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I had warned my students about this assignment when we began studying the Constitution a couple of weeks ago. A week before we broke for Thanksgiving, I told them that they would be reciting the Preamble on the Friday after our return from Thanksgiving. During that whole time, I would hear students reciting the Preamble to themselves and practicing with each other as they would walk into my classroom every day, or during silent reading at the beginning of the period, I would watch many students read the Preamble poster that hangs on the classroom wall. I could see their lips barely moving as they silently repeated the words to themselves as they studied.
I have to say, I was rather impressed.
When all was said and done, the class averages (out of the 104 points possible) were 95.0, 95.5, 88.7, 101.5, and 84.4. The classes with averages in the 80s just happened to be the only classes with that one brain trust who refused to perform the recital, which netted them a big fat zero. Otherwise, the vast majority of my students either aced the Preamble, or missed less than 5 words total. This after I caught major bitching, whining, moaning, complaining, and much gnashing of the teeth as many of these same students who ended up doing just fine did everything they could to intimidate me or shame me out of going forward with this assignment. I heard it all: You can't make us do that! I'm telling my parents about this! There's no way we can memorize this! We're all gonna fail! You're gonna ruin my GPA!
In the age of constructivist education, rote memorization has become a pejorative. Nevertheless, I stick to my belief that memorizing important information is a learned skill that will always have a revered place in education. Well, it will be revered by me at the very least. You should have seen the looks of pride on the countenances of many of my students as they departed from the hot zone in front of the class after successfully reciting the 52 words of the Preamble.
I provide other confidence building assignments in the form of memorization throughout the year, with most of them being extra credit opportunities. Every quarter, I allow each my students one opportunity to eke out some extra points by identifying all the U.S. states (25 points), or all the capital cities of the U.S. states (50 points), or reciting all 44 U.S. Presidents from 1st to 44th (44 points). The students take these on with gusto. I always get quite a bit of resistance concerning the President assignment with the same tired complaints that listing them off by memory is not possible, but I always do it for them with no problem. I never ask anything of my students that I cannot do myself. Sure enough, I always get some takers on the President extra credit assignment, and they always do just fine. Whatever assignment they pick, I do tell my students that they need to study, study, study until they have the info down cold, because they only get one shot.
If you are interested in incorporating any of these extra credit assignments into your classroom or you are a non-teacher who is interested in brushing up on the states and their capitals, here is the website in front of which I plunk my students when its time for them to attempt the extra credit assignment. I use the beginner level for the states and the intermediate level for the capitals.
Hmmm, Now that I have proved to my students that they can handle a little memorization, I wonder what their reaction would be to memorizing the Gettysburg Address come this Spring?
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Keep it up. They will feel very proud of themselves (and empowered). My 6th graders do major documents like this every year.
- December 05, 2009 8:23 AM
- Darren said...
Clearly you're a racist :-)
I have students who tell me they don't have time to memorize a few formulas (e.g., the rules of exponents) in a math class. OK, how's that grade working out for you!?
- December 05, 2009 9:27 AM
- Kevin said...
Or Ronald Reagan's first inaugural address.
- December 06, 2009 3:15 AM
- Mrs. Bluebird said...
Keep it up!
- December 06, 2009 1:38 PM
I require my English 9 and 12 students to memorize lines from Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth. How can students expect to learn and retain information if they never teach their brains how to do it?
- December 06, 2009 4:50 PM
I'm sorry but I don't think that activity was worth the time. Although memorization has it's place in the classroom, I question whether or not they should have memorized the Constitution. I think The Internationale would have been a better choice. I jest of course. Nice job Chanman.
- December 06, 2009 7:44 PM
When I was teaching in middle school, I played the President song everyday in class. The younger class thought it was cool but the older kids would have nothing to do with it. One day, my younger kids started keeping the beat w/pencils and the older kids wanted to show them up! Well, years later and thousands of tape playings, I still hear from former students who can sing that silly song!
- December 06, 2009 10:20 PM
- Chanman said...
I have also begun showing the School House Rock videos to my students through the LCD projector. You can find all the old faves on YouTube.
Forget "Conjunction Junction" - try getting "I'm just a Bill, and I'm sittin' here on Capitol Hill..." out of your head.
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I originally developed the recipe using the small, dense-fleshed prune plums that come toward the end of summer. This time, my fruit bowl was filled with juicy Flavor Rosa and Yummy Rosa varieties, some still firm, others soft. With these larger plums, I needed only five or six of them, and because they were juicier, the cake took a bit longer to bake (and turned out seductively moist).
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- Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a small bowl. Set aside. Stack the lemon verbena leaves (if using), roll up tightly lengthwise, and cut them crosswise into fine ribbons. You will want 2 to 3 packed teaspoons.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or with a handheld mixer), beat together the butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light, about 5 minutes. Mix in the eggs, one at a time, beating well and scraping down the bowl after each addition. Mix in the sour cream, vanilla, and reserved lemon verbena (or lemon zest) until well combined. On low speed, add the flour mixture just until combined. (The batter will be thick.)
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What Is Fine Art?
When you think of "fine arts," you might have an image of a studio artist: a painter, sculptor, illustrator, or something of that sort. You wouldn't be wrong! While those concentrations do fall under the umbrella term of "fine arts," it also neglects a world of other concentrations.
Fine arts design graduate degree programs might also encompass concentrations such as video game design, film, fashion, interior design, music, and performing arts, among other things.
Unsure if you're looking into a fine arts design graduate program? A good rule of thumb is any degree concentration that aims to produce a medium to be enjoyed because its aesthetic, beauty, or entertainment value.
