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Great Characters The Beatles Special Edition Ballpoint
Great Characters The Beatles Special Edition Ballpoint
The Beatles are regarded as one of the most famous rock bands of all time. With members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they became widely regarded as the foremost and most influential act of the rock era. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as 'Beatlemania'. As the group's music grew in sophistication, led by primary songwriters Lennon and McCartney, they came to be perceived as an embodiment of the ideas shared by the counterculture of the 1960s. The cone is inspired by the button of the mixing table at the famous Abbey Road studios, while the cap top is inspired by the studio's microphone. The clip symbolises the iconic moustache of the Beatles on their portrait. The colourful stripes on the lacquered cap and barrel pay tribute to the costumes they wore on the album covers of 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' and 'Love Me Do'.
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Writing instruments from Montblanc stand out through their unmistakable elegance and exquisite workmanship. They accompany their owner for life. Over the course of its history, the characteristic Montblanc pen has become a timeless classic. The unmistakable Montblanc emblem decorates the cap of each writing instrument.
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013
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Deborah Stein
Alumni Playwright2007 -- 2014
Deborah Stein's work has been produced and developed nationally at Actors' Theatre of Louisville, the Theatre @ Boston Court, the Guthrie, Seattle Rep, Stages Rep, the Women's Project, the Wilma Theatre, Live Girls!, Bay Area Playwrights' Festival, and Theatre Artaud; in New York at the Public Theatre, Dance Theatre Workshop, and Ars Nova; and internationally in Poland, Ireland, Edinburgh (the Traverse) and Prague. With creative partner Suli Holum, she is co-artistic director of Stein | Holum Projects (SHP), a collaborative laboratory for creating new theatre works. Their first piece, Chimera, was created in residence at HERE where it premiered in 2012 as part of Under the Radar and was nominated for a Drama Desk Award. SHP is currently developing The Wholehearted and the musical Movers + Shakers through residencies at ArtsEmerson, Playwrights Horizons, Philadelphia FringeArts, Kelly Strayhorn, and the Orchard Project. As a playwright, producer, and director, Deborah was co-producing director of the Workhaus Collective in Minneapolis, and has collaborated on original ensemble works and site-specific installations with artists including Joseph Chaikin, Dominique Serrand, Lear deBessonet, and most frequently the Pig Iron Theatre Company, with whom she has collaborated since 2000 on six original works. Her writing has been published in Theatre Forum, Play: A Journal of Plays, and The Best American Poetry of 1996. She has been a resident artist at Hedgebrook, Swarthmore College, Princeton University, and the Tofte Lake Center for the Arts, and has taught writing at Yale, NYU, Northeastern, St. Olaf, Parsons, and Brown University, where she received her MFA. A resident playwright at New Dramatists since 2007, Deborah has received a Bush Artist Fellowship, a NYSCA grant, and two Jerome Fellowships as well as a McKnight Advancement Grant at the Playwrights' Center in Minneapolis.
Playwright Buzz
THE WHOLEHEARTED (a work-in-progress), Feb. 8-9
THE WHOLEHEARTED, a collaboration between playwright Deborah Stein and performer/creator Suli Holum, will be shown for two nights only at HERE's Culturemart, February 8-9 at 7pm. More info here!
Tickets for CHIMERA Now On Sale!
Tickets for CHIMERA, a collaboration between Deborah Stein and Suli Holum, will be featured in the Under the Radar Festival this January! Inspired by a true story, CHIMERA is a highly theatrical exploration of medical chimerism—the phenomenon of containing two different sets of DNA within one body. More info here and tickets available here!
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Getting bored on the train is pretty much a given. It's a long journey, devoid of entertainment and overrun with those damn members of the public. Hell, in other words.
So, we might often utilise our quite impressive imagination and conjure up some sort of exciting story for where we're going and what sort of fantastical world is waiting for us on the other side. What, just us?
These photos, from the incredibly talented Celine Ramoni, help to make it all a bit more possible. While travelling on Japan's New Yurikamome Transit Line, she took long exposure shots of what was lying in front of the train.
Train journeys suddenly upgraded to not boring at all.
To see more of her work click here.
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New York's hottest vegan burger now comes in dumpling form
Something magical just happened in New York's hotter-than-ever dining scene: The duo behind Mimi Cheng's just filled their dumplings with By Chloe's vegan burgers. (Cue the foodie freak-out.)
For this month's special, the East Village shop will feature one of By Chloe's most popular menu items, the Guac Burger, reimagined as a bite-sized dumpling. This is the first collaboration for the fairly-new but fast-growing By Chloe, and the first-ever vegan dumpling offering from Mimi Cheng's.
"Turning the By Chloe Guac Burger into a dumpling for Mimi Cheng's gives us the opportunity to share a taste of one of By Chloe's most popular dishes and share our love of Mimi Cheng's dumplings with our loyal customers," By Chloe co-founder Samantha Wasser tells us.
The Guac Burger Dumpling is stuffed with a sweet potato black bean quinoa patty, and topped with a dollop of avocado and beet ketchup. They're then pan-fried (yes, to perfection) and served alongside By Chloe's freshly-made corn salsa.
The result is a fully-vegan dumpling filled with a slew of various textures so perfectly matched, that you'll begin to rethink the whole "burgers & buns" thing. "We love their team and what By Chloe is doing, changing the perception of vegan food and making it a fun and accessible experience for both vegan and non-vegans," Marian Chang tell us.
The dumplings will be on the menu until March 31, which gives you plenty of time to try them. Although, based on the buzz around both By Chloe and Mimi Cheng's, you may want to brush up on your calming meditation mantras in case of lines.
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Genzyme's Cerdelga NDA receives US FDA priority review designationpharmabiz.comThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted a six-month Priority Review designation to Genzyme's New Drug Application (NDA) for Cerdelga (eliglustat), an investigational oral therapy for adult patients with Gaucher disease
THERAPEUTIC CLAIM Treatment of lysosomal storage disorders
1. Octanamide, N-[(1R,2R)-2-(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-6-yl)-2-hydroxy-1-(1-
pyrrolidinylmethyl)ethyl]-, (2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate (2:1)
pyrrolidinylmethyl)ethyl]-, (2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate (2:1)
2. bis{N-[(1R,2R)-2-(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-6-yl)-2-hydroxy-1-(pyrrolidin-1-
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MANUFACTURER Genzyme Corp.
CODE DESIGNATION Genz-112638
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Genzyme Announces Positive New Data from Two Phase 3 Studies for Oral Eliglustat Tartrate for Gaucher Disease
Eliglustat tartrate (USAN)
February 15, 2013
Genzyme , a Sanofi company (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY), today announced positive new data from the Phase 3 ENGAGE and ENCORE studies of eliglustat tartrate, its investigational oral therapy for Gaucher disease type 1. The results from the ENGAGE study were presented today at the 9th Annual Lysosomal Disease Network WORLD Symposium in Orlando, Fla. In conjunction with this meeting, Genzyme also released topline data from its second Phase 3 study, ENCORE. Both studies met their primary efficacy endpoints and together will form the basis of Genzyme's registration package for eliglustat tartrateThe data presented at this year's WORLD symposium reinforce our confidence that eliglustat tartrate may become an important oral option for patients with Gaucher disease"The company is developing eliglustat tartrate, a capsule taken orally, to provide a convenient treatment alternative for patients with Gaucher disease type 1 and to provide a broader range of treatment options for patients and physicians. Genzyme's clinical development program for eliglustat tartrate represents the largest clinical program ever focused on Gaucher disease type 1 with approximately 400 patients treated in 30 countries."The data presented at this year's WORLD symposium reinforce our confidence that eliglustat tartrate may become an important oral option for patients with Gaucher disease," said Genzyme's Head of Rare Diseases, Rogerio Vivaldi MD. "We are excited about this therapy's potential and are making excellent progress in our robust development plan for bringing eliglustat tartrate to the market."ENGAGE Study Results:In ENGAGE, a Phase 3 trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of eliglustat tartrate in 40 treatment-naïve patients with Gaucher disease type 1, improvements were observed across all primary and secondary efficacy endpoints over the 9-month study period. Results were reported today at the WORLD Symposium by Pramod Mistry, MD, PhD, FRCP, Professor of Pediatrics & Internal Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine, and an investigator in the trial.
The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study had a primary efficacy endpoint of improvement in spleen size in patients treated with eliglustat tartrate. Patients were stratified at baseline by spleen volume. In the study, a statistically significant improvement in spleen size was observed at nine months in patients treated with eliglustat tartrate compared with placebo. Spleen volume in patients treated with eliglustat tartrate decreased from baseline by a mean of 28 percent compared with a mean increase of two percent in placebo patients, for an absolute difference of 30 percent (p<0.0001).
Eliglustat tartate (Genz-112638)
What is Eliglustat?
- Eliglustat is a new investigational phase 3 compound from Genzyme Corporation that is being studied for type 1 Gaucher Disease.
- Eliglustat works as a substrate reduction therapy by reducing glucocerebroside. formation.
- This product is an oral agent (i.e. a pill) that is taken once or twice a day in contrast to an IV infusion for enzyme replacement therapy. Enzyme replacement therapy focuses on replenishing the enzyme that is deficient in Gaucher Disease and breaks down glucocerebroside that accumulates.
- The clinical trials for eliglustat tartate are sponsored by Genzyme Corporation.


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January 15th
We went to church as usual. Josh and the kids stayed up late watching "My Girl" and "Middle School:The Worst Years of My Life" while I was at Rob's last night. So they were all barely able to sit up in Sacrament Meeting. Annie wimpered through most of it, telling me she just wanted to go home. She is used to just going to Sacrament meeting lately with Christmas, New Years and all the snow storms.
We made cookies for Grammy's.
Then we went to see Eddie's new house. It is beautiful, especially on a snowy evening.
Then to Grammy's for dinner.
Oh and guess what. Tomorrow there is NO SCHOOL for MLK Day. So once again, another sibling sleep over and movies late into the night.


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Max Klein
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I'm Max Klein; 9 years old and I have had diabetes for 10 months.
