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Masquerade Mask Bronze & Silver
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|Antonin Dvorak
|Symphony No. 9 'New World'
|Strings, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani (triangle and cymbals)
|I: Adagio – Allegro Molto (e) II: Largo (Db) III: Scherzo: Molto vivace (e) IV: Allegro ma non troppo (e – E)
|The Czech composer Dvorak's Ninth Symphony was written whilst he was living and working in America. The subtitle has encouraged audiences and scholars to seek out the influence of American and Afro-American folk music in the symphony and many contemporaries felt that the Czech had somehow shown US composers how to incorporate such influences into their musical language. The famous second movement was used in a Hovis advert in the 80s and the work has been a Classic FM staple ever since.
See the full score / Watch on Youtube
|A) Overall form [and E) Last movements]
|In the last movement Dvorak incorporates music from the previous three, particularly at the end where there are a succession of loose quotations from previous movements leading into the final repetition of the main finale theme.
Allegro from the first movement:
Opening of second movement:
Opening of third movement:
Opening of fourth movement:
NOW, listen to where all these themes appear during the ending:
|D) second movements
|The second movement is slow and nostalgic and starts with an extraordinary chord progression the modulates to the Db major of the main idea. The subsequent theme for Cor Anglais is very soulful and reminiscent of spirituals:
The middle section is a bit more lively:
|G) Harmony / Tonality
|Dvorak's tonal language is broadly traditional, but the music has many modal inflections (like the flattened seventh in the main theme of the last movement) recalling the various folk music it draws upon. In addition Dvorak's music often include surprising modulations and the introduction to the slow movement, which modulates to Db major from E minor through a very unusual chord sequence is a good example of this.
|K) Rhythm
|There syncopated rhythms of the main theme of the first movement is common to many folk tradition, although he had Afro-American and native American music in mind when he composed this work.
|L) Folk music
The music is full of modal inflections, like the flattened seventh in the main theme of the last movement:
There are also many syncopations (as in the Allegro in the first movement) that could loosely be inspired by almost any folk tradition, including that of Dvorak's native Czechoslovakia and/or the Afro-American and native American music that the composer undoubtedly heard a great deal of during his stay.

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A trainee dog groomer from Ballinteer wants to thank her teacher for teaching her so much about the business.
Hannah O'Byrne (25) is working in Canine Creations in Sandyford. Her teacher Cathy Bruen is a multi-award-winning groomer with many years' experience all over the world.
Hannah says Cathy is a lovely person who has a very kind nature and loving relationships with all dogs she meets.
"Cathy started grooming over 10 years ago. During 2010 & 2016 she lived and worked in Australia. During her time there she trained with Christine Speerin who is the leader of the Australian Olympic Groom Team.
"Cathy competed in 11 grooming competitions in Australia having gained awards in grooming the West Highland White Terrier, the Miniature Schnauzer, the English Cocker Spaniel, the Poodle, the Shih Tzu, the Cavachon, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, the Airedale Terrier and more.
"She returned to Ireland in May 2016 and opened Canine Creations Dog Day Spa in Sandyford Village in July 2016. She is very passionate about beautifying dogs.
"She is enthusiastic about educating dog owners about the importance on regular grooming for all dogs, whether they have long or short hair.
"The dogs really love her, and she takes great care of each and every one, treating them as her own."
"Cathy has taught me many things. From the difference of each dog that walks into the salon, to their personality, traits and the relationship between dog and owner."
Back in September 2017, Dublin Gazette featured a story about Hannah when she described her horror after her dog Penny was attacked with a firework while out for a walk.
We asked Hannah how her pug is doing now.
"Penny is doing great. Her ear has healed fully, and her hearing is better than first expected. She is now more alert when we are out as she is always looking back to see where I am if she is off the lead. She spends most of her time under my feet since the accident, but if that's where she feels safe then I don't mind."


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We bought this bed unfinished in 1995. We stained it and applied a heavy dose of poly.
We used it for 11 years as our bed and then it moved to the guest room when we switched to a king.
Our lovely dog loves to hang out in the guest room because the bed is level with the windows and she can see right out. Little did we know she was chewing on the bed finial.
I went to Home Depot and purchased new deck post finials ($3.50 each).
They look like it too! Hubby was not a fan.
Not so bad once it had some ASCP in Old White.
The bed received two coats of paint, clear wax and distressing.
Here she sits with her new cottage-like look.
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Ukrainian pilot Savchenko release not part of Minsk accords – Moscow
Russia's pardoning of Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko and swapping her for two Russians is in no way related to the Minsk agreements for a peaceful settlement in eastern Ukraine, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman told journalists.
Maria Zakharova was reacting to comments made in Europe and the US, following Savchenko's release.
"This is one big myth that the Savchenko case and her swap for two Russians either complies with or is in line with or is a natural part of the Minsk agreements," Zakharova told journalists stressing that the "Savchenko case is not linked to the Minsk accords."
"As for the successful implementation of the Minsk agreements, there is only one way for it and it is direct dialog between Kiev and eastern Ukraine," she added.
Zakharova said that "a myth" about a link between Savchenko's swap for two Russian citizens and the implementation of the Minsk accords "is cultivated with no apparent reason."
On Wednesday, the US as well as several European leaders welcomed Savchenko's pardon as a part of the Minsk agreements. French President Francois Hollande called it "a significant move for the implementation of the Minsk agreements" while German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed his hope that Savchenko's "exchange will… give a positive impulse to the Minsk process."
US State Department Deputy Spokesman Mark Toner called Savchenko's release "an opportunity to all sides, especially Russia, to fulfill its commitments under the Minsk agreement."
Russia has repeatedly denied being a participant in the conflict in Ukraine.
On Wednesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov once again addressed the issue in an interview to the Hungarian Magyar Nemzet newspaper.
"The EU has linked the lifting [of sanctions imposed against Russia] to Russia implementing the Minsk accords. Such linkage is absurd, as our country is not a side of the Ukrainian conflict. Such presentation of the issue only allows Kiev to sabotage the realization of the Minsk [accords] with impunity," Lavrov said.
Earlier, Maria Zakharova pointed out that the agreements, which do envisage all-for-all prisoner exchange between Kiev and rebellious eastern Ukrainian Lugansk and Donetsk regions, do not cover cases such as that of Savchenko's, who was found guilty of complicity in the deaths of two Russian journalists, killed by Ukrainian artillery fire she directed.
Moscow has repeatedly accused Ukrainian government of "openly sabotaging" the Minsk agreements and criticized the US and Europe for their inability to exert their influence on Kiev.
'Aggressive statements won't help Minsk accords'
Maria Zakharova also denounced as "aggressive" Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko's statements, which he made after Savchenko's swap for two Russians.
"They [the statements] are aggressive. They do not contribute to creation of any positive atmosphere that could particularly promote the push for the realization of the Minsk [accords]," she said.
On Wednesday, Poroshenko vowed to "bring back" Crimea and the eastern Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Lugansk to being"under Ukrainian sovereignty" "just as we [Ukraine] brought back Nadezhda [Savchenko]."
The Kremlin said it welcomes Poroshenko's intention "to bring back" eastern Ukraine, it this intention stems from humanitarian considerations as in case of pardoning Ukrainian pilot.
"If he [Poroshenko] meant that he is willing to bring back Donbass [the eastern Ukrainian regions] in reliance upon humanitarian considerations, then such statement can be welcomed. This is what we in Moscow hope for," Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
"As for Crimea, we do not comment on claims to Russian regions," Peskov added.
On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin pardoned Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko, who was found guilty by a Russian court of murdering Russian journalists Igor Kornelyuk and Anton Voloshin near Lugansk, eastern Ukraine, in June 2014 and of illegally crossing the Russian border.
It has been revealed that in March, relatives of the slain journalists, Kornelyuk and Voloshin, addressed Putin with a plea to pardon Savchenko. She was then swapped for two Russian citizens jailed in Ukraine on terrorism charges which they had denied.
The Minsk agreements were reached in February 2015 to bring peace to eastern Ukraine, where Kiev launched a military operation against rebels in the Lugansk and Donetsk regions in April 2014, two months after the coup in Kiev brought to power a western-leaning government containing many nationalists.
The agreements envisage a full ceasefire, heavy weapons withdrawal from the line of contact in eastern Ukraine and an all-for-all prisoner exchange – leading to local elections and constitutional reforms, which would give a special status to Donetsk and Lugansk regions.


