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NEW YORK, NY – 08-09-2018 (Press Release Jet) — Jimmy Kun Mui, Architect for the NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS) was just recently selected as Top Architect of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for his outstanding leadership and commitment to the industry.
While inclusion with the International Association of Top Professionals is an honor in itself, only a few members in each discipline are chosen for this distinction. These special honorees are distinguished based on their professional accomplishments, academic achievements, leadership abilities, longevity in the field, other affiliations and contributions to their communities. All honorees are invited to attend the IAOTP's annual award gala at the end of this year for a night to honor their achievements. www.iaotp.com/award-gala.
With over 3 decades of professional experience as an Architect and Project Manager, Mr. Mui has certainly proven himself as an accomplished professional and expert in the Real Estate, Design and Construction Management field.As a dynamic results-driven leader, Mr. Mui has demonstrated success not only as a seasoned and trusted Architect for ACS, he has demonstrated success in every position he has ever attained.His impressive repertoire of prior roles includes, Architectural Drafter for the Bradley Corporate Park, Assistant Architect for the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Associate Project Manager for the NYC Board of Education, Principal Architect for J.K Mui Design, Senior Project Manager for IVIDue Diligence Services Inc., Supervising Architect for the MTA, Housing Inspector for the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, and Interagency Liaison for the Department of Parks & Recreation.His daily responsibilities presently include: overseeing and managing building design, repairs, maintenance and capital upgrades for a variety of programmatic facilities within ACS' purview and currently specifically for the oversight of the renovation of the two ACS Secure Juvenile Detention Centers. Mr. Mui is responsible for managing design of projects from start to completion, including preparation of scope of work, project programs, project budget, contractors, prepare task orders, change orders and supervises the conduct of complex and important research investigations, studies and examinations related to the architectural functions and activities related to ACS programs. Mr. Mui also inspects existing facilities, supervises the preparation of drawings, assesses the progress of construction projects and ensures all projects are conducted and completed in compliance with NYC Building Code, Energy Code and are in accordance with DOH and the FDNY requirements.Mr. Mui received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture and also studied 2 years toward the Master Degree in Architecture from the University at Buffalo. The President of IAOTP, Stephanie Cirami stated, "Choosing Mr. Mui for this honor was an easy decision for our panel to make.Mr. Mui is meticulous, he has incredible foresight, extensive knowledge in the field, his list of accomplishments and accolades are very impressive and we felt he would make an amazing asset to our organization.We hope to spend time with him at the gala, and know we will be seeing more amazing accomplishments from this man.Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Mui has been active in his community and recognized worldwide for his outstanding leadership and commitment to the legal profession. He has received many awards, accolades' and has been featured in numerous publications multiple years in a row such as Marquis Who's Who, Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in Finance and Industry, Who's Who in the East, and Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America.For 2019, he is being considered for a feature article in TIP (Top Industry Professionals) Magazine.For 2018 he was selected as Top Architect of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) and is also being considered for the Lifetime Achievement Award. For 2017 he was a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who. Mr. Mui was President of the Moy Shee Family Association of NYC, a Board Director for the Moy's Clan Association, Steering Committee Members for both Chinatown Partnership Local Development Corporation and Rebuild Chinatown Initiative, and Board Member for NYC's Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association. Mr. Mui is also an active member and Buddhist Center Volunteer for the Tibetan Buddhist Center of NY.Looking back, Mr. Mui attributes his success to his experience, mentors he has had along the way and staying passionate in all his endeavors.Jimmy says he has been blessed, he loves doing what he is doing, and feels this is just the beginning.When he is not working Mr. Mui enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.For the future, Mr. Mui will continue to stay passionate in all his business ventures and hopes to continue making a difference in people's lives anyway that he can. For more information on Mr. Mui please visit: https://lnkd.in/dWsxPf2About IAOTPThe International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) is an international boutique networking organization who handpicks the world's finest, most prestigious top professionals from different industries. These top professionals are given an opportunity to collaborate, share their ideas, be keynote speakers and to help influence others in their fields. This organization is not a membership that anyone can join. You have to be asked by the President or be nominated by a distinguished honorary member after a brief interview. IAOTP's experts have given thousands of top prestigious professionals around the world, the recognition and credibility that they deserve and have helped in building their branding empires. IAOTP prides itself to be a one of a kind boutique networking organization that hand picks only the best of the best and creates a networking platform that connects and brings these top professionals to one place.For More information of IAOTP please visit www.iaotp.com
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I realize that going into graphic detail about chicken executions and calling folks names has the potential to alienate my readership. Therefore, I promise that this will be a pleasant roundup of the past week's events. But just for the record, in the future when I use the word "you", it's like the collective you, not the individual you. So don't take being called a pussy so personally. Up until last week, I considered myself amongst that ilk. Well enough of that. Let's move on to the topic of free stuff.
I went to the Farmer's Market this past week, looking for apricots to make my absolute favorite jam recipe. Frankly, I don't care too much for fresh apricots. Too mealy. I believe they are much better cooked in crisps, tarts, and jams. The apricot season was nearing its close and the organic fruit stand that I am most loyal to had only about 10 tiny orange pieces of produce drowning in their over sized crate. I asked if this would be the last week for the apricots and as the stand attendant said it might well be, I spied 2 boxes of damaged fruit. The man told me I could take as much as I wanted. Since you don't need pretty fruit to make jam, this was like Christmas in July. I hoarded as many of those sticky nuggets that I could fit into my bag, discarding any that had disintegrated to complete mush. I got 6 pints out of my lot gratis, which should get us through the year.
This summer, in lieu of cable TV, we've been relying heavily on the goats for entertainment. Unlike the former, it's free, which is always welcome in a recession.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
This Is a Really Happy Post about Free Stuff
Labels: farmers markets, frugal living, local food, preserving, urban goats
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is that an igloo?ReplyDelete
sure is. i picked up this dogloo the day before i got the goats, thinking it would be a great temporary housing situation for them. but when i talked the the farmers who sold me the goats, they said that i would never need anything else for them. apparently they love the igloos. i have yet to find a dog who does :)ReplyDelete
oh, and what i really love about these pics of the goats is the muni bus and the doritos truck in the background :)ReplyDelete
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Lenoir and Jones counties will be the first counties in the state to merge existing 911 systems, thanks to a $7.4 million grant from the N.C. 911 Board.
Lenoir and Jones counties will be the first counties in the state to merge existing 911 systems, thanks to a $7.4 million grant from the N.C. 911 Board.
