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NEWS- Homeless? Prism's flight to Gordonsville stalls
Though the Prism Coffeehouse had planned to follow through on an upcoming move to Gordonsville, it seems those plans may actually fall through.
On Monday, April 17, the Gordonsville property the Prism had placed under contract in December was "back on the market officially," confirms listing agent Stu Rifkin. Even so, Rifkin says, all is not lost for the Prism's plan. "There are still things in the works to make sure the Prism deal happens," he insists.
Rifkin declined to elaborate on why the property– a restaurant and theater space in two adjacent buildings– was relisted for $750,000, as did the building's owner, Hank Browne, reached in Florida.
If the deal falls through, however, it could be bad news for the 40-year-old nonprofit, which must vacate its current Rugby Road quarters, a white house owned by Westminster Presbyterian Church, by the end of the month just after its last scheduled show featuring Jay Ungar and Molly Mason on Saturday, April 22.
Church officials say they did everything they could to keep the Prism in the Rugby Road space. Church spokesman Wally Camp says that for the last eight years the Prism paid the church just $370 a month– for rent, utilities and maintenance– and that Prism artistic director Fred Boyce balked when the church suggested raising that amount to $500 a month in the face of steeply rising utility costs.
"They were offended by the request," says Camp.
Boyce did not return the Hook's call.
In contrast to that sweetheart deal, back in 1990, fledgling theater company Live Arts was paying "in the $3,000-a-month range" for its space on Market Street, says Live Arts co-founder Thane Kerner. And that didn't include utilities.
Despite the Prism's low rent, "They had told us they were leaving at the end of March, announced it publicly," says Camp, adding that he worked out an extension with the Prism that allowed them to stay through April.
Since then, however, Camp says he hasn't heard anything about the Prism's plans.
"As far as communication from them," he says, "as usual, there's none."
Camp is not the first person to be frustrated with Boyce and his partner, Kenyon Hunter, the Prism's unpaid treasurer.
In 2004, a group of former Prism board members alleged that Boyce was operating the Prism outside its bylaws by canceling the annual board elections by volunteers in favor of the board itself appointing board members.
"It's analogous to a dictatorship," said disgusted ex-board member Jim Quarles in a Hook cover story April 1, 2004.
While critics pointed fingers at Boyce and blamed him for the poisonous atmosphere, others defended him and claimed the conflict about board elections had been blown out of proportion.
"Fred is unjustly treated a lot," said then-board chair Joe Ayers in 2004, adding that Boyce and Hunter "do all this work at the Prism. They make that thing happen."
After the move to Gordonsville was announced in January, Ayers told the Hook the Prism had "simply outgrown [the Rugby Road] facility." And Boyce, Ayers maintained, was the reason for that growth and success.
"It's so easy to see people's failings and not see their strengths," said Ayers. "Fred Boyce has convinced me he does know what he's doing."
Where– and whether– Boyce will continue to cultivate artists for the Prism remains to be seen. Like Boyce, Ayers did not return the Hook's call.
As for the Prism's soon-to-be-vacated home on Rugby Road, Camp says there's another tenant planning to move in, one that will encourage "more community involvement," such as open mic nights, jam sessions, and classes.
"I'm looking forward," says Camp, "to working with folks who are communicative and appreciative."
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New England Patriots take linebacker Jamie Collins
Patriots fill positions where help needed in NFL draft
Jamie Collins made his mark with one of the worst college teams in the country. Now he's headed for one of the best in the NFL after being drafted by the New England Patriots.
The outside linebacker was chosen in the second round on Friday night by the Patriots, who were just one win away from reaching the Super Bowl last season. Southern Mississippi was 0-12 in Collins' senior season when he had 10 sacks.
"It's motivation and it's adversity," Collins said in a conference call after being drafted with the first of the Patriots two picks in the round. "I felt like I had to play hard every game just because we were losing.
"I felt like that was going to draw a lot of attention to me to see how I played, despite the fact that we went 0-12."
The Patriots took Collins with the 52nd overall pick that they obtained in a trade in which they sent their first-round pick to Minnesota. Then they chose wide receiver Aaron Dobson of Marshall with their own pick in the round, the 59th.
In the third round, they took two defensive backs from Rutgers — cornerback Logan Ryan with the 83rd pick, also acquired from the Vikings, and safety Duron Harmon with the 91st pick, who was expected to be drafted much later, if at all.
"That was a very good defensive unit that they had last year," Patriots coach Bill Belichick said. "We're getting some high quality guys as well as good football players."
The Patriots already have a defensive back from Rutgers. They drafted Devin McCourty in the first round in 2010 and shifted him from cornerback to safety last season.
After being picked, Harmon said he spoke with McCourty.
"He's very eager to teach me what he knows," Harmon said.
In Saturday's final day of the three-day draft, the Patriots have one pick in the fourth round and three in the seventh.
Three of the players chosen Friday play positions where the Patriots need help. The team was vulnerable to big pass plays early last season. It also lacked depth at wide receiver, then lost its top two pass catchers when free agent Wes Welker signed with the Denver Broncos and Brandon Lloyd was released.
But they used their first pick of the draft on an outside linebacker.
Collins is a skilled pass rusher who arrived at Southern Mississippi as a safety. He moved on to inside linebacker, then outside linebacker and played defensive end last season. He finished his career with 21 sacks.
"Coming in as a safety to linebacker to end, it's different going up against those big guys every play," he said. "I never thought sacking the quarterback would feel so good."
In his junior year, Southern Mississippi went 12-2. Then coach Larry Fedora resigned to become head coach at North Carolina and Ellis Johnson took his place. Johnson was fired on Nov. 27 after just one season.
"A lot of people didn't buy into the system," Collins said. "You know how it is when new coaches come in."
The Patriots don't.
Belichick was there before any of his current players. And even though the Patriots have won three of the five Super Bowls they've reached in his 13 seasons, his drafting success has been spotty.
Of the four wide receivers the Patriots drafted in the past seven years, only 2012 seventh-rounder Jeremy Ebert remains. Their complex offense is difficult to master. Chad Johnson, then known as Chad Ochocinco, struggled with it in 2011 when he made 15 catches in his only season with the team.
Dobson is optimistic he'll be able to handle it.
"I think I'm ready," he said. "It's definitely something that I've been getting prepared for, just going through this whole process, just people telling me about the pressure of going into the league. So I'm just trying to go in, be level-headed and go in focused."
The Patriots added veterans Danny Amendola, Donald Jones and Michael Jenkins at wide receiver. And now Dobson gives quarterback Tom Brady a fourth new receiver.
For Dobson, who attended the same school as former Patriots receivers Randy Moss and Troy Brown, playing with one of the NFL's best quarterbacks is "not intimidating at all. I'm excited just to get to know him and start catching balls from him."
Dobson caught 12 of his 24 collegiate touchdown passes as a junior. His receptions increased in each of his four seasons from 15 to 44 to 49 to 57.
As a senior, he didn't drop any of the 92 passes thrown his way.
"Look," Belichick said, "every receiver's dropped the ball. Every quarterback's thrown an interception. Every defensive player's missed a tackle. Every guy who's ever carried the ball has fumbled at some point. So I don't want to get carried away on that. I'd say he has good hands."
Dobson figures he's just doing his job.
"Being a receiver, that's what we do," he said. "We definitely take pride in that."

