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Juventus thanked Claudio Marchisio's sixth goal of the season, as they strained to break down Cesena and had a hotly contested penalty.
The Bianconeri had to reshuffle with Andrea Pirlo's suspension ruling him out for the first time this season. Claudio Marchisio returned from his ban and Michele Pazienza was given his first start in a Juve jersey. Cesena had revived their fortunes recently with two consecutive victories, but had Luca Ceccarelli and Nicola Ravaglia suspended, while Gianluca Comotto, Jorge Martinez and Giuseppe Colucci were sidelined. Adrian Mutu returned to face his former club, albeit in their new stadium.
Alessandro Matri had a couple of chances in the opening six minutes, but lost his footing. Stephan Lichtsteiner was tripped right on the edge of the box by Rodriguez and Juve wanted a red card, but the referee instead awarded a corner.
Cesena were solid at the back and ran very few risks, as Marchisio's deflected shot from distance was comfortably smothered by Francesco Antonioli.
Matri was not having a good day and horribly scuffed his volley from Marchisio's cross around the penalty spot, while Pepe's right-foot effort hit the side-netting.
Mirko Vucinic burst down the left and smacked his shot towards the near post, forcing veteran goalkeeper Antonioli to parry with his legs. From that corner, Leonardo Bonucci steered a looping header to the same spot where Vucinic couldn't quite reach. Perhaps Bonucci should've gone for goal, as he was unmarked.
Juventus had a great double chance after the restart. First Antonioli got down to beat away a Vucinic screamer from distance, then got back on his feet straight away to block Pepe's volleyed follow-up. Pepe nodded inches wide from a Giorgio Chiellini cross, but Antonio Conte introduced Fabio Quagliarella and Alessandro Del Piero.
It was a siege on Cesena's area, but Juve struggled to find a way through, as Quagliarella and Pazienza drilled over.
Del Piero was very unlucky, as he accidentally got a cut to the face from Rossi's boot in midfield. The veteran was bleeding heavily and stretchered off in clear agony, so his match lasted just eight minutes. It was not a good way to mark his 500th appearance in League games for Juventus, between Serie A and B.
Cesena had their first real shot on goal at the 65th minute with Gigi Buffon beating away a Martinho counter-attack. Pepe hit a free kick straight into the wall, but it took their top scorer Marchisio to finally break the deadlock.
Marchisio scored his sixth goal of the season, exchanging passes with Arturo Vidal just inside the area to smash a left-foot strike in at the base of the near post. Coach Conte's celebrations were particularly excitable, leaping up to slam his hands on the Plexiglas.
It got worse for Cesena, as Antonioli gave away a penalty and was sent off for clattering into Emanuele Giaccherini as both went for a Stephan Lichtsteiner cross. However, replays suggest Giaccherini would not have really reached the ball and the goalkeeper got to it before the Juventus man.
Cesena had already completed their substitutions, so Rodriguez pulled on the shirt and gloves. His first move was to pick Vidal's penalty out of the back of the net.
Eder should've got one back for the visitors, but scuffed his finish wide in acres of space down the middle. Rodriguez did get to act as goalkeeper with a good save on Quagliarella from close range.
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20 CFR 668.200 - What are the requirements for designation as an "Indian or Native American (INA) grantee"?
(a) To be designated as an INA grantee, an entity must have:
(1) A legal status as a government or as an agency of a government, private non-profit corporation, or a consortium which contains at least one of these entities;
(2) The ability to administer INA program funds, as defined at § 668.220; and
(3) A new (non-incumbent) entity must have a population within the designated geographic service area which would provide funding under the funding formula found at § 668.296(b) in the amount of at least $100,000, including any amounts received for supplemental youth services under the funding formula at § 668.440(a). Incumbent grantees which do not meet this dollar threshold for Program Year (PY) 2000 and beyond will be grandfathered in. We will make an exception for grantees wishing to participate in the demonstration program under Public Law 102-477 if all resources to be consolidated under the Public Law 102-477 plan total at least $100,000, with at least $20,000 derived from section 166 funds as determined by the most recent Census data. Exceptions to this $20,000 limit may be made for those entities which are close to the limit and which have demonstrated the capacity to administer Federal funds and operate a successful employment and training program.
(b) To be designated as a Native American grantee, a consortium or its members must meet the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section and must:
(1) Be in close proximity to one another, but they may operate in more than one State;
(2) Have an administrative unit legally authorized to run the program and to commit the other members to contracts, grants, and other legally-binding agreements; and
(3) Be jointly and individually responsible for the actions and obligations of the consortium, including debts.
(c) Entities potentially eligible for designation under paragraph (a)(1) or (b)(1) of this section are:
(1) Federally-recognized Indian tribes;
(2) Tribal organizations, as defined in 25 U.S.C. 450b;
(3) Alaska Native-controlled organizations representing regional or village areas, as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act;
(4) Native Hawaiian-controlled entities;
(5) Native American-controlled organizations serving Indians; and
(6) Consortia of eligible entities which individually meets the legal requirements for a consortium described in paragraph (c) of this section.
(d) Under WIA section 166(d)(2)(B), individuals who were eligible to participate under section 401 of JTPA on August 6, 1998, remain eligible to participate under section 166 of WIA. State-recognized tribal organizations serving such individuals are considered to be "Native American controlled" for WIA section 166 purposes.

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From Ang Lee, the Academy Award-winning director of "Brokeback Mountain" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," comes "Lust, Caution," the critically acclaimed espionage thriller about conspiracy, passion and betrayal. The film will arrive on DVD February 19th.
Provocative, thrilling and passionate, "Lust, Caution" is set against the backdrop of a transforming country in which a young woman finds herself swept up in a radical plot to assassinate a ruthless and secretive intelligence agent.
As she immerses herself in her role as a cosmopolitan seductress, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous game that will ultimately determine her fate.
Bonus features will include "Titles of Deception, Lurid Affection" in which we learn how Ang Lee's passion fueled every step of this erotic thriller, from recreating the period to directing the talented cast.
The film will be available in separate NC-17 and R-rated versions, both presented in anamorphic widescereen (1.85:1). Audio will be in English, Mandarin Chinese and French (Dolby Digital 5.1), along with English SDH and subtitles in Spanish and French.
The Suggested Retail Price will be $29.98, but this should be widely available four about $18.00.


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Publisher's Weekly sent me this today via their subscribers email list.
I am appalled.
I'm not appalled because I don't like the President. Frankly, I don't care that some people in PW like him a lot or not, and I would be appalled if they were emailing me to solicit support for Romney, too.
I'm appalled because I subscribe to their emailing list in the hopes of getting professional information. They're supposed to be a professional organization, and their email list is supposed to be used to disseminate the latest in what is going on in the publishing industry. And this has absolutely nothing to do with what's going on in the publishing industry.
Maybe it's just my background in the Navy, but the idea of a professional organization that puts out information for publishers and people who deal with publishers – all of them, whether they have Ds next to their names or Rs – making this kind of endorsement….well, it really rubs me the wrong way. It just seems jacked up.
Maybe they'll have an "Elect Romney" event in a few weeks. I doubt it, but maybe they will. But you know what? That would piss me off too. Because this is not what belongs in a publication/email list about the publishing industry. Or any industry, for that matter.
You want to endorse a candidate? Fine. Donate money. Volunteer at the candidate's events. But do it yourself. But don't co-opt a respected organization that is supposed to be speaking to an entire industry (which probably contains a bunch of people who don't agree with that endorsement) to do so. It's inappropriate, and unseemly.
But that's just me. Maybe I'm off base here.
