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Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly sponsor or exhibit an animal in an animal fighting venture.
With respect to fighting ventures involving live birds in a State where it would not be in violation of the law, it shall be unlawful under this subsection for a person to sponsor or exhibit a bird in the fighting venture only if the person knew that any bird in the fighting venture was knowingly bought, sold, delivered, transported, or received in interstate or foreign commerce for the purpose of participation in the fighting venture.
It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly sell, buy, possess, train, transport, deliver, or receive any animal for purposes of having the animal participate in an animal fighting venture.
It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly use the mail service of the United States Postal Service or any instrumentality of interstate commerce for commercial speech for purposes of advertising an animal, or an instrument described in subsection (e), for use in an animal fighting venture, promoting 2 or in any other manner furthering an animal fighting venture except as performed outside the limits of the States of the United States.
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (c) of this section, the activities prohibited by such subsection shall be unlawful with respect to fighting ventures involving live birds only if the fight is to take place in a State where it would be in violation of the laws thereof.
It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly sell, buy, transport, or deliver in interstate or foreign commerce a knife, a gaff, or any other sharp instrument attached, or designed or intended to be attached, to the leg of a bird for use in an animal fighting venture.
The Secretary or any other person authorized by him shall make such investigations as the Secretary deems necessary to determine whether any person has violated or is violating any provision of this section, and the Secretary may obtain the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of the Treasury, or other law enforcement agencies of the United States, and State and local governmental agencies, in the conduct of such investigations, under cooperative agreements with such agencies. A warrant to search for and seize any animal which there is probable cause to believe was involved in any violation of this section may be issued by any judge of the United States or of a State court of record or by a United States magistrate judge within the district wherein the animal sought is located. Any United States marshal or any person authorized under this section to conduct investigations may apply for and execute any such warrant, and any animal seized under such a warrant shall be held by the United States marshal or other authorized person pending disposition thereof by the court in accordance with this subsection. Necessary care including veterinary treatment shall be provided while the animals are so held in custody. Any animal involved in any violation of this section shall be liable to be proceeded against and forfeited to the United States at any time on complaint filed in any United States district court or other court of the United States for any jurisdiction in which the animal is found and upon a judgment of forfeiture shall be disposed of by sale for lawful purposes or by other humane means, as the court may direct. Costs incurred for care of animals seized and forfeited under this section shall be recoverable from the owner of the animals (1) if he appears in such forfeiture proceeding, or (2) in a separate civil action brought in the jurisdiction in which the owner is found, resides, or transacts business.
In this section—
(1) the term "animal fighting venture" means any event, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, that involves a fight conducted or to be conducted between at least 2 animals for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment, except that the term "animal fighting venture" shall not be deemed to include any activity the primary purpose of which involves the use of one or more animals in hunting another animal;
(2) the term "instrumentality of interstate commerce" means any written, wire, radio, television or other form of communication in, or using a facility of, interstate commerce;
(3) the term "State" means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possession of the United States; 3
(4) the term "animal" means any live bird, or any live mammal, except man.
The conduct by any person of any activity prohibited by this section shall not render such person subject to the other sections of this chapter as a dealer, exhibitor, or otherwise.
The provisions of this chapter shall not supersede or otherwise invalidate any such State, local, or municipal legislation or ordinance relating to animal fighting ventures except in case of a direct and irreconcilable conflict between any requirements thereunder and this chapter or any rule, regulation, or standard hereunder.
The criminal penalties for violations of subsection (a), (b), (c), or (e) are provided in section 49 of title 18.
(Pub. L. 89–544, §26, as added Pub. L. 94–279, §17, Apr. 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 421; amended Pub. L. 101–650, title III, §321, Dec. 1, 1990, 104 Stat. 5117; Pub. L. 107–171, title X, §§10302(a), 10303(a), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 491, 492; Pub. L. 110–22, §3, May 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 88; Pub. L. 110–234, title XIV, §14207(a), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1461; Pub. L. 110–246, §4(a), title XIV, §14207(a), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2223.)
Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
Section is comprised of section 26 of Pub. L. 89–544, as added by Pub. L. 94–279. Subsec. (i)(2) of section 26 of Pub. L. 89–544, as added by Pub. L. 94–279, amended section 3001(a) of Title 39, Postal Service.
2008—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 110–246, §14207(a)(1)(A), struck out ", if any animal in the venture was moved in interstate or foreign commerce" before period at end.
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 110–246, §14207(a)(1)(B), which directed amendment of par. (2) by substituting "State" for "state" in heading, was executed by making the substitution for "states" in heading, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–246, §14207(a)(2), inserted heading and substituted "possess, train, transport, deliver, or receive any animal for purposes of having the animal participate" for "transport, deliver, or receive for purposes of transportation, in interstate or foreign commerce, any dog or other animal for purposes of having the dog or other animal participate".
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 110–246, §14207(a)(3), inserted heading and inserted "advertising an animal, or an instrument described in subsection (e), for use in an animal fighting venture," after "for purposes of".
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 110–246, §14207(a)(4), inserted heading.
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 110–246, §14207(a)(5), inserted heading.
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 110–246, §14207(a)(6), inserted heading and, in last sentence, struck out "by the United States" after "Costs incurred", inserted "(1)" after "owner of the animals", and substituted "proceeding, or (2) in" for "proceeding or in".
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 110–246, §14207(a)(7), inserted subsec. heading, in introductory provisions, substituted "In this section" for "For purposes of this section", in par. (1), substituted "any event, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, that involves a fight conducted or to be conducted between at least 2 animals for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment," for "any event which involves a fight between at least two animals and is conducted for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment", redesignated pars. (3) to (5) as (2) to (4), respectively, in par. (4), substituted "mammal" for "dog or other mammal" and period for "; and" at end, and struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: "the term 'interstate or foreign commerce' means—
"(A) any movement between any place in a State to any place in another State or between places in the same State through another State; or
"(B) any movement from a foreign country into any State or from any State into any foreign country;".
Subsec. (g)(6). Pub. L. 110–246, §14207(a)(11), redesignated subsec. (g)(6) as (h).
Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 110–246, §14207(a)(11), redesignated subsec. (g)(6) as (h), inserted heading, and substituted "The" for "the".
Pub. L. 110–246, §14207(a)(8), redesignated subsec. (h) as (i).
Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 110–246, §14207(a)(8), (9), redesignated subsec. (h) as (i) and inserted subsec. and par. (1) headings. Former subsec. (i) redesignated (j).
Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 110–246, §14207(a)(8), (10), redesignated subsec. (i) as (j) and inserted heading.
2007—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 110–22, §3(1), substituted "instrumentality of interstate commerce for commercial speech" for "interstate instrumentality".
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 110–22, §3(2), substituted "such subsection" for "such subsections".
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 110–22, §3(3), added subsec. (e) and struck out former subsec. (e) which read as follows: "Any person who violates subsection (a), (b), or (c) of this section shall be fined not more than $15,000 or imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both, for each such violation."
Subsec. (g)(1). Pub. L. 110–22, §3(4)(A), struck out "or animals, such as waterfowl, bird, raccoon, or fox hunting" after "hunting another animal".
Subsec. (g)(3). Pub. L. 110–22, §3(4)(B), added par. (3) and struck out former par. (3) which read as follows: "the term 'interstate instrumentality' means telegraph, telephone, radio, or television operating in interstate or foreign commerce;".
Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 110–22, §3(5), added subsec. (i).
2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–171, §10302(a)(1), added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a) which read as follows: "It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly sponsor or exhibit an animal in any animal fighting venture to which any animal was moved in interstate or foreign commerce."
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 107–171, §10302(a)(2), substituted "deliver, or receive" for "or deliver to another person or receive from another person".
