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Having some issues with the tabulate area spatial analyst tool. Not sure why it's not working, but the output table is missing zones from the input feature class that defines them.
I have a simple raster with 3 values. I'd like to simply find out the amount of cells that lie in each zone of the polygon. The tabulate tool should do this no problem.
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CALGARY - Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith has offered her staunchest defence yet of two candidates whose race-based comments and anti-gay writings have seized the agenda during the last week of a pitched Alberta election campaign.
With the mayors of the province's two largest cities calling on Smith to denounce the two hopefuls and the Liberals labelling her party a bunch of "bigots," Smith fired back Friday, saying she refuses to throw anyone "under the bus."
"I take it personally when accusations of racism and bigotry are aimed at me and at my party," Smith said at a campaign stop in Calgary. "Let me be perfectly clear — a Wildrose government will not tolerate discrimination against any individual on the basis of ethnicity, religion, beliefs, background, disability or sexual orientation ... period."
Alberta is in the grips of one of the most intense election battles in decades as the Wildrose tries to topple 40-plus years of Progressive Conservative government. Voters head to the polls Monday.
Polls put Smith's party in front. But a handful of recent surveys suggest the Wildrose's large early lead over Premier Alison Redford's team has slipped somewhat. Feeling the squeeze, the Opposition Liberals have started calling the election a choice between "a bunch of bullies" and "a bunch of bigots."
At the centre of this week's controversy are Wildrose candidates Allan Hunsperger, who is running in Edmonton-Southwest, and Ron Leech, who is running for the Wildrose in Calgary-Greenway.
Last weekend, a year-old blog post surfaced from Hunsperger, in which he wrote gays and lesbians would end up in an eternal "lake of fire" if they didn't change their sexual orientation. He took aim at "godless" public education and the Edmonton Public School Board's policy of protecting sexual minorities from bullying.
Hunsperger took the blog down and said his remarks represented his work as a pastor and not party policy. Smith stuck by him, saying Hunsperger knows those views are not acceptable in the party.
Leech apologized this week for suggesting on a Calgary radio show last weekend that he had an "advantage" in the race because he is Caucasian.
"When different community leaders such as a Sikh leader or a Muslim leader speaks, they really speak to their own people in many ways. As a Caucasian, I believe that I can speak to all the community," Leech said on CHKF-FM, a multicultural station in Calgary.
He clarified Tuesday that he was trying to say he wasn't at a disadvantage being a white man representing a multicultural community. Smith stood by him, too, saying one mistake should not erase 30 years of serving people in his community.
But another video surfaced Friday on YouTube in which Leech makes similar remarks about having an advantage because he is Caucasian.
"I believe as a Caucasian I have an advantage that for the Punjabi community I am able to speak for the whole community and to lift the whole community up in our region...When a Punjabi leader speaks for the Punjabi, the Punjabi are listening, but when a Caucasian speaks on their behalf, everybody is listening," he told the interviewer, who said he agreed with him.
The video does not indicate when Leech did the interview or how widely the interview aired, but there was an election poster with Leech's name in the background.
In Edmonton, Premier Alison Redford said she would have removed the two candidates from her team.
"The candidates that we want to have elected from our perspective as Progressive Conservatives are people that are talking about the future of the province, moving past issues that were decided 20 years ago," she said.
"I was quite surprised to see (Smith's) remarks today. I've been continually surprised this week and perhaps I just shouldn't be anymore."
Outrage has festered in some quarters for most of the week.
On Wednesday, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi criticized Leech for apologizing for what he said without saying whether he believes it. Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel spoke out the same day against Hunsperger, saying homophobia has no place in the capital city.
On Friday, a group calling itself Proud of Alberta ran a half-page ad in Edmonton's largest newspaper citing Hunsperger's blog and asking people to "read this and pray for Alberta." The ad backs Redford's stance on human rights.
Smith was accompanied at her event Friday by Leech and members of several Calgary ethnic communities.
"We believe that what happens in Alberta is when you make a mistake, you acknowledge it, you apologize for it. You move on. You don't just keep using it as a political football," Smith said accusing her critics of "fearmongering."
Smith also defended Hunsperger.
"I know Mr. Hunsperger's a good man. He's been engaged in public service for a long time. His private, personal religious views would not interfere in his role as an MLA."
Smith said she firmly believes in the separation of church and state and Hunsperger is entitled to his religious views.
"If I feel there's a problem, I will do something about it. If I don't feel that there's a problem, I will defend them and that's what I've done with both Mr. Hunsperger and Dr. Leech," Smith added.
"We'll find out on Monday. I think that people actually respect the fact that we're not just going to throw our candidates under the bus at the first sign of controversy."
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Japanese low-cost carriers hit hard by pilot shortage
Low-cost carriers (LCC ) — airlines with cheaper fares than standard carriers — came relatively late to Japan. Peach Aviation was the first in March 2012, followed by Jetstar Japan, an affiliate of Australia's Qantas Airlines, in July of the same year, and then Air Asia Japan, which has since changed its name to Vanilla Air, for some reason. (Skymark, which also charges less that most airlines, is technically not an LCC.)
As of March, LCCs accounted for 7.5 percent of domestic passengers, which isn't bad, and growth seemed assured, but suddenly all three bargain airlines have hit a wall. Vanilla recently announced that it will cancel 154 flights, or 20 percent of its schedule, for June, and Peach said it would curtail its own schedule by more than 2,000 flights through October. Jetstar had planned to expand its flight coverage this year but has since postponed those plans.
The reason is a serious shortage of pilots, in particular flight captains. Vanilla says it has had personnel problems recently due to pilots quitting or taking sick leave, but its president, Tomonori Ishii, has assured the public that it will address the problem by "borrowing" personnel from its parent, ANA, but on a temporary basis. Of Peach's 52 captains, eight were out of action due to illness or injury, but, in fact, the problem is more intractable.


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Kitchen and Bath: Climbing the WallsAuthor:Mary Jo Bowling
When it comes to bath design, we are seeing what you could call a sprawling trend. Designers and architects are taking floor tile and extending it up one wall to create an accent.
In a powder room, architect Edward Ogosta uses the same tile on the floor and one wall to make a statement.
The look makes a big and unified statement, as seen in these two examples. The first is from Los Angeles architect Edward Ogosta (Edward Ogosta Architecture). When remodeling a mid-century home in Manhattan Beach, Ogosta decided to employ the technique in a powder room using Heath Tile. "The company has been around for a while and can be considered a California institution," Ogosta says. "I mixed their Modern Blue field tile in two sizes to create a pattern that I then used on the floor and one wall, and it created a fresh look." You can see the whole project here.
Designer Holly Hollenbeck uses a unified floor and wall tile for a punch of color and pattern.
We first spotted the trend in a home we recently published by San Francisco interior designer Holly Hollenbeck (HSH Interiors). The designer made her own classic Edwardian house shine by using some highly original modern moves—including this tile strategy. She applied a geometic tile to the floor and the wall behind the vanity for a look we won't soon forget.
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The purpose
What makes a weapon "magic"? I am tired of those good old magic weapons portrayed in fantasy and rpgs. I started to ponder about some new ways to portray magic weapons or enchanted items in general. And as the stories often goes, all I had to do was look back instead of forward. I started to look into some information in history.
People really believed then that some weapons were magical, and some cultures still do. What were their requirements?
If you rule out the those who have aquired a certain amount of fame because they belonged to someone legendary like Adolf Hitler or Julius Cesar, what was left? I came up with these categories of requirements;
It could be the materials it was made of, method of production, producers, decoration, consecration, possesion, accumulation of power, ritual function, martial practise.
