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Enter the world of the theater -- and the fascinating role of the playwright.
Without playwrights, or dramatists as they are sometimes called, directors
would have nothing to direct, producers would have nothing to produce and
actors would have nothing to act out.
"In every great culture, it is the art which survives the people and explains
who they were and what they believed in," says Texas playwright Anita Ashford.
Playwrights take written works or real-life themes and turn them into scripts.
Sometimes those scripts are adapted for movies, radio or television. Playwrights
are often looked at as the glue that holds a stage production together.
"A playwright writes plays to be produced by actors. The plays can be performed
for audiences in theaters, in schools, in parks or in workplaces. Writing
a play starts with discovering what it is you want to write about," says Shirley
Barrie, a playwright.
The next time you enjoy a play, you can safely assume a big part of it
is because of a playwright's great writing and work behind the scenes. Playwrights
are responsible for a lot of what you see happen on a stage. They perform
a wide variety of duties in their jobs and have many responsibilities. Some
of these include:
Playwrights also specialize in different areas. Some work only in stage
plays. Others use their scriptwriting abilities to work in television, movies
and even radio.
Because of their writing skills, playwrights often advance their careers
by branching out into related fields. Some become copywriters, screenwriters,
narrators, directors, producers or production managers.
Many playwrights split their work time between home and the theater. Most
of the writing usually takes place at the home office, away from the theater.
Playwrights are often at the theater when their plays are onstage, sometimes
making revisions as the play goes on.
The most common employers of playwrights are theater or production companies.
Sometimes a playwright can find a job as a "playwright-in-residence" at a
theater. In a case like that, you might get an office, and if you're lucky,
maybe a guaranteed salary.
"Hire is not a word that is usually used for playwrights. Usually, they
are freelancers -- that is, they work on a contract-by-contract basis for
a number of different employers," says Barrie.
There is no such thing as a typical workday for a playwright. Playwrights
write their plays whenever they can, many squeezing writing time in between
other part-time jobs. When a play is accepted to be produced, a playwright's
workday usually takes on a different look. Then a playwright might spend a
lot of time at the theater taking an active role in the production.
Ashford has this advice for people thinking of becoming a playwright: "Join
a local small theater group, even if you work behind the scenes. You'll learn,
contribute, and the director will get to know your name. Then when you ask
them to read your play, you already have their respect and attention."
One thing about being a playwright -- it doesn't require any heavy lifting.
A physically challenged person can easily do the job. The only thing essential
is the ability to write and to think.
"Playwriting, like any other writing, requires long hours of sitting. You
need to stand up, walk around and stretch every few hours. The only other
thing you have to worry about is writer's cramp. No one ever died from that,"
says Ashford.
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We had no fears or reluctance in hiring you! We knew what information we wanted on the site and provided you with the text. We are not that creative: we just wanted something simple, clear and easy to use. Leaving the rest up to you it was so exciting seeing the development of the site, starting with the logo. Although we were on the case providing information you requested as soon as we could, we were very impressed at the speed which everything was completed by yourself. We would definitely recommend you as we now have a live website which we are extremely pleased with and are looking forward to seeing the results.Gill and Tim Boldry
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My recent frenzy of potholder making was inspired by a post on Film in the Fridge on a rainbow of log cabin potholders she made for gifts. My thoughts went immediately to the stained and scorched black potholders in my kitchen. How embarrassing for an avid quilter and fabric lover to have such eyesores when I'm able to make my own with beautiful fabric! And, as a person who probably all too often eats reheated leftovers in front of the TV, I use them a ton. Once I had potholders on the brain, I figured I should make some for Christmas gifts, too. (Full disclosure: I finished handsewing down the binding on Christmas Eve and Day. Now that's some last-minute holiday crafting!)
The first is for a friend and former boss who also loves Hawaii. I cut into a FQ bundle of treasured Hawaiian fabric, settling on simple patchwork. There's a thin plus on the back due to a little math oopsy when I cut it the same size as the front. But now it's a nice detail we'll pretend was intentional, right? I'm going to wrap it up with a candle and pretty candies I got in Spain.
Then I made a pair of smaller ones for an old neighbour who brought me a tin of the most delicious shortbread cookies. I'm not sure how I didn't eat them all in one sitting. These are some of those fabric oddities occasionally found in your stash - you have no idea why you bought them because it's not at all your style, but it is absolutely perfect for someone else. I like the wee dragonflies on the orange.
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I've been thinking about what it is that makes some bloggers, tweeters, and sundry other social media mavens so popular. Apart from some obvious tricks, such as being Stephen Fry, what can we mortals do to emulate them?
Without resorting to devious SEO tactics, the best way is clearly to have good content. But I think it needs to be a certain type of content. Reading through my work blog the other day I discovered that, although I'm quite proud of the points I'm making, there are very few pithy, quotable, lines.
Contrast that with Seth Godin, whose blog posts never fail to make me want to quote them, tweet them, and send them to everyone I know. It's all about making a point (often a well-established point) in a pithy, "sticky", quotable way. He has a knack for making me think "yes, that's exactly what I've been trying to say". God I hate him.
The lesson for me, and most bloggers, is to keep working at quality content but also learn how to package ideas like a marketing genius. We can't all be Seth, but I suspect we should try. In many ways we have less to learn from what he says than from how he says it.
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A few weeks ago I passed by a small music shop in a Viennese suburb and saw a 60€ Epiphone Les Paul Junior in the window (actually it was 69€ but the seller insisted to sell it for 60, I didn't object). I bought it because I want to design a kind of LP variation (you might have noticed this in the last sketches) and I needed to feel its balance - I never played a Les Paul, I'm not attracted to these guitars at all. So more or less I needed a template - also I had in the back of my mind that I'd like to customise a cheap guitar just for fun.
It's Epiphone's last discontinued Junior model with the zebra humbucker and it's astonishingly good for the price - the neck is of good quality, easy to play, straight, good finish, good fret work, tuners do their job - and the pickup is clear and powerful - this just confirms again that people who spit on China-made cheap models are merely being snobbish (when they are not racist). Only the wraparound bridge was badly set up but easy to fix...
And I had no remorse crudely modifying it it: I refinished it with white spray paint - it doesn't matter if the layer is too thin to last long, it will look even better once beaten -, put a Warman chrome dog-ear P90, also cheap but sounding nicely - the reviews I read about it didn't lie -, and adorned it with a Tom of Finland sticker (that I ordered in Thailand - not only it is hardly possible to find a non-old school pin-up decal, but when you do it's not around the corner...)
I really like my new little guitar, I tried something similar with a cheap First Act a few years ago but the neck was too thin, fretwork awful, and it sounded always quite weak, even with a new pickup. The Warman P90 sounds really good, clear and chiming when clean, sharp and agressive when dirty. Maybe I just needed to play on a P90 after all these years with humbuckers... I still have these Custom 77 pickups, for my next next project (the next will recycle the Junior humbucker, that I wouldn't leave unused...).


text: Gift Cards: The Gift That Keeps on Giving By Ken Wheaton. Published on January 08, 2007. Freakonomics authors Stephen Dubner and Steven Levitt penned a fascinating piece about the gift-card economy in yesterday's New York Times. It's a short but fun read. Perhaps the most interesting bit of information is that Best Buy "earned $16 million last year in gift-card 'breakage,' which is the industry's term for card value that was bought but never redeemed. Then there's what retailers call 'upspending': most customers who do use their gift cards spend some of their own money to buy merchandise that is more expensive than the value of the card." Merry Christmas, retailers! Most Popular


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EDMONTON—Seattle Pacific alum McKayla Fricker (left/photo by Paul Merca) finished second in the women's 800 meters at the TrackTown Classic at Foote Field Friday night.
Fricker ran 2:01.71, as Melissa Bishop of Canada set a new national record, running 1:57.43, breaking her old national record of 1:57.52, set at the world championships in Beijing last year.
Megan Malasarte of the Seattle-based Brooks Beasts was fourth in 2:03.64.
In other events, Washington State alum Jeshua Anderson finished third in the 400 meter hurdles, running 49.70, as his long time collegiate and pro rival Johnny Dutch, who still felt the sting after missing a spot on the US Olympic team on Sunday, won in a meet and stadium record 49.02
The first four finishers in the race dipped under the old stadium record of 49.89.