My Auntie Anne made this quilt for me. She is brilliant!
The quilt shows where I live and things which are important to me. I live in a tiny village in rural Northern England with my mum and the cat Tinker. You can see the village church and our cottage on the quilt. I play a lot of tennis, I love all kinds of cars, especially rally cars and the crab is my birth sign. The fish is the sign of my Christian Faith.
I didn't want to get diabetes, but we always knew I might because mum has got it. She's had it for 38 years; that's a lot of injections!
I have two injections a day, I usually do these an my finger pricks myself, though mum does help me sometimes. Having diabetes doesn't stop me doing anything though it is a bit of a fiddle having to remember to have everything with me wherever I go. As well as playing tennis, I swim, play football, and enjoy riding my bicycle. I'm very active and I've learnt that this makes my blood sugar low and I can extra scrummy snacks.
Having diabetes isn't too bad, but I'd rather not have it and I hope a cure will be found so that my children won't have to have it.
Quilt made by Anne King
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Create a VSP.COM Member Account and get instant access to your personal benefit information. Check out your coverage, find a doctor, see past visits and more.CREATE AN ACCOUNT
Kids want to look stylish throughout the school year, so they ask for the latest fashions—stylish warm-weather shirts, great fitting jeans, and the latest boots and sneakers. Glasses don't always fit the bill as a fashionable accessory, but when you find the just-right pair, they can add style to anyone's look.
A comprehensive eye exam at your VSP network doctor's office is the first step to kick off a successful, stylish school year. Once the eye exam is complete, it's time to pick out some new frames. Brands like X Games, Nike and Otis & Piper offer dozens of choices for those little faces. Kids can get the style they want, and you will get the peace of mind knowing that they'll see their best.
Visit your eye doctor to find fashionable and fun frames for your kids—and some stylish ones for yourself.


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Hello dog lovers! Welcome to A Golden Mix of Love. My name is Lori and I have had Golden Retriever mixed dogs for the past 20 years. I love the golden mixes because they are as beautiful, loving and as loyal as the purebreds but since I'm not showing it, hunting with it or breeding it the unwanted mixes suit me fine!
I have developed this website to share information about my dogs and to help you in many areas with yours. Some of the stories and information will be coming from Bear's point of view and some will be coming from mine. Since Bear thinks he's a human I hope you can tell who is who.
All dogs will have their challenges and whether you have or are thinking about getting a puppy or an older dog you will find the help you need here. Most of the information I am providing has come from my personal experiences with my dogs. I am not an expert, but I hope this website will lead you to many experts to help you with your dog needs. However, if your dog needs medical attention, please visit your veterinarian immediately!
I welcome your comments and feedback as well as stories of your own furry friend. So thanks for visiting and I hope you enjoy a long and enjoyable life with your Golden Retriever Mix!
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Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid will sit out versus Tampa Bay, and possibly a few more games after today with what is a described as a lower-body injury.
Adam McQuaid out for today with the lower body injury suffered against Toronto. Matt Bartkowski in for McQuaid #BruinsTalk
— Joe Haggerty (@HackswithHaggs) November 11, 2013
McQuaid suffered the Saturday versus Toronto in the first period.
Matt Bartkowski will play in McQuaid's spot on the third-line D pairing.


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All aboard! Beer train to replace 5000 lorries, By: Alexander Soenen, Director Logistics
This week, we launched the first beer train in Belgium. The train will transport Jupiler by rail between our brewery in Jupille, Wallonia, and the Delhaize distribution centre in Ninove in East Flanders. Once this project runs at full capacity, it will remove the equivalent of 5000 lorries from the roads every year.
This unique project is a collaboration between partners across the value chain – Delhaize, transport company Remitrans, transport experts Lineas and the province of East Flanders.
The beer train is an example of how we lead the way in green logistics. Through our multimodal transport chain, we continuously look for the best combinations to deliver beer to our consumers in a sustainable way, without compromising on freshness and quality.
Fewer lorries on the roads means less congestion and less carbon dioxide output. We have set ourselves the target of reducing CO2 emissions by 25% by the end of 2017. This project will certainly make a contribution. Our previously launched beer boat and the ecocombi are other examples of how we contribute to a cleaner world.
I am very proud that this partnership has succeeded in pulling thousands of lorries a year from the roads. We hope this is only the beginning and others will follow our example.


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It's feeling decidedly Autumnal in the UK suddenly (Boo! I want more summer!), but let's not let that fact spoil our indoor plant fun. In fact, surely if we surround ourselves with plants that have a tropical feel, and pop the heating on, on the days when the sun graces us with a bit of shine, we can trick ourselves into believing it's still warm out there. Maybe?
Yes? Let's give it a go then...
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Cryptocereus anthonyanus (yes, really) - also known as a Ric Rac Cactus, Fishbone Cactus or Orchid Cactus. It's seemingly impossible to find a great image of one of these to show off it's beauty, so I'll post one once I've procured one, but trust me, these are stunning. I'm going to hang one in my kitchen, and pray it's warm enough for it as we venture into winter.
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Kalanchoe thyrsiflora - This one is probably not new to you, but it's new to me. I've decided I need to stop being lazy and calling all succulents, 'succulents', and learn their names (even if I can't pronounce them). We need to know our Aloes and Agaves from our Echeverias and Crassulaceaes, which is the family that this lovely looking specimen falls in to. Commonly known as a Paddle Plant for obvious reasons, and it's totally on my list.
|Fiddle Leaf Fig, and if you squint you can see a Zamia peeping out from behind it.
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LRSP Fees
The fees associated with Locked-In Retirement Savings Plans (LRSPs) are virtually identical to those for RRSP accounts. In addition to standard investment and transaction fees, the financial institution handling the LRSPs will set out administration fees for a Locked-In Retirement Savings account. These administration fees will be dictated by the type of account (Regular or Self-Directed), and may be influenced by the dollar value of your investments held with the financial institution.
All financial institutions publish a commission schedule and statement of rates and fees that include a section disclosing all of the fees associated with registered accounts. The following charts summarize the most common administration fees associated with LRSPs, but you should check with your own financial institution for a complete and up-to-date fee schedule.
Registered Account Administration Fees
Cost Range
Self-directed Annual Admin. Fee
$0.00 - $135.00
Regular LRSP Annual Admin. Fee
$0.00 - $50.00
Transfer Fees – Full and Partial
$125.00 - $135.00
Swap Fee for exchanging securities held an LRSP**
$35.00 - $45.00
Cheque Pick-up Fee
$0.00 - $10.00
Service Fee for Mutual Funds not distributed by your financial institution
$0.00 - $50.00/Quarter
** If permitted, the financial institution administering your LRSP will charge a fee for "swapping" an investment into or out of your LRSP.
Private Shares* Held Inside An LRSP
Cost Range
Set-Up Fee Per Security
$250.00 - $300.00
Annual Administration Fee Per Security
$100.00 - $200.00
*Also know as Canadian Controlled Private Corporations (CCPC)
Other LRSP Fees
Cost Range
Duplicate Statement, Trade Confirmations, or Income Tax Receipts
$5.00 - $20.00 Per Item
Holding Restricted Shares
$400.00 per security
Account Research Requests
$50.00 per hour
Estate Account Processing Fee
$0.00 - $100.00
Deposit Certificates Registered In The Name of a Deceased
$0.00 – $150.00 per Certificate
Note: All of the fees associated with registered accounts are subject to federal and provincial sales taxes.
Each financial institution maintains different fees schedules and some financial institutions do not accept mortgages nor privately held shares in the LRSP plans they administer. You should verify with your financial institution what securities they are willing to administer and ask for a copy of their fee disclosure statement.
In addition, financial institutions have flexibility as to which of the published fees they actually charge. Many times fees are waived if the values of your assets held with them are of sufficient size.


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Stadiums are safer than you think. For sure, recent deaths by fans at Candlestick Park in San Francisco and Atlanta's Braves Field in the past month may seem like a gruesome trend. But the reality is that going to a football, baseball or even race car track with tens of thousands of other spectators is a safer bet than say fishing, or even playing golf.
On Sunday, 32-year-old Kevin Hayes of Hayward was walking on a ramp between a parking area and Candlestick Park when he fell to a sidewalk below. Also on Sunday, a railing gave way at an Indianapolis Colts' game, injuring two fans who were leaning against a barrier near a tunnel leading to the Oakland Raiders locker room.
But in the past decade, there have been only 41 U.S. stadium accidents leading to 14 deaths, according to the Institute of Study of Sports Incidents at the University of Southern Mississippi.
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In comparison, a report out this year by NOAA found 26 deaths since 2006 of fishermen who were hit by lightning.
"I agree that if you look at the big picture, it isn't that many incidents over a long time," said Alana Penza, director of the Institute. "But it does seem to be an attention getter."
Penza has found people have died or been injured jumping for foul balls (such as Shannon Stone in 2011 who died in front of his son at a Texas Rangers game), footballs or sliding down escalators the wrong way. Penza said situational awareness is key to keeping safe when spending several hours in a crowded, unfamiliar setting like a stadium.
Of the 14 deaths at stadiums, four were attributed to use of alcohol. In fact, witnesses said the man in San Francisco appeared to be intoxicated, according to news reports.
"Any loss of life at an entertainment venue is unacceptable, but it doesn't advance this conversation about whether these buildings are safe," said Steve Adelman, an attorney in Scottsdale, Ariz., and vice president of the Event Safety Alliance, a group that works on preventing accidents at stadiums across the country. "We don't know to what extent they contributed to their own demise."
Adelman expects that stadium managers will likely review their procedures after the accidents this weekend. A similar review led to new safety measures in 2011 at the Texas Ranger stadium after Stone's death, which occurred during a game broadcast to millions of television viewers.
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Adelman said that fans at NASCAR races have been extremely safe, despite the speed and crashes on the racetracks that sometimes injure or kill drivers. The exception are open course events such as desert rallies, where crowds often line the roadway.
