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Manny holds court
CLEVELAND — Mike Lowell summed it up on Tuesday night. Boston's third baseman was asked about the three straight home runs the Sox belted in the sixth inning, and a smirk crept across Lowell's face.
"I've got to ask him — the hands up, 7-2 — I don't really understand that one, but that's him. I just like that he hit the ball hard and over the wall."
Yeah, it didn't make much sense. Boston was down by five runs and Manny Ramirez launches a solo homer, throws his hands in the air and stands and admires his work. If this is anyone but Ramirez, he'd get a fastball between his numbers the next time up. But he's got that whole "Manny being Manny" get-out-of-jail free card.
I remember earlier this season when the Blue Jays were in Boston. In the first inning, Ramirez made a sliding catch at Fenway and ended up laying on his back. To the amusement of everyone, he started moving his arms and legs like he was making a snow angel. Again, anyone else, and he might get plunked next time up. But it's Manny, and after the game the Jays players were cracking up when they replayed the catch on Sportscenter.
Rare are the moments when Ramirez actually speaks to reporters, too. But here today, he plopped in his chair in front of his locker and fielded questions for nearly 15 minutes — first in Spanish and then in English. Naturally, the question finally came up about his antics after hitting the homer. Ramirez just smiled and shook his head.
"Man, I'm just happy to do something special like that," he said. "I'm not trying to show up anybody out there. I'm just trying to go have fun. If somebody strikes me out and shows me up, that's part of the game. I love it. I like that. I like to compete and when people strike me out or whatever and they show me up, it's all good. There's no hard feelings."
Ramirez was also hit with plenty of questions about how being down 3-1 to the Indians right now is similar to being down to the Yankees in 2004, when Boston staged their famous comeback. It's a must-win on Thursday for the Sox, but Ramirez — staying with his typical laid back manner — didn't seem express much care either way about Boston's fate in the next contest.
"If we go play hard and the thing doesn't come like it's supposed to come, we'll move on. We'll come next year. Why should we panic? We've got a great team. If it doesn't happen, good. We'll come next year and try to do it again.
"We're confident every day. It doesn't matter how things go for you. We're not going to give up. We're just going to go and play the game, like I've said, and move on. If it doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like the end of the world or something."
No, it's not the end of the world — that's for sure.
MOMENT OF THE DAY: Man, talk about a flashback. I walked in the visitor's clubhouse this afternoon and sitting on the couch were Eric Hinske and Dustin Pedroia. There was a crowd of people blocking the TV, but I heard some familiar music and sound effects.
Sure enough, they were playing Tecmobowl on Nintendo! Classic. I was more of a Blades of Steel guy myself back in the day, or Megaman, but Tecmobowl was definitely a staple of my childhood. Well done, BoSox.
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Jordan-great post.
Thank you for the "Manny moment". The time, he went through the door in the green monster to relieve himself and come back onto the field was probably the most hilarious move I've seen.
I'll tell you what though, if it's the bottom of the 9th , runner on 3rd and you want him driven in-Manny is the best and maybe the best there's ever been. He is a very special talent.
As A Red Sox fan I don't particualry care for his antics, last night comes to mind. Sox were down by 4, if it tied the game or put Boston ahead, perhaps a different story. He reminds me of a kid when he does things like that. Getting caught up in the moment. Opposing players don't seem to mind because he is a really likeable guy. He doesn't want to show anyone up, it is "Manny Being Manny" and I guess we wouldn't want it any other way. I wish more players had fun playing the game like he does.
I like the guy; and I like the antics-it brings color to the game. I'll tell you, when I saw him go through the green monster door, come back out and the look on his face, I think I chuckled for hours. There should be more Manny's.
It is nice to see him talking to the reporters,though, so we can share some of his insight and thoughts.
Jordan ,
Great post. Its nice to see the fun side of players. It probably releases the tension for him and I am sure puts it all in perspective for other players. Baseball is entertainment, Manny wants to give you your moneys worth
I Too like the antics of Manny,surely beats the gamesmanship of that clown A-Rod, amazing that 25 mil is not enuff for the clown,Wants a WS ring but money First!!!
I Too like the antics of Manny,surely beats the gamesmanship of that clown A-Rod, amazing that 25 mil is not enuff for the clown,Wants a WS ring but money First!!!
I like antics as much as the next guy, but not as much as I like Tecmobowl and definitely not as much as I like Blades of Steel. I can still hear the repetitive roar of the crowd: RAH. RAH. RAH.
A thing of beauty.
Josh Beckett = ladies man


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J. McIntyre Machinery v. Nicastro
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Jan 11, 2011
|Jun 27, 2011
Holding: A court may not exercise jurisdiction over a defendant that has not purposefully availed itself of doing business in the jurisdiction or placed goods in the stream of commerce in the expectation they would be purchased in the jurisdiction.
Judgment: Reversed, 6-3, in an opinion by Justice Anthony Kennedy on June 27, 2011. Justices Breyer filed an opinion concurring in the judgment, which was joined by Justice Alito. Justice Ginsburg filed a dissenting opinion, which was joined by Justices Sotomayor and Kagan.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
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Briefs and Documents
Merits Briefs
- Brief for Petitioner J. McIntyre Machinery LTD
- Brief for Respondent Robert Nicastro
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Amicus Briefs
- Brief for the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America in Support of Petitioner
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The project of prevention and control of floods in the Salmon River, Alaska, recommended in the report of the Chief of Engineers, United States Army, in House Document Numbered 228, Seventy-second Congress, is adopted and authorized and shall be prosecuted under the direction of the Secretary of the Army and the supervision of the Chief of Engineers in accordance with the plan recommended in such report and subject to the conditions set forth therein.
33 U.S. Code § 705. Salmon River, Alaska; flood control work authorized
(June 18, 1934, ch. 581, 48 Stat. 991; July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II, § 205(a), 61 Stat. 501.)
Change of Name
Department of War designated Department of the Army and title of Secretary of War changed to Secretary of the Army by section 205(a) of act July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II, 61 Stat. 501. Section 205(a) of act July 26, 1947, was repealed by section 53 of act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 641. Section 1 of act Aug. 10, 1956, enacted "Title 10, Armed Forces" which in sections 3010 to 3013 continued Department of the Army under administrative supervision of Secretary of the Army.


