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Karla L. Miller writes an advice column on navigating the modern workplace. Each week she will answer one or two questions from readers.
Reader: My firm recently offered buyouts to administrative staff, none of whom is under 46 years old. We have heard that management would like to replace older employees with younger ones making $20,000 less. At a buyout meeting, management insisted salary was not an issue, while acknowledging our industry's market conditions.
I am wondering if I would gain any job security by offering to take a pay cut. I've heard employers would rather fire older workers than cut their salaries. But why would a company prefer to train new hires when it can find out who really wants to work here?
A: From your details about the buyout recipients' age and rumors about management's goals, I get the impression you're wondering if this is age discrimination. But it's "difficult to prove an age case," says employment attorney Elaine Fitch, of the Washington law firm Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch. Employers simply have to prove that personnel actions with a "disparate impact" on those 40 or older were based on some "reasonable factor other than age." A voluntary buyout to reduce costs would probably meet that standard.
In a Machiavellian way, I can see how companies would rather have desperate new workers than veterans forced to accept a salary cut, even though sacrificing institutional knowledge seems penny-wise and pound-foolish. And I doubt offering to take a pay cut would increase your job security. For now, make yourself indispensable — and start scouting other opportunities while in your current income bracket.
Reader: I understand that it is illegal for a prospective employer to ask someone's age or birth date, but what about a graduation date? That would also seem illegal because most people earn bachelor's degrees in their early 20s.
A: Er, hold up: It's not "illegal" to ask for ages or birth dates, just inadvisable, Fitch says. An employer may have valid reasons for asking, such as running credit checks. Similarly, an employer may want a graduation date to verify academic credentials.
Organize your resume around skills and positions held rather than chronology. If asked, you might politely inquire why the information is necessary, but refusing to give a date could look shifty. Better to be open about who you are and focus on your selling points as a seasoned professional: experience, proven record, depth of perspective.
Miller has written for and edited tax publications for 16 years, most recently for the accounting firm KPMG's Washington National Tax office. You can find her on Twitter, @KarlaAtWork.

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replacement pickup truck - your advice please
Hi, Can i ask you all for shopping advice?
i really hope you all can lend your advice on a replacement pickup truck.
I currently have a 85 black, chevy s-10 v6 2.8L 4x4, rochester 2se carb....with orig engine/tranny nearing 275k miles.
- I keep good care of it, regular oil changes. Leaks a lil bit, but amazing lastign power for an orig 85.
- recently cleaned the rochester 2se carb and replaced necessary/rebuild parts.
- new coil, wires, plugs, air filter
- replaced all bad vac lines
- spent $ not long ago shoring up all exhaust problems (air system driver side, new muffler and pipe).
- transmission fluids changed, new filter, new pan gasket (but still getting some small leakage).
- needs new ball joints and shoring up on steering column
- could use a new paint job of course (but again, looks gr8 for an 85).
- it's got some oil leaks, aand a lil leak at the tranny (i think the pan - even though a new gasket was just put on). Could be rear seal at worst I guess, but it's not "pouring" out fluid...just a small leaking on the y-pipe that will cause soem smoking).
- Of course being a 2.8l v6, it's not the fastest thing, tough to keep up at the freeway speeds (65+).
basically it's been a real wonder truck (lasting...still lasting actually) but an 85 carb'd s-10 4x4 that's getting on in years so i'm thinking - maybe - it's time to look into new pickup truck options. I would like your advice.
- It takes about 3-4 tries each morning to start - but once it starts it operates well.
- last checked gets about 17mpg city, lil more highway
- also: it needs a new rear brake light switch I think and new license plate lights).
- when 4x4 is used, it shifts in out ok and seems to operate fine...but you can sure "hear it" when it's in say 4hi...REALLY HEAR it when in 4lo. not sure if this is normal or a poss problem coming as it's always been this way.
- No a/c (black truck...gets hot in there in pac northwest summers)
I mean this is a tough decision. The truck is working and i've always loved it, I drive it near daily, it hauls what I need to haul sometimes...and hey...IT'S PAID FOR Runs ok, idles ok.
but the transmission is scaring me a bit. It's acting alright...(seemgly no drive/movement issues) except for a vibration - you can feel a bit - that kicks in at 45 or so mph when i put it in OVERDRIVE.
Is this a sign the tranny will go soon? Or could it be another issue or engine sign?
Plus the fact the 2.8L v6, as long as it's amazingly LASTING (runs great when started and ez to maintain), it is known as a "dog" engine with poor design - espec the carbd models (which I have).
So, I'm just doing research now on any solid, USED pickup models (preferably 4x4) that will offer best bang for the buck (good power vs fuel economy).
Can any of you suggest some years/makes/models I might want to focus on for a daily driver / hauling pickup truck (hauling yardwaste, etc)?
I want to be able to maintain most of it myself (oil/tuneups/etc). havn't really set a pricepoint yet...not even sure if it's really time to bag this 85 s-10.
But all i know is this chevy s-10 and wondering if I shoudl stay chevy s-10 or other ...so I'd love your advice.
Or, what kind of cost would I be lookin at with dropping in a better engine and rebuilt tranny ya think? How can one shop for the best price on to rebuild this 85 s-10 4x4? Any parts suggestions or best route to take ...or tips along these lines?
With gas going the way it is...I know i will still want/needneed a pickup truck...but one with at least "decent" fuel economy 9this one isn't bad believe it or not at 17mpg city for a carbd model 4x4).
my searches on vehix.com either point to a 2whl mazda b series or this truck (as far as fuel econ).
I'm NOT looking for a road burner, racing, speedster type - just a solid pickup truck / daily driver that gets decent mpg.
Not sure what models/years to be looking for when considering parts avail, recalls, or past known issues. hope you can help.
thank you so much...this is a toughie for me.
I'm confused......What does this have to do with Hot Rods?
Doc here,
Looks almost like an AD to me..
Yep! and he put the exact same thing in three forums Guess he never read the rules and site policy huh?
actually it looks to me like the might need help finding the right truck for him and with current trucks if its even worth it considering what he already has.
Just a little advice from me on the subject (and if it is a ad shame on you
I would NOT go to a newer s-10, as underpowered as the older ones were they were definetly the strongest. I currently have a 01 s-10 4cyl. and in the last year ive spent over 1000 dollars on upkeep alone.. that doesnt count tune-ups and oil changes. It is hugely underpowered and only gets about 20mpg on average. The 3rd door latch, the seat adjuster and the rearview mirror has fallen off(all known issues with the s-10). And im on the 2nd cat conv., you cant reach anything in the engine compartment, so even changing the plug takes extreme effort. As far as looks go I love it. For a mini truck that is my daily driver i couldnt be happy with appearance inside and out. However Im about to trade it in for a cherokee and cant wait until that day. To answer your question however... If your looking for fuel economy go for the mazda. The dependability will be better in the long run and usually imports do have more power for the mileage. As far as it being an import it is just a rebadged ford. And i personally think they look just about as good.
Not trying to tell you what to do. just a warning and my 2cents.
No, no...not an "ad". I'm not sure what that means.
Yes, i wasn't sure where to post this. And thanks for recognizing...i do very much so need advice here.
On one hand I have a working, paid for truck. On the other...it's getting on in years.
The Ford Ranger or it's Mazda clone are good trucks. If you don't get too crazy with the options they can be reasonable. If 2wd is an option, try the F-150 or Chevy Silverado. Again, if you don't go nuts with the options you can get a good deal, especially with the rebates and other incentives. The MOPARs swill fuel pretty badly. If you want to go cheap, Isuzu.
