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Location Books is pleased to announce its newest publication: in quiet rooms young girls are writing poetry
In quiet rooms young girls are writing poetry is an artist's book that reproduces David Rathman's recent war-themed watercolors. The paintings depict tanks, planes, warships and helicopters. As with Rathman's cowboy and car pieces, the imagery is paired with hand-written texts and legends.
Using "language in a paradoxical way to confront the imagery," Rathman avoids a head-on collision with the "heaviness" of his subject. According to the artist, "There's a lot of indirection and evasion going on; to see these aggressive menacing subjects twisting with uncertainty struck me as humorous and--in a sideways, minor way--profound."
Like a series of memento mori greeting cards, Rathman's book is sometimes morose, sometimes playful, with the artist addressing "serious and ordinary issues: death, fracture, joy, compulsion, testosterone and deliverance."
On the evening of the book release Rathman will also premiere a new film installation that "blends and bends the tank/plane/warship drawings with flickering footage" of the Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston boxing match circa 1964.
David Rathman received his BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MN). He has exhibited work at Larissa Goldston Gallery (NY), Contemporary Arts Museum (TX), Walker Art Center (MN), Arts Center of St. Petersburg (FL) and Mary Goldman Gallery (CA). His work is featured in fifteen public collections, including the Whitney Museum of American Art (NY), J. Paul Getty Museum (CA) and the Art Institute of Chicago (IL).
What: Book sale and film premiere at Weinstein Gallery
Where: 908 West 46th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419
When: Thursday, April 14th, 2011, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Location Volume Four features a collaboration between Minneapolis-based artists Jennifer Danos and John Fleischer. The book will be released in the library of Midway Contemporary Art on January 13th, from 6-9pm. More...
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Location Books presents: Volumes Five and Six
Work by Aaron Anderson, Eric Carlson, Crystal Quinn, John Opera, Stevie Rexroth, Adam Schreiber and Ann Woo
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Saturday February 18th, 7-9pm
Location Volume Five - Three artists, Aaron Anderson, Eric Carlson and Crystal Quinn (formerly members of the artist collective Hardland/Heartland) continue their practice of making books as formal, intuitive, stream-of-conscious exercises using the Location volume as an elaborate narrative of playful allegories and coded symbols.
Location Volume Six - Four photographers, who haven't met, contribute work specifically for the volume that addresses artist Robert Irwin's quote: "Seeing is forgetting the name of the thing one sees." Features the work of John Opera, Stevie Rexroth, Adam Schreiber and Ann Woo.
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Saturday, September 15, 11 am–5 pm Hennepin Lounge Scheduled events include a mini-fair featuring Little Brown Mushroom, Location Books, and other local artists, collectives, and independent publishers; an open studio with demonstrations of book arts techniques; hands-on activities, and more.
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What: Book release and sale
Where: Midway Contemporary Art Library
527 Second Avenue Southeast
Minneapolis, MN 55414
When: Thursday, June 27th, 2013 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
In Location, Volume Seven first-time collaborators Jess Hirsch and Jes Nelson blur the lines between "landscape and identity" by constructing a narrative that focuses on actions that echo the subtle shift in the spelling of each artist's first name (Jess vis a vis Jes). The book explores various iterative options for text, dance choreography, sports movements, textiles, water and color, culminating in an artist book filled with the whimsy and nuance of "minor manipulations."
Tetsuya Yamada's Mandala (after Ferris Wheel) was inspired equally by Marcel Duchamp's infamous bicycle wheel as well as the original Ferris Wheel designed to rival the Eiffel Tower in Paris. For this limited edition artist's book, Yamada captures the movements and light-patterns of bike reflectors to evoke a traditional Tibetan Mandala. A cyclical work that can be read both left-to-right (Western) and right-to-left (Japanese style), Mandala explores movement, modernism, light, color and the nature of time. Tetsuya Yamada is a sculptor and University of Minnesota associate professor in the art department.
Julia Kouneski's Tongue Movements Would Be Of Service Here is a reductive artist's book which samples its text from the 1917 book Sense of Taste by H.L. Hollingworth and A.T. Poffenberger Jr. Reflecting Kouneski's background as a performance artist, the text in the books is screen-printed with moisten-able glue: if the reader engages in the physical performance of the text (ie: licking the words) it seals the pages closed forever.


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hen it comes to overseeing deportation hearings, the caseloads heaped upon federal immigration judges are almost too heavy to bear. An overwhelming number of immigrants need their cases decided. As a result, judges spend most of their time on the road, traveling to out-of-the-way prisons and detention centers where most detainees are housed.
"In a lot of cases, a judge will only get to a particular prison once a month or sometimes once every two months," explains Lynn Petersburg, deputy associate director of information at the Immigration and Naturalization Service's Executive Office for Immigration Review (OIR). "So in a lot of cases, aliens are spending long periods of time waiting to have their day in court."
A pilot program testing the benefits and possibilities of videoconferencing may be the solution to this customer service dilemma. Videoconferencing-which allows two-way audio and two-way video across television monitors or desktop computer systems-has cut down on judges' travel time. More importantly, it allows judges to hear more cases in a shorter span of time.
Room-based systems have already been installed at OIR headquarters in Falls Church, Va., and its Chicago office, as well as at several prisons in Texas, Maryland and Louisiana. The systems include a main camera and television monitors at each site and a document camera and scanner at the prison. The OIR has successfully tested videoconferencing during mock trials and is now evaluating it during live hearings.
"The judges like the fact that they can be much more readily available to aliens and their attorneys and the prison officials like it as well, because it helps cut down on security risks," Petersburg says.
She notes that videoconferencing is being considered for other OIR activities as well. For instance, the technology could give immigrants in remote areas better access to pro bono attorneys who are well-versed in immigration law. Attorneys could present oral arguments before the Board of Immigration Appeals without having to travel to Virginia. And portable videoconferencing systems are expected to help the OIR respond within hours to immigration crises, including deportation or asylum cases, that often pop up with little warning along the southwestern border or in Florida.
The technology poses few concerns among OIR officials, although improvements have been requested in video quality so judges can more accurately assess an immigrant's demeanor or the authenticity of an evidentiary document. Another concern is that legal and procedural issues must be clarified before deportation hearings can be played out via television monitors and telecommunications lines. A working group made up of attorneys and operations personnel is studying whether or not interactive court hearings are appropriate in the arena of immigration law. The Ninth Circuit Court recently shot down the Justice Department on videoconferencing, ruling it is not a legal means of trying criminal behavior.
"We want to make sure that all of these issues are addressed up front, before we install the equipment," Petersburg says. "But already we can see that videoconferencing offers a lot of benefits to us, especially in the customer service area. Most importantly is the general improvement in our availability to the people we serve."
Closing the Gaps
Thanks to falling prices and better quality, videoconferencing has become very popular in government. It's an especially practical tool for agencies with tight budgets and high travel costs, or those who deal with foreign countries.