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News & Notes: Game 108
Saturday, July 30, 2011 (6:35 p.m.) – Coca-Cola Park
Radio: WWKB AM 1520, bisons.com
Buffalo Bisons (44-63, 5th(-18.0), North)
RHP Miguel Batista (0-0, 6.46)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs (62-45, 1st(+2.0), North)
RHP Nate Bump (3-6, 5.42)
TODAY'S GAME: Tonight, the Bisons take on the Lehigh Valley IronPigs in the first game of a two-game series from Coca-Cola Park (6:35 p.m.). Tonight's contest starts a season-long 10-game roadtrip that also stops in Rochester, Pawtucket and Syracuse. The Herd is coming off a 2-6 homestand with series losses to the Red Sox and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees.
VS. THE I-PIGS: The Bisons are 5-7 in 12 games against the IronPigs this season. The teams split both four-game sets in Buffalo, but Lehigh Valley won three of four over the Herd at Coca-Cola Park, April 30 – May 3. Last season, the Bisons were 5-3 in their eight total games in Lehigh Valley.
ON THE HILL: RHP MIGUEL BATISTA will make his fourth start and sixth appearance for the Bisons tonight. The veteran is coming off his best start of the season as he struck out nine in six innings on July 25 against Pawtucket. Batista did not earn a decision after allowing just two runs on three hits. Right-handed batters have just a .161 (5-31) average against Batista.
ROSTER MOVE: OF FERNANDO MARTINEZ has been activated off the disabled list after missing 14 games with a left hip flexor strain. Martinez has played 51 games for the Bisons this season and has averaged .254 (45-177) with seven home runs and 25RBI. OF JASON BOTTS has also been placed on the disabled list.
SMOOTH AS SATIN: INF JOSH SATIN has hit in six straight games and seven of eight in his first stint at Triple-A. The 26-year old has also scored a run in six straight games and is hitting .355 (11-31) with a home run and five RBI overall. Combined with his 94 games at Double-A this season, Satin is now hitting .328 (121-369) with 50 extra-base hits.
Mr. VP: INF VALENTINO PASCUCCI leads the International League with 72RBI on the season and ranks in top 5 in slugging percentage (2nd, .508) and on-base percentage (4th, .385). The slugger enters tonight's game on a 10-game hit streak over which he has averaged .342 (13-38). Since the All-Star break, Pascucci has hit in 14 of 16 games with six doubles, six home runs and 22 runs driven in.
METS UPDATE: The Mets (55-51) collected their major-league best 33rd road win yesterday thanks to an 8-5 win in Washington. Former Bisons RHP DILLON GEE earned his 10th win of the season by allowing just two earned runs in 6.2 innings of work. The Mets send R.A. Dickey to the mound against the Nationals tonight at 7:05 p.m.


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In Bernard Stiegler's Technics and Time, I: The Fault of Epimetheus, Stiegler makes the following statement, "Innovation is inevitably accompanied by the obsolescence of existing technologies that have been superseded and the out-of-dateness of social situations made possible...adapt or disappear."1 Applying this statement to the current network systems that we engage with on a daily basis, one might say that online network culture has transformed our relationship with people as much as industrialism had done so with the land, mediating our experience of each other through data, text messages, and on-demand catalogues of our personalities. But, the flow of information through network systems is not a new instance. In Albert-Laszlo Barabasi's Linked: The New Science of Networks, Barabasi cites the spread of Christianity as a major instance of social networks at play – albeit all executed orally.2 If this is true, it begs the question: how does today's incarnation of network systems transform oral technologies? Does it render them outdated, or does it have the potential to take on a new incarnation?
The Herbologies/Foraging Networks occupies a critical space in trying to transform oral traditions/knowledge associated with foraging for what would seem to be increasingly disinterested generations. Initially instigated by Andrew Gryf Paterson as a Scottish man's way of learning about the cultural heritage of his resident country of Finland (as well as the connections between the surrounding Baltic region), Paterson and cohorts Ulla Taipale and Signe Pucena have established an open architecture project that has included iterations of the WindowFarms workshop to exploratory installations on folk pharmacy.
You might ask yourself why focus on oral traditions and foraging? Foraging has previously been an important cultural touch point for Nordic countries, illustrating many social and political relations. The displacement of this knowledge marks a fundamental change in the socio-economic conditions at hand as the following discussion between Paterson, Taipale and Pucena further explains.


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Happy Diwali
Originally published by UK Liberal Democrats
This festival of lights signifies the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance and joy over despair. It is a time of hope and rejuvenation.
Seeing Diwali celebrated by so many here in Britain is also a reminder of the rich diversity of our country and the communities who have contributed so greatly to our nation's success.
To everyone celebrating, Shubh Diwali and Saal Mubarak.


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Even thought this player was originaly created for Linux and UNIX there is an unstable beta release for Windows.
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Later on the emperor ordered the legs of the prisoners broken until they die. This saint came and encouraged her husband until he delivered his soul to the hand of the Lord. After all the martyrs had delivered up their souls, the emperor ordered their bodies burned, but God brought down dew which put out the fire. Some believers carried the bodies to Pisidia. A prince asked to marry St. Anatolia, but she refused. When she finished her strife, she departed in peace.
May their prayers be with us. Amen.
May his prayers be with us and Glory be to our God forever. Amen.
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How Apple's Product Cycles Torture Customers Into Loving It
May 24, 2012 5:00 AM PT
Apple MacBook Pro rumors, and to a lesser extent iMac, MacBook Air and Mac Pro rumors, have been flying around fast and furious these days, and all it's doing is stoking my fire for a new MacBook Pro.
Every Tuesday, which seems to be Apple's favorite day of the week for announcing new products, I anxiously wait to see the Apple Online Store go down and a press release to appear or a special media invite to go out to journalists with some cryptic message about the next generation of MacBook Pros.
And every Tuesday for the last six weeks I've been sorely disappointed.
Getting Used to Disappointment
The bottom line for savvy Apple fans is that their buying experience is generally dictated by one of astounding joy (the new device they've just purchased is awesome), which then shifts to familiarity (the device works great for two to three years), which then shifts to readiness for an upgrade (while the device still works, we're anxious to use new features or get a speed boost).
The problem is that all too often, a Mac customer's desired dates of upgrade fall near the end-of-life of an older product and somewhat near the likely introduction of a new model. Because Apple is the only company creating its hardware, you've got to wait on Apple. And Apple doesn't communicate any of its timelines, any of its plans, and worse yet, it doesn't even give anyone any hints as when something might appear.
Savvy Apple fans are left to puzzle out the company's traditions, such as unveiling products at its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in June, and launching iPhones in the summer (but now not so much), and unveiling new iPads and iTunes-related features and software in Fall (with nothing new coming in November or December, ever).