I just sent the following email to Mr. George Slowik, Jr, the President of Publisher's Weekly, along with several of his subordinates.
Dear Mr. Slowik,Earlier today (it's still the 28th on the West Coast), I received this email over your subscribers' email feed. I am writing because I found it very inappropriate, and I wanted to bring it to your attention.At the outset, let me be clear that I do not take umbrage with this email because of any ill will toward the President or any desire that he not be re-elected. Had you sent a similar email about a campaign rally for Mitt Romney I would be equally offended.I take offense to this email because I do not believe it is appropriate for the venue. I subscribe to your news feed in order to keep abreast on the professional goings on in the Publishing industry. In that light, I am happy to receive announcements on new books releases and other publishing-related things that you send out over the list. However, this campaign announcement has nothing to do with publishing whatsoever. It is a naked endorsement of a political candidate over a professional communication channel. To me it is unconscionable for a professional organization such as yours to foist such a thing onto your entire readership, many of whom likely do not agree with or have any desire to endorse that political candidate.I am a professional Naval Officer in addition to being a fiction writer. Maybe that has shaped my view somewhat, because as you well know it would be beyond that pale for anyone in uniform, or even worse a uniformed service as a whole, to endorse one political candidate or another. I believe that this email is a similar breach of etiquette, though obviously less extreme and certainly not illegal, as such an action by a military unit would be.So we're clear, I do not care that you appear to be endorsing the President's re-election campaign. All power to you, if that is the case. Endorse away. Donate all you wish. Send your employees to volunteer at his campaign events. Do so yourself. Or oppose his opponent. I don't care. But when you decide to include that endorsement into your news feed (i.e. – your email content), you have crossed the line.Your readers look to you as a source for professional news, opinion, and insight. In my opinion, this email tarnishes your reputation as strict professionals and lowers the standing of your institution as a whole. I was extremely disappointed to receive it.Thank you for your attention.


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Leaders of a Hasidic community in Brooklyn who met with President Reagan at the White House, said the President pledged that the United States will continue to welcome Jewish immigrants from the Soviet Union and extend refugee status to them.
According to Rabbi Zvi Kestenbaum who participated in the meeting last week, Reagan was responding to Rabbi Hertz Frankel who, in a message on behalf of the Grand Rabbi of Satmar, said the Jewish community was grateful to the President for "reaffirming the basic human rights of Jewish immigrants to be given a free choice to settle in the country of their desire when leaving the Soviet Union."
Frankel said, "We hope that the American government will continue to extend refugee status to all Jewish immigrants leaving the Soviet Union." Kestenbaum, who is executive director of the Opportunity Development Association (ODA) in Brooklyn, also thanked the President for supporting the recognition of Hasidim as a disadvantaged minority. He said this helps them to participate actively in the American economic mainstream.
Kestenbaum expressed appreciation for the establishment by the President of a Commission to Preserve America's Heritage Abroad of which he is an appointed member. He said the group is helping to protect and preserve the remnants of pre-war Jewish life in Eastern European countries.
Rabbi Zalman Leib Teitelbaum, son of the Grand Rabbi of Satmar, delivered the invocation which opened the meeting and recited special prayers for the President and the welfare of the nation.


text: My thoughts: Kozuka was awesome. So was Machida. I was horrified by Hanyu's performance and I'm surprised he held 2nd, but his short was very good. I didn't think it was quite as amazing as the judges did, but still very good. I felt bad for Jeremy.. now that I know about the pinched nerve, him popping multiple jumps to doubles makes sense, I guess. I was watching wondering what happened. I wish Menshov had been able to get some sort of medal because I really enjoy the guy; I think he's underrated and I hope he at least gets to go to a world championship before retirement (he's better than a Gachinski meltdown!).


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tried with baby 1 with no such success thanks to an early induction, a 'late term preemie' sucky latcher and lazy eater, and a supply that tanked because of such. I tried again with baby 2 who was full term and a fantastic eater, unfortunately too fantastic. Again my supply was no where near enough to keep up with his hunger so I pumped for 6 weeks and saved my milk for his rice cereal later down the road. When I got pregnant for the third time I vowed that I would try yet again, perhaps third time was the charm. Well with the wee dude currently 9 weeks old it has been an immense struggle.
Dude #3 has been the best and most successful breastfeeder of them all but we are struggling and I'm not sure how long we will be able to keep it up. He latched immediately after birth and pretty much hasn't left my boob since. Eating a bazillion times a day, aka 19-22x a day on average OYE! I had no qualms with this for the first few weeks knowing he needed to establish my supply so all day and night the kid nursed which was/is more than a challenge to take care of the other two kiddos let alone do ANYTHING for myself. At his 2 week appointment he'd already gained a POUND over his birth weight and I was so encouraged, yay things were actually working for dude 3! Well he continued to eat a million times a day and so I decided to hit up the lactation consultant when he was a month old to see if we could get the feedings down. I also found out at this time that his weight had fallen off and he'd only gained a few ounces in 2 weeks. Her thought was that he wasn't transferring the milk appropriately, he was "creasing" my nipples which meant he was doing a lot of work without a lot of reward so the nipple shield was our fix. I dread the nipple shield by the way, it's a pain in the butt and I was really wondering how in the world I was going to add the nipple shield to the chaos of nursing in public every time we went out, as if the dumb nursing cover wasn't hard enough to wrangle. But I was determined to make it work so we went with it. At the same time she told me to start supplementing formula if he needed it and was still hungry after I nursed him on both sides for 40 minutes.
A week later weight was back up yay! After the nipple shield we have corrected his sucking to efficiently empty the boobs but clearly supply is still an issue because he needs anywhere from 1 to 10 oz of formula every day to stay happy despite continuing to breastfeed 18ish times a day. I have been determined ever since to cut out the formula which means my supply needs to increase since he's obviously not getting enough from me. This has led me to try everything known to man to boost my milk supply...
My Milk Supply Toolbox so far- things I've tried/am trying
- The lactation consultant
- Weekly breastfeeding classes/ weigh ins
- Placenta encapsulation- yep actually did this, more on that in another post
- Brewers yeast
- Lactation Cookies
- Increased water/fluids
- More Milk Plus- a tincture with Fenugreek, Nettle and other herbs to boost supply including Goats Rue which stimulates mammary tissue in those who've had breast surgery
- Power Pumping (this was a major fail and made things worse actually)
- Special milk increasing tea concocted by an herbologist for me that includes fenugreek, red raspberry leaf, catnip, nettle, cinnamon, and various other herbs
- Marshmallow root, also brewed as a tea to beef up the content of my milk to help with weight gain
- Basil, same as above
- Acupuncture
- Metoclopromide (Reglan)- a prescription medication that has been used as a galactagogue (it also gave me post partum depression with baby 1 but I tried it again this time hoping for the best. Turns out after 2 days I had to stop the med because it was doing the same thing again.)
So I've pretty much tried everything there is to try. It surely isn't for lack of effort that we're having problems. Dude still eats at least 15x a day and gets formula and I'm starting to realize that I may need to just be ok with that. I hate it though, I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel completely disappointed and feel like a failure as a woman and mom. I'm not sure why my body just won't cooperate but for whatever reason it doesn't seem to be. This is my frustration too when I hear other moms so insistent on condemning the formula feeders, they couldn't possibly understand my effort and struggle and still judge and put down moms who are unable to exclusively breastfeed. For people like me it isn't a choice and it sucks, I wish there were more understanding in the mommy world about this.