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With voting already under way in the June primary elections in California, what should the politically interested keep their eye on?
Here are the five top questions that should be on the minds of Californians as they read the election news:
1. Can evil triumph?
U.S. & World
News from around the country and around the globe
Prop 29, the cigarette tax to fund cancer research, is an interesting test of the people's views on taxes and budget policy.
Prop 29 goes after an evil interest group – tobacco companies – with a tax that makes policy sense, but uses the money to fund a complicated series of funds, with none of the money going to the broken budget or starved social programs.
The way the money is spent has caused some liberals and goo goos to side with the tobacco companies on this one.
The right is looking at the vote as a test of how difficult it may be to beat tax measures on the November ballot.
A defeat for Prop 29 might be good for budget policy now – but bad in the long-term, if it's seen as a verdict on taxes.
2. In how many legislative districts will the top two finishers in the primaries be members of the same political party?
Other than Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim baseball slugger Albert Pujols, no recent arrival in California has been more hyped than the top-two primary system, also sometimes called the open primary.
Under the top two, every candidate in legislative races will be on the same ballot, regardless of party. The top two finishers in the primary election advance to the general, again regardless of party.
The motivation for the top two was to create more moderate legislators who would be more willing to compromise.
But the top two primary only works that way in districts where two members of the same party advance beyond the primary. In the general, those two members would presumably fight over the votes of independents and the other party, producing a more moderate winner.
Skeptics, including your blogger, don't believe that many districts are partisan enough to produce a top two of the same party, making this a weak reform.
Supporters of the idea, however, are predicting that dozens of districts will go this direction. We will now see.
3. Is two-thirds within reach for the Democrats?
California's Democrats have been reluctant to push reform of the supermajority-based system of fiscal governance – in part because they believe that the easier path would be to elect a supermajority of the legislature.
Securing 2/3 of lawmakers would give the party the ability to raise revenues without Republican votes.
There is considerable hope among Democrats that this may happen this year.
But the picture is cloudy, in part because of the new top-two primary. Prognosticating the Democrats' chances of 2/3 will become much easier after these primaries.
4. Will San Jose fall into the Bay?
A big vote on changes to pension for city workers is on the ballot. It's drawn national publicity, and inspired nasty campaigns for and against.
The outcome is likely to be taken as a sign of whether pension rollbacks are possible statewide in California (note that Democratic leaders have delayed promised action on pensions changes until after this vote takes place).
5. Will San Diego fall into the sea?
San Diego has its own nasty pension battle (albeit about a pension reform that doesn't save any money).
There's also a deliciously tough mayor race that's getting national ink, because of candidate Nathan Fletcher's defection from the Republican Party. These are tough times in America's Finest City.
But rest assured that no matter how tough the politics gets, the weather will still be great after June 5.
I think.
Lead Prop Zero blogger Joe Mathews is California editor at Zocalo Public Square, a fellow at Arizona State University's Center for Social Cohesion, and co-author of California Crackup: How Reform Broke the Golden State and How We Can Fix It (University of California, 2010).
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Noémi Ulbrich counters some of the criticisms, or rather, misconceptions, that she has heard about environmentally and nature-friendly technology, lifestyles and world views.
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Schlegel completes first spacewalk
ESA astronaut Hans Schlegel today completed his first ever spacewalk. The second spacewalk of the STS-122 Shuttle mission lasted six hours 45 minutes.
Shortly after the spacewalk officially started to 15:27 CET (14:27 UT), Schlegel and NASA astronaut Rex Walheim headed out of the International Space Station's Quest Airlock.
The spacewalkers main task was to replace a nitrogen tank used to pressurise the Station's ammonia cooling system. The replacement of the tank is part of regular Station maintenance. A new nitrogen tank was carried to ISS inside Atlantis' payload bay.
With the help from Leland Melvin at the controls of the Station's robotic arm, and with spacewalk coordination provided by Shuttle pilot Alan Poindexter, the spacewalkers moved the new nitrogen tank from its position in Atlantis' payload bay.
They temporarily stowed it on a Crew and Equipment Translation Aid cart while they removed the old tank. Once the new nitrogen tank was installed, the old tank was transferred to the orbiter's payload bay for return to Earth.
After finishing the nitrogen tank task ahead of time, the spacewalkers were able conduct some so-called 'get-ahead' tasks, such as the installation of thermal covers on the trunnion pins on the newly installed European Columbus laboratory. They also inspected and adjusted the U.S. Destiny laboratory's orbital debris shields.
Stanley Love will join Walheim for the STS-122 mission's third spacewalk on Friday. They will install two payloads on the outside of Columbus: SOLAR, an observatory to monitor the Sun; and the European Technology Exposure Facility (EuTEF) that will carry eight experiments requiring exposure to the space environment.
NASA announced a decision to extend the STS-122 mission to 13 days. Atlantis will undock from the Space Station on Monday 18 February, and land at 15:06 CET (09:06 Florida time), on Wednesday 20 February, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Florida.


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"Go for the Eyes BOO! Go for the Eyes! Butt-kicking for Goodness!"
Now that one must have been both office joke and mantra. Hell, judging by the condition of my optical receptacles after untold hours of staring at the computer screen, the creators of Baldur's Gate indeed got to the eyes – oh god, did they ever get to the eyes.
It has been a little while since the last RPG based on TSR's famous Advanced Dungeons & Dragons gaming system. It has also been a change of company, from SSI to Interplay. But this is 1999, and judging by all the latest games – Half-Life, Thief, Rainbow Six – change is good, almost as good as a miniature giant mutant space hamster.
Baldur's Gate is a fantasy role playing game set in the Forgotten Realms, the most famous of all the AD&D settings. The specific location is the Sword Coast, between the two cities of Baldur's Gate and Amn. The rules are AD&D revision 2 to the letter, and the gameplay is more dangerous than heroin to a junkie. Let me just put it this way: prepare to give up sleeping, eating, and many days or weeks of your life to this game. Baldur's Gate will catch you, hold you, entice you, stick its fangs into your neck, puncture your aorta, and inject you full of pure gaming goodness until you just can't take it any more and pass out into dark and frightful dreams of being hounded by a peasant named Noober.
The plot revolves around you, an orphan (of course) who has been raised by your foster father, the wizard Gorion of Candlekeep, in an isolated citadel of learning and study. All at once, you must leave with Gorion, who gets killed very soon by a mysterious figure with yellow eyes who's decked out in spiked armor (oh how frightful!). Funny thing is that this spiked-clad, yellow-eyed badass was really after you. So, the mystery of the game is: who are you? What is you importance? Who is your father? No! That's not true! That's impossible! [Writer's note: Search your feelings, you know it to be true!] (Editor's note – you geek.). Oh, there's also some general bad mojo happening along the Sword Coast. Bad mojo which, come winter, is likely to be very bad for all the nice peasants who you meet, greet, and if you are in the mood, kill along you journey.
Along the way you engage in an untold number of sub quests, and cast your lot on whatever side of the law suits you. In fact, you can play the game as an evil mother with your only goal being the accumulation of power and that cute smile that killing innocent civilians and poorly trained soldiers brings to your face.
Baldur's Gate adheres rigidly to the AD&D system. Spells, character classes, weapons, items, monsters (that means BASILISKS!), abilities, even die roles are all faithfully taken from AD&D and perfectly executed. Extremists will in fact be very hard pressed to find any differences aside from an experience cap that prevents any character from going above 7th level
You may form a party of up to six adventures, including an insane ranger who possesses BOO, a creature which he believes to be a Miniature Giant Mutant Space Hamster, but everyone else thinks is just a normal, fuzzy, earthly critter. No one said this game was normal.
