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Game of Thrones: one more to go
If you haven't watched last night's episode, you need to skip this post now and come back to it later. MAJOR SPOILER ahead. Be warned.
I would have been hugely disappointed in the show, in the writing, in all of it if they hadn't gone through with it. Because at that point, there was no other choice: Ned had to die. You can't create a character like that, expect him to behave like that, decide his own road like that, and then make it a Hollywood ending and spoonfeed the weak. That is how you insult an audience.
No one could believe though that they'd actually kill off the Big Name, the lead actor. Many of you emailed me and refused to believe they'd actually dispose of Sean Bean, suggesting alternatives for him to be able to survive, all of which would have been a betrayal to how they've drawn the story so far. Could they actually kill off the Big Name?
They could. They did. And I love them for it. Besides, ugh, I hated Ned anyway. What a dumbass. And I also think it's dumbass the people who don't think GoT will survive without Sean Bean. Dude, Ned was the most boring part of the show. Every time he came on, I checked my Blackberry. His death is a good thing. It will bring great things. It will bring more tension, bloodthirst, intrigue, it will change people, it will damage them too. Think if Arya, think of how her spirit will be forever tied to that moment! It's going to be awesome.
But enough time wasted on Ned and his lack of strategery. Robb Stark is the Lord of Winterfell now. Um, how hot is Robb Stark after battle, riding up to his mother after a major victory but all sad and noble for the men he lost? See, this is worrisome too. I like Robb so far. But Robb is too uncomplicated to stick around. Robb will always do the right thing. Robb will always have courage. Robb will conduct himself by a standard that is upheld by few and certainly not by those who play the Game of Thrones. Sound familiar? The one dimensional characters don't last. Again, I've not read the books, and he may be around for another season, but Robb, aside from his looks, simply isn't interesting enough to live. Please let him at least have a love scene before that happens though. And maybe, hilariously, with the, um, least aesthetically challenged daughter of Walder Frey (what's up Filch!). Anyway, I'm sorry to be a downer about the Robb prediction. But unless he shows me some new layers, I just don't think he makes it to the eventual end. They've already shown us that they're not afraid to cut down the major players. And there's a long list of people to save before him.
But the good news is that that applies to Joffrey too. Robb and Joffrey occupy two ends of the same spectrum. Like Robb, on the other side, Joffrey is just evil, and that's it. Predictable. His mother however, though evil too, is a lot more artful about it. She has moments of compassion. She has shown us how she reacted to King Robert's rejection, what scars it left, the bitterness that covered it, how she evolved from that. Joffrey then will not outlive his mother. There's not much you can do with a piece of sh-t who just keeps throwing badness over and over again. No suspense in that either. I will throw a party when he dies. You can come.
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One more week.
It's too bad Jon Snow is stuck up there with the undead. Does that mean he doesn't get to make out with anyone for a while? Also I am worried about the Khaleesi. What if she has to make a choice between her kid and the Khal? You already know that I don't really think there's much more to the Khal's story now. Khaleesi has to do this on her own. I'm just… really afraid of what that looks like.
I need to stop geeking out over this show. Also, I still wish I had a direwolf to fight all my battles.
Here are Emilia Clarke and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau at the Monte Carlo TV Festival closing ceremony this weekend.
Photos from Carlotta Arrivabe/Splashnewsonline.com and Pascal Le Segretain/Gettyimages.com


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The Misrepresentation of Jessica Simpson
PEOPLE.com posted two images yesterday from Porny's upcoming Spring collection. I clicked on the article last night and..well...Jacek has a new blend. It helped soothe my violence.
Retouching is not new. Retouching is almost... standard. And the debate is constant as to how this contributes to poor self esteem and unrealistic body image aspirations because, more often than not, photos are retouched to celebrate only one type of body image.
For the better part of a year now, since Weight Watchers decided to pay her millions of dollars to become their spokesperson, Jessica Simpson has been telling us that she doesn't have that body. That she doesn't look like a model. That she has curves. And, most importantly, that she's not only ok with her meat, she also has no desire to mold her meat to fit someone else's standard.
Porny tells PEOPLE that these ads were shot in November, before she announced her second pregnancy, having cleansed off her first baby weight. November. NOVEMBER??????
Take a look at this picture:
It's a lovely picture. But is this a true representation of Jessica Simpson...in November? Of 2012?
Here's what Jessica Simpson looked like in October of 2012 when she was papped in LA:
A lovely picture.
Here's what Jessica Simpson looked like in November 2012 when she was papped in LA:
This too is a lovely picture. And those are lovely legs. They are toned and muscular and strong. But they are NOT THE SAME LEGS that are shown in the ad. She hasn't had these legs since Dukes Of Hazzard. And while I feel gross having to point that out, I'm only pointing it out because she's trying to play me like this is actually her own body.
None of it is her own.
Those legs are definitely not her own. Which means she's telling us that her own legs are INFERIOR to the legs that you see in the ad. Because...they're thicker?
Thicker = Inferior?
F-ck you.
F-ck you to all the assholes who retouch that which is perfectly fine but an even bigger f-ck you to Jessica Simpson for suggesting that the kind of body that sells weight loss plans is not the kind of body that can sell clothing.

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Markets drift as investors ready for Fed
LONDON — Markets drifted lower Wednesday ahead of a keenly awaited policy statement from the U.S. Federal Reserve.
The central bank wraps up a two-day policy meeting later and investors are looking to see if policymakers are moving towards any change in its monetary policy stance. The Fed's strategy of super-low interest rates and easy money over the past few years has been designed to shore up the U.S. economy. It has also helped drive sentiment in the markets.
Fears that the Fed might reduce the amount of financial assets it buys have been behind the recent volatility — investors have become accustomed to seeing much of the money generated by the policy ending up in financial markets.
The uncertainty was caused by comments made by Fed chairman Ben Bernanke in May and investors will be hoping for a clearer picture at the end of this month's meeting on Wednesday. Though no change is expected on Wednesday, investors will be looking for a clearer line in the accompanying Fed statement and in Bernanke's post-meeting press conference.
"If Bernanke hints at tapering in the coming months again today, we could see further selling in the weeks and months ahead," said Craig Erlam, market analyst at Alpari. Ahead of the statement, investors were in a cautious mood.
In Europe, the FTSE 100 index of leading British shares was down 0.6 percent at 6,335 while Germany's DAX fell 0.4 percent to 8,194. The CAC-40 in France was 0.5 percent lower at 3,841. In the U.S., the Dow Jones industrial average was down 0.2 percent at 15,284 while the broader S&P 500 index fell the same rate to 1,648.
The dollar was steady against the euro, which was trading at $1.3392. Earlier in Asia, trading was mixed. While, the Nikkei 225 stock average rose 1.8 percent to 13,245.22, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index fell 1.1 percent to 20,986.89, and South Korea's KOSPI index shed 0.7 percent to 1,888.31.
Worries that the Fed may scale back its bond purchase program have also had an impact on emerging markets in recent weeks. The super-easy monetary policies by central banks in advanced economies like the U.S. prompted money to flow into Asian markets, which could see a reversal when the global central banks unwind their aggressive stimulus programs.
As elsewhere, the focus in oil markets is on the Fed too and trading was fairly lackluster ahead of the central bank's statement — the benchmark New York rate was up 6 cents at $98.73 a barrel.