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 107–171, §10302(a)(3), substituted "subsection (c) of this section" for "subsections (a), (b), or (c) of this section".
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 107–171, §10303(a)(1), inserted heading and substituted "$15,000" for "$5,000" in text.
Subsec. (g)(2)(B). Pub. L. 107–171, §10303(a)(2), inserted "or from any State into any foreign country" before semicolon.
"United States magistrate judge" substituted for "United States magistrate" in subsec. (f) pursuant to section 321 of Pub. L. 101–650, set out as a note under section 631 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.
Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of this title.
Pub. L. 107–171, title X, §10302(b), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 492, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section] take effect 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act [May 13, 2002]."
Pub. L. 107–171, title X, §10303(b), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 492, provided that: "The amendment made by this section [amending this section] takes effect 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act [May 13, 2002]."
1 So in original. Probably should be "States".
2 So in original. Probably should be preceded by "or".
3 So in original. The word "and" probably should appear.


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MLion needed a new print or packaging design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 31 designs submitted by 11 freelance designers.
This contest is for the front, back, and spin design of an organizational quality manual used by corporate audit departments to assess their own level of performance. The theme for the piece is "A Time for Quality", a concept that should be carried through the design and imagery.
Title: Quality Manual
Tagline: A Time for Quality
Size: 8 ½ x 11
Desired color palette and availalbe Logos can be found at: http://www.theiia.org/research/rf-t…ion-logos/
The piece should reflect the title and tagline and draw upon imagery that reinforces these themes. The overall design should be "professional" in nature.
Upon completion the designer should provided:
- Any layered Photoshop images
- Layered InDesign files and any related fonts
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Yoga, Mind and Brain
How asanas and pranayama influence the mind via the nervous system.
- Tension and relaxation: gradual development of the ability to react in the asanas
- Exercises in self-observation and self-knowledge
- How asanas and pranayama change the functioning of the brain
- What happens in the brain when you experience joy or pain
- How to cultivate the brain through mental training
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Daily rates for yoga
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Minimum stay: 2 nights
Triple rooms on request for 3 people staying for the same dates.
All rates include VAT and are subject to a €1.80 visitor's tax per person per night.
Online registration and online payment for yoga
The registration is valid upon full payment of the yoga costs.
Prices valid from 7 January 2019 until 31 December 2019
Daily schedule
- 6 am: Meditation, mantra chanting, lecture (90 min)
- 8 am: Asanas and Pranayama (90 min)
- 10 am: Vegetarian brunch
- 11 am: Karma Yoga (selfless service)
- Noon: Workshop, lecture or free time
- 4 pm: Asanas and Pranayama (90 min)
- 6 pm: Vegetarian dinner
- 7:30 pm: Meditation, mantra chanting, lecture (90 min)
Programmes are subject to change or cancellation.
Accommodation and meals
Accommodation and meals are in the non-smoking eco-hotel serving wholesfood organic vegetarian meals.
All guest rooms have wooden floors and furniture, health mattresses, shower, toilet, hairdryer, telephone and radio. Most rooms have a balcony. more
What you will need for your stay
A meditation pillow for the morning and evening meditation sessions is recommended. A meditation shawl is also advantageous.
To practice the yoga poses you will need a non-slip yoga mat or wool mat. You will need a blanket to cover yourself at the end of the yoga class during the so-called final relaxation.
Pillows, shawls, blankets, mats and much more can be purchased in our online shop or in our boutique after arrival.
For your stay you should bring comfortable clothing, slippers, walking shoes, rain gear, torch (flashlight), bathing suit and towels. Eyeglass wearers should bring a hard case for safe storage during the yoga classes.


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URSO 250 oral
Name: URSO 250 oral
- URSO 250 oral side effects
- URSO 250 oral serious side effects
- URSO 250 oral how to use
- URSO 250 oral drug
- URSO 250 oral dosage
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Ursodiol is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent gallstones from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cirrhosis). Ursodiol is a bile acid.
How to use URSO
Take this medication exactly as directed by your doctor.
Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
Do not increase your dose or take this medication more often without your doctor's approval. Your condition will not improve any faster, and the risk of serious side effects may be increased.
Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day.
Side Effects
Stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, back pain, hair loss, or cough may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: weakness, swelling of the ankles/feet, increased thirst/urination, signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat), easy bleeding/bruising.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.List URSO side effects by likelihood and severity.
Before taking ursodiol, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other bile acids; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: certain gallbladder/bile duct problems (e.g., acute cholecystitis, cholangitis, biliary obstruction, gallstone pancreatitis, biliary-gastrointestinal fistula).
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease (e.g., ascites, variceal bleeding, hepatic encephalopathy).
This drug may make you dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.
During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: aluminum-containing antacids, birth control pills, cholesterol medications (e.g., cholestyramine, clofibrate, colestipol), estrogen.
This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe diarrhea.
Do not share this medication with others.
Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., liver function tests, bilirubin level) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip themissed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Different brands/strengths of this medication may have differentstorage requirements. Read the package labeling or ask your pharmacist for the storage requirements for the product you are using. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.Information last revised July 2016. Copyright(c) 2016 First Databank, Inc.


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Bel Canto
This interesting novel delves into the human side of people under stress. A birthday party is arranged for a Japanese business man in a South American country. A famous opera singer and the country's president are invited. The president doesn't come. The singer does. South American terrorists invade the party and hold the quests hostage in exchange for the president. The red Cross sends a mediator to negotiate a peaceful settlement. From this poin...
Bel Canto
Famous international businessmen and heads of state have gathered in a Latin American mansion to listen to the performance of Roxanne Coss, a world-renowned opera star. As Coss finishes her final aria, the building is overtaken by a band of revolutionary terrorists. In the ensuing four months in which they are held hostage, the prisoners form relationships with the terrorists (two of whom they are surprised to discover are young girls). These relati...


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andrewmaloney needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 232 designs submitted by 68 freelance designers.
Student Accommodation Guide
We are launching an online student accommodation guide. It's a directory of purpose-built student accommodation buildings in different cities. Our clients will be these buildings paying to list on the site.
Our users will be international students from all over the world researching student accommodation options in different cities.
We have a very specific brief.
We want to express the concept of "student" with a book, and the concept of "accommodation" with a house/building.
So the idea is to have a book forming the roof of a building - ie open, face down forming an upside down "V".
The building underneath could also be made of books.. or simple apartment building icon...
We want something very clean, very elegant, crisp.
Other thoughts;
May work best as black and white, in a portrait oblong. Ie black box with logo reversed.
Having a black box would work well sitting to the left of the three lines of text we need for the site name;
Guide to Australia
I'd suggest delivering on that brief first.
No objection if you then want to then try to improve on it though!
The no list;
- No references to Australia (the site just happens to be for australia).
- No graduation caps.
That's it. Happy to provide feedback or answer questions along the way.
All the best and good luck!
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5 Challenges for IoT in the insurance industry
By Norman Black, Principal Industry Consultant, SAS
What a difference a few years can make. In 2012, 59 percent of risk managers responding to a survey said resistance to change was insurers' and brokers' greatest weakness. Since then, the industry has drastically changed its attitude toward innovation, particularly around the adoption of the internet of things (IoT).
IoT has the potential to radically disrupt the traditional insurance business model and modernize traditional processes, especially in risk assessment. IoT refers to connected devices that can transmit data using technologies such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. These devices include "things" like wearable devices, sensors in household appliances and connected vehicles using telematics.
Insurance executives face a major dilemma with the emergence of IoT.
