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Nov. 27 (Bloomberg) — Paul Ceglia was indicted on charges he faked evidence to support his claims that he signed a contract with Facebook Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg giving him a multibillion-dollar share in the world's biggest social network,Ceglia was arrested and charged last month in a criminal complaint with one count each of wire fraud and mail fraud, and was accused of the same crimes by a New York federal grand jury, according to an indictment released yesterday by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara in Manhattan.
Ceglia, 39, doctored a legitimate 2003 contract with Zuckerberg, in which the future CEO agreed to perform coding work for Ceglia's website, into a phony contract "in which Zuckerberg agreed to provide Ceglia with at least a 50 per cent interest in Facebook," according to the indictment.
Prosecutors say Ceglia also fabricated e-mails and destroyed evidence in the case.
The indictment is necessary to bring the western New York man's case to trial. Each of the charges carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Ceglia pleaded not guilty last month. He is set to appear in Manhattan federal court on Nov. 28.
Ceglia sued Zuckerberg and Facebook in 2010, claiming 84 per cent of the company. He later reduced his demand to half of Zuckerberg's Facebook holdings. Facebook, based in Menlo Park, California, said from the start that Ceglia's claim was fraudulent.
Ceglia's lawyer, Dean Boland of Lakewood, Ohio, didn't immediately respond yesterday to a voice-mail message seeking comment on the criminal charges.
The contract case is Ceglia v. Zuckerberg, 10-cv-00569, U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (Buffalo). The criminal case is U.S. v. Ceglia, 12-mj-2842, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (Manhattan).
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text: InfoShare, a program sponsored by SIG-III, awards one-year ASIS&T memberships to information professionals in developing countries for whom the cost of membership would be a financial burden. InfoShare increases awareness of the importance of international cooperation, facilitates and enhances communication and interaction among ASIS&T members and colleagues worldwide, and provides a forum for exploration and discussion of international information issues. Recipients must reside in a country where there is no ASIS&T chapter, and may be practitioners, researchers, or students enrolled in an information science program. This year SIG-III is please to offer InfoShare awards to nine information professionals, two of whom are students. InfoShare Memberships: * Mumtaz Memon (Pakistan) * Maqsood Shaheen (Pakistan) * Hanane Boujemi Morocco) * Yuanxin Zhong (China) * Tara Mani Dahal (Nepal) * Abdul Waheed (Pakistan) * Tibebe Beshah (Ethiopia) Student InfoShare Memberships: * Sandra Miguel (Argentina) * Mae'n Al Assaf (Jordan) Please join SIG-III in congratulating our 2009 InfoShare winners! You are also welcome to check out the InfoShare section of our website — just click "InfoShare" in the left-side navigation menu.

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I'm just going to touch on this a little as I don't really have hard numbers to back this up. I am going to do my best to gather some hard facts on this but it is not easy to stop in the middle of a boss fight to take note of differing threat numbers.
The simple fact is this. Threat is not dead. At least not when you have upper level dps'ers who have the gear, capacity, and skill to play at the top of their game.
Since Patch 3.0 hit, we have seen tank threat skyrocket. It's great fun to see 2500 TPS, and one would think that would mean we would have zero threat problems, and many tanks and raids are saying this is true. But I'm here to tell you, there are still DPS raid members who can, and will be right on your ass on threat, possibly even threat capped and having to hold back.
Strong mages, DPS warriors, ret paladins, enhancement shaman. These are the ones I see riding my ass in threat since Patch 3.0. I keep an eye on those who are right behind me in threat and will even use a GCD to move my Vigilance to someone who is right behind me on threat.
So basically, the point of the story is this. Do not neglect your threat. Perfect your rotations and your reactions to Revenge, Shield Slam, Devastate and Sword and Board. Use Heroic Strike whenever you have the surplus rage to do so, or reactively use it after a Revenge if you have the Glyph of Revenge


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Mandrus Atlas Mercedes Benz wheels are robust 6-spoke wheels with a stunning machined elegance, highlighted in gunmetal or rendered in matte black. The gunmetal finish offset with a mirror cut face takes the Atlas motif upscale, while the matte black version is a study in understatement.
Atlas Mercedes wheels are available in 17, 18, 19, 20 and 22-inch diameters, to fit Mercedes from small coupes to huge SUVs. There's even an Atlas 6 lug version in 16, 17 and 18-inch diameters to fit the Mercedes Sprinter van. For those who prefer a staggered fitment, with slightly wider wheels and tires on the rear axle, Mandrus has you covered. The 18, 19 and 20-inch diameter car and SUV version of the Atlas is offered in a range of staggered pairings up to 11 inches wide.
Ordered some new rims and tyres for my Ford Courier last week. John went above and beyond to get a great price and also the right style, size and fitment for my fussy requirements. The wheels turned up fitted and balanced and looked a million bucks. I couldn't of asked for a smoother transaction and a better guy to deal with. Thanks a million.
Had been looking at wheels for ages wanting to get great look/fitment. Called up Autocraze and spoke to Mo, he was awesome. Knew his products and put my mind at ease about the fitment. So I got my wheels and tyres (for a great price!) and I'm super happy!
AutoCraze were absolute legends to deal with when I was buying my Speedy Outlaws. Delivery to Queensland was unbelievably quick! Had the wheels fitted within a week of first making contact. Highly recommend!
The fellas at Autocraze helped heaps with the new wheels! Ordered them online and they arrived at my door 2 days later!! Awesome work fellas, cheers for all the help! Will definitely shop here again
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Many OC students join and participate in social service clubs. The clubs' mission is to have a positive impact upon club members, the student body and campus community, and the Oklahoma City metro area.
OC's social service clubs participate in activities throughout the year, including Homecoming events and the annual Spring Sing variety show.
Besides OC's social service clubs, there are many organizations at Oklahoma Christian that can plug you into activities, service and career opportunities.


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Walmart to offer prepaid card with few fees
For customers fed up with fees, Walmart wants to become your new bank.
A new prepaid-type card the retailer will start issuing next week allows customers to complete many of the same transactions associated with typical bank accounts, such as bill pay and mobile access, but without many of the fees that prepaid and, more recently, checking-account customers are saddled with.
Walmart's new Bluebird card has no activation fee, no monthly or annual fee, no minimum balance requirement and will be replaced for free if you lose it, says Daniel Eckert, vice president of financial services for Walmart U.S.
"It's a checking and debit alternative to appeal to tens of millions of customers that just aren't getting the value they're expecting (from other banking methods)," he says.
Other popular prepaid cards, such as Chase Liquid, charge a monthly fee of almost $5. Many also charge to load cash onto cards, to contact customer service or withdraw money from an ATM.
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Bluebird members can sign up for an account online or buy a set-up kit at a Walmart for $5. The kit allows customers to register in a store and immediately add and use funds. The card can be used anywhere that accepts American Express, and money can be added to the account using cash at a Walmart register, by signing up for direct deposit, using the app to take a picture of a check, or by linking to a checking or savings account or debit card. Almost all methods are free.
Bluebird cardholders won't avoid all fees -- customers who don't do direct deposit are charged $2 to withdraw money from an in-network ATM. Out-of-network ATM withdrawal also costs $2, in addition to whatever the ATM provider may charge. And customers who choose to load funds into their Bluebird accounts from debit cards, either online or through the mobile app, are charged $2 per transfer because of the cost associated with making the money immediately available, Eckert says. Transfers from a savings or checking account are free but take three to five days to go through.
While it's not the first prepaid card to tout low fees -- American Express' own prepaid card has no overdraft, monthly, annual or customer service fees -- it's "certainly one of the lowest and one of the most attractive," when it comes to fees and capabilities, says Bill Hardekopf, CEO of LowCards.com, a website that rates and compares credit cards.
Given Walmart's high customer reach, and the fact it serves many low-income people, the Bluebird card will likely be received well, Hardekopf says.
"Anything they put their name to I think has a very good possibility of succeeding," he says of Walmart. "They have the ability to market this card to an audience that might be primed for it."


