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Some more comments after using emacs for a while:
(define-key ac-mode-map (kbd "M-TAB") 'auto-complete) to your .emacs, so that you can use M-TAB to force the completion menu to come up. This generally happens automatically, but I think this is the only way to get fuzzy matching, for example. Actually, you can also just use
(ac-set-trigger-key "TAB"), which intelligently sets TAB to complete or indent, based on which one you more likely want. This seems to work pretty well to me.
TAB repeatedly, and it cycles through all the syntactically legal indentations. I find this to be more useful than the usual
TAB indents behavior of most editors. Note that by default, it won't automatically indent, even with trivial indentations (i.e., keeping the previous indentation). This is easy to fix, though. Just add
(define-key global-map (kbd "RET") 'newline-and-indent) to your .emacs file. This will make
RET do the same thing as
C-j, i.e., basically the equivalent of
But unlike all the other hundreds of emacs features that I don't use, this one was seriously slowing down my workflow. It adds three or four seconds to the startup time of emacs when loading from within a git repository. So I did some Googling and added this to my .emacs file:
;; Disable all the version control stuff ;; Makes emacs load much faster inside git repos (setq vc-handled-backends nil)
(unrelated: Why doesn't WordPress support lisp as a language for syntax highlighting?)
This disables the version control stuff, making emacs load fast again (virtually as fast as vim, actually).
M-x byte-compile-file from within emacs. Just make sure that if you modify the .el file that you recompile the byte code, or it will continue to use the old version.
;; ===== Enable mouse support ==== (require 'xt-mouse) (xterm-mouse-mode)
in your .emacs file. And then it just works. It needs some tweaking (e.g., it doesn't play so well with momentum scrolling), but at least it works. I thought I was going to hang myself without mouse support. Because frankly, as good as the movement commands are, moving with the mouse is so much easier sometimes (the same is true for vim too, btw).
emacs to
emacs -nw. I'm sure I just need to add some flag to
configure, but I haven't gotten around to looking it up yet.
;; ===== isearch+ ===== (require 'isearch+)
and most importantly, you need to edit the file and uncomment all the commmands you want to allow. If you follow my link above, it goes to my personal dotfiles repo, where I've already done that.
On the other hand, with vim, I had to edit virtually every extension I installed to make it do what I want. I'm not sure what this means, though. It could be a statement about one of many things: how the emacs community provides nicer defaults, how the vim language is easier to use, and hence more inviting for me to edit the files, or how I haven't gotten around to messing with certain things yet.
M-x customize, and reading my
.emacs file. And my best advice: if you want emacs to do something, first do
M-x customize and search for what you want (EDIT: apparently searching customize requires emacs 24, i.e., the development version). If you don't find what you want there (and you will surprisingly often), search Google. There are so many emacs users, that the chances of someone else wanting what you want are very likely. I've found the results from the emacs wiki to be particularly helpful. And one more thing: if you find an extension you like, double check first to see if it's not already included in emacs. Emacs seems to like including good extensions in future releases, so an older extension has a good chance of already being included.
Some emacs questions:
(define-abbrev global-abbrev-table "Ondrej" "Ondřej"), so that when I type Ondrej it give me Ondřej. But it doesn't work. Is this a bug or what? If I do
(define-abbrev global-abbrev-table "foo" "bar") and type "foo", it turns into "bar", but the above leaves Ondrej alone. EDIT: I guess this was an emacs bug. It doesn't seem to be there any more (perhaps it was fixed with the git version or something).
M-x load-file RET ~/.emacs
This Tuesday will mark the point where I will have spend as long using emacs as I did using vim. But already, I feel more competent with emacs. I won't repeat what I said in my last post, but I just want to say that the ability to edit and write at the same time makes me way more productive. The fact that it uses keyboard shortcuts that I'm already used to probably helps a lot too. Even so, I've not used any kind of cheat sheet for emacs (since I never really found any that were any good), and yet I feel like I've memorized more key commands now than I ever did with vim, for which I did use a cheat sheet.
So I really don't see myself going back to vim at this point.
I'm actually surprised. Virtually everyone I know who uses a command line editor uses vim. It's definitely the more popular of the two. But having tried both, I can only speculate as to why. Vim has a much higher learning curve than emacs. Everybody grows up learning how to write text in editors like Microsoft Word, TextEdit, Notepad, etc., that all work fundamentally like emacs: if you type text, it enters the text. If you want to do advanced editing with the keyboard, you hold down some meta keys and type chorded keyboard shortcuts. The vim modal editing methodology is so different from this, that it surprises me that so many people go to the trouble of learning it (I mean, to the point that they are more efficient with it). I can see the benefit over GUI editors, which have nothing on either vim or emacs with regards to customization, or just the plain editing power that is really necessary for coding. My guesses why people use vim:
Maybe the vim users out there could comment why they use vim. Am I missing something? Or are your heads just wired differently from mine? And if you use emacs (or anything else), I'd love to hear from you too?
At any rate, I recommend that anyone who wants to give command line editors a chance do what I did: learn both vim and emacs. My blog posts should be enough to give you some good advice. I went cold-turkey, and I recommend that you do too, but only do it if you won't have any important editing to do for a few weeks, as your editing rate will slow down a lot as you are learning for both editors. And even though I think I am going to stick with emacs, learning vim was still valuable. Unlike emacs, vi is part of the POSIX standard, so it's included in pretty much every UNIX distribution. I'll be glad when I find myself on a minimal command line and know how to use a decent text editor. And anyway, you can't really know which one will be your way until you try them both. I really thought I would end up using vim, as it was so popular among all the people I know who use command line editors. But I guess there is only One True Editor.
EDIT: I found out how to make emacs really fast. The key is to run one process of emacs in daemon mode, and have the rest connect to that. Then you only have to wait for the startup once (per computer session). To do it, just set your
EDITOR to
'emacsclient -a "" -nw' (and you might also want to alias
emacs to that as well). What this does is connect to the emacs daemon. The
-a "" starts one if it isn't already started (you can also do this yourself with
emacs --daemon. If you only want to use the daemon version if you've specifically started it, replace
"" with
emacs. This will connect to the daemon if it's running, and otherwise just start a new emacs process.
-nw keeps it from running in window mode. Remove this if you use the GUI version of emacs. This is necessary to make it work correctly with multiple tabs. This is so fast that you should never really even need to use
C-z to quickly exit emacs.
C-x C-c is just fine, because reopening will be instantaneous. I like this because I was starting to accumulate background emacs processes that I forgot about.
This probably requires a fairly new version of emacs, possibly even the development version.


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Today was the official kickoff of Bike Week in Kansas City. I am not really partaking in the events this weekend because of how crazy things are right now, but I'm stoked about Monday's commuter convoys and all the other events. Many thanks to the volunteers who stepped up to make this Kansas City's most extensive Bike Week so far.
It looks like my convoy might get a few seconds on a local news channel (KSHB-41) so set your TiVO or wake up early and watch their morning news. You might just see us!
Speaking of media attention, one of KCTV 5's crew is taking the bike challenge, riding and writing. Check out Amanda's Bike Blog. Thanks for the tip, Eric.
I just got done pulling the photos off of my camera from Friday's homeward commute. I didn't take many good ones, but this one just popped out at me. Its completely non-manipulated (aside from scaling it down, and I have the 5MP RAW if you want it).
(Canon PowerShot A530, RAW, f/3.5, shutter 1/200, ISO 100)
I'd normally crop it, probably to 16x9 and get rid of part of the tree trunk to the left, but I wanted to show it as is. I don't know why, but it seems surreal and the fence almost looks photoshopped into the scene. It's not a particularly breathtaking photo, but it really caught my eye.
Friday's homeward commute was just me by myself at a pretty solid pace. I had my first vocal interaction with a displeased motorist this year on Southwest/Merriam coming toward Antioch. Some teens in a riced-out Acura Integra (you know, lowered, big spoiler, huge noisy exhaust cannon, and thumping stereo system) passed me, and the passenger called me something unintelligible. What was funny is that they were at the tail end of some traffic that had to slow down in my wake while oncoming cars made passing unsafe. Ergo, I was holding the line of cars up (at 25 MPH in a 35 MPH zone, oh the horror).
