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Hope College continues to hold more grants for summer collaborative faculty-student research from the National Science Foundation (NSF) than any other undergraduate college in the country.
Hope holds five awards through the NSF's "Research Experiences for Undergraduates" program, in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics and physics.
Nationwide, only 20 institutions, all comprehensive universities or research agencies, hold more of the grants. In Michigan, only the University of Michigan has more of the awards, with 11; no other college or university in the state has more than two.
Through Hope's REU grants, undergraduate students from across the nation have joined Hope College students to conduct research full-time with Hope faculty members for eight to 10 weeks this summer, and are receiving stipends as well as support for housing, travel and other expenses. They are working with dozens of students whose summer research at Hope is supported in other ways.
The department of biology's grant is supporting seven students conducting research in the department this summer. They are working with six faculty members on a broad range of projects including the development of a model of schizophrenia in animals, the role of specific proteins in cancer development, a potential stem cell regulator of embryological development in roundworms, the mechanism by which viruses take over host cell metabolism, the role of endophytic fungi in managed and natural ecosystems, and forest dynamics and pioneer plant demography in a Costa Rican cloud forest. The five-year, $250,835 NSF-REU grant is being administered by Dr. Christopher Barney, professor of biology and Dr. Gregory Fraley, associate professor of biology and the summer research program is being directed by Dr. Kathy Winnett-Murray, professor of biology.
The department of chemistry's grant is supporting seven students this summer conducting research in the department this summer. They are working with some of the 13 faculty doing research on a broad range of projects in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, environmental chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and physical chemistry. This is the second year of a three-year, $185,540 grant, which supported five students in the summer of 2010. The grant will support nine students in 2012. The grant is being administered by Dr. Kenneth Brown, associate professor of chemistry; Dr. Graham Peaslee, professor of chemistry and chairperson of the department, and professor of geology/environmental science; and Dr. Elizabeth Sanford, associate professor of chemistry.
The department of computer science's grant is supporting 10 students working with five faculty members this summer. The summer will include six research projects: "Algorithms for Graph Pebbling," "Human Computing Games for Graph Problems," "Modeling Bacterial Metabolism and Genetic Regulation," "Assistive Technology with Android on Mobile Phones," "Building an online survey system" and "Android Robotics: Android makes Robots Smarter." In addition to Hope computer science students and faculty, the department's summer research will include a faculty member from St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wis., and four students from four other institutions. This is the final year of a three-year, $320,686 grant that is being administered by Dr. Michael Jipping, professor of computer science. The award is funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) (Public Law 111.5).
The grant held by the department of mathematics is supporting six students working with two faculty members this summer. Dr. Timothy Pennings, working with five research students on two projects, will be mathematically modeling natural and social phenomena. Two students working with Pennings will study the dynamics of the recent "Arab Spring." Oppressed populations use Facebook and other modern communications to organize rallies to wrestle power away from the rulers, who counter either with intimidating force or by acquiescing to the demands in order to retain control. Research questions include the best strategy for each, and whether compromises and shared power result or if the process is a "zero-one game" of winner take all. Three students working with Pennings will be modeling the dynamics of dune movement, considering questions such as why dunes assume their characteristic shape, what does their present shape ways about past weather conditions and possibilities for the future. Dr. Brian Yurk, will be working with one mathematics REU student, who will be studying the influence of changing climate on insect populations, developing, calibrating and testing mathematical models that describe the effects of temperature on insect metabolism and developmental rate. The five-year, $230,550 grant is being administered by Pennings.
The department of physics is in the second year of a three-year grant. The $187,317 grant is supporting nine students working with five faculty members this summer. The projects are in nuclear physics, astrophysics, forensic science, biophysics, solid state physics and plasma physics. The grant is administered by Stephen Remillard, assistant professor of physics, and Dr. Jennifer Hampton, assistant professor of physics.


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WTP 30 Facets Usability
Two of the major active themes for WTP 3.0, as outlined in the Web Tools Platform Release 3.0 Requirements, are "Improve the 'Out of the box' Experience" and "Ease of Use". To that end, one of the most widespread and initial actions a WTP user will perform is faceted project creation. It is always worth taking a step back and asking ourselves if there is room for usability improvements in this functional area. The following is one such proposal.
A Proposal...
Imagine a scenario where the generic user never needs to go the facet selection panel. Imagine a scenario, where out of the box, the user just picks a pre-canned product project configuration and then hits finish from the first page of the new project wizard. Imagine a scenario where an advanced user maybe could have a team with one facet guru, who would be responsible for defining the custom configurations his team would use on a day to day basis to create faceted projects. This guru would open a configurations editor in the workbench preferences, select the facets he wants, save that configuration, and then export it using workbench preferences. Other team members could then import the configurations and decide which ones they want to show up in their new project wizards. Then, all they ever need to do is select the appropriate configuration from the first page of the project wizard and theoretically, hit finish right from there.
Please note the following screen mock-ups are not meant to be of pristine quality, but rather general thoughts on direction to take the wizards. It is understood visual clean up is necessary.
The Configuration Editor
The pre-defined "typical" configurations will be key. Adopter products could extend and ship with additional configurations, but WTP should have just enough base configurations. The idea is that the configuration editor really does stay an advanced option. But, we do want to make the configuration editor as easy to use as possible because we cannot assume everyone will have a "facet guru".
- This is a mock up of what the facet configuration could look like. This is a familiar look and feel based on the eclipse run/debug page.
- The facet configuration editor could create new configurations, edit existing ones, and they will show nested under the primary project type for ease of use. For usability when creating a new configuration, the facet list is filtered by what is applicable to the primary project type.
- These configurations would then be exported for use by each team member to import to their own workspaces. So, the idea is not every user would have to use this editor and be worried about such details.
Simplified Faceted Project Creation Wizard
Our goal is to hide the user from ever having to worry about facets. All they have to know is which type of project they want to create and away they go. This is the reasoning behind removing the facet selection page out of the wizard flow and into an advanced dialog.
Can we come up with a better name for "Add/Modify Facets"?
- User enters project name first.
- Project location would now hidden by default, and can be expanded by clicking the "Project Location Details..." button.
- The primary facet version for the type of faceted project would now be set on the first page by the user.
- The user would then select a target runtime, with option to create a new one.
- The user would then select a pre-canned product configuration or a configuration given to them by their organization. If an advanced user wanted to modify the facets for _this project_, they would select "Add/Modify Facets". This would take them to the facet selection page in a dialog. This facets page would no longer be the second page in the wizard flow. Once a user changes the facets, we would switch the configuration to "Custom". If the user were to then switch to a different configuration, they would lose the previous changes and get the default for that newly selected configuration. The user would have an option in the advanced dialog to open a link to the configuration editor, where the current selections would be defaulted in, and they could give the new configuration a name and save it from there.
- The configurations drop down would have hover help descriptions to the right of it like the JDT content assist does. Once selected, a detailed description will display under the combo box. The hover help is meant to display a few sentences about what support that configuration will give the project. It will not go into specific facet details, but be user understandable features or higher order descriptions.
- The user could then select to add to an EAR.
- The next pages in the wizard would be the facet install pages for the selected facets in the new project. The complex facet selection page will not be in this page flow. Optionally, a novice user could just hit finish from the first page.
Suggestions for the Facets Panel on a Project's Properties
- Can we rename the option to view/modify facets to be something like "Project Support (Facet Details)"?
- In the current project properties dialog page, the "add/remove project facets" button seems unnecessary. The display/information/features in the "Add/Remove Project Facets" window, should replace the "Project Facets" shown on the main page. (196484)
- The right side of the facets panel should be a paragraph description for the currently selected facet. The runtimes could then optionally pop out like a drawer on top of the descriptions.
Other Thoughts...
- 191714 - Some facets have no need for a version, add to extension a way to say I have no need for a version, and then the version would hide from UI
- 191716 - No context sensitive help, especially for the runtime section, maybe more descriptions
- 191717 - No convert action to enable a way to add facets to an unfaceted project


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The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences presents a screening of three Arab movies that are included in the 100 greatest Arab movies of all time list. Each were chosen in 2013 by the Dubai International Film Festival.
