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Global Persuasion: Original Mid-Century Modern Posters at International Poster Gallery
- BOSTON, Massachusetts
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- September 28, 2012
International Poster Gallery (IPG) proudly presents Global Persuasion: Original Mid-Century Modern Posters, a show and sale of original vintage posters from 1945 – 1965. The Mid-Century poster genre, which has seen a meteoric rise in popularity in recent years, encompasses a broad spectrum of motifs and styles that responded to the technological and cultural developments of the post-World War II world. Included in the exhibition are works by such pioneers of Mid-Century design as Armin Hofmann, Herbert Leupin, Erik Nitsche and David Klein. Global Persuasion runs through November 21, 2012 at International Poster Gallery, 205 Newbury Street in Boston. The gallery is open daily from 10am – 6pm and Sunday from noon – 6pm. For additional information, please visit www.InternationalPoster.com or call 617-375-0076.
The end of WWII ushered in a long era of peace and prosperity throughout much of the world despite the rising tensions of the Cold War. Populations exploded across the globe, especially in the U.S., Europe and Australia, and increasingly global corporations sought to serve these new consumers. Post-war technology would only accentuate these developments; the widespread arrival of television and the turboprop and then the commercial jetliner would make the world a smaller and more interconnected place.
These changes had a profound impact on society, modern culture and advertising methods. Indeed, the prosperous era created a veritable "poster boom" that had two new and distinct styles, one consumer and one corporate. The first was brightly colored and whimsical, the second was rational and orderly, both perfectly adapted to the needs of the times, and both distinct from the Machine Age, Art Deco style that preceded them.
The first style, dubbed the Baby Boom, or Fifties Style, became the dominant look of consumer advertising. Artists like Herbert Leupin and Donald Brun in Switzerland, Paul Rand in the US and Raymond Savignac in France created a playful style that appealed to families. Included in Global Persuasion is Herbert Leupin's colorful 1952 poster for Pelikan, a Swiss manufacturer of fountain pens. The design features the company's pelican mascot, stylized as a cartoon character in bold, geometric shapes along with photorealistic depictions of Pelikan products. Typical of his work, it reveals a rich, personal universe of characters, symbols and anthropomorphized animals to attract and delight the child in everyone. Leupin's imagination was as fertile as his celebrated poster predecessor, Leonetto Cappiello, creating everything from stallions that smoke cigars, parrots that hawk grapefruit soda, monkeys, seals and clowns that promote the circus, to friendly trees that greet skiers. With over 80 Swiss Poster of the Year awards, Leupin inspired advertising directors around the world.
Consumer services, like consumer products, quickly became fodder for the new advertising style as well. An explosion of new campaigns for popular destinations like Disneyland, New York, Las Vegas and Paris created powerful consumer brands for the dominant airlines. The work of David Klein for TWA and Stan Galli for United was exceptional. Included in the exhibition is Klein's magical nighttime view of the Hollywood Bowl, a destination that Klein knew well from his time living in Los Angeles. The poster was so successful that the airline printed it twice, first in the late 1950s with a prop plane, then in the early 1960s with a jet, as seen in the exhibition.
The second style of the period, the International Typographic, or Swiss Style, was also perfectly suited to the increasingly connected world. Corporations sought international identification and global events such as the Olympics called for universal, pictogram or non-word based solutions. Highly structured, systematic designs were needed to achieve safety, order and clarity on everything from highways and airports to product instructions and catalogs.
Influenced by the Bauhaus and Tshichhold's New Typography, this style developed in Switzerland in the late Forties and Fifties. It employed basic typographic elements with strict graphic rules and often replaced illustration with stark, "modern" photography. The concert posters of Josef Muller-Brockman seen in the exhibit represent the classic apotheosis of this style – cool, elegant and systematically abstract. Another fine example is Erik Nitsche's "Atoms for Peace" poster for General Dynamics. In 1955, Nitsche became Art Director for the company, a leading multi-division technology firm most famous for building the first nuclear submarine. There, Nitsche created several spectacular series of posters promoting the conglomerate's various disciplines. "Atoms for Peace" was created shortly after his appointment and was produced for the first International Conference on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy, which took place in Geneva. The conference examined the peaceful applications of atomic technology in a world still shaken by the advent of nuclear weaponry. Nitsche's poster is notable for having been designed by a corporate participant in the exhibition, and its design reflects the unifying, cross-cultural nature of the event.
Like the Baby Boom Style, the use of the International Typographic Style spread rapidly throughout the world, and is still the leading design language of the modern world.
"Mid-Century posters, which are exploding in popularity right now, represent a monumental shake-up in the field of graphic design," comments International Poster Gallery owner Jim Lapides. "These artists adapted to the evolving mentality of post-war consumers with unprecedented style and success and are now securing their status as Mid-Century icons."
In addition to gallery shows and special exhibitions, IPG's award-winning website, www.internationalposter.com offers one of the largest, most comprehensive online collection of vintage advertising posters in the world. Originally launched in 1998, the site contains nearly 5,000 images accessible through a powerful search engine.
Editor's Note:
• Background and additional digital color images available.
• Interviews with gallery owner Jim Lapides are encouraged.
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Two top posts at NPfIT are still empty
Get those CVs dusted off - please
The NHS's National Programme for IT is still looking for leaders following the departure of director general Richard Granger in January.
In April, the NPfIT announced it would also lose its chief information officer Matthew Swindells, who was a temporary replacement for Granger. He will leave this month. Richard Jeavons, the man in charge of service delivery, has also left.
Connecting for Health is now splitting the director general's job into two. So it is now looking for a "chief information officer for health" who will look at: "the big picture of delivering our overall IT vision". It is also looking for candidates for "director of IT programme and system delivery".
Sir Bruce Keogh is now the interim director general for informatics in place of Swindells. Keogh is keeping his previous job as national medical director.
Gordon Hextall is Keogh's deputy and keeps his current job as interim director of programme and systems delivery.
Both jobs pay about £200,000 per year and were advertised in the Sunday Times.
So why can't Connecting for Health keep anyone in these jobs?
The money seems reasonable to us. And there's two of you so there'd be someone to pass the buck to when it all goes wrong.®
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I reported on Guerlain's Terracotta collection for 2011, aptly named Inca. It is a very pretty, very sexy collection indeed!
I have 2 of the products here to look at! First up is the Terracotta Gloss in 07 Salsa:
The terracotta lip gloss looks extremely bold and bright in the tube but it is very much a sheer and shiny finish lip product. Do not be afraid of the brightness!The packaging is lovely. It's quite lightweight, I thought it would be heavier for some reason. It's got a sweet scent and a sheer texture which is only a tiny bit sticky – I like this because for me, it means it stays put for longer:
My colour is Salsa, a really hot pink.
The applicator is a slightly pointy shape sponge. I think it's a good shape for getting to all corners of the mouth especially the cupid's bow.
When this lip gloss is on the lips it really doesn't look anything like in the tube. It's far more sheer so if you are looking for a big bold, you will be disappointed. If you want a pretty, useable, summery juicy shade then this is for you.
On my lips – I noticed it was very hydrating and plumped my lips up:
The Ombre Fusion Cream Eyeshadows come in 3 shades – I have the darkest one, 03 Maya:
Once again, I love the packaging – in it's frosted container I think it's chic. I have a massive soft spot for cream eyeshadow, in any texture and form so I was excited to try this.
This is similar to a lot of cream eyeshadows and it's very nice. It's easy to blend, it doesn't take much time to set. When it sets, it really does stay put nicely so works as a base or as a stand alone colour.
I'd say to get a really decent coverage you want 2 coats – luckily it doesn't feel heavy or flake when you apply 2 layers.
Maya is described as a bronze but I'd say it's more of a really rich chocolate brown infused with gold. It's very nice indeed with a strong metallic edge. Is this a odd choice for summer…hmm perhaps. I would've loved to have seen this in a bright blue or yellow (yeah I'm odd) but you know…it's summer!
At least this kind of shade will work all year round.
The lip gloss is £20 and the Mono Fusion eyeshadow is £20.50.
Verdict: Both nice products from Guerlain, worth a peak. Check out the collection at House of Fraser.


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v. to transfer possession and ownership goods or other property for money or something of equivalent value. (See: sale)
sellverb auction, barter, bring to market, deal in, dispose of for profit, divendere, drive a trade, effect a sale, exchange, furnish, give title to, handle, hawk, make a sale, market, merchandise, offer for sale, peddle, provide, put on sale, put up for sale, trade in, traffic in, transfer for a consideration, vend, vendere
See also: deal, handle, liquidate, persuade, trade, vend


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What reasons can there be for this? It doesnt seem to matter how many blocks I add and it always disappears like the second time I load the map again.
Edit: Just to make it clear: Its a mixed waterblock in the air but it is only one where I have this problem.