Federal Way's Jordin Andrade, who is going to Rio as a member of the Cape Verde delegation, was sixth in 51.09.
Cas Loxsom of the Beasts was fourth in the men's 800 in 1:47.05, as Duane Solomon of the USA won in 1:45.51. Drew Windle of the Beasts was sixth in 1:52.74.
Hometown heroine and Washington State assistant coach Angela Whyte, who is going to Rio as a member of Team Canada, was sixth in the women's 100 hurdles in 13.44, in a race won by Jacqueline Coward of the USA in 13.02.
The meet was delayed for an hour due to adverse weather conditions.
At the Herculis Meeting in Monaco, Katie Mackey of the Brooks Beasts set a personal best and ran a US leading mark of 8:46.58 in finishing seventh in the women's 3000 Friday night, while her fellow Beast Gabe Grunewald was tenth in 8:59.72.
Hellen Obiri of Kenya destroyed the field, running 8:24.27 for the victory and leading two other Kenyans under 8:30.


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David Attenborough Narrates Video of Turtle Making Love to a Shoe
It's official: with his distinctive voice, legendary British broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough can lend a sense of grandeur to anything, even a viral video of a turtle trying to have sex with a shoe. (Yes, you read that right.)
During an appearance on 'The Graham Norton Show,' Attenborough narrates a video of a tortoise named Toby as it attempts to mount a gray Croc sandel. To his credit, Attenborough doesn't even bat an eye as he provides a voice-over.
"And in a dance as old as time itself, it rears its head and emits the mighty mating call," Attenborough intones, as the squeaking turtle tries to have its way with the shoe. Um, is anyone else suddenly feeling uncomfortable?
Still, this could be the start of an exciting trend. Would you like to see Attenborough narrate any other funny animal videos? Lazy polar bear or hugging cat, perhaps?


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Falafel is a very famous and delicious Middle Eastern gourmet appetizer. It's made from a deep fried paste of chick peas, onions and different herbs and spices.
1. 2 cups boiled chick peas
2. 1 onion chopped
3. 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
4. 1/4 cup coriander chopped
5. 1 tablespoon ground cumin
6. 5 cloves garlic crushed
7. 2 teaspoon black pepper
8. Salt to taste
9. 1/4 cup corn flour
10. Oil for deep fry
1. Combine all the ingredients for falafel and grind using food processor.
2. Run the food processor for a couple of minutes until they turn into a paste.
3. If needed add little water than divide this dough into equal parts and make patties or balls.
4. Heat the oil in frying pan on medium high heat.
5. Slowly drop the Falafel in the oil and fry until they are brown.
6. Serve Falafel with pita bread, salad, tahini sauce or with hummus.
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Dophin's and Manatee are plentiful and although they are frequently seen in the Bimini canal behind Bayside its more fun to interact with them out on the water. Dolphin's love to play and ride along with the boat, both in the bow wake and behind the boat in it's wake. The Dolphin Encounter Video was taken in September 2010. After boating and interacting with the Dolphin's at Picnic Island, a nearby destination to Bayside, a large pod of Dolphins followed the boat nearly all the way back to Bayside. Every time Dolpins were encountered in the inter coastal waterway while traveling back to Bayside, they would join in with their friends. It's not uncommon to have Dolphin's leading or following the boat, but having a large pod of Dolphin's all at the same time was quite exciting.


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Japan earthquakes not expected to affect Sony's production of image sensors for smartphones/
Sony said a factory producing image sensors for smartphone makers such as Apple will remain closed while it assesses the damage from two deadly earthquakes which hit southern Japan, reports Reuters. The quakes measured up to 7.3 in magnitude and, tragically, killed at least 42 people.
The company said it will extend the closure of its image sensor plant in Kumamoto, which is in the southern island of Kyushu, after major trembles on Thursday and Saturday rocked the key manufacturing region. Sony added that operations at its image sensor plant in Nagasaki, also in Kyushu, will be partially suspended and it does not yet have a timeline for full resumption of operations.
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Welcome to Byron & The Detroit Motion Band
"We listen to you, we deliver on trust and passion" Byron Cancelmo
All Occasion Entertainment: The Detroit Motion Band,
a 7 piece ensemble playing R&B, Funk, Disco, Classic Rock, Oldies and Top 40 in a variety of venues.
The five-star rated wedding and event band performs generations of dance favorites and features multiple lead singers, including Byron Cancelmo and Michelle Cancelmo.
Talented Duo - Quartet for small clubs or rooms: Byron and Michelle are available to sing songs of
yesterday and today (along with tracks) in small clubs and in
restaurants. Individual instruments can be added to provide a live
band feel in a small space.
What People Are Saying: "Fantastic!!
Kathy Jagusch "An amazing
Cindy Boron "Very energetic performance."
Paul Sundquist "Great arrangements, great vocals"
Sam Venditto "Very professional and extremely talented"
"One of the best acts I have ever seen." Irene Santia
Recent Achievements: Byron Cancelmo - Winner of National Singing Star Detroit 2014 /
Televised top 4 WDIV Detroit Super Singer Contestant 2016
As a bonus, if you choose Detroit Motion for your wedding reception we will provide music for your ceremony for free-no extra charge. Email us for more information!
Testimonials -Numerous references available
2016 - 2017 Events
"I just want to thank you Byron again for putting on such a GREAT show. You guys just nailed it last night! What a great 1 year party!"
-Karla Madden
"Dear Byron & all the members,
Thank you for making our event spectacular, we all had a great time! The energy & talent you all have is truly incredible – the music always makes the party and Byron in Motion did just that… it was simply outstanding. Everyone loved it!!
Byron is a true profession, proficient in his field, very creative, and has an aptitude for aesthetics and understanding clients that makes him stand out from the thousands of music entertainers in the industry. He pays close attention to what you say during consultation sessions and tries to capture the essence of your requests in the group's performance. Bryon is a true gentlemen and the entire group are easy to work with and friendly.
The Detroit Motion would be a great hire for any type of event, I would not have a problem recommending him and the group to friends, family, or any business associates.
Thank you again for going above and beyond what we expected. - Sincerely, Christine"
"From the moment we started working with Byron he was extremely reliable, helpful, and wonderful to work with. He met with us several times before the wedding to help with the planning of what kind of music we wanted and how we wanted the night to flow in terms of timing and atmosphere. The band was able to learn specific songs that we requested in very little time and performed them in a manner that would suggest that they'd been playing them for years! Byron does an amazing job of reading the energy of the room and really knows what music to play at what time in the night. Throughout the evening Byron was checking in with us to make sure we were happy and really kept the whole party moving along nicely. With Byron in Motion we really feel like we got more than just a band, we got a party planner, entertainer, and professional who made our wedding an absolute blast. We have received several compliments from friends and family on both the talent and the music choices the band made and we couldn't be happier. After a wedding reception that went even better than we had hoped, we highly recommend Byron in Motion!"
-Alexa Wiss
"Thank you so much for everything! We have heard only wonderful things from everyone :) which makes it all worth it to me. You guys were wonderful, my husband and I definitely enjoyed you guys very much! Thank you so much for making our day more amazing than I could've imagined!! You guys were incredibly accommodating and stayed longer than I even realized we paid for!!! Also, thank you for making sure everything ran smoothly at the reception, I wasn't worried about anything but having a good time!! Thanks again for everything!!"
-Kayla & Josh
"Just saw the best band ever at a wedding last night! You guys were great!!!! So fun!!! "
-Vickie Karas
"Byron, Michelle, and guys-- we cannot thank you enough for the superb performance you put on at our wedding!!! You were INCREDIBLE!!!! The energy & sheer musical virtuosity you guys brought to the performance was absolutely ELECTRIFYING.
We were planning our wedding from a distance, so we hired Byron in Motion primarily on the basis of their stellar client reviews. Now we have the pleasure of writing such a review ourselves. Byron was consistently competent, efficient, responsive, and easy to work with. He & Michelle listened to us throughout the process; they were great about respecting and incorporating our preferences, and even learned a new song for us. At the same time, they contributed their own experience and expertise. Byron knows how to organize a timeline for a party so that it will flow smoothly; he is also flexible and knows how to read a crowd.
