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Years ago during a study on Proverbs, I was surprised to discover that maturing in wisdom is often the fruit of correction (see Proverbs 9:8, 19:25, 29:15). I can remember thinking, "Surely it's possible to learn wisdom without any need for correction and criticism."
Apparently not.
In his commentary on Proverbs, Derek Kidner writes that wisdom's "frequent companion is correction" [1]. That phrase is now firmly fixed in my mind. If you ask for wisdom to hang around in your life, you will find that she doesn't prefer to travel alone.
If we could mature in wisdom without any need for correction—and how I wish we could!—I would have discovered a way to do it by now and probably written a bestselling book explaining how. But that's not how it works. We cannot separate growth in wisdom from criticism, correction, and reproof.
Since God often uses the criticism of others to reveal the idols of our hearts and to accelerate our growth in humility, pastors should be eager to receive criticism. I should be eager to receive correction, but usually I'm not. And it's no mystery why I'm not eager to receive criticism—I'm a proud man.
Yet Proverbs teaches us that a wise man loves correction:
Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you. (Proverbs 9:8)
The scoffer will flat-out reject criticism and hate the one who brings it. On the other hand, the wise man will embrace the criticism and love the one who brings it. On this passage, commentator John Kitchen explains what it means to "love" reproof:
When confronted, exposed and judged by your rebuke, the wise man will "love" you. This may not necessarily speak of overflowing positive emotion, but has more to do with accepting, embracing and learning from the truth as you have presented it. Indeed, a rebuke will likely unsettle the emotions and make one uncomfortable in your presence, but the wise one will hear the truth and recognize in it the gift of life from God. [2]
Criticism can be a gift. Yet how a man responds to correction is one of the clearest distinctions in Proverbs between the fool and the wise man:
Pursuing and receiving correction is a means of attaining wisdom. The wise man knows this; the fool rejects this. This is what makes the wise man wise and the foolish man a fool. For the wise man, criticism holds potential, the potential for personal growth in humility and wisdom.
Here is what I am aware of: If I value wisdom, this will be evident in my pursuit of, and response to, correction. But I do not truly prize wisdom if I do not welcome criticism, pursue correction, and receive reproof.
Here is what's easy:
But here is what's difficult:
Here I need the sanctifying grace of God.
Having been humbled by the gospel, I want to humbly receive correction and even to pursue it.
I want to be the wise man, not the fool.
[1] Derek Kidner, Proverbs (IVP, 1981), 36. [2] John A. Kitchen, Proverbs (Christian Focus, 2006), 206.
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The National Federation of Independent Business, California's and the nation's leading small business association, today announced the endorsement of Carl DeMaio for U.S. House of Representatives District 52.
"NFIB is proud to support Carl DeMaio for the 52nd Congressional District," said John Kabateck, NFIB/CA Executive Director."As a San Diego City Councilman, DeMaio was strongly anti-tax and fought attempts by other councilmembers to increase costs on small businesses. He has also led efforts to oppose repeat minimum wage hikes in San Diego and will be the stronger, more conservative small business-friendly voice in Congress."
"Carl DeMaio is a small business owner and is committed to keeping taxes low and reducing government red tape," said Lisa Goeas, NFIB Vice President for Political and Grassroots. "He will support pro-growth policies that give small business owners the certainty they need to grow their businesses and create jobs."
Carl DeMaio's entrepreneurial spirit inspired him to build the Performance Institute, a highly regarded government reform think tank. Soon after, he founded the American Strategic Management Institute, a company that provides financial management training to corporations. Not only has DeMaio experienced firsthand the ways in which large government bureaucracy hinders the growth of small businesses, but he has created solutions for businesses to deal with government for over 15 years. DeMaio put the experience of owning and operating his own businesses into use after his election to San Diego's City Council in 2008. As a City Council member, DeMaio saved the city $150 million by enacting several reforms to city government. These reforms created a transparent system of reviewing union payouts and minimizing the overextended public official's pension program in tandem with business-growing and job-creating measures.
NFIB has more than 23,000 dues-paying members in California representing a cross-section of the state's economy. The endorsement comes from NFIB's SAFE (Save America's Free Enterprise) Trust, the organization's political action committee, and is based on positions regarding key small-business issues including health care, taxes, labor and regulatory issues.
Small business owners and their employees vote in high
numbers and are known for actively recruiting friends, family members and
acquaintances to go to the polls. NFIB
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Key Lime Pie
Boston Commuters Get Taste of Giant Florida Keys Dessert
Bostonians got a taste of the Florida Keys Thursday, when free portions of a huge Key lime pie were served at Boston's South Station.
Competitors Jump Into "Limelight" For Pie Eating Contest
Locals and visitors jumped into the "limelight" in Key West for a Key Lime Pie Eatin' contest during the July 4th weekend.
World's Largest Key Lime Pie To Be Created At Key West Festival Friday
A Key lime pie measuring 9 feet in diameter, that should shatter the record for the world's largest Key lime pie, is to be prepared and served to Independence Day revelers Friday during Key West's Key Lime Festival
Patrons Take On Bowling With Coconuts At Key West Food and Wine Festival
Bowling isn't normally meant to be paired with gourmet food and fine wine but when the bowling balls are coconuts, all bets are off. The offbeat pairing was a feature of the Key West Food and Wine Festival that continues through Sunday.
Scott Bets Key Lime Pie On FSU Beating Auburn
The annual bet between the governors of the states in the BCS national championship game has been made and either way, someone is going to get something good.
Key West Residents Celebrate 30 Year "Secession" Of Conch Republic
A seven-foot-round Key lime pie and a re-enactment of the Florida Keys' "secession" from the United States marked the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Conch Republic late Monday afternoon in Key West.
Miami Fireman's Key Lime Pies Are "Hot"
A City of Miami firefighter has a delicious hobby that may give Betty Crocker a run for her money.


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The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and writing sample to firstname.lastname@example.com by January 31st. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join after a resume and transcript is submitted. If there are any questions, please contact Kim Klocek at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Texas Journal of Women and the Law is receiving applications for Spring Write-On. Applications are due February 5, 2013. For more information email Alyssa Flores at email@example.com.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. University closed.
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Each spring the CSO presents a Mock Interview Program where attorneys come on campus to provide mock interviews with 1L students prior to Spring OCI and Public Service Career Fair. If interview slots remain available, the CSO will notify 2Ls and 3Ls that they may register as well.
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Jack Balkin and Sanford Levinson
"The Dangerous Thirteenth Amendment"
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On the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, Rebecca Robertson, Legal and Policy Director of the ACLU of Texas will be discussing the past, present, and future of this important Supreme Court decision. Come join ACS for a discussion about the controversy surrounding this decision and what it means for the future. Lunch will be served! TNH 3.125 at noon.
