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It takes a whole lot for me to want to resurrect this blog, if only for a while. Hutchmoot'll do that to a guy, I guess. The funny thing is, while all of the Mooters are telling their stories about how they were affected... nah, let's say changed, over the weekend, I'd just like to tell a small story about a thing that very few people saw or even heard about. It's a story about a few Hutch-heroes, none of whom would want to be named, so I'll keep 'em anonymous. I've renamed them too, cause it's more fun that way.
This is a story about selflessness and love, about pain (the literal kind) and healing (also literal). It's really a story about the kind of people that are drawn to the Hutchmoot in the first place. Our story takes place while most of you were enjoying Phil Vischer's talk (which I heard was fantastic). While Mr. Vischer was killing dreams, something else was going on in the church. This'll be in the third person. In fact, let's do this from a divine perspective, want to? I'll steal the first two sentences from the great Jack Butler and his novel "Living in Little Rock With Miss Little Rock." Thanks, Jack. It's not "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," but it's close.
Howdy, I'm the Holy Ghost. Talk about your omniscient narrators.
So it was Friday. Or maybe it was Saturday. The days of the week thing is difficult for me, you understand. Strictly a human construct. Anyway, it was one of those things and it was the evening and I'd been drawn to this place that I love in a little part of Nashville. I'm there all the time, of course (you guys talk about omnipresence in class, right?), but sometimes I've got a little more reason to be paying attention to a thing. And I just couldn't stay away from the Church of the Redeemer that week. There was so much of the Father's business being done that I was all over that building (yes, I saw when you did that thing. I still love you.).
The body of Christ (understand that when I use that phrase, I don't use it lightly) had gathered in the sanctuary to learn some things from a wise man. It's funny how sometimes We put the wisest words in the mouths of the people that love speaking to children. It's rare that I find adults who will listen. This is two years in a row for Hutchmooters and I am pleased. Anyhoo, while most of the body was learning from the sage, there were other events afoot in the house part of the church.
Sometimes, over the best food, the most amazing things happen (just a reminder here - We didn't have to make the food thing mandatory. But aren't you glad We did? Just wait until you taste the real stuff.). Hearts are healed, dignities are restored, and love wins. But even when the best food causes a man to choke, I'm still there, and those things can still happen.
One of your Hutchmooters, a guy I'll call Donald (after one of my favorite human writers, Donald Harington), ate a piece of the finest pork loin this side of the wedding feast and it went down the wrong tube. Now, I could give the specifics of what happened there, but they don't really add to the story, and the doctors have to earn their paychecks somehow, right? So Donald basically inhaled some pork and as happens when you inhale food instead of air (or pipe smoke - good on ya, by the way, Hutchmoot pipe smokers), Donald couldn't breathe very well.
Well, two amazing humans that I'll call Courtney and Bob saw Donald's distress and did the best thing they could think to do - pray with him. Now, before you stop me to say something stupid like "Why didn't they call an ambulance right away" or "Why didn't they do the Heimlich," please understand that he wasn't so bad off yet, just really uncomfortable. In fact, if you could get a Great Physician on the case at the very beginning of the problem, wouldn't you? As it turns out, they could only think to do that because they'd learned well. And their prayers were honored. Closeness to the Father will do that, you know. Pay attention.
Well, Donald got worse. He sat on the couch in the living room and couldn't hardly breathe at all. So Courtney, being the caring sort, ran for help and hollered at the first person she found, a no goodnik named Tuck. Tuck, despite generally seeming to be a guy who knows what he's doing (although that's rarely actually true), freaked out a little bit and went up. Not like Courtney and Bob... Tuck actually went upstairs (his insides flipping like a Lewis Graham pancake) and requested the assistance of Father Benjamin. Since Tuck wasn't from around those parts, he figured (rightly) that the right Reverend Benjamin would instantly know what to do. Benjamin was cool and composed, even a little snarky. The two of them raced back down the stairs to where Donald was waiting. Benjamin assessed the situation, and sent Tuck running back to the sanctuary to retrieve Donald's amiga, Doris.
Tuck raced back down the hall, all-stars flopping all the way, and burst into the filled room (ok, to be fair, he really didn't 'burst.' 'Slunk' maybe. Yeah, let's go with 'slunk.') to look for Doris, not an easy task when all the faithful are gathered and faces can't be easily registered. So again, he enlisted help - this time from a guy I'll call Thorin (want to? that's such an awesome name, right? It's so perfect for this guy, too, although he probably thinks of himself as a Dori, Ori, or Nori). Thorin helped Tuck locate Doris and the three of them awayed to the living room. They returned to find Donald, still in distress, along with a doctor (unnamed in this story, but a hero nonetheless), Courtney, Bob, Benjamin, and a new hero that we'll call Roy. Roy has a big part to play in this story, but truthfully, nobody even noticed he was there. And so, this little Fellowship had assembled, although none realized yet the respective parts each had to play.
The good doctor had prescribed an aspirin for Donald (I know what you're thinking, but trust Me, this doctor is no dummy). Thorin took control of the situation, decided that the emergency room was in order and that there was nobody better to take Donald than himself, requisitioned a vehicle from Tuck, and made ready the battle plan. Doris would call Donald's wife to apprise her of the situation. Tuck would get the ride ready. The others would assist Donald to the car. Benjamin would lift up Donald to the Father before the assembled body.
The car was provided (a blue minivan, natch), Donald, Doris, and Thorin mounted up, and they rode away. Tuck returned to the lobby to hear a bit of wisdom through the little black speaker box. Benjamin ascended to his office to prepare what he would say. The others made their way back to the sanctuary. Except Roy. He hung around. "You never know," he thought (well, I do, but you don't)...
Unbeknownst to Tuck, Roy, and the rest; the minivan was making an about face. The intrepid trio returned quickly from their journey, bearers of good news. It seemed that after a few minutes in the car, Donald was feeling better. The combo of Bob and Courtney's prayer and the good doctor's aspirin had him on the mend and the ER was no longer deemed necessary. But, Donald still wasn't back to his normal self, so Tuck and Roy decided to stay with him... just to be sure he wouldn't be alone (and really, what's a better picture of Me than that?) Tuck went back to the minivan for a blanket and Donald stretched out on the couch. A mysterious beauty named Vivienne appeared from nowhere and delivered some water to Donald. And then, since breath had been found, the three men, Donald, Tuck, and Roy, talked. (Ever notice that the words in the Bible for Spirit and breath are the same thing? I'm just sayin') They talked about their lives and how they had come to be at the Hutchmoot. They talked about their families. They talked about missing the wise man (Tuck was never one for speeches, Donald wished he could be in there, and Roy never missed a beat - for him it was enough to be present where he was). After awhile it was decided that Donald was well enough to go to the lobby and listen via the lobby speaker. The three men ventured there and sat. Tuck got busy, doing something that seemed important, but wasn't. But Roy never left Donald's side. They stayed that way, the two of them, talking about nothing, but always talking about Us, until the wise man emerged from the sanctuary and their reverie was over.
The story ends there. No magical happy ending. Did Roy and Donald become lifelong friends? It would be cheating to tell you. A life is a long time, and those stories are yet to be written down. But I will say this: even if the two men never see each other again, they won't forget this story. And when they're reunited one day, they'll remember this story fondly. And the rest of the small Fellowship will wander over and laugh together. And they'll say, "Man... wasn't that pork loin amazing?"