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What Curriculum Should You Use?
Additional Resources
When you hear the word curriculum, you probably think of books.
While your curriculum will most likely include quite a few books, curriculum is simply a course of study (from the French courir: to run). There is no such thing as The One, Perfect Curriculum, but some approaches and materials will be a better fit for your child than others. (This can even vary from child to child within one family!)
"What curriculum should I use?" is the same as asking, "How do I get there?" on this homeschooling journey. What you are really asking for is a road map to successful home education.
If I asked you for directions, what's the first thing you'd probably want to know? Right—you'd want to know where I was trying to go, and from where I was starting. To get somewhere, I need to know my starting point and my destination, so I can determine the best course to get me there. Let's walk through those same steps to help you make an informed decision about your course and your materials.
1. Where is my child now (figuratively speaking) and where do I want him to be next year? Five years from now?
2. Why am I homeschooling? Once you determined where you are going, will you take the "shortcut" or the "scenic route"? Are you catching up or are you leisurely learning? This will influence your curriculum choices.
3. Set goals: For what am I preparing my child? What relationships, skills, or content knowledge do I need to cultivate in him? Goals should be measurable and attainable.
4. Understand differences in worldviews. You have a worldview, and the publisher and author of the materials you use have a worldview. Are they similar, or will you spend a lot of time "correcting" the values presented? This is especially important when training our little ones; for older students, this can be a timely opportunity to discuss differing views.
5. Research the various approaches. This is your "mode of transportation" in the home education journey. Below is a basic listing of the most common approaches. One particular approach may be a great fit for your family or you may find that an eclectic approach—mixing and matching or combining from several different approaches—may help you incorporate the ideal materials for your student's learning style. There is not one "right" way to homeschool!
Common Learning Approaches
Read about the pros and cons of the various approaches here.
Read about Homeschool Teaching Methods.
6. Alternative routes and detours can be helpful. Have you ever gotten behind the "Follow Me" truck in a construction zone? Wouldn't it be nice to have a lead vehicle when you're homeschooling? Some of us need to start the drive with some assistance or a "lead car" like the Follow-Me truck in the construction zone. This is especially true if you are beginning homeschooling mid-year or "all of a sudden" and you wish you'd had more time to plan a course, but you didn't. You might choose a simple course to get you "on the road" while researching your options for adjustments for later in the year or next year.
For example, you could just select a language program and a math program (for example, Learning Language Arts through Literature combined with Saxon math) and add living books from the library for science, history, etc.
Or you could select from the many prepackaged curricula available, especially helpful for the first year, such as:
Use such a program exclusively or select subjects to use. The next year, you may choose to branch out from there, or continue the program for the entire homeschool journey.
Be prepared for detours and alternative routes. Once, I was coming home from Pittsburgh for at least the sixth time in a few months and suddenly found myself in unfamiliar surroundings. I called my husband at work (collect!) and asked, "If I'm on Skyline Drive, have I missed a turn?" He sighed knowingly and got a map to help me figure an alternative route to get back on track.
You may make adjustments along the way to get back on your homeschooling track—or you may simply decide to revise your destination. Changing course to reach your desired goal is not failure!
7. How much will all this cost? Homeschooling costs more than public school, but less than private school. That may sound pretty non-committal, but the average of $500 can sound like a burden or a relief, depending on your previous education experience! Some expenses you'll want to consider include:
8. Where do I find materials?
Before you buy, ask yourself:
Not only does homeschooling give you greater opportunity to encourage your child to achieve his academic potential, but it can give you time and growth in character development and life skills.


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College student posts bomb threat prank online
A University of Nebraska-Omaha student faces a felony charge after friends reported a picture he posted on Facebook.
Friends of William Gottner told police the 20-year-old found a bomb threat in a bathroom on campus and posted a picture of the message online.
"It said something to the effect of, 'There will be a bomb on Wednesday, April 24 in the Student Center. Let it be known,'" said Detective Joe Martin.
Gottner told police he had seen the message and thought it was funny, then took a picture of it and posted it to Facebook.
Police said Gottner than told officers there was no threat and that he wrote the message.
Officers conducted a full search of Gottner's home and vehicle.
"He had no means to carry it out nor or at least what we could determine that he knew how to make a bomb. However, he was doing it just for attention purposes," Martin said.
UNO's Safety Officer Tyler Davis said after any threat, real or not, campus staff look at adding all types of security.
"This could be, for example, bomb-sniffing dogs, increased security on the campus during special events," Davis said.
Gottner faces a felony terroristic threat charge. A judge set his bond at $100,000.
"Even if it is for attention purposes, you will be prosecuted by the county attorney's office," Martin said.
Gottner's mother declined an on-camera interview with KETV NewsWatch 7, but said her son left the house very upset and he is not a threatening person. She said her son is very charismatic.


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Giorgia Zucchelli, MathWorks
In this webinar, you will learn how to design and simulate a radar RF transceiver using MATLAB® and Simulink® products. Several aspects of modeling and simulating radar systems are covered, including:
• Waveform and test bench creation using Communications Toolbox™, DSP System Toolbox™, and Phased Array System Toolbox™
• Top-down design of the radar receiver architecture and progressive refinement of the RF specifications
• Simulating ultra-wideband FMCW signals in the RF domain for range and Doppler estimation
• Evaluating simulation speed and modeling fidelity tradeoffs using equivalent baseband and circuit envelope simulation techniques
• Estimating the impact of the RF front end, including S-parameters, noise, and nonlinearity, on the overall system performance
About the Presenter: Dr. Giorgia Zucchelli is the product marketing manager for RF and mixed-signal at MathWorks. Before moving to this role in 2012, she spent three years as an application engineer focusing on signal processing and communications systems and specializing in analog simulation. Before joining MathWorks in 2009, Giorgia worked at NXP Semiconductors on mixed-signal verification methodologies and at Philips Research developing system-level models for innovative telecommunication systems. Giorgia has a master's degree in electronic engineering and a doctorate in electronics for telecommunications from the University of Bologna. Her thesis dealt with modeling high-frequency RF devices.
Recorded: 20 Aug 2013


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Unusual, in that the weather has consistently been pretty much perfect.
There's been a cooler day here and there, and not too many ridiculously hot above 40 degree days.
On the whole it's been deliciously lovely.
Morning and evening swimming, surfing and playing at the beach or the river.
Great adventures to be had all in our own local area.
Amazing achievements attained.
New experiences gained.
There's been a little bit of knitting.
But it has had to take a back seat to all the fun and kiddie centred good times.
I've watch my kids grow so much this summer and start on new journeys in their lives.
We've eaten loads of peaches and shared many with family and friends.
But now school is back, and summer is beginning to draw to an end.
I'm thinking about the plans I have for my wee business this year.
It's going to be the start of a new journey there, for me too.
But right now, we've still got a few more memories to make.
I've been documenting our summer adventures on Instagram.
Do you Instagram?
I love it so!
It's now desktop/computer friendly, which is ace!
I'm tikkiknits on Instagram. Pop on over and follow me!
P.S. There's also a quick linky in the side-bar, should you ever require it ;)


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Kathleen Hinschberger's commitment to good choices has paid off for her blood glucose—and healthy spirit. Here's how she stays on track.
Kathleen Hinschberger
Age: 60
Hometown: Grand Forks, ND
Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes: 2005
An unexpected phone message from her family doctor in July 2005 launched Kathleen Hinschberger's personal journey to blood-glucose control success. "Diabetes runs in my family, but it can be a silent disease—I didn't notice any symptoms in myself," she says. "After my diagnosis, I thought about all of the complications I've seen in relatives—such as amputations and heart disease. That really motivated me to take control."
Kathleen's blood glucose numbers have stayed within target ranges for the past five years. "So far, I don't need medication," she says. "It's worth what it takes to keep making healthy choices every day." Here's how she does it.
Never Too Much Support
Kathleen sees a registered dietitian and a certified diabetes educator regularly. "It keeps me a little more accountable, knowing I'll be seeing someone soon to talk about my blood glucose numbers," says Kathleen, a computer lab technician at a job-training and computer-learning center. "They're my support team—you can never have too much information or too much support for living with diabetes. I also go to a support group for people with diabetes once a month at our local hospital, and I signed up for a Dining with Diabetes education class soon after I was diagnosed. I'm always learning something new. Even if you hear a piece of information several times, that's okay. There will come a time when it's exactly what you need."
Portion Control for Real Life
Enjoying her all-time favorite foods was important to Kathleen. "My dietitian taught me that nothing is off-limits as long as you adjust your carbs and keep the portions small," she says. "Whenever I can, I get single-serving packs or 100-calorie packs. It takes the guesswork out of it. I can enjoy a small treat without worrying about overeating."
Walking to the Beat
A lifelong fitness walker, Kathleen made a new commitment to regular exercise after her diagnosis. "I try to walk three miles a day," she says. Flexibility and variety keep her motivated. "I listen to music when I'm walking, everything from classical music to rock and roll—I love Creedence Clearwater Revival," says Kathleen. "I had to take a break from walking recently because I had foot surgery, but I've already made plans to start meeting a walking buddy to get back up to speed."
Sometimes, she walks alone—"It's a good opportunity to think back over the day." She also takes her sister's dog out for a stroll whenever she can and takes her father on outings to a local park. On extremely cold days (not uncommon for North Dakota winters), she might even stroll at a local mall. The important thing that never varies: just getting out there and moving. "Having lots of exercise options helps keep me going," says Kathleen.
Daily Tracker
A former TV station program scheduler, Kathleen knows that staying organized is a key to success. She tracks her blood glucose, exercise, and food choices regularly. "Writing things down really helps!"