Officials in Jones and Lenoir counties have been working for several years to determine the best way to merge 911 systems, in order to allow callers in Jones County to reach the primary 911 center in Lenoir County, and dispatchers in Lenoir County would then direct Jones County fire, EMS or law enforcement to the scene.
Jones County Manager Franky Howard said Jones residents would see �basically an enhanced 911 service,� once the merger is completed and the new system is up and running in late 2014.
Roger Dail, Lenoir County�s Emergency Services director, told the members of the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners Monday the money would be used for three purposes.
They include construction of a backup 911 center in Jones County � to be used if personnel are evacuated from the primary center � renovating the existing Lenoir County 911 center to accommodate more equipment to allow it to serve both counties, and upgrading both counties� radio systems and infrastructure.
�This is a way we could get money to help do some upgrades to that (radio) system, as well as give us a backup center that we need, and then in turn Jones County would get a primary center that they need, so it was a win-win for everybody,� he told the commissioners.
Dail noted it is the first time two existing 911 centers � officially known as PSAPs, or Public Safety Answering Points � have been merged in North Carolina. He said Camden and Pasquotank counties have a 911 system that was built to serve both. �We�re kind of a beta site, if you will, for the state,� he said.
Dail said Lenoir County emergency dispatchers currently serve an area of about 400 square miles, and the merger with Jones would add 470 to 480 square miles to the service area.
Jones County leaders have been pushing for changes to their 911 service, which involves dispatching calls from a facility connected to the county jail in the basement of the local courthouse.
County jailers must pull double duty as 911 dispatchers, fielding emergency calls, take the caller�s information and sending the appropriate unit to the scene.
Howard said Jones County dispatchers cannot spend extra time with callers, but the merger will allow dispatchers in Lenoir to give �pre-arrival instructions� to callers on matters such as providing basic medical care until EMS arrives.
�We can�t provide that level of service without a large price tag to the taxpayers and citizens, but by partnering with Lenoir we�re sharing that cost,� he said.
Dail said requests for bids from architectural firms have recently been sent out, and he expected construction to begin next spring. He expected the system to be up and running in about two years � the grant requires the funds to be spent before Dec. 31, 2014.
Howard said the Jones County jailer/ dispatchers would be redirected to jailer duties alone once the call centers are merged.
The 911 Board, established in 1998 via a North Carolina general statute, administers a fund supported by a 60-cent service charge paid per connection to any �voice communication service provider,� or telephone service provider, according to the legislation.


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Influence Policy in Washington, D.C.: Join the Washington Establishment
Maybe you think working in Washington, D.C., is the life for you. Welcome to the Washington establishment. Joining the club takes hard work, persistence, and luck, but every year countless young folks continue to descend upon Washington to sign up.
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(L to R): Lucy Thompson, Executive Director Fred Spicer, Peggy Balliet, Michael Balliet, Fay Ireland
On November 17, Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens held its annual Donor Appreciation soiree at the home of Lydia and Taylor Pursell. Approximately 100 donors enjoyed the cocktail party, enjoying a wide array of hor d'oeuvres provided by Whole Foods. Among guests in attendance were current board members: Tommy Amason and his wife, Yates, Lou Willie and his wife, Cindy Comford, Sheryl Kimerling and her husband, Jon, Tricia Noble and her mother, Janie Meadows, Board President Henry Ray and his wife, Carolyn, Scott Walton and his wife, Kelley, Mary Williamson and her husband, Lex, Laurie Allen, and Louise Wrinkle and her husband, John. The board also toasted its new members in attendance, who will assume their new roles in 2012: Cathy Adams, Brian Barr, Tricia Holbrook and Barbara Burton.
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Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Kim Nadeau and Michael Nadeau to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. dated 9/29/2004 and recorded in Deed Book 395 Page 768, Appling County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor-in-interest to Bank of America, N.A., as Trustee, successor to Lasalle Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-WF1, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 107,950.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Appling County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on November 05, 2013 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday), the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the Third Land District of Appling County, Georgia, consisting of 3.30 acres, more or less, of original Land Lot Number 433 and being designated as Lot 4 on a plat by Merlin J. Tomberlin, dated May 29, 1997, copy of which is recorded in Deed Book 387 page 349 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, to which said plat and the recording thereof is incorporated herein for all purposes of description, together with all easement rights as shown on said plat.
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney's fees (notice of intent to collect attorney's fees having been given).
Said property is commonly known as 358 Dean Hill Drive, Baxley, GA 31513 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Michael Nadeau and Kim Nadeau or tenant or tenants.
Wells Fargo Bank, NA is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.
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Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.
Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.
U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor-in-interest to Bank of America, N.A., as Trustee, successor to Lasalle Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-WF1 as agent and Attorney in Fact for Kim Nadeau and Michael Nadeau
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THE SEEKER 100 features a compact, wand-like, monitor-less, ergonomic grip that mates with a 12mm (0.47 in.) diameter, 1m (3.28 ft.) long, flexible-obedient, camera-tipped probe with adjustable LED lighting. The grip integrates a transmitter that communicates wirelessly with the RCV100 receiver, which plugs into and is powered by the USB port of any recent Windows computer. The range of this wireless connection is 3m (9.8 ft.). Working in concert, the grip, the receiver and the included software allow video to be viewed live on the computer or streamed over the Internet via Skype. Video can also be captured, recorded or edited using either the computer's internal software or third-party video editing software.
Designed for numerous HVACR applications—such as detecting leaks, inspecting corrosion and deposit buildup, and reading hidden part and serial numbers—General's Video Inspection Systems offer a cost-effective way to visually inspect inaccessible or hazardous areas and thus diagnose hidden system problems without the necessity of complete disassembly or teardown. The devices can be used in a wide number of other applications, including inspecting buildings for mold, leaks or pests and troubleshooting engines and other inaccessible areas of motor vehicles, airplanes and marine craft. Each model in the series provides technicians, mechanics, contractors, repairmen, and even the home DIY user with a powerful and practical inspection instrument.
THE SEEKER 100 comes in a custom-molded, impact-resistant carrying case with a set of three accessories (a mirror, a magnet and a pick-up hook) that can be mounted on the end of the probe to facilitate inspection and retrieval. The system's supplied 12mm diameter, 1m long probe is water, oil and dust proof to IP67 standards. Optional extensions can increase the reach of the supplied probe to 3m (about 10 ft.). The unit can also accept optional 9mm (0.35 in.) and 5.5mm (0.22 in.) diameter probes for use with smaller openings. These optional probes are available in 1m, 2m and 3m lengths. The system comes with a detailed instruction manual and a three-year limited warranty.
