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I'm going to make a bold statement that some of you may not agree with. The modern day gentleman who respects women and values human beings for who they are and not what they can give him is out there.
Believe me, I know what you're thinking. Because I thought it for so long as well.
That sounds great, but there aren't any good guys out there anymore. They just don't exist. If they're out there, they aren't in my life and they probably never will be.
Well, I'm here to tell you that you're wrong. They do exist, and not just in fiction or Hallmark Movie Christmas specials. Instead, they could be on your campus, in your church, in your family or on your way to work.
But in order to appreciate chivalry as a woman, that means that we have to accept the beautiful gift of a man respecting us. And sometimes that's hard for a generation of women who have been told that their body is the only thing that a man wants, and it's not worth it to have self-respect.
I don't love chivalry because I'm weak, or lack self-esteem, or simply don't have the desire to open doors – but because I'm honoring the God-given position that has been given to the men in my life {whether that be my dad, boyfriend, or brothers in their own way} to lead me to Heaven. Not because they're better than me, or holier than me. But because in Ephesians 5, Christ calls men to lay down their lives for the women they love, which speaks of the love story between Christ and His bride, the Church. Do you know what that love story involved? Dying. Stretched out on a wooden beam, heaving for breath, forgiving those who were torturing him, agony and pain. Out of love for Her. And out of respect for the amazing plan that God had for Her in the story of the salvation of His people.
Perhaps it is not the chivalry is dead…perhaps it is that we've started settling for a lot less. A quick look onto the Billboard Top 40 Hits right now is a testimony to the deep ache felt by the general population for something more. Something deeper. Something meaningful.
Selena Gomez is sick of that same old, her body has had enough. Alessia Cara would rather be home all by herself not in this room with people who don't even care about her well being. Cam has been sleepwalking, wandering all night, trying to take what's lost and broke and make it right. And Justin Bieber just wants to know what his lover means when she nods her head yes but she wants to say no. This culture is looking for a sweeter song – something satisfying. Yet, ironically, it simultaneously rejects everything that resembles respect for one another as human beings made in the image and likeness of our Heavenly Father {especially in a romantic relationship, which often sink into utilitarianism} because it's old fashioned and the future has to have something better in store…right?
Maybe I'm biased. I am exceedingly blessed to have an earthly father who has loved me from day one and never been afraid to show that through his actions. I am tremendously blessed to be dating a man who constantly puts my good above his own and makes me so proud of him through the way that he loves me. My little brothers respect me and honor me in their own unique way – which usually involves giving me a Nerf gun before they start firing. Hey, to each his own.
Chivalry is so much more than just opening the car door or walking on the outside side of the sidewalk. It isn't just giving a girl your jacket or helping her carry things. It would be a great disservice to the men who practice chivalry to reduce that virtue down simply to the fruits of the actions performed. Chivalry is a state of mind. Chivalry is valuing a woman's heart not for what she can do for you, but for who she is integrally. Chivalry inspires those around it to be more, do more and act with integrity.
God assigns to every man the dignity of every woman. (JPII)
Not just the woman you love romantically. Not just your mother, or your sisters, or your dear friends. No, every woman is deserving of respect…especially when she herself has forgotten that she is worthy of a passionate and self-giving love.
Gentleman. In the amazing and continuously applicable words of Saint Pope John Paul II – Be Not Afraid. I know, I know, I say that phrase so much, but it is so beautifully encompassing of the point I'm trying to articulate. There are women who won't appreciate the gift that you're trying to give them through respecting them. Give it anyway. There are people who will call you old fashioned and tell you to get with the times when you take the time to go the extra mile in any relationship. Ignore them. You're tapping into the greater call of manhood when you respect a woman. Every woman, regardless of her recognition of the fact, deserves men in her life who respect her as a child of God. And every man deserves to be appreciated for his effort. So, for those who don't recognize your acts of chivalry, thank you. Thank you for putting our good ahead of yours in a very tangible way. Please, I beg you, continue to stand against the current of the modern culture and show women the love that they so deeply deserve.
Ladies. If the men in your life are showing you that you are worthy of respect…value them for it. If the man in front of you at the convenience store or the classroom holds the door – thank them. It's not because you are weak. I know you can get that door for yourself. But your brother is stopping and consciously reflecting the love that God has for you as His daughter. We can't let that pass us by because we are too proud to say thank you. The radical feminist movement has ruined a lot for women, but one of the greatest injustices that it perpetrated was the emasculation of the men in our lives. In their own way, they are sacrificing for you. Don't let the vicious cycle of use continue in our world.
On Sunday at Church, the priest who said Mass talked about the inherent intertwining that happens with masculine and feminine spirituality.
The strength of every man lies in the heart of the woman he loves.
The interaction between the two sexes while here on this earth is meant to reflect the love that the Heavenly Father has shown and continues to show us. Don't miss out on partaking in that exchange because of pride…on either end of the equation.


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ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Fashion Square Mall is destined for some changes.
The landmark on East Colonial Drive has been sold to UP Development out of Franklin, Tennessee.
Kyle Geld works at the mall. He told Local 6 he's heard nothing but rumors so far, but hopes it stays intact.
"If they tear it down or make something else out of it, that's a problem because that leaves me without a job," says Geld
According to the Orlando Business Journal, Schmid Construction out of Clermont was chosen as general contractor for redevelopment, to the tune of at least $25 million.
Tania Pulver lives nearby and said she loves the mall as-is, but wouldn't mind seeing an upgrade.
"I would love to see Saks or a Nordstrom's. That would be very nice," says Pulver.
It's unclear what the specific plans for redevelopment are. Pulver said she hopes more high rises aren't in store.
"I think we have enough condos with the Baldwin Park and all those new apartments. I think there's enough of that around here. Its going to be like Miami. That's why I left Miami to come to Orlando," said Pulver.
Developers also may build apartments on some vacant parts of the property. UP Development already owns a vacant Toys-R-Us lot nearby.

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Thank you sherubtse.sherubtse wrote:Here are my parameters:Chip wrote:What are your steeping times, how much leaf for Kabuse? I am getting this in, it has been a while.
5g per 8oz water (1 cup) - 1st: 60 deg. for 90 sec. (excellent brew)
- 2nd: 65 deg. for 30 sec. (nice brew)
- 3rd: 70 deg. for 5+ min. (so-so brew)
I think you like the 1:1 ratio, Chip. Have never tried that much leaf, due to economic reasons. But I have one more day's worth of kabuse to go, so I might try it just to see what happens.
Best wishes,
I completely understand your reasoning, economics is big for tea drinkers.
I began with a ratio similar to yours, similar amount of water. Interestingly (to me anyway), my brewing slowly evolved to use less water, not more leaf as I increased the ratio. Now I brew a lot of 3, 4, 5 ounce steeps.
I did not plan it this way, it just happened over the years. I am actually amazed how many sencha drinkers start with a 1:1 ratio right out of the gate. Like I said, it took me quite a while to get there. And I always forget this fact when I tell people how to brew sencha ... I somehow envision there tastebuds exploding at first try.
So, this also makes fiscal cents ... er sense to me.