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Would You Try Yogurt Liqueur?
When I first found out that Lucas Bols Amsterdam had released a yogurt liqueur, I couldn't help but feel squeamish. I wondered: "Is it milky? But shelf-stable? Is it thick?"
The stuff claims to be made from "real fresh yogurt" and it has a pleasant scent, not that different from, say, if you held a bottle under the nozzle at Pinkberry. I poured a little on ice and examined the recommended recipes (Top Bols Yogurt off with Champagne? That one makes me nervous.)
Though it smells only like sweetened yogurt, the flavor packs a boozy punch, even though it's just 15% alcohol, around the level of strong red wine. The texture is similar to 2% milk, but it's definitely as sugary as melted ice cream.
But any lover of smoothies won't be surprised to learn that this yogurt liqueur is pretty good when mixed with muddled fruit. I was quite successful with ripe strawberries (a touch of lemon doesn't hurt), but you could also use frozen berries instead of ice to eliminate some dilution. Or go Frappuccino-style, cutting the yogurt liqueur with coffee or Kahlua, and maybe spiking the mix with bourbon.
Of course, you could skip the Bols and experiment with making cocktails with your favorite brand of yogurt, spiked with whatever booze you prefer...
Would you try yogurt liqueur? What would you make with it?
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658th Wilhelm and Else Heraeus Seminar
Spins out of equilibrium: Manipulating and detecting quantum magnets
08 - 10 January 2018, Physikzentrum Bad Honnef, Germany
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In this seminar we will bring together communities working in quantum spin dynamics (aka magnonics), ultrafast spintronics, and topological spins. Our particular focus lies with stimulating the discovery of emergent spin materials suitable for all three areas by introducing new research concepts related to quantum resolved magnon-polariton spectroscopy, advanced cavity-QED, microwave quantum optics technologies, and ultrafast manipulation of spins.
The central theme of the seminar is the discovery of novel emergent materials suitable for realization of different ideas for each of the research areas. Ultimately, our goal is to stimulate discoveries of ground-breaking nature, generate novel ideas and extend the research objectives by bringing together the experts in three distinct fields in modern magnetism in order to open up new horizons for quantum, magnon and spin electronics.
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Prof. Dmitry Turchinovich (UDE)
University of Duisburg-Essen
Dr. Martin Weides
Physikalisches Institut
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Prof. Yuriy Mokrousov
Topological Nanoelectronics Group
Peter-Grünberg Insitute PGI-1 and Institute for Advanced Simulation (IAS-1)
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Ann Silverberg Williamson was appointed executive director in October 2013. Williamson has dedicated her career to serving children, families, and adults through public-private partnerships. As executive director, she is responsible for the administration and supervision of a committed workforce that provides support and services to Utah's most vulnerable children, families and adults.
Utah Department of Human Services is composed of the Division of Aging and Adult Services, Division of Child and Family Services, Division of Juvenile Justice Services, Division of Services for People with Disabilities, Utah State Developmental Center, Utah State Hospital, Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Office of Licensing, Office of Recovery Services and Office of Public Guardian.
Services provided by Utah Department of Human Services are designed to meet Utahns in their communities and in a manner that best meets their needs. Working closely with community partners, the primary goal of the department is to give children, youth, individuals, and families an opportunity to live safe, healthy and successful lives.
A native of Louisiana, Williamson served that state for the past 15 years working in both the public and private sectors in the interests of human services. Throughout her career, she has been seen as a reformer seeking the most effective and efficient use of resources to produce results for those she serves.
Williamson led the Louisiana Department of Social Services (DSS, now Department of Children and Family Services) from 2001-2008, holding consecutive cabinet posts. While at the agency, Williamson championed the development of the integrated human service delivery program, "No Wrong Door," and led the department's emergency response to the 2005 catastrophic hurricanes that impacted the state. During her tenure, the U.S. Department of Agriculture honored DSS with the Pinnacle Award, a national citation of excellence, for the department's efforts following the storms.
From 2009 until 2013, as President and CEO of the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations (LANO), Williamson led advocacy efforts for the statewide member organization working to strengthen the effectiveness and sustainability of the nonprofit sector. In 2012, she was honored as one of the nation's top 50 leaders by The NonProfit Times.
Williamson graduated from Wofford College, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with a degree in theology and earned a master's in Social Work from Louisiana State University (LSU). Williamson received awards from both Wofford College and LSU as a Distinguished Alumna.
She and her husband Tyler are the committed parents of three children – 10-year-old twin daughters and a 7-year-old son – who are now making Utah their home.


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Walker signals ending same-day registration
Governor made comments during speech in California
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Scott Walker said he thinks that it would "much better" if Wisconsin did not have same-day voter registration.
Walker made the comments during a speech Friday night in California.
Walker's spokesman Cullen Werwie had nothing to add Monday to what Walker said.
Walker said in the speech that "It would be much better if registration was done in advance of Election Day, easier for our clerks to handle that."
Incoming Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has supported doing away with same-day voter registration in the past and sponsored a bill to do that when Democrat Jim Doyle was governor.
Vos said Monday he was open to the idea, but he did not know of anyone who planned to propose it and he had not spoken with Walker about it.


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Clive Davis, Kelly Clarkson feud best part of his memoir
The most interesting part of Clive Davis' new autobiography, "The Soundtrack of My Life," isn't his revelation that he's bisexual, though that's getting the most attention right now.
Though the discussion about the music executive's love life has gotten people talking about the book, released Tuesday, it actually takes up only about five pages at the end. Davis, 80, best known for launching the careers of Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys and many others, writes of his first homosexual encounter and then his 13-year relationship with a man that ended in 2003.
"There will come a time when very few will care about other people's sexual preference -- or preferences," Davis writes.
Actually, that time is pretty much now.
In fact, when fans dive into "The Soundtrack of My Life" the more shocking revelation isn't Davis' discussion of Houston, but his ongoing battle with "American Idol" Kelly Clarkson. He devotes a chapter to her, talking about her creative process and outlining what he thinks were unrealistic demands.
"It's clear that Kelly Clarkson has a decidedly independent streak, to say the least, and often speaks in public before she realizes the implications of what she's saying," Davis writes.
Clarkson, independent artist that she is, released an equally tough response on her blog Tuesday.
"I refuse to be bullied and I just have to clear up his memory lapses and misinformation for myself and for my fans," Clarkson wrote, adding that he criticized her songwriting abilities after she played him her hit "Because of You." "It feels like a violation."


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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.
Harry Sanderson, Human Resolution (2012). Installation view at Arcadia Missa for PAMI, London. Digital video, perspex, monitor.
Harry Burke: Your "Human Resolution" project, which you exhibited as part of PAMI last year in London, comprised of a 3D hologram projector and accompanying sound piece, which translated the body of the viewer standing before it into a glitching but uncannily faithful grayscale projection (3D object). It was an attempt to reinsert the body into ubiquitous computing environments, which are too often conceptualized as immaterial, virtual, or idealist, and to re-emphasise the corporeal within the predominantly visual regimes of these technologies. Do you think it was, in this regard, successful?
Harry Sanderson: I think that rather than reinsert the body or to attempt to repair anything, it was an attempt to exhibit a kind of a lack that occurs when something is represented in that sort of way. There is a common conception that images work on a flat plane, for example in a regular movie file, and this was an attempt to show how imaging technologies are moving beyond that into something that actually apprehends physical space. It wasn't just a grayscale projection but it had depth; it would turn and you would see that it understood the contours of your body in a way that's much more physical.


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The laboratory for computer assisted education and research (CART Lab.) is a creative structure uniting the knowledge, experience and efforts of volunteer experts who contribute during their free time to the general welfare. Despite limited funding our product (Internet services and technical solutions) is of professional quality and enjoys high popularity among the users. We work led by a deep conviction that the proper method of fighting negative phenomena and attitudes in society is the positive example created with dedication and commitment.