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I recorded this post, but too much visual data for it to upload–sorry!
The burning question: Did I get a lot of writing done on retreat? I did not return with a pack of monologues like the ones which turned into my play "Women On Fire". Nor did I return with a 17-minute choral piece for four voices, as happened the year before last with "The Toast Cantata."
Responding to deep inner urging, I made meditation, reflection, and trusting spontaneous impulse my top priorities for this retreat. It took effort to refrain from nagging myself about "production." Midway through my second week the phrase on the t-shirt above hit me. At last I was able to laugh at myself. Of course, I journaled the whole time (but that's not really writing is it?!) But come the third week, formal writing roared through some longstanding obstacles and I came home with several finished pieces.
Now, as I ease back into my quotidian rhythms at home, I want to say a word in praise of one of the great gifts of retreat: increasing awareness of subtlety.
I don't usually share doodles, (after all, they are not "art," are they? And we're only supposed to display the most polished, finished, finagled-with stuff, aren't we?) I hardly doodle at all any more. I used to doodle during phone calls and classroom lectures and board meetings. But now I'm out of the classroom, I'm sabbaticalling from boards and whenever I'm on the phone, I'm always doing something else: running errands, organizing sweaters, cooking dinner.
However, as my faithful readers know, I left with a fine supply of "retreat candy," among which were a double box of fat oil pastels and "The Gift," a book of poems by Hafiz. I found the following quote in that book, immediately doodled it on a blank page, and decided I'd make it come true.
I decided that every night when I called my husband on my cellphone, I would sit down, put a blank sheet of paper and the box of colors in my lap, and give my hand and eye perfect liberty. In this early paisley, you can see how happy they are to play.
A few nights later, I drew the bulb basket I had brought along. Note the detail gets a bit subtler here:
But I did not want to have to hold to representation, so, the next night, back to bold abstraction:
Still somewhat representational. This "window" below emerged from a conversation a few nights later. It was fun to photograph these and email them to John before I could think about them.
After several more days, I looked at the doodles in sequence. I saw that while I was finding more freedom, I was also putting things in their "places." It was happening internally as well. Each image had something going on in the center, which was also true for me. Suddenly, I began to tire of the bright fat colors, the thick strokes, the messy waxen flecks. I remembered the colored pencils I brought, and switched to them for the next conversation. Immediately this quieter, more subtle Square Mandala appeared:
I began to see that even the paper itself had something to say. It wanted to be included in the event of the drawing. This final image revealed to me what the whole process is of subtle awareness is really about.
May you take the time to see yourself mirrored in your work (whatever form it takes) and may you relish your own subtlety.
How does it best reveal itself to you?
Many thanks to one and all for your kind comments and good wishes! More about my new book next week–


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Because more students are creating videos, it is worth pointing out that using popular music in a video can be problematic. Music rights are more tightly controlled than any other form of copyright. For videos that students want to use in an online portfolio, or if faculty want the videos to go onto the School of Art Vimeo account, it is important to use royalty-free music. The UW Story website has links to a variety of music sources.
Since writing the paragraph above, I have learned that the UW Story website is no longer being maintained. The general text is still worth reading, but many of the links do not work.
Two resources for free music to use in videos are:
Free Music Archive | Music for Video
One other resource provides music at relatively low cost:


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The Secretary of State is the keeper of the Great Seal of the State of New Mexico, and affixes the seal to all commissions issued in the name of the Governor. At the start of each new Legislature in January of each odd-numbered year, the Secretary calls the House of Representatives to order and presides over that body until a new Speaker of the House is elected.
But in addition to these statutory duties, the Secretary of State is responsible for administering an agency with a number of ongoing functions. Probably the most visible of these is the role as the state's chief election officer. The election responsibilities are housed in the Bureau of Elections. In this role the Secretary oversees the entire election process, which includes maintaining a computerized listing of the state's registered voters, testing and evaluating voting machines and certifying precinct boundary maps.
With the passage of the 1993 Governmental Ethics Acts, the office assumed the role of state government ethics regulator. Besides regulating lobbyist activity, this job oversees the reporting of campaign finances by candidates for public office and political action committees, as well as financial disclosure by candidates and state officials. In addition, under the Governmental Conduct Act, each elected statewide executive branch public officer and the Legislative Council are required to file a general code of conduct for the employees under their supervision.
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The Ultimate Up North Kitchen Tour 2009
Get Tickets to the Ultimate Up North Kitchen Tour in advance for $10, now.
Put it on your calendar: The second annual Ultimate Up North Kitchen Tour 2009 is Saturday, October 24, 2009. Get set to round up your pals for a fab day of kitchen touring during peak Up North color season. These 25 kitchens, located from Manistee to Traverse City to Petoskey, represent the latest in national trends along with a host of uniquely Up North twists perfect for your home or cottage. See our Northern Home & Cottage Kitchen Tour Guide for a preview of the kitchens to help you plan your tour. Here's a quick peek at what your $10 ticket gets you in to see.
Highlights of the 2009 Ultimate Up North Kitchen Tour
Renovation Magic
Walls disappear to make way for lake views, old energy-guzzling appliances are replaced with shiny, new Energy Star models, new islands materialize calling family and guests to gather, and in one case, the former master bedroom becomes the new kitchen. Many of the kitchens on this year's tour are remodels, reflecting a national trend to reuse, recycle and economize. See how National Kitchen and Bath Association designers magically transform ugly duckling kitchens into sleek cooking machines.
The Not so Big Kitchen
Wasted space is so two years ago. On this year's tour you'll see an efficient laundry area tucked under steps off the kitchen, a refrigerator secreted away in a pantry, islands that house everything from wine bars to refrigerator drawers (and more) and ceiling-height cabinetry that makes use of every inch of available wall space.
Mixing It Up
Don't like your style pigeon-holed? Neither do many of the homeowners on our 2009 tour. With the help of National Kitchen and Bath Association designers these homeowners paired streamlined modern cabinets with fine antiques pieces; light glazed cabinets with dark glazed; maple cabinets next to cherry cabinets. And it all works just beautifully.
Painted Cabinets
Whether they are used to give a kitchen a bolt of sophisticated color or to play up a kitchen's cottagey-ambiance, painted cabinets are a national trend that is reflected on our tour in black, red, cream and white painted cabinets.
Great Legs!
Old-world charm is one reason for the national trend to give cabinets furniture-style legs—and you'll see that on our tour. But you'll also see a set of head-turner modern stainless legs on a cabinet.
Not Just Pretty Pantries
We've got a pantry that hides a refrigerator, a pantry that looks and feels like a cottage in Tuscany and a pantry that doubles as a bakery.
Sex in the Kitchen
Want to seduce you husband in(to) the kitchen? Promise him his very own island/cooking space like the one you'll see on our tour. Want to really heat it up in the kitchen? Give him his own sous kitchen. Yep, you'll see that, too.
Luxurious Details
These kitchens may not be big on square footage but they more than make up for it in luxury. Keep an eye out for chandeliers in unexpected places, bars in the kitchen (why drag your guests all the way to the den?), granite countertops that look like museum pieces and lighting that makes a week-night supper feel like a candlelit dinner.
Appliance Lust
Dreaming of a convection oven? We've got em' on this tour. Want to see one of those new induction cooktops? Got one. Pining for two dishwashers in your kitchen? A wine refrigerator? Warming drawer? Commercial grade range? The latest in Sub-Zero refrigeration? Our 2009 tour fulfills your every appliance fantasy—vicariously, of course.
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The OSCE Guidebook on "The Role of Civil Society in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalization that Lead to Terrorism: A focus on South-Eastern Europe" is the first in a series of resources produced by the Transnational Threat Department/ Action against Terrorism Unit. This volume provides practical guidance and helpful background for both policy makers and practitioners who are working to advance civil-society-led P/CVERLT initiatives in the South-Eastern European region.
Handbook used during a training course developed by the Mission to Skopje


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Atmosphere poisons work
At another time, in a different context, Sens. Joe Manchin and Pat Toomey might have been successful in a proposal they and two other senators offered recently. At the very least, there might have been some willingness by lawmakers to discuss the idea and, perhaps, alter it slightly to make it more palatable.
But as it was, Manchin, D-W.Va., and Toomey, R-Pa., were defeated.
Manchin and Toomey had crafted an amendment to a Senate gun control bill. Two other senators co-sponsored it.
About two weeks ago, 54 senators voted in favor of the measure while only 46 said no. Because the vote was on a procedural matter, 60 senators would have had to agree for the amendment to proceed.
One reason Manchin-Toomey was shot down was that the National Rifle Association opposed it. Manchin was furious about that, accusing the organization of lying to its members about the measure.
Meanwhile, those who favor true infringements upon Americans' Second Amendment rights were angry, too.
The climate in which senators voted was not conducive to reasonable debate and willingness to compromise.
Manchin-Toomey's goal was simple: It would have closed some loopholes in existing requirements that gun buyers undergo background checks. Certain classes of people, including those with criminal records, are supposed to be turned down for gun purchases.
Existing law does not require background checks for those who purchase firearms at gun shows or, in some cases, through Internet transactions. Manchin and Toomey wanted to extend the law to cover such purchasers.
Their amendment specified exemptions for transactions between family members. It also specified the gun show inclusion would not affect people who show and sell guns from personal collections in their homes.
But the NRA objected, principally, it appears, because sales of guns among friends and casual acquaintances might still have required background checks.
Again, in a less heated atmosphere, that might have been discussed in the Senate. Manchin and Toomey might have been persuaded to rewrite their bill, perhaps with an exemption for occasional sales of guns among non-relatives.
That did not happen because there is precious little room for compromise – and both sides in the argument are to blame for that.
Manchin has suggested he and Toomey may try again. They should, simply to close a loophole in existing law.


