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S.A. Symphony's CEO resigns
San Antonio Symphony President and CEO Jack Fishman has resigned from the organization, the symphony's board Chairman Dennert Ware said Wednesday.
Fishman informed the board staff Tuesday morning of his immediate resignation and did not attend the symphony's regularly scheduled board meeting later that afternoon.
"It was a personal decision. It's time to move on to another direction," Fishman said by phone Wednesday. Asked if he has another position to move to, Fishman said, "I cannot say more."
Ware said Fishman's decision was sudden. "I did not see it coming. We were good friends before the resignation, and we are good friends now," Ware said.
He did not think the symphony's shaky financial situation was a factor in Fishman's resignation. "But fundraising is always an issue. We'll always be working at fundraising," he said.
Ware said the board has appointed David Filner as interim president and CEO and is starting a national search committee to select Fishman's permanent replacement. Filner had been artistic administrator in the orchestra's front office.
The search committee will consist of a yet-unknown number of board members and musicians, with a ratio giving board members a majority, as stipulated in a contract with the musicians' contract, Ware said.
Filner, 39, said he would be a candidate for the permanent position. "Filner is a prime candidate for us," Ware said. "He's highly qualified. Jack made a great contribution to us. I have the utmost respect for him, but I have to worry about the symphony going forward."
J. Bruce Bugg Jr., president and chairman of the Bexar County Performing Arts Center Foundation, said he also did not know why Fishman left. "I suspect he resigned because he had a lot of other opportunities with other organization because of his vast skills," Bugg said.
The Bexar County Performing Arts Center Foundation plans to open the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts in September 2014, and the symphony is expected to be its largest local resident.
Filner said he will step into the fundraising roles that Fishman had along with fundraising efforts led by the board members. The symphony has reported losses the past two seasons before it signed a three-year contract with the orchestra players in September.
"We are developing the strategy," Filner said. Fishman came to the San Antonio Symphony in the summer of 2008 after serving as executive director of the Long Beach Symphony in California.
Filner is a former violist who played in the New World Symphony in Miami, the Knoxville Symphony in Tennessee, the Alabama Symphony in Birmingham and the Charlotte Symphony in North Carolina.
Filner came to the San Antonio Symphony in 2005 as director of education and community engagement before moving to general manager in 2007. In 2011, he became a fellow with the New York-based League of American Orchestras. As a league fellow, Filner worked with the Aspen Music Festival and School and the San Francisco Symphony.
He also worked as a consultant with San Antonio Symphony Music Director Sebastian Lang-Lessing on the 2012-13 concert program and other artistic matters. He rejoined the San Antonio Symphony front office last month.
Lang-Lessing was not available for comment. The musicians and the board members were informed of Fishman's resignation by email Tuesday after Fishman's announcement to the staff.
Bugg said he did not think Fishman's resignation is a setback for the symphony as it begins its transition from its current home at the Majestic Theatre to the Tobin Center in 2014.
"Finding Lang-Lessing was a big part of Fishman's legacy," Bugg said. "Lang-Lessing has reinvigorated the symphony community, and that will help the symphony in its transition."


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First, take a little time and check out a dozen genealogy blogs (try to choose these at random from the Genealogy Blog Roll at Geneabloggers). Do you find them interesting and/or appealing to read? Why or why not? Take a good look at their layouts and gadgets ~ are any of these gadgets "new to you?" If there were blogs that you found difficult to navigate, why was that?
Now, take a look at your blog and answer the following questions. Even better, ask someone (who will be brutally honest with you) to take a look at your blog and answer the following questions:
- Is my blog easy to find? ~ Is the URL easy to remember and input or is my blog easy to find with a google search?
- Is my blog "easy on the eyes?" ~ Are the colors complementary, too bright, or too blah? Are the font styles easy to read, are the margins wide enough for an easy flow of blog posts?
- Is my blog clean and easy to navigate? ~ How busy is the blog and is the busyness distracting to a reader?
- Can you easily figure out how to subscribe or follow my blog? ~ Does the reader have options for following the blog and are those options "front and center" or somewhere lost in the long scroll to the end of the page?
- Are my posts free of obvious errors and do I change it up enough with a variety of themes or topics to keep up interest? ~ Obvious errors imply a "lack of attention to detail." In genealogy, as in blogging, details matter. Do you give yourself enough time after writing a post to proofread, spellcheck and re-edit?
- Are the gadgets on my blog helpful and/or interesting? ~ Have you taken advantage of the ever changing gadgets and improvements that your blogging platform and/or third-parties provide? Are you making your blog as attractive and user-friendly as possible?
- Are you able to copy and/or print a post from my blog? ~ Have you made it easy for your readers to save, email, or print your posts?
- Do I include enough links or photos or examples to assist, entertain or educate my readers? ~ Have you varied your posts so that you provide both written and visual material? Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words!
- What would make my blog better? Go ahead, you asked for it, now graciously accept any constructive criticism.
As to the remainder of the blogs I checked out (twelve in all) I saw things I wanted to avoid as well as some great ideas and formats that I plan to borrow from because they impressed me. Comments on six of them follow:
- The Shy Genealogist ~ just love the look of this blog; the posts are well written and the images are great
- Genealogy's Star - excellent writing, he is always thought provoking; however, I find the layout distracting and scrolling through the page is endless
- Genea-Musings - clear, bright and really well written, lots of material (too much for me) in the sidebar
- A Twig in my Tree - interesting blog posts, great job with pages, nice research toolbox, the green in the sidebar is a bit bright for me but I love the other colors
- Before My Time - great pages, a real mix of all things genealogy and family history
- Potato Roots - lovely layout, terrific sidebars, great images, lots of great information especially as it relates to Irish history
I also had one of my sisters (who is brutally honest) check out my blog and answer the questions I posed above. She gave me a solid B ~ I got points for the first five questions but she thought the side gadgets were too busy and I did not have the ability to print from my blog. She thought more personal stories and pictures or maps would make my blog more interesting and she thought I was a bit wordy. Ah, thanks sis!
My To Do List
- Add PrintFriendly to my blog ~ My father has asked a couple of times about printing a post, why not make it easier for him and everyone else.
- Add some Pages to my blog ~ Pages should free up some of the sidebar space and if these items are on specific pages they will not appear on every page of my blog (it seems that the sidebar gadgets appear on every Page in Blogger). Be sure to check out the Blogger article on this subject ~ Pages in Blogger
- Table of Contents - Post by Topic (Labels gone)
- Table of Contents - Post by Date (Archive gone)
- People, Places & Things - a Page that includes why I blog, the surnames and places in my genealogy and the products I use (Surnames Keough and Murphy gone, Favorite Things gone)
- Favorite Sites - a Page that includes the websites (with links) that I make use of for my genealogy ~ thanks to Thomas MacEntee for this "Genealogists Toolbox" idea (Favorite Sites gone).
- Plate Cove Families - a Page that details my Plate Cove, Newfoundland Keough families
- Nebraska Families - a Page that details my Nebraska Murphy families
- Organize my Labels before I finalize my Post by Topic Page - I really liked the format used by GenBlog and spent some time organizing my labels around Archives and Libraries, Columns, Families, and Locations. Hopefully this will make the topics easier for readers to navigate. Be sure to check out the Blogger article on this subject ~ How to Edit Labels.
How do you plan to freshen up your blog? Got any great ideas to share with the rest of us?

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|Hommage à Seurat by Jonathan Burton
Crank the air conditioning up and thank God for summer reading. Old paperbacks, rescued out-of-print books, and Anything Genre can help you transcend the mugginess of July for a few hours.
