text:
It's Funny How Humor Works
As Groucho knew, it's a form of mental exercise that expands our flexibility and stamina
"I just shot an elephant in my pajamas," goes the old Groucho Marx joke. "How he got in my pajamas I don't know."
You've probably heard that one before, or something similar. For example, while viewing polling data for the 2008 presidential election on Comedy Central, Stephen Colbert deadpanned, "If I'm reading this graph correctly…I'd be very surprised."
To Read the Full Story
Continue reading your article with
View Membership Options
a WSJ membership
Sponsored Offers


text:
Printers of Business and Marketing Materials
IMPRESSIONSLA in NoHo Arts District provides Complete Print Services.
- Marketing Materials and Product Brochures
- Booklets, Manuals and Newsletters
- Communications Materials and Corporate Brochures
- Forms, Invitations, Business Stationary, Direct Mail
- Promotional Items – Put Your Name on Anything
- LP Record Jackets, CD Jackets, Innersleeves, Box Sets
- Die Cutting – Foil Stamping – Embossing – Special Coatings
ImpressionsLA's new division, Dorado Music Packaging, produces vinyl record jackets and other entertainment industry print and packaging including movie and theatrical posters, one sheets and postcards, scripts and script covers, LP record jackets, vinyl and CD jackets, sleeves, inserts, flats, gatefolds and box sets.
Corporate ImpressionsLA, Inc.
10742 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601
Phone: (818) 761-9295 Fax: (818) 509-7906
Email: email@example.com

subset: commoncrawl


text:
With the nice weather we'd been having, I took the liberty of removing the full beard I'd allowed to invade my face. Perhaps that was a mistake. This morning, 15°F. *shiver*
To make matters worse, there was a huge water main break this morning right outside my building.
2 seconds after photographing this self-proclaimed "LFTWING", the driver tossed a bunch of trash out the driver's side window. Lots of typical Democrat flair on this car, including World Wildlife Fund and Obama/Biden. Way to lead by example.
Taken yesterday on my way home. Mt. Dew is yummy! No, I didn't recycle the can (there's no convenient way in my apartment complex) but at least I put it in a garbage bin and not in the road.
In other news, if you ride your bike on the Kansas Side, you should probably check out the 5-County Regional Transportation Study. The Johnson County meeting will be at MANU's Cook Center Tuesday, February 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Random Tunage:
Way Out West - Apollo
Human League - Human
Thursday, February 19, 2009
With the nice weather we'd been having, I took the liberty of removing the full beard I'd allowed to invade my face. Perhaps that was a mistake. This morning, 15°F. *shiver*
9 comments:
hey about that lftwing car, i read from the How We Drive blog that cars with bumper stickers are dangerous, because it is an act of 'marking their territory'. i know this is a blanket statement, but its food for thought.
- February 19, 2009 8:37 PM
- Noah said...
I must be dangerous, too. My bike has several:
"F*** Work."
"PaulDotCom Security Weekly"
"Please Don't Hit Me"
"Hacker Inside (Phreaknik)"
And maybe a few others I'm forgetting.
- February 19, 2009 9:04 PM
In this college town there are cars that have at least 50 left wing bumper stickers on them.
My favorite, "no blood for oil'
A bumper sticker like that has no business being ON A CAR.
- February 19, 2009 11:50 PM
- Matt said...
People in this country HATE practicing what they preach.
- February 20, 2009 12:25 PM
- Noah said...
It's not just this country. Believe me.
- February 20, 2009 12:33 PM
i have on occasion picked up trash and handed it back to people (when they dumped it out a red light in KC or after parking in SF, about 5 feet away from a big trash can). they didn't seem to like that very much for some reason.
i really don't understand people some times.
- February 21, 2009 10:23 AM
- amidnightrider said...
I know how you feel. We still have a few conservatives around here.
Trade your litter bug for my Palin supporter.
- February 22, 2009 4:39 PM
- Noah said...
I voted McCain. I do think it's ridiculous to see McCain/Palin stickers still on cars, though.
- February 22, 2009 5:13 PM
I'm glad someone else has pointed this out!
The absolute worst, most inconsiderate, a****** drivers I have encountered have been operators of SUVs plastered with Democratic party stickers. Just yesterday I had this happen, but it was a car and not an SUV. A driver nearly sideswiped me and plain as day were an Obama sticker and a "Texas Democrat" sticker.
Some of the most considerate drivers? People in Hondas and Chevys with Jesus fish emblems on their cars. Seriously.
And Anonymous. I know what you mean. "No Blood for Oil" on a car quite possibly one of the most absurd sights anyone can hope to see.
- February 24, 2009 4:17 PM
Privacy Policy
By leaving a link or e-mail address in my comments (including your blogger profile or website URL), you acknowledge that the published comment and associated links will be available to the public and that they will likely be clicked on.


text:
Although you can update all of your apps with a single click when you connect your BlackBerry to your computer, but you can't do it over the air. However, you will be able to soon!
However, many BlackBerry users are aware that oftentimes updating even just a single application on your phone leaves the clock spinning on your homescreen for an undefined amount of time. Who knows what will happen if you're trying you update 10 apps at once?
"The only problem with this feature is that App World still cripples your device when you update an application."


text:
Bonuses and incentives were primarily awarded for personal performance. Additional bonuses were inversely proportional to the size of the group. Corporate performance generated more bonuses than divisional results, which in turn generated more bonuses than product milestones.
|To upload an avatar photo, first complete your Disqus profile. | View the list of supported HTML tags you can use to style comments. | Please read our commenting policy.


text:
Martin Luther and his companion Kaspar Sturm stopped in Oppenheim, a small winemaking town in Rheinhessen, on their way to and from the Diet of Worms in 1521.
On his journey from Frankfurt to Worms, Luther crossed the Rhine at Oppenheim in April 1521 to stay at the Zur Kanne inn, which stood on what is now Mainzer Strasse but burned down in 1621. Here he met with the Emperor's envoys. They wanted to persuade him to attend a meeting at Ebernburg Castle to keep him away from the Imperial Diet, but Luther declined.
Legend has it that Luther wrote the hymn 'A Mighty Fortress Is Our God' in Oppenheim at that time. Luther could certainly have drawn inspiration for this song from the views of St. Katharine's Church and Landskron Castle.
Today Oppenheim on the Upper Rhine is best known as a winemaking town and the home of the German Museum of Winegrowing. The silhouette of this small town is dominated by the mighty Gothic Church of St. Katharine, which is considered the most important work of Gothic architecture between Cologne Cathedral and Strasbourg Cathedral. Also well worth seeing is the historical old quarter with its unique labyrinth of cellars which you can visit as part of a tour.
Tālummaiņa jūsu pārlūkā ar divām ērtām taustiņu kombinācijām:
Tuvināt: +
Tālināt: +
Lai saņemtu atbalstu no pārlūka izstrādātāja, noklikšķiniet uz ikonas:


text:
Heart Health System - Single Box Includes Advanced LipiTrim Ultra, Essential Omega III Fish Oil, TriActive (30-Day Supply)
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and worldwide for both men and women. Many factors may contribute to poor heart health, such as regularly eating an unhealthy diet of processed, high-calorie and high-fat foods, smoking, or living a sedentary lifestyle. Equally, uncontrollable elements like pollution may also put you at risk for cardiovascular issues.Clinical trials have shown that supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish oil) may help to maintain normal levels of triglycerides and cholesterol, support healthy blood pressure and promote normal platelet activity. Maintaining healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels, promoting optimal arterial function and supporting healthy homocysteine levels are all important to the overall health of the cardiovascular system.The Heart Health™ System is comprised of Heart Health™ Essential Omega III Fish Oil with Vitamin E, Heart Health™ TriActive™ and Heart Health™ Advanced LipiTrim® Ultra, all designed to promote overall cardiovascular health. Heart Health™ Essential Omega III Fish Oil with Vitamin E provides the three grams of EPA† (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA† (docosahexaenoic acid) that studies reveal is the most effective amount to promote overall cardiovascular health. Heart Health™ Advanced LipiTrim® Ultra is composed of ±Capros Indian Gooseberry, a powerful antioxidant that helps support optimal health as well as provide effects of optimal cardiovascular health, anti-aging, and sports performance benefits. It also helps promote delivery of healthy levels of LDL throughout the body, promotes a normal rate of cholesterol production, promotes healthy levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and promotes the normal synthesis of triglycerides in the liver. Heart Health™ TriActive™ targets three major areas, the arteries, cholesterol and homocysteine levels to promote the healthy performance of the body's cardiovascular system. This unique formula uses a combination of natural ingredients that have been shown to safely and effectively support optimal arterial function and help maintain normal cholesterol and homocysteine levels.*±Capros is a registered trademark of Natreo, Inc. and is protected under U.S Patent No. 6,124,268.


