and faculty who have opposed charging for tuition are now meeting to think of ways to stop the board's decision - including legal action.
"All kinds of things are already being explored," she said.
The administration has maintained that financial constraints have plagued the institution for decades, and years of stopgap measures like property sales and loans have been used to maintain the scholarship amid ever-rising costs. Last year, the school started charging tuition for graduate classes.
The institution's projected $12 million annual deficit can't be closed by budget cuts alone, said Epstein, noting health care costs are projected to rise 7.5 percent per year. He also said the institution's biggest source of cash - it owns the land beneath the Chrysler Building - will benefit from a rent increase in 2018. But, that will stay stagnant for a decade while costs and deficits continue to rise.


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About a month ago I was watching Rachael Ray's talk show and saw these two guys talking about meatballs. Of course, I perked up and started paying closer attention. The first thing I noticed was that they were not Italian...but they are experts in meatballs and have a restaurant called The Meatballs shop. How cool is that?!?! I watched them make Buffalo Chicken Mini Meatballs and I thought that it would such a great appetizer for New Year's Eve or Superbowl or anytime we are getting people together. A few weeks went by and I forgot all about these guys until I was doing some Christmas Shopping and came across their cookbook. I did a quick flip through and saw so many nontraditional meatball recipes that caught my eye. The Spaniard - pork chorizo and manchego, Mediterranean Lamb balls - which have raisins, walnuts and mint and Gobble Gobble balls that are made with turkey, garlic croutons and dried cranberries are just a few that interested me. Of course, I bought the book and so I tried the Buffalo Chicken Balls first. They were a big hit and I loved them. I brought them to a party already prepared but not cooked and didn't bring the cookbook with me. I realize now that I should have had the oven at 450 instead of 400 which is why they didn't get as dark as the ones in the cookbook photo but that's okay. They still tasted great!
Speaking of photos what do you think of my photo of the meatballs? Hopefully it's better than what you're used to seeing here because I got a brand new camera for Christmas! I still need to learn how to use it properly but I can already see a difference.
Buffalo Chicken Mini Meatballs
From The Meatball Shop Cookbook
by Daniel Holzman and Michael Chernow
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup Franks's Redhot sauce
1 pound ground chicken, preferably thigh meat
1 large egg
½ celery stalk, minced
¾ cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
Preheat the oven to 450° F. Drizzle the vegetable oil into a 9x13 inch baking dish and use your hand to evenly coat the entire surface. Set aside.
Combine the butter and hot sauce in a small saucepan, and cook over low heat, whisking until the butter is melted and fully incorporated. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool for 10 minutes.
Combine the hot sauce mixture, ground chicken, egg, celery, bread crumbs, and salt in a large mixing bowl and mix by hand until thoroughly incorporated.
Roll the mixture into round, ¾ inch balls, making sure the pack the meat firmly. Place the balls in the prepared baking dish, being careful to line them up snugly and in even rows vertically and horizontally to form a grid. The meatballs should be touching one another.
Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are firm and cooked through. A meat thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read 165°F.
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Lewis Hamilton led a closely fought first practice session for the Brazilian Grand Prix, which saw the two McLarens and two Red Bulls covered by less than a tenth of a second.
Hamilton's best time of 1:14.131 was just 0.009s faster than championship challenger Sebastian Vettel in second, with Mark Webber third fastest - 0.067s off Hamilton - and Button fourth. However, the times were slightly skewed by several drivers setting their fastest times on Pirelli's development tyres for 2013, which were similar to the this year's hard tyres but are designed to warm up more quickly.
Fernando Alonso was fifth fastest and just about in touch with the top four, 0.216s off Hamilton's best time. He spent a large part of the session testing a new front wing for this weekend's race by running back-to-back comparisons with an older version. Felipe Massa was sixth fastest in the second Ferrari, but caused a yellow flag towards the end of the session when he had a docile spin at Pinheirhino without damage to his car.
Romain Grosjean assumed Lotus's position as best of the rest in seventh, while his team-mate Kimi Raikkonen completed roughly half the running due to an engine issue. Early in the session the team noticed his Renault V8 was not running smoothly and he appeared to continue to have issues after the spark plugs were replaced. He ended up 16th fastest and nearly two seconds off the pace.
Paul di Resta, Pastor Malodonado and Nico Hulkenberg rounded out the top ten and were all within a second of the fastest time as Force India and Williams look set for another competitive weekend. Michael Schumacher was 11th fastest as Mercedes ran an old exhaust configuration on both cars to guarantee useful data on the 2013 tyres. The team may run the rest of the weekend without its Coanda-effect exhaust as its focus switches very much to 2013.
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BOSTON -- Jerry Remy has a piece of good news for Red Sox fans. The popular color analyst will be back in his familiar perch in the NESN broadcast booth on Tuesday night, when Boston opens its next homestand against the Colorado Rockies.
Remy has been out of work since May 28 after suffering an allergy attack and then pneumonia.View Full Game Coverage
BOSTON -- Jerry Remy has a piece of good news for Red Sox fans. The popular color analyst will be back in his familiar perch in the NESN broadcast booth on Tuesday night, when Boston opens its next homestand against the Colorado Rockies.
Remy has been out of work since May 28 after suffering an allergy attack and then pneumonia.View Full Game Coverage
Due to his two bouts with lung cancer -- the most recent of which occurred a few months ago -- Remy did not immediately respond to oral medications, prolonging his recovery.
"I'll be able to return to the booth with no restrictions on Tuesday, and what caused this relapse or whatever it is, everything I've said at the beginning was true," said Remy. "I was working a Sunday game [May 26] and I had an allergy attack. I thought that would improve within a couple of days, and it actually got worse on the Monday night that I worked.
"So I went to the doctor on the following day and I was told at that time that I had pneumonia. So at that point, they put me on oral medication, which I thought would clear things up within a matter of days. Unfortunately, my body rejected the antibiotics that they put me on and continued to get worse, so from that point on, they admitted me to Mass. General, where I spent five days and was on a heavy dose of antibiotics. Within 48 hours, that made a tremendous difference in how I felt."
Remy has had several short-term illnesses in recent seasons.
"It's hard, because the same thing has happened three years in a row," Remy said. "I've come down with these allergies, and then in the process, now we're trying to find out what I'm allergic to and what's starting this stuff. Now, obviously my lungs are compromised because of having cancer twice.
"So any time I get some kind of illness, it seems to gravitate to my lungs and that makes things obviously more complicated. It's frustrating, but yet, on the other hand, things could be a lot worse. I'm just glad I'm past this recent episode and looking forward to getting back to what I enjoy doing the most -- and that's doing Red Sox games."
During his stay at Mass. General, Remy got good news on a follow-up CT scan on his lungs.