So be sure to note, reader, that a Fellowship doesn't have to have an axe, a sword, and a bow. An aspirin, a glass of water, a minivan, and a prayer will usually do just fine. Blessings upon blessings to Courtney, Bob, Tuck, Thorin, Benjamin, Vivienne, the good doctor, Donald, and Roy. You all played your parts to perfection. When the Son says things like "You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect," these are the kind of things He had in mind. Well done.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
A Hutchmoot Story
It takes a whole lot for me to want to resurrect this blog, if only for a while. Hutchmoot'll do that to a guy, I guess. The funny thing is, while all of the Mooters are telling their stories about how they were affected... nah, let's say changed, over the weekend, I'd just like to tell a small story about a thing that very few people saw or even heard about. It's a story about a few Hutch-heroes, none of whom would want to be named, so I'll keep 'em anonymous. I've renamed them too, cause it's more fun that way.
Posted by John Barber at 6:08 PM
5 comments:
- Kristen Peterson said...
John, this is beautiful, and all the moreso because it is true.
- September 25, 2012 at 7:33 PM
- Shaunaruth said...
Such a fun way to tell that story! Thanks, John. Well done.
- September 25, 2012 at 7:55 PM
- Brenda Branson said...
John, this is amazing on so many levels--the story telling, the events that transpired, the unlikely heroes, and the heavenly perspective. I'll bet if there are heavenly news channels in God's realm, this is exactly how the news about earthlings would be reported. Awesome!
- September 25, 2012 at 8:54 PM
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- September 27, 2012 at 8:46 PM
- Greener Trees said...
John - This was great. It left me wondering how many other untold stories were being written over the weekend. We only see in part, don't we? So glad to see you and your lovely wife again.
- September 30, 2012 at 1:20 PM


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I really loved making this Pottery Barn copy cat monogrammed serving board. It was one of those that just wouldn't leave me alone until I found the just-right time-worn cutting board while thrifting. It was really easy and I think it looks like I spent waaay more than $5.00! And...I can use it all year long!
I was smiling the whole time I was making my Jack-o-Lantern pillow with interchangeable faces because I had my little grandsons in mind! They can create their own pumpkin faces and even store the extra pieces in a pocket on the back. It will be enjoyed for many Halloweens to come!
This Country Living inspired ruler table runner was made for a sweet friend so that made it extra fun to create!
I had been eyeing a similar wreath on Pinterest and finally had to make my own flower pot wreath. It was a really easy project that hung on my front door all summer. I know that when warm weather returns, it will make its way back there!
This one was another one that kept bugging me until I finished it…my vintage French tea towels made from…you'll never believe it…inexpensive IKEA dish towels! One day I will own the real thing, but for now this will do. And...you don't have to be able to embroider to create them!
And finally, I love these vintage French silverware sleeves…another one that haunted me until I made it. It has a spot for all of the flatware neatly labeled in French and even has a pocket for the napkin.
I love its rustic simplicity! It just looks like it came from an old French farmhouse, doesn't it?
And there they are…my favorites from this year! I hope that you don't mind that I shared them again. They really had a spot in my heart and just had to be created! And already a project or two is starting to nag at me for 2013!
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Under the Table and Dreaming for the Sunday Showcase Party
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The Stories of A2Z for Tutorials and Tips Tuesday
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A Stroll thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday
Cedar Hill Ranch for Cowgirl Up! on Tuesdays
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesday's Treasures
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An auction held by Whisky Auctioneer has seen the world's largest known collection of rare and collectable Karuizawa whisky from Japan snapped up for £770,000 in an online auction. The result is believed to be a world recrod for an auction of Japanese whisky.
A 70cl bottle of Karuizawa's 1960 52 Years old, one of just 41 bottles originally released for £12,000 in 2013 sold for £100,100, setting a new UK and European record for a Japanese whisky.
The collection of 296 bottles, which had been built up over the last 10 years by a European collector, easily surpassed the pre-auction estimated value of around £500,000.
The auction has attracted worldwide attention which has translated into more than 5093 bids for the bottles, and resulting in 89 successful buyers. In terms of bottles purchased, the Unites States was by far and away the most popular destination, with 84 bottles purchased by US buyers. Germany finished in second place with 43, Hong Kong with 40, the UK with 37 and Greece with 23. Other successful buyers came from countries including Taiwan, China, Singapore, Canada, Belgium, Australia, Israel, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Slovakia, France, Ireland and Poland.
The top 10 bottles by value to be sold during the auction were bought for a combined £217,060, with seven of these bottles purchased by buyers in Hong Kong and the other three heading to Germany.
Karuizawa 1960 Single Cask #5627 / The Archer £100,100.00
Karuizawa 1963 Single Cask 50 Year Old #5132 £24,700.00
Karuizawa Honor Sumo Collection / 1981 / 1982 / 1983 £17,100.00
Karuizawa 1964 Single Cask 48 Years Old #3603 / Wealth Solutions £17,100.00
Karuizawa 45 Year Old Single Cask #1946 / Aqua of Life £12,700.00
Karuizawa 1995 Single Cask 18 Years Old #5022 / Ghost Series #2 - Only 22 Bottles £10,300.00
Karuizawa 1981 Single Cask #158 / Sakura Cask - Only 45 Bottles £9,700.00
Karuizawa Four Decades Ghost Series #5 / 1 of 24 Bottles £9,260.00
Karuizawa 1970 Single Cask #6227 / Geisha Label £8,100.00
Karuizawa 1983 Single Cask #3557 / Nepal Bottling £8,000.00
Karuizawa whisky has become one of the world's most coveted whiskies since the distillery stopped production in 2000.The collection auctioned by Perth (Scotland) based Whisky Auctioneer covered almost every expression created by the renowned Japanese distillery. It is the first time such an extensive collection has been made available for auction anywhere in the world.
The sale has been a huge success for Perthshire firm Whisky Auctioneer which specialises in auctioning fine, old, rare and collectable whisky. In recent years, collectors have flocked towards Japanese distilleries, whose reputations and values have rocketed in the booming secondary market. According to rare whisky experts and analysts Rare Whisky 101, the RWK (Rare Whisky Karuizawa) Index, which tracks the performance of a select collection of bottles from this silent Japanese distillery, shows an increase in value of more than 300% since July 2013.
Commenting on the results, Iain McClune, founder and owner of Whisky Auctioneer said, "I don't think we ever expected to have this much interest in our collection of Karuizawa, regardless of its rarity and collectability! Despite being a UK-based auction, only 37 of these bottles will remain on our shores. The international profile of the winning bids truly underline the global appeal of rare whisky at the moment, with these bottles soon heading off to 19 different countries, located across four different continents.
Rare whisky expert Andy Simpson from Rare Whisky 101 said, "Given the vast demand for Karuizawa whisky in recent years, we wondered whether the market might have begun cool for this iconic distillery. However, judging by the global interest and the prices paid for this most recent auction, it would appear that Japanese whisky is still at the apex of many collectors' wish-lists. What we don't know, of course, if whether any of these bottles will resurface on the secondary market in years to come, or whether they will be opened, enjoyed and forever lost to the collector market."
The buyer of the Karuizawa 1960 "The Archer", who wishes to remain anonymous, says, "I was given the chance to try my first Karuizawa whisky sample a few years ago, and I immediately fell in love with it. When I saw Whisky Auctioneer's collection of Karuizawa whiskies, including the oldest and rarest I knew straight away that I had bid for this once in a lifetime chance. I am absolutely thrilled to have secured this incredible whisky, in the knowledge that it was distilled only a few years after Karuizawa started production in 1955 and that it's only one of 41 bottles ever produced! I've won an important piece of history that will take pride of place at the heart of my collection."
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I'm glad there is no minimum length requirement for T-SQL Tuesday blog posts, because this one will be short. I was in the classroom for almost 11 hours today, and I need to be back tomorrow morning at 7:30.