If you're looking at taking your artistry knowledge and skills to the next level, you may want to consider Fine Arts Design Graduate Programs.
Whether your calling is on the stage, behind a canvas, or among an orchestra, Fine Arts Design Graduate Programs may offer practical training to hone your craft to a professional level. They say a work of art is never truly finished, so why should your education be any different?
Reviewing Fine Arts Design Graduate Programs: Post-Grad Basics
With a variety of Fine Arts Design Graduate Programs offerings, it only makes sense that post-graduation careers come in as many options. Depending on the focus of your degree program, you could pursue one of these future careers:
- Museum Curator
- Graphic Designer
- Fashion Designer
- Animator[i]
- Professional Musician[ii]
- Dancer[iii]
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- Fine Artist[v]
Which Fine Arts Design Graduate Degree Program May Be a Perfect Fit for You?
Fine arts design graduate programs cover a wide range of subjects and focus areas. Depending on your goals for a future career and artistic concentration, you may find one of the below degree programs to be a perfect option! Looking for a quick taste of graduate coursework? You might want to consider a graduate certificate degree program. If you're looking for an in-depth form of study, you may want to browse the doctoral degree program offerings. Of course, a master's degree program might be the happy middle-ground between the other two programs. Read on to learn more about each and see which fine arts design graduate programs could be a great fit for you!
Popular Schools with Fine Arts & Design Degrees in Ontario
Fine Arts Design Masters Degree Programs: MFA and MA Degrees
You may encounter two major forms of programs in your hunt for a perfect fine arts design master's degree: the master of fine arts and the master of arts.
A master of fine arts focuses more on the training and technique development. The intention is to prepare students for an artistic career post-graduation. These programs focus on a particular medium as opposed to a broader approach. What does this mean? Think of painters painting or dancers dancing: it's the artist doing the art.
A master of arts may have a more liberal arts approach to their education style. These degree programs often focus on the academic aspect of the arts and emphasize scholastic analysis and research. This could be a great route of study for those looking to enter arts administration roles or become artistic critics and curators.
From Admissions to Graduation For A Fine Arts Masters Degree
It's hard to gauge generalities between degree programs due to the varying training that each concentration receives. That being said, some admissions guidelines are often similar. For example, students may be required to supply a 2.5 to 3.0 undergraduate GPA along with the application. Where the variation occurs is in the additional application materials. Depending on your concentration, you may be asked to supply a portfolio of your work or audition for the department.
Completion time also varies dramatically between degree programs. Students may expect to complete a degree in anywhere from 1 to 5 years. Similar to a dissertation, students may be asked to present a culminating experience as a graduation requirement. This could be anything from a gallery showing, to a recital, to a fully-staged performance.
What Fine Arts Design Masters Program Is Right for You?
There are many concentrations when it comes to master's degree programs in fine arts design. You could tackle anything from performing arts to sculpture to video game design. Here is just a brief sampling of degree programs you might stumble upon:
- Master of arts in museum studies programs are geared at training students to become museum professionals. Programs emphasize new technological advances that go into creating engaging museum exhibits, business models for a changing economic climate, and the educational moments inherent in the museum model.
- A master of music degree program often branches into two factions: education and performance. A performance concentration promotes advancement of a student's primary instrument. Education concentrations, on the other hand, take a more general course of study by focusing on teaching techniques in addition to music curriculum. Both branches usually cover core concepts such as music theory and history.
- The master of science in information technology – game design and development is a newer offering in the exciting field of game design. Students may study general programming skills as well as those unique to the gaming industry: they could get the chance to work with developing artificial intelligence, information networking, database creation, and application development.
- A master of fine arts in studio art is probably the degree program you think about when you hear the word "fine arts degree." This degree program focuses on improving your techniques in your intended medium: painting, drawing, sculpture, etc. Students are often pushed to conceive their own set of works to present for critique each semester and as a capstone presentation.
- The master of fine arts in media design aims to teach students the skills necessary to launch a successful design campaign for a company or small business. Coursework may focus on media research, client communications, artistic design solutions, and motivational theory.
Fine Arts Design Doctoral Degree Programs
Fine arts design doctoral degree programs may help students further develop their skills in their chosen area of study. Once again, the variation between degree programs makes it tricky to narrow down generalities. However, there are some overarching admission requirements: students may expect schools generally to require a 3.0 or higher undergraduate or master's GPA ,as well as GRE test scores. In addition to an application, students may be required to supply supplements such as portfolios or auditions. Some programs may also require previous experience in your desired field – whether through a bachelor's or master's degree program. Check your intended program to see if they have these prerequisite criteria.
Depending on which concentration you select, the intensity of the program, and your attending status, you might expect to graduate within 1 to 7 years. Program lengths vary by school.
What Fine Arts Design Doctoral Degree Program Is Perfect for You?
There are as many concentrations in fine arts design doctorate degree programs as there are artistic interests. Below are a few common programs you may find.
- The doctorate of musical arts degree program – much like its master's counterpart – is usually compromised of several sub-concentrations. These programs are highly specialized and may focus on subjects such as choral and instrumental conducting, music education, and instrumental and vocal performance. Students should expect to take a more in-depth look into topics such as music history, theory, and technique.
- A doctorate in art history degree program could prepare you to pursue a curatorial role post-graduation. Many departments aim to increase your knowledge in a style or region of art so that you could confidently speak on this subject in a future career.
- A doctorate of fine arts is a general degree program that allows you practice and perfect your intended art. This includes a multitude of concentrations falling under the term "fine arts," such as: painting, performing, and film.
