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Book Review – American Sour Beers
For years, Michael Tonsmeire's blog, The Mad Fermentationist, has been one of my favorite resources for recipe ideas and information while brewing both clean and sour beers of my own. Last July, Brewer's Publications published Tonsmeire's first book, American Sour … Continue reading
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Hellbent for Cooking — Pork of Disease!
A couple of years ago, I received Hellbent For Cooking as a Christmas present. A brief description may be in order. Annick Giroux, vocalist for Cauchemar and general metalhead extraordinaire, contacted a bunch of metal bands across the world asking … Continue reading
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Book Review – The Home Brewer's Guide to Vintage Beers
A few years back, I went to a Meet the Brewer event at Beer Table featuring Pretty Things, one of my favorite brewers. The special surprise they had for us was the somewhat cryptically titled "November 15th, 1901 KK", the … Continue reading
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Airlock Adventures
I took a look in the fermentation chamber (aka the bedroom closet) today to see how the Belgian strong dark ale was doing and was pleased to see that fermentation had taken off quite vigorously. Perhaps a touch too vigorously, … Continue reading
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Homebrew Sunday – Two Month Catch Up Edition
Two months ago, when I last posted about homebrew on here, I had just bottled the KK and racked an English barleywine. The KK has turned out quite nicely, with definite caramel notes from the malt and sugars plus an … Continue reading
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Christmas in Oregon – The Beers, Part 2
On our last full day in Oregon, we grabbed a Zipcar early in the morning and set off for a beer-fueled adventure on the coast. The drive took us through the Tillamook State Forest. At some point, we passed through … Continue reading
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Christmas in Oregon – The Beers, Part 1
We spent the week from Christmas to New Year's Eve out in Portland, which has a well-earned reputation as an excellent beer town. In our 7 days there, I drank a grand total of 53 different beers, at least 40 … Continue reading
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Homebrew Sunday
So this is the new year, and this is the first Homebrew Sunday post of 2012. This week I bring you bullet points: Last week I moved the KK into secondary and added an ounce each of East Kent Goldings … Continue reading
San Antonio, The Beers
We made our way to two breweries while down in San Antonio. The first was the Blue Star Brewing Company, which is in the Blue Star Arts Complex. We walked there from our hotel on Friday night and tried three … Continue reading
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The Fiver's all for image changes. It cheered when Radiohead released Kid A, trembled as Guy Ritchie turned the world of movies on its head by releasing Snatch, and hollered with delight whenever the chaps out of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy turned an alpha male's life around by getting him to drink expensive coffee and have a haircut.
But Arsenal's recent changes have been a bit too much. After they beat Barcelona last month they were the greatest team in history, even though they could have lost the game 4-2; then they were chokers when they lost the League Cup final; then they were champions-elect when Manchester United lost to Chelsea, even though the Gunners' contribution to the evening was sitting on the sofa watching it on telly; then they were chokers again when they drew against Sunderland, even though they were the victims of refereeing as uncooked as a sushi festival; then they were the Big Cup champions elect when Jimmy Grimblethorpe, 13, steered them to a 14-0 victory in Pro Evo.
Tonight they face Barcelona in Big Cup again and we'll find out definitively whether they're the worst or best team in the world ... until Saturday when some of the guys from the Arsenal accounts department take part in the local pub quiz.
One man who's holding firm ahead of the game is the Barcelona manager, Pep Guardiola, who sparked outrage in the British tabloids by suggesting – reasonably – that Jack Wilshere would only make the bench if he played for the Catalans. Pep also refused to be ruffled by Arsene Wenger's refusal to confirm whether Robin van Persie will play tonight, probably because it's a mind game that couldn't be more telegraphed if it was a right-wing newspaper read by retired army colonels in Surrey.
And, besides everyone knows the way to deal with Van Persie is to keep him away from the ball until he injures himself in the 14th minute. "I want all the great players to play, everyone against everyone and see a great show," piped Pep. "I hope they are all in the team – Van Persie, [Samir] Nasri, Cesc [Fabregas]. I want [Alex] Song to play, because I would like to play the best possible Arsenal," he added, mysteriously omitting Tomas Rosicky from his Dream XI.
As for Arsenal, Wenger reckons his team won't go out to defend their narrow lead. "Is it realistic to go there to try to play a 0-0 from the first minute on?" he chortled, looking at his back four. "First of all it would be considerably against our nature and even tactically I don't think it is defendable. We have not a team with 11 defenders who are happy to defend."
Or any defenders who are happy to defend for that matter, Arsene.
"I'm dumbfounded and speechless. A guy ran on to the pitch without any of the stewards getting near him and I thought I was doing them a favour. My only thought was to get hold of him so we could get on with the game. I managed to grab him and bring him to the ground and the funny thing was the stewards actually thanked me for it. But the referee decided to send me off" - Dorchester Town player-manager Ashley Vickers is not a happy man after seeing red for tackling a pitch invader who was dressed as Borat. But "speechless" he is not.
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"So Arsene Wenger reckons 'You can't go to the Camp Nou, play for 0-0, and not try to score'. I beg your anorak-wearing pardon, but I think you'll find that Chelsea did precisely that in 2009. And it worked for us, as you'll see from the return leg ... oh" - Rob Hobson.
"Working out how many titles Manchester United would have if Kenny Dalglish had been appointed Liverpool manager in 2000 (yesterday's Fiver letters) is probably a futile exercise. [But? - Fiver ed] But Dalglish had left Celtic after actually managing to do worse than John Barnes and before that he had a spell at Newcastle where he took a title-challenging team into the bottom half. Compare and contrast to Ged Houllier, who won six trophies at Anfield and should get credit for the team he left that won Big Cup in 2005 - Jon Roberts.
"Re: Man Utd fan unsubscribing to the Fiver after getting in a funk over a simple and free email (Fiver letters passim). Surely they would have been better off continuing their subscriptions, while protesting by changing their web page colour to green and yellow? After all, works a treat at Old Trafforhahahahahahahaha" – Flavio L'Abbate.
"During my all-important Sunday league clash (Manchester Accountancy league division two) the ref was giving his weekly quota of foul throws. One looked a little harsh and when I relayed this to him in my calm and polite manner I was told: 'His back foot was literally a mile off the ground and I'm not exaggerating'. How do you respond to that?" - David Haikney.
Send your letters to email@example.com. And if you've nothing better to do you can also tweet the Fiver.
Two more reasons for Gennaro Gattuso to be grateful he's suspended for Milan's game against Tottenham tomorrow: Gareth Bale and Rafael van der Vaart are back in training and expected to start.
Fernando Torres couldn't even score against Blackpool, which is a bit like going on a stag do to Budapest and [snip! Fiver lawyers!] but Carlo Ancelotti isn't worried. "We are happy about his performance," he said. "He is a top scorer and he will score, this is not a problem."
Nathan Delfouneso has joined Burnley on loan from Aston Villa until the end of the season, although expect Ged Houllier to deny all knowledge of the deal if the England Under-21 striker starts banging them in.
Big news. Dimitar Berbatov has revealed that there's a lot of pressure involved in playing for Manchester United. Who knew?
How much is experience worth in the managerial merry-go-round, asks Sachin Nakrani.
Referees who flounce about the pitch like Louie Spence on a sugar-high should follow Phil Dowd's unobtrusive lead, reckons Richard Williams.
Tonight's tippy-tappy game against Barcelona is a test of everything Arsenal want to be, writes Paul Hayward.
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We feel obligated to tell you, right up front and before you get your hopes up, this beautiful felted wool Book Box by etcetera media is $120.
But that doesn't mean we can't admire it, right? We've blogged etcetera before. Maybe you remember their more moderately priced wine racks?
And now comes a quick rationalization: These Book Boxes are made by hand in the U.S. and they're shaped out of industrial wool felt. We're not sure that justifies the price tag, but we're just looking anyway.
Would love to have one of these for all the magazines strewn haphazardly across the coffee table. Maybe if we win the lottery?
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Wine Tasting
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Book of Mormon Family Home Evening
Paul was great and gave the meat of the lesson. He spoke on the origin of the Book of Mormon, the plates, and why Heavenly Father gave them to us. It was a good reminder for me, that he simply gave them to us because he loves us and so we can apply them to our own lives. We talked about how we can learn lessons from the scriptures, like how Laman and Lemuel were always murmering and complaining, and in comparison how faithful Nephi was, encouraging our children to look to his example.
After the lesson and LOTS of comments from the kids we did a little activity. I had covered 3 pieces of cardboard in tin foil and them hid them around the house. The kids had to find the "plates", and they way they found them was by the adults singing Book of Mormon Stories. The closer they got the louder we sang, the further they were the softer. It was entertaining to say the least….just ask my brother and sister in law who joined us…good times! :)Then once the kids had found the "plates" we gave them all paper clips and let them "engrave" things on them. At least the girls did…Britton was convinced it was a present wrapped underneath that tin foil and proceeded to rip the entire thing apart and then looked at me with a really disgusted face when he saw the piece of cardboard 🙂
All in all a great night with the family, topped off by a really yummy dessert. I am sure almost all of you have the recipe for this one, but I thought I would post it just in case. It is known by many names, we call it the Better Than Anything Cake 🙂
Better Than Anything Cake
1 Pkg Devils Food Cake mix
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 jar (17 oz) caramel topping
1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 bag toffee bits
Make cake mix according to package directions. Cool cake for 15 minutes, then poke top of warm cake every 1/2 inch with handle of wooden spoon. Drizzle sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top of cake. Let stand until milk is absorbed. Drizzle with caramel topping. Cover and refigerate for 2 hours. Spread whipped topping and sprinkle with toffee bits.