Graphically, the game is shown from a slightly isometric viewpoint, everything
in 2D. This might invite immediate comparisons to Diablo.
Such comparisons are unfair though, as the style of game is actually much more
like that found in Origin's Ultima 7: The Black Gate (an older game,
and one of the best RPGs ever made).
The backgrounds are highly detailed and the game world is extremely large, taking up 5 CDs of game data. Your characters are attractively rendered, their look changing depending on how you equip them. Spells and weapons are exotically represented onscreen, though the animation is a little choppy. Overall, the graphics aren't hugely impressive, except in terms of their grandeur and scope. But, despite any lack of flair, the look of Baldur's Gate is more than adequate to get the job done and to draw you in to the incredible game world.
The combat system in the game is truly admirable. Unlike past AD&D games that were turn-based, Baldur's Gate features a real-time engine that uses an ingenious system of pauses. You can pause the game at any time using the space bar and set up several auto-pause options. From here you can give orders and have the sort of precise tactical control that a turn-based system allows, but with the more realistic combat feel of real-time strategy. You can even select group formations in order to tactically position your party. If you are not an RPG regular just think of it as a 2D Myth with much more specialized characters.
Possibly the biggest triumph of Baldur's Gate is its broad appeal. It is the most accessible true RPG I've ever seen. Although it possesses the depth of a true game of AD&D, a novice gamer can play it. You can practically ignore the finer rules of the gaming system, barely glance at the excellent 150 page manual, and still do admirably well. Of course, Baldur's Gate also offers almost unprecedented depth of gameplay and game mechanics for the true AD&D fanatic. Baldur's Gate serves up the best of both worlds.
So is anything wrong with it? Well, surely not the great sound, the excellent music, or the unique multiplayer system that lets you group together with friends to play through the entire game. The multiplayer adds an element of group cooperative playing that emulates the 'real life' role playing experience many of you are familiar with. It really resembles the feel of a youthful Sunday spent with a group of pocket protector possessing friends slaying dragons and accosting nubile female thieves wearing exotic furs. This is new to the RPG market, and the first title to offer both a comprehensive single player and multi-player game.
The only thing that aggravated me was that in one town there was a peasant named Noober. He would incessantly come up to your party and bug you. Finally, I just got frustrated and sliced his stomach open with my claymore. Because of this, and because of my Lawful Good persuasion (my choice, that), I had to pay 1000 gold pieces to the temple to save my reputation. That was tragic. But, as BOO's owner often says, "Butt kicking for Goodness!" Say, is that a rip off of Dead Alive's "I kick ass for the lord!?"
Either way, this is an amazing game. Baldur's Gate is a RPG which manages to get right everything about the tried and extremely true AD&D revision 2 gaming system. This is, without a doubt, the closest thing out there to actually getting together with a bunch of your friends on a Sunday afternoon, taking your characters into a dungeon, and using you own BOO to find out if that bottomless pit was actually bottomless.


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Meet the Team!
Barry West - Course Manager
Here's Barry West, he joined us on the 1st April 2015 along with Barry Stone (below). Coming from a high end background at the famous Wentworth Golf Club, Barry was certainly trained to lead a team forward with his experience, taking us up the ladder of fantastic golf courses. Barry also enjoys training in the gym and spoiling his dog with a never ending golf course walk.
Barry Stone - Deputy Course Manager
Then we have Barry Stone, having his first day in April 2015 along with Barry West (above), he was more than ready to begin the season with us. Being a man of the world, Barry has worked at various courses such as Trump International Links (Scotland), The Lambourne and Harbour Town (South Carolina). Barry enjoys playing the odd round of golf, is a fan of football, boxing and cheesy 80's action films!
Peter Jones - MSc., MBPR, RIPTA - Principal Consultant
Specialist in Golf Course Consultancy, Agronomy, Course Improvements and Maintenance Training.
Peter joined us in June 2016 and since then, with Peter's guidance we have completed both phases of our drainage maintenance; all long term beneficial for the condition of our course.
Having previously been a Course Manager in his own right, Peter is a well qualified and experienced Consultant and remains the only Consultant on the RIPTA Register of Independent Professional Turfgrass Agronomists with practical experience as a Golf Course Manager. He is also currently the Administrator for RIPTA.
Take a look at Peter's work here...


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Summit Club is a distinction attained by advisors affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. Those who qualified for this honor were among the top 20% of advisors at Commonwealth during 2013.
Each year, Commonwealth, the broker/dealer who helps us process investment transactions on your behalf, recognizes Summit Club advisors by inviting them to an exclusive gathering of their peers, leading industry experts, and Commonwealth home office staff. Summit Club advisors benefit from an intensive learning and networking experience designed to help them hone their expertise, share best practices, and provide ever-higher levels of service, education, and leadership to their clients.


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Frequently Asked Questions
In this section you will find brief answers to many common questions people ask about the Anglican Catholic Church. More detailed answers can be accessed by following the links to other sections of this website. And as always, you may use the Church Locator to contact a priest in a parish nearby.
Are you really Catholic?
Yes. While the Church of England (from which the ACC springs) did participate in the 16th century Reformation, in all matters essential, it never abandoned its catholic roots. In like fashion, the ACC accepts as "catholic" what is known as the Consensus Patrum et Ecclesiae (the consensus of the Fathers and the Church). Or to borrow a famous phrase from St. Vincent of Lérins (c.434), we hold the Catholic Faith to be that which has been believed everywhere, always, and by all. The essentials of this faith are outlined in the Affirmation of St Louis (1977), the founding document of the Anglican Catholic Church.
For a more in-depth treatment of this subject, see The Catholicity of Anglican Reform in the Apologetics section of this website.
Are you under the Pope?
No. While the ACC is a Catholic Church, it is not under the jurisdiction of Rome. While Anglican Catholics acknowledge the Pope as the Bishop of Rome, and can even afford him such titles as the Patriarch of the West, we do not believe that he has universal jurisdiction (authority over and above that of a bishop in his diocese) or extraordinary magisterium (the power to teach infallibly without the support of an Ecumenical Council). That said, Anglican Catholics are be open to the idea of a reinterpreted papacy, which corrects excessive claims and ties the magisterium more firmly to the limiting authority of the Tradition and the whole Church. Under these terms, we share with John Paul II, an interest that "all might be one" (Jn. 17:21).
For a more in-depth treatment of this subject, see Anglicanism and the Papacy in the Apologetics section of this website.
If you are not under the Pope, aren't you really Protestants?
No. Just because one is not Roman Catholic does mean that one is a Protestant. There are, for example, millions of Christians in Greece, Russia, and other parts of the world who consider themselves neither "Catholic" nor "Protestant," but "Orthodox." Like Eastern Orthodox Churches, the ACC has bishops in the Apostolic Succession, believes in Christ's Real Presence in the Sacrament of the Altar, and celebrates a liturgy that dates back to the earliest days of the Church. This is not Protestantism. However, since we are western in our liturgy and our heritage, a good way to describe the ACC might be as a reformed Catholic Church.
For a more in-depth treatment of this subject, see Protestantism and Anglican Origins in the Apologetics section of this website.
What is the Book of Common Prayer?