The rare area screening of Arab films includes the festival's No. 1 pick, "The Night of Counting the Years ("Al-Mummia")" (1969). The film is based on a true story of theft from ancient Egyptian royal tombs and screens at 7:30 p.m. June 13. The runner-up, "Cairo Station ("Bab el Hadid")" (1958), starring the late Egyptian movie beauty Hind Rostom, screens later that same day at 9:30 p.m.
"West Beirut" (1998), a coming-of-age story amid the 1975 Lebanese Civil War (ninth on the list), screens on June 21 with Ziad Doueiri, writer-director of the latter film, scheduled to discuss the movie.
Film at Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Arab Cinema Classics: "The Night of Counting the Years" (1970), 7:30 and "Cairo Station" (1958), 9:30 p.m. June 13 ($5 for both); "West Beirut" (1998), 7:30 p.m. June 21 ($5). 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6010. www.lacma.org
Enjoy the movies and admire unique architecture during Los Angeles Conservancy's Last Remaining Seats series that continues this coming week with musicals "West Side Story" (1961) and "Footlight Parade" (1933). The popular series already has one sold out date.
Los Angeles Conservancy Last Remaining Seats: "West Side Story" (1961), 8 p.m. June 14 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. "Footlight Parade" (1933), 8 p.m. June 18 at Orpheum Theatre, 842 S. Broadway. Other dates include June 25 and June 28 at different venues. Tickets $20. Reservations required. www.laconservancy.org
Worried about California's water drought? Take in the showing of "Chinatown" and you'll look at a glass of water in a new way. Robert Towne won the 1975 Academy Award for best original screenplay for "Chinatown," a story about the deal behind bringing water from Owens Valley to Los Angeles. The movie was nominated for 11 Academy Awards, won a Golden Globe for best drama and is on the American Film Institute's 100 best American movies list.
American Cinematheque at the Egyptian: "Chinatown" (1974), 7:30 p.m. June 18. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power historian Frank Barker and Christine Mulholland are scheduled to discuss the movie. Tickets $11; $9 seniors and students. 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 323-466-3456. www.americancinematheque.com
Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and Santa Monica area
Los Angeles Film Festival: The 20th annual event includes documentaries, features, music videos and shorts. Movies begin 4:10 p.m. June 13. Event runs through June 19. Most tickets $13; passes $250-$2500 (all access). Use parking Lot W, Gate B at 1005 Chick Hearn Court, Los Angeles ($10). Most screenings are at Regal Cinemas LA Live Stadium 14. 866-345-6337. www.lafilmfest.com
Dance Camera West: Festival closes with a Dance-A-Long and screening of "La Bamba" (1987), 7:30 p.m. June 13. Tickets $15. Union Station, 800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles. 310-248-4944. www.dancecamerawest.org
Movies on the Farm at Pierce College Farm Center: "Hairspray" (2007), sunset June 13. Certified farmers market, 5 p.m. Free movie; bring your own low back chair or blanket. No outside food. No dogs. 20800 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-999-6300, Ext. 22. www.piercefarmcenter.com
Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Movies in the Park: "Monsters University" (2013), sunset June 13. Free. Movies will also screen July 11 and Aug. 1. Wood Ranch, 556 Lake Park Drive. www.rsrpd.org
American Cinematheque at the Egyptian: Bob Hoskins Tribute: "The Long Good Friday" (1980) and "Mona Lisa" (1986), 7:30 p.m. June 13. Working Women: Fashion show and lecture, 2 p.m. followed by "The Best of Everything" (1959), 3:30 p.m. June 14 (Helm's Design District vintage sale, noon-6 p.m. in the courtyard). "The Godfather" (1972), 7:30 p.m. June 14. "The Godfather Part II" (1974), 7:30 p.m. June 15. "Akira" (1988), 7:30 p.m. June 20. Most tickets $11; $9 seniors and students. 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 323-466-3456. www.americancinematheque.com
New Beverly Cinema: "Fellini Satyricon" (1969), 7:30 p.m. June 13 and 7 p.m. June 14. "Fellini's Roma" (1972), 10 p.m. June 13 and 9:30 p.m. June 14. "Remote Control" (1988), 7:30 p.m. June 17. "Stop Making Sense" (1984), 8 p.m. June 18-19 and 7:30 p.m. June 20. Tickets $8; $6 ages 62 and over and ages under 12. 7165 W. Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-938-4038. www.newbevcinema.com
Film at The Autry: "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" (2007), 1:30 p.m. June 14. Minimum age 13. Free with museum admission $10; $6 seniors. Wells Fargo Theater, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. 323-667-2000. www.theautry.org
Film at Buena Vista Branch Library: "Ice Age" (2002), 2 p.m. June 14. 300 N. Buena Vista St. 818-238-5630. www.burbank.lib.ca.us
Eat, See, Hear: Air New Zealand promotion with free tickets (only through the website) for screening of "Notting Hill" (1999), 8:30 p.m. June 14. Doors open 5 p.m.; band 7 p.m. Tickets without reservation $10; $8 ages 12 and under; $20 reserved seating. Outdoor movie series with live musical entertainment and food trucks, Saturdays through Sept. 13 at various venues. Santa Monica High School, Memorial Greek Theatre, 601 Pico Blvd. (entrance to event only from Fourth Street). www.eatseehear.com
Film at Los Angeles County Museum of Art: "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" (1966), 7:30 p.m. June 14 ($5). "Harmontown" (2014), 7:30 p.m. June 16 ($13). "Pharaoh" (1966), 1 p.m. June 17 ($4). 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6010. www.lacma.org
Los Angeles Conservancy Last Remaining Seats: Classic movies at historic venues include "West Side Story" (1961), 8 p.m. June 14 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. "Footlight Parade" (1933), 8 p.m. June 18 at Orpheum Theatre, 842 S. Broadway. Other dates include June 25, 28 at different venues. Tickets $20. Reservations required. www.laconservancy.org
Film at West Valley Regional Branch Library: Survival theme movie for adults and teens, 2 p.m. June 15. Call for title. 19036 Vanowen St., Reseda. 818-345-9806. www.lapl.org
UCLA Film & Television Archive at the Billy Wilder Theater: Tribute to Robert Altman: "Images" (1972), "That Cold Day in the Park" (1969) and "Damages" (2001), 7 p.m. June 15. Tickets $10. Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-206-8013. www.cinema.ucla.edu
American Cinematheque at the Aero: "Dr. No" (1962) and "Goldfinger" (1964), 7:30 p.m. June 15. Recent Belgian Cinema: "Vijay and I" (2013), 7:30 p.m. June 18. Youth is Brutal: Coming of Age Movies: "Heavenly Creatures" (1994) and "Stand by Me" (1986), 7:30 p.m. June 20 (Anthony Breznican signs "Brutal Youth," 6:30 p.m. in the lobby; actress Melanie Lynskey is scheduled to discuss "Heavenly Creatures"). Most tickets $11; $9 seniors and students. 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. 323-466-3456. www.americancinematheque.com
Movies by Moonlight at Paramount Ranch: John Wayne in "Tall in the Saddle" (1944), 8 p.m. June 15. 2903 Cornell Road, Agoura Hills. 805-370-2301. www.nps.gov/samo
Film at Panorama City Branch Library: Weekly movie screenings, 4 p.m. June 17. Call for title. 14345 Roscoe Blvd. 818-894-4071. www.lapl.org
Film at North Hollywood Regional Branch Library: LGBT Pride Month is celebrated with screenings, 2 p.m. June 19. Call for title. 5211 Tujunga Ave. 818-766-7185. www.lapl.org
CSUN Associated Students Summer Movie Festival: Movies are screened between 7 and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 28. "Shrek" (2001), June 19. Food trucks, 5:30 p.m. Parking $6. Upcoming: "Despicable Me 2" (2013), June 26. Oviatt Lawn, 18111 Nordhoff St. 818-677-2477. www.csun.edu/as
Film at the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust: The documentary "Berlin Calling" (2014), 7 p.m. Thursday. Tickets $10. 100 S. The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. 323-651-3704. www.berlincallingdocumentary.com; www.lamoth.org
Japanema at The Japanese Foundation Los Angeles: "Maiko Haaaaan!!!" (2007), 7 p.m. June 25. Free. 5700 Wilshire Blvd. 323-761-7510. www.jflalc.org
Inland Valley area
Fontana Recreation Department Dive-In Movie: "Toy Story" (1995), 7 p.m. June 13, $2-$3, Heritage Community Pool, 7350 W. Liberty Parkway, Fontana, 909-349-6970, www.fontana.org
