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This past weekend I attended my first Reubens - the awards ceremony of the National Cartoonists Society - held this year in New Orleans. I'm still feeling a little shell shocked from the experience. And I mean that in a good way. I was thoroughly starstruck after meeting some of my favourite cartoonists, people whose work I have admired for virtually my entire life. Among those gentlemen whom I had the great privilege to shake hands and chat with was Roy Doty.
Roy and I had corresponded a little in recent months, but I had not yet had a chance to tell him that I found his work in a recent ebay acquisition: the Art Directors Annual of Advertising and Editorial Art for 1948. When I mentioned that book to Roy on the weekend, his eyes lit up and he recounted a great story about the early days of his career.
I wished afterwards that I had had the foresight to bring my little recorder. However, having not done so, I decided instead to email Roy the scan you see below after returning home -- and so today we are fortunate to have Roy's reply to my email to enjoy. Here's how he tells it:
"I'd been seven weeks in New York at that time, my discharge pay had just about run out. Studio rent and the rent on my one room apartment on East 18th Street would run out in a week. I think I had visited every art director in New York by that time. Eight to ten appointments a day. Did have a ticket back to Columbus. On that last week the phone rang on a Monday morning... it was the New York Times Magazine. Could I possibly do three drawings for them... HAH! You bet I could. On Wednesday the phone rang and it was the art director of CBS... could I do a full page ad for them... you bet... Friday the phone again rang... this time it was Seventeen Magazine... two two page spreads! The CBS ad made the 26th Art Director's Annual. That was the l947 Awards volume."
"I guess I made the Annuals every year after that for many years. The Arthur Godfrey ad was one of my favorites however."
In the accompanying text to the Arthur Godfrey CBS ad, which won an 'Award for Distinctive Merit', Roy wrote, "I got the assignment for this series of drawings from Bill Golden in the form of a thumb-nail sketch and a stern admonition to fill the spread with people - not just shapes, but people drawn in complete detail."
"I was completely enthusiastic about the idea."
Another of Roy's CBS ads (below) was featured in that same 1948 AD Annual, unfortunately at a much smaller size. Still, a remarkable accomplishment for a newcomer to the competitive business of advertising illustration - and a powerful comfirmation from the Art Director's Club of New York that this kid from Columbus had the right stuff.
Roy's note concludes,"I really was down to my return trip home to Columbus, Ohio when I got my first assignment. I ended up back in Columbus anyway..but by my own volition..and fifty five years later."
* My pal Mike Lynch has posted a great series of photos from the Reubens weekend in New Orleans - go take a look - I'm even in one!
My Roy Doty Flickr set.
Celebrating illustration, design, cartoon and comic art of the mid-20th century.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Report from The Reubens: Roy Doty
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Excellent, Leif! I love Doty's work, as you know, and am always delighted to see more of it.ReplyDelete
Hey! I've just come across your blog and it is by far the most inspiring one yet! This piece especially is timeless, I like the attention to detail within' the clothes. Very charming indeed!ReplyDelete
Thanks for your comments, guys - I'm very happy to know you enjoy the work I post here.ReplyDelete
It was great to see a photo of you. I like seeing who is behind the words.ReplyDelete
Well Liza; your comment spurred me on to post a set of photos from the Reubens weekend.ReplyDelete
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It sounds like you might have run into a bug, because the game is supposed to give you your inventory back any time you leave a New Vegas casino. Do you have a save from before you left the casino/hotel?
Ah, well that would make some sense. Back tracking saved files sounds like a good re-entry strategy for getting back into the game. After exhausting all efforts to recover my inventory I believe I reached the conclusion thatthat particular portion of themain quest linerequired a forfeit of inventory to continue on.It completelyderailed my desire to continue on.
That sounds like The Tops and Benny (ring-a-ding-ding), and like Merve said, that shouldn't have happened with your gear. It's unfortunate that they don't just stick all your gear in a safe somewhere (I think it's supposed to, but The Tops might be the only one that actually has the safe).
On the plus side, if you have a save from right before going in, it should work properly. Or, if you talk to Swank (the guy behind the front desk) and convince him that Benny's a fink before you actually go deal with Benny, he gives you back your stuff.
I had that happen once, so I started sticking everything but my holdhout weapons in ED-E and telling it to wait outside the casino.
This weekend is Baltimore Comic-Con soI probably won't have any time for gaming. If I do, I'm going to play Red Dead: Redemption since I finally finished New Vegas last weekend, although I've been jonesing for a hit of Assassin's Creed II for some reason. Maybe I'll throw that in instead…
How's the scene at Baltimore Comic-Con? I've never heard much from it.
It's resisted the Hollywoodification that hasplagued other conventions, or at least it hasn't been colonized to the same degree (knock on wood – I didn't go last year.) Baltimore is a funny old town (the city nickname is "Charm City", which is true, for certain values of "charm") and the crowd is a healthy mix of locals with plenty of mid-Atlantic out-of-towners. The Convention Center has been rebuilt in the past decade or two, and there's been a pushto revitalize the downtown, so its a bit "touristy," but if you get off the beaten path there's plenty of quality restaurants. The CC crowds are always enthusiastic, but that's nothing unusual. Plenty of cosplayers, plenty of longboxes filled with back issues. All in all, I highly recommend it, if you're the kind of person who goes to comic cons.


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Sunday, August 15, 2010
When Tree Swallows Attack
I cowered my hands over my face and ducked, avoiding getting hit. "Holy crap!", I exclaimed and cautiously ran on. The birds still flew overhead, and I imagined them monitoring me, but I moved out of the area and felt safe... for a while.
Unfortunately, each lap around the fields is just a bit more than a half a mile, so that meant I'd pass back by the area where the birds were hanging out quite a few times. Long story short, I was dive bombed three more times. The other interesting attack to note was when I was watching two potential aggressors to my left closely, only to hear a crescendoing bird chirp to my right and turned to see a bird flanking me and swerving two feet from my face again right as I turned. I was so startled I nearly fell.
I was thankful to have good reflexes, as they were needed during this run. I was perhaps a bit of a dumbass for running through that same area where they were attacking, but it was kind of fun. And it was somewhat comforting to know that there are much bigger dumbasses out there with reflexes equally as good:
Ran 3.1 miles @ 10:00/mile pace.
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Barefoot, shorts, short sleeved shirt.
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- Sparkplug said...
I can see the headlines, "Man Attacked By Killer Tree Swallows!" Seriously though, who would have thought?! Sounds like you guys had a great Pemi trip yesterday - awesome day to be out!
- Blaine Moore said...
Were you running near a nest or something?
- Jamie said...
Blaine, I was looking for a nest but could not see one. It's possible one was hidden within the scoreboard that was near the attack zone, though.
- sn0m8n said...
Better than a spruce grouse.
- Kim said...