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For more information on this event, please visit www.utcle.org/conferences/PV13
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Start your morning off with great coffee and even better conversation with Olga Kobzar, '10, an associate at Scott, Douglass & McConnico, L.L.P. She'll be discussing etiquette and professionalism at law firms and in the courts, including helpful hints for those pursuing judicial internships and clerkships. During law school, she served as a judicial intern to Justice James Campbell of the Seventh Court of Appeals of Texas and after graduation served as a briefing attorney for Justice Debra Lehrmann of the Supreme Court of Texas prior to joining Scott, Douglass & McConnico, L.L.P. RSVP by Wednesday, January 23, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.
The Coffee & Conversation series provides the opportunity to get to know UT Law alumni, faculty and staff in an informal setting. Learn about the practice of law, professional development, and more.
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Steven Schulman, Pro Bono Partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP (Washington, DC) will discuss law firm pro bono programs and Akin Gump's Pro Bono Scholars Program. The Pro Bono Scholars Program is a two-year program for outstanding law students who want to make pro bono work an important part of their law firm careers. This program allows students to gain valuable work experience with both pro bono and commercial clients. During the first summer, scholars receive a $20,000 stipend while spending at least seven weeks at a public interest organization of their choice, and three weeks at an Akin Gump office (Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York or Washington, D.C.) assisting with pro bono cases and being paid a summer associate salary. During the second summer, the Pro Bono Scholars are part of the firm's summer associate program, which will include a commercial workload as well as pro bono opportunities. The Pro Bono Scholars Program will take place in our Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C. offices. For more information and how to apply, visit the Akin Gump's Pro Bono Scholars Program website.
Boxed lunches will be served and are sponsored by Akin Gump. Co-sponsored by the UT Law Pro Bono Program and the Career Services Office.
RSVP by Wednesday, January 23, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.
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keynote event for Is America Governable? conference hosted by Sanford Levinson
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Law-themed trivia night with team prizes and raffle drawings. No legal knowledge necessary. Drink specials and food.
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First, second- and third-year students and alumni up to one year after graduation are eligible to participate in Spring On-Campus Interviews per employer requests. Online bidding takes place January 28-February 4, 2013 via UT Law Symplicity.
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In 2013, the Renewable Energy Institute widens its scope to address developments on the state, national and international scale. Join A-list speakers including former Colorado Governor and current Director of the Center for the New Energy Economy, Bill Ritter, and FERC Chairman, Jon Wellinghoff, for two and a half days of presentations covering legal updates, practice tips and broader policy discussions about renewable energy now and in the future.
Institute highlights include:
International Renewable Energy Track focuses on developing international renewable energy projects, with case studies of Brazil, Turkey, Poland and Mexico
Nuts and Bolts of Renewable Energy Track focuses on financing, tax risks and incentives, power purchase agreements, surface usage conflicts with mineral exploration, new ALTA title insurance endorsements, revisions to the FTC Green Guides, severance of wind rights and wind leases
A comprehensive cost and benefit comparison of renewable energy vs. fossil fuels, the influence of the natural gas boom on renewable energy and a utility roundtable from the energy buyer's perspective
Success stories of renewable energy development from Arizona State Land Commissioner, Vanessa Hickman, and Former Colorado Governor, Bill Ritter
Legislative, regulatory, litigation and policy updates for wind, solar, storage and distributed energy in Texas and nationwide, with a special focus on three storage facilities currently in operation–including the McIntosh CAES facility
The role of the United States Army in renewable energy innovation is presented by John Lushetsky, Executive Director of the U.S. Army Energy Initiatives Task Force
The program includes faculty and sponsors representing internationally recognized organizations and firms from across all sectors involved in the renewable energy industry—with local, state and federal government agencies, energy providers and cooperatives, national renewable energy advocacy associations and experts from Poland, Turkey and Brazil.
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Larry Laudan will speak.
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UT Law notaries public will be available at the Law School's Susman Godfrey Atrium on Tuesday, January 29 and Wednesday, January 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Notaries will not be available outside of these hours on these dates. Students must be prepared to show a photo ID and the notary must witness the student sign the document. Notaries are available for Law School and state bar-related related business only. There is no charge.
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The Domestic Violence Survivor Support Network is a student-run organization that raises funds for the immediate needs of domestic violence survivors. Each year we raise and give away thousands of dollars to help survivors pay for housing, utilities, transportation, and other necessities as they escape their abusers.
This awesome organization needs a new name that conveys our purpose clearly and succinctly--and we need your help! Submit your ideas at our table in the Atrium January 29-31, or email them to mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com. We'll pick the best of the bunch and the winner will get a $25 gift card to Uchi! The runner up will receive $25 worth of free coffee at local joints. Multiple entries are welcome!
Not good with words? No problem--we'll also have a raffle for other prizes!
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Free yoga class for law school students, faculty and staff. All experience levels welcome. Equipment provided but please wear comfortable clothing.
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Twelfth class day. Last day to add a course or drop a course for a refund. All courses dropped after this date will require approval.
Payment for added courses (add bill) due by 5 p.m.
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Reminder for 3Ls planning to sit for the Texas July 2013 Bar Exam: in order for your In-State Application to Take the TX Bar Exam to be considered timely-filed it must be postmarked by Jan. 30. This deadline is strictly enforced. A $150 late fee will apply for all applications filed after Jan. 30 and up to the Mar. 30 absolute postmark deadline.
Applicants who have not yet filed their Declaration of Intention to Study Law must do so prior to or with their In-State Application.
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The Domestic Violence Survivor Support Network is a student-run organization that raises funds for the immediate needs of domestic violence survivors. Each year we raise and give away thousands of dollars to help survivors pay for housing, utilities, transportation, and other necessities as they escape their abusers.
Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/01/30/15973/
Law students will interview pro se DACA peitioners (aka "DREAMers") and assist them with filling out forms and compiling documents to be filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/01/30/15614/
Hosted annually by the UT Law Career Services Office, Public Service Career Fair (PSCF) is the largest public service job fair for law students in Texas. During both days of PSCF, which will be held January 31-February 1, 2013, public interest and government employers will conduct on-campus interviews for paid and unpaid summer and permanent positions in the Career Services Interview Suite. On Thursday, January 31, certain employers will also host informational tables in the Law School's Susman Godfrey Atrium from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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UT Law CLE Administrative Law Planning Meeting
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During the first day of Public Service Career Fair (PSCF), representatives from public interest organizations, as well as federal, state and local government agencies will host informational tables, which provide an excellent opportunity for students to network and find out about current volunteer opportunities, summer internships and postgraduate positions. All UT Law students are encouraged to stop by. Please be sure to bring a copy of your resume for employers participating in Table Talk as they may request a copy.
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Join us for a conversation with ABA President Laurel Bellows on Leadership and Entrepreneurship, hosted by the Women's Law Caucus, the Center for Women in Law, and the Career Services Office. Many thanks to Kirkland & Ellis and Ms. JD for sponsoring this event!
ABA President Laurel Bellows will be speaking on leadership and entrepreneurship and answering questions from young attorneys and law students nationwide via a live streaming event. If you have a question, please submit no later than Thursday, January 17, on Ms. JD's Facebook Page or to Ms. JD's Twitter Account (@msjdtweets).