"The results of the radiation treatment [from March] were very, very good," Remy said. "That's a bit of a load off my mind. I guess that's probably about it. I can't think of anything else I might be missing except I miss doing my job and I'm thankful for NESN for being so understanding for everything I've been through and I'm looking very much forward to getting back into the booth and following this club into the playoffs."
Don't look for Remy to cut back on his schedule, be it for home games or road games.
"I'm going back full bore," Remy said. "There's no restrictions on travel. Until that Sunday, I felt fabulous. I had no after-effects of radiation, no after-effects of anything. I felt great and I just, all of a sudden, I went down in the dumps in a matter of days. But no, going forward, I had planned to complete my schedule and plan to complete it for a long time to come."
The 60-year-old Remy - who has been broadcasting Red Sox games since 1988 -- doesn't plan on putting away his microphone any time soon.
"Look, it's what I love to do," Remy said. "It's hard for me to sit back and not be able to do my job. Unfortunately, things like this are going to pop up. It's hard for me to deal with them. The fact is, I'm really looking forward to Tuesday night.
"It's part of my life and it's what I enjoy doing the most, and as I've always said, when I eventually retire from doing this, it will be much harder than when I retired as a baseball player. I still have the passion and love for what I do. I just plan on doing it for as long as NESN will have me."
Remy just had one more thing to add at the end of his conference call with reporters.
"Go Sox and go Bruins."
Ian Browne is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brownie Points, and follow him on Twitter @IanMBrowne.


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Friday, August 06, 2010
Our first beets
A selection of beets from our own garden - some white, some long, some Chioggia, some golden, some "regular". All tasting wonderful :)
10 comments:
- Aniitram said...
Nagu ma juba Nami-namis mainisin, imeilusad (ja kadedaks tegevad) peedid :) :)
- 9:22 am, August 06, 2010
- Elis said...
Vau! Ma pole vist kunagi nii ilusaid peete näinud. Suurepärased pildid!
- 1:15 pm, August 06, 2010
- Mari-Liis said...
väga armsad. meil on ainult "regular"- sort, aga magus ja imemaitsev on see esimene värske oma peenra peet ikka küll.
- 2:48 pm, August 06, 2010
- David T. Macknet said...
Yum! Looking quite tasty!
- 8:38 pm, August 06, 2010
- susie said...
oh these look absolutely lovely! great harvest!
- 8:53 pm, August 06, 2010
- Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets said...
Congrats! And really great photos.
- 7:48 pm, August 07, 2010
- christine said...
I love the photos. Beets are healthy and tasty. Good for you for having beets on your garden. If you wont mind I'd love to guide Foodista readers to your post. Just add the foodista widget to the end of this post so it will appear in the Foodista pages and it's all set, Thanks!
- 5:43 am, August 08, 2010
- ChichaJo said...
Wow Pille! How lovely to have your own freshly grown beets! And I know you have so many great ways to prepare them :)
- 6:36 pm, August 09, 2010
- Gitte said...
Your beets are beautiful and they are so good for you.
- 1:15 pm, August 10, 2010
- Jessie said...
Though I'm not a fan of beetroots, I must say they have a beautifully vivid dark pink that I like very much. If only I enjoyed eating them as much as seeing them!
- 7:11 am, August 11, 2010


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A hilltop site once famous for brewing Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, was named one of the greenest neighborhoods in the world Tuesday.
The redevelopment project at the former Pabst Brewing Company known as The Brewery won the highest designation for sustainable development practices from the U.S. Green Building Council. It was one of three neighborhoods in the U.S. and five in the world to be granted the LEED Platinum designation.
The building council's "neighborhood designation" is a new LEED category, given to entire swaths of development rather than individual buildings and projects. Awarded in conjunction with the Congress for New Urbanism and the Natural Resource Defence Council, it addresses wider issues of smart growth strategies and infrastructure.
The Brewery was given its designation for more than 20 acres of development, a site purchased in 2006 by Joseph Zilber. The area includes several completed projects, including the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Zilber School of Public Health, Cardinal Stritch University's College of Education and Leadership, the Blue Ribbon Brewery Lofts apartment building, the Best Place pub, Brewery Point senior housing, office buildings, a parking garage and a public park. The former Pabst brew house is being converted into an extended-stay hotel the Brew House Inn & Suites, which is slated to open in April.
The developers held an "Eco-Charette" in 2006, inviting local and national sustainability experts to meet at the Milwaukee Art Museum. That development team created guidelines for neighborhood-wide sustainability practices. The strategies involved brownfields clean up, the preservation of historic buildings, a diversity of project types, the recycling of old materials and energy efficient building strategies. The building council gave The Brewery high marks for walkable streets and stormwater management
The Zilber School building was also granted LEED Gold status, it was announced Tuesday. That is the second highest designation for sustainable building practices. The building was previously used as a hosiery factory, a cheese-making facility and for storing beer.
"I have to tell you, that this project, as much as we would like to view ourselves, the city, as the leader in sustainability...this was an occasion where it was clearly the developer who took this to the next level," said Mayor Tom Barrett of Joseph J. Zilber at a press conference to announce the news.
"There are certain things that you'll remember in your life, and as mayor one of the things that I will always remember is the phone call from Joe Zilber where he said, 'I want this to be my legacy' and 'I want this to be something significant that I give back to my home city,'" Barrett said of Zilber, who died in 2010. "You don't get many calls like that."
The 360 State Street development, one and a half acres, in New Haven, Conn., and the 34-acre Hoyt Yards in Portland, Ore. were the other projects given LEED Platinum designations for neighborhood-sized developments.
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People change their names for many reasons. One might speculate at length as to why basketmaker James Byron Clayton (1826-1880) abandoned his family name when opening a photographic studio in Nottingham in 1857. The simplest argument, and probably the closest to the truth, is that described by Bernard and Pauline Heathcote in their booklet, Pioneers of Photography in Nottinghamshire [1].
His younger brother Walter Clayton (1833-1893) had already upstaged him by opening a studio in Greyhound Street, Nottingham a year earlier. Perhaps it was to distinguish himself in a rapidly growing market with numerous competitors, and his baptismal middle name, Byron, seemed to have a little more cachet. Whatever the purpose, he dropped the Clayton and simply became James Byron, photographer of Ram Yard, Long Row East.
When his son Joseph Clayton (1847-1923), in turn, entered the profession in 1867, taking over a studio in Blackfriars Street, London, he too styled himself in the fashion of an artist photographer. With lofty ambitions, his first carte de visite mounts were ordered from the printers with the name Byron Clayton, supplemented by the description, "Parliamentary & Portrait Photographer," perhaps more aspirational than by actual appointment.
Joseph Byron Clayton, c.1875-1876
Image courtesy of Heathcote & Heathcote (2001) [1]
Sadly, Joseph's sojourn in London was short one. After a run-in with the constabulary and a brief spell of incarceration, he returned to Nottingham and entered business with his father around 1870, an arrangement which continued until the latter's retirement in 1876. In 1873 and 1874 Joseph also operated the oddly named Magnet Studio in Leicester jointly with his uncle Walter, although the partnership did not last for long.