The Book of Common Prayer is the oldest English liturgy in the world. The first Prayer Book was promulgated in 1549 in the reign of Edward VI and was largely the work of Archbishop Thomas Cranmer. The literary genius of his composition and translations is universally recognized. The Prayer Book has been subject to a number of revisions since 1549, but the essence has remained the same. Along with the Authorized (King James) Version of the Bible, the Book of Common Prayer is the standard of worship in the Anglican Catholic Church. The Original Province authorizes the 1928 American, 1954 South African, and 1962 Canadian Prayer Books for use in its churches.
For a more in-depth treatment of this subject, see The Prayer Book Liturgy in the Anglican Worship section of this website.
Why do you use old fashioned language in worship?
The whole idea of liturgical worship is traditional rather than contemporary. The idea of people sitting, listening, singing, and praying mostly in quiet for an hour is radically not contemporary and unlike anything else people do these days. Likewise, church is an opportunity for talking to people about things that are also not at all contemporary: death, judgement, heaven, hell, God, immortal souls, sins, righteousness, faith, hope, charity, virtue, vice, grace, and eternity. These things are important and abidingly relevant, because human nature and human needs never change at their roots. We need a mode of speech that reflects this, and to the Anglophone world of the twenty-first century, one of the best options available to us is the English of the Elizabethan age.
For a more in-depth treatment of this subject, see Traditional Worship is Relevant in the What We Believe section of this website.
Why do people do things like bow in worship and make the sign of the cross?
As Catholic Christians we believe in the importance of involving the whole person--spirit, mind and body--in the act of worship. Incorporating the physical side of our being reminds us that in the beginning God created matter and pronounced it "good." It also reminds us that God became man so that he might bring us eternal life. And it directs our attention toward our own partipation in Christ's Resurrection, which will not be merely a spiritual event, but involve a glorified body as well. Specifically, when we bow, we are fulfilling the injunction of Philippians 2:10, that "at the name of Jesus, every knee shall bow." We make the sign of the cross for a similar reason--to remind ourselves that we "are crucified to the world" (Galatians 6:14).
For a more in-depth treatment of this subject, see Ceremonial in Worship in the Anglican Worship section of this website.


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Bert is a multidisciplinary artist who works in drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, writing, film and acting. She shares her experience on how the Weave and Mend project has changed her life.
As an Indigenous artist, the Weave and Mend project was an incredible opportunity for me to claim and design a space that valued my cultural beliefs. By working on the project, I felt like I would be contributing to something beyond myself that would evolve over time.
My creative process is cultivated through my emotions. I draw from personal experiences, research and experimentation. I draw inspiration from what I see, often taking photos of videos of what's around me.
I use art as a healing tool. Art has changed the way I look at the world and has instilled meaning into my existence. Art has given me a voice to tell my experiences and express myself in a way that goes beyond words and actions.
My biggest inspirations lay in my environment and those who I surround myself with. I am inspired by my Anishinaabe culture and the resilience of Indigenous people. Artists such as Rebecca Belmore, Kent Monkman, Bonnie Devine, J.L. Whitecrow and Nadia Myre inspire me in my artistic practice.
Weave and Mend has been a life changing experience. I am very thankful and blessed to be working on such an inspiring project with incredible people that promotes safe spaces and natural sustainability. I've gained experience in sculpture, installation, woodwork, curating an event, design and teamwork.
I've already gained such fulfillment by working on this project, but in the future I hope to gain recognition as an Indigenous artist by having my name attached to something as important as the Weave and Mend project.
I want people to know the creation story behind the project. A lot of love and thought went into the design of this project, and everything that people see about the space holds a purpose. I want people to know that this space was created for a reason and to respect and value that.
"You really want that utopian ideal of what our world could be? You want to be proudly and ACTIVELY anti-racist, more than fearing being called a racist? I want that for you too. If so, then do the work, educate yourself and others stand by us loudly, consistently, FOREVER." - Clara Amfo, BBC 1 Radio Host
Dear SKETCH Community,
The last two weeks have been yet another reminder that the Black community continues to be under attack by white supremacist systems. SKETCH's board of directors and staff sends their deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those who we have most recently lost including Regis Korchinski-Paquet, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and D'Andre Campbell, and all those whose deaths have not been televised.
In our grief and anger at these senseless murders committed by the police, SKETCH is ensuring that we stay accountable to our Black youth artists, staff and the Black community at large, by taking swift action to ensure that folks are supported, uplifted, taken care of and their voices amplified, as they continue to organize and march on the front lines for justice.
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We seek to learn daily, with you, how to enact a more just present and future. Thank you for your leadership. Thank you for calling us to be better. All of our liberations depend on it.
We join the movements for prison abolition, and for strong redirection of funding for policing to go toward community-based transformative justice efforts.
We call on the Arts Councils to create a Black Artists Fund to support Black Artists and Black Arts and Culture Organizations, recognizing and investing in their leadership in arts and culture, and in building fair and inclusive communities.
With so many ways to actively support the dismantling of systems that continue to oppress the Black community, silence is not an option.
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The personal archive of publisher, author, and artist Fleur Cowles (1908–2009) has been donated to the Ransom Center. The materials will be accessible once processed and cataloged, but an initial assessment confirms that the archive is as dynamic as Cowles was herself.
In 1983, Cowles celebrated the publication of The Flower Game, a book that shared hundreds of responses from friends around the world, all answering the question of what ten flowers they would like to take to a lonely island, assuming anything would grow there.
When soliciting friends, Cowles wrote, "The replies will determine the best loved flowers everywhere (I am writing to many places around the world)."
Participants ranged from European to Hollywood royalty, proving that Cowles didn't limit herself to a continent nor to small social circles. A detailed chart documents the progress of Cowles's initiative, revealing the friends invited to participate and the dates for solicitation and receipt.
Just as these responses provide insight into Cowles's broad personal and professional network, the hundreds of typed and handwritten, signed responses represent just a small fraction of the correspondence found in the archive.
Below are highlights from a handful of the participants.
Cecil Beaton:
Photographer Beaton provided not only his list of flowers but also a handwritten note stating "Any large white orchid of any variety, as long as it is white."
Candice Bergen:
Actress Bergen's list included wisteria and night-blooming jasmine, and she elaborated on her selections: "Flowers to see and smell—by day and night—that bloom underfoot and hang overhead, plus a few insect escorts—butterflies and caterpillars, the odd ladybug—for company."
November 28, 1981
Olivia de Havilland:
Actress de Havilland gave herself an hour to construct her list, which contained water lilies, blue bells, and peonies.
Douglas Fairbanks:
Actor Fairbanks's list includes a reference to his trademark carnation. Topping his list at number one is "The dark red (or Harvard red) carnation, as I have worn one in my button-hole actually since I have had a button-hole."
March 6, 1979
Jane Goodall:
The challenge of selecting flowers was difficult for anthropologist Goodall, who wrote, "The first 6 flowers were very easy to chose—but the last 4 were much harder. Not because it is difficult to think of 4 flowers one loves, but because it is difficult to reject others."
February 27, 1979
Princess Grace of Monaco:
Listed among her favorite flowers, Princess Grace included bamboo, noting, "I hope you will accept bamboo although I have never seen it flower."
March 7, 1979
David Hicks:
Among his list of flowers, designer and interior decorator Hicks includes datura, hyacinth, and tuberose.
July 8, 1980
Lady Bird Johnson:
Former First Lady "Lady Bird" Johnson touted resilient flowers, claiming "Since I am an intensely practical person, I would choose flowers which give the most results for the least work and Zinnias and Marigolds and white Daisies would have to be on my list of favorite flowers. In my lifetime experience, I have found them to be so hardy and they give a great profusion of color over long weeks—I've always saluted their generosity!"