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Photo may show iceberg that sank Titanic
Is this a photograph of the iceberg that did the unthinkable: sinking the RMS Titanic?
On April 12, 1912, Captain W. F. Wood aboard the steamer S. S. Etonian photographed a massive iceberg with a distinctive elliptical shape. Wood found the picture remarkable enough to print it out and annotate it with the current latitude and longitude.
Two days later, on April 14, the "unsinkable" Titanic struck an iceberg and sank to bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. That iceberg had the same elliptical shape, according to sketches made on the ship. Wood had captured the remarkable piece of ice, said Craig Sophin, a Titanic expert and consultant to the auctioneers.
"There were probably thousands in the North Atlantic at that time -- but few that looked like this iceberg," Sophin told FoxNews.com. "This was such a huge monster, with such an unusual shape … it's like a snowflake, no two are exactly alike."
'In my professional judgment, this iceberg is the one that sunk the Titanic.'
"It was very reasonable to conclude that this iceberg … probably was the very same iceberg that Titanic encountered 10 days later, 2 miles south," he said.
An iceberg expert contacted by FoxNews.com was unwilling to say definitively one way or the other.
"The berg shown is probably around 25 meters [82 feet] high, 80 meters [262 feet] wide based on the waves and general look -- this is a typical highly deteriorated iceberg around these parts," said Dr. Steve Bruneau, a professor of iceberg dynamics at Memorial University in Newfoundland and the author of "Icebergs of Newfoundland and Labrador."
"Bergs of this size are hundreds of thousands of tons -- perfectly sufficient to afflict fatal damage to any ship. So plausible? Yes. Certain? Not really," he told FoxNews.com.
But Sophin and other Titanic authorities are convinced.
"In my professional judgment, this iceberg is the one that sunk the Titanic," Titanic artifact collector Stanley Lehrer said. Sophin cites as additional proof the coordinates captain Wood wrote on the face of the photograph.
"When you put those coordinates on the graph, and look at Titanic's foundering position, it appears he saw this iceberg approximately 10 miles northeast of Titanic. The current was moving south at that time, meaning this iceberg was drifting towards Titanic's position," he said.
Icebergs can vary greatly in mass, particularly the hidden bulk submerged beneath the waters. Bruneau pegs this one at around half a million tons, or 1 million pounds -- fairly average, he said, though some reaching several million tons are common as well. Their pace can vary widely too, Bruneau said.
"Bergs typically move around 20 kilometers [12.4 miles] a day when drifting freely off the coast of Newfoundland, but the rate can be four or five times this," he told FoxNews.com.
That speed would have moved this iceberg far from the Titanic within two days -- further evidence that this photo, while remarkable, may be simply an artifact of a different age.
It's also one of many photographs that have been labeled "the big one." Indeed, Sophin himself admits to having several in his collection. He firmly believes Captain Wood has captured the right one.
"When I looked at the drawings made almost in real time by people who saw the iceberg, …. I relented to the fact that I no longer had the photo of the iceberg. It was here."
Bobby Livingston, vice president at RR Auctions which will sell the photograph on the 16th, also sticks to his guns. This photo is the real deal. But regardless of whether it's the iceberg or just an iceberg, enthusiasm for the photo -- which is expected to sell for $10,000 or more -- is running high.
"There's an incredible interest in the Titanic story, because it resonates so greatly with us," he told FoxNews.com.
"That kind of tragedy speaks to a lot of people and makes it one of those events that's unforgettable in the human experience," he said.


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MIT Joins Master of Engineering Management Programs Consortium
June 14, 2011
MIT's System Design and Management (SDM) Program announced it is joining the Master of Engineering Management Programs Consortium (MEMPC), a select group of forward-thinking professional graduate engineering management programs from Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Stanford, and Northwestern.
The MEMPC was chartered in 2006 to raise awareness of the Master of Engineering Management (M.E.M.) degree and the skills developed through the combination of engineering and management course work to prepare technology managers. The MEMPC member institutions share ideas, expertise, new curricula ideas, and best practices. ...
"MIT's System Design and Management Program is welcomed into the MEMPC as another leading program in the field," says Robert Graves, director of the Master of Engineering Management Program at Dartmouth's Thayer School of Engineering. "The SDM Program experience and direction will significantly strengthen the MEMPC in accomplishing its goals and promoting the profession."