I will go trough the categories one by one. I hope that this could be of some help and/or function as guidelines for those of us that wish to create magic items with a new/old look.
Many traditional weapons are said to derive power from having been made of sacred materials. Such materials in their natural state have affinity with the divine, so objects made from them are themselves sacred. Examples: Keris blades of the Indonesian archipelago made from meteorite iron, thought to have been sent by the gods; rhinoceros horns as hilts for Arabian janbiyya, believed to have healing and aphrodisiac properties. The list of ingredients that could be used for the making of different weapons are endless.
Method of Production
The act of making a weapon itself—particularly the forging process for metal bladed weapons—is thought to be a magical process, transmuting the essential nature of the materials such that they acquire new properties not found in their natural state. We find this often taking place in a forging environment where the production is encoded in ritual processes. Example: The forging of Japanese katana blades, in which the smith dons a priest's robes and makes numerous invocation to Shinto dieties.
We also often find that the method of production creates a visible pattern in the finished product, which is itself given specific supernatural attributes. Examples: Hamon on Japanese katana, pamor on keris, wootz patterns on Persian shamshir.
Many cultures regarded weaponmakers and blacksmiths to be imbued with magical power through their craft; their objects therefore inherit some of that power. Examples: Viking swords; West African swords.
Empowering weapons through the application of spiritually significant artwork. This is very common throughout history, with everything from full figural artwork (Example: Hilts from Bali) to talimanic markings (Example: Magic squares on Middle Eastern swords) to prayers and religious inscriptions (Example: Biblical and other Christian mottoes on European swords).
In other cases certain decorative objects thought to impart power are added. Examples: Boar's tusks on scabbards; tiger jaws; gemstones on various European daggers.
With a few rare examples, the overall shape of the weapon itself is thought to be talismanic. the Achinese rencong, believed to spell out the Islamic Arabic invocation bismillah 'in the name of God'.
Making weapons sacred through the blessing of ritual specialists.
Many cultures had rituals to animate weapons, calling spirits or other entities to reside in the weapons themselves.
Accumulation of Power
Some weapons were thought to absorb the strength and heroism of their previous owners, and impart those virtures onto their present owners. Examples: Viking and Medieval European swords. Others could be used to extend and focus a user's personal energy to cultivate spiritual awareness. Example: Chinese internal martial arts.
Ritual Function
Certain weapons are considered powerful because they are implements in specific rituals. Examples: Tomahawk peace pipes among many Native American tribes; sacrificial knives of all kinds; fraternal swords in Europe and America.
Martial Practice
For some, ordinary weapons can take on ritual importance through the practice of marital arts, which foster altered states of spiritual consciousness. Examples: Bolos in certain Filipino martial arts; rapiers and swords in certain Renaissance schools of fencing.
Last words
This article's purpose is to function as an inspiration for write-ups on magic weapons, thus I would like to challenge the lot of us to make a few posts with these guidelines "of old" in mind.
In connection with the quest "What makes makes a weapon magic?" I made this article a codex. It should be fun to see how Strolenites use this article to craft items.
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CodexElvish Songblades ( Items ) Melee Weapons - Magical
A wonderous weapon bearing the power and grace of the elvish people…
Legacy of Hatred ( Items ) Melee Weapons - Villanous
An otherwise simple spear, the dread blade of Hatred brings rot and decay to all it strikes, be it armour, body, or soul.
Nightfall ( Items ) Ranged Weapons - Cursed
Most weapons of legend are made in the days of legend; Nightfall is an exception, birthed in violence and vengeance.
Serivemn ( Items ) Melee Weapons - Combat
Like magic Methnik's sword passed through that of his foes….All too late, the blade was at his neck, it burnt, stinging like acid, it slivered through skin and muscle. Methnik crumpled to his knees, then to the floor, his eyes greyed over and he heard faint words, maybe those of his foe? "Your last lesson in this life. Your teacher? A Serivemn"
Sigil Swords ( Items ) Melee Weapons - Magical
The famed Sigil Swords were a great help to the naval forces of those who served Big Red, and their magic would only serve their owners, much to the anger of the Admirals of the De Madden Company.
Spirit of the Steel ( Systems ) Mystical - General
A methodology for the magic behind the magic weapon.
The Celestial Gavel ( Items ) Melee Weapons - Magical
"O Victorious Maul, send down your fury!
O Hammer of Justice, bring Dalraaen's law!
O Weapon of Righteousness, cast out the unlawful!"
- Magistrate Archivinus Kelstori, Ode to the Gavel
With the patronage of Dalraaen, this heavenly mace is the focus of the Magisterium's strongest order. Its darker roots, however, are hidden even to its wielders, and its very existance threatens the world.
The Fatal Sword ( Items ) Melee Weapons - Combat
This blade is one of the fabled Fatal Swords of antiquity, the metal of the blade folded one-million times.
Winter's Talons ( Items ) Ranged Weapons - Magical
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Obamacare and jobs: CBO fuels fire
The Republicans just got a big gift from the Congressional Budget Office: It's going to be a lot easier for them to call Obamacare a "job killer."
That's because the budget office's new economic report, released Tuesday, says the health care law will cause Americans to work fewer hours — enough to be the equivalent of 2 million fewer jobs in 2017.
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The latest number is nearly three times as high as the budget office's previous prediction, and it's supposed to rise in later years to the equivalent of 2.5 million jobs in 2024.
( Also on POLITICO: Mass. GOP aims at Obamacare)
There's a lot more fine print about what those numbers really mean, and whether the jobs were "lost." In fact, CBO said it's in large part about the number of hours people choose to work, not actual job losses.
But what matters politically is how the numbers look in attack ads. And in this election year, "2 million lost jobs" is a Republican ad-maker's dream.
The projection will put the White House, and especially red-state Democrats, in an even more awkward position heading into November. Until now, they've mostly had to worry about stories of canceled health plans and, of course, the botched website rollout. Now they'll need to figure out how to counter, or at least explain, the new CBO job figures.
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The White House is already taking a crack at it. The report doesn't actually say businesses will be forced to reduce employment, said the administration, which noted that the report also states there is "no compelling evidence that part-time employment has increased" because of the Affordable Care Act.
Instead, the administration said Tuesday, the health care law will allow people to choose to work less because they'll be able to get health insurance.
Under Obamacare, "individuals will be empowered to make choices about their own lives and livelihoods, like retiring on time rather than working into their elderly years or choosing to spend more time with their families," White House press secretary Jay Carney said in a statement.
"It's only a GOP talking point if you fail to point out the facts," said Adam Jentleson, a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada. "The report is saying [the Affordable Care Act] reduces job lock. To portray these as lost jobs or anything like that would be inaccurate." Job lock is when people feel they have to stay in a job for the health benefits.
( See POLITICO's full Obamacare coverage)
Still, Republicans wasted no time blasting out multiple emails and statements about job loss, "pink slips" and the new CBO estimates. House Speaker John Boehner's office gave reporters a quick heads-up, and other Republicans piled on fast.
"For years, Republicans have said that the president's health care law creates uncertainty for small businesses, hurts take-home pay, and makes it harder to invest in new workers," Boehner, of Ohio, said in a statement. "The middle class is getting squeezed in this economy, and this CBO report confirms that Obamacare is making it worse."
House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy of California declared that the new report "undercuts any claim by the president that his policies are helping to expand middle-class opportunity and growth — it's doing the exact opposite."
( IN 90 SECONDS: Democrats excited about health care again)
And in the Senate, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky called the job numbers "not surprising," adding, "The tragedy is once again you've got an estimate from CBO that, when all's said and done, we still have 30 million uninsured."