We were blown away by the band's musical ability. Throughout the night, I kept exclaiming to my husband, "These guys are amazing!!!!!" Byron's voice is versatile, powerful & accurate, and he has a rare & natural gift for performing & responding to the crowd. Michelle & the band rocked us, moved us & grooved us. Their solos blew us away, and as an ensemble they're incredibly tight & polished. They are a top-tier band, and we feel lucky to have had them at our wedding.
They made our wedding a blast. Everybody who was physically capable of dancing was on the dance floor. A few guests even shared that this was the first time they'd actually danced at a wedding, EVER! We're still getting compliments on the band. We are so grateful to BiM for putting on such a magnificent show, and giving us the beautiful memory of the dance floor with all of our guests on our wedding day-- we will always cherish that.
I'm out of characters, so… if you are looking for a fantastic live band for your party: do yourself a favor and book these guys!!! And then invite me please ;-)"
"Dear Byron, Thank YOU for rocking our wedding!! Even guests who were too elderly to dance or to know some of the songs were gushing about your performance. We will send you a proper thank-you soon, and in the meantime we would be more than happy to leave our sincere rave reviews on whatever sites or in whatever format you would find most helpful. Please let us know, and we would also be happy to act as references to prospective clients. All the best, Laura"
"hi there - this is the first chance i have had to contact you since Friday night. All day yesterday everyone raved about how good you guys were! I agree!! Lots of people want your number! Thanks again for coming out. Sorry that it got so crazy at the end. Well, what's a good party without the cops coming - haha! Now onto day 3 of aquacade..."
smiles and sunshine,
Subject: Tom Jones Tribute!
"Byron did a Tom Jones tribute for my mom's 80th birthday last weekend and it was amazing!!! Everyone is still talking about it and my mom is still beside herself - she was so thrilled!!! I'm just so impressed - Byron is extremely professional and put so much care into the event. It was a surprise and Byron helped us pull it off perfectly...The performance itself was brilliant. Byron came out sporting a "Tom Jones" look and proceeded to knock it out of the park! His voice is amazing and whether he's singing Tom Jones or Elvis, it sounds like respect for the original artist and not a rip-off. I am just so happy to have had a chance to work with him and see him perform...a complete pro through and through. Highly recommended! -Laura"
"The band was amazing for our wedding! Byron was so professional throughout the entire process. He went out of his way to make sure every part of the reception went flawless. He went above and beyond! The dance floor was filled the entire night, and we couldn't have been happier! After the wedding, everyone commented on how great the band was... I would def recommend them. - Joe & Sarah"
"In one sentence, Byron in Motion was absolutely fantastic from the very first phone call we had all the way to them packing up at the end of the night after a stellar performance. My wife and I were exceptionally impressed by their professionalism, courtesy, performance, and genuine desire to deliver the best possible experience to us. The communication was outstanding and we felt comfortable the whole way. Byron made sure that everything was taken care of so the day of the wedding we had nothing to worry about.....AND THEY ROCKED!!! I would encourage anyone reading this to book these guys. They made the night come alive and we can't thank them enough!"
"The Detroit Motion played our wedding reception and our experience was great. We shopped around a bit for bands and Byron was by far the most attentive and accommodating of anyone we spoke to. As we planned, he answered all of our questions promptly and really seemed to be invested in making our event a success. Most importantly, the music was fantastic! The band has an incredible range. They accommodated the wide stylistic variety of our live music requests and the quality was consistently excellent. Their energy was great, and they kept the dance floor full. We thought they were amazing, but it wasn't just us – we got many, many compliments from our guests about the band and their contribution to making our day so enjoyable. We highly recommend them to anyone considering a wedding band.
"We had Byron in Motion in November for our wedding, and can honestly say that they truly made our wedding! They were spectacular and went well above and beyond what any other band could offer! Our main focus for the wedding was having a great band and great bar. Byron and Michelle are the sweetest people, and were so wonderful to work with throughout our planning process. The band learned our music, worked the crowd perfectly, and whole heartedly invested their time and talent to make sure our entire wedding, from the ceremony to the last song, ran perfectly. I work in the music industry and can honestly say that I couldn't find a better band in metro Detroit. I would refer Byron in Motion to anyone! Thank you Byron in Motion for all that you have done for us! - Shosh"
"I could not have been more pleased - thanks for making our event a huge success. - Mark Davidoff, Michigan Managing Partner, Deloitte LLP"
"Great Job at the Gala! The Band looked and sounded terrific. We'll certainly keep you in mind for other events...Take Care- Laura"
"Byron, you and your band were absolutely amazing, I am still receiving compliments about the band, I will be in touch soon to schedule for next year!
Take care, Heather."
"Hey byron...first of all GREAT JOB...heard several comments about how much they loved the band...and think everyone had a blast!!! Thank you thank you!!! and again THANKS for making our 15th BL xmas party awesome!!!....i will do everything to promote you guys and hope to make it to many of your gigs...xxoo
Andrea - Body Language Fitness & Yoga"
"We had a wonderful experience working with Byron. He promptly answered our inquiries and attended to our requests. They arrived at our event on time, set up without difficulty and were ready to perform at the agreed time. The music was fantastic and the singers were great performers. They truly enhanced our evening and I would not hesitate working with them again or recommending them to others. - Ursula B, 2/25/2012, Corporate Function, Detroit, MI"
"Thanks for coming out to Birmingham and performing. Your group is fabulous. If you ever need a recommendation just let me know. The community really enjoyed your stellar performance. Regards, Laurie"
-Laurie Frick - Host, In the Park Concerts / Music Facilitator K-12 Birmingham Public Schools"
"We couldn't have been happier with Byron and his band!! He worked with us from the moment he signed on to do our daughter's wedding. We wanted a heavier horn section - he hired an extra trumpeter to work with them. His interest is in making the party a success and he brings it! The talent in his group goes deep. From the vocals to the instrumentals the range is fabulous. They played standards to the newest music - and were willing to learn new work the bride and groom were eager to have played at their wedding. We've had bands at other events and we would truly have Bryon's band again. We couln't have been happier!! Just simply fabulous!! Highly recommend!!!"
"Byron in Motion played at our Wedding on October 6th and were awesome! I dealt with the singer, Byron, in the months leading up to the Wedding and he was easy to work with. The band was willing to, and did, learned two songs for our first dance and my wife's father daughter dance, you would have thought they had been playing those songs for years. They kept the dance floor packed all night, except for when they took their breaks and played today's top hits, as soon as they came back the dance floor filled up again. I think that speaks to how good they were. We got them to play two encores at the end of the night. In short, Byron in Motion is great. Hire them now! - Graham & Abby Smith"
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CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC)- Almost 20 people are vying for now Senator Tim Scott's former First Congressional District seat. The field is crowded and the candidates have invested lots of money to make their message stand out from the pack.
Most roadside campaign signs silently shout the names of their politician to passing drivers. But Sanford's signs are different…even odd.
They are crudely fashioned from goods easily found in any hardware store. Four feet-by-four feet plywood boards zip-tied to metal stakes bear Sanford's spray-painted message "SANFORD SAVES TAX $."
Wayne Waters, a sign maker from Summerville isn't impressed with Sanford's "unique" strategy. One of Sanford's homemade signs sits less than a quarter mile from his front door. "It looks cheap. It looks homemade. It looks like somebody made it out of their garage," critiqued Waters.
Sanford campaign spokesman Joel Sawyer says, that's the point. "Somebody came to Governor. Sanford with the idea of a plywood sign and you know how he is about saving money, he loved the idea."
Dr. Kendra Stewart, a political science professor at the College of Charleston, says the signs definitely underscore the persona that Sanford has crafted for himself over the years as a cheap politician. Sanford famously admitted to sleeping in his office years ago when he was in Congress, as a way to save money. "The fact that these are homemade signs might help Sanford with the illusion of people believing that people are taking their time to put them out there," she continued "when really they're being created by the campaign."
Sawyer, admits that the campaign is responsible for some signs, but maintains it is a grassroots effort. "We've had volunteers coming over to the headquarters spray painting their own signs, help put them out and we've had a few here and there that we don't know who put them out, but we thank them for it."
Stewart says in the end, the signs probably won't be that much of a factor. She says campaign signs in general are only useful in boosting name recognition, and adds that Sanford doesn't have any problem with name recognition.