My other main contention with "giving up" whatever that may mean at this point is that I notice a major difference in the dude's demeanor depending on how much formula he's had. The other two boys had colic and major GI issues, they were on hypoallergenic formula for a year and it was awful. This little dude hasn't had ANY of that, no stomach issues or gas or fussiness that is out of control UNTIL he has a lot of formula. That kills me. Because I know that the breastmilk doesn't do this yet I can't give him enough so I HAVE to give him something that makes him feel horrible.
Not sure where this road will lead, I'm continuing to try, I'm determined to fight as hard as possible to keep boob feeding the kid. If my body will let me. If anyone has any other magical cures or ideas I'm more than willing to try! And for any other mommas out there struggling, know you're not alone.
:::::UPDATE::::: I gave this my ALL and I mean my ALL for 5 months. Up until that time I was supplementing with formula at every feeding and the dude was eating around 18x a day including nursing all night long. I would side-lie nurse him all night long, while he laid in the crook of my arm and I flipped him from side to side, ALLLLLLLL night for 5 months. It sounds insane to even write that now. My god. No wonder I didn't sleep. And no wonder at now just shy of a year old the dude STILL EATS EVERY 2-3 hours all night and sleeps in our bed. Still.
You read that right. He'll be one in 2 days and he still eats every 2-3 hours at night in our bed. The side-lying ruined his sleep training, literally. It's not possible. Believe me I tried, I keep trying.
At 5 months I woke up and went to latch Baby C and after about 20 seconds he started wailing, he was irked because NOTHING was coming out. Not a drop. And that was literally the end of the nursing because my body flat out quit overnight. I didn't have an ounce of engorgement, couldn't pump a drop, it was over. So he's lived on formula ever since and at the end of the day I am proud of myself for making it this far and mad at myself for working so hard to end up with the same result and guilt ridden for wishing I was more selfish and took care of myself and taught my kid better sleep habits rather than forcing the issue.
Such is motherhood.... a dichotomy of emotions....
The dude is healthy happy and none the wiser!
Fellow mommies out there, give yourself a break and a pat on the back, whatever you're doing whatever happens at the end of the day you're doing your best. Your kid will be fine, they will thrive because of your love for them no matter what version of sustenance they receive. Keep up the good hard work!!!
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From staff reports
WAXAHACHIE -- Trinity is just two wins away from back-to-back TCAF state championships with a 45-20 win over Willow Park Trinity on Thursday night during the quarterfinal round at Assembly of Gods University.
The Lady Chargers (17-6) next play Westlake at 1:30 p.m. today at Assembly of God University.
The Lady Chargers hit six 3-pointers including two each from Emma Phillips and Elizabeth Midkiff. Victoria Olive and Abby Jones also had a three.
"We got contributions from a lot of people," Trinity coach Jeff Young said. "Emma Phillips came off the bench today. She stepped up and hit two big 3s in the fourth quarter for us."
The Lady Chargers led at the end of the first quarter, 12-6, but completely took Willow Park out of the game in the second quarter. Trinity outscored Willow Park, 12-2, with Willow Park's only two points coming off of free throws.
"We were playing a team we didn't know a whole lot about," Young said. "It took us a while to adjust to what they were doing on the offensive end, and once we were able to do that grabbed control of the game.
Elizabeth Midkiff led the Lady Chargers with 10 points with London Edwards adding eight.
Trinity 45, Willow Park Trinity 20
Willow Park Trinity: Ross 2, Hale 3, Klingerberg 5, Kiel 5, Hixon 5.
Trinity (17-6): Emma Phillips 6, Victoria Olive 6, Sarah Heck 2, Elizabeth Midkiff 10, Abby Jones 3, London Edwards 8, Callie Davenport 4, Lexi Willingham 2, Kendall Meyers 4.
Willow Park Trinity 6 2 7 5 --20
Trinity 12 12 11 10 --45
Free Throws -- Willow Park Trinity 10-16, Trinity 3-9. 3-point goals -- Willow Park Trinity 2 (Hale, Kiel), Trinity 6 (Phillips 2, Midkiff 2, Olive 1, Jones 1). Total Fouls -- Willow Park Trinity 7, Trinity 14. Fouled out -- None.
Next game: Trinity vs. Westlake, 1:30 p.m. today, Waxahachie


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March of the Flameguins?
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If anything can reverse the ailing media of erectdile dysfunction, it's the sale of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Here's how I would handle such a big sports story- Leafs sold to Bell-Rogers. Expect same on-ice product. In other news, the Flames of Calgary are dominating out west. It must be the center of the Canadian universe that dictates the importance we put on various constitutions, and today was another fine example. Does anyone recall when Jeff Vinik purchased the T.B. Lightning from the Saw franchise owner Oren Koules and Len Barrie? One line at the bottom of the ticker. The only ownership worthy story is when the plucky owners of Ice Edge finally make their emergence known to the NHL ownership secret society…now on the more important issues.
The Flames are 5-1-1 in their past 7 games. They have reached the .500 mark once again, regardless of the haters predictions, and are screaming up the standings. A mere 3 points out of the playoffs at present, the Flambeau are doing it with smoke and mirrors. Super swashbuckler Mark Giordano is possibly gone for the season, Henrik Karlsson is out for 2 months, David Moss is out with a LBI, and the team is surging. Let's give out some praise. BMo Morrison has 6 points in the past 2 games. WTF? 4 came in the defensively inept effort against the Carolina Hurricanes in a 7-6 triumph.(Editor's note-This same road weary team went on the defeat the Northern brethren 5-3 the next night.) Mo had another 2 deft helpers with the Flames 9th straight win over Colorado, 3-2 last evening. Kudos. Blake Comeau? Cava bien. Blake has excelled far more than expected and has logged heavy minutes and laid some big hits while earning 4 points thru his first 8 games in a Flames unitard. Pleasant surprise. Miikka Kiprusoff has been his steady, magnificent self and will probably play just as much or more with his regular backup out. Leland Irving has been outstanding in the AHL thus far and will hopefully get a much deserved shot between the pipes. Anyone remember Wally Pipp? Olli Jokinen leads the crispy C in points. Really! The much maligned and handsomely coiffed Finn has been solid and effective in 2011. While he may never reach the 40 goal plateau of the days of yore, he's contributing to a more successful on ice product. KUTGW-Finnish for keep up the good work.Brent Sutter has been as grumpy faced as ever. He called a timeout when losing, the team came back and won. He calls out the Magnanimous One- Jarome, every 3 months. The team has started their mid season ascension a few weeks earlier than last season. Good job B-Sutz, we love that adorable smile.
Harvey the Hound. One can't forget that he is the greatest mascot in the NHL. His passion for entertaining the revellers has no boundaries. While the Flames may be accused of boring play at times…(pause for effect)...the canine clown will not sit idly and lick himself. Good job Harvey, if there was a Mascot Hall of Fame, which coincidentally there is, you deserve to be there.
While one realizes it's a short walk from the penthouse to the Rexall Center, it's always nice to have your hometown heroes excel as per the plan. The Flames play the Oil Saturday on HNIC and a win would put them ahead in the standing, barring a point for le Coil versus Colorado tonight.
GM J-Feast has quashed all rumors of Jarome's departure in a recent press conference. As I sit in my basement in my underwear, I appreciate his honesty. It's nice to see the fire in his eyes when defending his scintillating superstar. I don't know where these blogger idiots come up with their material….
Shooting for the Stars:
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P.S. Scoreface Glencross is having his jersey retired in Brooks this weekend. Plug nose, wave to fans, exhale. Congrats.
P.S.S. Flames fans voted best fans in league thus far in Angus Reid poll for 2011. Also, blogger pleads guilty to fabricating facts in recent Kangaroo Court.