Way long ago, back in SQL 2000 (or was it earlier?) when a query indicated that SQL Server was going to use a nonclustered index to get row pointers, and then look up those rows in the underlying table, the plan just had a very linear look to it. The operator that indicated going from the nonclustered leaf to the data row was called a 'Bookmark Lookup', and it just looked a simple, single operator. Those of us that did troubleshooting of query plans knew that it could hide a multitude of sins, but to many people it looked very innocuous.
Then in the next version, that simple, single Bookmark Lookup Operator was replaced by something that looked like a JOIN! When I first saw query plans showing a JOIN when doing a nonclustered index lookup, I was almost distraught, but it turns out that was only because it was new and different. The more I thought about it, the more I realized it was a Good Thing.
Some people might get confused because they think of a JOIN as an operation that finds matches rows between two tables. But in fact, a JOIN can be used to find matches between any two sets of rows. And in the case of a nonclustered index lookup, SQL Server is finding rows in the leaf level of a nonclustered index (the ones that meet your filter condition(s) ) , and then is finding the matching rows in the underlying table. Internally, this is a JOIN operation.
But when we look at the plans, there are two different operators used to show the actual lookup into the underlying table.
There is a RID Lookup, used when the table is a heap. The nonclustered index contains Row ID, or RID, values (composed of a File ID, a Page ID and a Slot/Row number on the page). This RID is then used to 'match' with rows in the underlying table that have the same RID.
There is also a KEY Lookup, used when the table has a clustered index. The leaf level of a nonclustered index contains pointers that are the key values for the rows being pointed to. So to find the matching rows in the table, SQL Server takes the clustered key value from the nonclustered index, and then searches for that value in the clustered index, following the clustered index from the root down to its leaf.
Below are the two icons used for these operations. If I were to give you a quiz, and ask which operator indicates we are finding a row in a table directly using a RID value, and which indicates we are finding a row in a table using a clustered index key, which would you say is which? Take a moment to think about it.
I don't know about you, but when I just try to figure out these two icons, I think the one on the left looks like it should be the KEY Lookup, and the one on the right should be the RID Lookup.
But if you check the page in Books Online, or if you check your own query plans, you see that they are backwards!
Here is a plan showing a RID Lookup:
And here is a plan showing a KEY Lookup:
Fortunately, the graphical query plan tells you what kind of operation it's performing, so you can just ignore the picture and read the words. But what's the point of a graphical plan in that case?
So are they really backwards? Did someone just make a mistake and link in the wrong file when compiling the SQL Server graphical query plan code? Or am I misinterpreting this?
I still think graphical query plans are one of the best thing ever added to product, so I'm really not complaining, but I'm just sayin….
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... from what you've said, the RID lookup is actually a search/join, and the image showing the "joined" sets with a magnifying (search) icon matches that to my eye.
That leaves the other one for a key lookup, and given that it is a lookup "straight" to the values from a binary key, (and in fact, may have the values you need in the clustered index, or one of your other indexes, so you may not even need to go to the table) seems representative (although not quite as much as the first)
In any case, looking at them the RID lookup icon looks more "expensive" than the KEY icon, so I think they do their job.
I would agree with Kalen on this one. To my eye, the pointer directly into a page should be the RID lookup, and the search in an index tree should be the key lookup.
Is an RID lookup more expensive? I would think it would be significantly cheaper.
Yes, have always thought so. One looks like it's using an index, the other doesn't.
Agreed, Kalen, some designer was clearly on something when coming up with these icons!
@James: RID lookup is indeed cheaper. It requires 1 logical I/O per row, whereas key lookup requires at least 2 logical I/Os per row. But in the vast majority of cases you'll want a clustered index so it's probably not a great design tradeoff.
Why would you want the more expensive option in the vast majority of cases?
@Linwood: Because I design for bookmarks to be the exception rather than the norm.
Eighteen posts for T-SQL Tuesday #43 this month , discussing Plan Operators. I put them together and
Ha! I have never ever thought about this icons! Thanks for pointing this out, Kalen! I think I can use this as some kind of a joke during a training or something! :)
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City of Lincoln
Mayor's Office
2006 Media Releases
The Lincoln Emergency Communications/911 Division is assisting the wildfire recovery effort in Valentine by sending its portable antennae and radio system to the area. Valentine's existing public safety tower was disabled by the wildfire. The State of Nebraska requested the City's system, which was provided through Homeland Security funds.
The division's Radio Shop deployed the equipment and three technicians late afternoon Monday, July 17. The technicians will help assemble and set up the system to provide public safety responders in the Valentine area with temporary radio coverage until an alternate means of communication can be established.


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Republic of Korea Reaffirms Strong Support to UNESCO
Meeting with the Director-General in Seoul on 13 and 14 August, Prime Minister Kim Hwang-sik and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Mr Kim Sun-Hwan expressed the Republic of Korea's strong support for UNESCO's programmes in education, water management, cultural heritage and science.
Indicating that the Republic of Korea aimed to increase the share of its official development assistance to 0.25 percent of GNP, Foreign Minister Kim Sun-Hwan affirmed the country's interest in increasing cooperation with Africa, including in the areas of cultural heritage, and of HIV prevention.
The Prime Minister also affirmed the country's full engagement to make the World Water Forum and the Education for All stocktaking conference, both to be hosted by the Republic of Korea in 2015, a success.
The Director-General evoked the country's efforts to preserve and protect cultural properties in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, making specific reference to a the project to preserve the Koguryo Tombs and Mural Paintings, and offered UNESCO's willingness to act as a channel for future cooperation.
She drew attention to her recent official visit to Myanmar and to the country's demand for capacity building, notably in the area of cultural heritage and education.
In Seoul, the Director-General also gave the prestigious Miwon lecture at Kyung-Hee University on "The Foundations for Peace in the 21st Century: UNESCO's view," during which she underscored that "we had to set a new global sustainability agenda that harnesses the power of education and culture for development and the sciences for a more inclusive, just and peaceful world."
She met with influential UNESCO stakeholders during a breakfast organized by the Korean National Commission for UNESCO, including with the directors of UNESCO's Seoul-based Category 2 centres respectively specialized in education for intercultural understanding and networking for intangible heritage.
She was also hosted in traditional Korean settings by Mr Kim Chan, head of the Cultural Heritage Administration, and by Ms Lee Bae-yong, head of the Presidential Council on Nation Branding, in which the promotion of the country's intangible and tangible cultural heritage play a special role.


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Wall Street banks have spent the past five years recovering from massive wounds they inflicted on themselves and the country at large. The banks bet they could build a housing doomsday machine, feed it criminally flawed mortgages, and have the story end with fat bonuses and smiles, rather than recession and grief. Now Wall Street is at it again, with bankers dusting off their doomsday machine. If they get their way, the housing market will become even more susceptible to catastrophic meltdown than it was before the 2008 crash.
During the housing boom, Wall Street banks made piles of money selling allegedly safe mortgage instruments called residential mortgage-backed securities. This business was hugely lucrative — so good, in fact, that banks poisoned the mortgages they sold their customers just to keep business flowing.
These mortgage instruments have all but disappeared over the last five years. But now JP Morgan is trying to open the spigot to these easy profits again by resuming sales of mortgage-backed bonds. The bank is also trying to rewrite the rulebook that accompanies these once-ubiquitous investments to reduce its financial liabilty if the bonds again go sour. It looks like the only lesson JP Morgan learned concerned the importance of protecting oneself from one's own terrible decisions.
Big banks brought down the economy by pushing worthless home mortgages onto investors. They pooled mortgages together into bonds and then sold slices of the bonds to investors. These securities were supposed to be stable investments; the bonds would only sour in the event that huge chunks of mortgages across the country defaulted.