Ms. Bellows is the principal of her own law firm, The Bellows Law Group, P.C., as well as the current president of the American Bar Association. She was the second woman president of the 22,000-member Chicago Bar Association, and has been listed among Working Mother Magazine's 25 Most Influential Working Mothers in the country among other awards and distinctions. Laurel's presentation is an unsurpassed opportunity for law students and junior attorneys to get tips and tricks for tackling leadership and entrepreneurship in the law.
Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP by Monday, January 28, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.
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The Texas Journal of Oil, Gas & Energy Law will be hosting a luncheon with Keith Strama, attorney at Beatty Bangle Strama.
Mr. Strama represents clients from diverse industries before the Texas Legislature and state agencies on public policy and regulatory matters. He works closely with clients in the areas of energy, insurance, telecommunications, education technology, environmental regulation, health care and direct marketing. He has been involved with candidates and campaigns in local, statewide, legislative, and congressional races. Mr. Strama works closely with state agencies with regard to regulatory matters. Keith has experience working with numerous agencies, including the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Texas Railroad Commission, the Texas Department of Insurance, the Texas Medical Board, Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Health & Human Services Commission, Texas Attorney General, Texas Comptroller, Texas Education Agency, and the Texas Ethics Commission. For more info see: http://www.bbsfirm.com/keithstrama.html .
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Come learn about opportunities to practice law in the U.S. Navy JAG Corps program, including the internship program. LT Maryam Biazar, JAGC, USN, and Legal Assistance Attorney (Corpus Christi) will be available to answer questions about the Navy in general, the U.S. Navy JAG Corps program specifically, and will assist students in application process should they decide to apply. Students should bring a copy of their resume to the session. RSVP by Wednesday, January 30, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.
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Attorneys from Pirkey Barber, an Austin-based firm specializing in trademark, copyright, and unfair competition law, will be presenting at the meeting. The attorneys will generally focus on trademark law practice.
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Hosted annually by the UT Law Career Services Office, Public Service Career Fair (PSCF) is the largest public service job fair for law students in Texas. During both days of PSCF, which will be held January 31-February 1, 2013, public interest and government employers will conduct on-campus interviews for paid and unpaid summer and permanent positions in the Career Services Interview Suite.
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On Friday, February 1, Heather Jarvis will be speaking about "Public Service Loan Forgiveness in Five Easy Steps" during lunch from noon-1:15 p.m. as part of the Public Service Career Fair. Many government and nonprofit professionals stand to gain tens of thousands of dollars of student debt relief from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program established by the College Cost Reduction and Access Act. But the program requirements can be confusing. Heather knows how to break it down step-by-step so it makes sense once and for all. She'll also be discussing the new Pay As You Earn Repayment Plan.
A former capital defense attorney with law school debt, Heather Jarvis now dedicates her expertise to helping student loan borrowers make better decisions so that higher education can be a reality for all - not just those who can afford it. Specializing in training for high-debt borrowers and the people who love them, Heather has provided guidance and information to thousands of students and alumni. RSVP by Tuesday, January 29, on Eventbrite at http://HeatherJarvis.eventbrite.com.
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Andrés Jana is the partner in charge of the International Arbitration Group at Bofill Mir & Alvarez, Santiago, Chile. He is the Chilean delegate before the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, UNCITRAL and is a member of the Working Group on Arbitration Involving States or State Entities of the ICC's Arbitration Committee. Andrés Jana has an extensive practice in commercial and investment arbitration and was appointed by the Chilean government as a member of the list of ICSID arbitrators.
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FBI recruiter, Mirella Rodriguez, will discuss open opportunities for Special Agent positions. RSVP by Thursday, January 31, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.
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The Law School will honor its scholarship donors and recipients on Friday, February 1, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Robin C. Gibbs Atrium in the Stephen D. Susman Academic Center.
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A highly versatile artist in many diverse genres, Stopa has performed extensively in the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Ireland, Singapore, France, Belgium, Japan, and Hong Kong. Alex performs regularly as a percussionist and timpanist for the Las Vegas Philharmonic & Nevada Pops Orchestra and as drummer for the rock group "Big Talk" (the solo project of Ronnie Vannucci from "The Killers") with whom he performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live. He has performed with such artists as Aretha Franklin, Idina Menzel, Prince Royce, Maná, and Buddy Greco, in productions of Wicked, The Lion King, Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular, Mary Poppins, The Addams Family, Mamma Mia!, and The Producers, and as a percussionist for the Latin Grammys, Dallas Brass, Nevada Ballet Theater Orchestra, and Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.
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The sale of liquor at Mugshots Bar and Grill was suspended by the Mississippi Alcohol and Beverage Control from May 30 to June 20.
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Mugshots is located at 101 N. Douglas Conner St. in Starkville, and the chain has six other locations in Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama.
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Ingredient - Seafood
According to the waiters at Sanamluang, this noodle dish is named for the restaurant's former parking attendant whose authoritarian ways were legendary. Any kind of mixed meat can be used, although to stay true to form requires leftover roast duck, beef meatballs and squid.
Poke, pronounced (POH-kay) is the Hawaii version of Japanese sashimi and differs in that it is chopped, not sliced, and is highly seasoned.. Serve this appetizer over romaine lettuce.
Originally published in the Alice Bay Cookbook by Julie Wilkinson Rousseau, this recipe is a favorite with Alaska fishermen. It offers a simple and delicious way to serve salmon at a backyard barbecue.
This easy sweet-hot glaze, developed by fisherman James Perez (formerly the Home Shore), demonstrates a perfect marriage between fruit and Alaska salmon. Delicious on any cut of salmon, this glaze (enough for 2 pounds of fish) can be used with either grilled or baked fish.
Whisk together all ingredients and allow to sit, covered, at room temperature for thirty minutes to blend the flavors.
This recipe features PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur in a vinaigrette that could be used on a variety of salads. For more recipes, visit www.pamaliqueur.com.
This recipe is from the Inn at Loretto in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
This recipe from Chef V. Morin, who writes, "avocado is an awesome fruit. I like avocado for breakfast it is full of vitamin A. and it can be made into an incredible mousse as well, served with seared shrimp or scallops and your favorite chile. I like Chipotle. Check out one of my favorite recipes for Avocado Mousse. Enjoy !!!"
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I think this comes from the Pete Rose era, I really do. It comes from the false notion that Pete Rose was an average baseball player that hit a bunch of balls that would have been outs had he not run really hard to his position between innings and slid head first into third.WHY DOES THAT MATTER? WHAT DOES THAT HAVE TO DO WITH THE TYPE OF PLAYER HE IS OR HOW HE PRODUCES?
Yep, Rose was just awful. He was only good because he showed life out there.
You'd almost think Rose had 4,256 infield singles to listen to these old-timers.
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While I share alot of the criticisms the rest of you do about Marty. At least he isnt trying to say players names backwards or announcing that Lou and Ethel Mc Guinness from Peoria, Illinois are at the game today.
"Boys, I'm one of those umpires that misses 'em every once in a while so if it's close, you'd better hit it." Cal Hubbard
I think i once notice Adam amble out to LF...
Nothing to see here. Please disperse.