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Baby Ruffle Bloomer - Mini Flutter
This gorgeous white ruffle bloomer with pink stars covers up your baby's nappy to make her one stylish little lady. The ruffle bloomer paired with the smock top is the perfect outfit for summer. The cotton muslin and spandex material makes this ruffle bloomer soft, light and airy to keep your baby cool and comfortable in the summer heat. Who knew that a baby's bottom could get any cuter?
- 95% cotton muslin, 5% spandex
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Just when you thought that summer might be giving central Texas a break…in came the heat and humidity. Our volunteers didn't care…we still had a great giveaway for May! Approximately 159 individuals passed through the line to select some basic
Bug spray, lip balm and underwear: Here's what we need for the May 19th giveaway
After a record-breaking giveaway in April with more than 250 individuals served, we are preparing for a busy event coming up on May 19th. With spring showers coming every week or two and summer quickly approaching, we are running low


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Sons of Anarchy showrunner attacks Google on piracy
August 6, 2014
By Colin Mann
Kurt Sutter, executive producer and showrunner of the FX drama series Sons of Anarchy, has accused Google of systematically destroying the artistic future, suggesting it is eroding creative copyright laws.
In an impassioned and strongly-worded Open Letter to the Creative Community published in the August 5th 2014 issue of Variety, Sutter writes:
Dear Family, Friends and Enemies:
Recently, I responded to a Google-sponsored article in Slate. In my retort, I bitch-slapped Google and its half-bright shill for misrepresenting the truth about piracy and copyright laws.
I won't bore you by repeating myself, but in summary: Google is the establishment. They are a multibillion-dollar monopoly, and we creatives are just another revenue source. Our work drives their clicks. They don't care if the click goes to a legitimate site or a pirate site with owners who dabble in human trafficking.
The truth is, they don't give a s**t about free speech, and are the antithesis of their own mantra, "Don't be evil".
Not to go all techno-biblical on you, but I'm just a lame, dial-up David, throwing paper pebbles at a 2-terabit army of Robo-Goliaths. So, that's why I'm disrupting your morning read. Don't worry, I'm not asking you to donate to a fucking Kickstarter campaign. All I want is to make you aware of what's happening in the streaming backrooms of the virtual boys club.
Google is in the process of systematically destroying our artistic future, and more importantly, the future of our children and grandchildren. They're spending tens of millions of dollars each year on eroding creative copyright laws. I believe that if the creative community doesn't intervene now, and by now, I mean, f**king now — we will be bound to a multigenerational clusterf**k that will take 40 to 50 years to unravel.
The last time this happened was in the 1950s, when the tobacco industry spent millions to hide the truth, and convince everyone that smoking cigarettes wasn't really dangerous to your health.
In other words, Google's manipulation of public opinion (read: lies) and their proxy campaign for a free Internet and the dissolution of copyright protection (read: criminal tactics) will become so codified in law and will dominate the debate to such a degree that it will be mindlessly accepted on every level. Then, unfortunately, it will be the back half of this century by the time people realize what's been done, how it was done and that they've been thoroughly f**ked.
The creative community as we know it will not exist.
It amazes and terrifies me that essentially all of Google's fundamental arguments fall into the same template as those used by the Tobacco lobby. And it took five decades to finally reveal the dirty tactics of Big Smoky. We are now just starting to comprehend how those years of lies, extortion and greed created such suffering and death.
Yes, that's a dramatic comparison (that's kind of my job), but unfortunately, the relationship is fundamentally accurate. When you're worth over $200 billion, a couple hundred mil to buy legislation and good PR is an easy check to write. That's what is happening before our eyes. And the reason why this information may seem startling is that they're doing it so well; it just looks like business as usual.
Look, I know this sounds alarmist, but if we don't start ringing some bells, it's going to be too late. The truth is, I'm not worried about myself. I'm a fat cat with enough things on my plate to feed me till I crash and burn.
I'm worried about our kids. I've got a 7-year-old daughter who's destined to be a live performer (my money's on bear-wrestling and fire-eating), an 18-year-old son who's an amazing musician, and a 20-year-old daughter who shines as an actress. They will take on the burden of this. They will wonder how we didn't see this coming. They will lament that we did nothing to protect their art.
And their kids? Well, they will be told unbelievable tales of the magical days when creatives flourished, and artists were handsomely compensated for their work.
If you're still reading this and want specifics, try Googling (see, they've even managed to become part of our lexicon) a report from the Digital Citizens Alliance called Google & YouTube and Evil Doers: Too Close for Comfort.
And if I've pressed your "maybe I do give a s**t button", I urge you to join CreativeFuture. It's an organization all about advocating for the kind of creative economy we'd like to pass along to our kids. I'm a proud member. There are no dues, no secret handshakes, no cookie-selling requirements. And at some point there may even be free hats.
I sincerely thank you for your valuable time.


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Targeting Millennials Thru Nutrition & Fitness
Nutrition and fitness is a growing topic among the Millennials. Products that contribute to their diets and exercise habits serve as a medium to communicate who they are to the world. So what do Millennials look for and how can businesses meet those expectations?


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Certified Tutor
I graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering. I've been tutoring and teaching in various environments since I was in high school. I focus on math and science, from basic arithmetic to college level Calculus, Physics, and Engineering. My favorite subject to teach is Physics because I believe it provides a real world application of math that allows for a deeper understanding of both subjects. In addition to academic tutoring I have also instructed skiing, surfing, hang gliding, snorkeling, sailing, and rafting. I am excited to have relocated to Colorado where I can enjoy many of these hobbies in my free time. I believe that the same fundamental concepts apply to any form of teaching. The key is being able to communicate the question or lesson in a way that the student can understand.
Undergraduate Degree: North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
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"Fostering Campus Cultures of Healthy Masculinity and Violence Prevention"
- Upcoming presentation: 2021 Institute for Critical Perspectives and Practices on College Masculinities, 6/21
- Upcoming lecture and workshop: Annual Conference of the American Men's Studies Association, 6/21
- Presentation for California State University at San Marcos, 4/21
- Presentation for State University of New York at Buffalo, 4/21
- MenEngage Ubuntu Global Symposium on Men & Masculinities. Online, 2/21
- Presentation, Keep Families Giving philanthropy conference. Austin, TX, 3/20
- Campus-wide and athlete-focused presentations, Gettysburg College, 11/19
- Public webinar for 50+ campus- & community-based violence prevention professionals, 10/19
- Keynote and staff training workshop, Tulane University, 4/19
- Presentation and staff training webinar, Indiana University, 11/18
- Presentation, Cleveland State University, 11/18
"How Men's True Stories Can Help Dismantle Patriarchy"
- TEDx talk: Indiana University, 11/19
"Potential Therapeutic Applications of the Men's Story Project Framework"
- University of California – Los Angeles Medical School, Department of Psychiatry, 11/19
"The Men's Story Project: Men Taking a Public Stand for Healthy Masculinities and Gender Justice"
- Presentation, Stanford University Medical School – Global Center for Gender Equality, 10/19
- MSP film screening & dialogue, Quinnipiac University, 3/19
- Presentation for United Nations staff working in Gaza and the West Bank. Ramallah, 7/18
- Presentation at Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs. Baltimore, MD, 3/16
- Panel discussion, United Nations Commission on the Status of Women Youth Forum, 3/16
- Presentation at Quinsigamond Community College. Worcester, MA, 11/15
- Presentation at USAID Gender Based Violence Working Group meeting. Washington DC, 4/15
- Roundtable, International Conference on Masculinities: Engaging Men & Boys for Gender Equality. New York, 3/15
- Workshop, 5thInternational Colloquium on the Study of Men and Masculinities. Santiago, Chile, 1/15
- Public lecture in LGBT issues series, Commonwealth Club of California. San Francisco, CA, 8/14
- Workshop,22nd Annual Conference of the American Men's Studies Association. Tacoma, WA, 3/14
- Lecture, University of California-San Francisco Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health, 1/14
- Workshop, University of Oregon Men's Center. Portland, OR, 1/14
- Keynote address for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, sponsored by Intrafraternity Council, ROTC, Vets for Vets, Promoting Awareness and Victim Empowerment (PAVE). University of Wisconsin – Madison, 10/13
- Workshop at Leadership, Strength & Power: Conference of the Latino Network of the East Bay. Oakland, CA, 10/13
- Workshop, Gender and Sexual Diversity Program. Colby College, 9/13
- Workshop at Forging Justice: National Conference on Men and Masculinities. Detroit, MI, 8/13
- English and Spanish training webinars, National Latino Network for Healthy Families and Communities, 5/13
- Parallel Event, United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Sponsored by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ίs of the United States. New York, 3/13
- Clinical Grand Rounds, Columbia University School of Social Work, 3/13
- Lecture, Harvard School of Public Health – Women, Gender and Health Concentration, 2/13
- Keynote address: Candace Scola Memorial Lecture. Worcester State University, 10/12
- Workshop at conference entitled "Paving a Rocky Road: Removing Barriers to Men's Engagement," sponsored by Men Against Violence and other men's violence prevention groups. Tacoma, WA, 10/10
- Workshop, National Sexual Assault Conference sponsored by California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA), Los Angeles, 8/10
- Workshop, 2010 Campus Training Institute sponsored by CALCASA & U.S. Department of Justice Office of Violence Against Women. Los Angeles, 6/10
- Social Enterprise Pitch presentation, Global Health and Innovation Conference. Yale University, 4/10
- Seminar – 1st National Conference for Campus Men's Gender Equality & Anti-Violence Groups. St. John's College, 11/09
- Seminar – University of California-San Francisco Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, 11/09
- Lecture, Family Violence course. San Jose State University, 10/09
- Workshop – Roots of Change: Men, Sex & Justice – 34thNational Conference on Men and Masculinity; 2nd Biennial Statewide Conference on Sexual Violence Prevention. Portland State University, Oregon, 10/09
- Seminar – Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, Dept. of Population and Family Health, 10/09Film screening & discussion – Global Symposium on Engaging Men and Boys for Gender Equality. Rio de Janeiro, 4/09
"How to Create Men's Story Project Productions"
- A five-webinar training series for MSP teams at Rutgers University, Colby College, and University of Alabama. 10/19-11/19
- Training-of-trainers for UN Women staff and staff from 11 community-based and non-governmental organizations working in Gaza and the West Bank. Ramallah, 7/18
- Daylong training, University of Oregon, 1/14
- Daylong training, Humboldt State University, 9/12
- Half-day community training. Berkeley, CA, 10/09
"Telling Personal Stories for Social Change"
- Half-day workshop sponsored by UN Women, with popular opinion leaders in the West Bank and Gaza. Ramallah, 7/18.
- Half-day workshop sponsored by UN Women, with community men from the West Bank. Ramallah, 7/18.
- Lectures in three Advocacy courses, Columbia University School of Social Work, 3/13
- StoryLab lecture, Stanford University Storytelling Project, 1/13
Screening and discussion of Chilean film: "The Men's Story Project: Out Loud!"
- International Conference on Masculinities: Engaging Men and Boys for Gender Equality. New York, 3/15
- 5thInternational Colloquium on the Study of Men and Masculinities. Santiago, Chile, 1/15
- CentroArte Alameda. Santiago, Chile, 1/15
- University of Chile Medical School. Santiago, Chile, 1/15
- University of Chile Department of Business and Economics. Santiago, Chile, 1/15
- Men and Boys for Gender Justice International Film Festival. New Delhi, India, 11/14
- Forging Justice: National Conference on Men and Masculinities. Detroit, MI, 8/13
- Center for Transformative Change, sponsored by Latino Network of the East Bay. Berkeley, CA, 8/13
- La Peña Cultural Center, sponsored by Latino Network of the East Bay. Berkeley, CA, 7/13
- Museum of Memory and Human Rights. Santiago, 12/12
- University of Concepción School of Social Work, in observance of Human Rights Day – Santiago, 12/12
- Alberto Hurtado University, Department of Psychology. Santiago, 12/12
- Central University of Santiago Law School. Santiago, 11/12
- UC-Berkeley Center for Latin American Studies. Berkeley, 10/12
"'Cracking the Code on Machismo' – A Qualitative Evaluation of the Men's Story Project"
- Roundtable, International Conference on Masculinities: Engaging Men & Boys for Gender Equality. NYC, 3/15
- Poster presentation, Second MenEngage Global Symposium. New Delhi, India, 11/14
"Engaging Men for Healthy Masculinities and Sexual Violence Prevention via the Performing Arts"
- Training for Engaging Men in Preventing Sexual Violence Summit, sponsored by Texas Association Against Sexual Assault and U.S. Department of Justice Office of Violence Against Women, 11/12