- The doctorate in theatre studies emphasizes on completing an actor's tool box: giving them an opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills they may need to work in and develop their art in the theatre world. Programs could cover the history of theatre (Greek, early American, opera, etc.), gender theory, theatre law, and adaption studies.
Fine Arts Design Graduate Certificate Degree Programs
Fine arts design graduate certificate programs may be great for people looking to make a jump into an artistic field or simply brush up on certain skills. In terms of admissions, graduate certificate degree programs may be more accessible than their graduate counterparts: they usually require the submission of undergraduate transcripts. Additional application criteria – like GRE scores – are usually not required.
These courses are also often quicker due to the abbreviated coursework. Students may expect to complete a graduate certificate degree program in around 1 year, although program lengths vary by school Some fine arts design graduate certificate programs you may find include:
- The advanced certificate in museum studies is designed to teach students how to integrate with the field of museum professionals. Courses could give you hands-on experience to contemporary museum practices.
- A graduate certificate in 3-D animation gives students the opportunity to learn the techniques and methods that may be necessary to pursue a career an animator. Emphasis is placed on 3-d modeling – particularly for the gaming industry. Topics could include lighting, animation surfacing, and special effects compositing.
These are just a few of the many fine arts design graduate programs available. Browse program listings to learn more about your potential options.
Fine Arts Graduate Program Formats in Ontario
Now that you've read through the degree programs – and that's a lot of information – it's time for an equally important decision. Which program format allows you to incorporate your education into your current lifestyle. Take into account your career, intended student attendance status, course load, and any other pressing matters. With those in mind, browse the below degree program formats to find a perfect one for you!
- On-campus fine arts design graduate degree programs are great programs for students looking to jumpstart a career as a professional artist. Studios, rehearsal halls, and extracurriculars provide unique opportunities to hone your craft and receive constructive criticism from peers. Additionally, you may have access to direct input from your professors during class time, studio courses, and office hours. Schools may also provide scheduled exhibitions and performances to further develop your skills.
- Online fine arts design graduate degree programs may be better suited for students looking to go into art history, curatorial, and programming-based concentrations. The online degree program format provides flexible and convenient course schedules that could be accessed at any time in almost any location. Schools may provide streamed lectures or online course chatrooms so that students have access to a taste of the on-campus experience. Additionally, you may have access to any libraries or databases your school offers from your living room!
- Hybrid fine arts design graduate degree programs combines the above two programs – potentially making it an ideal program for students who seek the convenience of online courses but want the hands-on experience necessary to hone their craft. Students could possibly take text based courses online in their own time, then step on campus in order to practice the artistic techniques under the watchful eyes of professors.
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1962 was also the year Silent Spring was published. "If you, as a farmer, want to get upset with any one person over the environmental movement, you probably should look at Rachel Carson," said Grippo, who spoke at the Arkansas Soil and Water Education Conference in Jonesboro, Ark. "But, the truth is, she wasn't out to get farmers at all. She was just an astute person who wondered why there were sometimes flocks of dead birds lying by the road."
Until that time, most people paid little or no attention to such things. "Carson recognized that whenever anyone sprayed for mosquitoes, dead birds would follow. She began looking into it, and what she found was that synthetic organic chemicals had caused much pollution. To make a long story short, environmental regulations were put in place on a whole host of things."
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For water, though, the focus was on two things: point source pollution (from a specific source, like a pipe) and non-point source pollution (from run-off, for example).
"One of the ways to evaluate pollution sources is by detecting what biological effects the chemicals are causing. There are several ways to test toxicity. First is the acute test that is done in short order — usually four days. It's essentially a kill 'em and count 'em kind of testing."
Researchers expose an organism to certain waters to see if it lives or dies. This is a "nice, quick way" to screen many chemicals.
The second approach is to study the long-term effects — anywhere from a week to three years — of chemicals in the environment. Often that includes measuring reproduction.
"After all, if a species can't reproduce it's in serious trouble."
Why a flea?
For the long-term water tests, the obvious test subject most people think of is fish. The problem with fish, though, is that even the fastest-growing species take three to six months to go through a life cycle.
"To do things a bit faster, we study small invertebrates," said Grippo. "We key in on the water flea because it goes through a complete life cycle in only three days."
The water flea has forelimbs that sweep particles of food into its mouth. The food often will carry pollution if any is present. The water flea carries a brood sack, holding babies.
"We can measure how healthy an environment is by measuring how many babies a water flea has over a week's time… The water flea can act as a surrogate for all the organisms in this environment. The fleas are absolutely reliant on clean water — if there's a problem, they're going to let us know about it. They might not die, but they'll begin to have fewer babies very quickly."
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In the past, lots of problems have been associated with irrigation. One that got the interest of the federal government involved a refuge in California where fish and aquatic birds began experiencing birth defects and generally decreased reproduction.
"They traced the problem back to agricultural runoff that was high in selenium. Do we have such a problem in Arkansas irrigation water? A few years ago, we wanted to have a look.
"Van McNeeley is a former graduate student of mine. Before that, though, he was an Extension agent in Poinsett County, Ark. In that position, he was interested in studying the environmental effects of rice farming. I suggested checking the re-lift water for irrigation: does doing so cause a toxicity problem? After all, the more you use water, the more concentrated chemicals and nutrients should become in it."
The study, begun in 1997, was on three rice farms. The hard part was finding three producers willing to cooperate, said Grippo.
"I tip my hat to those farmers. They took a risk. If we'd found a problem, people would be pointing a finger at them, saying, 'Hey, you're the one who got us in trouble!'"