In every insurance sector, IoT promises to substantially reduce losses and transform the relationship with policyholders. For example, recent automobile insurance commoditization has placed downward pressure on premiums. IoT allows insurers to provide value-added services, such as driver feedback, that can lead to a closer, more proactive relationship with policyholders while generating new revenues.
These advantages apply across the organization. For actuaries and underwriting, IoT provides new data to more accurately assess and price risk. From a claims perspective, IoT can power automated loss notification based on sensor data. For marketing executives, IoT brings opportunities for unprecedented insights into customer behavior.
Significant progress has been made in bringing these new apps to fruition. But IoT adoption in insurance remains in the early stages. Widespread adoption will come about when the industry overcomes the following five challenges:
1. Disruption to existing insurance business models
Insurance executives face a major dilemma with the emergence of IoT. The benefits for insurers center on risk mitigation and lower claims. But the competitive nature of the insurance industry means that fewer losses will lead to lower premiums over time. Shrinking revenue is never good for any industry. New sources of revenue growth will be a driver to IoT adoption.
Further, insurers will encounter new competitors who are already focused on the IoT opportunity, including auto manufacturers, home security companies and digital companies such as Google and Amazon.
Finally, IoT promises to provide discounts for individuals who are safe drivers or exhibit healthy lifestyles. But unless IoT can change behavior across an entire population, individuals or businesses found to be a bad risk could be more heavily penalized than in traditional insurance models. This may cause a backlash among the general public and hinder the growth of insurance products linked to IoT.
2. Data management
The insurance industry has always been data-centric. In the past, insurance companies relied on historical data from policy administration solutions, claims management applications and billing systems. Newer, bigger data sets add another dimension. The challenge is to process this explosion of data in a timely manner to make the right business decisions. Unfortunately, many insurance companies struggle to process and analyze even traditional data.
Addressing the challenges arising from big data volumes generated by IoT requires an enterprise data management strategy. This is important in merging the new IoT sourced data with traditional data like customer and policy records. This data management strategy should provide unified solutions, tools, methodologies and workflows for managing IoT data as a core asset.
3. Data ownership
Data created and made available through IoT enables insurers to better understand risk. But data ownership remains a challenge for many insurers.
The big question is, "Does the data belong to the insurance company or the customer?" Customers may argue they have rights over the data and need access to historical data on their claims history to switch insurers at renewal. This will be an interesting discussion point for insurance companies in the near future.
4. Regulation
The insurance industry was one of the first business sectors to be regulated – and it continues to be closely scrutinized by public authorities worldwide. Many insurance authorities will struggle with how to regulate the data created by sensors.
While regulations already cover data privacy, the more invasive nature of IoT data can present many new challenges. Indeed the mobility of IoT data may even lead to issues on the regulation of cross-border data; for example, when a driver travels to another country.
5. Data security and fraud
As IoT becomes more widespread it will attract more potential for cyberattacks and fraud. The vast quantity of data that will flow between the connected vehicle, connected home and the insurance company is vulnerable to interception. The new IoT products are also likely to lead to new types of application and claims fraud. Insurers will need to invest more heavily in data security and fraud protection.
While realizing the full potential of IoT for insurance will not be without its challenges, its early exploitation is already producing positive results. IoT undoubtedly makes losses easier to predict and prevent. Smart home devices, wearables and the imminent arrival of the driverless car will usher in a shift toward a new type of customer relationship where insurance will become less reactive and more preventative. The winners will be organizations that overcome today's obstacles to embrace change and capitalize on uncertainty.
Read Next
- Download the white paper: The Internet of Things: Opportunities and Applications Across Industries
- Learn about SAS Analytics for IoT
- Check out the blog post: How IoT is changing the insurers ecosystem


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Ancient Planetary Model Animations
A very brief introduction to the models and an equally brief User's Guide.
For more detail and background, try Six Easy Lectures on Ancient Mathematical Astronomy.
I. The following links point to animations which run in web browsers, and thus need the latest Flash plug-in from http://www.macromedia.com. Note that right-clicking a link will generally offer the option of opening the animation in a new window, thus allowing you to easily open several animations simultaneously if you choose.
II. The following links point to stand-alone versions of the animations, for both Windows and Macintosh computers, which can be run in full-screen mode (ctrl-f in Windows, something similar for Macs):
Outer planet (Jupiter) Windows Macintosh
Inner planet (Venus) Windows Macintosh
The above files have the advantage that you may save the executable files locally on your computer and thus avoid any dependence on a network connection when you want to use them. They have the disadvantage that if you do that, you might not have the latest version of the animations.
III. Some technical details which might be useful for anyone who wants to understand how the models work, or to create similar models.
IV. Links to Related Sites
Please consider all the animations as works in progress. Anyone is welcome to use them freely for any non-commercial purpose. They are particularly intended to be useful for teaching, independent study by students, and perhaps contemplation of just how clever the ancient astronomers were. Please with any suggestions for improvements, and especially if you notice any errors.
Feel free to look at the visitor statistics (courtesy StatCounter.com) for this page. You might enjoy trying the various links to different forms of the statistics found on the sidebar at the left edge of the page. Country/State/City/ISP is a nice place to start.


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Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe, ranked which teams had the best offseason and had the Angels ranked first followed by the Yankees, Rangers, Cardinals and Tigers rounding out the top five. The Mets were ranked 27th.
27. METS – They lost their most exciting player (Reyes) and their best hitter (Beltran), so established players like David Wright and Jason Bay have to bounce back. They dealt Pagan to the Giants for outfielder Andres Torres, and added bullpen pieces in Frank Francisco, Jon Rauch, and Ramon Ramirez. Johan Santana returns from a major shoulder injury, but what are you getting?
Cafardo had the Padres, Athletics and Astros as the only teams ranked worse than the Mets.
The Mets are banking on healthy returns from key players such as Johan Santana and Ike Davis, and comeback seasons from Mike Pelfrey, Jason Bay and David Wright who are each coming off the worst seasons of their careers.
As far as new additions go, they have replaced Frankie Rodriguez and Jason Isringhausen with Frank Francisco and Ramon Ramirez, and Andres Torres will replace Angel Pagan in centerfield and most likely Jose Reyes in the leadoff spot. Jon Rauch was also added to the bullpen, while Ronny Cedeno, Omar Quintanilla and a few other minor league signings will help fill bench roles.


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The kingdom that was the original capitol of Etheria, until Hordak took over and made the Fright Zone Etheria's new capitol. A kingdom ruled by Queen Angella, mother of Princess Glimmer. Angella possesses extremely powerful magic, whose potency is more than sufficient to prevent the Horde from attacking her kingdom. Her magic is however tied to the powers of Castle Bright Moon and its Moonstone gem, which themselves are derived from the light of Etheria's triple moons. When the moons are darkened during lunar eclipses, her magic fades to almost nothing, leaving her kingdom vulnerable to attack. Brightmoon was the last Etherian kingdom to fall to the Horde's initial invasion, and the first (and only verified) one to regain its freedom. It is often utilized as a staging base for rebel activities.
ALLEANZA : Great Rebellion, The
LUOGO DI ORIGINE : Planet Of Etheria


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Lobby efforts gum up calorie counts
An old-fashioned political food fight among chain restaurants and grocery stores is why much of the country has yet to see how fattening their favorite restaurants' food is and why they're not likely to see it anytime soon.
The federal health care law requires menus at chain restaurants and many retail food sellers to clearly label the calorie content so that people can make smarter — or at least better-informed — choices about what they eat. Vending machines are also covered.
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But almost three years after the law passed, those labels are in regulatory limbo as players in the massive food industry jockey for exemptions or special treatment.
"The delay can be directly tied to the lobbying," said Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), an original sponsor of the labeling provisions. "I don't think there's any question about that. Every group is trying to opt out."