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The LG GR700 device has just got approval from the FCC with AT&T bands. Documents seen on the FCC site provide some details about the LG GR700, a new slider phone that has a sliding keypad, a WQVGA display with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels. There is the very high possibility of a touchscreen display which would make it appear to be very similar to the KF700 (pictured below). LG Cell Phone News
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Alan Doyle at The Egg
Published 3:03 pm, Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Alan Doyle is an actor and musician from Petty Harbor, Newfoundland, known for his work as one of the lead singers in the successful Canadian folk rock band Great Big Sea, who had a hit in 1997 with "Ordinary Day."
Still a member of GBS, Doyle also works on music with actor Russell Crowe; they released ''Doyle/Crowe Songbook Vol. III'' in 2011. Doyle has acted with Crowe in the films ''Robin Hood'' and ''Winter's Tale.'' Doyle has also written and performed music for many Canadian TV shows, as well as ''Law & Order'' here stateside.
His solo albums include ''Boy on a Bridge'' (2012) and ''So Let's Go'' (2015), and he has also written a book, ''Where I Belong'' (2014).
Doyle's music with the band he's bringing to The Egg is folk with a Celtic undertow, with spirit and sincerity and a big heart. Take a look at the video for "Where The Nightingales Sing" for a tease.
Quite the Renaissance man, Doyle will certainly offer an entertaining evening on many levels, so don't miss it.
7:30 p.m. Wednesday. $28. The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany. 473-1845. www.theegg.org
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A united Christianity
As I've posted the past few days concerning The Traditional Anglican Communion converting en masse back to The Mother Church of their ancestors, I've also wanted to point out a rather earth-shaking bit of news out of Ravenna, Italy. Here's just a bit;
Vatican hails "step" to healing Orthodox rift
By Phil Stewart
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican has praised an agreement between Roman Catholic and Orthodox theologians as a first step towards a possible healing of their millennium-long schism but said the road ahead was long and arduous.
The Vatican issued on Thursday a joint declaration agreed last month that said the Pope held the highest rank in the unified Church before the 1054 Great Schism -- a statement that could allow Catholics and Orthodox to work more closely. But the document made clear neither side yet agreed on what power came with that rank. The Orthodox in the old Byzantine Empire rejected the universal authority of the Roman Pontiff and gradually developed autonomous national churches with no papacy.
Cardinal Walter Kasper, head of the Vatican department promoting Christian unity, said the document gave Catholics hope but cautioned there was still a very long way to go before Catholics and Orthodox could speak of any kind of unity. "This document is a modest first step and as such one of hope. But we must not exaggerate its importance," he told Vatican radio late on Wednesday ahead of the document's release. "This will not be easy. The road is very long and difficult."
Personally, I foresee a slow "coming around" of the various Orthodox Churches. Remember, there are literally dozens of various branches of Orthodoxy... Russian, Syrian, Greek, Serbian, Ethiopian, Malabar, Coptic, etc. Also, let's not forget that The Holy Father recently referred to the various Orthodox, unlike the Protestantism, as "Sister Churches".
To get a little, you gotta give a little. The Holy Father has declared Orthodoxy as Sister Churches; the Orthodox recognize the Bishop of Rome as the highest ranking of all the Patriarchs. As Cardinal Kaspar said; "This will not be easy. The road is very long and difficult".
I predict inter-Communion within the next few short years, if not sooner. And I can think of no greater obstical to Eurabia than a united Christendom.
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Veteran Trainer Ray Odom, Sr. Lauds Owner Cluer; Former Turf Paradise Head Was Hands On Operator
By Warren Eves
Owners like Walter Cluer are badly missed in horse racing.
"He was the best," says Ray Odom, Sr., who is in his 55th year as a thoroughbred trainer at Turf Paradise.
Cluer, a millwork founder and manufacturer from Phoenix, bought 1400 acres of desert in 1954. It's the area now known as Bell Road and 19th Avenue. Since the acreage was 25 miles from downtown Phoenix many felt Cluer had made an unwise purchase. Turf Paradise opened on January 7, 1956 and continues to operate to this day.
"He was a horseman first and a racetrack owner secondly," says Odom who has two horses in training. "As a result of that we had the greatest racetrack ever. We'd have a horseman's meeting before the meet was over. If somebody said something like I've got leaky stalls in barn 9, he's say, I don't see a thing here that can't be done."
Odom, 88 years young, lives in Sun City. "It gives me something to do," says the one-time radio personality. He was a fixture at KHAT(1280), doing a music show. "That's all we played all day long," says Ray. "I was on the board of directors with the country music association. Gene Autry and Tex Ritter were on it too."
They built a radio booth for Odom on the grounds at Turf Paradise. Odom brought radio to the racetrack in Arizona thanks to Cluer.
Notes scribbled across my official program–Spent Fat Tuesday with friends in the famed Fairgrounds clubhouse dining area. We had easy access to the paddock, taking the elevator from the fifth floor to the ground floor. As soon as we stepped out we had to walk only a few yards to the point where Charlie "Vagabone" Fay was stationed. He worked the test barn last year in New Orleans and this year he's the security man in the paddock for schooling, etc……………If there's a negative at the Fairgrounds on a big day it's their valet parking. Don't go there. It's the second time I've seen them botch this service up bigtime!………………We fully understand loyalty and it's nice to see in the competitive world of horse racing. Trainer David Cotey rode Woodbine bug rider Skye Chernetz on the filly Almira Fawn. The newly turned four-year-old made her first start for Michael Maker with Rosie Napravnik aboard. It had to rank as one of the most significant rider changes of the year. Sometimes these subtle changes will lead you to the cashier's window. We noted that Ms. Chernetz got the 10-pound allowance on Almira Fawn back on August 6 but could claim only 5 pounds the next time she rode the filly……………….Speaking of changes. We really liked the chances of Rio Strikes Gold in the fifth at the Fairgrounds on Fat Tuesday. We liked the big frame of Rio Strikes and she had posted a recent drill. We thought, going in, Rio Strikes Gold had a big chance if he could leave the gate on time and get the lead. That's exactly what happened. Rio Strikes Gold set the pace, got clear at odds of 29-1, only to lose in crunch time to Razmataz who was making his first start for Tom Amoss. We caught a nice $1-buck $82.50 exacta, but oh how sweet it could have been the other way around……………..We liked the lanky frame of Abraham when making his debut for trainer Todd Pletcher. He graduated from the maiden ranks on February 16 over a wet track but was very green and getting out late. I continue to be amazed at how many factions continue to give Pletcher their blue-bloods. He can't possibly concentrate on each and every one of them to arrive at the ultimate goal. Abraham, like so many Pletcher sophomores, was on the lead every step of the way. In my way of thinking if you are trying to get to the Kentucky Derby do you want your colt to be on the lead in his early experiences? I don't think so………….No doubt about it, Dice Flavor's huge late surge to win Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate was impressive. The Scat Daddy colt had made all previous four starts on grass. Eighth early on he angled out into the lane, checked briefly, found a clear running lane and won drawing off with ease. He had to run a FF fast than the 23.01 timer suggested because he was coming from so far back. Patrick Gallagher appears to have a quality colt for Oda Racing Stable and US Equine. Jose Valdivia has been his pilot in all five starts…………If you ever play the races at Hawthorne you might want to pay attention to Schillerthekiller who was claimed back by trainer Clay Brinson on Feb., 24, for $7,500. He's done well with the now five-year-old gelding in the past. That's all you need to know. Look for huge improvement next time to the post…………..Michael Matz has been removed from my trainers' watch list that I keep. For reasons I cannot explain the one-time equestrian star who won the Kentucky Derby with Barbaro is not winning. He's 62 years young and considered a complete horseman. He's the same trainer who won the Belmont with Union Rags but his stock is not finding the winners' circle of late………….I have to agree with Dean Towers who writes Brush and Crush in Harness Racing Update. He believes the sport should rally around Jeff Gural at the Meadowlands. Gural has got pro-active and has hired his own investigator. And Towers reports with the hiring of an investigator some problems have come with the move. "I suspect he's hoping that if someone wants to race at the Meadowlands who is doing, he'll go somewhere else to race," writes Towers. The meeting, by the way, is going great so maybe more race meet operators should take note……………..Gary Contessa has a very nice colt in Rydiluc. He won with a second over trip on March 3 at Gulfstream Park to score his third win in a row. Edgar Prado was aboard as he got away cleanly in a wide path. Rydiluc raced second over full of run and had the lead turning off the top. He exhibited a fluid trying and reaching stride to the wire.