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Qatar Holding, Italian investment fund FSI also ink deal to establish $2.5bn joint venture
Qatar agreed on Monday to invest as much as 1 billion euros ($1.3bn) in Italian companies, aiding efforts by Italy's Prime Minister Mario Monti to breathe life into a weak economy.
Italy has joined a growing list of European states looking to tap Qatar's vast wealth to support national industries that are struggling to finance their way out of recession.
A joint venture between Italy's strategic investment fund and state-owned Qatar Holding will invest in sectors including food, fashion and luxury goods, furniture and design, tourism and leisure, the Italian fund said in a statement on Monday.
The venture will have capital of up to 2 billion euros provided equally by both partners over the first four years, according to the agreement signed during Monti's visit to the small, energy-rich Gulf state.
The "IQ Made in Italy Venture" will start with 300 million euros of capital.
"We have four or five ideas (for investment in Italy) we are studying at the moment," Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim al-Thani said at a news conference without elaborating.
Qatar is also preparing to sign another agreement with Italy worth 1 billion euros aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises, Sheikh Hamad said, adding that Qatar would participate in half that amount.
Monti's visit to the Gulf was partly aimed at attracting new investment both for Italian sovereign bonds and for companies which have had serious problems raising capital as the financial crisis has squeezed bank balance sheets and cut off lending.
"It's significant that Italy now seems to be proactive in attracting long-term institutional investors and this venture with Qatar clearly signals that," said Rachel Zeimba, senior analyst and sovereign wealth fund expert at Roubini Global Economics in London.
"It is not clear if the investments are restricted to listed companies alone but it proves that Qatar sees long-term value in sectors such as food and fashion in the country and wants to play in on these themes," she said.
Sheikh Hamad said Monti's reform drive
since taking office a year ago had helped the Italian economy and been an
important step in strengthening its overall economic system.
"We believe Italy is a significant partner
for Qatar in Europe," he said.
Monti, called in to head an unelected
technocrat government a year ago at the height of the financial crisis, has
faced growing speculation about his political future after elections expected in
He said nothing about his own plans but
repeated on Monday that the next government would continue the reform
"There are no guarantees about what comes
after the Italian elections. But I am confident that we will always have a
responsible government," he said.
Oh Boy! Really crazy that this news hits your newspaper before the italian papers. Are the qataris so rich to risk to put money into Italy. I imagine they haven't looked at their financial market. Although Italy has some great companies based mainly in northern Italy the country is run by a bunch of incompetent and corrupted mafiosi. I like the last phrase about a responsible government. When has Italy ever had a responsible government? I suggest anyone to go to Rome and visit the courts, there he get's an idea on how the country is run. Sheikh Hamad said that Monti has strenghten italian economic system. Sorry, Monti has only raised taxes and the north is always paying for the lazy southern italians. That's how it always has been and it's not going to change even with Qatar 2 bilions.
... Go Monti! It's a big time change. The new era of Italy & Italians will support you.


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Rachel McAdams and Michael Sheen have split, US Weekly reports.
McAdams, 34, and Sheen, 44, met in 2010 on the set of the Woody Allen film Midnight in Paris. They started dating shortly after production ended.
Can you believe these celebs dated?
"Michael and I never spend more than three weeks apart," McAdams told The Sunday Telegraph's Stella magazine last January. "We rack up a lot of air miles, but you have to be quite adaptable in this business, whether you are in a relationship or not."
McAdams previously dated Ryan Gosling, while Sheen had an eight-year relationship with Kate Beckinsale, with whom he has a daughter.


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The Seafarer opening at City Theatre
January 13, 2009
City Theatre presents the regional premiere production of The Seafarer, by Conor McPherson, playing in the 252 seat Mainstage Theatre from January 22 – February 15.
The Seafarer was last year's smash hit on Broadway, nominated for four Tony awards including Best Play. The New York Times said The Seafarer was the "liveliest, funniest dialogue yet written by Mr. McPherson."
The Seafarer, takes place in the home of two aging bachelor brothers, one blind and on a bender, the other jobless and on the wagon. On Christmas Eve they hold an all night liquor-soaked game of poker with their menagerie of friends. The arrival of a mysterious stranger drives the action of the evening's game to the highest stakes imaginable.
Terry Teachout of the Wall Street Journal calls The Seafarer "The best new play of the year."
Richard will be played by Noble Shropshire (The Drowsy Chaperone on Broadway), Mark Ulrich (Mariela In The Desert at The Goodman Theatre) will play Lockhart, Sam Redford (Mother Teresa is Dead at City Theatre) will play Nicky, and Martin Giles (Honus & Me at City Theatre) will portray Ivan, and Christopher Donahue (Metamorphoses on Broadway) will play "Sharky."
Mr. McPherson, whom the London Telegraph describes as "the finest dramatist of his generation," was born in Dublin, Ireland. McPherson broke onto the international theatre scene with The Weir which won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play for 1999 and went on to a successful run on Broadway. His next play to go to Broadway was Shining City which was nominated for two Tony's including Best Play.
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The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits surged last week, although the figures may have been distorted by seasonal factors.
The Labor Department says applications rose by 34,000 to a seasonally adjusted 386,000. The increase reversed a big drop the previous week.
Economists view the recent numbers with skepticism. They note that the government struggles to adjust the data to reflect temporary summertime layoffs in the auto industry. And this year, many automakers are foregoing the typical shutdowns because stronger sales have kept plants busier. That has made the process even more difficult.
The less volatile four-week average fell by 1,500 to 375,500.
Economists say the seasonal distortions may last a few weeks, making the figures difficult to analyze.
When applications fall below 375,000, it typically suggests hiring is strong enough to pull the unemployment rate down. Applications had been trending near or above that level this spring.
The economy appears to be suffering its third straight midyear slump.
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke this week offered a bleak assessment of the economy. And a survey from the Fed said hiring was "tepid" in most districts in June and early July, retail sales slowed in Boston, Cleveland and New York, and manufacturing weakened in most regions.
Job growth slowed to 75,000 a month from April through June, down from healthy 226,000 pace the first three months of the year. Unemployment has been stuck at 8.2 percent for two straight months.
Retail sales fell in June for the third straight month, prompting many economists to downgrade their estimates of economic growth in the April-June quarter. Many now think it will be even slower than the first quarter's sluggish 1.9 percent annual pace.
The only good news recently has been evidence of a long-awaited recovery in the housing market. The government reported Wednesday that U.S. builders last month broke ground on the most homes in nearly four years. Single-family home building rose for a fourth straight month. And permits to build single-family homes hit the highest level since March 2010.