Jaimie, I am guessing the Tree Swallows were just bored and wanted to have some fun and you looked like good entertainment. HA! ;-). For the most part Tree Swallows and all other birds are done nesting for the year and getting ready to migrate south. The Tree Swallows form huge colonies before hand and fly south together. It sounds as if you saw one of those flocks. I wouldn't be surprised if you had some juveniles coming at you and they were practicing their dive bombing techniques on you as young birds like to play practice just like young kids.
Glad you got out ok and I have to admit I am envious as birds always make me run faster, but I am usually running after them. ;-)
BTW: I love running in my Vibrams for recovery runs. I just ordered the Treks and waiting for them to arrive so I can do more trail running as the KSO's are not thick enough to do some of the more technical trail I like doing.
- Jamie said...
Thanks Kim. What you say makes total sense. They were seemingly play fighting with each other when they weren't after me. Doing a lot of apparent scanning for insects also, seems logical they're fattening up for the migration. Won't be long!


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Sharing Memories - Cuban Missile Crisis - October 1962
Last Sunday, I shared a few memories of the "Bay of Pigs" event of 50 years ago during my first year on active duty in the U. S. Air Force. On Thursday, I shared a photo of my working environment and a little about the mission of our SAC Detachment on the mesa west of Winslow, Arizona.
Today, I want to move forward to October 1962 when we were on the brink of a real potential national and military turning point: "The Cuban Missile Crisis." You can read the story at the link, but today I want to share a few of the specific memories I still carry with me from those couple of weeks:
1) Probably the most common story I tell (have told) about this time period was that for several days (a week or more) there was never a moment, day or night, when there were not military aircraft in the air, moving east and west, flying over our mesa and house in Winslow, Arizona, in preparation for eventualities 'if' the Cuban missile crisis was not settled peacefully.
2) As the third ranking of the three officers in our Detachment, when we went on 24-hour alert, I got the 'graveyard' shift. I also was responsible to carry (wear) 'the sidearm.' Guns and I have never had a positive relationship. I did fine in handgun training in my summer camp experience, but I was still scared I'd 'shoot my toe off,' wearing that sidearm each night. Fortunately, President Kennedy had learned a lot, by that time, and 'solved' the crisis with a cool head and calm diplomacy that limited the crisis period to a couple of weeks.
3) How did we 'really feel' out there on the mesa? Were Cubans really going to attack us from Mexico or otherwise? Probably not, but, we really didn't know. The uncertainty is actually the tough part, of course.
It wasn't until 1984 when the movie, "Red Dawn," came out that all those feeling REALLY came back. That was exactly our fear. It was very well portrayed. I still rewatch that movie with trepidation - although, knowing it is only fiction, I do like the movie.
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Sharing Memories - Cuban Missile Crisis - October 1962
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Red Dawn is one of my favorites... it seems more "real" that most of the fiction about invasion.ReplyDelete
Yes, that is why I mention it. Early on, for years, it was kind of hard to articulate the feelings... and, of course, it ended, peacefully, fairly quickly. But the feelings lingered. The movie brought them all back, and put 'some meat on the bones' of those feeling. It seems. ;-)ReplyDelete
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As a high school student at Resurrection Catholic Secondary School in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, Luke earned top marks with first-class honours in his academic studies, including the sciences, while maintaining an active extracurricular schedule involving debating clubs, robotics, 'Reach for the Top' teams, and captaining the district all-star volleyball and basketball teams. Luke was a regional representative to the Student Mentorship Association Regarding Technology and Science (SMARTS) program and also took part in annual science events. His achievements at the Waterloo-Wellington Science and Engineering Fairs led to his participation at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in 2005, where he joined other highly motivated and scientifically minded youth at the national level.
Luke passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 18, 2007, at the age of 16. Perimeter Institute's Luke Santi Memorial Award for Student Achievement, honours his many accomplishments and contributions.


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ASCII codes and symbolsASCII codes (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) as they are seen under english Windows. On second picture - you can find Russian/Ukrainian Windows console ASCII codes.
You can type most of ASCII symbols by using Alt Codes.
English ASCII list
Russian ASCII list:
ASCII codes to remember#10#13 ASCII code that indicates a new line
#8 ASCII code of backspace character
#27 ESCape ascii
#65 A ASCII character code
#160 a ASCII character code
#32 space character's code
#7 bell ASCII code (computer beeps when trying to print that character)
I recommend you to remember ASCII code for "a" and "A" character code, as they're most oftenly needed.
ASCII Control Codes:
- NUL (null)
- SOH (start of heading)
- STX (start of text)
- ETX (end of text)
- EOT (end of transmission) - Not the same as ETB
- ENQ (enquiry)
- ACK (acknowledge)
- BEL (bell) - Caused teletype machines to ring a bell. Causes a beep in many common terminals and terminal emulation programs.
- BS (backspace) - Moves the cursor (or print head) move backwards (left) one space.
- TAB (horizontal tab) - Moves the cursor (or print head) right to the next tab stop. The spacing of tab stops is dependent on the output device, but is often either 8 or 10.
- LF (NL line feed, new line) - Moves the cursor (or print head) to a new line. On Unix systems, moves to a new line AND all the way to the left.
- VT (vertical tab)
- FF (form feed) - Advances paper to the top of the next page (if the output device is a printer).
- CR (carriage return) - Moves the cursor all the way to the left, but does not advance to the next line.
- SO (shift out) - Switches output device to alternate character set.
- SI (shift in) - Switches output device back to default character set.
- DLE (data link escape)
- DC1 (device control 1)
- DC2 (device control 2)
- DC3 (device control 3)
- DC4 (device control 4)
- NAK (negative acknowledge)
- SYN (synchronous idle)
- ETB (end of transmission block) - Not the same as EOT
- CAN (cancel)
- EM (end of medium)
- SUB (substitute)
- ESC (escape)
- FS (file separator)
- GS (group separator)
- RS (record separator)
- US (unit separator)
BriefAmerican Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) [æski] - is a character encoding based on English alphabet. Work on ASCII started in 60s with the most recent update in 1986. The ASCII character encoding - or a compatible extension - is used on nearly all common computers, especially personal computers and workstations. At the start encoding was 7-bit (had 128 characters) but with time it was extended to 8-bits (256 characters). ASCII's second part (characters 127-255) is now bound to language. That's why you can see a difference between ASCII characters in english and russian ascii code as shown.
HOW to enter ascii characters by code in browser, notepad, or console?You can do that by holding ALT key and inputting code of the character you want on the NumPad at the same time. Example: Hold ALT key and press (while holding ALT) next buttons on the NumPad of your keyboard (but enable Num Lock first) 1 then 6 then 9. You have inputted character '©'.
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If you feel that your living room isn't as comfortable as you would like it to be, it might be due to your interior design. Even the largest plush sofa and refined coffee table can only do so much to create a cozy sensation in this frequently used room in your home. Having trouble creating decor that warms your soul? Take these tips into account as you redesign your living room and turn it into a sanctuary for you and your loved ones.
1. Combine old with new.
House Beautiful Magazine reports that combining old and new decor can be just the trick when it comes to creating a cozy space. While you'll want to bring in new decorations to develop a fresher look, keeping around old heirlooms such as figurines and paintings can maintain the sentimental feel of the space.