Sometimes the rumor sites and general news will pick up on special component availability, such as a new graphics chip that might be used in a new model of Mac or a new Intel processor that might be used in a new MacBook Pro (Intel's Ivy Bridge).
What I Need and Why I'm Waiting
I'm poised and ready to buy a 15-inch MacBook Pro. No way around it. I've tried to work remotely with some mediocre ability on a small 13-inch screen, and I've considered using my iPad as my travel companion, perhaps paired with an iMac or Mac mini back at home. I even considered an iMac or Mac mini along with a MacBook Air for travel purposes. But it all comes back to one thing with me: I need a big screen and full access to everything I have, no matter where I am or how I'm connected. The only choice is a MacBook Pro.
I successfully avoided making a mistake by buying the last generation iMac and Mac mini (as I said, wrong for how I work), and I successfully avoided buying the last generation of the MacBook Pro, which was basically just some new paint and tires on the old model.
And so the waiting ... and waiting ... and waiting has started to become excruciating.
As we get closer to the June 11 Apple WWDC, it becomes more likely that Apple will wait until then to unveil a new MacBook Pro, perhaps alongside Mac OS X Mountain Lion, which is coming this summer (according to Apple).
As the tension builds in prospective buyers, a nasty thought creeps in: What if Apple simply announces that the new MacBook Pros are coming, that they will delivered at a future date? What? More waiting! Or what if Apple says nothing at all, content to count billions of dollars in cash all summer long, refining and refining until September and a new school season?
Oh the pain! It's ironic, of course, that Apple's best fans and most loyal customers get stuck in painful waiting cycles. They shell out for a product, want it to last, and when they are ready for a replacement, either Apple disappoints with a lackluster new iteration ... or they must wait longer for the next generation of innovation.
At least in PC and Android land, you've got multiple distributors and choices. There's usually a suitable option by one decent manufacturer or another at any given time.
Long Cycles
It's been almost 7 months since the last minor update to the MacBook Pro -- a bit under the average time between updates. The iMac? Just over a year and nearly three months longer than average between updates. But Mac Pro fans have had it worst, with some wondering if Apple has essentially killed the professional-grade box altogether. They've been waiting close to two years since that last update, when the average time between releases is about a year.
This has to be humorous to the rest of the computing world. It must seem incredibly silly. Still, for most of us, we wouldn't trade it for anything else. Our loyalty to the Apple way runs deep. And so I join the tens of thousands of Mac users poised to instantly order the next MacBook Pro. And if they have hot new Retina displays and are therefore in limited supply -- or have NVIDIA graphics and are therefore in limited supply -- I'll be racing to get my order in before they sell out and face additional delay.
Of course, whether it's intentional or not, Apple is successfully leveraging a maxim of the universe: Absence makes the heart grow fonder.


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Asked by R. Gordon, Florida
I'm a senior on a fixed income. I can't drive and have only partial use of right arm because of stroke. Now my doctor tells me to get on a low-fat, low-sodium, low-carbohydrate diet. I have about $150 a month to spend on "kitchen" items, including taxi fare, detergent, paper towels, etc. I've done some online searching, but have not come up with an affordable, easy-to-prepare menu. Any help out there?
Diet and Fitness Expert
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Hi R. Gordon. This is a great question that brings up several important topics.
First of all, since you have already had a stroke, it is important for you to follow a heart-healthy diet. Without knowing more about your medical history, I generally suggest that people follow a reduced (not low) carbohydrate, Mediterranean-style diet (rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish and healthy fats and lower in meat and saturated fat) rather than a low-carbohydrate diet to decrease your risk of having another stroke and to lose weight if necessary.
I agree with the low-sodium recommendation. Lowering it can help reduce high blood pressure, a significant risk factor for stroke. Following a reduced-fat diet can help cut calories, which can lead to weight loss if you are overweight (another risk factor for heart disease and stroke). But including healthy fats such as nuts, seeds, avocado, olive oil and canola oil is important for heart disease and stroke prevention.
Here are some budget friendly, lower-sodium, heart-healthy options that you should try to include in your diet on a regular basis.
1. Dried beans: Beans and legumes are inexpensive and are an excellent source of soluble fiber, which can help lower cholesterol. They're also a plant-based protein, which research suggests can lower cholesterol and blood pressure when replacing saturated fat. Dried beans are less expensive than canned and lower in sodium, but you can find low-sodium canned beans if it is difficult for you to cook. You can throw together a three-bean salad with a little olive oil for a healthy side dish or light lunch option.
2. Frozen vegetables: Many people assume frozen vegetables are not as healthy as fresh, but the reality is that they can be just as healthy since they are often quickly frozen which preserves nutrients. You can buy them in bulk and heat them in the microwave or steam them rather than boiling, which can deplete them of vitamins. Use herbs and spices to add flavor rather than high-fat, high-sodium toppings.
3. Nuts: Nuts and seeds are loaded with heart-healthy fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals in addition to protein. You can buy them in bulk with no salt added and portion them into single-serving (about ¼ cup), re-usable bags to save money. These make great snacks as long as you keep portions under control.
4. Canned fish: The American Heart Association recommends consuming fish twice a week but fresh fish can be very expensive. Opt for canned tuna and salmon packed in water and try to choose lower-sodium options. Add a can of fish to the three-bean salad mentioned above, and you have a healthy, satisfying lunch or dinner option.
5. Eggs: If you have very high cholesterol, you may want to discuss adding eggs to your diet with your doctor, but most nutrition experts agree that having an egg a day (on average) will not raise cholesterol significantly. Eggs are inexpensive and very good source of protein and nutrients.
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Violinist Lindsey Stirling has gained a ton of well-earned renown for (among other things) her truly epic rendition of the Legend of Zelda music, a performance immortalized when Olympic gymnast Elsa Garcia Rodriguez Blancas used it during her floor routine.
Now, Stirling has teamed up with vocalist Peter Hollens (with whom she recently collaborated on a performance of the Skyrim theme) to do a duet performance of the theme music from Game of Thrones. Unfortunately, at no point does Hollins sing the amazing lyrics from Anamanaguchi's version. Shame.
You can buy the single on iTunes, if you're so inclined.


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I'm so excited to join in with some great bloggers to announce the launch of From The Monkey Bars, a blog for parents written by parents that tackles the good, the bad, and the crazy.
Each week, I'll offer tips and strategies for fun, creative learning experiences with your child whether you have a demanding and precocious toddler or a surly and inattentive grade schooler. And for kids whose ages fall outside of that bracket, I'll be sharing ideas straight from the experts, including homeschooling parents, traditional school teachers and administrators, folks who are trained to work with children who have special needs, and those whose creative genius should be shared.