The news quickly overshadowed two other important updates about how the law is doing. The budget office lowered its estimates of first-year enrollment in Obamacare's health exchanges to 6 million, down from the 7 million it had predicted before. That's a drop, but it's not the cataclysm many had expected during the worst early months of the website debacle.


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How to Set Your Financial Priorities, from Your 20s to Your 60s
Feeling pulled in different directions when it comes to saving money for an emergency, a house, tuition, and retirement? For help on how to establish priorities based on age, we asked financial advisors to weigh in. Naturally, you'll have some very specific individual goals. But these guidelines will help you rank what's important to you right now.
20s: "With a trend toward marrying later in life, most of your 20s are spent with little to no obligation to other people," says Brandon Moss, managing director at United Capital in Dallas. "This is prime time to lay a sound financial foundation and develop key habits that will help you for the rest of your life. You can't win or lose your financial life in your 20s, but just getting started gives you a tremendous leg up."
- Save. Too many people make the mistake of saving only in their 401(k), Moss says. "Once the money is in the 401(k), it can't come out until you're 59½ (with limited exceptions). Be sure you're also saving outside your retirement accounts for when you need new tires or it's time to buy a house."
- Automate the budget. No one likes or wants a budget, so why even do it? says Moss. "Focus on automating as much of your financial life as possible -- automate your savings, bills and obligations, and giving," says Moss. "Anything after this is yours."
- Skip the BMW, but be sure you set aside some fun money. "Enjoy your 20s, just be smart about it," Moss says, using the example that $200 per month in savings in your 20s (compounding and earning interest) will grow to between $40,000 and $50,000 after 10 years and around $250,000 after 40 years.
- Address your debt. Stay on top of any money you've borrowed to pay for significant expenses -- such as school or a car. Know what you owe, and establish a system to pay it down as quickly as possible.
- Don't crack the foundation. Get serious about laying one down, says Moss. "The good news is it's not too late," he says. "All of the above from your 20s still applies. And it's OK if you start them in your 30s, it's just a bit more difficult."
- Discuss finances with your partner. If you have a significant other, now is the time to get on the same page financially.
- Weave a stronger safety net. Having an emergency fund is important at every age, but especially as your family grows, which increases the chances of a surprise financial need arising.
- Consider life insurance. If you have obligations, such as kids and a house and a car, what would happen if you weren't around? Life insurance is the simplest and easiest way to address this question, says Moss. Shop around and be sure to focus on term policies, not whole life policies (which tend to have an expensive investment element tacked on).
- Know where you stand. If you haven't done this yourself, or you want a second opinion, pay to sit down with a professional who can give you a baseline for where you stand in terms of saving for retirement and any specific goals you have. A fee-only certified financial planner is a great place to start.
- Understand the trade-offs. "If we pay for the kids' college, do we have to delay retirement for four years?" These are the questions you need to start asking and getting an idea of what each means for your financial life, says Moss.
- Get serious about contributing to your 401(k). If you're not getting the maximum match from your employer, then you're probably not going to get where you want to be in the future, Moss says. Take advantage of all the tax breaks you can get for savings, both in your 401(k) as well as a Roth IRA (if you qualify) in order to supplement your employer-sponsored retirement savings plan.
- Tackle big debts to eliminate them before retirement. Develop goals to pay off your home and other large loans so they are not looming later in life, says Kisner.
- Take advantage of catch-up contributions. "If you're already saving for retirement but have the ability to increase the amount you're contributing to your 401(k) or IRA -- do it!" says de Baca. "If your savings are lacking, don't panic, but recognize that you might have some catching up to do. The good news is, after age 50 you can make catch-up contributions to most retirement plans."
- Consider long-term care insurance. "The average age at which long-term care insurance is purchased is 57," says Kisner. "People who wait until their 60s frequently don't buy the insurance because it's too expensive at older ages."
- Determine if/when you can afford to retire. "Develop a lifetime income plan as you decide about when to take Social Security or pension options, whether to keep rental properties or vacation homes, etc.," says Kisner.
- Consider downsizing. You should start to focus on where you want to live and what type of home you want for your retirement.
- Do your estate planning. If you don't already have a will, put it at the top of your to-do list, says de Baca. If you have one in place, make sure it still reflects your current wishes and that all your beneficiary information is up to date.
- Evaluate your insurance needs. You may no longer need a life insurance policy to protect your family, but some affluent families opt to buy one to leave money behind for their heirs, says Kisner. Some long-term care policies also include a death benefit.
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829 Bay Ridge Ave is a Multi-Family building located in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn constructed in 1931. This 3-story building has 6 units. The building is within Community District 310 and zoned for the following schools - P.S. 170 Lexington, Fort Hamilton High School, J.H.S. 259 William Mckinley. Nearby transportation include the N, D, R subway lines.
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That was until the day I dropped my beloved knife down the back of the cooker! I'm not quite sure how it happened, but within a blink of the eye it was gone...lost forever! Unfortunately the cooker was pretty much wedged in-between my kitchen units and I couldn't manage to shift it to recover my knife.
I looked for and bought a replacement, but the latest model wasn't quite the same and seemed to slice at an angle.
Well, they say bad luck comes in threes. First my knife disappeared into the back-of-the-oven-abyss. Next my faithful food processor died, and finally my cooker gave up the ghost. The thermostat blew for the third time, and the cooker repair man advised me that it would be safer to get a new cooker than keep replacing the thermostat.
I chose my new cooker and got it delivered a couple of days later. As the cooker delivery man pulled out the old cooker and disconnected it, I noticed the glint of my knife winking at me from the kitchen floor, as if to say "Here I am, please rescue me!"
So there we are. I've been reunited with my knife, I've bought a new cooker and the world is good again...except I still haven't found a replacement food processor.
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Happy Birthday Emila –
you're really an extraordinarily gifted person who loves giving. May you have many happy and healthy years of success in all your endeavors.
Awww!!! That is so sweet, GK!!! Missed you! Sorry I haven't drop by here often! So how's your study?
Hi Emila!!! It's okay...I haven't been posting regularly either nor blog hopping like the old days...hehe
Am done with studying and hope to get back into blogging soon! just seems like there is so little time betweeen work and spending time with the little one!
You dirty little rat, using lil Ellie to win ... LOL! But all the best buddy :D We all know who the winner is already la ... LOL!
Look who is calling who a dirty rat! The king of dirty rats himself LOL
So you think that you've won eh? Well cong"RATS" to you hehehe
All the best to you too buddy!! :)
Buddy, you won a lil gift from Emila :D Go check it out :D
Thanks Spiffy!! I've received a pretty little pink dollie that Ellie adores! :) THANKS Emila!
Hahahah so cute la u GK secretly like to play with dollies muahahahah!
So u got the pink one eh? I oso got the pink and blue one YAY! :)
Hungry hippo la me GK, haven eaten whole day except for sweet bun...I feel like having something yummy tonight, preferably spicy of coz! :)
Eh ur EC still not working is it? :(
Hola GP!! Was hoping at least that would get me a better shot at winning but alas it was not to be! :)
Hey you got two...a pink and a blue...no fair LOL Ellie really loved it and she slept with it for the first few nights...until one night she brought it and said "Daddy see?" and to my horror the teddy's head was hanging thread. Fortunately a stitch in time saved the day and teddy is happily tucked away. :)
Hungry hippo LOL...We usually go to Tony Roma's once a week for dinner and on the way pass by some hippo's (blue hippo or something) on the way to Mid Valley and daughter loveds to count them each time. Anyway, the thing is today I was so hungry that I ordered the 10 piece rib plate but could not finish it...anyway we passed hippos and I was hungry like one LOL but mata bigger than stomach!! :)
I think my EC is working...I've been getting a few visits and ads and have been approving...albiet a little slow...why ah?