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Taste the Barossa Premium Tour
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Taste the Barossa
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Explore the Barossa
Valley with Taste the Barossa and you will enjoy a day tasting
some of the best food and wine in Australia.
We start the day at
a relaxing 9am picking you up at your accommodation or a pre arranged
point in Adelaide or Glenelg (8.30am). We make our way out of Adelaide through
the Adelaide Hills with our first stop the famous Whispering Wall where you
will be fascinated by its famous acoustic qualities.
Our first winery is
the beautiful and historic Château Yaldara, this is one of the most
photographed buildings in South Australia and no trip to the Barossa Valley is
complete without getting a photo in front of this iconic building.
Our trip continues
with a cruise through some of the most picturesque scenery in the Barossa
Valley. We cross the world famous Jacobs Creek as we head toward the heart of
the Barossa Valley, the beautiful and historic township of Tanunda. We have
time to wander up the main street and visit some local shops and points of
interest, a perfect place to find a souvenir or a coffee.
Lunch is a regional
highlight. While we enjoy some of the Barossa's most internationally acclaimed
wines at the beautiful Peter Lehmann winery a platter of the best
meats, cheeses, olives, assorted vegetables and freshly baked bread the Barossa
Valley has to offer is brought to your table. (There is a great vegetarian
regional plate option also)
After lunch we take a leisurely stroll to one of the most historic and
beautiful wineries in the Barossa, Langmeil one of the most visually
stunning wineries in the region and home to the oldest known Shiraz
vineyard in the world. Stroll through the vineyard and into
the ancient cellar to sample your choice of the finest drops the state has to
Stopping to take in in the breath-taking panoramic views of the Barossa from
Mengler's Hill Lookout, we head onwards to our next and final wine-tasting
experience at Lindsay Wines, fusing art, wine and music into a joyous
experience that simply can't be missed. Take in the winery's intreaging history
accompanied by music from the staff's own collection of vintage vinyl
We finish the day with a trip through the beautiful Seppeltsfield region – and the perfect
photo opportunity – before heading back to Adelaide.
This tour blends historical wineries, wonderful regional food, breath taking scenery and the people that make the Barossa Valley a truly world class region, this is a day you are bound to enjoy.
Return to Adelaide around 5-5.30pm
Please contact us if your preferred date is not available. An additional tour may be added subject to demand.
*Taste the Barossa may need to change the itinerary at it's discretion. We visit businesses that are owned and operated outside of our control. There maybe times when we can not visit the winery or attraction stated. We will always look to replace that winery or attraction with one of equal quality.


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Inokatsu to release Gas-Powered M4, with Blowback! (2008-06-11)
We've received some severely saucy news from Inokatsu revealing their next sizzling-hot product - a gas-powered M4, with blowback. Following on from the popular Western Arms M4A1 with blowback, this blowback M4 will provide an additional option for all those who want a gas-powered (airsoft) assault rifle. From what we can see in the photos, it appears that it will come standard fitted with a metal body and if it is anything like their previous products, it will be solid as a rock. We've also been told that it will be possible to use CO2 also, which would be very interesting to see. No word on final pricing yet but expect it to retail for close to USD 1,000. Stay tuned for more updates.


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The Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival from the interns' point of view
Monday, March 26, 2012
The Bernie Upson Quartet is an Ithaca staple, consisting of: Bernie Upson on bass, Dino Losito on piano, Chuck Leo on sax, and Al Harland on drums.
I went to Maxie's Supper Club for one of Bernie's gigs (he plays there the third Sunday of every month.) Bernie's passion and aptitude for his trade were evident with the first...


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Photography Changes EverythingEdited by Marvin Heiferman
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Photography Changes Everything—drawn from the online Smithsonian Photography Initiative—offers a provocative rethinking of photography's impact on our culture and our lives. It is a reader-friendly exploration of the many ways photographs package information and values, demand and hold attention, and shape our knowledge of and experience in the world.
At this transitional moment in visual culture, Photography Changes Everything provides a unique opportunity to better understand the history, practice, and power of photography. The publication harnesses the extraordinary visual assets of the Smithsonian Institution's museums, science centers, and archives to trigger an unprecedented and interdisciplinary dialogue about how photography does more than record the world—it shapes and changes every aspect of our experience of it.
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Curator and writer Marvin Heiferman (editor) has focused on the influence of photographic images on culture and history in projects such as Fame After Photography at the Museum of Modern Art, New York (1999) and Image World: Art and Media Culture at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York (1989). A contributing editor to Art in America, he serves on the faculty of both the International Center of Photography/Bard College and the School of Visual Art¹s MFA programs in photography. He was creative consultant to the Smithsonian Photography Initiative from 2005 to 2011, during which time he conceptualized and curated click! photography changes everything (click.si.edu).
Art historian and the author of numerous catalog essays and articles on American art and photography, Merry A. Foresta (foreword), was the founding director of the Smithsonian Photography Initiative from 2000-2010. Prior to that she was senior curator for photography at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Her publications include Perpetual Motif: The Art of Man Ray; Between Home and Heaven: Contemporary American Landscape Photography; Secrets of the Dark Chamber: The Art of the American Daguerreotype, and At First Sight: Photography and the Smithsonian.
"Photography Changes Everything," Foto Visura, Adriana Teresa, May 2, 2012
"How the World Developed Around Photography," Imprint, Steven Heller, July 6, 2012
Time Lightbox Blog, July 2012
"Photography Changes Everything: A Review, Part 1," John Edwin Mason Blog, John Edwin Mason, September 23, 2012
"Photography Changes Everything Book Review," Dot Photo Zine, September 15, 2012


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At The Plate – The Iowa Cubs are playing much better baseball of late and they are being rewarded with wins. Brian Bogusevic just hits, that's all, he was 1-for-2 with two walks, a triple, an RBI, and two runs scored. Josh Vitters was 1-for-4 with his second home run in as many days, two RBI's and a run scored. Brad Nelson was 2-for-4 with two singles in the win. Edwin Maysonet was 2-for-4 with his first home run of the season, a double, three RBI's, and a run scored.
On The Mound – Matt Garza made his first appearance with Iowa in his rehab tour of the minor leagues tonight. Garza was solid tonight, working 3.1 innings giving up four runs while striking out three, and emerging healthy. Cory Wade worked two-thirds of an inning giving up a hit while striking out two. Chris Rusin was tremendous out of the pen to get the win, he worked five scoreless innings giving up three hits while striking out two.
At The Plate – Daytona seems to be in a funk at the plate as of late, they were only able to score twice on six hits tonight. John Andreoli hasn't missed a beat however as he was 2-for-4 with a double, and his tenth stolen base of the seaoson. Jorge Soler had a big night going 2-for-4 with his fourth home run of the season, a triple, an RBI, and two runs scored.
On The Mound – Zach Cates was knocked around quite a bit this one as he worked four innings giving up six runs on eleven hits while walking one and striking out two. Frank Del Valle was great out of the pen going two scoreless innings giving up one hit while striking out three. Austin Reed was just as good going two scoreless innings giving up one hit while striking out one.
At The Plate – Kane County's six game winning streak came to an end tonight, but not without some fight from the Cougars. After falling behind 11-1 the Cougars scored seven times over the final five innings to make it a game but fell just short. Pin-Chieh Chen was 2-for-3 with two walks, two RBI's, and two runs scored. Dan Vogelbach was 1-for-4 with a walk, a double, two RBI's and a run scored. Jeimer Candelario was 1-for-3 with a double, two walks, an RBI, and a run scored. Bijan Rademacher has been out of his mind lately, he was 3-for-5 with an RBI, a stolen base, and a run scored in the loss.
On The Mound – Some good and some bad for the Cougars in this one. Lendy Castillo got the start and the loss as he went four innings giving up eight runs, six earned, on eight hits while walking one and striking out two. Jeffry Antigua wasn't much better as he worked an inning giving up three runs on four hits while walking one and striking out one. Now the good, Eddie Orozco went two scoreless, hit-less innings while striking out two. Brian Smith worked a scoreless inning as well giving up two hits while walking one and striking out one. Bijan Rademacher not only had three hits in this one, he also pitched a scoreless inning, ah, minor league baseball with loads of double-headers.
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When I was in high school, I helped set up a system where seven of us would divide up math problems and copy from one another. It was an intricate framework involving which ones we each did on our own and which ones we copied from one another. With the addition of our three separate mistakes that we added to the problems, it became nearly impossible for the teacher to detect.
Was it wrong? Probably. It certainly wasn't honest. We would have been better off simply doing less homework and standing up boldly to the consequence for insubordination. Was it surprising? Not at all. We were motivated by work completion in a system of rewards and punishments. It wasn't that we were cheating so much as bargain hunting. We had rigged the system to benefit ourselves as consumers.
One of the biggest classroom management complaints I hear in the staff lounge involves student cheating. Teachers are horrified, mystified and petrified when it happens. Typically, the solution moves toward stricter surveillance and harsher punishments.
However, a classroom leader should be more proactive by attacking the causes rather than the effects of cheating. This begins with establishing a relationship of trust. Students are less likely to cheat if it feels like a betrayal of trust with someone they care about. However, the following are a few more ways that teachers can prevent students from cheating:
- Critical Thinking: The best assignments cannot be copied. This might include asking students to develop an argument and defend it individually or having students develop their own math problems or their own processes for solving shared math problems.
- Move Toward Mastery: Help students see that the goal is not completion, but mastery. Get rid of averages and zeroes. Students need to understand that cheating prevents teachers from providing necessary intervention and plan for future learning.
- Monitor Frequently Engage with Students Often: If a student turns in a plagiarized essay, chances are the teacher wasn't part of the pre-planning, writing and editing process. Teachers need to monitor students often and provide instant feedback so that incompletion doesn't snowball into an opportunity to cheat.
- Allow Mistakes: Sometimes students copy work, because they have become risk-averse and afraid of having the wrong answers. However, if a teacher can cultivate an classroom culture that values risk-taking and vulnerability, students have less of a need to copy.
- Don't Assign Homework: Students cheat on homework for a variety of reasons, including lack of time (due to extracurricular activities), a sense that the work is irrelevant and the lack of a guide who can provide feedback. Quit assigning homework and cheating is less of an issue.
- Make It Meaningful: If an assignment is intrinsically meaningful, students are less likely to cheat. Find ways to make learning fun, challenging, creative and driven by a larger purpose. Getting rid of grades is a great first step here.
- Teach Intellectual Property: I'm often surprised when students don't know the reasons why cheating is unethical. To them, it's simply sharing or working together. And, on some level, that's what happens in groups. However, when students learn about Creative Commons and intellectual property, it moves from an issue of compliance to one of ethics.
- Personalization: When students are encouraged to customize assignments, it becomes harder to cheat. Loosely constructed assignments that require personal input allow for a deeper sense of ownership. By contrast, standardized assignments are easy to copy, because they require a cookie cutter approach.
- Be a Creative Teacher: Students need to see that teachers are creators rather than consumers. When they see a teacher passionately creating and implementing lessons, there is a sense that the teacher is showing pride in his or her craft. However, when a teacher simply photocopies a packet, students can sense that the teacher doesn't value the creative process.
- Avoid Consumerism: Get rid of the concept that assignments are about the completion of work in order to attain a grade. Switch toward a framework of project-based, authentic assessments instead. In most cases, let them create and they won't want to cheat.