He also noted that safety at stadiums has been a much bigger problem at soccer stadiums in the United Kingdom and Europe, where fans have died after being pressed into railings and gates in riot-like situations.
The worst occurred in Liverpool in 1989 when 96 fans were killed during a match when police opened a gate to relieve a congested area, forcing people into an overcrowded pen. That led to prosecutions of stadium officials and some police.
In the United States, stadiums are larger, have better exits and entrances, as well as fewer general admission seating areas. When fans have assigned seats, that allows for better control of crowds, Adelman said.
Safety at U.S. stadiums, Adelman said "is actually really good."
The Atlanta's Braves Field has seen a fatal accident, but experts say it's safe.
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HUNDREDS of hopeful stargazers who gathered in Portsmouth were unsuccessful in their bid to witness the solar eclipse.
Crowds gathered early on Friday morning for an event in the Guildhall Square hosted by the University of Portsmouth's Institute for Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG) in hope of viewing the partial eclipse safely through solar telescopes and special glasses, but most took to watching big screen coverage from elsewhere in the country as heavy cloud hung over the area.
However, the murky sky was not enough to dampen people's spirits, and there was a buzz in anticipation of possibly catching a glimpse of the eclipse - which began at 8.30am and lasted for around 90 minutes.
Karen Davis-Duncan, 51, from Hilsea, said: 'We were slightly disappointed, but it was nice to be here, at least we tried. I kept hoping there would be a clearer sky, but there wasn't.
'It was good to see it on the big screen, because you sort of felt you were there, as close as we could be.'
Her daughter, 25-year-old Vicky Davis, added: 'It was a good atmosphere. It was encouraging to see everyone still came out, even though they could see that we wouldn't get a clear view.'
Liz Parry, 68, from Portsmouth, said everyone in the Guildhall Square was being very British with their patience for the weather.
'It was really nice to be here,' she said. 'We are so British - we don't mind if we can see the eclipse or not.
'The crowds were fantastic - it was super to see everybody here.'
Dr Jen Gupta, outreach officer for the ICG, said the team were slightly disappointed at not being able to see the eclipse after all the preparation.
She said: 'It's what you expect from the British weather, you plan for not being able to see something and it's a bonus if you can.
'But we got to see totality on the big screen from Stargazing Live, and that was really spectacular.
'We've been overwhelmed by how many people were sitting on the steps of the Guildhall.
'Everyone's been really engaged, and we've been talking to lots of people about the kind of stuff that we do at Portsmouth, and they've been watching the eclipse on the big screen.'
Dr Edd Edmondson, data technician for the ICG, said the team went to the Guildhall armed with several telescopes, including a specialist solar telescope.
Special filters were added to the telescopes to reduce the amount of light coming in, making it safe to view the sun.
'We had quite a good range of equipment available, but unfortunately not much use for it today,' Dr Edmondson said.
'Obviously we'd have loved to have seen the eclipse, but it's been great to see so many people coming out and showing lots of interest in what's been going on.'
Dr Gupta added: '2026 is the next good eclipse, it's about 93 per cent coverage in Portsmouth, so we'll start planning for that.'
YouTube footage above filmed by Dr Edmondson
Fareham schoolchildren learn about astronomy in solar eclipse absence


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Root Cause Analysis – Getting to the Why
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There are many ways to approach problem-solving, one of which we often use in business, is called Root Cause Analysis. Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a systemic approach and a way of linear thinking that gets to the bottom of why a something occurs and figuring out what might be done to prevent these problems in the future. Below is one five-step process used to solve for RCA.
1. Clearly define the problem:
- What is happening?
- What symptoms come along with what is happening?
2. Collect and analyze the data:
- How long has this problem existed?
- What is the impact of this problem?
- What can we learn about it?
3. Determine possible causes by asking "Why?" continually until you can go no further:
- What happened first, second, third that brought us to this setback?
- What conditions are allowing this to occur?
- Why? Why? Why??
4. Identify the root cause:
- What is responsible for the problems identified in #3?


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Summer of Soccer 2019
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PHILADELPHIA (BASN) — Every team has that member of their coaching staff that no one wants to see on Cut Down Day. The Turk – HBO's Hard Knocks has highlighted Bengals coach Jim Lippincott — came around the NFL at 6:00 PM last Saturday reducing rosters to the regular season limit of 53 players. The last cuts are always the toughest for NFL teams as many had to let go as many as 22 players getting to the regular season limit from the September 1st limit of 75.
Some of the bigger players getting their walking papers were Oakland Raiders backup QB Jeff Garcia, New England Patriots backup QB Andrew Walter, Super Bowl hero New York Giants WR David Tyree, former Boise State star Ian Johnson (Minnesota Vikings), Kansas City Chiefs LB Zach Thomas and Buffalo Bills RB Dominic Rhodes. Also Rams defensive lineman Adam Carriker was placed on injured reserve for the year after injuring his shoulder in the team's preseason finale.
One player who was not cut was Philadelphia Eagles suspended reserve quarterback Michael Vick. The Eagles decided to keep Vick on the "Exempt" list until he is eligible to come off the list for Week 3 of the NFL regular season.
With the Arena Football League (AFL) no more and the Canadian Football League (CFL) well underway, the UFL — a new football league starting this fall — maybe the only option left for some of the players.
Here is a full list of player transactions from around the NFL:
Arizona Cardinals – Waived OT Elliot Vallejo from IR with injury settlement, waived OT Brandon Pearce, placed WR Michael Ray Garvin on IR, placed LB Pago Togafau on IR, released S Keith Lewis, placed OLB Cody Brown on IR, waived LB Chase Bullock, waived G Trevor Canfield, waived FB Tim Castille, waived CB Jameel Dowling, waived DT Keilen Dykes, waived DE Alex Fontenot, waived DE Alex Field, released C Melvin Fowler, released S Aaron Francisco, waived WR Ed Gant, released LB Victor Hobson, waived LB David Holloway, waived WR Onrea Jones, waived DT Rodney Leisle, waived FB Reagan Maui'a, waived G Carlton Medder, waived QB Tyler Palko, waived TE Leonard Pope, released OT Oliver Ross, waived RB Chris Vincent, waived WR Steve Sanders, waived CB Wilrey Fontenot with injury settlement, placed TE Ben Patrick on Reserve/Suspended list.
Atlanta Falcons – Waived DE Willie Evans, released TE Ben Hartsock, released S/CB Von Hutchins, waived DT Tywain Myles, waived LS Robert Shiver, released DT Jason Jefferson, waived WR Troy Bergeron, waived RB Thomas Brown with injury settlement, waived OL Michael Butterworth, released WR Robert Ferguson, waived LB Robert James, waived WR Aaron Kelly, waived DE Maurice Lucas, waived CB William Middleton, waived WR Chandler Williams with injury settlement, waived TE Jason Rader, waived QB D.J. Shockley, waived G Jose Valdez, waived DT Vance Walker, released LB Jamie Winborn.
Baltimore Ravens – Released QB Cleo Lemon, waive WR Biren Ealy, waived WR Bradon Godfrey, waived QB Drew Willy, placed CB Samari Rolle on the Reserve/PUP list, waived KR/WR Yamon Figurs, traded CB Derrick Martin to the Green Bay Packers for OT Tony Moll, waived WRs Jayson Foster and Justin Harper, waived G Bryan Mattison, released CB Evan Oglesby, waived OTs Joe Reitz and Stefan Rodgers, waived TE Isaac Smolko, waived G Tre Stallings, waived WR Ernie Wheelwright, waived DT Nader Abdallah, waived FB Jason Cook, waived TE Davon Drew, waived LB Tony Fein, waived C Robby Felix, waived K Graham Cano, waived S K.J. Gerard, waived RB Cedric Peerman, waived WR Eron Riley, waived OLB William VanDeSteeg, waived with injury settlement DT Will Johnson, placed ILB Jason Phillips on IR.
Buffalo Bills – Released LB Pat Thomas, waived OT Chris Denman, waived LB Solomon Elimimian, waived WR Shaine Smith, waived TE Travis McCall from IR with an injury settlement, placed WR Lydell Sargeant on IR, placed DE Marcus Smith on IR, signed TE Tyson DeVree, traded S Ko Simpson to the Detroit Lions for an undisclosed 2010 draft choice, released RB Dominic Rhodes, waived QB Matt Baker, waived LB Alvin Bowen, waived DE Copeland Bryan, waived TE Tyson DeVree waived DE Ataefiok Etukeren, waived OL Christian Gaddis, waived RB Bruce Hll, waived CB Cary Harris, waived WR C.J, Hawthorne, waived OL Nick Hennessey, waived WR Felton Huggins, released OT Kirk Chambers, waived DTs Derrick Jones and Corey Mace, waived LB Ryan Manalac, waived TE Jonathan Stupar, waived/injured OL Brandon Rodd, LB John DiGiorgio waived/failed physical, WR James Hardy placed on Reserve/Physically Unable to perform, placed RB Marshawn Lynch on Reserve/Suspended list.
Carolina Panthers – Waived DT Lonnie Harvey, waived OT Gerald Cadogan, waived WR Ryne Robinson, waived DT Lorenzo Williams, placed S Nate Salley on IR, placed G C.J. Davis on IR, waived WR Larry Beavers, waived/injured RB DeCori Birmingham, waived DE Casper Brinkley, waived OT Patrick Brown, waived QB Hunter Cantwell, waived WR Jason Chery, waived S Paul Chiara, waived CB D.J. Clark, waived TE Andrew Davie, waived DT Marlon Favorite, waived S Joe Fields, waived C Keith Gray, waived LB Anthony Heygood, waived DT George Hypolite, waived LB Mortty Ivy, waived RB Jamall Lee, waived LB Jeremy Leman, waived WR Kevin McMahan, waived WR Marcus Monk, waived OT Jonathan Palmer, waived LB Kelvin Smith, released S Kevin Kaesviharn, released C Justin Geisinger.