February 8, 1979
Laurence Olivier:
Actor Olivier's list focused on roses. He wrote, "At the moment my gardening mind is filled with roses, so let me offer you a dozen of these." Some of the varieties included Papa Meilland, Panorama Holiday (an exquisite pink, commonly named Beautiful Flower) and Blue Moon.
August 10, 1981
Nancy Reagan:
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan's list included sweet peas, freesia, and violets.
Liz Smith:
Journalist Smith, a native Texan, elaborated on her list, "But my favorites, the ones I would have to have, are the lovelies—the wildflowers of Texas: Bluebonnets, winecups, Indian paintbrush, wild daisies, wild poppies—a collage of color and nostalgia."
June 10, 1980
Rufino Tamayo:
Among some of the Mexican artist's favorites, Tamayo includes the calla lily, hibiscus, and the yucca.
April 3, 1979
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Monday, February 7, 2011
It's Lemon Week--And a Give Away!
Oh my goodness, January came and went in a flurry of school and work, sporting events and birthday celebrations, and most notably, the loss of a beloved grandmother. In these situations sometimes just getting through the basics is a lot to ask. Yes, the house got cleaned, the laundry washed and the kids fed....but what I was slapping on the table (with a sigh each night) wasn't particularly blog worthy, in my opinion.
But February is a new month, and though we are already seven days in, I thought that I'd jump start it a bit by declaring it LEMON WEEK! Here in California they are bursting off trees everywhere I look. In fact, the other day, I pulled to the side of the road, and made my mortified 13 year old jump out of the car to pick some lemons that had strayed to the public side of a neighbor's fence. Crouched down behind some shrubbery, he picked about half a dozen or so tiny, but spectacularly fragrant orbs, acting as if he was thieving. Perhaps he was, but I assured him his illicit activity would be rewarded with something scrumptious from the kitchen.....
I've got some fabulous lemony things lined up for the week. They're just what I need to breathe some zest into my cooking. I hope you'll come back each day to check in and see what's been cooking!
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To win a bottle of Fresh Sugar Lemon Bath and Shower Gel, simply add a comment here on this post telling me your favorite things to make with lemon. Then head over to my Facebook page, become a fan, and join in on the fun! The contest ends this Friday, February 11th and the winner will be randomly selected from those who leave a comment below. Good luck and don't forget to check back each day this week for some fun and fresh lemon recipes.
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I've been eating everything, lime, lemon, orange, and grapefruit. Sunny flavors in our snowy winter.
- February 7, 2011 at 2:53 PM
I made lemon bars and lemon curd is next! I had so many lemons I must have 60 lemon juice ice cubes in the freezer and a quart size baggie of lemon zest as well!
- February 7, 2011 at 4:18 PM
- Carin said...
I wasn't a huge citrus fan as a child, but now I find lemony things so refreshing. I made and loved your lemon curd recipe for tartlettes. Of course, using fresh lemon juice to make a nice Lemon Drop cocktail is the best!
- February 7, 2011 at 4:23 PM
- Unknown said...
I like to use fresh lemons when I brine chicken. Then I throw the peels down the garbage disposal to make the kitchen smell awesome. I'm going to check out that brand "Fresh." Thanks :)
- February 8, 2011 at 9:15 AM
- Unknown said...
I LOVE Lemon Crumble Bars and also a lemon spritzer :)
- February 8, 2011 at 10:12 AM
I LOVE Lemon!!! Love to make pasta with lemon, parm cheese and chicken
- February 8, 2011 at 11:11 AM
My favorite is Lemon Linguini. It's in the Susan Branch Summer Cookbook. The best stuff. I could eat the whole batch myself.
- February 8, 2011 at 8:35 PM
- Ally said...
I love making Meyer lemon curd then using it as the filling on homemade thumbprint cookies. It's so easy and so delicious!
- February 9, 2011 at 2:58 PM
- boobooblog said...
Lemon sherbet! (But you probably knew that, didn't you.)
- February 9, 2011 at 6:39 PM
Lemon sherbet! (But you probably knew that, didn't you?)
- February 9, 2011 at 6:41 PM
Oh, lemons! How do I love thee...? I would say my very favorite is a Lemon Schaum Torte (also called "Angel Pie") from a 1961 edition of the Betty Crocker Cookbook. It's a meringue base with a 4-egg yolk and lemon filling (much like your curd) topped by whipped cream and a hefty grating of lemon zest. Sunshine in the winter!
- February 10, 2011 at 9:56 AM
I have been drinking Lemon water all month long! I must say it is quite refreshing!
- February 10, 2011 at 11:27 AM
- The Graces said...
I've got a honey lemon chicken recipe that gets a delicious sticky sauce at the end of cooking. That lemon twang makes all the difference. Then the peels down the disposal to freshen the kitchen one last time after the dishes are done is like an "Amen" or "The End" to a delicious meal.
- February 10, 2011 at 11:51 AM
Lemon curd when it's still warm:)
- February 11, 2011 at 9:10 AM
We inherited a lemon tree when we moved into this house and i use lemons for my water, iced tea and to freshen up the garbage disposal. I even will use lemon and baking soda to make a paste to scrub stubborn stains!
- February 11, 2011 at 9:29 AM
I love lemon anything!!!! Lemon cakes, cookies, pies, candies, pasta, chicken, etc.... Everything is better with Lemon!!!
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An owner of an Ellicott City, Maryland, business posted Facebook video of a dramatic rescue Saturday night as flood waters rushed through the city during a heavy rain.
Sara Arditti, who owns Still Life Gallery Fine Art & Custom Framing, was watching water rush by her business with her husband, David Dester, and a few other people taking refuge from the rain. The group watched cars get pushed down the street by the rushing water.
Arditti said they noticed one of the cars going by was occupied and stopped briefly in front of her shop. Jason Barnes, owner of All Time Toys, had the idea to make a human chain to try to rescue the woman.
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The woman was rescued from the car and taken to safety.
Two people were killed in flooding in Ellicott City and 120 people were rescued, authorities said.
Arditti said her gallery's basement contents of custom framing were destroyed. She said most of the businesses on Main Street are closed due to the damage.
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A spandrel is a phenotypic characteristic that evolved as a side effect of a true adaptation. The term is originally from architecture, and the meaning in evolutionary biology is analogous. The biological term spandrel was popularized by Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Lewontin in their influential paper "The Spandrels of San Marco and the Panglossian Paradigm: A Critique of the Adaptationist Programme". In the context of evolution, they introduced the term spandrel as a metaphor for characteristics that are or were originally side effects and not true adaptations to the environment. They are traits which confer no adaptive advantage to an organism, but are 'carried along' by an adaptive trait.
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- Stephen Jay Gould and Richard C. Lewontin. " The Spandrels of San Marco and the Panglossian Paradigm: A Critique of the Adaptationist Programme." Proc. Roy. Soc. London B 205 (1979) pp. 581-598
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- Daniel Dennett (1995) Darwin's Dangerous Idea: Evolution and the Meanings of Life. Simon & Schuster. ISBN 0-684-82471-X.
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When restaurateur Carlos Suarez (the mastermind behind West Village hot spots Bobo and Rosemary's) was away at boarding school in England, he pined after the meals cooked by his mother Rosemary (cue "aww"s). Perhaps that's why he's chosen to plant his roots close to home. He lives right above his first restaurant Bobo, in the century-old townhouse in which the restaurant is situated. With an outdoor garden on the second floor, it's a true respite from the city's hustle and bustle, and he's brought more of that beauty to the neighborhood with a rooftop garden that provides the produce for Rosemary's. Check out the other spots he frequents that make the West Village feel like home.