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30 August 2011
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Ethernet Cables - RJ45 (Stright & Crossover) - Illustration ConnectionPosted by M. Barhanudin Sulaiman
This wiring schematic is showing a connection for network cabel. This connection is using pair twisted cabel. Stright cabel is used to connect computers to a network through a hub or switch, while a crossed cabel is used to connect two computing devices directly.
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I like Michael Pachter. I really do. I get Castleville requests from him all the time. Seriously, though, I do go to Pachter for comment occasionally in my sports columns, mostly because the deals cut in that genre are complex and often rely on a publisher partnering up with older businesses, and he understands those relationships much better than I do.
[Correction: Sunday, 11:03 a.m.] As it happens, he Facebook messaged me this morning to point out how stupidly I had misquoted him in the original version of this article. Pachter estimates gamers outnumber whiners 100 to 1. That might color how you read the rest of this article, whose original text follows.
But I have to wonder if Pachter—probably the most well known financial analyst to rank-and-file video gamers—is being deliberately ironic here. Because his complaining about whining sounds a little like whining about complaining.
But, stick with it, he does actually say the word "Wiineses."
Oh, and Mass Effect fans, don't feel left out. He gets to you at the 3:01 mark.
Pach-Attack: Whiners vs. Complainers [GameTrailers]


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Mega Galaxy Merger
This simulation shows the merging of two massive galaxies, sped up to cover 1.5 billion years of time. The merging galaxies are split into two views: a visible-light view is on the left, in which blue shows young stars and red indicates older stars and dust. The view at right shows emission from dust, which is what infrared telescopes like the Herschel Space Observatory see. When the galaxies finally merge, the strong burst of star formation can be seen best in infrared views.


