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Even if you grew up in a strictly soda-free zone, these are sodas your mama might have actually allowed in the house. Spindrift calls itself the "anti-soda" since it's really more of a carbonated juice, along the lines of Fizzy Lizzy and Izze. Spindrift uses fresh-squeezed fruit—pulp and all, so don't be alarmed if yours comes with floaty bits—mixed with triple-filtered carbonated water and cane sugar.
"Hey, I buy Spendrift when I'm on the Vineyard," said Ed as he walked up to us, trying all six flavors. You can find them at select stores nationwide including Cape Cod, Nantucket, New York, Chicago, Boston, Charleston, Portland, Newport, and Burlington.
Each one has between 60 and 70 calories per eight-ounce serving, and they are 12-ounce bottles, so you're hovering around 100 calories (since, let's be real, you're going to drink the whole bottle). Some tasting notes for each flavor (from left to right in photo):
- Cranberry Raspberry: Like warm berries baked into a pie. The jammy raspberries never push too far into sweet territory though thanks to the bitter cranberries and lemon juice.
- Blackberry: Floaty berry bits! It's made with eight whole crushed blackberries—the bottles tell you the exact units of fruit used in each—and the berry matter rises to the top (this is normal). You can really taste the brambly seeds, as if you poked your face in a bush of blackberries.
- Half and Half: This one we didn't love. Black tea with lemongrass, kind of reminiscent of Chinese restaurant tea served in little cups, but carbonated and mixed with lemon. No offense to carbonation, but we prefer our Arnold Palmers in flat form.
- Orange-Mango: Made with orange juice and 1/4 of a crushed Alphonso mango. Puts you in a tropical state of mind. We felt like we should be applying sunscreen while drinking it (and where's the rum?)
- Pink Grapefruit: The way you want Fresca to taste. Mildly bitter with a grapefruit pith pucker and a lemony finish. Not as pinky-sweet as it initially smells. Definitely one of our favorites.
- Lemonade: The tangiest in the line-up. Made with the juice from 3/4 of a lemon and 1/3 of a lime, and it's impressive how much that lime comes forward. If you don't like your lemonade very sweet, you'll appreciate all the citrus packed in here.
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The seventh, eighth, and ninth chapters contain VISIONS, WITH THEIR EXPLANATIONS. The seventh chapter consists of two parts. First ( Amos 7:1-9 ): PROPHECIES ILLUSTRATED BY THREE SYMBOLS: (1) A vision of grasshoppers or young locusts, which devour the grass, but are removed at Amos' entreaty; (2) Fire drying up even the deep, and withering part of the land, but removed at Amos' entreaty; (3) A plumb-line to mark the buildings for destruction. Secondly ( Amos 7:10-17 ): NARRATIVE OF AMAZIAH'S INTERRUPTION OF AMOS IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE FOREGOING PROPHECIES, AND PREDICTION OF HIS DOOM.
1. showed . . . me; and, behold--The same formula prefaces the three visions in this chapter, and the fourth in Amos 8:1 .
grasshoppers--rather, "locusts" in the caterpillar state, from a Hebrew root, "to creep forth." In the autumn the eggs are deposited in the earth; in the spring the young come forth [MAURER].
the latter growth--namely, of grass, which comes up after the mowing. They do not in the East mow their grass and make hay of it, but cut it off the ground as they require it.
the king's mowings--the first-fruits of the mown grass, tyrannically exacted by the king from the people. The literal locusts, as in Joel, are probably symbols of human foes: thus the "growth" of grass "after the king's mowings" will mean the political revival of Israel under Jeroboam II ( 2 Kings 14:25 ), after it had been mown down, as it were, by Hazael and Ben-hadad of Syria ( 2 Kings 13:3 ), [GROTIUS].
2. by whom shall Jacob arise?--If Thou, O God, dost not spare, how can Jacob maintain his ground, reduced as he is by repeated attacks of the Assyrians, and erelong about to be invaded by the Assyrian Pul ( 2 Kings 15:19 2 Kings 15:20 )? Compare Isaiah 51:19 . The mention of "Jacob" is a plea that God should "remember for them His covenant" with their forefather, the patriarch ( Psalms 106:45 ).
he is small--reduced in numbers and in strength.
3. repented for this--that is, of this. The change was not in the mind of God ( Numbers 2:19 , 1:17 ), but in the effect outwardly. God unchangeably does what is just; it is just that He should hear intercessory prayer ( James 5:16-18 ), as it would have been just for Him to have let judgment take its course at once on the guilty nation, but for the prayer of one or two righteous men in it (compare Genesis 18:23-33 1 Samuel 15:11 Jeremiah 42:10 ). The repentance of the sinner, and God's regard to His own attributes of mercy and covenanted love, also cause God outwardly to deal with him as if he repented ( Jonah 3:10 ), whereas the change in outward dealing is in strictest harmony with God's own unchangeableness.
It shall not be--Israel's utter overthrow now. Pul was influenced by God to accept money and withdraw from Israel.
4. called to contend--that is with Israel judicially ( Job 9:3 , Isaiah 66:16 , Ezekiel 38:22 ). He ordered to come at His call the infliction of punishment by "fire" on Israel, that is, drought (compare Amos 4:6-11 ), [MAURER]. Rather, war ( Numbers 21:28 ), namely, Tiglath-pileser [GROTIUS].
devoured the . . . deep--that is a great part of Israel, whom he carried away. Waters are the symbol for many people ( Revelation 17:15 ).
did eat up a part--namely, all the land (compare Amos 4:7 ) of Israel east of Jordan ( 1 Chronicles 5:26 , Isaiah 9:1 ). This was a worse judgment than the previous one: the locusts ate up the grass: the fire not only affects the surface of the ground, but burns up the very roots and reaches even to the deep.
7. wall made by a plumb-line--namely, perpendicular.
8. plumb-line in . . . midst of . . . Israel--No longer are the symbols, as in the former two, stated generally; this one is expressly applied to Israel. God's long-suffering is worn out by Israel's perversity: so Amos ceases to intercede (compare Genesis 18:33 ). The plummet line was used not only in building, but in destroying houses ( 2 Kings 21:13 , Isaiah 28:17 , 34:11 , Lamentations 2:8 ). It denotes that God's judgments are measured out by the most exact rules of justice. Here it is placed "in the midst" of Israel, that is, the judgment is not to be confined to an outer part of Israel, as by Tiglath-pileser; it is to reach the very center. This was fulfilled when Shalmaneser, after a three years' siege of Samaria, took it and carried away Israel captive finally to Assyria ( 2 Kings 17:3 2 Kings 17:5 2 Kings 17:6 2 Kings 17:23 ).
not . . . pass by . . . any more--not forgive them any more ( Amos 8:2 , Proverbs 19:11 , Micah 7:18 ).