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Pizza, slice: Two Boots' Cleopatra Jones slice with sweet Italian sausage, roasted peppers and onions (though I recommend rubbing some of the semolina off the bottom first). I also love Bleecker Street Pizza's Grandma slice. It's great: the indulgent amount of cheese and dough are balanced by the brightness of the chunky tomatoes.
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Sandwich: Sant Ambroeus's Panino is basically a schnitzel sandwich, made with incredible bread. My grandmother is Austrian so I grew up eating schnitzel sandwiches. There's that and the fact that it's about the only thing I can afford on the menu. Well, that and breakfast.
Breakfast: Buvette's steamed scrambled eggs showered with Parmigiano Reggiano win for ingenuity and fluffy decadence. Saint Ambroeus for quality scrambled eggs, great bread, fantastic coffee, and an elegant sidewalk cafe, best enjoyed before the neighborhood wakes up.
Bagel: Murray's Everything bagel. I've attempted to order this for delivery on a rainy weekend morning and found out that most of the neighborhood has had the same idea. Save yourself the frustration and just walk there in your PJs. Or failing that, the Everything bagel at Gourmet Garage is more than serviceable. Maybe I'm admitting to being a bagel moron. Alas, the closest thing to a bagel we had growing up in England is a round-about.
Delivery food: Thank god I'm in Republic's delivery zone. They have the best, most consistent, high-quality, great value delivery going. Republic is all about the spicy beef broth noodles, the salmon sashimi salad, and the BBQ pork noodles. Clean, bright flavors, heat, savoriness, and freshness. I will not move outside their delivery zone!
Dive bar: Does Fat Cat count? This has to be the most wildly entertaining and generally wholesome basement bar in America. See my note about American Grafitti. This place has it in spades—cheap beer, ping pong, pool, shuffle board, and they have live bands every night. One can get pretty bonkers and no one seems to mind.
Ice cream/gelato: The olive oil coppetta at Otto is one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten—savory or sweet. If you happen to be lucky enough to be enjoying it at the bar, you would do well to befriend Dennis. You're welcome!
Asian takeout: Café Asean and Sammy's Noodle Shop. Café Asean may be higher quality, but the menu isn't as rich. Sammy's also takes credit cards, so he usually gets the nod.
Falafel: I went through a period of hitting Taim several times a week for lunch. The order: Red (falafel), whole wheat, extra spicy pickles and a ginger-mint lemonade.
Tacos: Mercadito's tacos de Cameron have been a summertime staple for several years. Their homemade chips are satisfyingly thick and salty, the guacamole dependably spicy, and these rock shrimp pockets of juicy heat are a surefire crowd-pleaser.
Late-night eats: Jody Williams is a genius, and Buvette is likely my favorite spot in the entire neighborhood. The details are so elegant—they are at once mind-blowing and devastatingly humbling, the cast of characters completely fascinating, and her classic French food is deeply gratifying. Her lentils, her leek vinaigrette, her miniature boeuf bourguignon, the tarte tatin, and the mousse au chocolat are all best-in-class dishes, no matter the neighborhood or price point. France should honor Jody for resurrecting traditional French dishes after they were nearly killed off by years of abuse at big box bistros.
Date night: Wallsé, Barbuto, and Buvette all warrant consideration. That said, I love to cook for others at home.
Can't-miss neighborhood spot: While Buvette is top of the pops, Tertulia a close second, and Takashi gets a nod for being vibrant and delicious, Hakata Tonton's hot pots must not be missed
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I am a masters student in Plant Pathology here at the UW-Madison. I will complete my degree in the summer of '95, and would like to find a research position in Russia. My wife will be studying in either Moscow or St. Petersburg starting in the fall of '95; so I would kind of like to go with her:). I am interested in trees (I work with hybrid _Populus_) and fungi (I study _Septoria_ _musiva_). I am interested in a lot of other things too, so if you know of any information on biological research in Russia, please mail it to me. I would also be interested in teaching positions, and jobs in places other than Moscow or St. Petersburg. -Thanks, -David maxwell at calshp.cals.wisc.edu


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Is there any chance that the CEV translation might be included in BibleWorks?
Is there any chance that the CEV translation might be included in BibleWorks?
While you are waiting for it, Greg, it is already available in the free program E-sword [but donations are accepted, and you get a copy of the CD of te program].
See http://www.e-sword.net
You can also access other databases not available yet in BibleWorks, such as the Good News Bible and The Message.
David McKay
That might imply it is freely available and is therefore able to be incorporated into BibleWorks. I would prefer it to be incorporated into BibleWorks so the same comparative tools can be used with it as with the other translations.
- Greg
Greg, I think Rick Meyers got some slack cut because his is a free program [except from the Lockman Foundation]
He has databases that cost him nothing that BibleWorks would have ahd to pay for, I think.
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The Fibonacci word is the limit of the sequence of words starting with "0" and satisfying rules $0 \to 01, 1 \to 0$. It's equivalent to have initial conditions $S_0 = 0, S_1 = 01$ and then recursion $S_n= S_{n-1}S_{n-2}$.
I want to know what words cannot appear as subwords in the limit $S_\infty$. At first I thought 000 and 11 were the only two that could not appear. Then I noticed 010101. Is there any characterization of which words can or cannot appear as subwords of the Fibonacci word?
Loosely related, this word appears as the cut sequence of the line of slope $\phi = (1 + \sqrt{5})/2$ though the origin.


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lose (one's) temper(redirected from lose your temper)
lose (one's) temper
To become angered, enraged, or upset due to some provocation; to have an outburst upon losing one's patience. I'm usually a pretty calm person, but whenever I start driving, I find I lose my temper at the slightest inconvenience. When we were kids, my dad lost his temper a lot, but he's mellowed out since then.
lose one's temper (at someone or something)
Fig. to become angry at someone or something. Lisa lost her temper and began shouting at Bob. I hate to lose my temper at someone. I always end up feeling guilty.
lose one's temper
Also, lose it. Give way to violent anger, lose self-control. For example, When she found out what Ann had done, she lost her temper, or He arrived without that important check, and then I just lost it completely. The first term dates from the early 1800s; the second slangy locution dates from the mid-1900s.


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Congressman calls for less regulation, caption states he wants more!
Paul Joseph Watson
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Thursday, December 18, 2008
Another embarrassing corporate media faux pas was revealed when, during an interview with Congressman Ron Paul, Bloomberg put up a caption seconds after Paul called for less financial regulation, claiming that he had called for more.
During a conversation about the Madoff scandal, Paul was asked if the SEC should be shut down, to which he responded, "It's proven it's a total failure, it isn't a lack of regulation, every time a problem comes along we put on more regulations."
A few seconds later, a caption appeared on the screen which stated, "Breaking News: Paul Says We Need More Regulation, Calls SEC 'Inept'".
This was a total misquotation and mischaracterization of what the Congressman said. He had stated a minute earlier that the only thing that required regulation was "the counterfeiting of money," referring to the Federal Reserve's relentless printing of dollars, but the caption implied that he had called for regulation of the SEC when he had in fact called for the opposite.
Paul later said that more SEC regulations would only "compound our recovery," again expressing his opposition to regulations.