text:
Hong Kong's Real-Estate Boom Conjures a Scary Development
Mr. Ng Sees Haunted-House Discount Vanish as Prices Rise; 'Market Is Crazy Now'
HONG KONG—The city's property boom is so powerful it has scared away the ghosts.
No matter what happened to real-estate prices in this superstitious Chinese city, the one surefire way to get a cheap apartment was to move in with a ghost. Websites track "haunted houses" or hongza, as they are known in Cantonese, which typically sell or rent for discounted prices.
But the latest boom in real-estate prices has nearly wiped away Hong Kong's haunted-house discount.
That has been bad news for Ng Goon Lau, 62 years old, who made a career—and a tidy fortune—braving the supernatural. For more than 10 years, he says he has bought and sold apartments where a tenant died an unnatural death, paying a third less than the market price and later selling at a healthy profit. Meantime, he says, he rents to expatriates, who tend to be less superstitious than locals.
Mr. Ng's business model is under fire by more than a dozen aggressive new competitors, says Vienna Lee of Squarefoot.com.hk, which runs a popular local search engine for these apartments.
That isn't surprising. After doubling in the past four years, Hong Kong property prices are now among the highest in the world.
Rising demand has squeezed the haunted house discount to as low as 5%, says Mr. Ng. "The market is crazy now," he says, complaining that he was able to purchase only one hongza in 2012. Even neighborhoods traditionally shunned for their proximity to funeral homes or cemeteries have seen their prices spike.
Hong Kong is a superstitious place where people regularly put out offerings of food and other gifts for dead relatives. For an entire month in the summer, the city observes the Hungry Ghost Festival, where spirits are believed to visit the city and need to be fed and entertained.
In 2001, the city's main English daily, the South China Morning Post, hired monks to cleanse the newsroom after staffers reported seeing ghosts in the bathroom. After the ritual, there were no more complaints, said Niall Fraser, deputy news editor, who was there at the time. "Everyone seemed quite happy. It seemed to do the trick."
Among expatriates willing to shack up with ghosts for a good deal, demand is rising. Rents have jumped nearly 60% across the city in the past four years, according to government figures.
Now, Mr. Ng says, he is able to rent out some at nearly market rent. "All my tenants are very happy," he says. "No one has complained that they've seen ghosts."
Aaron Bleasdale, a lawyer, once rented a two-floor penthouse in Mid-Levels, one of Hong Kong's greenest and most-coveted neighborhoods, whose tenant had recently died. At just 13,000 Hong Kong dollars, or about $1,700, it was a discount of at least 40%, he says. With the rent split between him and a roommate, the apartment was a bargain.
"It was a great location, with a rooftop garden. I'd live with a ghost for that price," said Mr. Bleasdale, who moved out of the apartment a few years ago, but still lives in Hong Kong.
"The [ghosts] here probably wouldn't speak English anyway, so I don't think they would bother me," he said. "Anyway I'm more of the Casper the Friendly Ghost school."
The first haunted house Mr. Ng sold was actually his own. When he was renovating his apartment in preparation for a sale in 1993, a worker was electrocuted.
Shaken but determined to go through with the sale, he says he got a higher price than he expected, despite the death.
Since then, Mr. Ng says he has bought and sold 20 haunted apartments. He regularly scans newspapers to find accounts of deaths and aggressively bids for discounts. He says he is proud of how he has helped pioneer Hong Kong's trade in haunted houses. "I learned it by myself," he says. "Nobody taught me. It's not my fate or luckiness, but my boldness."
His apartments have had unnatural deaths in them, which is what earns them the "haunted" moniker in Hong Kong.
Before he started trading in haunted houses, Mr. Ng was a shark-fin seller. Thanks in part to that business, Mr. Ng has something some younger investors lack: a comfortable pile of cash.
That is important, because in Hong Kong, banks often won't issue mortgages for haunted apartments.
Many banks have online calculators that put values on thousands of apartments in Hong Kong. The Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd. 's calculator delivers an error message for every unit located on the floor of an apartment building where in the 1980s a woman killed her husband. The same is true for other apartments located near notorious murder sites.
The bank said the firm it uses to value properties didn't provide a price for the apartment where the murder occurred. It didn't comment on why the calculator delivers the same error message for other units on the floor. It said it provides mortgage services for hongza apartments on a "case-by-case" basis.
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd. said it doesn't provide mortgages for "haunted" apartments.
Two years ago, Mr. Ng, who says he doesn't believe in ghosts, began winding down his shark-fin business, which was hurt by environmentalist-led boycotts, even as prices on haunted houses soared. "They're still more profitable than shark's fins," he said.
He isn't worried about his new competitors, saying their high-price deals will backfire and he will still be there. "They're amateurs," he said.
Write to Te-Ping Chen at firstname.lastname@example.com and Jeffrey Ng at email@example.com
Copyright ©2020 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8


text:
Sphinx Kids works best with a high speed Internet connection (there are lots of videos and music to listen to!) Also, some of the fun & games on this site require Flash or Shockwave. If you don't have these on your computer, download them for FREE!
|Any problems with or questions about this site, please email


text:
Transcript: Second presidential debate
Posted by CNN Political Unit
(CNN) - President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney met in Hempstead, New York Tuesday evening for the second of three presidential debates, moderated by CNN Chief Political Correspondent Candy Crowley.
CROWLEY: Good evening from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. I'm Candy Crowley from CNN's "State of the Union." We are here for the second presidential debate, a town hall, sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates.
CROWLEY: The Gallup organization chose 82 uncommitted voters from the New York area. Their questions will drive the night. My goal is to give the conversation direction and to ensure questions get answered.
The questions are known to me and my team only. Neither the commission, nor the candidates have seen them. I hope to get to as many questions as possible.
CROWLEY: And because I am the optimistic sort, I'm sure the candidates will oblige by keeping their answers concise and on point.
Each candidate has as much as two minutes to respond to a common question, and there will be a two-minute follow-up. The audience here in the hall has agreed to be polite and attentive - no cheering or booing or outbursts of any sort.
We will set aside that agreement just this once to welcome President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney.
Gentlemen, thank you both for joining us here tonight. We have a lot of folks who've been waiting all day to talk to you, so I want to get right to it.
Governor Romney, as you know, you won the coin toss, so the first question will go to you. And I want to turn to a first-time voter, Jeremy Epstein, who has a question for you.
QUESTION: Mr. President, Governor Romney, as a 20-year-old college student, all I hear from professors, neighbors and others is that when I graduate, I will have little chance to get employment. What can you say to reassure me, but more importantly my parents, that I will be able to sufficiently support myself after I graduate?
ROMNEY: Thank you, Jeremy. I appreciate your - your question, and thank you for being here this evening and to all of those from Nassau County that have come, thank you for your time. Thank you to Hofstra University and to Candy Crowley for organizing and leading this - this event.
Thank you, Mr. President, also for being part of this - this debate.
College kids all over this country. I was in Pennsylvania with someone who had just graduated - this was in Philadelphia - and she said, "I've got my degree. I can't find a job. I've got three part-
time jobs. They're just barely enough to pay for my food and pay for an apartment. I can't begin to pay back my student loans."
So what we have to do is two things. We have to make sure that we make it easier for kids to afford college.
ROMNEY: And also make sure that when they get out of college, there's a job. When I was governor of Massachusetts, to get a high school degree, you had to pass an exam. If you graduated in the top quarter of your class, we gave you a John and Abigail Adams scholarship, four years tuition free in the college of your choice in Massachusetts, it's a public institution.
I want to make sure we keep our Pell grant program growing. We're also going to have our loan program, so that people are able to afford school. But the key thing is to make sure you can get a job when you get out of school. And what's happened over the last four years has been very, very hard for America's young people. I want you to be able to get a job.
I know what it takes to get this economy going. With half of college kids graduating this year without a college - excuse me, without a job. And without a college level job, that's just unacceptable.
And likewise you've got more and more debt on your back. So more debt and less jobs. I'm going to change that. I know what it takes to create good jobs again. I know what it takes to make sure that you have the kind of opportunity you deserve. And kids across this country are going to recognize, we're bringing back an economy. It's not going to be like the last four years. The middle-class has been crushed over the last four years, and jobs have been too scarce. I know what it takes to bring them back, and I'm going to do that, and make sure that when you graduate - when do you graduate?
ROMNEY: 2014. When you come out in 2014, I presume I'm going to be president. I'm going to make sure you get a job. Thanks Jeremy. Yeah, you bet.
CROWLEY: Mr. President?
OBAMA: Jeremy, first of all, your future is bright. And the fact that you're making an investment in higher education is critical. Not just to you, but to the entire nation. Now, the most important thing we can do is to make sure that we are creating jobs in this country. But not just jobs, good paying jobs. Ones that can support a family.
OBAMA: And what I want to do, is build on the five million jobs that we've created over the last 30 months in the private sector alone. And there are a bunch of things we can do to make sure your
future is bright.
Number one, I want to build manufacturing jobs in this country again. Now when Governor Romney said we should let Detroit go bankrupt. I said we're going to bet on American workers and the
American auto industry and it's come surging back.
I want to do that in industries, not just in Detroit, but all across the country and that means we change our tax code so we're giving incentives to companies that are investing here in the United States and creating jobs here.
It also means we're helping them and small businesses to export all around the world to new markets.
Number two, we've got to make sure that we have the best education system in the world. And the fact that you're going to college is great, but I want everybody to get a great education and
we've worked hard to make sure that student loans are available for folks like you, but I also want to make sure that community colleges are offering slots for workers to get retrained for the jobs that are out there right now and the jobs of the future.
Number three, we've got to control our own energy. Now, not only oil and natural gas, which we've been investing in; but also, we've got to make sure we're building the energy source of the future, not just thinking about next year, but ten years from now, 20 years from now. That's why we've invested in solar and wind and biofuels, energy efficient cars.
We've got to reduce our deficit, but we've got to do it in a balanced way. Asking the wealthy to pay a little bit more along with cuts so that we can invest in education like yours. And let's take the money that we've been spending on war over the last decade to rebuild America, roads, bridges schools. We do those things, not only is your future going to be bright but America's future is going to bright as well. CROWLEY: Let me ask you for more immediate answer and begin with Mr. Romney just quickly what - what can you do? We're looking at a situation where 40 percent of the unemployed have been unemployed have been unemployed for six months or more. They don't have the two years that Jeremy has.