9. high places--dedicated to idols.
of Isaac--They boasted of their following the example of their forefather Isaac, in erecting high places at Beer-sheba ( Amos 5:5 ; compare Genesis 26:23 Genesis 26:24 , 46:1 ); but he and Abraham erected them before the temple was appointed at Jerusalem--and to God; whereas they did so, after the temple had been fixed as the only place for sacrifices--and to idols. In the Hebrew here "Isaac" is written with s, instead of the usual ts; both forms mean "laughter"; the change of spelling perhaps expresses that their "high places of Isaac" may be well so called, but not as they meant by the name; for they are only fit to be laughed at in scorn. Probably, however, the mention of "Isaac" and "Israel" simply expresses that these names, which their degenerate posterity boasted in as if ensuring their safety, will not save them and their idolatrous "sanctuaries" on which they depended from ruin (compare Amos 8:14 ).
house of Jeroboam with . . . sword--fulfilled in the extinction of Zachariah, son of Jeroboam II, the last of the descendants of Jeroboam I, who had originated the idolatry of the calves ( 2 Kings 15:8-10 ).
Amos 7:10-17 . AMAZIAH'S CHARGE AGAINST AMOS: HIS DOOM FORETOLD.
10. priest of Beth-el--chief priest of the royal sanctuary to the calves at Beth-el. These being a device of state policy to keep Israel separate from Judah. Amaziah construes Amos words against them as treason. So in the case of Elijah and Jeremiah ( 1 Kings 18:17 , Jeremiah 37:13 Jeremiah 37:14 ). So the antitype Jesus was charged ( John 19:12 ); political expediency being made in all ages the pretext for dishonoring God and persecuting His servants ( John 11:48-50 ). So in the case of Paul ( Acts 17:6 Acts 17:7 , 24:5 ).
in the midst of . . . Israel--probably alluding to Amos' own words, "in the midst of . . . Israel" ( Amos 7:8 ), foretelling the state's overthrow to the very center. Not secretly, or in a corner, but openly, in the very center of the state, so as to upset the whole utterly.
land is not able to bear all his words--They are so many and so intolerable. A sedition will be the result. The mention of his being "priest of Beth-el" implies that it was for his own priestly gain, not for the king or state, he was so keen.
11. Jeroboam shall die, &c.--Amos had not said this: but that "the house of Jeroboam" should fall "with the sword" ( Amos 7:9 ). But Amaziah exaggerates the charge, to excite Jeroboam against him. The king, however, did not give ear to Amaziah, probably from religious awe of the prophet of Jehovah.
12. Also--Besides informing the king against Amos, lest that course should fail, as it did, Amaziah urges the troublesome prophet himself to go back to his own land Judah, pretending to advise him in friendliness.
seer--said contemptuously in reference to Amos visions which precede.
there eat bread--You can earn a livelihood there, whereas remaining here you will be ruined. He judges of Amos by his own selfishness, as if regard to one's own safety and livelihood are the paramount considerations. So the false prophets ( Ezekiel 13:19 ) were ready to say whatever pleased their hearers, however false, for "handfuls of barley and pieces of bread."
13. prophesy not again--( Amos 2:12 ).
at Beth-el--Amaziah wants to be let alone at least in his own residence.
the king's chapel--Beth-el was preferred by the king to Dan, the other seat of the calf-worship, as being nearer Samaria, the capital, and as hallowed by Jacob of old ( Genesis 28:16 Genesis 28:19 , Genesis 35:6 Genesis 35:7 ). He argues by implication against Amos' presumption, as a private man, in speaking against the worship sanctioned by the king, and that in the very place consecrated to it for the king's own devotions.
king's court--that is, residence: the seat of empire, where the king holds his court, and which thou oughtest to have reverenced. Samaria was the usual king's residence: but for the convenience of attending the calf-worship, a royal palace was at Beth-el also.
14. I was no prophet--in answer to Amaziah's insinuation ( Amos 7:12 ), that he discharged the prophetical office to earn his "bread" (like Israel's mercenary prophets). So far from being rewarded, Jehovah's prophets had to expect imprisonment and even death as the result of their prophesying in Samaria or Israel: whereas the prophets of Baal were maintained at the king's expense (compare 1 Kings 18:19 ). I was not, says Amos, of the order of prophets, or educated in their schools, and deriving a livelihood from exercising the public functions of a prophet. I am a shepherd (compare Amos 7:15 , "flock"; the Hebrew for "herdsman" includes the meaning, shepherd, compare Amos 1:1 ) in humble position, who did not even think of prophesying among you, until a divine call impelled me to it.
prophet's son--that is, disciple. Schools of prophets are mentioned first in First Samuel; in these youths were educated to serve the theocracy as public instructors. Only in the kingdom of the ten tribes is the continuance of the schools of the prophets mentioned. They were missionary stations near the chief seats of superstition in Israel, and associations endowed with the Spirit of God; none were admitted but those to whom the Spirit had been previously imparted. Their spiritual fathers travelled about to visit the training schools, and cared for the members and even their widows ( 2 Kings 4:1 2 Kings 4:2 ). The pupils had their common board in them, and after leaving them still continued members. The offerings which in Judah were given by the pious to the Levites, in Israel went to the schools of the prophets ( 2 Kings 4:42 ). Prophecy (for example, Elijah and Elisha) in Israel was more connected with extraordinary events than in Judah, inasmuch as, in the absence of the legal hierarchy of the latter, it needed to have more palpable divine sanction.
sycamore--abounding in Palestine. The fruit was like the fig, but inferior; according to PLINY, a sort of compound, as the name expresses, of the fig and the mulberry. It was only eaten by the poorest (compare 1 Kings 10:27 ).
gatherer--one occupied with their cultivation [MAURER]. To cultivate it, an incision was made in the fruit when of a certain size, and on the fourth day afterwards it ripened [PLINY, Natural History, 13.7,14]. GROTIUS from JEROME says, if it be not plucked off and "gathered" (which favors English Version), it is spoiled by gnats.
15. took me as I followed the flock--So David was taken ( 2 Samuel 7:8 , Psalms 78:70 Psalms 78:71 ). Messiah is the antitypical Shepherd ( Psalms 23:1-6 John 10:1-18 ).
unto my people--"against" [MAURER]; so Amos 7:16 . Jehovah claims them still as His by right, though slighting His authority. God would recover them to His service by the prophet's ministry.
16. drop--distil as the refreshing drops of rain ( Deuteronomy 32:2 , Ezekiel 21:2 ; compare Micah 2:6 Micah 2:11 ).
17. Thy wife shall be an harlot in the city--that is, shall be forced by the enemy, while thou art looking on, unable to prevent her dishonor ( Isaiah 13:16 , Lamentations 5:11 ). The words, "saith the Lord," are in striking opposition to "Thou sayest ( Amos 7:16 ).
divided by line--among the foe.
a polluted land--Israel regarded every foreign land as that which really her own land was now, "polluted" ( Isaiah 24:5 , Jeremiah 2:7 ).


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Leonard Stern, Honeymooners and Get Smart Writer, Dies at 88
Jun 8, 2011 7:17 PM EDT
Leonard Stern, a producer, writer and director who helped create The Honeymooners and Mad Libs, died Tuesday of heart failure, Variety reports. He was 88 years old. A New York native, Stern got his start in Hollywood in the '50s writing film screenpl… Read more


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Have the Green Bay Packers regained their Super Bowl form, or are the Tennessee Titans spectacularly bad?