- camera-tipped probe
- communicates wirelessly with the RCV100 receiver
- allow video to be viewed live


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|A typical Port Hudson Confederate, Pvt. L. Cormier of Boone's Battery
(Courtesy PHSHS)
[National Park Service]
New York native Howard C. Wright was a newspaperman in New Orleans, Louisiana, when the Civil War began. He joined the 30th Louisiana Infantry Regiment when it was formed in 1862 and became a lieutenant. Captured at the surrender of Port Hudson, he was imprisoned with other officers in New Orleans. He wrote an account of the siege which was originally serialized as Port Hudson: Its History from an Interior Point of View in the Daily True Delta less than a month after the surrender. Wright's account was printed in book form for the first time in 1937 by the editor of the St. Francisville Democratand republished in 1978 by The Eagle Press, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The following excerpt is taken from that printing (p. 51).
The last quarter ration of beef had been given out to the troops on the 29th of June. On the 1st of July, at the request of many officers, a wounded mule was killed and cut up for experimental eating. All those who partook of it spoke highly of the dish. The flesh of mules is of a darker color than beef, of a finer grain, quite tender and juicy, and has a flavor something between that of beef and venison. There was an immediate demand for this kind of food, and the number of mules killed by the commissariat daily increased. Some horses were also slaughtered, and their flesh was found to be very good eating, but not equal to mule. Rats, of which there were plenty about the deserted camps, were also caught by many officers and men, and were found to be quite a luxury--superior, in the opinion of those who eat them, to spring chicken; and if a philosopher of the Celestial Empire could have visited Port Hudson at the time, he would have marvelled at the progress of the barbarians there toward the refinements of his own people.
Mule meat was regularly served out in rations to the troops from and after the 4th of July, and there were very few among the garrison whose natural prejudices were so strong as to prevent them from cooking and eating their share. The stock of corn was getting very low, and besides that nothing was left but peas, sugar and molasses. These peas were the most indigestible and unwholesome articles that were ever given to soldiers to eat, and the reason that such a large quantity was left on hand was probably accounted for by the fact that most of the troops would not have them on any consideration. To save corn they were issued out to horses and mules, and killed a great many of these animals. All of the horses and mules which were not needed for hauling or other imperative duties, had been turned out to graze, where numbers of them were killed or disabled by the enemy's cannonade and rain of Minie balls, and the rest nearly starved to death.
The sugar and molasses was put to good use by the troops in making a weak description of beer, which was constantly kept at the lines by the barrel-full, and drank by the soldiers in preference to the miserable water with which they were generally supplied. This was a very pleasant and healthful beverage, and went far to recompense the men for the lack of almost every other comfort or luxury. In the same way, after the stock of tobacco had given out, they substituted sumac leaves, which grew wild in the woods. It had always been smoked by the Indians under the name of killickenick, and, when properly prepared for the pipe, is a tolerably good substitute for tobacco.


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Wikimedia LGBT+/Portal
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and LGBT+ content within Wikimedia projects
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Wikimedia LGBT+ is a Wikimedia user group and proposed thematic organization, first announced at Wikimania in 2012. The Wikimedia LGBT+ User Group was approved by the Affiliations Committee in September 2014. The group promotes the development of content on Wikimedia projects which is of interest to LGBT+ communities.
- Encorajar Organizações Culturais LGBT à usar projetos do Wikimedia e adotar os valores da Cultura Livre e acesso aberto.
- Promover projetos Wikimedia como um instrumento para aproximar comunidades LGBT.
- Criar e expandir contestos de interesse de comunidade LGBT no Wikimedia e aumentar a qualidades dos contextos em todas as linguagens.
- Improve the editing experience for all contributors by ensuring that LGBT+ related harassment is dealt with by simple policies in a prompt manner regardless of sexuality.
- Ensure that non-discrimination policies related to gender and sexuality are effective across all Wikimedia projects, and participate in discussions of discrimination of all types.
- Provide support networks for the LGBT+ community and allies, including welcoming IRC and OTRS support.
- Provide a sympathetic appeal mechanism when dispute resolution has failed and a contributor would prefer a self identified LGBT+ mediator or arbitrator to handle their case.
- Create a safer environment for LGBT+ readers of Wikimedia projects, with a special interest in improving the experiences of LGBT+ youth on Wikimedia projects.
- Build greater community among LGBT+ Wikimedians.
- Coordinate cross-wiki efforts among WikiProjects engaged in specific LGBT+ content development.
Wikimedia LGBT+ will fulfill its mission in the following ways:
- Provide training to organizations and individuals so that they can contribute content to Wikimedia projects.
- Create, collect, process, and present the sorts of metrics which describe usage statistics and quality of content of LGBT+ interest on Wikimedia projects.
While Wikimedia LGBT+ members will always be welcome to contribute content of LGBT+ interest themselves, the scope of the work which the project seeks to complete can only be engaged if many LGBT+ outreach programs all contribute their expertise to developing the content in their fields. The general practice ought to be that any educator of LGBT+ populations anywhere who is performing outreach in any field ought to share their information on Wikipedia if any of their target demographic uses the Internet as a source of information. When such an educator recognizes this, then that person ought to be able to contact Wikimedia LGBT+ and get appropriate training to enable them to share their information on Wikimedia platforms.
- Increased participation and visibility by LGBT+ communities at Wikimania 2012 - building towards even greater engagement at future Wikimanias.
- Increased (open) participation by members of the LGBT communities on all Wikimedia projects.
- Coordination of LGBT+ WikiProjects:
- LGBT+ history and culture presentations at GLAM-WIKI 2012.
- Increased quality and depth of LGBT+ articles.
- Representation of LGBT +monuments in Wiki Loves Monuments.
- Guidelines on Outreach for recommending and improving policies across Wikimedia projects:
- Chapter and WMF safe space policies to cover all events specifically ensuring any complaints of apparent LGBT+ related harassment are dealt with effectively and promptly.
- Guidance for new LGBT+ editors (and those that edit LGBT+ topics) on how to stay safe and how to find help when things go wrong.
- Simple guide to responding to LGBT+ related harassment or threats on all Wikimedia projects and IRC.
- Access to LGBT+ specific help on-wiki, IRC and email (for example, access to LGBT+ identified OTRS volunteers via lgbtwikimedia.org and gaywikimedia.org).