With videoconferencing, people from different parts of the world are now able to come together and discuss issues without leaving their offices. Employees from different regions can participate in the same courses and seminars, and trainers don't have to worry about setting up a new classroom every week. With desktop systems, managers can meet face-to-face with a colleague to write a paper together or to discuss financial matters and illustrate their positions on a master spreadsheet.
"Once a videoconferencing meeting kicks off, you become totally unaware that it's a virtual meeting," says Audrey S. White, chief of the National Park Service's telecommunications section. "The dynamics of a real meeting are inherent in the system. You're looking at the person who's talking. You're observing the facial expressions, the body language, the attitude. It truly becomes a real-time meeting to everyone who's involved."
Although most people traditionally think of videoconferencing as a meeting tool, agencies have devised unique applications, including the following:
- Engineers at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming are testing portable videoconferencing systems so people in the office can help employees sent out to the field to inspect missile sites.
- Army medical personnel can now send video images of soldiers injured in battle back to U.S.-based Army medical centers so surgeons and specialists can observe the patient, assess the severity of injuries, make a diagnosis and instruct medics on how to perform emergency surgery.
- Videoconferencing rooms set up by the U.S. Information Agency in major international cities for U.S. speakers to discuss issues with foreign citizens and politicians have also been used by foreign and Washington-based officials to negotiate trade and economic agreements.
- A videooconferencing network sponsored by the Energy Department allows scientists and physics researchers from around the world to collaborate on high-level scientific experiments and projects. Systems have been installed at Harvard and Princeton universities, the University of Michigan and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, as well as numerous agency offices.
- Regional National Park Service directors used videoconferencing to speed up their restructuring plan, which included downsizing from 10 to seven regions. The directors met almost exclusively via videoconferencing each month and were able to implement the new department framework in record time, White says.
- To speed up recovery efforts in the aftermath of a natural disaster, Federal Emergency Management Agency inspectors take along a portable system to show administrators and managers in Washington the destruction. By seeing the area firsthand, decision-makers can assess what response is required, send financial aid and begin reconstruction efforts faster.
Technology Improving
Videoconferencing systems can be divided into three categories: room-based (or roll-about), portable and desktop computer systems. Room-based systems are used for small and large meetings. Portable systems are available for temporary sites or field work. Desktop systems are generally used for one-on-one discussions.
Unlike television, which is one-way and transmitted across airwaves, videoconferencing is interactive via digital telecommunications lines. Standard phone lines can only handle audio, but digital lines can handle voice, data, graphics and video. Most videoconferencing systems use either ISDN (Integrated Service Digital Network), Switched 56 or T-1 lines.
During a conference, a strategically placed camera captures moving pictures of the scene in analog format, which is commonly used for television viewing. However, for videoconferencing, the picture must first be converted to digital form with a "codec" (coder/decoder). The codec then compresses the video picture and transmits it across the digital phone lines. On the other side, the codec decompresses the video and converts it back to analog form, and the pictures and audio show up on the monitor. Microphones are set up in the room to better capture sound.
A control mechanism determines who will be seen on screen during a meeting. The two types available are voice-activated and directed mode. The voice-activated mode is popular because the system automatically shifts to the person who speaks loudest. The directed mode allows the conference host to pull down a list of participants online and select which one should be viewed.
Traditionally, videoconferencing has included only audio and video transmission. However, vendors are now offering products that combine these features. Vtel Corp., for example, offers a product known as media conferencing, which allows users to annotate graphics, store slides, share computer files and send one-minute video mail messages. PictureTel includes a groupware function that allows users to collaborate on documents in real time.
While the ability to "see and be seen" is extremely useful in negotiations and discussions taking place via videoconferencing, the quality of the technology is still evolving. "It's not like watching Ted Koppel," warns Jonathan Silverman, team leader of economic security for USIA's Bureau of Information. "It's not that good and probably never will be."
Low-end systems often transmit wavy or jerky images and sound gaps, he says. Higher video quality is contingent upon resolution and the number of kilobytes transmitted per second, which determines how many frames are viewed per second.
Despite current limitations, Silverman believes videoconferencing is a boon to any agency. "You can certainly get a lot out of being able to see who you're talking to," he says. "For us, it really levels the playing field. Unlike a one-way satellite system, both sides have control over the microphones and the cameras, and as a result it really allows you to talk with people, rather than talking at people."
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I'm happy to announce that Jim Carrey's latest, "Fun with Dick and Jane" is a real winner. For a comedy about white collar crime and armed robbery it manages to be a light fluffy bunch of fun.
Set, as the title card says "a long, long time again" in the year 2000 'Dick and Jane' starts out like 'Spanglish Too" (I hear the stereotypes will play basketball in this one). The couple is struggling to move into the upper middle class. Dick drives an old Volvo while everyone else seems to have a new BMW. (he cant afford a new car because..? The movie never explains why is co-works all have so much nicer cars but I think its because his homes furnishings look to have cost roughly…1 bajillion dollars). His son, in a very funny running gag, speaks with a heavy Spanish accent because the nanny (America Ferrera given absolutely nothing to do) raises him more than his parents. And this is about the extent of the troubles in Dicks life.
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The setup is cute, but it had me worried. I'm sick of seeing films about the 'fabulously well to do' as Vonnegut would say, and how their lives are soooooo hard. I even began to feel shades of the flick 'Envy' for a moment or too. I simply don't empathize with a character because he cant afford a fuckin' hot tub to go with the new pool he's having dug. And its not jealously, I have a very nice pool, and hot tub, and a sauna even. It's just that I don't find callow greed to be good character development.
Luckily, that's the point; the movie slyly mocks comsumerism and materialism more and more as the characters lives unravel and their world unfurls.
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For most of the year, Redskins running back Alfred Morris was the other rookie, if that.
Sunday night, he put his name up with John Riggins, or at least Timmy Smith.
Morris ran 33 times for 200 yards and three touchdowns, in the Redskins 28-18 win over the Cowboys. With their seventh straight win, the Redskins advance to the playoffs as the NFC East champion, and will host the Seahawks next Sunday.
The Cowboys' season ends with an 8-8 record.
And it ended thanks in large part to the sixth-rounder from Florida Atlantic.
Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III was obviously ailing (and threw for only 100 yards), so it was on Morris to carry the load offensively.
He did that, and then some, controlling the game from the inside out, even though the Cowboys knew what was coming. It's the kind of performance that sets up an old school duel with Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch next week.
But even before the playoffs start, it was the kind of game that made Morris part of a rich history of runners.
Here are five more things we learned during Sunday Night Football:
1. Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo had thrown three interceptions in his previous eight games.
His three picks Sunday night will continue to define him, such that the definition changed.
It's a shame, because he had played so well the last month, and been so good in fourth quarters.
But he may never be able to escape the fact that when it's time for a play to be made, he ends up making it for the other team. Defensive end Jason Hatcher tried to take him off the hook with a ridiculous penalty at a ridiculous time (the first of the night for the Cowboys), but Romo will remain the focus, as he should.
2. Between the evaluation of Mike Shanahan or the budding genius of his son Kyle drawing up plays for the offense, it's been easy to miss to work done by Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett.