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A little from Column A, a little from Column B.
The Packers rolled to a 55-7 victory as everything worked for Green Bay inside Lambeau Field.
Aaron Rodgers looked like the reigning MVP with three touchdown passes and a touchdown run. Five different receivers had at least three receptions. Greg Jennings caught his second TD pass of the year after missing most of the season because of injury. The organization even turned back the clock, with Ryan Grant rushing for two touchdowns. The run game was helped by the switch from Jeff Saturday to Evan Dietrich-Smith at center. Oh, and the defense tied a season high with seven sacks. Let's just say the Packers dominated in every facet.
The Titans were horrific. At one point, quarterback Jake Locker had two completions to Titans and two to the Packers. His accuracy was all over the place, as balls were both over- and underthrown. Chris Johnson was a non-factor as the Titans fell to 5-10. Fifty-five points tells you all you need to know about the defense.
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The Packers stay in the hunt for an NFC first-round playoff bye with an 11-4 record and are playing as well as any team in the league right now. Green Bay now is 47-16 during the regular season since 2009.
We've seen this before from Rodgers and the offense, but the Packers accomplished two things they'll need in the playoffs. Grant was able to effectively run the ball in the fourth quarter, and Mason Crosby connected on both of his field-goal attempts.
No one wants to see Green Bay right now. Anyone needing a win wants to play Tennessee right now.
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Country sweetheart Taylor Swift, whose heartfelt acceptance speech at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards was crashed by a rant from rapper Kanye West, will make her first post-West TV appearance on ABC's "The View."
Swift, 19, will perform two songs on Tuesday morning's episode of the show, the network announced Monday.
The blonde singer was accepting the VMA Moon Man award for Best Female Video of the Year when West jumped onstage and stole Swift's mic -- then told the audience she didn't deserve the trophy and that Beyonce should've won instead.
Stars dog-piled on West after his on-screen statement, saying the rapper was out of line for his comments. He's since apologized twice publicly to Swift, both times on his personal blog.
"The View" airs at 11 a.m. on ABC.


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- Trip Advisors first choice for Portsmouth B&B's
- The best viewing platform in the city to watch Ben Ainslie Racing
- Most exciting location in the city, view the harbour shipping movements from here
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- Best bars, restaurants, Historic Dockyard, Gunwharf Quays and Spinnaker Tower within easy walking distance from Fortitude Cottage.
Fortitude Cottage Bed and Breakfast is ideally located as all the attractions of Portsmouth and Southsea are within walking distance such as, maritime England on your doorstep, with the ships, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and HMS Mary Rose, all the Royal Naval museums and the Royal Marines museum. Other attractions include Gunwharf Quays Spinnaker Tower, Southsea Castle and Charles Dickens birthplace. The Round Tower, Square Tower, Fort Nelson, Submarine Museum and Portchester Castle.
We have uninterrupted views of Ben Ainslie Racing, (BAR) America's Cup Challenge HQ, it is situated 100 steps away, straight opposite Fortitude cottage.
A charming family run Bed and Breakfast overlooking the quayside in the heart of Old Portsmouth.
Built on the site of a 16th century cottage destroyed during the 2nd war and named after an 18th century warship. Immaculately maintained bedrooms and bathrooms and a beamed breakfast room with views over the water.
Fortitude Cottage B&B has won 'Britain in Bloom' awards for her window boxes and hanging baskets; and Heartbeat'' for healthy food choices.
To walk through Old Portsmouth today, with its cobbled streets, charming pubs and restaurants is a walk through maritime history. Narrow side streets and old fortitfications reveal a medieval community huddled together within town walls.Much still remains to entrigue.
For over 800 years every English monarch with the exception of Mary Tudor, passed down the ancient High Street. It was in these streets that press gangs roamed seeking new recruits for the Navy, and where sailors took their ease, as sailors will! Standing proudly at the corner of Broad Street and High Street, the Square Tower was the official residence of the towns military governor.


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How to Win the War on Terror
Seamlessly and loquaciously describing his experiences as an embedded combat advisor, Hamilton alumnus Matt Zeller '04 returned to the Hill on Feb. 7 to present a sobering yet inspirational recounting of his service in Afghanistan and the lessons he learned there. His presentation, which was interwoven with personal stories and pictures, cast a new light on the War on Terror for those fortunate to be in his audience.
For those who missed his presentation, Zeller chronicled his experiences overseas and since returning from service has published selections of his letters and emails in his book Watches Without Time: An American Soldier in Afghanistan.
Zeller, whose family has served in every war since the revolution, felt his call of duty while at Hamilton on September 11, 2001. After graduating from Hamilton, finishing the Reserves' Officers Training Corps (ROTC), and getting two degrees from the Maxwell School of Syracuse University, Zeller was commissioned as an officer and deployed to Afghanistan with the likelihood of casualty being 50 percent. During his time there, Zeller experienced the failings of American foreign policy first hand and subsequently realized how to truly win the war.
Zeller provided examples and illustrative stories that painted a vivid picture of his time overseas. Although American "victory" was never clearly defined in terms of Afghanistan, Zeller argues this: it starts with the children. Although it's a long-term solution that will take decades to accomplish, gaining the support of the youth is the only way to end the war.
He explained that educated Afghan women do not give their sons permission to fight in the military; therefore, defeating the Taliban lies in educating the youth, especially young girls. With an education comes the ability to interpret the Koran and make one's own decisions, an option not given to children indoctrinated into the Taliban through the madrassas, religious institutions that serve as orphanages and public schools. Unfortunately, because most families are too poor to afford school supplies, many children are inhibited from obtaining an education.
While the government sent more guns and bulletproof vests, Zeller chose alternative weapons for the war. He began to give out pens and pencils to children insatiably thirsty for knowledge. It's a small step in the fight for peace, feeling at times insignificant; yet these are the acts that transform the world, the plowing of the seeds of change. Shifting the mentality of an entire generation is not a fast process and Zeller admits that at times the prospect looks grim. He lamented that "there's too much gross mismanagement to be optimistic" about the future of Afghanistan. However, he left his audience with a strong and clear take home message: women are the key, education is the tool and time is the unfortunate reality.
A true hero, Zeller upholds the epitome of American ideology. He reminds us that winning the war isn't about million dollar drones, or IEDs. It's not about new policies, bigger guns, or better technology. It's not about stopping corruption and it's not about training a makeshift police force. It's simply about little girls and pencils.


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A Tibetan poet and activist due to be presented with an international award for courage in the United States will not be able to receive the honour because Chinese authorities have denied her a passport.
Tsering Woeser was one of 10 women named for the International Women's Day honour in Washington, in part for her efforts in documenting a wave of Tibetans who have doused themselves with petrol and then set themselves on fire in protest against Beijing's rule.
Woeser said she started to track the self-immolations, posting photos and information on each one, on her blog so that she had clear sense of the scale of the protests.