In 2009 I "rediscovered" his lost classic, They Walked like Men. A wisecracking journalist discovers that aliens are taking over the earth--by buying real estate. It's a witty and scary premise.
"...for years and years I have heard rumors of a great white race which is supposed to have its home somewhere up in this direction, and I mind to see if there is any truth in them. If you fellows like to come, well and good; it not, I'll go alone."
You can also find his books free at Project Gutenberg.
And I'm happy to take recommendations for other summer books!


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Twelve Months of Chemistry (2011 = Chemistry x 12)Activity by Paulo Ribeiro-Claro | added on Sep 26, 2010 | Portugal
Sponsor(s): University of Aveiro (Department of Chemistry)
A set of 12 activities to point out each month of 2011, advertised as a one-year programme, aiming at the maximization of their individual visibility.
During the "Twelve Months of Chemistry", each month will be marked by a specific activity at the University, organized in collaboration with schools, industrial partners, regional authorities, and science centres.
Some of the activities are already organized regularly, but will be reshaped within the IYC commemorative goal: the young students' competitions Chemistry Olympiads, and the general public open days of the Science and Technology Week are two examples.
Other planned activities are the photography contest "Chemistry around us", the conference "The image of women in science", and the chemistry demonstration show "Chemistry in a Summer Night".
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The hiking and walking trail north of the Chickasaw Village Site (milepost 261.8) is closed until further notice. The impassable section of trail will be marked with flagging at the beginning and end of the affected area. This closure is necessary to repair a trail bridge damaged by a fallen tree. The trail will be re-opened as soon as repairs are made. The Parkway regrets any inconvenience this closure may cause. For more information, please contact the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center at 662-680-4027.


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Borobudur[10] is a Buddhist stupa and temple complex in Central Java, Indonesia dating from the 8th century, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is one of world's truly great ancient monuments, the single largest Buddhist structure anywhere on earth, and few who visit fail to be taken by both the scale of place, and the remarkable attention to detail that went into the construction. Set as it is in the heart of the verdant Kedu Plain, the backdrop of mighty active volcanoes only enhances the sense of awe and drama.
There is no definite written record of who built Borobudur or why it was built. It was likely founded as a religious site in the 8th century at the peak of the Sailendra dynasty in central Java. The construction is thought to have taken a period of 75 years, and completed in about 825 A.D.
The haphazard jumble of Hinduism and Buddhism from this period in Java's history can be baffling for visitors. Together with the records of many royal marriages between Hindu and Buddhist nobles, many Hindu and Buddhist monuments were constructed in the region at this time. For example, Borobudur and the nearby Hindu Prambanan temple complex were more or less contemporaneous. This, together with many records of royal marriages between Hindu and Buddhist nobles, has led academics to believe that there was little serious conflict concerning religion in central Java at this time.
Borobudur lay abandoned and hidden for centuries under layers of volcanic ash and thick jungle growth. Nobody knows for sure why it was abandoned, although the popular theories are that the local population just became disinterested when there were mass conversions to Islam in the 15th century, or they were simply driven away by a large volcanic eruption. It was never forgotten entirely though, with local folklore ensuring that stories of the great monument lived on.
Following the Anglo-Dutch Java War, Java was briefly under British administration from 1811 to 1816. The British governor was Thomas Stamford Raffles (the founder of Singapore), and he took a great practical and academic interest in the history of the mystical island of Java. On a tour to Semarang in 1814, he was informed about a huge 'lost' monument deep in the jungles near Yogyakarta, and he sent a Dutch engineer to investigate. It took two months to clear the jungle and partially reveal the amazing monument, but it was not until 1885 that the complex was unearthed in its magnificent entirety. Raffles also presided over the re-discovery of nearby Prambanan, and it is somewhat ironic that the very brief British rule of Java led to the uncovering of both these ancient monuments.
Appreciation and protection was surprisingly slow to develop, and Borobudur became the domain of unscrupulous souvenir hunters. Modern-day archaeologists speculate that this was due to the European obsession with Ancient Egypt at the time — Borobudur was just too remote and too far away to get the attention it undoubtedly deserved. There was even a Dutch proposal to dismantle the monument and scatter it piece-by-piece to museums around the world. Thankfully, good sense prevailed and by the end of the 19th century the site was left largely intact, and a five year restoration programme was undertaken in 1907.
Modern day Borobudur
In 1956 UNESCO began an assessment process for the full scale restoration of the monument. Finally in 1968, a major plan to restore Borobudur was created, and this huge project involved a complete overhaul of the monument up until 1983. The unsteady foundations were stabilized, everything was meticulously cleaned and a major drainage system installed. After the works were finished, UNESCO formally listed Borobudur as a World Heritage Site in 1991. Since then, the profile of Borobudur has increased enormously, and it is now a major international tourist attraction. Its statues, reliefs and stupas have spawned millions of replicas which adorn properties worldwide.
This huge popularity has its downsides. Both deliberate vandalism and general wear and tear are of great concern for the future integrity of the monument. Pleas for visitors not to touch anything are made in the form of signs, by broadcast warnings, and by the presence of guards, but this does not stop the problem. Many have called for the monument to be closed to casual visitors, and for access to be only via timed guided tours.
As well as being the single most popular tourist attraction in modern day Indonesia, Borobudur has resumed its role as an important place of worship and pilgrimage for Indonesian Buddhists. Visitors should be understanding and respectful of this, especially during major Buddhist holiday periods.
The 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake which badly damaged nearby Prambanan, left Borobudur unscathed.
The 2010 eruption of Mount Merapi
Borobudur was heavily affected by the eruption of Mount Merapi in October and November 2010. Volcanic ash from Merapi fell on the temple complex, which is approximately 28 km (17.5 mi) west-southwest of the crater. During the strong eruption of 3-5 November for example, a layer of ash up to 2.5 cm (1 in) thick fell onto the temple. This also killed nearby vegetation. Experts feared that the acidic ash might severely damage the historic site. The temple complex was closed from 5-9 November 2010 to clean up that ash-fall, and the upper levels remained closed to the public until late September 2011. Upon reopening the upper levels, the Borobudur Conservation Agency announced that visitor numbers to those levels were restricted to under 82 people.
UNESCO donated US$3 million as a part of rehabilitation costs to rid the temple's stones of volcanic sediment, then to plant trees to stabilise temperatures, and finally to support the living conditions of local residents. More than 55,000 stone blocks from the temple structure had to be dismantled to enable restoration of the drainage system, which had been clogged by slurry after rains. This restoration programme is predicted to be finished in November 2011.
Borobudur lies in the the Kedu Plain - a very fertile volcanic plain between the twin volcanoes of Mount Sumbing and Mount Sundoro to the west, and Mount Merbabu and Mount Merapi to the east.
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Get in
By plane
The nearest larger airports are Yogyakarta's Adisucipto International Airport (IATA: JOG) and Solo's Adisumarmo International Airport (IATA: SOC). Both are well connected domestically, and also offer some international connections to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. AirAsia for example flies from Singapore to Yogyakarta daily.
It is possible, if one rushes oneself a bit, to visit Borobudur on a day trip from Bali or Jakarta. You can also fly direct to Semarang from Singapore with Batavia Air [11] (4 times per week), and make your way to Borobudur from there (90 min by road).
By bus
The public buses to Borobudur from Yogyakarta are aimed mostly at Indonesian visitors, and only a few tourists venture aboard. If you are adventurous though, the Trans-Jogya service runs from central Yogyakarta to Jombor bus terminal in northern Yogyakarta, bus 2B/2A (Rp 3,000), where you can change to another bus to get to Borobudur. It takes about 60-90 minutes, and will cost Rp 20,000 one way. The Trans-Jakarta staff and Jombor station staff are very friendly and will direct you to the correct buses.