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I made this sweet potatoes casserole this past Thanksgiving and Christmas. And I was kind of craving it again, even though you normally don't think of having sweet potato casserole in January! But it's one of those classic comfort food recipes and we had some cold winter days last week, so I thought, why not? Why not make a sweet potato casserole in January? Besides, it's such an easy side dish to put together!
I used a little more sweet potatoes and made this casserole in a 9 x 9″ pan, slightly smaller than the 12 x 8″ pan the original recipe from Pillsbury said to use. I don't have a 12 x 8″ pan, and a 13 x 9″ pan is too big for this. So that's why I used 9 x 9." It work out fine, although I'd probably use a 12 x 8″ pan for this casserole if I had one. Using two 29-ounce cans of sweet potatoes might seem like a lot, but it's really not that much when you drain and empty them out of the can. They fill up a 9 x 9″ pan quite nicely, and in a 12 x 8″ pan, you have a little more room to spare to nicely tuck in all those marshmallows!
MARSHMALLOW-TOPPED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE by NancyC, adapted from Pillsbury
Makes a 9 x 9″ or 12 x 8″ pan
- 2 (29-ounce) cans sweet potatoes, drained
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- 15 to 16 large marshmallows (or use an equivalent amount of miniature marshmallows)
Preheat oven to 350˚F. Grease or spray a 9 x 9″ pan or baking dish (or use a 12 x 8″ size) with nonstick cooking spray.
Spoon sweet potatoes into your greased baking dish. Pour melted butter over potatoes. Sprinkle with brown sugar and salt, then top with marshmallows.
Bake at 350˚F for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are completely heated and marshmallows are lightly browned.
I think my marshmallows got a little more browned than they should have. Next time I make these, I need to remember to lower my oven rack a notch below the middle and see if that helps keep them from browning so much–or maybe I could cover the casserole with foil the last ten minutes of baking. Any other ideas?
I really love the way the butter and brown sugar blend and give the sweet potatoes an almost caramely coating! And of course the melty marshmallows are the perfect topping! If you are a sweet potato casserole fan, then you may have already made something similar to this recipe. But if you haven't, you'll want to try it! Don't feel like you need to wait till next Thanksgiving! 🙂
So are you a sweet potato fan?
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Molly's Cinnamon Apples
4 apples, peeled, cored and sliced (Granny Smith or ► honey crisp ◄ Honeycrisp apples)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons melted butter
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a 9-inch square baking pan, mix sliced apples with brown sugar.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together flour, white sugar, cinnamon and salt.
In a small bowl, beat together egg and melted butter.
Stir into flour mixture.
Spread evenly over apples.
Bake in a preheated oven 30 to 40 minutes or until topping is golden crisp.
Makes 6 servings.
Serve with vanilla ice cream or homemade whipping cream.
Troy's Cranberry Sauce
1 bag fresh cranberries (about 2 cups)
1 cup water
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon orange zest
Bring water to a boil, add sugar and let dissolve completely
Add cranberries. Boil uncovered until you hear them "pop." Then cover and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
Add spices and orange zest, stir.
Can be served warm or cold. Serve over vanilla ice cream or mix with cream cheese to add to a turkey sandwich.
Graham Elliot's Eggie Pie
4 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped lean ham
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 chilled unbaked pie crust
Pie crust:
1 1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup butter, chopped
1/8 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine flour, butter, sugar for crust in a food processor or in a bowl and work by hand, until moist crumbs forms.
In a bowl, whisk eggs, add milk and other ingredients.
Place the dough into a pie or tart pan and mold into the shape of the dish. Prick with a fork. Place the pie crust in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill.
Pour the filling into the well-chilled pie crust, and bake for 50 minutes or until golden and cooked through (the center shouldn't jiggle).
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Female Consumers in Sub-Saharan Africa: Spotlighting Buying Habits and Lifestyle Trends
The historical roles of modern African women are changing as their buying power grows. They are controlling more household spending decisions, while breaking the traditional mould of social stereotype. In line with this, convenience, price and fashion are key drivers of the female consumer in Sub-Saharan Africa. Online shopping is also a growing trend in the region and the group buying phenomenon is gaining prominence.
Key trends
- The young female African consumer;
- Mobile payment services drive rural money transfers;
- International retail chains and the rising middle class female consumer;
- Mall culture feeds into the need for convenience;
- The social buying phenomenon;
- The quest for beauty.
Commercial opportunities
- In the light of limited access to traditional banking in rural parts of many African countries, there is a bigger potential for the mobile payments market, while it offers a practical tool which women in remote areas have become reliant on;
- With the buying power of the female consumer becoming ever more powerful and with women making more of the household decisions, it's important that potential investors orient their advertising towards this demographic. Advertising should focus on the modern African woman who is a working woman, rather than the traditional roles of mother, wife or caregiver;
- Online shopping, though in its infancy in Africa, is another activity gaining popularity in the region, especially among female consumers, and potential investors need to tap into this phenomenon if they want to promote their products on a larger scale;
- In line with the above point, the online group buying phenomenon is a growing trend across Africa, with female consumers becoming ever more attracted to it. Potential investors have an opportunity to tap into this and promote female-focused products via such websites.
The modern African women is becoming increasingly more powerful and controlling more household spending decisions, while breaking the traditional mould of social stereotype and historical roles. The desire to assert her independence, get a decent education and earn her own money has gained prominence. Nevertheless, the income gap between men and women in Africa remains noticeable; according to Euromonitor International statistics, men in Africa still have almost double the disposable income that women have.
The rising middle class has meant that convenience has become important for modern time-stripped consumers, with women in Africa enjoying the mall culture, while wanting instant access to information and technology and staying connected via social networking and mobile phone technology. As one 30-year-old consumer living in Johannesburg, South Africa, stated: "I never leave home without my cell phone and lip gloss". Two examples of what have become important to South African women: being connected and looking good.
The young female African consumer
The traditional roles and responsibilities of women in Africa are becoming blurred. In many countries there is a trend towards working women choosing to postpone having children, or choosing to have fewer children, in order to advance their career. This has been seen in countries such as Nigeria where birth and fertility rates have declined in recent years. The traditional roles of the male being the sole breadwinner and the woman staying home to look after the household and children have been changing, with more women becoming educated and entering the workplace. Nevertheless, although African women are earning more, many of them are either living with or have family members who are financially dependent on them. This is often the case with women going into the city to seek employment, but still having parents or children living with their parents in rural areas who are reliant on the monthly income they send to them.
A study conducted by research agency Carat SA during autumn 2011 found that affluent, single women, which it dubbed "bachelorettes," have become a significant consumer segment in South Africa. 73% of women aged between 18 and 44 years were found to be single, with 66% of them working. Among the singletons, 51% agreed with the contention that career was more important than starting a family. "These women are independent, mostly unwilling to compromise on their lifestyles, and are responsible for a substantial portion of the purchasing decisions made in South Africa," according to Delia van Staden, head of Carat SA's Insights unit. She added that they "are focused on success and realise the importance of planning for the future, rather than waiting for frogs to turn into princes or knights in shining armour. She works hard now so that she can enjoy success later."
Mobile payment services drive rural money transfers
The proliferation of mobile phones in rural parts of Africa has given rise to the popularity of mobile payment services for many women who would otherwise not have access to banking and finance services. Mobile phones have become a popular means of staying in touch and doing business for many rural African women. In fact, this type of service first originated in Africa, with the creation of M-Pesa in Kenya. Mobile payment services have since enjoyed success across the region; M-Pesa alone has over 14 million users and is currently one of the world's most successful mobile payments systems. In Zimbabwe and Tanzania, the use of such technology has also increased, allowing many women in rural areas who do not have bank accounts to transfer money. According to the Technology blog of the CGAP, women are the drivers of mobile transfer services and mostly use their accounts to send money to children studying or living in other towns, receive money from relatives living far away, to load airtime for themselves and other family members, and in some cases, receive payments from customers who make telephone orders for their goods and services. Nevertheless, the costs of such services remain relatively high.
International retail chains and the rising middle class female consumer
Price and fashion are key drivers for female African consumers as they try to maintain trendy lifestyles at the lowest costs possible, but still want quality products. Women tend to shop at the more mainstream shopping outlets, rather than expensive custom boutiques. Nevertheless, luxury brands are becoming more popular and sellers are targeting the small but increasingly visible young affluent professionals who have increasing disposable incomes; this has especially been seen in South Africa with the rise of the young black middle class which some retailers have dubbed the "black diamonds".
Spanish fashion retailer Zara, owned by Inditex, has taken advantage of this backdrop with its expansion into Africa; the retailer opened its first store in Sub-Saharan Africa in Johannesburg in 2011. Woolworths in South Africa, known for its high quality fashion, is also rapidly expanding its retail presence on the continent. The company aims to double the number of its African stores beyond South Africa by 2014, with target countries including Nigeria, Uganda, Mozambique and Kenya. The Foschini Group, another South African women's fashion retailer, has also said it would embark on an aggressive expansion into the rest of Africa, adding 57 new stores over the next three years in countries like Nigeria and Mozambique
Mall culture feeds into the need for convenience
The convenience factor has grown in prominence for the modern Africa woman and mall culture is gaining popularity across Africa, with large commercial shopping centres featuring department stores, restaurants and international brand outlets cropping up in many cities and towns. This has been seen in South Africa, in particular, where many shopping centres have developed in the previously disadvantaged township areas, focusing on supplying the needs of the "black diamonds" mentioned above. Shopping malls offer the modern African woman convenience and have shops that cater for all income brackets, with various products under one roof.
The social buying phenomenon
Online culture in Africa is still in its infancy but is steadily growing, with many women turning to online shopping for convenience, especially when it comes to purchasing airline tickets, books and music. With the woman in Africa becoming increasingly responsible for the majority of household decisions, it is important that potential investors specifically target the female population as her buying power is becoming ever more obvious. In line with this, the online group buying phenomenon is a growing trend across Africa, with female consumers becoming ever more attracted to this. The basic methodology of online group buying sees users offered products and services at significantly reduced prices on condition that a minimum number of buyers make the same purchase. The majority of consumers of group buying are women and products tend to be focused towards female consumers.
Online Shopping Sales in South Africa: 2006-2011
Source: Euromonitor International from trade sources/national statistics
Note: Market sizes based on retail value RSP
This model has been successful in the marketing of mostly middle- to high-end discretionary commodities such as concert ticket, dinners at restaurants and spa and beauty treatments. Users register with a website where they receive regular updates on the deals available through email and other social media sites. In Kenya, a number of companies have emerged, including Rupu, Mocality and Setu. The trend for these sites has seen overwhelming interest in clothing items, entertainment and dinner packages. Marketing manager for Rupu, Martin Muli, recently told Businessdailyafrica.com: "The growth in online shopping has been very impressive".
The quest for beauty
There are many perceptions as to what constitutes beauty to African women. Increasingly competitive business and social lifestyles and the high premium that society places on outward appearances have driven up demand for cosmetic adjustments on the continent. According to a Kenyan sociologist, Dr Pius Mutie, quoted on www.globalpressinsitute.org, the growth in the number of women undergoing cosmetic surgery has to do with attaining Western standards of beauty and reflects a fusion of both Western and Kenyan standards of beauty. Traditionally, African perceptions of beauty have included voluptuous figures and hips, while Western perceptions have included tall, lean bodies. With better education and jobs, African women can now afford to undergo more cosmetic procedures.
The power of the female consumer is likely to grow in the near to long term. As more women become educated, and continue to make more of their own decisions as well as those of their household, the importance of appealing to this demographic is paramount. Advertising from brands should appeal to the modern African woman, who is a working woman, rather than solely to the traditional roles of mother, wife or caregiver. Investors who understand women will be better led and closer to their customers.