Chicago Bears – Placed DT Dusty Dvoracek on IR, waived WR John Broussard, waived WR Derek Kinder, waived P Richmond McGhee, waived DE J.J. Milan, signed CB Rod Hood, waived G Johan Asiata, waived DE Ervin Baldwin, waived OT Cody Balogh, waived QB Brett Basanez, waived CB Rudy Burgess, waived DE Joe Clermond, waived FB Jason Davis, waived LB Marcus Freeman, waived CB Marcus Hamilton, waived LB Kevin Malast, waived WR Eric Peterman, waivd C Donvan Raiola, waived WR Brandon Rideau, waived LB Mike Rivera, waived FB Will Ta'ufo'ou, waived CB Woodny Turenne, placed S Dahna Deleston on IR, placed RB Kevin Jones on IR, placed DE Henry Melton on IR, released G Dan Buenning, released CB Rod Hood, released LB Darrell McClover, removed CB Charles Tillman from PUP list.
Cincinnati Bengals – Waived WR Greg Orton, Waived DT Pernell Phillips, placed TE Ben Utecht on IR, placed WR Antonio Chatman on IR, released OLB Darryl Blackstock, released LB Jim Maxwell, released DT Langston Moore, waived S Marvin White, waived G Andrew Crummey with injury settlement, waived S Corey Lynch, waived G/DT Jason Shirley, waived DE Chris Harrington, waived RB James Johnson, waived TE Kolomona Kapanui, waived WR Freddie Brown, waived TE Darius Hill, waived DTs Ventrell Jenkins and Clinton McDonald, waived CB Rico Murray, waived OT Gus Parrish, waived FB Chris Pressley, waived LB Dan Skuta, waived K Sam Swank, waived FB Fui Vakapuna.
Cleveland Browns – Waived G Marlon Davis, placed OT/G Ryan Tucker on IR, placed G Fred Weary on IR, released TE Nate Jackson, released LB Robert McCune, signed OT Branndon Braxton, waived CB Tra Battle, waived DE Melila Purcell from IR with an injury settlement, waived FB Charles Ali, waived S Brandon Anderson, waived QB Richard Bartel, waived ILB Beau Bell, waived Branndon Braxton, waived LB Titus Brown, waived OL Dustin Fry, waived DL Adam Hoppel, waived WR Paul Hubbard, waived RB Chris Jennings, waived WR Lance Leggett, waived OL Pat Murray, waived WR Jordan Norwood, waived OL Kurt Quarterman, waived DL Brian Schaefering, waived OL Isaac Sowell, waived DL Santonio Thomas, released S Hamza Abdullah, released RB Noah Herron, released CB Corey Ivy, released WR David Patten, released TE Aaron Walker.
Dallas Cowboys – Waived WR Travis Wilson off of IR with injury settlement, waived WR Julian Hawkins, waived G Greg Isdaner, claimed DE Curtis Johnson off of waivers from Indianapolis, waived OT Andre Douglas, signed CB Jeremy Haynes, claimed CB DeAngelo Willingham off waivers from Tampa Bay, waived G Travis Bright, waived S Courtney Brown, waived QB Rudy Carpenter, waived FB Julius Crosslin, waived DE Marcus Dixon, waived LB Tearrius George, waived G Ryan Gibbons, waived CB Jeremy Haynes, waived WR Jesse Holley, waived WRs Mike Jefferson, Mike Jefferson, and Manuel Johnson, waived/injured FB Keon Lattimore, waived CB Mike Mickens, waived WR Willie Reid, waived DE Derreck Robinson, waived FB Asaph Schwapp, waived DT Jonas Seawright, waived S DeAngelo Smith, waived WR Isaiah Stanbach, released LB Matt Stewart, waived CB DeAngelo Willingham, placed LB Stephen Hodge on IR.
Denver Broncos – Waived P Britton Colquitt, waived WR C.J. Jones, waived C Blake Schlueter, released TE Jeb Putzier, waived DT Matthias Askew, waived G Kory Lichtensteiger, waived QB Ingle Martin, waived CB Rashod Moulton, waived OT Clint Oldenburg, waived DE Carlton Powell, waived LB Lee Robinson, waived WR Nate Swift, waived RB Marcus Thomas, placed G Matt McChesney on IR, waived TE Marquez Branson, waived CB Tony Carter, waived DL Nic Clemons, waived DE/OLB Tim Crowder, waived G Mitch Erickson, released S Vernon Fox, waived CB D.J. Johnson, waived ILB Braxton Kelley, waived DL Everette Pedescleaux, waived DB Antwain Spann, waived RB Darius Walker, waived WR Matt Willis, signed DL Vonnie Holliday, waived/injured CB Josh Bell.
Detroit Lions – Claimed CB Cletis Gordon off of waivers from the Texans, waived WR Eric Fowler, released CB Keith Smith, waived WR Glenn Holt, released CB Dexter Wynn with injury waiver, signed QB Brooks Bollinger, claimed QB Kevin O'Connell off of waivers from New England, released G Terrence Metcalf, waived WR D.J. Boldin, waived LB Rob Francois, waived CB LaMarcus Hicks, waived DE Ryan Kees, acquired S Ko Simpson (Bills) for an undisclosed 2010 draft choice, waived DE Orion Martin, released DT Chuck Darby, waived OT Lydon Murtha, placed CB Chris Roberson on IR, released DT Shaun Smith, waived LB Rufus Alexander, released QB Brooks Bollinger, released G Milford Brown, waived TE Carson Butler, released RB Aveion Cason, released WR Keary Colbert, waived DE Sean Conover, released K Billy Cundiff, waived RB Tristan Davis, waived LB Zack Follett, waived C Dan Gerberry, waived TE Dan Gronkowski, released WR Dane Looker, released S Calvin Lowry, waived CB Ramzee Robinson, released S Stuart Schweigert, waived LB Spenser Smith, waived WR John Standeford.
Green Bay Packers – Waived P Durant Brooks, waived WR JaRon Harris, waived DE Stryker Sulak, traded OT Tony Moll to Baltimore Ravens for CB Derrick Martin, waived QB Brian Brohm, waived WR Jake Allen, waived CB Trevor Ford, waived OL Andrew Hartline, waived WR Kole Heckendorf, waived LB Danny Lansanah, waived RB Kregg Lumpkin, waived DE Alfred Malone, waived WR Ruvell Martin, waived OT Jamon Meredith, waived DT Dean Muhtadi, waived OLB Cyril Obiozor, waived CB Joe Porter, waived OT Dane Randolph, released S Anthony Smith, waived RB Tyrell Sutton, waived DE Ronald Talley, waived DT Anthony Toribio, placed DL Justin Harrell on IR, placed CB Patrick Lee on IR, placed TE Evan Moore on IR, placed S Charlie Peprah on IR, waived/injured WR Evan Moore.
Houston Texans – Waived WR Michael Jones, waived CB David Pittman, waived OT Jason Watkins, released OLB Cato June from IR with an injury settlement, waived QB Alex Brink, released LB Khary Campbell, waived LB Buster Davis, waived FB Jonathan Evans, waived RB Arian Foster, waived TE Clark Harris, waived S Brandon Harrison, waived C Brett Helms, waived DE Tim Jamison, waived WR Darnell Jenkins, released G Adrian Jones, waived DT Josh Leonard, waived DE Jesse Nading, released CB Deltha O'Neal, waived CB Mark Parson, waived Matterral Richardson, waived WR Mark Simmons, waived OT Adam Stenavich, waived OT Brandon Torrey, waived OT Cliff Washburn, waived/injured CB A.J. Davis, waived/injured LB Toddrick Verdell.
Indianapolis Colts – Waived S Marcus Paschal, removed K Adam Vinatieri off of PUP list, waived DE Curtis Johnson, waived TE Colin Cloherty, waived CB Michael Coe from IR with an injury settlement, placed DE Rudolph Hardie on IR, waived CB Dante Hughes, waived/injured CB Nick Graham, waived RB Lance Ball, waived WR Sam Giguere, waived DT John Gill, waived DT Adrian Grady, waived RB Mike Hart, waived DE Marcus Howard, waived C Steve Justice, waived WRs John Matthews and Brett McDermott, waived RB Walter Mendenhall, waived G Tom Pestock, waived WR Taj Smith, waived LB Michael Tauiliili, waived DT Terrance Taylor, waived OT Jaimie Thomas, waived/injured S Travis Key, waived/injured TE Jamie Petrowski, released DE Josh Thomas, waived OT Michael Toudouze, placed DT Ed Johnson on Reserve/Suspended list, removed S Bob Sanders from PUP list.
Jacksonville Jaguars – Waived WR Clarence Denmark, waived WR Maurice Dupree, waived DT Jervonte Jackson, waived TE Tyler Lorenzen, waived QB Paul Smith, placed CB Don Carey on IR, waived LB Lamar Myles, signed QB Todd Boeckman, released OT Tony Pashos, released TE Richard Angulo, released S Marlon McCree, released RB Alvin Pearman, waived LB Tim Shaw, waived RB Chauncey Washington, waived P Steve Weatherford, released CB Brian Williams, waived LB Thomas Williams, released LS Joe Zelenka, waived QB Todd Boeckman, waived FB Brock Bolen, waived S Michael Desormeaux, waived CB Pete Ittersagen, waived DE Jeremy Navarre, waived C Cecil Newton, waived WR Todd Peterson, waived G Cameron Stephenson, waived RB Josh Vaughan, waived LB Johnny Williams, placed DT Rob Meier on IR, acquired QB Luke McCown from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for an undisclosed 2010 draft pick.
Kansas City Chiefs – Waived OT Cameron Goldberg, released WR Amani Toomer, released DL Alfonso Boone, placed WR Devard Darling on IR, placed RB Kolby Smith on Reserve/PUP list, waived FB Jed Collins, waived CB Londen Fryar, released C Eric Ghiaciuc, released OT Damion McIntosh, waived LB Corey Smith, waived OT Herb Taylor, waived G Tavares Washington, released CB Travis Daniels, waived CB Jackie Bates, waived DE Dion Gales, waived DE Bobby Greenwood, waived WR Taurus Johnson, released WR Ashley Lelie, waived/injured DT Derek Lokey, released S Bernard Pollard, waived S Ricky Price, released MLB/ILB Zach Thomas, waived RB Javarris Williams, waived WR Rodney Wright, placed G Colin Brown on IR.