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"Typically farmers who use re-lift water pump water out of the ground, run it across the field, pick it up in a ditch and then pump it out to irrigate the crop again."
Grippo and McNeeley wanted to know if the practice is healthy, harmful or benign to the environment. To that end, they gathered samples at three times during the season: at first flood, just after the last nitrogen application at midseason and then just prior to draining for harvest. They sampled at inlet and outlet points.
For a control, "we looked at water fleas grown in water developed and carefully controlled in the lab to provide the best conditions for the fleas."
The mean results for 10 water fleas studied at each location and time show that their populations, after one week, "ranged from a high of 250 to lows of around 75 or 80."
"In looking at our data, my mind was blown. The optimal control results, when compared to those from the re-lift outlet water were stunning: the fleas' reproduction in the re-lift outlet water went up by nearly 300 percent.
"The re-lift water isn't making the water fleas unsafe or unable to reproduce. They love it!"
That trend continued with the re-lift inlet samples as well. "The fleas didn't care for it quite as much as the outlet, but they still loved it. That's amazing and was seen across all three farms."
The study was repeated several years after the initial data collection. Results were very similar.
The study is significant, insists Grippo.
"It shows the rice water is good for the water flea. Increased reproduction occurs throughout the growing season and, at least, over several years. The main point is that rice re-lift irrigation water doesn't pose an environmental risk. If EPA comes knocking and asks, 'Have you looked at this water? Is there a problem with it?' We can say, 'Yes, we looked at it, and no there is no problem.' Now, those cooperating farmers look like heroes."
Of course around every silver lining, there's a cloud.
"The cloud here is not (understanding) why reproduction increased. At this point, we haven't nailed down the reason. It's probably some micronutrient that rice fields hold that the fleas are utilizing."
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Talk:Off the beaten track in Japan
This is a little unusual for an itinerary, but I needed a place to link together my articles of obscure Japanese destinations. Will be enhancing this with photos and a bit more data later. Jpatokal 02:34, 24 Sep 2004 (EDT)
Re: the recent addition of Yakushima, while I have no doubt that it's a great off-the-beaten track destination (and on my personal to-do list), it would be nice to write it up before adding it! Jpatokal 04:20, 24 Apr 2005 (EDT)
adding a link to this article?[edit]
Would it be appropriate/acceptable to add a link to a forum on this article? Secret Japan - Travel off the Beaten Tracks is a forum where members publish their own guides about destinations that are seldom visited by foreign tourists : http://www.secret-japan.com/forum . It is a good starting point to find new places to visit in that country.
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It seems to me that this article is not the type of article that will become a "guide", because it is a list, so does the "will be deleted after 1 year" rule apply to this? ChubbyWimbus 03:08, 1 July 2010 (EDT)
Kanazawa is a great city, but considering it is on our "Top 9" sites in the nation on the Japan article, it doesn't seem to make sense for it to then appear here as an "Off the beaten track" destination. Shouldn't it be one or the other? ChubbyWimbus 07:51, 26 January 2012 (EST)


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Michael Gonzalez's career in Baltimore hasn't played out as he had hoped when he signed a two-year, $12 million deal before the 2010 season. But as his turbulent Orioles career possibly winds down, the left-handed reliever is finally doing what the club paid him to do — pitch with the game on the line, and do it well.
"Being in the bigger situations, that's what has driven me my whole career," Gonzalez said before Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. "That's an adrenaline rush for me. That puts me on another level. Obviously, [Orioles manager Buck Showalter has] been giving me more opportunities, and I'm very thankful for the opportunities. But I also feel confident because they feel confident."
Entering Monday's 3-2 loss to the New York Yankees, Gonzalez had retired seven straight batters via strikeout over two appearances. The streak was broken when the first batter he faced in the eighth inning, Brett Gardner, flied out to left field.
But Gonzalez pitched two scoreless innings against one of baseball's highest-scoring offenses, allowing just one hit. And his sprawling stop and throw to retire Jorge Posada at first base in the ninth inning was a featured highlight on ESPN's "SportsCenter" on Tuesday. "I'm just glad I didn't look like an idiot," he said with a wide grin.
Gonzalez didn't smile often in the first half of the season. He had a 5.46 ERA in 311/3 innings before the All-Star break, and fans at Camden Yards were as hard on him as opposing hitters. Gonzalez has rebounded in the second half, though, and has gone 13 consecutive appearances without allowing an earned run.
"You feel their pain. You feel the tough times they're going through. But you try everything possible to try to help them," Showalter said, adding: "He's in a good place right now. He's a good weapon for us."
It is believed that Gonzalez has cleared waivers, so there is still a chance he could be traded to a contender before Thursday, the deadline for teams to acquire players eligible for the postseason. If not, the 33-year-old hopes to make the most of what possibly could be his final few weeks with the Orioles.
"I'm a Baltimore Oriole right now, and I'm going to go out there in the next month and give them everything I've got," he said. "Obviously, I didn't start the way I wanted to here in Baltimore, but I'm going to try to finish strong and leave some good memories."
Patton not out of woods
Lefty Troy Patton will return to Houston and miss the game against the Detroit Tigers on Sept. 22 to attend an orientation meeting for a court-directed drug-and-alcohol treatment program. It is part of Patton's sentencing for a drunken-driving arrest this offseason in Texas.
If he completes the program, a six-month probationary period and 16 hours of community service, Patton said, he expects the arrest will be expunged from his record.