What they did NOT bank on is the fact that I had a nice 8 MPH tailwind and the particular section of road we were on is nice and level. This makes speeds exceeding 40 MPH possible -- but only in short, sprinty bursts since I'm still just a fat man on a bike. With the punks stranded behind cars going a smidge under the speed limit, I hammered, and hammered some more. I wasn't going to do anything other than hang onto them at a safe enough distance to shut down if they did something mean. The passenger -- with eyes as big as saucers -- was turned around staring at me. Then, the driver freaked out and passed 4 cars illegally in a no-passing zone.
Stupid kids. Bikes aren't always the 5mph sidewalk-mobiles you remember as a toddler.
Random Tunage:
Paul Van Dyk - Face To Face (Piano Mix)
Nine Inch Nails - 10 miles high
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Ready... Set...
5 comments:
- Sirrus Rider said...
Hey Noah!
By coincidence I was confronted by a similar scenario on my way home on Thursday. I had some thirtysomething yuppie in a Honda Civic pull up to me while transiting through Memorial Park and told me, "Why don't you ride that bicycle on the sidewalk." The funny thing is at that point on Memorial Drive there IS no sidewalk! There is the pea gravel jogging path, but bicycles are expressly forbidden to be on it and with all the joggers riding on it would be a hazard. The thing that made it most ironic is not more than 400 feet ahead of where we were was a bright yellow "beware of cyclists" sign giving clear indication that there would be cyclists in the road! Of course, this genius did not stick around long enough after dispensing with his idiotic wisdom to hear what I had to say in response.
- May 11, 2008 1:43 AM
Every week lately somewhere is having a bike week which is great to see!
I haven't heard of a commuter convey before and they sound like a great idea.
- May 11, 2008 3:29 AM
- Noah said...
lol @ Sirrus - I know the type well!
thePig: the League Of American Bicyclists (without doubt the oldest bicycle club in the USA) is marking this week as "Bike To Work Week", so many cities follow their lead. Other cities in colder climates often choose a week later in the year, though, as places like Minneapolis still have a chance of getting snow in May!
- May 11, 2008 8:05 AM
- Sairen said...
Each time I commute, I mentally award a "Worst Driver of the Day" prize. I was shocked (though perhaps I shouldn't have been) to recently award this to a school bus driver. We were on a fairly narrow two-lane road with no shoulder, curb, or sidewalk, and this bus decided to overtake me. Like your dumb kids, she couldn't do it quite as fast as she thought and ended up running the car in oncoming traffic off into the ditch...and had two very angry people honking at her. Stupidity comes in all forms, I guess.
- May 12, 2008 8:08 AM
- Noah said...
I never, EVER hesitate to report careless, mean, or flat-out retarded commercial drivers. I take note of the bus number, license plate number or other identifying features and call the company.
- May 12, 2008 8:33 AM
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JERUSALEM — Israel has been steadily ratcheting up pressure on the United States concerning the grave threat allegedly posed by Iran, which seems poised to master the nuclear fuel cycle, and thus the capacity to produce nuclear weapons. The new Israeli prime minister, Likud Party hawk Benjamin Netanyahu, has warned President Barack Obama that if Washington does not quickly find a way to shut down Iran's nuclear program, Israel will.
Some analysts argue that this is manufactured hysteria, not so much a reflection of genuine Israeli fears as a purposeful diversion from other looming difficulties. The Netanyahu government is filled with hardliners adamantly opposed to withdrawal from, or even a temporary freeze on, settlements in the occupied territories, not to mention to any acceptance of Palestinian statehood. On his first day as foreign minister, extremist demagogue Avigdor Lieberman, with characteristic bluster, announced that Israel was no longer bound by the 2007 Annapolis agreements brokered by Washington, which called for accelerated negotiations toward a two-state settlement.
Such talk threatens to lead the Israelis directly into a clash with the Obama administration. In what can only be taken as a rebuttal of the Netanyahu government's recent pronouncements, in his speech to the Turkish Parliament Obama pointedly reasserted Washington's commitment to a two-state settlement and to the Annapolis understandings. So what better way for Netanyahu to avoid an ugly clash with a popular American president than to conveniently shift the discussion to an existential threat from Iran — especially if he can successfully present it as a threat not just to Israel but to the West in general?
All of this adds up to a plausible argument against undue alarm over the latest Israeli warnings about an attack on Iran, but it's flawed on several grounds. There is a broad, generally accepted paranoia in Israel about Iran, a belief that its leaders must be stopped before they proceed much further in their uranium enrichment program. (This view is not shared on the Israeli left, but it's now a ghost of its former self.)
In an interview for TomDispatch, Ephraim Kam, deputy director of the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv and a specialist on the Iran issue, commented, "Of course there are different opinions, but there is a general consensus, among both security experts and political leaders, from Labor to the right wing. This is not a controversial issue: if Iran acquires nuclear weapons, it will pose a deep threat. It will be the first time in our history that another country can deal a major blow to Israel."
Kam hastens to add that, in his own view, the scenario Netanyahu proposes — that Iran is led by irrational fanatics who would nuke Israel at the first chance, even knowing that an Israeli nuclear counterstrike would be swift and catastrophic — is false. "Iran is a pragmatic, logical player," Kam says. He remains convinced that "even a radical fundamentalist regime" wouldn't attack Israel, but he adds, "This is just my assessment, and assessments can go wrong. I wrote a study on wrong assessments, so I know something about this." In other words, if Kam's claims about the Israeli consensus are correct, the country's leadership takes it for granted that Iran is indeed hell-bent on producing a nuclear weapon and is not inclined to take a chance that a nuclear Iran will play by the MAD (as in mutually assured destruction) rules hammered out by the two Cold War superpowers decades ago and never use it.
This attitude reflects a longstanding Israeli strategic principle: that no neighboring state or combination of states can ever be allowed to achieve anything faintly approaching military parity, because if they do, they will try to destroy the Jewish state. By this logic, Israel's only option is to establish and then maintain absolute military superiority over its neighbors; they will, so this view goes, accept Israel's presence only if they know they're sure to be defeated, or at least vastly outmatched…
Read more at TOMDISPATCH.COM
Roane Carey, on leave as managing editor of the Nation magazine, is on a journalism fellowship at the Chaim Herzog Center for Middle East Studies and Diplomacy at Ben-Gurion University in Beer-Sheva, Israel. He is co-editor of The Other Israel (New Press).
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September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and the Kane County Chronicle is presenting a three-day series on childhood obesity and its effects on our children. This is the third part of the series.
With the song "Eye of the Tiger" blaring in the background, Richmond Intermediate School student Melanie Chavez said she felt invigorated after running across the school's gym a few times.
"It helps me wake up before I have to start classes," Chavez said.
For approximately 30 minutes three days a week, Richmond third-, fourth- and fifth-graders run, jump rope and participate in other activities before school starts. The Precision Fitness program started in the spring of the 2011-12 school year.
"I want to give kids the opportunity to reach 60 minutes of physical activity a day," Richmond physical education teacher Gustavo Silva said. "We are trying to provide the opportunities and let them figure out what they like. There's no right or wrong way to be active. I have to instill in them that enjoyment of physical activity."
Silva's is a way of thinking shared by many working to improve the health of American children: de-emphasize weight loss and instead focus on the daily decisions that affect a child's overall fitness. Replace the fried stuff with veggies. Limit time spent in front of the TV. When possible, be in motion.
These are necessary steps, experts say, if the country is to reverse the troubling childhood obesity epidemic. A child with excess body fat is considered overweight or obese. Doctors take several factors into consideration – including weight, age, height and gender – to determine whether a child fits one of those categories.
In 1980, U.S. children ages 6 to 11 and 12 to 19 held obesity rates of 7 percent and 5 percent, respectively. By 2010, obesity rates in both age groups had increased to 18 percent, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Locally, Kane County's 2011 Community Health Assessment indicates that 21.8 percent of children younger than 18 are considered obese.
Attempts to combat childhood obesity have varied and include everything from prevention programs to changing the familiar food group pyramid to the MyPlate icon, intended to remind people to eat healthy.
In August, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a sign of potential progress: A study that showed from 2008-2011that there was a decrease in the nationwide obesity rate for preschool children from low-income families. Nineteen states/territories showed decreases, while 20 others – including Illinois – experienced no significant change. The rates rose in three states.
Beverly Henry, an associate professor of nutrition and dietetics at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, called that report encouraging but said making healthy choices needs to continue.
"It's not time to stop," she said.
Community effort needed
Attention to, and action on, what kids are eating and how often they are moving needs to continue, Henry said. Parents can help younger children recognize when they are full so they can stop eating and encourage school-age children to spend time moving.