The air head host then engaged in double-think by claiming that regulation of the financial system was working but that it had not been enforced, begging the question, as one You Tube respondent commented, "How can someone claim regulation is working AND that it is not enforced? …The two are contradictory."
To any rational thinking person this is a contradictory statement, but the corporate media is hell bent on regurgitating the talking point that the financial crisis, created and made worse by the elite, will only be solved by giving more power and control to that same elite.
The drumbeat for more "regulation" is so incessant that Bloomberg were apparently happy to take what Ron Paul said and turn it around 180 degrees in their favor by flashing up a ready made slogan, a completely dishonest maneuver but one performed out in the open without a care for accuracy or integrity.
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Quality Control
The processes a company or organization uses to test products to ensure that they are not defective. Quality control operatives may investigate the procedures used to make a product, the knowledge of employees or even intangibles like company morale. Quality control is distinguished from quality assurance in that quality control tests for errors while quality assurance seeks to put in place systems to ensure that the errors do not happen in the first place. See also: Quality.
quality controlthe task of ensuring that the QUALITY of a product or service meets specified performance criteria. Quality control involves a number of activities, in particular:
- interpretation of PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS;
- INSPECTION of products at each stage of production, including SAMPLING procedures to select items for testing and the use of testing equipment to check the performance of components or products and detect those that are defective. The results of such tests enable production operations to be modified quickly, for example by changing machine settings, to prevent further defectives being made and thereby saving on rectification costs or the later processing costs of items which would eventually have to be scrapped;
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(CNN) - While a missionary with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in France, now-GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney had this photo taken for his then-girlfriend, who is now his wife, Ann.
The photo was first published in CNN's sister publication Time Magazine this week.
mitt will have plenty of time to spend with ann after Nov 6th........
Yeah here is Romney in France playing on the beach writing love notes to Ann,,,,,,while thousand of his Peers were dying and injured fighting in Viet Nam.......he's a real Brave fellow huh? He's a yellow belly coward and has NO PLACE in any Government Office much less the Presidency of the United States......
But I'll bet you voted for Barack Obama over John McCain, a true war hero. Give me a break.
Honey, those 47%ers Mitt was talking about during that fundraiser. In case you hadn't noticed, you would be one of them.
Where's the "date-stamp" on the photo??? It looks like one of Romney's sons and once again, they're trying to show a better side of MITT!!!
Obama/Biden 2012 – The Only Trusted Way Forward!!
How sweet of him to use his private helicopter to offer a token of affection to his future spouse.
Is this supposed to make my feel all warm and fuzzy about Mitt-Witt and Queen Ann. Get a life CNN.


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These two can go together
basically you would have a tool that can make shapes just put the number of sides in for equilateral triangle square pentagon hexagon etc. with an option for either fill or traced and the possibility to make custom shapes to reuse later
and a path tool you could make and alter lines for the program to trace along with. could be drawn in or placed as a shape and then move and altered with the transform tool or moved by points like a piece of spaghetti. Use a brush or something to denote amount of pressure tilt etc (honestly this could have as many control options as the brush does in the program) then hit done and the computer adds the line. could be useful for those that lack a tablet and still want to play around with Black Ink


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The Leonard Carpenter Panama Canal Collection primarily consists of photographs of Panama and the Panama Canal Zone during construction, beginning in 1914. The photographs show dredging and construction operations, workers, military personnel and camps, ships such as the U.S.S. Ohio, the dam at Pedro Miguel, an hydroelectric plant, locks, the Steamship Cristobal, Paraiso Yard, and a U.S. Navy dirigible. Several photos have captions identifying the persons, places and events shown. Most of the collection, particularly the photographs and items dated 1914 to 1929, originally were created or collected by Walter E. Boyd. He appears in a small number of the photographs, and two of the publications in the collection were mailed to him.
Collection Contents
- Canal Interoceanique de Panama notice regarding a system for transporting dredged rubble from the Canal (in French, with translation). 1887
- Guide: My Trip Through the Panama Canal from the Atlantic to the Pacific. 1929
- Miscellaneous Memorabilia, Notes and Publications regarding the Panama Canal. 1927 and n.d.
- Official Handbook of the Panama Canal.1915
- Photographs: Assorted uncaptioned photos, Panama Canal. ca. 1920s
- Photographs: Miscellaneous Military Base Camp Photos, Panama Canal. ca. 1920s
- Photographs: Miscellaneous Photos and Negatives, Panama Canal. ca. 1914-1928
- Photographs: Dredging, Soldiers, and Ships. ca. 1914
- Photographs: U.S. Military Personnel, Panama Canal. ca. 1920s
- Photographs: U.S. Soldiers (Unidentified), Panama Canal. ca. 1920s
- Photographs: Views of Panama and the Canal. ca. 1928
- Photographs: Workers (Unidentified) and Work Camp, Panama Canal. ca. 1920s
- Publication: The Canal Diggers in Panama 1904 to 1928 (by the Panama Canal Retirement Association). 1928
- Publication: Panama Canal Review Special Edition. 1973
- Publication: The Panama Canal: Twenty-fifth Anniversary. 1939
- Spike (Metal) from the Pacific Coast railroad (with a note on envelope reading: "Brought from France by W.E. Boyd in 1919") n.d.
Leonard Carpenter donated the collection to the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida in 1993. The finding aid was prepared by John Nemmers and the digitization of this collection was supported by a grant from SAIL, a regional group of the International Association of Aquatic and Marine Science Libraries and Information Centers (IAMSLIC).


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Summer has finally arrived here in New England! That can only mean one thing: Cooking Outdoors. I LOVE to cook on the grill in the summertime. Not only is it great for keeping the house cool and cutting down on kitchen cleanup, but I love to try out new grilling recipes. There are so many option besides the standard hamburgers and hot dogs.
I had the opportunity to try out the new cookbook: DADGUM, THAT'S GOOD! Kickbutt Recipes for Smoking, Grilling, Frying, Boiling and Steaming by John McLemore. John McLemore has culled 20 BBQ cooking tips from his book, "DADGUM, That's Good! Kickbutt Recipes for Smoking, Grilling, Frying, Boiling and Steaming" (Trade paperback, $24.95)
This cookbook is filled with great outdoor grilling ideas and recipes. This would make the PERFECT Father's Day gift!
Here is some more about the author:
"John McLemore, a southerner through-and-through, was born an entrepreneur and accidentally became a cook. John and Don, brothers and owners of Masterbuilt, a company that makes cooking products, stumbled upon a secret. The brothers often tested their cooking products by making family recipes. During this testing they realized they had created a simple method of cooking what most people consider very difficult recipes. John decided that this method and his family recipes needed to be shared with the world. With the publication of "DADGUM, That's Good!" anyone can cook these great recipes with ease."
I like that this cookbook includes not only some great recipes, but helpful tips as well. Here is a list of the 20 helpful tips that are included in the book:
20 BBQ Cooking Tips from John McLemore, author of "DADGUM That's Good!"
1. Coat grill rack with non-stick spray or vegetable oil before preheating to prevent food from sticking.
2. When grilling fish, grill with the skin side down or on aluminum foil (coat with non-stick spray).
3. Red snapper is quick and easy to grill. But, make sure the grill and fish are well oiled, and handle carefully.
4. Salmon is a favorite for grilling, because it doesn't dry out. Rich in natural omega oils, you can pop it on the grill without oiling. Start by grilling the salmon skin side up. This allows the natural fat under the skin to be drawn into the filet, keeping it rich and moist.
5. If you're grilling scallops, use fresh ocean scallops. These should be a pinkish tan or ivory color, not unnaturally white.