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March 15, 2011
Complete Release in PDF Format
The Schedule
Thursday, March 17, 2011, at 7:00 p.m.
WNIT First Round
UC Santa Barbara at USC (19-12)
at USC's Galen Center (10,258)
Series record vs. the Trojans - 11-13
Streak - Lost 1
Last time out vs. the Trojans - L, 62-53 @ USC (11/30/08)
Game broadcast streaming live online by clicking here and on AM 990 KTMS
Friday-Monday, March 19-21, 2011
WNIT Second Round (if necessary)
UC Santa Barbara vs. St. Mary's/Nevada winner
at site to be determined
Game broadcast streaming live online by clicking here and on AM 990 KTMS
Get to the Galen!
Tickets are available to Thursday's WNIT game either by calling (213) 740-4672 or online by clicking here. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and children and anyone under three years-old is free. Court side seats are $10.
On The Radio
All UC Santa Barbara basketball games are broadcast live in Santa Barbara on AM 990 KTMS and will stream live online by clicking here. Josh Suchon is the voice of the Gauchos, performing the play-by-play, while former Los Angeles Lakers and UCSB star Don Ford will handle the color commentary. On select road games, much to the chagrin of the listening audience, yours truly, Matt Hurst, will provide color commentary.
Playing in the Postseason
UC Santa Barbara will be making its 14th postseason appearance in the past 15 years and will be playing in its 16th overall postseason. The Gauchos are 11-16 all-time in postseason play, spanning the NCAA Tournament and the WNIT.
NIT Picking
The Gauchos are making their fourth postseason WNIT appearance in program history. Santa Barbara is 3-3 all-time in WNIT postseason play.
Early Exit
UCSB was seeded second in the Big West Tournament, earning a home game on Tuesday, March 8 vs. No. 7 seed Pacific. However, the Gauchos were upset by the Tigers and failed to advance past the first round for the first time since 1996. It was also Pacific's first win at the Thunderdome in 24 years.
A History of Winning
UC Santa Barbara earned its 14th Big West title by virtue of a tie after defeating Cal Poly on March 5. It is the third time in the past four years that the Gauchos have won the conference title and the 13th time in the last 15 seasons.
Eyeing 20
With a victory over USC on Thursday, it will assure UCSB of a 20-win season. UCSB has 13 20-win seasons in its history, including a stretch of 10 in a row from the 1995-96 season to the 2004-05 campaign.
All-Big West Honors
Four Gauchos were honored by the Big West on Monday as Emilie Johnson was named a First Team All-Big West selection; Mekia Valentine was a Second Team All-Big West pick and the conference's Defensive Player of the Year; Sweets Underwood was named an Honorable Mention selection; and Nicole Nesbit was named to the All-Big West Freshman Team.
20/20 Vision
With a career-high 27 points and a season-best 20 rebounds vs. Cal Poly on March 5 Mekia Valentine was named the Big West's Player of the Week, the second time in three weeks that the senior has claimed the prize. Her 20-20 game was the second in her career and the fourth in school history. Valentine also grabbed 20 boards for the third time as a Gaucho, marking the ninth 20 rebound effort in UCSB history.
Double-Digit Delight
UCSB guaranteed its 20th season, in the last 21, that it will finish Big West play with double-digit victories and the 21st straight season it finished above .500 in the conference.
Annual Event
While the Gauchos' seven-game winning streak did come to an end with the loss to Pacific, it shouldn't come to a surprise that UCSB is playing its best basketball at the end of the season. Last season UCSB went on a seven-game winning streak from February 20 to March 11. Two seasons ago, the Gauchos had a five-game winning streak from February 28 to March 14.
Leading Lady
Emilie Johnson, whose 13.6 points per game lead the team, also paces the Gauchos in total points (408), assists (96) and is second on the team in steals (31 to Kelsey Adrian's 33). Johnson has the chance to lead the team in those three categories two straight seasons, which would be the third year in a row after Lauren Pedersen did it in the 2008-09 season.
Points Aplenty
Emilie Johnson became the 23rd member of UCSB's 1,000-point club in the first half of the Feb. 26 win over Cal State Northridge and has already moved into 20th place on the list, surpassing Lori Sanchez (1979-83), Mary Ann McLaughlin (1976-79) and Nicole Greathouse (1997-2001). Mekia Valentine has scored 334 points this season, giving her 1,055 in her career between Wake Forest and UCSB. Unfortunately she is not a member of UCSB's 1,000-point club as not all of her buckets came as a Gaucho (she scored 351 points at Wake).
Double Dippers
Mekia Valentine is averaging 11.0 rebounds per game - first in the Big West and 14th in the nation - assuring her of becoming the first Gaucho since Erika Kienast in 1991-92 to average double figures in rebounds. Valentine also the chance to become the first UCSB player since Kienast in that season to average a double-double over a season. Valentine is scoring 11.1 points per game, second-most on the team.
Dynamic Duo
While Emilie Johnson and Mekia Valentine are two of the most potent scorers in the Big West - averaging 24.7 points between them - right now they need to pour in a lot more points to crack the school's top-10 all-time one-two punches. Johnson and Valentine have 742 points between them while the No. 10 duo of Patty Franklin and Nadine Ramirez (1980-81) is 163 points ahead of them.
Tickling the Twine
Mekia Valentine leads the Big West with her shooting percentage of 62.9%, which would easily be the best mark in school history. Right now Kira Anthofer's school record shooting percentage of 59.6% came in 1985-86 and Valentine shot 57.4% last season. Her current career shooting mark of 59.9% would be the best mark in UCSB history, topping Lindsay Taylor's (2000-04) current record of 55.9%. Valentine, however is just shy of qualifying for a national ranking because she is averaging 4.6 baskets per game and the NCAA rankings require a minimum of 5.0 made per game.
Mekia's Block Party
Mekia Valentine leads the Big West with her 3.7 blocked shots per game and ranks third in the nation. Valentine is second all-time in career blocked shots and became just the second Gaucho to reach 200 career blocked shots. Currently, her 111 blocks this season are second-most in school single-season history (behind her 120 set last year). Valentine trails only Lindsay Taylor (2000-04) by 12 swats for the most all-time in school history. Her career block total of 231 swats moved her into seventh place in Big West history. Valentine is just the fifth Big West player to post two 100-block seasons in conference history.
Swat Team
This year's Gaucho squad has blocked 147 shots, the second-highest mark all-time in school history. As a team, the Gauchos are averaging 4.9 blocked shots per game, the best mark among Big West schools and 22nd in the nation. Last season UCSB finished sixth in the nation with an average of 6.3 swats per game and set a school record with 202 swats.
Three Dot Lounge
As a team, UC Santa Barbara is holding opponents to a 35.4% shooting clip, the best mark in the Big West and 20th-best in the nation ... UC Santa Barbara leads the Big West in field goal percentage with a 43.2% clip, ranking the team 36th in the nation ... The last time a Gaucho squad led the Big West in both field goal percentage and field goal percentage defense was the 2003-04 squad which hit 46.0% of its shots and limited opponents to a 35.9% shooting clip ... UCSB leads the conference with 40.2 rebounds per game and are tops with a +4.9 rebounding margin ... When scoring at least 60 points, the Gauchos are 18-3 this season ... UCSB's RPI is 122 while USC's is 44.
The Lindsay Gottlieb File
Lindsay Gottlieb is in her third season as the Gauchos' head coach, and she is just the fourth head coach in UCSB women's basketball history. Last season Gottlieb guided the Gauchos to wins in seven of the squad's last eight games, taking a team that finished 9-7 in the Big West to the conference tournament's semifinals, keeping alive a streak of 20 years that UCSB had finished Big West play with a record above .500. In her first season at the helm, Gottlieb led the team to a 22-10 overall mark (15-1 in the Big West) and the Big West regular-season and tournament championships. Named the Big West Coach of the Year, Gottlieb became the first coach in Gaucho history to win at least 20 games and the Coach of the Year award in her first season - and one of only seven coaches nationwide to do so. Gottlieb led the Gauchos to their 14th consecutive postseason appearance and the team won 20 games for the 12th time in the past 14 years. In her first two seasons with the program, Gottlieb has guided the Gauchos to national prominence, leading the conference in field goal percentage defense both years while having her team set a school record in free throw percentage (08-09) and blocked shots in a season (09-10).. No stranger to success, Gottlieb was formerly the associate head coach at Cal, helping the team to a 68-28 (.708) overall mark in her time there. Prior to that, Gottlieb was an assistant at the University of Richmond, where she helped the Spiders to three straight 20-win seasons.
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While construction works are still ongoing, the installation of the first two (of four) modular expansion joints into this landmark structure has already been completed. It is an honour for mageba to take part in this project and to work together with a highly experienced site team. We would like to share some impressions from the lifting and levelling operation of the largest joints with 23 gaps that allow a total movement capacity of 2,300 mm.
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In April 2007, private equity firm Audax Group purchased ARNCO Corp. and Dura-Line Corp., both leading manufacturers of (HDPE) conduit, pipe, and conduit products and accessories. This merger led to the creation of A-D Technologies, an international company which markets under the ARNCO and Dura-Line brand names. In 2011, A-D Technologies added Boreflex Industries and along with it, the Lamson Pipe brand.
Arnco History
In 1972, ARNCO Corp. began as ARNCO Flasher Equipment Company in Youngstown, Ohio, renting traffic barricades to utility companies. Several years later, in 1976, ARNCO expanded its product offering with the introduction of chemicals and equipment for utility installations. Then in 1985 Bob Smith purchased ARNCO and relocated the manufacturing facility and headquarters to Westlake, Ohio. Two years later, ARNCO moved its manufacturing facility and headquarters to Elyria, Ohio, and began manufacturing conduit.
Dura-Line History
In 1971, Dura-Line was founded in Middlesboro, KY., as a producer of plastic pipe for the potable water market. Ten years later, Dura-Line became the first manufacturer to develop an innovative conduit for the installation and protection of fiber optic cables. Dura-Line entered joint ventures with several international cable manufacturers in the mid-1990s to expand its international market share.
PolyPipe History
PolyPipe®, Inc. was established in 1977 in Gainesville, Texas by a small group of local investors with a vision for providing polyethylene pipe for the regional oil and gas production market. Since that time, PolyPipe® has continued to grow through expansion and acquisition to its current position as a recognized industry leader in the manufacture of polyethylene piping products in North America. In 1985, PolyPipe® diversified operations and began producing fabricated fittings and gas pipes for the natural gas distribution market. A facility was built in Erwin, Tennessee to service the East Coast gas utility customers. This installation also included a large diameter extrusion line capable of producing 54" diameter pipe. A manufacturing facility was constructed in 1995 in Fernley, Nevada. The addition of this plant to PolyPIpe®'s portfolio gave PolyPipe® a coast-to-coast nationwide presence in the polyethylene pipe market. In 1995, PolyPipe® was acquired by CSR America who was a major producer of concrete pipe and related building materials. CSR also acquired a manufacturing facility in Sandersville, Georgia. This facility was merged with the existing PolyPipe® facilities and operated as the PolyPipe® Division of CSR. In 2001 these and other North American assets were split-off from CSR and continued to operate as Rinker Materials, PolyPipe® Division. PolyPipe® was purchased in 2005 by the current owner, The Halifax Group. This change of ownership ushered in a period of growth and expansion that PolyPipe® is still enjoying.
In 2007, PolyPipe® expanded the Fernley, Nevada operation to add a state-of-the-art large diameter extrusion line. This line is capable of producing 65" diameter pipe. This capability sets PolyPipe® apart from all other polyethylene pipe manufacturers as their capabilities are limited to 63" diameter.
In 2007 PolyPipe® also built a new high-output state-of-the-art facility in Evansville, Wyoming. This facility was built to service the coal-bed methane gas production in the NorthWest United States. In 2009, PolyPipe® expanded once again with the opening of a new facility in Midland, Texas. PolyPipe® responded to the demands of the local energy market to bring regional pipe manufacture and supply to this West Texas market.