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FALL RIVER, Mass. — A former Massachusetts dentist is accused of putting paper clips in patients' mouths during root canals, then billing Medicaid for the stainless steel posts he should have used.
The state attorney general announced Tuesday that a grand jury indicted former Fall River dentist Michael Clair last week. The charges include assault and battery, larceny, submitting false claims to Medicaid, and illegally prescribing drugs.
Prosecutors say Clair was suspended by Medicaid in 2002. He allegedly hired other dentists for his clinic and filed claims under their numbers between August 2003 and June 2005. He's also accused of illegally prescribing drugs to staffers who returned medications to him.
Clair is to be arraigned April 8. He now lives in Maryland. A telephone listing could not be found for him, and it's unclear if he has an attorney.
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First baseman wins PCL batting crown before Majors callup
By Ashley Marshall / Special to MLB.com | November 12, 2010 5:00 AM
This was a successful year for affiliates in the Dodgers organization, despite an absence of silverware. Three of their five teams posted winning records, and two clubs made it to the finals of their respective divisions. Ogden was swept in the Finals after winning both halves of the Pioneer League South Division. In addition, Great Lakes had the best overall record in the Midwest League (90-47), but lost in the second round of the playoffs to eventual champion Lake County.
Dodgers organizational All-Stars
Catcher -- J.T. Wise, Great Lakes (86 games): Former fifth-round Draft pick Wise may have split time behind the plate with Gorman Erickson, but he was still the most productive backstop in the organization. He slugged 12 homers and hit .309 in 86 games, and he drove in more runs (62) than any other member of the Loons' infield. The Oklahoma native wore out left-handed pitchers (.362), hit .400 after the All-Star break and finished the regular season batting .500 (13-for-26) over the final week, earning him Player of the Week honors.
"J.T. had a good season," said Loons manager Juan Bustabad. "He swung the bat really well for us, and he had some home runs. He had an injury during the season, but he came back and he's been working hard on his catching.
"His offense is his big strength, but he needs to work on blocking balls, throwing and calling a game. That is the big part of his game where he needs to improve.
"Erickson is a good defensive catcher, so they both have to play, and it is important for the organization that we develop both guys."
First Base -- John Lindsey, AZL (one game), Albuquerque (107 games): Lindsey did it all for the 'Topes this season -- he hit for power, hit for average and hit with men in scoring position. His 97 RBIs were the most among the Dodgers' Minor League affiliates, and his .353 average -- the best across Triple-A -- won him the Pacific Coast League's batting title. He also led the PCL in extra-base hits (70) and slugging percentage (.657), and his 41 doubles were second only to teammate Trent Oeltjen. Lindsey was named to the Mid- and Postseason All-Star teams, and his seven homers and .415 clip in May earned him the Player of the Month award. After 16 years in the Minors, Lindsey was called up to "The Show" on Sept. 6.
"He is unbelievable for our young guys," Dodgers farm director De Jon Watson told MiLB.com. "He shows what it takes to persevere in this game. He's just a quality human being with a great work ethic and integrity. You want those type of people around your young guys that are on their way to the big leagues, so they don't forget what this game really takes, what kind of character it really takes, what kind of resolve it takes to come in every single day and keep grinding away."
Second Base -- Ivan De Jesus, Albuquerque (130 games): De Jesus edged out Great Lakes' speedy Rafael Ynoa at second base. De Jesus ranked fifth in the PCL with 158 hits, and he set career highs in RBIs (70) and doubles (33). The Puerto Rican native batted .296 over 130 games, and he slugged seven homers and scored 89 runs out of the No. 2 hole. De Jesus, who recorded four four-hit games, also hit .348 with runners in scoring position with two outs.
Third Base -- Russ Mitchell, Albuquerque (127 games): Mitchell was not only the best third baseman within the Dodgers' system in 2010, but he was also one of the best corner infielders in the Pacific Coast League. He hit .315 over 127 games, and he ranked in the top five in the PCL in runs scored (97, second), doubles (38, fourth), hits (159, fourth) and extra-base hits (63, fifth). He also drove in 87 runs -- third-most in the LA organization -- and after being named to the Postseason All-Star team, he was called up to the Major Leagues for 15 games in September and October.
Shortstop -- Jake Lemmerman, Ogden (66 games): The Dodgers were stacked at shortstop in 2010, and there are solid arguments for Christian Lara, Justin Sellars or Dee Gordon. However, it was the rookie Lemmerman who stood out from the crowd. In just 66 games in the short-season Pioneer League, the Duke University product hit .363 with 12 homers and a league-leading 24 doubles. The 21-year-old rookie ranked second in extra-base hits (38) and third in slugging percentage (.610) and on-base percentage (.434), and along with being a Postseason All-Star, he also was named as the league's Most Valuable Player.
Outfield -- Brian Cavazos-Galvez, Great Lakes (121 games): A 2009 12th-rounder, Cavazos-Galvez tore up the Midwest League this season. He led the league in doubles (43) and total bases (255), and his .318 batting average ranked second only to Mike Trout. The Postseason All-Star's .520 slugging percentage was also the second-highest mark in the league, and the versatile slugger launched 16 homers and swiped 43 bases, all while putting together a league-best 24-game hitting streak. In the playoffs, Cavazos-Galvez plates eight runs, second in the league.
"He had a tremendous year," Bustabad added, "almost like the MVP. Brian was there the whole year, he stole over 40 bases, hit more than 35 doubles, had double figures in home runs and batted .318, I believe. Those are some big numbers, and he's had two impressive years back to back.
"Even after his 24-game hitting streak finished, he went on a 12-game hitting streak, so he actually hit safely in 36 of 37 games. The thing about him was that he was hitting around .240 at the All-Star break, but after that he just turned it into another gear and hit 75 or 78 points higher.
"It was just unbelievable. I think he hit .400 for the month of July, and I think he was close to .400 again in August. He made the adjustments."
Outfield -- Nick Akins, AZL (20 games), Ogden (47 games): Akins won the MiLB Short-Season Round-Tripper award in 2010, slugging 15 homers in 47 Pioneer League contests. After batting .400 in 20 Arizona League games, Akins moved up to Ogden, where he went deep once every 11.8 at-bats, the lowest ratio in the league. Across the two levels, Akins set career highs in RBIs (70) and runs (58), and he won Player of the Week honors Aug. 9 after batting .429 (12-for-28) with three homers and seven RBIs. On July 26, Akins went 3-for-4, missing the cycle by a single.
Outfield -- Trayvon Robinson, Chattanooga (120 games): Southern League Midseason All-Star Robinson combined power and speed to terrorize defenses in 2010. He slugged nine homers and swiped 38 bases -- third-most in the league -- all while drawing a career-high 73 walks and maintaining a .300 batting average in his first full season in Double-A. His 80 runs and 37 extra-base hits ranked second on the Lookouts, and he put together 29- and 28-game on-base streaks.
Chattanooga manager Carlos Subero said, "Robinson has all the tools, but the last couple years, he has refined these tools. His plate discipline has been one of his biggest improvements, and he is a line-drive hitter gap to gap.
"He covers good ground in center field -- he could also play left field -- he has the potential to steal 30 bases in the big leagues year to year, and he has also matured as a team player."