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Gaffney DT Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, who had planned to announce his commitment on Sunday before deciding to delay things, told GoVols247 he now will make his commitment announcement on his birthday, June 26th. Tennessee is one of his six finalists along with USC, Georgia, Penn State, Florida State and North Carolina. Last week Ingram-Dawkins said he had actually made a decision and informed that school. But soon afterward he announced that he was going to slow down the process to himself more time to think on his decision.
Clemson is in the final four with the #1 ranked receiver in the country. Emeka Egbuka (6-1 190) of Steilacoom, WA also named Washington, Oklahoma and Ohio State in the group he will focus on. Egbuka visited Clemson last July for the All-In Cookout. He's also visited Alabama and LSU while on that same trip to the Southeast. Last season Egbuka had 83 catches for 1607 yards and 25 touchdowns. For his career he has 199 catches for 3907 yards and 61 touchdowns. On defense, he has career numbers of 74 tackles, 17 interceptions and 4 touchdowns on interception returns.
WR Mario Williams of Plant City, FL committed to Oklahoma. He had a USC offer.
ATH Tarvarish Dawson of Lehigh Acres, FL committed to Auburn. USC was in his top five.
2022 WR Adam Randall of Myrtle Beach and 2023 WR Elijah Rogers of Knoxville were offered by USC.
Clemson offered 2022 SAF Kamari Wilson and 2022 DB James Monds of Fort Pierce, FL.
SAF Jordan Burrell of Blythewood was offered by Western Carolina.
ATH O'Mega Blake of South Pointe named a top 15…Syracuse, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Michigan State, Penn State, Tennessee, Kansas State, Pitt, UNLV, Texas Tech, East Carolina, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois and NC State.
2022 LB Jaylen Sneed of Hilton Head was offered by Southern Cal.
2022 DE Nicholas Williams of Fox Creek was offered by Maryland.
USC is among the offers for 2022 DE Khurtiss Perry of Montgomery, AL.
Former Clemson center Tre Jemison is transferring to UAB.
6-9 Majok Madol (6-9 225) of Frank Phillips JC, TX committed to SC State for the 2020 class. He's a native of Canada.
Clemson and USC are among the offers for 2022 6-9 Perry Smith Jr. of Legacy Charter in Greenville. He also has offers from Texas A&M, TCU, LSU, Nebraska and DePaul.


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Fall 2008
In the ancient tragedy Antigone, the Greek dramatist Sophocles presents a primary conflict that features a desperate struggle for dominance and challenges the blind justification of authoritative power. Although the tragedy bears the name of its doomed heroine as its title, I argue that it is the character of Creon who provides the audience with a cathartic release through the development of his humanity in the course of the play. He is the figure most akin to the classical Aristotelian definition of the traditional tragic hero. Creon is more emotionally developed and the breadth of his humanity is greatly accessible as he is flawed and, as such, true to life. The complexities that transcend the main conflict within the play are numerous and striking, but the conflict, specifically that between father and son, underpins the dramatic conflict between the dominant and the subjugated. My presentation will argue how in Sophocles' Antigone, the opposition of Creon and Haemon mirrors the modern dynamics of father-son relationships, rendering the play eternally relevant and accessible to audiences of the present day.
Recommended Citation
Spadlowski, Olivia, "Time-Transcendent Father-Son Dynamics in Antigone" (2008). 2009 Honors Council of the Illinois Region Papers. 2.


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To us, overlanding is the freedom to take the road less traveled and hit the wilderness, safe in the knowledge that our adventure rig is equipped with all the gear and supplies we need to safely pitch camp wherever we end up and enjoy the back country roads as we wind our way around this gorgeous part of the world. It's a family adventure that our daughter and dogs can all partake in, and when you find a side road – instead of wondering 'I wonder where that goes' you drive it to find out, and sometimes it leads to some spectacular places or sometimes you get lost and that's the fun.
But our opinion is all but one. This month for our theme we decided to throw it back to others in the industry and previous clients to see why they love this style of travel as much as we do.
Industry partner: Offtrack Travel
For us, travelling overland offers the unbeatable flexibility to go anywhere we like, anytime. We love making our own schedule and being able to truly embrace spontaneity. Most importantly, it enables us to get off the beaten path and find incredible one of a kind experiences as well as elusive hidden gems. Meeting more local people is also inevitable when travelling this way and that always adds to the experience. I can't even count the amount of times we've been tipped off about amazing hikes or spectacular viewpoints by curious locals! We've also made long time friends.
Robert & Gemma – Offtrack Travel
Photo Credit: Gemma – Offtrack Travel
Check them out: https://offtracktravel.ca/camping-vancouver-island/
Industry Partner: Treeline Outdoors
Connecting people with nature is our primary goal here at Treeline. We believe in providing a sustainable camping solution for families and adventurers alike. In today's world it is now more important than ever to unplug and connect with the wilderness around us. Overlanding is a fantastic means to satisfy our hunger for adventure. We built the roads, let's use them
Jeff Strand – Treeline Outdoors
Photo Credit: Villiers Van Der Merwe aka @geoscoutadventures
Check them out: https://treelineoutdoors.com/
Client: Henry Choy
Overlanding has brought me to places my own two feet would never have been able to by just hiking. I could not believe that I only recently discovered this activity, and it has honestly been the best of both worlds – going off roading and spending time with your friends and family in the outdoors. Nothing beats when you're on the trail and looking forward to having that campfire with your favourite ones after setting up camp at the most perfect spot you've been looking for, and just taking the time to absorb and appreciate all that's around you.
With hiking being so popular, overlanding has really allowed me to access places that are generally much less crowded, where you can actually enjoy the tranquility of the outdoors. It definitely is a lifestyle, and it's for sure an addiction once you get into it.
Henry Choy – FarOut Wilderness Client 2019
Photo Credit: Henry Choy
Client: Morgan Weafer
I have chosen to overland because I want to live more. By doing away with a traditional lifestyle and adopting a more minimalistic one, I am able to achieve greater happiness. With less, I have more. I now have opportunities to explore my world, complete my goals and reach my full potential. The world is beautiful and so are it's people. Overlanding introduces me to cultures and ideas I would have never encountered otherwise. I find that to be valuable. If you want to make the most out of life, you have to start living it.
To New Adventures!
Morgan Weafer – FarOut Wilderness Client 2019
Photo Credit: Morgan Weafer