Colton Community Services Movie in the Park: "Emperor's New Groove" (2000), 8:30 p.m. June 13, free, Fleming Park, 525 N. La Cadena Dr., Colton, 909-370-6153, www.ci.colton.ca.us
All is Lost: This 2013 quasi-silent movie portrays the ordeal of a lone sailor in a desperate situation, played by film star Robert Redford, a Golden Globes-nominated actor, 7 p.m. June 13, 3 and 7 p.m. June 14, tickets $5-$9.99, UCR ARTSblock, 3824 Main St., Riverside, 951-827-4787, www.artsblock.ucr.edu
Design for Modern Living: Millard Sheets and the Claremont Art Community, 1935-1975: This new documentary is produced by filmaker Paul Bockhorst and the Claremont Museum of Art and takes a look at the architecture and cultural influences at mid-century and how they relate to happenings in Claremont. 7 p.m. June 12, tickets $5, $10, Mudd Theater, 1325 N. College Ave., Claremont, 909-621-0848, www.claremontheritage.org
Ferris Bueller's Day Off: A 1986 American classic, directed by John Hughes, 9:30 p.m. June 15, free, The Press Restaurant, 129 Harvard Ave., Claremont, 909-625-4808
The Grand Seduction: Directed by Don McKellar, this comedy is about how a small fishing village must secure a lucrative business contract to escape a financial slump. Their odds are slim as a town doctor is needed to land the contract and they've been searching for years. After the mayor skips town, resident Murray French takes it upon himself to find his village a doctor, 10:45 p.m. June 13 and 10:45 p.m. June 14, tickets $8-$11, Claremont 5 Laemmele, 450 W. Second St., Claremont, 909-621-5566, www.laemmle.com
Long Beach area
The Day After: This 1983 TV movie stars Jason Robards and John Lithgow. 1 p.m. June 13, free. El Dorado Library, 2900 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. 562-570-3136, www.lbpl.org
The Rocky Horror Picture Show: This 1975 cult classic stars Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick, 9 p.m. June 13, tickets $10. Sunnyside Cemetery, 1095 E. Willow St., Long Beach. lbcinema.org
Skyfall: The 2012 James Bond film stars Daniel Craig. 2:30 p.m. June 14, free. Main Library, 101 Pacific Ave., Long Beach. 562-570-7500, www.lbpl.org
San Gabriel Valley area
Flashback Tuesdays: John Waters wrote and directed Johnny Depp in 1990's "Cry Baby," 7:30 p.m. June 17, tickets $6. 1950's "Baltimore" is about a bad boy with heart of gold who gets the girl — but her boyfriend wants revenge. Look for Ricki Lake, Traci Lords, Troy Donahue and Iggy Pop. Regency Foothill Cinemas Stadium 10, 854 E. Alosta Ave., Azusa. 626-334-6007, www.regencymovies.com
Best in Show: In 2000, Roger Ebert called this "a wickedly funny mockumentary," written and directed by Christopher Guest, and starring Eugene Levy, Fred Willard, Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey as well as lots of pooches, 10 a.m. June 19, free. Crowell Public Library, 1890 Huntington Drive, San Marino. 626-300-0777, www.sanmarinopl.org


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California may be a solidly blue state in terms of the upcoming presidential contest.
But when it comes to attracting new voters, the only growth in registration comes from those who don't identify themselves as either Democrats or Republicans.
New figures from the Secretary of State's office in Sacramento show that a record number of the state's 17 million registered voters are on the books as stating no preference of political party. 3.6 million voters, or just over 21 percent, fit that category.
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That's up by about 2 percentage points from the 2008 presidential election. It continues a trend that's been on the rise over the past decade. It indicates growing dissatisfaction with partisan bickering and extremism on the right and left that's led to stalemates in Sacramento and Washington.
The Republicans fare the worst.
Their registration numbers have declined to just over 30 percent of the electorate in California.
Party leaders are struggling to recover from financial troubles and criticism that they have done too little to reach out to Latino voters and other minority groups.
But Democratic registration is flat. They have 43 percent of the voting rolls, which is virtually identical to numbers of four years ago. In other words, as voters are leaving the Republican Party, they're not moving to the Democrats.
They're choosing none of the above. California will not be seriously contested this fall in the presidential contest.
That much we know. But both major parties ignore the independent voter trend at their own peril. Arnold Schwarzenegger used to talk about "postpartisanship."
A lot of political folks were never sure what that really meant. But moderate voters are the key to close elections, and their distress with the established parties sends a clear message.
They want accomplishments, not partisan gridlock.
Author Kevin Riggs is an Emmy-winning former TV journalist. He is currently Senior Vice President with Randle Communications in Sacramento.
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South Dakota Delegation Urges Use of Aircraft to Fight Fires
PIERRE - The members of South Dakota's congressional delegation are urging the U.S. Forest Service to consider using a soon-to-be retired Air Force aircraft to fight wildland fires in the Black Hills and other states in the Rocky Mountain region.
The congressional delegation says the Air Force plans to divest itself of up to 21 C-27J aircraft, and the Forest Service has the right of first refusal to acquire the aircraft without additional cost to taxpayers.
Republican Sen. John Thune, Democratic Sen. Tim Johnson and Republican Rep. Kristi Noem say the aircraft would be placed at Ellsworth Air Force Base near Rapid City to help protect the Black Hills area from fires.
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Finally, over the weekend, with the 'Bama game just five weeks away, I signed in. Among the many emails waiting for me was one from our ol' blogging cohort and wallpaper maestro, Andy. On July 7th he wrote:
Yesterday I started getting that familiar "cant wait for football season" vibe again...
Celebrated with this.
Attached was the following wallpaper:
Yes, that's Fitz Toussaint. The same Fitz Toussaint who was recently arrested for blowing a .12 on a drive through Saline.
Just another reminder why you never, EVER want to prep too soon on a college football blog. Shit happens.
Okay, need to get in touch with Andy so we can get to work on our big Frank Clark screensaver. Gonna be awesome!


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An inquest jury has concluded that police used unsuitable and unnecessary force on a man who died in custody, with officers failing to uphold the detained man's basic rights as he collapsed after being pinned down for eight minutes.
In one of the most damning verdicts in recent times concerning a death in custody, the jury in the inquest of Sean Rigg, found that the Metropolitan police made a catalogue of errors which "more than minimally" contributed to Rigg's death.
During his detention, the jury found Rigg was held down in a V shape, in a prone position for eight minutes, despite it taking 30 seconds to handcuff him.
Who Policies The Police? (52minutes/UK/2012/Ken Fero/Migrant Media) Sean Rigg dies in a caged area in Brixton Police Station in August 2008 and the Independent Police Complaint Commission (IPCC) are called in to investigate. Sean's family are shocked at the death and this soon turns to anger when the government appointed IPCC begin to make error after error in its inquiry – is it incompetence or collusion?
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During the restraint he was placed face down, with his legs bent back, in a caged footwell of a police van. The jury found that Rigg was struggling but not violent and officers failed to spot the deterioration in his health.
Rigg, 40, was a musician who suffered from paranoid schizophrenia.
The jury found the NHS was also culpable. The South London and Maudsley NHS Trust had not ensured that Rigg had taken his medication for two months, nor did they conduct a mental health assessment, which the jury found also contributed to his death. The jury found the trust care was inadequate and that for 10 days they had missed signs that his mental health was relapsing. The case draws together several issues of acute concern to Britain's black communities; from deaths in police custody to concerns about their treatment by mental health services.