"They should balance screen time with movement time. It's 'On your feet vs. on your seat,'" she said. "If you spend more time on your seat, you have to increase your time on your feet."
Schools, Henry said, can make it a priority by making healthy behaviors a stated priority. She added that many do realize the link between academic success and healthy eating.
"Kids will remember better, read better, pay attention better, if they eat well," she said. "A hungry brain doesn't learn really well."
At Richmond, the exercise provided by the Precision Fitness program is in addition to the 30 minutes of physical education the students receive four times a week. The program has grown from 60 students the first year to 140 in the spring — nearly 40 percent of the school's population.
"I'm pleased, but not surprised," Silva said. "I know what the kids want. My goal is that 100 percent of the kids will be involved."
The program has become part of Richmond student Melanie Williams' routine.
"I like that it motivates you to exercise more," Williams said.
This fall, the Precision Fitness Club added a program called the "100 Mile Club," where students walk or run during recess with a goal of reaching 100 miles by the end of the school year. The new club has more than 150 kids and is growing by an average of 10 students a day, Silva said.
Other local organizations also are working to make sure kids in Kane County stay active. The ProActive Kids Foundation this summer launched a new location at the St. Charles Park District's Pottawatomie Community Center to help tackle Kane County's childhood obesity issues.
The ProActive Kids program is open to children ages 8 to 14 who are considered overweight, along with their families. The eight-week sessions revolve around exercise, nutritional lessons and discussion.
Nicki Klinkhamer is executive director of ProActive Kids. Her husband, Tony Burke, founded the program in 2010, which is funded through Cadence Health.
"He was an overweight child," Klinkhamer said. "He was looking for something to do for his community."
As part of the program, participants are given the opportunity to work out for 45 minutes a week. The program also focuses on a child's personal struggles, such as body image and bullying, and families are taught nutritional lessons.
"Most programs are just fitness and nutrition," Klinkhamer said. "Obviously, these kids need fitness and education and nutrition, but a lot of it is the psychological stuff, the body image, the self-esteem. There's also the psychology around the reasons we eat, understanding when we are hungry and when we are full. A lot of kids don't realize that they're eating because they are angry or are stressed."
The parents are a vital part of the discussion, she said.
"The parents are totally responsible for the child," Klinkhamer said. "Whether the child is getting enough activity, that's the parent's issue, not the child's. I think that parents have forgotten that their child's health is their No. 1 priority."
That especially holds true for younger children, she said.
"Obviously if a 4- or 5-year-old is struggling with weight, it's not because they're playing too many video games," Klinkhamer said. "It's because they are being fed the wrong things."
She stressed the importance for parents to know what their kids are eating when they are not home, like at school.
"Is it OK if they are eating chicken fingers every day?" Klinkhamer said. "No, that's not OK. If your child is struggling with weight, you kind of need to have a general idea of what is going on in their whole world."
Plano resident Ana Chamu Villa decided to enroll her two daughters in Presence Mercy Medical Center's I'm Reducing Obesity in Children nutrition program last year after they were diagnosed as being overweight. Villa wanted to prevent them from developing health problems, including diabetes, which runs in the family.
Through the program, Villa said they learned how to read nutritional labels and prepare healthy meals. As a result, her daughters are eating healthier.
"They both have lost 10 to 15 pounds each," she said.
The free program is offered to children 5 to 10 years old at various locations throughout the year.
"Children are in one room participating in hands-on cooking demonstrations while parents are in another room receiving educational programming," Presence Mercy Medical Center marketing project coordinator Marianne Renner said. "Then at the end of each session, the parents can taste test the recipes that the children made."
The little steps – moving more, not super-sizing every item eaten, eating healthy food – add up to results, Henry said.
The messages given can't sound too harsh, Henry cautioned. Advising parents to walk their children to the park is going to sound easier to accomplish than setting a specific amount of minutes and days a week to be active.
"It's that word 'exercise,' for a certain time, that can seem overwhelming," she said. "All the little steps add up, the activities add up, and we'll start to feel better."
• Shaw Media Projects Editor Kate Schott and Shaw Media reporter Shawn Shinneman contributed to this report.


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Bobby Green has an urgent request for Strikeforce: give more notice.
Green (19-5 MMA, 4-1 SF) outpointed Matt Ricehouse (6-1 MMA, 4-1 SF) this past Saturday at "Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman" to earn his fourth straight victory for the promotion. He had 20 days to prepare for the fight.
But he's had far less. He once fought the tough Dan Lauzon on one day's notice. He fought the world-class Gesias "JZ" Cavalcante on 10 days' notice, and lost.
"I guess I have to do it to show my talents," Green today told MMAjunkie.com Radio (www.mmajunkie.com/radio). "We always have these hurdles we have to jump."
Strikeforce, in fact, calls him because he keeps jumping. No one is forcing him to take short-notice fights. Green said he takes them because he believes he might not get another chance. In this way, Green might be his own worst enemy.
"I think it's just that God allows me to do it, and I get it done," he said. "So if I'm being offered, I'm going to say yeah."
But Green would like to change. Being Mr. Short Notice, as he's affectionately called, isn't just putting his body under a great deal of strain. It's hurting his pocket book.
Green said he made $250 in sponsorship money to fight Ricehouse on the preliminary-card of this past Saturday's event, which took place at Valley View Casino Center in San Diego and aired live on Showtime Extreme. He's never made more than $1,000 from sponsors. And for a preliminary-card fighter, those sponsorships have a huge impact on his lifestyle.
"It's so sudden, they're like, 'Well, we don't even have time to get that locked in,'" Green said of potential backers. "Then they want to get back to us and think about it. It's not enough time."
If you've ever seen Green fight, you quickly notice he's a showman. He's not exactly Nick Diaz, but he's pretty close. Fighting, however, on the first fight of the card, as he has in his past two outings, isn't exactly prime real estate. It's the territory of fill-ins.
So Green not only wants more notice, he wants to be noticed more.
"My thing is, I feel it's bad that you put me on the first fight of the card every time," Green said. "I like to hype the crowd."
Who would be the opponent to introduce Green to the world of eight-week fight camps and main-card treatment? One idea is onetime title challenger K.J. Noons, who shares his nickname of "King." They could have a "loser loses nickname" fight.
Or, Green likes a fight with Ryan Couture, who was victorious over Joe Duarte in his most recent appearance and boasts a three-fight win streak.
Green is openly jealous of the son of UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture.
"He just makes me jealous about how everyone loves him," he said.
Both opponents would be a good step up in Green's career. He's waiting by the phone. As a former champion on the regional circuit, he wants to take his career to the next level.
He's also ready to fight at the next Strikeforce event on Sept. 29 in Sacramento. Right now, that's five weeks' notice.
For more on "Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman," stay tuned to the MMA Events section of the site.
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Inamo restaurant uses E-Table to offer a digital dining experience
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Inamo is a futuristic restaurant in the Soho district of London. The fusion of technology, and Asian-inspired interior design makes Inamo a destination restaurant on the bleeding edge of innovation. Inamo's interactive dining experience is like nothing you've ever seen or tasted before. The illustrated food and drink menus are powered by E-Table technology, and Canon projectors display mouthwatering menu options on the Corian tables. The tables include round preview screens shaped like plates, allowing customers to interact with any menu item before placing an order.
Allowing customers to preview menu options is not the only trick in Inamo's digital dining bag. Customers can watch the kitchen webcam, change the table background, watch movie trailers from Paramount Pictures UK, browse information about the local community, play games, watch short films, and even call the "I drank too much" taxi, directly from their E-table.
Inamo's menu consists of an incredible variety of mouthwatering flavors from across the orient. Delectable fusion dishes from Japan, Korea, and Thailand are waiting to attack your digital taste buds. Some examples of the mouthwatering fare at Inamo are: Miso Grilled Sea Bass, Hamachi With Soy Mini Truffle, Sake Salmon in Cedar Wood, and (man I'm getting hungry), you get the idea... too many incredible choices.
Digital food menu's powered by E-Table at Inamo give us a glimpse into interactive experiences of the future. With rapid advancements in technology everyday, we can expect concepts like Inamo to continue their refinement into even more emersive experiences.
What do you think about Inamo's interactive digital dining? Would you visit an Inamo here in the USA? How would you improve upon the concept? Let us know what you think in the comments below, and maybe we can get the owners to open a 3D capable Inamo here in Seattle.