She said in an interview from her home in Beijing: "When there were only a dozen of cases, many were omitted or forgotten. Self-immolating is such a tragic act and there is a reason if a group of people make that sort of decision. They should not be forgotten."
The US State Department said Woeser's website, poetry and non-fiction "have given voice to millions of ethnic Tibetans who are prevented from expressing themselves to the outside world due to government efforts to curtail the flow of information".
The award drew criticism from China's foreign ministry, which said today that Woeser "twists facts" about Tibet, attacks Beijing's ethnic policies and "sabotages China's national solidarity".
"For America to award a prize to such a person is no different from publicly supporting her words intended to separate China," said spokeswoman Hua Chunying.
She said Beijing has expressed its displeasure over the award to the United States and urged it to refrain from "interfering" in China's internal affairs.
Woeser was to be one of 10 women honoured at a ceremony attended by US Secretary of State John Kerry and first lady Michelle Obama.
But Woeser said she would be unable to attend because her application last year for a passport was denied by police – as it has been for many years – and that she was told the reason was that she is deemed a threat to state security, presumably because of her activism.
Rights groups say China unfairly discriminates against Tibetans and the Turkic-speaking Uighurs of the far west in the issuing of passports.
Police in Beijing did not immediately respond to a faxed list of questions.
In a country where advocacy for Tibetan rights is often met with heavy reprisals, Woeser stands out because of her willingness to publicly criticise the Chinese government's repressive policies in her Himalayan homeland.
She started blogging in 2005 about problems rarely discussed in Tibet: environmental damage, prostitution and a new rail line that critics said was flooding the region with Chinese migrants.
In 2008, tensions boiled over in Tibet, and deadly rioting broke out in the capital, Lhasa, and sparked an uprising across large swathes of ethnically Tibetan areas.
Security has since been smothering, and Tibetans started setting themselves on fire in protest – totalling more than a hundred since 2009, with most of the self-immolations taking place last year.
The government has blamed the self-immolations on the Tibetans' beloved exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, saying he and other Tibetans based in Dharmsala, India, were instigating the protests.
In Beijing, officials from the Chinese-appointed Tibet autonomous region government repeated those accusations at a meeting on the sidelines of the annual legislative session.
Asked by reporters if Chinese authorities had evidence to back their claims, Padma Choling, chairman of the regional congress, said the evidence was there but "it was not convenient to reveal it right now".
"Self-immolation is inhumane. Convincing others to commit such acts is even more inhumane," Padma Choling said.
The Dalai Lama and representatives of the self-declared Tibetan government-in-exile in India say they oppose all violence.


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Friday, June 7, 2013 2:00 AM
Pittsburg, KS
Cate Breneman, PSU grounds maintenance supervisor, said it has been it has been a little disturbing to see how many trees the campus has lost to drought, age and storms this past year. Friday was more enjoyable, however, as crews began planting 20 new trees.
"Every year you expect to lose some trees," Breneman said. "That's just natural. But this past year was especially bad. Trees were stressed by drought and ice storms and wind took a high toll."
As she planned where to plant the new trees, Breneman factored in not only trees that had been lost, but also trees that she believes will soon be gone.
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I overslept today and now I'm running wicked behind on all fronts, so ...
I'm going to have to call you real-world Soxaholix to pick up for Bill, Mike, Doug, Circle (and the rest) in discussing this best start against the Yankees since 1912* and Papi's surprising power surge.
* [I'm astonished Shaughnessy doesn't mention that 1912 is the same year Titanic sank in his column since he's only made the 1912/Titanic
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cmyk wrote:The only Megatron is the original Megatron that somehow defied known material physics and transformed into a gun a fraction of his Decepticon-mode size and mass.
Funny thing is his robot form had a nice hefty laser cannon on its arm. So by transforming, all he does is become more portable.


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The ICS GLM full size 6-round revolving grenade launcher is a sight to behold. It is a fully-functioning grenade launcher that features an impact-resistant polymer frame, with metallic revolving chambers that can house up to 6x 40mm Airsoft grenade shells.
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The Peer-Reviewed Alzheimer's Research program created by Congress at the Department of Defense has been funded at $15 million for its inaugural year. This newly created program will fund innovative and outcome-oriented research that is relevant to both the Alzheimer's community and the military. It will provide a vital source of new funding for Alzheimer's researchers.
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Depending on who you ask, the reason people love the Samsung Galaxy S4 is because it features the power of Google's (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Android OS; or the one factor holding Samsung back is the fact that it features an undifferentiated OS like Android. As the manufacturer of the single best selling line of Android devices, Samsung is positioning itself to have an increasingly persuasive voice with Google. This is even more notable when you consider that at the recent release party that Samsung threw for the Galaxy S4, Android was not mentioned.
Furthermore, Samsung is developing its own ecosystem that may position it to more directly compete with Google. This development becomes harder to overlook when you consider the steps Samsung is taking to bring its own OS -- Tizen -- to market with Intel chips. Ultimately, as good a partner as Samsung has been, these two are on a collision course to conflict.
Ecosystems are the new driving force
While there has always been an inexorable connection between software and hardware, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has created and executed the current paradigm for consumer electronics with its iOS ecosystem. Going back to the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show, CNET's Matthew Moskovciak wrote:
The "ecosystem" concept started bubbling up last year at CES. Back then, companies like Samsung and Vizio were talking about creating tablets that talked to their TVs and app stores that could integrate their mobile devices into the entire living room full of devices. Apple is the model, of course, having already closed the loop on what Steve Jobs originally dubbed the "digital hub" back in 2001.
Apple created the model that everyone else is chasing, and it defines some of the critical battle lines between Samsung and Google.
Similar to Apple's iOS ecosystem, Google's Android is well established. The Samsung foray into this space is less developed, but is growing rapidly. Specifically designed Samsung Apps allow users to manage their media files between various Samsung devices, and, while they can be accessed by other Samsung devices, they are not accessible on other Android devices . As the company describes it: "The Samsung Media Hub app brings all-star entertainment to the Galaxy S smartphones and the Galaxy Tab. The app is preloaded on your device so you can instantly enjoy a diverse selection of movies and TV shows that start playing while they download."
Samsung has been slowly testing the waters, including the Media Hub on devices to get users accustomed to using multiple platforms with their devices. This has given the company an unusual ability to work inside an already established ecosystem. These closed environments are extremely difficult to break into -- unless you are invited in through the front door. So the seeds of a frenemy-ship are sown.
A new operating system
Samsung recently announced that by August it may release a new smartphone that works on its open source operating system called Tizen. The premium device planned for release at the end of the summer will give developers even more control in writing software to utilize the new platform. It is the result of a collaboration of several hardware manufacturers including Huawei Technologies, China's largest manufacturer of telecommunications equipment.
Many see the move by Samsung as a direct response to Google's purchase of Motorola Mobility for $12 billion. This move was viewed as a precautionary response to the nearly 40% market share achieved by Samsung devices, making it the largest manufacturer of Android products by a significant margin. 96% of Samsung's sales come from Android-based devices, meaning that the Tizen response is a safety measure taken to protect against a safety measure. This is how true frenemies distrustfully work together.