Miami Dolphins – Waived K Connor Barth, waived WR Anthony Armstrong, waived DT Louis Ellis, waived TE Joe Kowalewski from IR with an injury settlement, waived S Courtney Bryan, waived OT Brandon Frye, waived LB William Kershaw, waived WR Brandon London, waived CB Joey Thomas, waived DE Roderique Wright, and placed OLB Matt Roth on Reserve/Non-Football Injury List, waived: DE Ryan Baker, waived CB Will Billingsley, waived LB J.D. Folsom, waived OT Nate Garner, waived OL Mark Lewis, waived WR James Robinson.
Minnesota Vikings – Waived K Taylor Mehlhaff, waived CB Derrick Roberson, waived RB Antone Smith, waived G Nick Urban, waived TE/FB Garrett Mills, waived S Colt Anderson, waived QB John David Booty, released FB Nehemiah Broughton, waived DE Martail Bennett, waived OT Chris Clark, waived G Brian Daniels, waived OL Juan Garcia, released DE Otis Grigsby, waived S De'von Hall, waived LB David Herron, waived DT Antoine Holmes, waived RB Ian Johnson, waived DT Tremaine Johnson, waived G Andy Kemp, waived CB Marcus McCauley, waived TE Jake Nordin, waived WR Nick Moore, waived WR Vinny Perretta, waived OT Drew Radovich, waived CB Marcus Walker, waived WR Bobby Williams.
New England Patriots – Waived QB Kevin O'Connell, released LS Nate Hodel, placed ILB Tedy Bruschi on Reserve/Retired list, placed OT Mark LeVoir on Reserve/PUP list, placed LB Tyrone McKenzie on IR, placed WR Brandon Tate on Reserve/Non-Football Injury list, released QB Andrew Walter, released LB Vinny Ciurciu, released G Billy Yates, waived WR Robert Ortiz, waived S Roderick Rogers, waived DT Steve Williams, released S Ray Ventrone, traded TE David Thomas to New Orleans Saints for 2011 seventh-round pick, acquired TE Michael Matthews for a conditional draft pick, waived DL Titus Adams, released OT Wesley Britt, released S Herana-Daze Jones, released MLB/ILB Paris Lenon, waived DB Jamar Love, waived WR Terrence Nunn, waived OT Ryan O'Callaghan, waived DL Darryl Richard, released TE Alex Smith, placed OL George Bussey on IR, placed OLB Shawn Crable on IR, placed RB Chris Taylor on IR.
New Orleans Saints – Waived CB Greg Fassitt, placed WR D'Juan Woods on IR, released DT Rod Coleman, acquired TE David Thomas from New England Patriots for a 2011 seventh-round pick, placed TE Billy Miller on IR, placed FB Olaniyi Sobomehin on IR, placed S Chip Vaughn on IR, waived WR Adrian Arrington, waived G Nate Bennett, waived OT Michael Brown, waived C Digger Bujnoch, waived RB Herb Donaldson, waived G Tim Duckworth, waived CB Danny Gorrer, waived WR Skyler Green, waived DT Earl Heyman, waived RB P.J, Hill, waived TE Martrez Milner, waived OT Jermey Parnell, waived DT DeMario Pressley, waived WR Courtney Roby, waived WR Matt Simon, waived LB Anthony Waters, released OL Anthony Davis, released QB Joey Harrington, released DE Paul Spicer, placed K Garrett Hartley on Reserve/Suspended list.
New York Giants – Waived TE Lee Vickers, signed OT Terrance Pennington, placed OT Andrew Carnahan on IR, waived WR Taye Biddle, placed RB Andre Brown on IR, waived CB Stoney Woodson from IR with an injury settlement, removed LB Michael Boley from Active/PUP list, released WR David Tyree, placed DT Jay Alford on IR, traded TE Michael Matthews to the New England Patriots for a conditional draft pick, waived/injured DT Jeremy Clark, waived: QBs Andre Woodson and Rhett Bomar, RB Allen Patrick, FB Dwayne Wright, OLs Terrence Pennington, Orrin Thompson, and Cliff Louis, WR Shaun Bodiford, DLs Maurice Evans, Tommie Hill, Robert Henderson, and Anthony Bryant, LB Kenny Ingram, CB DeAndre Wright, and SS Travonti Johnson, Vince Anderson, and Sha'reff Rashad, placed WLB Michael Boley on Reserve/Suspended list.
New York Jets – Waived P Glenn Pakulak, waived RB Craig Kobel, waived S Nate Ness, waived QB Chris Pizzotti, waived WR Huey Whittaker, waived LB Josh Mauga, waived P Ken Parrish, signed TE Ben Hartsock, WR Aundrae Allison placed on IR, Waived: CB Rashad Barksdale, TEs Kevin Brock and Kareem Brown, RB Jehuu Caulcrick, FB Brock Christopher, S Emanuel Cook, LB Kenwin Cummings, OL Stanley Daniels, WR Britt Davis, K Parker Douglass, WR Marcus Henry, RB Anthony Kimble, DL Matt Kroul, OT Nevin McCaskill, OT Ryan McKee, C Michael Parenton, DE Zach Potter, TE Jack Simmons, DL Ty Steinkuhler, place DE Shaun Ellis and OLB Calvin Pace on Reserve/Suspended list.
Oakland Raiders – Waived WR Shawn Bayes, waived DT Joe Cohen, waived WR Will Franklin, waived G Jonathan Compas, released G/OT Marcus Johnson, waived: S Jerome Boyd, DB Darrick Brown, DE Greyson Gunheim, WR Jonathan Holland, OL James Marten, LB David Nixon, LB Slade Norris, LB Chris O'Neill, FB Marcel Reece, RB Gary Russell, P/K Ricky Schmitt, TE Darrell Strong, OL Mark Wilson, released: DT Ryan Boschetti, QB Jeff Garcia, OLB Morlon Greenwood, CB Justin Miller, DT Terdell Sands, OT Seth Wand, CB Michael Hawkins waived/injured, C John Wade placed on IR, S Rashad Baker placed on IR.
Philadelphia Eagles – Waived OT Chris Patrick, waived S Brandon Harrison, waived LB Charleston Hughes with injury settlement, placed LB Stewart Bradley on IR, placed TE Cornelius Ingram on IR, waived DE/TE Eugene Bright, waived DT Willie Williams, waived LB Curtis Gatewood with injury waiver, released LB Matt Wilhelm, waived WR Danny Amendola, waived RB Lorenzo Booker, waived LB Tank Daniels, waived FB Kyle Eckel, waived G Paul Fanaika, waived DE Josh Gaines, waived G Mike Gibson, waived CB Jack Ikegwuonu, released DT Dan Klecko, waived S Reshard Langford, waived FB Marcus Mailei, waived TE Rob Myers, waived G Dallas Reynolds, released TE Matt Schobel, waived DE Bryan Smith, waived CB Trae Williams, placed OT Fenuki Tupou on IR, placed QB Michael Vick on exempt list, Released QB AJ Feeley and Claimed DT Antonio Dixon off waivers from the Redskins.
Pittsburgh Steelers – Waived WR Steven Black, waived WR Martin Nance, waived S Derrick Richardson, released C Alex Stepanovich, placed G Darnell Stapleton on IR, waived OLB Bruce Davis, waived CB Anthony Madison, waived QB Mike Reilly, released FB Carey Davis, waived RBs Isaac Redman and Justin Vincent, waived/injured WR Dallas Baker, waived WR Brandon Williams, waived WR Tyler Grisham, waived TE Dezmond Sherrod, waived OL Jason Capizzi, released OL Jeremy Parquet, waived C A.Q. Shipley, waived DLs Sonny Harris, Steve McClendon, and Scott Paxson, waived LBs Tom Korte, Andy Schantz, and Donovan Woods, waived S Roy Lewis, waived K Piotr Czech, placed FB/TE Sean McHugh on IR.
San Diego Chargers – Waived LB Anthony Felder, waived WRs Rodgeriqus Smith and Greg Carr, waived OT Dan Gay, placed WR Demetrius Byrd on Reserve/Non-Football Injury List, placed S Brandon Hughes on IR, placed DE Ryon Bingham on IR, waived LB Eric Bakhtiari, waived WR Gary Banks, waived LB Darry Beckwith, waived CB Simeon Castille, waived OT Corey Clark, waived DE Andre Coleman, waived TE Charles Davis, waived G Ray Feinga, released G Kynan Forney, waived DE Keith Grennan, waived LB James Holt, released DT Rashaad Jackson, waived FB Billy Latsko, waived WR Charly Martin, waived C Ryan McDonald, waived RB Kestahn Moore, released DT Ian Scott with injury waiver, waived OT L.J. Shelton, waived CB Antonio Smith, waived P Truman Spencer, waived TE Kory Sperry.
San Francisco 49ers – Released QB Damon Huard, waived WR Mark Bradford, waived WR Chris Francies, waived K Alex Romero, waived CB Carlos Thomas, waived CB Jahi Word-Daniels, waived OTs Jake Bender and Alex Boone, waived WR Dobson Collins, waived TE Joe Jon Finley, waived G Kyle Howard, released CB Eric Green, waived G Kyle Howard, waived CB Terrail Lambert, waived FB Brit Miller, waived DT Khalif Mitchell, waived OLB Jay Moore, waived TE Bear Pascoe, waived FB Bill Rentmeester, waived LB Justin Roland, waived RB Kory Sheets, waived OL Matt Spanos, waived OT Joe Toledo, waived LB Mark Washington, waived WR Dominique Zeigler
Seattle Seahawks – Waived WR Michael Bumpus, placed C Cory Withrow on IR, waived DT Kevin Brown, waived FB Dan Curran, waived LB Shane Simmons, waived TE John Tereshinski, signed S Nate Ness, waived: S Jamar Adams, DE Baraka Atkins, K Brandon Coutu, G Brian De La Puente, CB Marquis Floyd, OT Na'Shan Goddard, S Courtney Greene, WR Mike Hass, CB Kevin Hobbs, FB David Kirtman, RB Devin Moore, S Nate Ness, TE Joe Newton, WR Logan Payne, LB Dave Philistin, OTs Andre Ramsey and William Robinson, QB Jeff Rowe, WR Courtney Taylor, waived WR Jordan Kent with injury settlement, released S Brian Russell, released LB D.D. Lewis, released C Cory Withrow off of IR with injury settlement, placed CB Marcus Trufant on Reserve/PUP list.