- Independent and expert assessment of the Wikimedia projects and the Wikimedia Foundation's effectiveness at handling homophobic harassment cases.
- Commissioned surveys and statistical reporting on LGBT+ participation and perception of editing experience in order to support planned improvements.
- Model for future minority population based thematic organizations:
- Ideally going into Wikimania 2013 with at least four such projects - LGBT+ among them.
Activities associated with Wikimedia LGBT+:
- Community building and outreach, with efforts focused at LGBT+ events, Wikimania, and other Wikimedia events.
- Promoting collaborations with other Wikimedia projects and with external organizations, such as WikiProject LGBT studies (English Wikipedia), the LGBT Free Media Collective (Wikimedia Commons), and Wiki Loves Pride.
- safe space development, including the "It Gets Better" campaign and a request for Wikimedia Foundation board resolution on homophobia.
- Wikimedia LGBT+ User Group Recognition - September 2014
- Renewals from 2015 WMCon Eligibility Renewal Sprint - December 2015
- "Wikipedia Series "Edit-a-Thons"". Guru Mavin. July 7, 2014.
- Phadnis, Renuka (July 7, 2014). "Wikipedia edit-a-thons to add content on LGBTs". The Hindu.
- Milliken, Alice (July 7, 2014). "Wikipedia holds Pride 'edit-a-thons' to improve LGBT-related content". Pink News.
- Redmond, Jim (July 8, 2014). "Wiki Loves Pride Edit-a-thons Improve LGBT Content on Wikipedia". Towleroad.
- "Wikipedia Holds Wiki Loves Pride Event". American Library Association. July 10, 2014.
- Lasrado, Svetlana (July 15, 2014). "Wikipedia does its bit for sexual minorities". The New Indian Express.
- Moore, Jason; Howard, Dorothy (July 18, 2014). "Wiki Loves Pride 2014 and Adding Diversity to Wikipedia". Wikimedia Foundation.
- "Wikipedia Pride Month Celebrations in India culminate with edit-a-thons in various cities". Gaylaxy. July 20, 2014.
- Moore, Jason (June 17, 2016). "Help expand Wikipedia's coverage of LGBT communities during Wiki Loves Pride". Wikimedia Foundation.
- Weaver, Madison (October 20, 2016). "Librarians work to make Wikipedia more inclusive with 'Wiki Loves Pride' event". The Bucknellian.
- Caballero, Lucía (15 March 2017). "La española que ha llegado a vicepresidir Wikimedia defendiendo al colectivo LGBT". eldiario.es (in Spanish).


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I Want You to Shut the F#ck Up (Hardcover)
How the Audacity of Dopes Is Ruining America
Crown Archetype, 9780307986238, 279pp.
Publication Date: July 31, 2012
Other Editions of This Title:
Paperback (8/6/2013)
"Let us begin by committing ourselves to the truth to see it like it is, and tell it like it is." —Richard Nixon
"I believe America is the solution to the world's problems." —Rush Limbaugh
"SHUT THE F#CK UP." —D. L. Hughley
The American dream is in dire need of a wake-up call. A f*cked up society is like an addict: if you are in denial, then things are going to keep getting worse until you hit bottom. According to D. L. Hughley, that's the direction in which America is headed.
In I Want You to Shut the F*ck Up, D.L. explains how we've become a nation of fat sissies playing Chicken Little, but in reverse: The sky is falling, but we're supposed to act like everything's fine. D.L. just points out the sobering facts: there is no standard of living by which we are the best. In terms of life expectancy, we're 36th--tied with Cuba; in terms of literacy, we're 20th--behind Kazakhstan. We sit here laughing at Borat, but the Kazakhs are sitting in their country reading.
Things are bad now and they're only going to get worse. Unless, of course, you sit down, shut the f*ck up, and listen to what D. L. Hughley has to say. I Want You to Shut the F*ck Up is a slap to the political senses, a much needed ass-kicking of the American sense of entitlement. In these pages, D. L. Hughley calls it like he sees it, offering his hilarious yet insightful thoughts on:
- Our supposedly post-racial society
- The similarities between America the superpower and the drunk idiot at the bar
- Why Bill Clinton is more a product of a black upbringing than Barack Obama
- That apologizing is not the answer to controversy, especially when you meant what you said
- Why civil rights leaders are largely to blame for black people not being represented on television
- Why getting your ghetto pass revoked should be seen as a good thing, not something to be ashamed of
- And how hard it is to be married to a black woman
About the Author
Praise For I Want You to Shut the F#ck Up: How the Audacity of Dopes Is Ruining America…
"I Want You to Shut the F#ck Up is the best book since The Hunger Games. First he was a King of Comedy; now he's the king of comedy authors. You should buy this book or get out the country because D. L. stands for 'don't lie,' and he doesn't in his amazing new book." --Chris Rock, CEO & President of NOTHING!
"I always knew it wouldn't take a politician, a preacher, or even a scholar to solve the problems of this country. I knew it would take someone who used comedy, common sense, and a lot of cussing. D.L. has risen from a King of Comedy to a higher calling: D.L. for President 2016? Both he and this hilarious book on how to get past the B.S. get my vote!" —Tom Joyner
"[Hughley] has starred in shows on ABC (The Hughleys), CNN (D.L. Hughley Breaks the News) and HBO (Unapologetic) in addition to radio (The D.L. Hughley Morning Show), and now he finds a solid footing on yet another plateau as he makes an easy transition to the printed page….In the closing chapter, he concludes, "Comedy might not be able to change minds—but it can certainly expose truths and knock down fallacies." Ditto for this book, which provides that much-needed wakeup call." –Publishers Weekly
"Hughley's a hard-line pragmatist whose brash opinions almost always transcend polarized black/white and liberal/conservative comfort zones. [I Want You to Shut the F#ck Up] is a solid combination of a street-tough attitude and a keen grasp of social and political hot-button issues." --Kirkus


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We're now just a few days away from the release of the latest installment in the Tomb Raider legacy of games. This time, the game has received the simple name, Tomb Raider, as the series gets a reboot. The game releases on March 5 on PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. The Ars OpenForum members have been discussing the game, and the thread titled Tomb Raider - Taking the franchise to uncharted locations is a great place to learn what has changed. In the thread you'll find plenty of longtime fans of the series, who can tell if a game is about to do an awesome jump over an abyss or if it's going to jump the shark.