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The Vienna-Goreville High School football program will be conducting a summer camp next week at the Vienna football field.
The camp is open to incoming freshmen through seniors and there is no fee.
It will begin on Monday, June 11, and conclude on Friday, with sessions running from 6:00-8:00 p.m. each evening. The equipment needed for the camp will be handed out this Saturday, June 9, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Vienna High School.


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P.S I am off to sunny England for 10 days so I don't know if this blog will suffer. If I'm honest when I am at home and have 30 miles of Lincolshire beaches at the end of my road I don't usually think about much else!
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Postal services in rural Scotland could suffer significant damage after independence unless the costs of stamps go up or taxpayers put in higher state subsidies, a Commons committee has said.
MPs on the business and industry select committee accused Alex Salmond, Scotland's first minister, of offering voters an "uncosted aspiration" that lacked detail when he made a surprise pledge to renationalise mail services after independence.
Salmond said the UK government's decision to part-privatise Royal Mail, earning the Treasury £2bn in October 2013, was a clear case of ministers in London imposing policies that had been rejected by Scottish voters. A substantial majority of Scottish MPs, chiefly Labour and SNP, opposed the sell-off.
But Salmond's renationalisation pledge, which appeared to catch his cabinet by surprise, remains uncosted by the Scottish government. Labour now believes it would be too costly to take it back into public ownership at UK or Scottish level.
The select committee said it could prove impossible to maintain low-cost, six-days-a-week deliveries to Scotland's islands and vast areas of remote countryside after independence because of the sums involved in subsidising uneconomic deliveries at a uniform price across the country.
In a report on the business costs of independence, MPs quoted evidence from Consumer Futures, a UK government-funded consumer watchdog, showing that half of the 3,000 UK addresses exempt from the Royal Mail's universal service order were in Scotland.
Consumer Futures also said the only three postcode areas exempt from quality of service standards were in Scotland – Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides. It said the UK government paid a £210m-a-year subsidy to the Royal Mail to cover rural post offices that were not commercially viable.
The MPs' report said: "Consumer Futures concluded that in Scotland there was 'substantial evidence' of the difficulties faced by consumers in Scotland, due to 'higher costs of delivery; no delivery to their location; longer delivery times; lack of transparency of delivery costs; and a lack of up-front information about delivery costs'."
It said Vince Cable, the UK government's business secretary, had confirmed that the costs for an independent Scotland of running its own postal service to current standards "would be 'significantly costly' and that the result would be either an increase to the stamp price or a bigger state subsidy".
The committee concluded: "We do not believe that the Scottish government has set out a coherent body of evidence to show how it would maintain and pay for the universal postal service in an independent Scotland. The risk to Scotland is that provision of the universal postal service will come at significant additional cost, either to the taxpayer or to the consumer."
The MPs also said a yes vote for independence would break up the UK single market and in the short-term could leave Scottish businesses uncertain of their position in Europe.
A protracted Scottish negotiation over EU membership, and the uncertain investment environment arising from a vote in favour of independence, would involve "a leap of faith" and would have a damaging impact on businesses in Scotland as well as other parts of the UK, they said.
The committee raised serious concerns that a yes vote may leave Scotland facing a currency "limbo" and, in the short term, unable to join a sterling currency union and without the prospect of adopting the euro.
Adrian Bailey, chair of the committee, said: "On big questions, such as the issue of a future currency, it's time for the Scottish government to come clean and lay out the detail. It's no longer tenable for the Scottish government to assert an independent Scotland will retain the pound when a sterling currency union is firmly off the table.
"The Scottish government must play fair with Scottish businesses, investors, and voters and set out its plans for an alternative currency for an independent Scotland."
The report said: "A protracted period of negotiation beyond the proposed 18 months would have a negative impact on business in Scotland as well as the other parts of the United Kingdom. There is a substantial risk that Scotland could be cut adrift in the short to medium term from its largest economic market. The impact of this on Scottish business would be significant."
Bailey added: "It is highly unlikely that the EU would permit a sterling zone. Furthermore, we do not believe that the use by a separate Scotland of a 'shadow pound' would be acceptable to the EU."
A spokesman for John Swinney, the Scottish finance secretary, said: "It is the Scottish government's commitment to vital public services – and the parallel threat to such services from Westminster's privatisation agenda, including to the NHS – that is seeing more and more people deciding to vote yes to an independent Scotland.
"On the issue of currency, an independent Scotland will use the pound because it is our currency as much as England, Wales and Northern Ireland's – and it certainly doesn't belong to David Cameron, George Osborne or any Westminster politician. And in any event, there is absolutely nothing Westminster can do to stop Scotland using the pound, which is one of the reasons they will agree to a currency union. It's Scotland's pound, and we're keeping it."
A Scottish government spokesman said: "The clear risk to the universal service obligation has been the privatisation of the service, against the wishes of people in Scotland by the Westminster government.
"A Scottish postal service in public ownership would not need to generate profits for shareholders putting it in a better position to ensure that postal prices and deliveries meet Scotland's needs. The white paper sets out our commitment to match, as a minimum, the current level of service provision.
"Stamp prices on independence will be the same as they are in the rest of the UK."


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10 Basic Tips to Program Your Subconscious Mind:
To program your subconscious mind the goals must be realistic -– Losing 200 pounds in a week is impossible, no matter how good you are at programming your subconscious mind. Think in ways that will not set up a conflict between the thoughts and your feelings about the thoughts. For example, see yourself looking down at a scale that shows you are 10 or 15 pounds lighter, or wearing clothes 2 sizes smaller.
Program as if the change you want has already occurred –- For example, if you want to install a program for healthy eating habits visualize yourself as if up on a movie screen eating veggies, smiling and enjoying the food while repeating the affirmation "You/I love to eat healthy food!"
Sometimes using first person..."I"...works best, while for others second person references..."You"... works best. You may want to experiment with both ways to see (or hear) what feels right to you. (see below)
As a rule, program your subconscious mind in third-person... Do this by watching yourself up on a movie screen in your mind's eye and use the reference "you" in place of "I". However, not all people are the same, so if using first-person or "I" seems less awkward and more intense or real to you go ahead and do that.
Once the programming part of the session has been completed, at the end it is a good idea to "step into" the movie and experience the finished product as fully and intensely as you can in your mind...act as if you are actually there...seeing, hearing, and feeling as if your are "in the movie" and it is real. (this is how you can "real-ize" what you want)
Program using as many sensory modalities as comfortably possible – Example: see yourself walking along the beach, feel the sand between your toes, hear the sounds of the surf crashing on the shore, smell the salt in the breeze, hear the gulls overhead.
Ignore the problem, focus on the solution – Because of the way your mind processes information it's best to program your subconscious mind with what you DO WANT rather than what you DON'T WANT. Your subconscious mind cannot process a negation. A negation is where you present an idea and append the sentence to imply the opposite of the idea.
For instance, saying "I don't like to smoke" is a negation – something you do not like. Negations are processed by the higher regions of the cortical or thinking brain, (i.e. the conscious mind). So, you CAN process negatives when you read or hear them, but ONLY at the conscious level.
Your subconscious mind must process what "I", "like" and "smoke" means then send that back to the conscious mind where the negation is processed. So, "I don't like to smoke", processed at the subconscious level becomes "I – like to smoke." The thinking mind then processes the negative at the conscious level.
Use Intensity and Repetition in order to program your subconscious mind –- Making visualizations as vivid as possible and using you powers of imagination will create intensity. Practicing, listening, or programming regularly provides the repetition.
Keep it simple –- One programming session should include only one exercise at a time. You may have several sessions spread out over the day or week, but one session = one program goal.
Don't question it, just allow it to happen –- The last thing you want to do after a programming session is to question yourself about whether it worked. The most powerful changes occur after you have forgotten about the programming and suddenly realize, "Wow, it worked".
Belief and Confidence –- Believe in the power of your subconscious mind because one of the most powerful ways to program your subconscious mind is through your belief systems. What the thinker (conscious mind) thinks, the prover (unconscious mind) proves. Beliefs are taken as instructions to the subconscious mind, especially when accompanied by congruent feelings.