Marty has his banana phone and other idosyncracies. The fact that harry Carey stunk doesn't make me feel better about Marty.While I share alot of the criticisms the rest of you do about Marty. At least he isnt trying to say players names backwards or announcing that Lou and Ethel Mc Guinness from Peoria, Illinois are at the game today.
Sportscasters in general have started to make sports less enjoyable for me.
Someone like Joe Morgan is a prime example.
Caller #1: Joe, what do you think about Jonathon Papelbon?
Morgan: Well, I haven't gotten a chance to see him play, really, so I don't want to offer an opinion on him.
Caller #2; What do you think of Ryan Theriot?
Morgan: I don't get too see him play much, so I don't want to say anything.
Well, gee, Joe, I've never seen these guys play in person, either, but I have this thing called the internet and newspapers and I can tell you about them and I only work for a living.
Morgan, like Marty, thinks we get too caught up in numbers to analyze these players. I'm not sure what else there is to look at, but it must involve watching them every day while holding a stop watch to see how quickly they walk out to their position.
Burn down the disco. Hang the blessed DJ. Because the music that he constantly plays, it says nothing to me about my life.
I never heard Carey do that until one day he said out of freaking nowhere, "You know, Sosa spelled backwards is "A-sose."
I'll agree with Yachtzee and say it was endearing. Or, at least it wasn't bitter and uniformed.
I see a lot of that with fans reactions towards Adam Dunn. He's perceived as slumping when he strikes out a lot, so every fan immediately reverts back to a 7 year old being screamed at by their hypercompetitive little league coach and being told to "hustle up" down the line.
Championships Matter.
24 Years and Counting...
Man, this thread is a whole lot like this one.
"This isnt stats vs scouts - this is stats and scouts working together, building an organization that blends the best of both worlds. This is the blueprint for how a baseball organization should be run. And, whether the baseball men of the 20th century like it or not, this is where baseball is going."---Dave Cameron, U.S.S. Mariner
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Madsen to Play in Senior Bowl
West Virginia University football sports information director Mike Montoro has confirmed that center Joe Madsen has accepted an invitation to play in this year's Senior Bowl to be played Jan. 26 in Mobile, Ala.
The game will once again be televised nationally on NFL Network.
Madsen started all 12 regular season games for the Mountaineers in 2012 and made 50 starts during his four-year career, but following West Virginia's final regular season game against Kansas, Madsen was ruled academically ineligible for West Virginia's 2012 Pinstripe Bowl game against Syracuse. Madsen also missed West Virginia's 2010 Champs Sports Bowl game against NC State.
In December, Madsen was named all-Big 12 Conference second team.
The Chardon, Ohio resident becomes the 46th Mountaineer player to accept an invitation to play in college football's most prestigious all-star game, and the 17th since 2004.
Quarterback Geno Smith and All-American wide receiver Tavon Austin were also invited to play in this year's game but it looks like both will declined.
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Lifestyle in BPO's (Advantages, Disadvantages & Future BPO Trends)Message
There is no doubt that the Indian BPO's are the latest booming industry attracting lakhs of young men and women all over the country. Indians BPO workforce offers several advantages over their western counterparts both in terms of cost savings and availability of manpower. The advantages and disadvantages of Indian BPO jobs have been discussed in this article.
Advantages / Benefits of BPO jobs:
BPOs in India offer good starting salaries with regular raises every year. Typical salary of a person working in India can vary between 15000 rupees to 30,000 rupees or even higher. This is much higher than individuals working in most other traditional professions like Government jobs, teachers, clerks and armed forces. there is no doubt that money is very important these days and BPOs are a good opportunity to earn some good money. Therefore you need not be just an engineer or a doctor to earn good money.
All BPOs require you to be fluent in English, although most do expect you to have at least a bachelors degree like BSC or BA. For certain types of jobs like Medical or Tech. outsourcing, having a background or education in that field can certainly add to your advantage. Bilingual (people who speak multiple languages) individuals who are fluent in Spanish, German and French have a great advantage over others. Spanish language has nice penetration in United States due to Mexican (Spanish speaking) immigrants, similarly French has a great demand in Canada.
Well there is no running around to get your work done, most bigger BPOs will even provide you a convenient bus service from several pick-up locations in the city. This is especially convenient for girls of India because of elevated women crime in recent years. Your job requires talking over the phone after going through an intensive customer support training. Most BPOs also provide free snacks and drinks to their employees.
People with just a few years on experience are in great demand, and will usually be able to change their jobs to a competing BPO company for a better salary and position.
BPOs provide trainning and how to deal with customers and the best part is that they even pay you when they train you. The trainning typically lasts for a few weeks and often followed by a supervised practical experience.
Many call canters provide good health insurance for your family at a low cost. They may even provide counseling to deal with the stress is you happen to deal with a tough or abusive customer.
Often Indian all centers have an overseas office, they will regularly send a small percentage of their employees to countries like United States, Britain etc .. so that they understand their working environment better. These trips can not only be fun but also a great opportunity to earn higher money in US dollars.
As of August 2008, The Indian government has given its go-ahead to agents working at BPOs, other service providers included, to work from home. But BPO firms are already voicing security concerns which, they say, would not allow them to make full use of the concept.
Disadvantages of BPOs:
Most of the BPOs in India support overseas operations and majority of professionals have night shifts. Although many have day shifts as they support domestic Indian customers, or off-business support hours of the overseas company which happens to be day-time for India. In majority of cases Indian BPO jobs mostly have odd hours.
This is somewhat associated with odd working hours. Evenings are the best time to spend quality time with your spouse and children and those are actually your working hours. Your life as a BPO employee can be very lonely and frustrating at times.
Sleep disorders, heart disease, eyesight problems and depression are just a few issues surrounding the BPO jobs. People also tend to gain weight as most of the time they are sitting in their small cubicle. Health issues in Indian BPO industry is becoming a major issue. Even though you work only 5 days a week, for rest of the two days it is not easy to swap your sleep cycle the other way around.
Many of the customers you speak with can actually get very abusive or angry. They are often able to guess from you accent that you are located in India and many customers are anyway unhappy about their work being outsourced to India. Since your call is often recorded you cannot reply them back angrily, in most cases you will transfer the call to your manager or to a BPO located in their own country or in worst case hang up. American accent and Indian English accent are quite different and takes time to overcome the difference. As a BPO employee you should try not to take things too personally.
Since BPO jobs are quite stressful, especially after a few months working in this industry many individuals quit and change their profession, often to a lower paying job. If you able to make your way up to the managerial level or the higher corporate ladder, life is much better, otherwise the daily monotonous work starts to really frustrate you.
Most people working in BPOs are in 20's or early 30's, so it is very obvious that they often get into physical relationships. There was an article from Reuters (in 2006) "sex life of BPO workers fascinates India", this is often a shock for people who follow conservative values. Additionally the alcohol consumption is much higher in the Individuals working in BPOs. In extreme cases some individuals switch to drugs use. Condom vending machines will soon be installed in several BPOs and IT companies to deal with rising threat of HIV/AIDS because young employees are increasingly having unprotected sex with multiple partners in affairs developed during nights shifts (Ref - IANS).