text:
Books & Materials
Newsletter Archive
Home, Garden, and DIY
November 2017
"Whether making food for you, your family, or your friends,
cooking at home is self-affirming and empowering on many levels."
~ from
The Moosewood Restaurant Table
Recent Releases
ThriftStyle: The Ultimate Bargain Shopper's Guide to Smart Fashion
Allison Engel, Reise Moore, and Margaret Engel
If you have high fashion taste and a thrift store budget,
might keep you from going broke while still dressing in style. With vibrant color photographs showing thrifted outfits, this fun guide for fashionistas follows three experienced thrifters through dozens of stores; it's "as if your cool aunts took you along to their favorite Salvation Army shop" (
Library Journal
)! But not everything they find is perfect, so they cover tailoring, dry cleaning, stain removal, and more. If you adore Dior, be sure to check this out.
The Moosewood Restaurant Table: 250 Brand-New Recipes from the Natural Foods...
The Moosewood Collective
Featuring over 250 brand-new vegetarian recipes, this latest from the venerable Moosewood Restaurant covers breakfast, brunch, starters, soups, sandwiches, salads, grain bowls, entrees, pastas, sides, and desserts -- and it includes vegan and gluten-free options. Tempting recipes include cheesy garlic toast, autumn potpie, Japanese curry, cashew-crusted chickpea burgers, tropical bread pudding, and others!
Sweet: Desserts from London's Ottolenghi
Yotam Ottolenghi & Helen Goh
Yotam Ottolenghi is as famous for his award-winning cookbooks as his London delis and eponymous restaurant, but he started off whisking egg whites for vanilla soufflés. Now, devoting a whole book to sweets, the superstar chef teams up with noted pastry chef Helen Goh for this beautiful collection of 110 decadent treats. Divided into categories (cookies, mini-cakes, cakes, cheesecakes, tarts & pies, desserts, and confectionary), recipes include tahini and halva brownies, rolled pavlova with peaches and blackberries, lime meringue cheesecake,
hocolate, banana and pecan cookies,
and more. Baking tips are also included.
Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant & Unfussy New Favorites
Deb Perelman
With her humorous, personable writing style and beautifully shot photos, a
ward-winning blogger and best-selling author Deb
Perelman gives readers delicious, do-able recipes for breakfast, stews and soups, vegetable mains, meat mains, and sweets of all types. Check this book out to make yummy-sounding creations like granola biscotti, grandma-style chicken noodle soup, chocolate pecan slab pie, and
leek, feta, and greens spiral pie
Preparing for Guests
Barefoot Contessa Parties! Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties that Are Really Fun
Ina Garten
Who better to go to for advice on fun yet easy parties than the Barefoot Contessa herself, Ian Garten? In this breezy cookbook full of color photos, she offers hosting advice ("a good party is not about the food, it's about the people") and promotes a relaxed style of cooking while offering a wide array of themes (pizza party, afternoon tea, autumn dinner, etc.) and seasonal recipes for each (such as California pizzas, ice-cream sodas, and tea sandwiches). This book was published over a decade ago, but its easy-going attitude, tips, and recipes will always be appreciated. Looking for her latest?
Cooking for Jeffrey
came out last year.
Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails
David Kaplan, Nick Fauchald, and Alex Day
Weighty and imposing, this handsome volume exudes authority -- as well it should, considering that Manhattan bar Death & Co is a world-renowned leader in the craft cocktail movement. Adventurous mixologists will find advice for stocking a home bar (right down the best kind of ice), as well as recipes for over 450 innovative cocktails with names that are just as intriguing as the drinks themselves, such as Stolen Huffy and Velvet Warhol. "Sophisticated and inviting" (
Library Journal
Death & Co
will inspire beginning bartenders and pros alike.
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
Marie Kondo
This massively popular little book offers a thoughtful guide to decluttering and organizing your living space. With a bit of New Age philosophy (such as verbally thanking the objects you remove) and a lot of no-nonsense advice, expert Marie Kondo shows you what to do and explains the impact that an organized home can have on your life.
No time to go full-on before your guests arrive? Do what you can now and then spend time in January working your way through the process.
The Unexpected Houseplant: 220 Extraordinary Choices for Every Room in Your Home
Tovah Martin; photographs by Kindra Clineff
Maybe you're a pro at decluttering, making drinks, and hosting parties; what else can you do to prepare for visitors? Liven things up with unusual houseplants! Forget ficus trees and Boston ferns, and try out conifers, fruit trees, and carnivorous plants, as well as more familiar favorites. With detailed information on each plant's flower, foliage, and cultivation needs, this beautifully photographed book also offers helpful troubleshooting tips.
Contact your librarian for more great books!
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin St.
San Francisco, California 94102


text:
Ceredigion Museum
Ceredigion Museum is housed in a restored Edwardian Theatre. It has been described as 'one of the most beautiful museum interiors in Britain'.
Ceredigion Museum is a vibrant, welcoming institution which through well thought out displays and exhibitions attempts to deepen the understanding of the history and culture of the county to the people of Ceredigion and its visitors.
We make accessible our collections and information about them, which we hold in trust for the community we serve.
This is achieved by collecting, documenting, preserving and interpreting material evidence of Ceredigion's past for the public benefit.
Venue Type:
Monday-Saturday 10.00-17.00
Closed: Christmas week
Admission free
The museum displays objects of all ages from the county of Ceredigion (Cardiganshire). Most of the displays are of the Victorian period and later
Collection details
Social History, Costume and Textiles, Archaeology, Agriculture
Key artists and exhibits
- The museum has a large collection of oil paintings by Alfred Worthington,1835-1925. There is also a fine collection of taxidermy by the Hutchings family of Aberystwyth who worked between the 1860s and 1942.
Ceredigion Museum
Terrace Road
24 hour answerphone
- About
- | Collections
- | Map


text:
Office of Academic Affiliations
About Office of Academic Affiliations
As one of four statutory missions, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) conducts an education and training program for health professions students and residents to enhance the quality of care provided to veteran patients within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) healthcare system. More
Our Training Programs
VA's physician education program is conducted in collaboration with 135 of 144 allopathic medical schools and 30 of 33 osteopathic medical schools.
Through affiliations with individual health professions schools and colleges, clinical traineeships and fellowships are provided to students in more than 40 health professions.
The VA Advanced Fellowships Program offers post-residency fellowships to physicians and dentists in emerging health professions of particular importance to VA and the nation.
VA partners with the country's finest nursing schools to provide compassionate, highly educated nurses to look after the health care needs of our nation's veterans.
VA Centers of Excellence (CoE)
Five VA Medical Centers were selected as VA Centers of Excellence in Primary Care Education (CoEPCE). Under the program, trainees will begin their rotations to VA Medical Centers in July, 2011. Their training programs and activities will emphasize VA's new program of team based care featuring Patient-Aligned Care Teams (PACT).
Of Special Interest
Report of the Blue Ribbon Panel on
VA-Medical School Affiliations
The Federal Advisory Committee on Veterans Affairs Medical School Affiliations advised the Secretary, through the Under Secretary for Health, on issues related to a comprehensive philosophical framework to enhance VA's partnerships with medical schools and affiliated institutions. More
The Worthen Award may be given annually to a VHA employee from any health care discipline in recognition of contributions they have made that are of national significance to education in the health professions.
Governance & Future Planning
OAA oversees the policies governing all clinical training programs, clinical trainees and residents, as well as the educational relationships VA has with medical schools, universities and colleges in support of VA's clinical training programs.
VA partners with medical schools, universities and colleges to provide training programs at VA facilities. Before a training program can be established, an Afiliation Agreement must be made between VA and the educational institution.
To further VA's commitment to quality medical education, we will solicit Request for Proposals from our facilities and educational partners on topics of critical importance to VA's training programs.
National Academic Affiliations Council
The new 14-member VA advisory committee will advise the Secretary and the Under Secretary for Health on ways to further enhance what has become the largest public-private partnership in VA's history and a cornerstone of American health professions education.


text:
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Gov. Jerry Brown checked off most of the items from his 2012 to-do list. He persuaded a majority of voters to pass his tax initiative in November, pushed changes to the public pension system through the Legislature and put California on stronger financial footing.
Now the Democratic governor can turn his attention to the second half of a term that began two years ago and pursue the kind of legacy-building achievements governors seek. At the top of his agenda are a massive water infrastructure project for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, the heart of the state"s water-delivery system, and seeing that the nation"s first high-speed rail system gets on track.
"It"s going to be a very exciting year, but it has to be a year that we keep one foot on the brake and the other foot modestly on the accelerator," Brown said in an interview with The Associated Press.
With Democrats also winning two-thirds majorities in both houses of the Legislature, the governor has said one of his responsibilities will be to keep his own party in check so it doesn"t lose the trust of the voters.
Brown is likely to present a robust agenda when he releases his budget proposal and gives his State of the State address in January. In addition to high-speed rail and a tunnel to convey Sacramento River water around the delta, Brown has signaled that he will seek to overhaul California"s school-funding system, streamline state regulations and further strengthen California"s environmental regulations.
Even Jon Coupal, president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, said in a column that Brown could be "the new voice of reason" in Sacramento, with Republicans marginalized and Democratic lawmakers free to enact anything they like—and even override gubernatorial vetoes.
Brown acknowledged a "momentum and thrust" among liberals to try to restore programs that have experienced deep spending cuts during the recession, but he has been reiterating his admonitions that the state must keep spending in check.
"The problem is that the money that we"ve raised has already been spent, and the goal here was to bring our budget into balance, stop the bleeding in our schools and stabilize the yo-yo budgeting of the last 15 years, and so that"s where we are," Brown said of his ballot initiative.
He added, "It"s clear to me that we have to stay the course, and this will be a much better year than we"ve had for a long time."
Proposition 30, passed with 54 percent of the vote Nov. 6, is expected to generate an additional $6 billion a year by increasing the state sales tax a quarter cent and raising income taxes on those making $250,000 a year or more. Both tax increases are temporary.
The state"s independent legislative analyst said California faces a much smaller budget deficit—about $1.9 billion—through the end of the next fiscal year and could even have surpluses after that. That compares with the $15.7 billion deficit lawmakers faced earlier this year.
Brown has a unique opportunity that few leaders get, Democratic political adviser Chris Lehane said. With all statewide offices held by Democrats and a supermajority in the Legislature, he said Californians will look to Brown to lay out a vision for restoring the state to greatness.
"I think people are going to want a sense of, big picture, where are we going as a state?" Lehane said. "I think they want to have a sense that there is a plan out there that can address what have been historically intractable issues. … Now we have a chance to go in the right direction. How are we going to do that?"
Brown laid out a fairly extensive list of priorities the day after the November election. He said he would give his full attention to the state"s longstanding water concerns, focus on the $68 billion high-speed rail project, revamp the state"s education financing system and work to "calibrate our regulations" to ensure they are reasonable but still protect the environment, health and workers.
Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg also said Democrats will seek to rewrite an $11 billion water bond that is set to go before voters in 2014, rearranging its priorities and lowering the borrowing by at least $1 billion. Republicans had insisted on including the possibility of building new dams when the bipartisan package was approved by lawmakers in 2009, while Democrats generally favored alternatives such as cleaning up contaminated groundwater and increasing conservation efforts.
Brown, 74, also faces medical treatments for early stage prostate cancer, his second cancer scare since re-taking the office he first held from 1975 to 1983. He is undergoing radiation treatments that are expected to end the week of Jan. 7. In April 2011, he underwent surgery to remove a cancerous growth on the right side of his nose.
Looking ahead to a year of promise, Brown views his role as charting the middle ground.
"I see my job as someone who has to examine closely the various excesses that are presented and find a wise balance," he said.