James Byron Clayton died in 1880, shortly after which Joseph opened a new Nottingham studio in Bridlesmith Gate. He must have done sufficient business to be able to order a sequence of fresh card mount designs, such as the one displayed above with a Georgian flavour. By early 1886, however, the business was in significant financial difficulty, and a further move to Smithy Row was insufficient to stave off bankruptcy proceedings.
The Byron family, Nottingham, 1888
Gelatin silver print by J. Byron, Ref. 188.8.131.52 [2]
In the summer of 1888 Joseph Byron decided to make a new start. He, his wife Julia (née Lewin) and their eldest daughter travelled to New York in September, with their remaining four children following a month later, accompanied by Julia's mother.
A scene from Fred R. Hamlin's production of "The Wizard of Oz" at the Majestic Theatre, 1903
Gelatin silver print by J. Byron, Ref. 41.420.748 [2]
Initially Joseph Byron practised as a freelance press photographer for the Illustrated American and other clients, but in 1889 he made a foray into theatrical photography. According to David Shields [4]:
Sarony studio's control of the theatrical portrait trade prompted Byron to make sittings a secondary concern, concentrating instead on production stills. He was one of the pioneers in the creation of stage images that could be used in programs, memorial brochures, and magazines ... The most artistic of the early 'stage picture' photographers, Joseph Byron attempted to capture the dynamic of stage action from unusual angles at moments of acute emotional impact.
Portrait, Ethel Barrymore, c.1902 - "More regal than royalty."
Gelatin silver print by J. Byron, Ref. 18.104.22.16803 [2]
He was not averse to taking formal portraits at sittings when the opportunity arose, such as this drawing room sitting of Ethel Barrymore taken at around the time she gave out what would become her most famous line, "That's all there is, there isn't any more."
The New York Times Building under construction
1 Times Square, c.1903
Gelatin silver print by J. Byron, Ref. 188.8.131.5287 [2]
Eventually his wife Julia and several of their children, including son Percy, all became involved in the photographic business. The Museum of the City of New York has an extensive collection of prints and glass plate negatives by the Byron Company, with over 24,000 images online [2]. The breadth of Byron's prolific output in the 1890s and early 1900s demonstrates his willingness to search for clients and subjects in all parts of the metropolis. This photograph, typical of his many architectural views, provides an unusual early view of the Times Building under construction in Times Square.
Children, Playing on streets, 1908
Gelatin silver print by J. Byron, Ref. 22.214.171.12471 [2]
His street views were a little more lively, and he might just as easily capture a gaggle of kids playing on a street corner in a run-down neighbourhood (image above), as a party of friends out for a thrill on the pleasure rides at Coney Island.
Miss Jackson, Bath Beach, New York, 1898
Gelatin silver print by J. Byron, Ref. 22.214.171.1241 [2]
It seems likely that some of his work consisted of on the spot commissions, such as this delightful shot of a Miss Jackson trying out an early bathing costume at Bath Beach, for which one assumes he must have entered the water himself.
Thomas A. Edison, 1904
Gelatin silver print by J. Byron, Ref. 184.108.40.20665 [2]
Although he is perhaps best remembered for his New York cityscape views and theatrical compositions, his business was incredibly varied. He was apparently just as happy to visit Thomas Alva Edison's laboratory (above) as he was to stand in the street outside Lazarus Levy's clothing store on East Broadway (below).
30 East Broadway. A crowd of children in front of L. Levy, Manufacturer of Clothing, 1898
Gelatin silver print by J. Byron, Ref. 220.127.116.1141 [2]
His son Percy Byron followed him into the practice, but in 1906 moved to Edmonton, Alberta where he established a photographic business with his brother-in-law Gustave May. The Byron-May partnership experienced a significant downturn in business during the Great War, and Percy returned to New York. He rejoined his father, and spearheaded a new specialisation into ship photography.
Joseph and Julia Byron, 1904
Gelatin silver print by the Byron Company, Ref. 188.8.131.52 [2]
Joseph Byron died in 1923, after which Percy took over the Byron Company and continued to run it successfully until the middle of the Second World War, when business once again declined, and the company was finally wound up in October 1942 [3]. Percy Byron died on 10 June 1959.
My profile of the Byron-Clayton family in Nottingham and London, prior to Joseph's emigration to New York, is supplemented with a gallery containing numerous examples of their portrait work.
This article is a submission to Sepia Saturday 78. For further serendipitous finds from the sepia archives, it's well worth a visit.
[1] Heathcote, Bernard & Pauline (2001) Pioneers of Photography in Nottingham, 1841-1910, Nottinghamshire County Council, 62p.
[2] Byron Company Collection, Museum of the City of New York web site.
[3] Simmons, Peter (1999) Gotham Comes of Age: New York Through the Lens of the Byron Company, 1892 - 1942, Pomegranate Communications, 216p. ISBN 0764909061. Partially available online from Google Books.
[4] Joseph Byron, on Broadway Photographs: Art Photography and the American Stage, 1900-1930.
[5] Payne, Brett (2011) James Byron Clayton (1826-1880) & Joseph Byron Clayton (1847-1923) of Nottingham.


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Nova Domus Hotel & Suites is a hotel in the centre of Rome, located nearby the marvellous scenery of St. Peter, just two steps away from the Vatican City, made of 122 rooms, furnished in a modern style and equipped with the best comforts.
Nova Domus Hotel & Suites is an elegant city center hotel providing quality accommodation in Rome for both tourists, including families travelling with children and business travellers.
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The hotel proposes a wide range of accommodations like single, double, triple, quadruple, family rooms and suites, offering everyone the right place for the best comfort. In addition, taking in count every kind of clients, tourist and business, Nova Domus Hotel & Suites provides rooms with Wi-Fi internet connection, and special business class rooms with a private terrace with a view on St. Peter's Dome.
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Yes, it's a farmers' market inside a shopping mall. Yes, that's a Santa Claus in there. The Farmers' Market is open during winter for the first time this year. It's hard to imagine what local products would be available there, but I'm told they grow winter vegetables here. Not too surprising given that, but for someone who is used to thinking of farmers' markets as being something that go on when the local farmers can sell their crops, it's a bit strange.
It gets stranger, though. The shopping mall is named The Commons. Yes, it's privately owned, which would seem to me to be the antithesis of something called "The Commons". There was a time when this, too, might have seemed remarkable. Now, I seem to be the only resident in a city of 85,000 who finds this at all odd.