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People who like Panoramio created some interesting tools that I would like to share with you. Check them out, they are very cool!
- PhotoTrack by Ryan Calhoun: allows you to track the times your photos have been viewed
- Panoramio Random Gallery Viewer by Andre Speek
- Photo Finder Widget by Piet Jonas: to embeed a small widget in your website
- iPhone Web App by Piet Jonas: browse Panoramio photos in your iPhone
- Phto Finder for Apple Dashboard by Piet Jonas
- Thumbnail Post Creator for Panoramio by Andre Speek, a tool to get thumbnails in a size that fits good for the forum


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Hey! You should know that Pentax/Ricoh has released a newer version of this product: the Canon PowerShot ELPH 330.
Canon's ELPH line has existed now for years with nary a hiccup in image or build quality. The lineup took a turn in 2011 with the advent of Canon's HS, or high sensitivity, system. These newer cameras boast CMOS sensors for improved low-light imaging and faster readout speeds for high definition video. The Canon 310 HS currently sits below the newly announced 530 HS as the entry-level ELPH. With 1080p video, a backside-illuminated 12 megapixel CMOS sensor, an impressive 28-224mm 8x zoom, and weighing in at only 140g, how has the 310 been critically received?
Body and Design
The almost all-metal body inspires confidence in a way cheap plastic never can, and Canon even switched out the plastic tripod mount for a real metal one. Do note that the lens barrel does not quite sit flush with the front of the camera body (presumably the sacrifice of fitting an 8x zoom in an ultra-compact body), yet it really does not protrude enough to matter. Fashionistas can choose from one of six colors: blue, purple, silver, pink, black, and green.
The 310's controls and buttons sit just where you'd expect them to. The top of the camera features the shutter button ringed by a minuscule plastic zoom toggle. It's finicky yet effective, and doesn't take much time to get used to. The back of the camera sports a very nice 3" LCD, next to which the usual array of record, playback, function, and directional keys sit conveniently under your thumb. This layout is simple yet effective, and reviews make clear just how intuitive the 310 is in use.
Performance and User Experience
Performance seems to be the selling-point with the Canon 310 HS, and it delivers in droves. Reviews note a very speedy start-up time of only a couple seconds, and autofocus is zippy as well. The drive mode shoots at a modest 3.4 fps, yet this can be boosted to nearly 7fps at reduced resolution. As with all ELPH models, the 310 has a fully automatic mode, scene modes, and a "manual" mode that allows basic control over saturation and exposure compensation.
Image and Video Quality
Reviews are positive on the 310's image quality across the board. The backside-illuminated CMOS sensor does a fantastic job of keeping noise low at higher sensitivities, and photographs are passable up to ISO 800 and even 1600. 3200 is probably best avoided, yet this performance is really quite good for a compact camera. The 310 is prone to red-eye, yet there's an easy red-eye remove function you can apply in-camera afterward.
While this all sounds great, the 310 suffers the same problems seen in other cameras with BSI sensors. Low-light image quality gets a big boost at the expense of low-contrast detail in good light. Foliage gets a bit muddy, even at base ISO, and the photos can lack a certain punch. The alternatives at this price-point don't do any better, but just be aware that viewed at 100% these files do not look pretty.
Recording at a sweet 1080p HD at 24 fps, the high definition video from the 310 looks great. The output from the sensor is truly impressive, and Canon even included high speed options at lowered resolutions: 120fps at 640x480 and 240 fps at a tiny 320x240. While the 240 fps resolution is too small for anything serious, it looks like great fun to play around with. The one problem reviewers are finding with the video is that the autofocus continuously refocuses, producing a small yet audible clicking throughout. And, while you can zoom while recording, the motor can be clearly heard.
For the money, the Canon 310 HS is a fantastic little point and shoot that, with its 8x zoom, makes for a perfect travel companion. Operation is quick and intuitive, the design is close to faultless, and image quality is as competitive as one would expect from Canon. Before buying, I'd suggest also taking a look at the Canon 530 HS, which was announced this year and sports a longer zoom range and is, in fact, a wee bit smaller. It also comes in at a higher price point, of course, and it hasn't yet been extensively reviewed.
There are a number of other pocketable models with long zoom ranges out there as well. Check out the Sony WX10, Nikon S6300, Panasonic FH-25, and Casio ZR-10 before you jump.


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Zab Judah VS. Suger Shane Mosley - Zab Says "Mosley Turned Down $100K Bet"
May 31, 2008 the fight is doing down. Zab says hes gonna retire Mosley. Courtesy of DJ Envy & Hot 97&IP=188.8.131.52
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Webtrendz necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 230 diseños de 60 diseñadores freelance.
Webtrendz is design & development consultancy, we are a group that pride ourselves on being website coders with an imaginative, direct and focused approach. We are a small team and thus when we take on projects we work on it as it were our own site.
We are 7 guys who work together on various projects from our own locations. We tend to work on projects with a scrum methodology as it helps us get to grips with projects better.
Our skills are based around web technologies but our core business is creating semantic and accessible websites. We usually get projects given to us once the client has decided they need a new site and also usually when the brand is well developed.
Most of our clients are small to medium sized however, in the past and currently we do have some projects underway that are with more established brands.
We are a small team and that allows us not only to be flexible but also able to listen and work with our clients very closely, its not unheard of, for us to meet with clients in a park or a busy shopping mall as well as in their place of business, this is usually done to get clients to see another perspective.
We try to do what we can to ensure the project is on target as well as providing the client with the best solution.
We are embarking on a re-brand of the company. We want to move away from the shades of blue for our new brand.
We would like the new logo/design to be creative with use of nice bright colours (4 main - see logo idea attached), imagery, good layout and text.
We are a funky young company and thus we would like the new design to mirror that, we like creative designs although we do not want to go overboard and overwhelm the user.
Below are a list of sites that we do like, we have also attached a few logos we though looked good as a starting point for our new branding.
Essentially, we want the logo created first. Once we like the logo then we will work with you to create the new site design. We are happy to pay further for the acutal site design.
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Oakland, Berkeley, And East Bay News, Events, Restaurants, Music, & Arts
The mother of two rambunctious young boys is barely holding things together while her husband's National Guard unit is off fighting in Iraq. Desperate for some help, she lets her husband's brother, Salman move in and act as make-shift nanny. But his parenting skills are lacking and soon all hell breaks loose. In order to keep the family afloat, Salman takes a job as a corporate mascot, spending his days baking in the heat of a ridiculous giant blue costume. However, the suit's anonymity offers him a fresh start and surprising new opportunities to keep the family together.


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1. Call to order/roll call.
2. Approval of the minutes of the October 8, 2012, subcommittee meeting.
3. Updates:
A. Concussions reported during school sports events to date this school year.
- Gary Ray, SSAC
B. Liability coverage for volunteer medical providers for school sports.
- Chuck Jones, Board of Risk and Insurance Management
4. Requirements for physical education in the public schools of WV and other states.
-Don Chapman, WVDE
5. Other business.
6. Adjourn.


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BadCopNoDonut, on Sep 9 2006, 09:47 PM, said:
That's not exactly a very detailed description of the problem (you didn't specify any details on re-creating the problem, and you didn't clarify which part of the editor you were using). The only problem I can re-create that sounds similar to what you're describing is in the tile editor, when drawing 16x16 blocks onto the 128x128 chunks, which causes the blocks to be drawn at an offset from the pointer, rather than at the block position you're pointing to. It has to do with the ability to view/edit different parts of Sonic 1's 256x256 chunks within the 128x128 viewing window. It wasn't supposed to affect Sonic 2, but although it doesn't affect the offset it's drawn at, it does affect the editing offset. If you press/bump the arrow keys for any reason, and this happens, count how many blocks away from the cursor's position the block was drawn or the selection was made, and press whatever arrow key will move it back toward the cursor that many times (If yours are being drawn 3 below, press up 3 times). Alternatively, you can just press up and left about a million times or until you feel comfortable if you can't/don't want to count. The offset won't move beyond zero
If that isn't your problem, I can't imagine what it would be. All I know is that original SonED is filled with bugs and errors, some of which I still haven't been able to re-produce for myself, and I don't trust it. That's one of the reasons I made SonED2. I don't really know how anyone can still like SonED better.. the only thing it has going for it is that it hardly takes any brains whatsoever to change a few colors, quickly throw a few mis-matched tiles together, save, and parade the resulting ROM around like you're some kind of genius