Utility -- Jerry Sands, Great Lakes (69 games)/Chattanooga (68 games): Sands brought the thunder this season, launching 35 homers, third-most in all of the Minor Leagues. Sands, a three-time Midwest League Player of the Week and All-Star Game MVP, hit 18 homers, batted .333 and stole 14 bases in 69 Midwest League games. Following his June promotion to Double-A Chattanooga, the 6-foot-4 slugger hit 17 more longballs, scoring 54 times and plating 47 runs. His 17 homers ranked fourth in the Southern League, and only Mike Stanton hit more in fewer games. The Dodgers named him Branch Rickey Minor League Player of the Year.
"He would have put up some unbelievable numbers in the Midwest League if he was there the whole year," said Bustabad. "He played right field, played left field, played a couple times in center and a lot of time at first base. He played all four positions well.
"He had 18 home runs before he got promoted, and he was just having a great year. He was a great leader, and we really missed him a lot."
Right-handed Starting Pitcher -- Allen Webster, Great Lakes (26 games): Rubby De La Rosa was a serious contender here, but the fact that he started the season as a reliever and only played half the season as a starter made it difficult to choose him. Webster's 12 wins tied for the lead in the Midwest League as well as in the Dodgers' organization, and his 2.88 ERA was the best among all qualifying pitchers. The former 18th-round pick was also named a Midseason All-Star, largely due to not allowing more than one earned run in each of his first seven starts.
"Webster is only 20 years old, but he won 12 games," Bustabad said. "Here's a kid that made the All-Star team, tops out at 94 mph, and he has a real good sinker and a breaking ball. He's so young, but winning 12 games at his first full season at [Class A] is impressive."
Left-handed Starting Pitcher -- Greg Wilborn, Ogden (eight games)/Great Lakes (seven games): Wilborn went 8-2 with a 2.62 ERA over two levels this season, fanning 107 batters in a combined 82 1/3 innings. The 23-year-old went 4-0 in the Pioneer League, striking out 58 while walking only eight. In the more challenging Midwest League, Wilborn was 4-2 in seven starts with the Loons. He struck out three times as many as he walked (49 to 16), and he allowed just one homer in 38 2/3 frames.
Relief Pitcher -- Kenley Jansen, Inland Empire (11 games)/Chattanooga (22 games): Jansen sparked in 2010, both before and after his stint with the Lookouts. The 6-foot-6 switch-hitting pitcher appeared in 11 games in relief for LA's Class A Advanced affiliate before being promoted to Chattanooga in mid-May. Jansen converted all eight of his save opportunities, and he posted a 4-0 record and 1.67 ERA in 22 appearances. He held opponents to a .151 batting average, and he struck out 50 batters while walking 17. Jansen was rewarded with a callup to the Dodgers in July, where he went 1-0 with four saves, allowing just two runs over 27 innings in 25 appearances.
Subero said, "Jansen has all the potential to be a good closer in the big leagues. He has a good power fastball with a hard slider, great makeup and presence for the role.
"His intangibles, as well, are very good. He pays attention to the details of the game and asks good questions."
Ashley Marshall is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More


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It's been quite a while since I posted, so it's time that I update you all. First off, my total weight loss is now 33 lbs. I have also lost 15 inches and I am so happy about that. Today, I went to the track and walked 1/4 mile. Now, I know this doesn't seem like a lot, but for someone who went from a sedentary life to walking, it's HUGE!!! I've been on this weight loss journey now for eight weeks and I've never felt better!!
I am no longer working at the museum. I really miss the patrons. I enjoyed it, but circumstances caused me to rethink things and I decided that it was time to go. I just don't have the time or energy in my life to deal with other people's drama. It weighs too much on me, and this year is going to be busy enough with my first child graduating from high school next June. It's amazing how the Lord reveals his desire for you, if you just have faith in him and know that he will answer you.
I'm back to scrapbooking full time. I've sure missed it. I'm working on getting caught up and I have also purged my scrapbook supplies so that now I'll only be using the things that I like. I felt obligated before because I got some free things, plus I was on a LOT of CTs, but now I'm scrapping for me and it feels great!!
I'm still the activities chairman in my ward. I really love the calling and hope they don't decide it's time for me to move on. I enjoy thinking up activities and I need to pray about committee members. Several of mine have moved, so it's time to restock on members. We have a temple day scheduled in August and that it going to be amazing. Then we don't have anything else until October when we have our third annual chili cook off. That's gonna be fun!!
Beka has been in Texas for nearly three weeks and I sure miss her! She'll be home on Tuesday. We'll be heading off to Vegas to get her and then my house will feel normal again. Then in August, hell week for football begins! Ugh! That's gonna be rough on both Zakk and me - unless he gets his license before then. Because hell week means they have to be there in the morning AND in the afternoon! Twice a day to and from! Ugh!
Well, that's about it here. It's been a fairly quiet summer. But, things are going to start kicking in here soon and then the busy life will start again! I miss it.
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Roane County United Way is extremely grateful to all the individuals and businesses that have so generously contributed and continue to contribute to Roane County United Way.
During 2013, those contributions supported 37 agencies providing a wide variety of services to residents of Roane County from crisis services to families and individuals, to education and youth services in our communities.
"For 2014 Roane County United Way has received requests from 34 organizations for support of 42 programs to meet the needs of Roane County residents.
The Tennessee Wars Commission and the Tennessee Historical Commission will begin accepting applications on Dec. 1 for a new grant program to provide funding to protect Civil War and Underground Railroad sites in Tennessee.
Grant funding is made possible by the Tennessee Civil War Sites Preservation Act of 2013, which was passed this year by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Haslam.
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When this is not possible, the foundation selects an honors student in another field of study who is in need of financial support.
State Rep. Kent Calfee, left, presents Operation REACH President Randy Ellis with a check for $2,100.
The money was raised during Calfee's inaugural spaghetti dinner and dessert auction, with all proceeds from the event going to Operation REACH, a charitable organization that enables children in need to go Christmas shopping every holiday season.
A former Tennessee legislator, a pair of engineers, a retired elementary school principal and a builder make up this year's Roane Treasures.
The group was recognized by Roane County Executive Ron Woody during a Founders Day ceremony earlier this month.
This year's Golden Treasure is 96-year-old Ida Lou Nelson.
Treasures and the County Commission districts they represent are Jack Bowman, 1st; Mitchell B. Ollis, 2nd; Thomas Pickel, 3rd; Leonard Morris, 4th; and Arvel McNelley, 5th.
Oak Ridge's Alexander Inn, historically known as the Guest House, has been stabilized and is prepared for rehabilitation.
The occasion was marked with an official groundbreaking ceremony earlier this month.
Family Pride Corp., which has led successful projects in Loudon, Lenoir City and Knoxville, is in charge of the rehabilitation.
The company plans to transform the Manhattan Project-era hotel into a state-of-the-art assisted-living facility.
Although turkey has become the mainstay of our Thanksgiving Day dinners, it is interesting to note that turkey is not listed in the records of the first Thanksgiving dinner.
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Wild ducks, geese, venison, fish, shellfish, all sorts of "sallet," wild fruits and berries, and wine made from both white and red grapes comprised the menu on that important day.
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The Afghanistan Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) with technical assistance from the Strengthening Pharmaceutical Systems (SPS) Program carried out a qualitative survey of medicines quality assurance assessment in Afghanistan.
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Shop For Adopt NY: Auction and Raffle Items
Donations have been pouring in for our Shop For Adopt NY fundraiser at Bollare on Monday, so I made a little collage to give you a peek at some of them. Yes, this is just some of what we will have for sale, auction, and raffle! You can do your holiday shopping and save an animal's life at the same time. Pretty good deal, huh? Remember, 100% of the funds will go to Adopt NY. Here's a sampling of what will be available, in addition to the previously mentioned art and clothing from my NYC blogger friends:
1) One for the guys and one for the gals: Coach leather backpack and legacy duffle.