Buses run regularly from Magelang to Borobudur via Muntilan and are widely advertised there. The journey time is about 1 hour.
To get from or to the Hindu temples at Prambanan, take a Yogyakarta bus and get down at Jombor Terminal (90 min, Rp 15,000 for visitors, Rp 7,000 for Indonesians). From Jombor take TransJogya route 2B to Prambanan (45-60 min, Rp 3,000). It will require 3 bus changes: 2B from Jombor to Terminal Condong, 3B from Terminal Condong to Maguwo (Jl. Solo) and 1A/B from Maguwo to Prambanan.
From Semarang you can go to Borobudur with rent car or tourist van with 7 seaters van,with 3 hours driving approximately it cost Rp 550.000/trip.Like Central Java Transporter, ☎ +6285225993574 ([email protected]), [2]. who operates transport with 7 seaters van in the central of java.
By minibus
Travel agents in Yogyakarta sell door-to-door minibus tour packages for around Rp 75,000. This is a good deal and a straightforward way to reach the monument, although some operators may stop off at batik and silver factories along the route.
By car
Borobudur is about 40 minutes north of Yogyakarta by car. Most of the route is on a well-maintained (for Indonesia) four-lane (in many places) highway, and there are frequent bus services (see above). A taxi from central Yogyakarta to Borobudur costs around Rp 200,000, and fixed price taxi from the taxi counter at Yogyakarta airport is Rp 190,000.
By train
The nearest stations are in Yogyakarta which is the major rail hub of Central Java. Connections are frequent from major cities in the west such as Jakarta and Bandung, and in the east such as Surabaya. From the main Tugu station it is easy to arrange taxi or bus transfers to Borobudur.
Get around
The only practical means of getting around Borobudur is on foot. A toy train of limited practical use shuttles around the temple, and between the museum and entrance gate for Rp 5,000 a throw.
If you are staying in the area, most local hotels and guesthouses will rent bicycles for about Rp 30,000-50,000 per day. This is a good way of exploring the other sights and local villages around Borobudur.
Entrance fees
Entry into Borobudur costs:
The site is open to public entrance from 6AM-5PM. However, the Manohara Hotel (see Sleep) runs a daily Borobudur Sunrise Tour ][12] for Rp 380,000 for foreigners (Rp 230,000 if you are a hotel guest) and Rp 250,000 for Indonesians, which gets you a flashlight and an escort to the temple gate at 4:30AM. This is in time to see the sunrise, and to explore for an hour and a half before the hordes arrive. This is well worth the money. The sun rises in the same direction as the entrance you used to gain access to the temple. The top few levels offer a great view wherever you position yourself. If you're so inclined, grab a private spot facing East and enjoy your own precious few minutes of reflection (or photography).
Hiring a guide who can explain the reliefs in some detail costs Rp 75,000-100,000 per hour. Some guides may insist on a minimum time of two hours. You should ask for a guide in the evening before going to tour in the morning. It is also perfectly possible to roll up and find a guide available, it all depends on how busy the site is. Guides speaking European languages other than English may be available.
In April 2011 it was announced that to assist in the ongoing preservation of the temple, future visitors would be required to view the temple in groups of no more than 30 persons and must be accompanied by Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur (TWCB) staff members.
Visitors are required to wear a sarong whilst visiting the temple, although the rule doesn't appear to be strictly enforced. If you do not bring your own, then one is provided free with the entrance ticket. These are available at a post located at the bottom of the temple entrance stairs, and should be returned before leaving at an exit post.
The main site is approached through a large open and pleasant park inside the complex.
Since July 2012, overseas visitor can purchase entrance tickets online officially through www.kiostix.com.
The monument
Borobudur consists of six square platforms topped by three circular platforms, and is decorated with no less than 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues of various types. The main dome, located at the centre of the top platform, is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues seated inside perforated stupas. The square base is 118 m (387 ft) long on each side, and the highest point 35 m (114 ft) above ground level.
The whole monument is constructed from dark grey andesite stone, and so synonymous has this become with Borobudur and other temples on the Kedu Plain, that Indonesian for the material is simply batu candi (temple stone).
Climbing the structure takes a little bit of effort, and the dark stone absorbs the sun's heat rapidly to make walking and climbing quite hot work by early afternoon. If you have but modest stamina or heat tolerance, you should start as early in the day as possible, and take plenty of water with you. Some free bottled water and coffee usually comes with the ticket for international visitors.
The single stupendously large structure can be divided into layers as follows:
The monument's three divisions (the square terraces and central stupa at the peak are regarded as one division) symbolise the three realms of Buddhist cosmology, namely Kamadhatu (the world of desires), Rupadhatu (the world of forms), and finally Arupadhatu (the formless world).
There are six different postures of Buddha's statue from the bottom level to the top. These are contact with earth, giving and helping, meditation, fearlesness, teach and learn, and finally turning the wheel of dharma.
The wall reliefs
You can think of Borobudur as a very large teaching graphic recounting the life story of the Buddha, his teachings and his progress towards Nirvana. If you want to truly understand the reliefs, it is best to employ a guide to explain the stories to you.
In summary, the 2,760 reliefs tell four key sets of stories in the form of carved illustrations and Sanskrit inscriptions:
The Borobudur Museum
There are two museums located within Borobudur Archaeological Park, the Karmawibhanga Museum and the Samudraraksa Museum. These museums are housed inside the park just a few hundred metres to the north of the temple. These museum ticket are already included within the Borobudur entrance ticket, so visitor are free to enter the museum.
The Samudraraksa Museum display the actual size replica of Borobudur Ship. It also display the maritime technology and trade network of 8th century Asia and Africa, especially the maritime trade of Indian Ocean. In 1982 a British naval history scholar called Philip Beale was visiting Borobudur when he noticed 10 panels depicting ocean-going ships. He surmised that these ships may have been a part of a famous shipping route — the Cinnamon Route — that linked Indonesia to Africa many centuries earlier. This led Beale to build a model ship based on those depictions, and that is now housed in its own dedicated space within the museum.
The Karmawibhanga Museum display archaeological findings around Borobudur, the restoration process, as well as the photographs of Karmawibhanga relief on hidden foot of Borobudur. It does a sometimes haphazard job of presenting the restoration process. Perhaps the most interesting exhibitions about this are those of the law of karma reliefs, with explanatory comments, and the photo gallery of late 19th-century shots of the complex before it was restored.
The museum is open daily 6AM-6PM and entry is included with the main Borobudur ticket.
Around Borobudur
Between Yogyakarta and Magelang lies the volcanic Kedu Plain. This was clearly an important area in pre-10th century Javanese history as it contains a whole host of ruins (both Buddhist and Hindu) dating from the same era as Borobudur, and easily reached from there. If you have a car, the most accessible of these together make an interesting use of the late part of the day on the way back to Yogyakarta after you have seen Borobudur. Alternatively, if you are staying in the Borobudur area, rent a bicycle and explore these temples together with the verdant local countryside.
A combined ticket for entrance to both Candi Mendut and Candi Pawon costs Rp 3500. You should be able to visit any of these in the hours of daylight.
If you are still at Borobudur in the late afternoon, return to the top level for sunset. It is often very quiet at this time, and the sunset behind the mountains to the west is quite magical.
Persistent touts hassle tourists on the approaches to the temple but are usually kept away from the temple itself. Be firm and polite about your intentions and they will soon get the message. Be careful when you exit the temple as there are confusing signs pointing to exit gates which lead you through a maze of stalls. If you want to avoid the maze of handycraft stall, do not turn left and follow the nearest exit sign, just move straight forward to the exit located nearest to the entrance.