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Docomomo US
National Symposium 2013:
Docomomo US, Docomomo US/Florida and the University of Florida´s Historic Preservation program are pleased to announce the Docomomo US National Symposium 2013: Modernism Matters, to be held in Sarasota, Florida from April 18-21 2013.
The National Symposium will feature presentations by Docomomo US chapters, as well as selected individuals, regarding their experiences and efforts around the country. The multiple-day event will also include a keynote address and tours of Sarasotas significant post-war architecture. Docomomo US hopes you will join us to share knowledge, experience, and advance preservation of modern architecture intellectually and professionally.
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Saturday, August 14, 2010
44th Round pick Garza going to college
44th Round pick Alexis Garza has decided to take his talents to the University of New Mexico, and not the Gulf Coast League.
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2 comments:
Bad choice for the Astros
- August 14, 2010 at 11:15 PM
- street said...
I was disappointed to see this. Hoped Garza would be a Monday signing...
- August 14, 2010 at 11:57 PM
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Discover the story of Rea Vaya through our video clips, from coverage of events to interviews with commuters.
If you're not using Rea Vaya, you're missing out!
Watch this message from Rea Vaya commuters about the fastest, safest and most affordable way to commute in Jozi.
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Rea Vaya embraces learning opportunity
Rea Vaya is gearing up to introduce a new route between Soweto and the CBD via Coronationville, Newclare and Westbury in October. Listen to the executive director for transport in the City of Joburg, Lisa Seftel, talk about Rea Vaya's expansion plans as well as other transport issues.
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Commuters learn about smart cards
Energetic actors explain smart cards to Rea Vaya commuters through an interactive piece of ambush theatre performed on buses and at stations. They take questions from commuters and give back helpful answers. They also encourage feedback from commuters.
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By bus and train, between cities
Commuters from Soweto can take a Rea Vaya bus from Thokoza Park, change to a Gautrain at Park Station in downtown Joburg and either go to OR Tambo International Airport in Ekurhuleni, or all the way to Hatfield in Pretoria – in one single trip.
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New names for Rea Vaya stations
The City is calling on communities to take part in consultations to propose names for unnamed stations along the Rea Vaya Phase 1B route.
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Telling the Rea Vaya story
Joburg's Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit system is garnering international attention.
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You Make Joburg Great
A feel-good campaign that aims to acknowledge the role of Joburg citizens in making Johannesburg a great city that it is has launched in the CBD.
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Official launch of Rea Vaya
To the welcome of drums, Joburg's Rea Vaya BRT system is officially launched on 30 August by the Minister of Transport, Mr Sibusiso Ndebele, the Premier of Gauteng Ms Nomvula Mokonyane, and the Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Cllr Amos Masondo.
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First day at Thokoza Park Station
The first day of operation for Johannesburg's Rea Vaya was a busy affair, with people lining up to make use of the new public bus rapid transit system.
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Rea Vaya bus launch
The residents of Johannesburg are introduced to the Rea Vaya buses at a Fun Day at Thokoza Park in Soweto on 16 August 2009.
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Residents are well-informed about the upcoming Rea Vaya BRT system.
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BPI seeks damages from CD WOW!
'Flagrant and systematic breach'
The British recording industry has taken online retailer CD WOW! to court, claiming that the company is breaking a previous court-ordered undertaking not to sell cheap CDs imported from Asia.
CD WOW! agreed in 2004 to stop selling CDs in the UK which were imported from south east Asia. Though the CDs were genuine, their sale in a market for which they were not intended broke trade mark laws. The practice is known as 'parallel importing'.
CD WOW! shareholder Philip Robinson's lawyers admitted in court that the company had breached the undertakings it made to the High Court in 2004 and said that it would pay £50,000 in costs to BPI but believed that it was not liable for fines or damages.
The BPI said in court that it had made test purchases of albums from CD WOW! and found that discs such as Robbie Williams' Greatest Hits and the Live Aid DVD were being despatched from Hong Kong.
"We believe CD WOW! is guilty of flagrant and systematic breaches of a High Court order," said Roz Groome, BPI's general counsel. "The penalties for such breaches can be significant."
Richard Spearman QC, representing the record companies, said in court that the company had long worried the record companies.
"The CD WOW! business has at all material times been a very substantial concern," he said. "As at 2002 it was supplying some 10,000 units per day to the UK market."
The BPI says that CD WOW! sold £21.7m worth of music in the UK in 2005, and that it is the third biggest online music retailer with 23 per cent market share.
The BPI sought a court order that CD WOW! is in contempt of court and a fine, as well as damages for breach of copyright to record labels and the full cost of the BPI case.
The case rests on the licences involved in the Hong Kong-sourced CDs and DVDs. The licences permit the sale of those discs only in the Hong Kong market. The UK arms of the record labels hold exclusive licences for sale of the material in the UK and claim that the Asian discs breach their copyright.
The judge in the case has reserved judgment to a later date.
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Men's golf in 2nd place at the Skyhawk Fall Classic
MARTIN, Tenn.-After a second round of play the Lipscomb Men's golf team has fallen to second place. The Bisons played a great first round landing them in first with a 280 at the start of the second round. They finished the second round with a 292, still 4 under par but bringing them to a combined 572 just below John A. Logan CC at 567.
Ryan Terry continues to lead the Bisons bringing in a round at 74 to a combined 141, which earned Terry a tie for fourth at the end of the second round. Each player stands in a tie after the second round of play; Blanton Farmer T13, Paul Klein-Kracht T17, Dustin Wilder T22, and Alex Cox T45.
The final round of play will take place tomorrow morning with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The Skyhawk Fall Classic is hosted by UT Martin at the Paris Landing State Park Golf Course in Buchanan, Tenn. Paris Landing is a 54-hole par 72 course over 6,685 yards.


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SPRINGFIELD (AP) — Gov. Pat Quinn is lashing out at lawmakers after the Illinois House approved a concealed carry bill that he says "puts public safety at risk."
Quinn says he opposes the plan because it would wipe out local gun ordinances — including Chicago's ban on assault weapons. Quinn issued a statement minutes after the House passed the bill on Friday.
He says that Chicago and other local communities should be able to keep their gun-control ordinances on the books.
Quinn is vowing to do all he can to prevent the bill from passing in the Illinois Senate.
Illinois is the last state in the nation that bans concealed weapons, and the bill comes after a federal appeals court ordered lawmakers to pass a concealed carry law by June 9.


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A new soybean industry coalition focused on addressing the changing demands of the food and feed industries and improving the global competitiveness of U.S. soybeans was introduced at the 2004 Commodity Classic convention in Las Vegas.
"Qualisoy represents a progressive industry coalition that plans to bring about significant changes in the quality and marketability of U.S. soybeans," said Qualisoy Board Vice Chairman Kerry Preete, who also serves as vice president of U.S. crop production for Monsanto Company, based in St. Louis.
Qualisoy is a collaborative effort between farmers and all levels of the soybean industry to develop and commercialize varieties with enhanced compositional traits that add value to U.S. soybeans and soy products.
"The only way we can effectively address current market demands as well as maintain our competitive position in the global market is through a united soybean industry front," says Qualisoy Board Chairman David Durham, immediate past chairman of the United Soybean Board and a soybean farmer from Hardin, Mo. "Recognizing that fact, soybean checkoff farmer-leaders created Qualisoy, a coalition with all parts of the soybean value chain committed to developing and commercializing enhanced compositional traits that add value to U.S. soybeans."
The Qualisoy Board consists of 22 individuals representing all components of the U.S. soybean industry, including 10 producers, as well as representatives from technology corporations, soybean processors and end users, academic institutions, and USDA's Agricultural Research Service. The United Soybean Board's chief executive officer serves as the ex-officio member of the board.
Durham explains that Qualisoy represents a call to action for the entire soybean industry. "We need seed companies to increase their research focused on compositional improvements, food companies need to request the traits and products they need, processors need to establish analytical capabilities to insure end products meet desired specifications and farmers need to grow these higher-quality varieties."
Also during Commodity Classic, Monsanto leaders announced that the company was pledging an $8.4 million grant to Qualisoy and would share important soybean gene sequencing data to help jumpstart the initiative. The company's funding commitment will spread out over the next several years through 2006, and is earmarked for on-going support of research and communication.
"Monsanto's financial contribution and sharing of technical data with Qualisoy will go a long way toward establishing future improvements in U.S. soybeans and insuring that U.S. soybean farmers remain competitive," says Durham. Contributions like Monsanto's are necessary for the board to reach its long-term objective to develop a pipeline of enhanced compositional traits, such as those that improve the health attributes of soybean oil and soybean meal, he says.
"In the short-term, Qualisoy supports the checkoff-funded select yield and quality initiative, which aims to improve the quality and competitiveness of U.S. soybeans by encouraging farmers to choose to grow top-yielding varieties that also contain high levels of protein and oil," says Durham. "The research supported by Qualisoy will help bring more high protein and oil varieties to the marketplace."
On a more long-term basis, the Qualisoy board plans to provide an innovative platform for the ongoing development of enhanced compositional traits in soybeans. This includes traits that lower saturated fats, reduce linolenic acid for improved flavor stability in food products and traits that create a mid-oleic variety to minimize the need for hydrogenation, which causes the trans-fats found in certain food.
Qualisoy will also work to develop varieties that may be used to produce soybean meal with higher metabolizable energy.
The coalition originated from a soybean checkoff-funded initiative that invests in research to develop soybean varieties with enhanced compositional traits. The Qualisoy board unites all levels of the soybean industry to create added value and increased global competitiveness for the U.S. soybean industry through the development, commercialization and promotion of enhanced quality traits.