2) Juicy Couture coat, hat and gloves (hat + gloves not pictured).
3) A classic key necklace from Tiffany & Co.
4) A gift certificate for your choice of Seychelles shoes.
5) A gorgeous clutch and sweater from the fabulous Corey Lynn Calter. p.s. – The sweater is actually this color.
6) George Gina & Lucy leather handbag.
7) A gift card for your choice of BonLook prescription glasses.
8) A gift basket full of delicious, homemade treats from Keep It Sweet. Yum!
9) Six pairs of Tumbleweeds Handcraft wood veneer sunglasses are up for grabs, for both men and women. Bobby and I have these and LOVE them!
10) A spiked, handmade necklace from 80/20.
11) $150 gift card from my friends at Threadsence.
12) A bevy of clothing, shoes, and accessories from the incredibly generous Cynthia Vincent. Seriously, three bags full!
13) We have an entire box full of gift cards from Tieks. Their ballet flats are the best. Even Oprah thinks so!
14) Vintage men's accessories from Dapper Dean.
15) Assorted vintage from Nifty Thrifty.
16) A bunch of goodies from the ever so awesome Emerging Thoughts.
17) Death By Kitten t-shirts and totes from Super7.
18) Assorted clothing from Parker.
19) Designer accessories from Bonfaire.
20) A stunning coat (I couldn't find a picture of the exact coat – it's cream color) from Trina Turk. I'm bidding on this one!
21) A box full of makeup treats from Too Faced.
22) Over $500 worth of makeup from Urban Decay.
Refreshments will be provided by Honest Tea and Izze, and I just ordered a slew of cupcakes from Sugar Sweet Sunshine.
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Even in the first hours of Bergdahl's handoff to U.S. special forces in Afghanistan, it was clear this would not be an uncomplicated yellow-ribbon celebration.
WASHINGTON — Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl can expect a buoyant homecoming after five years in Taliban hands, but those in the government who worked for his release face mounting questions over the prisoner swap that won his freedom.
Even in the first hours of Bergdahl's handoff to U.S. special forces in eastern Afghanistan, it was clear this would not be an uncomplicated yellow-ribbon celebration. Five terrorist suspects also walked free, stirring a debate in Washington over whether the exchange will heighten the risk of other Americans being snatched as bargaining chips and whether the released detainees — several senior Taliban figures among them — would find their way back to the fight.
U.S. officials said Sunday that Bergdahl's health and safety appeared in jeopardy, prompting rapid action to secure his release. "Had we waited and lost him," said national security adviser Susan Rice, "I don't think anybody would have forgiven the United States government."
Republicans said the deal could set a troubling precedent — one called it "shocking." Arizona Sen. John McCain said of the five Guantanamo detainees, "These are the hardest of the hard core."
And in Kabul Monday, the Afghan Foreign Ministry called the swap "against the norms of international law" if it came against the five imprisoned Taliban detainees' will. The ministry said: "No state can transfer another country's citizen to a third country and put restriction on their freedom."
Tireless campaigners for their son's freedom, Bob and Jani Bergdahl thanked all who were behind the effort to retrieve him. "You were not left behind," Bob Bergdahl told reporters, as if speaking to his son. "We are so proud of the way this was carried out." He spoke in Boise, Idaho, wearing a long bushy beard he'd grown to honor his son, as residents in the sergeant's hometown of Hailey prepared for a homecoming celebration.
The five detainees left Guantanamo aboard a U.S. military aircraft flying to Qatar, which served as go-between in the negotiations. They are to be banned from leaving Qatar for at least a year. Among the five: a Taliban deputy intelligence minister, a former Taliban interior minister with ties to al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden and a figure linked by human rights monitors to mass killings of Shiite Muslims in Afghanistan in 2000 and 2001.
Bergdahl, 28, was being treated at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. Officials did not offer details about Bergdahl's health to support their contention that his release had to be arranged without delay. Rice on one hand said he had lost considerable weight and faced an "acute" situation. Yet she said he appeared to be "in good physical condition" and "is said to be walking."
Questions persisted, too, about the circumstances of Bergdahl's 2009 capture. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel declined to comment on earlier reports that the sergeant had walked away from his unit, disillusioned with the war. Such matters "will be dealt with later," Hagel said.
Hagel, visiting troops in Afghanistan, was met with silence when he told a group of them in a Bagram Air Field hangar: "This is a happy day. We got one of our own back." It was unclear whether the absence of cheers and applause came from a reluctance to display emotion in front of the Pentagon chief or from any doubts among the troops about Bergdahl.
That same point was made Monday morning by White House press secretary Jay Carney.
Carney, who is leaving the White House after more than three years, said, "In a situation like this, you have a prisoner of war, a uniformed military person that was detained. The United States does not leave our men and women behind in conflict. It was absolutely the right thing to do."
Asked in an NBC "Today" show interview about victory claims by the Taliban, Carney replied, "I caution anyone against buying the propaganda of terrorists."
In weighing the swap, U.S. officials decided that it could help the effort to reach reconciliation with the Taliban, which the U.S. sees as key to more security in Afghanistan. But they acknowledged the risk that the deal would embolden insurgents.
Republicans pressed that point. "Have we just put a price on other U.S. soldiers?" asked Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas. "What does this tell terrorists, that if you capture a U.S. soldier, you can trade that soldier for five terrorists?"
Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois said, "I'm going to celebrate him coming home," but added that the release of "five mid- to high-level Taliban is shocking to me, especially without coming to Congress."


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Written by: Lennon-McCartney
Recorded: 2 July 1969
Producer: George Martin
Engineer: Phil McDonald
Released: 26 September 1969 (UK), 1 October 1969 (US)
Paul McCartney: vocals, acoustic guitar
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This 23-second throwaway song was originally intended to be part of the long medley that dominated the second half of Abbey Road.
It was written by Paul McCartney in Scotland, and was originally placed between Mean Mr Mustard and Polythene Pam in the medley. Instead it was the album's postscript, with a stretch of silence separating it and The End.
It was quite funny because it's basically monarchist, with a mildly disrespectful tone, but it's very tongue in cheek. It's almost like a love song to the Queen.
Many Years From Now, Barry Miles
Her Majesty was first performed at the Get Back/Let It Be sessions in January 1969. McCartney brought the song to the band in Twickenham on 9 January. It was played again on 24 January in the Apple studio, with McCartney joined by John Lennon on slide guitar.
In the studio
The song was recorded in three takes on 2 July, with McCartney singing live to his acoustic guitar accompaniment before the rest of the group began work on Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight. He recorded three takes, the first two of which were incomplete.
On 30 July, when it was decided which songs would end up in the long medley, McCartney decided that Her Majesty didn't fit.
We did all the remixes and crossfades to overlap the songs, Paul was there, and we heard it together for the first time. He said, 'I don't like Her Majesty, throw it away,' so I cut it out – but I accidentally left in the last note. He said, 'It's only a rough mix, it doesn't matter...' I said to Paul, 'What shall I do with it?' 'Throw it away,' he replied.
I'd been told never to throw anything away, so after he left I picked it up off the floor, put about 20 seconds of red leader tape before it and stuck it onto the end of the edit tape.
The Complete Beatles Recording Sessions, Mark Lewisohn
The following day a lacquer version of the album was cut at Apple, and the song was again kept in. McCartney approved of the random accident, and so it remained on the final version.
That was very much how things happened. Really, you know, the whole of our career was like that so it's a fitting end.