In addition, this used to be the Borders, one of two chain bookstores in town. In Federal Way, there are few retail businesses that aren't chains, which means, of course, that this was one of two bookstores in Federal Way, assuming you don't count the Christian bookstore, or the family Christian bookstore, which I don't. Now, there is just one. The other bookstore is a fairly disappointing one, particularly if you are looking for anything to do with science, computers, or politics. Well, progressive politics, at least, is underrepresented. They stock what looks to be just about every book by Glenn Beck ever written. Maybe if we had more bookstores, more people would know what a commons is, because there'd be something to read that wasn't written by religious fanatics or lunatics.
There's something quintessentially early Twenty-First Century American about a farmers' market operating in a shopping mall named The Commons in the middle of winter in place of one of the few bookstores that once existed here. It's almost as though cognitive dissonance is just another price you pay to live here.


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This wiki presents the LIUM_SpkDiarization tools. LIUM_SpkDiarization is a software dedicated to speaker diarization (ie speaker segmentation and clustering). It is written in Java, and includes the most recent developments in the domain.
LIUM_SpkDiarization comprises a full set of tools to create a complete system for speaker diarization, going from the audio signal to speaker clustering based on the CLR/NCLR metrics. These tools include MFCC computation, speech/non-speech detection, and speaker diarization methods.
This toolkit was developed for the French ESTER2 evaluation campaign, where it obtained the best results for the task of speaker diarization of broadcast news in 2008[1]. Please note that the toolbox is optimized for radio or tv shows. You should not expect the same level of performances on phone conversation and meetings.
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Wondering what your favorite pro riders were using at the time trial of this year's Amgen Tour of California? Here's a visual rundown of nearly every team racing (sorry, Orica-GreenEdge!).
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The Yellow
More than just unrivalled location and facilities, yellow has its own spirit that is made by everyone who stays or works here. Our staff are renowned for going out of their way to make the yellow experience one that thousands of people each year remember as being a highlight of their travels.
The yellow has been established over ten years ago. We take the experience of these years and turn it into knowledge of how to best cater to the wants and needs of today's traveller.
Some of our other great hostel features include:
- Free internet access and Wi-Fi
- Free iPad hire (30 min/ day)
- Bar
- Breakfast (a la carte) available from 6am
- Food available 24 hours
- Patio
- All non-smoking bedrooms
- Air conditioning (only in our en Suite dorms and are on energy saving timers)
- Great walking and bike tours
- Supermarket around the corner
- Free city maps
- Safe paid car parking nearby
- Free hot showers 24 h.
- No lockout
- No curfew
- 24 hour reception (you can check-in to dorms any time after 11:30am, privates by 1 pm, the reception is always open, so you don't need to tell us your estimated arrival time)
All our female dorms with shared bathroom are located in our annex building, just a few foot steps away.
The private rooms are equipped with:
- Private en-suite bathroom
- Independent air-conditioning and heating
- A safety deposit box
- A hair dryer
- A mini bar
- wired internet access
Hostel conditions:
A rome city tax of 3euro per person per night is not included in the rates and shall be added to your balance, payable by cash.
- We have a minimum age restriction of 18 year old. People 16 y.o. & under cannot stay with us. People 17 y.o. May stay with us, with someone 18 y.o. Or over and if they also have written permission from a parent or a guardian authorizing one of 18 y.o or above to act as a guardian for the duration of time abroad, which must be handed in at the reception at check-in. We reserve the right to cancel any bookings and charge the amount for the 1st night as a late cancellation fee if these restrictions have not been respected.
Example of the permission letter: ' as the legal guardian of .... (Your name), i .......... (Parent's/legal guardian's name), authorize and give my permission to .............. (one of your 18y.o friend's name) to act as a guardian for the duration oftime abroad. I authorize my daughter/son ............... (your name) to stay at the yellow hostel in rome, italy.'
-we have a maximum age restriction of 40 y.o. People 40 y.o. & over cannot stay with us (please contact our sister hotel, hotel romae). We reserve the right to cancel any bookings and charge the amount for the 1st night as a late cancellation fee if these restrictions have not been respected.
- bookings of 2 or more guests we'll try our best to place everyone in the same room. But we can't always guarantee it.
- our big sister, hotel romae, has private rooms from 1 to 4 people. Please search under the 'budget hotels' section on this website for availability and rates.
- please note that each person will need to put an obligatory 2 euro deposit in cash for keys which is refundable on the return the items.
Air conditioning is only in our ensuite dorms and are on energy saving timers
- we are unable to send or fax letters of any kind for visa document applications to embassies and/or consulates.
- a valid id (eu-countries) or a valid passport is required at check-in
- check-in is after 1:30pm till late and check out is 10am but you can leave your luggage with us for the day, free of charge. Nb: the reception is very busy at 13.30, so there may be a bit of a wait around that time - so please be patient with us, grazie!
- you will not be able to check in unless the booking has been made under your name or if you are together with the person who has made the booking. If you need to check in earlier than the person who has made the booking please ask them to advise us via email well in advance.
- the mixed 7 and 12 bed dorms (shared bathroom) have the bathroom across the corridor
Cancellation policies:
- if you would like to change or cancel your reservation you must send us a written request via email. Cancellations or changes are not accepted via telephone. In case you need to cancel your booking and to avoid being charged the first night of your stay, you must send us your cancellation notification in writing, before 1.30 pm (cet), the day before your arrival date i.e. Prior to 1.30 pm at least 24 hours prior to your arrival date.
Only when you receive a reply with the confirmation of your cancellation or change, can you be sure that your request has been processed and what the final outcome is.
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
Hostel Facilities & Policies
- 24 Hour Reception
- Adaptors
- Age Restriction
- Air Conditioning
- Airport Transfers
- Bar
- Bicycle hire
- Bicycle parking
- Book Exchange
- Breakfast Not Included
- Common Room
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Currency Exchange
- Elevator
- Telephone/Fax Facilities
- Free City Maps
- Free Internet Access
- Free WiFi
- Foosball
- Hair Dryers
- Hot Showers
- House Keeping
- Internet Access
- Key Card Access
- Self-Catering Facilities
- Laundry Facilities
- Linen Included
- Security Lockers
- Luggage Storage
- Meals Available
- Nightclub
- No Curfew
- Non Smoking
- Outdoor Terrace
- Reading Light
- Restaurant
- Safe Deposit Box
- Taxes not included
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
- Tours/Travel Desk
- Towels For Hire
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 1 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
Must-Read Hostel InfoThis property has specific Terms & Conditions.
A Rome City Tax of 3.5 euro per person per night is not included in the rates and shall be added to your balance, payable by cash.
Check-in: 14:30 til late. Check-out: 10am. Remember that you will not be able to check in unless the booking has been made under your name or if you are together with the person who has made the booking. If you need to check in earlier than the person who has made the booking please ask them to advise us via email well in advance.
A valid ID or a valid passport is required at check-in.
We accept Visa and MasterCard.
For bookings of two or more guests we will try our best to put everyone in the same room but we can't guarantee it.