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Lessons From the Field
I know I'm luckier than most working folks because going on field trips is part of my job! And like an eager grade schooler relishing that end-of-the-school-year trip to the zoo, I thoroughly enjoy these experiences — and learn a lot from them too. During the weeks this issue was in the works, I had two especially valuable trips to the "field," both of which had the added benefit of hometown connections, although to different hometowns. The first was to Pittsburgh, near where I grew up, for a visit with the candy retailing team at Giant Eagle.
Speaking at the National Confectioners Association's State of the Industry Conference last month, financial analyst Andrew Lazar noted that some of the best examples of grocery retailing come from mid-sized, regional companies like H-E-B and Giant Eagle. I've been lucky enough to visit and write about both within the past year, and I'm in complete agreement with Mr. Lazar.
During the Pittsburgh visit, Giant Eagle merchandising executive Mark Stebor made a comment that really resonated. At Giant Eagle, he noted, the mantra has always been, "if it's not broke, fix it anyway." Too funny and so true. One of the ways Giant Eagle makes that happen is by staying in close touch with shoppers via focus groups and other modes of research. Consumer insights and savvy leadership have allowed Giant Eagle to position itself to deliver value, a strong assortment and a top-notch shopping experience.
One fine tour
My second recent field trip was right here on my current home turf of Chicago, where I toured a local candy- making institution, World's Finest Chocolate. Like Giant Eagle, World's Finest Chocolate has been around for a while — 56 years to be exact. This company too is committed to figuring out how to keep things fresh, fun and meaningful for consumers. In 2003, the company expanded beyond its deeply entrenched roots as a supplier of chocolate for fundraising programs with the rollout of premium chocolate for seasonal retail sale. And last year, World's Finest acquired the venerable Queen Anne chocolate-covered cherries brand. When I toured the sprawling manufacturing facility, the production team was ironing out the kinks for the first runs of the new items — which certainly seem to be a great fit for the World's Finest seasonal sales initiative.
I can only hope that even more retailers and vendors will keep those fresh ideas flowing.
Mary Ellen Kuhn


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TORONTO – The chocolate bar wrapper bears an ominous message.
"Chocolate seriously increases your risk of obesity. Chocolate may kill you!" it reads in black letters on a bright yellow background.
On nearby shelves, bags of chips and bottles of cola carry similar warnings – all part of a campaign by a self-described libertarian student group decrying what it considers overly protective government regulations.
The group, Students For Liberty Canada, has made over a north Toronto store to show shoppers what would happen if cigarette-style packaging were applied to junk food.
The display, which will be open to the public between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday, is titled the "Nanny State Store."
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The project comes after documents obtained by The Canadian Press showed the federal government has weighed the possibility of a tax on soft drinks.
"We're looking to have people come by the store and get a glimpse of what it's like if the government is going to hold your hand through life, over-tax, over-regulate, over-ban everything that's bad for your health," said the group's co-ordinator, David Clement.
"The point is to ask Canadians (whether) we need a nanny state or big government telling us how to live our lives or should adults be free to choose when it comes to what they put in their own bodies, what they eat, what they drink."
The group is the Canadian arm of an international network of libertarian students, and Clement said it comprises around 1,000 members at universities in Ontario, Quebec, Prince Edward Island and British Columbia.
And it's not just nutrition advice they object to.
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"Whether it is adding additional taxes on pop, proposing to put graphic labels on alcohol, or plain packaging tobacco products, more laws are being passed that limit consumer choice, and curb individual freedoms," the organization said in a statement.
Consumers should be allowed to make decisions about their health unencumbered by taxes or warnings, it argues.
But David Hammond, a public health professor at the University of Waterloo, said people do not necessarily have the information they need to make educated decisions about what they put in their bodies.
"We throw a lot of numbers and grams and milligrams at people and we know that lots of people look at (nutrition) labels but most of them don't understand the context for those numbers," said Hammond.
Instead, consumers tend to fall back on common misconceptions when they go shopping, like believing that muffins or granola bars are healthy snacks – which, Hammond said, they are not.
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Many people believe it's healthy to drink fruit juice but there's as much sugar in a bottle of orange juice as there is in a soft drink, he said. And thanks to the popularity of energy drinks, sports drinks and vitamin water, people are drinking more calories than ever, he added.
What's more, few consumers are aware of all the dangers of unhealthy eating and drinking.
"A lot people would (link) sugar and cavities and sugar and weight," Hammond said. "But I would suggest that a minority of Canadians are familiar with the link between obesity and cancer," said Hammond.
"Whether it's taxation or dedicated nutrition labels, I think the goal is to respond to the public health issue in terms of us drinking too many calories and secondly to correct some really prevalent misconceptions."
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Four years of Pi!
Four years. One leap year. 8 million Raspberry Pis.
I was an 11 year old school boy when I first heard about the Raspberry Pi in 2011. It seemed pretty darn cool that I could own a personal computer for under £30. I followed the progress of this little British invention for the next 6 months, a total novice, and witnessed the launch on the 29th February 2012: the world's affordable computer had been born.
The Raspberry Pi changed my life in a very profound way, igniting a passion for computer science, programming and electronics that just was not there before. This credit-card sized computer made learning about tech easy and accessible. Not only did it kickstart my interests, but it also sparked the same passion for computer science in millions of others.
On the 29th February 2016, Raspberry Pi will be four years old. As with the previous two years, I thought that I would make a video to commemorate this historic landmark and to show *everyone* the incredible diversity of the Raspberry Pi!
Music: "Golden Hour" by Broke For Free, licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/… Listen to it here:http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Bro…
Choosing the music behind a project such as this is often one of the most challenging parts. I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to my good friends Isabella Crawley, Olivia Mortimer and Stephanie Barrett for trawling through music archives with me!
All of the video clips in this film are either my own or those that have been found on YouTube, Vimeo and other online services. To find a *full* list of all of the media I used see here: https://www.theraspberrypiguy.com/wp-c… I am dreadfully sorry if I have missed out something that you would have liked to have seen!
30+ hours of video editing and a 9 hour video upload later, I hope that you will join me in celebrating all things Pi!
Don't forget to like, subscribe and share!
The Raspberry Pi Guy


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Welcome to Feature & Follow
Feature & Follow is hosted by Alison of Alison and Parajunkee of Parajunkee's View. It's a fun way to make new friends and to interact with old ones. Click the links above to learn more and to join the fun.
Q: Activity! Dreamcast your current read.
Madison Riley
I chose Emma Watson as Madison because of her easygoing
personality, lighthearted laugh, and overall sweet appearance.
She'd have to dye her hair a darker, but that's easy enough to do.
Kaylee Bishop
Selena Gomez's big brown eyes and warm smile fit
Madison's best friend, Kaylee Bishop.
Isaac Addington
Kevin Lutz's broad shoulders and sly smirk makes him a good candidate
for Isaac Addington, the mysterious new guy. Who wouldn't want to get to know
him better? And that smirk is a dead giveaway he knows something we don't.
Josh Corey
And I can't forget Josh Corey, Madison's good friend and Kaylee's boyfriend.
Ben Jelen's dark features, longer hair, and don't mess with me look reminded me of Josh.
Dangerous and sweet wrapped up in one delicious package, don't you think?


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Having a gym membership can be very expensive and often this puts people off getting fit when they really would like to. You don't have to join a gym to get fit – there are plenty of ways to get fit, with some that you can even do from the comfort of your own home. In this article, we are going to take you through some ways that you can get fit at home. Keep reading if you'd like to find out more about this.
Create a Home Gym
Not everyone has the space in the home to create a gym, but you shouldn't let that stop you. You may not have rooms in your house to convert, but have you thought about building a gym in your garden using a steel building? The steel building provider Armstrong Steel have a useful building calculator which may be worth testing out. All you need to do is plan out the dimensions of your gym (depending on your garden size) and then you can start thinking about the décor. Create your own home gym and you'll be fit in no time. You might even be able to get some discounted used gym equipment online!
Use An App
Another great way that you can get fit at home is by making use of the many fitness apps that are available right now. You'll find versions that work on both Android and iOS devices so there is sure to be something or everyone. The great thing about these apps is that they often let you tailor your workout to suit your needs. Make sure to check out some of the best apps on the market right now if you want to get fit at home without having to pay for the gym membership!
Use Your Garden
If you have a reasonably big garden, then you should consider making use of it in the summer to get fit. You could create some circuits by investing in things like skipping ropes or mini hurdles. There are plenty of circuit examples available online, so you'll know that you are doing the right thing if you do your research first. Think about how much you'll love exercising in the privacy of your back garden without the added cost!
Use Your Stairs
We're not just talking about using your stairs to get to different parts of your house – you should use them even when you don't need to! Think about implementing a new rule that you have to walk or run up and down your stairs a few times every day. This is completely free, and it will actually make a big difference to how fit you get in the long run. Make sure to always use the stairs when you are going somewhere that has a lift such as work or to a shopping centre.
Getting fit doesn't have to be expensive so make sure to follow our tips if you want to be able to get fit at home!