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The Triumph of Christianity: How a Forbidden Religion Swept the World
Bart D. Ehrman
What it is:
the 400-year story of Christianity's growth, from a fringe sect of 20 illiterate peasants into Western civilization's dominant faith. New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman follows the birth of the religion from Galilee to the Roman Empire, including the conversion of Emperor Constantine in 312 AD.
Further reading:
The Triumph of Christianity: How the Jesus Movement Became the World's Largest Religion
by Rodney Stark.
Happiness in This Life: A Passionate Meditation on Earthly Existence
Pope Francis
What it is:
a collection of homilies, addresses, and writings by Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church, about finding joy and happiness in life.
Why you might like it:
The short entries touch on topics ranging from humility to family; while aimed at Catholics, it's approachable for those of other faiths too. "A book as loving and encouraging as the man himself seems to be," says
You might also like:
The Book of Joy
by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Moral Combat: How Sex Divided American Christians and Fractured American Politics
R. Marie Griffith
What it is:
a sweeping history of how sexuality divided the American political and cultural landscape -- and how Christianity played a role. Starting in
the 1920s (when birth control activist Margaret Sanger arrived on the scene) and continuing through Donald Trump's election as President,
Moral Combat
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Is it for you?
This timely book will please readers interested in the history of today's hot-button issues.
Madison Park: A Place of Hope
Eric L. Motley
What it is:
a moving and inspiring memoir from Erik Motley, an academic scholar and former special assistant to U.S. President George W. Bush, about growing up in Madison Park, Alabama, which was founded by freed slaves in 1880. Motley reflects on the friends and neighbors who helped shape him and describes the strong role of faith in his small African American community.
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American Saint: The Life of Elizabeth Seton
Joan Barthel
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Mother Elizabeth Seton, the first American-born Catholic saint, was canonized in 1975, two centuries after her birth to a prominent Episcopalian family in New York City.
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A professor of American Studies, author Joan Barthel highlights the significance of Elizabeth's contributions to American education, the Catholic Church, and women's roles in the Church.
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Bestselling author Nadia Bolz-Weber, a tattooed former stand-up comic and recovering addict who is now an ordained Lutheran minister, shares stories of finding grace in the most surprising people and everyday situations. Tying her memoir to the liturgical calendar, Bolz-Weber writes in a witty, humorous, and "compulsively readable" (
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Deborah Feldman
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Author Deborah Feldman picks up where she left off in her bestselling 2012 memoir
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Racer X: Tell us a about the program you have going to help Weston Peick out in 2013.
Greg LaFave: Our sponsorship of Weston consists of a bunch of Internet moto-heads from Proride.com who are pitching in money as we are able. I think it's a reasonable goal that by the end of the supercross season we will be able to cover Weston's entry fees, travel expenses, and hotels. I also know that motor work is high on the list right now in Louie's mind. Louie is Weston's dad, and a big part of Weston's program. Weston has other sponsors for bikes, etc. Our goal at Proride has been to help fill in the gaps.
What's your motivation for making something like this happen?
Louie is a regular contributor over at Proride.com, and many of us know and ride with him and Weston. Louie is like so many of us who go racing with our kids, friends, etc., but they are just at a higher level. Along with that higher level comes higher costs. We, as a group, just wanted to help them go racing to their full potential.
Greg LaFave (pictured above) and Proride.com will be supporting Weston Peick in 2013.
Greg LaFave photo
Have you done this before, and will it be an ongoing thing?
We have done something similar to this before. In 2008 many Proride.com members pitched in to help with a West Coast SX Lites team. I took that initial investment and added a bunch more to it through other sponsors, etc. The team was called Empire Race Team/Proride.com. Kevin Rookstool was our rider. I owned the team, and Jon Berg was my right hand man. Gary Ivin from FMF was our mechanic. Many other Proride.com members helped a bunch too. I considered the team a success financially, because I pretty much broke even on my first attempt at running a pro supercross team. That's not easy to do! However, as an entertainment vehicle for my moto brothers on Proride.com, it wasn't nearly as successful. The whole idea was to provide value to the guys donations by allowing us vet racing weekend warriors to live vicariously through the racing reports, etc. We are working to improve it this time. Done well, it adds another layer to our supercross viewing experience because we have an inside reporter to tell us about whether it was tough to pass tech inspection, or what he track was like, etc. Basically a lot of the same things we all think about when we race, but at the highest level of racing in the world. Whether we will do it again or not depends on how it goes this time. We'll see.
What is your role with the sponsorship, and who else has had a pivotal role in making this happen?
I negotiated the sponsorship with Louie, which consisted of calling on the phone and saying, 'Hey Louie, do you guys need some cash to go racing?' The answer was obvious. The rest of the conversation was about what the guys at Proride.com wanted to hear about from them throughout the season. I also handle the money.
I would say that Pascal Barth had a pivotal role in getting this started. He started a post about our last effort, basically asking how it had gone. That's when we all began tossing around the idea of doing something again.
Jon Berg is another guy who is vital to this effort. I call him, "The Wizard", because he is so talented at writing contracts, doing P.R., and anything involving persuading people.
Brian Pappalardo is doing good work for us too. He has a company called Pistonbones.com. He is taking unwanted gear from Proride.com members, and selling it on EBay with the proceeds going to Weston's racing. We even have a graphics guy making us stickers as his donation to the program. His company is called LCG Graphics, and he goes by the screen name, "Englishman."
There are other guys from Proride doing what they can for us also, but the most important thing is that we have the good wishes from the general membership of the board. We all know how fast a seemingly good concept can get shot down on internet-based moto boards. In this case, Weston is definitely one of the most popular supercross riders on Proride, because Louie is one of us. That makes us pull for him.
How do you decide which rider you're going to help out?
I talked about how Louie is a member of our board, and that is an obvious factor. But, let's talk about Weston himself. I think I can safely speak for most members of Proride.com when I say that we think Weston is not getting the equipment he deserves. The guy is killing it. He's a top ten guy, and with top level equipment can most likely improve on that. I see him as a bull in the china shop, except that he is in a supercross stadium! He looks like a linebacker on that bike, but rides with finesse. I love to watch him go at it, and I think we at Proride.com take some pride in the fact that he regularly beats guys with a lot more help than he has. That's why we chose him.
Peick looks to improve upon a breakout 2012 season.
Simon Cudby photo
How can people that want to help with your effort get involved?
Those who would like to join us in giving Weston a push can go on Proride.com and check it out. It's a legit grassroots effort to help out an aspiring racer. People can also just go to my Paypal account if they wish to help. It's firstname.lastname@example.com. After we helped out Kevin Rookstool in 2008, he has gone on to have some really good rides, including one with factory Suzuki Off-Road, one with RPM Racing KTM, and he is currently racing for GEICO Honda in EnduroCross with great success. There's no reason why we can't give an aspiring pro like Weston a little push just like we did before.
Who do you want to thank?
The main person to thank is Phil Cruz. Phil is the epitome of a vet racing moto fan. He has had such an interest in the sport over the years that he made Proride.com to bring others with that same interest together. I have made a ton of friends through this website, and through racing too. Guys like Phil, myself, and the other members of Proride.com just want to participate in the sport we love. So thanks to the Proride.com guys for the trust. Thanks for taking the ride for all the right reasons.


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Monday, June 7, 2010
It's been four years since we've done this, but as we did in 2006 ahead of the World Cup in Germany, we here at YA are giving you our thoughts of what we think will transpire down in the South African winter.
Last time, the staff was clearly hitting the sauce[endlink]
, as most picked the US to barnstorm into the quarters, or semis (our founder, however, nearly picked the tournament perfectly, causing many of you to send in hate mail of the Chicken Little variety prior to the tournament - leading to an unprintable nickname which has jokingly stuck amongst the rest of the staff...). This go-around, with a few exceptions, we are not as optimistic despite predictions of some quality individual play.
Following our prognostications, we invite you to offer your own by utilizing the comment section.
Andrew Vorce
US 1 - 1 England: A more than acceptable opening result for the US, but Wayne Rooney gets his first on the way to his golden ball award.
US 2 - 0 Slovenia :The USMNT midfield takes over, with Dempsey and Donovan leading the charge, but Jose Francisco Torres and Stuart Holden shine in a convincing win.
US 1 - 0 Algeria: The US face an organized Algeria team, but manage to get the game-winner and play bunker ball for the remainder of the game.
Outcome: Seven points is more than enough to push the US into the Round of 16, but they end up in second due to England's goal-scoring rampage on their Group C opponents. The US is forced to play Germany, who completely outclass the US en route to a 2-0 victory.