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Postelection Fights Will Rattle Markets
This lame-duck Congress will have big issues to tackle in little time. Feathers are sure to fly.
No matter who wins the presidential race in November, year-end uncertainty will shake the economy and unsettle investors as Congress tries to wrap up 12 months of work in a few weeks after the election.
On the agenda: Raising the debt ceiling. Extending tax cuts put into place when George W. Bush was president and already extended once during President Obama's time in the White House. Trying to delay automatic spending cuts set to kick in Jan. 1. Extending the eligibility period for unemployment benefits. And deciding whether to keep a two-percentage-point cut in the employee share of the Social Security payroll tax.
Given the slew of issues, the short time frame and partisan rancor, the session is sure to be contentious and, without a doubt, the busiest lame-duck session ever.
Waiting for the new Congress to tackle the to-do list isn't an option. Some deadlines pass this year. Finding votes will require cutting deals on other measures that the next Congress won't be bound to follow.
And there is absolutely zero chance that a preelection deal can be reached. Even in the best of times, little of note gets through Congress in the months before an election. And because of poisonous partisanship, these are not the best of times.
How bad can it get? Think higher interest rates and bigger tax bills, followed by another recession. That's the worst case, but it's well within reach if a bitterly divided Congress finds no common ground in the lame-duck session.
How bad will it get? As the clock winds down on 2012, expect a deal that buys some time. But it won't happen right away. First, the storm before the calm will send shock waves through the market, with businesses and consumers concerned that a meltdown won't be averted. Reluctant investors may require a higher risk premium to keep buying U.S. debt, and some business owners may put off expansion plans and maintain tighter inventories until the storm passes.
The centerpiece of the eventual deal will be an agreement to raise the federal government's debt ceiling. The cost of not taking this step is too high, so enough members of both parties will unite to approve the increase, allowing the country to keep meeting its obligations until sometime next year. Still, many in the tea party wing of the Republican Party will dig in and oppose raising the debt limit. Plus other lawmakers, whose votes will be needed to avoid the meltdown scenario, will push for their pet positions in the other bills in return for supporting the debt deal.
The House and Senate will punt on most of the other issues. Expect a yearlong extension of all the Bush tax cuts, including the ones for millionaire earners that Obama wants to allow to expire. Also a delay of six months or so for the automatic spending cuts.
Those actions, in their entirety, should calm markets and put off decisions by Standard & Poor's and other rating agencies to downgrade the U.S. credit rating.
But only for a time. The painful decisions can't be put off indefinitely, so it's a good bet that new battles over tax breaks for millionaires and the size of defense cuts, among other issues, will break out again next year.


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Using Lists
This example shows how to use Lists from Jython.
The complete source code for this example is included below.
The fillList method is defined to take a list and a set of names and insert those names as list items. It also sets the action methods for the list for both single and double clicking.
This init method creates and fills lists of spanish and italian numbers. It uses a GridBag to layout the lists and a text widget in the applet. This GridBag is a wrapper placed on the awt.GridBagLayout and GridBagConstraints classes to make this very powerful layout method easier to use.
The action method is invoked whener a list item is double clicked. It uses Python's % operator on strings for convenient text formatting.
The change method is invoked when a list item is selected or deselected. It's primary difference from the Java implementation is to use a dictionary of languages instead of a case statement to determine the appropriate text to display. This is an example of the ease of use of standard data types (lists and dictionaries) from Python.


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After months of preparations, Jennifer Lopez kicked off her headlining Las Vegas residency, "Jennifer Lopez: All I Have," at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Wednesday night.
The "Waiting for Tonight" singer, 46, brought out a few surprise collaborators, including Ja Rule ("I'm Real"), Ne-Yo ("All I Have") and Pitbull ("On the Floor"). The pop superstar performed for a sold-out, star-studded crowd that included Justin Bieber, Cheryl Burke, Derek Hough, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Hoda Kotb, Leah Remini, Gina Rodriguez, Nicole Scherzinger, T.I., Wilmer Valderrama and Rebel Wilson.
Other supporters included her "American Idol" colleague Ryan Seacrest, her "Boy Next Door" co-star Ryan Guzman, and her entire "Shades of Blue" family, including Santino Fontana, Sarah Jeffery, Warren Kole, Ray Liotta, Dayo Okeniyi and Gino Pesi.
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The audience danced along with Lopez as she sang her biggest hits, including "Love Don't Cost a Thing," "Jenny From the Block" and "Get Right." The show was directed by Napoleon Dumo and Tabitha Dumo (aka Nappytabs) and was supported by a live five-piece band and 16 dancers.
Lopez's boyfriend, choreographer Casper Smart, knew fans wouldn't be disappointed. "It's everything you can expect and more. It is so entertaining," the 28-year-old said on the red carpet before the concert began. "I can't even...It's just entertainment from start to finish."
"She's worked really, really hard on this show, even when she was in New York with 'Shades'—which is by the way a No. 1 show—and 'American Idol,' and press, and she's flying all around bouncing everywhere. And she still makes the time to do this...It was so her month. It's crazy. Between 'Shades' and 'Idol' and this, it's bananas," Casper said. So, how does Lopez do it? "She's not human," he joked. "She's like supernatural Wonder Woman. She's not from this planet."
E! News caught up with Lopez after the show to get her take on the night.
"It felt great. It felt really great. It's a room – it's a different venue than what I've played before and I wanted to tailor the show to fit in that room, and I think it felt really good. I think people got, 'OK, this is J. Lo's music and concert, but it's also J. Lo's Vegas show.' I don't like saying the word 'J.Lo,' but I know that's what people say! But definitely, [it was] an amazing night," Lopez said. "We worked really hard on it so people could have a good time and everybody at the end of that concert was on their feet dancing and jumping and singing."
Lopez added, "It was awesome!"
VIDEO: Jennifer Lopez explains why Shades of Blue is a passion project
January has been a banner month for Lopez. "Having the 'Shades of Blue' launch and for people to be loving it the way they are, it was such a passion project, very much like the Vegas show," she said. "We never expected them to both launch in the same month along with 'Idol'; it just happened that way. But definitely a good start to an amazing year. 'Jenuary' for sure."
Want to see Lopez in concert? Tickets and VIP packages for performances through June 2016 are currently on sale. General ticket prices range from $59 to $229, plus applicable tax and fees, and can be purchased online at JLoVegas.com or in-person at the Planet Hollywood box office. Prices for VIP packages vary depending upon the show date. All shows are scheduled for 9 p.m.
(E!, NBC and "Shades of Blue" are part of the NBC Universal family.)
PHOTOS: Jennifer Lopez: All I Have at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
VIDEO: Jennifer Lopez shares secrets about her Las Vegas show


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Brandon Daniels says he and his wife took their baby to the upper level, and were asked to leave by a manager, who called deputies when they refused
Brandon Daniels says all he wanted Saturday night was a quiet dinner and a drink or two.
The Sarasota attorney, who also is a former police officer, and his wife spent the day stripping old carpet from a home they had just bought.
As evening arrived, the couple was ready to relax.
They put their 5-week-old son in a car seat and drove to Siesta Key.
The Siesta Key Oyster Bar was packed and a bit too loud for their sleeping son, so they settled on the Daiquiri Deck.
The restaurant's lower level was full, but the upper level was "sparse," Daniels said — and quiet.
"As we walked up the stairs, this roadhouse-like bouncer said we can't come up, because it's against the law," Daniels said. "We had someone with us who was under 21."
Daniels placed the carseat on a nearby table. He and his wife sat down, and Daniels said he told the bouncer that if they planned to refuse the family service, the manager should tell them personally.
Several minutes later, a manager approached and told Daniels that the family could not eat upstairs.
"I asked him if he honestly thought my infant son planned on consuming alcohol," Daniels said. "He told all of his staff not to serve us."
The manager also called 911.
Sarasota County Deputy Richard Hardin and another deputy were dispatched to the restaurant.
At the manager's insistence, Daniels was "trespassed" from the restaurant for a year. If he returns, he is subject to arrest.
"The subject stated that he was there to eat and was sitting at a table to eat with his family when he was approached by restaurant staff," Hardin's report states. "I informed the subject that he was trespassed from the premises and that he had to leave. The subject complied."
Daniels maintains that restaurant managers changed their story: rather than it being illegal to have a child in the upper level, the issue became one of safety.
"They kept insisting we were breaking the law," Daniels said. "I continually asked, 'What law?', and none of them could tell us. Daiquiri Deck is a restaurant, not a bar."
Russell Matthes, one of Daiquiri Deck's three owners, said he fully supports his manager's decision.
"This got all blown up, and I can't figure out why," Matthes said.
"We have thousands of kids — they're welcomed — but there are all high-tops (tables) up there. It's a bar. We don't think it's safe for customers," the owner said. "We offered him one of 258 seats, but he said he wasn't moving. We don't tolerate that type of behavior. This is just a customer complaint. He was sitting in the bar area with a child."
Daniels said he is considering a discrimination suit, for refusing service because he brought his infant son.
"We've eaten there more than 100 times," he said.