BPO jobs are the easiest to be transferred from one place to another. Today India offers a great cost saving compared to other locations, but with salaries rising about 10% every year in near future they will become comparable to other low cost locations like Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Mexico and Eastern Europe. In that case either the salary increments will slow down substantially or companies will start moving jobs from India to these locations. RUPEE APPRECIATION - Additionally if the rupee becomes stronger then your current salary will start to appear costly overseas.
Other disadvantages which have been raised recently include Loss of direct managerial control, security and confidentiality, legal costs and unfavorable contract lengths.
Annual staff turnover at Indian BPOs stands at 24 percent, ahead of the country's average of 16 percent (source ZDNet Asia- Sept 8th 2008).
CONCLUSION: There are several pros and cons of working in a BPO. Biggest advantage being the salary and biggest disadvantage being the odd lifestyle. I am not an expert, therefore please do your own research before using this article.
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Nice thread smoothie, vastly explained and to the point, great
But i think we are the only two here who come under this sector.
Please shout if we got a company
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no i think there are so many other people from BPO and KPO's but they are not very regular
thanks for the compliment and repo please
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Repo for you....Nice article...But currently the BPO is not the booming industry...
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Yup,it was in its peak @ once...i heard that the indian BPO lost more than 1 lac jobs during this recession..is it true..
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yes it is true and there are so many clients who are taking off the business from India due to that satyam and worldbank thing but we really need not to worry coz all these clients are small callcenter types not big BPO's. The clients who are badly affected by this recession are going out otherwise everything is fine and will be able to recover by the end of this financial year
- 27th January 2009 #8DragonGuest
Ramesh, the concept is simple, BPO industry is totally depended on to UK/US markets, if they will suffer we will suffer, looking @ the current market situation, i don't see a chance of boom in million, but yes, as smoothie said, history will repeat itself.
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yes manish i know we are going through a bad time right now but trust me we will come in race once and and as you said history will repeat itself
as per i know other industries are also affected by this market depression so why people always talk about BPO's only :confused1:
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Does anyone see long term career prospects in a BPO job? That is the greatest disadvantage. Otherwise, sleepless nights, loss of quality family life, health issues, etc. are part and parcel of many other jobs as well including mainstream IT.*** Never argue with an idiot. ***
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Bamboo eco cottage in rice fieldsIndonesia, Bali, Ubud
About This Listing
This bamboo cottage is a secluded eco retreat down a quiet foot path nestled in the rice fields and only a five minute walk to central Ubud. Open air basket weave bedroom with mini loft, modern elegant bathroom and outdoor living area make this a truly unique Bali experience.
Continuous access in the listing
Breakfast is provided.
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Central heating or a heater in the listing
In the building, free or for a fee
In the building, free or for a fee
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Breakfast is provided.
The listing can accommodate a gathering of 25 or more attendees
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Private or Shared
Free, in the building or nearby
Posted emergency information and resources
The Space
This is a woven house made almost entirely of bamboo. It is open air and as close to living in nature as you get.
Guest Access
We have a complete menu and full service to the cottage is just a phone call away with the complimentary cell phone we provide . We offer a complete menu of asian fusion snacks as well as a traditional balinese village style dinner served with candlelight and all accessories for a formal dining experience under the stars. dinner is prepared fresh from wild harvested or ingredients from our organic garden. Breakfast is delivered when you awake on the patio overlooking a lush greenery as far as the eye can see.
In addition to an organic garden we have a friendly goat who provides us with fresh milk we make into goat cheese and frequently serve in our delicious morning omelettes. The property is surrounded by rice fields with many opportunities for hiking.
Interaction with Guests
We check in with guests daily and are helpful in navigating your stay in Ubud. We have staff available to assist you with your every need. If you choose to dine in ubud and return after dark, someone will greet you and walk you back to your room. They will place Incense and offerings at your door daily and make sure your space is clean and you have what you need. There is nothing more spectacular than having a candlelit dinner under the stars. We will make sure you feel safe and very well cared for.
The Neighborhood
This is a hidden spot literally just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Ubud with its restaurants and shops, but it feels lost in time and like a total retreat. In the day you will only meet rice farmers and local women blessing the rice. At night you will only see fireflies and hear the rushing river, crickets and the distant sounds of the temple. An evening massage is a great way to end the day at sunset on the terrace. We have an in house masseuse who is available by appointment.
Getting Around
You can walk to town in five minutes or we are happy to rent you a scooter or arrange a driver for longer excursions. We can also assist with local hiking, biking or rafting tours.
Other Things to Note
This is a unique place and is not for everyone. It is eco tropical living at its best but with that comes nature in all its glory. Things to note: There is no air-conditioning although because of the location there is a constant cool breeze and you may even enjoy the quilt we provide at night. This cottage is a woven basket with a living bamboo and traditional grass roof leaving it totally open and in nature. Some people have asked about security. It is very secluded and very safe. However if you have valuables we are happy to lock them up for you. We have staff available to assist you and ensure you have what you need at all times. You will be very well cared for.
Sleeping in nature is something most of us don't do as we sleep in sealed rooms. It can be transformative to sleep in a natural setting, open to the cool night air, listening to the crickets and chirping geckos, the sounds of the nearby rushing stream with the fireflies glittering in the night. Don't let the unusual openness of the space deter you, this is an experience you won't soon forget.
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A dream location and a dream come true set up!!! Thanks to the entire team of the bamboo Eco cottage for making our holidays most memorable!!! We are still living with the beautiful memories of the place and the superb hospitality by Wayan and the entire team! He was super informative, highly helpful and super friendly and cool! Cheers and we are definitely visiting you back ones the new house is ready, even that looks amazing, but the cottage is more rustic and earthy :)
Our host Wayan couldn't have helped us better. He has the perfect personality for such a unique stay experience. His presence was always welcome.
We are very grateful not only to Wayan but also for the opportunity to connect with the Balinese way of life without the touristy sense.
Many thanks
Geoff and Hellen
Totally loved the eco cottage in the beautiful ricefields in Ubud. Unique experience to sleep in the amazing house in nature. At night there weer fireflies!!! I recommend this place because of the high quality of the cottage, the amazing nature around it and the friendly hosts who made out stay absolute perfect.
It was fascinating to stay in the bamboo cottage. I stayed for a night by myself. All of the facilities and scenes are just like the photos. Amazing view and very caring and friendly staffs. It is perfect for honeymoon or for a city-escape. Since it is in the middle of rice fields you will be expecting some friendly insects and geckos too. Especially at night, they will be quite active. But overall very satisfying with the stay. Extraordinary experience!
Enjoyed our stay here,The Staffs helpful, friendly
When we arrived at the Bamboo Cottage Wayan immediately came and welcomed us. He offered us refreshment and helped us get settled into the beautiful cottage. Many of the reviews we read before said there would be lots of insects so be prepared, and that is very accurate. Even though there aren't any doors it feels very private because the cottage stands alone in the middle of a rice field. The views you get when you wake up are unbelievable! And the breakfast is delicious! It was a wonderful, unique experience you can't get in your usual hotel or villa. From the cottage it is a 20-25 minute walk to central Ubud (7 minute walk to a main road). Wayan provided great services and was always available. I would highly recommend staying here for a few nights.