Rigg's family called for a public inquiry into the number of deaths in custody and for criminal prosecutions.
Other News:
Police criticised over death of schizophrenic Sean Rigg
1 August 2012
Tomlinson family respond to Sean Rigg inquest verdict
1 August 2012


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The whole reason for going to New England for Thanksgiving was for this party. How could I miss an opportunity to get together with iDad's side of the family? It was well worth the trip.
These aren't my best photos, but there are a lot of them. You can find the full set on My Gallery, but here are the teasers.
Cousin C was surprised—mostly that his boys could keep a secret this big!
There was a good bit of dancing done by all. I have the blisters to prove it!
In addition to dancing, there might have been some drinking and some goofing around. Especially by my siblings and myself. If you get to the end of the full album, you can find the photos where Sister-In-Law T tried to convince me that I could lick my elbow or touch my elbows behind my back. I'm still convinced I can do it.
Just one word says it all. "Gov-nah!"
And apologies to Aunt K who wanted to stay up and party into the wee hours of the morning. As I explained, most of my adventures happen before midnight. Otherwise I turn into a pumpkin. ;-)


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A Queens College professor returning home from vacation found a mysterious gravestone lying in his yard and was set to break it into pieces when he realized how special it was.
Allan Rudman says he got back to his Flushing home last week to find the gravestone sitting by his fence. The geologist initially planned to hit it with a hammer and break it into pieces.
"It was actually leaning up against this with the writing-side down, so I leaned it back so I could get a better shot at it, and I saw that the underside had an inscription on it, and I realized it was a headstone," said Rudman.
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"Thank God I hadn't hit it with the hammer yet," he said.
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"Why me? Why would they throw it over the fence? I don't understand why it was put here. No one picked me, there's no reason why anyone would give this to me," he said.
Rudman says the Queens Historical Society and Queens Public Library want to look at it, as do the people who run the Brooklyn cemetery where Rantus' remains are.
"I'm glad I got it, I'm glad I didn't destroy it, and I'm hoping it will go to a place where it will be valued and respected," he said.
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[Update: comments are now closed.] Imagine a world that looked more like Hot Wheels. Racetracks would have giant orange loops in the straights, cars could look like sharks, and everything would be covered in flames. For Felix Holst, VP of Hot Wheels Design, that world is his reality. He's responsible for the design direction of Hot Wheels products, and the packaging and entertainment for both the Hot Wheels and Matchbox brands (yes, they both live under the Mattel roof). Holst's day job is every six-year-old kid's dream come true, and now you have the chance to ask him anything!
The full-size Hot Wheels Bone Shaker at the LA Auto Show. Photo credit: Mallory McMorrow
Holst oversees a team of over 50 designers that cranks out hundreds of new 1:64 cars every year. But that's not all. In the past few years, Hot Wheels has taken on full-size vehicles too, creating cars like the badass Bone Shaker, the classic Twin Mill and the recent custom Ford Transit Connect
, which towed the Hot Wheels Rip Rod into this year's SEMA show in Las Vegas. They've also broken world records, sending drivers Tanner Foust and Greg Tracy soaring through massive six-story loops for their insane stunt at the X Games Los Angeles in 2012.
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The Hot Wheels team also helped bring our Ford Fiesta Heroes to life, first through sketches, then in a final one-off prototype using some very high-tech tools at the Mattel Design Center .
Prior to taking the reins as the head of Hot Wheels design at Mattel, Holst toured England for five years as the bassist and manager of U.K. rock band The Kustombuilt. These days, he's enjoying life as a new father and living the SoCal dream in Venice Beach, CA with some seriously cool project cars, including a traditional 1931 Ford hot rod and a 1961 Ford Zodiac.
So what's it like to go from British rock star to designer of some of the world's coolest toys? Want to know how the heck someone gets a job inventing Hot Wheels cars for a living? Go ahead and ask in the comments below.
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I know I've got the perspective police and my admiration for the stoic and my good, phlegmatic British blood. I know that I am not supposed to wail, because you all have your own wails to be going on with. I know that this is a public space and therefore I should expect slings and arrows; I know that my skin is stupidly thin and I should butch up. I know that I'm a bit over-tired just now, hazy with fret, and prone to taking things too much to heart.
But I had a comment yesterday which I am finding stupidly hard to deal with. It wasn't horrid, really, or mean. There was, in fact a very nice compliment in it. My God, when I look at what people on newspapers have to put up with, it was milk and honey. Yet bash bash bash it went, into my fragile heart.
Anonymous wrote: 'There are times when I find your blog maddening, but today your words are jewels of sensitivity and good judgment.'
You see? That's very nice, in the second part. Really, really kind. But why did there have to be the maddening bit? What purpose does it achieve? May I just wave a magic wand and not be maddening? Is that what is expected?
This blog is free. I do it because I love it. No one forces anyone to read it. If someone asked you to tea, would you say: 'Oh, these cucumber sandwiches are disgusting, but I really love the ham and cheese?' Of course you would not. You might think the cucumber is revolting, but manners will stop you saying so. If you visit someone's house, would you remark on the idiot mistake of choosing carmine red for the downstairs study, whilst congratulating them on the lovely sage green of the kitchen? No, you would not. You would damn well bite your tongue about the carmine, because it's done, and it's their choice, and to say so would only cause unnecessary hurt.
You would not march up to someone in the street and tell them that their hat was horrible or their hair a mess. There are things we do not do.
I fully accept that, as one reader remarked not long ago, I can be boring, although I try very hard to avoid dullness; I am sure I can be maddening, as I have now been told. But these observations are, apart from being disobliging, without utility. I write as best as I can, often after a long day. There are sometimes editing errors or non-sequiturs, moments of monomania, occasions when there is not much life in my prose, however hard I try. The readers' wonderful liberal choice is not to read. They may come back on a better day, because everyone has off days.
Besides the lack of utility, the lack of specificity is not helpful. Maddening how? Maddening why? (Actually, please don't tell me; it will only make me sadder.)
I really love this blog, and I love the variety of the readers and that they come from all over the world. I don't expect to be told that I am fascinating or brilliant. The compliments, when they arrive, are always like getting a present, and make me feel humble. But I am not robust enough at the moment for what my mother calls personal remarks. Read, don't read; find a writer who does not madden.
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Oh, and PS. Last time I admitted to hurt, the Dear Readers were very kind and rallied, but I had the uncomfortable sense that the volume of comment felt a tiny bit like ganging up, although I know that was not at all how it was meant. This is, above all, a polite space. Don't abuse Anonymous; they have the right to write exactly what they will. I have the right to take it or not take it. Just now, my very personal choice is: not.


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Posting by confused consumer was not hearsay.
You Fit, Inc. v. Pleasanton Fitness, LLC, 2013 WL 521784 (M.D.Fla. February 11, 2013)
In a trademark case between competing health clubs, the court considered a Yelp posting in entering a preliminary injunction, finding that while the anonymous posts were not conclusive evidence of actual confusion, they were indicative of potential consumer confusion.
The dispute centered over the use of "You Fit" and "Fit U" for health clubs. A Yelp user posted the following:
I am soo [sic] confused. I was a member at Youfit in [Arizona] and when I moved back to [California] I saw this place by my house and thought great my gym is here! When I went into the gym, I realized it was called Fit U. They use the same basic color scheme on their sign and the motto seemed the same. When I asked the girl at the desk, … [she] said her owner created this brand. I said what are you [ sic ] rates? Seemed very similar to me as when I was a member at Youfit. Very confusing and a big let down.
The court rejected defendant's hearsay argument. It noted that affidavits and hearsay materials which would not be admissible evidence for a permanent injunction may be considered if the evidence is appropriate given the character and objectives of the injunctive proceeding. With no analysis as to why, the court found the Yelp posting appropriate to consider at this stage of the case.