text: Man AT&T has really been annoying me...I'm a premiere customer so I was able to order my 9700 but when I went to order it in the early afternoon yesterday their website was giving me errors and saying they have having technical difficulties...so I called then they said they couldn't give me the premiere customer price over the phone so then I tried again online.....this time it works BUT... now that it was after 5PM EST my phone didn't ship out till this morning so...now FedEx two day says Saturday before 4:30 PM.............BLAH. Especially since that I'm going to be leaving Friday night....also FedEx is well known to leave the package at your door even if you live in an apartment complex...at least for my AT&T phone orders...the rep even warned me they do this while I was on the phone with them....awesome...so I guess I'll leave a note to NOT leave it and to take it to my apartments office. Who knows if they will actually read and follow it though.....AHHH! I just hope it comes Friday evening !!! Annoyed but Excited!


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BoSox closer Hanrahan bumped back to 60-day DL
Boston, MA – The Boston Red Sox transferred relief pitcher Joel Hanrahan from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day DL prior to Thursday's series finale against the Minnesota Twins.
Hanrahan made his second trip to the DL in almost a month on Tuesday thanks to a right forearm strain, but was pushed back to make room on the 40-man roster for pitcher Jose De La Torre, who was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket.
For De La Torre, 27, it will be his first major-league call-up. He went 1-0 with one save and a 1.56 earned run average in 10 games with Pawtucket this year.
To make room on the 25-man roster, the Sox sent pitcher Allen Webster to the PawSox one day removed from a disastrous start against the Twins, during which he allowed six hits and eight runs over just 1 2/3 innings to absorb the loss during a 15-8 Minnesota rout.


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Welcome Back
Today I would like to share a picture of the stampbord necklace that I made just before Christmas. It features a Holly theme.
Stamps Used: Creative Expressions; Holly
Golden Fluid Acrylic Paint, Quinacridone Nickle Azo Gold, Irredescent Gold Fine
Ink Used; Tsukeneko Versafine in Onyx Black.
Stampbord in Domino sized Pieces.
These necklaces are such fun to make, the acrylic paints work beautifully on the surface and dry fast too. The Versafine ink dries perfectly over the Fluid Acrylic paint. I use a Crop A Dile to make the hole for the cord. The cord I'm using is 2mm cotton cord, it is made by Impex.
Adding a few layers of UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel) in clear, over the top of the paint, has given a superb sheen and really made the colours pop.
If you haven't tried stampbord yet, do give it a try. It is one of those things that people are afraid of trying, but it is super easy to use. I highly recommend using the Versafine ink with it, as it is a really black, black 😉 and dries superbly.
My top tip is to ink your stamp then lay the stamp on the desk, and take your piece of stampboard to the stamp. Really go for it, be brave, pounce and then press firmly to ensure the stampboard has full contact with the stamp. Hold the stamp down with one hand, grip the edges of the stampboard with your other hand and pull straight up. This avoids the chance of skidding your stampboard across the stamp and blurring your image.
You can colour stampboard with inks, pens, pencils as well as paints. Adding UTEE as a final layer will help seal in your work to protect it from scratching, but is an optional extra. If you haven't got a heat tool and UTEE, try just stamping onto it. It's great fun and a superb surface to 'play' on.
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Lotus needs to regain lost momentum - Gastaldi
Federico Gastaldi believes Lotus needs a strong result at Silverstone after seeing all the positives from the Spanish Grand Prix and the subsequent Barcelona test undone in the last few races.
Since missing the opening pre-season test in Jerez Lotus has been way off its 2013 pace, not registering its first points until the Spanish Grand Prix. Romain Grosjean then repeated that eighth-place finish in Monaco but Lotus failed to return to the points in either Canada or Austria, though deputy team principal Gastaldi believes the team has plenty it can take from either weekend.
"I would not say that we came away with too much satisfaction because we were not rewarded with points but for Pastor the maximum was extracted from his race in Austria, so positives could be taken," Gastaldi said. "This gives us a good platform to achieve our aims and objectives for Silverstone, which is to add to our points tally. But first we have to match the slower-speed corner performance of the E22 to the high speed performance.
"The momentum we got from the Spanish Grand Prix and the test afterwards was forgotten slightly after the tough three races since then. But we know that at a track like Silverstone we should be able to see similar performance and exploit the capabilities of the E22 and the powertrain package with the help of Renault Sport F1."
Gastaldi says Grosjean's performance in Austria, where he started from the pits and battled back to 14th, sums up the team's determination to return to the front of the pack in 2014.
"The team fought back with typical spirit from a really tough time in Montreal which says a lot about the team and the spirit we have. Romain showed the fighting spirit which he is famous for and which the team really appreciate ... Romain remains upbeat and he knows that although it is taking longer than anyone expected, he can exploit the potential that exists in the E22. He is as hungry as ever."


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Working at Heights training course is suitable for any person who is required to work at any height. The course covers all aspects of safe access to heights, legislative requirements, selection use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (including correct use and fitting of safety harnesses), along with practical exercises of setting up fall arrest systems and the rescue of a suspended casualty.
Height safety training includes an overview of legislation relating to working at heights, introduction to hazards and risks, correct use of harness and recovery procedure for fall arrest.
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The Octogambo grub is a decent mouthful for predators and creates a lot of action on the retrieve, thanks to the wide, curly tail. Kalins' list this grub as 8 inches but they need a good stretch to make that length, the true size is approximately 7 inches (18cm) with tail extended, weight is 21 grams. The body and tail are roughly the same length. An excellent choice of lure for pike, zander, bass, pollack, cod etc. Made in the USA, 2pcs per pack (please note these grubs are purchased in bulk and supplied in unbranded packaging).
Length (with tail extended): 7" (18cm)
Weight: 21g (3/4oz)
Colour: White (see photo)
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I know this blog has been really sparse lately, but I have been super busy. Fear not, however, as I have not completely neglected you all, and soon I may have a super surprise for you. But right now I have a different surprise, no less super!
I've mentioned before that I'm BRK's Executive Assistant. And as part of my job, I created this cute design:
Which BRK then put on a shirt, added a tagline, and threw up for sale. I'm super excited about it, and you should be, too!
If interested, head to BRK's website and check them out. He'll ship them anywhere in the world you can get mail, so don't think it's limited to just US kids. But, remember, these shirts are only available until July 19th, one week from today, so don't think about it too long!


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If you haven't checked out Kate Conklin Designs, you absolutely must! I am convinced we would be fast friends if she didn't live a around the globe in Australia. Seriously, she is uber talented, beautiful, and has some awesome quilt patterns that she sells too...plus, she is hosting a giveaway of this pattern and the fabrics used so make sure to go and enter...
"Sea Views"
When I first saw Michelle Engel Bencsko's gorgeous "Beyond the Sea" organic fabric I had two thoughts. The first was that it would be perfect for my mother in law. Their house directly overlooks the beach and she'd been hinting that she'd love a quilt designed by me.Its hard to find beachy fabrics that are fresh and modern, but this range ticks all the boxes. Cloud9's organic fabric is so soft and silky and the the colours and designs are just gorgeous (my favourites are Sandpiper and Coral).
My second thought was that it would be perfect to try curved piecing on, evoking a sense of waves at the beach. It was a little scary trying something new on such beautiful fabric, especially since I only had a fat quarter of each, but after a couple of practice blocks I saw that it was quite easy. I found an excellent video here on piecing curves without pins, and it opened up new, exciting possibilities for quilt designs!
I'm really bad at making decisions, so I shared a number of design sketches on my blog, as well as asking for advice on how to quilt it. I really appreciated all of the ideas - there's so many amazingly creative people out there who are willing to share. I'm keen to make another quilt with curved piecing so I can try out a slightly different design, maybe a baby quilt next time.
Fortunately my mother in law loves her "Sea Veiws" quilt, and I must admit I do too. I think it works because the simple design lets the fabric shine and the combination of the fabric and the wavy blocks give it a calming, peaceful feel. The wavy quilting was easy and didn't take long, and I like the way the "Earth" binding frames the front and the back of the quilt
I'm currently hosting a giveaway in conjunction with Cloud9 Fabrics. So if you'd like to make your own "Sea Views" quilt head over to my blog - www.kateconklindesigns.com - for a chance to win my pattern as well as a fat quarter bundle of the "Beyond the Sea" fabric!
If you want to check out in more detail the posts that helped create this quilt, click here, and here.
Thanks Kate. I am all entered and ready to win. LOVE your mother in law's view...no fair! Love your blog and all your patterns. Keep them coming!