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Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014 – The Oklahoma City Thunder announced today that Michael Cage is joining the Thunder broadcast team as its new analyst. Cage joins play-by-play announcer Brian Davis, who begins his seventh season as the TV voice of the Thunder on FOX Sports Oklahoma. Sideline reporter and host Lesley McCaslin returns for her third season with the Thunder.
Cage played 15 seasons from 1984-2000 as a power forward in the NBA with the Los Angeles Clippers, Seattle Supersonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets. He led the NBA in rebounding in 1988, capturing the title by grabbing 30 rebounds in the final game of the regular season.
"We are very excited and proud to have Michael Cage become part of the Thunder broadcast team," said Dan Mahoney, Thunder vice president of Corporate Communications. "Michael brings experience, energy, knowledge and passion for the game. We think our fans will enjoy his perspective and knowledge gained by playing more than 1,000 games in the NBA."
A native of West Memphis, Ark., Cage was a first-round draft pick of the Clippers in 1984 following a successful career at San Diego State University. At SDSU he was named a second-team All-American in 1984 and twice was selected as Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year. The Aztecs retired his jersey (No. 44) in 1984. He was also a member of the gold-medal winning 1983 United States team in the Pan American Games.
Following his playing career, Cage has worked as both a broadcaster and a high school and AAU basketball coach. His broadcasting experience includes serving as TV analyst for the Memphis Grizzlies, FOX Sports West, Prime Ticket and Westwood One radio. Cage coached Mater Dei High School in Los Angeles to back-to-back state titles in 2013-14. He also served as a guest coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers at the 2013 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
Cage has a long history of giving back to the community during and after his NBA playing career. The Michael Cage Foundation works with young athletes to mentor, teach and share life lessons.
"Thank you to the Oklahoma City Thunder for giving me such a wonderful opportunity to join the franchise. I'm looking forward to working with an already terrific broadcast team," Cage said. "I've been involved in basketball, sports broadcasting and charity work for over 40 years and I look forward to getting to know the passionate Thunder fans in Oklahoma! My family and I are excited and feel very blessed."
FOX Sports Oklahoma will broadcast 70 Thunder games during the 2014-15 regular season, beginning with the season opener on Oct. 29 at Portland. The Oct. 17 Thunder preseason game in Wichita against the Toronto Raptors will also be carried live on FSO. During the other preseason games and any national exclusive regular-season broadcasts, Cage will join Matt Pinto on the Thunder Radio Network, led by flagship station WWLS-The Sports Animal (98.1 FM).
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Monday 2 July 2012
maniac brainiac winning the game....
OK, so I know that C. has the kind of job where this sort of thing might be important, but why on earth is she showing it to me?
Law 1.
Always make those above you feel comfortably superior. In your desire to please and impress them, do not go too far in displaying your talents or you might accomplish the opposite - inspire fear and insecurity. Make your masters appear more brilliant than they are and you will attain the heights of power.
There are apparently 48 laws of power. This is law 1. Presumably, if you follow no other law, you must follow this one. It is the beginning; the starting-point.
Let's be honest, I struggle with this law. Not only do I struggle with this law, but I feel under absolutely no obligation to obey it either: I will treat the people above me the same way as I do everyone else. In fact, if anything, I'm more demanding of them. I certainly will not go out of my way to make my 'masters' (WTF?) feel 'comfortably superior'. Why on earth would anyone who isn't desperately insecure need that sort of validation?
I do not work in a vacuum and I tend to have the view that it is my job to create an environment amongst the people around me that will enable us all to achieve success together. I also think that if more of my 'masters' felt the same way and behaved accordingly, then law 1 wouldn't need to exist at all. In fact, I'd go as far as to suggest that law 1 has got it the wrong way around entirely.
Yes, I know I'm self-righteous, and that this is part of the problem, but if this is law 1, then I have to say that I'm not really very interested in the other 47 laws. It appears that if this is the game of power, then I'm not playing.
....And thus my brilliant career is explained.
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I agree with you 100%.ReplyDelete
One way to look at it is that if you don't make them uncomfortable in their own skills/abilities/knowledge levels, they'll never grow, and business will stagnate.
- Anonymous3 July 2012 at 22:36
Just for the record, as a senior manager in the same company as my husband, I wouldn't ever want any of my team to try and make me look more brilliant than I am, and I hope never to feel fear and insecurity because somebody who works for me is better than me. In fact, I hope that I would relish that and encourage them to surpass the master in every way. I'm also with you Dan... I hope that my team spur me on to always learn, grow and do better with their help and support.ReplyDelete
Having said that, nobody likes a self-righteous smart arse... except apparently me, because I married him.


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A Panama City Beach man was shot early Sunday morning after waking a homeowner during a burglary.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported receiving a 911 call in reference to a burglary in progress at 1838 Pettis Road at approximately 2:45 a.m. Sunday. The complainant stated she heard a loud noise and woke her husband, who found three male subjects actively burglarizing their vehicles located in their front yard.
The homeowner advised he investigated where the sound originated from and observed three white males in the homeowners' vehicles. One of those vehicles contained a firearm.
The suspects were confronted by the homeowner, who was armed with an AK-47, and began to flee to their vehicle.
During this time, a suspect, later identified as Tristen Wilson, 19, of Panama City Beach, turned toward the homeowner in a manner that made the homeowner fear he was about to be shot, and the homeowner began to fire his rifle.
At this time, the suspects reportedly fled in a black vehicle that possibly had a flat tire. The homeowner also reported the firearm that was in their vehicle was then missing.
Deputies immediately responded finding a black 4-door Honda, sitting in the middle of Pettis Road with three male occupants. Upon initiating a traffic stop, deputies ordered the suspects to exit the vehicle at which time they observed the front passenger, identified as Wilson, drop a small baggie of marijuana onto the ground.
According to deputies, it was "apparent [the suspects] were all under the influence of either alcohol or drugs," and they were not following commands.
Once all suspects were detained, Wilson advised deputies he had been shot. Washington County EMS responded immediately and transported Wilson to Bay Medical Center for treatment of a gunshot wound to the leg.
Upon further investigation, a loaded 9 mm handgun was found inside the suspects' vehicle. The homeowner's handgun was later found in the wood line nearby.
Kevin Taylor, 15, was transported to the Department of Juvenile Justice on the charges of grand theft of a firearm, two counts of burglary of a dwelling, structure or conveyance, and obstructing justice/tampering in felony 1st degree proceeding.
Conrad VonBlankenburg, 19, of Panama City Beach, was taken into custody and transported to the Washington County Jail on the charges of grand theft of a firearm, two counts of burglary of a dwelling, structure or conveyance, and obstructing justice/tampering in felony 1st degree proceeding.
Wilson is also being charged with grand theft of a firearm, two counts of burglary of a dwelling, structure or conveyance, obstructing justice/tampering in felony 1st degree proceeding, and possession of marijuana less than 20 grams.
"The safety of our community is our priority and we are thankful that this did not end worse than it did," says Washington County Sheriff Kevin Crews. "We will not tolerate homes or property being burglarized or the danger that comes with it in this county. We are thankful the homeowners are safe after this incident and the perpetrators are behind bars."
Washington County Sheriff Kevin Crews urges anyone with knowledge of crimes being committed to contact the Washington County Sheriff's Office at 850-638-6111. Tips may also be reported anonymously by calling 850-638-TIPS (8477) or by emailing [email protected].
Source: https://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/20170816/nw-florida-homeowner-shoots-burglar-with-ak-47


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The hunting blind and ice fishing shelter combination comes with a sled base and a steel hitch to make moving it easy and trouble-free. Simply drag or tow the shelter where you want to hunt or fish, open the door and start watching for deer or reeling in fish. When it is time to quit, store all your gear inside, step outside, close the door and go.
During this time of year, when it is difficult to experience the outdoors, the Stump Ice makes it easier to go hunting or fishing quickly and comfortably until spring rolls around. Then, you can put the hunting blind in that field where you always see turkey strut.