"If I do it right, I will be done in February, right when I am leaving [for spring training]," said Patton, who is 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA in 11 games this season. "And I won't have to deal with it at all next year."
Patton missed the past two games because he had to return to Houston for a court appearance and couldn't get a flight back in time Monday. He twice has been placed on the restricted list to deal with court appearances.
"It's not a judge or lawyers' [fault]. It's self-inflicted, OK?" Showalter said. "So you do what they want you to do. It's not somebody else's fault. So we'll make that adjustment when it happens."
To make room for Patton on the roster, Mark Hendrickson, who was recalled temporarily to replace Patton, was placed on optional waivers. He likely will clear and be sent back to Triple-A Norfolk. The 37-year-old veteran will remain on the 40-man roster.
Hobgood to disabled list
Orioles minor league righty Matt Hobgood, the club's top pick in 2009, has been placed on the seven-day disabled list at short-season Single-A Aberdeen.
"He didn't feel comfortable making his next start, so we placed him on the disabled list," Orioles player development director John Stockstill said.
Hobgood had his shoulder examined by Orioles orthopedist Dr. John Wilckens, and no specific injury was diagnosed, Stockstill said.
It's possible Hobgood could make one more start for Aberdeen in the IronBirds' season finale Sunday, but that scenario is unlikely.
Hobgood, 21, who was selected fifth overall out of a California high school in 2009, is 0-6 with an 8.76 ERA in 13 combined games this season for the IronBirds and the Gulf Coast League Orioles.
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The Orioles likely will need to make at least two changes to the 40-man roster to make room for Thursday's call-ups. Rick VandenHurk and Jeremy Accardo, two pitchers who could join the team when rosters expand, are not on the 40-man roster. … The following Orioles prospects have been named to the Arizona Fall League's Mesa Solar Sox roster: Infielder-outfielder L.J. Hoes, outfielder Xavier Avery, first baseman Joe Mahoney, catcher Ryan Ward and pitchers Sean Gleason and Chorye Spoone (Northeast). … Don Wakamatsu, who was rumored to be in the running to become Showalter's bench coach before the season, is the acting manager for the Blue Jays during this three-game series as manager John Farrell recovers from pneumonia. Wakamatsu was on Showalter's staff with the Texas Rangers from 2003 to 2006. Tuesday was their first time managing against each other. … First baseman Chris Davis (shoulder) threw and took 25 swings off a tee Tuesday without experiencing pain. … Infielder Cesar Izturis (groin) is expected to go on a rehabilitation assignment Friday. … Jason Berken's wife, Emily, gave birth to a girl, Hadley Lane, at 12:04 p.m. Tuesday. She weighs 5 pounds, 12 ounces. … Orioles broadcasters Joe Angel, Jim Hunter and Gary Thorne are among 75 candidates for the ballot for the 2012 Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting. Fan voting will determine three of 10 finalists for the award; fans can vote at facebook.com/baseballhall. Results of fan voting will be announced Oct. 5, and the award winner will be announced Dec. 6 at baseball's winter meetings.


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Original Broadway Musical Version of PETER PAN Opens June 13 at the Herberger
Phoenix, AZ - Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) closes out its 25th Anniversary Season with the original Broadway musical version of Peter Pan at the Herberger Theatre Center from June 13 through 29.
�This is only the third time we�ve produced Peter Pan,� said Producing Artistic Director Bobb Cooper, who also directs this production. �The last time we did it was in 2009 and I�m proud to say that our choreographer from five years ago is back!� Cooper spoke fondly of Katie Casey who also played Pan in VYT�s production in 2000. Resident Musical Director Mark Fearey will once again lead the orchestra.
The cast of 36 hails from Chandler, El Mirage, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and includes Hannah Blaile (Peter Pan), Connor Baker (Captain Hook/Mr. Darling), Caroline Wells (Wendy Darling), Sam Primack (Smee) and Payton Bioletto (Tiger Lily). Pan will be Blaile�s thirteenth VYT role. New to the company are Bryson Holl (Michael Darling), Mitra Matin (Lost Boy), Karlie O�Hearn (Indian), Clay Rollon (Indian) and Oriana Valcamp (Jane).
Remaining cast members include Cameron Benton, Brandon Brown, Tatum Dial, Carly McClain, Brandon Reyes (Indians); Rebecca Caswell (Wendy Grown Up); William Deihl, Alberto Flores, Adam Hays, Anand Khalsa, Harrison Redmond (Pirates); Thea Eigo (Neverbird); Olivia Fearey, Makenna Jacobs, Vincent Jacovo, Alexandra Kirby, Ethan Shanker, Charlie Siegel, Justin Vaught, Owen Watson, Andy Wissink (Lost Boys); Ally Lansdowne (Lisa); Brennan Metcalfe (Crocodile); Alex Partida (Nana/Indian); Jessica Sinodis (Mrs. Darling) and Hayden Skaggs (John Darling).
Peter Pan is based on the play by Sir James M. Barrie. It features lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, music by Moose Charlap, plus additional lyrics from Betty Comden and Adolph Green and additional music by Jule Styne.
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Lafayette Board Defers Charter School Vote
The Lafayette Parish School Board met for the regular meeting last night, and they decided to defer their decision making about whether or not to approve charter schools for the parish.
Members voted 5 to 4 to defer the issue until after they hold a workshop to found out more information about charter schools.
Superintendent Pat Cooper says the board must take action within 90 days of a group's submission of an application for a charter school.
That means a decision must be made by October 26th.