Keep in mind, this is a coach that lost his best pass-rusher in Brian Orakpo along with defensive end Adam Carriker two games into the season.
He's built the thing around London Fletcher, who has battled injuries all year and wasn't the fastest to begin with. But Haslett dialed up pressure, and it got home enough to keep the Cowboys off-balance.
It's not an easy thing he's done, but the Redskins have responded on that side of the ball. They're not great, but they've been good enough, long enough.
3. That said, the Cowboys were running out of numbers and nametags on defense.
They entered the night with a one-armed DeMarcus Ware, then outside linebacker Anthony Spencer went down with an injury in the third quarter, though he'd come back.
They had put inside linebackers Sean Lee and Bruce Carter on injured reserve previously, and lost nose tackle Jay Ratliff to a groin injury.
That many losses to the front seven finally became more than they could bear.
4. The converse of the Cowboys injury plagued defense is the Redskins offensive line, which has been greater than the sum of its parts all year.
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For the Redskins, they're a foundation.
Polumbus missed one game with a concussion, otherwise the group has been intact all season. Rookie Josh LeRibeus replaced Lichtensteiger briefly in the third quarter, but they finished the game the way they've played the second half of the season.
5. DeAngelo Hall gave Dez Bryant the "Back up off me bro" treatment for most of the night.
The Redskins cornerback, who has traditionally been more talk than walk in his career, kept the clamps on the Cowboys star wideout most of the evening.
Bryant finished with four catches for 71 yards before leaving with an injury, but wasn't a factor, which your best player needs to be in this type of game.


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Vermont's rich architectural history is explored in "Buildings of Vermont" by Glenn M. Andres and Curtis B. Johnson, the newest volume in the Buildings of the United States series from the Society of Architectural Historians (SAH). Published by the University of Virginia Press, the book traces Vermont's building styles and types begun with traditions from colonial and early federal New England and New York and enriched by the contributions of immigrants from Scotland, English and French Canada, Ireland, Italy, Scandanavia and Eastern Europe. It covers buildings ranging from some of America's finest Federal and Greek Revival meetinghouses, early Gothic Revival churches, Victorian inns, Italianate and panel brick business rows, wood-framed general stores, robber-baron estates, hippie houses, as well as early water-powered mills, railroad and factory complexes, roadside cabins, ski resorts and more. Works by Ammi B. Young, Richard Upjohn, Henry Hobson Richardson, McKim, Mead and White, Jens Larson, Peter Eisenman and noteworthy regional and local architects and builders are included.
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Buildings of the United States is a state-by-state documentation of important buildings across the U.S. written by leading local and national scholars. Eighteen volumes have been published since 1993. The first four books in the series received the R. R. Hawkins Award presented by the Association of American Publishers and the International Book Award from the American Institute of Architects for guidebooks. "Buildings of Colorado" garnered the Western Mountain Region AIA Award of Distinction, and "Buildings of Louisiana" received the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities Book of the Year award in 2004. Most recently, "Buildings of Texas: Central, South, and Gulf Coast" was honored with the 2013 Texas Media Award from Preservation Texas.
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I've often wondered why the religious nuts are most often the most vocal against global warming. On the surface, it seems incongruous. When the topic is God, they prop up the flimsiest evidence and put their fingers in their ears, yelling "la la la" when there is solid evidence against supernatural belief. When the topic is global warming, however, these same people ignore the evidence and claim to be highly educated skeptics.
Rush Limbaugh has explained the connection. After identifying himself as a creationist he said, "I simply cannot accept the fact that we would be created to do things that would destroy our environment…" Sadly, such a person would never ponder the possibility that they might be wrong. Or that their own denial is part of the problem.
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Frederick Ilchman, the Museum of Fine Arts curator of paintings, art of Europe, talks about Venice and its allures.
Q. When we last spoke in 2009, you were traveling back and forth to Venice for your fabulous Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese show at the MFA. What do you find most enticing about Venice?
A. I love the palpable sense of the past in Venice. You can really feel the layers of history. That it's one of the largest cities unchanged by the existence of the automobile. Particularly in the early morning or late at night, it's as if you're still in Renaissance times and Tintoretto could come around the corner at any minute. My own specialty is Italian Renaissance art and Venice is full of that. The tranquillity, by being in a city without automobiles, and the quantity of historic architecture are some of the great draws.
Q. Describe your perfect day in Venice.
A. Certainly a perfect day in Venice would include lots of walking. Whether I'm spending time with friends or doing art appointments, I like to dip in and out of buildings to look at a beautiful painting or sculpture, or chat with a shopkeeper I know. I try to visit a couple churches, museums, or buildings a day. This might include a stop at the Church of San Sebastiano, which is currently being restored by Save Venice, a private organization I'm very active with that preserves cultural sites around the city. A fun thing I really enjoy is that when you cross the Grand Canal in a place where there is no bridge, you can ride a little gondola ferry called a traghetto back and forth for a nominal fee.
In the evening, the great event is the ombra cicchetti ritual. "Ombra" is the Italian word for shade and it's slang for a glass of wine. And "cicchetti" is kind of like Venetian tapas. It's a Venetian pub crawl and the Venetians start drinking relatively early. In the afternoon, if not in the late morning. The cicchetti tends to end on the early side, say 8 p.m. Then I would enjoy a nice multicourse dinner definitely based on seafood cuisine. I think it's an amusing paradox that Venice, which has the most colorful school of painting in the world, has the most monochrome dishes. The cuisine is white wine, white fish, and white polenta. You can go a week without seeing a tomato.
Q. Do you have a favorite place to dine?
A. I like Vini da Gigio [www.vinidagigio.com], off Campo San Felice in Cannaregio, not far from my old apartment. The seafood risotto there is just heaven, and particularly appealing is that they have wines from small Italian producers. Around the corner is the Osteria Ca' d'Oro ("La Vedova"). "La Vedova" means "the widow" and she left us a generation ago, but the nickname stuck. Great cicchetti. Cantinone Già Schiavi, near San Trovaso, is a wine shop with counter for excellent wines by the glass and nice snacks like little salamis. Then head up to the Rialto markets, as in "The Merchant of Venice," where there's a whole slew of these Venetian wine bars. It's certainly a treat to have a drink at Florian [www.caffeflorian.com], which is the cafe on the south side of Saint Mark's Square. It's punishably expensive when the orchestra is playing, but the view and the atmosphere are just magical.
Q. Any upcoming exhibitions you're working on that we can look forward to?
A. My big project coming up is a large exhibition on Goya for 2014. A mix of paintings, prints, and drawings, arranged thematically. Its only venue is Boston. A great part about working on this exhibition and persuading lenders is that it requires several trips to Madrid . . . another great walking city that I plan to explore.
Interview was condensed and edited. Stephen Jermanok can be reached at www.activetravels.com.


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When it comes to beauty and fashion, it's all about artifice and deception. In a good way.
We lengthen our lashes, paint our nails and lips, maximize our assets, and always and forever are on the lookout for clothes that hide our flaws — and make our legs look great.