Program in a highly focused, self-hypnotic state –- Hypnosis bypasses the critical factor of the conscious mind allowing a direct input link to the subconscious mind. The subconscious mind will not accept input that does not fit your value & belief systems.
This is why changing beliefs does not involve removing or erasing old beliefs. It simply involves installing new, more desirable beliefs and getting the message of your preference through to the subconscious mind – you guessed it, with intensity and repetition!
Taken from: http://www.internet-of-the-mind.com/program-your-subconscious-mind.html


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Bob Marshall Wins HB 3202 Lawsuit - UPDATED
By Greg L | 29 February 2008 | 13th HOD District, Virginia Politics | 28 Comments
I'm hearing that the Virginia Supreme Court has sided with the arguments of Delegate Bob Marshall and determined that granting the Northern Virginia Regional Transportation authority taxation powers is unconstitutional. The power of this authority was granted by the General Assembly during last year's session with HB 3202. Details aren't out yet, but when they're available I'll add them at the bottom of this post.
This is a huge victory for Bob Marshall, one of the very few legislators who questioned the legality of allowing an unelected body to impose taxes on Virginians, and the one legislator that felt so strongly about legislators being casual about the laws that constrain them that he spent his own time and money fighting HB 3202 in court.
The spirit of Patrick Henry is alive and well in Virginia.
UPDATE: The DC Examiner has early coverage on this.
The court agreed with Marshall's contention that the Virginia Constitution allows only officials directly elected by the people to levy taxes.
The decision reversed an Arlington County judge's ruling that the Constitution gives the General Assembly broad powers, including the power to create a "special purpose political subdivision" and grant it powers.
The revenue measures took effect Jan. 1 and include new taxes on home sales, car rentals and repairs and hotel-room stays. The new fees include a $10 safety-inspection fee and a $10 regional vehicle-registration fee. Each locality represented by the NVTA also can choose to raise additional revenues by assessing impact fees on new development, imposing additional commercial real-estate taxes or adopting local vehicle-registration fees.
Marshall said the authority should have held off on collecting the taxes until the Supreme Court ruled.
"It was close to thievery what they were doing," he said.
So does the Washington Post, reporting that Chuck Colgan is already talking about raising taxes state-wide:
Some top legislative leaders predicted the court's ruling will lead to a special session this spring to address the issue. The regular session of the General Assembly, which began in January, ends March 8.
"I hope we go ahead and finish this session and call a special session to address the issue," said Sen. Charles J. Colgan (D-Prince William), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. "This is something we have to concentrate on, and it will take a special session."
He added: "This puts pressure on every member of the General Assembly."
Colgan said lawmakers should explore a statewide tax increase to fund transportation projects.
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J.R. said on 29 Feb 2008 at 11:56 am:
Couldn't agree with you more, Greg. As I wrote in my post, the biggest winner today is Bob Marshall. His stock has just gone way up.
Arlington Minority said on 29 Feb 2008 at 12:05 pm:
Once again the five tax-happy potentates of my jurisdiction see their expensive and extra-constitutional experiment dashed by the Court's adherence to the Commonwealth's Constitution.
Big Dog said on 29 Feb 2008 at 12:20 pm:
Some thoughts before folks hoist Bob "Patrick Henry"
Marshall on their posting shoulders and parade through
the blogs.
First, HB3202 was flawed Rube Goldberg legislation
passed, in large part, to let Republicans in the GA
"do something about transportation" without, they
hoped, being drawn and quartered for the GOP cardinal sin
of raising taxes. Its death will not be widely mourned.
Second, Bob Marshall is a good "Dr. No.", but the
core problem remains - how does Virginia fund
transportaion? The needs are clear - what is Bob Marshall's
plan to meet them? Did Bob miss the class when the
good Jesuits spoke of sins of omission as well as sins
of commission?
Harry said on 29 Feb 2008 at 12:47 pm:
Bob wins, so we have no way to pay for roads, the House majority will not raise taxes statewide to solve the Northern VA, Hampton Roads problem. So I guess we just sit in traffic unitl absolutely nothing moves and our vibrant economy turns to crap. What a great win.
G Man said on 29 Feb 2008 at 1:00 pm:
Dog, Bob was in Vitues & Morals 101 where they taught the "ends don't justify the means." Just because there needs to be some funds for transportation doesn't justify violating the state Constitution.
G Man said on 29 Feb 2008 at 1:04 pm:
The VA GA has since day one found plenty of ways to tax the crap out of us. I'm sure the tax-and-spend Democrats in the Senate will come up with plenty of ways to live up to their name without violating the Constitution this time.
Mom said on 29 Feb 2008 at 1:06 pm:
Whoa Harry, don't blame Bob for a problem of the BOCS' own making. All Bob did was kill an unconstitutional action by the GA, the traffic problems in NOVA were created by NOVA's local bodies despite their frequent cries that Richmond abandoned us and left us with the transportation crisis we have.
Truth of the matter is a simple one, with their voracious appetite for things like proffers (which don't actually begin to offset impact) the local BOCS mortgaged the future by gambling that Richmond would come through prior to them having to pay the piper. They gambled and they lost. The crisis is merely a function of development at a pace that couldn't be sustained by the slower pace of infrastructure improvements.
You want to blame someone, I would suggest the various county BOCSs and planning staff as it was their avarice and incompetence that brought us to this point.
G Man said on 29 Feb 2008 at 1:19 pm:
Sharon Pandak ….I mean Mom, your fangs are coming out again!
Cardinal Dogwood Flag said on 29 Feb 2008 at 1:37 pm:
If there is a special session, we can most certainly believe that Sen. Puller will be in favor of keeping this unconstitutional taxation body afloat. Without it, she would actually have to do something about the Rte. 1 Corridor; a location that though she is responsible for, she has left to deteriorate and become a haven for illegal aliens to pander for work.
It's time to send someone from the 36th to Richmond that will work with all members of the Senate to come up with sustainable, affordable transportation planning for Northern Virginia not just grandstand, obstruct and vote solely along party lines.
Big Dog said on 29 Feb 2008 at 1:44 pm:
Mom - Virginia has always been a strong property rights
state. If farmer Brown sold his 100 acres for
for ten million, it is difficult, three years later,
to tell farmer Smith, with a hundred acres,
"tough luck, keep milking those cows forever".
Suggest you research what a "take" is in land use
terms. BOCS and city councils are not without
blame, but the real problem is in Richmond -
the rurals don't give a rat's ass about
traffic problems in Northern Virginia. Hopefully,
more votes and power will come our way
after the 2010 census and redistricting.
Mom said on 29 Feb 2008 at 2:17 pm:
Big Dog, I'm very aware of what a "taking" is as well as what a rezoning is. The issue isn't really by-right use but rather rezonings, one is by right, thus the name, the other is at the option of the jurisdiction and often comes with sweetners in the form of proffers.
Maybe it's you who needs to do a little research, if the "rurals" don't want to underwrite NOVA's faulty planning, so be it, that is a reality the local BOCSs have ignored and continue to do so to our detriment. It's sort of like living within ones means and consequences that eventually have to be dealt with when you don't.
/\/\3|)iç 64 (Winner of the BVBL 40k and 50k post award) said on 29 Feb 2008 at 2:41 pm:
G Man said on 29 Feb 2008 at 1:19 pm:
I noticed the lack of response to your post
Mom said on 29 Feb 2008 at 2:48 pm:
I can't be she as I'm blaming her in part (she was, in her capacity as county attorney, part of the planning staff) and besides (and this is scary) she has better legs.
Big Dog said on 29 Feb 2008 at 2:49 pm:
Mom -
It is interesting that not one, but, in your mind, most
of NOVA's BOCS are working to the detriment of their
citizens with "faulty planning". Fairfax, Prince William,
Loudoun, Stafford, etc. - All governed by the inept and/or
crooked for years?
This is a systemic problem centered in Richmond.
Beck said on 29 Feb 2008 at 2:49 pm:
Mom said, "if the "rurals" don't want to underwrite NOVA's faulty planning, so be it, that is a reality the local BOCSs have ignored and continue to do so to our detriment."
I couldn't agree with you more.
Beck said on 29 Feb 2008 at 2:51 pm:
Big Dog wonders, "All governed by the inept and/or
crooked for years?"
I would say Yes to that.