Wall Street's thirst for easy fees meant the banks didn't care what kind of doomed loans they stuffed into these bonds. The mortgages inside these bonds wound up being the worst loans the housing bubble produced, precisely because Wall Street never intended to keep them. Banks sold subprime trash downstream, to their customers, and got paid handsomely for the effort.
In theory, bonds are important for housing finance because they let private banks compete with government-backed mortgage companies. In practice, the mortgage-bond machine allowed big banks to make enormous profits without assuming any risk. One would think the solution for driving private dollars into the mortgage market would lie in giving the banks the incentive to traffic in good loans, not bad ones. Instead, JP Morgan's attempt to restart the mortgage-bond machine weakens the few remaining incentives for honest behavior.
When banks sell a mortgage bond, they file a booklet with regulators detailing how the bond works and what's in it. They also assure investors that the bond's contents meet certain quality benchmarks. They sell mortgages under warranty, and if investors discover they've bought bad loans, they can make their bankers buy the loans back.
These warranties were routinely made during the housing boom, but they've become a flashpoint since the crash. Scores of burned investors, including the federal government, have sued for false guarantees and breached warranties in bubble-era mortgage bonds. JP Morgan has bought back $6 billion worth of warrantied loans over the past four years, and the bank is in court fighting to avoid paying billions more.
The $616 million mortgage bond JP Morgan is currently shopping makes an end-run around these commonplace assurances: It wants to put a short expiration date on the guarantees investors receive. That shouldn't be a problem in this particular case, since JP Morgan is currently shopping high-quality, fully documented loans. The danger is that JP Morgan writes new rules for residential mortgage-backed securities on Wall Street, and a system that encourages banks to pass risk to their customers loses the modicum of consumer protection it still enjoys.
A lawsuit the federal government filed against JP Morgan in late 2011 alleged the bank consistently overstated the quality of the loans it packaged into mortgage bonds; that it inflated home values to make mortgages seem safer than they were; and that JP Morgan and its brokers didn't adhere to their own underwriting standards. Federal lawsuits against other Wall Street banks made similar claims. Post-crisis investigations have revealed that outside auditors told banks that they were handling bad mortgages, but the banks stuffed them into bonds and sold them off anyway. The banks did all this while knowing they would have to own any mortgage fraud that investors discovered. Just imagine what they'll be tempted to pull once they let themselves off that hook.Paul McMorrow is an associate editor at CommonWealth Magazine. His column appears regularly in the Globe.


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The marketing degree encompasses the fields of advertising, promotion, sales, research, international marketing and more. It involves such business-critical activities as the analysis of competitive behavior, the development of new products, and the management of relationships with suppliers, distributors and consumers, to name a few.
The marketing department's principal focus is on the domestic and global aspects of the marketing function, including marketing strategy, marketing research, sales management and communications. The program teaches students to unravel the complexities of marketing in both profit and nonprofit organization and managing both goods and services. Courses cover domestic and international marketing, ethical decision making and the role of the marketer in developing company strategy.
In addition to coursework, students gain valuable on-the-job experience by working on major marketing projects for area businesses and organizations. These projects last a full semester and include marketing research consulting and development of integrated marketing communications campaigns. In addition, computerized simulations allow students to experience the consequences of decisions made in the areas of product development, pricing, promotion, marketing research, sales compensations, cost containment and scheduling.
UT marketing interns have worked in promotions, consumer product management, hi-tech marketing, market research, and strategic marketing at organizations such as Bank of America, Tampa Tribune, GEICO, and Hughes Corporation. In addition, alumni are employed by Sykes Enterprises, Prudential Securities, BP, PricewaterhouseCoopers and many more.
A minor in marketing is also offered.
The Sykes College of Business is accredited at both the graduate and undergraduate levels by AACSB International.
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Bill Sienkiewicz: 2017 Spectrum Grand Master
-By Arnie Fenner
The 2017 Grand Master Award was presented April 22 at the Folly Theater in Kansas City, MO during
Spectrum Fantastic Art Live
. As determined by the
Spectrum Advisory Board
—consisting of Brom, Alice Carter, Mark Chiarello, Cathy Fenner, Rebecca Guay, James Gurney, Charles Kochman, Iain McCaig, and Virginie Ropars—the Grand Master Award is intended as recognition of an influential artist's significant achievements within—and contribution to—the field of Fantastic Art.
Bill Sienkiewicz
more than meets the
for the honor.
Born May 8, 1958 in Blakely, PA, Boleslav William Felix Robert "Bill" Sienkiewicz began drawing when he "was about four or five" and has never stopped. After attending the Newark School of Fine Art and Industrial Design, Bill launched his career at the age of 19 with assignments for Marvel Comics. Though initially showing the influence of Neal Adams (as well as earlier comics artists Curt Swan and Jack Kirby), he quickly evolved into a wholly original and unique creator; using his solid drawing skills as a springboard, Bill literally broke all the "rules" of sequential storytelling and cheerfully experimented with paint, pencil, ink, collage, and practically any other media he could lay his hands on and apply to a surface. From job to job, from book to book, readers never knew what to expect from him other than something wonderful—and he delivered. Bill subsequently brought that same sense of excitement, urgency, and innovation to his illustration and advertising assignments as well.
Whether illustrating the worlds of Elektra, Batman, Daredevil, Captain Ahab, Jimi Hendrix, The Shadow, or the New Mutants (which he co-created with Chris Claremont and has been turned into an acclaimed series on FX,
), whether exploring the realms of
Star Wars
Stray Toasters
(his own creation) or
Carmen Sandiego
, Bill confidently and unquestionably becomes a definitive, integral and irreplaceable voice in
their stories. He becomes
voice that guides and enthralls us.
In recent years Bill has lectured at art schools and conferences and has become an instructor for the
Illustration Academy
where he helps students refine their skills and explore career possibilities in various online and in-person workshops. A fearless advocate for artists'—and, indeed, human—rights, Bill Sienkiewicz is a leader who not only cares deeply—about craft, about content, about message, about
—but who speaks out, takes action, and gives back to the community.
That's the epitome of what a Grand Master
; that's who Bill Sienkiewicz is.
To put it simply, he is one of our own and one of our best.
Congratulations, Bill Sienkiewicz, 2017 Spectrum Grand Master!


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When asked to contribute this piece about what being an oblate means to me, I sat down and wrote a long account, which would have bored everyone. Now, after several tries, I find I can write in fewer words about my desire to join this Benedictine community. Quite simply, I want to be in a community of shared values where I am accepted and encouraged to grow in truth and love. In addition, I want to contribute to the work of helping others find Christian meditation, as I believe that meditation has the power to change lives and the world. I believe that being part of this Community will help me to do that.
The foundation of the Community's shared values is rooted in the teachings of Christ, as presented in the sacred text of the Bible. For me, the primary teaching, the commandment above all others, is to love God and our neighbours. Another goodly part of those shared values is encapsulated in The Rule of St Benedict. The primacy of knowing where one stands; of having some reasonable perspective of where one fits into the grand scheme of things; of keeping that root of all evil, pride, at bay; and, of course, the silence, are all fundamental to my understanding of the Benedictine way of life.
The necessity of living in community is one I have long appreciated and my search for such a community has occupied much of the last twenty years. Until Christian meditation was made known to me, I thought that "Benedictine" was simply a liqueur prepared by some monks somewhere in Europe. I had enjoyed drinking that when I was much younger and much preferred it to brandy. Then John Main's writings came into my life, followed swiftly by Laurence Freeman's visits to Singapore to speak to our meditating community.
It became quite clear to me then that the monastic tradition offered much more than liqueur. But it wasn't until I met Liz King in Penang at a School for Meditators in early 2003 that I realized that this door was open to people such as myself who could not participate in the full life of the monastic community but who could, nonetheless, live in the Community's "monastery without walls."