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XIX – There is a Good Reason for Everything : Revised Hamelinet Poolish Baguette with T55
Just so that you know I haven't given up on T55 baguette challenge. ;)
Been always wondering the reason behind using 30% flour for pre-ferment for poolish baguette formula and 50% for Pain Rustique with Poolish in Hamelman's book. Thought higher proportion of pre-fermented flour would give you better flavour, that's his Pain Rustique with poolish recipe was what my regular formula for poolish baguette was based upon…..Which works fine for baguette using a mix of UK strong flour (70-75%) and plain flour (30-25%). But didn't with 100% T55.
Replaced plain flour with T55 but kept strong flour in poolish, but still not quite right. Wondered if its very low protein level can't withstand my formula of combination of poolish & very long cold fermentation, I tried reducing the ratio of pre-fermented flour to about 1/3, as in Hamelman's poolish baguette formula…..and it worked, more or less, though not perfect. But the imperfection was probably due to shortcoming of my skill rather than the formula. The dough was much more manageable and easier to handle, easier to shape, easier to score. Though admittedly it lacks the complexity and depth of 50% pre-fermented flour option I'd been using, and the crumb had lighter texture, too, which can be said it's more baguette-like.
So, it might be 'bout time I need to learn to compromise on something to achieve something better in other parts. Maybe the case of a lesson; there can be a good reason for everything. (most of the times….)
So this is the new formula for my latest version of revised Hamelinet Poolish baguette. The only thing I changed is the ratio of pre-fermented flour used for poolish and the amount of yeast and water, accordingly. The method remains same as the original (the link above).
Hamelinet Poolish Baguette – Revised with 1/3 poolish
Ingredients (To make 4 x 40cm mini-baguettes)
Poolish --- Strong flour 155g
Rye 15g
Dried yeast 0.3g
Water 155g
Main Dough --- T55 330g
WW 20g
Dried yeast 1.3g
Salt 10g
Water 200g
Obvious next step may be to replace strong flour in poolish with T55. Been contemplating that…a lot....though I have a feeling it may needs more intense kneading rather than just several sessions of S & F to develop enough gluten strength for this T55, at least at the initial kneading stage. Will look into it….perhaps…. Maybe back to my old favourite of Bertinet's slap & fold technique? Another case of there's a reason for everything, possibly......