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jonnii needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 81 designs submitted by 23 freelance designers.
Logo required for new version of Virtual Conquest for the iPhone to go with a name change and updated website.
The logo will be used on both the website and on the device, so must look good with and without a background.
We are releasing a new version of our iPhone game Virtual Conquest and have decided to rename it to vConqr, so are now in need of a new logo and branding.You can find more information on the game and see screenshots for inspiration on the current website (we're redesigning this too):http://twobluecubes.com/virtualconquest/screenshots.htmlOur tentative palette for the redesign is as follows, but please don't feel like you need to constrain yourself to these.#77BB22, #EA8006, #BB2244, #A3AAA3#222931, #000201, #DFEEF5, #9ECBEC#1A8ACA, #537DD3, #042C60, #DCE9F1#26343D, #DCEBF2, #E1F0F7, #FCFCFC#8CC4E9, #26333B, #436082, #E3F2DF.
We will require final artwork at 57x57 pixels (will be used on the device at 120dpi) and 512x512 pixels (for app store). The two sizes can be the same, or variations - depending on what makes sense.
Be mindful that the corners will have rounded edges applied by Apple, and the "shine" effect (although this can be suppressed for the device icon).
- Must look good as an iPhone icon at both sizes
- Must fit in with the iPhone look/feel.
- Must look good on white and black background.
- Must not have a background in icon format.
- Lots of detail
- The old name ("Virtual Conquest")
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They say there isn't a group without drama, well I managed to make one in WoW, I simply banned every non-game related chat in the channels of the group, so the members could not form any kind of social relationships with each other, therefore there was nothing to blow. However this success wasn't exportable and assimilative. Since the social person wants peer respect and acceptance, they can't have fun in an environment where they can't harvest these. They call this a "work", and I finally understand that their definition of work vs fun is "we do SOMETHING" vs "WE do something". This is not something any leader can "fix" as only a small group is ready to take the "work" approach - and surprisingly this group emerges as elite in every field. However to be more than a small elite PvP group that may do some really awesome videos but generally irrelevant for the future of the game, one has to accomodate socials.
To have The One Empire, one has to assimilate socials too, simply because they are the 99%. If it has socials within its ranks, it will have drama. If it will have drama, it will explode. If it explodes it fails. Result: The One Empire can't be built.
While the above is true, it isn't accurate. Its inaccuracy isn't obvious. Accurately: "a homogeneous empire cannot be built". For most people homogeneous is trivial as there is one proper way of doing things: his way.
The solution to build The One Empire that is not riddled with drama is to be heterogeneous. Will it be an empire at all? Will it have a character? Yes, since the problem is social at the first place so the differences are social, ergo game-irrelevant. The One Empire will be homogeneous regarding ingame issues, but will tolerate various "cultures" within the different corporations.
How? Well, the people in the alliance are members of corporations too. There isn't any difficulty having corporations of very different social cultures. One can be an all-male one that constantly send porn pictures and tell disgusting stories how "all girls are bitches" while the one next to it can be totally respectful towards women. There isn't any problem of the two to trade, pay tax for the supercap fund or fly in the same fleet - as long as the FC is capable to keep offtopic crap out of the channels, which can usually be enforced during a few hours fleet operation.
The ruleset that can make it happen:
- The members are members of the alliance first and not of the corporation. The members must answer for their acts to the alliance and not the corporation. So if someone breaks the rules of the alliance and kicked by any of the council members, the corp leader can't keep him. He gets the mail from the council member, he has to kick the guy. Also he can't invite anyone who don't accept the alliance rules or on the alliance kick-list.
- The corp leader don't have the right to kick anyone without making sure that the member lands within the alliance. There is a "default corporation" within the alliance as temporary holder for members who are in the alliance but not in any corp. All corp leaders must have an alt with inviter rights in this corp. If they want someone out of their corp, they must re-invite him to this default corp. The former member can also ask any other inviter to invite him, who will do so after verifying only that he was recently removed from one of the alliance corps without being kicked by the council. In the default corp the offtopic chat is forbidden. This corp is not destined to be the home of anyone, it's just a lobby till one finds a corp that fits him.
- If the alliance finds a corporation leader breaking its rules, the corporation is kicked from the alliance, but the simple members can move to other corporations.
- Besides alts of the officials doing official jobs, no alts get auto invited. Since there is no API way to verify, every pilot is considered on its own, to track who is alt of who would be a spreadsheet nightmare.
- The income source of the alliance is the tax paid by the corps. It's their business how to get the money from their members. If they fail to pay, they get a warning, then they are kicked out. Of course the non-leading members can go to the default corp and then find another corp. The tax has 3 elements:
- Fixed: this is paid for the pure existence of the corp. Its purpose is to prevent lolcorps linger. Pay, be kicked or dissolve. Any corp can dissolve at will, moving the members and even the leader to the default corp
- Member: it's a fixed number multiplied by pilot count (again: all alts are counted individually). The purpose is to prevent useless freeloaders linger in the alliance. The corp will collect this tax from the members, those who can't pay are kicked from the corp and moved to the default corp to prevent abuse. In the default corp the tax collector is a council member who is authorized to kick members from the alliance.
- System: Star systems are assigned to corps that request them. PvP corps don't need systems, industrials do who can pay the tax from the profit made in the system. The system tax is not just a huge income, but motivate the corps to give up systems they can't properly utilize and let the systems be assigned to corps that can.
- Only the members of the corporation that owns the system can harvest resources there. Of course all alliance members can fly, dock, repair, refit, trade, clone and so on in any stations, and kill enemies in any systems but only the owner corporation members can mine, rat or refine in their system. A thief found in non-owned system is kicked out of the alliance. The point is to keep the industrial corporations competing who can utilize the space better. A thief would break it as he utilizes a resource that someone else pays tax for.
- The tax collected by the alliance are reported on a monthly basis on the forum.
- The collected tax money is distributed to the following branches, and reported similarly:
- To the one of the fleet commanders (or their administrator alt) who use them to pay out for ships lost in fleet action or salary for doing something "not fun" like camping a gate. Such payments are public info and must be all published to prevent corruption and accusing with corruption. (easiest way: administrator alt has full API key made public)
- To the supercap division head. This money is used to build supercaps. All supercaps are individually named and their price tag published.
- To the head of intelligence. He buys intel and pays traitors of enemies along with salaries of deployed spies. While the names of the recipients are obviously anonymous, otherwise he had to publish complete report on the forum with items like "9B paid for the password of the POS at X-99999" so members can speak up if they think it's a waste as blowing up the POS would have been easier.
- Secretary of state: usually to pay mercenaries and buying systems from alliance leaders who rather go away with cash than join or fight. Fully reported of course.
- The Empire is money-neutral, the above branches must spend all the tax the next month (besides a small safety amount which is clearly defined). If money starts accumulating, the next month tax will be linearly smaller for everyone. It prevents anyone sitting on too much ISK to have ideas about illegal RMT and also motivates everyone to spend. Like "Hey FC, we are bored and saw there is enough in the wallet to replace the ships, lead us into enemy space, let's make some terror among them" or "Random roamers blown up 32 Hulks this week in our space. We see you can afford to place a bubblecamp to our entrance in peak hours, so please do" or one of the FCs in the council meeting: "I see that with the current spending 4T will remain in the end of the month, so if you don't mind I'd order 12 titans and 30 supercarriers as I'd go for a capital-supercapital fleet"
- The FCs are on alliance and not corp level, they belong to a special corp "Imperial council". Only they are allowed to organize official fleets and pay from the tax money. Of course others can lead fleets but only on their own money. FCs will differ in combat style, some will run huge-fleet battles head on, others will specialize in hunting enemy roams in our space, there will be avid gatecamp-commanders and elite PvP-ers who bring their well-choosen few deep into enemy space, so everyone who wants to PvP can find an FC fitting his style.
- In official fleets the rule is "no bullshit". Those who behave unprofessionally by telling jokes, talking offtopic or do anything that would annoy members who don't share their culture are to be punished by ISK fine first, kick from the alliance for repeated or serious violation. In the fleet you are to blow up ships and not to socialize. If you can't shut up for a few hours when you should be shooting flashy reds anyway, you have no place in a fleet. Reliable info that proves that the FC failed to keep the comms clear of crap can lead to him losing his FC status.
- The corp leaders are not council members and council members cannot lead corps even on alts. This guarantees that the corporations that has a unique culture cannot force this culture on anyone. The alliance members have the right to belong to the alliance and they can do so without question in the default corp. Belonging to a "real" corporation is a volunteer action of the member and accepting him is an equally volunteer action of the community of that corp.
EVE Business report: Tuesday morning 19.5B Ouch! Insuring the Orca and not playing on weekend hurts! (2 PLEX behind for second account, 0.3B spent on Titan project)
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Mary Kay Sales Representative Willeen Buchholz is hosting an Internet Show benefiting Dancing with Chicago Celebrities' "One in a Million" Campaign aimed at preventative research and access to care in the fight against breast cancer.
This year "One in a Million" is funding an innovative vaccine trial to treat breast cancer and free mammograms for women in need.
You can check out the mission at: www.amdwcc.org.
Here's how you can help: Go shopping! Mary Kay is and has been the #1 selling skin care brand in the US for the past 17 years and there are also several items which are non-cosmetic and perfect for gift giving.
- Simply go to the website: www.marykay.com to browse the catalog.
- Select the items you would like to purchase and pay with your credit card (VISA, MC, or Discover).
- Enter "Dance Chicago" in the comments section and if you opt to pay the shipping (normally free) also add "shipping's on me".
Your products will be sent directly to you (if a gift, directly to the recipient) and Willeen will donate the net proceeds of each and every purchase to Dancing with Chicago Celebrities.
So many people have been diagnosed themselves or have had a family member or close friend that has fought breast cancer or perhaps lost their battle. Help make a difference!