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Cockatoos have won the toss and will bat first against the inconsistent Rabid Wolves bowling. It should be a cracking match.
0.1 Gough to Robertson, 2 runs, On the legs straight away and clipped past midwicket for 2 runs.
0.2 Gough to Robertson, 0 runs, Much better. Just outside offstump and left alone.
0.3 Gough to Robertson, FOUR, Oh dear! That was short and down the legside and helped on it's way to fine leg.
0.4 Gough to Robertson, 0 runs, Bang on target. Defended off the back foot.
0.5 Gough to Robertson, 1 run, EDGED! Just past 2nd slip and fielded by third man.
0.6 Gough to Dauth, FOUR, Stand and deliver! He just stayed rooted to the crease and smashed that past mid-off. Great shot.
End of over 1 (11 runs) - Cockatoos 11/0
JA Robertson 7* (5b) KJ Gough 1-0-11-0
RJ Dauth 4* (1b)
1.1 Raghav to Robertson, 2 runs, Full and some swing for Raghav. Robertson looked to drive and the ball squirted off the outside edge and flew past gully. It's 2 runs, but a close shave.
1.2 Raghav to Robertson, 0 runs, Some swing again, as Robertson watched it carefully and left it alone.
1.3 Raghav to Robertson, 0 runs, Full and straight and defended back down the wicket.
1.4 Raghav to Robertson, 2 runs, He strayed on the pads that time and Robertson took advantage with a nice on-drive. It was chased well by Gough and he pulled it back to save 2.
1.5 Raghav to Robertson, FOUR, Shot boy! Great straight drive and there's no saving that one! Four runs!
1.6 Raghav to Robertson, 1 run, Guided to third man for a single.
End of over 2 (9 runs) - Cockatoos 20/0
JA Robertson 16* (11b) SV Raghav 1-0-9-0
RJ Dauth 4* (1b)
2.1 Gough to Dauth, FOUR, Two balls and two fours for Dauth. Short and wide this time and he just helps it over the slips. It's fine enough to beat third man. Great touch.
2.2 Gough to Dauth, 0 runs, Much tighter and Dauth can't do anything but push to cover.
2.3 Gough to Dauth, 1 run, A firm drive down the ground, but a desperate dive by mid-off keeps it to 1 run.
2.4 Gough to Robertson, 0 runs, On a good length and he pushed to cover.
2.5 Gough to Robertson, 0 runs, Short ball! That zipped past his nose as he rocked back to avoid it.
2.6 Gough to Robertson, 0 runs, Cut hard but straight hard into the ground and to the man in the gully. No run.
End of over 3 (5 runs) - Cockatoos 25/0
JA Robertson 16* (14b) KJ Gough 2-0-16-0
RJ Dauth 9* (4b)
3.1 Raghav to Dauth, FOUR, Lofted back overhead for four. Stand and deliver again. Dauth showing that footwork is overrated there.
3.2 Raghav to Dauth, 1 run, Pulled around the corner but straight to long leg. A single.
3.3 Raghav to Robertson, 1 run, Flicked to long leg. Raghav straying to legstump.
3.4 Raghav to Dauth, FOUR, Another one! Pitched up by Raghav and clubbed just out of the reach of Gough at mid-off.
3.5 Raghav to Dauth, 1 run, Short and fended to the legside. The batsmen take a single.
3.6 Raghav to Robertson, 2 runs, A lovely straight drive and the batsmen rush through for 2 runs.
End of over 4 (13 runs) - Cockatoos 38/0
JA Robertson 19* (16b) SV Raghav 2-0-22-0
RJ Dauth 19* (8b)
Here's Kieron Pollard into the attack. Medium pace to replace pace with Cockatoos off to a good start.
4.1 Pollard to Dauth, 2 runs, A poor start, slipping down the legside. Dauth just tickled it around the corner and the batsmen pushed hard for 2 runs.
4.2 Pollard to Dauth, 0 runs, Nice line and length and defended.
4.3 Pollard to Dauth, 0 runs, A bit outside offstump and Dauth left it through to the 'keeper.
4.4 Pollard to Dauth, FOUR, On the pads again and Dauth put it away with a flourish.
4.5 Pollard to Dauth, 0 runs, Pollard followed up with a slower ball that Dauth just pushed back down the pitch.
4.6 Pollard to Dauth, 1 run, Dauth on the back foot and late cutting it wide of backward point for a single.
End of over 5 (7 runs) - Cockatoos 45/0
JA Robertson 19* (16b) KA Pollard 1-0-7-0
RJ Dauth 26* (14b)


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Angelvamp wrote:Wow! A true love discussion with a guy even! We here on the Lex are fortunate.The Dark Knight wrote:Here's one point of view, from a guy even, the pursuits of "true love" is only possible when leisure time is available. So, only those cultures advanced enough to produce more than there needs are can even attempt such discussion. That coupled with ideals that started in the late middle ages of chivalry and courtly love we start to have poets and troubadours that get people thinking about True Love.
This leads to the age of enlightenment where education and knowledge is spread widely. It starts people wondering about their love interest. During this time arranged marriages are still common and divorce is unheard of. So how do they find true love? They write about it and dream about it till the cultures they live in change their views. This basically takes till the Victorian Era to occur. Yes it occurs on occasion but by in large marriage is a business contract and little to do with love. There the revival of the Chivalry and Courtly love is transformed into the modern view we have today. True love is available if you can just find that person.
Now for Soul mates, all love has in it the seeds of tragedy. It's one of the panicles of virtues that we strive for but often fall short on. The concept of having your other half born near enough to you so that you can find them is hard to fathom. That does not mean it can't happen just not likely. Who knows you might get another chance next time…
I'm not so sure about advanced cultures having a monopoly on true love. The legends of the Quiluetes talk about the Third Wife and Native Americans are thought to have a similar culture to ancient man. And it is suspected that even hunter-gatherers had more free time than we modern people do.
You're probably right about the Victorian era as being the start of our modern idea of true love. I'm not sure that marriage and true love were mutually inclusive though, especially in the times of arranged marriages.
I love that, "All love has in it the seeds of tragedy." Is that a quote or all yours? It's really rather lovely. And, of course, true. I think that's one of the reasons why Bella's and Edward's tale of true love is so compelling.
Not sure If it's something I read/heard or what but it flowed right on the page this morning...sometimes I even shock myself at what flows out or me...hummmm, that doesn't sound right...oh well


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lay open(redirected from laying one open)
lay open
1. To expose. The investigation has laid open a lot of questions about the campaign. The job fair really laid open some opportunities for me.
2. To make vulnerable to something; to expose to something. Often used in the form "lay (one) open to (something)." These terms of service lay us open to lawsuits, so we need to update them right away.
lay open
Expose; also, make vulnerable to. For example, The audit laid open some suspicious dealings, or She had not laid herself open to any charge of wrongdoing. The first usage dates from the mid-1500s, the second from the mid-1800s. Also see leave open.