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Fifteenth-Century Liturgical Music: IV Early Masses and Mass Pairs
Edited by Gareth Curtis
First published in 2001
Pages: 192
Format: A4 spiral-bound
Movements from incomplete cycles and pairings both scribal and scholarly constitute a volume of English Mass music from the period after the Old Hall Manuscript. The repertory is presented in a style of transcription new to the series and intended to convey the essential nature of this freely flowing yet mensurally disciplined music. Works by John Benet, Bloym, Driffelde, Leonel Power and Anon are included.
Individual titles from this volume are available as Adobe PDF files…


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Researchers find that just one energy drink can cause heart problems
A recent study in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows energy drinks have more of an impact on the heart rhythm and blood pressure than a caffeinated drink alone.
Dr. John Phillips, an interventional cardiologist with OhioHealth, reviewed the study and summarizes the findings.
"The study looked at changes in the patients EKG and blood pressure and compared those who consumed the energy drink and those who just had a caffeinated drink. They found that a certain portion of those patients who consumed the energy drink had EKG changes and produced rhythm issues that could be life threatening."
Dr. Phillips says some patients with preexisting conditions or underlying health issues could also be a greater risk for heart problems after consuming an energy drink.
"Those who are taking medications that could cause their EKG to change, those with high blood pressure and those patients who have conditions which affect their heart rhythm should avoid energy drinks entirely."
Dr. Phillips says the study raises important awareness not only about the high amounts of caffeine in the drinks, but also of the unregulated "energy blends," which contain stimulants the medical community doesn't know a lot about.
If you must have caffeine, Dr. Phillips recommends reaching for a cup of coffee instead of an energy drink. He also encourages people to exercise caution with regard to how much caffeine they consume.


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Chris Prevatt, UF/IFAS Livestock Economics Regional Agent
A commonly asked question around sale barns and at extension programs is "Should I sell light-weight feeder calves now or hold them and sell them when they are heavier?" The answer to this question depends on your individual situation. A number of factors including market prices going forward, value of gain, cost of gain, labor availability, forage and feed situation, and condition of the brood cows must be included in the analysis.
Since Florida no longer has a state market reporting system, let's take a look at a recent Alabama Livestock Market Report and evaluate feeder calf market prices, and the price differences between feeder steers of different weights. Table 1 describes the auction market price as reported by USDA, Alabama Livestock Market Report, on February 24, 2017. The feeder steer prices beginning with the 300-pound steer calf, when expressed as dollars per pound, was the highest at $1.67/lb.Typically, overall feeder calf value increases as weight increases, and price per pound decreases as weight increases. From Table 1 you can see that the lowest price per pound was reported for the 700-pound feeder steers, at $1.23 per pound. Alternatively, when feeder steer prices are expressed as dollars per head, the 300-pound feeder steer value was the lowest at $501 per head. The highest value was $861 per head for the 700-pound feeder steer. Last week's market report shows how feeder steer values expressed in dollars per head basis increases as weight increases ($501, $624, $720, $792, and $861 for the respective weights)
Table 1 provides some extra information that is not commonly reported with market reports. It shows the price differences for both the price per pound, and price per head in 100 pound increments of feeders steers sold in Alabama last week. Interestingly the price difference per head changes between weight categories varies widely and ranged from $69 to $123 per head. Thus, if you can add 100-pounds of gain for less than $69 per head, adding weight will be profitable for all weight categories. Most cow-calf producers can add weight to 300-pound and 400-pound feeder calves without incurring significant costs, since these calves are nursing and grazing on pasture. Some producers can add weight to 500-pound feeder calves without spending more than the gain in value. However, most producers will incur some additional costs to add 100-pounds of gain to 600-pound calves for supplemental feed and care after weaning. The key question to answer is, "Can you add 100 pounds for less expense than the change in total value of the calf?" There are additional costs incurred for each increase in weight. If the additional costs per head to gain 100-pounds are going to exceed the market price difference per head (additional value of gain), you need to sell the feeder calves. Also, producers need to understand the price difference calculated above ($69 to $123 per head for each additional 100-pounds of gain) varies with changing market conditions. In general, the value of gain on 300-400 pound calves tends to be higher than for 500-600 pound calves.
Use the light-weight feeder steers as a base to view the price differences as you add weight to various endpoints. This measurement is commonly used by stocker operators. The feeder steer price difference per pound between the 300-pound (base) and 700-pound feeder steers for example was -$0.44 per pound. However, when expressed on a dollars per head basis the feeder steer price difference from the base was $360 per head ($861 – $501). This says that the market as of February 24, 2017 valued 400-pounds of additional gain at $361 per head. Unfortunately, these values are constantly changing as different factors of supply and demand influence the market, so you have to evaluate this regularly as you prepare to market your calves.
Using the information above, the value of gain between weights can be expressed in dollars per pound between each weight category. The value of gain between 300 and 400-pound feeder steers was $1.23 per pound. The value of gain between weight categories ranged from $0.69 to $1.23 per pound of gain. Thus, if you can add weight for less than $0.69 per pound of gain, then this is a profitable decision to add weight for all weight categories. Likewise, the value of gain from the base of the 300-pound feeder steers to each successive weight category allows you to evaluate the value for various endpoints. The value of gain from the base ranged from $0.90 to $1.23 per pound of gain. Again, if you can add weight gain for less than $0.90, you would sell the 700-pound feeder steer. Please note that the value of gain "is not" the same as the market price in the examples in Table 1. The only time the value of gain per pound "would be equal" to the market price per pound is when there is no difference in the price per pound between different weights of feeder calves (300 and 400-pound calves would have to sell for the same price per pound).
This spot-market analysis documents that the calves with the greatest value are actually the heavier calves. The question that each cattle producer has to answer is "Will it be profitable to add additional weight and sell heavier feeder calves?" Evaluating the costs and returns for each incremental increase of 100-pounds of weight gain will help you decide when to pull the trigger to send calves to market. In general, it is more profitable to keep nursing calves with their mothers longer to add weight. Once calves are weaned, however, then you really have to calculate the cost of gain compared to the current market to make this decision.
[important]If you would like to receive a weekly Alabama cattle market summary report called the "Alabama Weekly Livestock News" by e-mail each Friday, send your e-mail address to email@example.com or call the office at (334)-240-7289 or (334)-223-7488 and they will add you to their e-mail list.
You can also access the weekly report online at https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/lswalabama.pdf[/important]
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King Size HeadboardDesign and Build
I reached that moment in life where I upgrade to a king size bed. I figured i should commemorate it with a proper hand made headboard. I was inspired by a poorly designed table my uncle had built. It looked like the Eiffel Tower but without any symmetry and it was a little wonky. I was in the sketching phase of this project and my wife told me to make it an A frame headboard. The idea inspired a design with as few major beams as I could design into it, but also using building methods with as few metal pieces as possible. So this design actually uses no screws and only uses nails to put up the slats that cover the frame. It's weight actually supports the design by pulling it together. I was very pleased how it came out and at the last minute opted for a hidden compartment in the headboard instead of the original concept of having an open pocket for items and cables to run through. The sides are open and that is where I store tablets and power cables come out the sides for easy charging and storage. One of these days I will make my bed and include a final photo of it in my bedroom.


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In a victory for LGBTQ Americans, a federal appeals court delivered a blow to the Trump administration's Justice Department, ruling that the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits anti-gay discrimination in the workplace.
In its ruling on Zarda vs. Altitude Express, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, covering New York, Connecticut, and Vermont, argued that "a woman who is subject to an adverse employment action because she is attracted to women would have been treated differently if she had been a man who was attracted to women. We can therefore conclude that sexual orientation is a function of sex and, by extension, sexual orientation discrimination is a subset of sex discrimination."
The Seventh Circuit Court reached a similar conclusion last year, becoming the fi rst appeals court to argue that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which bars discrimination against employees based on "race, color, religion, sex, or national origin," should be understood to protect LGBTQ Americans.
"There have now been two federal appeals courts to recognize what we've always known—that discrimination based on sexual orientation is in fact discrimination, and that there is no room for it in the workplace," said Ria Tabacco Mar, staff attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), in a statement. "This decision is also a repudiation of the Trump administration's Justice Department, which has insisted that LGBT discrimination is acceptable under federal law."
The Trump administration, led by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, filed an amicus brief siding with the employer in the case of Zarda vs. Altitude Express. In the case, sky-diving instructor Donald Zarda alleged that he was fired due to his sexual orientation.
"The essential element of sex discrimination under Title VII is that employees of one sex must be treated worse than similarly situated employees of the other sex, and sexual orientation discrimination simply does not have that effect…Title VII's prohibition of sex discrimination does not encompass sexual orientation," wrote the Trump administration's Department of Justice.
While the decision only covers three states, it could signify an important shift in a country where the majority of states are not prohibited from workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
"Today's opinion is a huge victory in the fight for equality and fairness for all LGBT workers," Greg Nevins, director of Lambda Legal's Employment Fairness Project, said in a statement. "We will continue pushing this issue until every LGBT person in this country benefits from the protection that our federal law provides by its plain terms against discrimination because of a person's sex, including their sexual orientation."
Julia Conley, staff writer for CommonDreams.org
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You are a group of interns in an office Gchatting with a friend downstairs. Your friend sends a message about co-workers acting strangely. You hear a scream.
Your attributes are your one-sentence interview answers to:
Tell me about yourself. (+1)
What is your greatest strength? (+1)
What is your greatest weakness? (-1)
Where do you see yourself in five years? (+1)
Tell me about your hobbies. (+1)
Roll two six-sided dice when the narrator asks. If an attribute is relevant, apply the modifier.
Optional: If you die or are otherwise incapacitated create a new character and describe how they run into the group.
Ask what the interns want to attempt and call for rolls when an outcome is uncertain. A roll of 2-6 fails and should complicate things, 7-9 is a partial success, 10+ is a complete success.
Determine the nature of the threat from the table below (randomly or your choice), then choose its goal and at least one weakness.
Hypnotic Great Old One cultists
Time traveling shapeshifting cyborgs
Alien bacteria spores
Brain-eating psychic octopi
Vampires aggressively harvesting thralls
Curse spreading from tainted coffee mug
Find out what happens. Play ends at a natural stopping point.
Theme inspired by Hello From the Magic Tavern's imaginary game Offices and Bosses, dice mechanic inspired by Vincent Baker's Apocalypse World