I started reading The Rule in March of 2003 and was immediately put off by the strong language and the inclusion of corporal punishment. I'm afraid that, despite all evidence to the contrary, this reinforced my idea of a monastery as a forbidding place. But help was on the way! Jean Chittister's interpretation of The Rule helped me translate those timeless values into lessons for everyday life in the present age.
Then came the difficulty of convincing others (and myself) that I really wanted to embark on this path. I traveled to Cockfosters monastery in London (from Wales where I was attending a conference) and stayed three days in the Benedictine Spirituality Centre. This was a way, I thought, of trying to discover what a Benedictine community is since there were none that I could locate in Singapore or Malaysia. I ate meals with the monks each day and was particularly inspired by a young monk from Switzerland who informed me gravely that being an oblate was very difficult indeed.
In fact, he thought it more difficult than living inside the monastery. But he did allow that it was possible. That gave me courage. Of course, I also met oblates who seemed to take it all in stride. But most of all, singing the Divine Office with the monks and meditating with them made me more eager to be part of this community.
I'm rather used to living on the outside. I've been in a very mixed marriage (race, religion, nationality, gender) for the past 31 years and have lived in cultures much different from the one in which I was raised, so being an outsider is not new. I realize that some might think there is a contradiction there: Why would someone who wants to be in a community of shared values go to such lengths to place herself outside?
But I have been convinced, since my youth, that under our skins our blood is basically the same red colour; under our perceptions of God (who is unknowable) our need for stability and lasting love is universal; and that community exists wherever people share respect and love for each other. This Benedictine community is one with values that I long to share!
Honouring the Christ in ALL seemed to me to be the perfect way to be part of such a community. In my interaction with another oblate, Rita McKenna, I've come to understand the quiet, silent way of growth. I hope to go on in this direction for the rest of my life.
In short, I am an ardent fan of St. Benedict and I am convinced that with the love and support of the Benedictine tradition of The World Community for Christian Meditation, I will be able to seek God and truth, and to participate fully in the work of helping others find love, peace, joy and liberty through the practice of Christian meditation.


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More often that, custom paint jobs are designed to draw attention. Few people in the stands for Sunday's People's Choice criterium in downtown Adelaide likely saw anything other than a matte black frame beneath Orica-GreenEdge's Matthew Goss, who finished second. However, a closer look at the bike reveals that it's anything but standard issue.
Goss represented Australia at the 2012 London Olympic Games, and there's no shortage of iconography on his frame to commemorate the occasion. While the majority is finished in matte black, the trailing edges of the down tube and seat stays are covered in little double-decker buses, London Underground logos, and Union Jacks – all done in a subtle, tasteful manner.
Otherwise, Goss' build kit is standard team issue, including 10-speed Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 with sprinter shifters and a custom internal battery (none of the teams have enough 11-speed components on hand yet). There's also an earlier version of Shimano's latest 50mm-deep Dura-Ace carbon tubular wheels, a PRO cockpit, Prologo saddle, SRM power meter, Dura-Ace pedals, and Elite bottle cages.
One interesting change we've noted from years past, however, is tire size. Pro teams aren't just moving to wider rims, they're moving to wider tires, and Goss' Continental Competition Pro Limiteds are a healthy 25mm across, for better traction and a smoother ride. Goss also gets a trick green anodized aluminum SRM PowerMeter 7 display, while other Orica-GreenEdge riders use the standard plastic head.
Subtle London-themed icons on the down tube
Position-wise, Goss' machine is about what we've come to expect from sprinters: a relatively forward saddle, lots of handlebar drop, and a long stem. We've noticed some sprinters moving towards narrower handlebars recently – supposedly to squeeze through gaps in the mad rush to the line more easily – but Goss is using a fairly normal 42cm-wide (center-to-center) PRO PLT Compact 2.
Total weight as pictured is 7.39kg (16.29lb) with the computer head installed.
Complete bike specification
- Frame: Scott Foil HMX NET, 52cm
- Fork: Scott Foil HMX NET
- Headset: Ritchey WCS Logic Zero 1 1/8in to 1 1/2in tapered
- Stem: PRO Vibe 7s, 130mm x -6 degrees
- Handlebar: PRO PLT Compact 2, 42cm (center-to-center)
- Tape/grips: Prologo OneTouch
- Front brake: Shimano Dura-Ace BR-7900 w/ Shimano carbon-specific pads
- Rear brake: Shimano Dura-Ace BR-7900 w/ Shimano carbon-specific pads
- Brake levers: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 STI Dual Control ST-7970
- Front derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 FD-7970
- Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 RD-7970
- Shift levers: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 STI Dual Control ST-7970 with SW-7972 sprint shifters
- Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace CS-7900, 11-25T
- Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace CN-7901
- Crankset: SRM Wireless PowerMeter Shimano Dura-Ace Compatible, 172.5mm, 53/39T
- Bottom bracket: Shimano Dura-Ace SM-BB7900
- Pedals: Shimano Dura-Ace SPD-SL PD-7900
- Wheelset: Shimano Dura-Ace WH-9000-C50-TU
- Front tire: Continental Competition Pro LTD tubular, 25mm
- Rear tire: Continental Competition Pro LTD tubular, 25mm
- Saddle: Prologo Scratch Pro TR Nack
- Seatpost: Scott Foil
- Bottle cages: Elite Custom Race (2)
- Computer: SRM PowerControl 7
- Other accessories: Custom internal battery
Critical measurements
- Rider's height: 1.77m (5ft 10in)
- Rider's weight: 70kg (154lb)
- Saddle height, from BB (c-t): 743mm
- Saddle setback: 45mm
- Seat tube length, c-c: 460mm
- Tip of saddle nose to c of bars: 556mm
- Saddle to bar drop (vertical): 115mm
- Head tube length: 120mm
- Top tube length: 535mm
- Total bicycle weight: 7.39kg (16.29lb)


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Sunday, September 11, 2011
Stop the Car!
Do you see what I see? While out birding in Orange County, NY, today I was stunned to find a zebra in the same field as a herd of donkeys and mules. His camouflage is not working so well in a field of field flowers and NY autumn grasses.
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Love it. I had a similar moment years ago when driving by a horse barn in a redwood forest -- saw a camel walk out of the barn. Double-takes are dangerous when driving!
- September 12, 2011 at 8:19 AM
Wow! I wonder what the story is for that? Cool to see a zebra "in the wild" though.
- September 12, 2011 at 8:40 AM
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text: The Big Bear Lake Antique Car Club was founded in 1982 by a group of people who shared a common interest in "vintage automobiles." The purpose of the club is to indulge this common interest and raise money for charities in the Big Bear valley. We are a non-profit organization and our major fund raising effort is the "Fun Run" car show held annually on the second weekend in August. We also host a car show for local residents on Memorial Day weekend. As a result, we are able to raise between fifteen and twenty thousand dollars annually which is given to local groups providing services to the Big Bear community. We also provide our vehicles to be displayed at many local functions as a crowd attraction. We meet on the second Monday of the month from April through November at the Big Bear Discovery Center. We are a fun group that works very hard to support the activities that take place in the Big Bear community.


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Judith Kay Busby age 70 or Barnesville, Ohio passed away Saturday morning October 20, 2012 at East Ohio Regional Hospital. Judy was born March 20, 1942 a daughter to the late Harry Oscar Busby and Marguerite Morgan Busby.
Judy was preceded in death by her beloved Aunt Lucy in August of 2009 and her sister, Grace (Jenny) Brendel in 2007.