text:
Dutch designer Kiki van Eijk created this cabinet to look like an antique sewing box. She really hit the nail on the head here, because it immediately reminded me of the rickety old piece my grandmother had.
But van Eijk's biggie-sized interpretation holds more than just needles and thread. It's far bigger, so it's a little trickier to open it up. It's supported by springs, so when you pull on one side, the entire piece unfolds like an accordion. Sounds simple, but it took ven Eijk four years to figure it out. The results are so beautiful and fun and don't come with a grandmother knitting you an embarrassing Christmas sweater. [Dezeen]


text:
Dinner Tonight: Potato Salad with Smoked Salmon and Horseradish Crème Fraîche Recipe
Your source for quick recipe every single week day.
It was time to eat some smoked fish. I don't know why I've been avoiding it for so long, but after finding this recipe in Jamie Oliver's Jamie at Home, I knew I had a perfect place to start. He pairs the smoked salmon with some boiled potatoes, which may sound a little too simple, but the potatoes are actually given a whole lot of love.
They're boiled until creamy, drained, and then immediately tossed with a vinaigrette. Once cool, they're tossed with fresh dill and drizzled with a crème fraîche and horseradish sauce.
Like most Jamie Oliver recipes, the amounts for some of the ingredients are written out in hilariously vague terms. For the most part, I've tried to be a little more precise, writing down amounts that I actually used. Luckily, this recipe is pretty resilient and will come out well as long as the potatoes are cooked and the smoked salmon is delicious.
- Yield:4 people
- Active time: 30 minutes
- Total time:45 minutes
- 1 ½ pounds new potatoes, washed
- sea salt and black pepper
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 to 2 tablespoons grated horseradish, depending on your taste
- ¾ cup crème fraîche
- 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped
- 14 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced
All the potatoes need to be roughly the same size, so cut some of the larger ones in half if necessary. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the potatoes. Boil until all of the potatoes are cooked, 15 to 20 minutes. A knife should easily slip into each. Drain in a colander when done.
Add the zest, half of the lemon juice, and the red wine vinegar to a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Toss in the capers, and season the dressing with salt and pepper. Toss the warm potatoes into the large bowl, and mix well.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the horseradish, crème fraîche, and remaining lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
When the potatoes have cooled off a bit, add about three-quarters of the chopped dill and toss. Then arrange the thinly sliced smoked salmon on a plate or large platter. Oliver writes that you shouldn't "be too neat." Add the potatoes. Drizzle some of the crème fraîche mixture on top, and garnish with the remaining chopped dill. Serve with the rest of the crème fraîche mixture on the side.
All products linked here have been independently selected by our editors. We may earn a commission on purchases, as described in our affiliate policy.


text:
Grease Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
QRS Cat #662066
Summer Nights
Hopelessly Devoted To You
You're The One That I Want
Beauty School Dropout
Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee
Greased Lightnin'
It's Raining On Prom Night
Alone At A Drive-In Movie
Blue Moon
Rock 'N' Roll Is Here To Stay
Those Magic Changes
Hound Dog
Born To Hand-Jive
Tears On My Pillow
Freddy, My Love
Rock 'N' Roll Party Queen
There Are Worse Things I Could Do
Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee (Reprise)
We Go Together
Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing
Grease (Reprise)
What You Receive: The original audio CD plus a 3-digit access code for this CD. This will access and synchronize the corresponding SyncAlong piano files for this CD, which are contained on the CompactFlash card shipped FREE to first-time SyncAlong CD purchasers. Free Updates to these Piano Files will be issued regularly via this website.
Piano Transcribed & Played by: Charles Czarnecki
Grease Original Motion Picture Soundtrac...
QRS Cat #662066


text:
Central Connecticut volleyball's middle duo of junior Rachel Dunlap and freshman Brooke Schwab earned Molten/Northeast Conference weekly awards on Monday afternoon. Dunlap, was named defensive player of the week and Schwab was tabbed as the rookie of the week.
Dunlap registered 20.0 total blocks and 12 kills over the two victories. On offense, she hit .455, terminating 12 balls on 22 attempts, while limiting herself to two attack errors on the week.
Against Sacred Heart, Dunlap tallied two solo and 12 block assists in the five-set thriller. The 14 blocks recorded marked a single-match high in the NEC this season and the most for a Blue Devil since the rally-scoring era (2008). The Blue Devils tallied 21 total blocks against the Pioneers which is the most team blocks for CCSU in a match since November of 2010 and once again an NEC single-match best in 2013.
On Sunday, Dunlap turned in a near-flawless hitting performance with an impressive .727 attack percentage. The senior connected for eight kills on 11 attempts and did not commit an attack error. Dunlap added six block assists at the net.
Schwab continued her strong play in the middle, posting 14 kills and 11 blocks across eight sets and two victories.
In Saturday's five-set win over Sacred Heart, Brooke played a crucial role, collecting six kills and seven total blocks. The Oregon native hit .417 for the match, and limited herself to just one error.
On Sunday in a 3-0 defeat of Fairleigh Dickinson, Schwab posted eight kills on 17 attempts for a .353 hitting percentage. She also added four block assists. Schwab averaged 1.75 kills and an impressive 1.38 blocks per set on the week.
The defensive player of the week award is the fifth this season for Dunlap. Schwab's rookie of the week honor is her fourth. She also has a pair of defensive player of the week awards to her credit.
The Blue Devils return to action on Saturday when they host LIU Brooklyn at Detrick Gym. The showdown between the first place Blackbirds and the second place Blue Devils will have a major impact on the race for the NEC regular season title. The match is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.


text:
- This event has passed.
Guided Meditation Practice
November 5, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until December 17, 2019
The regular guided meditation practice session held at 7pm every Tuesday (with a very few exceptions) at Shanti Sadan.
These meetings are suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike. Each is a chance for beginners to learn the methods, and for those with experience to deepen their practices, in a supportive group environment.
At these meetings we do a set of traditional meditation practices that we can learn and take up for ourselves.
The practices typically include a preparation, breathing practice, visualisation, and meditation on a text. There is a chance to ask questions afterwards. The meetings last about 50 minutes.
No special clothing is required. Admission to all meetings is free, everyone welcome.


text:
Why The Media Ignores Jeremy Hammond While Praising Edward Snowden
Jeremy Hammond's hack of Stratfor, a corporate intelligence agency, created global solidarity by revealing how the 1% targets activists worldwide.
From Mint Press News / By Kit O'Connell
The mainstream media has devoted hundreds of articles to NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden, the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary "Citizenfour," but it's not devoted the same level of attention to many other whistleblowers and political prisoners, like Jeremy Hammond, no matter how sensational the facts they revealed.
In November 2013, a federal court sentenced Hammond to 10 years in prison for his part in the hack of Strategic Forecasting, an Austin, Texas-based corporate intelligence agency, also known as Stratfor. Working on behalf of Lulzsec, an infamous subgroup of Anonymous, Hammond leaked 5 million private emails taken from Stratfor to the whistleblowing website WikiLeaks, a release that came to be known as the Global Intelligence Files, or GI Files.
The emails revealed that Stratfor gathers intelligence on behalf of private corporations while also sharing sensitive information with local and federal law enforcement. For example, the company spied on The Yes Men for Dow Chemical, after the activists publicly humiliated Dow on behalf of survivors of the 1984 Bhopal, India, disaster that killed thousands. At the same time, Stratfor collaborated with the Texas State Troopers to infiltrate Occupy Austin during the first months after the group's formation in October 2011. (more…)


text:
When I look closely at a broccoli floret, I don't ponder fractal geometry; I may marvel at images derived from Fibonacci sequences, but I don't pretend to understand Walsh functions. Choreographer Karole Armitage might consider me an intellectual wimp. Her Three Theories premiered in 2010 at the World Science Festival. Although Armitage's new Mechanics of the Dance Machine at New York Live Arts … [Read more...]
You are here: Home / Archives for Mechanics of the Dance Machine


text:
In 1983, Bob Kevoian & Tom Griswold created The Bob & Tom Show at their flagship station WFBQ-FM in Indianapolis. The Bob & Tom Show is one of the longest running and highest rated morning shows in America and is nationally syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks on more than 150 stations.
The Bob & Tom Show is one of the most honored programs in the radio industry. To date, the program has won seven Billboard awards for "Local Air Personality of the Year;" five Marconi awards – three for "Large Market Personality of the Year" and two for "Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year;" 10 Radio & Records awards and two National Chairman's Citation Awards from the Leukemia Society of America.