If you do intend to buy some souvenirs here then make sure your bargaining skills are at their best. Pedlars sell small statues that they claim are carved from lava stone, but most are cast coloured cement. Identifying genuine lava stone is easy enough as the stone is quite light for its size compared to the weightier concrete. Nonetheless, if a concrete Buddha head will suffice you should not pay more than Rp 20.000. Their first offer is around Rp 150.000. Just tell them, that you already bought for Rp 20.000 and they will give you this price. An authentic lava stone version carved by a skilled craftsman will cost, and be worth, considerably more.
Should you be in need of cash, there is a Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) ATM close to the main park entrance.
Muntilan is a market town on the main route from Yogyakarta to Borobudur, and it has developed as a leading manufacturing centre of carved stone Borobudur replicas. If you are thinking of buying a stone Buddha, stupa or wall relief, this should be your port of call.
Muntilan is 13-14 km (8.5 mi) back towards Yogyakarta from Borobudur on the main road (Jalan Magelang). You cannot fail to find it.
Eat and drink
The bus station area is home to a multitude of hawker stalls selling standard Indonesian street food and all manner of drinks. Be aware that most close by 5PM.
Otherwise the only dining options are in hotels. Manohara Restaurant, inside the grounds of the hotel of the same name, serves up standard Indonesian fare while offering beautiful views of Borobudur. Mains from about Rp 25,000. Amanjiwo has truly spectacular food at even more spectacular prices.
The vast majority of visitors stay in Yogyakarta and a few in Magelang. It is though well worth spending the night at Borobudur as this will give you a chance the following morning to get to the temples before the crowds arrive. Indeed, if you really want to explore and understand this magnificent monument, over-nighting in the immediate area is vital.
There are a few losmen (guesthouses) and basic hotels in the village of Borobudur just south of the park entrance. Owing to the site's popularity with tourists prices are, by Indonesian standards, somewhat inflated for what you get.
Be nice to the locals. Seriously. There is a lot written in travel guides about the pushy nature of the vendors at Borobudur. And they can be a little annoying it must be said. But a few friendly no's and keeping on walking usually does the job.
Yogyakarta is a great seat of learning in Indonesia, and you will often find many students at Borobudur who are keen to be friendly with you. Take this how it is meant; they are genuinely friendly, and rightly very proud of their heritage and keen to talk to you about it. To avoid the largest crowds, skip weekends when large numbers of domestic tourists visit, along with the occasional school trip of students, sent by their teachers to practice their English on overseas visitors. Alternatively, visit as early as you can in the morning.
If you look vaguely Western, you'll be a bigger tourist attraction to school students than the monument itself. Expect to be filmed or audio recorded as students ask you all sorts of harmless questions and perhaps ask for a photo with you. They are highly appreciative of your interaction with them.
Be nice to the locals. Seriously. There is a lot written in travel guides about the pushy nature of the vendors at Borobudur. And they can be a little annoying it must be said. But a few friendly no's and keeping on walking usually does the job.
It happened about 10 years ago. The government seems worked hard on it. Now you don't find them anymore. There aren't pushy vendors at borobudur at the moment. Now it seems there is a invisible linie between vendors and tourist, they will (still) ask you to buy something from them, but they won't follow and push you anymore.
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My daughter Aleysha asked me to make a Sock Monkey for her baby, I had never seen any so she told me to Google them.
She then bought a load of socks and toy stuffing, so not much of a chance to say NO
She then bought a load of socks and toy stuffing, so not much of a chance to say NO
So I did and they are so cute, I looked at a few tutorials and just had to have ago I made these today
This one is made out of a pair of ladies ankle socks, So easy to do, made a few mistakes that I am not happy with, but it was a learning one, the next ones that I will be making for my grandsons will be a lot easier, now I know what I am doing
Here is a close up of her face, I used felt for the eyes instead of buttons, because my granddaughter is only 9 months old
This one is a cat made out of fluffy bed socks, My daughter thought it was a cow, I told her its a tabby cat ROFL
Again I stitched the eyes , as this will be for the baby to play with.
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The IMF slashed its forecast for the UK economy this year from growth of 0.2 per cent to a contraction of 0.4 per cent. The fund now expects growth of 1.1 per cent next year, down from an estimate of 1.4 per cent.
Cameron, Clegg, Osborne, King. This is their fault. Sack them.


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NEW YORK (AP) — Cuba Gooding Jr., Vanessa Williams and Condola Rashad will be joining Cicely Tyson on "The Trip to Bountiful."
Producers said Thursday that the trio have signed up to star in a revival of Horton Foote's moving play about acceptance and coming home. It first appeared on Broadway in 1953 and became a 1985 film starring Geraldine Page.
Tyson, who is an Academy Award nominee and is an Emmy Award winner, will now have some glittering company onstage: Gooding has an Oscar, Williams is a Tony and Emmy nominee, and Rashad has a Tony nomination for "Stick Fly."
The revival will appear for just 14 weeks and previews begin March 31 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. Opening night is set for April 23. Michael Wilson will direct.
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Just to show everyone the sizes . . . Yes, the Scythian Deity is only slighly longer than the Exodus - but Dwarves in sheer scale due to its widthspan.
And the Trattorian Flagship is simply dwarved by the Deity.
I love Natalya for coming up with the phrase "Technological Arrogance" it gives me so much to play with . . .
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That being said I'm going to come up with some stats for making it charge some distances. Also, b/c it's an OTC I'm going to assume it'll survive ramming a ship.
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EU Commissioner Warns Copyright Middlemen To Get With The Times
from the about-time deptTorrentFreak points us to a recent speech given by Neelie Kroes, European Commission Vice-President for the Digital Agenda, in which she gives a warning to "copyright middlemen," that they need to adapt to the changing times:
Borders are now crossed more easily than ever before in history. It is a great opportunity for artists and creators of all kinds, as art has no limits but those of our minds. Art enriches itself by eliminating artificial barriers between people such as borders between countries.Of course, the real issue is that middlemen who are used to being gatekeepers need to get away from the gatekeeper mindset, and realize that it's time to be enablers instead of gatekeepers -- but that's difficult to do.
Just as artists have always travelled, to join sponsors, avoid wars or learn from masters far from home, now digital technology helps them to cross borders and break down barriers. Their work can be available to all. In a sense, the internet is the realisation of the Renaissance dream of Giovanni Pico della Mirandola: all knowledge in one place.
Yet, it does not mean there are no more obstacles to sharing cultural and artistic works on the net. All revolutions reveal, in a new and less favourable light, the privileges of the gatekeepers of the "Ancien Regime". It is no different in the case of the internet revolution, which is unveiling the unsustainable position of certain content gatekeepers and intermediaries. No historically entrenched position guarantees the survival of any cultural intermediary. Like it or not, content gatekeepers risk being sidelined if they do not adapt to the needs of both creators and consumers of cultural goods.
There's also the admission that copyright "should not be an end in itself," which it too often appears to be for some in the industry:
Take for instance copyright. For 200 years, it has proved a powerful way to remunerate our artists and to build our creative industries. But copyright is not an end in itself. Copyright exists to ensure that artists will continue to create. Yet we see more and more often that it is not respected. In some sectors, the levels of piracy demand that we ask ourselves what are we doing wrong. We must ensure that copyright serves as a building block, not a stumbling block.Of course, what Kroes is really pitching is the ongoing campaign to harmonize European copyright laws into a single copyright law across the EU, that will also include a single licensing setup. This effort has been under way for a while, and hasn't gone all that well, in part, because the various countries that make up the EU know that there are vast differences in each market, and they're not convinced a single copyright regime actually does make sense. So, while the language Kroes uses sounds good, it's probably more about complaints concerning regional differences, rather than a recognition that overall copyright law is broken.