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By Rick Karlin
Times Union
Albany, N.Y. — President Barack Obama stopped at Binghamton University on the second leg of his tour to promote a college affordability plan on Friday, but the demonstrators who lined the president's motorcade route had something else on their minds:
Hydrofracking in the Southern Tier.
The president shouldn't have been surprised at the picketers and their banners. By coming to Binghamton, Obama was entering the figurative heart of New York's gas country, even though the newest hydrofracking techniques have been on hold for the past five years amid a statewide moratorium while the state studies the potential environmental effects of the controversial practice.
With Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration holding off on whether to allow fracking, demonstrators relished the chance on Friday to take their messages to the national stage.
Debated: Proposed federal fracturing rules draw dueling commentary
Obama used the town-hall meeting at Binghamton University to discuss rising college costs, but he did take a question from a participant who said he was involved in developing alternative energy sources.
While not mentioning hydrofracking specifically, Obama repeated his belief that "natural gas is transitional," and with it, "we're about as close as we can get to energy independence as we're going to see."
But the president added, "Climate change is real. The planet is getting warmer, and you've got several billion Chinese, Indians, Africans and others who also want cars."
In the hydrofracking that is in question, high volumes of water, chemicals and sand are used with deep horizontal wells in order to tap underground gas deposits.
New York's Southern Tier around Binghamton is rich in such so-far untapped resources.
Supporters believe it can help revitalize this depressed region, but supporters fear potential water pollution.
Cuomo says he is awaiting health studies to decide whether it should be allowed.
The issue has roiled New York state for years. Those here on Friday said they would be hard-pressed to miss an opportunity to send a message to the White House.
"Every time the president comes to a place, the press shows up," said Walter Hang, of the Ithaca-based Toxic Targeting group and one of the organizers of Friday's anti-fracking demonstration. "It's an enormous opportunity for public discourse."
Gulf of Mexico: Feds push stricter rules for offshore production systems
Like others on both sides of the debate, Hang was aware that Cuomo, who briefly welcomed Obama to New York when his plane landed in Buffalo on Thursday, wasn't here and wouldn't be seeing the demonstrators.
But with calls for the Environmental Protection Agency to reopen studies of potential water pollution in Dimock, Pa., and Pavillion, Wyo., Hang said the debate is entering a new phase.
Cuomo's absence from Friday's event wasn't to say that demonstrators were happy with the president, who is supportive of natural gas drilling.
"The poster says it all," Peter Bianco said of the poster he was carrying, which sported side-by-side photos of former Vice President Dick Cheney and Obama.
The Utica-area vegetable grower said he believes Obama's support for gas extraction wasn't a lot different from the Bush-Cheney policies.
Others weren't as harsh.
"I feel he really cares about people," said Douglas Vitarius, a retired teacher from Sanford. "But then he has come out on the side of pro-gas development."
Lots of anti-frackers are Democrats, so their disappointment in Obama's gas stance may seem counterintuitive. But it wasn't the only example of the differences at play here.
Gas drilling supporter Vic Furman of Chenango Forks was going to put a large banner along the motorcade route, bearing the message: "Drill a gas well, bring a soldier home," playing up natural gas's role in energy independence.
Renewable energy: White House goes green with solar panels
Speaking near a park outside of the campus where gas supporters planned to put up their signs and banners, Furman said his group, the Joint Landowners Coalition, wasn't initially planning to demonstrate but decided to after hearing about the anti-frackers' plans.
Others noted that part of Obama's trip was to focus on middle-class issues and, they said, gas drilling could create lots of jobs that pay well as it has across the border in Pennsylvania.
Opening up drilling in New York could serve as a "stimulus" plan for upstate, said Bryant La Tourette Sr. of Oxford.
"There was no stimulus package there," he said, referring to his small rural town and the effort that Obama initiated to jumpstart the economy stung by the recession.


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We confess. Some canned foods will always have their place in our hearts, like mushy tinned peas with fish n' chips on a winter night. But now it's spring, and we're ready to eat fresh seasonal produce rather than out of cans, which are lined with Bisphenol-A (BPA), the same hormone-disrupting chemical used in polycarbonate water bottles.
BPA can migrate out of plastic into foods and liqulids, and can linings provide more exposure than plastic containers, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG). Not only is BPA found in nearly all U.S. food cans, but the chemical may be present at unsafe levels in one out of every 10 servings of canned foods and one out of every 3 cans of infant formula, EWG's studies found. Because babies' bodies are rapidly growing, and BPA can interfere with reproductive and neurological development, it's worth a parent's while to protect them from daily doses of the chemical from bottles and cans.
Citing concerns about BPA released by the U.S. National Toxicology Program in April, which spurred Wal-mart, Nalgene and others to phase out polycarbonate, EWG has asked infant formula makers to stop using BPA-lined tins.
In addition to eating less canned food in general, here are some tips for avoiding BPA.
*Buy powdered baby formula, meant to be mixed with fresh water, rather than liquid formulas from cans. Or buy liquid formulas in plastic containers, which leach less BPA.
*Although soft drink cans have been found to pose less less of a risk from BPA, choose water, juices and sodas in glass or non-leaching PET (#1) or HDPE (#2) bottles instead.
* Because BPA leaches more readily from acidic foods such as tomatoes (alas!) and fruits, try to buy and prepare these foods fresh.
*Check dates on canned tomatoes and soups, and try to eat the most recent vintage you can find, on the theory that shorter exposure to the insides of a can means less opportunity for absorption of BPA.
*Keep canned foods away from heat, which accelerates migration of chemicals out of plastics.
To read more about EWG's findings, click here.
So we'll save the Spam, Spotted Dick and BPA for another day.
This article originally appeared in Plenty in May 2008. The story was added to MNN.com.


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WOMAN: AS A MOTHER, WIFE AND PUBLIC SERVANTJuly 31, 2015 | 0 Comments |
It is a fact that women nowadays are already internationally known as an 'all around homebody'. She may be a wife, a mother or a popular public servant.
In my country, nobody can question the legacy that every woman can give: be it to her family or the society. A woman who can do the job well-done is somehow a 'super woman' but it is happening around us. It is because, women are becoming career oriented while being a doting mother and as a submissive wife. Though submissive, because ours is a paternal society, yet, her decision-making can be firm and referred-oriented.
She can be a public servant in many ways. Many health workers in local Health Centers are married women. Politics is not behind, it can be her advocacy to join the wagon of women in politics joining the world that used to be for men only.