text:
"Parents need to take a pretty casual attitude toward using the toilet so the children take it for granted as well," says Dr. Jody McVittie, mother, general practitioner and expert on potty seats. "That means providing them with something they can use by themselves, whether it attaches to the toilet or is a small chair that stands alone, showing them how to use it, then letting them use it without interfering too much."
It doesn't really matter what type of seat you choose as long as it interests your child.
The Two Types of Potty Training Seats
- Stand-Alone Potty Seats: These are just small chairs with a hole and a removable pot for cleaning. They are particularly good for children just starting out with potty training because they're extremely stable, easy to use and don't require any climbing or flushing. They're very portable and can be moved between bathrooms or even taken to a relative's house when visiting. On the negative side, they do have to be emptied and cleaned. Choices within this category include:
- Chairs that play a tune.
- Chairs featuring cartoon characters.
- Folding travel chairs with handles.
- Extra-stable chairs, some with seatbelts, for special needs children.
- Toilet Adapter Potty Seats: Also known as toilet seat reducers, these fit over the big toilet and make the seat smaller. These adapters help children transition to the big toilet, and waste can be flushed away immediately. They may be more difficult for children to use in the early stages of potty training and usually require a step stool to make the potty more accessible. Some interesting choices in this category include:
- Padded potty seats.
- Potty seats with handles for extra security.
- Flip-up seats that stay on the toilet.
- Seats with built-in steps.
In Dr. McVittie's opinion, as both a mom and a potty seat expert, it doesn't really matter what type of seat you choose as long as it interests your child.
"Eventually children have to make the transition to the big toilet," says Dr. McVittie. "That may be easier if they start out there with some type of adapter. But regardless of what method you choose, your child will eventually make that transition. They're not going to be going off to college with their potty chair."
Choosing a Potty Training Seat for Your Child
A child should have some input into what type of potty chair he or she uses, but, cautions Narmin Parpia, founder of Potty Training Concepts, a parent first has to decide what works in their home and then can give options to find out what's right for the child.
For example, Parpia says, if you have several small children, a flip-up potty seat that stays attached to the toilet between the lid and seat is probably a good choice. This keeps the child (or mom) from having to put the seat on the toilet every time it's time to go. Or, if you have only one bathroom, you may be better off with a portable potty chair that can be used in an alternative location.
Also, don't be afraid to change potty seats if it isn't working out. Memory Mason, of Atlanta, Ga., used one potty seat for her son, who is now 8, but has purchased a different model entirely for her 2-year-old daughter.
"My 8-year-old felt unstable on the toilet adapter potty chair he used, so I now have one that's lower to the ground and, as a bonus, is small enough to be portable," says Mason.
Stability is one of the top tips cited by both Dr. McVittie and Parpia, particularly when a child is transitioning to the big toilet. A stool is a great thing to have around for this transition. It helps with climbing up, supports little feet when they're sitting on the potty and can help your child reach the sink when she's done.
Remember, the ultimate goal is to show your child how to go to the bathroom alone so you don't have to drop everything every time he or she announces: "I have to go!" The easier the potty chair or seat is to use, the more quickly that goal will be reached.


text:
Bucs coach Greg Schiano is going back to his roots to hire at least one assistant on his staff.
Schiano wants to hire former Butch Davis, the former Tar Hells, Browns and Miami Hurricanes head coach, according to Sports Illustrated's Peter King.
It's not clear what role Davis would have on the Bucs' staff, but most likely he would be defensive coordinator. Schiano was Davis' defensive coordinator at Miami from 1999-2000.
Here's what King wrote:
Greg Schiano wants Butch Davis on his staff.
Not sure whether Davis would be defensive coordinator or an assistant head coach, but Schiano's interested in adding him to the staff at Tampa Bay. Schiano was Davis' defensive coordinator at the University of Miami in 1999 and 2000, and they have remained close. Davis hasn't coached in the NFL since he was dismissed by the Browns after the 2004 season. He'd be a good sounding board for Schiano.
I like the Schiano hire. Not to ignore the others, but having lived in New Jersey when Schiano took over one of the worst teams in any sport in the country (that's no exaggeration), I witnessed the job he did making Rutgers competitive nationally. In the last few days, I've heard people say, "Well, he never won the Big East at Rutgers. Dumb hire.'' Time will tell.
Only two of the eight coaches hired in 2009 are still with their teams. You know there are no such things as long-term locks in the NFL, but I like this hire because the Bucs needed a coach to instill discipline. This is a team, and a defense in particular, that didn't respond to Raheem Morris anymore. It's shocking how quickly they tuned him out -- as if they lost interest in everything that came out of his mouth. They won't miss what Schiano says. He'll bench or cut guys if they're lazy or poor workers or unproductive.
"Whatever you decide to do, on any level of football, you have to have rules, and we'll have them,'' Schiano said over the phone from Tampa. "I'm not looking to reinvent the wheel. I'm just looking to coach the players we have the right way.''
He's not sure how he got so close to Bill Belichick, but Belichick helped him get this job. He called Tampa Bay GM Mark Dominik, who led the Bucs' long search, and told Dominik how NFL-ready he thought Schiano was. "We trust one another,'' said Schiano. "I think we see things the same way -- not schematically, necessarily, but principally."


text:
Don't just sit there. Snag an oligarch! Buy a bunch of lottery tickets! Sell your granny to a sex-trafficker! Do something! If you wish to buy any of the delectable new spring merch currently featured in the March fashion mags, you will need to scare up some serious dough. Here's a terrifying example of what I'm talking about: There's a certain tan Gucci washed-python safari jacket. Due to my severe inability to grow old graciously, I have been coveting it since it was first shown on the runway last year. All through January, I frantically checked the Gucci Web site in order to ascertain the delivery date and, most importantly, the price. All was revealed a couple of weeks back: $12,000! For that kind of money I'll wash my own pythons, thank you very much.
How can you, the ordinary woman in the street, hope to compete in this scary new land of $2,000 Carolina Herrera embroidered skirts, $6,000 Proenza Schouler day dresses and "price-available-on-request" Balenciaga car coats? Don't fret. I have a solution for you. While Uniqlo and H & M offer compelling alternatives to all these stratospherically high-priced duds, there is, you will be delighted to hear, an even more cost-effective, glamour-enhancing solution. How cost effective? I'm talking about a big fat zero. I'm talking about getting yourself a flattering adjacency.
This devious idea came to me while I was watching the recent Academy Awards. I could not help noticing that every slender A-lister was accompanied on the red carpet by a headset-wearing, black-clad handler or two. These sturdy, hard-working lasses provide a fabulous foil to the attenuated and hungry-looking movie goddesses.
"Everyone loves a flattering adjacency," observed my husband, stroking our dog and sounding a bit like Dr. No. "That's why I keep you around. To make me look tall."
Finding a flattering adjacency requires introspection. Before seeking out the adjacency that might diminish your own particular shortcoming, you must take a long hard look in the mirror. It was only after acknowledging that he too was altitudinally disadvantaged that my Jonny decided to find someone even shorter—namely, moi.
I admit that I may be somewhat oversimplifying the process. Acquiring a flattering adjacency is invariably fraught with contradictions and complications: Sarkozy, for example, looks good with ex-model Carla on his arm. Her willowy hauteur is a perfect complement to his gypsy-ish, peasant-y butchness. There is, however, a downside: Since she is about a kilometer taller than he is, he sometimes looks as if he is about to start shrieking "Ze plane! Ze Plane!"
Or take Kate and Wills. They may be perfectly matched in height, but her uber-tressiness provides a less-than-flattering adjacency to the future king's tonsorial challenges.
Another example: My Jonny might have a couple of inches on me. I, however, am several pounds lighter. Touché!
The flattering adjacency concept knows no boundaries and goes way beyond simple matters of height and poundage: Qaddafi, for example, has unwittingly provided a flattering adjacency to none other than Charlie Sheen. No matter what Charlie gets up to in the coming weeks, Colonel Q. will always seem more insane. The reverse applies to Mitt Romney. During the run-up to the last election, he seemed like a terrifying caricature of an arch-conservative Mormon, and then—bam!—Sarah Palin entered the fray, and old Mitt has seemed positively avuncular ever since.
Let's get back to that snakeskin jacket. I regret to report that, despite my adoption of various flattering adjacencies, my materialist longings persist. I am obsessed with that jacket. My only recourse, I fear, is to revive that old Fran Lebowitz trick. Back in the '80s, the brilliant Fran would use her public appearances to raise funds in the following manner (I'm paraphrasing from memory): "There are 500 people here tonight. If you each give me $1,000, I could buy my condo." I am reliably informed that about 10 million people per month view our illustrious Web site. If each Slate reader gave me a penny, I would have $100,000. Et voila! $12,000 for the jacket and the remaining $88,000 to splurge on a designer T-shirt or two.
Happy shopping!


text:
One of the hardest things to do is to sit with your own disappointment; sit quietly with it in a room, no running or reaching for the phone to call for help, no opening a bottle of something to drown it. Disappointment can be huge, and yet still drowns neatly in a small bottle of the right stuff. Funny how that works. The challenge is to just sit with it, look it in its colorless eyes and wait until it gets bored. Eventually it shrugs and says "what did you expect?" before it finally lopes off to some other non-event.
But I can't do it. I can't wait out disappointment like that. If it looks like disappointment is on the way, anyone's disappointment, I will be the first to cast an anxious eye to the horizon and scream, "Distract, distract, distract!" And it must have been that time when I could not distract myself from looming disappointment, that I discovered the power of failure.
Failure can be a beautiful thing. It builds no expectations, and with no expectations there can be no disappointment. The twisted twin of: "Do or do not. There is no try," there is only "try" in my power of failure. And I try everything – film making, sword fighting, singing in front of an audience, creative writing groups, so many endeavors that make others pause and worry, "What if I'm no good?" I simply mutter my negative affirmation "I'm going to suck. Oh well," and barrel onward.
Sometimes I do stop and ask, "Where has this gotten me?" Because obviously approaching everything with the understanding that you will fail doesn't leave much room to strive towards improvement. I suppose the answer is nowhere, but it's an interesting nowhere. And I'm rarely if ever defeated, which makes me something of an alpha loser.
Sadly though, any expectation, even an expectation of failure, will lead you back to disappointment. Witness the moment a peer in one of my activities turned to me and said, "You know, you're not as bad as you think you are." It was intended as encouragement, but it meant that I had failed at failing. And what do I do with that?