P.S.S. Horak assigned to Abbotsford. Team is that deep.
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Anyone who watches Project Runway knows there is a story behind every outfit, and these books prove that point. The stories of chic clothes and the women who create them, wear them, and sell them stress fashion's ability to reference the past and express hope in the future.
In The Secret Lives of Dresses (5 Spot: Grand Central. 2011. ISBN 9780446555722. pap. $13.99), Erin McKean, lexicographer and mastermind behind the popular blog A Dress a Day, spins her upbeat, quirky, and charmingly imaginative blog posts into this lively and entertaining fiction debut. As Dora muddles her way into her 20s, she is called to action: her grandmother has had a stroke and needs Dora to take over her vintage clothing store. Feeling like a fish out of water, Dora steps into her grandmother's stylish shoes to do right by the woman who raised her and soon discovers that there is more to her grandmother than carefully coordinated sweater sets. With a new list of responsibilities, a possible romance, and an improved wardrobe, Dora finds the courage to pursue the dreams she never knew she had.
The sinking of the Titanic a century ago sets the stage for Kate Alcott's gripping novel The Dressmaker (Doubleday. 2012. ISBN 9780385535588. $25.95). Inspired by the true-life story of fashion designer Lady Lucile Duff Gordon, Alcott crafts a tightly woven tale of Tess Collins, a young woman who impetuously leaves her job as a housemaid to make her way onto the enormous ship. Tess's and Gordon's fates collide as Tess is taken on as a last-minute replacement for Gordon's missing maid, and they are soon irrevocably bound together. The Senate inquiry into the disaster draws Tess into the center of a conflict, and while she can see that Gordon's behavior in the aftermath of the sinking was questionable, once Tess visits Gordon's workroom in New York, she is smitten by the thought of elevating her own fashionable aspirations.
As you read A Vintage Affair (Bantam. 2011. ISBN 9780553386622. pap. $15), it's hard to resist the purchase of a frothy 1950s prom dress just like the ones that Isabel Wolff describes so tantalizingly well in her eighth novel. Her delightful tale perfectly melds a little romance, an interfering mother, a long-lost friendship, and an elderly woman with a mysterious past. Sure, Phoebe Swift's vintage clothing store holds sartorial treasures from past to present, but it also represents the extent of Phoebe's passion for the stories that surround each stocking and skirt.
Fans of historical fiction will lose themselves in Maria Dueñas's The Time in Between (Atria: S. & S. 2012. ISBN 9781451616897. pap. $16), which spans continents and conflicts, as well as couture. Spanish seamstress Sira Quiroga has practiced her craft since she was a teenager and by her 20s is an established businesswoman. Her life is thrown into turmoil, however, by the Spanish Civil War as well as her own uncontrollable passions. Over the course of the novel, Sira travels from Spain to Morocco and back again as World War II engulfs Europe; she survives by creating original designs for the wives of Nazi officers and using the gossip she overhears in her shop to collaborate with the British secret service.
For those interested in the nonfiction side of the closet, Caroline Weber's Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution (Picador. 2007. ISBN 9780312427344. pap. $17) offers a fascinating historical look at one of the most steadfastly fashionable women of her time. Marie Antoinette arrived in France as an obedient dauphine who blossomed into a queen with a distinct, and often reckless, sense of style that made a statement both personally and politically. As Marie Antoinette pushed the fashion envelope, Parisians pushed back, even going so far as to pass around pamphlets declaring that her clothes and hair were treasonous. Even on her way to the guillotine, Marie Antoinette remained stylish, dressed in white.
Kabul may not have couture shops, Fashion Week, or glossy fashion mags, but it does have Kamila Sidiqi, the focus of Gayle Tzemach Lemmon's The Dressmaker of Khair Khana: Five Sisters, One Remarkable Family, and the Woman Who Risked Everything to Keep Them Safe (HarperPerennial: HarperCollins. 2012. ISBN 9780061732478. pap. $14.99). When the Taliban gained control of Afghanistan, Sidiqi found herself confined to her home and the only provider for her five siblings. As Sidiqi realized that her recent teaching degree would be worthless in such limited surroundings, she learned how to sew and soon became one of the most sought-after seamstresses in the city. Lemmon's highly narrative account is a deftly written portrait of resilience and passion.
This column was contributed by Meganne Fabrega, a member of the National Book Critics Circle and a former library assistant at the Portsmouth Public Library, NH.


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Remember Evolve? Nice asymmetrical alien hunting multiplayer idea buried under a silly price tag and morass of pre-order options?
As we reported last week it's gone free to play and, surprise, a lot of people want a go at no money with a million players jumping on board in a week.
It's currently only on PC as it tranfers to the new business model - now called 'Stage 2' like it was planned all along - but it will be on PS4 and Xbox One once the PC beta has passed. That's reportedly going to take a couple of months so you should be able to give it a try around the end of September.
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Being flexible in general helps reduce injury, enhance movement capability, and increase physical comfort. Flexibility is joint specific, meaning you might have gumby range of motion at the hip, but be tight as a new pair of shoes at the shoulder. Maybe you can do the splits, but barely bend over to pick up something off the floor. Different joints; different muscles; different range of motion.
Try this hamstring stretch as one part of a complete set of stretching exercises. If you need ideas and great stretches to achieve more of your flexibility goals, try our friend and colleague, Aileen Sheron's program Flexibility Fast. Trust us that you can trust what she offers and knows how to help you reach your goals.
Don't take our word for it. Watch our short video on the hamstrings. Then you can take our image and word for what good form requires. After that, click on the link to Flexibility Fast.
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Whether you have weak abs or strong, this exercise has a version you can do. And the good news is that it might be perfect for people with bad backs or knees, or even for people who want to avoid lying down.
What is the purpose of the obliques, you don't ask? I'll tell you anyway. First of all, you have both the external and internal obliques, making something like an X along the sides of your torso. They help flex, rotate and abduct the trunk, support the abdominal wall, assist in forced respiration and in pulling the chest downward to compress the abdominal cavity.
And of course, the abdominal muscles all help support the spine and good posture. And those of you mainly concerned about the aesthetics of the waist get your wish too, especially if you work on good posture.Seated Obliques Circle gives you a leaner look in the waist, stronger abs, and better posture. Click To Tweet
I won't describe the exercise in writing, as it's far easier for you to watch the video. Besides, I want you to watch the video. Mainly so you can do the move with me. I don't want to
suffer look amazing alone.
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I'll add a tip that works for me – pretend you're a marionette with a string running through the top of your head and down the center of your torso. Now imagine that the puppeteer is pulling the string up. If you're more technical, just pretend it's a plumb bob.
Because our Posture Series has made us so famous (hi Mom, hi Dad), we've been invited to a super duper event, where we'll be offering posture assessments (and an energetic, fun Drums Alive class).
At the Yosemite Healthy Living Retreat at Tenaya Lodge, March 28-30, 2014 we'll present a posture workshop, as well as a Drums Alive class to the attendees. Be part of Tenaya's inaugural healthy retreat and join us at one of the world's best wellness resorts (according to USA Today). Their focus is on interactive, fun, take home sessions and activities in a breathtaking setting.
Besides our classes, you will have exclusive access to wellness education on topics ranging from fitness and yoga to nutrition and personal care. Your weekend also includes special treatments in the Double Silver LEED-certified Ascent Spa, products and classes from Kimberly Parry Organics, and a hands-on culinary class and dinner with Executive Chef Frederick Clabaugh.
Why not book the weekend and join us? All kinds of good stuff going on for those with perfect (or imperfect) posture! You can focus on perfecting your gait too, by joining us on a walk right at the gateway to one of our nation's most revered national parks.