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Story highlights
- Some Spaniards rally, calling for an end to the monarchy
- It is "time to hand over to a new generation," the King says in a televised statement
- Crown Prince Felipe will succeed the King
- Many feel King Juan Carlos' finest hour was a stand against a coup
After nearly 40 years on the throne, King Juan Carlos I of Spain said Monday that he will be stepping down.
It is "time to hand over to a new generation -- younger, with a lot of energy -- that can, with determination, take on and carry out the changes that the current situation demands, and to face with intensity and determination the challenges of tomorrow," he said in a televised statement, according to a CNN translation.
"The long, deep economic crisis we are going through has left a lot of scars socially, but it has also pointed toward a future of hope," he said.
Crown Prince Felipe, 46, will succeed his father. The King said he decided it was "time to prepare and pave the way so that he who is in better conditions can continue."
Prince Felipe is "stable" and has "the maturity, the preparation, and the sense of responsibility necessary" to serve as king and "to lead to a new stage of hope using his experience and the drive of a new generation," King Juan Carlos added.
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy first announced the King's decision.
Spaniards generally hold King Juan Carlos, 76, in high regard for his service to the nation and his defense of democracy after the death of the dictator Francisco Franco in 1975.
But the King's popularity took a hit in 2012 over a controversial elephant-hunting trip to Africa while the nation was mired in a deep economic crisis.
The focus of his reign was to bring about reconciliation between Spaniards of different political persuasions and from different regions.
Many consider the King's finest hour to be his decisive stand to halt a right-wing military coup in 1981, when he went on television to say that the monarchy would not tolerate attempts to interrupt democracy by force.
Some push for end of monarchy
Thousands of people demonstrated in Madrid and elsewhere, calling for an end to the monarchy altogether after the announcement Monday.
They waved flags and chanted: "La monarquia es una porqueria!" In English, that phrase means "the monarchy is garbage."
On the global campaign website Avaaz.org, a petition calling for a referendum on the future of the monarchy quickly racked up more than 100,000 signatures. Most were from people indicating that they were in Spain.
"This is a historic opportunity to promote a broad public debate to help regenerate our democracy and determine the future of the monarchy," Luis Javier wrote in the petition.
The call was echoed on Twitter, with some users also posting photos of elephants, saying they were celebrating the King's abdication.
Oversaw democracy's return
Born in Rome in 1938, Juan Carlos didn't set foot in Spain until he was 10. In Franco's Spain, he carried out military training and became the first Spanish officer to hold the rank of lieutenant in all three branches of the military.
In 1969, he was invested as crown prince and the designated successor to Franco.
On November 22, 1975 -- two days after Franco's death -- Juan Carlos was crowned king of Spain, restoring the monarchy after a 44-year interregnum.
In 1977, he enacted political reforms that led to Spain's first democratic election since 1936.
During his reign, Spain grew into an economic powerhouse and a vacation playground for Europe.
The King and Queen Sofia had three children and numerous grandchildren, styling their monarchy as accessible and relatively austere.
Hunting trip dented image
The private trip to Botswana in 2012 became public only after King Juan Carlos fell, broke his hip and was rushed back to Madrid for surgery.
With millions of Spaniards unemployed, the expense of the African trip caused an outcry. That prompted the king to make a rare apology in which he said he had made a mistake that would not happen again.
The King had previously expressed his concern about the impact of the crisis on Spaniards and called on the nation to come together to get through the tough times.
Other recent scandals have also damaged the monarchy's image.
Princess Cristina, the king's youngest daughter, is caught up in a tax fraud and money laundering investigation. She and her husband, Inaki Urdangarin, have denied any wrongdoing over his business dealings and the alleged diversion of public funds.
The scandal has created unprecedented problems for the royal family and kept the country riveted.
There have been open calls for the King to abdicate in favor of Prince Felipe, who is seen as untouched by the scandals.


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Moods were lighter and smiles wider at the end of Wizards practice Wednesday, a day after they toppled the NBA champion Miami Heat.
The session was shut down early after a huge dunk by Shaun Livingston.
"A full windmill," A.J. Price said. "Not a chin-mill. In New York we say chin-mill if you get it right in there."
That doesn't mean Wednesday was all about flashy dunks. Kevin Seraphin and Nene took turns afterward working on post moves. Wizards assistant coach Don Newman, wielding a blocking pad, pushed into Seraphin, then slapped the ball loose as the third-year big man tried to pivot in the lane.
"Hold on to the ball," screamed Wizards coach Randy Wittman, adding to Seraphin's frustration that he hadn't been allowed to complete his move.
"I'm not mad," Seraphin said, but Newman was smartly shying away by the time the exercise finished.
Seraphin had 16 points against Miami, including eight during a fourth quarter in which he was 4-for-5 from the field. But while the Wizards (2-13) had 29 free throw attempts, the 6-foot-9, 275-pound Seraphin didn't get to the line once.
"We're trying to continue his growth in the post of being more able, getting to the foul line, drawing contact, being more aggressive in a face-up nature, attacking," Wittman said. "If you're in the bonus, a hand check, that's two free throws instead of always settling for a quick move without that."
Seraphin (7-for-12) has fewer free throw attempts than any other player who has appeared in at least 14 of the Wizards' 15 games. That includes Jan Vesely (3-for-13), who didn't play at all against the Heat.
"I have to go more on my guy when I play because right now I just play with my hook, my shot," Seraphin said. "Like Nene did, I need more power move, go on my guy and try to get a foul."
Since his return from injury, Nene hasn't showed much of the midrange jumper that he used so effectively late last season. But maybe that's to the benefit of Seraphin, who looks up to his frontcourt teammate.
"I look at everything he do," Seraphin said. "Even if he drink something, I will look at how he drink. I just look at him every time."
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"Searching for Slave Leia" is a 2012 science fiction short story by Sandra McDonald. It is about a TV producer who travels back in time to her first viewing of Return of the Jedi.
May The Force Be With Her!
I was a teenage boy during the 1980s when Return of the Jedi came out – so yes, I was turned on when I saw Princess Leia in her gold, metal bikini. What teenage boy wasn't? As I look back on it now I see that it was really a gimmick to add a little "sex appeal" to the movie. But hey you know what? I liked it! This story (written by a woman) reminded me why I liked Leia's slave outfit so much. Not only that, but there are several references to pop sci-fi in this fun little story – so do yourself a favor and check it out!
Non-Spoiler Summary
Sheila has worked her way up in the movie industry. She started out doing grunt work but now finds herself working with a producer whose demands are giving her health problems. Then she mysteriously finds herself in 1983 at the opening day of Return of the Jedi where she sees strength in Carrie Fisher's eyes. And, like many time-traveling stories, she flits around in the ether until she finds herself in a variety of times and places – such as riding with her dad, or doing menial jobs. But will she be able to return to the "present"? And will she remember what she saw in Princess Leia's determination? Let's hope so, because that may save her life!
Some Interesting Tidbits
- Word count: 5,779 (10 pages)
- Did you know that Sandra McDonald spent eight years as an officer in the United States Navy? Yep. You can learn more about this talented science fiction author on Wikipedia.
- Special thanks to Carl at the Classic Science Fiction reading group for sharing this cool story!
Where To Find Searching for Slave Leia
- This short story was first published in the November 2012 edition of Lightspeed Magazine.
- You can still read "Searching for Slave Leia" for free online at Lightspeed Magazine's web site.
Craving More SF Stories Like This One?
If you liked "Searching for Slave Leia" then you might also enjoy "The Egan Thief" by Gord Sellar – about an author who realizes that Greg Egan is stealing all his stories before he can publish them!