text:
"The increase in productivity and efficiency has been astounding. We are working smarter with fewer people and saving money at the same time"
Steve Morris Head of Service, Vale of Glamorgan Council
The Vale of Glamorgan is Wales' most southern Unitary Authority. It lies immediately west of Cardiff between the M4 and the Severn Estuary, covering 331 square miles. The Vale of Glamorgan Council has 47 elected members or councillors, each representing an electoral division, or ward.
In 2003 the Council commissioned a study to consider whether it should transfer its housing stock to private landlords. Included in the study was a review of the building maintenance service which identified critical areas that needed addressing. It found that there was low productivity, high overheads and no appointment system to make the process more efficient. As a result, the Council put together a five year business plan to upgrade the maintenance service and introduce new mobile working capabilities.
"We realised we needed to accomplish a number of tasks to make the service fit for purpose. The first priority was to update our existing green screen ConSol system. The second was to enable more efficient mobile working," explains Steve Morris, Head of Service, Vale of Glamorgan Council. "Our existing way of working was incredibly inefficient and involved lots of duplication of effort so we were keen to undertake a radical overhaul of all processes."
Under the old system, tenants would ring the housing department to report needed repairs; these would be entered into the ConSol system and printed out to be handed to tradespeople at the start of the working day. They would then make the repair, write up the detail and then hand it back in at the end of the day when it would go to administration to be entered back into the system.
"It was a paper-based system and, as such, was ineffective and subject to human error. People would often lose tickets – sometimes deliberately if they didn't like the look of the job," adds Morris. "And because there was no appointment system, we had people travelling long distances even when there were other repair jobs in their vicinity. We needed a joined up view of all the necessary repairs and a way to elegantly allocate repairs that would be the most time and cost-effective."
As a long-time customer of Fujitsu, the Council invited the company to propose a road map for developing the existing platform and incorporating a mobile strategy. It also looked at other vendors but found that the solutions on offer were mostly off-the-shelf versions that were not tailored to its needs.
"Fujitsu had a deep understanding of what we wanted to achieve and offered the least costly solution into the bargain," comments Morris. "It was the ideal partner to bring our maintenance services system into the 21st century."
Fujitsu first developed an enhanced version of the ConSol platform known as e-Plus, which is a Windows-based system tailored specifically to the needs of the Council. It incorporates a mobile working element which has streamlined the repairs process.
The Council has established a contact centre to manage all inbound calls from tenants. When a repair is reported, there is a diagnostic tool so the agent can raise the correct job. This information is routed into the OptiTime application which shows the diaries and availability of all the relevant tradespeople. The agent can then book a convenient time while the tenant is still on the phone. OptiTime optimises resources by allocating jobs to people who will already be in that area, filling their schedule for the week.
Each tradesman is equipped with a PDA which is linked to the e-Plus platform. When they log-on in the morning, it shows their schedule for the day. As this has been prebooked, their vehicles will already be stocked with the appropriate tools and equipment removing the need to visit the council depot.
"This system is remarkably smooth. Our people no longer need to come in first thing to pick up jobs and stock. It's all automatically allocated, saving us all a lot of time and effort. It also reduces the amount of time spent on the road between jobs because it keeps people working in the same areas. As a large rural council, that is important," continues Morris. "Even if one of our people needs to buy some equipment for a specialist job, they can raise a purchase order on their PDA. Previously, they would have had to come back to the depot to get it signed off. It's another way in which the new solution is saving us time and delivering a more effective service to our tenants."
The system is responsible for numerous benefits across the organisation. Having done a comprehensive audit of performance, the Council has found that productivity has increased by 38 per cent. Thanks to the introduction of more efficient mobile working, there has been a reduction in head count by a third, saving £280k per annum. In addition, transport costs have been reduced by five per cent.
These significant results are mirrored in the service received by tenants. Emergency jobs are now completed within 0.13 days – an 86 per cent improvement – while routine jobs are turned around within eleven days – a 42 per cent improvement.
"The increase in productivity and efficiency has been astounding. We are working smarter with fewer people and saving money at the same time," says Morris. "We have also become a lot more accountable and transparent which is critical in these economically straitened times. And as a practically paperless solution, we have reduced our carbon footprint too."
The project has raised the standing of the maintenance division within the Council and made it a showcase for innovation. It has also been recognised in the wider industry and featured as a leading innovator at InMotion 2012.
"Fujitsu has fully supported this project from day one and has often gone the extra mile to ensure it went smoothly. It is the best service delivery I have ever seen. The Fujitsu team is embedded in our organisation and really feels like part of the family. As we continue to evolve the solution and introduce new functionality, Fujitsu will be intrinsic to our future success."
Download the full Vale of Glamorgan case study (358 KB/A4, 2 pages)
Sdílení této stránky


text:
Key Points
- Available for delivery anywhere in the mainland UK.
- Order for collection at Bagshot, Bybrook Barn, Chelsmford or Shepperton.
- Returns Policy
Click here for more information on returning this product
Product Details
Fish Meal* (24.8%), Pea Starch (24.7%), Potato Flakes (24.7%), Tomato Pomace (5.0%),Fish Stock (3.9%), Whole Linseed, Olive Oil, Fish Oil (2.5%), Peas (2.4%),Sugar Beet Pulp, Alfalfa Meal, Carrots, Seaweed (0.5%), Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Parsley (0.125%), Nettles (0.125%), Chicory Extract (0.1%), Calcium Carbonate, Glucosamine (0.045%), Yucca Extract (0.02%), Chondroitin (0.005%). * Sustainably Sourced, Predominantly Ocean White Fish
Additives Per Kg:
Antioxidants: E306/Natural Antioxidant. 204 Mg, Vitamins: E672/Vitamin A, 15000 Iu,E671/Vitamin D3, 1400 Iu, Taurine: 1000Mg. Trace Elements: E1/Iron, 133 Mg, E4/Copper, 20 Mg E5/Manganese, 40 Mg, E6/Zinc, 385 Mg,
Analytical Constituents:
Protein 21.5 %, Crude Fibres 4 %, Fat Content 10.5 %, Crude Ash 8.5 %, Vitamin E 150 Mg/Kg, Omega-3 Fatty Acids 1.9 %, Omega-6 Fatty Acids 1.6 %
Size: 1.5kg
Leave us your review
You need to log in to submit a review. Please click here to log in or register.
Your Questions Answered
Be the first to submit a question, click the button to show the form.
Additional Information
Blog post: Snap, Share & Win a Bag of James Wellbeloved Dog Food - The Winners
A huge thank you to all of the entries into our Snap, Share & Win a Bag of James Wellbeloved Dog Food competition! It is safe to say that this was the hardest competition we've ever had to judge, but our winners are...
Blog post: Snap, Share & Win a Bag of James Wellbeloved Dog Food
To celebrate that we are now stocking James Wellbeloved online, we are running a competition and offering you the chance to win yourself a free bag of 10-15kg James Wellbeloved Complete Dog Food! All you have to do to enter yourself (and your dog


text:
Job Information
HD Supply Inside Sales I in Henrietta, New York
Company Overview
HD Supply (NASDAQ:HDS) ( www.hdsupply.com ) is one of the largest industrial distributors in North America. The company provides a broad range of products and value-add services to approximately 500,000 customers with leadership positions in maintenance, repair and operations and specialty construction sectors. Through approximately 260 locations across 36 states and six Canadian provinces, the company's approximately 11,000 associates provide localized, customer-driven services including jobsite delivery, will call or direct-ship options, diversified logistics and innovative solutions that contribute to its customers' success. With an active commitment to the communities in which we operate, HD Supply associates are part of a thriving organization that supports the virtues of wellness, diversity and inclusion – all of which are top priorities for the company. Equally as important is empowering our associates to grow professionally while providing competitive benefits and compensation. If you're ready to find a rewarding career and achieve your full potential with a growing industry leader, HD Supply is ready for you!
Job Description & Qualifications
Job Summary
Responsible for generating new sales opportunities via phone, email or other electronic communication. Respond to customer order and quotation requests received via outside salespersons, telephone, e-mail, written, and faxed correspondence.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities
Prospects for new sales opportunities. Generates leads via outbound calling and e-mail.
Provides pricing and delivery information.
Procures and maintains inventory. Monitors to ensure proper inventory turns.
Performs follow-up to ensure timely shipment of materials and customer satisfaction.
Resolves customer service issues. Tracks open sales orders.
Maintains strong working relationships with vendors.
Nature and Scope
Selects correct processes from clearly prescribed rules, past practices, or instruction. Seeks advice and guidance on non-routine or problem areas from supervisor. Deviations from the norm are cleared by the supervisor.
Under close supervision, exercises limited latitude/independent judgment. Work typically involves detailed checks or close review of output by a senior coworker and/or supervisor.
Work Environment
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Education and Experience
- HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. 0-2 years of experience in area of responsibility.
Preferred Qualifications & Job Specific Details
Preferred Qualifications
Experience selling in an inside sales environment and/or demonstrated success working with customers.
Experience with inventory sales preferred.
Degree preferred.
Job Locations US-NY-Henrietta
Posted Date 2 weeks ago (9/14/2020 11:13 AM)
Job ID 2020-39506
Business Unit Construction Industrial WC
Functional Area Sales
Remote Position? No
Position Type Full-Time
Posting Location : Postal Code 14467
HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. HD Supply considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.