What an absolute GEM!! You are completely out of the hustle and bustle of busy Ubud but close enough to get around on scooters. Our host went beyond the call of duty and organised anything we need. The accommodation is right in the middle of a rice paddy and it was incredible waking up to the view. A must must must stay! We would be back in a heartbeat! A side note: we had the homemade basil pesto pasta on our first night and it was on our top list of eating in Indo. You will also need to hire bicycles or scooters because it is a little out of town. Another good idea would be to get your taxi driver to contact the host for directions because there is no sign and is up a little track. The beauty of it all is that you are off the beaten track.
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We call it "warehousing" -- getting, checking, sampling and unloading all the ingredients and packaging items at the bakery.
The warehouse department is always busy. We're hustling to receive shipments around the clock. Incoming trucks back up to docks where they are manually unloaded, or bulk shipments of flour, sugar and shortening are pumped directly from their trucks into huge silos and storage bins. Even other ingredients are dropped off by rail behind the bakery. Forklifts hum as ingredients are moved to cool, clean storage areas.
The warehousing department uses a detailed shopping list, not unlike the one you use at the grocery store. Except that it's much, much longer. And everything needs to be delivered.


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The expanded deal – which will allow CRB to make dye-labelled primary antibodies (Ab) in addition to the peptides it already produces – extends the agreement the firms' established in 2007 through Life Technologies' Molecular Probes business.
The dyes covered by the new agreement are used label the various Abs and proteins that UK-headquartered CRB produces for drug discovery researchers in academia and the pharmaceutical industry.
Emily Humphrys, CRB's Commercial Director, said: "We are very pleased with this extension to our licence with Life Technologies as it acknowledges our labelling expertise and strengthens our position in the custom dye labelling market.
"Our customers will not only benefit from our high quality custom antibody service but also the combination of Life Technologies' universal dyes."
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Marcellus: Let's follow. 'Tis not fit thus to obey him.
Horatio: Have after! To what issue will this come?
Marcellus: Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.
Horatio: Heaven will direct it.
Marcellus: Nay, let's follow him.
On the surface, Marcellus's final comment simply states "Let's trail Hamlet as he follows the ghost." But this comes right after Horatio's statement that, essentially, heaven will make sure Denmark is okay. On the tail of Horatio's comment, Marcellus also seems to be stating that he would rather follow Hamlet than leave Denmark in heaven's hands.
This foreshadows the main conflict found throughout Hamlet: Hamlet's sense of honor pulls him in opposite directions. On one hand, his honor as a son dictates that Hamlet should avenge his father's death and kill his murderous uncle Claudius; on the other hand, his honor as a citizen of Denmark and a member of the royal family dictates that he should uphold the divine right of kings and leave Claudius alone.
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The headline reads: "Coconut Water Is an Excellent Sports Drink" (Science Daily, August 20, 2012; presented at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in Philadelphia). The author states: "Coconut water is a natural drink that has everything your average sports drink has and more. It has five times more potassium than Gatorade or Powerade. Whenever you get cramps in your muscles, potassium will help you to get rid of the cramps. It's a healthy drink that replenishes the nutrients that your body has lost during a moderate workout."
This flies in the face of everything I have learned
about potassium:
In 1967, Dave Costill of Ball State University tried to create
potassium deficiency in runners. He couldn't do it because
potassium is found in all foods except refined sugar, and his
athletes would not stay on a diet that consisted only of hard
candy. The kidneys and sweat glands conserve potassium so well
that you don't lose much. If an athlete develops potassium
deficiency, it is usually caused by drugs, such as diuretics or
corticosteroids, or by diarrhea or repeated vomiting. Some
athletes try to control their weight by making themselves vomit.
This is called bulemia, and the person usually denies vomiting.
Their physicians can prove that they are vomiting by ordering
blood and urine tests. If blood levels of potassium are low and
urine levels are high, vomiting is the likely cause.
IN EXERCISERS. Tiredness and cramps in athletes can have many
causes, but lack of potassium in the diet is not one of them.
Athletes who are tired and suffer frequent muscle cramps need an
evaluation for other causes of chronic tiredness. If none can be
found, the athlete may be overtraining and should talk to the coach
or a personal trainer about changing workouts.
TABLE SALT. The definitive studies on minerals and exercise were
done during World War II. Dr. James Gamble of Harvard Medical School
paid medical students to lie on rafts in his swimming pool, taking
various amounts of fluids and salt and having blood drawn to measure
salt and mineral levels. He showed that you have to take a lot of
salt when you exercise for several hours, particularly in hot weather.
For many years after that, students at Harvard Medical School heard
Dr. Gamble give his lectures on minerals and exercise, and today,
most serious students still read the Gamble lectures published in
1958 by The Harvard University Press. Now, more than sixty years
later, nobody has improved on his research.
After Gamble published his studies, people who worked or
exercised in hot weather were given salt tablets. Then doctors became
concerned because they thought that a person could have his blood
pressure raised by taking in too much salt, so they recommended
restricting salt, causing many people to suffer heat stroke and
dehydration during hot weather exercise. A low-salt diet does not
lower high blood pressure for most people. A high-salt diet causes
high blood pressure usually only in people with high blood insulin
levels. Eating salty foods and drinks when you exercise for more
than two hours is unlikely to raise blood pressure. We don't
recommend salt tablets because they can cause nausea and vomiting,
but you can use table salt or any salty food.
If you don't take salt and fluids during extended
exercise in hot weather, you will tire earlier and increase your
risk for heat stroke, dehydration and cramps. We eat heavily-
salted potato chips or peanuts and drink fluids at least every
15 minutes when we ride in hot weather. Potassium deficiency doesn't
occur in healthy athletes. The only mineral that athletes need to
take when they exercise is salt.
If you like the taste of coconut water, it is a perfectly
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that it has any special benefits as a sports drink. If you use it
during intense exercise, you will need other sources of sugar and salt.
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Snooki made her grand arrival into Los Angeles yesterday (April 8) and she sure made her presence known.
The former Jersey Shore star left her adorable son and hunky fiance at home in New Jersey for a business trip to LA. As for what she wore during her travels? Trendy leather pants, black platform shoes, a fedora, over-sized sunglasses, and a long necklace. In true guidette fashion, Snooks topped off her airport-chic look with a leopard-print rolly bag. We'd expect nothing less!
Plus, the flight attendants weren't the only ones who got to see Snooks looking glamorous. The reality TV personality spent her time in a Hollywood showroom, working on her new clothing line, Snooki Couture. She even posted pics of herself with her clothing samples, which featured metallic and sequined mini dresses. Club Karma here we come!


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I'm shreding the zuchini but how do i measure it?.Is it a loose packed cup or packed tight like you usually press down brown sugar for recipes.Also if I have to much can I shred it and freeze it for future loaves,thanks for your help
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Last night was a crowded night at the Alameda board of education meeting at Chipman. Community members were out in full force to advocate for the programs that are important to them.