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The Phoenard has a microprocessor at the center of everything. It controls the peripherals and it runs your sketch. But there is also something on there that is silently executing a lot of things. It allows you to upload sketches from Arduino, loads and saves sketches from/to Micro-SD, displays progress and icons on the screen and a whole lot more that you may not even be aware of. Most of the functionality provided by the Phoenard Toolkit is made possible through (extended) commands supported by this…
We are of course talking about the Phoenard firmware, also called the bootloader. Before your sketch runs, this software is executed providing the needed initializations and programmer support. This page is dedicated to explaining how the firmware can be updated to a new version.
For a more technical understanding of how firmware is updated, see the service mode technical overview.
Downloading the firmware
The first step is downloading the latest firmware:
Updating through Micro-USB
The firmware can be reprogrammed through Micro-USB using the Phoenard Toolkit. In the toolkit, go to the Control tab and press the Upload button:
Then navigate to the firmware phoenboot.hex file included inside the firmware downloads:
You will be asked to confirm the firmware update. Press [Yes] to begin updating the firmware.
The program will now continue writing the firmware you selected. If the Micro-USB is disconnected, the device resets or a lightning strike takes out your computer, don't worry: the device is kept in service mode until the full firmware is flashed onto the chip. You can upload again in the event of failures.
Any version of the Phoenboot firmware can be updated to any other version this way, from old to new and back. In the past there were some version restrictions; these have been patched since September 22, 2015.


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Good morning! Did your legislator get backed by the Independence Party? It seems to dominate the news today. Here are some headlines…
On Staten Island, the Independence Party endorsement went to a man who did business with the party chair's wife. (NYP)
Albany County Republicans attacked the Working Families Party, and their Democratic opponents by association. (TU)
Chris Gibson won't be able to run on the Independence Party line. (TU)
The state Independence Party endorsed Sen. Bill Stachowski, reversing the local party. (BN)
Bill Hammond is angry the state budget doesn't include real belt tightening. (DN)
Extra Medicaid money is not coming from Washington in the unemployment benefits extension. (WSJ)
Jennifer Whalen is leading the fundraising field in her race against Assemblyman Bob Reilly. (TU)
Steve Kornacki looks at how Andrew Cuomo is the new Chris Christie. (CapNY)
The head of Talon Air donated over $14,000 worth of air travel to Nassau County DA Kathleen Rice. (DN)
Charter school backers donated more to candidates than the teachers union in the last six months. (WSJ)
State Education Department officials are examining why, exactly, test scores are up. (NYT)
Dan Weiller is leaving Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's office to work for Pat Lynch. (NYP)
Internships at New York's City Hall are given in part on family connections. (NYT)
Sen. Eric Schneiderman got union support in Buffalo as well as the support of former NYC Mayor David Dinkins. (BN/NYO)
In Elmira, Gary Berntsen said Chuck Schumer is vulnerable. (GNS)
Here are the next stops on Cuomo: The R.V. Tour. (Post-Star)
Cuomo was in the Hudson Valley, Rick Lazio was in Chautauqua County. (THR/Post-Journal)
Lazio is off to Rochester. (D&C)
Nan Hayworth got the Independence Party line, but was outraised by Rep. John Hall. (THR/PoJo)
The Indies backed Rep. Tim Bishop in NY-1. (DP)
The WFP raised by attacking Sen. Pedro Espada. (SOP)
And here are some national headlines…
Barack Obama said that by not extending unemployment insurance, Republicans are attacking the middle class. (McClatchy)
Some oil seepage from the Gulf well is not a major concern. (AP)
Sixty-one people died during a train crash in India. (AP)
The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on Elena Kagan's nomination today. (AP)
The Obama administration thinks immigration is a good issue for Democrats. (WP)
GOP leaders in Congress are raising eyebrows about a Tea Party caucus. (Politico)


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What is an 'Accretive Acquisition'
An accretive acquisition will increase the acquiring company's earnings per share (EPS). Accretive acquisitions tend to be favorable for the company's market price, because the price paid by the acquiring firm is lower than the boost that the new acquisition is expected to provide to the acquiring company's EPS. As a general rule, an accretive merger or acquisition occurs when the price-earnings (P/E) ratio of the acquiring firm is greater than that of the target firm.
BREAKING DOWN 'Accretive Acquisition'An accretive acquisition increases synergies between the acquired and the acquirer. A synergy occurs when the combination of two organizations produce a combined value that is greater than the sum of the separate parts. So, value in an accretive acquisition is generated because the buyer of a smaller company is able to add the acquired business's pro-forma EBITDA/earnings ratio to its own EBITDA/earnings ratio. If the acquisition is done correctly, the purchasing company has a higher enterprise value (EV)/EBITDA multiple, and the addition of the acquired company increases the total value of the combined entity.
An Example of an Accretive Acquisition
There are many cases where an established company seeks to add value to its shareholders through a strategic acquisition. Unlike an acquisition that is conducted due to research and development or product acquisition purposes, as was the case with Facebook's purchase of Oculus Rift, an accretive acquisition immediately increases the value of the acquiring company's stock.
If, for example, a large, public technology company wants to increase its EPS immediately, thus increasing its share price, it would look to acquire a smaller technology company with a higher EPS. If the larger company had an EPS of $2 and calculated that, if it acquired a smaller company with an EPS of $2.50, it would realize a combined pro-forma EPS of $2.15, the gross value of the acquisition would be 15%. If the cost of acquiring the company is 10 cents per share, is $0.10, the net benefit is positive.
Potential Drawbacks of an Accretive Acquisition
However, since pro-forma financial statements and 12- to 24-month forecasts are used to derive the potential accretive value of the acquisition, synergies are not guaranteed. In fact, the only way to realize the added value of combining the firms is to integrate both companies effectively and efficiently, so there are no lost benefits. Often, the combination of the firms fails and the resulting entity realizes an EPS that falls short of expectations, causing the firm to lose overall value.