Mom said on 29 Feb 2008 at 3:02 pm:
"This is a systemic problem centered in Richmond."
As long as we are engaging in supposition BD, that statement (and your moniker) lead me to suppose you're part of the problem, elected official, county staffer or developer. Am I off the mark?
Citizen 12 said on 29 Feb 2008 at 3:07 pm:
The window for any practical transportation solution in Northern Virginia slammed shut many, many years ago. It's been proven that any "solutions" attempted in the last 15 years have only fueled the growth and gave only temporary relief for the volume of traffic at that time. This Chicken Little mindset that states if we stop growing we start dying has got to stop! Unfortunately no one will soon convince the Federal Government it needs to relocate one third of both its workforce and related subcontractors out of the area. No, they will wait until they erect a sprawling web of elevated freeways which cut up sections of suburbia, resulting in isolation and decay. The area around Springfield Mall, like many areas now around the beltway, is looking more like many major northern cities every year.
Mark W. Weaver said on 29 Feb 2008 at 3:55 pm:
I am in the construction business and my livelihood depends on building infrastructure. Improving our existing tranportation arteries in Northern Virginia is certainly in my own best interest because it keeps me working.
Many in my industry pushed hard for taxing authority to be delegated because it would bring more work to Northern Virginia. In addition, it would potentially alleviate some of the nightmarish gridlock we face nearly every day.
But … I am a freedom loving American first and foremost. I am not willing to sacrifice my freedom for a bigger paycheck. Nor am I willing to sacrifice my freedom for breaking up the gridlock.
Willingness to empower a non-elected body with taxing power is so unbelievably short-sighted. Self-government only works when we, the people, can closely monitor what those with taxing power are actually doing with our money. It's hard enough holding our elected officials accountable.
I salute Bob Marshall, one man who has the courage and fortitude to stand up for what is right, unlike the 99% who will do whatever is politically expedient.
Shame on them, and congratulations to the Virginia Supreme Court for getting it right.
Anonymous said on 29 Feb 2008 at 3:58 pm:
Harry said on 29 Feb 2008 at 12:47 pm:
Bob wins, so we have no way to pay for roads,
Get rid of the illegals who are saturating our school systems and there will be money for roads.
Dave Core said on 29 Feb 2008 at 5:37 pm:
At a recent budget work session in Manassas, a question was asked "What do we do with the taxes collected if the courts rule against the taxing authority of NVTA?" An answer by one Councilmember, "Refund, I guess."
I'm not advocating a refund of all taxes collected, but I do advocate that the General Assembly address this like Colgan has suggested. Let the Assembly work toward a solution … and not pass the responsibility to an unelected body or the citizens via a referendum. Both have failed.
Considering the budget the Senate just passed with a huge new government program (pre-K), there are opportunities to cut spending, to consider a new transportation bond and to put gas and other taxes collected for transportation back into transportation. The easy way is to raise taxes — the hard way is to negotiate solutions with our Southwest Virginia counterparts who could care less about N.Va. or Hampton Roads transportation needs but do care about the taxes that these two regions generate and dole out to the S.W.
Our Senate Finance Chairman has a lot of work to do with his Finance colleagues. Keep an eye on them!
Big Dog said on 29 Feb 2008 at 5:42 pm:
Illegals are expensive, but we had road funding issues
before most of them showed up. Their great negative
fiscal impacts have been on schools, public safety and
public health.
Bob FitzSimmons was right when he said we aren't
getting our fair share back on the money we send to
Richmond. But I did think it was naive to think all we
had to do was throw a hissy on the Senate floor and
would have our way. Hopefully, though, the
redistricting following the 2010 census will change the
mix in the GA in our favor.
For now, the economy as put the brakes on rapid
building and development. A small siver lining in
a very big dark cloud.
Patty said on 29 Feb 2008 at 9:11 pm:
Hey, does this mean Sharon Pandak is out of a job? NVTA
I guess we just witnessed the power of one.
starryflights said on 29 Feb 2008 at 9:39 pm:
I would like a refund for any of these taxes that I paid. So how and when will the refunds start coming? I agree, get rid of all the illegal aliens and the roads will have less traffic and there will be more money to help pay for roads.
Tommy Marshall said on 29 Feb 2008 at 11:06 pm:
Go Dad!!
P.S. My dad is going to be introducing a bill to return the fees and taxes that were collected. He warned them not to collect the taxes until the lawsuit was decided, but they did it anyways. So, they owe that money back to the people.
Gnarly said on 29 Feb 2008 at 11:07 pm:
Let's just hope that this tells the General Assembly that the revenue scam as was devised in HB3202 just won't cut it anymore. Both sides are to blame in all this. We have Democrats who have decided that in these uncertain times that it's a priority to have new state programs such as a Pre-K program, so they can happily take another step towards finally realizing their "dream" of having the government in charge of people from cradle to grave. We have Republicans who will gladly sign the bogus no-tax pledge from Grover Norquist, then turn around and vote for new revenue called fees or fines or Authorities or anything else they can devise…but they'll swear to you, "No, I didn't vote for tax increases."
Then we end up with a mess like HB3202 that supposedly will help solve our transportation woes and it can't even pass Constitutional muster – and they were warned repeatedly that it wouldn't. Right now there are so many people refraining from saying "I told you so" because sadly the brilliance that is the General Assembly has put the Commonwealth in an even worse position than they started…..all because they continually refuse to deal with fiscal reality.
From 1990 to 2001, state spending grew at almost twice the rate of population growth plus inflation. In less than a decade, the Virginia budget has more than DOUBLED, yet we are unable to provide basic services such as roads.
To the General Assembly I say "stop the out-of-control SPENDING". All the economic experts will tell you that taxpayers are tapped out. The TAXPAYERS will tell you that the taxpayers are tapped out. There is NO MORE revenue to be had at the federal, state, and local levels. This culture of over-spending must stop because the money to properly run the state government is already there and then some. Any budget expert who is not blinded by special interests or drunk with power (as many elected officials seem to be) can find the money in the state budget to maintain every necessary service and cover core needs such as roads.
Just like the grassroots movement that we are seeing over illegal aliens, this is a movement that will have to come from the anger in our communities and be built from the ground up until elected officials FINALLY get the message.
My hat's off to Bob Marshall or as he was called in an earlier post "Dr. No." I think the answer to this mess IS just to say "NO!"
MP Resident said on 4 Mar 2008 at 2:17 pm:
I'm going to donate some money to Bob Marshall. He saved me at least $20 already.
MP Resident said on 4 Mar 2008 at 2:18 pm:
And how do I get the $10 back from the DMV for the other car that I registered for a year?
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Most of those working closely to fluid dynamics are very familiar with the Navier-Stokes equations and most likely have a clear idea of how they look like (i.e. they can write them down on paper with no need to look through a reference book). I am not one of those people yet, at least most of the time especially in spherical or cylindrical coordinates - unless written in vector form.
When I was an undergraduate student, looking at the NS equations was as confusing as I would feel when I walk in a huge mall with hunderds of people around. Of course, these equations require familiarity and in depth knowledge before they get fixed in your brain. So, I was looking for a way to "understand" these equations rather than memorize them. Eventually, after seeing them a lot of times, I figured out a way to understandably memorize the NS equations. The essential ingredient is, of course, the physics that each term represents. Once you understand the physics, it is a piece of cake to put the equations together. Moreover, there was a more fundamental process going on behind the scenes. This corresponds to the fact that all differential equations that govern heat, mass, momentum, chemcial reactions, energy.... have exactely the same form! This is where I will start, and here, I follow Patankar's superb insights into the problem [1].
The most fundamental law of physics is that of conservation. Any quantity is conserved. Of course, these quantities can change form or transform (i.e. a chemical reaction), but they are still conserved. A differential equation expresses such a conservation principle. Each term in the differential equation represents a physical mechanism through which the conserved quantity evolves. Such terms include for example a chemical source term where extra species are either created or used up to proceed with the reaction. For generality, we shall pick a dummy physical quantity and call it phi. It can be the temperature, the velocity, the concentration, the density, the electric field etc...