Even Samsung, however, realizes that the move is a risk that could sour the relationship. If Google becomes the single dominate player in the market place -- think Mr. Softy and Windows -- the less-than-friendly move might sting Samsung in the end. Even with Android gobbling up market share, it is hard to imagine a world where iOS loses relevance. As long as consumers are willing to accept multiple OS alternatives, the move seems a sensible one by the South Korean firm.
Shifting loyalties
As we have seen from huge patent cases between technology firms with ongoing supplier relationships, many companies in the space openly fight with one another and simultaneously relying on each other's products. Battle lines between operating system, ecosystems, and hardware make Samsung and Google very probable frenemies that, at least for now, are much better as a team in the smartphone and tablet spaces than they are on their own. Each have independent business lines that make them formidable opponents, but as these titans dance with each other for dominant position, both remain strong in the industry.


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As you might know by now, libmysqld, the deeply embedded version of MySQL, has reapperared in MySQL 5.1, having been gone in version 5.0. If you are curious about libmysqld in general, then feel free to pop by this free live webinar, hosted by noone else but yours truly:
(Look for the webex with the ISV and OEM ... Deeply embedded blurb, and you''ll find it). You need to preregister for it.
What I was going to say a few words about here though, was on the performance of libmysqld. The code in libmysqld is the same as in the mysqld server, basically, but there are some shortcuts, and above all, there is no overhead of Client / Server communication. I decided to try this out a bit, using a very simple application, doing INSERT, UPDATE and SELECT on a simple MyISAM table. Note that as the overhead of MyISAM itself is so small, the performance benefits here will be larger, in terms of percentage, than with, say, InnoDB. This doesn't mean I think there is something wrong with InnoDB (if you know me, you know this isn't my intention), just that I have choosen a setup to prove a point. The table I am using looks like this:
CREATE TABLE tab1(c1 INTEGER NOT NULL PRIMARY KEY AUTO_INCREMENT,
c2 CHAR(255),
c3 CHAR(255),
c4 CHAR(255),
c5 CHAR(255),
c6 INTEGER
) ENGINE=MyISAM;
Simple enough, right? So first I'm doing, using an empty table, 300.000 INSERTs, as 3 runs of 100.000 INSERT operations. Then I do the same thing with 400.000 UPDATEs, and I finish up with 300.000 SELECTs. I do this using embedded server, and the I restart and do the same thing using normal MySQL Client / Server. The numbers below is the mean time for 100.000 operations of each type.
INSERT 6.82 s 20.91 s
UPDATE 6.54 s 21.59 s
SELECT 6.92 s 21.73 s
Looking at the results in the table above, it looks like libmysqld is about 3 times as fast as mysqld. Can that be true? And the answer is no, it's not. Although the server and the libmysqld application are configured in the same way, run on the same hardware, and even use the same physical database, this is not a fair comparison. The reason is that what I am doing here are VERY simple operations, where the client / server overhead is significant. For more complex things, you will not see these differences, not at all. And note that libmysqld also has some disadvantages.
So, now I guess you ask yourself what in heavens name I have been smoking? What is my point? Really! And my point is this: For a singel user application, of low or medium complexity, the gain of using libmysqld isn't better performance, in and of itself (voice from the crowd: Can someone stop him. He's doing it again! Tell him to get to the point for heavens sake!). No, my point is that to achieve the same level of performance, less hardware resources is needed. And that IS an advantage. Right?
So no, performance isn't the thing, less overhead IS. To finish up, just a few more things: The benchmark, if that is what it should be called, above, was run on a small AMD 64-bit 2 core box running Linux (Fedora), and the application was a C-app using the MySQL C API, and MySQL version 5.1.32. And by the way folks, if you have been reading this far, welcome to my libmysqld talk at the MySQL User Conference which is up April 20 - 23.
And then, one big question remains: Where did I find that picture of myself that is on the MySQL UC website. Gosh!
PS. My facebook and myspace pictures are better!
PPS. If you come to the UC and want me to wear a western style hat during the talk, tell me so. If you come to the UC only because of this, I owe you a beer!


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Chipotle, Panera, and Buffalo Wild Wings: 3 Ways to Benefit From Fast-Casual's Growth
Those who sold Chipotle Mexican Grill in 2012 after two bad quarters at around $250 per share shouldn't be feeling too elated right now, as shares have soared past the $500 mark. This growth has been in tandem with the growth of fast-casual restaurants, which make up just 14% of the $223 billion limited-service restaurant industry. However, sales of fast-casual restaurants continue to grow at a robust pace, with no signs of slowing down.
The compound annual growth rate for limited-service restaurants is expected to be 4.5% from 2012 through 2017, while fast-casual operators are expected to grow at 10% on average over the same period. "Fast casual has become a $31 billion segment since Chipotle began reinventing fast food 20 years ago," said Darren Tristano, executive vice president of Technomic.
This opens up a good opportunity for the likes of Chipotle, Panera Bread , and Buffalo Wild Wings .
Chipotle's turnaround
Chipotle seems to have made good use of this opportunity. It has carved out a remarkable success story for itself since those bad quarters in 2012 that I mentioned earlier. On the back of strong traffic, its net sales surged 18% versus the same quarter last year to $826.9 million.
Sales were driven by new menu items. Among the new menu items, Chipotle added a new tofu-like product called "sofritas," which, at present, is being served at only 25% of its restaurants and is expected to be rolled out to 40% of its restaurants by the end of the year.
New menu items seem to be paying off, as they already account for 4% of sales at restaurants where they are being served. In addition to new menu items, marketing efforts are driving more traffic. This is evident from the way comps have increased from 1% in the first quarter to 5.5% in the second quarter and 6.2% in the current quarter.
However, Chipotle couldn't escape the industry-wide problem of rising commodity costs, which led to margin pressure. Operating margin was down 60 basis points, offset by a 40-basis point decrease in labor costs due to higher comps. In addition, Chipotle is using non-GMO supplies and promoting healthy eating habits, and these initiatives also led to an increase in input costs.
Buoyed by strong third-quarter results, Chipotle has increased its comps guidance for 2013. It expects comps to grow in mid single-digits, up from the previous estimate of low-to-mid single digits. The GMO-free initiative should lead to good results going forward as consumers become conscious about healthy eating. In addition, new menu items should also lead to more sales.
Opportunity in Panera
If you think that you'd missed an opportunity by selling Chipotle, it looks like another opportunity has opened up recently. Panera Bread has struggled of late, but seems to be in a similar position as that of Chipotle in the third quarter of 2012.
Panera has posted tepid results in the past few quarters. It reported a decline in comps in the previous quarter, missing analysts' expectations on revenue despite 8% growth in revenue from the year ago quarter. Panera had also reduced its guidance for the ongoing quarter.
However, Panera is the leader in the bakery cafe space of the fast-casual segment. All is not over for the company; I think that Panera will rebound just like Chipotle did after that bad phase in 2012. Panera is firmly positioned in one of the best growth industries in America -- fast casual.