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A Victorian man has died after a huge wave smashed into him while surfing on a remote Indonesian beach.
Warrnambool-born Peter Luke, 27, died while surfing five-metre waves off Jelenga Beach in West Sumbawa.
Local police say two of his friends used a boat they had hired to search for Mr Luke after he went missing on Monday.
They eventually found his body on a nearby reef.
West Sumbawa police chief Teddy Hendyawan Syarif says the surf at the spot known as Scar Reef was huge at the time.
''The victim's death was caused by a wave smashing into him, which at that time was massive, up to five metres high,'' he told reporters.
Police were co-ordinating with Australian authorities to repatriate Mr Luke's body, he said.
Two days ago his friends from across the globe began posting tributes on Facebook, describing Mr Luke as an "absolute legend" who died doing what he loved.
Kes Mccrindle wrote he was surfing with his friend when the accident happened.
"I was with him in the line up just before I happened and he was so happy," he wrote on Facebook.
Mr Luke's Facebook page is mostly restricted to the public, but his profile picture shows him snowboarding, flying high above the white powder.
The island of Sumbawa lies to the east of better-known islands Lombok and Bali, but its waves lure surfers who are willing to make the trek.
A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said: ''Consular officials are providing assistance to the family of an Australian man who has died in Indonesia.''
Mr Luke was a keen sportsman and a strong swimmer, but had not lived in Warrnambool for several years, having spent time in northern NSW and Queensland as well as working in the Canadian ski fields in Whistler.
In Warrnambool he was a talented member of the local surf life saving club, starting as a Nipper. Also a founding member of Warrnambool's Wolves soccer club, he is regarded as the first member of the city's fledgling competitive soccer group after coming to the club as a five-year-old for coaching.
Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club president Michael Owen and Wolves president Carlos Del Rio said they were saddened by the loss of their respected friend.
"He was a really strong club member who started as a talented junior and went on to a full-time summer lifeguard," Mr Owen said.
"Peter did a lot of voluntary work as a lifesaver and had a big impact on our club ... He'll be remembered as an approachable and happy man who also loved surfing."
Mr Del Rio said Mr Luke was an integral part of the soccer club's history.
"He was a fine young man and a terrific sportsperson. Whenever he returned to Warrnambool he'd drop in and was always looking for a game," Mr Del Rio said.
"His family has been a terrific supporter of the club. Our condolences go out to his parents Allan and Mary and his sister Laura."
While living in the Byron Bay area Mr Luke played soccer for the Lennox Head Football Club. The club posted a short statement on Facebook on Wednesday.
"LHFC are shocked to hear the tragic news that our former player, premier division captain and dear friend Peter Luke has passed away," it read. "Petey was a much loved member of the Sharks family and will be sorely missed by many. Our thoughts are with Allan, Mary and Laura. Rest in Peace Pete."
Friends have described him as an adventurer in Facebook tributes.
Mitch Roberts wrote that Mr Luke "saw and did a lot more in his short life than most people would do in a full one".
He said "the lad knew how to have a good time. Glad I got to share a lot of those times with him".
Levi Muddle wrote that his friend's bright aura and passion for life was contagious. "Will always remember the fun times we had."
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This conservative, traditional way of operating presents a unique challenge to a group of newly formed Web companies that hope to redirect some, if not all, business transactions in the agriculture industry to the notoriously impersonal Internet.
"The agriculture business is very conservative," says Andre ESteve, a California almond grower who began selling his crops four months ago on Agex.com (see "Farm e-Quipment," this article). "I think you are going to see a slow process of the penetration of e-trade. On the user side, you have people who deny the entire process. They are making a big mistake. It is a question of time, but I think agriculture will ultimately embrace e-trade. It will be a tremendous tool for the future."
The operators of these new ag-centric sites are keenly aware of the unique requirements of their target markets and are adjusting their business plans accordingly to accelerate the "penetration of e-trade." In an industry that, for a number of reasons, has yet to embrace fully traditional CRM techniques and solutions, these Web entrepreneurs, many with years of experience in agriculture, are creating a unique variety of CRM practices that use the Internet as their principal tool, and traditional agribusiness relationships as their method.
"We are not blind to the fact that one of the most important parts of the agriculture industry is relationships," says Jon Kirkham, customer service manager at Agex.com in Sacramento, Calif.
Cash Crop
According to Bernie Napolski, manager of customer care for st. Paul, Minn.-based DirectAg.com, there is no shortage of upstart Web companies trying to forge these new relationships within agribusiness. "When this was a new idea last spring, the competitive landscape was virtually flat. Now there are at least 100 of us. Every day another one pops up."
Why are there so many new sites trying to fill this niche? Simply put, it has enormous potential. For starters, agriculture in America is a $300 billion, very stable market. Electronic gadgets and sports cars come and go, but food is always in fashion. In a market this size, the potential for B2B online commerce is huge, even with the unique requirements of buyers and sellers. This potential led investment banking giant Goldman Sachs to predict that by the year 2004, agriculture will account for 8.25 percent of the Internet B2B economy--the fifth largest segment--with anticipated sales reaching over $123 billion.
There is another factor that leads Goldman Sachs and
others to see a rosy online B2B future: connectivity. The agriculture industry does not have the reputation for operating at the technological vanguard, but nothing could be further from the truth. According to statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in 1999:
Seventy-seven percent of U.S. farms with sales of $250,000 or more had access to a computer
Seventy-two percent owned or leased a computer
Sixty-five percent used a computer for their farm business
Fifty-two percent had Internet access
While smaller farms have slightly lower connectivity rates, it is this market--farms with $250,000 or more in sales--that is the object of all agricultural B2B Web-site desire. "DirectAg.com is targeting the same group of growers a lot of people are," says Napolski. "There are about 154,000 farmers in America that produce 80 percent of all outputs and consume 75 to 80 percent of all inputs. It is a very select group, and their operations grow in size every year."
Finally, there is one last point concerning this very select group that leaves Web companies licking their chops: Because of the way they work and the hours they keep, farmers desperately need 24/7 access to markets and suppliers.
"Farmers live in rural America," explains Bill Pool, director of brand marketing at Rooster.com in Bloomington, Minn. "It is often not easy to access the information they need. What's more, farmers work extremely long hours. They are doing more and more business management of their farms after hours. Sites like ours provide immediate, round-the-clock access to products and solutions."
Buy, Sell or Trade
According to Napolski, these new ag-related Web companies vary in focus, but generally fall into one of three categories:
Trading Floor sites: A "virtual trading floor" where agricultural commodities are bought and sold. Example: Agex.com (which also offers content and services).
Auction/Sales sites: These bring sellers of product together with buyers. Typically used by distributors and farmers who have excess product, or established manufacturers and farmers. Examples: Excessag.com, Powerfarm.com.
Comprehensive sites: These sites provide an online retail space where buyers and sellers come together, plus pertinent information and services. Examples: Directag.com, Rooster.com.
Each of these models focuses first and foremost on selling. While some offer information and services, and different sales modes (such as auctions, retail sales and virtual trading floors), each provides an online forum for growers, brokers and vendors to buy and sell inputs (those things required to make a farm produce, like seeds and pesticide) and outputs (the product, like crops).
Perhaps the most intriguing--and potentially lucrative--online function is the virtual trading floor. Brian Tormey, president and co-founder of Agex.com, says that an easily accessible, neutral place to trade agricultural products is long overdue, particularly in light of the globalization of markets. "In California, we have over 100 almond processors that ship product to over 90 countries," he says. "You can see a fragmentation out there. There are time differences. What our site does is give processors global access to markets, and they don't have to spend millions of dollars, either."
Agex.com's members log on to the almond site (the company is in the process of creating trading floors for every commodity from alfalfa to zucchini) where they can list their crops for sale or where processors and brokers can buy listed crops. "This is a tool for buyers and sellers," says Tormey. "We are trying to create a neutral platform where traders can go to do business."
Not all sites are quite so neutral. Rooster.com, for instance, is an online marketplace owned and operated by three of America's largest agriculture companies, Cenex Harvest states Cooperatives, Cargill and DuPont. According to Rooster.com's Bill Pool, the company hopes to leverage existing buyer/seller relationships by helping local agricultural cooperatives increase their Web presences.
Other sites focus primarily on selling manufactured goods. DirectAg.com brings manufacturers of agricultural inputs (anything from tractor parts to animal health products) together with farmers. This model follows more familiar e-commerce trends, offering comparison shopping to buyers, and, for sellers, new sales channels in a market that hasn't fundamentally changed its structure in over 100 years.
Maintaining Relationships
When discussing the role CRM plays in all of this, it is important to understand that traditional CRM solutions focusing on sales, marketing and customer service have, to date, made only limited inroads into agribusiness (see "Seed-RM," this issue). "This is an industry that sells through third parties," explains Judy Andaloro, senior research analyst at AMR research. "The first evolution of CRM focused on internal employees. CRM vendors did not support channels for people outside the organization.
"But," she adds, "There's definitely a movement right
now toward a much broader application." That "broader
application" requires a much broader definition of CRM, one encompassing tools such as B2B or B2C Web sites that complement and enhance existing buyer/seller relationships. In a conservative industry built on long-standing business relationships, the new agribusiness Web sites are using such contemporary Web concepts as community, along with more
traditional methods such as customer service, to redefine the way sellers manage their business relationships.
"How do you get members of a conservative industry to take their business to the Internet? By making them part of a community," says Tormey. "Loyalty to this site and to one another is accomplished through community."
Tormey is referring to a buzzword popular in e-commerce right now. In Internet terms, "community" refers to a place online where people share common ground. The theory is, if a user feels that he or she is a part of a group of like-minded people who gather at the same Web site to do business or socialize or ask each other questions, then these users will return time and time again--and buy things.
Since its e-world debut last year, the concept of community as a business tool has, more often than not, failed miserably. What utopian strategists see as common ground for users is often not enough to get these users to spend time on a Web site as a regular part of their business day.
But then, most businesses are not like agribusiness. With its reliance upon relationships and clearly defined vertical identities, this industry has pre-established "communities" that appear tailor-made for migration to the Web. Ag Web sites become, then, very convenient tools that enhance existing business methods. Almond farmers will use Web sites to deal with other almond farmers. Growers will use them to buy the same products from the same manufacturers, only rather than driving to town, they will complete the transaction online.
Of course, "nothing replaces the face-to-face," says Pool, "and existing relationships will remain very strong."
Bountiful Harvest?
Companies, both Web-based and traditional, hoping to profit from the enhancement of these relationships face an uncertain future. Agribusiness, with its meandering sales channels, brokers and local focus, does not offer the same fertile business terrain as, say, many types of online B2C industries.
"Probably the biggest obstacle these companies face is that there is a lot more channel conflict in agriculture than in many industries," says Ryan Kelly, senior manager of business development at Agribiz.net, a Canadian Internet consulting and design firm that specializes in designing Web solutions for the agriculture industry. "For instance, manufacturers traditionally sell through retailers, and they have a lot of apprehension in going directly to farmers with their products."
But, he says, manufacturers themselves are already getting into the business--consider Rooster.com and its major-league partners--and will compete either directly or indirectly with many of the new dot com start-ups. "You will see manufacturers owning the customer relationship more, and they will specifically support a number of models. You will also see a major consolidation of dot com start-ups."
As for commodity trading sites, like Agex.com with its planned vertical-specific trading floors, the future looks bright. "You are seeing a lot of niche verticals now," says Kelly. "At the start, Web companies were going for broad coverage, but now you are seeing sites for specific verticals, like cauliflower or tomatoes."
Web companies and manufacturers alike hope that online solutions custom-tailored to the needs of those operating within these verticals will provide an effective--and
lucrative--enhancement of agriculture's all-important established business relationships.
But for these agribusiness Web sites ultimately to succeed, says Napolski, "Users need to know that we are just as committed to the relationship as the people they were doing business with before."