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Questions occasionally arise for staff or faculty when using the Graduate Admissions and Graduate Records software and SPIRE pages created over the last few years. We have, therefore, collected and published below some of our documentation for you to review. This is not intended to be a comprehensive set of documentation and you should feel free to contact the Graduate School via phone (413) 545-6002 or email firstname.lastname@example.com [1] with any questions.
Information Technologies [2] also offers extensive training and documentation for most SPIRE [3] functions including many of the Graduate Admissions [4] processes as well as recording [5] and changing [6] grades.
In a simple two-step process, departments can now request Statute of Limitations extensions on SPIRE.
The Academic Load Override page in SPIRE is used to enter a graduate student's status as full- or half-time while they are working on research. This page replaces the need to write and send status memos to the Graduate School.
Several improvements have been made to the Graduate Application Review page since this video was made including navigation changes, additional search functionality, and a direct link to the SPIRE Decision page.
There are four reports that can be generated with the user-friendly UMetrx system: a list of prospective applicants seeking information from the program; a detailed list of current applicants which includes their status, contact information, transcripts and test scores; a summary report of applicant totals by status; and the results of the exit survey completed by applicants who have declined our offer of admission. Available for GPDs and staff only.
To generate a list of currently enrolled students or applicants, the SPIRE queries are always accurate and easy to run to Excel:
The Graduate Decision Page is used to admit or deny applicants. It is also where a department can change an applicants admission term or degree plan or sub-plan.
[1] mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com
[2] http://www.oit.umass.edu/
[3] http://www.oit.umass.edu/support/spire/spire-training-schedule-staff-and-advisors
[4] http://www.oit.umass.edu/support/spire/graduate-admissions-documents-help-sessions-trainings
[5] http://www.umass.edu/it/support/spire/record-grades
[6] http://www.umass.edu/it/support/spire/grade-change-instructors
[7] http://www.umass.edu/gradschool/sites/default/files/spire_sol_extension_instructions.pdf
[8] http://www.umass.edu/gradschool/sites/default/files/academic_load_overrides.pdf
[9] http://www.umass.edu/gradschool/sites/default/files/spire_graduate_application_review_page.pdf
[10] http://www.umass.edu/gradschool/sites/default/files/umetrx_instructions_for_dpt_admissions_detail_and_summary_reports.pdf
[11] http://www.umass.edu/gradschool/sites/default/files/umetrx_instructions_for_dpt_admissions_exit_survey.pdf
[12] http://www.umass.edu/gradschool/sites/default/files/umetrx_instructions_for_dpt_final_graduation_lists.pdf
[13] http://www.umass.edu/gradschool/sites/default/files/spire_queries_for_dpt_processing.pdf
[14] http://www.umass.edu/gradschool/sites/default/files/spire_decision_page.pdf


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Spring Salad with Asparagus and Soft-Boiled Eggs
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Author Notes: This salad is perfect as a satisfying spring lunch, but feel free to double the ingredients to serve as a colorful salad with dinner. —Girl Farm Kitchen
Serves 1
- 1 egg
- 1 small head tender green lettuce
- 5 stalks asparagus
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 squeeze lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 handful fresh parsley or cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- 1 splash olive oil
- 1 two-inch cube feta, crumbled
- Salt & pepper
- To soft-boil the egg, bring a small saucepan of water to a boil and gently lower in the egg. Simmer for 6 to 8 minutes (depending on whether your egg is smallish or rather large) then remove and place immediately in a small bowl of ice water. Peel underwater and carefully slice into quarters.
- Arrange the leaves from your head of lettuce to make a nice nest on your plate. Cut your raw asparagus stalks into one-inch pieces and scatter over the lettuce. Whisk together the balsamic, lemon juice, honey and fresh herbs, then slowly add olive oil, whisking and adding until the dressing reaches your desired thickness. Sprinkle the dressing over the salad, then crumble feta on top and nestle in your egg quarters. Finish with a sprinkling of salt and pepper.
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Open source wins court victory
A Munich district court agreed with a Linux programmer's contention that Fortinet, a US security appliance maker, must comply with the terms of the General Public License, which governs many open source projects.
The German court has issued a preliminary injunction barring Fortinet from distributing products that include the Linux component "initrd" that programmer Harald Welte helped write.
"Fortinet recently became aware of Mr. Welte's allegations and has, in good faith, been diligently working with him to resolve this matter outside of the German court system. Fortinet is actively taking steps to ensure that its products are compliant with GPL requirements.
Welte has said he doesn't object to corporate use of open-source software; he just wants it to be done properly.
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R22-Bruxel o'Ndra* video and audio screenings program proposes a selection of recent works and documentation produced and published by L'appartement 22:
Antoni Muntadas' video "On Translation: Miedo/Jauf" , 2007. *
NaoKo TakaHashi Oh Boy, Where are the Seven Colours? Part One: Entry, 2009
NaoKo TakaHashi's video documentation of "Alter Dialogue", live performance with Terence Kirkbride, Part Two of Oh Boy, Where are the Seven Colours? , 2009-2010.
Younès Baba-Ali, Sound Neon, 2009, sound installation at the 3rd AiM International Biennale (Marrakech). Presented by Taverna Especial (Mark Aerial Waller & Giles Round) and curated by Victoria Brooks.
* this video takes part in "Muntadas: Two Projects" exhibition held at L'appartement 22, 9.6.2010 - 12.07.2010.


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Whether it be preparing your pup for the big wide world or rehabilitating a recent, older rescue, you can unleash your dog's hidden potential! At Fang Shui Canines, we teach you and your pooch how to build a meaningful relationship and acquire the appropriate confidence—all while doing what you enjoy. Whether it be sports, classes or private lessons, we can accommodate!
- Would you like your dog to be your running buddy?
- Maybe you prefer a calmer pooch, strolling regally beside you on a leash?
- Would you like your canine to greet strangers and other dogs with a happy wag, instead of a snarl or a lunge?
- Perhaps you dream of the day when Fido will potty outside?
- Do you simply thrill at the thought of Spot bounding back to you when you call his name?
- Are you looking forward to your dog keeping her paws off the food-laden kitchen counter or ignoring the tantalizing trash?
- Is your heart aching for Fluffy to be less fearful and more confident in social situations?
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Our customized coaching sets dogs up for success in a variety of scenarios, helping them put their best paws forward!
Fang Shui Canines uses the latest reward-based training techniques to come up with innovative, positive solutions for challenging behaviors. It may not be happening right now, but you and your canine will learn how to form a respectful relationship and bond, while communicating in the best possible way.
As Nicole Wilde, Certified Professional Dog Trainer and author who specializes in behavior issues, says: "Dog training should not be a battle of wills, but an ever-evolving dance of communication and cooperation."
With our coaching, you'll learn how to reward your dog for all good behaviors and ignore behaviors you don't want. You'll learn how to identify and manage your dog's triggers. Your personalized program includes homework and video-taping of your sessions, making the training consistent and repeatable. Through these exercises, your dog will begin to crave learning–and your bond will last a lifetime.
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Alright guys I need 2 more pokémon to start the run. I desperatly need a flying type so I can use the Fly HM...Oh wait nevermind Charizard can use Fly. I still don't know how I'm going to distribute the HM moves. Once I have all the egg scramble pokémon, ill start by challenging the first gym. Meanwhile i'll grind the pokés I have.
I'm now offering eggs as well. BTW they don't include those in my sig (new stock just 4 U, weeee!), but I promise I'll try to deliver them with good natures and eggmoves.