In lots of cases, the key to looking and feeling terrific is simple: fabulous fakes.
For many of us, it's always April Fools' Day, when sleight of hand can mean perfect (phony) fingernails set off with a diamond ring that is not all that it appears to be.
Or, consider cutlets. They aren't just for the frying pan anymore. Silicone "bra cutlets" from Bubbles Bodywear are inserts for "realistic enhancement" that my tester found simply va va voom. (Bubbles Bodywear, Boobles silicone push-up pads, $27 per set or two sets $30, lovemybubbles.com, shown above with Emporio Armani balconette bra, $50, Macy's, macys.com.)
For another part of the anatomy that could use a boost, Bubbles also has underwear to amplify the derriere with removable pads (from $25). And for uplift without padding, there's a gizmo that "holds and shapes the derriere" (from $20) at biniki-fashions.com. (Men's rear uplift gear also available, $39.95.)
But enough for undercover deception not meant for prying eyes. What about more visible fakery?
Perfect for April Foolery, there are tons of tops now in stores in trompe l'oeil (French for "trick the eye") styles imprinted with images to look like necklaces, dangling sunglasses, a vest or a bow tie. Forever 21 has loads of them as low as $8.80 (forever21.com), like the one shown above.
Glue-on nails can look like the real thing, only better. If you've got more time than money, fakes can save you the higher cost of a nail parlor.
One tester for the false nails shown here (holding a fake apple, natch) was complimented by her friend on her "fabulous manicure." A closer inspection revealed they were a little too pretty to be real, but for a special occasion (a candlelight dinner, perhaps) these could work. (Broadway Nails, Natural Deceptions, $11.80 for two packs, amazon.com.)
Not everyone can afford a glorious diamond ring, but a fabulous fake is within reach. Jewelry designer Ellie Thompson (ellieco.com) created a $175 killer fake (shown above) using cubic zirconia and sterling silver. Unless you're a gemologist, it'll pass the eyeball test.
Finally, if you just can't let April 1 pass without an old-fashioned prank, a nail polish spill is highly effective, especially on a pristine white carpet! (Ours shown above is $1.98, from prankplace.com.)
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BEL AIR, Md. -- The summer recruiting circuit is here and to kick it off Lax Inception took place here on June 9-10.
Event organizers invited the top talent from all over the country, ranging from 2013 to 2016 graduating classes, to kickoff the summer.
Coaches from every collegiate level attended the event in hopes to finding the next big star for their programs.
Here is my Top 20 from Day One of Lax Inception.
1. Megan Whittle, 2014, McDonogh (Owings Mills, Md.), attack
Whittle made a goal on a fast break, which she could have made with her eyes closed. Her mechanics are sharp and she has quick feet. The rising junior will be the next big star for coach Chris Robinson and the Eagles.
2. Caroline Federico, 2013, Maryvale Prep (Brooklandville, Md.), goalie
Federico, who had a terrific title game against McDonogh, continues to make great saves in the summer circuit. The rising senior is not just great between the pipes, but she is also a leader.
3. Marissa Davey, 2014, Marriotts Ridge (Marriottsville, Md.), midfield
Davey won some terrific draws and managed to get the ball to nearby teammates consistently. The rising junior is fast and can make plays.
4. Lilly DiNardo, 2014, Worcester Prep (Berlin, Md.), midfield
DiNardo, who does not go to one of the big Maryland high schools, showed she belonged on the field. She has a nice shot and passes and catches the ball with ease on the run.
5. Taylor Hensh, 2014, Marriotts Ridge (Marriottsville, Md.), midfield
Hensh is a fun player to watch. She is constantly moving her feet and getting open. She was also there to help win a few draws for her team.
6. Paige Moriarty, 2014, Glen Ridge (Glen Ridge, N.J.), attack
Moriarty has size and quick feet for her position. The rising junior fed the ball well on several occasions to get scores for her team. She is not a selfish player and has the makings of a leader. Moriarty is also very smart as she posted a 3.76 GPA this year.
7. Erin Sungelo, 2013, Regis Jesuit (Aurora, Colo.), midfield
Sungelo made one of the best goals on the day for her team -- the middie dodged her way to the net for an open shot and fired a laser passed the goalie.
8. Natalie Stefan, 2014, Manhasset (N.Y.), midfield
The Manhasset rising junior does everything she can to get to the goal and make a great shot.
9. Emily Wilcox, 2014, Winters Mill (Westminster, Md.), attack
Wilcox is another attacker with some height and speed. The Winters Mill rising junior dodges well and moves her feet wherever she is on the field. Wilcox is hard to miss because she is always around the ball making plays.
10. Alison Barzyk, 2014, McDonogh (Owings Mills, Md.), attack
The rising junior is fast and drives hard to the cage without any fear to make the score. Barzyk is a fun player to watch and should be a force to be reckoned with in the IAAM.
The Next 10
11. Aria Williams, 2014, Friends School (Baltimore), defense
12. Nicole Hinkle, 2014, North Harford (Fallston, Md.), goalie
13. Amanda Bochniak, 2013, Maryvale Prep (Brooklandville, Md.), attack
14. Meredith Moore, 2013, Loch Raven (Baltimore), attack
15. Sky Hyatt, 2014, Century (Sykesville, Md.),
16. Tara Shurr, 2014, Somers (Somers, N.Y.), midfield
17. Ella Stapp, 2013, Mullen (Denver), midfield
18. Kaeli O'Connor, 2013, Dulaney (Cockeysville, Md.), defense
19. Elizabeth Cusick, 2013, Westfield (Westfield, N.J.), midfield
20. Kaitlyn Rau, 2014, North Rockland (Thiells, N.Y), attack


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BRIDGEWATER, Mass.-- After three straight quiet games at the plate, UMass Boston (6-5) came alive in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with an 11-7 win to split a pair with Bridgewater State (12-4), after falling 10-1 in six innings against the Bears in the first game.
Freshmen catcher Samantha Hemstock (Northford, Conn.) and senior Lisa Polsonetti (Revere, Mass.) led the way for the Beacons with four hits apiece on the afternoon. Hemstock also drove in a career-high three RBIs in the second game to help the Beacons end a three-game slide.
In the first game, UMass Boston couldn't overcome their own mistakes, as the Beacons committed four errors that resulted in eight unearned runs. Senior pitcher Kara Willis (Burrillville, R.I) only allowed two earned runs on six hits and one walk, but couldn't overcome the Bears huge sixth inning that resulted in seven runs, three of which were unearned.
Polsonetti was the lone Beacon to record multiple hits in the contest, as she went 2-for-2 with the team's lone RBI.
Bridgewater State jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the fourth behind back-to-back extra base hits from the heart of their lineup.
UMass Boston responded with their lone run of the game in the top of the fifth. After Maria Nasta (Andover, Mass.) reached third base on a dropped fly ball, Polsonetti drove her in and nearly started a rally. The Beacons had runners on second and third with two outs, but Erica Vecchiet (Pequannock, Mass.) grounded out to the pitcher to end the run.