St. Louis Rams – Waived WR Jarrett Byers, waived TE Joe Klopfenstein, waived C Daniel Sanders, waived CB Marcus Brown, placed WR Brooks Foster on IR, released WR Ronald Curry, released WR Tim Carter released S Todd Johnson, placed DT Adam Carriker on IR, waived LB K.C. Asiodu, waived QB Brock Berlin, waived DT Antwon Burton, waived TE Eric Butler, waived DE Ian Campbell, waived LB Dominic Douglas, waived OT Renardo Foster, waived FB Jerome Johnson, waived C Tim Mattran, waived RB Chris Ogbonnaya, waived CB Cord Parks, waived RB Antonio Pittman, waived S Mark Rubin, waived G Roy Schuening, waived OT Phil Trautwein, waived WR Sean Walker, placed DE Eric Moore on IR.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Waived WR Dexter Jackson, waived CBs DeAngelo Willingham and Marshall McDuffie, released OL Sean Mahan, waived G Ryan Schmidt, signed OT/G Marcus Johnson, re-signed DE Jarriett Buie, claimed G Jonathan Compas off waivers from Oakland, waived OT Julius Wilson, waived S Steve Cargile, waived OT Anthony Alabi, waived CB Kyle Arrington, waived DE Chris Bradwell, waived C Rob Bruggerman, waived DE Jarriett Buie, waived WR Patrick Carter, waived DT Rashaad Duncan, waived DE Louis Holmes, waived RB Kareem Huggins, waived CB Darrell Hunter, waived OT James Lee, waived/injured S Donte Nicholson, waived TE Jason Pociask, waived TE Ryan Purvis, waived LB Bo Ruud, waived WR Mario Urrutia, placed OT Xavier Fulton on IR, released FB Jameel Cook, released WR Cortez Hankton, released K Matt Bryant, placed S Tanard Jackson on Reserve/Suspended list, traded QB Luke McCown to the Jacksonville Jaguars for an undisclosed 2010 draft pick.
Tennessee Titans – Waived WR Dudley Guice, waived RB Rafael Little, waived LB Tyson Smith, released C Matt Lehr, waived WR Chris Davis, waived DE Larry Birdine, released LB Rocky Boiman, waived CB Tanard Davis, waived G Ryan Durand, released DeMarcus Faggins, waived FB Rodney Ferguson, released LB Ryan Fowler, waived/injured RB Quinton Ganther, waived S Tuff Harris, waived WR Mark Jones, waived DT Mitch King, waived OT Cory Lekkerkerker, waived WR Phillip Morris, waived TE Matthew Mulligan, waived G Jason Murphy, waived DT LaJuan Ramsey, waived S Nick Schommer, released LB Josh Stamer, waived P A.J. Trapasso, waived OL Fernando Velasco, waived WR Paul Williams.
Washington Redskins – Waived G Devin Clark, waived S Michael Grant, waived WR Marques Hagans, waived DT Michael Marquardt, released LB Alfred Fincher, waived DE Alex Buzbee, waived TE Robbie Agnone, waived RB Anthony Alridge, released OL Jeremy Bridges, waived OT Scott Burley, waived QB Chase Daniel, waived, DT Antonio Dixon, waived RB Dominique Dorsey, waived CB Doug Dutch, waived WR Keith Eloi, waived LB Cody Glenn, released WR D.J. Hackett, waived S Lendy Holmes, waived DE Rob Jackson, waived K Dave Rayner, waived G Rueben Riley, waived WR Trent Shelton, waived DL J.D. Skolnitsky, released LB Robert Thomas, waived FB Eddie Williams, waived LB Darrel Young, placed QB Colt Brennan on IR.


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An article was published this week, OCT. 10th., in Hand/Eye Magazine, an on-line e-zine – connecting cultures and inspiring action – covering 'Living Textiles of Mexico' and my work documenting indigenous textiles in Mexico. Annie Waterman did an e-interview asking some very poignant questions. The article was woven nicely and coherently with my responses and if you are curious about 'what exactly does she do?' – you'll enjoy it.
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After a long break, I come back and take on my slave, who is very homesick about trampling. I put black high heels on bare feet and start crushing his cock first with one foot so he remembers my weight and then two feet also on delicate balls. I didn`t save the tip of his cock by pounding and rubbing it between two feet. My slave was finishing under my soles.
Sharp high heels in attack! Mistress Arletta doesn`t play in sentiment, only she is definitely taking on trampling her slave. His genitals are swollen and sore from crushing of soles and his poor cock pierced with sharp heels almost begging her to finish the crushing and let him spit out.
Black sandals red nails and Mistress Arletta is in her element crushing the genitals of her slave. He admires the shape of her feet when she stands on high heels and crushes his delicate balls. She walks over his cock and sometimes crushes on one sole, leaning on her with all her weight. Mistress Arletta most likes the moment when she feels under the soles of a swelling cock and rubs him with her foot to finish.
Mistress Arletta knows how to attract a slave to herself. She put on high sexy heels, in which her feet look phenomenal and began to trample the poor slave's genitals. First, she crushed his balls with one shoe, then with both soles she stood on his swollen cock. Then she rubbed the tip of the cock on the box or crushed his genitals. Tired cock at the end she led to the finish with one soles.
Mistress Arletta, in her black stockings and red sandals, treads on her slave. The arches of her high heels are beautifully presented, and the great close-up shots clearly show the strong pressure on the cockles of her sandals' soles. Then she takes off her shoes to feel a swollen cock under her feet and stomps, tramples, crushes his genitals. At the end she begins to tease the toes of his cock with a rough stocking and her slave finishes.
Crushing the cock with transparent high heels makes an impression on my slave. It is an extra stimulus for him, when he can watch my feet in all its glory, which is so cruel to him, especially when I nailed his balls with one sole and crushed his cock with the other. And he exploded when he admired the beautiful shape of my feet in high heels, which I rubbed him in the box.
Mistress Arletta`s feet in sexy black high heels look phenomenal. Trampling poor cock in such shoes takes on another dimension especially when she presses the soles of his genitals. Her slave in such moments is melting. He feels completely dominated and dependent on the movements of her feet strongly crushing his cock and balls. Finally the slave is so charged that it is enough to touch his cock soles lightly to finish.
You`ll definitely agree with me that red high heels are the most sexy footwear in the world. My slave also think so and he wanted me to trample his genitals indefinitely. So I crushed him cruelly, and he suffered from pain and watched as the red shoes crush his balls and rub his cock and I admit that he held long until he ejaculated under my soles.
This time I put on heavy sandals and showed my slave where his place is. At boxing, under my shoes, which I crushed his genitals to the limits of endurance. I trampled the tip of his cock and balls and finally pumped his cock with two feet faster and faster until he finished under my shoes.
This time I entertain my slave flip with established platforms. Full soles crush his genitals to seem like pulp, but that's just the looks, because the heels are light and I feel the hardness of his cock under my feet. The platforms are so good that I can stand them on his cock all the weight and I can push my balls with all my strength and my slave feels good all the timet. I finish him rubbing the sole of the cock platform
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Huub Everaert, Hogeschool Utrecht
The possibilities of simulation in historical demography. A concrete example from Suriname over the period 1838-1873.
In this lecture simulation techniques are discussed to discover what percentage of Surinamese slave women bore children by different fathers during the period 1838 to 1873. The matrifocal family, comprising wife and children, might well have predominated on the plantations. However, slave owners did not record fatherhood, and the debate is hampered by lack of data. Fortunately, Moravian missionaries recorded sexual relationships among slaves in Suriname, and by combining those sources with slave registers one can reconstruct detailed parts of the life course of female slaves. Due to the specific characteristics of the Moravian sources, however, the data suggest that some women conceived children during periods for which the Moravian sources make no description of the mother having had sexual relations. Three different simulation scenarios (full, constrained full, and constrained randomization) were developed to impute these missing fathers, each scenario consisting of 100 independent runs. Between and within the scenarios, the estimates of what percentage of slave women bore children by different fathers are robust. One may therefore conclude that in the two decades prior to 1863, about 45% of those women with at least two children had borne children fathered by different men.
Huub Everaert (1961) is currently teaching methodology and statistics at the Faculty of Education of the HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht. He received his degree in anthropology at the University of Amsterdam. His dissertation at the same university in 1999 dealt with male female relationships among slaves on four sugar plantations in Suriname. His research interests, apart from general methodology and applied statistics, are stress and coping among teachers, literacy, historical demography, and event history analysis. Dr. Everaert is a member of the Research Centre for Education at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht and focusing on teaching and reading in elementary schools.


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Getting it right: A framework for "Scaling Up"
It's no surprise to us in Peterborough that entrepreneurship is rapidly becoming a focus in our economy.
A few weeks ago entrepreneurship was included in the Chamber's Top 10 Opportunities for growth in the Peterborough economy. We have seen an intentional and concerted effort to build and create a sustainable ecosystem for startups and new businesses.
What do we know about small business in Canada? It represents 98 percent of all firms and created 77.7 percent of all jobs between 2002-2012 (Industry Canada website). This situation is expected to continue.
What has the government committed to on this issue? In the 2016 budget, through the Business Growth Initiative scaling up was identified as a key pillar. "While Ontario is home to dynamic entrepreneurs and many cutting-edge companies, the province lags the U.S. and many other advanced economies in its share of medium-sized and large firms that comprise the economy. This is important because larger firms tend to be more productive, export-oriented and pay higher wages, on average. For this reason, the Province is taking action to help scale up more Ontario firms by enhancing access to capital and establishing new programs that will focus on fostering accelerated growth — concentrating resources on young companies that have demonstrated success and have great potential" (2016 Provincial Budget).
