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Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Halvah and Turkish Delight
One of the best things about going to New York City is I always know I can find great Halvah there, and often Turkish Delight. I know that it's not everyone's favorite candy, and I'll wager that many candy aficionados haven't even tried it before.
Let's face it, traditional halvah as sold at the counter of a candy shop or deli is never very appetizing. I remember the first time I had halvah; my mother returned from New York City with some wonderful baked goods (including some sort of super decadent flourless chocolate cake from Dean & Deluca) and a slice of this stuff. Frankly, I wasn't impressed at first. What was it? How do I eat it?
Halvah (also spelled halva or halwa) is basically a crystallized paste of sesame seeds (tahini) and sugar. There are often other additions, such as nuts, dried fruit or chocolate. It can be further dressed up and dipped in chocolate or rolled in nuts.
I'm rather fond of plain halvah with pistachios. The stuff that I get here in Los Angeles is usually prepackaged and who knows how old. This halvah that we picked up at Russ & Daughters on the Lower East Side ($7.99/lb.) was fresh and crumbly and smelled wonderfully of sesame and vanilla. To eat halvah I usually break off a few small pieces (each about the size of a walnut) and put them in a little ramekin and then eat it with my fingers, sometimes breaking the pieces into smaller bits. Since there's a crystalline structure that forms as the halvah cools, it cleaves better than it cuts.
The taste is hard to describe but it's basically a sweet paste of sesame kind of like a light, sweet peanut butter. It's not quite like marzipan, which doesn't dissolve completely because of the almonds. Some folks don't like the texture, some don't like the smell of sesame (I can't stand the smell of toasted sesame oil, so it's a wonder that I like this stuff at all). It's buttery and smooth as it melts on the tongue and is quite filling. The pistachios add a dash of nuttiness to it. Overall, halvah has a slight malty taste to it, which might be why I'm attracted to it.
It's amazing to think that I've never had chocolate covered halvah before, but I guess I just don't shop at the right stores. I found these at Economy Candy around the corner from Russ & Daughters. Outside is a sweet chocolate and crushed almonds and inside is a marbled chocolate halvah cube.
They're quite messy to eat, as you can imagine. The halvah in these is a bit softer and a little oilier. The sweet chocolate and nuts make for a very filling treat, but quite addictive. I bought a half a dozen of these (they were 50 cents each) and proceeded to eat three of them that afternoon and had to make another trip to buy more because I promised to bring some back for my mother-in-law. Who knows how many will make it to the weekend when I am going to present them to her.
I know that there's been a huge surge in interest in Turkish Delight (also known as Turkish Paste or Lokum) since The Chronicles of Narnia came out, and I wrote a bit about that here. I like Turkish Delight in most flavors, but I'm a little unusual in that I appreciate floral flavors in my candy. It's rather hard to find good, fresh Turkish Delight in the United States. There's the prepackaged stuff, but I've heard it's a far cry from the fresh stuff you can get in the markets in the Middle East.
This Turkish Delight was new for me. I usually get the plain squares that are flavored rather traditionally with rosewater, mint, lemon, orange or orange blossom. This was pistachio and rosewater. Let's face it, it's rather unappealing looking. Just a slice of jelly with pistachios embedded in it and covered with powdered sugar. At the counter where I picked it out at Economy Candy ($8.99/lb.), it was displayed as a long log, spiraled into a rather odd looking white lump. But this trip was about adventure.
Turkish Delight needs to be eaten fresh, so I ate most of this while I was still in NYC, saving about four slices (there was a half pound minimum) for the photos when I got back. This is addictive stuff and I can see why Edmund got into so much trouble even with the un-nutted stuff. It smells like light flowers and of course sugar. Biting into it, the suspension of the rosewater jelly has made the pistachios soft and buttery. The mix of the nuts which are also known for their perfumy qualities and the lightly sweet rose jelly is quite stunning. I found myself chewing and swallowing quickly just so I could take another bite. Sometimes I'd hit a spot where there was a lot of jelly and got to revel in the fragrant stickiness and other times it was all nuts. Of course every once in a while you get a bad nut and that's no fun.
I don't recommend it for everyone. If you're the type of person who likes Spice Jelly Beans or the more fragrant Indian spices like cardamom and star anise, you might like Turkish Delight.
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Thursday, August 19, 2010
First Days in Amsterdam
I chose The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! as it's one of my new favorite yarns. This Daybreak (my 8th I think?) is a gift for someone, but it has me thinking about another version for myself. I have sweaters on the mind though so I'll try to whip up a couple sweater patterns for this Fall and Winter. We'll see how I persevere with those larger design projects. There will plenty of new and exciting accessories in the mean time.
I've been taking advantage of the much appreciated chilly weather! I was surprised by the gray morning clouds, coming from the sweltering midwest heat, but it's been perfect for breaking out the handknits!
I even had to retreat indoors from knitting outside this morning because my hands got too cold!
Today, I had a couple little photo shoots. You'll see the results for a new pattern called Clockwork next month, but I snapped some touristy photos I can show you of another version of the Boneyard Shawl.
I wear bandanas a lot during the summer, so this wool Boneyard bandit made with Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light will be a great little transitional piece into the cooler months ahead.
The flat I'm staying at for the moment has a cat, which I found sniffing at my suitcase full of knits and yarn, so I'm keeping my eye on him.
I'm not used to having pets around, but I plan not to underestimate Figaro the Cat.
There are also many dogs in my new knitting park, but the one that caught my eye was a puppy in a shop window. I wish he was for sale.
I still have some settling in to do, but Amsterdam is great so far!
15 comments:
- Yarndude said...
Wow, it sounds like you've already made yourself at home. That's great! The dog in the window really is adorable.
- August 19, 2010 at 3:54 PM
- Elsa said...
oh, lucky you to have such a great experience of living in another country! I was lucky enough to live in Thailand for a few years ... really changed my thinking about living and how I view people ... love the colors of your new shawl and love the things you design ... thanks for shaing!
- August 19, 2010 at 4:39 PM
- Victory Garden Yarn said...
OH. EM. GEE. The puppy, THE PUPPY!!!
Your current Daybreak looks surprisingly almost exactly like the one I am so so so close to finishing! Greys and orangey reds, BMFA...mmm. Good luck on your new adventure!
- August 19, 2010 at 7:28 PM
Amsterdam is such a fabulous city - I'm sure you'll have a brilliant time there, and I looking forward to hearing more about it.
- August 20, 2010 at 1:26 AM
- toastyyak said...
I'm envious! I went to the Netherlands (Amsterdam and Den Haag) once a year for two weeks for business over the last 15 years, and I miss it! My Dutch DNA really fit there. It's a great place to sit & knit isn't it? I hope you enjoy exploring your new home, and I will look forward to your wonderful designs to come..
- August 20, 2010 at 11:03 AM
- Ibunnysavetroy said...
that is the cutest puppy! my cat doesn't attack fiber, just my dad's feathers. I wouldn't worry too much but do keep WIPS out of reach!
- August 20, 2010 at 12:43 PM
- Andy Baker said...
Welcome to Amsterdam! We're excited to have you here. Don't forget to drop by SnB on Monday. It's at the library, not De Jaren, this week. (Sort of controversial, but we're trying it out). Hope to see you soon.
- August 21, 2010 at 3:34 AM
- Ash said...
So glad you're settling in well there and glad to see more knitting! I look forward to reading more about your adventures!
- August 21, 2010 at 3:41 AM
- Nat Miller said...
Hello - I'm also a knitter from Amsterdam :) I run a knitting group at ABC Treehouse, just of Het Spui in the centre. We have a FB page "Crafty Me" and you can also find me on there (Nat).