The Bears put the game away in the bottom of the sixth with seven runs on two doubles, a single, a walk and three Beacons errors.
Everything would quickly turn around for the Beacons in the second game of the doubleheader.
The Beacons tallied 10 hits, including six extra-base hits and knotched double-digit runs for only the second time all season. Hemstock had a career game going 3-for-4 with three RBIs and freshmen Amanda Perry (Worcester, Mass.) and junior Sue Killilea (Abington, Mass.) each chipped in a double and two RBIs.
Nasta had a strong game out of the leadoff spot, with two doubles, three runs and a walk.
In the circle, freshmen Michelle Zullo (Everett, Mass.) earned her third victory of the season by allowing four earned runs in seven innings. Zullo also struck out six Bears batters, doubling her total from her first five appearances.
The Beacons jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning when Hemstock drove in Nasta with a single through the left side.
Bridgewater State answered with three runs in the bottom of the second to open up a 3-1 lead. UMass Boston countered with three unearned runs of their own on a Bears errors to grab a 4-3 edge in the top of the third, but the teams would continue to go back-and-forth.
After the Bears took a 5-4 lead in the bottom of the third, UMass Boston took the lead for good in the top of the fourth behind four doubles.
Nasta started the run with a double down the left field line and Polsonetti followed her with a single. Killilea then sprayed a double down the right field scoring both runners to give UMass Boston the lead for good. UMass Boston would stretch their advantage to 8-5 in the inning, after Perry and Hemstock followed Killilea with two more doubles.
The Beacons tacked on two more runs in the top of the fifth to put the game out of reach. Sophomore Toni Scola (Worcester, Mass.) led off with a walk and senior outfield Jaci Goodwin (Melrose, Mass.) followed with a triple to score Scola. Nasta knocked in Goodwin with a sacrifice fly and UMass Boston grabbed a 10-5 lead.
Both teams would tack on a single run in the sixth and Bridgewater State managed to add one more in the seventh, to bring the final margin to 11-7.


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Corny Clips From Failed 2011 'Wonder Woman' Pilot Leak Online [VIDEO]
If you're still wondering why NBC decided not to pick up the much-talked about 'Wonder Woman' pilot, you may want to watch these newly released (and arguably corny) clips from the show, which feature star Adrianne Palicki chasing bad guys around Hollywood and visiting friends in the hospital.
Perhaps the campiest of the four clips, posted Thursday on TV.com, is the the one in which Diana Prince (Wonder Woman's alter-ego) gets involved in a screaming match with her coworkers and accuses them of merchandising her, um, assets. If that wasn't enough, Prince then launches into a feminist monologue with less subtext than a 'Twilight' book.
While the clips aren't exactly high art, it's still fun to see Palicki don the famous Wonder Woman costume. Given the promise the young actress showed on 'Friday Night Lights,' we hope she finds better material to work with in the future.
In the meantime, check out two wonderfully silly clips from 'Wonder Woman' below (language is slightly NSFW):
[via TV.com]


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I found two techniques for estimating user stories:
by the size of the story, which is unit-less
by the time estimate, which is measured by days
The first uses relative comparison between stories to infer time, and it should be independent on developer experience, while the second depends on developer experience.
I tried the first which is good, but I believe the second is more developer-friendly, and I want to see the pros and cons of each of them from practical experience. Any idea?


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Female WestJet pilot slams flier's sexist napkin note
A pilot for Canadian carrier WestJet is in the news today after she posted and then responded to a sexist note left for her by a passenger on one of her flights.
The incident touched a nerve not only in the aviation industry, but also on mainstream and social media outlets across North America.
"The cockpit is no place for a woman," the note starts, adding: "A woman being a mother is the most honor, not as 'captain.' Were (sic) short on mothers, not pilots WestJet. Proverbs 31. Sorry not PC."
VIDEO: Female WestJet pilot responds to sexist note from passenger
The note from a man identifying himself only as "David" was scrawled on a napkin and left on a March 2 flight from Calgary to the British Columbia capital of Victoria.
In the note, the man also said he wished WestJet would have alerted him that "a fair lady is at the helm" so he could book a different flight.
Media reports also say the man thought to be the note's author asked flight attendants about how much experience the woman had as pilot, intimating he was concerned about the flight's safety.
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The pilot – Capt. Carey Smith Steacy – was made aware of the note by an aircraft cleaning crew, CTV of Toronto reports.
CTV says a "shocked" Steacy – who is a mother of two and has worked as a pilot for 17 years – eventually took to Facebook to respond with her own note.
Steacy's reply is no longer public on Facebook, though Metro News of Winnipeg carries its full text in its coverage of the story. Steacy's reply read:
"To @David in 12E on my flight #463 from Calgary to Victoria today. It was my pleasure flying you safely to your destination. Thank you for the note you discreetly left me on your seat. You made sure to ask the flight attendants before we left if I had enough hours to be the Captain so safety is important to you, too. I have heard many comments from people throughout my 17 year career as a pilot. Most of them positive. Your note is, without a doubt, the funniest. It was a joke, right? RIGHT?? I thought, not. You were more than welcome to deplane when you heard I was a 'fair lady.' You have that right. Funny, we all, us humans, have the same rights in this great free country of ours. Now, back to my most important role, being a mother."
As for WestJet, the airline stood behind its pilot.
"We are enormously proud of the professionalism, skills and expertise of our pilots, and we were disappointed to see the note," the airline -- Canada's second biggest -- says in a statement to USA TODAY.
WestJet told the CBC it would not elaborate further on the subject because the company did not want to add credibility to the note.
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This session will provide an overview of the steps required to create a cube in SQL Server Analysis Services. Exploring the use of Data Sources and data source views to define the source data that the cube will use. Understanding the importance of Dimensions and how hierarchies can be added to improve the user experience of browsing a dimensional data . To bringing the cube together with measures that will hold the business metrics that intersect each dimension in a cube.
Take this tour that will show you how to build a cube from the ground up, providng you with the ability to create you very own cubes so that you can query your data far more effectively!
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) Justin Simmons scored 23 points and Marcus Tyus had 22 as Nebraska-Omaha defeated IPFW 86-79 Thursday night.
The Mavericks (8-16, 5-6 Summit) shot 63 percent from the floor, hit 6 of 12 3-pointers and made 16 of 20 free throws to win their third straight game and avenge an 18-point loss to the Mastadons (10-14, 3-7) on Jan. 5.
John Karhoff added 12 points for Nebraska-Omaha and Alex Phillips had 11.
That was enough to overcome a 32-point, nine-rebound game from IPFW's Frank Gaines. Luis Jacobo had 16 points for the Mastadons, and Michael Kibiloski had 12.
The Mavericks trailed 41-36 at halftime but hit 15 of their next 16 shots and finished with a 78.2 shooting percentage in the second half. They were up by two with 7:45 remaining when Simmons hit a 3-pointer, Carter followed with a three-point play and Simmons added a layup to make it 75-65 with 6:34 remaining.


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Stefan of Tokyo Whisky Hub.