The crashing guitar chord that opens Her Majesty is actually the final chord from a rough mix of Mean Mr Mustard. The song cuts off without the final note, meanwhile, because it was intended to segue into Polythene Pam. It is actually possible to edit the three songs together to hear how they were originally sequenced.


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B-Town wishes fans happy, prosperous Lohri
Mumbai: Welcoming the warm festival of Lohri in the cold weather, Bollywood bigwigs like Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit and Akshay Kumar have wished a happy and prosperous Lohri Monday to all their fans and wellwishers.
Here is what they said on microblogging site Twitter on the special occassion:
Amitabh Bachchan: Lohri greetings to all...prosperity and happiness always...love to all
Madhuri Dixit: Happy Lohri and Makar Sankranti.
Farhan Akhtar: Good morning. Wish all a Happy Lohri.
Akshay Kumar: Wishing you all a very Happy Lohri! Miss being in Punjab during these festivities. Hope you'll have a blessed day with lots of rewadi (a variety of sweet).
Tusshar Kapoor: Happy Lohri to each of you, of course a fruitful busy week ahead, too!
Ayushmann Khurrana: Happy Lohri! In areas far from the periphery of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Himachal, this word may not sound right. Happy Lohri!
Esha Deol: Happy Lohri.
Madhur Bhandarkar: May this festival of zeal and verve fill your life with lots of energy and enthusiasm and bring happiness and prosperity. Happy Lohri.
Isha Koppikar: Wishing all my darling tweeps a very Happy Lohri.
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Halloween Decorating Safety Tips
Decorating for Halloween can bring out creativity in everyone, but many elements of Halloween decorating can pose hazards to unsuspecting visitors. Here are a few safety tips to keep handy when preparing for Halloween:
Clean up your mess: Do your pumpkin carving on absorbent newspaper and scoop those pumpkinseeds and slimy innards into a bowl.
Say "No, no," to knives: Don't let your children handle sharp carving knives and keep an eye on them while you're carving. If possible, purchase specific tools that are geared just for pumpkin carving (for your safety, too!). If the kids really want to participate in the carving, you can let them make the pattern or poke the pumpkin flesh in after you've done the carving.
Reconsider the candles: If you're going to have many children around, nix the candles. It's just too much of a fire hazard. Buy a bunch of glow sticks readily available at any party supply or discount store and place them inside your jack-o'-lanterns. They cast an eerie green glow and are safe all around.
Pay attention: Never leave a candle anywhere unattended, and never leave burning candles where children (or people who act like children) can reach them or accidentally knock them over.
Blazing fires aren't allowed: Keep a fire extinguisher handy. You never know when a gourd will go up in smoke (no, dear, that's not a special effect).
Secure the perimeters: Make sure that all props hanging, dangling, draped, staked, or set are steadily secured. Where there will be foot traffic, tape down loose wires with duct tape. You don't want people to trip. And check these places often during the course of the evening for any loose edges that need retaping.
Follow the package directions: If a package of lights says that they're only for indoor use, don't string them outside. Read the fog machine directions. Take every precaution when it comes to decorating with materials you're not familiar with.


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This is a post I've been working on off and on for the better part of a year – I'd always pick it up, poke at it a bit, and then set it back down. After a year of being in a dedicated ten man raiding guild, I feel finally qualified to post it. Especially with the changes to raid lockouts and item level in Cataclysm, I expect that the ten man scene is only going to grow and more people are going to be raiding in ten person groups! This expands on some of the philosophies we have that I think have set a solid foundation for our success in Wrath of the Lich King.
The opportunity to experience group play at the end-game of WoW is one of the strongest draws for many players. I believe this to be true, because otherwise – we'd be playing a game solo (and some people do!). We wouldn't be trying to band together to kill internet dragons. There's a particular rush that comes from being part of a group of people accomplishing something together. You can liken it to a sports team scoring that winning goal, or a group of professionals finally completing a project they've been working on. The truth may lie somewhere in the middle – we're accomplishing things together, but we're not physically together; in many cases we've never even met each other.
Many raiders who opt to focus exclusively on ten person content do so because they want an intimate atmosphere. When you have just nine other people counting on you, and you spend twelve or more hours with them every week – you get to know each other pretty well. You're there for the high points and the low; you share that tough kill you finally pulled off and the Vent channel erupts in cheers, or the boss you can't down and so people rally around the forums to talk strategy, and figure out a way to make it happen.
This is your team, and it's an awesome feeling. When it's going well, it's amazing. Every guild has rockier parts, and those are tougher to deal with. But many issues that arise are best dealt with a long time before they even crop up, by making sure to nurture and tend to the team. If a team is solid and committed, they can shrug off difficulties easily. If there are already weak points – applying pressure will cause them to start to crack. So how can officers, raid leaders and guild leaders help their raid team to feel like a team?
1. Encourage Input.
I can't stress this enough. When people feel like their ideas are not just heard, but listened to, they'll know that they're a valuable part of the group. This comes into play in several different ways.
- A guild's forums can be an excellent venue for contribution from all members. Keep in mind that not everyone has an equal amount of time to devote to these, so your mileage may vary. Some are heavily into strategies and might post all the time, others may prefer to hang back until they have something to say. It's particularly important to listen up when someone who is usually quiet does say something. Try and encourage an atmosphere where people feel free to speak their minds, or at least contact an officer or raid leader privately.
- Most raiders use some form of verbal contact during raids. This is where much of the 'in-the-moment' strategies occur, and it's important to give people the opportunity to chime in. The freedom of a ten-man group is that there's room for different folks to speak up. Within reason – it can be detrimental to have a flurry of voices always talking at the same time on the channel. Raid leaders and officers can help direct the flow a little bit by asking for clarification, or asking someone to repeat what they said if it was lost in the fray.
- Don't think this means you are obligated to always listen to every idea, or give everyone equal stage time – most people don't want it. Again pay particular attention to contributions from those who don't speak up often, listen when any member has an idea – and then make the final call. This only works if you are truly sincere and consider alternative ideas. Remember there's a time and a place – it's okay to say, "Let's talk about this on the forums later," rather than spending twenty minutes debating strats and eating up valuable raid time. This only works if you really will talk about it on the forums later!
2. Foster an environment where it's okay to make mistakes.
In a ten-person raid, many times there isn't much margin for error. When it comes to tough progression content, a single blunder could spell a wipe and mean everyone is corpse-running again. People are going to make mistakes, so try and foster an environment in which it's okay to make them – at least once – and more importantly: people are encouraged to admit it.
- This can be best accomplished leading by example. No one should ever be allowed to berate or belittle another raid member for making a mistake. Even if it was a dumb mistake, and even if they've done it before. Quickly and firmly call out anyone who does this, and let it be known that it isn't acceptable behaviour, while shifting attention back to the task at hand.
"Oh, come on, Squishy Healer, why can't you get out of void zones fast enough?" can easily be met with,
"Mistakes happen, Hunterly. Now, does everyone have their graphics settings high enough that they can easily see these void zones?"
- Not making people feel like a heel for messing up will make the next step easier, and that is: when you make a mistake, be the first to admit it, don't make excuses, and don't shift blame. You aren't saying, "I guess that was my fault, if only SO AND SO hadn't dropped that shadow trap right underneath me." Keep it simple and direct. "That was my mistake, guys. I was too slow to polymorph the person who was MCed. Sorry about that." It never feels awesome to know that you wiped the raid, but it's better than the ominous vent silence. Everyone usually knows who messed up anyway, trust me. They'll respect you more, not less.