2. Bring in the light.
What better way to make a room feel quaint than with discount window treatments that allow sunlight to flow through the space? Consider wood blinds or drapes to create a homey sensation in your living room and brighten up the area. You'll be surprised at how often you'll want to use the room once it's light, warm and welcoming.
3. Use oversized furniture.
There's a time and place for oversized, comfortable furniture, and your living room is the perfect area if you're striving to create a more cozy feeling. These type of tables and chairs can also help you develop a traditional interior design that you can learn to love for years to come.
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Perhaps the Mets learned from Carlos Beltran's surgery, but there appears no rush to get Ike Davis back on the field for a glimpse of "what do we have for next year.''
The Mets delayed surgery with Beltran and forced him back, and surgery was eventually needed. This year, Davis is looking at a three-week window to have surgery otherwise his comback next season could be compromised.
Speaking today at the Coleman County Day Camp in Merrick, N.Y., on Long Island, Davis said: "I've been out for so long, I need another spring training. I mean, I haven't done really leg workouts in awhile. I'd have to have another month of just playing again and practicing to be at a level that would help the team. The best-case scenario, I get a couple of weeks in, but I would say the majority odds are probably wouldn't play this year.
"Obviously, there's a possibility that I don't need surgery. We just need it to hear. And, if it doesn't heal, we have to do something to make it heal.''
Placing the foot in a protective boot made matters worse as it decreased his blood circulation. Davis is looking at microfracture surgery, which entails drilling tiny holes to increase blood flow and enable the cartilage to regenerate.
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Irvine Continues Gains as Industrial Center
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Irvine's industrial sector continues to expand its numbers of jobs and companies.
Companies with industrial operations in the city combined to add 1,357 employees in 2012, a gain of about 3.3%. The industrial sector now accounts for 42,388 jobs in Irvine, according to a recent study by Evanston, Ill.-based Manufacturers' News Inc.
Last year's increase compares with a 1% gain in total countywide employment for 2012, which took the local job base to about 1.4 million overall.
Industrial employers now account for about one out of every five jobs in Irvine, according to a Business Journal analysis using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The total number of industrial companies with operations in Irvine continued to rise last year, keeping up a long-term trend, according to the Manufacturers' News study.
Irvine had 384 companies in the sector in January, a 3.5% increase from a year earlier. The number of companies in the sector has grown by 11% since 2007, indicating that the city's industrial base weathered the recent recession better than most sectors of the economy.
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The report lists the top 50 U.S. cities by number of industrial jobs, and ranked Irvine at No. 28, up one spot from a year earlier. It now ranks higher than cities with long traditions as industrial hubs, including Pittsburgh and Detroit.
"Clean and advanced manufacturing is the wave of the future in this sector," said Anil Puri, dean of the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics at California State University, Fullerton. "Irvine is a clear choice given its advantages in being surrounded by a well-educated workforce, safe and comfortable neighborhoods, and relatively hospitable business environment."
Irvine also counts a roster of long-established companies, including a number of them that make medical devices or other products that involve high-tech manufacturing that runs counter to traditional perceptions of industrial jobs being tied to smokestacks. Heart-valve maker Edwards Lifesciences Corp., for example, employs about 2,600 in Irvine.
"The fact that the city has had such clusters already in place makes it an easy choice for new firms to locate here," Puri said.
Irvine's growing manufacturing sector has been credited by some for aiding the residential real estate market in the city, which has a population of about 215,000. Irvine's residential real estate market held up relatively well throughout the recession, and now appears to be leading a countywide recovery.
"I am pleased but not really surprised about the data," said Steven Choi, the recently elected mayor of Irvine. "We have named ourselves the 'City of Innovation,' and we welcome all sorts of businesses from all over the world. We do not discriminate any type of industry. We're not necessarily trying to make our city into a manufacturing city. But we're very high-tech and clean-tech. [Irvine also is home to] a highly educated work force at [University of California, Irvine]."
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Five Players Score Two Goals Each
HAMILTON, N.Y. – After falling behind by five goals early in the second half Saturday at Colgate, the Yale women's lacrosse team cut the deficit to two at three different points. But Colgate responded each time, and a run of three straight goals by attacker Katie Sullivan in a three-minute span late in the game ultimately put the Bulldogs away, 16-12. Five Yale players had two goals each.
Yale (3-6, 0-3 Ivy League) was coming off a 13-9 win at Marist Wednesday but saw its momentum stalled by the Raiders in the first half. The teams traded goals two-for-one, with Colgate outscoring Yale 8-4 until senior attacker Caroline Crow tacked on a goal 12 seconds before halftime. She scored both of her goals in the first half, extending her goal-scoring streak to seven games. She also assisted on sophomore attacker Jen DeVito's goal that tied the game 2-2 at 16:50. Yale's first goal came from junior attacker Devon Rhodes off a DeVito assist. Rhodes also scored both of her goals in the first half.
Outshot 22-11 in the first 30 minutes, the Bulldogs closed that gap in the second half (17-13) but could never get the game tied up. Freshman midfielder Reilly Foote scored the first of her two second-half goals just 12 seconds in, but Colgate (3-8, 2-1 Patriot League) reeled off three goals after that to take an 11-6 lead with 23:15 to play.
Yale responded with a three-goal run of its own, two from freshman midfielder Erin Magnuson (one assisted by DeVito) and one from freshman attacker Kerri Fleishhacker. After Colgate pushed the lead back to three Foote scored her second; after the Raiders scored again, a goal by sophomore midfielder Meghan Murray made it 13-11 with 8:38 to play.
But a minute after Murray's goal, Sullivan started the three-goal run that put the game out of reach. Fleishhacker scored off a Crow assist with 33 seconds left for the 16-12 final.
Yale won the draw control battle 16-14, including three from freshman midfielder Christina Doherty. Sophomore goalkeeper Erin McMullan made 10 saves, as did her Colgate counterpart Jennie Berglin.
Yale returns to Ivy League play with a game at Princeton next Saturday.
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Beet Polenta Appetizer Recipe
I love the flavor combination of beets and sage; I've used the same marriage of flavors in soups, pasta dishes and vinaigrettes on multiple occasions. This time, I made a variation of a polenta appetizer and flavored it with this particular pairing.
The beets gave a regal color to the bite-size portions and I repeated the sage flavor in the cream topping. The corn nugget garnish was my "cherry on top" and was a reminder of the cornmeal used for the polenta.
You've probably noticed over the years that our family hosts a large number of dinner parties. My favorite part is creating new appetizers because it really levels the playing field for me. First I come up with a flavor combination that I know works incredibly well as my basis, then turn it into a miniature, aesthetically pleasing, unique piece of art. You know the saying: you eat with your eyes first!