We're on holiday at the moment but we're starting our meets again September 14th, Tuesday. It's a free night, just bring a snack and have a chat with some other locals in a relaxed atmosphere.
Nat :)
- August 25, 2010 at 3:19 PM
- SupremeAntBee said...
I wish you all the best on your life in Amsterdam! I hope you have some great friends to have as a support system as you get used to living in a new environment.
- August 26, 2010 at 2:56 PM
- knitabulous said...
How exciting (and brave!) of you to move to another country, and Amsterdam is such a lovely city - my now husband proposed to me there 15 years or so ago - so it's quite a special place for me.
I knit a Herbivore a while back, and completely love it. Recently my friend Margarita made an AMAZING and HUGE daybreak using my own handdyed yars as a stripe with black as a base and a few chartruese stripes in the border.
I was so taken with it I started one too - with some of the recent Sundara Napa Valley Club yarn colours. I think this pattern really suits rich moody colours because it's such a sophisticated piece when made oversize ..
I really love your designs, thanks for them ....
- August 26, 2010 at 6:32 PM
- estelle78 said...
I wouldnt worry too much about the cat: cats are hugely attracted to the smell of wool, especially if it s the smelly kind with the grease still in it, and also, your wool will be smelling of your old home ie new and interesting to Figaro.
You do need to find out if kitty is a yarn shredder though, I've had cats all my life without a single problem until the Kitten of the Apocalypse came along and now all yarns have to be kept out of paws reach!
Cats are great knitting companions though :)
- August 31, 2010 at 9:00 AM
- aquarose said...
I love your designs! Which of your patterns will be in your new book?
- September 13, 2010 at 2:56 PM
- Pink Rose Cottage said...
I was just in Amsterdam for a day at the end of August. It was the first time I'd ever been there and really enjoyed it. I brought along a hand-made shawl to give to a my friend who lives there. We've been pen pals for about 10 years and this was our first face to face meeting. I hope you love Amsterdam. By the way, we went to a lovely little cafe called VOC near the train station - its an old corner building in front of one of the canals - give it a try if you can.
- September 16, 2010 at 4:42 PM
- Gryphon said...
I love the Vondelpark! Let me know when I can come visit you, okay? I'll bring a spare suitcase full of Bugga.
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Before examining the merits of a petition seeking to change the classification, let's recognize one vital fact: Manatees can be seen swimming near the shores of our region, but they are not doing swimmingly as a species.
The petitioners -- supported by the Pacific Legal Foundation, which "litigates for limited government, property rights and a balanced approach to environmental regulation" -- want manatees' federal status changed from endangered to threatened.
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Although manatees have benefited from protections associated with its status under the Endangered Species Act, the potential danger of extinction should weigh heavily on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Powell wrote in a guest column, published in Wednesday's Herald-Tribune, that the Fish and Wildlife Service will weigh five factors in its decision: threat to habitat; overutilization of habitat; disease or predation; inadequacy of regulatory mechanisms; and, other natural or man-made factors.
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Powell's summary: Clearly, the science that analyzes the existing and emerging threats indicates a "no" to "downlisting" -- a move to threatened status -- at present.
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Jastrzębia Góra
Pomeranian Voivodship : Jastrzębia Góra
Jastrzebia Gora [1] is a small town in Pomorskie in Poland. It is situated at the coast of Pommerania at a wide sandy beach. It is the most northern part of Poland and by many regarded as the most beautiful part of the Polish coast.
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Benefiting from beautiful beaches and coastline, Jastrzebia Gora is one of the most attractive resorts on the Baltic Sea. The resort itself is not very big, so you can easily walk on foot or rent a bike. There are a number of bus stops around the town serving the larger town of Wladyslawowo and Puck along with the Hel Peninsula. If driving, note that the main road through Jastrzebia Gora is cobblestone and quite narrow. Taxis for the resort have to come from Wladyslawowo and may not be happy if you call them out for just a short journey. Negotiate a price if travelling long distances and check with your hotel who may have a contact for a reliable taxi driver.
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The resort has excellent sandy beaches which can be reached after a short forestry walk. Access to the beach is very steep in some places and may not be suitable for people with disabilities.
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Visit the resort's small Oceanarium and the old lighthouse in Rozewie (just outside the town of Jastrzebia Gora), which is open to the public. Once in Rozewie, do not miss the Lisi Jar (Fox Gorge) - a large, natural ravine of outstanding beauty, which will take you right down to the sea coast.
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There are very few shops in the town but many stalls selling souvenirs, clothing and beach equipment.
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There are a number of good eating places, mostly open stalls in the summer.
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Max's Cocktail bar is a large circular thatched building looking like a South-Sea Island hut. Mainly the younger set and students here and a huge range of exotic cocktails served. No Polish beers here!. Max's Bar is open 24 hours a day. "Ara" is a hotel / bar / night-club across the road and has live disco-dancing every night. The Europa Grill is a beach bar on the Ulitska Baltyck near the beach at the western end of the village serving food and drink.
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Ara Hotel is in the centre but may be a bit noisy at night due to disco bar below, especially in high-season. For a quieter option try Hotel Europa on Ulitska Topolova - a small, family run hotel with just 13 bedrooms and 1km from the main centre. On the Baltycka street you see a beautifull Pension VICTOR[2] (little manor from 1921 year) - near the coast with incredible sea view.
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Mount St. Joe jumped on top early, but the Red Raiders rallied to go up 7-5 in the middle of the opening period. Sophomore Sarah Wills, who scored most of her game-high 12 points on medium-range jump shots, got the Magic back even, and from there the Mounties went on to a 17-9 halftime lead and, eventually, a 30-11 victory.
The win kept the locals in second place with a 3-1 record, just behind unbeaten Neumann Goretti High School.
Following the league's opening night games back in mid-June, chronic wet weather has forced every session since every session indoors to the Kendrick Rec Center's compact gymnasium. Normally, Cappiella League action occurs outdoors on one of the playground courts.
Last Monday Radnor looked more determined and better organized than in its first meeting with MSJ, and the Raiders also benefitted from the absence of Mount senior guard Alex Louin. Louin, who recently made a verbal commitment to Villanova University, played in the season opener against Radnor, but after that got into the thick of her AAU team schedule.
In the Radnor rematch last week the numbers on the scoreboard turned over slowly most of the night. When the Red Raiders called a time-out midway through the first half they were on the wrong end of a 5-3 score.
The Main Line maidens came back on the floor to score off of a rebound and then they drove for another lay-up to go up by a deuce. After that, though, the Mounties went back in front and then moved into a commanding position (at least for this game) with consecutive buckets by Wills, juniors Mary Kate Ulasewicz and Alaina Hunt, and sophomore M.K. Maloney.
It was 17-9 at the break, and a jumper from the left wing by Wills spread the gap to double figures early in the second half. Radnor put in a breakaway lay-up for a 19-11 tally, but they did not score again the remainder of the game.
MSJ's Wills divided her one-dozen points evenly between the two halves in the 19-point victory, while Ulasewicz finished up with six. Four points each came from Carpenter and Maloney, and Hagedorn and Hunt added two points apiece.