Look at the situation of those trying to digitise cultural works. Europeana, the online portal of libraries, museums and archives in Europe, is one key example. What a digital wonder this is: a single access point for cultural treasures that would otherwise be difficult to access, hidden or even forgotten.
Will this 12 million-strong collection of books, pictures, maps, music pieces and videos stall because copyright gets in the way? I hope not.
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And here's the best casting news for Fox's Batman-less Batman show so far: the extremely talented Donal Logue will play Detective Harvey Bullock, joining Ben McKenzie as Jim Gordon, and all these people. I don't know if it'll make up for a 12-year-old Bruce Wayne, as some rumors report, but it's a start.
Here Bullock's official character description for the show:
"Jim Gordon's partner and mentor, the rough-around-the-edges Detective Harvey Bullock plays loose with police procedure, but he gets results … and he does it with old-school, forceful panache.
Logue has played countless "rough-around-the-edges" cops in his career, so I imagine he'll fit into the rather role nicely.
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Early voting is new for me after living outside the country for a decade. Last Friday, I took advantage of it and voted in Westminster. Yet, I am not completely comfortable with this novelty. In particular, two things disturb me.
First, I am uncomfortable with the concept in principle. Since 1845, Election Day has been the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. We still have the same Constitution ratified in 1789 and, although amended, this stability has been one of our greatest assets and unique in the world.
The second issue is what I saw first hand when I went to vote. I had my photo identification ready in my hand, but it was not needed. The election worker asked me my name and looked it up in the computer. Then she stated my address and asked if it was the same. I confirmed it was. Finally, she asked me my birth date, which I gave her. I was really shocked that no identification at all was necessary to vote.
What would prevent someone from voting on behalf of someone else, with or without that person's permission? I could have stated any name as long as I knew the person's birth date. I don't recall in detail the process of registering to vote, but I believe all I did was call and request a form by mail, fill it out and mail it back.
Could non-citizens vote? In theory, no. However, it seems extremely likely they could vote using the name of someone registered. Who would know? I find this possibility very disturbing ,as I know we have a government that permits over 10 million illegal people to go to our free schools, take our jobs, and now maybe even choose our president. I am very worried.
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Sunday, August 19, 2012
It's a Long Way from California to Columbia
There has been a lot of talk about the quality of the 1940 census index at ancestry.com. In most cases, I am willing to make updates as they suggest and not worry about the obvious mistakes. However, this one was just too outrageous not to mention.
I'm talking about Cecil P Bradshaw. He was widowed and living with his brother in Bell County, Texas, in 1940.
The first inexcusable error was that his name was misspelled in the index as "Crcil". Anyone who is comfortable with English would have come up with "Cecil" rather than "Crcil", unless it is simply a typo. No problem. I added the correct name to ancestry.com.
The second error was more egregious.
The state of residence in 1935 was transcribed as "Columbia" rather than California. Anyone familiar with United States geography at all would not have made this mistake.
And here's where I have to complain. Subscribers are not allowed to make updates to the 1935 residence information which means that I have no way of helping others with a corrected index entry.
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Israel News - Stay Informed, Pray Informed
European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton once again found herself the focus of much acrimony in Jerusalem this week after she seemed to equate the murder of four people at a Jewish school in southern France with the casualties of war in Gaza.
The Jewish school attack was one of the more heinous examples of pure anti-Semitism in recent decades. The full extent of the barbarity was later revealed by eyewitnesses who spoke to local and international media.
According to eyewitnesses cited by Israel's Ynet news portal, the Muslim gunman first targeted and gunned down from close range 30-year-old Yonatan Sandler, who was at that moment holding his 3-year-old and 6-year-old sons, the very image of innocent fatherly love.
Another of the killer's victims, 8-year-old Miriam Monsonego, tried to escape as fast as her little legs could carry her. But the killer was having none of it. He reportedly grabbed the girl by the hair and shot her from point-blank range. As the girl lied bleeding and dying on the ground, the killer wanted to make sure the job was finished, so he lifted up little Miriam's head and fired two additional rounds into her already-broken body.
Neither the Sandlers nor little Miriam had done anything to provoke such a murderous attack. It was a deliberate, brutal and heartless execution of innocent life.
By contrast, Israel's military strikes on Gaza are are a response to incessant rocket fire on the cities and towns of southern Israel. Despite the fact that international law affords Israel the right to return fire on the aggressors, the Israeli army goes to great lengths to avoid civilian casualties, which is very difficult considering Gaza-based terrorists usually launch their attacks from civilian areas. Many planned Israeli strikes are called off because commanders deem the risk of collateral damage to be too great.
In short, Israel does not strike Gaza arbitrarily or indiscriminately.
The differences between these two examples of violence is obvious. Or, it should be. But it's not, not to everyone, not to people like Catherine Ashton who, just one day after the Toulouse shooting, told Palestinian Arab children visiting Brussels the following:
"When we think about what happened today in Toulouse, we remember what happened in Norway last year, we know what is happening in Syria, and we see what is happening in Gaza and other places - we remember young people and children who lose their lives."
Ashton knowingly lumped Israel's careful defensive measures against Gaza's terrorist infrastructure together with two brazen terrorist attacks and one blood-soaked crackdown by a rogue dictatorship.
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak responded by saying, "I hope that the EU's foreign minister will quickly realize the mistake she made and withdraw her comments."
Opposition leader Tzipi Livni blasted Ashton's statement as "unacceptable, outrageous and wrong. There is no similarity between an act of hatred or a leader killing members of his nation and a country fighting terror, even if civilians are harmed."
Interior Minister Eli Yishai insisted that Ashton was harming Europe's ability to act as an honest broker, and called for her resignation. Ashton's refusal made her an instant celebrity in Hamas-ruled Gaza.
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Over the course of 17 races in 1 1/2 weeks, they celebrated Michael Phelps from the privacy of their homes, their excited voices careening off living room walls, waking up neighbors and stopping nearby traffic. But for the most part, the cheers and screams faded somewhere between Baltimore and Beijing.
This weekend, the area's sea of Phelps Phanatics finally had their chance to let the Olympic champ know just what they thought of his eight-gold-medal performance at the Summer Games, and no doubt Phelps can still hear the echoes today. The cheers just might ring out until the next Summer Games in 2012.
After more than a month of touring the nation, showing off his medals, meeting with sponsors, fans and journalists and promoting his sport every time he opened his mouth, Phelps received a homecoming celebration that lasted a full day and took him from an afternoon parade not far from the Rodgers Forge home in which he grew up to a raucous nighttime party at Fort McHenry.
Evidenced by the thousands of people who took part in the celebration, Phelps has secured a safe and permanent spot in the hearts of Baltimoreans. As the swimmer finally catches his breath, unpacks his suitcases and finds mantel space for his new Olympic hardware, it's important to note that he has also secured a rare and distinguished place in Baltimore lore.
Phelps' amazing Olympic effort stands alone on the city's long list of superlatives and athletic accomplishments. We've never been treated to an athlete quite like him before, and it's not likely we will again. Just as the world had never before seen a feat quite like this - wearing eight gold medals should qualify Phelps as an Olympic weightlifter, too - it won't likely see one again.
For a brief glimpse of a smiling, waving Phelps from atop a National Guard Humvee, residents of Baltimore, Towson and beyond lined the streets yesterday for a parade - just as they had after nearly every other major sporting achievement, record and championship in the city's rich sports history.