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Goat Cheese and Fig Crostini Recipe
We were lucky enough to be able to pick a lot of figs in our garden this year. We had so many, I made several kinds of fig preserves. One of my favorite ways to use fig preserves is to pair it with goat cheese and it just so happened that I received delicious goat cheese from Cypress Grove Chevre today. I spread the two ingredients on crostini for a nice contrast of texture and flavor. I grilled day-old baguette and smeared a layer of goat cheese. The warmth from the bread let the goat cheese ooze and become creamier. The last layer was the fig preserves. I have to admit this easy appetizer is my favorite snack. I love them and could eat a ton!
I have a little story that might sound silly to you but Cypress Grove Chevre goat cheese is very dear to my heart. I remember when I first got married, my husband Lulu surprised me and took me on the 17-mile drive in Carmel, which I had never seen before. I remember he prepared the most romantic picnic on the beach and fed me wonderful Cypress Grove chevre. I had never heard of the company before that picnic but the cute packaging and beautiful scenery has since made it unforgettable to me. The cheese is rich and creamy and absolutely captures what I love about French chevre. It is one of the few American-made cheeses I've had that rival its French counterparts.
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Disney Cruise Line's first ship, the Disney Magic, relaunched Oct. 25, 2013 after undergoing a massive overhaul that included new spaces and characters, most notably Marvel's Avengers, and re-imagined areas for all ages.
"Each of our ships has a unique identity, a unique personality of its own," said Karl Holz, president of Disney Cruise Line and New Vacation Opportunities, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. "In re-imagining the Disney Magic, we had an opportunity to really introduce stories and characters, classic elements that are all Disney, and introduce them onto the ship to surprise and delight our guests."
And delight their guests they did, from the new "Drawn to Magic" show in Animator's Palate to the 37-foot-tall AquaDunk to the new kids' spaces with the introduction of Marvel characters for the first time on a Disney Cruise Line ship.
But it's about more than just thrills, spills and fun onboard the Magic.
"Disney is so much more than a brand, and we recognize that," said Bruce Vaughn, executive vice president of Walt Disney Imagineering. "There's an emotional aspect that our guests have with everything Disney, and we view that as a relationship."
It's not just shows and attractions, Vaughn said. "We see it as a holistic experience."
Take the Oceaneer Club, for example. With Marvel's Avengers Academy, children can now immerse themselves in the story through role-play.
"You can become Iron Man," Vaughn said. "We allow the imagination to go beyond just a passive experience of watching and actually be immersed and interact and become part of the story."
Why Marvel characters?
"We've been, as a company, been acquiring these new characters and these new worlds that they live in," said Joe Lanzisero, creative executive with Walt Disney Imagineering. "One thing we think about [is] things kids aspire to. And what kid wouldn't want to be a super hero? It was the obvious thing to do."
Also new in the Oceaneer Club is the Mickey Mouse Club, where children can do arts and crafts, play Mickey's Memory Match Game or tinker with Goofy Gears; Andy's Room, a two-story space that shows kids what it's like to be the size of a toy; and Pixie Hollow, where kids can play dress-up, draw and play computer games.
Danny Handke, creative director for the Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab, said the new kids' spaces have friendlier, brighter, warmer colors that evoke a sense of familiarity. The mix of fairies, toys and super heroes "is a nice balance" for kids ages 3 to 12.
"First and foremost, we listen to the guests. We try to understand what they're responding to," Lanzisero said. "The company has learned so much about how our guests interact with the product. We keep acquiring these incredible brands, which are so well aligned with the Disney brand because they're all about great storytelling; they're all about great characters … and they come with great places."
Connected to the Oceaneer Club by a hallway is the Oceaneer Lab. Highlights in the lab include an animator's studio, movie screen and Navigator Simulators — and trust me when I say, "docking" the ship isn't as easy as it looks.
For the littlest guests is the new It's a Small World Nursery, where parents pay by the hour for their children ages 3 months to 3 years to play or nap in the space redesigned in the style of Disney Legend Mary Blair.
To sum up the kids' spaces' transformation, Vaughn put it best: "The stage is set, and it's the ultimate playground."
New features on the ship's upper decks include the AquaLab interactive water playground and pool, the Nephews' Splash Zone for infants and toddlers, and the exhilarating AquaDunk. Turns out the near-vertical thrill slide almost didn't happen because of the high importance to maintain the ship's "classic lines," said Lysa Migliorati, senior project manager for the Disney Magic's re-imagining. But Disney, of course, found a way to make it happen. She said the colors of the slide coordinate with the colors of the ship's silhouette, allowing it to blend in.
Another well-received aspect of the ship's re-imagining is the new "Drawn to Magic" dinner show at Animator's Palate. The show, which is exclusive to the Disney Magic, begins the moment guests sit down, as sketches of Disney characters appear one line at a time on the oversized screens. By the end of the meal, the characters are in full color and come to life in an animated show that brings out the emotion in kids, parents and grandparents alike.
"It's truly emotional," Migliorati said. "There's a story; there's a connection."
Vaughn calls "Drawn to Magic" a "classic" and "deepened" experience.
"[We took] what we've learned over the years and new innovations that we've developed … and just take it to another level and deepen that," he said. "Expand what it means to have something for everyone. It just hit the mark. We knew it was going to be great … [but] it exceeded our own expectations."
Migliorati said the imagineers paid a lot of attention to detail for all the spaces, including the new Art Deco-inspired atrium, which is "truly spectacular, and it really sets the tone for the cruise," Migliorati said.
Throughout the various sailings in the atrium and lobbies, guests can meet classic Disney characters and princesses, and Marvel characters, as well as listen to live music.
And don't forget: it's not all about the kids. The adult-exclusive After Hours nighttime entertainment district that replaced Beat Street now includes Fathoms nightclub, Keys piano lounge and O'Gill's Pub Irish pub and sports bar. And the adult-only dining restaurant Palo received a makeover.
Other replacements include Senses Spa & Salon, which replaced Vista Spa & Salon, Carioca's, which replaced Parrot Cay, Cabanas, which replaced Topsider Buffet, and the D Lounge family lounge, which replaced Studio Sea. The staterooms and suites also got a facelift.
"Our audience continues to evolve," Lanzisero said. "This ship really … is kind of a culmination of all we've been learning."
Added Vaughn, "… at the end of the day, there's one thing that we focus on, and that's the [guest] experience."
The Disney Magic is sailing out of Miami through December 2013 on three-, four- and five-night itineraries. Then it will head to Port Canaveral, the Mediterranean and San Juan before it returns to Miami in 2014 for sailings from October to December.
For up-to-date information regarding special rates on select Miami sailings, as well as Florida resident discounts, go to disneycruise.disney.go.com/special-offers.
For additional information, go to disneycruise.com or call 888-325-2500.


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I'm one of those men that has a hump on the back of my neck, is there anything I can do. I'm extremely self-conscious about it. Is there hope?
Response from Dr. Pierone
One of the complications of antiretroviral therapy is development of a cervico-dorsal fat pad, or buffalo hump. This is an abnormal fat deposition at the base of the neck and sometimes extending to the upper back between the shoulder blades.