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ORONO, Maine — The University of Maine baseball team will determine its postseason fate with two games at Stony Brook today on Long Island.
Regardless of the outcome, the Black Bears have played their final games at Mahaney Diamond this season.
An America East committee met Friday via conference call to discuss schools' proposals for next week's America East Baseball Championship.
Three schools — Binghamton, Maine and Vermont — submitted bids to host the four-team, double-elimination tournament.
By virtue of Friday's split against Vermont, the Bearcats earned the right to be the tournament hosts.
America East Associate Commissioner Matt Bourque said the America East Committee on Championships and Competition voted 9-0 Friday in favor of allowing Binghamton to use Union-Endicott High School in Endicott, N.Y., as its home field for the event.
Binghamton has won the America East regular-season title each of the last two years, but was unable to host the tournament.
America East does not require schools to have an on-campus facility to host the championship. Rather, schools can procure an adequate facility with lights somewhere in proximity to their campus.
Bourque said Union-Endicott High is located six miles from Binghamton's campus in Vestal, N.Y.
The past two years, Stony Brook hosted the tournament at Farmingdale State University, which is located almost 22 miles from Stony Brook.
The America East Championship begins Thursday with two first-round games. UMaine is among four teams vying for the three remaining postseason berths.
Souhlaris, Waters earn honors
UMaine softball standouts Alexis Souhlaris and Ashley Waters were named to the 2009 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Northeast All-Regional First-Team Thursday.
Souhlaris earned regional All-America honors for the first time in her career, while Waters earned the award for the second-straight season after being named to the second team last season. It marks the first time in program history that a player has earned first-team all-regional honors.
Souhlaris, the 2009 America East co-Player of the Year, ranked among the top three in America East in several categories, including: batting average (2nd, .397); hits (1st, 73); runs scored (1st, 48); home runs (3rd, 12); total bases (1st, 126); and stolen bases (3rd, 25-of-27).
Souhlaris, who earned first-team All-America East honors this season, also had a strong season in the pitching circle with a 6-6 record with a 2.76 ERA. The junior outfielder/pitcher became the sixth Black Bear in program history to be named to the all-regional team, joining Lynn Hearty-Coutts (1987), Stacey Caron (1988), Tina Ouellette (1988), Sara Jewett (1999-00) and Waters (2008-09).
Waters joined Jewett as the only players in school history to be named to the all-regional team twice. A senior second baseman, Waters batted .339 with three home runs and 29 RBIs. She led the league in triples with four and ranked third in doubles with 15.
Waters was named to the All-America East first team this past season for the second year in a row. She concluded her career as the school's all-time hits leader with 215.
The all-region teams were chosen by NFCA member coaches from each region, and all the honorees will now be eligible for selection to the Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-America first, second or third teams.
Four to try out for Canadian team
University of Maine field hockey standouts Brittany Fleck, Stephanie Gardiner, and Kelly Newton of Vancouver, British Columbia, and Jocelyn Mitchell of Kanata, Ontario, will try out for the Canadian Women's Senior National Team May 21-24. The four will all be sophomores in the fall.
Fleck, a goalie, was named the America East Rookie of the Week on Oct. 20 after making six saves and leading Maine to its first win at Boston University since 1993.
Gardiner, a forward, was named to the All-America East second team and was a unanimous selection to the All-Rookie team after being named America East Rookie of the Week on three occasions. Her 21 points were second on the team.
Mitchell, a forward, was third on the team with five goals and was sixth in America East with 2.65 shots per game in 17 games played.
Newton, a forward, was named the 2008 America East Rookie of the Year as she led the America East with 1.67 points per game. She led Maine with 25 points, and was named to the Longstreth/NFHCA Northeast Regional first team, America East first team, was a unanimous selection to the America East All-Rookie team and was named to the WomensFieldHockey.com National All-Rookie team.


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Basic Calisthenics: Fitness Made To Order
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Coach Eddie Lomax is the creator of effective workout programs like Ultimate Gymless Workout, Extreme Dumbbell Fitness and Gladiator Body Workout. If you want the best fitness, fat loss and physique building workouts, these comprehensive programs get RESULTS!View all articles by Eddie Lomax
Basic Calisthenics: Fitness Made To Order
Basic calisthenics, you know what I mean right? Well, if you're old enough to remember Physical Education Class (sadly, this is dying out these days), ever played a sport or been in the Military, you know exactly what I mean. Basic calisthenics are the exercise method of choice to build strong, conditioned bodies with little or no equipment.
Unfortunately, in today's world with expensive gyms full of shiny equipment and the fitness industry marketing "quick", "easy" fitness gimmicks, bodyweight calisthenics are often overlooked. In my opinion, this is a big mistake.
You would think bodyweight exercise would be the most widely used form of exercise because of its accessibility, versatility and effectiveness. After all, bodyweight calisthenics can be used by complete beginners all the way up to elite athletes to improve performance, heath and physique. But, many men and women have been convinced (brainwashed) that basic calisthenics pale in comparison to other forms of training.
But I insist…
Basic calisthenics should be the starting point for any physical training program, and should remain an integral part of your exercise program.
There is a place for calisthenics exercise in everyone's exercise program, ranging from being the full workout program to being a part of the over-all workout plan. Your body has always been, and will always be, the greatest tool for improving fitness, burning fat and building a strong, lean, athletic body. So, let's take a look at some of the ways you can start using basic calisthenics today!
Basic Calisthenics Make An Excellent Warm Up
Before you start any physical training, a proper warm up should be performed. And, in my opinion, there is no better warm up for every type of physical activity than bodyweight calisthenics. There is no other activity that can prepare your body for the multitude of movements of sport, work and life quite like bodyweight exercise.
Basic Calisthenics Make A Great Full Body Workout.
You can use bodyweight exercise to improve upper body, lower body and core strength and endurance. Plus, the rhythmic nature of some calisthenics makes them excellent heart and lung workouts. So you can get a true full body workout which includes all muscle groups and the cardiorespiratory systems. And the best part, you don't need any equipment!
Mix Bodyweight Exercises With Other Forms Of Training
Just because you use some other form of training, like dumbbells, barbells and machines, doesn't mean you shouldn't mix in some calisthenics as well. Just think about it. The challenges of sport, work and life require movingthe weight of your own body, moving other objects or moving your own bodyweight and other objects. You should train accordingly by mixing bodyweight exercise and weighted resistance.
You Can Do Bodyweight Cardio Intervals
At the end of most people's workout, they do some "cardio". Unfortunately, this often means zoning out on the treadmill or exercise bike while reading a magazine or watching the T.V. I suggest you pump up the intensity by throwing in some Bodyweight Intervals. Every once in a while, jump off the bike or treadmill and do some basic calisthenics. This boosts the intensity of your workout by breaking your breathing and heart rhythms, ultimately providing a better workout.
So, I've just given you four great ways to incorporate basic calisthenics into your workout program. Bodyweight exercise should be a part of your workout regime, or used exclusively. Start using the gym you were born with today!
Coach Eddie Lomax, author of Workout Without Weights has put together a bodyweight training program that can be used for beginners, intermediate and advanced trainees! Start today!
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Kate Upton Denies Breast Reduction Rumors: I Love My Body!by Tyler Johnson at . Comments
Breathe easy, everybody. Our long national nightmare is over and it turns out the rumors that Kate Upton hates her giant boobs are BS. We should probably make today a holiday.
Discussing her alleged hatred of the chest that made her famous during an interview in Australia, Kate remarked, "I actually didn't ever say that...I would say that I think all women feel sometimes they don't have life perfect. But I love my body. I always feel incredibly grateful for what I have."
We feel grateful for what you have too, Kate! Don't ever change! Seriously, please don't ever think about changing those things. That would be a tragedy on par with the Kennedy assassination.
Okay, we're exaggerating, but it's seriously a relief to hear that Kate has no plans of downsizing her massive rack.
Kate's been touring the globe promoting her new film The Other Woman, and false reports claimed the model-turned-actress was inspired by smaller-breasted co-star Cameron Diaz.
London's Sun tabloid misquoted Kate as saying, "I wish I had smaller boobs every day of my life...at least twice a day I wish it."
Talk about a cruel joke. Note to journalists: say whatever you want about the President, global warming, or the relationship between vaccinations and autism, but do not joke about Kate Upton's boobs. We hope someone got fired for this.