Also, Panera intends to hire more employees and streamline its menu. This could prove to be a good strategy since Chipotle has been following a similar path. A restructuring of the menu could help Panera serve better food and keep costs under control. The company is also undertaking other initiatives such as installing kitchen-display systems to improve the accuracy of orders placed. Such moves should enhance customer experience and help Panera perform better.
Buffalo's wild growth
Like Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings has also been reporting solid growth rates of late. It posted an increase of 27.9% in revenue during the third quarter, while earnings per share grew an impressive 65.4% versus the year-ago period. It also reported a comps increase of 4.8% at company-owned restaurants and 3.9% at franchised restaurants during the quarter.
Buffalo Wild Wings currently has 951 restaurants, and management estimates the potential for around 1,700 restaurants in the U.S. and Canada. This translates into a huge growth opportunity going forward. Buffalo Wild Wings is also foraying into other areas; the company made a minority interest investment in PizzaRev and is planning to open the first company-owned PizzaRev in the Minneapolis area in early 2014.
Analysts are expecting good earnings growth at Buffalo Wild Wings. Its five-year earnings compound annual growth rate is 18.5%, which is slightly lower than Chipotle's 21.4%. However, Buffalo Wild Wings is cheaper than Chipotle on a trailing P/E basis. Buffalo Wild Wings' P/E is 41, while Chipotle trades at 54.71. Hence, those looking for a slightly cheaper option in the fast casual space could look at Buffalo Wild Wings.
Bottom line
Chipotle and Buffalo Wild Wings have been growing at a good pace, while Panera has faced some tough times. However, Panera has been looking to turn its business around and is employing initiatives that have worked well for Chipotle already. So, Panera could turn out to be the next Chipotle, but investors looking for surer bets to benefit from the fast-casual restaurant industry should consider investing in either Buffalo Wild Wings or Chipotle.
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Perhaps if spring proper ever arrived, folks wouldn't have their hackles up so much. As it stands, however, there are some peeved people in our midst.
Perhaps if spring proper ever arrived, folks wouldn�t have their hackles up so much. As it stands, however, there are some peeved people in our midst.
Mr. Stein: After the National Labor Relations Board�s ruling on the Northwestern players� request to unionize, I have thoughts and questions about the future of NCAA football programs.
If players are permitted to unionize because the NLRB views them as employees of the university, does that mean players will have to pay taxes on their scholarships? In this case, a Northwestern scholarship is worth $75,000 a year. If the NLRB�s ruling is allowed, this could end up being one of the most absurd situations I�ve seen in recent years.
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And while I�m at it, what the heck is going on when an athletic director receives a substantial bonus when a wrestler wins an NCAA championship? I am not sure about that connection. Does he receive a cut in pay if the wrestler does not win a championship? I think not!
I am getting rather confused in my old age, 78, about college athletics. It probably sounds like I�m anti-college athletics, but that could not be further from the truth. However, things seem to be getting out of hand.
� Chuck Kessler, Johnstown
Editor: I have a tremendous amount of respect for the job Gene Smith does and hope he stays at OSU for a long time. That said, Logan Stieber wins an NCAA wrestling championship and Gene Smith gets $18,000? What financial reward did Stieber get? It is symbolic of what is wrong with college athletics today.
For the next 12 years, the NCAA gets $10 billion for the broadcast rights to just March Madness. The analysts make huge salaries, the coaches get paid hundreds of thousands (or millions), and the people who provide the show get peanuts. There is something horribly wrong here, and I hope the recent ruling by the NLRB allowing college football players to organize unions helps rectify this horribly unjust system of economic slavery!
� Jimmy Ryan, Canal Winchester
Ray: I suggest that our beloved director of athletics donate his bonus money to Logan Stieber�s training for the 2016 Olympics or to the OSU wrestling program. If neither of those two options is acceptable, then maybe Mr. Smith could put that money toward commissioning a study to figure out how we can get a better nonconference men�s basketball schedule.
� John J. Moriarty,
Louisville, Ky.
Editor: Urban Meyer needs to get out and explore the wonderful city of Columbus! I refer to his comment on why athletes in Georgia should consider Ohio State (Dispatch, last Sunday). In addition to the opportunity for an excellent education and the chance to compete for a national championship, he said that Columbus �really has no professional sports team.�
I�m sure that millions of central Ohio fans of the Blue Jackets and Crew would beg to differ. Coach Meyer is still fairly new to the area and he�s been quite busy, so I�d like to take this opportunity to invite him and his family to a Blue Jackets or Crew game with our family. I�m sure he�d have a great time experiencing some of the best professional sports anywhere � right here in Columbus!
� C. Wesley Walter, Granville
Mr. Stein: First, Meyer tells potential recruits they will get a �premium� education. Forbes rates Ohio State 11th of 14 schools in the Big Ten in academics, so �premium� quality is debatable. The University of Georgia is rated higher, also.
Second, he told them they�d be in the hunt for a national championship. That much is true, especially when your schedule is loaded season after season with the kind of teams that Ohio State plays.
Third, he calls Columbus a �large� city. Maybe, but compared to what? There are 32 other metro areas larger. Perhaps a young footballer might prefer a Los Angeles, Houston, Seattle or Miami, each with a comparable college football program.
The final comment says it all to me about the mentality of not only Meyer but the populace of Columbus when he stated that Columbus �really has no professional sports team.� I wonder how the mayor, the Crew and the Blue Jackets feel about that comment.
Obviously, Meyer is telling these 17-year-old kiddies they�d be the only show in town � and that is a fact.
� John Thomas, Pickerington
Editor: Please inform Mr. Meyer that he is cordially invited to stay the hell away from Nationwide Arena and Crew Stadium, as well as Huntington Park.
Sincerely, everyone not employed by the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College.
� Alan Slocum, Westerville
Ray: A quick post-mortem on this year�s OSU men�s basketball team: First, Thad Matta�s best teams feature a strong post presence surrounded by good shooters. This team had neither.
Second, while recognizing that not everyone from Ohio wants to go to Ohio State, it is still painful to watch contributions that former Ohio high-school players like Adreian Payne, Caris LeVert and Nigel Hayes are making to other Big Ten basketball teams.
Third, this team missed Chris Jent more than it missed Deshaun Thomas.
Fourth, given the team�s shortcomings, this may have been the best coaching job that Thad Matta has done during his tenure at OSU. Of course, he recruited those shortcomings.
� Michael S. Lucas, Columbus
Mr. Stein: I, too, was disappointed in the Buckeyes� loss in the NCAA tournament. However, I was really chagrined by the Mailbox letters (last Sunday) slamming Thad Matta for the loss (although perhaps I shouldn�t be surprised).
By this logic, Mike Krzyzewski, Jim Boeheim, Roy Williams and Bill Self have suddenly become poor coaches. Really? Incredible!
� C.W. Gerhard, Columbus
Editor: OSU basketball fans will look back on this season and think it was great compared to what we have in store next year. LaQuinton Ross is going to the NBA, Ohio�s Mr. Basketball is going to Duke and we have recruited absolutely zero gunners. We will not have a go-to player on the team, just like we didn�t have this year.