This complication has been linked to protease inhibitor use, so switching off this class of medication, if possible, may be useful.
In terms of treatment, liposuction or surgical removal of the fat pad may be effective. However, there is a tendency for the condition to come back.
Good luck!
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Karlyn Olson - 5.0 Babe of the Month - November 2013
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It's not every day we get an entry with a cheerleader posing next to her new Mustang. If there's one way to out-do the seemingly unbeatable girl-with-her- Mustang combo, it's turning things up to eleven with a cheerleader-with-her-Mustang entry. Such is the case with this month's winner, Karlyn Olson of South Florida.
"I am 23 years old and a native to South Florida. I work two jobs, but my favorite of the two is being a Lady Panther for the Florida Panthers NHL team," she explained. "This means I am a cheerleader/dancer at all the home games at the BB&T Center in Sunrise. I was the co-captain last year and will be the head captain for the '13-'14 season. This is going to be my fourth year on the team, and Ford has always been a sponsor for the Florida Panthers."
While on duty at a Panthers game, Karlyn was able to witness the local Ford dealers bringing in the latest Ford rides to wow the crowd. She immediately fell for the '14 Mustang, which is why you see it in the photos with her.
"I test-drove a couple of Mustangs and I really liked the V-6 engine. I travel a lot for my team and I was really impressed with the mpg on the highway, which made me think this would be an awesome car for me!" Karlyn explained. "What sold me on my car was the FP6 appearance package, which includes the black 18-inch Pirellis, body-colored quarter-window louvers, and a rear back spoiler."
It goes without saying that she is a proud '14 Mustang owner, and a worthy BOTM.
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After a tumultuous year that featured endless political gridlock in Washington, continuing turmoil around the world and the usual mix of school news, business, politics, drama and comedy on the local scene, we once again asked prominent — and not-so-prominent — members of our communities to suggest some New Year's resolutions for 2014.
"We resolve to stand united, side by side with the residents of Long Beach, as we continue to rebuild stronger, smarter and safer — until everyone comes home."
— Scott J. Mandel, president, Long Beach City Council
"The 10 pounds we're trying to lose aren't the result of one big meal. Small choices along the way took us down an unhealthy path. Just as small choices got us where we are, small choices can get us where we want to go. Resolve to make small changes in your spiritual, physical and emotional health."
— Rabbi Dahlia Bernstein, Bellmore Jewish Center
"I resolve to try to be an ever better and kinder father to my children (with a fourth on the way), a better husband to my wife and a better son to my father."
— State Assemblyman Brian Curran, Lynbrook
"I want people to make certain that no person in the world, young or old, goes hungry."
— Martin Oliner, mayor of Lawrence
"Resolve to shop locally."
— Debbi Gyulay, president, Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce
"Follow the example of the 'speaking tradition' at Washington & Lee University, where people regularly say hello to one another, no matter where they are. For a visiting New Yorker, at first it seems a bit odd, but it grows on you quickly and makes for a friendlier and happier experience. We should go out of our way to say hello to one another wherever we might be about town."
— Anthony Iovino, Oceanside 2013 Person of the Year
"Eat healthier foods, exercise more, take an active role in managing your health, and remember: everything in moderation!"
— Shelley Lotenberg, director of public affairs, Nassau University Medical Center
"Celebrities should resolve not to have their tongues out when being photographed. And I'd love to see everyone resolve to gain weight, so I that I could look thin. And resolve to spend more of your day laughing then complaining."
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My husband just got diagnosed with diabetes type 2 and I wonder if it is a good idea to get a juicer machine to help include healthy fruits and vegetables into his diet.
Including juices in his diet is okay, especially vegetable juices which are lower in sugar. Juice from sweet fruits and vegetables would still have to be "counted" in the carbohydrates in his diet. The very best way for him to increase fruit and vegetable intake however is to eathem. Adding them at every meal and snack will replace other foods that are less healthy and will provide your husband with nutrients and fiber he needs. Cooked or raw, fresh, frozen, dried or canned fruits and vegetables are all good. Click here for the amount he should be eating each day, and click here for healthy, tasty recipes using fruits and vegetables.


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davecourt needed a new banner ad design and created a contest on 99designs.
2 winners were selected from 14 designs submitted by 9 freelance designers.
Racingfuture.com is a website created to generate ideas that will help promote the sport of horse racing. The website is sponsoring a contest to generate ideas that will help horse racing attract a younger, more diverse group of fans and horse owners. The contest on the website ends on August 1st 2010, so we would like this banner asap. The top prize for the winning idea will be 1/2 ownership of a thoroughbred race horse.
The banner ad will be used on several different websites. Most of them will be sports related, where a typical horse racing fan would go for news and information. The ad will also be displayed in non-traditional horse racing venues. While the majority of people who will be attracted to this website will be familiar with horse racing, it is important to attract an audience who is not a typical horse racing fan. The ad should be attractive and enticing enough to generate interest from all segments of the population.
728x90 flash banner. The more creative the better. Mention the phrases "Ideas Wanted", "Racingfuture.com"


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By Eileen Claussen and Judith GreenwaldMiami HeraldJuly 12, 2007The climate change debate has shifted. No longer is the argument about whether or not the world is warming, and whether or not this is a problem. It clearly is. Now, the debate is about how to address it.As Congress moves closer to enacting a ''cap-and-trade'' program aimed at limiting U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, a number of commentators are touting a carbon tax as a preferable policy. Their key arguments in support of such a tax: 1) it would be simpler; and 2) the European Union has tried the cap-and-trade approach, and it has failed.Both arguments are wrong.Under a cap-and-trade program, the government sets an overall emissions cap and issues tradable allowances that grant businesses the right to emit a set amount. Those who can reduce their emissions more cheaply are able to sell extra allowances to others who would otherwise have to pay more to comply. Because of this market-based approach, a cap-and-trade system helps assure that you can achieve your overall cap at the lowest possible cost. Cap-and-trade is the basis of the U.S. effort to control acid rain pollution, which has achieved greater reductions at lower costs than anyone anticipated.Under a carbon tax, emitters are required to pay a tax for every ton of pollution they emit. Neither system is inherently more complex than the other. Both require monitoring and enforcement -- to determine taxable emissions and to guarantee payment in the case of a tax, or to ensure that allowances match overall emissions in the case of cap-and-trade. Both approaches also must address the question of how to distribute costs and benefits. For cap-and-trade, that means figuring out how to distribute and/or auction emission allowances; under a tax, it means figuring out who pays and what to do with the revenue.Yes, under a cap-and-trade program, exemptions and special treatment are possible, and even likely. But the same goes for a tax. Only someone who has never filled out a tax form or helped write a tax bill could expect a tax to be simpler than cap-and-trade.As for the cap-and-trade system in Europe, it is actually a major success. The system covers more than 10,000 sources and has spawned a robust emissions trading market with millions of transactions per month.So why the bum rap for cap-and-trade in Europe? It is a classic case of no good deed going unpunished. Cap-and-trade is the EU's primary means of complying with the Kyoto Protocol, which requires emissions reductions between 2008 and 2012. Looking ahead to the five-year ''compliance period,'' the EU wisely launched a ''learning phase'' for its emissions trading system. And, it has learned a lot.For example, the European Union learned that its emissions data were flawed and that companies could reap windfall profits by reducing emissions much more cheaply than had been expected. The EU thus is rapidly improving its emission data, and in 2008 it will allocate a smaller percentage of emission allowances.To commentators appalled that the EU's system thus far hasn't achieved significant emissions reductions or caused industry much pain, the response is clear: they weren't trying to reduce emissions yet. They were just getting their system up and running.Both a carbon tax and a cap-and trade system would use economic incentives to drive emission reductions. Cap-and-trade, however, has some important advantages. It's more flexible for one, allowing you to link your system to other cap-and-trade systems around the world. In today's global economy, where companies operate in multiple countries at once, this kind of system has obvious advantages. Cap-and-trade also allows the ''banking'' of emission allowances - reducing emissions early and using the saved emission allowances for later.But the key difference between a carbon tax and the cap-and-trade approach comes down to the issue of certainty. A tax provides for cost certainty; the cost is fixed because of the tax. Cap and trade, on the other hand, provides for environmental certainty. What's fixed is the cap itself -- and it is based on an assessment of the level of emissions you need to get to in order to protect the climate.In response to a carbon tax, many emitters will reduce their emissions rather than pay the tax, but that result is not guaranteed. With Alaska and Greenland melting, and with droughts and other weather extremes on the rise, environmental certainty would seem to be the more compelling imperative.Combine that with the fact that taxes are awfully hard to get through Congress, and the case for cap-and-trade is even stronger. Which just goes to show: We shouldn't let carbon-tax enthusiasts use false arguments to trash a politically feasible approach in favor of one with a snowball's chance in a warming world.Eileen Claussen is president of the Pew Center on Global Climate Change. Judith Greenwald is director of innovative solutions at the Pew Center.