What do those of us in the business ecosystem need to do? The goal of the Peterborough Chamber is to help and be the voice of business to the province in creating a framework to ensure small companies can grow and be sustained successfully.
As part of representing our members, the Peterborough Chamber is on an Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) Taskforce examining the needs of businesses looking to grow. The OCC Taskforce is looking to support economic growth in the province by creating the conditions for firms to scale up in Ontario, clearly defining the concept of "scaling up"and the current barriers to doing so, providing constructive recommendations to government and the business community, and answering a few questions such as, how do we encourage more firms to scale up in Ontario.
The OCC identified "scaling up" as one of the major topic discussions coming out of the 2015 Ontario Economic Summit. According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, Canada ranks as a leader, especially in early stage entrepreneurial activity. The startup ecosystem includes over 140 assistance organizations. However, the tools must be in place to ensure the entrepreneurial spirit translates into successful business with economic benefits.
Part of the Taskforce's research process involves asking business owners about the challenges they've had with scaling up. The goal is to gather Ontario specific data from those who have gone through the experience. Some of the questions include identifying the top barrier to business, whether it is access to financing, talent, mentorship, peer support, new customers, markets or regulation/red tape. Those answering the survey will be asked how the barriers affected the scaling up process and whether there was any thought to leave Ontario. The survey also asks about the ease of seeking government resources and the role of the private sector. For those not interested in scaling up, we are asking why it is not a consideration.


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The creative process which I have talked about in the post Understanding your creativity: Preparation is being constantly aware of your environment. While categorising this information and applying it to your own ideas and concepts. With this in mind I stumble across this video on another wordpress blog and an idea was born!
What a great way to document the evolution of an idea from concept to final outcome. Or better yet what a great way to illustrate the creative process itself! My creative project might just very well be my own personal creative process come to life in the form of a stop motion animation video. Whether this will be a viable idea I'm not sure but as week three's lecturer Harman, J. (2011) stated "entertain all ideas" no matter what your initial thoughts and feels are towards it. You never know where it might take you!
Harman, J. (2011) Personal Creative Process: John Harman.
The Graphic Side of Life
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It's important for anyone in the Creative Industries to understand their own creative process. I've already talked in previous posts about the Five Rules of Creativity and how closely they match my process.
Here are Harman, J. (2011)'s rules again as a reminder.
- Preparation
- Concentration
- Incubation
- Illumination
- Verification
By understanding your own process you are able to map out what limits and what encourages your creativity. In this post I have mapped out the Preparation stage in the diagram below. I call it "Birth of an Idea".
What this diagram does is draw focus on important elements within the process itself. For me the key is how the mind processes and categorizes external information. For me it seems perception plays a pivotal role in the early stages of my creative process. Anything that alters or influences this will have a significant impact of the quantity and quality of my ideas before they have even been formed.
I personally have experimented with drugs (shocking I know) and have taken various medications. All of which have altered my ability to perceive in some way or another. I found with party drugs my perception would often focus on the obscure and irrelevant. More importantly however I noticed that very little of the information was ever processed and categorized. On the flip side I found medications killed my curiosity and therefore the amount of information I processed was also greatly reduced.
I'm not saying all my ideas dried up or were bad because I still was able to create some amazing work. I do however believe it was very restrictive and had an overall negative effect. I was basically handicapping my creativity at the earliest stages. A balance is key and with a clear perception you are really giving yourself the best possible chance to create and do your best work!
Harman, J. (2011) Personal Creative Process: John Harman. http://sandbox.ea.ecu.edu.au/staffuse/mtmcmaho/CCA1103/CCA1103L3
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This post follows on from Personal Creative Process.
I know it's late but if I can't sleep and I'm in bed my mind goes into overdrive. I often go to bed during the day just to replicate the effect if I'm working on a creative project. It's been a pretty enlightening couple of days for me as I've been able to see over and over again how spot on Harman, J. (2011)'s five rules of creativity are when compared to my own creative process.
If I had known how my creative process and mind worked in high school I might just have enjoyed my English classes. Much to mine and my teachers frustration I barely passed English tests, in class essays and exams yet would more often than not top the class or even the year with my home written assignments. I remember constantly being asked why I couldn't even capture a small amount of that success. It was very frustrating for all involved and I found it quite disheartening because I didn't have an answer. What makes sense now was that the tests, in class essays and exams turned my creative process upside down then shuffled it a couple of times and removed a couple of key stages entirely. No wonder I almost failed every year! That right there is a very profound revelation. Though it doesn't explain my terrible spelling…maybe next weeks lecture will explain that. I wonder if I can claim this unit as therapy with my private health insurance?
So John if are reading this thank you.
Actually, Mark I know your reading this not because you have to… well actually it probably is because you have to but that's besides the point. If you could pass the message on it would be much appreciated.
Harman, J. (2011) Personal Creative Process: John Harman. http://sandbox.ea.ecu.edu.au/staffuse/mtmcmaho/CCA1103/CCA1103L3/index.html
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This week's lecture was by John Harman and entitled "Personal Creative Process". It's style, pace and content was quite different from last weeks and to be honest I was a little skeptical. Maybe it was the fact John was older, from the UK and with what appeared to be a very dated PowerPoint presentation. The title page looked much like the blue screen and white text of a computer screen that has just shat itself. I could see the lecture room transform before my very eyes into a private library with floor to ceiling bookcases and a roaring fire. John sitting on an oversized wing backed chair stoking his pipe with a huge dog even by great dane standards between him and the fire-place.
I'm having enough trouble staying awake thankyou very much the last thing I need right now is a lecture that's going to knock me out quicker than a couple of zanax! Why did i get out of bed…bed would be awesome…those soft…pillows…matress… Then John began the lecture the vision faded and it was back to reality.
Much like last weeks lecture this week's turned out to be quite enjoyable after my initial doubts faded. I must also point out that none of my first impressions were in any way John's fault but in fact me falling victim to an over active imagination!
What I really liked about Harman, J. (2011)'s lecture was his 5 rules of creativity.
- Preparation – Be a sponge. Take in as much information as you can. Read, listen, watch and learn. Be a general knowledge quiz night king! Know your domain/area of expertise in side and out. Make it your life because it will be how you make a living.
- Concentration – Be single-minded in your focus.
- Incubation – Walk away. Take a break. Meditate and relax.
- Illumination – Often comes during the incubation period when you are relaxed and can let your mind wander.
- Verification – Breakthrough. Get it down quickly before idea fades!
He basically described my creative process which before now was somewhat unknown to me. I was strongly aware of the preparation and incubation rules/elements but the rest were still undefined in my mind. So for an old boy from the UK with a dated presentation John did alright and helped me learn a little more about myself and my creative processes. Who'd have thought someone who has enjoyed such a successful life would know what they were talking about! Kids today they have no god damn respect!
Extra points go to Harman, J. (2011) for using his real life experiences to illustrate points taking them out of the realm of academia and into reality. Also of importance was his advice to entertain all ideas and if you ever find yourself in "the zone" keep going. You'll crash eventually but when your hot you'll melt faces with your awesomeness better than Charlie Sheen ever could! Plus it would be constructive and not a drug induced delussion…so maybe not the best example. I should probably have thought that through a little better but alas I don't have tiger blood pumping through my veins. I'm only human!
In all seriousness it was a great lecture from a great guy! Come to think of it he made last weeks lecturer Dr Chris Spoors seem a little too slick. Like saw dust in the transmission slick!
Additional thoughts and reflections on this lecture can be found Personal Creative Process after thought…
Harman, J. (2011) Personal Creative Process: John Harman. http://sandbox.ea.ecu.edu.au/staffuse/mtmcmaho/CCA1103/CCA1103L3/index.html
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What an amazing weekend for Marguerite & Adam's Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Wedding. These two are such lovely people, and they couldn't have chosen a more gorgeous setting for their intimate wedding amongst close friends & family. Here's a little sneak of our day togetherCongratulations, Marguerite & Adam…wishing you guys a lifetime of happiness…xo
Emily & Dan's Hampton's Estate Wedding was absolutely gorgeous with great weather, lots of love, and an amazing couple! Here's a little sneak peek from their big day…
I had such a great afternoon getting to know Ashely & George. We started their engagement shoot all dressed up at the Viceroy in Santa Monica, and then headed to Malibu for some casual fun beach shots. You two rocked this shoot, and we're so exited about your upcoming September wedding at the Four Seasons! xox
I'm so happy that Trina & Dalip's gorgeous wine country wedding was chosen to be featured in the latest issue of Sonoma Weddings Magazine. This wedding was so incredibly rich with beautiful traditions and culture at such an awesome venue but what I loved most was this beautiful couple…Trina and Dalip, you know I'm crazy about you!!!! xox
Venue: Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
Catering: Alex's Catering
Hair/Make-up: Bridal Henna Beauty
Floral Design: Morning Glory Florist
Invitations: Beyond the Thread
Band: AMS Entertainment
From the minute I met Emily & Dan last fall…we instantly clicked and I felt like we've known each other forever. I had such a fun day during their engagement shoot in Los Angeles! We kicked things off at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, and then ended our shoot at LACMA. Super excited for their upcoming wedding at a family estate in the Hamptons this May! Here's a few shots from our time together…


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Losing Hope (Hopeless #2)
by Colleen Hoover
Published July 8th 2013 by Atria Books
In the follow-up to Colleen Hoover's #1 New York Times bestseller Hopeless, the charming and irresistible Dean Holder tells the passionate story that has melted thousands of hearts.
In Hopeless, Sky left no secret unearthed, no feeling unshared, and no memory forgotten, but Holder's past remained a mystery.
Still haunted by the little girl he let walk away, Holder has spent his entire life searching for her in an attempt to finally rid himself of the crushing guilt he has felt for years. But he could not have anticipated that the moment they reconnect, even greater remorse would overwhelm him…
Sometimes in life, if we wish to move forward, we must first dig deep into our past and make amends. In Losing Hope, bestselling author Colleen Hoover reveals what was going on inside Holder's head during all those hopeless moments—and whether he can gain the peace he desperately needs.