Some players have already pre-ordered, and some are still waiting for reviews, but both parties are evaluating the old and new elements in the thread. Krimhorn says, "Not gonna crap on this thread with my disappointments (probably done that enough in Random Gaming Thoughts). Just popping in to say that I look forward to hearing the community reaction to it. Hopefully concerns will be assuaged and games will be purchased."
A new look and feel
The new game presents a younger Lara Croft, who is still recognizable, but who departs from the designs we've seen in previous Tomb Raider titles. The game design also gets a bit of a change, with a darker storyline and sets. Gsb445 says, "I happen to like the change in design philosophy on this one from what I've seen of the game play, but obviously that's a personal preference. Certainly there will be plenty of people who will be annoyed that it's not the classic TR gameplay, but to me it looks good."
Krimhorn is expecting good things out of the new design: "The TR series has always been (with the exception of Legend) an exploration, navigation challenge, and puzzle solving series with a couple of enemies in between puzzles to break them up. All of the reviews that I've read more or less agree on one thing: combat is brought to the forefront. Even if it's better than Uncharted's, that turns it into chasing some part of the market that Uncharted found success in. Sure, the puzzles are still there: in side rooms. To me, it sounds like the core of the series has been swapped with a third-person shooter."
Comparisons to Uncharted
Gandhim3 is on board with playing the game on launch day, and draws a parallel between Tomb Raider and the Naughty Dog third-person shooter: "I just preordered last night after watching the latest trailer. Reminded me a lot of Uncharted series on the PS3, which I really liked. Looking forward to playing it next week."
The possible similarity to Uncharted is a plus for renik: "From what I've read, the classic (infuriating) puzzle and trick jumping aspects are in the game, but not forced [on the player] to continue with the story. They're all in side tombs/areas, which is a great idea. I love the Uncharted series and having another 3rd person action/adventure game with strong cinematics and the gfx powerhouse only a PC can provide has me giddy. "
Bigkoss actually wants a game that will follow in the steps of Uncharted: "Basically what I want at this point from a Tomb Raider game is something akin to Uncharted without all the extended combat sequences (combat's fine but some of the firefights in Uncharted 3 made me quit until I went back on easy mode) and more puzzles. And it sounds like that's exactly what this game is delivering."
Deviation disagrees with the comparisons: "Aside from the generic elements (third-person shooting, Indiana Jones influences) I'm not really seeing the Uncharted connection for this game, aside from a much improved, more cinematic presentation. I mean, obviously, there are a whole lot of similarities between the two properties. I just don't see how this new iteration of Tomb Raider is moving towards Uncharted in design philosophy. From what I've seen in previews, I think the more apt comparison would be Arkham Asylum—dark, gritty, and a refined focus on combat in a mostly linear game that has a few open world/Metroid-style exploration elements."
Will you be picking up Tomb Raider?
Mortus already ordered: "Yeah, I picked this up. I have moderately reasonable hopes the game will be fun, and I used to love playing the old Tomb Raiders."
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As summer moves along, more and more wildflowers are taking to bloom. These flowers are a feast for our eyes and also produce delicious nectar that provides a feast for many of nature's creatures. Look carefully and you will see hummingbirds, ants, bees, flies and others feeding on the nectar. Butterflies are often seen drinking from these fantastic flowers.
What is a Butterfly?
According to indepthinfo.com, "butterflies are a member of the insect family, and together with moths make up the order known as 'Lepidoptera.' The dividing line between butterflies and moths is fairly fuzzy and some creatures could seem to fall into either category. However, the main difference between them is butterflies are generally active in the day and moths are active at night. Also, in a resting position, moths lay their wings down over their bodies, while butterflies stand their wings up so that their undersides may be seen."
"Butterflies have a large proboscis, which is actually a mouthpart, and is used to suck nectar and fluids from flowers. While feeding themselves butterflies also serve the function of helping to pollinate flowers. Some pollen sticks to them and is transferred from one flower to another as they flit about." (See the Learning on the Land newsletter from April 2010 for more on pollinators.)
A butterfly has four stages in its life cycle: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis) and adult (butterfly). It is a repetitive cycle, but the butterfly does not turn back into an egg! Like most animals, the male and female adults work together to produce new fertilized eggs. For more on butterflies and moths, read the March 2008 issue of Learning on the Land.
Colorado Mountain Butterflies and Flowers
There are more than 60 species of butterflies in Colorado. Here are some of the more common ones seen in the summer above 8,500 feet and the flowers on which they feed. They vary greatly in size, color and plant food. Read on to learn more about these winged wonders!
Callippe fritillary — 2 1/8"
Easier to spot than it is to spell, this butterfly is everywhere from June to August.
Favorite flowers: milkweeds, thistles, dogbane, vetch, red clover, cow parsnip
Checkerspot — 1 1/2"
Appropriately named, this butterfly is identified by the spots within its checkered pattern. There are at least 8 species of checkerspots in Colorado and pattern varies within each species.
Favorite flowers: asters, paintbrushes
Western tiger swallowtail — 3 1/2"
One of the largest butterflies you will see, these are also some of the most common butterflies during June and July.
Favorite flowers: many flowers, including red clover, dandelion and thistles
Blues — 1 1/8"
These little beauties are so small, you might miss them... until you startle them and they flutter away. Look for them in muddy, wet areas. They love moisture.
The Arrowhead blue os one of many species of blues in Colorado. It is differentiated by a tiny orange arrowhead on the outside bottom of each hindwing.
Favorite flowers: anything in the pea family, especially lupines
Hoary comma — 1 3/4"
Easily mistaken for the larger Tortoiseshell, the Comma has a small comma in the center underside of its hind wing. This butterfly hibernates in winter.
Favorite flowers: varies, includes currants
Common alpine — 2"
This butterfly is not as common in this area as the name would imply. Look carefully and you may be fortunate enough to spot one.
Favorite flowers: grasses, cow parsnip, bittercress
Now, go searching for butterflies! They can be found in any backyard or park, near ponds, steams, puddles, out in a meadow or at a flower box downtown. The trick is, it needs to be a sunny day. Butterflies are scarce when it is cloudy. They can't fly in the rain! Wear bright colors to help attract them.
For help with identification, view photos of Colorado butterflies at http://www.pbase.com/tmurray74/colorado_butterflies or see a list of Colorado butterflies at http://www.thebutterflysite.com/colorado-butterflies.shtml. You can search for butterflies on the Naturalist Hikes at Purgatory, Tuesdays and Thursdays through August 15, 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at Backcountry Experience at Durango Mountain Resort, or contact Gabi Morey at 970-385-1256 or email@example.com.