And, of course, I'd love to share YOUR experiences, so let me know if you're interested in guest posting. Any ideas or experiences you have for creative learning are welcomed.
Now come on over and give us a big, hearty hello!
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Corinne Cunningham
How exciting! :)
Feeling singularly uncreative and unlearned today, but sounds like a great endeavour. (That's not spelled wrong, I'm just Canadian. :))
Congrats! Looking forward to reading your pieces.
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I checked out "From the Monkey Bars", looks like a great resource!
How cool! Congrats, Kelly, and I love the name of the blog. :)
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text: Korean Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Diversity Is A Stupid Idea Speak Korean Now! Korean Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Diversity Is A Stupid Idea Goto page Previous 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Next Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Current Events Forum View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message bigverneJoined: 12 May 2004 Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 12:30 am Post subject: Quote: Look where cultural segregation got us... However, if you look at countries like the former Yugoslavia, Rwanda and Sri Lanka, they might well say 'look where diversity got us.' And ironic that you should choose to trumpet diversity, when you chose to live in possibly the least culturally diverse nation on the planet. Back to top HomerGuest Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 2:00 am Post subject: Quote: And ironic that you should choose to trumpet diversity, when you chose to live in possibly the least culturally diverse nation on the planet. All the more reason to 'trumpet' diversity. As for Korea being the least diverse country on the planet...that is your opinion. It is certainly not a diverse country but I would venture to say that other more dictatorial countries are less diverse. Just my opinion. Diversity does exist here on a very small scale and it is not always welcomed. However as a married man here in Korea I have seen the changes brought upon by opening to the outside. In discussions with my in-laws (especially my mother-in-law) we often discussed how the family saw my marriage to her daughter. A few were not sure in the beginning but now had completely accepted the marriage. She also often said that things had changed since her youth when it would have been much more difficult to marry a foreigner. This is no universal experience, it is just what I have encountered. In the long run it is inevitable that diversity will only become more and more of a factor of life in many countries. Migration and inter-mixing is taking care of that and thank god for that! No one can say that diversity does not entail some problems or that it does not sometimes create tensions. However, in the long run it leads to better understanding of the differences. It is definitvely not bad nor does it automatically lead only to problems. As for Rwanda that was not diversity that was an engineered social difference between two groups that was put into place by colonial Belgium when they took control of that country during the colonisation era. They put one group in power and told them they were the rulers and identified another group as being inferior. That is not diversity that is divide to rule. Back to top mithridatesJoined: 03 Mar 2003Location: President's office, Korean Space Agency Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 2:04 am Post subject: I have a few questions for the op: If I'm a white guy living in Korea and I meet an Arab Sufi on the train, should I hang out with him? Are we all just messing up with the Korean homogenous society anyway so it doesn't matter, or am I allowed to pretend that I'm back home and decide that he's interfering with my Anglo-Saxon background? If I'm from Seoul and I meet a Korean guy who is clearly from Jeolla Nam-do, should I hang out with him? It may be insulting to my Goguryeo background to hang out with someone whose family originally comes from Baekje. If I meet a white guy from Canada who has been in the mideast before and has become a muslim, and a black guy from Nigeria who originally was but since became Christian, which one should I hang out with? If I post on this thread in agreement with the op, and later on the street am accosted by a Korean who thinks that Korea should be for the Koreans and that I should go home, am I allowed to get mad at him, and if so, why? If I'm in Seoul and I see a white guy reading a book on Jihad, an Eastern European guy reading a book on Sufism, and an Arab guy reading the bible, which one should I hang out with and why? (I have to pick one) If I'm in agreement with the op and want to 'do something about it', what would be the most practical approach to get rid of diversity? If we are to go about it by expelling immigrants, would it apply only to first-generation immigrants, particularly religious ones, ones who have been in my country under ten/twenty years, those making under a certain salary, etc. What's the best criteria, and how to remove diversity without facing an international backlash? Also, how do I explain removing immigrants from my land when my family arrived here a mere 140 years ago from Scotland? And no, I'm not being facetious in the least. How do we answer these questions? Does the op or any of the others actually have a plan of action? I would like to hear it in detail, if possible. I'm assuming that's it's somewhere along the lines of limiting immigration from certain countries, but I'd like to hear about how much it would be limited, whether there are any exceptions, whether the ideas themselves would actually be be legally feasible, and so on. Back to top Ya-ta BoyJoined: 16 Jan 2003Location: Established in 1994 Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 5:27 am Post subject: Aren't immigrants allowed into the US and other countries because those countries need the labor force? If farmers had to pay a decent wage to the migrant workers, wouldn't the cost of food increase enormously? There was a report a few days ago that the wages paid in the meat-packing plants has slid from $21 an hour down to $9 an hour. Without immigration who would clean the homes of the rich? If there is any justifiable anger on this issue, direct it to the proper target, not the poor schmuck who's trying to put food on the table for his kids. Back to top dulouzJoined: 04 Feb 2003Location: Uranus Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 5:51 am Post subject: The concept of diversity sounds good. The practice is turning out really bad. The proponents have turned out to amoral. Being tolerant means not being able to say anything bad about illegal immigrants. Its not a "guy trying to put food on his table". Its about businesses lying manpower when they want more profit and less accountability. Its about a border war and a land grab. Its about Finsbury Mosque its about having to tolerate polio and TB. Its so delightful to insist that a Utopia is right around the corner when the sun is shinning and then so important to be missing when the riot police overtime payroll bills need to be paid. Asians bought us the wonderful dot.com boom. Then they shipped the work back home and the business failed. They took advantage of multiculturalism but didnt contribute much. Liberals can't control their pet brown people. Do you really lose it that much or do you do it on purpose? Back to top R. S. RefugeeJoined: 29 Sep 2004Location: Shangra La, ROK Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 6:55 am Post subject: Diversity? Let me check with the Kansas State Board of Education on that and I'll get right back to ya. Back to top dulouzJoined: 04 Feb 2003Location: Uranus Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 7:36 am Post subject: RS are you refering to Brown V Board? Desegregation is a failure. That didn't work either. Back to top sonofthedarkstrangerJoined: 15 Jan 2003 Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 11:28 am Post subject: Diversity is not an "idea" or a "concept," it is reality. You might as well get used to it. I know, it's too bad all the different peoples of the world didn't stay in their allotted little plots of land forever, never venturing beyond the borders, never intermingling or interbreeding. Damn them. Curse the human migratory tendency. Back to top sonofthedarkstrangerJoined: 15 Jan 2003 Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 11:31 am Post subject: bigverne wrote: However, if you look at countries like the former Yugoslavia, Rwanda and Sri Lanka, they might well say 'look where diversity got us.' Diversity is not to blame, it's people who can't accept it as a basic fact about our world. Your argument is akin to saying "diversity gets diverse people killed." In other words, you are blaming the Holocaust on the fact that there were Jews in Germany. You're not really going beyond that. It just seems to me that the world is a big place with a lot of different climates--hot places and cold places. So you're going to have racial diversity. And people wander. So the races get mixed up. It just seems silly to resent this fact. Back to top R. S. RefugeeJoined: 29 Sep 2004Location: Shangra La, ROK Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 12:02 pm Post subject: dulouz wrote: RS are you refering to Brown V Board? Desegregation is a failure. That didn't work either. No, I was referring to Scopes Monkey Trial II in Kansas this past week where they've been working extra hard to make Kansas the laughing stock of the western world by seeking to overthrow evolution and re-define science to include exploration of supernatural as well as natural phenomena. That is, they want to teach religious belief in science classes in the form of creationism (now renamed, "intelligent design"). I wonder if that means that scientists will now be going to church on Sunday and demanding equal time with the minister or priest to present a science lecture on carbon dating or some such natural phenomena. And desegregation was not a failure either. I'm from the former slave states of America where de jure segregation was in force until the Civil Rights Movement of the '60s with seperate rest rooms, water fountains, bus terminal waiting areas, whites only restaurants, etc., and blacks were prevented from running for public office and from voting. Those forms of de jure segregation no longer exist, so there has been some degree of success. Obviously, it could be much better like so many other things in our seriously deteriorating "democracy" nowadays. But if you want to say that desegregation was a failure, you need to: 1) define desegregation 2) define success 3) explain the current situation 4) contrast the current situation with the definition of successful desegregation. Otherwise, it's just so much hot air and prejudice and means very little. (No offense intended.) Back to top bucheon bumJoined: 16 Jan 2003 Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 2:07 pm Post subject: dulouz wrote: Asians bought us the wonderful dot.com boom. Then they shipped the work back home and the business failed. They took advantage of multiculturalism but didnt contribute much. Uh yeah. Founder of netscape is white. One of Yahoo's founders is white (both native born americans). One of google's founders was born in the Soviet Union. Yes, silicon valley is just run by Asians. Oh, and so are all the venture capitalists that made the .com boom happen. And don't forget all those stock brokers that hyped the .coms. You know Wall St., it's a freaking mini-China. Dude, you are a either an ignorant pissant or a really bad troll; I haven't decided which yet.Last edited by bucheon bum on Fri May 20, 2005 2:10 pm; edited 1 time in total Back to top bigverneJoined: 12 May 2004 Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 2:08 pm Post subject: Quote: Diversity is not to blame, it's people who can't accept it as a basic fact about our world. What do you mean, 'a basic fact about our world'? Sure countries like the US are pretty diverse, but there are also many countries which are not, and have never been, culturally diverse. Most countries in Europe are still made up of one ethnicity that makes up 90% of the population. For countries like the USA, built upon waves of immigration and sharing a national identity not based on ethnicity this is less of a problem. For countries with little history of immigration or diversity it can cause serious problems, particularly when the recent arrivals share little in common with the indigeneous populations and sometimes no desire to integrate. Should these countries still be told to 'celebrate diversity'? Back to top sonofthedarkstrangerJoined: 15 Jan 2003 Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 2:32 pm Post subject: I was talking primarily about the world in general, and I guess the US secondarily, as the OP is American and writes about LA. I think it's pretty sad and ridiculous for a guy living in LA to not accept diveristy in LA as a basic fact of the world he lives in. If he can't handle it, he should leave. I wasn't really talking about Europe, but since you mention it, from my perspective I don't see why people should feel threatened. Diversity doesn't bother me. Maybe it's just the way I grew up. I don't feel somehow threatened or undermined by people who don't look like me or talk like me or eat the same food or pray to the same God. Who cares? I would never tell anyone they had to "celebrate" diversity. I would however tell them to accept it. Sure, there are pockets of the world that aren't diverse at all, and for the record I agree that Korea is the least diverse country in the world. I disagree with Homer that there are other, even less diverse places. I don't think there are. As for Yugoslavia and Rwanda, my understanding is that neither of those situations involved "recent arrivals," the ethnic tensions there were longstanding and had deep roots. Back to top Paji eh WongJoined: 03 Jun 2003 Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 3:33 pm Post subject: Quote: Diversity Is A Stupid Idea Life is a stupid idea. Multicultural societies tend to have a lot of within group (/nation) friction. See the USA or Malaysia. Older, unicultural societies have a lot of between group friction. See East Asia. You're damned if you do, you're damned if you don't. Back to top mithridatesJoined: 03 Mar 2003Location: President's office, Korean Space Agency Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 5:19 pm Post subject: Since no-one has responded to my request for more detail, I will assume that the bit about less diversity is just a bit of bewailing. Looks like some countries have found ways to make diversity work. 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Our primary specialty service is vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) for patients that have been diagnosed with a vestibular deficit. Once a vestibular deficit diagnosis has been made by our physicians or audiologists, patients may be referred to the rehabilitation department for VRT if their condition is appropriate for our program.
A VRT program is designed to address balance, dizziness, and overall fitness of the patient. Patient education is also stressed to facilitate patient understanding of what we are trying to accomplish with their individualized rehabilitation program through informational handouts and in-clinic education by our knowledgeable staff. Physical therapists maintain communication with the physician during the course of the patients program to ensure optimal patient care and to also address any related issues regarding the progress of the patient.
At all NDBC clinic's, patients are evaluated by physical therapists that are specially trained and certified in treating vestibular disorders. All of our physical therapist's are required to complete our internal certification program prior to treating any patients. This ensures that all patients receive a high continuity of care at all NDBC clinics and all therapists are properly trained before working with any patients. Because of the complexity of vestibular disorders, we believe proper education and training is essential to achieving consistent outcomes for our patients. This aspect of our VRT program is what makes our specialty clinic rise to the top above the "one stop shop" physical therapy programs around today.
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VRT is typically designed as a therapist-directed patient-motivated home-based exercise protocol. VRT exercises are graduated, beginning at the minimal skill level that the patient is capable of performing; complexity is increased as compensation and habituation occur. Patients have regular follow-up visits with the therapist until compensation and habituation are complete and optimal balance is attained. Generally, patients see the therapist twice weekly for about 4 weeks, then cut back to once week for an additional 2-4 weeks.