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Hyperflex Amp [K]
Hyperflex Amp [K]
I am a firstly a kiter, but also surf, SUP, and wakeboard. I used to work at a surf shop and got to wear all the top of the line suits. I took many wet suit "clinics" from the different manufactures and got to see the best aspects from each company.
It's very obvious when you see this suit that it is a nice suit. They have nice graphics on it but aren't over done. The seams are very clean. The seam tape is spot on and in every spot you would want it. The inside of the seams have no excess glue exposed and the different panels match up perfectly. The velcro used is high quality and the zipper is the best I have seen. Everywhere you look on this suit you will find well-engineered aspects and great construction.
The Amp [K] wetsuit is designed for kiters but will work just like a normal suit for surfing. It has the following features:
--Velcro ankle straps – prevents water shooting up your leg.
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--W.E.B. water catch system – prevents getting flushed
--Silver Glide Skin – eliminates any neck chaff age
--Limited seams around harness area
--Core warm panels
--External liquid taped seams
--Rugged knee pads
--Key tie
Well the priority of a suit is to keep you warm. The Amp suit will completely eliminate any discomfort you had from the cold water. It locks out 98% of the water and not only makes sure your core is warm, but also keeps your limbs warm. Our local water temperature is in the 50s and I have worn the 3/2 and 4/3 back to back and both kept me completely comfortable. As my friend lay in the ocean wearing the Amp he said, "This thing is sooooo warm!" But warmth can only go so far if the suit doesn't let you move. The suit has plenty of shoulder motion and hip/knee movement is fluid. This thing is the most comfortable wetsuit I have ever worn. I almost don't mind wearing a wetsuit now. I could continue on, but to be honest I forgot I was wearing a wetsuit when surfing and kiting!
Hyperflex wetsuits are some of the sweetest on the market and retail at a great price. Plus, the Amp [K] is aimed directly at kiters, which is awesome for those looking for a suit that really amps up their sessions.
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[https://sourceforge.net/projects/pytvshows/ ] is a script for downloading .torrent files from trvrss.net or eztv.it. The configuration is very easy and remembers the series you already watched.
== Installation ==
== Installation ==
Revision as of 14:43, 6 August 2017
PyTVShows is a Python script for downloading .torrent files from trvrss.net or eztv.it. The configuration is very easy and PyTVShows remembers the series you already watched.
Install pytvshowsAUR[broken link: archived in aur-mirror] from the AUR.
Create a file named
.pytvshows.cfg in your home directory.
In this file you are going to fill in your series in this syntax for example south park:
#[South+Park] episode = x season = y [Dirty+Jobs] episode = 5 season = 5
note that x and y are variables, you can fill in the season and episode number you already have watched like x = 14 & y = 12 also note that + means a whitespace, you must always add this symbol for a whitespace if you do not do that the script will not work.
Running pytvshows
Now you can start running pytvshows by default the output directory is your ~/ you can change that:
# pytvshows --output_dir=/home/<user>/torrents/
For more options run:
# pytvshows --help
Let your bittorent client watch the directory where you download your torrents so they are automatically added.
If you want to run pytvshows in the background, first make a bash script:
#!/bin/bash echo -n "tvshows.sh - "; date # log current date & time pytvshows --output_dir=/home/<user>/torrents/ --verbose >> ~/scripts/pytvshows.log
As you can see, log the output of pytvshows.
Then add this script to cron:
#crontab -e (as normal user, using pytvshows as root is not recommended) #30 * * * * /home/<user>/scripts/tvshows.sh
Please use a other time otherwise it will get to many hits at the same time.


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A couple of exciting things today My Goldilocks reward board turned up. Its a work of art, but I'm exercising great restraint, I'll play with it later...First board built of my second version of Mega1284P mini-web PCB, here is some pictures...
When using both 5V & 3.3V rails and running Ethernet, some quick measurements of current draw gives a max of about 220mA. Thats before using the SD card.Feeding the input with 7.5V, the regulators get pretty warm. I figure that with the SD card as well, some kind of heat-sinking will be required for continuous running.However when using the power-down feature on the Wiz820, the current drops to about 45mA (16Mhz xtal). I have yet to experiment with the different sleep modes to see how low I can get it.Using the ethernet power-down feature, I can wake up the Wiznet module, post some data to thingspeak and then shut it down again. When using it in this manner, the regulators get barely warm.I'll experiment over the coming week, use the SD card as well and make some more measurements and see how it goes.
On digging into the Arduino code for the problem with the delay() times, from what I can see (and I'm not really a software person), it looks like the delay code is only going to produce valid results for 8 or 16Mhz. Anything else will give wrong results. This is a bit of a pain. Its probably fixable but this will involve modifying some core files and I'm not too keen to go down that path, and not really sure how to.
22.1184Mhz is good for accurate baud-rates and loading at 115K, but a non-friendly number for deriving a 1ms counter.
I got a batch of 1284P's from Mouser, + assorted other support components. This will let me make up the basic boards without the extras and have some available if people want one.