We have a 24hr cancellation policy. Cancellations must be received by email by 1.30pm (CET) the day before your arrival date. We don't accept cancellations or changes via phone. Only when you receive a reply with the confirmation of your cancellation or change can you be sure that your request has been processed and what the final outcome is.
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From Roma Termini (central train station):
Exit the train station onto Via Marsala (by track 1).
Find Via Marghera , this street should be straight in front of you. Walk along Via Marghera for 4 blocks.
Turn left onto Via Palestro.
The Yellow is two blocks ahead on your left at number 51
The Yellow - Via Palestro 51
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Located five minutes walk from Termini Station, 40 minutes from Rome International Airport Leonardo da Vinci, 30 minutes from Ciampino with the bus that will bring you to Termini station, 20 minutes walk from the Colosseum and Campo de Fiori/Piazza Navona, five minutes' walk from basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, 20 minutes walk from the Spanish Steps, and only a few metro stops to San Peter Basilica. Anyway...everything is super close with the metro!


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The Edelbrock name is legendary when it comes to performance. Legendary hot rodder Vic Edelbrock and his daughter Christi recently took a few moments to talk about their supercharger for the Corvette Z06 with Adam Carolla and Matt D'Andria, hosts of the online video series CarCast. You can see their interesting conversation on this video


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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
I am pleased to present the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC's) Performance and Accountability Report (PAR) for Fiscal Year 2010. This report contains the agency's assessment of its fiscal year 2010 program and financial performance. Reflecting the current Administration's commitment to vigorous civil rights enforcement, the EEOC has seen measurable improvements in our ability to meet the employment discrimination challenges of the 21st century workplace.
Forty-five years ago, under the leadership of President Lyndon B. Johnson, the EEOC opened its doors with the charge of ending employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, and religion in private sector employment throughout the United States. Through the years, new federal laws were passed to extend the EEOC's enforcement authority to include discrimination on the basis of age, disability, and, most recently, family medical history or genetic information. The agency's jurisdiction was also expanded to enforce employment discrimination laws in the federal sector, as well as the private sector. Moreover, beyond enforcement, recognizing the value of prevention, the EEOC has become a valuable resource for employers, offering training, technical assistance, and guidance concerning compliance with relevant civil rights laws. The EEOC is, today, the nation's leading authority on and enforcer of federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination and is the premier champion of equal employment opportunity for all.
Despite the success of the EEOC and the equal employment gains of the past four decades, the EEOC's resources have not always kept pace with our – and the nation's – enforcement needs. Between 2000 and 2008, the EEOC's staffing level was cut by nearly 25 percent, even as our enforcement authority expanded and the number of charges filed reached historic levels. This reduction was not without consequence, resulting in missed opportunities for progress, a growing backlog of unresolved discrimination charges, and unnecessary uncertainty for both employers and workers awaiting guidance or resolution.
Beginning in FY 2009, however, infused with increased resources, the EEOC began the slow and steady process of rebuilding our workforce, reducing our charge inventory, and modernizing agency operations. I want to take this opportunity to thank Commissioner Stuart J. Ishimaru, who ably served as Acting Chairman from January 2009 until my arrival in April 2010, and who began to set the agency on the path toward rebuilding necessary capacity. Over the past two years, the agency has been able to hire and train new investigators, attorneys, and other front-line staff. One of the agency's greatest challenges has been, and continues to be, resolving discrimination charges filed by private and federal sector employees as efficiently as possible, while at the same time ensuring that the rights of the charging parties and respondents receive appropriate attention and respect.
In FY 2010, the EEOC dramatically slowed the growth of the private sector charge inventory. A near-record number of receipts in FY 2009 left the agency with a pending inventory of 85,768 charges. Despite receiving the highest number of charges in our 45 year history in FY 2010, a total of 99,922 charges, the agency achieved 104,999 resolutions and was left with a pending inventory of 86,338 a one-year increase of 570 charges, or less than one percent. The agency is on track to make further progress in the upcoming fiscal year as we continue to reinvigorate our Priority Charge Handling Procedures (PCHP) and prepare to devote additional resources to backlog reduction. Moreover, plans are under way to more efficiently and effectively enforce civil rights laws under our purview, including by recommitting ourselves to fully implementing the Systemic Litigation Initiative and the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program and enhancing our educational outreach efforts to the private and public sectors to promote voluntary compliance and understanding.
As a testament to the EEOC's efforts, I am pleased to report that, for the seventh consecutive year, we have received an unqualified opinion from independent auditors. Also, the agency effectively managed its internal controls environment during FY 2010. The agency's management and financial controls environment under the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) was sound in FY 2010. Based on a review of agency-wide materials and the assurances of the agency's senior managers, the agency identified 16 financial non-conformances, including two that carried over from the previous fiscal year. Of the 16 identified, the agency fully corrected nine financial non-conformances in FY 2010, and has implemented corrective action plans to resolve the seven remaining findings in FY 2011. I am reasonably assured that the financial information and the data measuring EEOC's performance are complete and accurate.
Despite this progress, I acknowledge that our efforts are incomplete, and have worked with agency leadership, outside stakeholders and other interested parties to identify areas for improvement. Given our agency's already increased enforcement responsibilities under the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; the potential for increased enforcement responsibilities under upcoming legislation; and the new challenges and opportunities brought on by a changing workforce, it is critical that the EEOC continue to improve operations and work aggressively toward the goal of providing better service to the public. Similarly, it is critical that we continue to receive the funding necessary to not only maintain the progress made in FY 2010, but continue to build upon it in the future.
The EEOC is determined to fulfill its mission, begun in 1965, to promote equality of opportunity in the workplace and enforce federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination and the realization of our vision of a strong and prosperous nation secured through a fair and inclusive workplace. We look forward to continuing to work with the Administration, Congress, agency stakeholders, and the public at large to achieve these goals.
Jacqueline A. Berrien
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
November 15, 2010


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Happy Mother's Day
Believe In You
The only way to get better is to surround yourself with people who believe in you.
Actively Waiting
It may look like I'm not doing anything but I'm actively waiting for all my problems to go away.
Anything That Hurts
Anything that hurts you can teach you. And if it keeps hurting, it's because you haven't learned.
Stop Doing It
Sometimes people don't notice the things we do for them until we stop doing it.
True Strength
Anyone can give up, its the easiest thing to do. But to hold it together when everyone would understand if you fell apart, thats true strength.
Comfortable Being Alone
Until you're comfortable with being alone, you'll never know if you're choosing someone out of love or loneliness.
Let Them Miss You
Let them miss you a little. Sometimes when you're always available, they take you for granted because they think you'll always stay.
Looking Back
You know you're on the right track when you become uninterested in looking back.
Counting Stars
Never ignore a person who loves and cares for you, because one day you might realize that you've lost the moon while counting the stars.