Three Mechanisms
There are three mechanisms that the terms in a differential equation usually describe;
- Accumulation
- Convection
- Diffusion
The accumulation or transient process accounts for the temporal rate of change of the a given quantity within an infinitesimal volume. This will have the form
The convection process accounts for the transport of the quantity due to any existing velocity field. This term is almost always described by a first derivative multiplied by a velocity. Convection occurs at the macro level and it is the source of nonlinearity in the NS equations.
Finally, the diffusion process describes the tranport of the quantity due to the presence of any gradients of that quantity. This happens at the molecular level. By itself, diffusion is a linear process provided the diffusion coefficient is a constant.
where Gamma is called the diffusion coefficient. This is equivalent to the thermal conductivity in conduction heat transfer, which is a diffusion process.
Notice that several simplifications may be made to the forms given above when certain properties hold. For example, when compressibility effects are negligible, one may extract the density outside the differential operators.
The Source Term
In certain cases, there are terms that cannot be cast into the transient, convective, and diffusive terms. These are then lumped into what is a called a source term. For example, the gravitational effects, the pressure gradient, and any other body forces are part of the source term in the Navier-Stokes equations.
The Generic Scalar Transport Equation
The universality of the three mechanisms discussed above makes it possible for us to construct a general differential equation that describes the conservation principle of a quantity. Note that the placement of the terms comes from the fundamental principles of deriving the conservation equations, i.e. transient and convective terms should balance diffusive and source terms. Therefore, some signs in the source terms may need to be modified as the source terms is always placed on the right hand side of the equation. Here it is
Eq. 4 can now be specialized to any process in the realm of heat, mass, and momentum transfer. For example, to obtain the continuity equation (for compressible flows) set phi = 1. Since diffusion is not present and in the absence of sources set those to zero to obtain
To obtain the energy equation for an incompressible fluid, and in terms of the temperature, simply set phi = T to obtain
Note that you can divide by the density of course. But I kept the above form so that it matches the generic equation.
Now for the Navier-Stokes equations, we replace phi by one velocity component at a time (remember, that the velocity components are also quantities and in this case their momentum is conserved). Let us consider a cartesian coordinate system and start with the axial velocity component. By replacing phi with u, and setting the appropriate form for the source term, we get
similarly, for the other coordinate directions, replace u by v and w respectively. The most subtle part is of course figuring out the source term. So if you just remember that typically the body forces in a fluid problem are those arising from the pressure and gravity, then the rest should be easy.
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Saad, T. "An Easy Way to Remember the Navier Stokes Equations". Weblog entry from Please Make A Note. http://pleasemakeanote.blogspot.com/2008/08/easy-way-to-remember-navier-stokes.html


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We weren't the first on our block to get an HTC Touch, but we may be the most excited. Check out the video first look, below.
Summary for those of you who can't watch the video at work: It's thin, light, and very good looking. Entering text is going to be a hassle without some 3rd party solutions, but the TouchFLO interface is really neat. I'm almost as enamored as this guy. Did I mention thin and light? I never thought a full-featured touchscreen device could be this small (iPhone notwithstanding). Oh, and it works just fine with the new mobile YouTube (thanks to Gwalio for the tip!)
One thing I didn't mention in the video, I really wish there was a 4th screen to TouchFLO. As it is, you get Contacts, a 6-panel app launcher, and a 3-panel media launcher. What I'd like is a 2nd 6-panel app launcher to "complete the cube", as it were, that I could customize with my own apps. Actually, in a perfect world, HTC would snap up the rights to Spb Mobile Shell and combine both TouchFLO and Mobile Shell into a super-launcher. Ah well.


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As the weather chills down, we're aware of the odd draughts and scant insulation in the former workshop that we now call home.
We soon realised that addressing the subject of heating should be given some priority, to enable us to comfortably survive the winter ahead of the main renovation work starting next spring.
The building still contains the original radiators and boiler – although these would need an overhaul – but the oil tank that would formerly have been used to store the oil to run them no longer exists. We did consider installing a new one, but are not sure whether this will be our final choice for heating – we may go for a more energy efficient, eco-friendly system – and will have to think about this over the coming months.
We therefore decided to come up with a temporary heating arrangement that currently consists of a selection of small, portable, plug-in, oil-filled radiators, and an electric fire with faux log effect. In fact, using the log effect setting even without the heat is sometimes enough to kid us into feeling warm and toasty. As it chills further, we'll make use of the small radiators and will invest in a couple more should the need arise.
Of course, we can also employ more traditional methods of keeping warm: layering our clothing (I have a good line in fluffy jumpers and cosy tops): using hot water bottles to warm beds; drinking lots of warming beverages (and the odd tot of something stronger); I've even made a draught excluder out of pompoms!
Over the years we've become too accustomed, as have many of us, to living in homes that are kept constantly cosy due to central heating. Yet as I child, I grew up (for the first seven years at least) in a house that had nothing more than a gas fire in the living room and a coal fire in the 'back room'. During a particularly cold winter, my dad invested in a small paraffin heater that we could position wherever it was most needed – I can still remember the smell! Despite all of this, I still recall waking up to find a thin layer of ice on the bedroom windows!
Of course, we eventually moved to a new house with central heating, and became dependent on the warmth of such systems that we've relied on ever since.
So as we head towards our first winter in our new, almost home, we're keeping our fingers crossed for a mild one, but trying to condition our bodies to accept lower temperatures just in case!


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Angelina Jolie Is Already Comparing Her Cleopatra to Elizabeth Taylor's Cleopatra
Speaking with the U.K.'s Telegraph, Angelina Jolie addressed the inevitable comparisons between her future performance as Egyptian pharaoh Cleopatra and Elizabeth Taylor's iconic 1963 turn. "My performance will never be as lovely as Elizabeth's," she demurred, explaining that her David Fincher-directed version will be a more realistic biopic. For example, this Cleopatra won't be a seducer. So what can you look forward to from Jolie's Queen of the Nile?
"I thought it was all about the glamour, but then I read about her and she was a very strong mother, she spoke five languages and she was a leader," said Jolie. "We are trying to get into a different truth about her as a pharaoh in history and not as a sex symbol, because she really wasn't."
"Even this idea of her having many lovers," Jolie continued. "It was possible that it was only two. She is very interesting, but she wasn't a great beauty."
The Brian Helgeland-scripted adaptation is based on Stacy Schiff's biography Cleopatra: A Life, which posits the queen as a wily power broker and expert manipulator in her romantic relationships with Marc Antony and Julius Caesar. James Cameron was once in talks to direct, as was Paul Greengrass, before both opted out; Schiff previously voiced her hope that Brad Pitt might sign on as Marc Antony, which would really solidify Pitt and Jolie's status as the Liz Taylor and Richard Burton of their generation.
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Sugar Free Smoked Salmon Recipe
For good reason, smoked Salmon is a staple around our house. It's great to snack on, cook with and even eat as a main dish. We love it, but aren't necessarily interested in all the sugar that most recipes rely on.
About a year ago I set out to see if smoked Salmon could be done without sugar of any kind. No honey, maple syrup, sugar, nothing. It seems simple enough, but the thought of smoked salmon without any sweetness doesn't even sound right, so I started out very pessimistically to say the least.
I was pleasantly surprised enough with the first batch that I new that we were only a few minor adjustments away from something we could enjoy. The recipe has turned out to be very simple with only a few ingredients, but it's turned into something that the family can enjoy very regularly.
Before I get too far down the road, the desired saltiness is something that you might need to adjust. As I mentioned, the goal in developing this recipe was to create a smoked fish that could be used in any situation and so it's salted like you would salt a piece of non smoked fish at the table. The result when using a brine, however, allows for a more consistent saturation of the seasoning throughout the meat which lends itself to a richer taste bud experience. Make notes on your recipe sheet and keep track of your ratios to fine tune the results as you and your family would like.
This recipe is based on 5 pounds of Salmon or Steelhead. Start with an appropriate sized dish and add 2 quarts of cold filtered water (no I don't like chlorine with my fish ;-). Add 1/2 tablespoon of onion powder and a half tablespoon of garlic powder. Finally, add 1/3 cup of sea salt or earth salt and agitate well. Add the fish, agitate some more and place in the fridge. If space is a problem, I've often just cleared out a produce drawer and brined the fish in it. It's a great way to save space! Brine the fish between 8-12 hours. Remove and rinse the portions well.