The onslaught of sustained lobbying on Capitol Hill has gummed up the works at the Food and Drug Administration, where regulators are still weighing the competing demands so they can finalize the rules and get those labels out there.
Some pizza companies have demanded more flexibility, grocery and convenience stores insist they should be left out of it altogether and movie theaters really don't want to shout out how many calories are in those buckets of popcorn.
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And they did, just in time to land a spot in the Affordable Care Act in 2010. But the association doesn't want just restaurants to play by the federal rules. It wants to include everybody in the business of selling prepared food, including grocers, convenience stores, movie theaters, bowling alleys and other entertainment venues, which had mostly assumed they would be exempt.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – No. 5 Florida State (16-0) passed its first road test of the season defeating Florida (8-10) 4-1 Tuesday night inside McKethan Stadium. The win snapped a three-game losing streak to the Gators, while it marked the Seminoles first win in Gainesville since 2007.
"When you look at the game, you start with pitching; there is no question that was the difference in the game," said head coach Mike Martin. "(Luke) Weaver had a great outing. We had him on a pitch count. He was really impressive with three pitches, his fastball to location. It was really one of his better outings especially under these conditions."
Luke Weaver (3-0) turned in another outstanding performance on the hill for the Garnet & Gold as the sophomore right hander held the Gators to just one run on three hits in 6.1 innings of work. The lone Florida run came in the fourth inning following the only Seminole error of the game. Weaver finished with two walks and five strikeouts as he left the game after throwing 102 pitches.
"It definitely is awesome," said Weaver on earning his first career win against UF. "It was a great outing. I wouldn't say I was perfect as I had some weird things going on during the game, but overall I felt good and was just trying to get some zeros on the board. I was spotting with the change-up and that was probably my primary, count on pitch tonight."
Gage Smith, Bryant Holtmann and Robby Coles combined to work the final 2.2 innings holding the Gators to just two hits while striking out two. Coles recorded the last four outs of the game to earn his second save of the season.
"Robby Coles was the one that was so impressive tonight," added Martin. "For Robby to come in and do what he did, that's so encouraging to us to see him grab the bull by the horns and get his team on the bus to go home."
Giovanny Alfonzo paced the Seminole offense on Tuesday night with a pair of singles and two RBI. He gave the Seminoles a three-run lead in the fourth on a two-run single down the line in right.
"Gio had some good at-bats," said Martin. "Certainly the two-run single was huge. I'm seeing a young man become very comfortable with himself out there. I'm just very excited with the progress he is making."
Josh Delph and Stephen McGee picked up a hit and an RBI, while Seth Miller, DJ Stewart and Jose Brizuela each registered a hit in the win.
"It was just a well-played ball game on both sides," said Martin. "We had a chance to bust it open a couple of times, but you got to credit the University of Florida they did a great job of getting key outs. What was really exciting is that we turned around and went right back out there and got them out."
The Seminoles finished the game out hitting the Gators 7-5 as only one of the five hits registered by Florida left the infield.
With the win, the Seminoles improved to 16-0 on the year and are off to the second best start in school history. In 2007, Florida State set the school record for the best start winning its first 23 games.
Florida State grabbed the early lead on Tuesday courtesy of a two-out RBI double off the bat of McGee in the top of the first. Delph led off the game with a single back up the middle off Gator starter Danny Young (0-1). After a sacrifice bunt by Brett Knief moved Delph to second, Marcus Davis reached on fielder's choice back to the mound. Young fielded the groundball and got Delph in a rundown for the second out of the inning as Davis took second on the play. McGee followed with an RBI double, his fifth of the season, scoring Davis from second to give FSU a 1-0 lead.
The Gators recorded their first hit of the game off Weaver with two outs in the second when Vickash Ramjit singled back up the middle. But Weaver got Connor Mitchell to line out to Delph in right on the very next pitch to retire the side.
The Seminoles left two stranded in the third when John Sansone reached on a two-base fielding error by Ramjit at first and Knief was hit by a pitch. Young responded by recording back-to-back fly outs to keep FSU's lead at 1-0.
FSU extended its lead to 3-0 in the fourth on a two-run single by Alfonzo. Stewart led off the inning with a single through the right side and John Nogowski followed with a walk. After a sac-bunt by Brizuela moved both runners 90 feet, Florida went to the bullpen and brought on Ryan Harris. The Gator reliever quickly put Alfonzo in a 0-2 hole, but on the next pitch the sophomore shortstop laced a single down the line in right to score Stewart and Nogowski to give the Seminoles a three-run cushion.
"I was just trying to stay simple," said Alfonzo. "The first two swings I took were really big. He came in with two fastballs and I was a little late, so I just tried to stay simple and hit a groundball to second base to bring in a run. Luckily he left the pitch up and I hit it down the line."
Florida responded with a run in the bottom of the fourth taking advantage of a Seminole error to cut the deficit to 3-1. With Harrison Bader on at third after leading off the inning with an infield single, Weaver looked to get out of the inning unharmed as Taylor Gushue hit a groundball to first. But the Seminole pitcher took his eye off the underhand flip from Nogowski as he was covering the bag and the ball tipped off the top his glove allowing Bader to score the first and only Gator run of the game.
Florida State pushed its lead back to three with a run in the sixth to take a 4-1 lead. The Seminoles loaded the bases off Harris on a hit-by-pitch to Nogowski, a single by Brizuela and a walk to Sansone. On the first pitch to Delph, Harris hit the Seminole right fielder in the leg to plate Nogowski.
The Gators threatened in the bottom of the seventh but Smith came on in relief of Weaver and got two big outs with a pair of runners on base as FSU maintained its three-run lead. Smith forced pinch hitter Christian Dicks into a fielder's choice groundout at second and then got an outstanding defensive play by Alfonzo at short to throw out pinch hitter Kevin Stypulkowski at first on a slow groundball.
Holtmann entered in the eighth and faced four batters before leaving the game with some pain in his left shoulder. The sophomore southpaw registered two outs and gave up a pair of infield hits.
Coles replaced Holtmann on the mound and hit Gushue on his first offering. The junior right hander would get out of the jam as he worked ahead of Ramjit and got the Gator third baseman to groundout to short to end the threat.
Coles returned to pitch the ninth and recorded the final three outs of the game on a groundout, a strikeout and a fly out to earn his second save of the season.
Florida State will return to ACC play this weekend as the Seminoles travel to face Maryland for a three-game series beginning Friday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. Saturday's game is set for 1:30 p.m. and Sunday is scheduled for a 1:00 p.m. first pitch.
Fans can listen to all three games live on the All-Access player. Locally, fans can listen to the game on 1270 AM (Friday) and 100.7 FM (Saturday and Sunday). As always, Seminole fans can follow the Noles on twitter @FSU_Baseball and remember to like the Seminoles on Facebook (www.facebook.com/FSUBaseball). Live stats for all three games will be available via gametracker.


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Cambridge, MA. Today's New York Times article on the St. Louis meeting of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious highlights the mature and peaceful tone of the sisters' closing statement. It seems to seek a dialogue on the matters under debate, a dialogue of equals that premises the dignity of all involved in the dialogue — the sisters, the members of the CDF, and the bishops appointed to correct the LCWR. The article also, however, recalls Archbishop Levada's comment in June on the pointlessness of a "dialogue of the deaf," since, as the NYT report recalls, "some Vatican officials have already indicated exasperation with the nuns' insistence on perpetual dialogue. They say that church doctrine is not open for dialogue."
(Note to deaf readers: please be tolerant of all this discussion of deafness: I know you have many subtle and successful ways of dialoguing, and that physical deafness need not be a roadblock to understanding. It is the hear-abled who have much to learn about listening.)