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Just a few years ago, we were like many women in their twenties and thirties; despite great jobs, we were drowning in over $50,000 of consumer debt. Inspired by an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show on personal finance, the five of us formed a money group, and together, developed strategies for turning our finances around - without sacrificing our fabulous style or social lives.
Just one year later, we had dramatically improved our financial situations - and had made major advances in our careers, relationships, and life goals. Our proven system for success has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, MSNBC, the New York Times, New York Daily News and Money Magazine.
We are now the hosts of a fresh, new TV show on the W Network and the authors of The Smart Cookies Guide to Making More Dough, which will assist readers in achieving their financial dreams and goals without drudgery or deprivation.
Female age 26-38 - single, looking for financial resources to help accomplish her goals to "get ahead". She is brand conscious, stylish. Her goals include owning a home and get ahead in her career. She makes good money but struggling to get ahead.
Current site is at http://www.smartcookies.com
See the site map attached for the key sections. I'm looking for the homepage and the template for the interior pages based on the sitemap.
Color Palette - New site can have a similar palette to http://www.smartcookies.com
This new WP theme should be 2 column.
The Most Desired Actions for the site visitor are:
1. Opt-in for the Money Group Quick Start Guide (see on smartcookies.com for image of ebook)
2. Inquire about the One-on-One Coaching Offering (see copy on bottom left of smartcookies.com)
3. Opt-in to Receive Bite Size Cookies (Blog by eMail)
4. See Today's Cookie (read summary, click to read more) - have the past five to ten listed. This is really just showing the blog (BiteSize Cookie money tips) on the homepage.
I've included a site map that includes the main categories and key items that need to be on the homepage (include Twitter and Facebook chicklets)
Brand - needs to showcase the credibility with the media exposure Smart Cookies have received (add logos Oprah, TODAY, CNN, Money, NYtimes etc should link as they currently do on smartcookies.com) and also promo the 2 books they have released.
ALSO - showcase the Smart Cookie Approved American Express relationship
Attached are select photos SMART-COOKIES-99.zip you can use in any manner you wish.


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Guam Criminal Justice and Legal Studies Graduate Programs & Graduate Schools
Criminal Justice and Legal Studies Graduate Programs have a lot to offer whether you prefer to research the law or work to enforce it. If you have the desire to serve your community, a Criminal Justice Graduate Program has several paths to choose from, including law enforcement, corrections, public administration, or legal fields. If you have more of an investigative mind, enjoy research, preparing legal documents and are seeking a career in law, Legal and Paralegal Studies includes programs that might suit you.
While Criminal Justice and Legal Studies represent two sides of the legal system, if you aspire to work in social justice, or want to potentially expand an existing career, Criminal Justice degrees are available as Masters, Doctorate and Graduate Certificate tracks. Learn more about this fascinating field!
What is Criminal Justice and Legal Studies?
A fairly broad academic field, criminal justice careers typically fall into three main categories: law enforcement, legal, and corrections. Graduate programs, which tend to be more specialized than bachelor degrees in criminal justice, provide you with the chance to concentrate your studies in the area that you feel connected to, or hope to gain credentials in. In fact, you may have an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice and want to pursue the same path but at a more in-depth level. Sometimes a Criminal justice degree takes a student towards law school, but there are other ways to use these grad degrees, such as to enforce national security, prosecute offenders, assist victims of crime, or implement security measures to prevent crime.
Some private detectives and investigators may have worked for insurance or collections companies, as paralegals, in finance, or in accounting.[i]
Types of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies Graduate Programs
If this sounds like a lot of different directions, it is, but that doesn't mean they are all lumped together in one program. If you look at the GradSchools.com directory, some of the individual programs include:
- Criminal justice and criminalistics
- Forensic Science
- Homeland security and national defense
- Law enforcement, policing and investigation
- Legal Studies
- Paralegal
What are you searching for: Criminology, Criminal Justice or Criminalistics?
Yes, crime is everywhere unfortunately. It is on the streets, lives as a global concern, and pervades cyberspace. If you are looking for a Criminal Justice & Legal Studies Graduate Program, you obviously want to choose a program that aligns with your goals, but there can be some confusion about the terminology, so here is a low-down:
Criminalistics is a specialized division of Forensic Science. A Criminalist does not chase down criminals so to speak, but they do look at the physical evidence from a crime scene, and may testify in court as an expert witness.
Criminology is defined as the study of crime, meaning it might include aspects of the behavioral sciences like sociology, psychology, law and anthropology.
Criminal Justice is really broad. It includes corrections, police officers, probation officers, paralegal or legal assistants, postsecondary teachers and basically any institution that upholds the law.
Paralegal or Legal Studies?
There is a difference between a law degree and a paralegal studies program.
Paralegal Studies includes legal research, legal writing, the legal applications of computers, and may include some law courses
Legal Studies: Most states require a lawyer to complete a juris doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school that is accredited with the ABA (American Bar Association). A J.D. program usually consists of classes in constitutional law, contracts, property law, civil procedure, and legal writing. Some lawyers work as Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators– they may have a law degree, and MBA or other advanced degree.
Choosing Your Criminal Justice & Legal Studies Graduate Program
Hopefully the previous tutorial set you up for success. If you choose your subject, it becomes easier to narrow things down. What's Next?
Program Format: Campus or Online?
Are you looking for Criminal Justice Colleges so you can study on campus or are you thinking of an Online Program? Both formats have potential advantages depending on your needs. Distance-learning is often a good choice for the working professional since it allows for some flexibility in terms of pacing and scheduling your study time. On the other hand, attending graduate school gives you that hands-on and social learning environment. If you want to start searching, use the location settings to pull up campus programs in your subject and in the area (city, state or country) that you prefer. What's next?
Types of Criminal Justice & Legal Studies Graduate Degrees
Within your area, you might find Masters in Criminal Justice, doctorate and graduate certificates. Selecting a program level, in addition to your subject refines your search.
Masters Degrees in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
If you have your undergraduate degree, Masters programs typically take an additional two-year commitment and they delve into more complex criminal justice topics. Master of Arts (M.A.) or Master of Science (M.S.) programs offer concentrations in various areas like homeland security, forensic psychology, criminology, social work, justice administration, criminal justice, public policy, crime analysis, and paralegal studies.
If you are aiming for a law career, you might pursue Master of Law (LL.M.), Juris Doctor (J.D.), or Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) programs with various joint degree options in Criminal Justice at accredited law schools.
Some of the listings you might encounter on our site may include: Health Law, LLM, MS in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies, Master of Public Administration: Criminal Justice Concentration, Master of Science in Cybersecuruty-Intelligence or Master of Science in Public Safety Administration. These are only a few, so continue looking into our selection of Masters Programs; you can request information from the school to get more info.