No matter what, dear Posture Pals, do as the Dirty Heads suggest, and
"Stand tall, it gets a little better
I see the wall that we can break down together
Stand strong, it gets a little better now"
When you're done singing and standing tall, sit down at your computer and book your trip to join us at Tenaya Lodge.
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You'll love "The Bug" ab exercise whether you're a baby boomer, older adult, person with neck or head soreness, or simply someone who wants a great option to strengthen your abdominals without rounding forward into spinal flexion. And if you are wondering why you should care about rounding into spinal flexion, read our recent post that has abs training tips for older adults.
But first, check out our newly released "Ultimate Abs Workout Collection for Women Over 50," You'll get over 23 videos and 10 modules all designed to help you strengthen your core and improve your abs. Click the link, then come on back to try our move.
Now for the video:
This core move is simple to do well, and very effective. The hardest part is remembering to keep your head on the floor or mat. And to bend your knees slightly. And to compress. Speaking of mats, what do you think of our nubbly, no slip beauty? We got it from Stillmotion yoga mats.
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Actually the back saver test is a modification of the sit and reach test. Both are flexibility assessments, though the former tests one leg at a time; the latter has both legs extended simultaneously. For the back saver, you sit on the floor with one leg extended in front of you and the other bent with that foot planted throughout. Then you reach both hands toward your feet and mark how far you go. How low low low can you go? How low can you go?
So, what muscles get stretched in this test designed to test flexibility? For $100 per vowel and $200 per consonant, let's go with H-a-m-s-t-r-i-n-g-s. We have a winnah! Hamstring flexibility helps with gait, posture and hip placement; such flexibility helps protect your back. So that's the "saver" part of the story.
Take a look at this short video we did for eHow demonstrating how to get the most out of the sit and reach test. Don't we look deluxe when professional videographers shoot us with two cameras?
How flexible are your hammies? Are you doing the test correctly or imitating Quasimodo and hunching over? As our video shows, you want to lift long through the spine and press your tailbone back, not under. Lengthen your arms toward your toes without "turtling" (having your neck disappear into your shoulders). If you do this incorrectly and slump or roll in an effort to get closer to your toes–as most people do– then you're not really involving the hamstrings any more. You're simply stretching your upper back, which is already pretty stretched out on most people. So do stay long and lifted through your torso. If you have good form, then raise your hands to wave as if you've been back saved!
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Alexandra: For the past ten years or so, I've had issues with vertigo, which has many causes. My vertigo turned out to be related to neck tension that affected my inner and middle ear. In practice, this meant I would be stuck in bed for days, not even able to move my eyes quickly for fear of getting sick and dizzy.
Since figuring out the problem, I have been able to manage my neck tension through massage. But!!!! (there's always a "but" in these stories) I don't go to the massage therapist often enough. So when the chance came to try out a Technogel anatomical pillow, I abruptly broke up with my lumpy excuse of a down pillow (I believe it had gone down, down, down years ago), and welcomed the anatomical pillow into my life. According to the description, this pillow is "recommended for those suffering from neck, back or shoulder pain. It provides excellent support and muscle relaxation. Suggested for those who sleep primarily on their sides or on their back." Ka-Chinga.
I heard that it takes a few days to adjust, but that wasn't the case with me.
Neck – Oh, this is lovely, and I feel so relaxed.
Me – That's good. Now please go to sleep and release some tension, wouldya?
Neck – Yes, um, hmmmmm, zzzzzzz, snork, sigh………(sounds of soft breathing)
I haven't dissected my pillow, but I know that it's got foam and gel inside. And I know that the company got its start in the medical field, providing cushioning for bed-bound hospital patients. I know this because I went to the Technogel booth during my BlogTour trip to IMM Cologne, Germany. Technogel is an Italian company, I was in Germany, and my primary language is Englilsh. You can get a good night's sleep in any language!
As part of my (cough cough) research, I tested out the bed at the show. And the laptop pads. And the pillows (they have 6 styles). Eventually they noticed and asked me to change out of my pajamas and leave. Not really, I was treated extremely well and encouraged to lie on the bed for as long as I wanted. Poppies… Poppies. Poppies will put them to sleep. Sleeeeep. Now they'll sleeeeep!
Kymberly: I, too was selected to try out a Technogel pillow. I chose the expensive one Alexandra did not pick so that we had some variety to report back on. While I fall asleep easily, I tend to wake up often then toss, turn, and flip my pillow over and over looking for elusive slumber.
Do you also have sleepless nights or stretches of insomnia? Some nights I wake up and run "to do" lists and conversations through my head. Such head chatter makes it hard to get back to sleep. Are you familiar with the song "Pillow Talk" made famous by Doris Day?
Pillow talk, pillow talk
Another night of hearin' myself talk, talk, talk, talk
How do I turn Doris Day Pillow Talk into Kymberly Night of No Talk? Enter my new Technogel Deluxe pillow. It may be heavy, but it's not chatty. Yes, the first thing I noticed was that the pillow had some heft to it. Yet it was obedient, conforming to my head and temperature.
Being a person who loves words, I actually read the pamphlet that came with my nifty, high tech pillow. There I learned that we are supposed to heave ho "standardl" pillows every 18 months due to germs, bacteria, small animals that look horrific under microscopes, and other gross out details. Oops, I had been about a decade behind on that task! Welcome even more to my new sleep buddy.
Ultimately the big question is simply "did I sleep better with this deluxe Technogel pillow?" The big answer is "yes." Between the Pure Matters Healthy Sleep supplements I take, the new mattress my hubster got for my last birthday, and this special foam and gel pillow, I am showing those night sweats and insomnia moments who is boss! A colleague had told me to expect needing a week to adjust to Technogel pillows, but that the adjustment would be worth it. I transitioned in about four seconds, one snore, and two flutters of my eyelids. Comfort and support were mine. If you want to borrow my pillow, we are talking one serious pillow fight to wrench it from my sleeping grasp!
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Alexandra: First, test your comfort and ability to engage your abs (not back) with this easy tip from our video, and post, Easy Way to Find Your Abs.
Kymberly: Next, view our one minute video that offers the following back-safe obliques exercise. We suggest it because you have very little chance to arch or stress your lumbar region.
Before trying the moves we're about to suggest, take a look at our recently released "Ultimate Abs Workout Collection for Women Over 50," (over 23 videos, 10 modules, popular abs questions addressed). Click the link then return.
Back to our regular programming!
Lie on your back. Bend your knees and lift your legs in the air above your hips. The knees can be in towards your chest a bit; feet directly above the hips. Keeping both shoulders firmly anchored to the ground or mat and arms outstretched but below the plane of your shoulders, slowly bring your knees to the right then back to center then left. Go only as far as you can still keep your shoulders on the mat. Basically you are dropping the legs side to side in a hinge-like motion without using any momentum.
Next try reverse curls, which also target the core with little risk to the lower back. For one, the hips are tucked (posterior tilt) throughout this move, so the lumbar spine has little chance to hyperextend or arch (anterior tilt).
Click on the link to our video showing the Right and Wrong Way to Do Reverse Curls. Or go for the whole kit and kaboodle and read our post on how to take full advantage of reverse curls.