The press was there, at least in the beginning, in big numbers.
By 11:30 p.m., while the board was hashing out the details of what to put on the final list of cuts, not so many people were left.
I left at about 12:30 a.m., and they still weren't done yet. According to Franklin PTA President Christine Strena, who made it to the bitter end, the board voted to cut about half the high school sports budget, reduce janitorial services, and cut middle school counselors. The public information officer position got the ax as did music for children in grades one, two and three. The board voted also to eliminate their $300 a month stipend, which several board members already donate back to the district. Board member Mike McMahon has the full list of cuts on his site.


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We have been exploring more options-- using the vinyl cutter as a drawing machine (or plotter) and the results are encouraging.
By having different information on different "layers" and printing each successively, we can get different colors working together:
This method of drawing can also be great for creating large scale drawings:
22" x 28"
Or all together:
30" x 21"
Cori Sherlock was back today and finished making a pressure print plate that she cut a few weeks ago. By layering different layers of cut vinyl on top of each other, she was able to create a dimensional form that will, through the varying amount of pressure it exerts, print in different shades whatever ink she applies to the roller.
Here are two of the three layers:
Here is the finished version, all layered together (there are 4 layers, but the top and the bottom are both white)
Several students have been hard at work making the 3D printer communicate with the computer, and vice versa. In the past few weeks, it has gotten a lot closer, though the z axis movement seems to still be out of sync. Stay tuned for more info, or email us to get involved in the project!
Beginning a low-density residency/partnership with the eStudio, local book artist CB Sherlock has been testing various materials and processes in the eStudio, including embroidery on book cloth, and using the vinyl cutter to cut out prairie grass images. On the Ugo paper, a wonderfully receptive plastickey printing surface, the vinyl cutter tended to etch but didn't always make it all of the way through, resulting in "light drawing" when we held the pieces up to the light:
Check her art out at her website or at the MCBA!
This week and next we are expanding our example library of materials tested and on hand in the eStudio. We will have examples of materials that cut well, which blade to use, and what setting (gram force) to have the machine set at, as well as materials that just don't cut well, along with examples!
First few:
Today Sean Connaughty's drawing class toured, and student Cassie Chvala used the sketch program to draw this:
This sketch took about 10 minutes, and there was no prep work, so the sketch program can allow you a very direct drawing method with the embroidery machine. We'll sew it out and see how it looks in thread tomorrow!
Here's an example by Jennica Kruse from earlier in the week:
She imported a scanned sketch, and then drew the stitch commands over that sketch, using it as a guide.
This is everywhere on the internet; even my mother heard about it on the radio. But it's everywhere because it is AWESOME!
It isn't exactly sketch in midair, but it is a freehand method of plastic making which could be really fun when combined with free-standing embroidery (see these posts)
Might also be a good maquette tool for sketching quick ideas for sculpture and clay students.
Check out their Kickstarter page to see the video!
This fantastic image is the first (hopefully of many) made in the eStudio combining the possibilities presented by the DSB with the digital embroidery machine.
Carly printed her image onto silk (print-ready silk can be found at the Dharma Trading Company) using Sue, the experimental printer in the DSB. In the eStudio, she used her original digital image to choose details she wanted to emphasize.
Taylor Kline's work was recently featured at Goulash, a show of work by graduating UMD art students. His work incorporates some vinyl cut imagery, layered over a striking background developed by slicing skateboards, revealing a cross-section of brightly dyed plywood. Pretty sweet.
Each of his pieces depicts a different place that has been important to the development of skate culture.
Technique tip: he embedded the vinyl in thick clear acrylic medium which made the whole piece look very nicely finished.
Check out some of his older work on mnartists.org and check out Prøve Gallery on Facebook or on Lake Avenue the next time you're in Duluth!
Most of our embroidery projects incorporate some sort of backing or stabilizer. This is usually placed behind the fabric (or paper, or plastic!) that the project is meant to be sewn onto. Water soluble stabilizer allows you to sew without a substrate, (ie cloth, paper, etc) and instead create an object that exists on its own in space. It occupies a strange place between sculpture and drawing.
First: a cross stitch pattern provides stability, weaving a new piece of "cloth," providing structure for the image
Here is the final product, before I dissolve the stabilizer:
And after a dunk in the sink. Dark because it's still wet.


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Low-wage workers in seven cities walked off the job Monday in a coordinated effort to demand a $15 hourly wage, which the workers call a "living wage," and the ability to unionize without fear of retaliation. Despite their efforts, though, it is unlikely that such a wage hike will be coming anytime soon.
Workers struck in New York City, Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Flint, and Kansas City. The strike primarily targeted fast food chains, including McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, KFC, Papa John's, and Domino's. Other retail workers went on strike as well, though, including VIctoria's Secret, Macy's, and Dollar Tree employees. For most companies, the strike began on Monday, though for others it started as early as Friday. The strike is expected to continue until Thursday.
Such strikes are hardly new. In fact, this strike is the third of the year. Prior strikes having already taken place in New York, Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, and St. Louis. In April, hundreds of strikers protested in New York and Detroit. Another strike occurred in November. These strikes are part of several larger campaigns, including Fast Food Forward in New York and Fight for 15 in Chicago and are organized by groups like New York Communities for Change, Action Now, and Jobs with Justice.
The protests have received support from labor groups, including the Service Employees International Union. SEIU president Mary Kay Henry explained the union's support, stating, "SEIU members, like all service-sector workers, are worse off when large fast-food and retail companies are able to hold down wages and push down benefit standards for working people."
The workers have defended the walkouts, asserting that they cannot live on the salaries they currently earn. Additionally, retribution for attempted unionization prevents them from working together towards better conditions. Greg Reynoso, 23, a former Domino's deliveryman who was fired for taking coworkers to a pro-union rally, said that "We live in America. Why shouldn't we have unions? We deserve to make more money. How can we live? It's impossible."
Furthermore, for the workers, the strike does not represent a great risk. As one striker said, "I'm not really concerned about losing my job. If I don't do anything, I am in a lose-lose situation. I can still get fired at any time." As such, workers in these seven cities are laying their current employment on the line in hopes of bettering their own situation and improving the opportunities for other workers and the opportunities they can provide for their children. Nasquasia LeGrand, a KFC employee on strike in New York, stated, "I don't want to see the next generation suffering and suffering. I don't want my kids suffering. I want to make sure they have a better future than I do … So if I want that to happen, I need you guys to stand with me just as long as I'm standing with you."
Companies, on the other hand, argue that the wages are fair. They claim that the companies have low profit margins that cannot stand the increased cost and that low-wage jobs are stepping stones to advancement within the company. They assert those claims despite the fact that fewer than one in 50 jobs in the fast food industry is managerial and the fact that many franchise owners make six figures. The CEO of McDonald's, for instance, earned $13.8 million. Besides, in the words of Domino's Vice President Tim McIntyre, "We don't believe unions are necessary for our brand..."