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The Banbury is a Hardwood Guest Bed in a grey with oak trim with sprung slatted base on both beds with superior quality no-turn Worcester mattresses. The under bed simply raises to the same height as the main bed.
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text: Minnesota became the 32nd state of the union on May 11, 1858. A small extension of the northern boundary makes it the most northerly of the 48 conterminous U.S. states. (This peculiar protrusion is the result of a boundary agreement with Great Britain before the area had been carefully surveyed.) Minnesota is bounded by the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Ontario to the north, by Lake Superior and Wisconsin to the east, by Iowa to the south and South Dakota and North Dakota to the west. Minnesota is the home of the Mall of America, which holds more than 400 stores and attracts nearly 40 million people a year.


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Once feared, immigration program quietly ends
DANBURY -- The partnership between the city and federal immigration officials that divided city residents and resulted in mass protests ended quietly last month when the federal government canceled the program.
The program, dubbed 287g, gave the city's police department access to a federal immigration database and training for two detectives who were deputized to enforce federal immigration law.
Hundreds of immigrants and their supporters descended on City Hall in February 2008 when the Common Council voted in favor of the partnership.
At the time, members of the immigrant community feared massive raids that would result in scores of undocumented workers being deported from the country.
According to an official with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, the police department identified 14 people for deportation during the fiscal year 2011, while four illegal immigrants were identified for deportation during fiscal 2012.
City officials said the program, despite the early controversy, was worth the effort, while members of the immigrant community said it damaged their relationship with the police department.
"The trust of the immigrant community was broken," said Wilson Hernandez, a past president of the Ecuadorian Civic Center.
He added that undocumented workers were afraid to report crimes, especially domestic violence, or cooperate as witnesses in criminal investigations.
"They didn't want to report a crime because they were afraid members of their family would be deported," Hernandez said.
Police Chief Al Baker said, however, that he preferred the partnership to the program that has replaced it, Secure Communities, because it allowed for a "human element."
Secure Communities, which is now active throughout the country, automatically runs the fingerprints of arrestees through a federal immigration database.
While the 287g program also provided database access, it was a voluntary program that also including federal training for two local detectives deputized to enforce immigration laws.
Baker said that while they were able to get some "dangerous criminals" off the streets through 287g, there were also situations where the local detectives involved in the program could intercede.
"There were times when immigration (agents) were going to make an arrest that would have created family hardships and our guys intervened to prevent that," Baker said. "The program got a bad name from the beginning, but through the years it was demonstrated that it was used very judiciously to support criminal investigations."
While officials said there was a lot of misinformation during the early days of the program, which was focused on removing violent criminals and habitual offenders of immigration law, Hernandez said immigrants had every right to be concerned. It was only a few years earlier, he noted, that local police assisted federal agents in arresting nearly a dozen immigrants, dubbed the "Danbury 11," during a raid at Kennedy Park on Sept. 19, 2006.
Mayor Mark Boughton, however, said, "I got a lot of positive feedback about the partnership from the undocumented community."
He said undocumented workers would often provide tips to police officers about other illegal immigrants who were involved in criminal behavior. Boughton said immigrants have more to fear from Secure Communities than 287g.
"We are going to see more collateral arrests," he said about the new program.
Council minority leader Tom Saadi, who voted in favor of the partnership in 2008, said he would still support 287g.
"There weren't the mass roundups or the breaking down of doors that people feared," he said, adding that the controversy resulted in more communication between community groups, immigrants and politicians. "Sometimes disputes and agreements can bring people together as friends."


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Muddling with Mudbugs
By Zachary J. Loughman
Discover the underground world and secret lives of burrowing crayfish.
Fishing Tails
By DNR Fisheries personnel
Fish like dam tailwaters. Anglers like what fish like. Descriptions of 10 such areas in West Virginia aid anglers in making their trips safer and more productive.
The Sky Blue Bird of the Forest
By Petra Bohall Wood
How much wood would a manager cut to enhance the habitat for cerulean warblers? A research project is aiming to find an answer to help this beautiful species of high concern.
Nature's Tapestry
Quotes compiled by Art Shomo
Words and images woven together to inspire and soothe the soul.
Field Trip: Yankauer Nature Preserve
Wildlife Diversity Notebook: Killdeer
Sense of Wonder: Mammals in Motion
Wild Almanac


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Stuffed Mum necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 72 diseños de 15 diseñadores freelance.
Three Stuffed Mums
We need a logo for a brand new Comedy/Cabaret Festival show called "Three Stuffed Mums". It is a combination of Stand Up Comedy and original songs about being a mum – and it's targeted at everyone who's ever been a mum (or had a mum!) Song titles include "I don't want to be a Mum today"; "Someone stole my kid and left a teenager in his place" and "Three Stuffed Mums (to the tune 3 Blind Mice)".
Three stages of motherhood are explored in the show being:
• babies/toddlers
• teenagers
• when the kids have left home (empty nest)/Grand children.
Below is the show description for the festival guide:
A "physically stuffed" mum of toddler, "mentally stuffed" mum of teenager and "get stuffed" empty nester, combine for a hilarious look at the oldest profession in the world - Motherhood. Part of the original cast of an award-winning show.
Now they're back with a great night of stand up comedy and original songs. You're guaranteed to go home singing our theme song (because we'll print the words in the program!)"
Women aged 35 to 65 years
Who are mothers with children ranging from babies, teenagers and grand children.
Married/Partnered or single mothers
Employed either full or part time or work at home.
Average Income $40 000 - $70 000
Those with disposable income that they are looking to treat themselves with a night out.
These ladies like a big laugh and a good night out – and that is what we'll give them!
We are looking for a logo to represent the show "Three Stuffed Mums". The logo should incorporate the name of the show, and be uncluttered enough so that it is clear from a distance on a large sign or printed on a business card. We need the logo to be put on a website, a poster and show program.
We would like a modern looking logo that is fun, playful, simple, clean & elegant.
Logo must read, Three Stuffed Mums (we'd prefer the word Three to the numeral 3 if possible)
There are no pre-existing requirements with regards to color or schemes etc.
We would like the logo to be able to be put on a white or black background.
Please no stock images or clipart; original work only.
Logo must translate well on websites as well as print & outdoor advertising.
Required Files:
Print file format - .ai / .psd (CMYK)
Web file format - .jpg and layered .psd (RGB)
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text: Chronic fungal infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues caused by several species of Phialophora or Cladisporium, all of which are common inhabitants of soil and wood. Infection usually results from trauma such as a puncture from a splinter of wood. It is characterized by scaly papules, most often on the feet, legs, arms and neck, which enlarge to form verrucous plaques. Eventually large hyperkeratotic masses are formed. The lesions are usually painless unless secondary infection causes itching and pain.