text:
Graduate Program Information
The Master of Science in Counseling Psychology Program is designed for persons with a background in psychology who are interested in working in settings such as mental health clinics, counseling centers, and human service agencies. The focus of the program is the development of personal qualities, understandings, and professional skills through learning about self, client, and counselor-client relationships.
A small faculty-student ratio creates opportunities for frequent, individual interaction throughout the program. Our program emphasizes personal as well as professional growth. Course work and assignments focus not only on the development of counseling skills, but also on self-awareness and personal growth. This emphasis reflects our belief that an effective counselor is one who is sensitive both to personal strengths and to areas in need of improvement.
The evaluation of students is an integral feature of the program aimed at identifying the student's strengths, needs, and characteristics that may need attention in promoting the development of counseling skills. Evaluation takes place several times during the program, including at the end of the first and second semesters of course work and at the time of degree candidacy.
If you wish to continue study in Counseling Psychology or Counseling at the doctoral level, the experience and knowledge gained in this program provides you with a firm foundation for such study. Research opportunities are available to students wishing to enhance their skills as preparation for doctoral study.
The normal length of the program is two years of full-time course work followed by a one year internship. Full-time and part-time study are available.
If you have any questions about the program, please contact the Program Coordinator, Dr. Kimberly James at firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Fall is here and Inkkas is ready to breathe new life into your sneaker collection with their uniquely designed, hand-made shoes. Grab a pair now, like the popular Desert Nomad High Top for $59, a savings of 20% with promo code LIFEHACKER. Plus shipping is free on orders of $60 or more.
Inkkas are hand-made in Mexico from authentic Peruvian textiles and made under fair and safe labor conditions. As each shoe's name suggests, each design is inspired by cultures and landscapes from around the world: think Carnival in Brazil, the art of Morocco, or the cowboy spirit of Texas. In addition to the hundreds of designs, they offer several styles including slip ons, low tops, high tops, joggers and boots.
Inkkas also plants a tree for every pair of shoes bought through their OneShoeOneTree program, a conscious effort to help fight deforestation worldwide. So step into Fall with a pair of Inkkas and save 20% with promo code LIFEHACKER.
Save 20% On A Pair Of Inkkas: Handmade Travel-Inspired Sneakers (From $41)
The Promotions team (we're on the business side, not editorial) negotiates discounts on notable products and services and Gizmodo receives revenue if these products and services are purchased. If you're interested in partnering, have questions or comments, drop us a line at firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Find an in-person class in your state below. Please contact the organization for the most up to date information on in-person class locations.
<< Back to Select City
There are no organizations in this state that have pending recognition or have achieved full recognition status
To receive email updates about this page, enter your email address:


text:
In the World of Greyhawk campaign setting, Phyton is the Suel god of nature, beauty, and farming. Phyton's symbol is a scimitar in front of an oak tree.
Description[edit source]
Phyton is most often depicted as a tall, handsome man, slender and youthful-looking, though he can appear as any creature of the forest.
Relationships[edit source]
Phyton was once like most other nature deities, but now represents man's dominance over nature, which pits him and his followers against druids, other nature gods, and others who would protect the wild from mankind's depredations. For this reason, he is a foe of Obad-Hai. Wee Jas also bears Phyton great enmity, for his dominion over beauty.
Worshipers[edit source]
Clergy and temples[edit source]
Phyton's priests believe that man can always improve on the design of nature, be it clearing forests for agriculture, cutting roads through mountains, building dams, draining swamps, redirecting rivers, culling ugly or harmful plants, or domesticating animals. They protect farming communities and look for ways to best use the land to man's advantage. Each often chooses a region to oversee, usually one day's walk in diameter.
Followers and temples of Phyton can be found in Geoff, the Gran March, Highfolk, the Pale, Ratik, the Duchy and Principality of Ulek, the Urnst States, and among the humans of Celene.
References[edit source]
- Brown, Anne. Player's Guide (TSR, 1998).
- Conforti, Steven, ed. Living Greyhawk Official Listing of Deities for Use in the Campaign, version 2.0 (Wizards of the Coast, 2005). Available online: [1]
- Gygax, Gary. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (TSR, 1983).
- Gygax, Gary, and Frank Mentzer. The Temple of Elemental Evil (TSR, 1985).
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (Wizards of the Coast, 2000).
- Lakofka, Lenard. "Gods of the Suel Pantheon." Dragon #90 (TSR, 1984).
- Reynolds, Sean K. The Scarlet Brotherhood (TSR, 1999).
- Sargent, Carl. From the Ashes (TSR, 1992).
- Sargent, Carl. Ivid the Undying (TSR, unpublished). Available online: [2]
External links[edit source]
There is an article about Phyton at the Great Library of Greyhawk.
|This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia (view authors).


text:
Be in the know of how your TV Ad is performing.
Measure, optimize, and plan your TV against business outcomes
TV marketing doesn't need to be in a silo. Plug in TV to the rest of your data and marketing stack.
The latest thought leadership, blog posts, announcements and press mentions
Connect with iSpot.tv at these industry events
A sample of top brands we work with
We're hiring! Great pay, benefits, and culture. See the positions.
Grab the epic adventure, After Earth, on Blu-ray & DVD and Digital HD download.
After Earth Blu-ray and DVD TV Spot
Add Actor/Actress Details
Your Email (used for confirmation)
Add Song Details
Your Email (used for confirmation)


text:
What is this project?
It is a project to install 1,330 feet of new concrete sidewalk on the west side of Carriage Way. from Beaver Ln. to Wedington Dr.
Why is it important?
This new segment will provide a connection from local neighborhoods to Wedington Dr.
What is the current status?
This project is complete.
How is this project being funded?
Funding for this project comes from the Street Fund. The Street Fund is financed through two sources:
1) Turn-back revenues from the State of Arkansas. The State collects motor fuel taxes, which are returned to the City on a per-capita basis.
2) Turn-back monies received from the County Road Millage Tax. The City receives 80% of the road millage levied by the Quorum Court on real and personal property located within the city.


text:
Watch and Discover: ELS/La Verne
In "Discover: ELS/La Verne" students and staff discuss the warm and welcoming Center, on the University of La Verne campus.
ELS/La Verne is situated within La Verne's Old Town district – a residential community with easy access to public transportation that provides a friendly, small-town atmosphere. While living in La Verne, students can enjoy the city's many entertainment opportunities, including beaches, museums, theme parks, and more.
"We have a Center that really works together, that really is focused on the students, their success; a sense of community. We want them to be ready to take the English that we teach them in class and go out into the real world. If they're planning on going to university, we want them to be ready to go into the classroom to have discussions and to write papers," said the ELS/La Verne Academic Director.
The University of La Verne offers over 50 undergraduate majors and over 15 graduate programs. Students have the opportunity to get involved in research projects and internships, and take advantage of local cultural, intellectual, and recreational resources.
Learn more about ELS/La Verne.
Learn more about the University of La Verne.


text:
Hits: 38
A few weeks ago, Master took this shot of me when we were in the local pet store buying an automatic feeder for Serenade. =^^= He had me see what the smallest dog house I could comfortably fit in was. Ha ha. We decided it was the "medium" one. Not that we bought one. Sometimes it's just fun for Master to have me do humiliating things while the store clerks watch (and sometimes laugh along with us).


text:
Intangibles Assets
You must generally amortize over 15 years the capitalized costs of "section 197 Intangibles Assets" you acquired after August 10, 1993. You must amortize these costs if you hold the section 197 Intangibles Assets in connection with your trade or business or in an activity engaged in for the production of income.
Note: You may not be able to amortize section 197 Intangibles Assets acquired in a transaction that did not result in a significant change in ownership or use. Refer to Anti-Churning Rules in Publication 535, Business Expenses.
Intangibles Assets is property that has value but cannot be seen or touched. It includes things such as:
- Goodwill.
- Going concern value.
- Workforce in place.
- Business books and records, operating systems, or any other information base, including lists or other information concerning current or prospective customers.
- A patent, copyright, formula, process, design, pattern, know-how, format, or similar item.
- A customer-based intangible.
- A supplier-based intangible.
- Any item similar to items (3) through (7).
- A license, permit, or other right granted by a governmental unit or agency (including issuances and renewals).
- A covenant not to compete entered into in connection with the acquisition of an interest in a trade or business.
- Any franchise, trademark, or trade name.
- A contract for the use of, or a term interest in, any item in this list.
Note: You cannot amortize any of the Intangibles Assets listed in items (1) through (8) that you created rather than acquired unless you created them in acquiring assets that make up a trade or business or a substantial part of a trade or business. For a complete discussion of intangibles refer to Chapter 8, Amortization, in Publication 535, Business Expenses.