I've not yet read the documents related to this particular NYT report, but the mention again of the fear of a "dialogue of the deaf" and the indication that the matter is "not open for dialogue" prompts me to suggest that this is an occasion when the CDF might learn from the Pontifical Council on Interreligious Dialogue and from innumerable Catholics, on how dialogue works. The experience of the last 50 years of Catholics in ecumenical and interreligious dialogue has been enormous, and many a Catholic, even some bishops, have matured in the art of speaking as a Catholic, with Catholic commitments, in a real conversation across religious borders — without compromising Catholic truths and without demeaning the other by giving the distinct impression that the Church has nothing to learn from others, in their presumably inferior religions.
It is an art to find a way to dialogue with Jews and Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists, on issues of importance, without the apparatus of dialogue quickly declining into an interreligious "dialogue of the deaf." The Pontifical Council, in its 1991 Dialogue and Proclamation, made the case for the possibility and necessary of respectful and mutually open and humble dialogue across religious boundaries, and the CDF might learn from such documents about the nature of dialogue.
Or the CDF might learn from its own documents. Even Dominus Iesus, in its chilly manner, catches something of the paradox of commitment to dialogue, since doctrinal truth does not preclude uncompromised respect for the individuals involved: "Equality, which is a presupposition of inter-religious dialogue, refers to the equal personal dignity of the parties in dialogue, not to doctrinal content, nor even less to the position of Jesus Christ — who is God himself made man — in relation to the founders of the other religions." Both a commitment to Christ and a non-negotiable respect for the "equal personal dignity" of the parties in dialogue are required. How this might work has always been unclear - to respect a person but know in advance that the truth is on my side, not hers - but at least we can say that Dominus Iesus is expressing the hope that dialogue is not to be excluded, in conversation with non-Christians. We can look too to the CDF's 2007 "Doctrinal Note ?on Some Aspects of Evangelization" which, quoting Vatican II, nicely captures the two-edged necessity of commitment to truth in dialogue: "The Second Vatican Council, after having affirmed the right and the duty of every person to seek the truth in matters of religion adds: 'The search for truth, however, must be carried out in a manner that is appropriate to the dignity of the human person and his social nature, namely, by free enquiry with the help of teaching or instruction, communication and dialogue. It is by these means that people share with each other the truth they have discovered, or think they have discovered, in such a way that they help one another in the search for truth.' In any case, the truth 'does not impose itself except by the strength of the truth itself.' Therefore, to lead a person's intelligence and freedom in honesty to the encounter with Christ and his Gospel is not an inappropriate encroachment, but rather a legitimate endeavor and a service capable of making human relationships more fruitful." Dialogue, then, is not merely sitting down and talking; it is not a conversation in which anything can be said without any possibility of disagreement, but neither is it an instruction in which one side speaks the other side listens and submits. The CDF may already know these things from its own documents and by learning from the Pontifical Council, but might review them at this point in this critical encounter with the sisters. Or even more simply and directly, everyone involved may take to heart the virtues for dialogue Catherine Cornille, Professor and Chair of Theology at Boston College, describes in her 2008 book, The (Im)possibility of Interreligious Dialogue: humility, conviction, interconnection, empathy, and generosity. She does not say this, I think, but these five virtues promise a cure for deafness in dialogue, and are required virtues to have in place as any dialogue begins.
BUT, some readers may be thinking, dialogue with other Christians and with non-Christians may be easier today than dialogue inside the Church. We often feel the most tension and suffer the greatest passion when we are in conversation with those who are supposed to be most like us, with whom we share the Gospel in adhering to the same Catholic faith. Appearances can be deceiving: When the hoped-for dialogue is to be among Catholics, one may think there is no need for respect for the mystery of the other, because there is no mystery about other Catholics; one may think there is no need to admit that even after all this time, the hierarchy and the wider Catholic community do not know one another; one may think there will be no anxiety that I may be imposing my terminology and worldview of people who, though sharing the faith, see and articulate the world in words not identical with my own. Power may work more relentlessly inside the Church, and seem to obviate dialogue, but when it does, it also delays indefinitely the fruits of dialogue. But really: after all this time, we seem not to know each other all that well, and perhaps the bishops do not know the sisters, and the sisters do not know the bishops. There is a need for a dialogue, but dialogue inside the Church may be more exotic than an exchange of Catholics and Daoists.
The point then of the dialogue the LCWR surely includes this: as in dialogue with non-Christians, the mystery of how God works differently with different people is very much pertinent in the Church too. We do not know each other so well that we can take each other for granted, as if "we" know in advance whether and how God is working in "them." This new and necessary dialogue need not be a dialogue of the deaf, because the Church is in some contexts already better at dialogue. If pursued with the same humility we bring to interreligious dialogue, a dialogue of bishops and sisters might be a healing balm for what ails us all. The dialogue can begin at least with a firm, implemented respect for "the equal personal dignity of the parties in dialogue," or even with an application in the Church of the words of Nostra Aetate (1965): "The Church regards with sincere attentiveness those ways of conduct and of life, those precepts and teachings which, though differing in many aspects from the ones she holds and sets forth, nonetheless by no means rarely reflect the radiance of that Truth which enlightens all people."
Or with a bit of August whimsy: all those on the CDF and LCWR leadership team might spend a few years learning to dialogue with non-Christians friends, and with that wisdom try again: a dialogue of those who have learned to listen.
I love the line: "A dialogue inside the Church may be more exotic than an exchange of Catholics and Daoists."
That is not dialog when the expected results are (1) predetermined to (2) skew to the way that the men want things to be.
In this case, one group of sisters, chosen by the Vatican, has decided to oppose the Vatican on some important issues - important to both sides. The Vatican, in the nature of this thing, has the upper hand. It selected the sisters - not the other way around. Just as a government, when it chooses an ambassador or forms a committee or sanctions an existing group, can dismiss the ambassador or dissolve the committee or remove its sanction from the group, the Vatican can dismiss this group of sisters as its representatives. Does anyone here disagree with that?
Of course, just as an ambassador can choose not to go quietly when fired but to make a public clamor, so the sisters can go noisily. And that's what they seem to want to do. The Vatican's patience will wear thin, then wear out, and the sisters will be moved aside. The leftish side of the Church in America will protest and make lots of noise of its own. That will be a pity. But there you are.
In a second Obama-Biden administration, the bishops will want the sisters' credibility on health care issues. In a Romney-Ryan administration, they will want their connections, expertise and all the good faith they have earned with advocates for the economically disenfranchised. Many bishops and not a few Vatican power-wielders have personal relationships, often very friendly, with LCWR sisters, often from long and arduous years of shared service in mission territories. The LCWR sisters may not bring in as many vocations as could be wished, but their presence in the destitute, dangerous corners of the world has made a lot of Catholics and kept a lot in the fold.
I think it is very clever of the LCWR and the bishops to keep talking right now. In three months, the political lobbyists and their moneybags will leave Rome and return to Washington and sanity will have its turn.
As a Catholic / Christian I would not like to see the Vatican behave like a government, wielding authority because they have it. Vatican being the public face of Catholicism, don't you think that they should rather exhibit a 'Christian' approach. After all, forgiving 70 times 7 does prolong things.
(I am not accusing the Vatican of this behaviour. We are yet to see how it pans out. But, from the tone of your post, you seem to assume bad faith on the part of the nuns and the Vatican using their position of authority - which you seemed to find ok)
Of course, historically, there have been many rebellions against authority in the Church. Some have ended badly - almost always, I imagine, for the rebels - and some have probably been settled more or less to everyone's satisfaction. The rebellion in question here cannot end to anything like the complete satisfaction of these women - they're badly outnumbered and outgunned. And, Amy, these are hardly the only sisters in the Church.