Criminal Justice and Legal Studies Doctorate Degree Programs
Doctoral degree programs in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies may appeal to the attorney who seeks expertise in a specific area, or the individual who is preparing for potential leadership roles. There are also programs that expand your understanding of the criminal mind and criminal behavior. Doctoral degrees are offered as PsyD, DBA and PhD tracks, depending on your interests.
Some of the listings to browse through might include: Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration-Homeland Security-Leadership and Policy, Doctor of Management-Homeland Security Executive Format. Health Law LLM, PhD in Social Works-Criminal Justice or Doctor of Psychology –Criminology and Justice Studies. Take a look inside a Doctorate in Criminal Justice & Legal Studies Programs.
Criminal Justice or Legal Studies Graduate Certificates
Graduate certificates are credentials boosters. They tend to teach the skills you might need in a specific area. Some may be post-master's level, others may be post-bachelor's. They are used to broaden your knowledge, and may serve as helpful preparation for some careers.
Review Options such as Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Intelligence, Graduate Certificate: Homeland Security, Pathway to Paralegal Post Baccalaureate Certificate or Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice. These are highlights. Continue to look inside a Graduate Certificate Program in Criminal Justice & Legal Studies.
Sources: [i] bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/private-detectives-and-investigators.htm | bls.gov/careeroutlook/2006/summer/art01.pdf | bls.gov/ooh/legal/lawyers.htm | bls.gov/ooh/legal/paralegals-and-legal-assistants.htm | bls.gov/ooh/legal/arbitrators-mediators-and-conciliators.htm
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We have tried to give you a glimpse at the array of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies Graduate Programs. There are equally many different jobs associated with these fields. Research the academic path that your chosen profession requires to make sure you factor it into your decision. Remember that the more specific you get, the more you are able to find the best criminal justice graduate school for your educational interests. Continued success as you take the next step!
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Thursday, March 24, 2011
Hero Arts Video
I was thrilled that she asked me to be a part of her week and create a video to share on Wednesday. I showed how to create some cute girly hair accessories using some Hero Arts stamps and embellishments.
My little model wouldn't sit still for long, so I just got a couple shots of the headband I made. ;) Check out the other barrettes I created and the video here.
Also, I've had fun changing up the look of my blog this week. I am loving the yellow & gray color combo lately so I decided to give it a try here on the blog.
Have a great day!
16 comments:
- Tiffany said...
Oh my gosh, look at that cute little poser! So sweet! Loved seeing your video and all of Tami's cards!
- March 24, 2011 at 3:12 PM
- Sarah said...
She is way too cute!!! Loved your hair accessories. Your blog looks great too!
- March 24, 2011 at 4:07 PM
- Joy said...
What a perfect model, how sweet is your adorable little sweetie...love how you created these Kelly and cannot wait to try them myself..Hugs!
- March 24, 2011 at 6:55 PM
- Tracey said...
OMGOODNESS she is soooo ADORABLE AND SWEET!!!!
- March 24, 2011 at 8:43 PM
- AnitaRex said...
When did she get so big? She is adorable! I just want to hug her tight! :> Loved your video Kelly! :>
- March 24, 2011 at 10:52 PM
- Sanne said...
Your daughter is so sweet Kelly and wearing that hearband make her look like a little princess - thanks for sharing :)
- March 25, 2011 at 1:27 AM
- Dotty Jo said...
She's such a cutie! Jo x
- March 25, 2011 at 2:45 AM
- Sharon D from Canada said...
Oh my gosh, what a cutie - such sweet cheeks and big baby blues! Super cute hair accessories, Kelly, and I loved your video! And I'm loving the new grey and yellow!
- March 25, 2011 at 2:29 PM
- CanadianScraps43 said...
Kelly what a doll! I could just squeeze those cheeks. Her eyes are amazing. Wish I could hug her right now. Sorry, but adorable babies make me want to love on them. Lol. I think her modeling debut turned out wonderful. Lol. Big hugs to you and thanks for sharing the flower tutorial on the HA blog.
- March 28, 2011 at 6:50 PM
- Stephanie Klauck said...
She is sooo cute Kelly!!
Love the hair accessories you made...definitely going to make some with my daughter!
And the new colours on the blog look great! :-)
- March 28, 2011 at 8:41 PM
- Jane said...
ok....how SWEEEEEET is she sitting there all basking in her own ADORABLENESSNESS!!!!!!!!!
LOVE the head band!!
- March 29, 2011 at 9:51 AM
- Alice Wertz said...
awwww.... your little model is so adorable! her smile is just precious! love your flower accessaries are beautiful. thanks for the video!
- March 29, 2011 at 8:14 PM
- Deirdre said...
Kelly - your model is just ADORABLE and your video on HA was fab. Neat idea, thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog yesterday and leaving a sweet comment. Hope you enjoyed the "hop".
- March 30, 2011 at 4:58 AM
- ivy said...
she has such beautiful eyes! love her smile too!
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- Jill said...
OMG! Your model is PURE cuteness! It is always such a treat to visit your blog and see all of your amazing creations!
- April 30, 2011 at 1:05 AM
- RAM said...
You could put anything or nothing on this sweet little one and the picture would still be perfect. What a doll...and those eyes...and that smile. Great video, too.
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The man who was knocked over by a wave of snow kicked up by a plow truck on a Brooklyn street last week was surprised Tuesday to learn that video of the blast has gone viral.
Pedro Plaza, a 33-year-old married father of two, says he's the person in the video seen being knocked over on the sidewalk in front of a car dealership on Coney Island Avenue shortly after 5 a.m. last Wednesday.
"The video I don't see, but my friends say, 'I saw your video, very funny!'" said Plaza. "Very painful to me."
Plaza said he wasn't paying attention to the oncoming plow until it knocked him down in a torrent of ice and snow. Even his wife didn't believe him until she saw the video on TV.
"She asked, 'What happened, you fight with somebody?'" he said. "No, the one truck came to the street and put the ice in my face."
"'No, I don't believe it,'" Plaza says his wife told him.
Plaza only thought to call 311 to report the incident later.
Plaza returned to the scene of the mishap Tuesday, where the employees inside the dealership who had put the surveillance video online greeted him.
"We're excited that he came back, we're excited that he's in one piece," said Steven Sasson, co-owner of JM Legend Auto Group.
The dealership's front door had also shattered when the wall of snow went up. The Department of Sanitation says it has apologized to the dealership owners.
The workers who were operating the sanitation truck are facing disciplinary action, according to a department spokeswoman.


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NAFTA, wildfires, Puerto Rico: 5 things that happened Wednesday
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1. Deaths climb as wildfires rage
At least 21 are dead and hundreds more missing as wildfires continue to eat through California wine country.
2. Trump hints at NAFTA exit
After sitting down with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, President Donald Trump called it "possible" the U.S. could pull out of the North American Fair Trade Agreement -- a move some say could irreversibly harm the American economy.
3. Boy Scouts to admit girls
In a landmark decision, the Boy Scouts announced that the organization will now accept girls.