- Soon, hopefully, a magical thing will happen. Everyone will own up to their own mistakes without hesitation! Rather than feeling like a group of individuals who has to defend their individual performance at all costs to protect and make themselves look best, hopefully everyone will be more forgiving of the mistakes of others, and unafraid to admit their own. It's worth noting that sometimes mistakes might be more chronic and indicative of someone who just isn't performing. If the same mistakes are happening over and over again, it's another matter and should be dealt with privately.
3. Make sure to relate outside of a raiding situation.
- If you're focused on ten-person raiding, chances are your guild will be small enough that the members will get to know each other pretty well. Help to make the guild a friendly place to be by chatting in the guild channel, asking people questions about themselves, and doing things with other members outside of raid times. I know this sounds hopelessly managerial – and I don't mean "pretend to be friends with people." It's just that sometimes all of the tasks of an RL, officer, or GL can blind you to the reason you're really here and why you are with these specific, awesome people.
- The value of this is that when it's raid time, when everyone knows the other people quite well they won't feel that their only value to the guild is their DPS or healing numbers or how many hit-points they have. Stronger friendships make for stronger teams! This may not every one's strong suit; some people are naturally more quiet than others. This leads directly into the fourth point, which can apply in both a high-stress raiding environment and otherwise.
4. Play to people's strengths.
- A team is only as strong as its weakest member, but weakest is subjective in this point. Learn to identify who excels at what in your group, let them contribute and then value their contributions. Does one person really enjoy fishing in their off-hours? Use their help to supply your raid with some consumables. Some people are natural leaders with tactical minds; these are the ones that you can lean on during raids, or talk strategy with in-between. Others may not have much to contribute tactically, but they can always pick others up when the mood starts to drop. Everyone has things that they are good at, and letting them show it will help keep everything rolling smoothly.
- Raids would actually be pretty boring if everyone was focused on the same things. Some people can learn more quickly than others, especially when unique fight mechanics are involved. If your uber-DPS player is bored, give him or her a special task. Pull them off the boring, stand-alone boss and set them to add duty, or have them calling out timers if the fight requires it. Just because the raid has a raid leader doesn't mean other people can't be crucial to leading the group to success.
- People will always excel at the role they most want to play. It sounds like a no-brainer, right? Don't force your healers to DPS if they don't want to – and if you have to do so, make sure it's a responsibility shared among all the healers equally. If one person is constantly having to step outside their comfort zone while the others get off scot-free, they're liable to grow resentful (and who could blame them)?
5. Help your team grow its skills.
- Nobody is perfect, and no team is ever perfect. You may have excellent players individually, but they may not do things as well together. This last point is broad for a reason – it could apply to so many things. I remember when we first started working on the heroic Lich King encounter – all of the ranged DPS and healers had to clump up as part of the phase one strategy. At first it was tough; we weren't used to paying such close attention to where the other team members were. By the time we'd practiced it, we were like one living organism strafing to the right and left together. It was fabulous.
- "Skills" in this sense doesn't have to mean raiding skills. Running five-mans together, PvPing together – all of these hone the reflexes and group communication necessary for good raiding. Even playing a character I had no idea how to play, I've never felt so indestructible in PvP as I did when I was doing it with my guildies and we had instant Vent communication. PvP is good practice for movement, situational awareness, and quick communication. You don't have to PvP to be a good raider, but anywhere you're working with your guild is going to benefit you all in the long run.
Finally, but not unimportantly:
6. Stay positive no matter what.
- I'm not writing this from the perspective of Ms. Perfect, believe me! Some of this I've observed from my own mistakes, and I don't always do all of these things or remember them as often as I should. But the last (and possibly the most important thing) is to remember that if you are in a position of leadership in a guild, people look to you to set the tone.Your attitude can impact success more than you ever suspect, not necessarily because of things you say but things that you don't say – or the way that you say them.
- Look for solutions, remember that things aren't up to you alone – you have built a team of great people for a reason. Don't be afraid to seek solutions from them if you are stumped. Keeping in contact with how your guildies feel can help you know where to focus your energies and avert any problems before they begin.
Incidentally, I wrote this based on a ten-person environment because that's what I know, but many of the same principles could apply equally to a larger group. If you feel moved to write something similar or more expansive for a twenty-five man team, or you have anything you'd like to add – feel free to contribute in the comments or send me a link!
I hope this is even remotely useful to read. Raiding with Business Time has been such a rewarding and humbling experience for me – I know that we owe all of our success to each and every guild-member. I'm just the one who likes to talk too much.
p.s. – Yes, it's a Flight of the Conchords joke, and I'm not ashamed.


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Like most of the other professionals here, I went to undergraduate and graduate school. I have a master's in counseling psychology and worked for several years as a relationship counselor and coach.
In 1999, to supplement my private practice I started teaching a workshop created by Dr. John Gray, author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus that specifically gave singles the tools needed to be more successful in the dating process. Those workshops were a gem for me both personally and professionally. I was single at the time, and really teaching the skills I needed to learn. I put the same skills into practice in my own life and they led me to my relationship with my husband.
Professionally, John told me that in the two years I taught the workshops, I had taught more singles to date than anyone else in the organization. A great feat indeed! This work lead to a conversation in 2001 where I was asked to join John's team and create a "coaching program" based on his body of work.
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The NZ flag may be a contentious topic. But Justin Newcombe feels patriotic and makes his own.
I first became interested in the history of the New Zealand flag when working for Auckland Artist Stanley Palmer in the early 1990s. Stanley is a history buff and I arrived at his house one morning to find him dishing out instructions to two women on his kitchen floor. One was an expert in textile dye and the other was a seamstress. The project that morning was producing a New Zealand flag - but not the standard New Zealand flag or the black flag with silver fern. Stanley's flag was the Confederated Chiefs' flag - "... the one we all agreed on," he thundered. Not content with buying the flag from a shop or market and being as close to a Renaissance man as New Zealand has ever produced, Stanley was busy mixing and testing dye and selecting the exact cloth and thread a flag maker would have used 150 years ago.
Once I delved a little into the historical side of flags in New Zealand myself, I found we've been quite free and easy with our flag adoration. I found many local regional and borough flags which we have sadly abandoned. In many ways we seem to have reached a cultural bottleneck and this is reflected no more so than in the flag debate. All this to-ing and fro-ing can be very divisive but I'd like to take a leaf out of our forebears' book and make my own flag for this country. I want my flag to reflect the human and cultural history of New Zealand, its natural beauty and its physical position on the planet. So in my design the two tones of blue form a horizon line where the sea meets the sky, the cloud/koru shapes represent the three main islands which form New Zealand and the stars, naturally, depict our own Southern Cross constellation.
It might not be the flag you'd prefer to stand under on an important occasion but that doesn't mean our current flag reflects who we've become either.
Step 1
Design your flag keeping in mind that bold and simple is best, as cutting out can get fiddly and difficult. Shop around for the most appropriate material; make sure it is double-sided and appropriate for all weather conditions.
Step 2
Make a pattern from tissue paper. Brown wrapping paper or a paper bag is a good substitute.
Step 3
Pin the paper to the various different pieces of material and cut out the shapes. Hemming may be necessary on the larger pieces (like the big rectangle) so allow another 1.5cm around the outside to turn under and hem. Smaller, more complicated shapes can simply be attached by sewing directly on to the background fabric around the raw edge. Use a straight stitch to place the shapes, then sew a second time with a very closed together zigzag or satin stitch to prevent the raw edges from fraying.
Step 4
Attach a durable strip of support material on one side (usually the left) to mount the eyelets on.
Step 5
Pin pieces together and sew the flag. Use an eyelet tool to punch in eyelets to attach the rope to. Run the flag up your flagpole. Investing in an eyelet punch is well worth your while. It can be used for repairing tarpaulins, making barbecue covers or even a bit of sail making.