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Arturo Sandoval
Highline Ballroom, Sets @ 8pm & 10:30pm; Doors @ 6pm
A protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, Sandoval was born in Artemisa, a small town in the outskirts of Havana, Cuba, on November 6, 1949, just two years after Gillespie became the first musician to bring Latin influences into American Jazz. Sandoval began studying classical trumpet at the age of twelve, but it didn't take him long to catch the excitement of the jazz world. He has since evolved into one of the world's most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugel horn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer.
He is one of the most dynamic and vivacious live performers of our time, and has been seen by millions at the Oscars performing with Celine Dion, at the Grammy Awards with Justin Timberlake and as a leader, as well as on the Billboard Awards with Alicia Keys.
Sandoval has been awarded 6 Grammy Awards, and nominated 12 times; he has also received 6 Billboard Awards and one Emmy Award, the latter for his composing work on the entire underscore of the HBO movie based on his life, "For Love or Country" starring Andy Garcia. His last album "Time for Love" had three Grammy nominations and won two for best album and best production. He is currently working on two new albums, "Dear Diz, Every Day I Think of You" and " Tangos ", along with a new book chronicling his relationship with Dizzy Gillespie.
Sandoval was a founding member of the Grammy Award-winning group Irakere, whose explosive mixture of jazz, classical, rock and traditional Cuban music caused a sensation throughout the entertainment world. In 1981, he left Irakere to form his own band, which garnered enthusiastic praise from critics and audiences all over the world, and continues to do so.
Arturo Sandoval is a retired tenured professor from Florida International University after a prosperous 19 years. Nevertheless, he still works nationally and abroad with innumerable universities and institutions and their music departments offering several scholarships, exercise books, clinics and seminars, and has rendered a considerable amount of time working with the NARAS educational program. He now offers a complete Artist-In-Residence program as well. Arturo Sandoval maintains one of the most extensive educational programs in the industry. He has written four books with one of the most prestigious publishing companies in the industry "Hal –Leonard", which continue to sell around all the word.
Sandoval is also a renowned classical musician, performing regularly with the leading symphony orchestras from around the world. Arturo has composed his own "Concerto for Trumpet & Orchestra", which can be heard on "Arturo Sandoval: "The Classical Album." Arturo has performed with the foremost orchestras in the country as well as abroad and recorded John Williams' Trumpet Concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra. His classical artistry has earned him the respect and admiration from the most prestigious conductors, composers and symphony orchestras worldwide.
Arturo Sandoval's versatility can be heard on recordings with everyone from Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Herman, Woody Shaw, Michel Legrand, Bill Conti, and Stan Getz to Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra, Paul Anka, Rod Stewart and Alicia Keys amongst many others. He has performed with John Williams with the Boston Pops, and in the Super bowl with Tony Bennet and Patti LaBelle.
His compositions can also be heard on Dave Grusin's soundtrack for "Havana" and "Random Heart", in the "Mambo Kings" soundtrack with his Grammy nominated composition "Mambo Caliente", in the soundtrack of "The Perez Family", "61", "Mr. Wrong", the documentary "Oscar", and "The Family Fuentes" among of others. He also was commissioned by the Kennedy Center to compose the music for the ballet "Pepito's Story", "Soul Possessed", as well as "Oman O Men", and "The Chocolate Hot Nutcracker, choreographed by Debbie Allen. And as mentioned above, he was awarded an Emmy for his composing work on the entire underscore of the HBO movie based on his life, "For Love or Country" starring Andy Garcia.
Arturo Sandoval reaches beyond the scope of mere effort. His struggles while in Cuba and since his defection have given him more energy and strength, urging him to accomplish and surpass his childhood dreams. Filled with a virtuoso capability, he desires nothing more than to share his gift with others who feel the same intense adoration for music as he does. One frequently speaks of Arturo Sandoval's virtuoso technical ability or his specialty in high notes, but he who has seen him on the piano, lyrically improvising a ballad, or has had the opportunity to enjoy the diversity of his music, through his compositions from the most straight ahead jazz, Latin jazz or classical, knows that Arturo Sandoval is a prominent musician, and one recognizes that Arturo is one of the most brilliant, multifaceted and renowned musicians of our time.« Back to Events


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Here's Carlos Quentin on his injured foot:
"You know what, we've talked to doctors in the past and they have clarified with me exactly what that's about, that type of surgery and what it means. As of now, there's nothing like that in the future. It's actually more beneficial for me to just let it heal. With how it's going right now, I think we'll have that opportunity, definitely, so surgery is not really an option right now. I'm happy with how it's held up. I've had to deal with some other stuff because of it, but it is what it is. I'm happy with the fact that it hasn't come back, I haven't re-injured it, which was definitely a possibility. Knock on wood, I don't want to sound like I'm past anything, but I feel like I can maintain how it is hopefully for the remainder of the year, so I'm happy about that."
and Ozzie Guillen:
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In thus isolating Friends from the large body of professing Christians, the compiler actuated by no narrow or sectarian bias. Since, however, it would be a stupendous task to make a general list of all astounding Christians, the less ambitious role has been attempted of selecting members of the Society of Friends, called Quakers, who whether in religion, education, science, art or industry have also made an outstanding contribution to life. Beyond this he has included names of some who have fallen away from first principles, have even made shipwreck of faith. It has seemed right to include others who appear to have been Friends at heart but who (as if by accident) never became members.
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Forget the mistakes you may have made with your employees and strive to do better in the future.
By Gerald E. Higginbotham, Ph. D, PAS
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I came across a quote a few years ago from an unnamed source which states, "Sometimes it's hard but let what the future has in store for you become your inspiration to let go of the past."
I've used this quote in my personal life, but I think it also has merit as one strives to become a better manager of people. As a manager, you need to forget the mistakes which you may have made with your employees and strive to do better in the future. As you look into 2013, re-examine your management style and see where improvement can be made.
The following areas in labor management are examples of things that you may possibly improve upon in 2013:
1. Employee respect. Do you treat your employees as you would like to be treated? Allow your employees to voice suggestions on how their job could be performed more efficiently. Involve them in decisions that may affect their job duties. Some dairy managers have indicated that group meetings to discuss plans, goals and objectives with employees are a key part in keeping good employees. Business meetings are good for making employees feel part of the team.
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3. Written job descriptions. A detailed job description can help eliminate individuals who would not perform well on the job before the hiring process begins, as well as giving the employer justifiable grounds for terminating an employee for unsatisfactory job performance. A job description is a concise list of the work expected to be done by the employee doing the job and the knowledge, skills and abilities required for filling the position. Each job description also indicates the person to whom the worker will report.
4. Educational opportunities. You may be surprised to know that your employees may have a desire to increase their knowledge in those duties they are assigned to do. Take advantage of dairy educational meetings that may be sponsored by your local university cooperative extension office, industry or other educational sources. Many of these educational opportunities offer hands-on training, not just classroom teaching. Most institutions offer courses in Spanish, so language should not be a limiting factor.
5. Wage incentive plans. Incentive pay is generally given for specific performance results rather than simply for time worked. Incentive plans should be designed to enhance or improve productivity. The purpose of the incentive program needs to be clear and specific. High calf mortality, poor reproductive performance, or elevated somatic cells are measurable problems. Incentives may not be appropriate to motivate employees who lack the resources or skills to perform. No amount of incentive will help an unskilled AI breeder improve the conception rate on a dairy. It is fairly difficult to make blanket recommendations on incentive programs as each dairy has unique challenges. Readers are referred to the reference below authored by G. E. Billikopf which provides excellent recommendations on incentive plans for various areas of the dairy management program.
The aforementioned items in labor management are just a few of the areas that you might want to address for 2013. I would recommend that you meet with each employee to discuss their job assignments and seek their input about how you, as a dairy manager, can be more helpful in their success.
Billikopf, G. E. Dairy incentive pay, 4th Edition. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. http://nature.berkeley.edu/ucce50/ag-labor/7dairy/DairyIncentive05.pdf
Bray, D. R., D. W. Webb and J. E. Umphrey. Labor management. University of Florida IFAS Extension. Document DS80.
Dr. Gerald Higginbotham is Ruminant Business Manager in California for Micronutrients, a Division of Heritage Technologies, LLC. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah and Ph.D degree from the University of Arizona. Dr. Higginbotham is a member of the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists and is a diplomat of the American College of Animal Sciences. Contact him at 559-907-8013 or [email protected].