The Lafayette Charter Foundation has proposed three schools:
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- Another K-8 to open in 2015
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Inspire Charter Academy Incorporated would like to have two charter schools in Lafayette parish that teach students between kindergarten and eight grade.
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Last spring, after negotiations failed to produce a deal, the Mets renewed John Maine as is their right. They are $800,000 apart this year.
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I can see both sides on this one. Mets: Maine won five less games and is coming off an injury. Maine: Regarded as a rotation key with big expectations.


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The bad news regarding Jonathon Niese has gotten worse – almost as bad as it can get for the New York Mets.
Niese, who left Thursday night's game in Atlanta in the fourth inning because of pain in his left shoulder, was diagnosed with a partially torn rotator cuff. The announcement came less than an hour after manager Terry Collins was quoted as saying the injury wasn't severe.
Collins' comments only reinforced the understanding that under no circumstances, should the word of a Mets' manager be taken when it comes to discussing the severity of an injury, which might have had its roots from Niese pitching in back-to-back sub-30-degree games in Minnesota and Denver.
Niese struggled after those starts and later complained of back stiffness. He later missed a start with shoulder tendinitis. What isn't known, was how much Niese's mechanics were altered by the cold-weather originated stiffness and if that strain eventually caused the tear.
Surgery is not immediately recommended the Mets said about an hour ago, but with this type of injury it usually is how these things end.
As was suggested earlier today, Niese was placed on the disabled list.
Speaking to reporters in Philadelphia, Mets assistant GM John Ricco said: "Hopefully, it will start healing itself and he won't need surgery. But we'll know more after a couple of weeks of rest. According to the doctors it's a small-enough tear that with rest … they're hopeful it won't need surgery. It's not 'full thickness' or a significant tear at this point.''
If there's no progress in that time, if the Mets wanted to add a player to their 40-man roster they could place Niese on the 60-day disabled list.
Niese recently missed a start because of tendinitis in his shoulder. Ricco said this is a new injury that didn't show on a MRI at the time. That doesn't mean Niese didn't exasperate the injury by throwing with the tendinitis.
Reliever Greg Burke replaces Niese on the 25-man roster and the Mets' rotation logjam took care of itself.
In a snarky comment, manager Collins told reporters: "You guys got your wish. There's only five of them left.''
It is as stupid a comment as a manager can make. No doubt Collins is frustrated, not only with his team, but also the persistent questioning of who would be bounced from the rotation.
The questioning is understandable since the Mets wanted to push things off by going to a six-man rotation. Reporters have to ask that question.
Collins' answer implies the media wanted somebody to get hurt in order to get the answer. That's not only absurd, but totally irresponsible.
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The Academy for the Performing Arts presents "Damn Yankees" at the Huntington Beach High School auditorium, 1905 Main St., Huntington Beach. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and tickets are $20 general admission, $15 for students and seniors. For more information, call (714) 536-2514, ext. 4025 or visit http://www.hbapa.org.
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"Pressing the Limits," featuring works by Michael Costello, Mitchell Shields Marti, Jennifer Lynch and Willis F. Lee, is on display at Golden West College Fine Arts Gallery, 15744 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, with an opening reception from 7 to 9 p.m. March 15. Admission is free. For more information, call (714) 895-8772.
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The Huntington Beach Art Center hosts "The Private Collection Tour" with curator Darlene DeAngelo leading a tour of a private residence with more than 100 pieces by Lita Albuquerque, Larry Bell, Alexander Calder, Roy Lichtenstein, Roland Reiss and others. Wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres will be served at 6:30 p.m., with the tour beginning at 7:30. Tickets are $100 and reservations are required. For reservations and information, call (714) 536-5258 or visit http://www.huntingtonbeachartcenter.org.
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La Brique Steak House features "A Night at the Cotton Club," a night of music and decor inspired by the 1920s Harlem nightclub, at 14892 Springdale St., Huntington Beach. Pianist Richie Fauno and vocalist Sharon Sills will perform, and classic cars will be on display in the parking lot from 6 to 11 p.m. There is no cover charge, but proceeds from dinner and drinks benefit the Therapeutic Riding Center. For more information, call (714) 897-0055 or visit http://www.labriquesteakhouse.com.
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Affinity & Co. Jewelers hosts a charity hoop-shooting fundraiser at 18575 Main St., 5 Points Plaza, Huntington Beach. Between 4 and 8 p.m., each customer will be given three mini basketballs, and for each basket made, the retail cost of all regular-priced merchandise will drop 10%. All net proceeds from sales will benefit the American Cancer Society. The event also includes a raffle, food and drinks. For more information, call (714) 596-3900.
Eastern Music
The Orange County Women's Chorus presents "Eastern Portraits," a concert of Asian music, at St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church, 18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach. The program includes contemporary works, traditional folk songs from Japan, China, Korea and Thailand, taiko drumming and more. The show begins at 7 p.m. and admission is $25 for adults, $20 for students and seniors. For more information, call (949) 451-8590 or visit http://www.ocwomenschorus.org.
Volkswagen Car Show
Old World Village hosts a Volkswagen car show at 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach. Roll-in time for cars begins at 7 a.m., with the show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to the cars, there will be a raffle, a kids coloring contest, food and more. Car entry fee is $10, with admission free for spectators. For more information, call (562) 787-4008 or (562) 556-8992.
Sports Equipment Drive
Marina High School's Sport Support club hosts a used sports gear drive in the parking lot at 15871 Springdale St., Huntington Beach. Gently used apparel and gear will be collected and shipped to children across the United States and abroad. The drive lasts from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Ballet Classic
Ballet Repertory Theatre presents Marius Petipa's "La Bayadere" at the Golden West College Theater, 15744 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach. Tickets are $18 general admission, $13 for seniors, students with ID and children under 12, and showtimes are 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (714) 895-8150 or visit http://www.gwctheater.com.