As for frequency, with abdominal exercises you can do them every day if you want. The abs are endurance, not power muscles so don't really need a day's rest in between. Go by how your back feels.Do abdominal exercises every day if you want! The abs are endurance, not power muscles so don't really need a day's rest in between. Click To Tweet
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Saturday, 07 September 2013 by Staff Writer
Outdoor cooking is a fun event for people of all ages. But, when you get the kids involved, it can tend to be an exciting activity which will keep them busy and teach them responsibility. The fresh air is advantageous for all, and can prove to be a productive activity to keep children busy, especially
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Campfire Safety For The Fall
Thursday, 04 October 2012 by CookTheStory
The temperature has started to drop here in Florida (by drop I mean that the highs are merely 92ºF as opposed to 102ºF) signaling the beginning of campfire season. Before you grab your guitar and head for the pit, there are a few safety issues that you should remember. Campfire Safety If at a
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Winning it ugly? That's fine by us, says Saint-Andre
France head coach Philippe Saint-Andre will abandon tradition and gladly settle for the most tedious of victories against Ireland in Dublin today.
Saint-Andre has seen enough Gallic swagger from his team for this RBS 6 Nations championship, and now he wants the under-achieving players to show they can grind out a result.
Three defeats from three outings have cooled Saint-Andre's interest in encouraging flamboyant rugby.
And so when France run out at the Aviva Stadium this weekend it will be with an approach befitting of the reality of their situation. Or so the theory goes.
"We need to find an 80-minute performance. At the moment we aren't doing that," Saint-Andre said.
"The role of the France team is to win and win in style. But right now, in our situation, if we could sign for a 3-0 win we'd sign straightaway."
He added: "We believe in the team. It's in a difficult moment and we're going to see the true face of this team.
"It's up to us to raise our heads. We have to force our destiny, we have missed a lot of realism in the first three matches.
"We have to score when we're on top and let in as few as possible when we're under pressure."
He added: "We need to win the match in Ireland with lots of appetite, lots of ambition, and above all a performance of a very high level."
Saint-Andre has shaken up his back division with three changes for Saturday's match.
After defeats to Italy, Wales and England, France are bidding to regain some pride over their remaining matches against the Irish and Scotland.
They are also desperate to avoid the ignominy of the Wooden Spoon.
The French pack have Saint-Andre's full support, and the front eight will be unchanged on Saturday, but Saint-Andre decided change was required behind the scrum.
Into the starting line-up come centre Florian Fritz, wing Maxime Medard and fly-half Frederic Michalak, with Benjamin Fall, Mathieu Bastareaud and Francois Trinh-Duc dropping out, the latter two featuring among the replacements.
Medard comes in from the cold after returning to action for Toulouse, having suffered a serious knee ligament injury during last year's Six Nations clash with Scotland that ruled him out of the autumn Tests.
Michalak and Morgan Parra will form the third half-back partnership France have deployed in this year's championship.
Amid speculation Trinh-Duc was effectively being made a scapegoat for the loss in London, when he admitted to missing a host of tackles, Saint-Andre gave little away onhis thinking.
"I have spoken with Francois and he knows why (he has been left out)," Saint-Andre said. "I prefer to explain in private."
On his latest half-back combination, Saint-Andre said of Michalak and Parra: "For the Ireland match, we wanted to have two goal-kickers. Fred will be the number one kicker, Morgan will take the kicks from further away because he has five to 10 metres more in his legs."
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Every effort was made to ensure that information on this page is accurate; however, I encourage you to make sure that the organization of your choice is indeed what it claims to be and that it will spend your donation wisely. This website focuses on helping dogs, which is why the majority of the list is dog related; however, you are encouraged to support all species equally.
When you donate, please keep in mind that the ultimate solution is to fight the problem at its root by outlawing puppy mills.
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I use miles for last-minute emergencies, business travel, upgrades and vacations to far-flung destinations. The one thing all these have in common is that such tickets are usually painfully expensive.
Consider that last year alone, American Airlines (the third largest airline in the world) redeemed over 5 million flight segments for miles, conservatively valued at over $1.5 billion.
What is a mile worth?
Experts in the miles game vary wildly on what they think various airline miles are worth, but all would approve if you got more than 1 and 3/4 cents in value per redeemed mile.
As a point of reference, a typical 25,000 mile domestic round-trip redemption at this rate works out to a value of $437.
What is the 'pay cash' magic number?
For domestic roundtrips, the threshold at which I decide to use miles instead of cash is $475, going up to $525 for coast-to-coast trips and $750 for round-trips to Hawaii.
This upward rounding takes into account minimal domestic taxes, the value of miles lost by not paying cash and higher redemption rates for Hawaii.
A good rule of thumb is to value Mexico, Caribbean and Canada flights somewhere between coast-to-coast and Hawaii flights – around $625.
What about trips over 6 hours?
International trips - especially at peak travel times or when upgrading - are, in my opinion, the best time to use miles, but these are also typically the most frustrating times to redeem them.
Up until the fuel crisis of 2008, it was almost always better to pay cash for transoceanic journeys and accumulate miles for bucket-list trips and last-minute emergencies. That is no longer the case because finding an overseas ticket for under $850 round trip (even in the cheapest season of winter) is no longer all that easy, even for those who live in hub cities.
But say you have over 60,000 miles to redeem on one of these tickets (you are either an elite traveler, credit-card maven or both); in that case, using your miles to save $1,000 or more is always a good idea.
Frequent-flier gotchas to keep in mind
- Redemption fees: Some airlines charge up to $100 for free tickets redeemed inside a couple weeks of departure.
- Buying miles: Paying 2 and 3/4 cents per mile (when they are worth 1 and 3/4) is kind of like buying swamp land in Florida - unless you are close to reaching an award level and need to top off your account.
- Fuel surcharges and taxes: Some airlines make you pay for fuel surcharges on "free" tickets and all of them require you to pay the up to $10 round-trip for the September 11th security fee, so be sure to add that to your total price calculations.
- Cash miles lost: Always include miles you would have added to your account had you paid cash to your calculations.
- Miles devaluation: The fine print in airlines' miles rules state that they can change the program at their whim so it's a good rule of thumb to use miles if you have them.
- Lower level awards: Airlines don't have as many empty seats as they did five years ago, so redeeming at the optimal lower mile amounts for popular destinations can be tricky.
- Expiring miles: Almost all airline miles expire if you don't have activity within an 18-month time frame.
- Mergers: Although there have been several mega-mergers in the past four years, for the most part airlines have kept the best of the merger partners' programs.
- Non-stops: Airlines will typically black-out all lower level awards on non-stops to popular destinations.
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This may give new meaning to "livin' la vida loca." From the Associated Press.
Actor Matthew McConaughey and his girlfriend are parents to a daughter, who joins a toddler brother. The Texas native announced the birth Sunday of a healthy girl, weighing 7 pounds, 7 ounces, named Vida Alves McConaughey. A Web posting did not say where the baby was born.
McConaughey says his girlfriend, model Camila Alves, is "recovering wonderfully" and the couple welcomed "this little lady into our family." The actor said Vida is Portuguese for "life" and "that's what God gave us this morning."
The couple in 2008 had a son, Levi.
McConaughey was born in Uvalde in south Texas and grew up in Longview, about 120 miles southeast of Dallas.


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Go Wild with Dandelion Greens
You might not want dandelions dappled across your lawn, but you definitely want to make them a part your healthy diet. For centuries, the sunny yellow dandelion, its greens and roots, has been embraced across cultures for its culinary and medicinal uses. Dandelion roots contain several compounds be Read More | Share it now!


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Looking for an agent for the new book, which is like throwing your child off a cliff and hoping someone will catch it. I ended with 24 drafts total–11,000 draft manuscript pages altogether. That's alot of manuscript drafts. Final draft is a few pages under 500, which means it's thick. Not William Vollmann thick but thick nonetheless.