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The mansion restored and converted by the Office of the City Historian of Havana into the Hotel Beltrán de Santa Cruz is only a moment's walk down San Ignacio Street from one of Old Havana's most beautiful squares, the Plaza Vieja. The Plaza is the old city's only purely residential square. It was laid out in the late sixteenth century by the disgruntled citizenry after the commander of the Fuerza Castle had appropriated the Plaza de Armas for military exercises, thus depriving the habaneros of their public promenade-ground.
Plaza Vieja is surrounded by pretty colonial palaces and the Hotel Beltrán de Santa Cruz dates from the same period. It was built by the parents of Gabriel Beltrán de Santa Cruz y Aranda, who in 1770 received the title of Count of Jaruco and set up house nearby in the beautiful palace still known as the Casa de los Condes de Jaruco.
The mansion which was to become the Hotel Beltrán de Santa Cruz subsequently passed to the descendants of one of Havana's most illustrious citizens, the Marquis of Cárdenas de Monte Hermoso. His guests over the years included the eminent German scientist Baron Alexander von Humboldt and three French princes: the Count of Beaujolais, the Duke of Montpensier and the Duke of Orleans, who later became Louis Philippe I of France.
Hotel Beltrán de Santa Cruz's gracious colonial architecture and interior design, and its proximity to the heart of the city's historical centre, make it an extremely attractive option for aficionados of history and architecture.
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24 hour reception
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Perhaps the most attractive element of the 10 standard rooms at the Hotel Beltran de Santa Cruz are the wonderful floors, whose irregular terracotta tiles are so evocative of Havana's colonial past. The heat of the day is kept at bay by wooden shutters on windows overlooking the street or the pretty, plant-filled courtyard. The walls are hung with sketches of recurring decorative elements in Havana's famous mural paintings and the furnishings and upholstery are cream-coloured. Bathrooms are simple, clean and functional. Some of the walls have a tendency to be rather damp, but somehow one accepts that as part of the historical experience. Many rooms are reached by their own private staircases. Only 2 of the rooms have matrimonial bed. The other 8 rooms are twin bedded.
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The 2 Junior Suites at the Hotel Beltran de Santa Cruz are marvellously grand with a very high decorated wooden ceiling. The furniture is similarly impressive and the decorative style is echoed in the nearby drawing room which almost defies description for Colonial grandeur. This is one of Cubaism's greatest Old Havana favourites.
© 2013 Nigel Hunt
110 volt outlets
Air conditioning
Baby's cot (on request)
Balcony (subject to availability)
Bathroom (ensuite)
Hot & cold water
In-room safe
King size bed
Minibar / Fridge
Room service
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♥ Trace or print pattern on scrapbooking cardstock
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♥ Punch small hole at the top of each of the four points
♥ Thread ribbon through the holes and tie into bow
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- Janell said...
How adorable! And those little pyramid boxes are really cool.
- May 12, 2009 at 9:51 PM
- KathiNiels said...
Love the picture of the kids!
The pyramid boxes are AWESOME. Dang, I missed out :) - cake truffles and cute boxes....Awesome!
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- Unknown said...
Awwww! So cute! (the kiddies):-D
- May 13, 2009 at 11:46 AM
- Janna said...
Nice work, Jodell!
Don't tell anyone that I actually got two, okay!
Besides I deserved two...twins and all, right??
- May 14, 2009 at 3:58 PM
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- Jessica said...
How lucky is your ward. We got a candy bar that I had to fight my kids over to get to eat even one piece. It did have a HMD sticker on it.
- May 18, 2009 at 2:47 PM
- Jacqui Carrasco said...
Thanks for the template i have plans for that. prepare to see them again at Christmas.
Love the pic of the kids...is that Denny's Darth Vader cape in the background. lol
- May 19, 2009 at 4:02 PM
- Pamela said...
Those little boxes are the coolest!!! Thanks for sharing the template...I'm so using it in the future! What lucky women to receive something so thoughtful and beautiful!
I'm so happy you enjoyed the yam/potato dish!
- May 20, 2009 at 12:33 PM
- Andrea said...
What awesome boxes! Thanks for the template. It's always more fun to get a present that is wrapped nicely.
Any chance of getting that truffle cake recipe? Sounds delicious! :0)
- June 4, 2009 at 12:32 PM
- Pamela said...
I just made some these--so fun!! Thanks for sharing!
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The latest in a series of interviews with artists who have developed a significant body of work engaged (in its process, or in the issues it raises) with technology. See the full list of Artist Profiles here.
Steve Roggenbuck.
LD: You recently posted AN INTERNET BARD AT LAST!!! (ARS POETICA) on YouTube about your vision of poetry on the internet. You talk about the importance of poets harnessing social media as a powerful way to change the life of someone else, anywhere in the world. Why is it so important for you to share this message at this time?
SR: the importance of sharing this message now is that our whole society is currently struggling to determine the role of these social platforms. corporations are trying to learn how to make money from them, families are trying to learn how to stay connected through them, everyone is asking "what value can there be in a 6-second video?" and it's all moving so fast, Vine blew up to 40 million users in its first 7 months. but the poetry world has largely been ignoring social media, mainly just using twitter and facebook to post links to standard, plain-text poems. my message is this: if our job is to move people with our language, these platforms give us endless and powerful new ways to do that. the tools to make our language visual and auditory have been democratized; the ability to maintain actual relationships with hundreds of our closest readers across the world is now a reality. i have no publisher, i've only been working at this for ~3 years, and my poems reach thousands of people each. i think social media represents the biggest set of new opportunities for poetry since the printing press.


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vs. THE KNIGHTS: The Bisons are 1-0 against Charlotte this year and now have won five of their last seven games against the Knights, dating back to last year. Buffalo now has the opportunity to draw even in the all-time series against the Knights. Charlotte holds the 45-44 edge over the Herd since Buffalo rejoined the International League in 1998.
NIESE-LY DONE: LHP Jonathon Niese is coming off his best start as a Bison. The southpaw allowed just two hits in 7.1 shutout innings in a 1-0 win over Durham on June 12. Niese struck out seven and walked just three in the outing. In his last two starts, Niese is 1-1 with a 1.35ERA with 11 strikeouts to only eight hits allowed in 13.1 innings pitched.
FEELIN' CHIPPY: OF Chip Ambres started his Bisons career 0-8 at the plate, but has now hit in five straight games. Since June 13, Ambres has averaged .421 (8-19) with a double, two RBI, four runs scored. He reached base four times last night, including matching a Bisons' season-high with three walks.