I hope it works for you When I released the Arduino integration files (board profile etc) I did not realise that an Arduino-developers pin mapping existed so I'm creating another set of Arduino files which will:Use the 'official' pin mapping (and produce schematic/artwork with the different pinout numbering)Upgrade the core files to the current version (1.05) Tweak the pin-change interrupts in the pins_arduino file which are mentioned at..http://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=157297.msg1178217#msg1178217 .I expect to keep to the 'official' pin mapping from here on and to post the updated files in the coming week.Enjoy....
My latest batch of boards just came back so its soldering time again. This lot has a breakout boards for the RFM12 and RFM70/73 which allows plugging in to the same place a nRF24L01 board would. Same 8-pin footprint.
A tiny 23mm square board for a 32U4 (you gave me the idea for that one from your mention of the funky, http://harizanov.com/wiki/wiki-home/funky-sensor-v2/ ) My variant has a RF board connector so I can use either the RFM12 breakout (above) or the nRF24 one. I've tried the Teensy and Leonardo bootloaders, both work OK. It has a micro-USB connector, a 6-pin programming header and 10 pins broken out. 0805 R/C's so not nice to build.


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The Bucks ended with a total of 229 team points, besting second place Panguitch by a narrow 14 point margin. Wayne High School rounded out the top three with 191 points. Nine teams competed in the tournament. A large number of volunteers put on a fantastic tournament for the visiting schools, which many referred to as the best tournament they had been to. The Bucks qualified 15 of their 18 team members for the 1A State Tournament this weekend at Utah Valley University in Orem.
Nine Buckaroos earned the right to wrestle for a championship and when the smoke cleared, Brian Robinson, Cole Eldredge and Austin Wilcox stood atop the podium as Champions.
Robinson earned the first finals win for the Bucks with a convincing win by fall in the second period. Robinson won both early matches by fall on his way to the championship.
Eldredge was strong throughout the day with a fall in the first round and a big 16-0 technical fall win before putting up an 11-2 win in the finals.
Wilcox won by first period fall in his early round and put an exciting 11-3 win on the board for the championship.
Finishing strong with second place medals are Justin Redd, Hunter Bowring, Brandon Musselman, Tim Ryan, Eric Anderson, and Clayton Dee.
Redd earned two big wins by fall on his way to the finals where he was defeated in a tough match 8-2.
Bowring earned a win by decision on his way to the finals where he was beaten by two time state champion Jory Owens.
Musselman earned a win by fall and an exciting major decision before losing a heartbreaker in the finals, 2-0.
Ryan earned two exciting wins with one by fall on his way to the finals where he fell to his Piute competitor.
Anderson put a fall and a technical fall in the books before a tough finals loss.
Dee brought the crowd to their feet in an exciting win by fall over his favored opponent from Wayne on his way to his second place medal.
Coming back strong to finish with third place honors are Chance Weahkee, Jake Giles, PJ Leiataua, and Nephi Barlow.
Weahkee lost a heartbreaker in his first round match, but came back strong with two big wins.
Giles earned an exciting win by fall in the first round but a tough loss sent him to the consolation bracket where he came back strong to win two tough matches by fall.
Leiataua earned a win by fall over teammate Vincent Dalhoff to earn his medal.
Barlow lost a tough first round match but came back with a convincing win by fall in the consolation finals.
Rounding out the state qualifiers with fourth place medals are Kelland Brewer and Vincent Dalhoff.
Brewer earned an exciting first round win by fall before being sent to the consolation bracket but came back with a win over teammate Curtis Baird with a takedown at the buzzer to earn a spot at the state tournament.
Dalhoff wrestled tough in only his second tournament as a Buckaroo.
Finishing in fifth are Russell Musselman and Curtis Baird. Both are alternates for the State Tournament if a spot opens in their weight class. Chandler Draper finished in sixth for the Bucks.
Baird earned an exciting win in the first match for the Buckaroos and after a loss won by fall in an exciting match to stay alive in the tourney before teammate Kelland Brewer defeated him.
Musselman and Draper also wrestled hard for the Buckaroos and each won a match by fall at the tournament.
The State Tournament begins this Friday at Utah Valley University in Provo with the first 1A round starting at 4 p.m. and continues through the finals Saturday night at 5 p.m.


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Bob Melvin #6
Bob Melvin has led the A's to three postseason appearances and a 537-534 (.501) record in six-plus seasons as manager of the Oakland A's after being named interim manager, June 9, 2011. His 537 wins are fourth most in franchise history behind Connie Mack (3582), Tony La Russa (798) and Art Howe (600). Melvin now has a mark of 1030-1042 (.497) in 14 seasons as a Major League manager, including stints with the Seattle Mariners (2003-04) and Arizona Diamondbacks (2005-09).
Melvin guided the A's to a 47-52 (.475) record in 2011 after Oakland started the season 27-36 (.429). He then led the A's to back-to-back AL West titles in 2012 and 2013 with records of 94-68 and 96-66. Melvin became the first manager to lead the A's to consecutive division titles since Tony La Russa won three straight from 1988-90.
Melvin was named AL Manager of the Year by the Baseball Writers Association of America in 2012 after the A's became the fifth team in Major League history to win a Pennant or Division after trailing by 13 or more games and the first to come back when trailing by five or more games with fewer than 10 games remaining. That club employed 19 rookies, including 12 pitchers. Melvin became only the second manager in Oakland history (Tony La Russa, 1988 and 1992) to win the award. He also became only the 14th manager in MLB history to win the award at least twice in a career, and just the sixth manager to win the award in both leagues.
The A's finished 88-74 in 2014 but reached the postseason for the third consecutive year as a Wild Card. Oakland logged back-to-back 90-loss seasons in 2015 and 2016 before going 75-87 last year, including 40-39 over the final 79 games. On July 29, 2017, Melvin became the 64th manager in ML history to win 1,000 games.
Melvin signed a three-year contract through the 2014 season, Sept. 21, 2011, a twoyear extension through 2016, Jan. 14, 2013, another two-year extension through 2018, Sept. 9, 2015 and a one-year extension through 2019, Sept. 28, 2017. The Bay Area native is the 30th manager in franchise history and the 18th in Oakland history.
In his previous managerial stint, he guided Arizona to a 337-340 (.498) record in fourplus seasons. He was named manager of the D-backs Nov. 5, 2004 and led the club to a 77- 85 mark in his first season, a 26-game turnaround from a franchise-worst 51-111 mark in 2004. After a 76-86 finish in 2006, Melvin was named National League Manager of the Year by the BBWAA in 2007 after guiding Arizona to a league-best 90-72 record. He also earned NL Manager of the Year honors from The Sporting News and the Negro League Baseball Museum's C.I. Taylor Legacy Award. The Diamondbacks followed up their NL West title with a second-place finish in 2008, finishing 82-80. Melvin became the winningest manager in Arizona history that season when he earned his 304th win Aug. 14, surpassing Bob Brenly. Melvin was relieved of his duties as D-backs manager May 8, 2009 after a 12-17 start.