Cat Adoptions
The Bark and Meow Foundation hosts a cat adoption event with the Easter Bunny in front of Whole Foods Market, 7881 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach. The event lasts from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call (657) 200-4200.


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I know the three most often repeated words in a marriage should be, "I love you," but I'm afraid I've displaced those with "Where's the clicker?"
Perhaps even worse, once the clicker is in my hands, I frequently follow that question with a plea to my wife: "Can you get this thing to work?"
Now, before you judge me as the stereotypical couch potato, that neglectful slob who bellows to "the wife" from the "man cave," "Hey, babe, bring me another beer," let me explain myself.
As I hung up the phone, I regretted having not called sooner. Several times in the past few months I'd almost called Ed, but there always seemed something more pressing to do.
When I did call, I fully expected to hear Ed's upbeat, energetic voice.
They say you learn something new every day, and I can't argue with that.
I learn things at work, and I learn from my wife and son. Lately, though, a lot of my learning has come from running.
When I was a kid, I remember starting school near my birthday almost every year. That meant the first day of school would come in the last week of August. It was nothing new to us back then, 30 some years ago. But today, with school starting much earlier in some districts across Kentucky, some state legislators are now in the debate about when the first day of school should be scheduled.
Sometimes our best advice to others is forgotten by ourselves.
Not very long ago I admonished the worshippers on Sunday morning to slow down, do less, and take a true Sabbath rest. We tend to get swallowed up by life's demands and forget the important stuff that really matters.
"I miss you tucking me in bed."
The words were not from one of my children, now grown and away from home, longing for the comfort of days gone bye.
The words were from my dad. He had been diagnosed with cancer several weeks earlier and had just completed his first treatment when I visited him. The prognosis for longevity is not good - less than a year.
Dad told how me how he missed our nightly ritual after I had returned home from my visit with him and Mom.
Construction of the new facilities has really taken off. We were initially behind 83 days due to weather. We are making up time considerably on the two buildings and are now behind approximately 50 days. Our goal is to have the primary center, which will house students from preschool through second grade, moved into their new building when school starts for the 2016-2017 school year. I feel good about making that happen.
Kim Davis has dominated the news across Kentucky over the past several weeks.
In case you don't recognize the name, Davis is the Rowan County Clerk, and one of her duties is to issue marriage licenses. That's a duty she has not been doing, even after an order from a federal judge to do so.
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WASHINGTON (Sinclair Broadcast Group) - A bipartisan group of senators have reintroduced a commonsense policy to protect Americans. I'm talking about the Terrorist Firearms Prevention Act, also known as "no fly, no buy." If this bill passes, the attorney general would be able to disqualify those on the federal No Fly or Selectee watch lists from buying a gun.
In other words, if you're not allowed to fly, you're not going to be buying a gun.
If anyone who has been on these watch lists in the last five years tries to buy a firearm, the FBI and law enforcement would be alerted.
Similar laws have been proposed in the past, but they have failed. A big reason was that many Republicans, such as Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), were concerned that law-abiding Americans could find themselves on the No Fly or Selectee lists by mistake. They would then be denied their lawful right to buy a gun under the Second Amendment.
The previous and current versions of "no fly, no buy" resolves that problem. A very quick appeals process is built into the act. Any American disqualified from purchasing a gun can appeal to a federal court and have their case decided within just two weeks.
It is important to keep in mind that there are less than 3,000 people on the No Fly and Selectee watch lists combined.
Here is the bottom line: the No Fly and Selectee lists are the narrowest of the terror watch lists. They are only supposed to include those who pose a great threat of committing terror. It is a no-brainer to prohibit people on these watch lists from buying a gun. "No fly, no buy" should have passed in 2016 and it has to pass now.


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The ultimate aim for the Strategic Economic Plan is to improve the economic competitiveness of the Coventry and Warwickshire economy, as this remains the benchmark against which developed economies continue to be measured. To that end, CWLEP is determined to increase employment and wealth opportunities for all. Under the theme 3Enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs, there is a particular emphasis on supporting internationalisation of SMEs. Following the economic downturn the number of new businesses has started to increase in the last two years, it is recognised that young businesses are particularly vulnerable to failure in the first few years of their existence. Investment will also focus on helping established SMEs to enhance their competitiveness on both a national and global level, and on improving their resilience to future economic turbulence.
The ROP ERDF Abruzzo 2014-2020 is currently being approved by the EC and provides for a total budget of about 231 million Euros. The region, with support from the ERDF, for the 2014-2020 programming period has enabled 8 Priorities:
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II. Spread digital services,
III. Competitiveness of the economy,
IV. Promotion of a low carbon,
V. Reduction of landslide risk,
VI. Protection and enhancement of natural and cultural resources,
VII. Sustainable Urban Development,
VIII. Technical Assistance.
Competitiveness under Axis III of the production system, measures have been developed for the internationalization of SMEs and support their growth in international markets. These objectives are pursued by the Abruzzo region, including through the identification and support of combinations directed to the development of the innovative capacity of firms such as Innovation Poles as Capitank.