As it stands, the workers are unlikely to gain the pay increases they desire. $15 per hour would be 66% higher than the $9.02 per hour that the average American fast food cook earns. It is certainly higher than the federal minimum wage ($7.25) or the wages in the states (highest: Washington at $9.19 per hour). As such, it would be a dramatic increase in the immediate cost to the companies if they were to grant a $15 an hour wage. Even with their large profits, an approximately $12,000 raise (assuming full-time employment 50 weeks per year) in cost per worker in a short time would be problematic for the companies (though it could be feasible over time).
Furthermore, there is limited economic incentive for the companies to increase their wages. With unemployment at 7.6%, the companies can replace low-skilled workers. Additionally, these are for-profit companies with a responsibility to their stockholders. They exist to make money, not to take care of workers, despite any moral or sentimental inclinations or obligations. Taking those facts in conjunction, despite the protests, the companies are economically incentivized against acquiescing to the strikers' demands.
Thus, no matter the "living wage" in any of those cities, it is unlikely that employers will be motivated to raise employee pay.


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Cloud forest dung beetles in India point to 'fossil ecosystem'Jeremy Hance
March 28, 2011
Sampling dung beetles in Eravikulam National Park researchers studied five species, including one flightless dung beetle that is found no-where else in the world: the Ochicanthon devagiriensis.
Forest remnant in Eravikulam National Park. Photo by: Sabu K Thomas.
The authors hypothesize that Ochicanthon devagiriensis evolved its flightlessness along with the arrival of the nilgiri tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius). The nilgiri tahr may have provided the beetle with consistent and easy food sources in the form of its dung pellets. If so, this relationship could go back tens of millions of years, preserving a 'fossil ecosystem', and the dung beetle would have roamed these highlands before the arrival of the Asian elephant and the wild cattle, known as gaur.
Given their dependence on forest patches and the nilgiri tahr, researchers believe any ecosystem shifts could push the endemic beetles to extinction.
CITATION: Sabu, T. K., Vinod, K. V., Latha, M., Nithya, S. and Boby, J. 2011. Cloud forest dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeinae) in the Western Ghats, a global biodiversity hotspot in southwestern India. Tropical Conservation Science Vol. 4 (1) :12-24.
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(03/20/2011) Not long ago much of India was covered in vast and varied forests. Today just over one-fifth (21%) of the nation remains under forest cover, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) but an ambitious plan hopes to bring the forest cover percentage to 33%, or one third of the country. However that goal has been dubbed 'unrealistic' by India's influential Minister for Environment and Forests, Jairam Ramesh, as reported by The Hindu.
India commits $10 billion to expand forests
(02/25/2011) The Indian government has approved a bold plan to expand and improve the quality of its forests as a part of the nation's National Action Plan on Climate Change. The reforestation plan, dubbed the National Mission for a Green India (NMGI), will expand forests by five million hectares (over 12 million acres), while improving forests quality on another five million hectares for $10.14 billion (460 billion rupees).
Forest loss in India likely worse than conventionally believed
(07/06/2010) Researchers have questioned 2009 findings by the Forest Survey of India (FSI) that found that India's forests were, unlike many tropical Asian nations', on the rebound. According to the FSI, Indian forests had grown by almost five percent from the 1990s. Yet, were these finding too good to be true?


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Migration is a process, which implies the movement of people from one part of the world to the other. It is a phenomenon that is as old as the human being. Throughout human history, people have migrated from place to place for different reasons. In ancient times, people migrated both voluntarily and involuntarily to evade diseases, hunger, wars and natural disasters.
Although at that time it involved some political implications, it was not until the 21st century that it took a more political dimension. In recent times however, migration has not only taken political sidelines, it has as well encompassed tribal, national and economic dimensions, leading to an implicit transformation of the globe.
According to information, along with the international flow of capital, information, and technology, migration is one of the forces of change in the world. Approximately 125 million people live outside their country of birth. The United Nations estimates that in the late 1990s, 2.6 million people migrated annually from less developed to developed countries, seeking employment, reuniting with family, or fleeing conflict and persecution as refugees and internally displaced persons.
Migration has economic benefits for both developing and developed countries. In the recent past, there has been an increasing link between migration and development. Research seems to show that money remitted by migrants far exceeds foreign assistance. Most of the research focus on remittances, while others consider the impact of circular and return migration on the role of Diasporas and policy. As a result of this, international migration is widely held as having the potential to immensely facilitate development in poor countries. Many governments are trying to maximise its outcome, thus explaining why it has taken so much a political dimension.
This reality is once again showcased by the 2011 Least Developed Countries report, which was launched recently with a focus on "Harnessing remittances and Diaspora knowledge to build productive capacities of Least Developed Countries". The theme of this year's report indicates that the least developed countries like The Gambia can and are benefiting economically from migration. Let us first be clear in this, stated above is an empirical reality but not a justification for illegal migration.
Whoever wants to set sail for migration must therefore do so according to the rules and procedures of international migration and not otherwise. In addition, let us always remember the effect of brain drain on our countries when we decide to leave for greener pastures.


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The Triumph Scrambler thread might sound like a strange place to post an electric bike review, but it will all make sense in a second.
For two or three years now I've been leisurely shopping for a replacement for my '06 Scram. I've put 63,000 miles on her and have no desire to sell, but eventually the clock will run out and I'll need a new bike. So I've been looking.
I figure you guys will understand how hard it is to replace a Scrambler so this is the group I will share some of the findings over the next few month, years, whatever...
This afternoon, I test rode a Zero DS (dual sport) motorcycle.
Very cool, very different, very expensive for what you get. That last part may be where most people jump ship. The salesman made it clear that the bike would be $14,000 and change after the government subsidy or rebate or whatever. So, OTD your in the $15,000 neighborhood and that's a pretty crowded neighborhood (the new BMW R Nine T should be moving in any day now.) But that is pretty much the upper end of my price range so I'm still interested at this point.
The bike itself feels great. Comfortable, even for a fat guy like me. Good suspension, nice ride over the broken blacktop of Brooklyn. Brakes work O.K., but you can hear them groan and screech when applied. Unpleasant sound that is not drowned out by the motor, because electric motors are super quiet.
Speaking of sound, there was an high pitch siren sound coming from some part of the bike during most of my ride. Honestly, I thought the cops were chasing me. The sound went away when I stopped, and came back when I cracked the throttle so I figured the PO-PO weren't after me.
Throttle response was different than any other bike I've ridden. From a dead stop, it's a little underwhelming. Even jumping off a "slow" bike like the Scram, the ZERO's take off was weak in comparison. From 30 mph to 90 mph, the little electric bike is scary fast. Smooth throttle too. No herky jerky snap. It was like butta.
The bike weighs about a hundred pounds less (395lbs) but can only carry 360 pounds. A Scram's GVWR is 440lbs, so the Zero loses if you carry 2 up (which I do) or if you like to pack up and travel (which I also do - see below):
And I guess this is where I jump ship, because you can't go on a road trip on an electric bike. It would do 90% of what I need, but no road trips, no thank you! The search for a replacement goes on.
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