From 1954, when the newly relocated Orioles returned from the road to Baltimore for their first-ever homestand, to Phelps' homecoming bash after the 2004 Games, the city has often had reason to line the sidewalks and celebrate its champions.
So, no, yesterday wasn't Baltimore's first sports parade, and no doubt it won't be the last. But Phelps' Beijing record is different from the city's other golden memories. Area sports fans might someday again brag about their Super Bowl champs and just maybe another World Series team, too (repeat after me: If you wait long enough, it will come).
But yesterday marked a chance to honor Phelps for something that won't likely be repeated, not by a Baltimorean and not by someone from any other city on the planet. Sure, Phelps deserved the party, but those who felt as if they were in the Beijing pool with him for every stroke, every turn and every dolphin kick of the Summer Games seemed to need the celebration just as much. It wasn't enough to cheer from their homes. Just in case it hasn't yet sunk in, Phelps needed to hear with his own ears from those he inspired.
"There's no better place to be than right here in Baltimore," he told the excited crowd last night.
Though complaints were few yesterday, it is unfortunate it took so long for Phelps to make his way home, finally allowing the city and Baltimore County to throw him this all-day party. The day was intended to honor all of the area's Olympians - such as fellow Olympic swimmer Katie Hoff and Paralympic swimmer Jessica Long. But because of the five-week lag time, Carmelo Anthony, who helped the men's basketball team win gold in Beijing, couldn't take part in the celebration. Anthony was Baltimore's only other Olympic gold medalist, and his Denver Nuggets team is in training camp.
As for Phelps, he now finally has a chance to take a breath. Since June, he had been living out of a pair of suitcases. In fact, upon returning to the United States from China, he had to pick up a third. After making the rounds from community pools to MTV, from corporate speaking engagements to the Saturday Night Live stage, Phelps can finally sleep in his own bed.
Usually, an Olympic champ quickly fades from the spotlight; the slow-moving Olympic wheel spins just once every four years. Though Phelps will certainly receive some well-deserved downtime, don't expect him to disappear. His face is now recognized around the world, spotted on cereal boxes, gossip Web sites and TV commercials, and that won't soon change.
Certainly not in Baltimore. The city doesn't boast many charms this big, and it has a pretty good memory when it comes to its sports immortals.
In time, there will be other champions. But there will be only one Michael Phelps.
Long after the sun had set over Fort McHenry last night, after Phelps had taken his seat next to his mother, Debbie, on stage, and after the fireworks had finished exploding in the clear night sky, everyone seemed to appreciate that truth - from the shrieking teenage girls to those fans already basking in their golden years.
In fact, though Phelps' smile didn't fade for a second all day, it was impossible to tell just who was more excited that he had finally come home - the road-weary Olympic champion or his loyal legion of Phanatics.


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Tom Hart, who works for Fox Sports South with the Braves as a reporter during games, had an embarrassing incident during Tuesday's game with the Rockies. While Chip Caray and Joe Simpson talking about Andrelton Simmons' rehab schedule, the camera focused on Hart, sitting in a suite at Turner Field chowing down on a hamburger.
After the initial deer in the headlights look faded from Hart's face, he actually saved himself pretty well (burger in hand) by talking about the post-game spread at minor league games, and where you could get great food (like what Hart was eating) at various seating levels throughout Turner Field.
That initial glimpse of Hart with a hamburger in his hand could be one of the baseball announcing highlights of the season, though.


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Djokovic tops Federer in ATP World Tour final
LONDON Even when Roger Federer had the lead, Novak Djokovic had the answers.
The top-ranked Serb recovered from early breaks in both sets and beat Federer 7-6 (6), 7-5 Monday in the championship match at the ATP finals.
Federer broke Djokovic's serve to take a quick 2-0 lead in the first set, and then again to open to the second set, but both times the world's No. 1 player rebounded to get back into the match.
The crowd at the O2 Arena was decidedly in Federer's favor, but they cheered loudly throughout the match as both made spectacular shots.
The highlight for Federer came in the tiebreaker with Djokovic holding his second set point.
Djokovic hit a forehand drop shot with Federer up at the net. The ball drifted past the second-ranked Swiss, but he chased it down and whacked a forehand winner to even the score at 6-6.
Two points later, however, and Djokovic was the one celebrating, ending the set with a forehand winner on his third set point.
To start the second set, Federer broke Djokovic for the third time and then held all the way to 5-3. A game later and serving for the set, Federer had two set points but he put a forehand wide and a then forehand into the net.
Two more Federer mistakes put Djokovic back on serve and back on track for the title. The Serb closed it out with a backhand passing winner to improve his head-to-head record against Federer to 3-2 this year, and 13-16 overall.
It was Djokovic's second victory at the year-end tournament for the top eight players in the world. He also won in 2008, when the tournament was in Shanghai.
Federer, who is now 15-3 in Britain this year after winning his seventh Wimbledon title and the Olympic silver medal, had been looking for his record seventh title.


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Chief Patrol Agent Brian S. Hastings takes command of the Buffalo Sector
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On Aug. 21, the U.S. Border Patrol, Buffalo Sector, will conduct a change of command ceremony at the Niagara Falls Air Base Theater. This formal affair involves the swearing-in of Chief Patrol Agent Brian S. Hastings as chief of the Buffalo Sector.
The change of command ceremony is deeply rooted in military tradition, dating back to the middle ages, and allows Border Patrol agents and members of the community to witness the transition of leadership that lays the foundation for the future.
As a part of the ceremony, the new chief assumes formal command of the sector by saying, "Sir, I assume command." These four words are symbolic of a new beginning. For the new chief, the change of command ceremony heralds the beginning of a challenging tour of duty and for the sector employees it establishes new leadership paradigms and a revitalization of motivation and professionalism.
The ceremony concludes with the passing of the guidon, a flag that identifies a company, troop, or organization. Green and gold streamers that represent each of the 20 operational sectors of the Border Patrol surround the Border Patrol guidon. Passing the guidon from one chief to another is a symbolic passing of the trust and well being of a sector from one to another, but it also symbolizes the commitment, trust and fidelity represented by this most sacred Border Patrol symbol.
"It is an honor to be selected to lead and direct Border Patrol operations at Buffalo Sector," Hastings said. "I am proud to represent a sector that has an outstanding reputation. I look forward to working with the agents of this sector and the surrounding community"
Buffalo Sector is responsible for 341 miles of shared border with Canada. The sector consists of sector headquarters in Grand Island and stations located in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Oswego, Rochester and Wellesley Island, N.Y., and Erie, Pa.


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We like the stranger side of fashion. You know, those unconventional, slightly peculiar, but kind of totally awesome things you can't not make your own. And, apparently, so do Sarah-Jane Clarke and Heidi Middleton of sass & bide. The design duo injected a dose of crazy coolness into its resort 2014 lookbook, called "Greaty180." And, while the collection may be composed primarily of black and white styles, the accompanying lookbook is anything but. Maybe you remember it: futuristic silhouettes, dimensional outerwear, and romantic, ethereal gowns infused into the goofiest situations. Pretty unforgettable. And, when it comes to accessories, forget bags and sunglasses — we're talking giant ice-cream cones, plastic birds, and masses of confetti fronds.
Even better than flipping through the lookbook, though, is shopping it, which you can officially do today. And, these goods definitely warrant a spot in our closets — they're not just for us to rock when the temps finally raise, but also to secretly (or not-so-secretly) wear to re-enact the wild scenarios in our apartments, too. Click through to shop and relive our favorite wackadoo resort collection. It's time to get crazy.