Moreover, the court observed in a footnote that the Yelp post was not hearsay to begin with. It was not being offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted, but to demonstrate the consumer's confusion — a then-existing mental state of the declarant, which is an exception to the hearsay rule. This is an interesting finding. The hearsay and non-hearsay uses of the post both turn on the same content, particularly the statement "I am soo [sic] confused." That statement is the matter asserted (and in such capacity, excludable hearsay). And it is also the mindset of the declarant (and in such capacity, subject to an exception to the hearsay rule).
The court's opinion does not address what one might see as the real problem with the Yelp evidence — its authenticity. Perhaps the parties did not bring that up. But one does not have to venture far in imagination to see how a crafty plaintiff could generate, or direct the generation, of self-serving social media content that would be helpful as evidence in a litigated matter.
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Sunday, 14 August 2011
you are my inspiration
so on to my card which i am entering into the following challenges:
1.the sugar bowl challenge - challenge 65 - maria therese`s sketch + optional blue.
2.charisma cardz challenge - challenge 32 - distressing
3.the crafty pad challenge - challenge 134 - cute n girly.
cream pearl card
gcd papers - ella blue
ms cherish punch
ms butterfly punch
pearl trim
melissa francis pearls
personal impressions sentiment
acrylic shimmer paint - blue
simply sassy stamp - butterfly girl
blush,sunkissed pink,coral,baby pink
ivory,buttercup,pastel yellow,mustard
tea green,grey green,denim blue
ivory,pastel beige,khaki,blender,white gel pen.
thanks so much for popping by, means a lot.
off to have a mooch around blogland now.
luv coops xxxx
73 comments:
- lis-m said...
hi Honey,
This is FABULOUS !!!
I really like the effect with the white pen too.. i must get a new one..
hugs xx
- 14 August 2011 at 16:51
- Lou Mac said...
This is beautiful Coops!!
That patterned paper is just LUSH and your image has been coloured to perfection!! LOVE the effect of the white gel pen! Sort of looks like an aura around her! Gorgeous! :)
- 14 August 2011 at 17:05
- Rosietoes said...
Gorgeous card Coops. That image is fab and I love the edging you have done too.
Edna x
- 14 August 2011 at 17:12
- Karen said...
Gorgeous card Nic. Love the image and butterflies. This paper is on my want list beautiful xx
- 14 August 2011 at 17:12
- Creations by Shirl said...
Stunning Coops~
Wow I'm really liking that papers you used, and that image is stunning, luv that butterfly on her nose and fluttering all over on the card. Such great colors too!
- 14 August 2011 at 17:32
- Sarah said...
Wow Coops, this is amazing! Gorgeous colours and details x
- 14 August 2011 at 17:34
- carrie-lee said...
A stunning card hun just love the whole design and the embelishments really bring it to life xxx
- 14 August 2011 at 17:37
- angelwhispers said...
Wow just love it and all that glitter is just lush!!!!
Don't be too hard on the little man!! Thats what Mums are for to tidy, tidy, tidy!!!! lol Chanelle xxx
- 14 August 2011 at 17:48
- Unknown said...
Simply stunning I havent bought any of the new kit but soarly tempted to buy a couple.
Chris x
- 14 August 2011 at 17:50
- Vicky said...
So very pretty Coops...gorgeous image and loving all your wee butterflies too..!
I'm back tomorrow too...snap..!
have a lovely evening...hugs Vicky xx
- 14 August 2011 at 17:59
- Christine said...
Hi Nic awwww love this image fab job of the distressing stunning colouring..those pearls look amazing..love it..hope work isnt toooo bad for you..
smiles Christine xx
- 14 August 2011 at 18:16
- Allison said...
lovely card- thanks for playing along with Charisma this week
- 14 August 2011 at 18:30
- Shazza said...
wow Coops this is beautiful. Where did you get that shimmer paint x
- 14 August 2011 at 18:35
- Fiona said...
oh oh gorgeous...love all the sparkle too!!
Love it!!
- 14 August 2011 at 18:36
- aqualeiga said...
Stunning colouring, and plenty of girly glitter! A adorable card, thanks so much for joining our challenge at THE CRAFTY PAD this week, and good luck! Hugs, Ali x
- 14 August 2011 at 18:49
- Inkypinkydelights said...
Hi Nic, A lovely card! Love those pearls! Melissa Frances - what a treat! Also, yur background is gorgous! Love the addition of the gel pen! Judy x
- 14 August 2011 at 19:08
- Jane said...
Oooo this is gorgeous...love her and love those papers!xx
I am back to work tomorrow too after six weeks off :0( Shouldn't be complaining really!lol
- 14 August 2011 at 19:10
Such a beatiful card Nic.
Sue x
- 14 August 2011 at 19:14
- Martina said...
Oh my God...how cute is this?! Sooo gorgeous Coops!! I LOVE this!! I already have orded the image last week, but your card is simply amazing!!!!
- 14 August 2011 at 19:31
- Chrissy said...
Gorgeous card, love the pearls down the side, very pretty. Lovely image and colouring...the papers are fabulous, and the butterflies...gorgeous.
Luv CHRISSYxx
- 14 August 2011 at 19:39
OoOoO CC!!
This is one of my faves of yours!
LUSH papers,yummy sparkle and flutterbies!
Toadally yummy!
Thank you for joining us at Charisma Cardz this week and good luck!
(I've waited ageeeeeeeeeees to say that hehe)
- 14 August 2011 at 19:40
- sue said...
gorgous coops,love the colour & as always your fab colouring sue xx
- 14 August 2011 at 19:48
- Wiccababe said...
she is coloured beautifull Coops, and I have to say I love the background - never occurred to me to use the white pen for this, clever you
- 14 August 2011 at 19:51
- Sheila said...
Stunning card Nic! Love how you used the white pen! Sheila:)X
- 14 August 2011 at 19:56
- Teresa said...
Every time I visit your blog I just know I'm in for something special, this is really beautiful Coops. Thanks for visiting my blog today, hope you have a lovely evening, hugs Teresa xx
- 14 August 2011 at 20:03
- Lee said...
Awww boys WILL be boys lol.Your card is sooooo STUNNING.Gorgeous papers n embellies.xxx
- 14 August 2011 at 20:16
- Donna Mosley said...
Oh! Nic, this is absolutely stunning hun. Love the gorgeous details and sparkles. You're colouring is incredible as always. Love it!
Donna x
- 14 August 2011 at 20:35
- Kim Dellow said...
Beautiful! What a great effect with the dots around her, looks great! Lovely make as always Coops. Kim
- 14 August 2011 at 20:45
- Sandra H said...
Wow Coops you have done it again! stunning card gorgeous image and so beautifully coloured love the edging:) Sandra H
- 14 August 2011 at 20:49
- karen said...
Stunning creation coops, just gorgeous! Karenxx
- 14 August 2011 at 21:02
- Wendy said...
Absolutely stunning Coops,love everything about it.
Wendy xx
- 14 August 2011 at 21:11
- Dawn said...
Stunning!Simply Stunning!
Just perfect for our Cute & Girly Challenge at The Crafty Pad this week!
Thanks for playing!
Good Luck
Dawn xx
- 14 August 2011 at 21:28
- sara said...
ooooh im likin this a lot !! gorgeous image fab colouring love that pearl trim
hugs sara x x x
- 14 August 2011 at 21:28
Hi Nic, another stunningly pretty card! Fab image,layout, colouring ... everything! xx
- 14 August 2011 at 21:32
- Debs M said...
gorgeous, love the bp's and butterflies and the way you coloured her is fabby, love the spotty effect! x
- 14 August 2011 at 21:50
- Unknown said...
Hi ya, another gorgeous card! Love the paper it is beautiful, you're not helping my paper addiction you know! Sarah
- 14 August 2011 at 21:53
- Faye said...
Soft, pretty, feminine, it's lovely. Your image really pops out against these gorgeous papers. xxx
- 14 August 2011 at 21:55
- pinky said...
What a cutie Coops, she is gorgeous. Love all the glitter round the edges. This is one stunning card.
- 14 August 2011 at 22:00
- Crafty Loops said...