Synopsis from Goodreads
I'm assuming that you've already read Hopeless. If not, then make sure to check out my review here. There really isn't a whole lot that I can say about Losing Hope that I haven't already said about the first book. They are, essentially, the same. In fact, when retelling the same story from a different character's POV, it is an almost impossible task for an author to bring something new to the story. Colleen Hoover did her best to do this, but fell a little short of blowing me away.
The synopsis describes the book as a follow up, but it really is more of a do-over. Hopeless was so amazing, that my expectations were high. But the problem is that Holder was pretty much there for the entire first book, in all of the same great scenes with Sky, with all of the same great dialogue, so there wasn't a NEW story to be told. Only the same story, with a different inner monologue. This doesn't need to be a bad thing! In fact, I would have read Hopeless again anyways, right? Just be prepared for lots and LOTS of gasping! Sky seems to constantly be gasping, and Holder seems to love it enough that he mentions it. Repeatedly.
There were a couple new scenes that Hoover's fans will appreciate, as well as the ending being added to. There are also letters from Holder to his sister Les sprinkled throughout, which added a new view into their sibling relationship.
That's about it. Good but not stellar. Or more precisely, good but not different. If you haven't read either of them and you're wondering where to start, then definitely go with Hopeless. OR, I would even recommend reading the two of them side by side. You could read the dialogue once, but get the two monologues for each scene.
A copy of this book was provided by Netgalley.
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There are very few activities that just scream SUMMERTIME, and baseball is one of them! I have fond memories of going to Daytona Cubs games (now the Tortugas) and relaxing in the summer evening eating hotdogs, and spitting sunflower seeds everywhere. Ok to the sunflower seed thing is a bit gross as an adult now, but as a kid it was awesome!
We have partnered with the Florida State League so you and your family can experience the joy that is baseball! To call this the minor leagues is a bit of an injustice. Each baseball game is filled with fun, excitement, and of course baseball! The Florida State League consists of multiple ball clubs throughout the state that are affiliated with major league ball clubs.
The beauty of the Florida State League is that you can be watching baseball's next big star! Spanning across the state, there is almost always a ball club within a short driving distance. Courtesy of the Florida State League we are giving away a family 4 pack of general admission tickets to one home game of the team of your choice! That's right, you can pick from any of the teams listed below. The winner will need to let us know which team you would like to visit and provide three potential dates that would work with your schedule. We will do our best to work with the FSL to get your first pick!
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Come learn about our history!
On August 24, 1814, a battle was fought on the land where Cottage City and Colmar Manor are now located. Our Town Commission has arranged for Dr Eshelman to give a walking tour of the sites here in town associated with the battle.
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Long gone are the days of chalky fingers and monochromatic lessons delivered in a monotone voice heavy with the local accent. Just like the monkey-man in 2001 A Space Odyssey set up a long chain of events when he realised that using rock as a tool was a lot cooler than trying to open a coconut with his teeth, language geeks all over felt the Eureka moment when the first computer entered their homes. [Read more...]
Bright, colourful and musical Spanish language learning
Challenges in bilingual families no one tells you about
By Nicole Brown
I am a mother to a ten-year-old bilingual and a university lecturer and therefore interested in bilingualism professionally and privately. When my husband and I decided to bring up our child bilingually we delved into a range of guidebooks to make sure we were not going to make mistakes. But when I investigated language learning in bilingual families in greater detail I came across issues and challenges that bilingual families encounter that are not mentioned in any of those handbooks or parent guides. [Read more...]
Lifelong bilingualism keeps you youthful say scientists
New research from the University of Kentucky suggests older people that have been bilingual throughout their life show greater cognitive ability in old age, using less energy when performing cognitive flexibility tasks.
Older people who have spoken two languages throughout life can switch from one task to another more quickly, according to the study published in The Journal of Neuroscience. Compared to monolinguals, bilinguals show different patterns of brain activity when switching tasks.
It suggests a value in regular stimulating mental activity throughout life. As we get older, the ability to adapt to unfamiliar or unexpected circumstances and related "executive" functions decline. Lifelong bilingualism may help to reduce the decline due to the mental excercise gained by regular language-switching. This new research highlights how brain activity differs between older bilinguals and monolinguals.
Brian T. Gold, PhD and team at the University of Kentucky, used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to compare the brain activity of healthy older bilinguals (aged 60-68) with that of healthy monolingual older people as they completed tasks to text cognitive flexibility. The found both groups performed the task accurately but bilinguals were faster at completing the task, expending less energy in the frontal cortex – an area scientists know is involved in task-switching.
"This study provides some of the first evidence of an association between a particular cognitively stimulating activity… and brain function," said John L. Woodard, PhD, an expert in ageing from Wayne State University, who was not involved with the study. "The authors provide clear evidence of a different pattern of neural functioning in bilingual versus monolingual individuals."
TResearchers also measured the brain activity of younger bilingual and monolingual adults while they performed the cognitive flexibility task. Overall, they were faster at performing the task. Being bilingual did not affect task performance or brain activity in young participants. By contrast, older bilinguals performed the task faster than their monolingual peers.
Previous science has shown younger people are faster at switching and require less brain power. Bilingual older adults displayed significantly faster reaction times than their peers, much closer to the young participants. The brain is known to shrink with age but there seemed to be no difference in mass between older bilinguals and monolingual so the effect is not structural but likely creative by regular mental exercise.
The researchers also measured the brain activity of younger bilingual and monolingual adults while they performed the cognitive flexibility task.Overall, the young adults were faster than the seniors at performing the task. Being bilingual did not affect task performance or brain activity in the young participants. In contrast, older bilinguals performed the task faster than their monolingual peers and expended less energy in the frontal parts of their brain.
"This suggests that bilingual seniors use their brains more efficiently than monolingual seniors," Gold said. "Together, these results suggest that lifelong bilingualism may exert its strongest benefits on the functioning of frontal brain regions in aging."
It is unclear if older adult language learners can also gain some of the benefits enjoyed by lifelong bilinguals but as the effect seems to be born out of mental exercise rather than structural changes it surely can help. Indeed, other form of research has suggested exercising your brain, by whatever method, keeps it healthy.
Is 'one parent, one language' the gold standard for bilingual families?
One most popular, if not the most popular, 'method' for rasing bilingual children is 'one parent, one language' (OPOL). Generally speaking it's important to be consistent with the language in which one speaks to a child, especially when children are just beginning to talk – ie. Mum speaks Spanish, Dad English.
It means the child learns to distinguish between the languages spoken at home, and out in the real world. It's a method that, broadly, we've followed with our daughter. Even at age two and a half we clearly notice that she uses much more Spanish in Spnish environments, much more English in English ones.
Consistency is important to know where they are with their language. However, there are times when deviating from the rule if the other parent is at least partially skilled in both languages. Say for example, the child is asking/telling you 'es una fresa?' (it's a strawberry) it's probably better to answer, 'Si, es una fresa. In English it's a strawberry. Fresa en espanol. Strawberry in English'.
Doing this does not negate the original utterance (simply saying it's a strawberry might leave the child thinking they were mistaken). It reinforces it.
There are other situations were a modest deviation from the one parent, one language rule can be helpful and not a hinderance. In some families parents may communicate in just one language all the time. In others they may effectively mix and match between to languages. It generally isn't important to the child which language or languages parents are speaking to one another. There is certainly no reason to standardise a language when speaking in front of the children. In fact, it's probably helpful if 'family discussions' can and do take part in either language at different times as this means one language is not relegated to second-class status.
Sometimes of course a child just simply understands a concept better in the other language and for the sake of getting them to get the message the other parent may switch languages. This is not going to do much harm. Probably less harm than the children sticking their fingers in an electrical socket or running into a busy road!
What's more important for the child's language development is plenty of quality interaction with parent that speaks language one and the parent that speaks language two. That's where it really makes a difference and where consistency helps, especially when out and about. The parents should continue speaking their own language to the child, otherwise one language risks being relegated to the 'wierd home language'.
While you will read a lot of information about the terrible dangers of 'language' mixing, don't sweat it. In some multilingual societies languages are mixed and blended and contorted into a huge cacophony and children still manage to cope just fine. The one parent one language rule is a good rule of thumb, a good foundation or starting point, but you'll soon learn works for you in your own unqiue family setting. Good luck!


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Mari Ogihara from Raphael Badan | FCKSmedia on Vimeo.
Mari Ogihara is a ceramic sculptor based in White Plains, New York. She
was born in Japan but grew up in Michigan most of her life. After
receiving a BFA from the University of Michigan in 2003, she went on to
study in Kyoto, Japan to experience ceramics in her native country. Upon
her return she attended Temple University of Philadelphia to receive
her MFA in 2006. During her studies at Temple, Ogihara traveled to
Southeast Asia and studied abroad to Gujarat, India. Traveling and
experiencing new culture inspires her work. She admires the temples and
cathedrals in each country, especially the figurative architectural
follies that decorate their exterior. Ogihara has completed several
ceramic residencies including a year at the Clay Art Center in Port
Chester, New York, and at AIR Vallauris in France in summer 2008. Her
work can be viewed in national and international exhibitions. Ogihara
will travel to Brazil in summer 2011 to Instituto Sacatar where she has
been awarded a fellowship to continue her ceramics research.


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PLEASE NOTE: Region 13's benefits are subject to change at any time with Board of Directors' approval.
Region 13 employees contribute to Social Security and pay into the Teacher Retirement System (TRS). For more information about TRS, visit their website at http://www.trs.state.tx.us/.
Region 13 provides twelve (12) vacation days, five (5) state personal leave days, and five (5) local personal leave days each fiscal year to full-time employees. Part time employees accrue leave at the rate of percentage of employment. Ten (10) month employees do not earn vacation days.
Full-time employees also have the option of participating in a sick leave bank for use in the event of an employee's catastrophic illness or injury.