By the way, Urban Meyer was correct in his statement; he just omitted the word viable before professional.
� Mark Passmore, Circleville
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Ok, let's just rush through the fact that I have about 6 months to catch up on here :)...okay, moving on:
Thursday morning, it SNOWED. The flakes began falling in the wee hours, and
luckily Anniston was up with the croup (for the 6th or 7th time ever; I'm losing count) already, so the frosty cold air and snow show were good medicine for us all. (Well, except for baby Charlotte who was cozy in her crib. Yes, I will probably call her baby Charlotte forever.)
Stan shining the flashlight into the snow at 4am.
This was a short but sweet video at our second rising, 7am. In defense of these freezing children's parents, I was running around inside gathering up the girls' coats while the above footage was taken.
Oh my goodness, I just want to eat her up. This was Charrey's first snow :). (Anniston gave her this nickname because she couldn't say Charlotte's full name, and I LOVE it...couldn't have come up with something cuter if I tried.)
This little girl LOVED the snow.
Glove change.
She kept falling onto her bottom and was completely soaked.
...did not mind one iota.
Anniston was focussed. I mean really, I guess this was like her first snow, too, since I'm pretty sure she wouldn't remember any of the others.
All Anniston wanted to do was scoop the snow, and she did love marching around while watching her tracks behind her.
Sweet girl, I love you.
Oh, and she was fascinated with the flakes coming down...
But, mostly, she was too busy to give me any attention :).
This little girl was heartbroken when it was time to go in...
The snow accumulation was about 2 inches. It was a winter wonderland, and no kidding, about 6 hours later it was all COMPLETELY gone.
We had a blast, but since the girls had colds/croup this time and were only out for a few minutes, I am already planning the next snow (which I realize may be a year from now) :
- Make snow angels
- Make a snowman
- Sled
- Make snow ice cream
What we did the rest of the day :).


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My main current project is a compilation and analysis of women?s narratives and political agency in the 2011 Egyptian revolution, which I study within the broader context of Egyptian contemporary history. I am a member of the Research Cluster Religion State and Society in the Muslim World, a research group lead by Associate Professor Lily Zubaidah Rahim and funded by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (2013). The Cluster is currently organizing an international symposium on Competing Visions in the Muslim world: Rebuilding States and Reinvigorating Civil Societies (June 2013).
I am co-editing with Dr. Leila el-Houssi the monographic part on Femminismi nel Mediterraneo [Feminism in the Mediterranean] of Genesis. The Journal of the Italian Society of Women Historians. The issue will contain articles on feminism in Iraq, Morocco, Tunisia, and on Islamic Feminism, plus my own contribution on Egypt (forthcoming, July 2013).
- I am a member of the Editorial Board of the new Series on Women and Gender History published by the Italian publisher Viella in partnership with the Italian Society of Women Historians. I serve in the board of the Summer School of the Italian Society of Women Historians, and of the Italian Society for Middle Eastern Studies (SeSaMO).
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- My interest in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural studies led me to collaborate with the Department of Italian Studies in joint seminars: the most recent was held on April 23, 2012 (In conversation with the Italian-Algerian Wtriter Amara Lakhous), and the next one will be held on May 14, 2013: The Clash of Civilisers: Muslim Minorities, Italy, and the Global Crisis. Invited Speaker, Dr. Gabriele Marranci, Macquarie University.
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- In conversation with Ahdaf Soueif: I hosted this Sydney Ideas lecture 27 February 2013
- Egypt's Day of Rage, interview on televesion Channel 4, 7 July 2013
- Podcast of an interview on SBS Radio (Italian broadcast)
- Podcast of Sydney Writers Festival Panel in which I participated,24 May 2014
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- Florence Univ. 21-22/01/2013 Conference Le radici delle trasformazioni nel mondo arabo. Un confronto sulle interpretazioni[The roots of transformation in the Arab World. An exchange on interpretations]Paper "Note su una rivoluzione riuscita. Il femminismo in Egitto."[Notes on a successful revolution. Feminism in Egypt].
- Trieste Univ. 18/01/2013. Invited Presentation at Trieste University. "Women, Gender and Islam.
- Cairo Univ. 13-15/11/2012. International Symposium Creativity and Revolution. Conference Paper: "Gender Agency and Creativity in the Revolutionary Egyptian History". Plenary Session.
- Melbourne Univ. 17-18/03/2012. Conference Middle East in Revolt: The First Anniversary. Paper: "Gender and Politics in Egypt today. Continuities and Changes One Year on…"
- Trieste Univ. 20/01/2012. Round Table: Protagonismi Femminili dalle Primavere Arabe a Occupy Wall Street [Women's agency from the Arab Spring to Occupy Wall Street].
- Bologna Univ. 14/12/ 2011. Conference, Femminismi nel Mediterraneo, Paper: "Gender identities and Political leadership in Egypt today."
- Milano U. 9-11/06/2011. X Congress of Società di Studi sul Medio Oriente Contemporaneo. Paper: "Storia e Memoria in Atyaf di Radwa Ashur." [History and Memory in Atyaf by Radwa Ashur]
- Canberra, 15-17/04/2011. NISA Conference, Far West/Estremo Occidente. Paper: "Lost in Translation, Women and Gender Representation across the Mediterranean."
- Sydney, Macquarie Univ. 14/03/2011. Public Forum, The Middle East in Revolution.
- The Univ. of Sydney, 15/02/2011. Conference People's Power in the Arab World. Paper: "Women and Gender in the Egyptian Revolution."
- Barcelona, 17-24/06/2010. World Congress of Middle East Studies. Paper: "Geographies of Power and Resistance in Transnational Feminist Networks."
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- Understanding Europe: 3 x 2cp units (Open Learning Environment - Undergraduate); Winter B, Moir C, Morgan P, Karalis V, Sorbera L, Stott C, Walsh A, Alba A, Rubino A; DVC Education/Small Educational Innovation Grant.
- Enhancing cultural competence and cross-cultural interdisciplinary effectiveness (Open Learning Environment - Undergraduate); Suter R, Penaloza F, Sorbera L, Pitaloka D, Moores S; DVC Education/Small Educational Innovation Grant.
- The Arab World Today: what Everybody Needs to Know (Open Learning Environment - Undergraduate); Sorbera L, Basheer N; DVC Education/Small Educational Innovation Grant.
- A Continuing Spring: Arab and Australian views on social justice, equitable economic development and cultures of freedom; Sorbera L; Council for Arab Australian Relations/Research Support.
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Photo Flash: First Look at Ballet-Theatre Atlantique du Canada's AMADEUS, Coming to BCBC, April 2013
Based on the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, this original full-length ballet in two acts follows the young prodigy's arrival at the Austrian court, his fierce rivalry with Antonio Salieri, and the creation of his greatest compositions. This piece touches on themes of isolation, envy, and the solitary life of the outsider. The performance will be immediately followed by a Q&A with Artistic Director Igor Dobrovolskiy and members of the company.