Really stunning cards Coops. Lee xx
- 14 August 2011 at 22:46
- Sally said...
A super creation. I love the blues & all the sparkle. Such a cute image too.
Sally x
- 14 August 2011 at 22:47
- nnalorac said...
Stunning and so pretty Coops, love the image, such a cute expression from the butterfly on her nose. Fab papers and colours. Mine have left home but still come back and make untidy bedrooms Coops. Carolxx
- 14 August 2011 at 22:52
- Tonje said...
You make the most amasing cards, and Im wondering how do you get the time? They are breathtaking.
Love tonje ;);)
- 14 August 2011 at 23:02
- Angie said...
Gorgeous card Coops love the colours and the pearl flowers. The image is cute and i love your colouring.
hugs Angie x
- 14 August 2011 at 23:03
- Sue said...
Gorgeous card Nic,love the cool blue.Fab image and butterflys.
Sue xx
- 14 August 2011 at 23:05
- Sue B said...
Wow! this is gorgeous! Sweet image and love your colouring and the background with the glitter. And the papers look stunning with those pearls and butterflies! Really beautiful card Coops!
Hope back to work goes ok!
Hugs Sue xxx
- 14 August 2011 at 23:54
- Jennifer said...
Beautiful Nic. Love the image, papers...everything! xx Jenny xx
- 15 August 2011 at 00:31
- Lesley said...
phew i am so glad that im not the only 1 getting onto the kids about the mess in there room...rofl..this card is gorgeous hunni..and love the layout and colours :o)) xx
- 15 August 2011 at 01:08
- Feebsy said...
Very sweet Nic. I really like the blue and brown together and the butterflies are adorable. Great little sentiment too.
I hope work isn't too bad :(.
- 15 August 2011 at 08:05
- melsanford said...
Oh this is gorgeous! Love the distressing and all the glitter :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx
- 15 August 2011 at 08:29
- debby4000 said...
Oh Nic this is gorgeous.
- 15 August 2011 at 08:35
- Louise said...
Beautiful card love the soft colours
Hugs Louise xx
- 15 August 2011 at 08:39
- Jackie said...
Absolutely gorgeous, you have a great knack for co-ordinationg colours beautifully :o)
Jakcie xx
- 15 August 2011 at 08:45
- Andrea C said...
Your card is absolutely beautiful. You can't get too irrate with the wee guy kids are just messy. I tidy my kids rooms and after just half an hour they have it messed up again but they blame it on our two year old haha cheeky little blighters x
- 15 August 2011 at 08:47
- Delphine said...
Your card is so, so beautiful, Coops! I think this is my new favourite Simply Sassy! Your colouring and colours are fantastic, and I love all the pearls, very delicate! Fantastic papers and distressing too! Hugs Delphine xx
- 15 August 2011 at 08:47
- Jules said...
Hi Coops
A boy making a mess of his bedroom? How unusual LOL!!!
It gets worse as they get older so be warned.
In the end I used to just throw clean sheets on top of the bed and say let me have your dirty ones .. .. and that was as much as I did!!
Boy did that room take some clearing when he left home!!! LOL!!!
Another gorgeous card Coops with that fabby Ella Blue. Love the image .... great for co-ordinating all the butterflies!!
Your holiday went a bit quick!!!!
Love Jules xx
- 15 August 2011 at 09:09
- jenny said...
Stunning card.....I LOVE how you coloured the image and background and all the glittery bits :)
My sons room is always a mess too!!!
Jenny xx
- 15 August 2011 at 09:46
- Mary J said...
Ever, ever, ever so sweet coops! Adore all of the little details!
- 15 August 2011 at 09:56
- ♥Gemma♥ said...
Absolutely fabulous sweetie...love the distressed edges with the added glitz and i so love your colouring sweetie, its amazing :D
hugs and xxx
- 15 August 2011 at 10:40
- tilly said...
beautiful card Coops, you will need to work to buy more stash lol, hopr the bedroom stays tidy.... some hope !!
- 15 August 2011 at 12:08
- Kerryn said...
beautiful card!! so pretty!!
- 15 August 2011 at 14:38
- Netty said...
Terrific card Coops, especially love her crossed eyes.....lol xx
- 15 August 2011 at 18:50
- Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...
Oh just gorgeous hun! Love the colours & the papers are fab!
Hugs Shell xx
- 15 August 2011 at 20:27
- Sue said...
Hi hun
wowzer fantastic card, awesome colouring, luv them papers, gorgeous embelies, sue,x
- 15 August 2011 at 21:11
- coldwaters2 said...
Wowwww Nic this looks breathtaking what wonderful distressing, that row of flower pearls, the colours and finally the image this is stunning.
Lorraine x
- 15 August 2011 at 22:52
- Christine L said...
Oooooh Nic.... each one just gets better!!!!! I LOVE this!! Just one question - do you ever sleep? LOL!
Christine x
- 15 August 2011 at 23:24
- xxxtglxxx said...
I think this is the funniest, cutest Sassy ever! :)
Gorgeous soft blues, and I love the pearls and flutterbies!
- 16 August 2011 at 00:47
- Chris(craft) and Dave(photos) Richards said...
This is fabulous Nic,love everything about it......especially love the butterfly on her nose !
love and hugs
chris richards
- 16 August 2011 at 07:11
- XxJULESxX said...
oh wow this is stunning Coops!!!
- 16 August 2011 at 11:26
- Julie said...
Oh gorgeous!! Love the design and all the glitz and glamour!!! Juliexx
- 16 August 2011 at 22:31
- Andria said...
WOW - totalstunner, love the little details and colouring and how you've highlighted around her, different and so effective :) x
- 17 August 2011 at 06:30
- Unknown said...
such a sweet card. Thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz for our distressing challenge x
Lisa x
- 17 August 2011 at 13:50
- Little K Smith said...
Oh this is beautiful Coops, I love the sweet image and all the the pearls 'n' butterflies too :)
- 17 August 2011 at 22:49
- cardmaking bird said...
OH WOW Nic - I LOVE, love, love this!!! It is fabulous!! Everything about it is perfect! Hugs, Marie xx
- 20 August 2011 at 05:46


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Kashmir Hill pointed out that at least one erstwhile file sharing service has changed its business model in response to the federal government's action against Megaupload. She observes that:
FileSonic users can't be too happy to have one of the main features of the site taken away. But the company must be less worried about its breach of contract with existing users than it is about the possibility of getting the Megaupload treatment, i.e., arrest, seizure of its property, and a criminal indictment.
This raises an important point. Any kind of online service that pushes the legal envelope may want to build in some mechanisms to pull back with impunity if it gets freaked out or loses its envelope-pushing courage. Said another way, that service should not make promises to its users that it cannot keep in the event the service wants to change what it is doing.
Some well known user generated content sites do this pretty well already in their terms of service. For example:
- Dropbox: "We reserve the right to suspend or end the Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice."
- "YouTube reserves the right to discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time."
- Reddit: "We also reserve the right to discontinue the Program, or change the content or formatting of the Program, at any time without notice to you, and to require the immediate cessation of any specific use of the Program."
- Facebook (being kind of vague): "If you . . . create risk or possible legal exposure for us, we can stop providing all or part of Facebook to you."
All good examples of foresight in drafting website terms and conditions that help innovative sites with damage control.


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This weekend we went to a family barbecue in Buffalo, NY and we were inspired! Nothing says summer like fresh grilled shellfish. We got our inspiration after watching our cousins "steam" clams on the grill. They had a cooler filled with little neck clams and placed them directly on the grill over medium heat. Once the clams are open, they are cooked. Simply place the cooked clams in bowl and serve with hot sauce or a sprinkle of some Nantucket Off-Shore Bayou Rub. It's a crowd pleaser not to mention a great icebreaker. Standing over a bowl of steaming hot clams is sure to get the conversation going. Enjoy.
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Trophy Time and an Elbow Update
I Saw The Trophy!