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Lately almost all the media I'm consuming spins around the axis of crime, noir, or mystery. Most of the books, movies, television, and comics I'm immersed in, are invariably about solving murders or committing unsolvable murders. I've always loved crime fiction. As a grade schooler, I remember being obsessed with the ongoing adventures of The Three Investigators. In contrast to more popular kid-detectives like the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew, The Three Investigators were compelling because they weren't just precocious do-gooders; the Three were defined as much by their individual shortcomings as much as by their talents. The fact that as adolescents, the Three struggled as much with the given mystery as they did with their own sense of self 1.
Conversely, Richard Stark's (aka Donald Westlake) perfect criminal, Parker is a man without doubt and in complete calculated control of his every move. I've burned through six of Stark's Parker novels in the past two months, and am hooked. If all I had to read for the rest of my life were Westlake novels, I would be content (Westlake was also prolific enough for this to be a viable option). There's a clarity to Westlake's prose, plot, and characters that heightens the catastrophic plot twists, when disaster strikes and everything starts going pear-shaped. The Parker books are paradoxically about a master criminal and methodical workman who plans for every circumstance, who finds himself regularly dealing with intractable problems and impossible situations his planning and professionalism is meant to avoid. This is because Parker lives in a world that lacks his ruthless efficiency and logic, so despite himself, Parker continually finds himself running from a cascade of dominoes that propel him headlong into Clusterfuck City (pop. everyone).
On TV, I've been following Nathan Fillion's new show Castle, about a caddish mystery author named Rick Castle (played by Fillion, natch), who assists the NYPD in solving homicides. He is paired with the attractive and flinty Detective Kate Beckett 2, in a Moonlighting-esque pairing that is self-aware and playful, without being too manipulative with the will-they/won't-they hookup tension that can kill the momentum of similar shows. I've been enjoying this series a lot, because its aware of its own limits as a mystery procedural, and like all great stories in the crime genre, does its storytelling in an extremely efficient manner. The main cast is small, only about 6-7 regularly recurring characters with Castle/Beckett getting the lions share of onscreen banter time 3. There's certainly a formula to it, and again, one that applies as much to the genre and type of show that is 4, as much as to its own particular character as a series– but the show itself is a lot of fun, and it seems like the cast and crew are having a good time making it, an intangible/unknowable quality that can actually add a lot to any performance-based show.
A regular topic of conversation on this blog (and many others for that matter) is the greatness of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillip's Criminal. Suffice it to say that along with titles like Jason Aaron's Scalped, there's a renaissance in comic book noir; a fact that's especially notable for comics' deep ties to the pulps and the crime genre as a whole. (And in terms of the noir films I've been watching, I'm hoping to look at them more in-depth individually in subsequent posts.)
What's compelling to me about crime as a genre are the essential themes and conflicts built into its fabric and fundamentals. Characters marginalized by society at large. A cruel and indifferent world. Injustice is as ingrained as the government's bureaucracy (and often the self-same thing). Cynical worlds where the hopeful have the most to lose. I love stories about flawed individuals stubbornly try to carve out their own bit of happiness, despite the brutality inflicted upon them by the world around them. Parker is a great example of how crime stories are about assigning logic and order to a chaotic world; as often as the stories are about resigning yourself to the unpredictable, unknowable and capricious nature of the world we all live in.
1 Former child star Jupiter Jones (Detective #1) is brilliant but vain and egotistical; Pete Crenshaw (Detective #2) is athletic but cowardly; Bob Andrews (Detective #3) was methodical and would rather stay at home than stakeout; all have faults which are mitigated by each others' strengths and their teamwork. Their adventures were formulaic, but also perfectly pitched for adolescent audiences. Plus, they're pals with Alfred Hitchcock and would debrief him on their adventures– a random but funny hook for a series aimed at kids.
2 Who has suffered from some unfortunate hair styles or stylists, playing awkwardly with the length and look of her hair. A lot of police shows seem to have a problem balancing the idea of tough female leads having shorter and butcher haircuts to show how "no nonsense" they are while keeping them marketable as attractive and feminine objects of desire. Since these two aesthetics are generally at cross-purposes (generally, I'm not trying to get into a deep 3rd wave feminism read of relative masculinity/femininity of hair-styles right now) it usually results in a style that is mostly unfortunate for the actress wearing it. I know this is a weird thing to bring up, but watch the show and try not to notice.
3 Sometimes I feel like one can estimate how much screentime the supporting cast will get, based upon how high-profile the guest star (or guest murderer, more often) is, and how those salaries and costs factor into the production budget. It's a well produced show, but it's clear the crew has an eye on the budget line and that they do a very good job of doing the most they can with the resources they have.
4 I also like the show Psych for similar reasons. On its face, its central storytelling conceit conceit could be limiting: a pair of amateur detectives fake psychic abilities in order to help the Santa Barbara PD solve a variety of crimes. In execution, the show's sharp casting, quick pace of its pop-culture references and the self-aware absurdity of its protagonists all add to its charm.


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My top goals for 2011:
1. Post on this blog more often!
2. Complete a well-researched one-line study of my family for my portfolio.
3. Finish the Intermediate and Advanced-level classes for my American Records certificate at NIGS, with a B or better in each.
4. Become well-prepared for my BCG certification.
5. Begin to establish myself as a small genealogy business.
Not lofty at all, huh?
I share my experiences in genealogy education, including taking classes at the National Institute for Genealogical Studies and preparing my BCG portfolio. I also post updates to my personal research and general genealogy news.
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For patients with breast cancer, knowing whether the diagnosis is early stage or advanced is needed to help treat the disease. Vice-President and Chief Medical Officer for Georgia Cancer Specialists, Cheryl Jones, MD, has experience in treating patients with advanced breast cancer, an incurable but treatable disease, which comprises metastatic (stage IV) and locally advanced (stage III) breast cancer. Metastatic breast cancer occurs when the cancer spreads to other parts of the body and is treated differently than earlier stages of the disease.
Dr. Jones explains the importance of understanding tumor subtypes to help patients become more involved in treatment discussions. Here she addresses questions about the different subtypes, which include human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 positive (HER2+) and hormone receptor-positive (HR+).
Q: How do HR and HER2 status help determine a treatment plan?
Dr. Jones: Each tumor's genetic makeup helps oncologists identify the best approach to the treatment of advanced breast cancer. HR+ tumors, which occur in approximately 70 percent of cases, are fueled by hormones like estrogen and progesterone. Therefore, postmenopausal patients may benefit from hormonal therapy, such as an aromatase inhibitor, which blocks the production of estrogen from helping the cancer grow. If the breast cancer is HR-, accounting for about 15-20 percent of cases in the US, then we treat with drugs other than hormonal therapy, such as chemotherapy. If the tumor overexpresses the HER2 gene it is known as HER2+ and requires aggressive treatment such as with drugs that target the HER2 protein. This occurs in about one in five breast cancers.