The San Juan Mountains Association is the nonprofit partner of the San Juan National Forest, BLM Tres Rios Field Office, and BLM Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. SJMA staff and volunteers work to promote education, volunteer stewardship, information and hands-on involvement on public lands in Colorado. For more information, call 385-1210.


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Yes, this is finally my ubiquitous New Year post, albiet a couple of months late. I was prompted to write by a conversation I had with a friend last night. She did a card reading for me, and although I forget now which particular card was drawn, I remember clearly the words that kept coming up as she read about it to me...
Now go back a few months. Actually, lets go back several months to the midst of 2010. Last year was pretty good to me, but then every year is I think - I appreciate them all. But nevertheless, over and over again, things were happening that I wasn't sure how to react to. I found myself repeatedly feeling slightly hurt and disappointed and having my expectations challenged. And every month or so, I would have to take stock and look at things with clarity again and move on. It was a lot of hard work.
So back to a few months ago. Every year I spend the new year at the Woodford Folk Festival. For the duration of the festival, we have the opportunity to write our intentions or wishes for the new year on little pieces of paper. These pieces of paper are included in a huge closing fire event on the final day (new year's day), and the intentions of the tens of thousands of festival goers are burnt and released into the universe. It's an amazing ritual, and has been my favourite way to start the year for a long time.
This year I picked up my paper and pen and without even having to think, wrote..
|Woodford Folk Festival fire event, 1 Jan 2011
It's now hanging on my kitchen wall, and I think it's an original I might hang onto for now. I made some prints of it though, and they are now in my etsy shop, along with some little prints of the Backyard with Fairy Lights painting.
In other news... I recently had a giveaway on my facebook page when I reached 200 "likes". I'm planning to do another one at 300, and will give away one of each of these new prints. Here's the link if you want to check out the page :)


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Sometime in August of 1687, 11 enslaved African workers pushed their boat, probably a large canoe, from a riverbank in English Carolina and headed for Spanish Florida, no doubt hoping for a better life. Eight men and two women and a 6-month-old girl were on board.
As they pushed south, they probably wove their way through the twisting tidal creeks of the coast. If they traveled through the marsh and close to land, at low tide the tall marsh grass probably hid them. We do not know but perhaps they came ashore at the recently abandoned Spanish mission towns along the coast of today's Georgia.
At the Santa Maria Franciscan mission on Amelia Island the freedom seekers landed at last at an outpost of Spanish Florida. Soldiers posted at the mission went to St. Augustine to inform Florida's governor Diego de Quiroga of the arrival of the bolters from Carolina and to get the official's instructions of how to handle the situation. The fugitives had crossed from one nation into another and requested asylum and to become residents of Florida. In a sense we might see this incident as similar to the escapees who ask for political asylum today.
Orders arrived from St. Augustine to bring the refugees to Florida's capital city and to meet with the governor. The Africans boarded another boat and came to St. Augustine in October. The governor distributed the Africans around our town. Records of St. Augustine's parish church tell us that one of the escaped women was baptized "in necessity" when she became seriously ill and was at the point of death. She was being cared for in the home of a local Spanish women, Luisa de los Angeles. A baptismal record a few pages later indicates that she survived the near-death situation.
In our town the men worked on the construction project of Castillo de San Marcos. The two women worked and stayed at the governor's house, and the baby girl remained there with her mother. And all of them worked toward the possibility, but not the certainty, of freedom.
Fifty years later, (two generations later), the free black town of Gracia Real Santa Teresa de Mose (Fort Mose) was established. These 11 were the pioneers in the sanctuary policy offered by Spanish Florida to Africans who ran away from English colonies. The path to freedom across the globe was then, and still today is, never quick nor straightforward - and not certain.
I am working to reconstruct the story of the 11 using the correspondence of officials in English Carolina and Spanish Florida and the records of baptisms and marriages preserved by the Diocese of St Augustine. The escapees did not write their own story; they could not read or write. In the late 1600s more than 90 of 100 persons in our town could not read or write.
The story of the eight men, two women and the nursing child who risked fleeing to Florida in 1687 will appear in this column again.


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Finding Changes with Timestamps
Timestamps are important in terms of diagnostics because they provide you with information about when an event occurred. For example, when a file was last changed. This information alone is invaluable for troubleshooting. The timestamp represents the last time the file was modified. As you look at these examples, you can see they all have different modification dates.
Dates. The file training was modified 2000-07-05 at 19.01 and the file squid.rtf was modified 2008-05-27 at 16:24 so you can see both date and time are available.
-rw-r–r– 1 mike mike 30722 2008-07-05 19:01 training
-rw-r–r– 1 mike mike 997 2008-05-27 16:24 squid.rtf
In these examples you see a directory, notice the "d" at the start of the line. The dates of this same directory are different because a sub-directory was changed in test so the second example reflects that change.
drwxr-xr-x 3 mike mike 4096 2008-08-13 16:47 test
drwxr-xr-x 4 mike mike 4096 2008-08-14 09:21 test
A powerful utility for locating changes is the find command. With the Linux find utility, you can perform powerful searches on just about any criterion you can think of, and then–from the same command-line entry–invoke another utility to do whatever you need to do with the results.
In order to perform the most basic of searches, you'll need to specify two things:
The search path–You can perform a search in either a specific path, or the entire filesystem. Since find is inherently recursive, the search will automatically extend to all of the subdirectories beneath of the directory that you specify.
What you're searching for–There are a lot of ways that you can specify this. You can search for files of a specific name, and decide whether to make the search case-sensitive. You can also use wildcards, or search for files with certain characteristics or that are of a certain age. Or, you can combine multiple criteria for even more specific searches. The main thing that limits you is your own imagination.
So now, for example if you want to search the entire filesystem for all files whose names end in ".conf". You'll want to use either the "-name" or the "-iname" switch in front of the file description that you want to search for. Otherwise, you'll get a jumbled up mess of every directory listing that you've searched, with the information you're looking for mixed in. For case-sensitive searches, use "-name"; for case-insensitive searches, use "-iname". In this case, use "-iname", since you want to make the search case-insensitive. If you include a wildcard character in with a search criterion, you'll need to enclose that search criterion in quotes. That will keep the shell from interpreting the wildcard character as an ambiguous file reference.
sudo find / -iname '*.conf'
In reference to timestamps what you are really interested in are two requirements, the name of the file and the time it was changed.