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The award consists of $2,000, an expense-paid trip to the ALA Annual Conference, and a citation of merit.
"The Kilgour Award Committee takes great pleasure in acknowledging the important work and contributions of Ching-chih Chen, whose research has led to significant achievements in the areas of global digital libraries, multimedia technology, digital imaging, interactive videodisc technology, global information infrastructure, and information management," said Qiang Jin, chair of the award committee.
The award was established to honor the achievements of Frederick G. Kilgour, the founder of OCLC and a seminal figure in library automation. The award is given to a person who has amassed a significant body of research in the field of library and information technology. Particular recognition is given to research which results in a positive and substantive impact on the publication, storage, retrieval and dissemination of information. Chen has advocated the concept of the world digital library since 1993. Among her latest achievements is her Global Memory Net supported by the National Science Foundation's International Digital Library Program—a gateway to world cultural, historical, and heritage multimedia resources. It is an integrated world digital image library or portal which is seamlessly linked to all relevant multimedia sources—audio files, videos, and texts. Global Memory Net will be launched for universal access at the end of June 2006.
With James Z. Wang of Penn State University and Jian-bo Shi of the University of Pennsylvania as co-PIs, Chen is exploring Global Memory Net's recent NSF-funded R&D project entitled "International Collaboration to Advance User-oriented Technologies for Managing and Distributing Images in Digital Libraries" with the aim of anticipating user needs by enhancing universal access and promoting more direct and immediate learning for knowledge acquisition in a way not possible before.
Chen received a master's degree in Library and Information Science from University of Michigan in 1961 and a Ph.D. from Case Western Reserve University in 1974. She has been a professor of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Simmons College, Boston, since 1971 and was associate dean from 1979-1998. A fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, she served as a member of the U.S. President's Information Technology Advisory Committee (PITAC) from 1998-2002.
Chen will be accepting the award at the LITA President's Program on Sunday, 25 June 2006 at the ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans.
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Major Depressive DisorderAnd Light At Last: Recovery From Depression
The road to recovery from depression is long and, sadly, backwardly turning. The most effective treatment of this disease is the use of antidepressants. Some mysterious cause has brought about a chemical imbalance in the brain. This imbalance must be righted before one can feel well again. The use of antidepressants is not easy. They are not pills that simply cure a problem in a few days or weeks such as antibiotics. They are not pills that have virtually no side-effects like pills for high blood pressure. Antidepressants take time to take effect. In the early stages of their use they have various unpleasant side-effects. Each individual responds differently to these medications. Often it proves necessary to change from one antidepressant to another. This changeover can be a distressing experience but one that needs to be endured. The doctor has the expert knowledge to know what dosages are correct and cannot, however much it would be desirable, make the pills act faster than they do. The treatment, therefore, of depression is complicated. There are many temptations during it to stop using the antidepressants, to assume that no help is possible, and, tragically, in some cases to take one's life. The determination to persevere in treatment, however, can bring reward.
The presence of depression is like a constant, poisonous gloom. Somehow it casts a mist over the eyes that makes one see nothing as it is and everything is clothed in gray, dull tones. "I used to like this - but not now." "That would bring me delight; now it seems stupid." Worst of all, what pleases other people brings pain: sunshine, flowers, mountains covered in radiant snow, children's laughter, enjoyable activities. Life loses all brightness. The dread that this condition can and might continue causes a longing for death.
Mercifully, depression begins to lift. It starts to do so with very slight glimmers of light. It feels as though one has been in a darkened room day after day, shades drawn, room closed up. The room becomes cluttered as no interest in different activities occurs. Dust covers everything, for there seems no need to make the room livable. The worse the condition of the room, the deeper the depression. Suddenly, for a brief moment, the shades open and the light appears. With a great surge of hope, one breathes softly in gentle relief: "there is life after all."
The shades snap shut again and the gloom swirls as relentlessly as before. "What did I see?" "Was it real?" "Is there vibrancy, energy and perhaps even joy?" "Can it be that my eyes saw something real?"
The gloom is back again. The suffering seems to be such that it will never end. The individual cries out in agony: "why, oh, why? Will I ever understand?" Days pass and there is only pain and activity by sheer force of will. Yet again, all of a sudden, the light appears once more. It is real! Strangely within a life-force seems to arise. It comes up from the heart and pervades the brain., Its presence is mysterious and inexplicable. "I cannot explain it but I am so grateful that it is happening." The mist departs from the eyes. The beauties of nature can now be appreciated in all their rich variety. The joys of family and relatives become possible. Friends rejoice as they see new-found life increasing within. They lurk in corners and hide deep within. But their presence seems in some way limited. They have lost their pervasive power.
As one begins to come out of a depression, there occurs a reluctance to admit to self or to others that healing is taking place. One fears that the departure of the depression is not real. One also fears that others will expect the appearance of perfect health that will not change again. Relationship to friends becomes an important issue. As one goes through a depression there are some people who are faithful and loyal. There are others who from fear or lack of understanding will not be there. As one comes out of a depression there is a great sense of gratitude for those who have been true friends. "You have stood by me in my trials; you will ever be written on my heart." With the departure of the depression there is often a change of behavior with even faithful friends. They begin to be more distant. They perceive that the need for them to be constantly attentive has lessened. Those who have been depressed feel alarm at this distancing. For them the dark specter of depression still haunts their days.. There is, however, a great difference now: this darkness and gloom seem to be outside, not within one's very person. But what this darkness and gloom threaten to do is to attack and pervade the person again. The question asked with genuine dread is: "what if the depression comes back again and stays?" One wants so to be well and greatly fears to be sick. One also realizes that friends would not in any way wish to hear that the depression had returned. The landscape, somewhat bare of friends, makes emergence into the light a little frightening. This stage is one of the final battle scenes of depression and it too has its particular pains.
If all goes well the glimmers of light become stronger and stronger. One begins to feel the way one used to. The old self starts to reappear. As the world was seen before, so it is seen now. One gradually makes judgments as in earlier times. Work seems appealing and absorbing again. Activities of fun seem attractive. Purpose starts to instill each day. Life has meaning once more. In this emergence from the dark-filled room, one has to cling, cling to the light and never look back. If the darkness approaches again, it must be fled with all one's strength. Gradually the light becomes more steady and sure. There are pockets of darkness within but one can watch them warily and put up resistance to their snares. In depression mornings are always the worst time. Now they are filled with sunlight. The singing birds proclaim hope. During the day, when moods used to change with gloom and darkness pervading every activity, a new zeal for life and its challenges appears. In the evening, when all could be dismal and gray, now a quiet contentment is felt. Instead of a longing for death, one is deeply grateful for life and for all those -doctor, friends, relatives-who cared.
As depression lifts, another emotion is felt. Sheer joy and gladness. Joy that the depression did not last. Joy that it was gradually leaving. Joy that one did not give up on life in the darkest days. Joy that life was waiting, beckoning, offering its gifts. Joy that God was merciful and sent healing strength. Joy that there were those who still cared and loved and warmly welcomed back. Joy that even if there might be other suffering in future days, life would ever hold sweet moments. The departure of depression is like a new dawn breaking. One can live again.
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This is Alex starting his $400 salvage Nissan 240 SX for the first time. He really loves his cars. It's easy to get him to talk about them, hard to get his to stop. They really capture his imagination, much the way that words and pictures captures mine. He has more or less taken over my garage for his shop. I think it's fun, and occasionally I get some free repair work on my cars, so it's a win-win.