The production features choreography by Dobrovolskiy, which complements the music of Mozart and Salieri. The cast features Leigh Alderson as Mozart and Sergiy Diyanov as Salieri, plus Eldiyar Daniyarov, Yuriko Diyanova, Brian Gephart, Samantha-Jane Gray, Anya Nesvitaylo, Janie Richard, and Olena Zakharova. The design team consists of Michael Eagan (production design), Pierre Lavoie (lighting), Norma LaChance (costumes), and Bernard LeBlanc (sets).
Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada is a neo-classical ballet company dedicated to performing original works by one choreographer - Artistic Director Igor Dobrovolskiy. Founded in 2001 by Susan Chalmers-Gauvin, CEO and Igor Dobrovolskiy, the Company pursues a continuous creative process through collaboration with like-minded artists attracted by the vision and artistic philosophy of its Artistic Director. Atlantic Ballet Theatre tours throughout Atlantic Canada, nationally and internationally. The dancers of the Company are a unique corps of artists who bring brilliant technique and transforming characterization to the stage. Mr. Dobrovolskiy uses the solid foundation of classical ballet technique as a springboard for an expressive dance lexicon characterized by intense drama, and powerful, lyrical structures which explore the human condition. Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada makes it's home in a beautifully equipped 7500 square ft space. The location was renovated specifically for the Company and includes two 50 by 50 ft studios with floating floors, change rooms with showers, administrative offices, Green Room and roof top balcony for the artists of the Company.
Igor Dobrovolskiy (Founding Artistic Director/Choreographer) is a graduate of the Kiev State Ballet Academy and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in pedagogy of ballet dance and choreography from the Kiev National University of the Arts. He began his professional dance career with the State Theatre of Opera and Ballet for Children and Youth in Kiev, Ukraine. His vocation has taken him across Europe, to Ecuador and finally to Atlantic Canada where he co-founded Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada with Susan Chalmers-Gauvin in 2001.
Founded in 1954, the mission of Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts is to present outstanding performing arts and arts education programs, reflective of Brooklyn's diverse communities, at affordable prices. Brooklyn Center's presentations explore both the classical traditions and the boldest contemporary performances, embracing the world culture that defines Brooklyn. Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts welcomes over 65,000 people to the 2,400-seat Walt Whitman Theatre each season, and boasts one of the largest arts education programs in the borough, serving 46,000 schoolchildren from over 300 schools annually with its SchoolTime series.
Tickets are $40/$30 and can be purchased by phone at 718-951-4500 (Tues-Sat, 1pm-6pm), or online at www.BrooklynCenterOnline.org.
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In 2004, summer rains were timely, temperatures pleasant and plant bug pressure light for cotton producers Morris "Brother" Murphey and his brother, Alex, who farm near Tippo, Miss. They averaged over 2.5 bales per acre in 2004, one of their best years ever.
This season, they have their fingers crossed for another good growing season, but Mother Nature is showing her usual spring fussiness.
On a cool morning in late May, pickup trucks rolling by the Murphey shop kicked up thick clouds of dust. The brothers weren't worried about the lack of rainfall. "But it would be nice to see a shower," said Brother, nicknamed by his siblings, all older.
The Murpheys farm about 360 acres of cotton and 1,100 acres of soybeans on soil types from sandy loam to gumbo. "One end of some fields will be sandy loam, and the other end will be gumbo," Brother said.
The Murpheys took over the farming operation from their father after he retired 11 years ago. Most of the land is owned, but some is rented from their father. They have one full-time hand.
Weather variability and lack of irrigation are annual challenges for the Murpheys' cotton production program. But they try to compensate by minimizing plant stress and keeping close eyes on plant growth.
After harvest they cut stalks and do any fall tillage necessary for ruts. "We no-till most of it. We've used the same beds for seven or eight years now. In the spring, we apply a burndown, spread urea and potash, re-hip, knock it down and plant," Brother said.
Last year's cotton varieties were DP 555 BG/RR, ST 4892 BR and BCG 28R. The latter, from Beltwide Cotton Genetics, was a refuge cotton "that yielded as well as everything else. We're using it again this year, along with ST 4892 BR and ST 5599 BR," Brother said.
Planting with an eight-row John Deere 7100 usually begins around April 15, weather permitting. All of their cotton acreage receives an in-furrow treatment of (corn-cob) Temik. "The corn cob granules don't seem to cake-up as badly," Brother said.
This year, cool weather had slowed cotton by late May, but the warm afternoons "have made it perk up," Alex said.
They usually make two broadcast applications of Roundup on their Roundup Ready cotton. "We usually spray up under the cotton once more with Roundup, using flood tips, and then we apply Direx and Roundup at layby," Alex said. "That program has worked well for us."
The Murpheys point out they've had trouble controlling horseweed with glyphosate this season, and think they may be dealing with a resistant biotype. "We're going to try to chop them out before they get too bad. A dead blow from a piece of cold steel will get them."
They planned another application of nitrogen (N-Sol) in June, using a knife rig.
Major insect pests are thrips and plant bugs, but bug pressure has been light the last couple of years. They use Bidrin and Orthene for thrips, and Centric for plant bugs.
"We used to have a bad boll weevil program," Brother added. "The eradication program just about has made a believer out of me. I didn't think it was going to work at first, to be honest. We had been fighting them forever."
The Murpheys start applying Pix or Mepex to control plant growth around squaring. "We had to stay on top of it with all the rain last year," Brother said. "We usually put out 8 to 10 ounces per application. The DP 555 (BG/RR) got a little rank on us, but the weather kept us from getting it into the plants as soon as we should have."
They will apply Chaperone on all their cotton acreage, right before bloom, piggybacked with a bug spray. When asked how the product worked in 2004, Alex said, "We plan on using it again. We had a dang good crop last year."
The product enhances protein synthesis and transport to cotton fruiting structures. According to the Murpheys' consultant Joe Townsend, who has researched Chaperone four years, "It translates into more bolls. In one study, we increased mortality on worms because we moved the Bt protein into the fruit."
At defoliation, they apply Dropp, Def and Prep in two applications. They shoot for a once-over picking, but usually scrap some acres, Alex said. "After we knock the first leaves off, we can't wait to go in and pick a little cotton, and we may end up scrapping that."
They run a John Deere 9960 four-row cotton picker, a boll buggy and a module builder. The Murpheys gin at Tippo Gin Co., a community-owned gin which processes around 5,000 bales annually.
Yields have been outstanding for dryland cotton. "We had a 6-acre block that ginned out 16 bales (2.7 bales an acre)," Brother said. "All our varieties did really well last year."
The Murpheys believe excellent cotton yield and quality over the last few years are due in part to boll weevil eradication and Bt cotton. But Mother Nature has played the biggest role for the dryland cotton producers, providing a good supply of moisture and moderate temperatures. "We've been getting timely rains pretty regularly," Alex said. "But when we have those bad years, it can be pretty rough without irrigation."
Townsend has worked as consultant for the Murpheys for four years, enough to know why the brothers remain profitable. "They owe their success to their own hard work. They do just about all the work themselves and manicure every row."
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