You can perform searches with more than one search criterion. If you separate the criteria with a space, it will be the same as placing an "and" operator between them. The "-mtime -7" switch to find all of the ".conf" files that were modified within the last seven days.
sudo find / -iname '*.conf' -mtime -7
There are several important parts to find. First you will need to use sudo to be able to access many files as they will be owned by root. Use the find command followed by the directory you want to search. If you want to search the whole server use "/". If you want to limit your search to a specific directory indicate that. Using the -iname is the easiest option as it allows all files regardless of case.
The important part is looking for a text string which must be enclosed in single quotes. A common wildcard is to use the "*" indicating it will match anything. So '*.conf' will match any file that ends with ".conf". If you use '*.*' it will be a wildcard for anything. The -mtime is a search for files modified within a time period.
Here are some practical examples:
Files on the system modified within the last 24 hours. Note this is looking for all types of files on the whole system.
sudo find / -iname '*.*' -mtime -1
Files that have changed in the /var/www directory in the last week.
sudo find /var/www -iname '*.*' -mtime -7
Files that have changed in the apache web server configuration directory in the last 14 days.
sudo find /etc/apache2 -iname '*.*' -mtime -14
You can change your search with find to locate files that have been accessed within a time period. For example if you wanted to locate files that have been accessed in the /usr/share directory you could use this command:
find /usr/share -iname '*.*' -atime -1
That would list files accessed by a user or the system within the last 24 hours in the /usr/share directory.
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Delcam's PowerShape CAD software features Solid Doctor, which uses automatic data repair tools and surface creation and editing options to address problems that can be encountered when translating low-precision and incomplete data. These problems are said to include gaps and overlaps between surfaces as well as duplicated and missing surfaces. The software is designed to carry out simple repairs quickly and easily, while more complex problems can be overcome by deleting and replacing the existing surfaces within the model, the company says.
Once the model has been repaired, the software offers a variety of direct-modeling options to optimize the design for manufacture, particularly for the development of molds and other types of tooling. One such option enables product designers to add draft-to-CAD models, which helps remove as-designed parts from tooling. Adding draft can be accomplished either by using a specific value or by modifying the model interactively. The change can be applied to a single surface or to a group of surfaces, such as the sides of a pocket. In the latter case, the software maintains the radii of any fillets linking the sides.
According to the company, small fillets can require extra machining time and increase delivery times and costs. They can restrict the flow of material in molds or dies, increasing processing times and pressures. PowerShape can use direct modeling to identify fillets within imported geometry, even when the modeling history has been lost, and replace them with new fillets that have more suitable radii, the company says.
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Let the Tool Path Help the Tool
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At the top of the Los Angeles Zoo, American viper expert Ian Recchio emerged from quarantine with a writhing muscular serpent from Down Under.
With its diamond head, rough scales and pretty blue eyes, it could be mistaken for a speckled rattlesnake. Only the 7-foot-long Australian python was as gentle as a house iguana.
"They're the only python in the world that has keeled raised scales like a rattlesnake," said Recchio, the zoo's curator of reptiles and amphibians, holding out the rough-skinned specimen, one of the rarest in the world, wrapped around the end of a stick.
"That's why I like 'em. He looks like a venomous snake. He looks dangerous, but he's harmless,"
Australia rarely releases rare and exotic critters from its sprawling oceanic continent, but zoos in the Land of Oz wanted Los Angeles' greatest export other than Hollywood — its fantasia of zoo-bred Komodo dragons.
So in a special swap arranged by Recchio, Sydney's Taronga Zoo agreed to ship 42 of its native reptiles and amphibians from seven different species in exchange for seven Komodo lizard hatchlings. They'll be bred in the interest of conservation.
The first of two Australian shipments landed last spring at Los Angeles International Airport in the hold of a Quantas Airlines jet.
After a three-month quarantine or holding period, they will be shown this fall — when not tending to their newborns — at the zoo's $14.1 million Living Amphibians, Invertebrates and Reptiles (LAIR) house, which opened in 2012. A third of the Aussie animals will be shipped to other U.S. zoos.
"It's a big deal," said Recchio, a 20-year zoo veteran. "The mother dragons are difficult to get ahold of for zoos, and we like to spread the wealth. This was an important conservation measure."
Until recently, the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens had a pair of fecund Komodos that gave birth to four clutches of 53 baby dragons in four years, but the breeding pair has since been sent to another zoo.
Not wanting to flood the nation with Komodos with genetics overrepresented in the U.S., it has komodified Austria, Germany and other nations across Europe with babies that grow into the largest lizards on the planet — up to 10 feet and 150 pounds.
They might also be the most press-hungry dragons.
In 2001, while San Francisco Chronicle Editor Phil Bronstein, accompanied by a zookeeper and his then-wife, actress Sharon Stone, was on a behind-the-scenes visit to the L.A. Zoo's Komodo den, a massive Indonesian dragon lunged at the newsman, gnawing a sizable chunk out of his big toe. He required surgery to reattach tendons.
"So there was that hideous moment where the three of us … it's such a break in reality, it's so inconceivable that it's happening, but there's that moment of stillness where you just stare in disbelief," Stone recalled in an interview with Time magazine. "Then Phil screamed, and we heard this crunching sound."
There'll surely not be a similar lunch for the latest Australian imports.
Within a warren of terrariums and aquariums in the zoo's holding area, Recchio inspected his latest charges: three Mary River turtles, unknown to science until 1994; golden- and knob-tailed geckos, four apiece; eight Australian orange-eyed tree frogs; and another eight magnificent giant tree frogs, the largest on Earth.
Nearby were three shingle-backed skinks, whose tail look just like its head so it can run backward when attacked in the wild, tricking predators into taking swipes at the wrong end.
"I'm excited to work with something new," said herp keeper Marlowe Robertson-Billet, who is particularly fond of the skinks — one eyeing her with vestiges of papaya on its face — which have already begun to lay eggs.
"They have a pleasing personality," Robertson-Billet said. "They're curious. They're pretty outgoing — for lizards. I think the public will find the Australian ambassadors fascinating."
Recchio, 43, who as a boy from Burbank went searching for reptiles and snakes in Baja California with his herpetologist dad and uncle, knows the zoo's new eight rough-scaled pythons will make a fine debut.
"I love snakes," he said. "I love reptiles. I have an interest in anything unusual. Reptiles are seldom seen, secret. I really dig the extreme adaptations. They're tough. They've evolved in extreme environments."