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On a 137-kilometer road trip from Madurai to Palani Hills in South India, we saw many people walking. Ramakrishna, our young driver, explained to our six-year-old son Mahar, "These pilgrims have resolved to walk from their homes to Palani Temple. It will take them many days and nights. They carry their offerings on their heads and go barefoot. When Lord Murugan calls, you simply go."
The atheist in Mahar must have winked with disbelief, thinking, "Ha ha. How can Murugan call? Statues don't speak." Ever since he turned two, Mahar had offered consistent protest to my daily puja worship at our home shrine. My husband Ehud and I had spoken to him softly as well as sternly about his opposition, but nothing had come of these conversations. Mahar's resistance saddened me but Ehud, ever the optimist, always said, "Don't worry. India will work on him."
So here we were, in India, heading to Palani Temple, the most revered of all temples to Lord Murugan. When Mahar was born, we had made a resolution that we would visit Palani Temple and offer his birth hair to Lord Murugan. From our clean, roomy, air-conditioned car, Mahar watched hundreds of barefoot pilgrims passing by. Unmindful of the dismal, disorderly and often times filthy external conditions, the pilgrims set one foot in front of the other and marched on to visit Lord Murugan.
Normally, just like a seasoned lawyer, Mahar would have cross-examined Ramakrishna on his theory about "When Lord Murugan calls." Instead, he watched the endless stream of pilgrims and asked him, "Do they eat, get water to drink, use rest stops? Do ghosts and goblins bother them at night?" Hmmm. Curiosity instead of world-weary skepticism--a good sign, I thought.
Due to the special celebration of Krittika in commemoration of the six Krittika women who raised Lord Murugan, the temple was flooded with pilgrims. Thousands of men in black dhotis were on the premises, too--pilgrims who were, in fact, on their way to Lord Ayyappa's abode, Sabari Malai, and had resolved to visit every temple along the way. A sea of humanity, dripping with devotion, milled about with a single aim, to have a darshan (sacred sight) of Lord Murugan. They stood in serpentine queue extending to eternity. "We might have to camp overnight, " Ehud said. But on a whim, we entered the Temple Administration Office to see if someone could help us.
Mr. E. Meikandar was in the office, as if by carefully plotted appointment, and asked, "How may I help you?" We loved this question and spoke with him about our desire to offer Mahar's hair to Lord Murugan. Soon he was leafing through the articles that I have published in Hinduism Today and he recognized the picture of its founder, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. "Hawaii Swami has visited this temple. He is real, you know, " Meikandar offered. He was enchanted by the books that I have authored, How Ganesh Got His Elephant Head and How Parvati Won the Heart of Shiva. And when he saw our wedding pictures in our book A Marriage Made in Heaven, he was overcome with joy. "You are more devoted than many Hindus, " he said to Ehud. "You must get in to see Lord Murugan. Come with me." He literally pulled Ehud out of the administration office and we followed.
He gave us a grand tour of the temple while explaining the beauty, myth, truth and legend. Mahar stayed very close to Mr. E. Meikandar, listening carefully. Soon we found ourselves seated on the floor a few feet away from the Deity. The priests offered a special archana worship for the three of us, smeared vibuthi, holy ash, on our foreheads, adorned Ehud with a rose garland from the feet of the God and said, "Be well." Overwhelmed with emotion, I found myself crying. Mahar sat saucer-eyed, stunned and quiet. Ehud was ecstatic. Ramakrishna, overjoyed, said, "Murugan, the child's hair, our prayers and ourselves are at your temple. Bless us with your grace."
Behind us thousands of pilgrims murmured, chanted, sang and prayed. Smoke bellowed from burning camphor; incense and lamps hung low. Amidst the ringing of bells, priests continued doing archana after archana, ritual bathing after ritual bathing, smearing vibhuti on every forehead.
Coming out into the sunlit courtyard, we felt as though we had been ejected from the hot and dark womb of Mother Earth. Mahar did not wipe off the vibhuti, as he would certainly have done at home!
We began looking at a statue of Sage Bhogar and Meikandar told us about the sage, who is believed to be a contemporary of Sage Agastya, a rishi mentioned in the epic Ramayana. "Many thousands of years ago, Sage Bhogar lived on this hill, " began Meikandar. "He was very sick and had traveled all over the world looking for a cure. Disheartened and unsuccessful, he returned to this hill. One night Lord Siva appeared to him in a dream and said, 'Ask Murugan to heal you.' " Meikandar recounted how, according to the Siva Purana, the six-year-old Lord Murugan renounced the world upon losing a contest with his brother, Lord Ganesha, and took refuge on this hill. It is now one of the six power places, shakti sthala, of Lord Murugan.
"Saint Bhogar took the dream about Murugan to heart. He created an amalgam of nine minerals. Mixed with herbs, the amalgam became harder than rock. From it he sculpted a small statue of the child Murugan. Then he began a rigorous practice of collecting water every day from a pond on the plains below the hill. Each day he carried it up the hill and bathed the statue. He lived on the water that poured off the Deity from this sacred bath and was eventually healed from his illness, freed from his miserable disease.
"As legend has it, there is a vast system of tunnels and caves under the hill. No one has ever ventured near them. One day, Sage Bhogar went into a tunnel and never came out. Some believe he still lives on, but no one can see him, " Meikandar said.
Mahar was totally absorbed in the story of a statue not more than two feet high that had healing powers, and the invisible sage living in the subterranean network of tunnels. His fanciful imagination was surely engaged.
"The nava pashana (nine poisons) statue of unknown composition and formula has been bathed every day for thousands of years. Devotees have sipped the water from this bath with faith. Murugan is also bathed with panchamritam, five elixirs of immortality, honey, milk, ghee, yogurt and cow urine mixed with dates, banana, jaggery and edible camphor. Vibuthi is also used for the bath. Then the entire statue of Lord Murugan is covered with a thick coat of rakala chandanam (a special sandalwood paste) that is allowed to dry overnight. All these constitute the prasadam given to the pilgrims as they visit Lord Murugan from all over the world and pray to be healed, " Meikandar said, waving his hands over the milling crowd of devotees.
We were approaching the huge metal offering box where Meikandar advised us we could drop in our offering of birth hair. "Mom, " queried Mahar, "This man keeps saying that the pilgrims are praying to be healed. I don't see any sick or injured people here. Everyone looks healthy and they're so loud, chanting all these prayers. What sickness do they have?"
Finally, Mahar had caught up. His rational, logical brain was working, and he was asking a real question. At six years of age, he does study homeopathy with me at home. I talk to him about personal and social hygiene and tell him anecdotes from the good old days when I ran the clinical microbiology department in a children's hospital. I read to him about healthy eating habits, exercise, preventive medicine, vaccinations and what not. He studies pictures of human anatomy and can clearly distinguish, for example, between cross sections of the larynx and the auditory canal. Very aptly, he had observed that people around him looked apparently healthy. "What's wrong with me, Mom, that I must pray to be healed? What's wrong with you? Is Papa sick, too?" He questioned me, needing a truthful answer.
We held his birth hair together and dropped it into the hundi. Then we sat down to savor the moment, to relish the great and intense darshan we just had and digest the stories and legends that we had heard.
"A sense of ownership, an idea that our body is 'I' is the sickness we all have, Mahar, " I whispered. "By offering our hair, we let go of that sense and idea. The offering is our way of saying to Lord Murugan, 'At your feet, we have let go of our sense of self, we do not claim ownership to our physical being, appearance and circumstances. Heal us from this sickness of identifying ourselves with our body.' "
He had quietly climbed onto my lap. As I held my child in a loving embrace, a message flashed on my mind's screen: "We offer a little child's birth hair at the temple, but think about it, the child is not yet rooted deeply in his sense of self. He is still living in the realm of innocence, instincts, feelings and physiological reflexes that are innate to his biological being. But this rite of passage, samaskara, does send a clear message to the mother; it gives her a chance to begin learning to let go."
After conception and the birth of a child, the very first thing that happens is the snipping of the umbilical cord. Mother and child are two separate beings. The child is born from the mother, and, yet he is distinct and separate from her. The first lesson, therefore, is that a mother must let go of the precious child from her womb. There is no other way. At the namakarana samskara, a child gets his own name, and from now on he will be encouraged to leave it behind as a legacy. Soon enough, the sacred time of breast-feeding comes to an end and, with annaprasana samskara, the child is given solids to eat and the mother hands her child over to the care of Goddess Annapoorna, the universal mother. Though she will continue to cook for the child, the nourishment will come from the Goddess. Then the child goes through mundan samskar--the removal of birth hair. The mother sees that the child no longer wears on himself what he wore in her womb, that is, the birth hair. Mother offers this hair at a temple and prays for the well-being of the child as he grows up and away from her. That is the point of growing up--to grow away! Then comes the aksharabhyasa, introducing the child to reading, writing and math and handing him over to Goddess Saraswati with a prayer, "O Mother,
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By Diane Houghtaling
With the start of a new year, our thoughts often turn to making resolutions where we'd like to see changes in our lives. But this year, I suggest we learn the skill of good decision making. When making a decision, we always have options. There are questions we need to ask ourselves before making a decision.
1. What are my options in this situation? There are no right or wrong answers at this point. This is a time to be creative and explore every possible option. Write them down for further evaluation.
2. What benefits come from each option? Make a list of any good consequences you can see coming from each option. Decide what benefits are most important to you and would contribute the most to your life.
3. What negative consequences come from each option? Write them down and carefully consider the long-term effect of each. How would they change your life? Are you willing to live with these consequences?
4. What personal values are involved in this decision? What is important to uphold in your life – integrity, honesty, loyalty, responsibility, honor, faith? Would the decision violate your personal values?
5. How will I feel afterwards? Determine if choosing an option will leave you feeling good about yourself. Will it promote positive self-worth and self-respect, or will you eventually be ashamed of your decision?
6. How will the people I value feel about me after this decision? We need the trust and respect of those we care about. Poor decision making can earn us a negative reputation that's hard to recover from. The short-term benefits of making poor decisions can turn into long-term regrets that haunt us thereafter.
7. Is this the best time to make this decision? Many times we regret decisions made hastily or during times of stress, loneliness or emotional instability. Don't let the situation dictate the decision but take the time to make wise choices.
8. If I were advising a friend, would I suggest they choose this option? Sometimes shifting our perspective can cause us to look differently at an option. It is sometimes beneficial to remove our feelings and not be influenced by our emotional responses to a decision.
9. After making a decision based on these questions, take the time to examine it one last time. How do I feel about this decision? If you are still in turmoil or have no peace about it, you may want to reevaluate or seek counsel.
10. It's always good to take the time to look back over the choices and decisions we've made in the past. Would we do anything differently or have chosen a different option? Mistakes are never wasted if we can learn valuable lessons from them.
May this new year be the year we learn to make good decisions that we won't have to make resolutions to change in the future.
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|2012-01-13, 08:15
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Eren has been able to become a titan for more then half the series and it's obviously going to be a major plot point (how he acquired the ability and how he will use it). The manga is partially about learning the origin of these titans who have overrun the earth and the author has dropped a lot of hints that Eren's titan powers will lead to discovering that origin.
Since the female titan did not outright kill him (meaning just smash his human body as she killed the other soldiers) it appears he has been captured (we know titan's don't actually digest what they eat) and will have a chance to meet the other human titans. While I thought the chapter was kind of short I am anticipating the next few chapters will provide some answers.
|2012-01-13, 11:40
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After the first couple chapters they're all trained soldiers so I've been looking at it as something similar to the Black Company novels, in other words an army in a crapsack world filled with man eating giants rather then survival horror. Their long term goal is to retake their world rather then just avoid being killed/escape. Perhaps I have had the wrong perspective, but on the other hand never really viewing it as a survival horror series means I haven't been disappointed by the drop in those elements.
|2012-01-13, 23:09
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well that's my point
the tension has diminished somehow now that they have a Gundam.. err.. giant on their side
suddenly the world is not as crapsack-ish
before you had that horrible tense atmosphere of "oh.. I could be eaten any time now"
Now, not so much..
Heck does anyone even expect you know who to die after seeing the last chapter?
The tension is not what it used to be
|2012-01-14, 11:16
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Just my opinion but it always felt like Mikasa could always curb stomp Eren in human or titan form and Rivialle is probably at least that strong. The titan ability is another weapon but he's not even the most dangerous person on his side so I never considered it as unbalancing as to ruin the story or make him seem invincible. It gives the humans the chance to fight the titans on a more level playing field, but as long as they faced an enemy with unknown/possibly unlimited troops and with dubious support/possible traitors from their own side they'll be at a disadvantage.
|2012-01-14, 11:53
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chapter felt so short cause of the lack of text T_T
And aw shiznit, Eren got defeated. I can't say I wasn't expecting that to some degree.
But that girl better start praying his plot armor doesn't activate, cause I think we all remember what happened to the last titan that ate Eren
|2012-01-14, 15:24
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|2012-01-14, 15:58
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|2012-01-18, 05:06
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Does anyone have a translation/summary of the page where Ishiyama admitted MLA plagiarism? I have the raw page but I'm not sure if it was included in the 11/4 chapter of SnK or a doujin he drew.
Also, who licensed this manga?
|2012-02-10, 11:20
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^Mikasa was cool, but damn did Rivaille slice up that titan-gal good.....
Anyhow, the chapter ending was rather depressing. I wonder what's going to happen now that most of the most of the scouting legion's gone? I doubt that any new recruits would be skilled/experienced enough to go on another titan hunt anytime soon.....
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|2012-02-11, 11:10
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^Actually, the female titan being Annie is the most plausible theory by far. There were a lot of strong hints to her true identity like when she seemed to recognize Armin, and around the time when Jean was fighting her Armin distracted her by claiming that she killed Eren..... yet he was actually careful to not use Eren's name directly ("that guy who was in a hurry to die", "my best friend", etc.). Of course the titan's superior combat ability is a more vague assumption, but notice how she seemed to excel the most at kicking techniques..... which is what Annie was good at (remember when Eren learned her leg sweep move in that flashback?). So yeah, I'd definitely say that there's some pretty solid evidence that points to the female titan's true identity.....
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Celebrities have come together to make a clear statement about something they care very deeply about: red handbags. Is red symbolic? Is it meant to raise awareness about meaningful issues? No, absolutely not. It's just extremely on-trend this week, and possibly this season. (We reserve the right to revise our opinion next week.) Also, some of our celebs look a bit downtrodden this week, and to that, we say: keep calm and carry on. And maybe carry a red bag?
Alessandra Ambrosio recently attended the Balmain Spring 2017 Men's fashion show in Paris with her daughter Anja. You know you're a high-roller in the fashion world when they let you bring your kids to these things. Alessandra is carrying one of her favorite Birkins, natch. This shade of taupe looks good with just about everything.
Elle Fanning has been a fan of Gucci's Dionysus line for some time now. Here she is at LAX with a bright and colorful Gucci Dionysus Blooms Bag. Elle is currently making the press rounds to promote her new flick Neon Demon.
Blink and you'll miss her, but it's Kate Beckinsale leaving The Nice Guy with a bright red Mark Crossmini. Kate is rarely this hard to photograph, so I have to imagine the paps were asking her far too many pressing questions.
Grandma Kris Jenner recently took the kids to the movies in LA (yes, all of them, even Kanye!). She's carrying a black leather Chanel Chevron Backpack. The backpack is an unusual style choice for Kris, who usually prefers an oversized Chanel Flap or Birkin. It does look notably less backpack-like when you carry it this way, though.
Here's Kylie Jenner leaving The Forum in LA after Kanye debuted his new music video. She's carrying a tiny, brown Birkin. I'm bemused to see that thigh-high boots are still popular with a certain set this summer. (By "a certain set" I mean "under-25 and egregiously famous.")
Nicole Murphy was spotted in Malibu carrying a gorgeous bright red Céline Ring Bag. This is the exact outfit I'd like to live in until September.
Rihanna has returned to London, and reunited with her treasured Louis Vuitton Frank Gehry Twisted Monogram Bag. Rihanna carried this bag many times in 2015, but she took an extended break from it in 2016 so she could spend more time with all of her Dior bags. She's seen here leaving Drama Nightclub. We know how much the English love Drama.
Finally, here's a forlorn-looking Sharon Osbourne, shopping in West Hollywood with a gorgeous, laser-cute tote from Alaïa. This is exactly the kind of bag we would expect Sharon to have in her handbag arsenal.