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On Design Mom this week, I'm sharing ideas about supporting our friends who have children who are sick or have been hospitalized. Design Mom has such a caring community, and I thought it would be helpful to offer each other ideas about how to support friends when they're in this difficult situation.
My dear friend Dianne's son bravely faced leukemia twice, and she graciously sent me an email with kindnesses her friends and neighbors offered, as well as a wonderful list of the ways that she appreciated the children's hospital where he stayed. That was just beyond the scope of my column on Design Mom, but too beautiful to go un-shared. Below are Dianne's words about the wonderful place that cared for her son, and the ways they also cared for her family.


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Machen to remain UF president at governor's request
Rick Scott, UF Board of Trustees look to help university move into top 10
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Bernie Machen is staying on as president of the University of Florida at the request of Gov. Rick Scott and UF Board of Trustees Chairman David Brown.
UF is the state's most highly ranked university.
"We have committed today to undertake this ambitious goal and fulfill a bold vision for higher education in the state of Florida," Scott said. "President Machen has earned a reputation for visionary thinking and has a record as a change agent. I have asked him to continue his service as president, and I look forward to working with him, the Board of Governors and the Board of Trustees on this effort to realize a new vision for higher education in Florida."
"Moving UF into the top 10 is the right thing to do for the university, the State University System and the state of Florida," Brown said. "This is a window of opportunity and we need a proven leader who can immediately champion this effort. President Machen has the experience and can provide a continuity of leadership. I am therefore recommending to our board that we ask him to stay and help us achieve this goal."
"Making UF a top-10 university has been my highest priority over the course of my tenure at the University of Florida," Machen said. "Now we stand at a crossroads where we have the potential to make giant strides. I have been asked to remain in office to lead that effort, and I am pleased to do so."
Brown said he would suspend the ongoing search for the next president, which began in July when he created a search committee composed of trustees, faculty, students, administrators, alumni and other stakeholders and charged it with recruiting candidates. The search committee was scheduled to review applications and recommend finalists to the Board of Trustees on Friday. The board planned to select a new president on Saturday.
"As we prepared for our final round of interviews with outstanding candidates, it became increasingly clear that defining a new vision for higher education in Florida will be front and center in the months ahead, and that we have the opportunity to do this important work with the governor and the Board of Governors," Brown said. "With this opportunity, we recognized the need to take full advantage of our very capable president and felt this is not the time for a lengthy transition of leadership."
"I am grateful to the search committee for the many hours of hard work it devoted to this process. Through its efforts, we received strong interest from leaders of several respected universities."
Brown said he will ask the Governance Committee of the UF Board of Trustees to enter into discussions with Machen to extend his contract and bring it forward to the full board and the Board of Governors for approval.
Machen took office as UF president in January 2004. During his tenure, UF has earned a series of impressive national rankings from various organizations. For example, UF has been named No. 1 in the country for efficiency, No. 2 for return on tuition investment, No. 3 for best value among public universities, No. 5 for the commercialization of research, No. 18 for research spending among public and private universities and No. 17 overall among public universities.
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All over the MSM today, we here Jobless Claims in U.S. Fall More Than Forecast, presented as good news. Of course, a little digging finds that not only was the jobless rate from last month adjusted upward retroactively (as it nearly always is), but "Too-Sick-to-Work Americans Shrink U.S. Labor Force". In other words "With a rising number of disability beneficiaries, there are both lower unemployment rates and lower participation rates." As reported by Bloomberg, and to wit:
The number of workers receiving SSDI jumped 22 percent to 8.7 million in April from 7.1 million in December 2007, Social Security data show. That helps explain as much as one quarter of the decline in the U.S. labor-force participation rate during the period, according to economists at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Morgan Stanley.
Expiring Benefits
The participation rate -- the share of working-age people holding a job or seeking one -- was 63.8 percent in March after falling to a three-decade low of 63.7 percent in January. Disability recipients may account for as much as 0.5 percentage point of the more than 2 point drop since the end of 2007, the economists calculate, and that contribution couldgrow when some extended unemployment benefits expire at the end of this year.
"How we measure and understand what's going on in the economy can be influenced by the degree to which various public- support programs are available and being used," said Michael Feroli, chief U.S. economist at JPMorgan in New York. "With a rising number of disability beneficiaries, there are both lower unemployment rates and lower participation rates."
Bloomberg also reports U.S. Productivity Falls, but I must say non-sequitur... It simply does not follow...
The productivity of U.S. workers fell in the first quarter, indicating businesses are reaching the limit of how much efficiency they can wring from the workforce.
The measure of employee output per hour declined at a 0.5 percent annual rate after a 1.2 percent gain in the prior three months, figures from the Labor Department showed today in Washington. Expenses per worker increased at a 2 percent rate, less than estimated.
Employers had to take on more staff at the start of the year even as growth slowed, signaling they can no longer count on existing staff to meet demand. A government report tomorrow may show payrolls increased again in April, according to the median forecast of economists surveyed by Bloomberg News.
Okay, so growth slowed after 4 years of the deepest, widest, most global fiscal stimulation exercise in the history of... well... The globe! One would assume this slowing growth trend will accelerate as the stimulus is unwound due to a variety of common sense reasons, starting with...
- It just didn't work, and following up with...
- the potential to incite the inflationary fires, and ending up with...
- many countries simply can't afford the Ponzi scheme, trashy asset merry-go-round game thingy anyomore.
Even if stimulus is not lessened, we still can't ignore the plain and simple fact - it ain't working. Growth has slowed any way and quite a few developed nations who shepherded the global stimular cartel are now stating they're back in recession - depsite the fact that I made clear to my subscribers that they never left recession in the first place. Now, as growth continues to slow, what exactly does the astute pontificator think will happen to employment demand???????????????????????????????? Well, it's a positive omen as long as you only live your life a fiscal quarter at a time. Just don't look past 2 or 3 months or so, and you're straight, right????????????????
"This slowdown in productivity is a positive omen for the labor market," Joseph LaVorgna, chief U.S. economist at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. in New York, said in a research note. He correctly projected the drop in productivity. "It suggests that additional increases in output will necessitate a faster pace of hiring than what has occurred thus far."
Now reference my comments from exactly this time last year, in "On Employment and Real Estate Recovery":
A regular commentator on BoomBustBlog has been attempting to make the case for a housing recovery based upon rising employment metrics. He has, particularly, pointed out rising hourly earnings. I thought I would take this time to point out that average hourly earnings can rise due to the fact that less people are working. The aggregate employment in the US has literally fell off of a cliff. Since you know that I love pictures, let's do this graphically...
Below you have a chart of total hours worked in the US with the average hourly earnings superimposed on top. As you can see, two and a half years and trillions of dollars of stimulus and QE later, we have barely budged. There was no multiplier effect. In essence, what you had was a divisor effect, and the money would have shown up more on a dollar for dollar basis if it was simply given to the populace! Of course, that wouldn't have kicked the inevitably deflation of the banking system down the road, now would it have?
Notice that despite the severe drop in total hours worked, average hourly earnings have increased. This can easily mislead someone who is not paying attention. Read more on this topic here: Inflation + Deflation = Stagflation ~ Lower Real Estate Values!
It's all HOPIUM, which is a tad bit stronger than that typical sticky sesimilia many are used to...
Reggie Middleton ON CNBC's Fast Money Discussing Hopium in Real Estate
Now that I have (quite honestly) issued my most sincerest thanks, let's attempt to remedy the shortcoming of the limited amounted of time that I had. You see, after the 3 minute hit ended there was a brief discussion of commercial real estate in which I didn't get to participate, thus I will take the liberty of doing so through this medium.
Yes, commercial real estate has shown some marginal increases in the last quarter, and REITs have been on fire. The issue is, many publicly traded equities have detached from their underlying fundamentals. Let's reference "A Granular Look Into a $6 Billion REIT: Is This the Next GGP?" The following are excerpts from it:
You have to factor in non-market factors that have gone into supporting CRE prices. We have government bubble blowing where you can see where property prices were in a massive bubble, they rose and that bubble popped, and they were artificially supported and that bubble was partially reblown. Yes, the bubble was purposefully reblown, reference Buried Deep Within The Files That The Federal Reserve Released On Thier MBS Purchase Program, We Found TARP 2.0!!! More Taxpayer Money To The Banks!:
We have conducted analysis on all MBS sale and purchase transactions conducted by the Fed whose data was recently released. Of the total 10,058 MBS transactions, 72% were done at a yield of less than 5% (5% below yield of 4.0%, 32% between 4.0%-4.5%, 35% between 4.5-5.0%) with an average yield of 4.75% on all MBS transaction. The table below presents the number of transactions under their respective yield category.
We have also analyzed the yield on MBS purchased and MBS sold, looking for price discrepancies between MBS purchased and MBS sold. The data points out that the average yield on MBS purchased was 4.71%, 29bps lower than average yield for MBS sold, thus implying MBS purchased were at a higher price than MBS sold. You know that old government adage, buy high and sell low!
Yield on sale: 5.00%
Yield on purchase: 4.71%
Difference in bps: 29.1
Now, imagine this artificial suppression, both in the form of MBS purchases (which are supposed to be over) and QE in the form of Treasury Ponzi purchases, are overpowered by the market driven rate storm brewing ahead. You also have the government looking the other way at depreciating asset values, see FASB Appears to Have Bent Over For The Final Time & Accuracy In Financial Reporting Dies An Ignominious Death!!!:
I declared insolvency throughout the banking system, and it looked as if I was wrong for some time, then the truth's ugly head started peaking out. See The Financial Times Vindicates BoomBustBlog's Stance On Goldman Sachs – Once Again!
Goldman Sachs has revealed details of about $5bn in investment losses suffered during the crisis for the first time this week, in a move that will deepen the debate over companies' financial disclosures. The figures, issued as part of internal reforms aimed at silencing Goldman's critics, show that the bank suffered $13.5bn in losses from "investing and lending" with its own funds in 2008. But Goldman's regulatory filings and its executives' comments to investors at the time pointed to about $8.5bn of losses arising from its investments in debt and equity, as markets were rocked by the turmoil.
Hmmmm! I walked through this in explicit detail in "When the Patina Fades… The Rise and Fall of Goldman Sachs???" and I did it without being privvy to Goldman's financial innards. Long story short, practically all of the major banks are lying about the value of some of the largest assets on their books.
How many institutional and/or retail investors will be able to ferret out such? Or more importantly, why should they have to? It is the reporting company's responsibility to report, not to obfuscate. The big problem with this "hide the market marks" thing is that markets tend to revert to mean.Unless said market values fundamentally catch up with said market prices, you will get a snapback. That is what is happening in residential real estate now. That is what happened in Japan over the last 21 years!!! That's right, it wasn't a lost decade in Japan, it was a lost 2.1 decades!
- They refused to mark assets to market
- They attempted to prop up zombie banks
- They failed to promptly clean up NPAs in the banking system
- They looked the other way in regards to real estate value shenanigans