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Friday, December 31, 2010
2011 Top Prospect List: #17 Danny Dorn, 1b/of
Height 6-2, Weight 190, B/T: L/L, DOB: 7/20/1984
2010 Redlegs Baseball Prospect Ranking: #17
Unfortunately, this will mark Danny Dorn's fourth time on this list, which, like the minor league career homerun mark, is an achievement that no player is going to want. Regardless, I still think Dorn is deserving of a spot on the list and an opportunity at the Major League level.
Dorn has long since established his player profile. Both his positives (pure hitter) and negatives (lack of athleticism, lack of positional value, struggles against southpaws) are well known. At this point in his development, there's very little projection left to his game, so what you see is what you get. And, so far, what the Reds and other MLB organizations have seen hasn't been enough to propel Dorn to the Majors. The Reds have yet to deem him worthy of a MLB roster spot and he has been passed over in two consecutive Rule 5 drafts. So, it's not just the Reds who aren't sold on Dorn as an MLB player.
Forty-man roster spots are very difficult to come by and it remains to be seen whether Dorn will ever reach the majors in any appreciable capacity. Last year's write-up discussed how timing and inertia were actively working against his quest to reach the majors. To get to "The Show", he'll have to continue to prove that his offensive contributions are sufficient for a bottom of the defensive spectrum type player. If Dorn played an up-the-middle position, then he'd undoubtedly be a top prospect. The reality is that he's relegated to a corner spot, a fact which acts as a significant drag on his overall value.
2010 Season
After a disappointing 2009 season in which he struggled in his first taste of triple-A competition, Dorn bounced back very well in 2010. In his second time around the International League, Dorn made the necessary adjustments and posted a stellar .302/.398/.545/.944 slash line in 319 Plate Appearances for the Louisville Bats. He cranked 24 doubles, 2 triples, and 13 home runs to go along with an 81/38 K/BB ratio. On the season, he hit line drives at an eye-popping 29% clip. Dorn made a clear statement in 2010 that he has the tools to succeed against triple-A competition.
On the defensive side, Dorn split time between first base (30 games), leftfield (10 games), and rightfield (23 games). It could have happened out of necessity, but it was also likely an effort to increase his value through increased flexibility on defense. The more things he can do for the team, the more likely he'll win a spot on the bench at the MLB level.
Over the course of his minor league career, Dorn has been 10 runs above average in 225 games in leftfield under the Total Zone Fielding Runs Above Average (Rtz) metric. While there remains a degree of imprecision in fielding metrics, it seems likely that Dorn will at the very least avoid being a significant defensive liability and could ultimately be around league average. He may never be an asset with the glove, but he should be able to avoid offsetting his offensive production with shoddy glove work.
Swing Mechanics
Dorn stands tall with a slightly wider than shoulder width stance. He has a very quiet pre-pitch approach and waits calmly for the pitch with slow bat waggle and a high back elbow. In fact, his whole hitting approach is calm, which gives the impression that he is very comfortable waiting for the pitch to come to him. When the pitcher is ready to deliver the ball, Dorn takes a small stride, but one that effectively cocks his hips to create potential rotational energy. His front hip rotates inward to allow him to load up for the swing.
When Dorn does fire his swing, his lower and upper body work well together and remain in sync. In addition, the tempo of his swing is very smooth. When a hitter has both good balance and the upper and lower body work in tandem, then the overall swing is likely to be both effective and fundamentally sound. Dorn's swing really doesn't contain any wasted motion, as it's the baseball embodiment of "economy of movement."
In the photos below, you can see Dorn's position as the bat first enters and then leaves what Mike Schmidt called the "hitting box". From this sequence, you can see that he 1) keeps his head down and on the ball, 2) utilizes strong hip rotation, 3) maintains a strong hitting foundation and lower body position, and 4) maintains good balance in the swing.
Having a short and compact swing makes Dorn very quick to the ball. As a result, he has no problem handling even the best fastballs. In addition, his short path to the ball enables him to let the ball travel deeper and take a split second longer to read the pitch, which allows him to effectively control the strikezone. He can effectively turn on inside pitches, but he has also become adept at taking the pitch to the opposite field.
As for the follow-through, I like that he typically keeps both hands on the bat. By and large, what you do after the bat passes through the hitting zone makes little difference, unless of course your top hand comes off so quickly that it prematurely decelerates the bat. Even so, I do prefer a two-handed follow-through, as it ensures that the swing will remain compact and controlled throughout.
Here's a look at Dorn taking batting practice (starting at the 24 second mark) courtesy of CNATI.com. He's clearly just getting loose, but he still puts a couple of pretty nice swings on the ball.
At times, I must admit to wondering what distinguishes Juan Francisco and Danny Dorn in terms of prospect value. The similarities are obvious, as both are lefthanded hitting, offense-first type players who are somewhat questionable with the glove. Additionally, neither provides any positional value or poses much of a threat on the bases. To generate value they rely heavily on their respective "hit tools". To that end, Dorn has a career minor league line of .293/.379/.515/.894, while Francisco sits at .282/.313/.494/.807.
In light of the fact that every component of the slash line tips in Dorn's favor, why has Francisco zipped up the ladder, while Dorn has stalled out in triple-A? It's a question that I ponder each and every year when I do these write-ups.
And, as much as I'd love to leave that as a rhetorical question, I suppose I should answer it by at least pointing out the more obvious reasons.
First, Francisco is roughly three years younger, so he deservedly gets a significant boost for "age vs. level". Second, Francisco has a plus tool (namely power), while Dorn does not. Plus tools are easier to dream on and as a result move the needle much more than a well-rounded game lacking a plus tool. However, I don't think it's debatable that Dorn is the more well-rounded hitter (Batting Average, On Base Skill, and Power) and I'd argue that whatever Dorn gives away to Francisco in power projection he earns back with substantially better on-base ability. I do wonder how much Dorn's power production would benefit from an offseason focused on adding more muscle mass, but maybe those days of significant improvement ended with the steroid era. Third, I suppose I need to include the notion that Francisco can actually play third base, as the organization is clinging to that idea like grim death. Just like anyone with a pulse, Francisco can nominally "play" third base in the sense that the manager can write the number "5" next to his name on the lineup card, but in the truer sense of the word it's clear that Francisco cannot "play" third.
So, how much more valuable is Juan Francisco than Danny Dorn?
In the end, Francisco's age is his main advantage and, at this point, it's not an insignificant one. In fact, an almost 3 year age difference is nearly a lifetime in prospect development and is the main reason why I have typically ranked Francisco higher than Dorn. Dorn is on the verge of being too old to be a legitimate prospect, as each additional minor league AB he collects moves him closer to the dreaded "organizational player" label.
So, Francisco certainly has time on his side, which gives him additional development time to figure things out, but that advantage doesn't seem sufficient to explain the disparate treatment of Francisco and Dorn, who still seem to be more similar than they are different. That probably speaks more to the Reds overvaluing Francisco than undervaluing Dorn, but both could probably contribute if utilized properly. Dorn may not ever be an impact player or even a full-time starter, but that doesn't mean that he's without value. He's a polished, well-rounded hitter who should be a serviceable defensive player at a position at the bottom of the defensive spectrum.
Final Thoughts
Unfortunately, Dorn's 2009 struggles are likely to haunt him forever, as they may have derailed his chances at an MLB career. In 2008, he ripped double-A pitching to the tune of .277/.367/.539. If, in 2009, he had performed at triple-A like he did in either 2008 or 2010, then he would likely have received a Major League call-up. At that point, he was really starting to build up his reputation as a legitimate prospect, so his slide backwards in 2009 was a significant setback. He got right back in track in 2010, but it may simply be too little, too late.
At this point, Dorn's best hope is to have a white-hot spring training and earn the lefthanded half of a leftfield platoon with Jonny Gomes. It's clear that Gomes was exposed in full-time duty last year, so pairing him with a lefty is a logical strategy, especially since Gomes gives back a substantial portion of his offensive production with shoddy glove work. And, with Laynce Nix taking his game on down the road, it's possible that Dorn could emerge as a legitimate option for that role. It may be a long-shot, but it could represent Dorn's last, best hope for carving out an MLB career of any significance.
For now, Dorn's hitting ability and his strong 2010 season keep him anchored at #17 on the list, but age is rapidly gaining on him. I still think, if utilized properly, he could do some damage at the MLB level, but it needs to happen sooner rather than later.
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I wouldnt mind seeing him platoon with someone, but i dont think he would ever be a great starterReplyDelete
Yeah, a Gomes/Dorn platoon would be intriguing, but I really wouldn't be surprised to see Dorn run with the opportunity when/if he gets it. He's a good hitter and GABP is a hitter's park. He can handle good fastballs and knows how to control the zone. He's a well-rounded hitter and I could see him slotting into the #2 spot in the lineup nicely.
He may never be more than a nice bat off the bench and backup leftfielder/first baseman. If he actually gets his shot, it really wouldn't shock me to see him prove otherwise. Personally, I have no doubt that he would be an improvement in leftfield over what Jonny Gomes provided in 2010. Of course, I suppose that's not saying all that much.
But, ultimately, he may be a Matt Murton type of player. Probably good enough to hold down a starting gig for at least a few years, but never quite landing in the right situation to do it. Teams are always going to be tempted to bypass these fringe starters in favor of players with higher ceilings or more tools, especially at the positions at the bottom of the defensive spectrum.
Anyway, thanks for the comment!
I have heard on MLBTR that the Reds could get Posednik. Thoughts?ReplyDelete
I would love to add more speed and a solid OBP to the leadoff slot. Unfortunately, I'm just not convinced that Scotty Pods is the one to do it. He'll be 35 at the beginning of the 2011 season and his stolen base percentage has been unacceptably low as of late. Add in the fact that his defense in leftfield has slipped to below average and I just don't see him as an upgrade.
Personally, I'd rather give Dorn the opportunity. But, setting Dorn aside, we still have Francisco, Frazier, Heisey, Sappelt, and others who would likely provide better production at a significantly lower price. Of course, GMs love the cover provided by established veterans, even if the production they provide isn't an upgrade.
Overall, the Reds would seem to have significantly better in house options than Scotty Pods. My $.02.
The minorleaguesplits site is being reworked so I can't remember exactly, but I think Dorn's 2009 second half looked alot like his 2010. Also, while I have supported END for the most part, I could see Dorn's actual power production being similar to his at the major league level, because top pitchers should be able to throw Juan what he can't handle. Sadly, we will be facing a lot of good pitchers in our division. Juan has definitely risen to challenges and his age as you said is a factor, so you never know, but I am still in favor of a roster spot for Dorn.ReplyDelete
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You've lost me on "END". I must be having brain lock. It obviously refers to Francisco, but I'm missing the reference.
Here's Dorn's 2009 season by month:
April: .207/.250/.293
May: .213/.288/.394
June: .338/.370/.649
July: .291/.381/.418
August: .362/.422/.517
So, he certainly did have a couple of nice months after a terrible start to the season.
I really do wonder why the Reds value Francisco so much more highly than Dorn. I agree that Dorn is no slouch in the power department. Francisco probably has the best power in the system, but Dorn isn't exactly packing a pop-gun at the plate. And, any shortage in power is going to be made up for in OBP.
I'm surprised that Dorn has been passed over in the Rule 5 draft, but I suppose most teams go after pitchers and don't view Dorn as having enough upside to make him worthy of a selection.
Still, I think he deserves a shot, especially in light of the fact that Dorn can handle a good fastball and knows the strikezone, so I don't think he'd be over-matched at the big league level.
I, too, am in favor of a roster spot for Dorn, but it looks like that spot will go to Scotty Podsednik or Fred Lewis.
Anyway, thanks for the comment!
END is a nickname for Francisco lark lol it stands for El Nino Destructor. They use it over on redreporter, which is a great site btw you would love itReplyDelete
Love Dorn always have hated that the Reds eschew high floor/mediocre ceiling for high ceiling/mediocre at best floor. However when given the chance Dorn hasn't proved himself. He absolutely has to get off to a good start in S/T to raise any eyebrows.ReplyDelete
All that said I'm in favor of a Lewis or even Podsednik signing. If I believed the Reds would give Dorn any real shot I would pass as well. But I would prefer a Heisey/Dorn platoon with Gomes a power supply off the bench or stating occasionally against tough LHP when we are scuffling. Gomes shouldn't get more than 200ish PA's IMO.
I won't get started on Francisco, I still think he is a hacker doomed for failure who still has some value as trade bait but is just there withering on the vine. And his power is a bit overrated as well. Maybe someone should just tell Danny Dorn to swing from the heels on every pitch and he might get noticed too.
Ah, ok! I'm actually registered over on RedReporter and posted a couple of times. A good site with a lot of VERY knowledgeable Reds fans, but there just aren't enough hours in the day for me to visit all the good Reds' sites out there. But, I do have a link to RedReporter in the Interesting Things to Read section.
Thanks for the heads-up!
Yeah, we are of like mind on this one. I'd love to see what Dorn could do with an opportunity. Just one shot.
Just for fun, I plugged Dorn's 2010 triple-A numbers into a Minor League Equivalency (MLE) calculator. Basically, it converts his triple-A production into the corresponding Major League production. Without further adieu, here is how Dorn's production would have translated:
2b: 20
3b: 2
The numbers don't blow your socks off, but they are more than respectable. And, they are better than Gomes (.266/.327/.431), especially since Dorn would undoubtedly be better on defense.
As for Francisco, I tend to agree. I'm just not convinced that his offensive profile works at an offense-first position like leftfield or first base. But, he impressed Dusty in spring training and he's a Dusty type player. Swing, swing, and swing some more.
Doug Gray made an interesting point that Francisco has actually gotten into a significant number of 3-ball counts. I'm not convinced that it's more than a sample size issue at this point, but so far in his big league career it does seem to be true. Still, given his poor career minor league OBP, I'm not convinced that it represents an actual skill. Why would he be patient enough to get into 3-ball counts, but not patient enough to draw walks? Seems like an issue that will be made moot by a larger sample size.
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I think he works the count until he realizes he is about to walk and then gets aggressive because he wants to get a hitReplyDelete
My thoughts as well smitty the kid doesn't understand the value of a walk and/or the temptation to swing is to strong to ignore. I have to admit that when I am playing a video game or even actually playing softball or something I have this burning desire to put bat on ball. Though I am far more patient than is Juan, lol. Some can overcome this desire others never seem to. I would suspect that those who do overcome this temptation are (for the most part) far younger and less progressed overall than Juan is.ReplyDelete
Some think it won't matter for Juan because they actually think he has this Vlad-Esque skill of being able to handle bad balls and thus will end up hitting for avg. anyway and coupled with his power will make up for a lack of discipline. They believe his OBP% will then rise because pitchers will want to pitch around him. I don't buy it but I guess we will see.
Oh and BTW Dorns chances just got alot slimmer with the Jeremy Hermida signing. This is a kid I really like and think could blossom as a member of this Reds team. A Hermida/Heisey platoon could be very effective, think Jeremy's power plays really well in our division/park. Now if we could just get a real SS who can also handle top of the lineup duties or hit behind Votto (talking about you Hanley) we would be in there.ReplyDelete
honestly i like dorn more than hermida, he has shown more powerReplyDelete
I agree, I prefer Dorn to Hermida, but the Reds long ago closed the book on Dorn. On the bright side, Hermida has a nice, line drive swing, but he simply hasn't hit much at all at the big league level. Even so, I have little doubt that the Reds prefer him to Dorn already.
All you want is Hanley at short? No problem! ;)
As for Francisco, I agree across the board. I don't see "pitcher fear" driving his OBP up to a strong level. I wonder if keeping him on the 25-man roster in a reserve capacity is waving the white flag on his development and any hope that he can be a full-time starter. If so, it kills whatever trade value he had.
As for Hermida, I hope GABP gets him back on track, because nothing else has worked. Interesting to see two pretty sharp organizations (Boston and Oakland) already take a recent flier on him. He seems to be filtering down the food chain a bit. Not encouraging that those organizations didn't think enough of him to keep him around. But, maybe there's still enough reward there to offset the minimal risk.