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Monday, October 15, 2012
Forced to do Dailies
That was until I visited the Valor Point Vendor yesterday. This is when I noticed that you need certain reputation levels with certain factions to even get it. What the fuck?
So, I have to get my golden lotus rep up so that I can even get a stiff of valor point gear. Whoopee. I was enjoying the dailies for the most part, but this really chapped my hide.
I was not doing Golden Lotus every day. Now I am behind. Fucking awesome.
In other news, my wife is nearly level 90 on her Druid. That will leave one of our 5 person group who is not yet at level cap.
I also have my Druid up to level 89 now. I am not looking forward to the 89-90 slog.
My monk is now level 43 as well. I love the xp buff you can get from the dailies. It really adds up and you can fly through.
I am still playing Diablo mostly every day. I just find something satisfying about destroying monsters in a giant whirlwind of doom. I also like getting loot (despite 99.9 percent of it being shit) and gaining Paragon levels.
I believe that the new Diablo patch will be coming out soon and I will attempt to finish inferno.
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I'm also getting tired of being 99.99999% of Diablo loot being absolute crap. Or when I do find a decent rare, I see that AH prices fell so much it's worth nothing. Basically, it's legendaries or nothing. Make that AWESOME legendaries or nothing because even most legendaries are crap too. I think they should at least quadruple legendary drops in 1.05 instead of doubling it. But hey, they can't risk us getting spoiled, right?
- October 15, 2012 at 1:44 PM
- typhoonandrew said...
I thought they removed the rep requirement for Valor/Justice last patch?
Can't say I've been able to get enough Valor as yet to buy any, but I certainly got Justice point gear.
- October 15, 2012 at 3:44 PM
- Darraxus said...
@ Bearness: I have seen exactly one legendary at level 60. It was a piece of crap set of gloves lol.
@ Andrew: No pre requirement for JP, but there still is for the Valor points unfortunately.
- October 16, 2012 at 8:24 AM
It gets worse, the valor gear is comparable to the LFR gear, or so it seemed for me....ugh
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Is Bishop Slattery Privatizing Catholic Charities?
Tulsa Diocese's parish-centered approach offers a model that draws the needs of the poor into the daily life of the faithful.
TULSA, Okla. — When Bishop Edward Slattery was appointed to the Diocese of Tulsa in 1994, he took stock of local Catholic social services and was impressed. Generous financial and volunteer support from Catholics and the broader community made it possible for Catholic Charities of Tulsa to serve the poor with minimal government funding and a lean staff.
"I inherited a good situation: Catholic Charities in Tulsa had about 10 agencies to help the poor, from food distribution to homeless shelters and free medical and legal care. Just 6% of those services were funded by the federal government, and that was for refugee resettlement," noted Bishop Slattery, as he recalled that early assessment.
Over time, he saw an opportunity to enhance that legacy: "As I got more mileage here, I realized the buildings had gotten run down and there wasn't enough coordination. We needed a new campus at one location accessible to the poor."
But it was never just about bricks and mortar. Bishop Slattery had a spiritual blueprint in mind: He wanted the buildings centered around a chapel that would anchor the religious identity of Church-based social services and make prayer and the sacraments available to personnel, volunteers, clients and schoolchildren on service trips.
In a city that's just 12% Catholic, the diocesan capital campaign raised an impressive $19 million for the project, completed two years ago. Meanwhile, Catholic Charities' annual appeal continues to set new records — possibly with some help from Oklahoma's growing oil and gas-exploration business.
"Here in Tulsa, we are not 'privatizing' Catholic Charities; we are simply carrying on the way we have been," said Bishop Slattery, expressing gratitude that he does not face any imminent financial or political issues that could force the diocese to retrench.
Government budget cuts and political threats to the free exercise of Catholic institutions are leading many U.S. bishops to reassess the contemporary model for providing Catholic social services. In 2011, after the state of Illinois legalized civil unions, Catholic adoption agencies in that state refused to place children with unmarried or same-sex couples and then scrambled to respond to the loss of state contracts. One diocesan agency was spun off into a secular agency because government funds covered almost all of its budget and administrators didn't want to abandon the children under their supervision.
"The actions in Illinois since the civil-union law took effect in June [have] led to outcomes that we believe are not the solution … for our network," said Father Larry Snyder, president of Catholic Charities USA in a December 2011 statement. "The care and commitment of our agencies is deeply rooted in our faith," which can't be set aside in order "to partner with government."
Parish-Centered Approach
Catholic Charities USA does not speak for its affiliated agencies, but Father Snyder's remarks underscored the growing sense of urgency that has fueled the search for new ways to provide services without government support.
Today, a group of U.S. religious leaders issued an "open letter," entitled "Marriage and Religious Freedom: Fundamental Goods That Stand or Fall Together," which
expressed alarm about the threat legal same-sex "marriage" poses to religious liberty. Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, was one of the four signing Catholic bishops.
"Marriage and religious liberty are at a crisis point in the United States," said Cardinal-designate Dolan in a statement marking the release of the open letter, which warned of serious consequences for the future of church-based social agencies.
In a telephone interview, Bishop Slattery stressed that many U.S. dioceses faced an array of practical challenges that would impede efforts to dispense with government funding. That said, the Tulsa Diocese's parish-centered approach offers a first step toward a model that draws the needs of the poor into the daily life of the faithful — even those in affluent suburbs or isolated rural towns.
Based in a civic-minded Bible Belt city with strong ecumenical and interfaith support, Catholic Charities in Tulsa is a familiar presence in local parishes, where professionals and families are encouraged to provide time and treasure.
The total budget for diocesan social services is $3.5 million, noted Bishop Slattery. "But when you add volunteer hours, it would be far more than that. Our Catholic Charities depend on our volunteer program that connects us to each parish. Catholic Charities is a household word in this diocese."
His plan sought to build on an already strong relationship with local parishes by deepening the religious identity of Catholic Charities and making its programs more accessible to clients and volunteers. The Catholic Charities' 2010 annual report values volunteer support at $1.6 million.
The campus offices are designed around the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, which offers daily Mass, Eucharistic adoration and the Liturgy of the Hours. Staff, volunteers, clients and visiting school children are welcome to attend. Pastors also take their turn in the chapel, celebrating Mass. In 2010, 49 diocesan priests made themselves available to celebrate Mass and open Eucharistic adoration.
"The challenge is to be Christ to those who suffer," said Deacon Kevin Sartorius, the executive director of Catholic Charities of Tulsa. "We have a spirit of solidarity, where volunteers and employees see others going to Mass and they decide to go as well.
"Sometimes, when the poor present themselves to us, the immediate need is to take care of them, and we aren't able to attend Mass. But we find that there is nothing more important on this campus than the sacrifice of the Mass. It feeds the people who volunteer, and a lot of people who work in this field can become bitter because there is no end to this need."
2,500 Volunteers
Bishop Slattery also sought to reach out to rural satellite parishes, with 40-50 families, far from the city center. The Diocese of Tulsa is 26,000 square miles, with an estimated 61,000 Catholics and about 2,500 volunteers overall.
"In the rural areas, the Catholic population plummets, but the poverty is more intense. So we have set up satellite programs, tied to local parishes, in parts of the diocese that might be two hours away from Tulsa," he said.
The satellite programs have some paid employees, but rely heavily on local parishioners in small parishes who manage basic programs, like rent subsidies and food and clothing distribution, and provide referrals for additional services.
Bishop Slattery was concerned with deepening a "relational response" between people struggling with overwhelming needs and those who serve them. "That's when you see that money is not the most important thing," Bishop Slattery said.
Father Joe Townsend, pastor of both the Church of St. Benedict, a suburban parish of 1,700, and St. Vincent de Paul, a rural mission of 75 families, describes Catholic Charities in Tulsa as "a jewel of an opportunity to live out the Gospel."
"The call of Our Lord to respond to the needs of those on the margins of society is the starting point. It's at the heart of our parish, from religious education — with 12-year-olds making food baskets — to preaching and prayer," said Father Townsend.
Several of his parishioners run car-repair services, providing free labor and parts for tune-ups and oil changes. Others mentor and teach basic living skills to unwed mothers preparing to live independently. And Father Townsend observes that the most active volunteers for Catholic Charities programs are equally involved in other aspects of parish life.
"Generosity spreads. The parish is not in competition with Catholic Charities for people's support. In the last three years, support for the Catholic Charities appeal has almost tripled. Meanwhile, our parish has grown, and our income has increased 50% in four years."
Catholic Charities in Tulsa also benefits from financial and in-kind donations from Catholic foundations and organizations like the Knights of Columbus, which recently covered the costs of ultrasound machines.
Like much of the state, Tulsa is a place where religious expression is viewed as mainstream behavior. "The people who are not Catholic here are not as secular as they are in the rest of the country, and people of all faiths get along," said Bishop Slattery.
But an increasingly secular political environment has created a minefield for many U.S. Catholic agencies that depend on government contracts to reach the needy. Bishop Slattery contends that legal abortion and the newer advance of legal same-sex "marriage" in U.S. states have paved the way for a collision between an overreaching state and the free exercise of religion.
Thus, he holds to a prophetic vision of Church services. For example, as the fight for legal euthanasia gains traction in some states, he is exploring plans for opening a hospice on the Catholic Charities campus, bringing the needs of the dying and the Church's understanding of a holy death and eternal life to the forefront.
He noted that many of his fellow bishops are debating how to navigate a range of challenges with "life-and-death consequences" for those who depend on Catholic services and for the agencies' staff who fear for their jobs. He remains "sympathetic" to these problems, but this Chicago native backed the bishops in Illinois last year when they "made a stand. They said, 'We can't cave in on this.' All over the country people saw that the Catholic Church sticks up for the truth."
"Is the only solution to privatize Catholic Charities?" he asked.
"At this point in history, it works well here. Each bishop has to look at his situation and decide how he can best preach the Gospel. But the Church does not belong to the government. It belongs to Christ," he concluded. "It's important for everyone in the Church to recognize this."
Register senior editor Joan Frawley Desmond writes from Chevy Chase, Maryland.