Working on a novella now about Napoleonic-era cartographers. It's weirder than the novel and fun when I have time to work on it.
Also thinking of revisiting my dissertation with a mind toward turning it (at last) into a proper book manuscript. It's probably time I did so, although knowing me it will end up too weird for any publisher.
For those who ask me from time to time when I'm playing next, I have no great desire to do so and don't see that changing in the immediate future. No one actually comes to the shows so it feels fruitless to spend the time and effort to present something to the public only to have 4 or 5 people show up. It likely wouldn't matter to me much if I really loved playing live but alas I don't and never have. I'd rather just play in my studio at home so that's what I'll do when it's time to work on the music again.


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Hi Michael, On Oct 18, 2012, at 8:12, Michael Hausenblas <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > Lee, > >> I've read this thread, the quora question, and the G+ thread and still don't really understand what you'd be objecting to, Michael. Could you clarify? Are you objecting to the use of WG resources on this effort? Are you objecting to the branding of JSON-LD as an RDF serialization? Are you objecting to the fact that it's being produced by the RDF WG and not some other group? > > At the current point in time a FO is certainly not in order as the process doesn't allow it, so let's not go there. As you've read both the G+ and the Quora thread you may have noticed that I personally have never used the term FO. Manu introduced it (maybe intentionally to draw attention to it?) ... Ah, thanks for clarifying that. I didn't read the G+ thread because I'm mobile and bandwidth constrained this morning. > > What I want is that either JSON-LD is indeed officially acknowledged as an RDF serialization or, if the JSON-LD proponents think RDF is not suitable, then stop working on it as an RDF WG deliverable. I agree (completely) that JSON-LD must be acknowledged as an RDF serialization and on record as saying so in May, June and July during telecons. In fact, I think my insistence on that (when you were not present) led directly to Manu's commitment to include appropriate language to that effect in the spec. Now, I acknowledge that Manu has been reluctant to include "strong" RDF language in the spec, but we are the RDF WG after all, so we may need to work on the wording. That's why I asked you to propose some that you and DERI would be happy with. The cleanest way (to me, chair hat off) would seem to be to include both a weak statement about RDF in the abstract (such as "JSON-LD supports the RDF data model and is thus convertible to RDF serializations") and to include a short section describing that in more detail. This tie to RDF is the "cost" to the JSON-LD community to having the docs published by the RDF WG and is consistent with my comments from May-July as documented in the minutes. However, I also think that Manu, Gregg and others have thought through the "marketing" implications of filling the specs with a lot of RDF language. It is reasonable to take their concerns into account and limit the changes to the minimum we can live with. A middle ground needs to be found. Can that approach work for you? Regards, Dave > > Cheers, > Michael > > -- > Dr. Michael Hausenblas, Research Fellow > DERI - Digital Enterprise Research Institute > NUIG - National University of Ireland, Galway > Ireland, Europe > Tel.: +353 91 495730 > http://mhausenblas.info/ > > On 18 Oct 2012, at 13:02, Lee Feigenbaum wrote: > >> I've read this thread, the quora question, and the G+ thread and still don't really understand what you'd be objecting to, Michael. Could you clarify? Are you objecting to the use of WG resources on this effort? Are you objecting to the branding of JSON-LD as an RDF serialization? Are you objecting to the fact that it's being produced by the RDF WG and not some other group? I really don't quite understand. (Which is odd, since I have no horse in this game and no personal need/use for JSON-LD, but also no problem with its current trajectory.) >> >> Also, for what it's worth, the W3C process strongly encourages technical arguments to back objections: >> >> """ >> An individual who registers a Formal Objection SHOULD cite technical arguments and propose changes that would remove the Formal Objection; these proposals MAY be vague or incomplete. Formal Objections that do not provide substantive arguments or rationale are unlikely to receive serious consideration by the Director. >> """ >> >> Lee >> >> On 10/18/2012 7:30 AM, Michael Hausenblas wrote: >>>> You may recall that the WG resolved to publish two of the JSON-LD docs (not all four), starting with FPWD at [1]. >>> For the record: unfortunately, at this meeting neither Richard nor myself seems to have been present. Can you confirm this please? >>> >>> Cheers, >>> Michael >>> >>> -- >>> Dr. Michael Hausenblas, Research Fellow >>> DERI - Digital Enterprise Research Institute >>> NUIG - National University of Ireland, Galway >>> Ireland, Europe >>> Tel.: +353 91 495730 >>> http://mhausenblas.info/ >>> >>> On 18 Oct 2012, at 12:20, David Wood wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Michael and all, >>>> >>>> You may recall that the WG resolved to publish two of the JSON-LD docs (not all four), starting with FPWD at [1]. >>>> >>>> It would seem that your specific concerns regard marketing, not technology. Manu has already committed to "put a section on RDF in the spec" [2]. I'm sure that he can adjust the wording if needed, but threatening a formal objection on non-technical grounds seems counterproductive. Instead, can you please suggest some alternative wording for the spec? Thanks. >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> Dave >>>> >>>> [1] http://www.w3.org/2011/rdf-wg/meeting/2012-07-11#resolution_1 >>>> [2] http://www.w3.org/2011/rdf-wg/meeting/2012-06-20#line0268 >>>> >>>> >>>> On Oct 18, 2012, at 4:57, Michael Hausenblas <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Thank you, Manu - you beat me to it ;) >>>>> >>>>> Just to clarify: this is not about the quality or the amount of work that went into JSON-LD. Neither do I want to discuss its usefulness. I acknowledge that there are use cases where JSON-LD certainly serves well. >>>>> >>>>> ## Why, oh why? >>>>> >>>>> We're faced with a situation ATM that the JSON-LD proponents talk with two different groups: on the one hand us here in the WG and on the other hand to potential adopters such as Drupal or WikiData. Towards the former group the JSON-LD proponents keep maintaining that JSON-LD is in fact an RDF serialization. Towards the latter stake holders, the JSON-LD proponents claim that JSON-LD has nothing to do with RDF. >>>>> >>>>> You can't have the cake and eat it. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ## Options >>>>> >>>>> Now, to break it down, I see two options: >>>>> >>>>> 1. JSON-LD is indeed considered as an official RDF serialization by the JSON-LD proponents. Then, JSON-LD has to follow the RDF model 100% - no more exceptions, no new terms, etc. >>>>> 2. JSON-LD is not considered as an official RDF serialization by the JSON-LD proponents, in which case I propose to stop continuing on the REC track in the RDF WG, effective immediately. >>>>> >>>>> Again, it is unfortunate that this surfaces so late in the process but I was observing the JSON-LD development (in RDF WG land and outside) for a while now and was sort of - admittedly naïvely - hoping it would sort out by itself. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Cheers, >>>>> Michael >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Dr. Michael Hausenblas, Research Fellow >>>>> DERI - Digital Enterprise Research Institute >>>>> NUIG - National University of Ireland, Galway >>>>> Ireland, Europe >>>>> Tel.: +353 91 495730 >>>>> http://mhausenblas.info/ >>>>> >>>>> On 17 Oct 2012, at 20:18, Manu Sporny wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Michael Hausenblas wrote: >>>>>>> (with my DERI AC rep and RDF WG member hat on) I will strongly >>>>>>> advise the [RDF] WG to abandon REC track for JSON-LD. >>>>>> The rest of the conversation is here: >>>>>> >>>>>> https://plus.google.com/u/0/102497386507936526460/posts/KCVJVLNZKNb?cfem=1 >>>>>> >>>>>> Bringing it to the groups attention so we're not blind-sided by it >>>>>> during FTF3, LC or CR. >>>>>> >>>>>> -- manu >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Manu Sporny (skype: msporny, twitter: manusporny) >>>>>> President/CEO - Digital Bazaar, Inc. >>>>>> blog: HTML5 and RDFa 1.1 >>>>>> http://manu.sporny.org/2012/html5-and-rdfa/ >>>>>> >>>>> >>> >>> >> >Received on Thursday, 18 October 2012 12:27:01 UTC
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Yves Saint Laurent draws from the military with their new 'Y' Logo Aviator Sunglasses. These frames feature a gun metal and grey gradient lenses with a discreet "Y" logo on the bridge.