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CLEVELAND -- The Indians have reinstated left-hander Nick Hagadone to the 40-man roster and designated lefty Rafael Perez for assignment.
Hagadone appeared in 27 games before his season ended when he lost his temper and broke his left arm after a bad outing against Boston on July 6. The Indians optioned him to the minors and placed him on the suspended list. He filed a grievance against the club to recoup salary. The complaint remains active.
Perez pitched in just eight games last season. He underwent shoulder surgery in September. The Indians had planned to designate him Friday, when they must offer arbitration eligible players contracts for next season. The Indians have seven players eligible: Shin-Soo Choo, Chris Perez, Justin Masterson, Joe Smith, Jack Hannahan, Tony Sipp and Lou Marson.
The Indians have 10 days to trade, release or put Perez on waivers. He pitched in at least 70 games three times for Cleveland.


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Vancouver 2010 Olympics: Top 10 Breakfast and Brunch
In the run up to the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver food blogger Melody Fury (Gourmet Fury) is dropping by to guide travelers to the city's hidden gems in a series of Top 10 Local Recommendations. These locations are easily accessible from Downtown (within walking distance or by public transit). The recommendations boast of the unique, international delights that this beautiful sea-to-sky city offers. —The Mgmt.
10 out of 10 moms agree that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Vancouverites can't agree more.
When travelling, one has no excuse for skipping breakfast. Slow down and savour every sip of your coffee.
Brunch is a vital part of our laid-back Westcoast culture and nothing kicks off the weekend like a chilled glass of Mimosa and a healthy dose of hollandaise sauce.
Here are our Top 10 favourite breakfast and brunch spots
1. Provence Marinaside - Watching the sun rise over the glimmering waters of False Creek over a seafood benedict is as good as it gets. Share a warm pastry basket with your company; their flaky chocolate croissant is something to behold. Yaletown, 1177 Marinaside Cres.
2. Aphrodite Organic Café and Pie Shop - Dedicated to local and organic food, the folks here create irresistible frittatas, quiches, sandwiches and more. Order from their fresh sheet that boasts of seasonal ingredients and artisanal meats and sausages. Their fresh baked goods and homestyle pies are worth the bus-ride. Vegan and gluten-free friendly. Kitsilano, 3598 W 4th Ave.
3. Bon's Off Broadway - When your head is pounding from a wild night out you can't quite remember, trade notes with your friends over the cheapest (and perhaps, greasiest) breakfast in town. Arrive with coffee in hand and be prepared for line-ups. 2451 Nanaimo St
4. Deacon's Corner - From 7am on, this modern diner dishes out comfort food like it's nobody's business. Apart from the omelettes, scrambles, and pancakes, they have 3 "Big Breakfasts" on the menu. Try their Carolina Pancakes & Eggs (2 buttermilk pancakes, pulled pork and eggs) if you're up for the challenge. Gastown, 101 Main Street
5. Cafe Medina - Famous for their Belgian Waffles, this Gastown gem adds a unique spin to your eggs and sausage. Moroccan meatballs, braised short ribs, baba ganoush, and even cassoulet are staples on their brunch menu. Gastown, 556 Beatty St.
6. DB Bistro Moderne - Daniel Boulud, "Chef-Owner of ten award-winning, critically-acclaimed restaurants" sets foot in Vancouver and introduces a luxurious brunch menu. I suppose you could order the Croque Monsieur. My suggestion: indulge in his heart-stopping twist on a French Canadian classic - Duck Poutine Lyonnaise (Duck Confit with Onion, Mushroom, Cheese Curd, Duck Jus, Egg). Kitsilano. 2551 W Broadway.
7. Subeez Cafe - Part funky rotating gallery, part lounge, part cafe, Subeez is a hip and easy hangout around the clock. Their open kitchen serves up delicious breakfast and brunch in this eclectic establishment. Yaletown/ Downtown, 891 Homer St
8. Raincity Grill - This appropriately named restaurant that resides on the English Bay is all about farm-to-table cuisine; they offer a fantastic 100-mile tasting menu for dinner. For brunch, their sophisticated $19 prix fixe can't be beat. Take a stroll around the scenic Seawall to wrap up a lazy afternoon. West End, 1193 Denman St.
9. Sophie's Cosmic Cafe - Established in 1988, this cheerful and colourful diner buzzes from daybreak. On the exterior, their leopard print signage and the crowd of eager diners are eye catching. Inside, you will find families, hipsters, and grannies alike trying to finish their generous greasy-spoon portions. Go early; they open at 8 am. Kitsilano, 2095 W 4th Ave.
10. Templeton - This old school diner has been in the Granville St. entertainment district since 1934 (after several ownership changes). The Templeton lovingly preserved the original 50's interior, including the soda fountain booths, stools, and jukeboxes. Their motto, "Quality Food, Snappy Service", sums up what to expect. Downtown, 1087 Granville St.
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I don't like OD green, so I ordered the gun to be in all black Armor-Tuff. I ordered the gun with an ambi safety. On the advice received from people in 1911Forum, changed the hammer to the 337B hammer (not 455B that comes with the gun) and changed to the Deluxe 314-A-2 sear (instead of 314C). I also added the slightly extended 31T Tactical Mag release in place of the standard one. I added Chip McCormick thin grips since I like the thinner profile and the fact that Wilson does not make thin grips that will accept the ambi safety.
In the first 1070 rounds, I have had four hiccups with ammo, all relating to bullets not going fully into battery. Two times were in the first 500 rounds and two were the first rounds of mags inserted during a combat reload. Since I was not shooting any of the suggested ammo for the CQB, I don't blame the gun. The last two may have been my fault for not getting the rounds seated properly in the mags. I have also had three failures for the slide to lock back after the last round, all on Chip McCormick 10 round mags. Since the gun was fired with the shokbuff in place, I am inclined to believe it was probably an issue with the shokbuff or a combination of the shokbuff and magazine.
The gun shoots great. Everything was well fitted. The trigger pull is very crisp with virtually no over-travel, but there is some creep.
I was not sure I would like the combat pyramid sights with the tritium inserts. The sights have turned out to be great for me and the inserts burn very brightly compared to MMC's inserts.
I really like the 30 lpi checkering on the front strap and main spring housing. Also, the checkering does not go to the bottom of the housing and that bottom/read edge is smooth and rounded. Unlike on my Kimber with 20 lpi checkering on the main spring housing that extends all the way down to the bottom/read edge, the bottom/rear edge on the CQB has not snagged any clothing thus far.