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Desert Island Top Ten Catholic Books List
by Dave Armstrong
Created (06/22/2009)
My Blog: Biblical Evidence for Catholicism
Occupation: Apologist
List Creator Says: "All of these have been hugely influential in my own life, and I think they are very important books, that would be of spiritual and educational benefit for anyone (though the Cardinal Newman titles are quite "heavy" reading and not to everyone's taste). No particular order . . . "
OrthodoxyAuthor: G. K. Chesterton
The Screwtape Letters
Author: C S Lewis
The Spirit And Forms Of Protestantism
Author: Fr. Louis Bouyer, C.O.
Evangelical is Not Enough
- Worship Of God In Liturgy And SacramentsAuthor: Thomas Howard
The Imitation of Christ
- by Thomas À Kempis
An Essay on the Development of Christian DoctrineAuthor: Cardinal John Henry Newman
- Edited, Outlined & Explained
Essay in Aid of a Grammar of AssentAuthor: Cardinal John Henry Newman
The Spirit of CatholicismAuthor: Karl Adam
St. Thomas Aquinas And St. Francis Of AssisiAuthor: G. K. Chesterton
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Starting Oct. 5, Point Park University's Conservatory of Performing Arts presents the annual Student Choreography Project concert, with 14 juniors and seniors from the dance program showcasing their abilities as choreographers for friends, families, professors, and the University community. They might even inspire a few people to take their dance career to places they never thought possible.
Oscar Carrillo is a junior dance major minoring in business. Along with friend and fellow dance major John Litzler, Carrillo choreographed a piece titled "Detached" that will open the concert. Carrillo describes his work, performed by 13 female and three male dancers, as a "contemporary and abstract representation" of feelings brought upon by good and bad responses in the human body.
"Dancing has always been a passion of mine, but choreographing goes beyond my ability to move the way I want or like. It allows me to see that movement on other people," said Carrillo.
Each year, faculty members from Point Park's dance program make sure only the best of the best make it to the stage for the concert. Once students have created their pieces, they must present their work to a panel of five judges from outside the University community.
Jane Vranish, dance critic for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, held one of the spots on this year's panel.
"A choreographer has to be able to communicate his or her thoughts to the dancers in a meaningful way," said Vranish. "It's a combination of talent and work ethic."
Through the real-world experience gained by choreographing for Student Choreography Project, Carrillo hopes to expand his resume, and in turn open doors for more opportunity throughout his dance career.
"Student Choreography Projects are a great way to give the dancer and the student choreographer an opportunity to practice the feeling of setting a piece in the real dance world," said Carrillo.
Student Choreography Project is not the only opportunity in the department that helps dancers grow in their field. According to Carrillo, a range of opportunities at Point Park has pushed him towards goals far beyond his originally perceived ability. The faculty are great mentors for the students – not only by teaching and giving advice, but by paving paths that lead to new and different opportunities as well.
Vranish has worked with Point Park students in the past, and knows that she can always expect great things from students in the dance program.
"Point Park students always surprise me," said Vranish. "Student choreography on the whole has improved over the years -- a nod to the curriculum, teachers, mentors, and the students' abilities."
The Student Choreography Project offers afternoon and evening performances through Oct. 7 at Point Park's George Rowland White Performance Studio in the Dance Complex. For more performance details, times and ticket information, visit www.pittsburghplayhouse.com.
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Please consider a recurring monthly donation.
Why should I consider a monthly recurring gift to the Archbishop's Catholic Appeal?
Both the donor and the archdiocese benefit from monthly recurring gifts. For you, the process is easy, convenient, and you will receive fewer philanthropic requests. The size of your gift grows significantly over a twelve-month period and you can increase, pause, or stop your monthly donation at any time. The archdiocese benefits by witnessing a reduction in postage and administrative costs, while ensuring a consistent monthly cash flow throughout the year.
When and why was the Archbishop's Catholic Appeal created?
The Archbishop's Catholic Appeal was created by Archbishop Urban J. Vehr in 1965 to accommodate the surge in the number of Catholics relocating to northern Colorado. During the past half century, our archdiocese has witnessed additional population growth bursts. As with any growing family like our spiritual family, known as the Archdiocese of Denver, this blessing of growth creates additional needs and responsibilities. Thankfully, nearly forty archdiocesan ministries that address the social, educational, and pastoral needs of our spiritual family are funded through Appeal proceeds.
What ministries does the Archbishop's Catholic Appeal support?
The Archbishop's Catholic Appeal funds nearly forty archdiocesan programs. A partial listing includes: Archdiocesan Archives, Black Catholic Ministry, Catholic Charities, Catholic Deaf Community, Centro San Juan Diego, Child and Youth Protection, Hispanic Ministry, Hmong Catholic Community, Kateri Catholic Community, Liturgy Office, Natural Family Planning, Office of Catholic Schools, Parish Support Services, Permanent Diaconate, Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary, Religious Education and Pastoral Care for Persons with Developmental Disabilities, Respect Life Office, Rural Life Ministry, Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary, Social Ministry, Totus Tuus, Tribunal, Vocations, and Youth Ministry.
Why should I donate to the Archbishop's Catholic Appeal?
As followers of Christ who embodied perfect charity we are called to support the charitable outreach efforts of our Archdiocesan Church. People are often astounded to learn that providing for the needs of the Church is one of the "Five Precepts of the Catholic Church." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, #2041-2043) Much like the faithful are asked to support the pastoral programs at their local parishes, they also are called to provide for the material needs of their wider Church -- the Archdiocese of Denver.
I donate to the Appeal every year, so why am I asked to increase my gift?
There are many ministries that face increased demands for services every year. For example, the number of women in their sixties or older who are experiencing homelessness continues to escalate, not to mention the ever-increasing costs to educate our seminarians. It is my hope that the additional sacrifices from our faithful will help offset the surge in costs.
How much does it cost to conduct the Archbishop's Catholic Appeal?
Thanks to streamlined efforts, the total operating costs associated with last year's Appeal were only 5.3%. As a result, more than 94 cents of every dollar raised was invested in archdiocesan ministries. What a remarkable testament to the practice of Christian stewardship. The overhead costs for the 2018 Appeal are expected to remain unchanged.
Nine Choirs of AngelsLevels of Leadership Giving
This year, the Archbishop's Catholic Appeal is introducing nine levels of giving that correspond to the Nine Choirs of Angels. The primary purpose for initiating these Levels of Leadership Giving is to challenge all members of our faith community to embrace their role in the life and development of our Archdiocesan Church, while also cultivating a spirit of Christian stewardship.
Guardian Angel: $1,000 - $2,499 Archangel: $2,500 - $4,999 Principality: $5,000 - $9,999 Power: $10,000 - $14,999 Virtue: $15,000 - $19,999 Dominion: $20,000 - $24,999 Throne: $25,000 - $34,999 Cherubim: $35,000 - $49,999 Seraphim: $50,000+
Monthly donations count towards leadership giving. For example, $84/month places you in the Guardian Angel level.
If you need assistance, our representatives are happy to help you. You can make a gift over the phone during regular business hours by calling 303.867.0614
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African Americans: Overview
Larry E. Davis, John M. Wallace Jr., and Trina R. Williams Shanks
African Americans have been a part of the nation's history for nearly four hundred years. Although their history includes the forced imposition of chattel slavery, the strict enforcement of legal segregation, and a tenuous acceptance as equal citizens, African Americans have been, and continue to be, major contributors, creators, investors, and builders of America. In this article we summarize briefly the history of African Americans, we examine racial disparities in key indicators of social, mental, and physical well-being, and we highlight persistent strengths that can be built upon and areas that provide hope for the future. The challenge for social work is to simultaneously celebrate the historical successes and ongoing contributions of African Americans to this country while also recognizing the vestiges of structural racism and fighting for greater civil rights and social and economic justice.
African American Social Welfare History
Iris Carlton-LaNey
This article discusses the African American social welfare system that began to develop during the early 20th century. This social welfare system, designed by African Americans to serve African Americans, addressed needs that were not being met by any other formal social services while the nascent social work profession was emerging. The myriad programs included settlement houses, boys and girls programs, training schools, and day nurseries. The women's club movement played a critical role in the development of this social welfare system and provided much of the impetus for change and inclusion. Through formal organizations, including the National Urban League (NUL) and the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), and an array of clubs and social groups, social services were extended to urban and rural communities throughout the United States.
Criminal Justice: Corrections
C. Aaron McNeece
The United States has more than 7 million adults under correctional supervision, with more than 2 million incarcerated. The history and theories behind incarceration are described, along with the current jail and prison inmate populations. Specific problems of juveniles and women are mentioned. Current trends and issues in corrections are discussed, including community-based corrections, privatization, faith-based programs, and health care. The roles of social workers in the correctional system are outlined. Comments are made on the future of incarceration.
Disability: Overview
Romel W. Mackelprang
Characteristics that we contemporarily define as disabilities have existed in the human population from earliest recorded history. Societal explanations for disability have varied greatly by time and populations in which disabilities have occurred. At various times in history, disability has been viewed as a blessing from deity or the deities, a punishment for sin, or a medical problem. Social workers have worked with persons with disabilities from the inception of the profession, and in recent years, social work has begun to embrace the concept of disability as diversity and to treat disability as diversity and welcome disabled persons as fully participating members of society. Social work has begun welcoming persons with disabilities as fully participating members of society, including valuable members of the profession.
David F. Gillespie
Disasters are a form of collective stress posing an unavoidable threat to people around the world. Disaster losses result from interactions among the natural, social, and built environments, which are becoming increasingly complex. The risk of disaster and people's susceptibility to damage or harm from disasters is represented with the concept of vulnerability. Data from the Indian Ocean tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, and genocide in Darfur, Sudan, show poor people suffer disproportionately from disasters. Disaster social work intervenes in the social and built environments to reduce vulnerability and prevent or reduce long-term social, health, and mental health problems from disasters.
Dual Degree Programs
Srinika Jayaratne
Dual degree programs are growing rapidly around the country with increasing numbers of universities offering students an opportunity to earn an M.S.W. along with another degree. While two degrees offer clear benefits to the students and provide revenue to the institutions, they also raise some issues and concerns about the "relative worth" of an M.S.W.
Empowerment Practice
Ruth J. Parsons and Jean East
The concept of empowerment has deep roots in social work practice. Building upon the work of empowerment theorists of the 1980s and 1990s and applied broadly in the 2000s [Itzhaky and York (2000), Social Work Research, 24, 225–234; Travis and Deepak (2011), Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 20, 203–222], the concept of empowerment has evolved from a philosophical level to practice frameworks and methods. Substantial research confirms empowerment outcomes as personal, interpersonal, and sociopolitical. Practice interventions contain both personal and structural dimensions and are accomplished through multilevel interventions. Based on transformation ideology, empowerment is a counter to perceived and objective powerlessness. Social work relationships provide an opportunity for experiencing power and collaboration. Empowerment interventions are often useful with vulnerable populations, such as women and members of stigmatized groups.
Environmental Justice
Mary E. Rogge
The concept of environmental justice gained currency in the public arena during the latter part of the 20th century. It embodies social work's person-in-environment perspective and dedication to people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and poor. The pursuit of environmental justice engages citizens in local to international struggles for economic resources, health, and well-being, and in struggles for political voice and the realization of civil and human rights.
Human Needs: Overview
Michael A. Dover
Human need and related concepts such as basic needs have long been part of the implicit conceptual foundation for social work theory, practice, and research. However, while the published literature in social work has long stressed social justice, and has incorporated discussion of human rights, human need has long been both a neglected and contested concept. In recent years, the explicit use of human needs theory has begun to have a significant influence on the literature in social work.
Immigration Policy
Uma A. Segal
Individuals and families from around the globe form a continuous stream of immigrants to the United States, with waiting lists for entry stretching to several years. Reasons for this ongoing influx are readily apparent, because the United States is one of the most attractive nations in the world, regardless of its problems. There is much in the United States that native-born Americans take for granted and that is not available in most other countries, and there are several amenities, opportunities, possibilities, lifestyles, and freedoms in the United States (U.S.) that are not found together in any other nation. In theory, and often in reality, the U.S. is a land of freedom, of equality, of opportunity, of a superior quality of life, of easy access to education, and of relatively few human rights violations. This entry will focus on immigration policy through legislative history and its impact, demographic trends, the economic impact, the immigrant workforce, educational and social service systems, ethical issues, and roles for social workers.
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Reports: Bruins acquire forward scoring great Jaromir Jagr from Stars
BOSTON - The Bruins have acquired forward Jaromir Jagr from the Dallas Stars, according to multiple reports.
The move would give Boston one of the NHL's all-time great scorers as it tries for its second Stanley Cup in three seasons. Jagr has 1,679 points in 1,380 games with Pittsburgh, Washington, New York Rangers, Philadelphia and Dallas.
He won the Hart Trophy as league MVP in the 1998-99 season and is a five-time winner of the Art Ross Trophy as league scoring champion.
He has plenty of playoff experience, and was a key part of Pittsburgh's Stanley Cup wins in 1991 and 1992. He also helped the Czech Republic win the gold medal at the 1998 Nagano Olympics.
He remains a productive forward at age 41, putting up 14 goals and 12 assists in 34 games with Dallas this season.
The Stars have been one of the biggest sellers leading up to Wednesday's trade deadline. They have traded former captain Brenden Morrow to Pittsburgh and have reportedly moved forward Derek Roy to Vancouver.
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By Colin Finlay, Sven Torfinn, Pep Bonet, Ron Haviv, Lynsey Addario, Chris-Steele Perkins, Kadir van Lohuizen and Oliver JobardThe exhibit "Darfur: Photojournalists Respond," based on the book "Darfur: Twenty Years of War and Genocide in Sudan," by Leora Kahn, features 30 photographs taken in Darfur by Colin Finlay, Sven Torfinn, Pep Bonet, Ron Haviv, Lynsey Addario, Chris-Steele Perkins, Kadir van Lohuizen and Oliver Jobard.
As World War II ended, the world beat its collective chest defiantly and proclaimed it would "never forget" the genocide of the Holocaust so that it could "never again" be repeated. The world – as history has proven – has a short memory. The Holocaust was not the world's first genocide and it has not been the last.
Today, in the Darfur region of western Sudan, we face human suffering on a scale difficult to imagine. The photographers who have witnessed the atrocities first hand have taken unforgettable photographs that are a testimony to the individual human beings involved in the injustices occurring daily in Darfur. The photographs in this exhibit capture a conflict which has led to some of the worst human rights abuses imaginable. These abuses include systematic and wide-scale murder, rape, torture, abduction and displacement.
The images in the exhibit represent the reality of genocide. The people in the photographs are a reminder of life's beauty and preciousness and dare viewers to answer the question, "How long can we go on saying 'never again?'" It is time to allow the photographs not only to inform viewers but also inspire them to take action.
This exhibition is generously underwritten by Kempner Capital Management, Inc.; The Wortham Foundation, Inc.; BP America; and Marathon Oil Corporation, with special thanks to Continental Airlines, official airline of Holocaust Museum Houston.