Breakout US player: Stuart Holden
Scariest Group C opponent: Wayne Rooney
World Cup champion: Spain
World Cup dark horse: South Africa
Arch Bell
US 1 - 1 England: A late US goal stuns the English and gives the Americans a lift heading into the Slovenia match.
US 2 - 2 Slovenia: The tendency to be frustrated by Eastern European squads comes home to roost yet again.
US 1 - 0 Algeria: A second half goal sends the US to the knockout round after a grueling and hard-fought battle.
Outcome: A solid five points gives the US a second round date with Germany and a rematch of the 2002 quarterfinal. As the great Gary Lineker once said, "Soccer is a game that starts with 22 players and Germany always wins..."
Breakout US player: DaMarcus Beasley
Scariest Group C opponent: Algerian defender Madjid Bougherra is as tough as they come.
World Cup champion: Brazil
World Cup dark horse: Serbia
Brian Sciaretta
US 0 - 3 England: US defense is badly exposed.
US 0 - 1 Slovenia: US again has possession but can't crack the defense.
US 1 - 2 Algeria: US dominates possession, but Algeria strikes quick on the counter
Outcome: US plays okay at times, but the defense is vulnerable to individual breakdowns. Then they are unable to breakdown opponents who bunker to protect their lead. England and Slovenia advance from the group.
Breakout US player: Jose Francisco Torres
Scariest Group C opponent: Wayne Rooney
World Cup champion: Brazil
World Cup dark horse: Denmark
Chad Winger
*US 1 - 4 England: Gooch is crippled, we have no left back to even jokingly attempt to stop Lennon or Wright-Phillips and our best striker scored one goal all season. Doomed.
*US 1 - 1 Slovenia: Like in the middle games of the past two World Cups, the US hang around despite immense pressure and manage a draw to keep them alive in the tournament.
*US 1 - 2 Algeria: Continuing yet another trend - this time going back to 1990 - the US come out flat as a pancake in the final group game and again come up short. Throw in the fact that Algeria has something to play for and that America is not the most popular nation in them parts, we lose and go home. Again.
Outcome: Three and out. Bob Bradley's tactical shortcomings and lack of a quality and match-fit defense does us in.
Breakout US player: Jose Francisco Torres
Scariest Group C opponent: Jonathan Bornstein.
World Cup champion: Holland
World Cup dark horse: Mexico
*Add 1.5 goals to opponent's score if Bornstein plays a single minute of the game.
Christopher Anderson
US 1 - 2 England: England grind out the win after struggling to find offensive rhythm and capitalizing on the shaky US defense. England strike first, followed by a US equalizer, but the English win it late.
US 2 - 1 Slovenia: US find their confidence and offensive stride with two goals thanks to midfield work from Jose Francisco Torres, but see their defense let in a last-minute goal.
US 2 - 0 Algeria: US walk over the demoralized Desert Foxes with relative ease, having now found their rhythm and confidence.
Outcome: US advance with a deserved six points and a second place finish, pitting them with group D winners Germany. Once again the Germans get the better of the Yanks with a 2-1 comeback victory. A promising cup comes to an end against stifling play from the lucky Germans, who again say that the US was the better team.
Breakout US player: Jose Francisco Torres
Scariest Group C opponent: Frank Lampard
World Cup champion: Brazil, yawn
World Cup dark horse: North Korea
Clint Waddell
US 0 - 0 England: In typical fashion, the English start cold and the US bunkers in the second half to take a point.
US 1 - 2 Slovenia: The US scores early but can't put away the Slovenians who score two in the last 10 minutes.
US 2 - 0 Algeria: The US stomp on the North Africans who exit the tourney with 0 points.
Outcome: US finish third behind England and Slovenia.
Breakout US Player: Edson Buddle. From zero to hero - with a name like Edson, he's got to be good.
Scariest Group C opponent: Milivoje Novakovic
World Cup champion: Germany
World Cup dark horse: Japan
David Smith
US 1 - 2 England : Wayne Rooney simply proves to be too much for the still-shaky US back line.
US 2 - 0 Slovenia : Reshuffling in the back and a stifling midfield performance leads to a quick recovery and convincing win.
US 1 - 0 Algeria: With both teams entering on three points and the Algerians at a slight disadvantage in goal differential, Bradley's conservative approach frustrates the opposition (and US fans) as his team grinds out a tense win.
Outcome: A strong six points is enough for second place and a date with surprise Group D winners Serbia. Grudge points aside, the US has huge problems with Serbia's height on set pieces, but the midfield has their best performance of the tournament in the 3-2 American win. Sadly, it comes to a crashing end against surprise package Uruguay, who reach their first semifinal in 40 years with a 3-1 quarterfinal beatdown.
Breakout US player: Jose Francisco Torres
Scariest Group C opponent: A stadium full of vuvuzelas drowning out communication in the back
World Cup champion: Brazil
World Cup dark horse: Uruguay
Edgar Zuniga
US 2 - 1 England: Someone's gotta stick their neck out for the US. England has suffered critical injuries, internal strife and haven't looked convincing in the run-up to the World Cup. Pressure? English fans demand World Cup glory or blood. However, the US will only go as far as the defense allows.
US 2 - 1 Slovenia: If the US comes out firing they can keep Slovenia from getting too comfortable. Otherwise, flip the score.
US 1 - 1 Algeria: With their pass to the second round secure, the US will do enough to keep from losing.
Outcome: US advance in first with seven points and face group D second place Australia. The US will get past Oz to face...Mexico, who will have defeated South Korea to get this far. The US will defeat Mexico again, reaching the semifinals, where they will hit a brick wall named Holland.
Breakout US player: Jose Francisco Torres[/b]
Scariest Group C opponent: Those damned vuvuzuelas that bore a hole into men's souls. Good luck to the US backline trying to communicate.
World Cup champion: Holland
World Cup dark horse: USA
Jack Rozier
US 1 - 0 England: The US absorbs pressure Confederations Cup style and make their only legitimate opportunity count.
US 0 - 2 Slovenia: After a defensive miscue, the US gives up a second while pushing for the tie.
US 3 - 1 Algeria: Biggest challenge for the US is escaping injury and suspension free.
Outcome: US finish second on goal difference behind England. However a favorable bracket sees the US through to the semis via a slugfest with Serbia and an unraveling Nigeria. Italy are still too tough to crack and the US falls after penalties. In the third place match the US performs admirably, but are overrun by Argentina's attacking prowess.
Breakout US player: Michael Bradley - he makes all the right decisions and bags an ugly, albeit crucial goal
Scariest Group C opponent: Wayne Rooney - he only needs a half-chance, even when he's less than 100%
World Cup champion: Brazil
World Cup dark horse: USA
John Kretlow
US 1 - 2 England: The US plays a brilliant first half and takes a stunning 1-0 lead into halftime. The English come out inspired in the second half though, and their constant pressure eventually yields two goals, sinking the Americans.
US 1 - 1 Slovenia: The US come out flat in this game, conceding a goal to the Eastern Europeans right out of the gates. The Slovenians battle hard to keep their lead, but the US comes up with an inspiring goal to keep them alive in South Africa.
US 2 - 0 Algeria: Nerves show in the first half, but a couple of second half replacements make the difference and push the US into the second round of the World Cup.
Outcome: Four points barely get the US through and earns them a date with the Germans in the second round. An inspired effort by the US gets them agonizingly close to a quarter-final birth, but Germany scores late and continues in South Africa.
Breakout US player: Clarence Goodson. The backline is not as healthy or fit as thought going into the tournament, and the Virginia native steps up big time.
Scariest Group C opponent: Wayne Rooney
World Cup champion: Spain
World Cup dark horse: Chile
Meghan Brennan
US 1 - 3 England: Our American boys are outplayed at every position and out-coached by Fabio Capello as the English extend their flawless play following an almost perfect qualifying campaign.
US 1 - 1 Slovenia: Lack of possession causes a US lead to crumble in an ugly, technical American game.
US 2 - 1 Algeria: Landon Donovan exhibits play worthy of his number 10 jersey as the US escapes group play by the hair of their chinny-chin-chin.
Outcome: US gets through with four points. England wins with ease.
Breakout US player: Robbie Findley, faster than the speed of light
Scariest Group C opponent: FA player of the year, Wayne Rooney
World Cup champion: Spain
World Cup dark horse: Ivory Coast
Nick Leyden
US 0 - 2 England: US never really threaten and gives up two cheap ones.