Prior to being named A's manager, Melvin had rejoined the Diamondbacks as a special baseball advisor to President & CEO Derrick Hall in May of 2011, assisting the baseball operations department and other business divisions of the organization. He was a professional scout for the New York Mets in 2010.
Melvin began his managerial career in 2003, guiding the Mariners to a 93-69 record in shattering the team record for wins by a first-year Mariners manager set by Lou Piniella in 1993 (82-80). His 93 wins also tied for the 15th-most by any rookie manager in Major League history at the time. The Mariners then fell to 63-99 in 2004 and he left Seattle with a 156- 168 (.481) record in two seasons.
Melvin began his coaching career as Manager Phil Garner's bench coach from 1999- 2000, first with the Brewers in 1999 and then in 2000 with the Tigers. While with the Brewers, he also managed the Maryvale team in the Arizona Fall League in 1999. He was inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame in 2013. Melvin then served as Bob Brenly's bench coach with the D-backs from 2001-02 when the club won back-to-back NL West titles and the World Series in 2001. Prior to those bench coach roles, he spent three seasons with Milwaukee in various capacities, serving as a scout in 1996, roving instructor in 1997 and as assistant to General Manager Sal Bando in 1998.
A 10-year Major League veteran, Melvin's playing career included stops in Detroit (1985), San Francisco (1986-88), Baltimore (1989-91), Kansas City (1992), Boston (1993), the New York Yankees (1994) and the Chicago White Sox (1994). He posted a .233 batting average with 35 home runs and 212 RBI while playing in 692 games. The former catcher was drafted by Detroit as its first choice in the secondary phase of the 1981 January draft and hit .220 in 41 games in his rookie season of 1985. Melvin spent the next three seasons sharing the catching duties with Bob Brenly for the Giants, hitting a career-high 11 home runs in 1987. After three seasons in Baltimore, he batted a career-high .314 in 32 games with Kansas City in 1992.
Melvin graduated from Menlo-Atherton High School in Menlo Park, Calif. in 1979 and later attended and played baseball at the University of California in Berkeley. He and his wife, Kelley, reside in Berkeley, Calif. Their daughter, Alexi, is a graduate of the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theater & Film Institute in New York. MAJOR LEAGUE RECORD


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While I love bacon, I hate pigs. They're smelly, loud and occasionally give me nightmares. This means that I absolutely adore this cheesy little iPhone game that lets me throw knives at piggies to turn them into bacon.
It's ridiculous, has goofy graphics and sound effects, and it'll set you back a buck. But I found SwineAttack to be a great waste of a couple of minutes as well as a fun way to unleash some pork-related wrath. [iTunes]


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#real estate homes for sale
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|Flowers for International Women's Day
I grew up with just one sister, no brothers. We were never told that there were career paths not open to us. We both ended up taking Computer Science degrees and both continue to work in technology. I went to an all-girls convent school. I took Honours Maths and Physics, because I liked them. Originally I wanted to be an accountant (like my dad) or an actuary. But then I got the CS bug, and decided that's what I wanted to do. I graduated in 1990, one of 8 girls in a class of 34 computer scientists - that's almost 25% female. I took a joint honours degree in Maths and Computer Science; of four of us to graduate with this degree, 2 were female.
When I started lecturing computer science, the first group to graduate (in 1999) had five women out of 13 (almost 40%). For the first few years, as class sizes increased, the ratio of female students remained around 35%. But then something happened. Jump forward to the final year class of 2009, the last undergraduate CS class I taught, when there was not one female in the group.
Twenty five years ago, I thought Women in Technology was an unnecessary movement and wanted nothing to do with it. Today, it's a recognised problem. Catherine Cronin has written a much more informed article about the issue. There are various articles about why we need more women in technology. We also hear that women entering the field are likely to face a difficult culture. I think it's also true to say that many women who work in technology, like myself, are bewildered by the situation. Mounia Lalmas, who did her Phd at the same time as me, in the early 1990s, and who is a brilliant computer scientist, wrote about this recently. Perhaps Mounia's post, more than any other, has inspired me to write this today.
One suggestion that keeps coming up is that young women need more (female) role models. Like Catherine Cronin (in the article mentioned above), I don't subscribe to this as the solution.
I note that many recommendations focus on role models and mentoring for girls. I believe such initiatives are powerful and necessary, but by no means sufficient in effecting the level of change that is required. - Catherine Cronin
I had no female role models. I adored and feared (in equal measure) my Maths teacher at school (Mrs Kelly), but I never wanted to be her. As an undergraduate, I had no female lecturers in either Maths or Computing. The first time I encountered a female academic in CS was after I had started my PhD. And, as Mounia writes "why do I want to be like somebody else?"
I was certainly inspired and influenced by various people, male and female, and I was lucky as an undergraduate and postgraduate student to have people who encouraged and supported me. I never noticed a gender imbalance; although clearly it did exist, it just wasn't an issue. I'd like to subscribe to Mounia's conclusions:
listen to advices and recommendations, and decide what is RIGHT for you. Change what YOU think should change while remaining you. Take responsibility. And enjoy being you. - Mounia Lalmas
But ultimately, I do believe that there is a culture problem. I find it hard to accept that this exists in 2014, but evidence suggests that the situation is getting worse, and I fear for my daughter's future. And here is my problem with role models: no woman should have to be a role model for her gender. I don't want to push my daughter, who is clever, sociable, sassy and very much her own person, into a STEM career, just to make up the numbers.
I had a conversation last week with a bright young postgrad student. She started out, in college in the US, as a Maths student, the only female in her class. After some time, she realised that she would prefer to major in English Literature. She felt guilty in making that change, because she felt she was letting down her whole gender. It took a strong woman to choose Maths in the first place, and an even stronger woman to give it up.
So, here's to all the strong women out there - you know who you are.


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Cooper's PK helps FCD draw Timbers
Frisco, TX – Kenny Cooper's late second-half penalty kick salvaged a point for FC Dallas in a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers on Wednesday at FC Dallas Stadium.
Both teams came in riding impressive seven-game unbeaten runs in league play and both streaks were extended by one as Darlington Nagbe and Cooper exchanged goals seven minutes apart.
Chances were few and far between for both clubs and it took until the 70th minute for the deadlock to be broken by the Timbers.
Rodney Wallace keyed the Timbers goal as he fought off some pressure in the Dallas box and lofted a left-footed cross across the area where Nagbe was there to volley it past Dallas goalkeeper Raul Fernandez for the 1-0 advantage. It was Nagbe's third goal of the season and 11th in his career with the Timbers.
But Dallas was given a lifeline seven minutes later after referee Juan Guzman whistled Portland defender Andrew Jean-Baptiste for a foul in the box, resulting in a penalty kick for the home side.
Cooper stepped up to take the kick and calmly buried it with pace past Portland goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts to put the sides back on level terms.
Dallas sent numbers forward in search of a winner and had a corner kick deep in stoppage time, but Jair Benitez's shot following the corner sailed over the crossbar and the clubs settled for a point apiece.