Suntory fans are strongly encouraged to be a little thrifty over the summer as they'll be needing funds very soon for a whole variety of releases. A couple of days ago, the yearly Yamazaki cask-type releases were announced. These are not single casks but releases drawn from a single cask type, with - as always - no information about the make-up of the vatting (age of components) and/or the outturn. Just like in previous years there will be a Puncheon, a Bourbon Barrel, a Sherry Cask and a Mizunara release, all bottled at 48% abv. All except the Mizunara will be available for about 9,000 yen. The Mizunara - which always sells out quickly - will be 25,000 yen for a bottle. That's the price you pay for hype and popularity. Anyway, these will be available on September 25th here in Japan.
The Hakushu single cask I want to bring to your attention today has been available for a little over a month now as part of Isetan's selection of ochugen (the Japanese tradition of sending summer gifts to people one is indebted to) and is also available at their department stores, in Tokyo at least. It's a bottling of a 1998 hogshead (bottled 2012, 58% abv), exclusively for Isetan, and is priced at 12,600 yen. I had the chance to try it today and it really is a gorgeous Hakushu with notes of pine trees, moss, wet grass in the morning, honeydew melon, canned pineapples, a bit of kirsch in the background and with water a distinct peach note. Perfect for summer if you ask me. Anyone who got this bottle as a summer gift should prize themselves lucky to have good friends with not only deep pockets but impeccable taste as well.


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Guana River Reserve Customized Topo Maps and Aerial Photos
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The GTM Reserve - Guana River contains seventeen known significant historic or prehistoric cultural sites. Extensive shell middens exist, especially at Shell Bluff Landing and Wright's Landing, along the Tolomato River. The Shell Bluff site also contains an early I9th century Minorcan coquina block well and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Wright's Landing site is believed to be the location of a 17th century Spanish mission, the Nativity of our Lady of Tolomato. The site also contains a prehistoric earthen burial mound and has been nominated as a National Register site.
The land was purchased with Conservation and Recreational Lands and Save Our Coast funds by the State of Florida in 1984. The tract was privately owned and open to the public for hunting and fishing prior to state acquisition. During the period of private ownership, the Guana River was dammed in 1957, to flood the upstream marshes in order to enhance wintering waterfowl habitat. The result was the creation of the present-day Guana Lake. The lake water is brackish near its southern terminus at Guana Dam and gradually turns into a freshwater reservoir as one travels away from the dam. Both saltwater and freshwater fish species exist in the same body of water.
- Guana River is a 2,600-acre coastal reserve located on a barrier island midway between St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Florida on State Highway A1A. Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway (Tolomato River), the Guana Tract, which includes a Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission Wildlife Management Area to the north, comprises some 12,000 acres of public conservation and recreational land.
A cross section of the barrier island from east to west within the park would reveal the following natural communities: Atlantic Ocean beach, sand dunes, coastal strand/scrub, estuarine river (Guana River) with associated salt marshes and tidal creeks, maritime hardwood hammock, freshwater depression marshes, pond pine flatwoods and shell mound forest.
The park abounds in natural and cultural resources. Its diverse association of nine natural communities accounts for the presence of a wide variety of resident and migratory wildlife species. Because of the park's location near St. Augustine, it has inherited a rich history of Spanish, British and early American territorial occupation. Historic and prehistoric artifacts found here along the Tolomato River have yielded evidence of almost continuous human occupation for over 5,000 years.
Recreational activities at Guana River are primarily based on the rich variety of resources found here, rather than on any man-made facilities. There are no overnight camping facilities or developed picnic areas. The Guana Dam Use Area (Main Entrance) is open for fishing activities 24 hours per day and picnicking is certainly permitted anywhere in the park. If you are looking for a peaceful, still somewhat remote, and beautiful natural setting to enjoy the great outdoors, Guana River State Park is the place for you.
Recreation - Visitors to Guana River will find incredible birdlife. Over 230 species have been recorded at the park. Many live here year-round while many others enlist the site as a resting spot during spring and fall migrations. Another wonderful recreation at this undeveloped park is the fishing opportunity. Birds and humans alike wander into the waters of Guana Lake in search of shrimp, crabs, flounder and more. This segment of the park is so popular that the park service keeps it open 24 hours a day. Hiking and biking are popular along the more than nine miles of nature trails and old service roads that wind through the hammock, scrub and flatwoods in the interior portion of the park. Scenic vistas of interior freshwater marshes as well as salt marshes, tidal creeks and estuaries await those who seek the more peaceful aspects of a park visit.
Climate - Summers in northeastern Florida are hot and humid with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Summer temperatures average in the low 80's Fahrenheit (27 - 28 Celsius). Mild winter temperatures average below 52 degrees Fahrenheit (below 11 Celsius). Freezing temperatures are infrequent but windy conditions are common. The average precipitation for the northeast area is between 52 and 56 inches per year. Light, loose fitting clothing is recommended in spring, summer and fall. Layered clothing is recommended for winter. Biting insects are common throughout the year and are especially heavy from late April through early June.
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Guana River State Park flanks A1A, north of St. Augustine.
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Report: All I have to say is the the first time I visited Guana, I knew it would be the location of my upcoming wedding. With the ocean as the background and the natural surroundings, its no wonder that more people dont get married there every day. My husband and I revisit our nuptials site and walk the beach collecting shark teeth and shells. The birds and wildlife are incredible to watch and any time you spend there will feel like it's your own peace of heaven.
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Northeast Florida
- The Northeast Travel Region is a compilation of gorgeous beaches, quaint historic attractions, world-class golf courses, fine dining, posh resorts, stunning subtropical gardens and outstanding warmwater fisheries.
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text: A tort occurs when you've suffered a loss or been harmed by the actions or inactions of another person or company. The law allows a victim to file a civil lawsuit against the perpetrator (known as the tortfeasor). Personal injury lawsuits, environmental pollution (sometimes known as toxic torts), contract disputes, and products liability claims (sometimes known as mass torts) are all examples of torts. Torts attorneys may represent either the victim or the tortfeasor. If you've been harmed by someone else's actions or if someone else is accusing you of having harmed them, hire a torts law firm immediately. Your lawyers can guide you through the litigation process, represent you in court and attempt to negotiate an out-of-court settlement, if appropriate.


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Darien Senior Legion baseball falls to Trumbull, 5-3
The Darien-New Canaan Senior Legion baseball team took an early lead against second-place Trumbull Monday, but failed to hold on in an eventual 5-3 defeat at Darien High School. Darien's Stephen Barston took the loss on the hill, his team's sixth straight overall, as Trumbull reeled off four consecutive singles in the third and sixth innings, frames that led to four runs. After leading off the fourth inning with a single, Stanley Wolpiuk came around to score Trumbull's only other run of the game.
New Canaan native and third baseman Erik Jager reached base twice, notching a run and an RBI amidst a number of fine plays in the field.
"It's been tough," said Darien-New Canaan coach Jason Schofield of his team's recent stretch. "We have a couple guys banged up and a couple guys that have missed some games for vacation and things like that. Our lineup's been a little inconsistent. But I feel like July should be better because most people will be back."