F-MART RETURNS: OF Fernando Martinez is back with the Bisons after his first big league call up. The 20-year old was with the Mets for three weeks and hit .194 (12-62) with five doubles and five RBI. Martinez hit .291 (48-165) in 42 games with the Bisons to begin the year. Despite being in New York since May 26, he still leads the club in doubles (15), home runs (8) and RBI (28). To make roster room, RHP Connor Robertson was transferred to Binghamton (AA).
METS CLAIM LOPEZ: The New York Mets have claimed LHP Arturo Lopez off waivers from San Diego. Lopez had a 2.77ERA in 20 games with the Portland Beavers (AAA) of the Pacific Coast League (31.0IP, 27H, 23K). He also pitched four games with the Padres, posting a 19.29ERA in 2.1 innings of work.


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Godspeed You! Black Emperor won the Polaris Music Prize last night, but it isn't all that thrilled about it. While the award dubs the band's record, Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend!, the best record out of Canada this past year, handing out those sorts of awards is something the band feels is counterproductive to the culture of "righteous music" as a whole.
In a statement released today, GY!BE says that, while it's humbled and grateful for the award—especially as it feels it's been "plowing our field on the margins of weird culture for almost 20 years now"—it also sarcastically notes, "'This scene is pretty cool but what it really fucking needs is an awards show,' is not a thought that's ever crossed our minds." While the group—which, obviously, did not attend the ceremony—says it'll use its $30,000 cash prize to fund music education in Quebec prisons, it will be foregoing its other prize of a touring van, saying that Toyota's sponsorship of Polaris "IS FUCKING INSANE…. when the melting northern ice caps are live-streaming on the internet," and that getting involved with the auto company "comes across as tone-deaf to the current horrifying malaise."
The band's whole statement is here. Those who can look past the malaise and their hatred of Toyota can also watch the whole show (which includes performances by bands like METZ , Purity Ring, Metric, and Colin Stetson) in the video below.


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text: Students learn how to create and maintain database objects in CPD 226 and how to store, retrieve, and manipulate the data. Students also create SQL blocks of application code that will be shared by multiple forms, reports, and data management in many different applications. Students learn many different types of query development using aggregate functions, sorting options, subqueries, grouping, having, nulls, joins, set operations, views, indexes, and security. Students learn how to apply this to high-end databases like MYSQL, Oracle and SQL Server and to incorporate SQL into computer programs. PREREQUISITE: CPD 122 Program Logic & Design with Alice 3D; CPD 210 Access Database Concepts, Design, & Applications


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The workshop took place in the context of the ongoing and growing cooperation between the PCBS and UNCTAD, which is supported by a Memorandum of Understanding that has been signed by the two institutions.
The workshop was officially opened by Ms. Ola Awad, President of the PCBS, and Mr. Mahmoud Elkhafif, Coordinator of UNCTAD's Assistance to the Palestinian People Unit. In addition to staff from the PCBS, professionals from the Ministries of National Economy, Finance, Planning, Labour, and Foreign Affairs, as well as the Palestinian Monetary Authority and the Palestinian Economic Policy Research Institute, took part in the training workshop.
The objective of the workshop was to equip PCBS and Palestinian professionals with theoretical background and with hands-on experience of using econometric modelling techniques to forecast economic indicators and assess the impact of alternative economic policy options.
The practical training provided was based on UNCTAD's third-generation macroeconometric model of the Palestinian economy and was highly interactive, with participants being required to switch from a theoretical understanding to directly applying the quantitative techniques collectively and independently. The training ranged from forecasting the Palestinian economy under alternative scenarios to quantitative assessment of fiscal, monetary, trade and labour policies and a hypothetical Palestinian national currency.
The training programme is part of joint efforts between the PCBS and UNCTAD to house UNCTAD's economic model of the Palestinian economy at the PCBS's Economic Forecasting Department, and to enable PCBS staff to regularly update and simulate the model for the production of official PCBS economic forecasts.
Ms. Awad commended the successful cooperation between UNCTAD and the PCBS. She indicated that, "It is an example of positive exchange of experiences and ideas which has produced concrete results", as reflected by the fact that this is second session of such training. More importantly is the fact that this cooperation allowed PCBS to build and upgrade its own capacity to use UNCTAD's model for the preparation and production of its first official economic forecast, which was released in December 2011.
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The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?
The Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center
Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 7:00 PM (PDT)
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We are thrilled to present Edward Albee's critically acclaimed drama, The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? This is an adult production, not suitable for minors.
made possible in part by the generosity of the John and Fiora Stone Foundation
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1125 N McCadden Pl
Los Angeles,
Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 7:00 PM (PDT)
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The Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center
The Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center is a program of the Los Angeles LGBT Center. Our theatres at The Village at Ed Gould Plaza include the Renberg Theatre, a 200 seat state-of-the-art theatre, and the Davidson/Valentini Theatre, a 50 seat black box theatre.
Since 1969 the Los Angeles LGBT Center has cared for, championed and celebrated LGBT individuals and families in Los Angeles and beyond. Today, through our health center, shelters, performance stages and classrooms, we provide services for more LGBT people than any other organization in the world. We are an unstoppable force in the fight against bigotry and the struggle to build a better world; a world in which LGBT people can be healthy, equal and complete members of society.