US 1 - 1 Slovenia: US score early, and Slovenia puts on serious pressure for the rest of the game. Good luck allows us to allow just one and secure a tie.
US 3 - 0 Algeria: An already eliminated Algeria plays frustrated, picks up a couple red cards and the United States coast to an easy victory.
Outcome: US advances as the second place team, finishing ahead of Slovenia on goal difference. In the second round we completely outplay Germany, but can't hold a lead and go down 2-1 after the Germans capitalize on two half-chances.
Breakout US player: Stuart Holden
Scariest Group C opponent: Rooney
World Cup champion: Brazil
World Cup dark horse: Mexico
Rich Fidler
US 1 - 2 England: The Americans' defense cannot keep it's Confederations Cup form
US 0 - 0 Slovenia: Hope for the Red, White and Blue as they get a point
US 2 - 0 Algeria: With nothing to play for, the Algerians go down to defeat
Outcome: On the last day the Americans advance thanks to goal differential and get a date with the Germans - although Donovan is brilliant against
zee Deutsch
, the defensive woes against England appear again and they fall 3-1 on a pair of late counters.
Breakout US player: Jose Francisco Torres
Scariest Group C opponent: Frank Lampard
World Cup champion: Argentina, and Maradona dons his birthday suit
World Cup dark horse: Mexico (it pains me to type that)
Trafton Kenney
US 0 - 1 England: The Americans start strong but England wears them down after halftime and finish with a late goal.
US 2 - 1 Slovenia: US bounce back well and survives a late comeback.
US 3 - 0 Algeria: A confident US team dominates possession against disorganized Algeria and ride a few early goals for the win.
Outcome: US makes it out of the group stage looking confident with six points but fall to Germany in the next round like it's 2002 all over again.
Breakout US player: Jose Francisco Torres
Scariest Group C opponent: John Terry
World Cup champion: Brazil
World Cup dark horse: Ivory Coast
The World Cup, so sayeth YA
Thanks a bunch, FIFA!
Bob Bradley
Jay DeMerit
Jozy Altidore
Landon Donovan
Oguchi Onyewu
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World Cup
Wednesday June 23, 2010 1:44 pm
Arch Bell right on the money. What are the lottery numbers for this weekend?
Tuesday June 8, 2010 5:33 pm
USA 3-2 over English. Americans largely control midfield, maintaining relentless attacking pressure on the ball and the English goal line throughout match. Americans demonstrate and display ample poise, individual and team technical ability, athleticism, creativity, discipline, unity, grit, and tenacity throughout match, and set tone for their entire tournament.
USA 4-1 over Slovenia. Americans continue to establish, build and refine their distinctive style with solid play all over the field throughout match.
USA 3-0 over Algeria. Americans again demonstrate they are serious players anywhere and anytime on the world stage as they steadily advance to semifinals, and perhaps the final.
Numerous breakout players, and the team as a whole, emerge, and command respect for US football, making their positve presence felt along with strong performances from current stalwarts.
World Cup Champions: Holland
Dark horses: USA and Mexico
It's tomahawk time. Let's get, go, and stay on the warpath all the way USA!
We are 305 million strong, and each and every one and all with you every step of the way.
Make us proud!
Tuesday June 8, 2010 2:45 am
A loss vs. England
Draw vs. Slovenia
Win over Algeria
USA barely makes it out of the group on GD. Outplays Germany but still ends up losing. Not a failure, but not really a success.
Breakout Player: Torres
Champs: Brazil
(All the above seems to be the consensus choice)
Dark Horse: Uruguay, they have to be the most underrated team. I see them in the quarters.
I agree that Bornstein has played terrible recently for the US but you guys don't know how bad I want to see him MOTM.
Alex Lozano
Tuesday June 8, 2010 12:39 am
I have to say that I TOTALLY agree with Edgar Zuniga's picks, word for word, in a perfect world & hope it comes true. But here's my more realistic thoughts:
USA 1-1 England: USA plays a very solid match & gets the equalizer late.
USA 2-1 Slovenia: With perhaps a little over-confidence brewing, USA falls behind & plays a medicore first half but turns it up in the second half & wins.
USA 2-0 Algeria: USA plays conservative & connects on the counter to win.
Outcome: USA finishes second, because England takes out their rage on Slovenia & Algeria, and loses to the Germans in the Round of 16...but outplay them again, like in 2002.
Breakout US Star: Jose Francisco Torres
Scariest Group C opponent: Wayne Rooney
World Cup champion: Spain
World Cup dark horse: Ivory Coast
Monday June 7, 2010 11:40 pm
US 10- 2 England. Bornstein scores 2 for England
US 5- 2 Slovenia: Bornstein scores 2 for Slovenia
US 0 - 3 Algeria: Bornstein scores all 3 and is ready for the Golden Ball.
Breakout US player: Bornstein. Real Madrid negotiated with Chivas USA a deal that sent Kaka & Ronaldo to Chivas for Bornstein
World Cup champion: New Zealand
World Cup dark horse: Brazil
Monday June 7, 2010 7:46 pm
England should be too much for US, but here's something to remember. Teams in the WC for the first time or first time in a long time often can't handle the pressure, so expect the US to win the next 2 games. We then face Germany and I don't think the Germans are as strong as in 2002 and the US is stronger than in 2002, so I expect a close game going to extra time/penalty kicks, could go either way. Go US. Don't bet against Brazil to take it all, they have the best back line and Europeans don't seem to do as well outside of Europe. My dark horse is the Netherlands.
Monday June 7, 2010 7:31 pm
USA 0-3 England - USA falls behind early and scrambles for any cohesion. England outclasses US in all aspects. Most viewed USMNT game ever in the US only to end horribly sending our country back 25 years.
USA 0-2 Slovenia - The US now under tremendous pressure give up two quick goals then Slovenia parks the bus, and the US's offense is non-existant.
USA 0-1 Algeria - Already eliminated, the US go down in flames and never score a goal to the embarrassment of the entire world. Donovan breaks leg on loose ball ending up on the pitch.
Outcome: Bob Bradley is let go. Worst US showing of all-time sets our country back another 25 years. MLS is disbanded, and soccer is officially banned by Congress. The USSF goes bankrupt, and we are embarressed to wear the US jersey.
Breakout US Player: Edson Buddle/LA Galaxy gets a nice contract offer by a descent team in Europe despite not scoring a goal.
Scariest Group C Player: Rooney isn't phased by Gooch's gimpy leg.
World Cup Champion: Mexico, steamrolls through knockout bracket and beats Spain 2-0 in the final.
Dark Horse: North Korea wins their group by poisoning other group teams in their hotel room service.
[Doomsday Scenario]
Monday June 7, 2010 6:08 pm
Many have Torres and Holden as breakout players, what's scary is both of them may not get much playing time. Bradley is a conservative bore, evidenced by Clark going the full 90 against Oz, and Bornstein continually getting minutes despite getting absolutely abused on defense and giving dangerous penalties.
I have a feeling the defense will come together if Gooch can go. Dolo/DeMerit/Gooch/Boca is an extremely experienced backline and if they can hold it down, the US can get out of group play. Also, Germany isn't assured to place first in their group.
Monday June 7, 2010 3:47 pm
I dont trust anyone who's picked Spain as the winners. Remember, the favorites never win the cup ;)
The tournament is gonna be played in the winter and at altitudes. Expect a lot of surprises.
Bob Humpinghorse
Monday June 7, 2010 2:30 pm
I love Phil's prediction! IJBOT that! OMFG!!!
Down with the bad guys and haters! Up with Bjork
Breakout player: Jose Francisco "GRINGO" Torres
Michael Bradley gets red card for punching lampard in the nether region.
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FAM Tours & Receptions
Agent familiarisation (FAM) tours and receptions are excellent ways for you to gain exposure and promote your institution and / or association to workshop registered agents.
FAM tours allow you to take advantage of the large number of agents attending the workshop and attract them to visit your institution, campus and region. Effective FAM tours highlight a region and its various education options (universities, colleges, secondary schools, language schools) enabling the agent to increase their product knowledge and bring back first hand experience and information to potential students.
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Receptions allow you to host agents in a memorable way while reinforcing your brand. Inviting the agents that you wish to target gives you the chance to make meaningful and focused connections in a relaxed and fun environment.
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Once your proposal has been confirmed by ICEF, we will promote your event to assist you in attracting the quantity and variety of agents desired.