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Scarcity – A Limited Number Available
One of the key uses of scarcity online is the use of a "limited number" of items available. While this may or may not be true, if there is a perception that you might miss out on something it becomes much more valuable and you are more likely to acquire said object.
Many sites that sell either products or services have recently started displaying X number still available or X items left in their product messaging.
Threadless, an online T-Shirt Retailer displays "X Left" once a T-shirts stock volumes becomes low.
This pushes people to purchase more quickly, before Threadless runs out of your size.
We also see this with many of the Travel Consolidators, like Orbitz and Travelocity, where they use Scarcity to try and persuade consumers to "act now" before supply is gone or the price increases.
Orbitz uses Scarcity to try and persuade consumers to "Act Fast – Only X number left"
Below is how Travelocity highlights the "X number left".
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2004 — The Southern California apartment markets should continue to perform well with increased occupancy rates and rental growth driving higher per-unit prices and keeping cap rates at extraordinarily low levels. These projections are part of the annual forecast presented by the Richard S. Ziman Center for Real Estate at UCLA Anderson School of Management at its Sixth Annual Southern California Multi-Family Housing Conference held today at the Skirball Cultural Center.
According to Dr. Stephen D. Cauley, the Ziman Center's associate director of research, the current level of cap rates is explainable by recent declines in long-term interest rates. "Our analysis strongly suggests that increases in long-term interest rates will be followed by corresponding increases in cap rates, although they will lag somewhat," said Dr. Cauley. "If increases in interest rates occur at historical levels over the next three to four years, declines in apartment values and market disruptions should be relatively small. If, however, interest rates should escalate quickly due to such events as increased inflation or major oil disruptions, the impact on the markets could be significant with substantial declines from the current record highs in the real value of apartments."
The Ziman Center forecast notes that Southern California is in a sustained growth period for apartment demand. Currently, only 18% of Californians can afford the medium priced single family home, which Dr. Cauley believes will inevitably maintain the demand for apartments. Because of this demand and constraints on supply of new apartments, he projects substantial rent increases (2-3% above inflation) and low vacancy rates for the foreseeable future.
The supply issues cited in the Ziman Forecast Center forecast include strong Chinese demand for concrete, steel and lumber, increasing the cost and decreasing the availability of these resources for U.S. consumption. Also factoring into the supply-demand imbalance are major barriers to entry in urban areas, including entitlement limitations. Dr. Cauley points out that there is also a current imbalance between the location of newly constructed apartments and the greatest need for those units.
"We believe that major construction of Southern California apartments will take place in areas like the Inland Empire and Palmdale in northern Los Angeles County, while the greatest need for these living units remains in the urban core," said Cauley.
The Ziman Center forecast cites northern San Diego County as perhaps the strongest apartment market in Southern California, supported by increases in young, highly educated professionals drawn to the area by the biotech and defense industries. Orange County will also benefit from this employment and demographic trend, as will parts of northern Los Angeles County, but to a lesser extent than in San Diego. The Inland Empire will be the only area to see the development of a considerable number of "moderate income apartments" that will be built without any subsidies. However, rapid growth and elastic supply will limit rent growth in the area, Dr. Cauley believes.
About The Richard S. Ziman Center for Real Estate
Since its inception in 1999, the primary objective of the Richard S. Ziman Center for Real Estate at UCLA Anderson School of Management has been to provide the real estate community with leading economic and demographic research, including an annual multi-family housing forecast that provides a quantitative and qualitative overview of the Los Angeles apartment market. Conferences held by the Ziman Center bridge the divide between research and practice, providing participants with strategies and information on which to base critical policy and business decisions.