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…those aren't your only options!
We plan on being somewhere in the middle for sure. I definitely don't agree with the American Academy of Pediatric's recommended vaccine schedule. It's just too many, too fast. (There are currently 12 Vaccines on the Standard Childhood Schedule, as opposed to I believe 4 when we were babies.) I also don't feel that not vaccinating is the route for us – I think that vaccines were created for a reason, and that diseases like polio and TB have almost been eradicated in our county thanks to mass vaccinations.
That being said, our vaccination plan has definitely changed. Originally, I was hoping to stay home with Stella for at least the first six months and not put her in daycare at all, and if that was the case, we were going to delay more shots for longer (because of the decreased risk of contracting illnesses thanks to no daycare/less public exposure). However, when Stella was 8w old, plans changed, I started a job working in the local medical center, and during my very first week there, we diagnosed our first case of pertussis of the year. Certain immunizations are definitely getting kicked up the priority list. *sigh*
For anyone researching vaccine information, I highly recommend The Vaccine Book by Dr. Sears. It's full of great, unbiased information. He dedicates a chapter to each of the 12 standard vaccines and answers the following questions about each:
Is it common?
Is it serious?
Is it treatable?
When is it given?
How is it made?
What ingredients are in the final vaccine solution?
Are any of these ingredients controversial?
What are the side effects of this vaccine?
Should you give your baby this vaccine?
Reasons to get this vaccine…
Reasons some people choose not to get this vaccine…
Travel considerations…
Opinions to consider when getting this vaccine…
The way I see it…
The book is highly informative, and his final chapter (entitled "What Should You Now Do?") breaks parents down into three groups, and I'd say I'm pretty solidly in the third group.
The "standard" thing to do at two months is a massive amount of shots, in my opinion. HIB, Pc, DTaP, Rotavirus, and Polio. No way, no how were we going to give that many vaccines at once, so today we started with just the DTaP and Rotavirus vaccines.
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Rotarvirus is the only vaccine currently given in oral form (Stella just screwed up her face in an "ick" expression, but she swallowed it just fine). Since almost all kids catch it at some point, it's more a question of "how bad" not "if" – and since Stella is now exposed to toddlers 2x/week at daycare, I wanted to get this one to help minimize the "how bad."
DTaP is a shot in the thigh, and we decided to do this one right away because pertussis (whooping cough) is so dangerous for infants. Since we just diagnosed a case in my office last week, this was high on the priority list to get done right away. Poor Stella did NOT like this shot – I had to hold her arms down and try to talk to her and keep her calm, but her little face screwed up tight, she turned bright red, and then she took a deep breath, SCREAMED, and cried. Poor thing. 🙁 It took everything in me to not cry myself. I popped her on my breast right away afterwards, and once she settled down enough to latch, the nursing definitely helped to calm her down.
Biggest mistake I made today – I forgot to buy the damn infant tylenol BEFORE her appointment, so instead of being able to giver her a dose just before the shots, I had to drive a crying baby with a sore leg to Target to pick some up and give her a dose 30 minutes later. Oops. 🙁 I will not make that mistake again! Poor baby took a three hour nap this afternoon (as opposed to her normal 45 minutes snoozes). I hope her leg is feeling better by tomorrow.
As for the other standard two month shots, we are going to follow the plan I linked to above, delay polio until 9months, and do the Pc and HIB on the alternating months. Since I work in a medical office, it should be pretty easy to get her in at 3, 5, and 7 months for those shots, as it just requires a quick nurse visit. I know it's pricking her more times, but I honestly feel like it's a much safer alternative to doing 5 at once, and I'll have the tylenol ready next time!


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Old Age: Something That Is Definitely Underrated!
Growing Older is filled with myths that result in a stereotypical view of a little, old lady or man who can't see or hear. For the most part, there is no basis for that kind of mindset; a new generation of adults is learning that it is possible to live long, healthy and productive lives. Here, we will give you some good advice to help you become one of the new prime-timers!
Social support from multiple people is essential to growing older well. A consistent level of local community activity has been shown to increase your life span. Value current friendships, but never be afraid to get out there and meet new people. Even a casual encounter with a stranger can brighten one's day.
Make sure that you get enough sleep at your age. Sleep promotes balanced hormones and helps you feel relaxed during the day. You will find yourself less irritable and more engaged in life if you indulge in an adequate amount of sleep every night.
Try putting more into your exercise routine. As you grow older, your body requires more exercise to keep it looking and feeling strong and young. Try walking quickly for 30 minutes, five days per week. Compliment this with a few weight lifting workouts a couple times a week. This will keep your body in shape and will help stave off some of the physical effects of getting older.
You should exude happiness wherever you go. When you make someone's day better, you automatically make yourself feel better as well. It does not cost anything to spread happiness. It is also priceless when given to others.
Having good friends is a great way to make yourself feel good. It is never too late to make friends. Go and make new acquaintances; form friendships that will enrich your long and wonderful life.
As you get older, your eyes need special care. Some minor loss of eye sight happens as you age, but make sure you regularly visit a doctor for eye exams to catch any more serious eye-related diseases to keep your eyes at their best.
Avoid the company of grouchy, unhappy people, and spend your time with your positive, upbeat friends. There is evidence to suggest that laughter and smiling can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and keep skin looking younger. Spend as much time as possible doing things you enjoy with people who make you laugh.
Make sure you eat healthy foods. Keep your diet low in fat and sugar, but balance it out with many fruits and vegetables. You'll have lots of energy to help you through your day, and your nutritious diet will help you stay physically and mentally in top form.
You can prevent heart diseases by choosing to eat fish and reduced amounts of red meat. It has been shown that meat products can stick to the lining of the arteries, and this can contribute to you having heart disease, along with other health problems. On the other hand, fish is good for your heart and is much healthier for you.
You can enjoy life even more than when you were young. The following tips will help you maximize your health and enjoy the remainder of your life.


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November 30, 2012
Dryden Art News, Nov. 30th
from Mrs. Fuglestad, Dryden's Art Teacher
Thanks so much for taking a minute (maybe longer- I have so much to share this time) to see all the fun and exciting things going on in Dryden's Art Program!
SNL skit about American Gothic Painting
(I edited this version for young viewers)
Simon's Cat and his Sister's Dog
(great animations with FREE companion app)
Strawberry Teeth and the Pepper Smiles
(see what the kindergartners made on iPads)
Artsonia Just Keeps Getting Better!
(now you can upload any photo and purchase art via Artsonia. Just make sure you designate DRYDEN to receive the fundrasing money at no extra charge to you. Use the promo code:
to get a free magnet w/ $25 purchase)
Using Doink and Green Screen in iMovie
(learn some fun ways to combine the magic of animation on the iPad with the magic of green screen. I did this post as I played with ideas for an upcoming animation project with 5th graders)
iPad Workshop with Ladies from Michigan
(I had the honor of sharing the ipad projects that we do at Dryden with art teachers from the Detroit Country Day School. They flew out for an all-day workshop over the Thanksgiving break. See what we did in this post.)
Montreal Sends Notes and Gifts
(A big care package came for the 4th grade students who skyped with pre-service art teachers in Canada. We were so excited to receive their notes, handmade bookmarks, and swag from Concordia University, Montreal, Canada.
Custom Photo Booth FX Tutorial
(I wanted to prepare a fun custom photo booth FX for our students and documented the process to so others can try it too. Take a look.)
Help JohnMichael win Artist of the Week with a Quick Click of Kindness
(UPDATE= he won! Thank you for all the votes and good wishes from the Dryden Community! In the 4 short days available for voting, John Michael's artwork received over 2300 votes!)
Describing what we do in 2 mins or less
(Please take two minutes to see this little video. I made it as an application for a professional development opportunity, but it is also a great little glimpse at the things we do here in Dryden's art room.)
Dryden Artists in iPhone Life Magazine
Check the news stands this coming week!!!! The fourth grader's DOINK alien animation project from last year was included in the newest issue of iPhone LIfe Magazine as an App Success Story! Find the Jan-Feb Issue at Best Buy and Barnes and Noble too. This is HUGE news! Congratulations:)
Art from our Hearts
1st graders are doing a service project to raise money for Super Storm Sandy victims by making art and selling it. If you are willing to take some to sell perhaps at work or at a public venue, please contact me email@example.com
Interactive Boards, Games, and iPevo
(see some cool tools for instruction in the art room)
Studying George with Art and Tech
(see how 2nd graders will be learning to paint George Washington).
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I was at the gym yesterday and a friend who manages money for wealthy New Yorkers asked me if his clients (a married couple) should be putting $500,000 into a 1-year CD here and now at 2.00%.
He believes that with the stock market at an extremely elevated valuation and likely to correct, with the 10-year bond at 1.60% and yields likely to rise, and with little opportunity for appreciation in gold and other alternative assets, a one-year CD seems like a good place to hide out.
I quickly explained that 2.00% is not the highest one-year CD rate. You will find higher rates online here (hyperlink), and you may find still higher rates at banks and credit unions where you live.
Then, I turned to the cash versus CD discussion.
For some time, I have recommended one-year CDs as a way to improve your return on cash that you want to keep liquid but know that you will not need for over a year. As the Fed was increasing rates and the expectations was for further increases, the spread between CDs and savings was also increasing. This time last year, the best online savings rates stood around 2.30% and one-year online CDs were around 2.85%.
While BestCashCow's surveys still reflect a wide spreads nationally (see the chart on the top of our online one-year CD page), the highest online savings rates are not much below the best one-year CD rates today.
Savings is always going to give you more flexibility. It can be accessed without penalty in an emergency. It can be deployed instantly should you see a market opportunity or some sort of other opportunity. So, I think that there is a strong argument for holding cash in savings or No Penalty CDs here and not now buying new short-term CDs (or allowing short-term CDs to auto-renew).
At the same time, I've always argued that there is very little risk in a one-year CD. You are never very far from maturity, and the standard early withdrawal penalty on one-year CDs is only three months' interest (but, you should always check on the early withdrawal rules and fees before buying a CD). And, while it is hard to get excited about the narrowing margin, there is a real risk as we work through 2020 that President Pence will try to raise money from real estate developers and try to force Fed Chairman Jerome Powell to continue to lower the Fed Funds rate to zero (as Trump did).