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Turkey coach Mehmet Bedestenlioglu: "Playing three days in a row is very hard. We were tired. I'm glad we won, but it wasn't satisfactory. We were leading 2-0 and 16-13 in the third set but lost our concentration and they got back in the match."Turkey captain Esra Gumus: "This game was very difficult for us. It was tough psychologically."
Turkey player Neslihan Darnel: "We played well the first two sets and then stopped. I don't know why."
Turkey setter Naz Aydemir: "Our brave girls outfought them in the end. I told my captain that I was 10 years older after the game."
Dominican Republic coach Marcos Kwiek: "We had trouble receiving today. Our match only began in the third set. We have not played well so far and we will train tomorrow and try to regroup."
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This interview sounds a lot like the Breaking Dawn Part 2 Panel interview from Comic Con, but Kristen talks about how much she loved being challenged during the Twilight saga, becoming "sports car" vampy Bella, and vamp sex.
Filming the Twilight films has been a four-year odyssey for you. How did being involved with the series change you?
You start a project to finish it. It's this really charged experience that almost is too much, and that's the only way it ever feels good, and right, and true. I feel very challenged, even though, if Stephanie [Meyer] suddenly wrote another book, I'd be like, "Okay, let me read it, immediately!" I might just keep that feeling. I know I'll find that with other experiences. How did it change me? I don't know. Maybe it affirmed my idea of why I like to do what I do. You don't always have to do an indie movie to feel like you're controlling it with a few people that you really have connected with, creatively. You can do it on a bigger scale. Maybe it's changed my mind about that. But, as a person, I could not begin to answer that question right now. It's so loaded.
What did it feel like playing Bella as a vampire?
I felt like, "Wow, I'm a sports car. Let's break it in!" Especially in the book, my favorite part is, "Break her in, man! Let's see what she can do!"
Bella is basically a superhero now, so you had to amp up your physical game in the last one?
Yeah, physically, this was more challenging than anything because even the way Bella walks into a room is different than how I walk into a room. If you think a mile a minute, you're never going to be indecisive about anything. Everything is very pointed. I got to see everyone else's versions of their vampires over a a really long period. I liked picking and choosing what to use and what not to use. Rounding her out was fun, and physically really, really challenging. I remember going up to Stephanie, on the first day I had to play a vampire, and I was like, "Steph, how am I going to sound like wind chimes, you jerk?! That's impossible!" Really, it blew my mind.
As equals finally, Bella and Edward consummate their marriage in a different way than in Breaking Dawn-Part 1. Will it get more intense between them on-screen this time?
We're supposed to have mind-boggling, otherworldly sex in Breaking Dawn 2. The first one was sweet. It was about discovery and it was so not rauncy. Nothing about this series is raunchy. But, in the second one we just wanted to be like animals. We tried and they told us that it was rated R. (Laughs)
What was one of your favorite scenes ever shooting these films?
My last scene with Taylor [Lautner] was about a week before I was going to be finished completely, but I didn't know it was going to be my last scene with him. He was like, "This is it, buddy!" One of my favorite scenes was when we danced together, after the wedding, it was totally good.