Your FAM tour or reception will be listed in this section of the website along with your contact details, hyperlinks and / or promotional materials. ICEF will also promote your event to all attending agents once their registration has been approved, as well as in numerous follow-up communications prior to the workshop.
Please provide ICEF with a website hyperlink and / or a brochure / flyer / invitation (pdf format) containing the following information:
- Name of activity
- Host name and contact details
- Details of the event including programme, location, date and time, inclusions such as food and transportation, invited target groups / individuals and maximum number of participants
Please note: Proposals received after August 10, 2015 will be listed on the website but will no longer be published in any other agent communications.
2015 FAM Tours and Receptions
To be posted 3 months before the workshop.


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December is busy for everyone and there's no exception for UW-Green Bay Alumni.
But, we UWGB alumni are a rare breed; we're doers and we give back to the community even in the busiest season of the year.
So we are challenging our alumni to represent the UW-Green Bay Alumni Association in the following volunteer efforts:
• Saturday, Dec 8 – Red Kettle Alumni Challenge at Bay Park Square Mall, 12 pm – 2 pm
• Saturday, Dec 15 – Commencement/Welcome New Alumni, Weidner Center,
12:15 pm – 2 pm (You Get A FREE UWGB Alumni Association T-Shirt!!!)
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To welcome new alumni after December Commencement, please contact Alumni Relations at email@example.com.


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Is spring actually here? We are definitely getting tired of snow stories. It's time for some sun. And then the drought stories!
At which point we will ask ourselves: What ever happened to worrying about global warming? You may remember what a big deal President Obama made about climate change in his Inaugural Address. It definitely looked as if the ozone layer was making a comeback. Later, in the State of the Union speech, Obama came back to his battle cry again and urged Congress "to get together, pursue a bipartisan, market-based solution to climate change, like the one John McCain and Joe Lieberman worked on together a few years ago."
Urging the House and Senate to follow the lead of the two most notorious shape shifters in recent political history was perhaps not a favorable omen.
Nor was the fact that earlier this month, a deeply noncontroversial Senate resolution commemorating International Women's Day had to be taken back and edited because someone objected to a paragraph — which had been in an almost identical version passed in the last Congress — stating that women in developing countries "are disproportionately affected by changes in climate because of their need to secure water, food and fuel for their livelihood."
You may be wondering who the objecting senator was. Normally, these things are supposed to be kind of confidential, but in this case the lawmaker in question is proud to let you know that he is — yes! — Ted Cruz of Texas.
"A provision expressing the Senate's views on such a controversial topic as 'climate change' has no place in a supposedly noncontroversial resolution requiring consent of all 100 U.S. senators," a Cruz spokesman said.
Do you think everything in the world is now about Senator Ted Cruz? Sure seems like it. Although I would discount the rumors that he is responsible for the helium shortage or the sinkhole epidemic.
There was a time, children, when the Republican Party was a hotbed of environmental worrywarts. The last big clean air act of the Bush I administration passed the House 401 to 21. But no more, no more. You're not going to get any sympathy for controlling climate change from a group that doesn't believe the climate is actually changing. As Tom DeLay, the former House majority leader, used to say, "Only nature can change the climate — a volcano, for instance."
It's sort of ironic. These are the same folks who constantly seed their antideficit speeches with references to our poor, betrayed descendants. ("This is a burden our children and grandchildren will have to bear.") Don't you think the children and grandchildren would appreciate being allowed to hang onto the Arctic ice cap?
In his cheerleading State of the Union speech, the president did mention that if Congress, by any wild chance, failed to take action, the administration would do some things on its own. The Obama White House accomplished quite a bit without legislative help during the first term, imposing some big new regulations on automobile fuel efficiency, encouraging the production of biofuels and creating new standards on home appliances. It's a pretty impressive record, given the fact that the mere implementation of a Bush-era regulation on light bulb efficiency was enough to spark the Michele Bachmann Light Bulb Freedom of Choice Act, and Senator Rand Paul's historic dual-purpose rant claiming that the administration favored "a woman's right to an abortion, but you don't favor a woman's or a man's right to choose what kind of light bulb."
The light bulb standards survived. The world continues to turn.
But a carbon tax/fee is the key to controlling climate change. That or just letting the next generation worry about whether the Jersey Shore is going to wind up lapping Trenton. Currently, majority sentiment in Congress is to hope for the best and pass the baton to the grandchildren. (When it comes to rising-sea-level denial, the champion may be North Carolina, where the Legislature has voted to base state coastal management policy on historic trends rather than anything the current experts have to say. "This means that even though North Carolina scientists predict 39 inches of sea-level rise within the century, North Carolina, by its own law, is only allowed to prepare for 8. King Canute would be so proud," said Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island in a recent speech.)
Congressional stalwarts are working new carbon-tax legislation, but don't hold your breath. This month, during a free-for-all of amendments in the Senate budget debate, Whitehouse actually did propose a nonbinding resolution establishing "a fee on carbon pollution." The amendment failed, 41 to 58.
"We were pretty stoked at how well it did. It was 42 counting Frank Lautenberg, who wasn't there," Whitehouse said in a phone interview.
That's the ticket. When all else fails, we're going for major league optimism. The grandchildren will at least appreciate the perseverance.


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Coats of arms were first used in feudal times by knights and lords as a way to identify allied and enemy soldiers during battle. As time progressed the use of coats of arms expanded and they began to be adopted by merchants, shops, priests, towns and even run-of-the-mill families to seal and authenticate documents. Naturally, the publishing industry has also used coats of arms when decorating covers of books about the nobility and long-standing organizations.
Unlike seals or other general emblems, coats of arms are designed using a very specific set of rules more commonly known as heraldry. In the British heraldic traditions, a coat of arms is associated with an individual and no two people could have the exact same coat of arms.
Over the years, decedents and family relations were required to distinguish their arms from the ancestral arms by some difference, usually a change of color change or addition of some extra emblem or icon. These rules mean heraldry can be used as a method of genealogical research.
Today, coats of arms are still widely used by nations, cities and regions as well as by various institutions such as clubs, universities and businesses. Enjoy this journey through the coats of arms found on and in books.
Une Saison A Aix-Les-Bains
Louis Amédée Achard
A detailed description of the resort Aix-les-Bains in the Rhône-Alpes region of France.
An Illustrated History of the Missouri Engineer & the 25th Infantry Regiments
Dr. W.A. Neal
A military history, with a gilded coat of arms on the cover, from 1889.
Heraldry in War: Formation Badges 1939-1945
Howard Cole
An illustrated guide to badges of the British military in World War II.
A Manual of Heraldry, Historical and Popular
Charles Boutell
A manual that describe the rules of heraldry
Heraldic Marylandiana
Harry Wright Newman
A compilation of Maryland families that used coats of arms in colonial and early post-revolutionary periods.
Flowers and Heraldry
Robert Tyas
Various examples of arms involving the use of flowers
Hot Irons; Heraldry of the Range
Oren Arnold
A description of how cattle branding uses various elements of heraldry.
Nisbet's Heraldry
Alexander Nesbet
Containing the true art of blazon, includes achievements of the most renowned surnames and families in Scotland
Another manual explaining the the use of arms, heraldic terms, blazoning and coats of armour.
European Civic Coats of Arms
Jiri Louda
An insight into civic heraldry around Europe, including color illustrations.
Heraldry of Fish
Thomas Moule
A book revealing how many famous families have put fish into their coats of arms.
Symbols of Our Celto-Saxon Heritage
W.H. Bennett
This book is devoted to the study of heraldic emblems of the nations and tribes of Israel
The Grammar of Heraldry
Samuel Kent
This book includes more rules and a large collection of arms.
A Treatise on Heraldry British and Foreign
John Woodward
Includes both English and French glossaries
Suffolcia Vernacule Suffolke
Joan Blaeu
A map of the English county of Suffolk with 10 coats of arms along top edge.
The Heraldry of the Knights of St. John
G.R. Gayre
A comprehensive history of the order and its arms with illustrated examples
America Heraldica
E. De V Vermont
A compilation of coats of arms, crests and mottos from prominent American families prior to 1800.
Coats of Arms of the States of the U.S.
A.J. Johnson
A map from Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas of the World printed in 1870.
La Maison Royale des Deux Siciles
Marqués de Villarreal De Alava
A book about the royal house of Sicily.
Ciencia Heroyca reducida a las Leyes Heráldicas del Blasón
Marqués de Avilés
The science and laws of heraldry with examples of many coats of arms.