text: 5 Surprising Ways Landscaping Affects Your Home Value February 02, 2017 Spring is just around the corner, and for many people, that means it's time to start thinking about the landscaping updates you'd like to make to your property. Before you start digging holes and planting trees, it's important to understand how landscaping can improve or hurt your property value. After all, property value plays a big role in your homeowner's insurance premiums. Learn how to protect your home when landscaping by understanding these ways landscaping can affect your home's value. 1. Trees Can Add Value to Property or Cause Damage Many homeowners hope that their landscaping efforts will earn them a return on their investment. It's widely known that mature trees not only add beauty to your lawn, but when planted correctly, they can also increase a home's value. According to a study by the USDA Forest Service, healthy, mature trees add an average of 10 percent to a property's value. However, when trees are planted too close to the home, large tree roots can extend underneath the property, causing foundation issues. Oak, willow and poplar trees are known for their potential to cause damage to property when not planted properly, as their tree roots can grow to be very large. Large tree roots can also break through concrete, damaging walkways or patios. Pro Tip: Do your homework and research the space your tree will need before planting any in your yard. Tree roots naturally grow toward water sources, which causes them to grow toward sewer lines, as they are an excellent source of the water roots crave. When a root finds a leak in a water pipe, it will quickly grow into the pipe causing blockages, breaks and disrupting the water lines. This can cause flooding in your yard and a host of other problems. When deciding which trees to plant and where don't forget to look up; tall trees planted in an incorrect place can interfere with electric and cable lines running above your home. Pro Tip: Verify with your utility company where the gas, electric, cable and sewer lines are located so you can plan where to plant your trees and shrubs accordingly. 2. Beware of Plants That Dry out Your Soil In the spring and summer, some trees can dry out soil in your yard, potentially causing ground shrinkage under your home's foundation. When deciding which plants to add to your landscape, be sure to take note of the moisture levels of the soil in your region. 3. Vines Growing up the House Can Damage the Bricks or Paint Growing ivy may be a way to add visual appeal to your home, but it can also lead to serious issues. When ivy grows along the side of a home, it can damage the paint and siding. It can even be powerful enough to grow into cracks in bricks and separate them, leading to stability issues. If left to grow all the way to the roof, vines may lift roof tiles and pull apart guttering. Pro Tip: Never let your ivy grow high enough to reach your roof. Before planting vines that travel along the side of your home, ask your local landscaping expert about the possibility of damage to your siding. 4. Prickly Bushes May Deter Burglars Did you know that your landscaping could actually deter burglars? By strategically placing prickly bushes and shrubs in front of your windows, burglars may be less likely to attempt to enter your home 5. Native Plants can Increase Your Property Value Native plants are trees, shrubs or flowers that grow naturally in your region. They provide beautiful, low-maintenance options for your home landscaping while potentially increasing your home's value. Benefits of Choosing Plants Native to Your Region Native plants are less expensive to care for. An Ecological Services study shows that it takes $3,000 to maintain an acre of native plants over 20 years and $20,000 for non-native plants. Native plants can improve the ecological value of your home. They provide food and homes for butterflies, bees, birds and other wildlife. They generally do not require as much maintenance. They need to be watered less because they have naturally adapted to the water source in your region, which also saves on water bills. In climates with severe weather and high precipitation, native plants can direct runoff water underground, preventing water from seeping into your basement. Find Plants Native to Your Region Iowa Native prairie flowers support Iowa's historical ecosystem. Consider planting prairie blazing stars, butterfly milkweed, purple coneflower and cardinal flowers to attract native butterflies and insects. If you're looking to add a pop of color to your landscape, Red Maple trees are a favorite native tree for Iowans due to their spectacular fall foliage. Native wildflowers that make good additions to woodland gardens are Canadian Wild Gingers and Virginia Bluebells. Nebraska The Obedient Plant is a popular plant for those living in the central Midwest. Its white petals with tall green stems make them great additions to gardens and bouquets. Indiangrass is a prairie plant that brings out Nebraska's plain heritage. The grass can grow to be five feet tall, and flowers bloom In late summer. Arizona The Blue Palo Verde tree grows bright yellow flowers in the spring and summer months. It is native to Arizona, so it is accustomed to the dry weather, requiring little water. Wisconsin The Sugar Maple is a large tree that provides multicolored foliage in autumn, making it a popular choice for homeowners in the Midwest. The American Bellflower is native to Midwest states and can grow up to 3-4 feet tall. The upper portion of the stems are lined with lavender-blue flowers. Minnesota The Prairie Wild Rose is a pink flower plant that is native to Minnesota. It grows well in full sun and can withstand the harsh winters. The Ninebark shrub is a popular choice for Minnesotans due to its attractive white flower clusters and its ability to thrive in a lot of sunlight. Kansas Oak trees are native to Midwestern states, including Kansas. The Annual Sunflower adds a bright yellow color to every landscape, and this flower thrives in the Kansas climate. North Dakota Similar to other Midwest states, native prairie grasses and flowers are excellent additions to home landscapes. The Dotted Blazing Star is a prairie flower that will add rose-lavender flowers to your garden. New Mexico Plants native to New Mexico are drought-tolerant. Popular choices include Butterfly weed and Milfoil. 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"Threshhold of Detectibility" Top: the roof of a building in Miranshah, Pakistan, that has been hit by a drone-fired missile. the form of destruction is masked in the photo's pixelation. Source: Digitalglobe, inc., March 31, 2012 Bottom: Still from footage broadcast on MSNBC of the aftermath of a March 30, 2012 drone strike in miranshah, pakistan, showing the entry hole of a missile through the ceiling of a room. Visualization: Forensic Architecture. Page from Forensis program.
Any act of looking or being looked at is mediated by technology. This is true of any scientific process too, where each tool or method of looking is developed with a purpose in mind which influences the data that it produces. This is precisely what forensic investigation reveals: not only the reality of an event, but also the intention of a viewing mechanism and the political weight of that intention once made visible. Representations of warfare illustrate this as successfully as any art object.
As part of the exhibition Forensis, now on view at Haus der Kulteren der Welt in Berlin, Forensic Architecture and SITU Research investigate drone strikes in situations where state-mandated degradation and pixelation of publicly available surveillance footage is a legal regulation rather than a visual constraint, and drones are designed to evade the digital image. Missiles are developed that burrow through targeted buildings, leaving holes that are smaller than a low resolution pixel. Attacking at "the threshold of visibility," the legal, political, and technical conditions equally attempt to remain invisible. The job of forensics is then to recover them.


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Explore the history of the Netherlands and the sea!
Water and the Netherlands is a combination that comes as no surprise- given the history and location of the country. It is possible to explore this interesting combination in the National Maritime Museum (het Scheepvaartmuseum). You will learn a lot of relevant information, for example a large part of Holland is actually below sea level. You will also learn about the historical sea explorations initiated by the Dutch. Some say that the culture of the Dutch has been shaped by the sea. So get to know the Dutch and come to the National Maritime Museum!
The museum takes you on an interactive journey where you can explore 500 years of maritime history. You can visit the famous replica of the ship from the Golden Century of the East Indiaman 'Amsterdam', where Holland sailed around the world for trade. Or get to know important figures in the history of Dutch Maritime like Michiel de Ruyter.
Come to the National Maritime Museum and get to know the impressive history of the Dutch on water!
Location:Kattenburgerplein 1, Amsterdam
The museum is very close to Central Station
Opening times:Monday – Sunday: 9.00h – 17.00h.
The National Maritime Museum is closed on April 27, December 25 and January 1.
Due to major maintenance (dock repair), the VOC ship Amsterdam cannot be visited from 3 September 2020 until January 2021. Throughout this period, a different ship will be moored at the National Maritime Museum instead.