Finally, one of the stops of the Phillies World Series Trophy Tour was nearby and at an opportune time. On Monday, the Trophy made a visit to the 422 Sportsplex, an indoor sports facility about a 15-minute drive from my house. The public viewing was scheduled from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. Thankfully, the kids didn't have much homework that night, and I was able to bribe them into it by promising dinner at Chick-fil-a afterwards.
I warned them that we might have to wait in line for a while, but it turned out not to be too bad. We got there a few minutes before 5:00, and as soon as the picture-taking commenced, the line moved fairly quickly.
Of course, my children can never be in each others' company for more than a few minutes before they start poking, pushing, and picking at each other. My daughter then announced that she would not be in the same picture as her brother.
Since an official-looking person had already come through the line handing out numbered tickets to each group, and there would supposedly be only one photo per ticket, I told her she had no choice. I didn't want to get to the front of the line, and then hold things up by requesting each kid get their own picture.
Her: "I don't care, I don't want to be in the same picture."
Me: "Well, you are going to be."
Her: "Then I'm not getting my picture taken."
Me: "You can each stand on opposite sides, that way the trophy will be between you."
I began to entertain hopes that this wasn't the real trophy, and only a stunt double. Horrible visions of my offspring knocking the thing over and breaking it flashed through my mind. How would I explain that to my husband?
Fortunately none of that transpired and by the time it was our turn they were on speaking terms again. Here we are with the Trophy:
I realized afterward that even though I had been standing right next to it, and had actually had my hand resting on the back of the stand (the red velvet part, not the actual Trophy), that I never really got a good look at it! Well, from afar, but not up close and personal. Your time with the trophy is limited, since they obviously want as many fans as possible to get a photo op. But at least I have proof I was there!
The Rebuilding of Scott Mathieson
Scott Mathieson was at one time a top pitching prospect in the Phillies organization. Here he is in 2005 pitching for the single-A Clearwater Threshers:
and the following year pitching for the double-A Reading Phillies:
He also pitched for Team Canada in the 2006 World Baseball Classic, and made his major-league debut later that season.
Since then, he has had not one, but two Tommy John surgeries.
He is in Clearwater this spring, attempting to make a comeback. According to this story on the Phillies website, although he initially came through the minors as a starter, he would most likely find a home in the bullpen if his comeback is successful.
So Scott, here's wishing you a successful rehab, and that you find a spot this year in the Phillies' system!
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If you're reading this on Friday (which comes after Thursday and before Saturday), there's a decent chance the song that might forever ruin the day we thank God for is buzzing in you brain. (If not, it probably is now – sorry.)
"Friday," the YouTube video that's made 13-year-old singer Rebecca Black a star for our odd times, surpassed 40 million views this week. The inane earworm of a tune has earned her many teenybopper fans and perhaps an even larger group of detractors, some of whom have hurdled over the top with their scorn.
In less than a week, Rebecca has gone from defending herself on "Good Morning America" to singing on "The Tonight Show." The prospects of her staying power and the song's profitability are mysteries – The New York Times notes that published estimates range from $40,000 to $1 million. But in a DIY age where YouTube can bring instant and sometimes lasting celebrity (see Justin Bieber), "Friday" can be seen as a case of the best and the worst of Internet-driven fame, depending on your view.
It would be too bad, though, if "Friday" overshadows other YouTube gems, including a couple creative music videos posted this week that are well worth a look – and listen.
We stumbled onto (via Gizmodo) a brilliant mash-up of various homemade YouTube music videos stitched together to create one haunting, enthralling tune called, "My Favorite Color." A riff played by a middle-aged mom on an old-school Lowery-type organ provides the backbone of a song that melds, visually and musically, with a melody sung by a teenage girl, accompanied by folks playing saxophones, drums, French horns, cellos, a triangle, among other instruments.
The video, assembled by a YouTube user who goes by "kutiman," seamlessly weaves the music and faces into what is not only a credible composition, but digital art.
We're also getting a kick out of another clever mash-up of sorts, one that might appeal to the crowd that actually likes "Friday."
The title, "One Man Disney Movie," basically of says it all: singer Nick Pitera appears on a screen split six ways, in near-"Brady Bunch" style, singing and acting out various parts (the heroine, the villain, etc.) of numbers from Mouse House classics ("Be Our Guest" from "Beauty and the Beast" is a highlight). The wonderfully sappy short, which got a nice shoutout from Mashable, is finding an audience, surpassing 1 million views – which isn't bad, even if it's not close to "Friday."
So take a break from "Friday" and check out the videos below:
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Q: My neighbor damaged my back yard as the result of one of his do-it-yourself projects. Now he won't turn in a claim to his insurer. And he won't tell me who his insurer is. What can I do?
A: We get variations on this question a lot. Common ones involve a neighbor driving over a mailbox or into a fence. And we periodically get calls from people wondering if we have a database listing who insures who. (We don't.)
First, try to deal directly with your neighbor to get him to pay for the damage. If he's worried that the claim will drive up his premiums (or lead to his policy being cancelled), he may still be willing to compensate you for the sake of the relationship and to stave off the possibility of your taking him to court.
If that doesn't work, you can contact your agent or insurer to see if the damage is covered on your own policy. Or you could decide to take legal action against the neighbor, either in small claims or a higher court.
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Whether you are the person that likes to relax on your balcony to ponder the views or you just prefer to sit out on the lawns, under the palms, as you sip that drink, you will be in awe of the views and the serenity of this unique environment.
The Whitsunday Sands Resort has been purposely designed and developed to provide accommodation in various locations, within the resort precinct, so as to maximise privacy whilst at the same time creating breath taking views from alternate locations.
Once you have arrived and unpacked, you can take a stroll through the gardens, on the resorts private walkway, to the world famous Horseshoe Bay, arguably the best mainland beach in North Queensland.
Bring your googles and flippers and experience swimming amongst the abundance of marine life that adorns these waters here or just relax by their pool.
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The fallout for Ben Roethlisberger over an alleged sexual assault of a woman in a Georgia nightclub continues this week after police documents were released and the Steelers' brass announced they plan to punish the two-time Super Bowl champion.
Though Roethlisberger was not charged, police records released this week contain detailed testimony by his accuser and her friends of events that occurred that night.
The victim was a 20-year-old student at Georgia College & State University who met Roethlisberger out in Milledgeville, Ga, where the quarterback was celebrating his 28th birthday.
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"Ben asked us to go to his 'vip' area (back of Capital). We all went with him," the woman wrote in a statement, obtained by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "He said there were shots for us, numerous shots were on the bar, and he told us to take them. His bodyguard came and took my arm and said come with me, he escorted me into a side door/hallway, and sat me on a stool. He left and Ben came back ... . I told him it wasn't ok, no, we don't need to do this and I proceeded to get up and try to leave. I went to the first door I saw, which happened to be a bathroom. He followed me into the bathroom and shut the door behind him. I still said no, this is not ok, and he then had sex with me. He said it was ok. Then he left without saying anything."
Nicole Biancofiore, a friend of the woman, said the accuser "was dragged by a bodyguard to the back room in Capital. She was extremely intoxicated and not aware of what was happening."
Biancofiore claimed another friend, Aliesha Scholten, attempted to open the bathroom door but "she was taken away by a bodyguard of Ben's."
A third woman in the group, Ann Marie Lubatti, wrote that she "approached the other security guard and told him that she [the accuser] was in no shape to be back there with Ben Roethlisberger. He couldn't look me in the eye, and told me he didn't know what was going on. My friend went to open the door, and it was locked."
Prosecutors dropped the case after District Attorney Fred Bright said he believed it would be hard to bring a case that would convince a jury "beyond a reasonable doubt." Bright also said the accuser and her family did not want to press charges.
Though Roethlisberger has escaped prosecution, the Steelers' administration isn't cutting him any slack. President Art Rooney II says the team will discipline their Pro-Bowl QB, but wants to coordinate the punishment with NFL action.
"When we get to the point where we have agreed with the commissioner on what that action will be, that's when it will be imposed," said Rooney. "After imposing an appropriate level of discipline and outlining the steps we feel will be necessary to be successful as a player and a person, we intend to allow Ben the opportunity to prove to us he is the teammate and citizen we all believe he is capable of being."