Encyclopedia Heraldica
William Berry
A complete dictionary of heraldic terms.
Il Blasone in Sicilia
Vincenzo Palizzolo Gravina
The coats of arms found in Sicily.
Leitfaden der Heraldik
Alfred von Keller
A German guide to heraldry.
A Display of Heraldry
John Guillim & John Logan
Many examples of heraldry with examples of woodcuts on almost every page.
The well-known Emblem book by Schoonhovius in a beautiful Italian armorial binding
Florentius Schoonhovius
Fine emblem-book, the emblems designed and engraved by Crispijn de Passe.
Boutell's Heraldry
Rev. Charles Boutell
One of the most popular general texts on the subject, first published in 1863.
The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales
Sir Bernard Burke
A registry of armorial designs from the earliest period to modern times.
The Heraldic Imagination
Rodney Dennys
This history of contains an abundance of previously unpublished photographs and line drawings
The Art of the Heraldry
Arthur Charles Fox-Davies
Fox-Davies' writing illustrates heraldry's involvement in art, history and also law.
Heraldry: Sources, Symbols and Meaning
Ottfried Neubecker
An extensive and thorough display of heraldic devices and historical illustrations


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Website highlights 'slave stealing' Illinois regiment
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[November 07, 2012]
SPRINGFIELD -- A regiment of
northern Illinois soldiers marched through Kentucky and into the
history books when they helped slaves achieve freedom before the
Emancipation Proclamation had been issued. A new article on the
"slave stealing" regiment highlights the 92nd Illinois Infantry and
the Army's blurred role in dealing with escaped slaves at that time
in the Civil War.
The 92nd Illinois Infantry formed
in Stephenson, Ogle and Carroll counties in the fall of 1862, after
President Abraham Lincoln had announced his plans for emancipation
but before the proclamation was formally issued. That created a
murky situation for soldiers who encountered slaves trying to escape
from states like Kentucky, which never seceded.
The regiment's leader, Col. Smith D. Atkins, ultimately decided
his men would not return escaped slaves to their owners. When locals
tried to seize former slaves who were traveling with the regiment,
Atkins ordered his men to fight back if attacked.
"It is not necessary for Illinois soldiers to become
slave-hounds," Atkins declared.
In addition to the monthly feature stories,
www.illinoiscivilwar150.org includes a comprehensive calendar of
events related to the Civil War from across Illinois; a timeline of
Illinois and the Civil War with illustrations, images and documents;
downloadable PDFs of articles related to the Civil War; curriculum
materials for teachers; and suggestions for further reading.
The website represents the work of Save Illinois History and the
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency and is supported in part by a
grant from the Illinois Humanities Council.
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The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency operates all state-owned
historic sites and memorials, as well as the Abraham Lincoln
Presidential Library and Museum. On the agency's list of Civil
War-related sites are the Ulysses S. Grant Home and the Elihu
Washburne House in Galena; the Stephen A. Douglas Tomb in Chicago;
the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington; the Metamora Courthouse; and
the Old State Capitol, Lincoln Tomb, and Abraham Lincoln
Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield. For more
information, visit
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UNIF's oFFENDid t-shirt has been restocked
Jerry didn't convert to Judaism for the Jewish Jokes and you probably shouldn't convert to Neo-Nazism just for the Fashion. Although it's a very tempting proposition, especially when aided by the visual stimulants in iconic films such as Higher Learning, where the White Power Boys' Clockwork Orange-esque boots/trousers/army jacket combination looks especially striking when held up against Omar Epps' undeniably dated loose double denim and orange Timberlands outfit.
But there are plenty of half-way points, including this t-shirt from UNIF, which catches the eye with it's liberal use of the iconic Nazi swastika flag and then backhands everyone and anyone with an anti-high fashion statement.
UNIF recently re-stocked the design, which has been out-of-stock pretty much since the moment it was originally released mid last year. It's once again available via their web store in super limited quantities. There's also the "racist booting" sleeveless version for the extra hard cunt inside us all.


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- April 26, 2013
- R, 2 hr 9 min
- Action/Adventure
- Comedy
Fandango FANALERT®
Daniel Lugo (Mark Wahlberg) is a regular bodybuilder who works at the Sun Gym along with his friend Adrian Doorbal (Anthony Mackie). Sick of living the poor life, Lugo concocts a plan to kidnap Victor Kershaw (Tony Shalhoub), a regular at the gym and a rich, spoiled businessman, and extort money from him by means of torture. With the help of recently released criminal Paul Doyle (Dwayne Johnson), the "Sun Gym Gang" successfully gets Kershaw to sign over all his finances. But when Kershaw survives an attempted murder by the gang, he hires private investigator Ed Du Bois (Ed Harris) to catch the criminals after the Miami Police Department fails to do so.


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Luckily, if you know what you are doing, then it's something you can fix and avoid your PC or laptop ending up in the bin. In this article, we'll show you why it happens and what you can do to stop it.
By far the quickest and easiest way to evaluate the status of your RAM is to run Windows' proprietary diagnostics tool, which will be an existing part of your Windows operating system, whatever version you are operating on. So, let's take a look at the process.
Step by step RAM Diagnostic
Step 1
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You need to open a 'Run' prompt and you can do this by pressing Windows Key and R Key simultaneously.
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A new Windows Memory Diagnostic window will open asking you to select either 'Restart Now and Check For Problems' or 'Check for Problems Next Time I Restart'. You need to select the 'Restart Now' option.
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The application will now begin scanning for errors. This process may take a few minutes to check everything, depending on the size of your memory. Perhaps now might be time for a cup of tea while you wait.
Once the checker has done its thing and completed the scan, it will automatically restart the PC and return you to your Windows desktop. A summary of the scan should now be present on your taskbar at the bottom of the screen. If the scan has thrown up some issues, then the tool will try to locate the source of the problem and walk you through resolving the issue.
Well, as the name of this article would suggest, more often than not, regular system crashes and blue screens are caused by address errors on one or more of the RAM chips. Other symptoms of this computer malfunction are; problems with booting up, very 'glitchy' game performance and odd beeping noises.
What causes it?
Of course, this problem can be caused by other PC issues, but the more likely reason is faulty RAM, so it is a good idea to check this first. It can save you an awful lot of time and stress.
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Friday 25 January
|Brachyteles (1)
The muriqui, or woolly spider monkey, is the largest New World primate, and in the late 1980s was recognised as two distinct species: the southern (Brachyteles arachnoides) and northern muriqui (B. hypoxanthus) respectively (4). One of the differences between these species is the presence of a small thumb in the northern variety (2), which is lacking in the southern species. Muriquis have long limbs and a long prehensile tail, allowing them to be particularly agile amongst the trees (5). The thick coat is greyish-brown in colour; males may have a more yellow tinge (6) and they have particularly large testicles, which may be related to sperm competition (5).
Muriquis are arboreal and active during the day (7). They live in multimale-multifemale groups that may number between 5 and 25 individuals (5). Groups are not territorial; there is little aggression between members and related males often cooperate with each other (5). There is no evidence of social grooming between group members but embracing is thought to help maintain bonds (5). Females tend to give birth to a single offspring in the dry season that runs between May and September (7). Males remain with their natal group but once they have reached adolescence at 5 – 7 years old, female offspring will disperse to join other groups (7).
Young leaves and fruits constitute a large component of the muriqui diet; individuals often feed by hanging from the branches of a tree with their prehensile tail (5). Fruits and seeds are also eaten during the more abundant rainy season (7).
Found in south-eastern Brazil, in the states of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo (2).
Inhabit primary and secondary Atlantic coastal forest that comprises Brazil's Atlantic Forest Region (4), and found at altitudes from sea level to 1,000 metres (6).
The muriqui was once widespread in the Atlantic Forest Region, but today the southern species is thought to number just under 1,000 individuals (4). This region of Brazil has been devastated by habitat destruction as it is the most populated and industrialised region of the country (4). Vast tracts of forest have been lost. In addition, these large primates were an important food source for people in the region and have been widely hunted (4).
The muriqui has been a flagship species for the conservation of Brazil's fragile Atlantic Forest Region (8). Conservation efforts are still imperative and "Programme Muriqui" will continue to undertake research on populations within the Serra dos Organos National Park; the possibility of reintroductions is being investigated and an ongoing education programme has been established (9).
Authenticated (13/02/2006) by Matt Richardson, independent primatologist and writer.
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