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The speculation can thankfully come to an end. For now. Steve Jobs pulled out the usual stops at the California Theatre in San Jose today to announce the birth of a video-capable iPod. The device looks remarkably similar to existing iPods, with one small difference: the screen is now wider. The device still sits upright in your hand, albeit somewhat wider. But don't let its girth fool you, because it's quite thin on the depth side. More on that in a second.
The device sports a 2.5" TFT display at 320x240 and 260,000 colors, with support for H.264 video. It also has TV-out in the forum of mini-jack to 3 RCA composite cables. And you can choose your color: black or white.
There will be two models, 30GB and 60GB, priced at $299 and $399 respectively. The Steve says that the 30GB model can hold 75 hours of video. The 30GB model is 31% thinner than the existing 20GB model, while the 60GB is 12% thinner.
iTunes 6.0
As you might expect, iTunes is also getting an update. iTunes 6.0 will have improved gift functions, and taking a page from NetFlix and Amazon, it will also allow for personalized recommendations. More interesting is the new video support. Music videos will cost $1.99, and will include both the song and the video. However, it will not be possible to burn the music videos to a disc, which is disappointing.
More than one person has said that they see little interest in watching a movie on a 2.5" screen, but Apple is at least testing the waters with additional content. At the very end of the show, Jobs surprised the audience by announcing that users could also buy TV shows for the video iPod. Apple has reached an agreement with Disney that will see Lost, Desperate Housewives, Nightstalker, That's so Raven, and The Suite Life of Jack and Cody made available through iTMS. Current episodes will be available the day after they are broadcast, ad-free, for $1.99 per episode in native QVGA. Previous episodes are also available. Disney's CEO just last week made soundings in this direction, and it will be interesting to see who else hops on board.
Jobs also said that six short Pixar films would be available.
In terms of downsides, I see one major one: 320x240 would look ridiculously bad on my TV, and unlike the world of music where plenty of people can't tell the difference between lossy and lossless codecs, everyone will be able to see the difference here between standard definition and QVGA. I can't really see this being something I'm interested in until we cross beyond the SD barrier and up into HD, but then we're talking about 350MB or so for an hour of TV, and that's obviously not possible. Some middle ground is needed, but QVGA is just too poor for my taste. I can't see too many people abandoning BitTorrent for this, but of course, using BT for downloading TV shows is illegal (yes, it is illegal, even if it is something you could have otherwise watched: copyright laws in the US grant the holder the right to determine distribution methods).
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So much so, that a Twitter battle erupted recently between Shoura Council member Muwafiq Al-Ruwaili and the undersecretary at the Social Affairs Ministry Naif Al-Subaihi after Ruwaili accused Subaihi of irresponsibly encouraging distance learning.
Ruwaili has been on a campaign to stamp out fake degrees bought online, of which there are many in the Kingdom. In 2013 he told Arab News that there were 7,000 individuals in Saudi Arabia with fake educational certificates, including officials in both the public and private sectors, which they had obtained online. He also claimed that five percent of Saudi women working in the training and interior design fields have fake degrees. The obvious solution would be a crackdown by the Saudi government on these dubious sites, with the most notorious ones being blocked. Of course, there are probably far too many for the government to keep up with, so the Shoura Council's recommendation made in 2013 to establish a national center for the attestation and documentation of university degrees should have been implemented already. Most countries require that foreign university degrees be attested by their local educational authorities before being accepted as valid. In our case, the Ministry of Education would be in charge of this attestation process of foreign degrees earned both online and off.
In the Kingdom the only local university licensed by the government to offer distance learning is the Arab Open University, which is based in Kuwait and has campuses and students in eight countries. Conceived in 1996 by Prince Talal bin Abdul Aziz, president of the Arab Gulf Development Program (AGFUND), the university started operating in 2002 and today has 28,460 students enrolled, and has graduated more than 20,690 students, 50 percent of which are women. It has a limited number of classrooms in Jeddah, Madinah, Riyadh, Dammam, Hail and Al-Ahsa, where students go to attend certain classes that demand their presence and to take regular exams. But the bulk of its teaching and learning is done online. It is a combination of distance and in-place learning. The benefits of distance learning are obvious: It is always cheaper than attending a university full-time, and is a good solution for students who live in remote areas and thus have no access to university campuses or for people who work and can only study part-time. Even so, degrees earned online or through the mail have always been looked down upon as being of inferior quality because those who earn these types of degrees have not attended classes on a campus classroom and had the benefit of personally interacting with fellow classmates and teachers. While this may be true of distance learning that is done entirely through mail, most distance learning today is done online where students can attend classes together online, or watch videos of lectures later if they miss the class.
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Inside Higher Ed summarizes, "An article in The New York Times details how Axact, a software company in Pakistan, operates a network of 370 websites that sell fake college and university degrees, earning the company millions of dollars a year."
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A great festive activity to do with the whole family. Sessions run throughout the day and run for 45 minutes. Tickets include skate hire, along with a 45 minute skate.
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult on the ice. Parent and Toddler tickets include one parent and one toddler ticket and either a Penguin or Banana skate aid. Child is 12 years and under.