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Didnt you see suarez right before he fell down? he looked for the ref. to make sure he was watching before falling down forward.
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→ Case Management as part of ISM
Train for Trades uses an Intensive Support Model (ISM) to provide 24/7 support to existing (and past) participants. During the day, support is provided by the Youth Support Worker on the job site and by the Youth Supports Coordinator as needed for non-job related issues (access to appointments, advocacy, support with criminal justice system/health/child welfare etc.)
"If you had a medical appointment, if you had court for some reason, or family court, dentist, doctor, food bank, any of those things. If you were [working] somewhere else you would probably have to do that before work or after work or you would probably lose your job over it. If you got three court appointments in a month, your employer is probably going to say 'I don't need you cause you're losing too much time'. For our support program if you have…something that you need to deal with, we're gonna support you here, and we're gonna provide a ride to the doctor, pick up from the doctor." — Joni King, Youth Support Worker, Train for Trades
Support, beyond addressing personal issues, also includes help applying for funding for school or for school itself (including conducting market research to determine the best program/school). T4T staff also support the youth after they are laid off from the program to apply for Employment Insurance.
In addition, staff are provided with work phones so that youth have a way of contacting them directly after hours. The support ranges from something that can be addressed in a text message or phone call to a serious issue that requires in-person staff support. A 6-week review conducted in the fall of 2013, found that there was an average of 5 or 6 calls/texts per staff each week. Staff are not paid for time spent dealing with these issues unless a significant amount of time is required, in which case they can arrange time off in lieu with approval from the Coordinator.
"If you're looking to get on the right path, if you took a wrong turn somewhere down the road and you want to get back on the right path and be successful, it's definitely the place to go. The huge support, the support here alone is wicked. If you have any kind of problem, anything, they'll help you here and do whatever they're capable of doing for you. The construction part of it, the working part of it yes, but the support here alone is wicked. It really helps you a lot." — Dylan, age 22, Tier 3 participant, Train for Trades
Youth meet with the Youth Supports Coordinator every two weeks to check-in and follow-up on any outstanding support issues. As part of the Intensive Support Model they provide support individually on an "as-needed" basis.
If there is a need for counselling services or other support, youth can be referred internally within Choices for Youth, or externally to another youth service agency. Two youth are currently receiving in-house counselling through Choices for Youth.
Train for Trades does not use a formal case management system. Following the very detailed initial intake and assessment, they document youth's progress and supports in individual case files using Word.
When youth are involved with other service agencies, joint agency meetings are held to ensure the provision of wraparound services. These other agencies may maintain files using other systems and hold ongoing assessments.
A requirement of funding is the use of ARMS (Accountability Resource Management System), however this tool only flags employment & training.
Homeless Hub Thoughts:
The support available to youth throughout the program is exceptional yet also necessitates a low staff to client ratio (Train for Trades has a ratio of about 1 staff to 1.5-2 youth). Agencies need to consider the level of staffing they can afford to maintain and allow that to determine the level of support they can provide to youth. It will not be possible for all agencies to provide such an intensive support level for youth. The use of referrals to other agencies is important to help provide sufficient support when working with high-risk youth. Case conferences are key to ensure wraparound supports for the youth.
The after-hours support available at T4T is admirable and yet can clearly present challenges for staff. A shared roster of on-call duties may create the most flexibility for programs that wish to implement this level of support. That would give staff a bit more freedom and time off while also ensuring that youth always have access to staff support.
We do recommend the use of a case management program to ensure the smooth collection of data and reporting to funders, as well as to easily identify trends. We also recommend ongoing assessments to track client progress.
In the Youth Transitional Housing Toolkit, we discuss Efforts to Outcomes, which is one example of a good case management program; there are many others. In that toolkit we also highlight case plans, which further enables accurate data collection and consistency in reporting. If you are thinking of implementing a case management program, we encourage you to look at these resources.
There are also two case management tools – Youth Engagement Scale (YES) and Outcomes Star – that are tied to case planning and embedded within the case management software. There are multiple tools available and agencies may choose to create their own; the key is having tools at hand and training staff in their use.
Choices for Youth recognizes that education is a key component of reducing youth homelessness. According to Corey Foley, Youth Supports Coordinator, the average youth interviewed for an assessment has a Grade 6 education. Beginning in the second year of operation, Train for Trades began providing access to a GED instructor. This allows the majority of youth to obtain their high school equivalency while in the T4T program.
"82% of the 700 young people who walked through our doors (Choices as a whole) last year don't have high school completion and are not in school. That's a massive number and a massive barrier for our young people. That doesn't get into the number of people who have literacy issues and all that stuff, that's purely based on not in school, didn't finish high school. So we realized somewhere along the way while we were offering this incredible training opportunity and employment experience and support, but 'Hold on now, but if they come out of this without a high school at least an equivalency, if not higher, their options are still incredibly limited.' Because now not only do they have all this training and employment and skills, they have at minimum a high school equivalency. They can use it to get into post-secondary. They can use it to get a job because most jobs come with minimum high school completion. It was a real quick learn for us in terms of, 'Hmm, all this is going to be for naught if they can't do anything with it, because of an educational barrier.' That's a critical component. And offer it right on site, take off the tool-belt, go learn for a couple hours, put the tool-belt back on, go back to work. It's huge." — Sheldon Pollett, Executive Director, Choices for Youth
As Sheldon mentions, access is embedded into the program in a way that helps improve opportunities for success:
- The GED training is part of the core program and youth are mandated to take part in the classes.
- Train for Trades hires a part-time instructor (a retired teacher) who understands the unique and diverse needs the youth bring to the GED training.
- The instructor comes to the job site twice a week during work hours. Youth do not have to go elsewhere after hours to compete the classes.
- Youth do not lose income because they are taking part in the course and they do not have to pay for the training themselves.
Other GED programs are often full-time for a set period of time, which makes it challenging for youth to maintain employment while studying. Dylan, a Tier 3 participant, emphasizes this point: "I wanted to go apply to go back to school but I couldn't do it because I couldn't afford to go to school five days a week and not work when I have a small child. I come here I was able to go to work, get my high school and get ready for college all in one. So it was perfect."
Thirty-four youth attempted the GED through Train for Trades and 33 (97%) were successful. Three youth obtained Adult Basic Education (ABE), which is similar to the GED but prepares the recipient for future academic training.
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As discussed in the Youth Employment Overview, there is a strong link between educational attainment and employment status. The way in which Train for Trades supports youth to obtain their GED is commendable because the educational component is embedded as a critical part of the overall employment program. Since a number of youth want to move on to post-secondary education, obtaining their GED is critical.
This is a critical support component of the T4T program. Because one of the goals of the program is to enable youth to access post-secondary education having the embedded GED program really helps make that a realistic possibility. We encourage other youth employment programs to embed education as a key aspect of their programming and to ensure that youth have easy access to the necessary supports.
While Train for Trades does not have a formal housing component included in the program, Choices for Youth offers various forms of housing support including a shelter for young men and various transitional housing programs. If a youth identifies that housing is an issue then the Youth Supports Coordinator will work with the youth to help them obtain housing through CFY or independently in the community.
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A lack of housing is an obvious barrier to successful participation in an employment program. An agency does not have to be a housing provider, but it should develop partnerships with landlords or housing providers in order to assist youth who run into problems. Additionally, programs should prepare to adjust their rules to help youth access long-term housing. If a youth needs to meet curfew or attend meetings at a shelter, the program should adjust the youth's hours. Programs may also need to assist youth with a housing search, including computer or telephone access, time off to view an apartment etc.
Train for Trades youth built 'The Lilly' a transitional housing program for youth. 'The Lilly' is a transitional housing project built as the pilot initiative for Train for Trades.


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If you recall our post last month regarding Marni for H&M's launch party, you may have already marked your calendars for Thursday, March 8, when the Marni Spring Collection hits H&M stores near you. The new Marni Spring Collection for H&M is full of eclectic details and bold patterns designed by Consuelo Castiglioni, Marni founder and creative director. Sofia Coppola directed the Marni for H&M campaign, along with Margareta van den Bosch, H&M's creative adviser.
Doors open at 8 a.m. at select Bay Area H&Ms, including SF's Powell Street and Santana Row.
The brand has already been endorsed by Milla Jovovich, Freida Pinto, Winona Ryder and Drew Barrymore, who said, "I love H&M and I love Marni. I love how H&M are bringing the regal, chic clothes of Marni to everyone." The full collection will be available worldwide in about 260 stores and online at http://www.hm.com/us/. Here's a sneak peek at some of the looks:


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Re: Topic:Electroplating
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Posted by Terry on May 09, 1998 at 22:21:19:
In Reply to: Topic:Electroplating posted by Ben Rolfe on December 25, 1997 at 14:47:41:
: Has anyone tried copper plating mild steel (i.e. copper sulphate solution and a battery charger)? Does the steel go at the anode or cathode?
: The object to be plated is always connected to the negative side of your DC power supply. The positive terminal would be connected to the anodes in the solution, which in this case would probably be copper strips. OFHC copper would be the best choice to help eliminate roughness in the plated deposit. Alkaline clean the part and activate the base metal by a brief dip in 40% (by vol) HCl solution. Nickel strike prior to copper plating would also be advisable.
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