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If you're just catching up with us this week, we've been talking about sources of inspiration…
One of our favorite sources for inspiration is other blogs, which is why we feature a blogger/shop each Friday and projects on Saturday.
Last week, we introduced you to our friends Amy Butler and Bev McCullough and during the course of each post offered a few items for giveaway. Nicole has won the Amy Butler pattern. Ami, Katy and Jane have each won Anthro knock-off necklace kits. Congratulations ladies!
Today, I thought I would share a couple sites I enjoy going to for unique inspiration. Some of them I am sure you will recognize, while others might be a little bit new.
- Pinterest. Pinterest is an online pin board to help you organize and save all of the lovely things you find on the web. With Pinterest, you can gather ideas for redecorating your home, save recipes, plan a wedding or maybe even a conference. Want to learn more? Check out the Pinterest tutorial Stories From A to Z put together or let us know you'd like an invite.
- Delicious. Delicious is a bookmarking site that allows you to save, organize and share web pages and posts. This would be a great place to bookmark projects who don't have photos or have photos that are not quite worthy of your boards on Pinterest.
- StumbleUpon. StumbleUpon is a cool little tool that acts like a little discovery engine scooping up the best from the web and making content recommendations based on your interests. Confession: I may or may not have spent two hours stumbling one time…Want to learn more? Check out Tidy Mom's tops for Stumble.
- Make Projects. Make Project is like a collaborative Wiki for makers. The site is full of project how tos and tutorials that users can edit and add to. It's full of great stuff!
- Instructables. More than 800,000 readers subscribe to this DIY and maker site that was started in the labs at MIT. The site features frequent contests and may make you feel like an inventor as opposed to a crafter 🙂
- VideoJug. When it comes to video tutorial sites, VideoJug is probably the most comprehensive. It has snippets of video on everything from choosing a new hairstyle, home DIY, how to be good at fatherhood, or how to kiss someone passionately (ewww!).
- Su Tree. Su Tree actually aggregates video tutorials from over 250 sources. The Su Tree library contains over 10,000 videos covering just about every topic you can imagine!
- InLinkz and Linky Parties. I love to get lost in linky parties a couple of times a week. There are several regulars that showcase our community, but one of my favorite places to get lost is on the InLinkz site, where you can click on random links from all over the web.
- Emery and Cie. This European (I think French) design company has the most incredible photos! Seriously, if you love design, you will fall in love with this gorgeous site…
- Household Hacker. Okay. So this really cool video tutorial blog is actually a big joke. Want to make an iPod out of an onion and some Gatorade anyone? But, the videos are fun and most definitely put me in a fun, creative mood!


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Gorilla Chimera are one of a few types of Chimera in Ninja Gaiden 3. For those that don't know, Chimera are multiple animals spliced into each other. These Chimera look like a mix of both Human and Gorilla, hence the name.
Gorilla Chimera are much stronger than the other chimera. These guys not only have tough defenses, but they will come at you head on with powerful attacks. One of their stronger attacks involves grabbing you and pounding you into the ground. Another attack can be done when glowing red. They will curl into a ball and roll around the area, like a hedgehog. While in this ball, they won't take any damage from you.
After taking enough damage, they will start glowing red. While red, many of your attacks will be blocked instantly. Use quick and strong attack combos when they are weaker, then switch to strong attack combos as they turn red. Try to dodge their attacks as much as possible.


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CDC: 6 Minnesotans Infected With Zika VirusThe number of Minnesotans diagnosed with Zika virus is on the rise. The Centers for Disease Control says six Minnesotans have contracted the mosquito-borne virus after traveling abroad.
CDC: 14 American Women May Have Caught Zika Virus Through SexOn Tuesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said 14 possible Zika cases involve men who visited countries experiencing outbreaks.
Zika Virus Warning Causes Travel Hiccup For Minnesota CoupleWitThe rapid spread of the Zika virus prompted the World Health Organization to declare an international emergency Monday. Experts are worried about a surge in the number of babies born with birth defects in South and Central America.
CDC: Chipotle-Linked Outbreak Of E. Coli Appears OverThe federal agency that monitors public health says the outbreak of E. coli illness linked to Chipotle restaurants that sickened 60 people appears to be over.
Good Question: What Do Healthy Bodies Look Like?Barbie has stood 11-and-a-half-inches tall -- with a shape that defies reality -- since 1959. But Mattel announced Thursday that the world's most famous doll is getting a makeover.
CDC: Zika Virus In Minnesota, No Threat Of SpreadingOfficials with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) say a traveler returning from Central America brought the Zika virus to Minnesota.
Good Question: How Long Will Our Kids And Grandkids Live?Life expectancy in the U.S. has only increased by about five years since 1980. Some scientists debate whether that trend will continue. So, how long will our kids and grandkids live? Good Question.
Zika Virus Prompts Travel Warning For Pregnant Women A travel warning from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) may have some Minnesotans rethinking their winter getaway.
Good Question: Why Are Women Waiting Longer To Have Kids?A report released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Thursday finds women are waiting longer to have children.
Good Question: Are We Winning The War Against HIV/AIDS?Actor Charlie Sheen announced Tuesday morning that he is HIV-positive. He said he has known about the diagnosis for four years and has been taking daily antiretroviral medications to stay healthy. "It's a hard three letters to absorb," Sheen said.
Thanksgiving Turkey Prices Impacted By Bird FluSo much of the turkey talk this year has been about the bird flu. Minnesota was one of a handful of states that saw an epidemic that wiped out millions of turkeys.
Mayo Developing Blood Test For Concussion DetectionDays after the Vikings' quarterback took a major hit to the head, new research suggests there may be a new way to detect concussions by way of a simple blood test. Researchers at Orlando Health found that a blood test correctly identified traumatic brain injuries in 94 percent of the cases studied.


text: Hi all! On Mit, 16 Mai 2007, Santiago Vila wrote: > Not always. In some cases (for example, two of my packages) the error > was to modify a .po file "in place" to update it. The second time I agree. In texinfo I have the following problem - upstream ships po/*.gmo - debian patches patch the .po files to fix some translations - debian rules touches po/texinfo.pot - make updates the .gmo files and the rest Now at a second build time we have changes in the binary .gmo files which cannot be represented. What is the preferred solution for such a case? On Mit, 16 Mai 2007, Adeodato Simó wrote: > Deleting the binary files in the clean target. dpkg-source will complain > that they're missing, but will build the package just fine. Sounds like a hack. What do other say? Best wishes Norbert ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Norbert Preining <firstname.lastname@example.com> Università di Siena Debian Developer <firstname.lastname@example.com> Debian TeX Group gpg DSA: 0x09C5B094 fp: 14DF 2E6C 0307 BE6D AD76 A9C0 D2BF 4AA3 09C5 B094 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OUNDLE (vb.) To walk along leaning sideways, with one arm hanging limp and dragging one leg behind the other. Most commonly used by actors in amateur production of Richard III, or by people carrying a heavy suitcase in one hand. --- Douglas Adams, The Meaning of Liff