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1. This whole keep it low thing is a huge oversimplification of the problem. If you are 75kg then you have 75 kg of force to pull against the kite when it is directly above you. If you have the kite low then you may have more force or less force to pull against the kite depending on what kind of surface you are on. For example, if you are on nice sand with good traction you will get more force to pull against the kite then your 75 kg if you keep the kite low. If you are on the most slippery ice you have ever felt they you will have zero force if you keep the kite low. There are many surfaces in between, for example slippery rocks, sharp shells with no booties (you can't dig in here), slippery mud, etc. Once you lose your grip with the kite low you loose most of your force against the kite. With the kite above you the kite pulls you straight up and you land back down usually pretty softly. Keeping the kite low is necessary in some situations. Keeping the kite high is necessary in other situations. In most situations it just doesn't matter where it is. A 70 knot gust will take you for a ride regardless. Telling people that keeping the kite low is safer is a joke. It's been repeated so many times, that everyone believes it to be a fact. It's not. Get over it Rick.
2. Check out Ricks avatar. The guy holds the bar at the end. The guy holds the bar at the end. Oversteering the kite is what causes most (not all) "loftings". Rick wants to blame it on the weather. What really happens most of the time (not all) is that some guy gets hit by a gust, loses his balance and oversteers the kite, generating a lot of power at the worst time. Holding the bar in the middle give you something to balance against with out steering the kite too much. He won't comment on this because he knows it's true.
3. Rick thinks kiters should be taught COREGS (I don't even know what these are) to instruct kiters on how to interact with each other in crowded kite areas. It's something about right hand forward (starboard tack) has the right of way. This makes no practical sense at most kite spots. He'll whine, it's an international rule that's been in place for 10,000 years. Well guess what? Our sport is new. It's faster and more dynamic than yachts cruising around in the sea. Who even knows what right of way means? Does that mean you go upwind? What if the rider is a beginner that can't hold an edge? The list of exceptions goes on and on, to the point to where it only makes sense if you have two identical riders on identical gear approaching on flat water with no one else around, at which point you have to wonder why they would even need COREGS to avoid a collision.
4. This doesn't really have to do with safety, but the psychology of this guy. His building of his name/brand on the misfortune of other kitesurfers is disturbing.
Rick the garbage you promote is dangerous. Give it up.
Are you going to sue me now? You already threatened me once. I know you love the legal system.


text: Children's Museum of Atlanta will bring new extraordinary hands-on adventures to life with the opening of The Amazing Castle on Saturday, June 9, where visitors will be transported to a magical place and time. Inside the castle's stone walls, lies a happy and peaceful little community where every citizen has a special job to do. Children can don costumes and engage in role-play, become lords and ladies, castle villagers or even "HiJinx the Jester." Families can try their hands in the Royal Workshops with "Trim the Tailor" or "Gable the Carpenter." After picking vegetables in the garden, kids can tote them to the Great Hall to cook up a royal meal or visit the tower to wake "Herald" the sleeping dragon! The Amazing Castle is designed for guests of all ages and will be at Children's Museum of Atlanta from June 9-September 9.


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Shock Guidance - Jeep Damper Selection BasicsPosted in How To: Suspension Brakes on September 4, 2013
How can something as simple as figuring out which shocks are right for your Jeep be so perplexing? The problem is that they all look basically the same from the outside, and the most important technical data that would help you choose wisely is proprietary, with the shock manufacturers keeping it close to the vest.
While our attempts to pry the technical data from certain shock engineers with interrogation and bribes failed, we did uncover enough dirt to offer you assistance in upgrading the shocks for your ride.
Tube Noob
The first level of separation is between twin-tube and monotube design. Put simply, twin tube shock design is the older technology. It has been used in generic passenger cars as the stock shock technology and is good enough for low-performance vehicles with stock tires. The hydraulic oil and gas (usually nitrogen) are mixed together it the same chamber. These are often called hydraulic shocks. There is an inner tube in the shock construction where the rod pushes up and down against the oil and gas mixture. There is also an outer tube that acts as a reservoir. Their shortcomings are that they overheat more easily and are prone to aeration, which causes them to fade. As you work your suspension harder with heavier wheels, tires and axles, you'll exceed the limits of this technology.
Monotube shocks have been around for quite some time, and they are generally considered the higher performance technology. These are often called gas-pressure shocks. The primary difference is that the hydraulic oil and nitrogen gas are in separate chambers within the same tube, and are separated by a piston that floats up and down inside the tube. They run cooler, don't have aeration issues and generally can handle a lot more punishment.
Upsie, Downsie
Monotube shocks can be mounted with the reservoir on the top or bottom, while manufacturers tell will tell you that twin-tube shocks must be mounted with reservoir on the bottom.
Monotube shocks dissipate heat better and are less prone to aeration.
Shock Glossary
There are a few terms you need to be familiar with to understand what it is you're looking for in a better shock. Compression is the ability of the shock to control or resist being compressed. This has the biggest impact in ride quality on- and off-road. It is also what helps keep tires planted on the pavement as you go around corners, not that it is usually a priority for our off-road Jeeps. Rebound is how the shock extends. When you drive over a pothole, a shock with soft rebound will let the wheel and tire drop quickly, while stiff rebound drops more slowly. The last term is valving. You'll hear people talk a lot about stiffer or softer valving in a shock. This is primarily describing the mechanism that lets the oil in the shock go past the piston. Typically, shims of various thicknesses are attached to the piston to make it easier or harder for the fluid to move around the piston, affecting both rebound and compression. Almost every shock has a 60/40 split in the percentage of flow, with 60-percent compression resistance and 40-percent rebound resistance.
Getting Fancy
A variation of the monotube design is the remote-reservoir shock. These have a separate canister that holds additional gas, enlarging the body of the shock. Sometimes the piston stack is moved from the tube to the remote reservoir, which improves uptravel for a given shock shaft length.
These originated in off-road racing where standard shocks would overheat, even when running multiple shocks at each corner of the vehicle. An additional benefit is the ability to better control the gas-pressurized function of the shock through a larger volume.
Another variant includes adjustable shocks. The original adjustable shock in the off-road market is the Rancho RS9000 (well, actually it was the short-lived RS7000), with the latest version called the RS9000XL. These shocks have tri-tube construction: a pressure tube where the rod and piston move, a secondary tube and a reserve tube. A knob at the base lets you dial in your preferred ride quality, adjusting both compression and rebound by restricting fluid flow from the secondary tube to the reserve tube. Fox also offers an adjustable shock, with a knob on the remote reservoir. These adjust compression only.
This brief overview of shock technology should help you sort through the options available for your Jeep.
When To Change Springs Too
Sometimes you may be thinking about changing shocks when you should really be thinking about your springs. A lift kit will often include springs that have a higher spring rate than factory. The reason for is that a higher spring rate will help lift a vehicle in addition to a taller coil spring (or a leaf spring with more arch). We also often add a lot of weight to our Jeeps with a winch, heavy bumpers, V-8 engines and so on. The purpose of the spring, however is to hold the vehicle up. Adding spring rate when you aren't adding weight will result in a stiffer ride.
That's one reason that Off Road Evolution introduced its Plush Ride coil springs for JKs. These provide the 3-4 inches of additional height that is desired without a significant increase in spring rate. If you're looking for a better ride, shocks may be part of the solution, but consider whether you're fighting a spring with more spring rate than you really need.