The Church is both compassionate and subtle. No one's going to turn these people into conspicuous martyrs. Most of them are probably getting up in years. The Vatican may have to do little but wait.
Nobody is talking about expelling any of the member congregations from the Church. Nobody is proposing to make them put on burkhas. Nobody is proposing to make them kow-tow to priests. Nobody is going to tell them how to vote, or make them perform political theater in front of abortion clinics. Those are kooky Tighty-Righty fantasies, nothing more.
At the very worst, their annual conferences will be a lot more boring. That's all.
"The Vatican may have to do little but wait." Well, that's a nice, tactful euphemism for surrender. "Certainly I have no intention of giving up the city!" shouts the general, "I'm simply going to withdraw my troops and wait!"
However, we could fairly say that each side in this controversy is deaf, figuratively speaking, to the other side.
On one side of the controversy, we have Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal Levada, and the CDF. They are not edified, to put it mildly, by certain things regarding the LCWR.
On the other side of the controversy, the leaders of the LCWR and the women religious that they represent are not edified, to put it mildly, by the CDF's critique of the LCWR, which Pope Benedict XVI authorized.
"the Church is hierarchical, based on obedience."
"like a child refusing to obey her parent"
This is basically the problem.
[I have been quite sympathetic to the LCWR so far. But this business of having the 'futurist' as a lead speaker is making me think again. That was a confrontational act, in my opinion, not something conducive to opening a dialogue.]
A religious makes vows to God in the presence of her superior and (often) the bishop (or his representative).
All religious are subject to ecclesiastical superiors (usually bishops), not just the heads of the communities. E.g., bishops can overturn elections of religious superiors. They can disband communities. They can expel individual religious from their congregations. They can split congregations into separate houses. Etc., etc.


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Thursday, April 30, 2009
On Design: Likey or No-Likey? Trends in detail
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24 comments:
- susan said...
I'm doing my work and listening to this and I really enjoy it, whatever the opinions are, it's interesting to hear them all. I actually put it on a second time, it's on now!
Very enjoyable stuff.
- April 30, 2009 at 10:05 AM
- LindsB said...
I loved this discussion today!
I have items in my house that are considered current trends, like a Buddha statue for example. I used to worry if people would think I have it because it's cool and trendy, when it fact we have it because my BF is Buddhist. But, I have learned not to care anymore- if it's something I love and will have for a long time past trends then its ok. I mean trends come and go and naturally there will be something I have that is trendy at one point or another, right?
- April 30, 2009 at 12:25 PM
- firstname.lastname@example.com said...
These are always so much fun to listen to! I'm of the "if you love it, who cares" school of thought but I'll admit, when I start seeing things "everywhere" (usually in mags and blog, rarely in real life) it will slowly start to annoy me if it's in my own home.
I'll also admit to having a Buddah statue. It's a ceramic cat Buddah that I picked up at a gallery on vacation. I love it! He has a tiny hole in his paw and I keep him on my dresser with a single flower tucked in the hole. Am I the only one who hides their "trendy" items away in less public rooms? =)
I'll be linking to this and I can't wait for the next episode!
- April 30, 2009 at 1:32 PM
- modernemama said...
I'm surprised no one mentioned the environmental aspects of using real coral in home decor.
- April 30, 2009 at 1:48 PM
- Cote de Texas said...
Modern mama - besides actual "real" coral - the coral trend includes paintings of coral, coral on placemats, toilet paper (yes!), fabrics, bedding, etc. Also, much coral out there is faux, made of resin. Is coral being over cultivated? I have no idea, but green issues should be discussed for sure!!! thanks for the comment.
- April 30, 2009 at 2:23 PM
- Visual Vamp said...
For some reason you all sound like munchkins, or like you've been inhaling helium!
I love this idea!!! Looking forward to the next show!
xo xo
- April 30, 2009 at 3:41 PM
- Susan (Between Naps on the Porch) said...
I think I must be weird because I never buy according to trends...just buy what I really love. Once I do commit and buy, I virtually never want to get rid of it...I'm probably a designer's nightmare! (LOL) Enjoying listening in and hearing all your thoughts on the different topics you're covering. :-) Susan
- April 30, 2009 at 6:39 PM
- Treacy said...
I love your program! It was great to listen to you three debate and collaborate! As an Interior Designer, I have experienced regional opposition...or obsession- regarding trends and classic or contemporary elements, each time I have relocated and established new clientele in different locations in the U.S. I find it so interesting. My personal thoughts and advice to a client regarding trends are, "If you love it- go for it. Just don't spend a fortune!!". I don't want them feeling sick as they are handing it off to Goodwill in a year or two! Trends are so temporary for most everyone. There are the rare exceptions though, and I think any passing thing, can become an object of passion for a few! For me it has always been grasscloth wallcovering! I know, I know....very controversial ;) I had my family room papered with it in my very first home, 31 years ago. I stopped specifying (or even allowing the words to cross my lips) for my personal homes and clients in the early 80s...but I have passionately loved the look of Grasscloth, always! I can't tell you why, I just do.
And Joni, on your reference to french antiques being timeless; I have had a bergere chair, that was in my childhood home in photos with my older Brothers, before I was even born. I love seeing the different fabrics my Mom chose for it over the years. It has had 3 coverings over the past 30 years that it has lived in my home...my design style has changed with the years and yet even back in a modern, less is more time frame, the chair has always been perfect and very at home.
I am already anxious to hear what you will be chatting about next week! I need to figure out how to get your programs into my iPod for my travel listening!
Thanks for the pleasure!
- April 30, 2009 at 7:13 PM
- Cheri (aka "The Mom Lady") said...
As far as "religious" symbols being offensive to others, we're talking about a person's HOME, their personal SPACE! Has the "political correctness" mavens invaded our homes too?? In my opinion, if someone, a GUEST in your home, acts offended or expresses outrage over what you have in your own personal home, ladies, they should never be invited back and your "relationship" should be in question. One's home is one's bastion against the world, where we relax, unwind, shed the world.
- April 30, 2009 at 7:47 PM
- Tracy said...
Several years ago--5? 6?--I sooo badly wanted a ceramic garden stool. They had been on my radar forever to use as a classic, interesting occasional table and finally I had the perfect space for one in my home. I looked and looked but wasn't willing to spend three, four, or even five hundred dollars on a Chinese import or actual antique--and that's all I seemed to be able to find. Shortly after I began my search, they started showing up in ALL the design mags. So they were more readily available and therefore more affordable but there was NO WAY I could buy one now and have it look like I jumped on that trend bandwagon. Last week, I walked into a HomeGoods and there were probably twenty garden stools of every imaginable material--ceramic, wood, metal, resin, wire!! I hate it when a perfectly good design is ruined by trendiness. But like you all inferred, the "trend" will end, the good "design" will remain and THAT'S when I'll think again about getting a garden stool!
- April 30, 2009 at 8:52 PM
- Angela in WA said...
Nice job ladies, looking forward to the next "episode".
- May 1, 2009 at 5:38 AM
- Kelly said...
I agree with Treacy (the interior designer) about how where you live affects your choices of decor. I live in GA. Being in the suburbs of the south, we tend to stick to a more traditional classic look with a few trendy pieces thrown in. However, if I lived in the city (even in the south), I would probably be alot trendier because that is the nature of living in the city anyway. I would be exposed to more modern elements and lifestyle. I always enjoy listening to your points of view. Glad to know that you 3 are divided about these issues as much as everyone else.
- May 1, 2009 at 7:03 AM
- Leigh said...