Judy is survived by her best friend and Cousin Kathleen Lucas of Barnesville, half brother Kenneth Busby of Hemet, California and nephew Kevin Brendel of Manassas Park, Virginia, her Aunts Marie Morgan of Adena and Margeret (David) Miser of Hopedale and Uncle Rex Morgan of Cadiz. Additionally Judy is survived by several cousins and all her friends and family at the Main Street Group Home in Barnesville where Judy had resided since October 31, 2007 who loved her and will miss the happiness she brought to everyone she greeted with a hi whats your name. Judy was employed with Belco Works in St. Clairsville, Ohio where she attended daily. Judy was a special woman with a loving soul who will always be remembered for her affectionate personality and the words she would say to all she loved daily, I prayed for you last night. I think it is fair to say that we all have and Angel looking over us as Judy Busby our angel is Home with her mom and dad. Judy was rich in her faith and belief in God as she attended many churches her favorite of all being the Harbor of Hope, where she attended often with her dear friend Tim.
Calling hours and services were Thursday October 25 at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz , Ohio. Burial followed at Olive Branch Cemetery, Harrisville, Ohio.
The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland.com.


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Topic: Fett cameos
Post any cameos of the Fetts you can think of.
-In "The Benchwarmmers," (which is quite humerous, but is a gross-out film), a rich character has Star Wars statues in his kitchen, and one of them is Boba Fett.
-In an episode of the Simpsones, the creator of a Star Wars parody has a Fett hemet on his shelf.
-A Mega Man character (I cannot remember his name, but begins with a "v") is based on Boba.
- http://us.games-workshop.com/games/40k/ … efault.htm (Look at the armor)


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Seldom is there a bad time to offer your guests a drink—especially when it's a terrific drink. A well-stocked bar is essential to being a great host. As an event designer, I've learned that a concise collection of liquors, mixers, garnishes, and tools takes half the headache out of entertaining and allows for parties at the drop of a hat.
The Basics
Always be prepared to whip up a classic Manhattan, margarita, or martini. These are the staples: learn them, serve them, drink them. And then do it all again.
Whiskey: A Manhattan calls for bourbon or rye whiskey–I prefer classic Maker's Mark bourbon. While small-batch whiskeys are really having a moment, this Kentucky standard fits the bill for me.
Tequila: Come cocktail hour, I feel underdressed without a tequila in my hand. Herradura has a nice smoky flavor, and Patron Silver makes the smoothest margarita. For sipping, lay in for a bottle of Clase Azul, which is too good to mix with anything else except perhaps chocolate.
Gin: I drink Hendrick's, which looks as good on the bar as it tastes in your martini.
Vodka: We all know that Vodka makes us strong and clever. I suggest Belvedere or Ketel One for martinis and Tito's for Bloodies.
Vermouth: I recommend Martini & Rossi for martinis and Dolin for Manhattans.
Mixers and Garnishes
I like my drinks neat, but some people need a little fizz. Keep ginger ale, tonic, and club soda accessible, and get small, individual-size bottles to ensure effervescence.
Complete your drinks with fresh juices and garnishes that add zing. Keep freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and lemons and limes on hand.
While I like my martinis clean, for some olives are the whole reason to make a martini. Classic Spanish olives are best; be sure to save the brine in case your guest takes them dirty.
The presence of Luxardo cherries in a cocktail is magical. These dark, syrupy gems take a Manhattan, Tom Collins, or old-fashioned to another level. (They're also divine on vanilla gelato, but that's for another post.)
Decanters, Glassware, Etc.
Adorn your bar with pieces that are functional, elegant—and maybe even a little quirky (crystal decanters, julep cups, custom swizzle sticks, and vintage cocktail glasses). A set of vintage Gucci fox-head stirrup cups howled at me when I discovered them last holiday season while shopping for my pop-up shop. I smile every time I see them.
Tools of the Trade
Cocktail hour should be fun, not work. Take the challenge out of mixology with a few vital tools:
Citrus Squeezer: A handheld juicer will change your life and your cocktails.
Opener: A giant ram's horn is my favorite bottle opener for its interesting looks, but for functionality nothing beats the Original Rabbit.
Ice: Settle in to entertaining and don't keep going to the freezer for more ice. Load up the ice bucket with oversize cubes—they look better in drinks and melt slowly.
Cocktail shaker: My shaker is an artillery shell from WWI. Even if yours doesn't reference the Battle of the Somme, a cocktail shaker can be a conversation piece and the key to a perfectly mixed concoction.
Extra Credit
If you want to create the ultimate bar, have these ingredients on hand:
Domaine de Canton
Orange bitters


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Assistant Coach Brad Bartanen begins his first season with UCSC Women's Golf team. United States Air Force Academy and Standford University educated as mechanical design engineer, Brad worked in the aerospace industry on such projects as the Hubble Space Telescope and the Space Shuttle, he spent 10 years in New York City (auditioning and) teaching dance and exercise to clients including Christopher Plummer. He developed dance equipment used by such companies as The New York City Ballet. On returning to California, he worked at Stanford as a book editor on Track & Field world records for the acclaimeed Celine expert, Alphonse Juilland. As assistant manager of the Stanford weight room, he worked with many world class athletes, including Olympic medalists Dave Schultz and Adam Nelson. (During this time, he wrote two biographical books. The first, Dance Lover's Blues, includes chapters of encounters with such elite performers as Sylvie Guillem, Damian Woetzel, Alessandra Ferri, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and Tiger Woods.)
Currently readying himself for (club championship) tournament golf, Brad trains only highly motivated clients seeking elite function. His method bends towards circus, which he studied with Master Lu Yi at the San Francisco School of Circus Arts.


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Though not the brightest crayon in the box, nor a gun nut, I believe my questions are valid. Should you have an open mind and a sense of reality, you will view this response in the spirit intended.
First, when will people who disagree with another cease feeling the need to berate them?
What I find most ironic is dragging God into the gun opinion. Countless innocent people have been legitimately and senselessly not only killed, but murdered in his name, using guns and other weapons.
Back to berating, if I may. Though not an excuse; however, possibly, the root cause of the recent violence.
Our world embraces violence in various subtle ways. Was it just one last nasty, degrading word which pushed these obviously sick individuals over the edge. Maybe?
There's so much sadness, anger and injustice in society. Frankly, I'm amazed there are not senseless murders daily.
What's the reason or answer? Better yet, the solution? I don't know; I truly wish I, or someone, did.
However, the statement, "More guns only means more deaths," is absurd.
The question raised: Why and who needs a weapon that can release 100 bullets in 90 seconds? I believe there's a valid answer, but being allowed only 300 words, I'll respectfully ask: Who needs products that can, much like guns, in the wrong hands, kill innocent people?
Alcohol? A vehicle that can do 140 mph? Cigarettes we know addict, then kill their users.
Example: We can buy cigarettes, a bottle of alcohol, then get into a vehicle that for some reason, can go up to 140 mph.
Please ... I'd love an answer as to why any vehicle can go, and who needs to drive, 140 mph.
Regardless of laws, bad guys will have guns.
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FXI, factor XI deficiency test, test for hemophilia C
This test measures the amount of factor XI in your blood. Factor XI is a substance that plays an important role in blood clotting.
If you don't have enough factor XI, you may have a condition called factor XI deficiency. This is also known as hemophilia C. Hemophilia C is a bleeding disorder that can range from mild to moderate. If you have hemophilia C, your tendency to bleed is not as severe as that seen in the other types of hemophilia.
You might need this test if your doctor suspects that you have factor XI deficiency.