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Execution Set for Troy Anthony Davis, Convicted of 1989 Murder of Savannah Police Officer
Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens offers the following information in the case against Troy Anthony Davis, who is currently scheduled to be executed on September 21, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Scheduled Execution
On September 6, 2011, the
At approximately 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 1989, officers of the Savannah Police Department responded to a call of "an officer down" at the Greyhound bus station. (T. 759)[1]. Officers found Mark MacPhail, a 27 year-old
Larry Young, who was present at the scene, told police that between midnight and 1:00 a.m. he had walked from the Burger King parking lot to the convenience store down the block to purchase beer. (T. 797-798). Sylvester "Red" Coles saw Young leave the pool hall next door and began following Young demanding a beer. (T. 798). Coles continued to harass Mr. Young all the way back to the Burger King. (T. 799). When Young arrived at the parking lot, Harriet Murray was sitting on a low wall by the restaurant. Davis and Daryl Collins, who had taken a shortcut to the parking lot, came out from behind the bank and surrounded Mr. Young. (T. 799). Mr. Coles, who was facing Mr. Young, told him not to walk away "cause you don't know me, I'll shoot you," and began digging in his pants. (T. 845). Ms. Murray ran to the back door of the Burger King, which was locked. (T. 799). Davis, who was behind Young and to his right, blind-sided him, striking him on the side of the face with a snub-nosed pistol, inflicting a severe head injury. Mr. Young began to bleed profusely, and he stumbled to a van parked in front of the Burger King drive-in window, asking the occupants for help. (T. 803). When the driver did not respond, he went to the drive-in window, but the manager shut it in his face. (T. 803, 915).
In response to the disturbance in the parking lot, Officer MacPhail, who was working as a security guard at the restaurant, walked rapidly from behind the bus station, with his nightstick in his hand and ordered the three men to halt. (T. 849). Mr. Collins and Davis fled, and Officer MacPhail ran past Sylvester Coles in pursuit of
Davis fled to Atlanta the following day and surrendered to authorities on August 23, 1989.
Pursuant to an investigation, police learned that on the night of the killing, Davis had attended a party on Cloverdale Drive in a subdivision near Savannah. (T. 1115-1116). During the party,
Shortly after Michael Cooper was shot, Eric Ellison and D.D. Collins picked up Davis in Cloverdale and took him to Brown's Pool Hall in Savannah. Red Coles, wearing a yellow t-shirt, was already at the pool hall.
A ballistics expert testified that the bullet recovered from MacPhail's body was of the same type and was possibly fired from the same weapon as used in the Cooper shooting. (T. 1292). Four .38 special casings recovered at Cloverdale, where Michael Cooper was wounded, were fired from the same gun as casings found at the scene of Officer MacPhail's murder. (T. 1292).
At trial, Kevin McQueen, who was at the Chatham City Jail with Davis, testified that Davis told him there had been a party in Cloverdale on the night of the victim's murder; Davis had argued with some men and there was an exchange of gunfire. (T. 1230-1231). Davis told McQueen he did some of the shooting. (T. 1231). After the party,
Jeffrey Lapp testified that
Red Coles identified
The Trial (1989-1991)
State Habeas Corpus Petition (1994-2001)
On September 9, 1997, the state habeas corpus court denied
Federal Habeas Corpus Petition (2001-2004)
11th Circuit Court of Appeals (2004-2006)
The case was orally argued before the Eleventh Circuit on September 7, 2005. On September 26, 2006, the Eleventh Circuit issued an opinion which affirmed the denial of federal habeas corpus relief to
Original Execution Date Set (July 17, 2007)
On June 29, 2007, Chief Judge Perry Brannen, Jr. of the
On appeal, the Georgia Supreme Court extensively reviewed each category of "affidavit testimony" on which Petitioner's extraordinary motion relied, including: "recantations by trial witnesses," "statements recounting alleged admissions of guilt by Coles," "statements that Coles disposed of a handgun following the murder" and "alleged eyewitness accounts."
New Execution Date Set (September 23, 2008)
A new execution date was set for Troy Anthony Davis for September 23, 2008. On September 12, 2008, the Board of Pardons and Paroles denied commutation of death sentence and issued the following statement:
The Parole Board does not generally comment on death penalty cases it has considered for clemency. However, the Troy Davis case has received such extensive publicity that the Board has decided to make an exception.
Because of these claims, the Parole Board stopped
As a part of its proceedings, the Board gave
In addition, the Board has studied the voluminous trial transcript, the police investigation report and the initial statements of the witnesses. The Board has also had certain physical evidence retested and
After an exhaustive review of all available information regarding the Troy Davis case and after considering all possible reasons for granting clemency, the Board has determined that clemency is not warranted.
On September 23, 2008, the United States Supreme Court entered an order staying the execution pending disposition of
New Execution Date Set (October 27, 2008)
An new execution date was set for October 27, 2008.
On October 22, 2008,
In short, we are constrained by the statutory requirements found in § 2244(b)(2)(B) to conclude that Davis has not even come close to making a prima facie showing that his Herrera claim relies on (i) facts that could not have been discovered previously through the exercise of due diligence, and that (ii), if proven, would "establish by clear and convincing evidence that, but for constitutional error, no reasonable factfinder would have found the applicant guilty of the underlying offense." 28 U.S.C. § 2244(b)(2)(B) (2006). He, therefore, cannot file a successive petition.
In re
Following briefing and discovery, a federal evidentiary hearing was conducted in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, Savannah Division, on June 23-24, 2010. On August 24, 2010, the United States District Court entered an order denying
Ultimately, while Mr. Davis's new evidence casts some additional, minimal doubt on his conviction, it is largely smoke and mirrors. The vast majority of the evidence at trial remains intact, and the new evidence is largely not credible or lacking in probative value. After careful consideration, the Court finds that Mr. Davis has failed to make a showing of actual innocence that would entitle him to habeas relief in federal court.
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Heart of the Ocean
by Heather B. Moore
A dark secret . . . a grieving ghost . . . a handsome stranger . . .
What more could Eliza Robinson want?
Except for maybe her life.
In Heather B. Moore's enthralling 1840's historical romance, Heart of the Ocean, Eliza Robinson has turned down the very pretentious Mr. Thomas Beesley's marriage proposal. As a business partner of Eliza's father, Thomas quickly discredits the family and brings disgrace to the Robinson name.
While her father scrambles to restore his good name in New York City, Eliza flees to the remote Puritan town of Maybrook to stay with her Aunt Maeve. Although relieved to be away from all- things-male and unforgiving gossip columns, odd things start to happen to Eliza, and she is plagued by a ghostly voice. Her aunt's explanation? That Eliza is being haunted by a woman who died of a broken heart twenty years ago.
After Aunt Maeve is tragically killed, Eliza's life is put in danger as she tries to uncover the mystery of her aunt's death. She encounters Jonathan Porter in Maybrook, whose presence in the town seems suspicious, yet she finds herself drawn to him. When she discovers that Jonathan's dark secrets may be the link between the dead woman who haunts her and her aunt's murderer, Eliza realizes that Jonathan is the one man she should never trust.
Author Heather B. Moore
Heather B. Moore is the award-winning author of ten novels, two inspirational non-fiction books, and two anthologies, including The Newport Ladies Book Club Series, A Timeless Romance Anthology, and Christ's Gifts to Women (co-authored by Angela Eschler).
Her historical fiction is published under the pen name H.B. Moore. She is the two-time recipient of Best of State in Literary Fiction, two-time Whitney Award Winner, and two-time Golden Quill Winner for Best Novel. Her most recent historical novel under H.B. Moore is Daughters of Jared (2012 LUW Gold Award of Excellence & 2012 LUW Best Book Trailer).
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I am currently investigating an ethereal capture file somewhere in the range of 3 MB. What I am looking for is a tool which will extract all the image files in that capture file that were fully transferred during that time.
Perhaps a tool which would rebuild each conversation and save them all as HTML files would work, since the image data would no longer be fragmented (hey - I need a tool that does that, too)
Does anyone know of a tool like this, which could rebuild fragmented image files (such as the case with an ethereal capture) from unrelated media?