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Program Development Analyst, Digital Health Strategy & Alliances - Cerritos, CA - #136682
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: November 09, 2017
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/Your Talent. Our Vision/. AtCareMore, a proud member of the Anthem, Inc. family of companies specializing in providing senior Americans a complete and pro-active health care experience, it's a powerful combination. It's the foundation upon which we're creating greater care for our members, greater value for our customers and greater health for our communities. Join us and together we will drive the future of health care.
This is an exceptional opportunity to do innovative work that means more to you and those we serve.
Location: CareMore corporate office in Cerritos, CA.
Program Development Analyst, Digital Health Strategy & Alliances(a.k.a Process Improvement Analyst)
The Program Development Analyst will be responsible for coordinating the piloting and structuring (i.e., building) of programs in a way that allows for scale and successful handoff to the Senior Advisor of Digital Health Strategy & Alliances.
The Program Development Analyst will work with internal stakeholders to understand program vision and objectives so that they can build and pilot digital health programs or other health tech innovations in a manner that will allow for successful implementation across the enterprise. This includes coordination with relevant stakeholders, management of the pilot and the creation of materials (i.e., formulation of a program playbook) that will assist Operations in implementing the program enterprise-wide.
The position will report directly to the VP of Digital Health Strategy & Alliances.
Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
Conducts assessments of current processes, reports and procedures.
Identifies process improvements and recommends solutions for corrective, preventive actions.
Collects data and performs quantitative analysis to substantiate assumptions.
Performs any necessary ad hoc reporting.
Coordinates training and documentation.
Measures outcomes of quality improvements using metrics and benchmarking criteria.
Requires a BA/BS degree; one (1) to two (2) years of operational experience in healthcare; one or more (1 ) years of experience in process improvement, workflow analysis, project management preferred; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Masters Degree in Public Health (MPH) or MBA.
Background and experience in a management consulting firm.
Workflow analysis or operational analysis skills in healthcare environment.
Program and/or product development experience.
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Liberty News
Quiz Bowl team earns more wins
|Liberty's Quiz Bowl team members are, left to right, Catherine Hardee, Corbin Payne (team captain), Andrea Teachout and Marissa Estep.
Liberty University's Quiz Bowl team scored big again last Saturday, racking up six game wins at the regional Academic Competition Federation tournament hosted by the University of Virginia.
Four of the team's wins were over North Carolina State University (200-35; 220-100; 250-95; 245-25), an Atlantic Coast Conference team. Liberty chalked up its first ACC win when it toppled Duke University earlier this semester.
"We didn't win [the] championship," said Dr. Jim Nutter, Liberty's quiz team coach and associate professor of English, … "but we did finish better in that tournament than we ever had in the past."
Adding to Saturday's tournament victories were wins over North Carolina Wesleyan (285-160) and Virginia Commonwealth University (250-160). Earlier this year the team defeated George Mason University, another in-state rival.
This week's success follows a string of wins in the Big South Conference, where Liberty has won four championships in the last five years.
Nutter said that this year's team appears to be even stronger, with the addition of three National Merit finalists and one student who has qualified three times to be on Jeopardy.
In January, the team will travel to the Big South Conference tournament at Coastal Carolina University and to the National Academic Quiz Competition (NAQT) at East Carolina University in February.
Quiz Bowl has been called the "varsity sport of the mind." Teams play games consisting of two nine-minute halves, answering a variety of questions on literature, history, geography, government, the sciences, math, art, popular culture and sports.
Liberty's team consists entirely of Honors Program students.
For more information about Liberty's Quiz Bowl, or to schedule a tryout, please email team coach Dr. Jim Nutter.


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2014-03-27 / Education
Dean's Lists Announced
Geneva College Geneva College is proud to present the Dean's List for the Fall 2013 semester and congratulates these students on reaching this level of academic excellence. They are: Ruth Dabroski of Sayre, Andrea Hinds of Montrose and Megan Hinds of Montrose. Miami University
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