The biggest single issue I have with the gun is the Armor-Tuff finish is not terribly tough. I practice holster drills (dry firing at home, live at the range) and I already have a good bit of wear on the muzzle end with bare metal exposed. A few new wear patches are occurring as well. I contacted Wilson and they said this was normal, although one would not get that impression from reading Wilson's claims about Armor-Tuff. My Kimber's Kimpro coating still looks like new even though I carried it for the majority of 2000 and did a lot of holster work.
Aside from the muzzle wear, there is coating missed from around the rear edge of the ejection port.
Shooting the gun has been great. It handles very well and shots go where intended very easily. The gun shoots a little high in distances less than 15 yards which is the longest distance I have attempted with it.
With the crisp trigger, double taps are easy to accomplish in a quick and controlled manner.
I liked the Wilson grease that was on the gun when I got it. Wilson suggests not fieldstripping and cleaning until after the first 500 rounds have been put through it. The gun did not run dry of lubrication in that time and so the grease seems to be a good way to lube it.
As far as customer service, buyers are supposed to get several freebie items after they fill out a survey form and mail it back to Wilson. My extras have not come yet because a couple of the items are on back order and Wilson won't ship just part of the extra stuff that would necessitate doing two mailings to fill the order.
The two videos I received with the gun were informative, but also sound a little like an infomercial since of course Bill Wilson is talking about Wilson guns. He gives good times on maintenance, cleaning, and relubing.
As a final comment, there were some good outcomes of the six month wait. First of all, it allowed me enough time to save up and pay for it when it was ready. The delay also gave me time to add the changed parts noted above long before they had started building my gun.
Sounds like you got a good one (aren't they all). Wait till you run a case through the CQB, then you'll have a gun you can bet your life on. As far as the Armor-Tuff premature wear, join the crowd. Guess nothing in this life is completely perfect.
Brian, Good to hear you got and like your CQB. It is a great gun. I've only got about 600 rds through mine, but no bobbles yet.
BTW, I thought you were getting the compact model.
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Have you heard about makeover? No! Don't you want to rejuvenate your personality? Yes, Great! African American Hair Stylists in Johannesburg south there are numerous beauty salons established in Miami to take care of individuals' appearances. Hairdressing Salon some of these are sophisticated and high-quality. Beauty salons are now going out of their ways to focus on customized solutions to enhance individuals' looks.
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Okay, let's talk straight. For decades, women of African descent the world over have relied on various tried-and-tested methods to "relax" their hair. Then, about a decade ago, the Yuko system made a big stink among people of all colors when it came over from Japan, followed by Opti-Smooth. Now a third contender is fighting to become top dog in the hair straightening stakes: the Brazilian.
Not what the name may imply, the Brazilian is a relatively new hair straightening system that has nothing to do with waxing away pubic hair. It is a semi-permanent way to straighten the hair on your head, which uses keratin - and sometimes formaldehyde - to tame even the curliest locks. But while it may be taking the world of hair by storm, even it has its drawbacks...
If you are considering straightening your hair for more than just an occasional night out, you may be thinking of a permanent hair straightening system. Here is the best - and the worst - of the most popular systems currently on offer. Remember, success will depend not only on your type of hair and how rigorously you adhere to its upkeep, but also on the skill of your stylist - as well as the products he or she chooses to use.
Brazilian Hair Straightening (aka Brazilian Blow-Out or Brazilian Keratin Treatment). The stylist applies active keratin, a protein found in the top layer of our skin which makes it both waterproof and tough, although sometimes this is used in conjunction with formaldehyde, which can be dangerous (see below). The formula is then sealed into the hair using a hot iron, taking away frizz, curls and unruly waves. Takes about two hours, more for longer or more unruly hair.
* Home Relaxing Kits. Much like a do-it-yourself salon-style routine. Apply straightening cream, leave on, rinse away, straighten with straightening iron, neutralize, wash and blow dry. Takes about two hours in total, more for longer hair. Good luck!
* Ironing. Time was when many young girls had their hair ironed - with a clothes iron - to have straighter tresses. The process could take up to an hour and was often saved for special occasions. Required two people: one to lay her head on the ironing board while the other wielded the iron. Had to be a trusted friend - with excellent eyesight!
Hair straightening is just another way that us mortals deal with "the grass is greener" syndrome. In the 1970s and 1980s everyone was rushing to have a perm and make their straight hair curly, now the reverse is the talk of the town.
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With the pace of the modern world and the ease of instant gratification, African American Hair Braiding styles seem to be an excellent option for a stylish and low maintenance hair-do. Perhaps the reason that so many youths flock to hair braiding as their favorite style option is due to the fact that it's easy to manage and it comes in great styles.
On almost every corner you can find Hair Salons, and whether they look like they cater for a 'white' clientele or not you can bet they do braiding there. The popularity of African American Hair Braiding styles has surpassed race. In other words people other than those of African American descent also try these Hair Braiding styles. There are several types of Hair Braiding styles to choose from. Some include: Goddess Braids, Micro Braids, Pixie Braids, French Inverted Braids, Pixi Pin Curls, Candy Curls, Bantu Knots, Fishtail Braids, Flat Twist, Locks and Undetectable braid and Cornrow Extensions, Invisible Braids, Tree braids, Senegalese Twist, Silky Locks, Interlock Weaving, Latch Hook Weaving, Silky Corkscrew, African Twist, Kinky Twist, Two-Strand Twist, Nubian Corkscrew, and Cobra Stitch. Perhaps the most difficult part of braiding is learning to keep the tension on the strands as evenly balanced as possible. However, this only comes with practice and in due time.
Cornrows is perhaps one of the most popular types of African American Hair Braiding Styles. It is a traditional style of hair grooming which requires that the hair is tightly braided very close to the scalp, using an underhand, upward motion to produce a continuous, raised row. Cornrows can be formed, as the name implies, in simple, straight lines; or, in complicated geometric or curvilinear designs. The attraction to this style of braiding is the easy maintenance it offers. Cornrows can be left in for weeks at a time simply by carefully washing the hair using a stocking cap or hair net and then regularly oiling the scalp and hair.