Trying to explain everyone's smoker and thus the duration required for your fish would be a little difficult, but I'll share with you what works for us. We typically smoke with a pellet fired grill and are able to do most of our fish in between 4-6 hours. Summer, winter, humidity, etc. all effect smoking times. Keep an eye on it and whatever you do, don't over cook your fish. An internal temperature of 140 F is all the further you need to take it. For increased humidity in the smoker, you might add a bowl water. The convection of a pellet fired grill can really dry things out and I prefer to still have some moisture left in the fish when it's all said and done.
Of course when you remove your fish, you must enjoy at least a little taste, but to finish it off, several hours in the fridge is a must. This recipe is certainly simple enough to add a variety of ingredients. Have fun with it and let me know what you've added to the recipe to make it even tastier.
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Soto to undergo right knee surgery; out 10-12 weeks
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Rangers have lost catcher Geovany Soto for 10-12 weeks due to a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee. He is scheduled to have surgery on Wednesday in Dallas.
The news comes one day after the Rangers found out that second baseman Jurickson Profar would also be sidelined for 10-12 weeks with a torn muscle in his right shoulder. The Rangers are evaluating internal and external options at both positions, but general manager Jon Daniels said that catching is a bigger priority.
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Rangers have lost catcher Geovany Soto for 10-12 weeks due to a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee. He is scheduled to have surgery on Wednesday in Dallas.
The news comes one day after the Rangers found out that second baseman Jurickson Profar would also be sidelined for 10-12 weeks with a torn muscle in his right shoulder. The Rangers are evaluating internal and external options at both positions, but general manager Jon Daniels said that catching is a bigger priority.
"We're going to look internally on everything, and we're going to have discussions externally [with other teams]," Daniels said. "We've already had some, and we're going to have some more. It's a tough day from the medical side, but it's an opportunity for some other guys. We're looking to fortify our depth and go from there."
Outfielder Engel Beltre is also expected to start the season on the disabled list with a fracture in the tibia bone in his right leg. The Rangers believe Beltre originally sustained the injury when he was hit by a pitch in winter ball.
"We've had more than our fair share of injuries," Daniels said. "You can't sugarcoat the injuries. We've been dealt that hand; nobody is going to feel sorry for us. Now somebody has to step up."
With Soto out, the Rangers are left with J.P. Arencibia and Robinson Chirinos at catcher. Arencibia was signed this winter to be Soto's backup after serving as the Blue Jays' No. 1 catcher the past three seasons. But Chirinos has had the better camp and impressed manager Ron Washington.
"He's done everything," Washington said of Chirinos. "He has caught well, called a good game, swung the bat and thrown well. I feel we have a formidable tandem to get our pitchers through their innings and give us a chance."
Arencibia hit .194 with 21 home runs, 55 RBIs, a .227 on-base percentage and a .365 slugging percentage with the Blue Jays last season. He drew 18 walks and struck out 148 times. He is hitting .222 this spring but did enter Monday with seven hits in his last 20 at-bats.
"We haven't seen him at his best yet, but we're hoping to start getting the best out of him," Washington said.
Chirinos has played in just 33 Major League games, 20 with the Rays in 2011 and 13 for the Rangers last season. He spent most of 2013 at Triple-A Round Rock, where he hit .257 with a .356 on-base percentage and a .400 slugging percentage. He missed all of 2012 recovering from a concussion.
Other catchers could be made available in the final week of Spring Training. Veteran Ramon Hernandez is not expected to make the Royals, while the Padres have an extra catcher in Rene Rivera. He is considered a good defensive catcher who can also handle a staff.
"We've got guys in camp that we believe in," Daniels said. "But at the same time, we don't want to be caught in a bad situation. With catching, you are one foul tip away from being in your second line of depth."
Soto spent last year as a backup to A.J. Pierzynski but hit .324 after the All-Star break. Soto's turnaround at the plate and his ability work with pitchers -- especially ace Yu Darvish -- convinced the Rangers to re-sign him to be their No. 1 catcher.
But Soto already had one surgery on Feb. 22 to have a bone removed from his left foot, which sidelined him for three weeks. He had been back playing for only 10 days when this issue came up. Soto had to leave Sunday's game against the Padres when his right knee locked up on him. The Rangers had Soto undergo an MRI exam, which revealed the tear.
"It's really unfortunate," Soto said. "I feel devastated, but it's something I can't control."
At second base, the Rangers are looking at a possible platoon between Josh Wilson and Kensuke Tanaka, a left-handed hitter who was brought back from Minor League camp on Monday. He started against the Athletics.
"Yes, definitely," Washington said about a possible platoon at second. "You don't want to overexpose anyone and put players in a position they aren't successful."
Wilson and Adam Rosales are both right-handed hitters, but Wilson is the much better defensive player. The Rangers have ruled out bringing back second-base prospect Rougned Odor from Minor League camp. He spent most of last season at Class A Advanced Myrtle Beach and has played just 30 games at Double-A Frisco.
"Makeup-wise, he probably could handle it, but we're going to let him play in Frisco," Daniels said of Odor. "We're going to prioritize his development and make sure he is ready. He may get consideration at another point, but we're not going there out of the chute."
T.R. Sullivan is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Postcards from Elysian Fields, and follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger.


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Metalcore bands generally feature two lead and rhythm electric guitarists who often play fast riffs with dual leads.[citation needed] The harmonies are usually very simplistic, and the harmony is often just a third played over a very simple root part on the minor scale. Bassists usually follow the rhythm guitar.[citation needed] The drummer usually performs using double-kick or double-bass drums.
[edit] Vocals
Vocals in metalcore are often unclean and became common among many 1990s metalcore groups.[citation needed] Today many metalcore groups combine unclean vocals with clean vocals.[36]
Zao, a Christian metalcore group
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Metalcore initially emerged from the milieu surrounding youth crew hardcore, with many of the groups adhering to straight edge beliefs (that is to say, abstention from drugs and alcohol), though Integrity was a notable exception.[47] Earth Crisis proselytized for veganism and animal rights, which had an enduring effect on numerous bands, including Veil Of Maya, Converge.[48] Converge was also notable for their focus on personal anguish and experiences of failed romantic love.[49] One Life Crew and other skinhead hardcore groups,[50] were controversial for their right-wing political beliefs.[51] Dwid Hellion, frontman of Integrity, advocated the "Holy Terror Church of Final Judgment", an outlook related to Satanism.[1] Several members of contemporary melodic metalcore groups are practicing Christians: Zao[52], As I Lay Dying,[53],Underoath[54] and Norma Jean[55] are notable examples.
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[edit] Mathcore
Main article: Mathcore
Mathcore began with the mid-'90s work of Converge[56], Botch[57][58] and The Dillinger Escape Plan[59]. The term mathcore is suggested by analogy with math rock. Mathcore is characterized by speed technical riffing, and unusual time signatures.[60][61] Bands such as Protest the Hero, Ion Dissonance,[62] and Fear Before,[63] are bands that incorprate metalcore standards along with time signatures and progressive elements.
[edit] Deathcore
Main article: Deathcore
Deathcore is an amalgamation of metalcore and death metal[64]. The genre was pioneered by Despised Icon[65], Job for a Cowboy and The Red Chord in the early years of the 21st century. While remaining a subgenre of metalcore, deathcore is heavily influenced by death metal in its speed, heaviness, and approach to chromatic, heavily palm muted riffing, dissonance, and frequent key changes[citation needed]. Deathcore often features breakdowns and melodic riffs[64][66].
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Now that Quentin Tarantino has his Django finally unchained, Idris Elba, who was also up for the role, has officially joined the cast of Pacific Rim.
Guillermo Del Toro has locked in the actor, best known as Stringer Bell on The Wire and also recently seen in Thor, to play a character named Sensi. He joins Son of Anarchy's Charlie Hunnam and Horrible Bosses Charlie Day as human soldiers who pilot giant robots to battle aliens who invade the Earth on both sides of the Pacific. Elba's role was originally developed as a vehicle for Tom Cruise, who has already settled on starring in Joseph Kosinski's Oblivion.
Hollywood is quickly taking notice of the British thespian's talents. Currently, Elba is shooting Prometheus with Ridley Scott directing, and then he'll move to Pacific Rim.
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