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On Deck: Andrew Fortenberry
Name: Andrew Fortenberry
Age: 16
Home: Anna Maria Island
Years riding: about 3
Sponsors: Integrity-Wakeskates
Favorite spot: Double-up
Regular or goofy: Regular
Boat, PWC or Winch? YES
Wake or sliders? YES
Film or photos? Photos
Skateboard or wakeboard? Skateboard
Inclines or boxes? Inclines
Pool gaps or natural winching? Natural
Metal or rap? Both
Home or away? No place like home
Guitar Hero or Super Smash Brothers: Falcon Punch!!!
Crawling out from the magic saltwater lagoons of Anna Maria Island,
FLA is yet another fresh source of style, in the form of Andrew
Fortenberry. Still in high school, Andrew is fast climbing every aspect of wakeskating with a smile on his face. He's got a little flats rig that he likes to ride behind and he spends a lot of time out on Stu Shinn's boat. Having access to the AMI rail park doesn't hurt either. This kid is powerful, smooth, and meticulous on a skate and the way he makes complicated moves look effortless will take him wherever he wants to go. Can't wait to see more out of him in the future. ISLAND STYLE!


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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Springfield is conveniently located and well-appointed to outshine all other Springfield, IL hotels. Find us on the popular Westside of Springfield, just minutes from the new Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Lincoln's Home, Lincoln's Tomb and New Salem State Park. Other points of interest nearby include the Illinois State Capitol, Abraham Lincoln Capitol City Airport, Illinois State Fairgrounds, the Dana-Thomas House and Knight's Action Park. Find sensational shopping at White Oaks Mall, or enjoy one of our many local restaurants. Guests of our hotel in Springfield, IL enjoy FREE Wi-Fi, a refreshing pool and Whirlpool and a 24hr Business Center for those last minute projects. Start each day with a complimentary hot breakfast featuring freshly scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, freshly brewed coffee, assorted hot and cold cereals and more. A prime location and superior value make Fairfield Inn the preferred choice of Springfield, IL hotels for leisure or business travel.


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That's huge!! Congrats to you and tell Gwyneth I said hi. :)ReplyDelete
You arrived a long time ago sweetie, this is the bomb!! xoxoReplyDelete
Ahhh congratulations!!! Well deserved! xxReplyDelete
I read yours and Bailey's. Congratulations! So well deserved.ReplyDelete
aww congrats my friend. while your house is AAMAZING, i just want you to know that you are SO beautiful too :)ReplyDelete
I was in the US this past weekend and picked up the HGTV mag to read on the way home and was so excited to see you in there!! Congrats!! xoReplyDelete
Woo hoo!! So excited for you!ReplyDelete
I am pretty sure you "arrived" waaay before these mentions. Congrats!!ReplyDelete
I saw this the other day!!! AMAZING! Congratulations. PS.... Why is the HGTV magazine sooo good, yet the channel sort of sucks?ReplyDelete
How exciting girl!!! Congrats!ReplyDelete
High fives, foot fives and all sorts of hand jives... xo!
Congrats!! That's amazing and so well deserved. Your style definitely rocks!ReplyDelete
You fancy huh?!? Congrats!! This is so exciting. Pillow giveaway?! Ummm yes please.ReplyDelete
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Congrats!!! I love the photo of you and your sweet little girl, and of course, the great kitchen!ReplyDelete
Now everyone can see how dang talented you are :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 13, 2012 at 5:12 AM
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English Teacher
Hi teachers,
This is for a listening comprehension exercise. The text is from a CD.
Alex Dinon has escaped from prison a day ago. Felix is a man and the chief is a woman.
If this is what the students will hear:
'The police are looking for Dinon in every town and village,' Felix said quickly. 'We're watching the roads and the airports, and the houses of his family and friend's…'
'Sit down, Inspector, and listen,' the Chief said. 'We need to find this man quickly. The President is not happy.You're a good policeman, Inspector, and this is an important job for you.''Chief,' Felix began. 'How did Dinon escape from prison?''That's not important now,' the Chief said.
Are these suitable questions to ask?
1. Where were the police searching and keeping a lookout for Alex? (Not sure about this one)
They were searching for him in every town and village and keeping a lookout on the roads, the airports, and the houses of his family and friend's.
2. Why did they need to get Alex as soon as possible? Because the President was not happy.
3. Was the Chief being nice to the Inspector? How do you know? Yes, she was. Because she told him that he was a good policeman.
4. What did Felix want to know? He wanted to know how Dinon had escaped from prison.
5. Did the Chief express the same concern? How do you know?
No, she didn't. Because she said that that wasn't important then.
Thanks in advance.