Southpaw starter Joe Nemcheck, the youngest player on Trumbull's squad who normally serves as a reliever, tossed six strong innings, surrendering one earned run as he nailed down six strikeouts. Courtesy of a dropped flyball in right field, Darien-New Canaan was allowed a pair of first-inning runs without recording a hit. Two frames later, Jager knocked in his team's final run of the game on a single to left, scoring shortstop Matt Toth.
However, when Darien-New Canaan placed two runners in scoring position with two outs and the top of its order coming up in the fourth, it appeared the home team would be able to reclaim its early lead. Down 4-3, leadoff hitter Nick Cascione was then intentionally walked to load the bases, and catcher Brandon Abate struck out , moments after fouling a hard inside pitch off his foot.
"He went in and out on us for almost every batter and the guys knew it. But it's always difficult to hit that, especially since we haven't seen a lot of lefties this year," Schofield said. "And he's good. He's one of their better pitchers."
The team traded scoreless half-innings to wrap up the fifth frame, when Trumbull cashed in for an insurance run during a two-out rally in the sixth. Barston yielded another string of four consecutive base hits, before managing to strand three runners when Luke Waldek flew out to center.
"Usually, I was leaving a fastball up more than anything," Barston said of his struggles.
From the opposing dugout, Trumbull coach Brett Conner attributed his team's success to a collective toughness his team showed after playing nearly a half-dozen games over the weekend in Rhode Island.
"It was easy to come here and be tired and make excuses, but they battled," Conner said. "We have a lot of leadership, a lot of experience on our team. They're tough kids. They took the game for granted early on, but they responded with energy and pulled it together."
Abate and Toth stroked back-to-back singles to the right side in the bottom of the seventh, but Trumbull closer Brian Hnatuk shut the door by inducing tough outs from Jager and right fielder Brian Moran.
Post-game, Barston pointed to his team's recent inability to take advantage of key offensive opportunities as a point of contention if Darien-New Canaan is to get back on track.
"I think we just need to string some more hits together and drive in runners with scoring position," Barston said. "This series coming up with Wilton is definitely crucial. I think we need to sweep them."
Trumbull completed a two-game season sweep of Darien-New Canaan, after beating its host 15-5 in the season opener one month earlier.
Key starters Ames Murray, Brendan Donohue, JR Anderson and Dan Rajkowski were not present for Darien-New Canaan.


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I am in agreement with you. My cursory and perhaps naive impression is
that this long trend data, if indeed such creative "homogenization" is
required entails that the whole data set needs to be discarded and we
simply confess that we don't know the long term trend (i.e., over 100
On Wed, 9 Dec 2009, Iain Strachan wrote:
> This looks quite interesting. I would be very interested to hear what Rich
> Blinne has to say about this, as he knows the subject far better than me.
> What appears to be a summary of the findings on the web page is that if you
> use the raw data from temperature stations in Australia over the century
> that there is no visible trend. However, all the data has been "corrected
> for inhomogeneities", apparently by comparing data of a given station with
> neighbouring stations. However, the final diagram he shows to which he
> comments "double yikes", there appears to be a stepwise correction applied
> at different periods to two of the stations at Darwin zero, and others are
> apparently left alone, despite the fact that all the raw figures are in
> close agreement. If this is true, it does look pretty fishy. I'm intending
> to pull out the data myself; I have access to Matlab, which allows
> statistical comparisons and charting to be done easily.
>> From my naive position of being very familiar for looking for trends in data
> (I process medical signal data), but knowing nothing of the subtleties of
> climate change calculations, is this. I would have thought the correct way
> to correct for inhomogeneities would be to take a grand average of many
> different stations (on the assumption that "inhomogeneities" are as likely
> to be adjusted high as adjusted low. A more principled automated approach
> would be to make a probabilistic model that allows the prediction of the
> temperature at one station from the data from neighbouring stations. A
> suitable candidate procedure for this would be to use Gaussian
> Processes<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaussian_Processes> which
> can not only predict values but also error bars. In this way,
> inconsistencies between stations could be highlighted.
> I do think it strange that when corrections are applied for inhomogeneities
> are made, that what seems to be no trend turns into a warming trend. It
> sounds too much of a coincidence that all the corrections skew it the same
> way.
> Perhaps Rich could give us an explanation of why this is true?
> Iain
> On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 3:51 AM, Don Winterstein <email@example.com>wrote:
>> Randy suggested we skeptics engage with the data. A friend (PhD
>> geologist) sent me the following message, which illustrates in great detail
>> how another skeptic has engaged with the data. One of his principal
>> conclusions: "*People who say that 'Climategate was only about scientists
>> behaving badly, but the data is OK' are wrong.* At least one part of the
>> data is bad, too." This is the kind of thing I suspected was going on all
>> along (although things are apparently much worse than I suspected) and is
>> the reason I proposed having all the data reinterpreted by a different set
>> of scientists with different biases.
>> Don
>> Hi,
>> You may find the info below of interest in assessing the validity of the
>> temperature data used to document the history and extent of global warming.
>> This is taken from some web postings by friends of mine.
>> "Here's an "interesting" exposition of the methods used to cook the data re
>> Global Warming. It's enough to make your blood boil."
>> http://wattsupwiththat.com/2009/12/08/the-smoking-gun-at-darwin-zero/#more-13818
>> "The "homogenized" data from HADCRU, GCN, and GISS cannot be trusted.
>> Period. The Emails, bad as they are, are a distraction. The Devil is in the
>> data itself. They need to throw it all out, and start over, using only the
>> sparse amount of reliable raw climate data that exists." Note: GISS and
>> Michael Mann have been caught cooking other data long before Climategate.
>> "This analysis is for a single station. If you consider the likely error
>> range for this one station, then consider the likelihood of similar errors
>> at the thousands of stations used for determining the Earth's "temperature,"
>> and what the combined effect of these errors are on the analysis, the only
>> conclusion one can draw is that this data is totally useless for finding any
>> meaningful result. Any actual change is simply buried in the noise."
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Lincoln Police have received a report of a new fraud that recently cropped up in other parts of the country. Cellular phone subscribers find a text message stating that there is suspicious activity on their bank or credit union account. They are asked to call a phone number to verify the account. The person on other end is not affiliated with the banking institution. Instead, questions are asked to gain access to personal information about the account. Often these questions include the account number and password. Shortly thereafter, funds are removed from the victim's account.
Lincoln Police want to remind citizens that banks already possess the account information they need. A bank employee would only ask for verification when called or approached by the customer. If you receive a similar text message, don't respond. If you have questions or concerns about your account, call the bank branch or the customer service number.


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Cisco Connected Hospitality Solutions to be featured in Guestroom of the Future
As hospitality professionals prepare to attend the 2012 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), the world's largest hospitality technology exposition and conference in Baltimore at the end of this month, it is exciting to anticipate the emerging mobile-enabled technology and trends that will be on display and discussed during the event.