<!--{127136920401617 Though Roethlisberger is not ready to throw in the terrible towel yet, he says he is willing to accept punishment for his off-the-gridiron behavior.
Roethlisberger is still involved in a civil suit regarding an alleged sexual assaulted on a hotel employee in Nevanda. He is expected to begin offseason practice next week.


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The panoramic views, remarkable locale and rich history contribute greatly to the magic of Golf View Hotel & Spa, in Nairn, near the city of Inverness.
Golf View Hotel & Spa provides a scenic panorama out to the Moray Firth and Black Isle; guests seated in the hotel's brasserie and bar can take advantage of the views, perhaps catching a glimpse of the inquisitive dolphins and other creatures local to the waters.
Private parking and idyllic gardens surround the historic building which lead straight on to the shores of the Moray Firth. Conference and event spaces with free WiFi throughout are also available within the hotel catering for up to 100 delegates or guests, with an excellent leisure club available for use by all residential guests.
The hotel has a selection of bedroom styles from singles to suites, many with sea views facing over the Moray Firth. Almost all en-suite bathrooms comprise separate bath and shower, with Scottish Fine Soaps products provided for your comfort.
Claiming more hours of sunshine than any other Scottish town, it is without wonder why Charlie Chaplin returned to Nairn year after year for his family holidays! Prosperity has flourished in the "Brighton of the north", progressing from the Victorian era to the present day. It is our promise to fill your break at Golf View Hotel & Spa with heart and soul throughout your time in this superb location.
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Situated on the seafront, Golf View is a short walk from the harbour and town centre.
From the west – Follow the A96 from Inverness to Nairn. Stay on the A96 entering Nairn, turning left into Seabank Road immediately after the Parish Church. Follow Seabank Road to the end, and the hotel is situated on your right hand side.
From the east – Follow the A96 into Nairn. At the roundabout take first left and continue to follow the A96. Continue through the next set of traffic lights and after ¼ mile turn right into Seabank Road, immediately before the Parish Church. Follow Seabank Road to the end, and the hotel is situated on your right hand side.
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|Nearest railway station Nairn Railway Station
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|Nearest airport
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First state of the Twitosphere in Brazil
I published already several blogposts on this blog with an analysis of the Twitosphere is several European countries (see the sidebar). The next country analyzed is not in Europe this time, but in South America : Brazil.
Using the same approach as for the previous countries, I managed to find 421 active Twitter accounts from Brazil. A Twitter account was considered to be held by someone from Brazil if the location explicitely refers to Brazil or if the Twitter user was located in Brazil according to one of the Twitter mapping mashups. The actual number of Brazilian Twitter users is probably higher as only 50% of the Twitter users specify their location in their profile (see this previous post).
For a population of 190 million people (according to Wikipedia), Brazil has 421 Twitter accounts, which means that there is a Brazilian Twitter account for every 451,000 inhabitants. Currently for Iceland and the Netherlands there is one Twitter account for roughly 10,000 inhabitants.
History of the Brazilian Twitter accounts
This graph below shows the history of the Brazilian Twitter accounts. The graph is based on the date of the first message posted on each of the public Brazilian Twitter accounts.
Oldest Twitter accounts from Brazil
http://twitter.com/crisdias - CrisDias - first message on 13/07/2006
http://twitter.com/vitorl - Vitor Leite - first message on 20/07/2006
http://twitter.com/guercheLE - Luciano E. Guerche - first message on 21/07/2006
http://twitter.com/eduardonasi - Eduardo Nasi - first message on 26/07/2006
http://twitter.com/flaviadurante - Flavia Durante - first message on 26/07/2006
Public of Private
Only 36 Twitter acounts from Brazil or 8.6% have chosen to keep their updates only available to their friends. In the analyzed European countries this percentage varied from 3.5% (Italy) to 22% (Belgium).
Number of following
A Twitter user can choose to follow one or more other Twitter accounts, called "following". 10% of the Brazilian Twitter accounts do not follow other Twitter users. An average Twitter account from Brazil follows 12,0 Twitter accounts. In the analyzed European countries this average varied from 9,6 (Belgium) to 32 (Italy).
Top 5
http://twitter.com/kleverson - Kleverson Neves - 206 following
http://twitter.com/ChrisD - Chris D - 146 following
http://twitter.com/Luzdeluma - Luma - 146 following
http://twitter.com/antoun - Henrique Antoun - 126 following
http://twitter.com/tdoria - Tiago Doria - 116 following
Number of followers
A follower is someone who has indicated another Twitter account as following and receives all updates of that other Twitter account. 6% of the accounts have no Twitter followers at all, meaning that no one else on Twitter has indicated this account as following. An average Twitter account from Brazil has 12.0 followers. This average is in line with the averages observed for the European countries : between 10.5 (Belgium) to 26 (Italy).
Top 5
http://twitter.com/ChrisD - Chris D - 146 followers
http://twitter.com/tdoria - Tiago Doria - 116 followers
http://twitter.com/amanda_mpbr - Amanda Maykot - 73 followers
http://twitter.com/bdieu - Bee Kerouac - 73 followers
http://twitter.com/fseixas - Fabio Seixas - 52 followers
Only 3% of the accounts from Brazil are still waiting for their first update to be published. Currently an average Twitter account from Brazil has 57 updates, which is lower than the averages observed for the European countries from 72 (Belgium) to 106 (Italy and Spain). The lower average for Brazil can be explained by the fact that there is only one Twitter account with automatically generated Twitter messages. This kind of Twitter messages are often generated by news services. Please keep in mind that these averages are only snapshots, as lots of new Twitter messages (or Tweets) are published every day.
Top 5
http://twitter.com/jornaldedebates - Jornal de Debates - 1955 updates
http://twitter.com/antoun - Henrique Antoun - 691 updates
http://twitter.com/fernandolins - Fernando Lins - 658 updates
http://twitter.com/jplages - Joao Paulo - 516 updates
http://twitter.com/julielondongirl - ~*Julie*~ - 492 updates
Degree of activity
35% of all Twitter accounts from Brazil with a public feed did not post an update in the last 20 days. They can perhaps be considered as inactive accounts.
52% of all Twitter accounts from Brazil with a public feed did post at least one message in the last 7 days, indicating that these accounts are still alive. This percentage (52%) is significantly higher than the percentages of active users observed for the European countries.
This state of the Brazilian Twitosphere is only a snapshot, meaning that the figures mentioned in this post have already changed because the Twitosphere is a very dynamic environment with several new accounts being created every day, new connections being made between accounts (following/followers) and of course new messages being written every hour of the day.
Users from Brazil were among the first to start using Twitter (from July 2006). There was a sharp increase in the number of Twitter users in Brazil from mid April 2007, about at the same time as for the analyzed European countries. The main difference is that the growth continues for Brazil, whereas the growth slowed down for the European countries. The creation of new Twitter accounts in Brazil seems even to accelerate from the beginning of August 2007.
The current Twitter community in Brazil is increasing day by day, the percentage of active Twitter accounts is higher than in the analyzed European countries. The future for Twitter in Brazil looks bright.


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Re: The tarot from Bologna#11
The Tarot will lose all its vitality for one who allows himself to be side-tracked by its pedantry. - Aleister Crowley
The reason it works so well is that it respects Dummett's analysis of the overall design into three registers or types of subject matter. Understanding the division into a ranks of man, representing Everyman, an allegorical narrative from Love/Triumph through Betrayal/Death (along with the Moral Virtues), and an eschatological section from the Devil to Christ Triumphant (Tarot de Marseille), New Jerusalem or the Angel of Resurrection, (depending on the deck and sequence) is fundamental. When that overall design is kept in mind then the design of each section can be seen, (like Devil-Angel or, in Tarot de Marseille, from the Prince of Darkness to the Light of the World), and those structures convey additional information to shape the proper reading of the individual subjects.robert wrote:Really though RAH, I think there is much to commend in your layout. I have a strong attraction to balancing the Devil with the Angel, and I like how you've taken that throughout the sequence.
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