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A unique side dish that's a rich, delectable blend of veggies and cheese.
It's the sauerkraut that gives these meatballs the extra tang that keeps people coming back for more.
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Welcome to this week's edition of TIME's LightBox Follow Friday, a series where we feature the work of photographers who are using Instagram in new and engaging ways. Each week we will introduce you to the person behind the feed through his or her pictures and share an interview with the photographer.
This week on #LightBoxFF, TIME speaks to photographer Andrew Quilty (@andrewquilty), who is currently in Afghanistan and said he has come to see Instagram as a valuable creative outlet and professional tool despite his initial resistance to it. It was a trial-by-fire commission from TIME that helped him tap into the platform's true potential.
LightBox: How are you using Instagram now, and how has it become a part of your professional practice?
AQ: For Instagram I use photos taken with my phone exclusively. The instantaneousness of being able to shoot, edit and upload on one pocket-sized device is convenient, and it's a way of making a distinction between Instagram and more deliberate, personal or commissioned projects. I'm not precious about photos I take on my phone. I don't really even make a point of backing them up -- for me, they're more like Polaroids that you'd give away. Only you can share these with many more people than you can a Polaroid.
Oct. 17, 2013. Children play at Bondi Beach in Sydney Australia while smoke from massive brush fires rises in the distance.
LightBox: What is the purpose of your feed? What does Instagram provide for you, professionally or creatively, that other platforms don't.
AQ: My feed ebbs and flows, from more personal imagery to street photography and documentary pictures. When I say "personal," though, while I might be personally connected to the people, places or scenarios pictured, I try to make the imagery about the people in the pictures, rather than about me. There's so much narcissism on social media and I'd like to think that my choice -- for the most part -- to depict the lives of others rather than my own is what attracts people to my feed.
LightBox: Why did you start using Instagram, and how has your use of it or understanding of it changed since your first post?
AQ: I'm a total sellout. In fact, I still get heckled by friends who remind me of my former anti-Instagram stance. I signed up when I was asked to do so by TIME's Paul Moakley. I was in New York as Hurricane Sandy was approaching and decided to get on a train headed for the spot where Sandy was predicted to make landfall on the Jersey Shore. Once there I put out feelers for commissions. Via Facebook I saw Paul was looking for photographers on the East Coast to cover the hurricane. Part of the deal was that I sign up to Instagram and file to TIME's feed -- along with four other photographers I admired hugely. It was a bit of a baptism by fire, but the logistical difficulties were nothing compared to negotiating this photo app that I'd been so fervently opposed to up to that point. The thrill of posting a photo to the hundreds of thousands of followers of the TIME feed definitely played a hand in getting me hooked.
An image Quilty submitted to TIME's Instagram feed in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Oct. 30, 2012.
LightBox: Which of your posts has inspired the most audience feedback and engagement? Why do you think that photo got people's attention, and do you agree with it?
AQ: The most feedback I've had was for an image of a baby girl wrapped in a golden space blanket lying on a hospital bed in Helmand Province in southern Afghanistan. She'd suffered severe burns after an accident with an oil heater at home. It was this particular post which really emphasized the potential of Instagram for me. For one thing, I was quite overwhelmed and heartened to see how much the image affected people. They wanted to know more about the little girl. Did she survive? Could they send gifts? It was definitely one of the more positive moments I can remember of my time as a photographer. At the time I left the hospital the next day, the little girl was expected to make a full recovery. Conversely, as well as the wonderful reactions of most, when I post something confrontational like that, I'll also notice that a number of people will unfollow me. This is unfortunate and probably indicative of the times in which we live, where many prefer to bury their heads in the sand and not have their day interrupted by something that's unpleasant, by something real.
LightBox: When did you hit your stride with Instagram? Was there a moment where you crossed a threshold, and your perspective on the platform changed?
AQ: I think the biggest threshold for me was simply joining Instagram. I really embraced Instagram when I realized that people actually respond to photographs that are not self-indulgent or self-aggrandizing.
LightBox: Do you envision Instagram ever losing its appeal, and if so how would you replace it?
AQ: I'm sure something will eventually usurp Instagram. Photography itself is the constant for me. Its principles have barely changed since the camera obscura was theorized more than 2,000 years ago. However, at the rate technology evolves these days, a bigger (or smaller, as the case may be) and better means of delivering images will come along soon enough. That's for the next Zuckerberg to think about. At the end of the day, I'm a photographer, and as important as distribution is, for me what will always remain will be the simple act of seeing something and making it into a photograph.
Andrew Quilty is a documentary photographer and member of the Oculi photo collective
Krystal Grow is a writer for TIME LightBox
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Emma Notes & Analysis
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Emma Plot Summary
After her beloved governess, Miss Taylor, leaves Hartfield to become Mrs. Weston, Emma Woodhouse finds herself in need of a friend. The answer is Harriet Smith, a girl of questionable origins whom Emma decides to improve. First she convinces Harriet to refuse a marriage proposal from Mr. Martin, a farmer. Imagining Harriet to be too respectable and genteel for such a man, Emma chooses for her Mr. Elton, the town preacher. Mr. Knightley, an old family friend, dislikes Emma's matchmaking and worries she will harm Harriet. Emma convinces herself that Harriet and Mr. Elton are lovers, and is very surprised when Mr. Elton reveals that he loves her, not Harriet. Emma, offended at the idea, refuses him.
Now having lost her both Mr. Martin and Mr. Elton, Emma determines to stop matchmaking. Then the son of Mr. Weston, Frank Churchill, arrives in town. The Westons secretly hope he and Emma will become attached. Emma is at first attracted to the handsome young man, but she loses interest after his first visit. The Eltons return to town, and Emma and Harriet must suffer under the vain and self-important Mrs. Elton. Mrs. Weston thinks Mr. Knightley and Jane Fairfax like each other, even though he denies the charge. Miss Fairfax is to be a governess, and her new friend Mrs. Elton diligently looks for a job for the unwilling girl.
When Frank Churchill returns Emma imagines that Harriet would be a much better match for the young man, and she hopes this new entry will distract her friend from the newly married Mr. Elton. But at the ball at Crown Inn, Emma dances with Mr. Churchill, and Harriet finds herself alone for two of the dances. Mr. Knightley, who dances with her, saves her from Mr. Elton's refusals. The next day it is Frank Churchill who comes to Harriet's aid, saving her from a band of gypsies. Several days later Harriet seems determined to be over Mr. Elton, and she burns her few remembrances of him.
Mr. Knightley suspects that Frank Churchill and Jane Fairfax are secretly attached. The young man had some town gossip which only the Bates' (including Jane) knew, and during a puzzle game he drops some more clues. This makes Mr. Knightley dislike the young man even more, and fears Mr. Churchill is leading Emma on.
The group spends a pleasant day at Mr. Knightley's home, the only uneasiness caused by Miss Fairfax's leaving early, then by Mr. Churchill's ill temper. The next day the group takes a day trip to Box Hill. It is a tense day, only increasing when Mr. Churchill behaves oddly, and Emma insults Miss Bates. Mr. Knightley reprimands her for this behavior, and she feels terrible.
Emma visits the Bates the next day and makes amends. Mr. Knightley leaves unexpectedly for London. While he is gone, Mrs. Weston reveals to Emma that Frank Churchill and Jane Fairfax had been secretly attached and are now engaged! Emma reassures them that she does not love Frank Churchill, but she fears for Harriet. She is sure Harriet cares for Mr. Churchill, her encouragement helped her friend to feel so. But Harriet is not distressed by the news. She does not love Mr. Churchill, she is in love with Mr. Knightley! Hearing this makes Emma realize that she loves Mr. Knightley too! Uncertain what to do, Emma sends Harriet away, to give herself time to think. During her absence, Mr. Knightley returns from London, fearing how Emma will handle the news of Frank Churchill's engagement. Finding her undisturbed and not in love, Mr. Knightley tells Emma he loves her, and she returns his love. They learn that Frank Churchill kept the engagement secret because his aunt would disapprove. He and Jane had a fight after the party at Mr. Knightley's, and Miss Fairfax broke the engagement and took a governess job. Lucky for Mr. Churchill, his aunt died and his uncle proved more easygoing, and he was able to put things right with Miss Fairfax and ask to marry her properly.
Emma's only worries now are her father and Harriet Smith, and these worries are short-lived. Harriet met Mr. Martin in London, and he proposed to her and she accepted. As for Mr. Woodhouse, Mr. Knightley agrees to move to Hartfield, but that is not enough for Mr. Woodhouse. He finally agrees when a poultry robber is loose in the neighborhood, and the presence of Mr. Knightley is suggested to ease his fears. In September Harriet and Mr. Martin marry, in October Emma and Mr. Knightley, and in November Mr. Churchill and Miss Fairfax.


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