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With the sometimes invasive, ever accelerating and self-proliferating Parisian expat foodie blogosphere about to explode with cool new addresses, I'm taking a bit more time to report on my favourite spots for fear of being associated with foaming at the mouth food fans. I almost missed them.
Pierre Jancou, the tattooed Messiah of Natural Wine, has cut a wino de luxe swathe through the City of Light, having participated in the creation of some of the most brilliant wine bars of the last decade, as well as heralding in a new understanding on natural, unadulterated small production wines. The fact that he has been a part time model, and is a hunky, shy and well inked man morsel also draws the aforementioned foodie fans, the only drawback I can see to his establishments. His most recent project, in the most quickly gentrifying part of the 10th arrondissement, is a double whammy called Vivant.
The Vivant empire is divided into two parts; Vivant Table, with a new Japanese chef, Atsumi Sota (Robuchon NYC, Stella Maris, Toyo) creating a three course, or blind six course tasting menu, in a former turn of the century bird shop, and Cave, the next door no reservations wine bar with superb small dishes at a much more reasonable price.
After the initial sticker shock (it is a bit pricey for the 10th), we proceeded to have one of the best meals of recent memory: delicate fish couscous and a sublime broth with perfectly seared scallops and mindbendingly good gnocchi, turbot meuniere that made me swoon (this chef is an expert saucier !) and an interesting chocolate terrine with Kalamata olives dusted with pain des amies breadcrumbs for a perfect chewy crunch. With one of the lower priced bottles of wine, it all came to about 80€ per person, which could break the bank for some, and made the plein a craqué popularity of his Cave next door all the more understandable. (Also Pierre, who really is the personality of the place, spends most of his time at the cave, not the restaurant). Think I'll pop over there next time. And (*cringe*) join the expat blaggeurs.
Vivant Table
43 rue des Petites-Ecuries, 75010
+33 1 42 46 43 55
Menus( dinner) at 55€/70€
Saturday, February 02, 2013
Vivant Table
Labels: 75010, Atsumi Sota, Paris, Pierre Jancou, Restaurant, Vivant Cave, Vivant Table
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Great post, I've trying to book a table there for some time now, never worked out....
We've been to Stella Maris, a bit of a disapointment to be honest considering the price. Keep on your great reviews Adrian !
Le Grumeau
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Unreleased CD-i game: Falco & Donjon & The Sword of Inoxybur
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From the same guy who made the concept art of The Apprentice 2: Marvin's Revenge, this guy made more graphics for SPC Vision games including The Apprentice (background graphics), Steel Machine (background graphics) and Uncover: Featuring Tatjana. He did this while working at his own company Zephyr Studio (based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands). Zephyr was hired by SPC Vision to create these graphics. He was also responsible for an unknown (and unreleased) CD-i game named Falco & Donjon & The Sword of Inoxybur. It was supposed to be published by BMG Interactive, but along the development time it decided to stop its software publishing. Moreover the lead programmer died suddenly. It was a classic point & click adventure (like Monkey Island) with all the classic functions we know. More when it develops.


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Adel Taarabt struck in the opening minute at Barnsley to put QPR within touching distance of a long-awaited return to the Premier League.
Both sides displayed attacking prowess and the hosts had chances to restore parity through Jason Shackell and Jacob Butterfield.
Referee Anthony Bates resisted heavy pressure from both sets of fans to dismiss both Taarabt and Butterfield after a bad-tempered clash between the pair in the first half.
Rangers now go into their next npower Championship game aware that their 16-year absence from the top flight could be over after just 90 more minutes.
Even then QPR could face a points deduction with the Football Association due to rule over charges regarding the ownership of Argentinian midfielder Alejandro Faurlin so even a win next time out against Derby might not result in them going up.
Talismanic home captain Shackell was fit again after illness and visiting manager Neil Warnock made four changes after the heavy defeat at Scunthorpe; the most significant being the reintroduction of playmaker Taarabt.
The R's found the back of the net after 47 seconds, returning captain Taarabt tricking the Barnsley defence with a step-over and blasting beyond Luke Steele.
The Tykes were denied four minutes later when Danny Haynes' powerful shot deflected off Paddy Kenny only for Andy Gray to blast against the former Sheffield United goalkeeper.
On 32 minutes, Bradley Orr bravely headed clear when Marlon Harewood found himself in an excellent position to score.
Both sides were lucky to end the first period with 10 men, Taarabt fouling Butterfield and receiving a yellow card, only for the Barnsley man to retaliate shortly afterwards and pick up a booking for his troubles.
Mark Robins' men might have gone in level at the break, Shackell failing to convert a header following Butterfield's cross as half-time approached.
With just over 11,000 at Oakwell, both sets of fans were in full voice as their sides emerged for the second half. The visitors cheered as Tommy Smith tapped in from close range on 55 minutes, but the goal was ruled out for offside.
The home fans were on the edge of their seats when Kaspars Gorkss conceded a free-kick after a foul on Gray. Kieran Trippier whipped in a dangerous ball but Kenny was on hand to smother.
Just before the hour mark, Haynes tested Kenny again but the Republic of Ireland international stood firm to save.
Taarabt made way for Hogan Ephraim as the game entered the final 20 minutes. The Hoops may have considered the tie won but Butterfield skimmed the post on 70 minutes to set up a tense finale.
Heidar Helguson bustled into the box after 82 minutes to connect with Wayne Routledge's cross but managed to clip his header agonisingly past the left post.
Butterfield provided a late scare for the R's with five minutes remaining, his long-range effort rattling Kenny's post but Warnock's men return to London already dreaming about next season's away days.
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Barcelona beat 10-man Man City 2-0
The visitors had the lion's share of possession in the first half, but failed to cause home goalkeeper Joe Hart too many problems.
City soaked up the pressure well and carved out a few opportunities of their own, but Demichelis' foul on Lionel Messi early in the second half represented a turning point.
The defender was dismissed for bringing his fellow Argentinian down after he had been played in by a sublime Andres Iniesta pass, and Messi duly stroked home the resulting spot-kick for his seventh goal in four Champions League outings this term.
Barca's control over proceedings inevitably grew with their numerical advantage, and Alves added a second in the closing moments from close range - dealing a huge blow to City's chances of progression.
Alvaro Negredo was City's only out-and-out striker as Manuel Pellegrini looked to bolster his midfield and counter Barcelona's considerable attacking threat, while Gerardo Martino opted for Cesc Fabregas in place of Pedro.
The hosts struggled to get a touch on the ball in the opening stages as their visitors stroked it around with ease but, despite the Spanish champions' early dominance, it was two of the home side's Iberian imports who carved out the first chance of the match - David Silva playing in Negredo, who failed to find the net from a tight angle.
For an encounter between two of the world's most technically gifted sides, the deadlock was almost broken in the scrappiest of fashion in the 25th minute, as Victor Valdes' failure to deal with a Silva free-kick sparked havoc in the Barca penalty area. The goalkeeper eventually got back to his feet to claim the loose ball.
Messi got his first sight of goal on the half-hour mark, but scooped a right-footed effort over the crossbar, before Xavi forced Joe Hart into a diving save with a speculative effort from 20 yards.
Negredo headed just wide of the target from a Jesus Navas cross on the stroke of half-time as the sides went in level at the break.
But City's hard work in the first half unravelled nine minutes into the second, as the referee ruled that Demichelis had brought down Messi just inside the area - a challenge that earned the City defender his marching orders.
Messi picked himself up to calmly knock the ball straight down the middle past Hart.
City brought on Joleon Lescott as the focus shifted towards damage limitation ahead of the second leg, but could have found themselves two down when Alves drove the ball just wide of the left-hand post.
Silva took the ball down on his chest superbly in the Barcelona area 15 minutes from time, but Valdes got down well to keep out his eventual strike, before Pique had a goal disallowed at the other end after Fabregas was deemed to be offside.
Alves then stormed into the box in the 90th minute to slot home a goal that puts Barca in the driving seat ahead of the second leg on home soil.