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Some days, you just feel like being a giant transforming robot, and other days, you feel like being a Dinobot. Fortunately, a cooler days, you can put on your Transformers sweatshirt, pull up the hood, and be the robot dinosaur you were meant to be.
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Additions: Pastoral epistles
Have added a few items to the Pastoral Epistles page:
Robert H. Gundry, "The Form, Meaning and Background of the Hymn Quoted in 1 Timothy 3:16." In Apostolic History and the Gospel: Biblical and Historical Essays Presented to F. F. Bruce on His 60th Birthday. Eds. Woodrow Ward Gasque and Ralph P. Martin. Exeter: Paternoster, 1970, pp. 203-222.
Luke Timothy Johnson, "Pastoral Letters: 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus." In The Writings of the New Testament: An Interpretation. London: SCM; Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1999, pp. 423-452.
Jerome H. Neyrey, "'First', 'Only', 'One of a Few', and 'No One Else': The Rhetoric of Uniqueness and the Doxologies in 1 Timothy." Biblica 86.1 (2005) 59-87.
Gerald O. West, "Taming Texts of Terror: Reading (against) the Gender Grain of 1 Timothy."


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Category: General News
Medical Marijuana Growers Subject to Prosecution
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington and several other states have started reassessing their medical marijuana laws after stern warnings from the federal government that everyone from licensed growers to regulators could be subjected to prosecution. Memos sent by government lawyers led Gov. Chris Gregoire to veto a proposal that would have created licensed marijuana dispensaries.


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According to Gizmodo, people "in the know" have let slip that the launch date for the iPhone 3G is quite a bit closer than we had thought: June 9th. The launch will be followed up by a nearly immediate release of the iPhone 3G for sale -- that's right away folks. Worldwide availability will follow very quickly with some mysterious "new sales policies."
Last thing's first: Giz believes that these new 'policies' will be more tightly integrated deals like "point-based upgrades, discounts for switchers, and service based subvention packages." We humbly submit another idea: have you noticed that there has been a avalanche of carrier announcements worldwide in recent weeks. It's becoming clear that Apple wants to sell this thing on as many carriers as possible as is much less likely to set up exclusives.
What if, and we're just saying what if here, what if the iPhone 3G is unlocked by default. You take it home, you plug it into iTunes, and it offers to set you up with the carrier of your choice in your country (provided they've set it up with Apple) and a rebate check. If you're not interested, no worries, the just get it set up with iTunes and stick your SIM in there.
First thing's last: June 9th?! That's much earlier than we expected, but we sure as heck aren't complaining!


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TheRedQueen wrote:mnp13 wrote:Malli wrote:there are so many balanced, lovely, easy, dogs in the world, sometimes I don't understand
Right. I took on Inara as a project, as I'm guessing many trainers have done. But since her, I've chosen relatively easy dogs...without big issues. I wanted a project at the time of her adoption, but not anymore. Even so, I don't have kids, and I knew what I was getting into with her.
But this is why I'm always so fast to push euthanasia with iffy rescues. I don't want the adoption to end up like this.
but you knew you could make her better, too. You didn't make her worse. I think it is more acceptable to take on a dog like that if you KNOW you can make a positive impact. I'm not saying there isn't a place for problem dogs, but only with the right, dedicated people. Not some idiot who tried to fix an f-ed up fear response with corrections. fak. some people's kids.


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A winner was selected from 78 designs submitted by 13 freelance designers.
AmericasRxPlan - The Nations BEST Stand-Alone Drug Card!
I have an insurance agency focused on group medical plans for businesses. My friend owns an ad agency & has contacts at large Associations with lots of members. We've partnered up to form a new LLC to market a STAND-ALONE prescription drug card called: America's Rx Plan - The Nation's Best Stand Alone Drug Card! Our website will be http://www.AmericasRxPlan.com. The Initial mark-up of the site can be found here:
As you can see, the logo is not very good!
We intend to market this new stand alone prescription drug card throughout the United States directly to consumers AND to large associations who we're hoping will allow America'sRxPlan.com to be the prefferred drug card for their members...
We'd like a cutting edge, "catchy" emblem-type design that is professional. This is a "stand-alone" Rx card where people will sign up online and order their presciptions via mail-order so COMFORT is key. We want prospective clients to feel as if we are a very reputable, national company so that they feel comfortable subscribing and ordering prescriptions thru our mail order service. Prescription drugs (in some cases) can be very expensive & are necessary to keep people alive. Our Rx card can save folks lots of money (between 40 - 80 percent). It's really a terrific product!
Anyway, we're not designers so we'd like to leave that to the experts! I've uploaded a sample American Flag & an old logo concept I thought was OKAY...but feel free to get creative with your design! If there are any questions, let me know...
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We never got a chance to discuss the pros and cons of the Washington Nationals shutting down their ace Stephen Strasburg who they opted not to include on their post season roster. It was a bold move to say the least by Nats GM Mike Rizzo, but was it the right call?
Bob Nightengale of USA Today asked some rival GM's what their thoughts were, and not only did all of them call it a bad move, but there was a lot of resentment and anger in what they had to say.
After yesterday's embarrassing 8-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, the Nats find themselves on the brink of elimination and trail 2-1 in the National League Division Series. But there was no pity for them from rival GM's who all say the Nationals got what they deserve.
"If we don't win the World Series, I don't care who does," one general manager told USA TODAY Sports, "as long as it's not those guys.
"They don't deserve to win it. Not after what they did."
Said a National League GM: "I hope they go down in flames. I hope it takes another 79 years before they get back to the playoffs. That's how strongly I feel about it."
Wow, I guess people are willing to say anything as long as it's done anonymously, I'd love to know who these GM's were?
Better yet, I wonder how sandy Alderson would play this if he were in the same situation…
Lets assume "Hell Freezes Over", "Pigs Fly", and "Bears Didn't Shit In The Woods". Lets assume the Mets clinched a wild card spot next season. Lets further assume Alderson shut's down an utterly dominating Zack Wheeler who was 17-2 with a 1.76 ERA because he reached his innings limit. Would you be okay with that?
What really pissed other GM's off was when Rizzo said no matter what happens, "We'll be back, we'll be doing this a couple more times."
Nightengale said it was the quote "heard round the baseball world", with general managers and executives making sure everyone saw it.
Who do they think they are, the Yankees? Are the Philadelphia Phillies going to defect from the NL East? Are the Atlanta Braves retiring with Chipper Jones?
What if the Nationals don't get back during Strasburg's stay in Washington? What if this is their best chance to ever get to the Series? How do you live with that?
We haven't heard the last of this as Nightengale also warns that Nationals players, particularly veterans, have grumbled and might sound off more once they depart.
National's Game 4 starter Ross Detwiler has the weight of the world on his shoulders tonight.
As for my thoughts on all of this?
I'm with that general manager who hopes they go down in flames. I hope they don't see the post season for the rest of this century and that their drought will forever be known as "The Strasburg Curse". I have very little tolerance for any general manager who takes competing, winning, and especially the post season for granted. That's why I'm always keeping both eyes on Alderson. Until he starts using words like "wild card", "world series", and "championships" as part of his regular vocabulary. Those are the only words that will grab my attention.