Your doctor may order different types of blood-clotting tests. These may include:
Activated partial thromboplastin time, or aPTT, test, which shows the activity of several substances involved in blood clotting
Prothrombin time, or PT, test, which measures how long it takes your blood to form a clot
Platelet count, which is normally done if a bleeding disorder is suspected
Thrombin time, which measures how quickly your body makes fibrin, a protein that is part of the clotting process
Many things may affect your lab test results. These include the method each lab uses to do the test. Even if your test results are different from the normal value, you may not have a problem. To learn what the results mean for you, talk with your health care provider.
Results are given in units per deciliter (U/dL). The normal range for factor XI activity levels is 70 to 150 U/dL, or 70 to 150 percent.
If your results are lower than normal, it means you may have factor XI deficiency. This condition is quite rare and occurs most often among Ashkenazi Jews.
If your results are less than 15 percent of normal, you may have severe factor XI deficiency. People with factor XI deficiency also usually have a prolonged aPTT along with normal thrombin and prothrombin times.
If your results are 20 to 70 percent of normal, you may have a mild deficiency. The only way to make a sure diagnosis is to do more testing.
Levels outside the normal range may also mean that you have liver disease or a vitamin K deficiency.
The test requires a blood sample, which is drawn through a needle from a vein in your arm.
Taking a blood sample with a needle carries risks that include bleeding, infection, bruising, or feeling dizzy. When the needle pricks your arm, you may feel a slight stinging sensation or pain. Afterward, the site may be slightly sore.
Other factors aren't likely to affect your results.
You don't need to prepare for this test. But be sure your doctor knows about all medicines, herbs, vitamins, and supplements you are taking. This includes medicines that don't need a prescription and any illicit drugs you may use.


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I've been meaning to get around to writing up my initial impressions of the new Windwing kites as others have asked also, and there's lots to say so I'll go ahead and start a new topic in the main discussion forum...
Fun day fo'sho'...
Good to see all you regular posters: OG, Charlie, ZGur, (Dewey where were you-ee?) Jeff, Deb/Ed, Curt/Michelle, who else?
Good butter by the islands but not optimal for tule trimming wouldn't you agree? A little lit on the 16 and then when I got home I saw the pager reading high twenties! Yee-haw, game on.
I guess I'll spin by again today a-yeet?
Go bigga'
I got an early session this morning. I was out from 8 - 9 this morning. Good to see the old sherman crew again. The 12m Outrage is a solid kite. Flew abit different from my 03 GXR. Still trying to get the jumps timed right. I'll write a review when I get more out of the kite.
Now I off to go wine tasting (what a day)
I knew you all were getting some when I felt that wind blowing on Saturday afternoon.
Help me out here. I'd love for the season to be starting at Sherman, but I've been living nearby for 10 years, and I can't remember another March 12th when there was a Delta breeze blowing. Wasn't this a fluke? I mean, around here wind in March is North wind -- like the north wind we're going to have for the next three days. It's not good for much of anything, especially kiting.
I'm curious when the wind shifted from west to north. I live about 30 miles north of Sherman, and we woke up to fog and dead calm. The northerlies kicked in around 9 am here. How long did it take them to get down to Sherman? What time did the wind die today at Sherman?
Dewey, I wanted to kite with you. I did drive up on Sunday morning too but you were already gone, and everyone stopped kiting at around 11. Oh well. Maybe next time. Alameda was nice & mellow. Almost melted in. Once I get a small kite, (I want 5-6.5m or 7m) I want to kite more at Sherman!
Dammit -- I was going to drive down over the weekend but I thought there was no way the Delta would blow this early. Bummed I missed it, but glad you guys got it. Good to see/hear the Windwings are delivering for you guys so far, warm and fuzzy to read your posts.
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Or, dandelion greens with apricots, prunes & almonds. This is a beautiful summer salad that just screams romance. Oh, maybe it's because I wrote the name of the dish in French.
Or, dandelion greens with apricots, prunes & almonds. This is a beautiful summer salad that just screams romance. Oh, maybe it's because I wrote the name of the dish in French.—fo
Serves: 2 for a romantic picnic
half a bundle of dandelion greens, or enough to make two salads
3 fresh apricots
a handful of almonds
about 5 prunes
1/4 cup brown rice vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
a good-sized shallot
In This Recipe
- Mince the shallot. Get them into a jar and pour the vinegar over them. Oh, yes, add a pinch of salt. Macerate the shallots in the vinegar for at least 10 minutes to tame its bite. Meanwhile...
- I prefer the almonds raw for this salad because I think the delicate flavor of the nuts marries well with the apricot and prunes. But you are welcome to toast them which would make them uber delish, but in a different way. If you choose to toast, preheat the oven to 350. Spread your nuts out in a pan, I just use my beloved cast iron, but you can use a sheet tray or whatever you'd like. Get the nuts in the oven when it's good and hot. Toast for about 7-8 minutes. You will know when they're done, because they will perfume the kitchen.
- If using raw almonds, go ahead and give them a rough chop. If you are toasting your almonds, wait till they cool then give them this same treatment. Set aside.
- Slice your prunes. Set aside.
- Pit and neatly slice your apricots. Set aside.
- Get the prunes, almonds and dandelion greens into a bowl. Hold off on the apricots.
- Back to the vinaigrette. Add the olive oil to the jar. Give it a good shake until it's fully emulsified. You will know that it is such because it will be a beautiful pale yellow, and look creamy.
- Spoon a bit of this over the components in your bowl, toss, and plate.
- Herd the apricots into the same bowl, drizzle a little of the vinaigrette over them, toss to lightly coat, then tuck them into the salad artistically, because this is where you shine.
- Et voila! Les feuilles de pissenlit avec des abricots, pruneaux et aux amandes!
- Just a note, if you are truly taking this to your picnic, please prepare all of the components as outlined, but refrain from dressing. Instead, pack up your greens in one container, your apricots in a small container, the nuts and prunes in another. Your vinaigrette is already in a jar. So, we're good there. When you arrive at your destination, toss all of your ingredients together in the container that was large enough to hold your greens. Plate, and enjoy!
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- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Dish in the Raw
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New London - The state's attorney's office will not prosecute a city police officer who shot an unarmed suspect last August after the suspect allegedly stole an ice truck.
New London State's Attorney Michael L. Regan released his findings Friday in the Aug. 24 incident in which Officer Thomas Northup shot Curtis Cunningham.
"It is the conclusion of the undersigned that we cannot prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a crime occurred,'' Regan wrote in his report. "Accordingly, no further action will be taken by the Division of Criminal Justice."
According to the report, Northup discharged his weapon five times, hitting Cunningham four times - once in each arm and twice in the lower back. Cunningham was shot while standing in the overturned cab of the ice truck after allegedly stealing the truck and crashing it at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Bank Street.
Northup told the state investigator that he believed Cunningham had a weapon when he saw Cunningham turn toward him "with his shirt protruding in an outline that Officer Northup believed could have been a gun." Northup yelled for Cunningham to "drop the weapon," but Cunningham continued turning toward the officer with both hands concealed under his shirt, the report states.
Cunningham tested positive for PCP after being taken to the hospital, and he admitted to medical personnel that he had "a long history of using PCP and other illegal street drugs,'' according to the report.
Cunningham, who was 27 at the time of the shooting, is now paralyzed. He has filed a lawsuit against the city and Northup.
Northup, who had been with the department for four years, was fired from the police department March 22 after an internal report determined he had violated department policy on use of excessive and unreasonable force. It was determined Northup made a premature and unauthorized decision to use deadly force.
Cunningham's attorney, Joel Faxon, said Friday the family was disappointed in the decision not to criminally charge Northup "because we feel there was impropriety." The civil case, Faxon said, remains "solid."