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U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team Weekly Update for Oct. 8
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 8, 2012) - The current U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team Weekly update released on Oct. 8 includes briefs on U.S. players.
SCOTT-ARRUDA OPENING UP LATER CAREER OPTIONS: Danielle Scott-Arruda (Baton Rouge, La.), a five-time U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Team selection who has earned the silver medal in the two most recent Olympics, opened up a new career path this past weekend. She provided match commentary for the San Diego State versus UNLV contest at San Diego on Oct. 7 that was broadcast on CBS Sports. After her first opportunity to provide color commentary for a televised match, Scott-Arruda tweeted "What an experience announcing today. I had fun, definitely learned a lot while doing analysis of an exciting 5 gamer!" On a side note, San Diego State is coached by Deitre Collins-Parker, the starting middle blocker for the U.S. at the 1988 Olympic Games.
DAVIS HONORED AT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: Nicole Davis (Stockton, Calif.), a two-time U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Team silver medalist, was honored by her alma mater, University of Southern California, in a ceremony on Oct. 5 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles. On "Nicole Davis Banner Night", Davis had her No. 4 USC jersey hung from the rafters of the Galen Center during the intermission commemorating her accomplishments with USA Volleyball. Along with two Olympic Games silver medals, she helped the USC Trojans to two NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Championship titles in 2002 and 2003. Two days later, USC honored alumni Jen Kessy and April Ross, who also earned silver medals in beach volleyball at the 2012 Olympic Games.
BERG HONORED AT MINNESOTA: Lindsey Berg (Honolulu), a three-time U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball player who has earned two Olympic silver medals, was recently inducted into the University of Minnesota M Club Hall of Fame. Since leaving Minnesota, she has been named USA Volleyball's Indoor Female Athlete of the Year twice (2008 and 2011). Berg still ranks second all-time in Big Ten history for both service aces (283) and assists (5,913) while playing for Minnesota. Berg is also an inductee into the Hawaii Hall of Fame. "Being inducted into both the Hawaii Hall of Fame and this is an honor," Berg was quoted in a University of Minnesota release. "Any time you're recognized with a group like this is humbling and amazing. The fact that I'm getting recognized with athletes that have accomplished as much or more in life is an incredible honor and there's not much more you can compare it with." While in Minnesota, Berg provided her powerful story on her personal life to the nearby Chanhassen volleyball club. To read the story, click here.
USA VOLLEYBALL PROCESSES 108 WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS: USA Volleyball has processed 171 international transfers allowing 108 women's athletes and 63 men's athletes to compete in professional volleyball leagues around the world through Oct. 8. Additional international transfers, including U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team athletes, will be processed throughout the year and an updated list will be periodically announced by USA Volleyball. On the women's side, USA Volleyball has processed a country-high 23 transfers to Switzerland followed by Germany with 16, France with 15, Austria with 10, Sweden with 10, Italy with eight and Azerbaijan with five. Among notable women's transfers who trained and/or competed for the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team over the past year include: Foluke Akinradewo (Rabita Baku, Azerbaijan), Heather Bown (Dinamo Kazan, Russia), Keao Burdine (Khara Morin Ulan-Ude, Russia), Alisha Glass (ASD Universal Volley Modena, Italy), Christa Harmotto (ASD Universal Volley Modena, Italy), Megan Hodge (Azerrail Baku, Azerbaijan), Regan Hood (Clubul Sportiv Dinamo, Romania), Destinee Hooker (Dinamo Krasnador, Russia), Alix Klineman (Asystel McCarnaghi Villa Cortese, Italy), Jordan Larson (Dinamo Kazan, Russia), Cassidy Lichtman (VFM-Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland), Carli Lloyd (Unendo Yamamay Busto Arsizio, Italy), Nancy Metcalf (Igtisadchi Baku, Azerbaijan), Kristin Richards (Yesilyurt, Turkey), Stacy Sykora (Chateau D'Ax Urbino Volley, Italy) and Jennifer Tamas (Baki-Azeryol Baku, Azerbaijan). For the complete story, click here.
RICHARDS WITH TURKEY'S BAKIRKEY BELEDIYE YESILYURT: Kristin Richards (Orem, Utah), alternate for both the 2008 and 2012 U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Teams, is competing for Bakirkey Belediye Yesilyurt in the Turkish League. During the International Value Eraybar Tournament hosted by Galatasaray in Istanbul, Yesilyurt finished with a 2-1 record with victories over Galatasary on Oct. 4 and CVM Tomis Costanta Oct. 5. Richards tallied 15 points with a 48 kill percent against Galatasaray, while adding 25 points with 22 kills and three aces with a 45 kill percent against Costanta. Yesilyurt's upset win over Galatasaray, a CEV Champions League participant, came in three sets. Yesilyurt's only loss was to Azerbaijan's Azerrail Baku in a five-set match to open the tournament on Oct. 3. Richards scored 14 points in the loss. Azerrail, which went on to win the tournament, features 2012 U.S. Olympic Volleyball Team silver medalist Megan Hodge (Durham, N.C.). Richards capped the tournament by being named most valuable player. Off the court, Richards exchanged wedding vows with past U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team player Tyler Hildebrand on Sept. 8.
TOM WITH BRAZIL'S UNILEVER: Logan Tom (Salt Lake City, Utah), a four-time U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball selection with two silver medals, is playing this winter with Unilever in Brazil's Super League. Tom scored 13 points including three first-set aces to lead Unilever to a 25-14, 25-19, 25-11 victory over Fluminense on Oct. 7 to capture the Carioca Championship for the ninth consecutive year. For a Brazil SportTV video interview regarding Tom, click here.
LARSON, BOWN WITH RUSSIA'S DINAMO KAZAN: Jordan Larson and Heather Bown, who have each won an Olympic silver medal with the U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Team, are competing for Dinamo Kazan in the Russia Super League. Kazan finished 2-1 during the Zone 2 preliminary stage of the Russia Super Cup, which started with three-set wins over Sparta Nizhny Novgorod on Sept. 27 and Proton Saratov on Sept. 28. However, Torch New Urengoy upset Kazan in four sets to conclude the stage on Sept. 29. Kazan starts the Russia Super League on Oct. 11 against Ufimochka-UGNTU Ufa before challenging Uralochka-NTMK on Oct. 15.
HOOKER WITH RUSSIA'S DINAMO KRASNODAR: Destinee Hooker (San Antonio, Texas), who earned the Best Spiker Award at the 2012 Olympic Games while helping the U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Team to the silver medal, is competing for Dinamo Krasnodar in the Russia Super League this winter. During the preliminary stage of the Russia Super Cup, Krasnodar won all four matches in the Zone 3 round robin held Sept. 26 to Sept. 30. Krasnador swept Lipetsk to start the zone on Sept. 27 before holding off Voronezh in four sets on Sept. 28. Krasnodar finished the stage with sweeps over Volgodonsk on Sept. 29 and Primorye on Sept. 30. The Russia Super League regular season begins on Oct. 11 as Krasnodar takes on Cherepovets followed by an Oct. 15 match with Saratov.
AKINRADEWO WITH AZERBAIJAN'S RABITA BAKU: Foluke Akinradewo (Plantation, Fla.), a silver medalist with the U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Team at the 2012 Olympic Games, is competing for Rabita Baku in the Azerbaijan Super League. The squad is one of six clubs competing in the FIVB Volleyball Club World Championships at Doha, Qatar, held Oct. 14-19. In a friendly four-team scrimmage weekend hosted by Turkey's Eczacıbaşı VitrA scrimmage, Rabita Baku lost two of three matches. Rabita Baku defeated Ankara TED Kolejliler 25-7, 25-9, 25-15 on Oct. 5 after falling in a heartbreaking five-set match (30-28, 25-21, 21-25, 23-25, 15-11) to Russia's Dinamo Moscow. In the final match on Oct. 6, Rabita Baku lost 25-20, 25-22, 25-17 to the tournament host as Akinradewo scored two points.


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When Seconds Count – Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack
Lexington Medical Center is pleased to begin a patient education series in Sumter featuring medical topics that are important to our community. Hosted by Sumter Cardiology, the first lecture, "When Seconds Count – Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack," will take place on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. inside Sumter Cardiology at 540 Physicians Lane in Sumter.
The speaker is William D. Brearley Jr., MD, FACC,who is a cardiologist with Lexington Cardiology, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice.
Dr. Brearley will discuss the risk factors associated with the development of coronary artery disease, the signs and symptoms of a heart attack, and the current treatment methods for heart attacks including urgent cardiac catheterization.
Light refreshments will be served. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Heart disease is an epidemic in South Carolina. One out of every 3 deaths in our state is related to heart disease. Sometimes, the first symptom of heart disease is a heart attack. And when a heart attack occurs, every second counts.
Lexington Medical Center offers comprehensive cardiovascular care. Affiliated with Duke Medicine, Lexington Medical Heart Center offers a full range of cardiac services including open heart surgery, catheterizations and angioplasty, using state-of-the-art technology with a team of highly-skilled clinicians.
Sumter Cardiology is a Lexington Medical Center physician practice. It offers services including cardiac consultation and evaluation, nuclear stress testing, echocardiograms, heart catheterizations, electrophysiological testing, pacemaker and defibrillator services, exercise and pharmacologic stress testing, vascular studies and heart monitoring.
For information on future patient education series events in Sumter, visit Sumter Cardiology's website at www.sumtercardiology.com.
February is Heart Disease Awareness Month. Learn about Lexington Medical Center's "Take 5 for Heart Health" campaign at lexmed.com/take5.