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Marion County Commission recently became aware of another need that was overlooked in planning the new county jail and law enforcement center. And this missing piece was a lot more important than a radio tower. It was children.
The Community Corrections division of the Eighth Judicial District handles both juvenile offenders and children who have to be taken out of their homes and placed in foster care. The agency has been using the old office portion of the old jail when needed, but no space was included in plans for the new facility.
It seems this is a case of Community Corrections doing its job too peacefully. It was forgotten in the plans for the new facility because it has operated so smoothly. If the squeaky wheel gets the grease, then it stands to reason that the nice quiet wheel is forgotten.
Juvenile intake could have remained where it has been, but the county intends to demolish the old jail at some time in the future, and keeping the building heated will be an unforeseen expense. Nonetheless, the commission made the right decision to move juvenile intake into the newer office portion of the old jail until a more permanent solution can be found. And if that permanent solution requires renting space, the commission indicated it may allocate funds to help rent the space.
For the situation the commissioners found themselves in, they made the best decision they could. The county had already, as commissioner Randy Dallke put it, "goofed" by not including space for juvenile intake in the plans for the new jail, but it is making the best of the current situation.
Although Community Corrections has its headquarters in Junction City, its work is important to the county. Every year, dozens of children have to be placed in foster care. Those children need a safe place to wait while that is taken care of. In a single week in November, 13 Marion County children had to be placed in foster care.
It appears Community Corrections might be in its current location only briefly. Marion Police Chief Tyler Mermis is lobbying to find space at the police station for juvenile intake, because he recognizes how important it is. His comments to Marion City Council also suggest that Peabody Police Chief Bruce Burke has the same recognition and might be inclined to offer space in Peabody.
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2011 Named Little East Conference Runner of the Week after recording a fourth place finish at the Fens Cross Country Classic in which he posted a time of 15:45.50 … Notched a time of 27:28.57 at the UMass Dartmouth Invitational to finish in 101st place … Second Beacon to cross the finish line at the Codfish Bowl Meet with his time of 29:02 on September 24 … Finished in 27th place with a time of 29:27 at the Emmanuel Saints Invitational on October 14 … Recorded the second fastest time for the Beacons, 27:46 to finish in 48th and 29th place respectively at the Little East Conference/New England Alliance Championship Meet on October 29 … Made the long trek out to Williamston, MA and posted a time of 28:59.94 (100th) at the ECAC New England Championship Meet.
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For the past three decades, Chile has had a nationwide voucher-like school choice program. Parents can choose among public and private schools, and the government picks up most or all of the tab. But, since the election last fall of a left-leaning government led by Michelle Bachelet, the future of the program has been in doubt. In May, President Bachelet introduced a first round of reforms aimed at dismantling aspects of the program, though these are still under debate. I've written about what that could mean for Chile's educational performance and equality in today's edition of the Santiago-based El Mercurio. Here's the original English version:
Chile's elementary and secondary education system has been harshly criticized in recent years for academic underperformance and for having large gaps in achievement between lower-income and higher-income students. There is significant truth to both charges. What is less widely known is that Chile has been improving substantially in both respects for at least a decade, and that president Bachelet's proposed reforms are likely to reverse that improvement.
Though Chilean students perform in the bottom half of countries on the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) test, many of the nations that participate in that test are rich and fully industrialized. When compared to other Latin American countries, Chile is number one across all subjects. More importantly, Chile is one of the fastest-improving countries in the world on international tests, and so it is gradually closing the gap with rich nations.


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FO Photos!
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Finally, I have FO photos to share! I must say that it is rather anti-climactic to finish a sweater and not post a photo of it until nearly a week later. Needless to say, here they are:
First, I finished the red sweater by sewing on some silver buttons. The front needs a warm iron – it looks crooked in front but it's just because it's been in a pile for a week.
Next, the two finished hoodies: the green is knit in Cascade 220 and the brown is knit in Elann's Sierra Aran. I never know which of the front sides gets the buttons so I usually just alternate. I love how the green came out. I admit that I like the brown one too, I just did not enjoy knitting with that color. I think it will look good on a baby. Fortunately, I only have one ball of that yarn left. I have no idea how to use 85 yds of it but it will sit in my stash for now. I don't think I can face any more Sierra Aran jsut now.
As you can see, I've altered the hoodie pattern between the brown version (original) and the green one. The green version is more trim and the fabric is stiffer because of the seed stitch. I also changed the kind and sequence of neckline decreases in order to make the hood/neckline join more seamless and less awkward.
Next, I've started another baby sweater (!) from Debbie Bliss' The Baby Knits Book: the seed stitch & cabled jacket (picture below). This is one of my favorite baby sweater patterns but it is way oversized. I've altered the pattern quite a bit because the 6-12 month size fit my 2-year old cousin. I used Phildar's dimensions for 3-6 month size and reduced the smallest size of this pattern (the 6-12 month size). It is knit with Cascade 220. I chose this red to go with some wooden buttons. Of course, I forgot to take pictures of the buttons. NEXT TIME. Anyway, they're adorable and I wanted to use them in a sweater. As much as I think they'd look best in another hoodie, I am *really* tired of working that pattern in spite of the alterations.
Finally, I picked up new yarn today at the local sidewalk sale! Every year for the last three, my LYS has been selling Kid Classic on clearance at the sidewalk sale and I've bought 2 balls each summer. This summer's color: cantaloupe. I also bought four balls of Dale Karisma (superwash wool) and some cotton yarn for my secret pal. The sidewalk sale is not really that impressive of a sale but it makes yarn from LYS only a little bit more expensive than Knit Picks if you consider shipping costs.
Every year, I am always amazed by the crowd of cranky knitters lacking social skills who turn out to buy garbage bags full of yarn. It's as if these people come out of their hiding places only once a year to buy fiber. Yes, that's awfully mean and critical but I have little patience for people who aggressively shop for yarn and argue about fiber with total strangers. When you are that rude and obsessive about your craft, it is time to 1) find a new hobby, 2) reacquaint yourself with the sun, and/or 3)return to civilization.
More on the cable & seed stitch jacket later this weekend. I also have made some progress on other UFOs but I will not post those until they are DONE. I need a reason to finish them.


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Sea Kayak Adventures, a ROW Adventures company, was founded in Baja California over 20 years ago with the dream of sharing the majesty of whale watching and sea kayaking with fellow nature-lovers. Our kayak excursions provide rare, intimate interactions with wildlife. You'll be at eye-level with playful dolphins, inquisitive sea lions, and majestic whales -- not only observing, but interacting in an unobtrusive way.
Each location we visit offers spectacular wilderness adventures with unparalleled wildlife encounters, often with local whale communities, and stunning scenery. Baja's Islands of Loreto Bay in the Sea of Cortez hosts blue whales and fin whales, and friendly gray whale babies can be seen at our exclusive whale camps on the Pacific Coast. In Canada, paddle amidst playful orcas and lumbering humpback whales near Robson Bight Ecological Reserve off the coast of Vancouver Island. Observe Patagonia's southern right whales lounging in their calving lagoons. Yacht through the glacial waters of Alaska, or sleep under the stars on the beaches of the Galápagos Islands.
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What has happened in the gold market in the first half of February? What did Mark Farber, the well-known investor and analyst, comment on the actions of Central Banks? What changes in the price of gold can we wait for in the nearest future? Stay up to date on the latest events of the gold market not to make mistakes buying gold!
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Creative Ideas For Back-To-School Pictures
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Welcome to our guide to Back-to-School Success: 31 days of tips, apps, recipes, and more to help you make this your family's best school year yet. Today, we're sharing some inspiration for your first day of school photos.
It's coming! Back-to-school season is in full swing, and both moms and tots are getting ready for the big day. School supplies are bought, tees and socks are in good supply, and mom's even preparing a few special surprises for the kids' first day at school. Now's the time to get the cameras ready to capture the special occasion for memory books, grandparents, and (of course) mom's Facebook page. Check out these creative ideas to make your back-to-school photo session a memorable one.


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Cable ships that criss-cross the world's oceans, laying lines to facilitate communications, have existed since the 1850s. But in 1961 AT&T launched what was then considered the world's most modern cable layer, the C.S. Long Lines, which could hold almost 4000km of cable at a time.
During its first two decades of operation starting in 1963, C.S. Long Lines was responsible for laying over 64,000km of cable around the world, including multiple trips across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. And by the time AT&T sold it in 1997, it had been used in 23 missions including the laying of the first modern transatlantic fibre-optic cable in 1988. [YouTube]