Throughout the conference, Cisco will discuss with partners, customers and industry professionals about the impact of wireless demand on hotels and how different platforms such as smartphones, tablets, and other devices are impacting how hoteliers reach guests. If there is one rule in the hospitality industry, it's that a positive guest experience is paramount and during the conference, Cisco's Chief Technology Officer, Bob Friday, and John Bollen, vice president of technology with MGM Resorts International will be speaking about how mobile technology can do just that. In a speaking session titled, "Take on the Wide World of Mobile, Platform by Platform" on Monday, June 25th at 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m, the duo will discuss how to build an infrastructure that works with guests' wide-range of bandwidth and device needs and offers guests the option to connect their personal electronics to your equipment and networks in the resort. If you will be in attendance at HITEC, I encourage you to attend this session.
Building off of the mobility conversation will be the solutions featured in the GUESTROOM 20X, a model guestroom featuring the latest and near-future technologies for the modern hotel room. As the patron sponsor of the GUESTROOM 20X, Cisco will be displaying two Cisco Connected Hospitality solutions that enable mobile hospitality and transform the way guests experience a hotel property. These solutions are mobile hospitality and travel applications that can run on any device including Meridian by Spotlight Mobile, an indoor location-sensing system application enabled by Cisco's Mobility Services Engine and SuiteLinq, a digital media platform application accessed through Cisco's high-speed wireless connectivity portfolio.
The Cisco Connected Hospitality solutions featured at HITEC don't end at GUESTROOM 20X. During the conference, Cisco will be showcasing how digital signage can enhance the guest experience through an interactive kiosk on the show room floor and hosting hands-on demos of the Edge 300 in the Cisco Business Suite. The Edge 300, part of Cisco's Small Business line of network solutions, is a portfolio of affordable managed switches that provides a reliable foundation for your business network and is ideal for small hotels.
These mobile solutions are indicative of just what is possible in a future hotel room. And as we prepare to attend HITEC and discuss how mobility is shaping the hospitality industry, it is clear that the time to start planning for tomorrow's hotel is now.
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By JOHN FLOWERS
VERGENNES — The race for a Vermont House seat in the Addison-3 district race now includes the previous, as well as the current, mayor of the city of Vergennes.
Republican Kitty Oxholm, who served as the Little City's mayor for four years until March 2005, confirmed on Thursday that she will run for one of two House seats representing the Addison-3 communities of Vergennes, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Addison and Waltham.
Oxholm enters a race that already includes the current mayor of Vergennes, Progressive April Jin; incumbent Rep. Greg Clark, R-Vergennes; Ferrisburgh Democrat Liz Markowski; and Vergennes Democrat Diane Lanpher.
Oxholm has had a long interest in serving in the House. When longtime incumbent Rep. Connie Houston, R-Ferrisburgh, announced she would not seek re-election this year, Oxholm decided to throw her hat into the ring.
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BRISTOL — As the 2006 election races heat up, Vermonters are looking for ways to support their chosen candidate or just speak their minds.
But like many Vermont towns, Bristol's zoning ordinances control when and how such signs can be displayed. Seeing that some Bristol residents have put up signs in violation of those ordinances, the selectboard is planning to clamp down.
"We have a state without billboards for a reason," said selectboard Chairman Warren Baker at the board's meeting on June 12.
After that meeting town administrator Bob Hall at the direction of the board asked three residents to take down signs, and they complied. Having any signs up right now would be a violation, because the ordinance forbids people from putting up signs more than 60 days before the election to which they refer.
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Among the other winners are:
Sexiest Actress: Jessica Chastain. Yep, sexiest silver-screen siren we've seen in a while.
Sexiest Lips: Kerry Washington. If they're good enough to be kissed by Fitz, aka the President of the United States on Scandal, then they're definitely good enough for VS's What's Sexy List.
Sexiest Legs: Blake Lively. Was there even a question?
Sexiest Curves: Shakira. Her hips don't lie.
Sexiest Bikini Body: Rihanna. Yes, her body is TDF. And now we need to go to the gym.
Sexiest Hair: Amanda Seyfried. I mean, Rapunzel would be jealous.
Sexiest Smile: Zoe Saldana. And boy does she have a lot to smile about. Ridiculously successful career, anyone?
Sexiest Eyes: Zooey Deschanel. Could this New Girl's eyes be any more amazing? She's America's doe-eyed darling.
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- Wikimedia New York City
Wikimedia New York City is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and local Wikimedia chapter for New York City and the New York metropolitan area.
Contact us
- Email: wm-nyc wikimedia.org
- Mailing list: Wikimedia NYC area mailing list
- Website: Wikimedia NYC Website
- Social media:
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If you do not live in New York City, you may still participate in this chapter's projects and meetings online. If you live in New York City, you are welcome to join this chapter's projects and meetings in person. Feel free to ask questions on the talk page then join the mailing list to start receiving news about events and to participate in discussions.
- see Event listing
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Partnerships / initiatives
Annual events
Wikimedia NYC organizes various events. Everyone is invited to attend. See our Friendly space policy for a description of our welcoming practices.
- Wikimania -- July
- Wiknic -- Summer
- Wiki Loves Monuments -- see Wiki Loves Monuments -- September
- WikiConference USA -- Fall
- Wikipedia Loves Libraries -- last full week of October
- Open Access Week -- part of Wikipedia Loves Libraries
Ongoing projects
Bi-monthly Salon
Every other month there is a salon in which people in New York City meet in person to discuss Wikipedia topics. See past events here.
Campus ambassador program
Wikimedia New York City sends campus ambassadors to schools to do Wikipedia outreach.
- en:Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Medicine October 2013
- en:Education Program:Harvard University/Obgyn bootcamp (April 2014)
Wikipedians-in-Residence programs supporting institutional partnerships:
- Wikipedian-in-Residence @ Metropolitan New York Library Council: Dorothy Howard
- Wikipedian-in-Residence @ Consumer Reports: Lane Rasberry
- see also: WikiProject Consumer Reports
- Wikipedian-in-Residence @ New York Public Library for the Performing Arts: David Goodman
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The chapter was incorporated as Wikimedia New York City, Inc. in New York State on July 7, 2009 as a not-for-profit corporation. It later received its 501(c)(3) determination from the Internal Revenue Service on December 22, 2011, retroactively to the date of incorporation. The Chapters Committee of the Wikimedia Foundation recognizes this group as an official chapter.
Budget and financial history are at Wikimedia New York City/Finances.
The original incorporators signed our non-profit charter in March 2009.
We're working with pioneering regional neighbors throughout the Northeast US, and hope to cooperate with them and other US chapters in future through a Wikimedia United States Chapters Council. We're also working with more local partners through the Free Culture Alliance NYC umbrella group.
Since August 2007, the New York City meetups have been held on a roughly bimonthly schedule.
Our current board are:
- President: Pharos
- Secretary: BrillLyle (non-director officer)
- Treasurer: Becksguy
- Executive Vice President & Archivist: Vaughn88
- Vice Presidents:
For a list of other participants on meta, please see Wikimedia New York City/Participants.
Meeting minutes are here.
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