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Catalan leader sets one-month deadline to decide on early elections
The Catalan government will decide before the year is out whether to hold early elections in the region in the wake of the November 9 unofficial vote on self-rule.
Regional premier Artur Mas has said that if the central government refuses to discuss the possibility of a new, binding referendum on independence, then he may call elections that would act as a plebiscite to measure popular support for his independence drive.
"It's not about spending our days wavering over what to do, it's about spending the minimum necessary time, around a month," said Catalan government spokesman Francesc Homs in statements to regional radio station RAC1. "Before the end of the year we need to know whether we are moving this way or that."
Mas, of the moderately nationalist CiU bloc, on Thursday met with representatives of other pro-independence parties, as well as the Catalan Socialists (PSC), to see whether they might form a grand coalition to run in these hypothetical early elections together.
But the talks underscored the lack of agreement. "It is evident that the PSC's project is different from CiU's, and that ERC's [the Catalan Republican Left] is different from the ICV's [Initiative for Catalonia Greens], but there is a desire to find solutions," said Homs.
The spokesman added that Mas would also contact representatives of civil society, social agents and business associations.
Regarding the possibility that state prosecutors might bring a complaint against Mas and some of his aides for organizing the November 9 vote despite a Constitutional Court freeze on it, Homs said Catalan officials were "completely calm."
He also suggested that investigators should look into allegations that the Popular Party (PP) used its position in government to try to pressure the Attorney General's Office into starting legal proceedings against Mas over the ballot.
"In a normal country, this type of statement and political pressure would require a very in-depth investigation," said Homs. "What leaders and elected officials of the PP did is deplorable and should be investigated."T
he head of the Catalan branch of the PP, Alicia Sánchez-Camacho, said on a television program shortly after the ballot was held that Mas would soon be slapped with a formal complaint by the Attorney General's Office, and even detailed the crimes of which he would be accused.
The statement sparked concerns about the impartiality of state prosecutors, who earlier this week complained that the government had been interfering with their work in order to speed up action against the instigators of the poll.
Although legal sources confirmed at the time that a complaint was being readied, the decision is now being postponed as the government and state prosecutors wrangle over who should be charged, what to charge them with, and above all who should do the charging.
On Friday, Deputy PM Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría made a point of noting that the government would respect the Attorney General's Office's decisions on the matter, "since it is an autonomous agency."
Meanwhile, Attorney General Eduardo Torres-Dulce sought to take pressure off himself by issuing a reminder that, as well as the Catalan Attorney General, the Catalonia regional High Court was also dealing with the matter
"What we have to decide is whether we need to file a complaint, if we deem it proper procedure," he said in the northern Spanish city of Burgos on Friday. "We will do so when we feel that we have all the elements to consider the complaint."
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Calif. throws subsidy at Tesla Motors
By Joseph Perkins
Memo to Occupy San Jose: I've got a ripe target for you on Santana Row, playpen for the Silicon Valley wealthy.
Not Gucci, Burberry, Ferragamo or the other upscale stores along the Row. But Tesla Motors, the electric carmaker, whose co-founder and CEO, Elon Musk, boasts a $2.4 billion net worth.
Musk is not merely a member of America's 1 percent, for which Occupy has much contempt. He's a member of the 1 percent of 1 percent.
That's why it is so unseemly that the California Energy Commission just gifted Tesla Motors $10 million to pay for machinery it purchased for its Freemont factory. Tesla will use the tax dollars, supposedly, to add 500 workers to build its Model X, a rechargable sports utility vehicle.
"These investments in clean vehicles," said Energy Commissioner Carla Peterman, "will reduce petroleum use, improve air quality, and create jobs, while demonstrating California's commitment to a greener transportation future."
The problem is the means by which Peterman's agency made those "investments." It's by socking California drivers with a surcharge on their vehicle registration and smog check fees.
It's bad enough that the 99.9 percent of us that are not multi-billionaires like Musk have to subsidize his car company. But it's patently unjust that the state's most needful drivers — the working poor, the unemployed, the elderly on fixed incomes — have to bear that burden.
The state Energy Commission's $10 million giveaway to Tesla might be less outrageous if the company was non-profit; if it was developing its modern electric version of the old German gasoline-fueled "people's car," which came to be known here in the states as the Volkswagon.
But Tesla Motors is hardly manufacturing any low-priced, low maintenance people's cars. It's producing automotive toys for the decidedly well-to-do. The kind of volk who drop by its Santana Row showroom.
Indeed, Tesla's very first offering to the car buying public was a $109,000 fully-electric roadster. Its second offering, the Model S, a luxury sedan, had a base price of $57,400 to $77,400.
Tesla's Model X, which is scheduled to go into production in 2014, according to Tesla spokeswoman Christine Ra, will start at $60,000 and top out at $100,000.
Tesla is not building vehicles for the mass of Californians, who have made the Honda Civic and Accord, and Toyota Camry and Corolla the state's best-selling cars. It's targeting well-heeled California residents, those whose tastes run to Mercedes, BMW and other luxury nameplates.
There's nothing wrong with Tesla positioning itself at the high end of automobile market.
It's just hypocritical for the state government, led by a governor promoting a ballot measure that "asks California's wealthiest to pay a little more" in taxes, is asking California's poor and middle class to pay a little more in vehicle registration and smog check fees to subsidize a car company owned by one of the state's wealthiest residents.
The thing of it is, Tesla doesn't even need the state's $10 million gift. The company raised $200 million in a secondary stock offering just last week. CEO Musk says the company will be "cash flow positive" as soon as next month and profitable in 2013.
So $10 million will hardly make or break Tesla. And if there was even the remotest possibility of that happening, Musk's pockets are deep enough to keep his car company afloat.
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If the Denver Nuggets wish to bolster their power forward rotation behind second-year player Kenneth Faried, ESPN scribe Joe Kaiser suggests they could engage the Orlando Magic in trade discussions centered around Glen Davis. The Houston Rockets might also be interested in Davis, given their deficiencies in the frontcourt, but Kaiser pegs Paul Millsap as a better target for the Rockets.
"[T]here is too much riding on [Faried's] performance each night out," Kaiser writes, explaining why power forward is a weakness for Denver. "[A] more offensive-minded four like Davis would make so much sense as the perfect counter to Faried."
Orlando may hesitate to part with Davis, without whom it is winless this season due to remarkably poor defense. Kaiser suggests that Denver could open trade talks with Orlando by offering rookie swingman Evan Fournier and second-year swingman Jordan Hamilton. One doubts the Magic would be interested in such a trade, as both players are mid-tier prospects at best, and neither addresses the Magic's long-term need for a young backup point guard.
Davis' deal is worth $13 million over the next two seasons, according to ShamSports.com. The LSU product is averaging 16 points and 7.9 rebounds for Orlando in 2012/13.
Kaiser's post outlines several trade scenarios for mid-tier playoff teams looking to upgrade positions of need before the trading deadline. Davis is the only Orlando player he mentions.
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