"(The decision) has no effect on our civil case because the New London internal affairs division has already determined that Northup's shooting was unauthorized and an excessive use of force, so that solidly supports our civil case," Faxon said.
The state's attorney's report says the state would be unable "to disprove beyond a reasonable doubt that Officer Thomas Northup honestly believed that deadly force was necessary and that his honest belief was reasonable."
The report also explains that Northup's firing does not necessarily conflict with the findings of the state's attorney's office.
"The focus of my inquiry was whether Officer Northup's actions violated criminal laws of the state of Connecticut and not whether he violated policies of the New London Police Department,'' Regan wrote.
"The test is not whether it was in fact necessary for the officer to use deadly physical force in order to defend against imminent use of deadly physical force. The test is whether the officer believed it was necessary ...'' Regan wrote.
Mayor Daryl Justin Finizio focused Friday on the portion of the report that explained the difference between violating state law and department policy.
"That is exactly what we said from the beginning,'' Finizio said. "The determination of whether someone committed a crime is a very high standard to reach."
He said Northup was fired because he violated the policies of the police department.
The report also notes that the inquiry was "unduly delayed" because attorneys for the police union would not allow investigators to interview police witnesses on the date of the shooting.
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Meanwhile, TSN has an extra all-Canadian match-up, new faces including Belinda Stronach's good friend and more HD.
As good as all that sounds, CBC added a bonus yesterday when it announced that host Ron MacLean will referee the second period of tonight's Buffalo-Pittsburgh pre-season game as part of a feature that will run on Thursday's Hockey Night In Canada opener.
The feature could be a good one in itself, but the real bonus is that it might put an end to MacLean's tiring and tiresome crusade against the NHL's new style of officiating.
That would be the style that just about everybody but MacLean loves.
The idea of having MacLean, a certified junior hockey referee, handle part of an NHL game came from the league for obvious reasons. Put MacLean in an official's skates and he might end his almost weekly tirades that prompted even Don Cherry to tell him to give it a rest.


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President Obama lavished praise on his one-time political rival and outgoing secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, as a seasoned professional diplomat who became a good friend and advisor.
"I think Hillary will go down as one of the finest secretary of States we've had," Obama said in a joint interview aired Sunday on CBS' "60 Minutes." "By the time Hillary joined the administration, I felt very confident and comfortable in our working relationship. What did evolve was a friendship, as opposed to just a professional relationship. Friendships involve a sense of trust and being in the foxhole together."
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Can Information and Communication Technology (ICT) effectively promote the implementation of Human Rights? This was the topic of a thought-provoking presentation organized by the World Bank Institute (WBI) together with the Nordic Trust Fund in OPCS, which explores how a Human Rights lens could help inform Bank projects. The presentation on July 17, 2012 was based on a draft report developed as part of ICT4HR project under ICT4Gov program at WBI. Through various case studies, the draft report looks at both the opportunities and the challenges of effectively using ICT to implement human rights. The report focuses on two technologies - social media and mobile phones - and how these technologies can enable public participation in enforcing human rights by making the data collection and dissemination faster, cheaper and more accessible. It explores the means by which people exercise their rights such as Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Association and Assembly and the Right to Participate in Public Affairs. Social Media and new technologies also enable rights by providing access to information, which can then be used to enforce rights (i.e., naming and shaming) and promote social accountability.
The presentation featured a few case studies to illustrate this point. For example, in Kenya, citizens were able to alert authorities about electoral discrepancies and problems, such as intimidation, vote buying and acts of violence by SMS during Kenya's 2010 Constitutional Referendum. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a voice-based communications platform called Freedom Fone allowed women to anonymously access pre-recorded information regarding sexual assaults such as their legal rights and health with a function to request call back. In Dominican Republic, a coalition of organizations was able to enforce the law that requires the government to allocate 4% of its GDP to education through a website with links to social media sites that provided options to post comments and show support. We have also seen around the globe the very powerful role that social media and mobile technologies can play in promoting social accountability and civic engagement. The Green Movement in Iran and the Arab Spring are some of the most impressive examples.
The report also discussed the challenges and risks involved in effectively using ICT for human rights. These are ensuring accuracy of information, inequality due to levels of access and technical literacy, and security concerns. For example in fragile environments, lead author Molly Land stresses "the values of the technology field, a willingness to experiment and to fail, adopt, and iterate, can be in tension with the need to develop considered and reasoned security protocols. In other works, while hacking is an iterative process, security is not."
The report suggests, though it admits the list is not complete, ways to manage these challenges using ICT: Building a verification mechanism into the activity, establishing security protocols, developing ethical protocols for crowdsourcing in a human rights context, and establishing partnerships with local organizations able to respond to information flow. "This report is very timely as it provides an early framework for how to mitigate the risks associated with ICT mediated citizen participation, an issue that the Open Government movement has not yet given the necessary attention.", says Boris Weber, Team Leader of the ICT4Gov program.
As one starts to really think about different mechanisms that must go into projects to ensure effective use of ICT, the question remains: is it still cheaper, faster and more accessible? Fact checking of information gathered through ICT may be so large and random that the process may take longer, and be more costly than usual. Creating partnerships is also a time-consuming process that requires building relationships and trust. Establishing security protocols is also tenuous in an environment where protection of privacy in cyberspace is still work-in-progress.
And, what happens when inaccurate information is put in cyberspace and becomes viral? A good example to illustrate this is the Kony 2012 campaign that sparked a fierce debate over inaccuracy of information and its overly simplistic messages. Some were furious over the misinformation and irresponsibility of the messenger and argued that it may have jeopardized the capture of Joseph Kony in the long-run. Some argued that at least the man was exposed globally. Did the campaign do more damage than good? How do we measure the impact or the negative impact of such campaigns?
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Earlier Tuesday, Pope Benedict XVI continued his historic pilgrimage through the Holy Land, visiting the Western Wall in Jerusalem. This is the last remnant of the Roman-era Temple, representing Judaism's holiest shrine. It is also the most-visited tourist site in Israel. The Pope spent several minutes in silent prayer before the ancient stones of the Wall.
Israel's Minister of Tourism, Mr. Stas Misezhnikov, welcomed the Pope "to the Holy City of Jerusalem, the spiritual center of all nations on earth, and the eternal Capital of Israel. Hundreds of millions of the faithful around the world uplift their eyes to this very spot. Today especially, they are closely watching your pilgrimage in the Holy Land, the place where history came into being, where our forefathers and our prophets once lived and breathed."
The Tourism Minister noted that the Pope's visit has "historical significance for Jews and Christians everywhere. I believe that the tidings of peace you bring will permeate the hearts of hundred of millions of Catholics all over the world, and I hope they will follow your example and visit the Holy Land as well."
"Your call to all the faithful to make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem carries great significance for us. It will help promote the very peace to which you have referred in your speeches here in Israel."
The Pontiff, like his predecessor John Paul II on his pilgrimage to Israel in 2000, recited Psalm 122 (in Latin), a prayer traditionally said by pilgrims who used to come to Jerusalem three times a year. "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. May those who love you be secure. May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels."
As is the custom at the Western Wall, the Pope placed a note bearing a prayer for peace in the cracks between the stones. Indeed, the theme of peace has shaped his entire pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The text, as released by the Vatican: "God of all the ages, on my visit to Jerusalem, the "City of Peace", spiritual home to Jews, Christians and Muslims alike, I bring before you the joys, the hopes and the aspirations, the trials, the suffering and the pain of all your people throughout the world. God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, hear the cry of the afflicted, the fearful, the bereft; send your peace upon this Holy Land, upon the Middle East, upon the entire human family; stir the hearts of all who call upon your name to walk humbly in the path of justice and compassion. "The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him." (Lamentations 3:25)