text:
Chinese Bishop's Ordination Postponed Due to Lack of Vatican Approval
Decision made two days before event.
VATICAN CITY (CNA/EWTN News) — The proposed ordination of a Chinese bishop without Vatican approval has been postponed at the last minute. The decision comes only two days before the ordination was scheduled to take place.
"Reports from China have just come through saying that the ordination of Father Shen Guoan as bishop of Hankou has been postponed to an 'unspecified date,'" John Pontifex of Aid to the Church in Need told CNA on June 7.
"If these reports are true — and we have no reason to doubt them — it will come as a major relief to the Vatican."
The ordination of Father Guoan, 50, was set to take place at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Hankou on Thursday, June 9. Chinese government authorities were planning on making him a bishop despite having no approval from the Vatican and protests being raised by local Catholics. It has even been suggested that Father Guoan himself was strongly opposed to the idea.
The backdrop to today's events: the continuing attempt by China's communist regime to control all aspects of Chinese life, including the Catholic Church. The Chinese government created and continues to run the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association, which does not acknowledge the authority of the Pope.
Diplomatic progress seemed to have been made in recent years, with some bishops receiving the approval of the Pope. But on Nov. 20, 2010, Chinese officials proceeded with the ordination of Father Joseph Guo Jincai as bishop of Chendge without approval from the Pope. The consecration of Bishop Jincai earned a sharp rebuke from the Vatican and was seen as a serious setback.
Thus, the ordination of Father Guoan threatened to deal another major setback to Vatican-Chinese relations.
"It is about time the Chinese authorities recognized that the right to appoint bishops is the preserve of the Pope and that this should not be seen as undue interference in internal Church affairs," said Pontifex.
"Barely three weeks ago, the Pope renewed calls for Chinese clergy to stay loyal to Rome and not become 'ensnared by the false flattery of opportunism,'" Pontifex added.
The stakes are high due to the fact that the continuing standoff between the Vatican and the Chinese regime sees many Catholic dioceses now lying vacant without a bishop.
"We know there are a lot of episcopal ordinations coming up, as one generation of bishops reaches retirement, and, hence, this decision to postpone could prove crucial, setting the precedent for other appointments," observed Pontifex.
It's estimated there are some 6 million Catholics in China, although millions more are worshipping outside the official state-controlled church.


text:
Superior Room with 1 King Size Bed, balcony, sea views and complimentary WIFI
Room measuring 409 sq. ft. (38 m²) with a 54-sq.-ft. (5-m²) balcony and ocean views, exclusive Sofitel MyBed, bathroom with L'Occitane products, A/C, 32" TV, DVD and free WIFI. Connecting rooms available on request and subject to availability.


text:
Building with Lace (Evening)
Map Unavailable
Date(s) - 08/07/2019
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Knitting Temptations
Students and fans of Michelle Hunter's "Building" series: Knitting Temptations is thrilled to offer a skill-building series, based on Michelle's book, Building with Lace. The series, to begin February 6 at Knitting Temptations, is a unique chance to take the series with the designer and expert instructor, Michelle Hunter!
This ten-class series focuses on lace techniques that will delight the novice and experienced lace knitter alike. The project is a gorgeous sampler shawl worked in Rylie by HiKoo. This luxuriously soft yarn is the perfect choice to showcase the high impact stitches. The shawl is knit in one continuous piece (no seaming!) and measures approximately 22″ x 72″. As with Michelle's previous series, each month of the course will focus on skills and stitches to build your lace knitting skills. The techniques include advanced decreases and increases, Japanese stitches, beading, expert edges, original stitch patterns, classic lace techniques, and so much more!
Seats are limited to 24 per session and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.


text:
A job for life. Such a thing no longer exists. Regular job searches and job changes are today's reality - including switching careers and sectors. In fact, this new and flexible working world harbours additional and often unforeseen opportunities. We explain how you can take advantage of them.
More informations about job search
A job search isn't as easy as it first sounds. The good news is that a good search strategy will help you separate the most attractive positions from the vast selection of jobs on the Internet. To make sure you don't run out of steam along the way, we show you a few smart short-cuts you can use during your search to make sure you achieve your aim.
Career advice


text:
PORTLAND, Ore. – You think VCU's Havoc defense looks like a handful? Try preparing for it with less than two days notice. That's the challenge for Indiana Coach Tom Crean and his staff.
VCU's high-intensity full court press is hardly the norm in college basketball. A few notable teams run something similar, Missouri and Arkansas come to mind, but certainly no team in the Big Ten, where the Hoosiers reside, does. Other than its game against top-ranked Kentucky – a game IU won, it should be pointed out – did the Hoosiers face an up-tempo press like the Rams'. It's that unfamiliarity that VCU hopes will keep the opposition guessing.
"There are a lot of reasons we play the way we play," said VCU Coach Shaka Smart. "But one of the reasons we play that way is because it's different from what teams are used to practicing in their own practices and playing against. In theory, our style is something that will be new for them tomorrow."
VCU players agree that when the Rams have to face teams after a short turnaround, as in many NCAA Tournament games, Havoc comes in handy.
"I definitely think it's an advantage," sophomore Rob Brandenberg said. "It's one thing to watch film, but it's another to get on the floor and have game experience playing through the press and things like that."
"Yeah, because they don't have much time to prep for what is really going to happen out there," added freshman Briante Weber, who leads the Rams with 76 steals.
In addition, as Thursday's win over Wichita State proved, it's not always about forcing turnovers. The Rams, who lead the nation in turnover margin, forced a pedestrian 12 Shocker turnovers, but repeatedly disrupted Wichita State's offensive flow. The Hoosiers have been pretty sure-handed with the ball this season, averaging about 12 turnovers per game.
"Sometimes the press, if you get a quick three out of the press and not a steal and it's a bad shot, sometimes that's just as good as a turnover," Brandenberg said. "It can work by speeding them up and having to play a little outside their comfort zone."
The results seem to support the argument that when preparation time is short, the Rams thrive. During its Final Four run last season, VCU grinded out tough victories over USC and Florida State and lost to Butler after those teams had nearly a week to prep for the Rams. But when Georgetown, Purdue and Kansas met VCU with just one day between games, the Rams won those three contests by an average of 15 points.
Crean is no stranger to facing the full court press. During his tenure as head coach at Marquette he regularly met Rick Pitino's press-heavy Louisville Cardinals. However, his players at Indiana have less experience in similar situations.
"A lot of times your concepts can take care of some of the things that you'll see in a short turnaround, and there are some things, but this is a tough preparation because of their pressure," Crean said. "They make you get ready for a lot, so we tried to take that time to inundate our players with a ton of information, but try to keep giving it to them in bits and pieces, and then this practice that we have this afternoon will be very important."
In the past, Crean says he's run drills of 8-on-5 and 7-on-5 to try to simulate pressure, but even that isn't always enough.
"We're not going to be able to replicate it as much, so it's really about how strong we are with the ball, what our vision is like and what our mindset is like in seeing the press," he said.


text: Home Speeches What Happens When China Becomes Number One? Speeches What Happens When China Becomes Number One? By editor - January 28, 2017 1060 0 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR lectures The Chinese in America lectures Why China Will Not Become the Dominant Power in Asia Speeches When China Rules the World Education Graduate Speaker Anna Wang Erickson Harvard Speeches Small is Beautiful LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply Please enter your comment! Please enter your name here You have entered an incorrect email address! Please enter your email address here - Advertisement -RECOMMENDED VIDEOSkidsThe girl from a tiny village presented this high quality matchless song.editor - August 23, 20200MusicTraditional Chinese Music – Hulusi Fluteeditor - September 3, 20170MusicJane Zhang – The Chinese Pop Divaeditor - August 30, 20170MusicJane Zhang – Battlefieldeditor - August 30, 20170 POPULAR From the 60 Minutes archives: Huawei Interviews December 19, 2018 China in debt – Counting the Cost Interviews February 25, 2017 Interview With The Smartest Man In The World Interviews January 26, 2017 Jack Ma Davos Interview: I was rejected from Harvard 10 times Interviews January 26, 2017 China Speaks About President Donald Trump, South China Sea, Trade Interviews January 25, 2017


text:
Folklife is excited to be a partner in presenting these events with STG!
Join us to celebrate the music and dance of Ireland this March at the Neptune Theatre. Performances, master classes, a ceili, and more.
Seattle Theatre Group (STG) is presenting one of Ireland's most renowned Irish music super-groups, Dervish at the Neptune Theatre (Mar 16), with opening performance by Mary Jane Lamond and Wendy MacIsaac, masters of the Cape Breton tradition. This show will be one of the biggest Celtic music events of the year in Seattle. In the week prior to the show, STG is offering education and community events in Irish music/dance at the Neptune, in partnership with a host of local Irish organizations.
w/ special guests, Mary Jane Lamond and Wendy MacIsaac
Sat, March 16, 2013
The Neptune Theatre (1303 NE 45th St)
Doors 7pm, Show 8pm, 21+, $30 (excl fees)
All events at The Neptune Theatre (1303 NE 45th St, University District)
All education and community events FREE and open to the public
Monday, March 11
6:00-8:00pm: Carrigaline Céili w/ Seattle Irish Dance Company
For people of all ages and families. Beginner & advanced dancers welcome
RSVP Required: Please RSVP to Claire Connell – firstname.lastname@example.com
Join us for an Irish Céili (community dance) at the Neptune Theatre led by Irish music group, Carrigaline and the Seattle Irish Dancers. Fun and lively Irish dancing for all the family – bring good shoes (leather soles best). A safe place for families to experience authentic Irish culture and pass it along to their children. Free instruction in the basics of Irish céili dance. Great music and an opportunity to meet other Irish people in your community.
Tuesday, March 12
5:30-6:30pm: Uilleann Pipes Talk & Performance by The Irish Piper's Club
For people of all ages
RSVP Required: Please RSVP to Claire Connell – email@example.com
The Irish Piper's Club will lead a talk on one of Ireland's oldest and most unique instruments, the uilleann pipes. Includes a short performance by the Irish Piper's Club, Q&A and an opportunity to try out the uilleann pipes.
6:30-7:30pm: Fiddle Master Class with Dale Russ
Inter-Adv, age 15+
RSVP Required: Please RSVP to Claire Connell – email@example.com
Renowned fiddler, Dale Russ will offer an Irish fiddle master class for intermediate-advanced students, ages 15 and up.
Saturday, March 16
Irish Song Master Class with Cathy Jordan of Dervish
Exact time TBD (Please keep 12-3pm open, duration 60 mins)
Inter-Adv, age 15+
RSVP Required: Please RSVP to Claire Connell – email@example.com
We are thrilled that lead singer of Dervish and internationally renowned Irish vocalist, Cathy Jordan, will offer a master class to intermediate-advanced vocalists, ages 15+.