4. More Weinstein allegations, ties emerge
More starlets came forward with allegations of sexual abuse against Harvey Weinstein, while AP reported that former Trump adviser Steve Bannon is one of those who profited from a joint venture with the film mogul.
5. Aid flows to Puerto Rico
Local communities in the U.S. sent supplies and helping hands to Puerto Rico as the island remains largely without power, water or cell service following Hurricane Maria.


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The Clear Creek Independent School District has published 2016 survey results from parents, staff, community, and students. During the 2015-2016 school year, the school district conducted four surveys, three through email and one by telephone. The majority of the responses saw an increase or an improvement from prior surveys. The data collected will be used as a means for continuous improvement for CCISD.
CLICK HERE for the Community Survey Phone Results
CLICK HERE for the Parent Survey Results
CLICK HERE for the Staff Survey Results
CLICK HERE for the Student Survey Results
Key Findings
CCISD Grade
When asked to give CCISD a grade, 88% of the community gave an A or B, 83% of parents gave an A or B, 75% of students gave an A or B, and 92% of staff gave an A or B. When asked about the biggest challenge facing the school district, the community ranked testing and regulations (28%) as the top challenges followed by overcrowded schools. These challenges have shifted in rankings compared to the 2014 survey in which school funding and parental involvement were ranked at the top.
Academic Preparedness
In the area of academic performance and student preparedness for the next grade level, 88% of parent respondents feel their child is prepared to do well in the next grade level, 83% say their child is receiving the kind of instruction that is appropriate for his/her abilities, and 72% feel the level of difficulty associated with homework is appropriate. When surveyed about the same types of questions, 88% of students also feel that they are prepared to do well in the next grade level, college or future career, 83% say they are receiving the kind of instruction that is appropriate for his/her abilities, and 84% believe they get the support they need to be successful. Ninety-three percent (93%) of staff believe their campus does a great job of challenging students to their full potential, compared to 87% in 2014.
Between 2014 and 2016, the community's satisfaction with the district's communications has increased from 89% to 91%. Eighty percent (80%) of parents say their student receives meaningful feedback from teachers compared to 63% in 2014. Eighty-one percent (81%) of students also agree that they receive helpful feedback about their work. Ninety-two percent (92%) of staff say they communicate frequently with most parents of students.
When asked to provide impressions, the community responded with an 89% positive impression of the school district. When asked about the leadership at the campus level, 88% parents, 84% of students and 91% of staff were satisfied.
Eighty-four percent (84%) of teachers say they incorporate the use of student tablets/laptops into their lessons. Through this, 81% of students agree that their teachers effectively integrate technology into their teaching. The ability to use Microsoft Office applications and the ability to create projects were the two highest responses from students, staff and parents when asked which skills students are better at when using a district-issued laptop or tablet. Eighty-five percent (85%) of staff and 68% of students believe student learning is enhanced because of the Latitude-2-Learn program.
Community results are based from a 2016 Baselice & Associates Phone Survey with a 4.9% (+) (-) margin of error. The parent, student and employee results are based from email surveys. 2016 email survey respondents: 3,038 parents, 18,320 students and 2,270 staff.


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February 22, 2007
Most people consider the words "evangelical" and "feminist" to be contradictory. But for the 40 people who attended Pamela Cochran's discussion in Center Hall 216 on Tuesday, the two streams of American culture may have gravitated closer to each other.
Pamela Cochran is the associate director of the Center on Religion and Democracy and lecturer in religious studies at the University of Virginia. Her most recent book, Evangelical Feminism, traces the complex journey of modern Christian feminist thought in America.
On Tuesday she explained how, in the midst of the cultural revolutions of the '60s and '70s and the evangelical backlash of the '80s and '90s, an alternative feminism emerged that offered Christian women a way to be feminist but still hold moral values that align with their faith.
Cochran opened the discussion by recounting the series of events surrounding the International Bible Society's 1997 decision to publish and distribute the New International Version, Inclusive Language Edition, of the Bible. The NIVI, as it is called, was gender-inclusive, meaning that it consistently utilized gender-neutral language when biblical words or context allowed for it.
This move prompted an influential group of Christian leaders, publications, and organizations to mount a forceful opposition. James Dobson's Focus on the Family pulled its children's bible texts that included the gender-neutral language from bookshelves. Jerry Falwell, Paige Patterson, the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, and many others led by the conservative World Magazine all pushed against the International Bible Society's attempt to augment the translation of the bible. Ultimately, they were successful in preventing the NIVI's distribution in the United States and issued guidelines on biblical translation. A concern for some, however, was that none of those raising concerns about the translation were experts in the field itself.
In 2001 The International Bible Society (IBS) released Today's New International Version of the New Testament with a number of translation changes, including gender-inclusion. Although only about 30% of the changes relate to gender, this is the only area that has met opposition.
Why has the International Bible Society been pressed on these issues of gender by the Evangelical Community? Why is the Evangelical community so concerned about the dynamics of gender roles?
This focus of Cochran's book and discussion was just that. She provided the context through which to inspect it all. She traced the evangelical movement's history through the 1960s and 1970s when moral, sexual, and political revolutions in America were seen by some as destroying the fabric of the stability represented by the 1950s' strong, church-going families. She explained that the Evangelical response to this was an attempt to address these contemporary problems. Women's role in society became a symbol of that end. They believed that the Bible held inherent truths that should guide their lives and methods to achieve social harmony.
James is a reporter for The Bachelor. This story appeared in the 2-22-07 edition.


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JeffVan needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 423 designs submitted by 67 freelance designers.
We are a online Pickup, Car and SUV accessory store. Featuring over 500,000 accessories, we offer chrome, floor mats, covers, nerf bars and just about everything in between. We have been selling vehicle accessories online since 1997 and want to create a stronger brand as we continue to grow. To view our site, please visit http://www.realtruck.com
Primarily we sell to Pickup Truck owners, but we have observed a increasing number of car and SUV owners as well. Our average consumer is between the age range of 30-55. 65%-35% male to female.
Our customers are looking to upgrade their vehicle or personalize it. Our present logo is somewhat outdated, bulky and difficult to silk screen on apparel. We definitely want to lose the gradient and present a new look that still get the message that we sell premium vehicle accessories. One obstacle we are hoping to overcome is the fact that we DO NOT sell accessories for semi trucks. Many people wrongfully make this assumption. We also would like to include the .com portion of our name as we are strictly a web company. We are open to colors and fonts.
Our current logo can be viewed here: http://www.realtruck.com
We want to lose the gradient as well as the font. We do not have to keep the truck*car* SUV, provided that we can convey the message that we sell accessories for all vehicles.
We had been toying with a circular logo, please see attached below. We kind of like this idea but could never get it "to work"
The registered trademark can be placed after the word "truck" or after the ".com"
All original artwork needed. We will need a editable PSD format.
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