Q: What are the biggest considerations when treating advanced breast cancer subtypes? Dr. Jones: For advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer, we consider how this type can outsmart hormonal therapy over time and become resistant, resulting in tumor progression. Treatments exist that may extend the benefits of hormonal therapy. For example, Afinitor (everolimus) is a prescription medicine used to treat advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer, along with the medicine exemestane (an aromatase inhibitor), in postmenopausal women who have already received certain other medicines for their cancer. Afinitor can cause serious side effects, including lung or breathing problems, infections and kidney failure which can lead to death. Even though HER2+ tumors tend to be more aggressive, HER2 targeted treatments also exist. Tumors that are both HER2- and HR-, known as triple negative breast cancer, cannot be treated with HER2 targeted or hormonal therapies, so we will commonly use a combination of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
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It does not seem long ago that the Greencards burst onto the New Grass scene. Almost immediately they captured audiences with music that blended influences from their Australian, European and American heritages. With the release of their fifth studio album, The Brick Album, The Greencards are now one of the most respected bands around. Their musicianship is admired by their peers, and the voice of Australian lead singer, Carol Young, is captivating. On the duet "Heart Fixer", Young is joined by Vince Gill and their voices complement each other with perfection. The album leads off with another all-star guest, Sam Bush, on the song "Make it Out West", which takes the smooth style of the band and adds the kick of Bush's mandolin.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The two-time defending champion Lipscomb women's cross country team looks to win its third-straight Atlantic Sun Conference Championship Saturday at Percy Warner Park.
The race gets underway at 10 a.m. in Vaughn's Gap.
The Lady Bisons have been a unanimous pick all season as the top team in the conference as voted by the coaches.
"We should be the best team," Bill Taylor, director of cross country and track and field, said. "We have the most depth. We aren't going in with big heads. We are well aware that you have to earn everything you get.
"Just being ranked first all season doesn't give you a title. Even more so, we have to prove that those rankings were correct."
Lipscomb enters a roster full of A-Sun Championship experience and talent, led by Preseason Runner of the Year Dani Walker. The senior has a cabinet full of awards over her career and includes two First Team All-Conference awards.
The Lady Bisons also enter two-time A-Sun first team selection Tessa Hoefle, and a pair of second team winners last year in Kendra Lobley and Madi Talbert.
Taylor believes the squad has four women who are capable of winning the meet, including freshman Sally Larson.
"Sally certainly has had an amazing year," Taylor said. "She has done things as a freshman that I haven't seen any of my athletes do before.
"Dani is absolutely capable of winning it and has proven it over and over again. Tessa is capable and is a 5K champion in outdoor track and field. Madi is an All-American (outdoor track and field), so she can do it too. Any of the four have shown this season they have the ability to win it."
Lipscomb also has freshmen Barbara Lee Ball, Hannah Feiten and Kelsey Ibarra along with junior Kaitlyn Llewellyn on the A-Sun roster.
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"We have bigger goals than just the A-Sun," Taylor said. "I'm not sure if we are ready to go to NCAA Nationals, but that has been the goal all year. How they perform Saturday is going to tell us about how prepared we are and how ready we are to make the next step two weeks later at regionals."
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Laurent Rivard is averaging 11.8 points per game (Eric Bronson).
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Freshman guard Laurent
Rivard, who ranks second in the country with a 96.7-percent rate at
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Week for the second time this season, the conference office
announced Monday. Rivard helped Harvard to two victories last week,
as the Crimson improved to 9-3 overall on the season.
In the Crimson's 74-69 win over Monmouth Dec. 29, Rivard helped Harvard overcome a seven-point deficit at halftime and a nine-point deficit midway through the second half. He led the Crimson with 18 points, shooting 5-of-7 from the field and was 6-of-6 from the foul line.
Rivard followed that performance with a 17-point effort in an 84-58 victory over MIT Dec. 31, as he led Harvard in scoring for the second straight game. A native of Saint-Bruno, Que., Rivard made all five free-throw attempts against the Engineers and was 5-of-10 from the floor, while going 2-of-5 from long distance. He also grabbed four rebounds, handed out a career-high four assists, made two steals and blocked one shot.
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Community Developments Investments (Fall 2013)
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Courtesy of Siemens Energy Inc. ©2013. All rights reserved.The Elbow Creek Wind Farm, in Howard County, Tex., uses 53 turbine generators to provide electrical power to nearly 100,000 households.
Barry Wides, Deputy Comptroller, Community Affairs, OCC
National banks and federal savings associations (collectively, banks) can be sources of financing for facilities that generate renewable energy, including wind energy installations. If a bank demonstrates that a wind energy facility provides a public benefit, such as job creation in low- and moderate-income areas, the bank can invest in the facility using the public welfare investment authority (12 USC 24 (Eleventh), 12 CFR 24). For banks with the requisite expertise and risk management capabilities, financing wind-generating installations and equipment manufacturing facilities can benefit a bank's bottom line, be good for the environment, and help move the United States closer to energy independence.
Financing wind-generating installations can pose a variety of credit, operational, legal, and reputation risks that a bank must understand and manage before investing in such projects. These projects often require complex, structured transactions that demand specialized accounting, legal, environmental, and credit expertise. In this newsletter, the article that describes how Wells Fargo, NA, has financed a community-scale wind energy project highlights the need for careful due diligence and a thorough understanding of compliance, legal, and accounting issues before undertaking such investments. National banks and federal savings associations that are considering such investments are encouraged to consult with their supervisory office to discuss potential legal requirements and safety and soundness issues.
American wind energy generation is growing quickly. According to the Wind Energy Foundation, wind power is the fastest-growing source of electricity production in the world, and there is enough onshore wind in the United States to power the country 10 times over.
Financing for the wind production industry creates benefits, including
Today's wind industry produces more than 60,000 megawatts of cumulative wind capacity generated by more than 45,000 turbines. The manufacturing segment is growing as well, with more than 550 manufacturing facilities in 44 states making wind turbine components for use in the United States and overseas.
Banks can invest in these energy-saving, job-creating projects if the transactions meet the requirements of the public welfare investment authority. Such investments include projects that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income individuals and low- and moderate-income areas, projects that benefit areas targeted by a governmental entity for redevelopment, and projects that would receive consideration as a "qualified investment" under the Community Reinvestment Act.
Banks that invest in wind energy production facilities also can take advantage of federal production tax-credit (PTC) or investment tax credit (ITC) incentives. Although the PTC is set to expire on December 31, 2013, projects that begin construction by this date will be eligible to receive the credit. The Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act (PEER), HR 2539, which would permanently extend the PTC for wind and other renewables, has been introduced by Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.). The Obama administration's FY 2014 budget also proposed making the PTC for wind energy permanent.1 The ITC is authorized through December 31, 2016.
In this newsletter, an article by the American Wind Energy Association explains how the PTC and the ITC work and illustrates how these tax credit programs have supported and encouraged wind energy growth. Another article describes how tax credit financing by Wells Fargo, NA, of wind generation projects is helping the bank meet its environmental and community goals, and provides a detailed description of a community scale project in which the bank invested. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) contributed an article describing the various activities that the agency is engaged in to support and encourage wind energy expansion. With a budget of more than $88 million in 2013, the DOE's efforts have improved turbine performance, brought costs down, and reduced market barriers.
In addition, this publication discusses two important regulatory issues of concern to banks that are active in the renewable energy sector. One article explains why and how banks can make real estate investments in wind energy projects by meeting the requirements of the public welfare investment authority. Another article covers situations in which a bank may receive positive consideration under the Community Reinvestment Act for wind energy projects if the bank can demonstrate that the investment activity's primary purpose is community development, as defined in the CRA regulation.
Similar to our earlier Community Developments Investments issue on investments in solar energy facilities using federal energy investment tax credits, this issue serves as a guide for banks interested in how renewable wind energy transactions can fit into their overall investment strategies.
1See http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/budget/fy2014/assets/budget.pdf, p. 19.
Originally, the energy ITC provided a 10 percent tax credit, but the Energy Policy Act of 2005 increased this credit to 30 percent. To further encourage the growth and stability of the renewable energy industry, the Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 extended the credit through December 31, 2016. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act further enhanced the benefit of the energy ITC by eliminating the requirement to reduce the amount to which the energy ITC applied by the value of any subsidy that the project receives.


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