Capitank is the Innovation Pole of the chemical pharmaceutical industry, made up of large companies such as Sanofi, Dompé, Menarini, Alfa Wassermann, the three University of Abruzzo and many SMEs. Capitank will develop important activities in developing activities to promote the competitiveness and the entrepreneurial system and to strengthen its position on the domestic and external markets, as well as to guide the actions of the Abruzzo region in the development of the internationalization of local companies
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Analyst: To Play the Fed, Buy the Banks
A&G Capital president Hilary Kramer says the Fed's decision to continue its bond-buying program is a 'crutch' and a wise investment play would be to buy big banks. Photo: Getty Images.
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Communicating science is a central mission of IST Austria. In order to satisfy the information demands of very distinct and diverse target groups the Institute's communications department has developed a set of different formats, ranging from events and lectures for the general public to symposia, conferences and talks for scientists. Additionally, Communications establishes and maintains contact with the media, donors, schools, and the communal and campus neighbors.
The biggest event is the annual Open Campus Day in celebration of the anniversary of the Institute's inauguration. A central activity is the award ceremony for a school science competition aimed at elementary and high school students from the region. The Science-Industry Talk, organized jointly by the Federation of Austrian Industry and IST Austria, is an annual event with the goal to foster the interaction between the basic research community and the business world. The IST Lectures are targeted towards a general audience interested in current developments in science, with speakers providing sufficient background information for non-experts and, at the same time, going into detailed explanations of a recent scientific topic.


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Large convenient display to increase productivity
With a full range of convenient features, combined with SmartManage remote monitor management and Philips Perfect Panel™ warranty, the 190B7 delivers an extremely convenient display with an attractive total cost of ownership. See all benefits
Large convenient display to increase productivity
With a full range of convenient features, combined with SmartManage remote monitor management and Philips Perfect Panel™ warranty, the 190B7 delivers an extremely convenient display with an attractive total cost of ownership. See all benefits
Dual input provides connectors to accommodate input of both analog VGA and digital DVI signals.
USB port allows user to conveniently connect their plug and play multimedia devices such as USB memory devices, camera, portable HDD, Web camera, PDA, Printer and many other devices which has USB connection available. The conveniently located USB 2.0 port on the monitor allows USB 2.0 signals to pass thru to the computer. Note that many devices like cameras and HDD may need to be powered On independently, as they have higher power requirements than the monitor USB port can provide
Philips Vista-ready monitors are empowered for vibrant, exciting display of this new, visually sophisticated and demanding Windows operating system, designed to enhance your entertainment experience, make you more productive and help you control your computing experience at home and in the office, making viewing, finding and organizing information for work or play quick, efficient and easy.
SmartManage is a system for monitoring, managing and checking status of display devices as well as delivering remote support to users who experience difficulties - all accomplished over a LAN.
Philips designs and produces display products in compliance with strict Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) standards that restrict lead and other toxic substances that can harm the environment.
Bright dots and dark dots are defects in a LCD panel. While some manufacturers still consider bright and dark defects in a LCD panel an inevitable part of the manufacturing process, Philips doesn't. Philips monitors, compliant with ISO 13406-2 Class I standard, are produced with zero tolerance for LCD panel defects and backed by Philips PerfectPanel™ globally valid warranty providing repair or replacement of any LCD monitors that display even a single defective bright or dark dot.
On-Off response time is the period required for a liquid crystal cell to go from active (black) to inactive (white) and back to active (black) again. It is measured in milliseconds. Faster is better: Lower response time means faster transitions and, therefore, results in fewer visible image artifacts in the display of transition of text and graphics. On-Off response time is a more important measure in the display of business content like documents, graphs and photos.
For graphics monitors, the screen resolution signifies the number of dots (pixels) on the entire screen. For example, a 1280-by-1024 pixel screen is capable of displaying 1280 distinct dots on each of 1024 lines, or about 1.3 million pixels.
The Compact Ergo Base is a 'people friendly' Philips monitor base that tilts, swivels and height adjusts so each user can position the monitor for maximum viewing comfort and efficiency.
PC software for fine tuning display performance and settings. Philips offers users two choices for display setting adjustment. Either navigate the multilevel On Screen Display menu through buttons on the display itself or use the Philips SmartControl software to easily adjust the various display settings in a familiar way.
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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has always taken a dim view of the late filing of self-assessment tax returns, but it has now introduced significant new penalties for those who fail to meet the deadlines.
The deadline
If you are registered for self-assessment and have not already filed your paper return then you will need to do so online by 31 January 2012. This may still seem a long way off, but it makes sense to start preparing now rather than leaving your return until the last minute, when it will be more difficult to deal with any issues which may arise.
The penalty
Under HMRC's new regime, late returns will incur an initial fixed penalty of £100.
This will apply even if there is no tax to pay or any tax due for the year has already been paid on time.
If your tax return has still not been filed after three months, then HMRC will impose additional daily penalties of £10, up to a maximum of £900.
After six months, the penalty increases to either £300 or five per cent of the tax, depending on which is greater. The penalty could increase to 100 per cent of the tax due if returns have still not been filed after 12 months.
Late tax
Any overdue tax must also be paid by 31 January. If this deadline is missed then HMRC will impose a penalty of five per cent of the amount due after 30 days, six months and 12 months respectively. It is also worth noting that HMRC will charge interest on top of these penalties.
Stop procrastinating
As with any tax matter, it is always better to act sooner rather than later.
The longer you leave it, the bigger the penalty will be.
At George Hay, we can assist with a wide range of tax matters, including ensuring your self-assessment tax return is filed on time.
Disclaimer: This article is for general guidance only. All taxation planning should only be undertaken after appropriate professional advice. George Hay Chartered Accountants are registered to carry on audit work and regulated for a range of investment business activities by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.