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Fri., Dec. 27, 2013, 6:45 a.m.
Some cougar hunting areas to close
HUNTING -- Cougar hunts in several areas of the state will close at dusk on Dec. 31 as harvest guidelines for the animals have been reached in those areas, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Thursday.
Eight of the 49 cougar hunt areas will close, including Game Management Units (GMUs) 105, 117, 149, 154, 157, 162, 163, 328, 329, 335, 336, 340, 342, 346, 382, 388, 560, 574, and 578.
Those GMUs are in portions of Stevens, Pend Oreille, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, Kittitas, Yakima, Klickitat, and Cowlitz counties.
This is the second year the department has managed cougar hunts under a plan approved by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission in 2012, said Dave Ware, WDFW Game Division manager.
That plan establishes harvest guidelines for specific areas of the state, based on cougar populations in those areas, said Ware. Under the plan, WDFW can close areas where cougar harvest meets or exceeds guidelines, while continuing to allow for hunting opportunities elsewhere.
"The goal is to preserve a variety of cougar age classes in numerous areas throughout the state, particularly older animals which tend to be more effective at maintaining sustainable populations," Ware said.
Last year, hunters harvested 156 cougars statewide, up from 145 in 2011 and 108 in 2010. Ware said the number of cougars harvested this season is expected to be similar to last year.
Ware reminds hunters that during the late-season cougar hunt – Jan. 1 through March 31 – other areas of the state could close early. Before going afield, hunters should check WDFW's website or call the cougar hunting hotline (866-364-4868) to check which areas of the state remain open.
Any additional closures will be posted on the website and hotline, both of which will be updated weekly.
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Putting Global Manufacturing Data at Your Fingertips
Implementing a new IT paradigm for on-demand data is as much an organizational issue as it is a technological one.
Knowledge management is a broad term, but can be thought of as leveraging information within an organization so that it becomes an asset. Knowledge is embodied information, which in turn is derived from data that has been acted on in context over time to produce results that provide learning.
For the purposes of this article, I refer to manufacturing data as one of the most important sources from which knowledge can be developed. I will focus on how "data-derived knowledge" can be developed and used to achieve manufacturing process excellence across a global manufacturing network using an on-demand process data access and analytics platform.
This article is based on a presentation I gave in June 2008 at the Seventh Annual Biological Production Forum in Munich, Germany. The talk examined the role of on-demand data access, aggregation and analysis in achieving process excellence and how a top international pharmaceutical company is rolling out this type of manufacturing system on a global level. The rollout has not been without its challenges, but in the end the platform has provided the manufacturer with the shared, global system of on-demand data it sought, and with several side benefits.
The focus here is on the business case and recommended steps for having IT work closely with manufacturing users. The recent IT paradigm shift and the change management and user retooling processes required are specifically examined—providing valuable insight for all process manufacturers considering implementations of enterprise-class on-demand data access and analytics systems.
Competitive and regulatory drivers for change
The "Desired State" of manufacturing has been articulated for a number of years as the condition where quality has been designed into the manufacturing process based on process understanding, so that continuous improvement. FDA has shown that it is willing to exercise risk-based regulatory scrutiny, based upon the manufacturer's level of scientific understanding of quality and performance and its process control strategies to prevent or mitigate product risk.
In practice for manufacturers, this translates to a faster passage of your CMC section through reviews if you have sound scientific data underpinnings, and provides for fewer and less intensive inspections. FDA is very interested in this, because of its own limited resources for conducting inspections. The Agency's new technology and regulatory framework expands future choices for manufacturers and allows them to innovate, while still minimizing risks to consumers.
There are revenue advantages and cost reduction opportunities associated with moving in the direction FDA wants us to—meaning building quality into the process or Quality by Design (QbD). Process analytical technology (PAT) is an enabling technology to achieve QbD, it is not an end in itself. You may not, in fact, even need real-time, online measurement to achieve QbD in some processes. So the obsession with having a particular online measurement when there is no real scientific basis for it is not a cost effective way of approaching QbD.
The strategic business goals associated with QbD lead to revenue enhancement and cost reduction. Specifically, the outcomes are:
- Faster regulatory approval of new applications and process changes
- Faster technology transfer between development and manufacturing
- Shorter time to revenue to meet demand after start-up
- Greater flexibility to lower cost of manufacturing changes
- Increased predictability of manufacturing output and quality
- Reduced batch failures, final testing and batch-release costs
- Lower operating costs from fewer failures and deviations
- Reduced inventory costs from raw material, WIP and FP
- Fewer, shorter regulatory inspections from "regulatory flexibility"
All of these result in favorable bottom-line impacts for business. So, tactically speaking, how do we achieve these goals?
Tactical Objectives
1. Understand sources of variability in the process to improve control. Increase the predictability of product quality and yield by understanding the sources of variability and building a better model for controlling the process.
2. Enable investigational analysis across all types of data. Investigational analysis drives the understanding of cause-and-effect relationships vs. simply looking at the descriptive analysis that summarizes things with "dashboard-like" information that—while useful—does not necessarily tell you about cause and effect.
3. Support the collaboration between Process Development and Manufacturing. We sometimes forget that one of the most important sources of expertise of today's processes are the Process Development efforts that led to those processes being launched into manufacturing to start with. Being able to collaborate helps move knowledge from and into Process Development and also helps Process Development teams understand the constraints of Manufacturing. This leads to faster access to prior experience and enables process understanding earlier in the process development cycle.
4. Provide process visibility across geographic boundaries. It's a reality that processes often start in one part of the world and end in another. Upstream processing affects downstream outcomes, so we need to be able to do analysis that helps us understand that. With easy access to data from global processes, we can more easily do the cause-and-effect investigations that proactively lower failure rates.
5. Capture "paper-based" data in a Part 11 compliant way. In spite of the fact that manufacturing execution systems (MES) have been around for a long time, as have electronic batch record (EBR) systems, we still deal with a lot of paper. You can't do data analysis with paper unless the data values are captured in electronic form.
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Richard van der Luit
Introducing myself
About me
- Name: Richard van der Luit
- Fedora Account: nippur
- Lives in: The Netherlands - Oegstgeest (Western-Europe)
- Works in: The Netherlands - Amsterdam
- My job: i am a jurist with an high interest in IT, using computers on sysadmlvl since 1984 and using Linux from the prompt since 1997
- I have been an employer for 100+ employees for 17 years now, and had the opportunity to introduce linux into the business i worked in. I am currently involved in optimizing businessprocesses in leading compagnies.
My interest in linux was all from scratch though -better: i was using SCO Unix/System V at that moment-, and in Holland there were only few people in those days with knowledge of or interest in linux all together. However, in by-going years i learned that more and more people contributed on a regular base to the so called linux society, and i didn't (at least not in Dutch, and not in my own name). I have changed that by translating what-ever-needed to be translated into Dutch for a while now. Also, one of my primes is to update and maintain the Dutch translations of the most important pages of the Fedora Projects Wiki and the Fedora Websites.
Activities within Fedora
- Member of the Dutch Translation Team
- Maintaining Dutch translations of the Fedora Project wiki
- Member of Fedora Localization Project (FLP)
- Member of the Translation CVS Commit Group
- Member of the Dutch Translation Team at Transifex
- Pitching in wherever I can.
You can contact me by email in Dutch (Nederlands), English, French or German:
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