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Shelter rehabs starving pit bull
Dog was half the weight it should be
Animal welfare employees are working to save the lives of three pit bulls that were found starving.
Cesar was surrendered by his former owner who used to work for the city of Albuquerque. The pit bull's skin hangs on his bones and he's half the weight he should be.
Veterinarians said they don't know how long the dogs went without food.
In all of her 17 years volunteering at Albuquerque animal shelters, the woman they call "Dog Mom" said she'd never seen anything like Ceasar and his friends Betty Bop and Rock star.
"None of us could believe that a human being could do that to another living creature," Dog Mom said.
Shelter volunteers are now asking everyone to step up for the dogs and donate. Because the dogs are in such bad shape, they need special bedding, fattening food and extra care.
Anyone who'd like to help the dogs can bring donations to any of the city-run family shelters
The dog's owner, Tim Chavez, was fired by the city last week.


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I recently posted about this outdoor kitchen by Studiomama on my blog. Later that week I found this wonderful Mobile Hospitality project via Design Boom.
"Vienna-based design and architecture studio chmara.rosinke has developed 'mobile hospitality', which was presented at DMY berlin 2012. the project manifests itself as a portable wheelbarrow kitchen, dining table and 10 folding stools, including functional aspects such as a pump for running water, pots for growing spices and a rudimentary stove. focusing on celebrating public space and the ritual of eating, the initiative extends to providing a free meal, with the only condition being to consume all three dishes with the creators to foster spontaneity and community. the entire piece folds down into two transportable carts."
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Then let's take a look at the Let's Bash O'Reilly node that won you worst node of the year honors. I'm not talking about the original node, specifically, but how many Re: nodes did you write after it? So many that I stopped counting...
I wrote only 11 Re: nodes out of the 78, and people have said I explained myself better in them and only the top post gave them problems, but I'm not surprised about how you feel because I know plenty of people downvoted the Re: posts too. I'm really trying to give people the benefit of the doubt by implying that people really think I make a bad argument or that I'm rude when they downvote me. I could relate to how difficult being optimistic could be.
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Feds crack down on Internet movie pirates, score bust
Adding some swashbuckling to its tough talk on fighting piracy, the federal government Wednesday seized several websites that were offering downloads of pirated movies such as "Toy Story 3" and "Iron Man 2" within hours of their release in theaters.
Federal authorities announced that they had seized domain names from nine websites engaged in the "criminal theft of American movies and television." The websites include TVShack.net, PlanetMoviez.com and ThePirateCity.org and Ninjavideo.net. The sites combined drew 6.7 million visitors a month, authorities said.
Officials also seized assets from 15 bank, investment and advertising accounts and executed residential search warrants in North Carolina, New York, New Jersey and Washington, according to a statement from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which coordinated its investigation with the Southern District of New York, the Department of Homeland Security and various other agencies.
The crackdown, which involved 100 agents working in 11 states and the Netherlands, is part of a renewed campaign dubbed "Operation in Our Sites" by the feds to curb Internet counterfeiting and piracy. The announcement comes a week after the Obama administration unveiled a detailed plan on how to tackle global piracy, including targeting illegal websites.
ICE Assistant Secretary John Morton, speaking at a Walt Disney Studios soundstage where he was joined by movie studio executives and union representatives, trumpeted the bust as the beginning of a "long-term effort to turn the tables on these thieves." The targeted websites, he added, are "run by people who have no respect for creativity and innovation."
Preet Bharara, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, said in a statement that the actions were necessary to protect the jobs and livelihoods of "ordinary working people" and warned others involved in similar websites. The studios claim that they lose hundreds of millions of dollars annually to pirated content."If your business model is piracy, your story will not have a happy ending," Bharara said.
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New England shrimp season begins this week with low quotas, short season expected
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) � New England's shrimp-fishing season gets under way this week.
The start of the season begins Wednesday, but isn't expected to last long with a quota of only 1.4 million pounds. That's about one-fourth last year's catch of 5.3 million pounds.
Net fishermen have a quota of about 1.2 million pounds and can fish only two days a week.
Trap fishermen have a quota of about 200,000 pounds. Their season begins Feb. 5.
Regulators last month set a short season with a low quota after scientists warned that the Gulf of Maine shrimp population is in poor shape due to environmental conditions.
Shrimp fishing provides a small but important winter fishery. Maine fishermen catch about 90 percent of the harvest, with New Hampshire and Massachusetts fishermen accounting for the rest.