Thank you so much for this site, ladies. As a "regular person" (former chemist, homeschooling mom, etc.), I've always been frightened of decorating. I never got into design magazines - I didn't know where to look, and Better Homes and Gardens was just too cheesy. Maybe it was my minimalist 90s youth or my mother's country kitchen style, I don't know, but I was afraid to decorate AT ALL. I didn't want to look dated, trendy, didn't want to spend a lot of money.
I found Decorno about two months ago, then all of you, and let me tell you, my life has changed! I'm much more comfortabel choosing things that I LIKE, and not really worrying about the rest. I pick a piece at a time and just go with the flow. Since I have inspirational photos and professional voices in my head I have so much more confidence. My house is my own, it works for me and my three (soon to be four!) kids, and I love it. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
- May 1, 2009 at 11:10 AM
- Nevis said...
Love the coral, ikeat totally not my bag. Personally I think trends are okay if you would have purchased the item even if it weren't a trend. Like, do you just love it (beyond) it being a trend? Because if you love it, that's all that matters....once the trend has passed you'll still love it. Right?
- May 1, 2009 at 7:14 PM
- Swan Family said...
I love your new site! It is helping me LOVE color more and I am learning how to add it to my house!
- May 1, 2009 at 8:45 PM
- LIBERTY POST EDITOR said...
Wonderful lively discussion. You didn't mention suzanni's! Joni, you wrote in a post a while ago that you were seeing too many of them so now you consider them a bit passe...but I love them and I haven't even got one yet!
Sincerely Your Righteous Gentile. (I just read that title on wiki about converting...ha!)
- May 2, 2009 at 10:58 AM
- Linda Merrill said...
Treacy - thanks for your thoughts and your comment about being able to download our podcasts - we're working on that now! So, stay tuned on that one!
- May 2, 2009 at 1:39 PM
- Linda Merrill said...
Cheri (Mom Lady) - you're right, our homes are our private bastions. But, all those shown in the magazines and blogs are not longer private, really. But, there is something in being culturally sensitive without it being political correctness, imho. If you went into someone's home and found a KKK banner, or a swastika as decoration - or a Crucifix as a necklace or towel holder - it might be a little off putting, depending on your personal attachments and views. Just food for thought. But, it's great to have these discussions and so nice of everyone to put out your views and comments!
- May 2, 2009 at 1:45 PM
- Linda Merrill said...
btw - all the talk of busts - did anyone notice that I have on in my blog header??? HAH!
- May 2, 2009 at 1:47 PM
As a vegan and animal rights activist who happens to LOVE decorating and all things having to do w/it, I'm shocked that you are all so naive regarding zebra skins. Did you know that many animals are routinely skinned alive to get their coats and fur in one piece? You must educate yourselves and your audience. You cannot ignore the cruelty that takes place everyday in factory farming. I urge you to log on to PETA's website to get the facts. Good design is beautiful and lovely and does not have to harm animals to be achieved. Living a green and compassionate life is a beautiful way to live.
- May 4, 2009 at 5:29 PM
- Boxwood Terrace said...
It's fun to play with trends although I'm usually on the tail end (just now contemplating zebra pillows, no zebra rug for me unless it's some kind of faux). I've had a beautiful piece of white coral found in an antique shop ten years ago and only bring it out in the summer. Great post/discussion. Suggestion for future topic: maybe you could discuss sometime how people can define their style, narrow down choices, etc.? Deborah
- May 4, 2009 at 6:24 PM
- modernemama said...
Cote de Texas: I made the earlier comment on real coral because some interior designers still advocate using it in the home. There is a real environmental issue here - visit Too Precious to wear and Sea Web for more details. I understand The Skirted Roundtable is just a design coffee klatsch and I totally agree that the coral trend is overdone (I've written a couple of blogposts on that subject myself) but if designers don't know about these issues maybe listeners and bloggers can educate them.
By the way, it's modernemama not modern mama. Attention to detail is everything, don't you think.
- May 7, 2009 at 6:29 AM
- Renee Finberg said...
me likey !
- May 10, 2009 at 7:24 AM
- Laura Ingalls Gunn said...
I loved that the general consensus was that often trends are very personal. My motto is just to use what I love.
- July 14, 2009 at 8:55 AM


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BUIES CREEK, N.C. (April 22, 2010) - Needing a sweep at Campbell to keep its Atlantic Sun Tournament hopes alive, the ETSU softball team dropped a pair of games to the Lady Camels on Thursday evening at Eakes Athletic Complex.
Campbell scored three runs in the second and two more in the fifth to take game one 5-1. The Lady Camels capped off the sweep with an 8-0 five-inning victory in the nightcap.
With the pair of losses, the Lady Bucs can no longer move into one the top six spots for the conference tournament after falling to 16-32, 5-13 on the year. Meanwhile Campbell, the two-time defending tournament champions, improved to 20-26-1, 7-7.
Campbell scored three runs in the second and two more in the fifth to take game one 5-1 over the Lady Bucs.
Three Lady Buccaneer players recorded hits as senior outfielder Katy Jett (Talbott, Tenn.) finished a perfect 2-for-2. Meanwhile, fellow senior Cheniece Cason (Moreno Valley, Calif.) also reached base twice for ETSU (one hit, one hit-by-pitch) and scored the lone Lady Buccaneer run.
The Lady Bucs used some small-ball tactics to generate the first run of the game and jump out to an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first. Cason led off with a single through the right side, and advanced to second on Jett's sacrifice bunt. Following Lucy Schneider's (Dade City, Fla.) ground out to second, Cason crossed the plate on a passed ball by Taylor McGee.
ETSU's lead didn't last long as Campbell plated three runs on three hits in the bottom half of the second to take a 3-1 advantage. The Lady Camels loaded the bases to begin the inning thanks to a pair of one-out singles and a walk by Robin Leathers. Then, with no room for error, senior righty Darci Gilbert (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) walked in the first run - and Campbell took the lead on Keeli Michael's sac-fly RBI to center. The Lady Camels scored their final run on Sarah Forgacs' RBI single up the middle - making it a two-run advantage.
Campbell picked up a run scoring single and an RBI double in the fifth to extend its lead to 5-1.
After not having a base runner reach second base since the first inning, ETSU had two runners on board in the sixth. However, with Jett on first and Cason on second, Schneider hit into an inning-ending grounder to third to halt any comeback charge.
The Lady Bucs had runners on with only one out in the seventh, but Lauren Stephan struck out the final two ETSU hitters to earn the win. Stephan improved to 2-3 on the year after allowing one unearned run on four hits. Gilbert was tagged with the loss (4-8) for ETSU after issuing five runs (three earned) on seven hits in 4.2 innings of work.
Brittany Stanley tossed a one-hit shutout and the Lady Camel hurler was rewarded with a six-run fourth, as Campbell swept the Lady Bucs with an 8-0 five-inning victory.
Stanley tossed her fourth shutout of the season and improved to 9-9 with the win. Senior right-hander Marissa Hardy (Rocklin, Calif.) suffered the loss (4-11) for the Lady Bucs after being charged with eight runs (seven earned) on eight hits in 3.1 innings.
After leaving a pair of runners stranded in the bottom of the first, Campbell capitalized on a leadoff walk by Lauren Stephan as she came around to score on Keeli Michael's RBI single through the right side - giving the Lady Camels a 1-0 advantage. However, with Lady Camel runners standing on second and third, senior Marissa Hardy (Rocklin, Calif.) retired the next two hitters she faced to limit the damage.
Campbell scored a run in third on Amanda Miller's solo home run to left and the Lady Camels made it 8-0 by plating six runs in the fourth.
The Lady Bucs were held to one hit in five innings of work as Katy Jett broke up the no-hit bid with a bunt single in the fourth.
ETSU returns to action on Friday afternoon when the Lady Bucs wrap up the brief four-game road trip with North Carolina Central. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for noon.