As much as he immerses himself in the animals, Recchio is ever aware of the larger picture.
"In order for these conservation programs to succeed, we really have to work globally. We can't be isolated," he noted. "What I'm trying to do with this collection is to expand it with satellite populations and species — to allow breeding groups established in countries all over the world."


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Major League Baseball may have been slow in recognizing it is losing the popularity race, but there are signs that the often stale organization that runs America's pastime is waking up.
Though there has been a significant drop in the percentage of American-born black players in MLB, baseball's problem is bigger than that. Color isn't the issue when the average 10-year-old could probably name more NFL backup quarterbacks than MLB All-Stars.
Don't you find it odd when they ask little leaguers who their favorite player is, and so many of them name players who have retired? That tells you where baseball is headed, because that comes from kids who love the game.
I hear the "baseball is boring" argument so often from youngsters that I wonder if they are being fed this message subliminally through their video games or Facebook accounts.
Baseball needs to figure out a way to combat the assault on the game. I'm not sure I favor significant changes in the game. Lance Berkman talked to me about radical changes he'd consider, like shortening the season and shortening games to seven innings. Now, that is radical.
But baseball has to do something. A great game is being ignored by too many.
I often joke that if your 12-year-old thinks baseball is boring, you're probably not raising him right, but since so many 12-year-olds don't like the game, it can't all be parents fault. (Y'all do need to do a better job, though.)
Baseball has to do something.
Events like this weekend's MLB Urban Invitational, the fifth annual round-robin collegiate tournament that features Historically Black Colleges and University entrants Texas Southern, Prairie View, Alabama State, Grambling and Southern, along with UC-Irvine, should help.
Perhaps some who normally wouldn't go to a game will come out and have a good time.
This is the first time that the tournament will be played at a major league ballpark. The event should be a boost for programs at the HBCUs in attendance and while I'm not sure MLB has done as much as it should have to publicize the event, it should be fun time for fans.
Not only will everyone get into Minute Maid for free today (thanks the weather, today's games were moved from the Houston Astros Urban Youth Academy near downtown Acres Homes), Saturday admission and parking are only $5 each. Those of high school age and under will be admitted free.
I was at Minute Maid last week, and as always, the field looks gorgeous. This would be a good way to kick off the season with some amateur baseball at a miniscule price. (Insert your own cheap joke about how much the amateur baseball here costs during the Astros' season.)
Games are scheduled for 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. today, and 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday. Southern faces No. 24 UC-Irvine at 3 p.m. Saturday in a game that features lefthander Matt Whitehouse, a colegebaseballinsider.com preseason All-American on the mound for the Anteaters. Rivals TSU and Prairie View play in the nightcap.
As if the games at Minute Maid weren't enough, former American Idol finalist Paris Bennett will sing the National Anthem before the Southern–UC-Irvine game and there will be a "battle of the bands" competition between TSU's "Ocean of Soul" and Prairie View's "Marching Storm" at 6 p.m. Saturday. That alone is worth more than the price of admission.
In another exciting addition, Jennifer Holliday, the Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist with an extraordinary voice, will perform "America the Beautiful" before the nightcap. Holliday, the star who made Dreamgirls a smash hit on Broadway with a performance for the ages, was close friends with Whitney Houston, whose funeral is Saturday. Expect something special from the Houston native, who attended the High School for Engineering Professions and TSU.
It should be a fun weekend.


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The 3-cents per gallon gas tax hike went into effect Wednesday, but many retailers say they're holding off to see what their competitors do.
Sean Flynn, owner of Flynn's Truck Stop in Shrewsbury, said the price for regular unleaded self-service gas at his station remained at $3.62 a gallon.
"We didn't move prices. Gas prices are very competitive. We chose to absorb the increase because it's such a tough hike on consumers," Mr. Flynn said.
He said he's not certain when he will implement the new tax.
"It depends on the wholesale market, which fluctuates half a penny to a few cents pretty much every day," he said.
The 3-cent increase moves the state tax on a gallon of gas to 24 cents. That's in addition to the 18.4 cents per gallon federal tax.
Howard Peterson, owner of five gas stations in Worcester, Northboro, Leicester and Northbridge, said he, too, absorbed the higher tax Wednesday, but taxation is only one aspect he looks at when deciding the daily price. He said he also considers the cost from suppliers, the cost of operating a station, and the competitive nature of the business.
"We have a very competitive local economy so we will monitor how our competition treats this," he said. "I am not completely sure how all this will work out, but I anticipate over time, the tax increase will be reflected in some higher cost."
Mr. Peterson said that most likely, the new gas tax is going to be offset by a decrease in prices at the pump as summer winds down. He said as of yesterday, the benchmark price of a gallon of regular gas on the Mercantile Exchange was $3.04. That price is expected to be $2.78 by November.
"I anticipate in the short term a consumer may not see the full cost of the tax passed along because gas prices are scheduled to fall. If prices were expected to continue rising, you'd see an immediate impact," he said.
A spokesperson for Woodbridge, N.J.-based Hess, which operates 120 gas stations in Massachusetts, said prices did not go up to reflect the new gas tax. He said he is not exactly sure if and when that would happen.
Kelly McFalls, spokeswoman for Westboro-based BJ's Wholesale Club, said, "We didn't raise prices today, but eventually we will raise them."
John T. Howell, executive director of the Billerica-based New England Service Station and Automobile Repair Association, said he does not know of any station that increased prices to reflect the new tax.
"From my observation while on the road this morning, I have not seen prices go up," he said. "We didn't raise ours. We absorb a lot of the increases. We base our price on our competition. If they haven't raised it, we don't."
Mr. Howell said because of the volatile retail gas industry, he is selling his gas station in two weeks, after 20 years in business. "The reason I'm selling is because I've lost a lot of money over the last two years.
"When the credit card company makes more money per gallon of gas than the retailer, its not really a fair business," said Mr. Howell.
"Big corporate America has taken over the drug stores, the hardware stores. Now it's taking over the gasoline business."
Mr. Flynn said he supports the gas tax increase as long as it is used to improve roads
But, he doesn't like the fact that the tax will automatically increase each January if the consumer price index goes up.
"Any tax increase without a vote, I'm definitely very leery of that," he said.
Kirsten Hughes, chairman of the state Republican Party, is scheduled to speak at a protest against the tax hike set for 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Shell gas station at 4 Oak St. in Gardner.
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