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Chipotle's Day in Court
By: Rick Boxx
October 13, 2010
9 inches of wall cost Chipotle hundreds of thousands of dollars. According to the Kansas City Star, a man in a wheelchair won his appeal against Chipotle for discriminating against his disability.
He claimed Chipotle's wall was 45 inches high, instead of the 36 inches required by the American Disabilities Act. This prevented him from seeing the ingredients, and enjoying the experience.
Proverbs 31:9 teaches, "Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the rights of the afflicted and needy."
Judging righteously is challenging. Those in wheelchairs need advocates, yet in this case, Chipotle offered alternatives for the disabled, and had already begun retrofitting stores prior to the ruling.
If forced to judge a similar situation, I would have bathed it in prayer, and leaned towards defending the afflicted.
Contact Rick Boxx at www.integritymoments.org, and to learn more about Integrity Resource Center go to integrityresource.org.
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The number of executives recently polled by the KPMG Global Enterprise Institute isn't huge – just 1,150 from mid market companies in the U.S., Canada, Brazil and Mexico, with nearly 500 of the respondents from the U.S. alone – but their optimism is certainly a good thing to behold; especially as their positive outlook on global expansion efforts could bode well for domestic freight activity.
KPMG's Mid Market Global Expansion Survey – laden perhaps with the far too sunny title of Global Rewards Within Reach – discerned that the majority of the executives polled believes overseas markets are proving fruitful, despite the state of the global economy, and that international expansion has become an increasing priority as well as an integral part of their growth strategy and revenue stream.
Indeed, KPMG found that even though majority of executives polled said the global credit crisis is affecting their ability to implement plans for expansion into international markets, 80% of those in the U.S. believe their global expansion plans achieved success over the last two years – a significant jump from the firm's previous surveys back in 2009 (50%) and 2007 (43%).
Furthermore, 74% of U.S. respondents said company leadership remains very focused on overseas expansion, up from 52% percent in 2009 and 39% in 2007). Similarly, 75% say that global expansion is integral to their company's growth strategy – a big jump up from 53% in 2009 and 37% in 2007.
"Our earlier surveys found that international expansion was a piece of the growth puzzle for middle market companies," noted Jerry Jolly (seen at left; and what an awesome name by the way!), a KPMG partner and leader of the mid-market practice.
"And today, despite the state of the global economy, our survey cements the fact that mid market companies are turning to different geographic markets to foster the growth they are looking for," he added. "Those mid market companies conducting business overseas are seeking to build on the momentum they've generated."
KPMG's poll also discovered that those U.S. executives seem to be very bullish on the revenue coming from new international markets. In fact, 78% said they plan to increase non-domestic revenues from foreign operations and customers – up sharply from 66% in 2009.
Trucking should take heart from such feelings, because foreign trade – especially exports – translates into freight demand on the domestic front, explained Noel Perry (at right), senior consultant with FTR Associates and principal of consulting firm Transport Fundamentals, in an interview with me last year.
"There's a big upside opportunity with trade for carriers," he noted, even though – on a longer-term basis – Perry remains more pessimistic about U.S. economic prospects and the fallout for trucking.
"Exports are up; that's good for manufacturing and that's been good for freight," Perry said. Indeed, the U.S. trade deficit shrank in June by a significant 10.7% to $42.9 billion from May, according o the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
The agency added that U.S. exports grew 0.9% to a record $185 billion in June, while imports declined 1.5% to $227.9 billion. In fact, the $132.8 billion worth of exports in goods alone back in June were the highest on record, noted Rebecca Blank, acting U.S. Commerce Secretary – adding that the nation remains on track to exceed last year's export total of $2.1 trillion.
Not too shabby, folks.
OK, back to KPMG's survey and some other good indices gleaned from its digital pages: When asked how they intend to expand overseas over the next five years, 73% of U.S. executives said they plan to increase facilities, offices and plants in the next five years – up from 41% in 2009. That's a BIG jump.
The interesting thing -- obviously -- is that this more positive outlook on global markets is coming at a time when those same executives are still gloomy concerning the economic prospects here at home.
KPMG found that the 58% executives in its poll said the U.S. economy is worse than last year – and that's why expansion overseas is being increasingly seen as a way to generate revenue growth.
"What middle market company leaders have conveyed to us, to an even greater extent in this year's survey, is that there is plenty of market potential in new countries and in extending services to new markets," said KPMG's Jolly.
"Our survey results show that many more companies recognize opportunity and see the allure of new markets for generating new profitability and revenue." He added. "It is no longer a question of testing the waters; these companies are going global."
And hopefully freight will also grow as a result of such efforts.


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The truth shall set you free.
Cool! Thanks for posting!
Those pics are awesome! It kinda reminds me of the scene in FWDAJ where he 'robs' a gas station.
"No time outs. Only DEATH!"
"I don't like to brag and I won't cuz I don't have to!"
Great pics...& video
thanks for sharing.
WOW you should have seen the look on my face when I saw those pics from the movie, AND THE VIDEO! lol. Now we're in action people! Jim is making a new movie! It finally hit me lol. Though I can't believe it's going to be out in 2009 ... I mean they should finish filming in early-mid 2008. It should be out at the end of next year. The Number 23 started like that ... filmed in feb, was out the next year. No?
Nice, nice. I also wish it was a bit sooner than '09 ... but hasn't that something to do with the big Hollywood-crisis that's coming? I don't know the word in English, but the moment where writers (etc) stop working for a while as a protest. Damn, what's the word? lol
When once asked what I would do if I met Jim I said that I would give him so many hugs because he is so damn HOT and then I would tell him to get married. Response, "he is hot, but...nevermind."
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Ray Massa is a Weatherhead Affiliate Instructor and Regional Director, Montreal West Island, Investors Group Financial Services. He has more than 25 years of sales and sales training and management experience in the financial industry and is recognized as an authority on the matter among his peers. Ray built from scratch what is today one of Canada's largest and most performing financial services offices with over 120 financial advisors. Ray offers a truly unique blend of exceptional field performance as a practitioner and disciplined rigor as a scholar.
Ray originally joined Investors Group in January 1985 as a financial consultant; he was appointed division director in January 1987 and became a regional director in 1993. Ray founded the Montreal West Island Region in 1993 with 19 financial consultants. Today, it has grown to over 120 financial consultants where for well over a decade the office has continued to lead Investors Group. As a region director Ray has won the Master Manager award fourteen times, the National Manager of the Year award five times, the National Master Director of the Year four times. In 2006 Ray was honored with a lifetime achievement award: The Sterling McLeod Excellence in Leadership Award – the second region director in IG's history to have won this distinction. No other field manager has obtained as many honors in IG's history.
Ray sat on Investor Group's Executive Advisory Council (EAC) since its inception for five consecutive two-year terms. The EAC is a body which offers advice to senior management on matters concerning IG's distribution.
For eleven years, Ray co-hosted on CJAD-800 the popular Ray & Jay Radio show, which was well regarded in Montreal as a source of credible financial commentary.
Ray holds a Doctorate in Management (DM) from Case Western Reserve University. His dissertation was entitled, Effective Leadership of Financial Services Firms: A Study in Resonance and Emotional Intelligence. Ray also holds an MBA from Concordia University's John Molson School of Business.
Ray is married to Viviane who is a successful financial consultant at Investors Group. They have three children: Evelyne (25), who is completing her PhD at Oxford University in England; Alex (23) who is a senior at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania; and Laurent (18) who is in GEGEP at Marianopolis College in Montreal.
Ray is a two time cancer survivor, an experience that brought his family even closer together and intensified his passion for life and for accomplishment. Ray is now considered 'cured'.