6. Freshwater trout is great on the grill. The skin becomes thin and crispy and the meat is full of flavor.
7. To keep tuna burgers moist, choose the freshest tuna steaks you can find and serve them medium-rare to medium – don't overcook.
8. When grilling BBQ ribs, pork butt, or tenderloin, cook unwrapped for 50 to 75% of the cooking time to infuse smoke and flavor. The remaining time wrap with heavy aluminum foil to retain moisture and tenderness
9. When grilling burgers and steaks, allow grill to get to a high temperature before placing food on grill. Let steaks or burgers grill several minutes prior to turning, which will sear in the juices.
10. When choosing an inexpensive steak, opt for flank steak rather than skirt steak, which can be tougher. Flank steak is thin and cooks quickly. They're usually marinated before being grilled. Wrap the steak in foil as it comes off the grill and let it stand for 10 minutes. Slice it thinly on a diagonal across the grain to sever the tough fibers and make the flavorful steak more tender.
11. When is cheaper better? Chicken thighs may be one of the cheaper cuts, but they do great on the grill! Thighs are more flavorful and the extra fat in the skin makes them better suited to grilling.
12. For the juiciest chicken and chops, you want to sear them on both sides on high heat for several minutes and then bring the grill temperature down to complete the cooking process.
13. Grilling vegetables in aluminum foil, with oil, prevents them from falling through the grill gates.
14. Just a few minutes on the grill gives bell peppers a sweet smoky flavor. Don't over roast them: As soon as the skin puffs up and turns black, they're ready.
15. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise, coat with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; grill for 15 minutes.
16. You can leave the husk on the corn while grilling. Once you see the shape of the kernels burning through the husk, your corn is ready. (If you grill with indirect heat, you'll need to grill the corn for about an hour, so put your corn on the grill first.)
17. Grilled Caesar Salad – ? Sure – the Romaine lettuce ends will char, but it stays remarkably crisp and sweet, with a char-grilled flavor.
18. Always allow grill to cool prior to cleaning, but I recommend cleaning after each use.
19. To extend the life of your grill (and smoker), store in a dry place or keep covered after each use.
20. Do not grill alone; spend the time with family and friends. (It's more DADGUM fun!)
I found that the recipes in this book were easy to follow and the book was well thought out and organized. The recipe categories include: BBQ sauces, Fried, Steamed, Boiled, Smoked and Grilled. My husband particularly enjoyed the Smoked section. We tried out the Smoked Pork Butt and the Smoked Asparagus. Both turned out delicious. Some other recipes that caught my attention were:
Hawaiin Shrimp Kabobs
Deep Fried Macaron and Cheese
Lemonade Chicken
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LONDON, Ont. - Police say three boys are facing a total of 14 charges after masked thieves, one brandishing a samurai sword, held up a London, Ont., pizza parlour.
Police say three suspects, one wielding a samurai sword and another carrying a hunting knife, entered Twice the Deal Pizza just before 11 p.m. on Valentine's Day.
Investigators say they demanded money, and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash before officers arrived.
Two boys — one 17 and the other 15 — are charged with two counts of robbery, two counts of uttering death threats, disguise with intent and possession of dangerous weapons.
A 14-year-old boy is charged with robbery and disguise with intent.
Investigators say they have recovered the samurai sword.


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"The Voice" is one week away from crowning its champion.
NBC's top-rated singing competition kicked into semi-finals mode Tuesday with eight would-be pop stars hoping their latest live performance would edge them closer to the show's $100,000 grand prize and record deal. Only four will advance past Wednesday's results show to the finals.
Two members from Team Christina and from Team Blake advanced to the semis last week. On Tuesday, host Carson Daly kicked off the show by revealing which four artists from Team Cee Lo and Team Adam were still alive in the competition.
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Vicci Martinez, who last week sang "Jolene," scored the most viewer votes for Team Cee Lo to earn her spot in the semi-finals. Cee Lo then exercised his coach's vote to save Nakia, whom he called his "brother from another mother."
Team Adam was up next and the celebrity coach said he'd spare Casey Weston despite the singer's "stubborn" streak. The decision came after America had voted to save soulful crooner Javier Colon.
After dispensing with the results, the show then transitioned to a new round of live performances.
Frenchie Davis was the first up and said she was a little intimidated that coach Christina Aguilera had asked her to sing a "churchy, soulful" version of Madonna's "Like a Prayer."
No matter. The celebrity judge had nothing but praise for Frenchie's rendition.
Next up was Nakia, who donned a black shirt underneath a white suit for his performance of Adam Lambert's "Whataya Want from Me!"
Adam Levine said that even though he didn't know the song Nakia had "forced" him to like it. Blake Shelton also fawned on the big man for having a "freakin' award show performance."
Dia Frampton, who won over judges earlier this season with a haunting piano performance of Kanye West's "Heartless," took the stage next with a guitar in hand.
Adam praised the singer for again taking a risk by choosing REM's "Losing My Religion." Christina said that, to her, Dia had shown the most growth of all the contestants this season. Blake then talked up the singer for putting her "heart and soul" out on the stage.
Casey Weston followed up Dia's performance by singing "I Will Always Love You." Before the gig, Adam had told Casey he wanted her to interpret the tune somewhere between Dolly Parton and Whitney Houston's versions.
He was shown trying to rein her in during rehearsals and said after the main event the performance "proved that our arguments paid off."
Team Christina was up next, and the pop star had Beverly McClellan sing B.B. King's "The Thrill is Gone" – to show her softer side. But that didn't mean the performance was muted.
Afterward Cee Lo said he loved Beverly as a competitor because "if someone didn't allow you to be yourself, you'd kick their ass."
Christina said having Beverly in the competition was one of the reasons she was thankful for having signed up to do "The Voice."
Javier Colon took the stage next to sing "Fix You" by Coldplay. For the first time in the competition, he removed his signature cap to reveal Frenchie and Beverly aren't the only ones left on the show with shaved heads.
"I wanted to show folks a different side of me," Javier said, though Cee Lo assured him that he could "do no wrong."
Adam agreed Javier was the "real deal" and said that his was one of the best voices he'd ever heard in or outside the competition.
Xenia went next and sang "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" by The Script.
Adam said afterward that while he enjoyed Xenia's unique voice the tune was a little too "sleepy." Christina called Xenia one of her favorites and said she was "baffled" by the shy 16-year-old's on-stage maturity. Xenia scored the strongest praise, though, from Blake.
The country star said he anticipated one day hearing her voice on the radio while driving.
"Im glad that I knew you when," he told his protégé.
Despite the earlier accolades, the coaches reserved their strongest show of support for Vicci Martinez, who closed out Tuesday's "Voice" with a percussion heavy version of "Dog Days are Over" by Florence and the Machine.
After the faux-hawked singer rocked the stage, Adam said it was the "coolest" performance of the night.
Cee Lo added that that he was on the edge of his seat throughout her show.
On Wednesday, "The Voice" will reveal which performer from each of the four teams will advance to the finals and who'll be cut.
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Description: Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) was previously referred to as the Natural Language Paradigm and is viewed by many as an application of incidental teaching procedures (see earlier entry). PRT aims to increase a child's motivation to learn, monitoring of his/her own behavior, and initiations of communication with others. These changes are described as pivotal because they are viewed as helping the child learn a wide range of other skills. For example, if a child is motivated to get access to colorful toys, he or she may quickly learn color names in order to use them when requesting the toys.
Research Summary: Studies have indicated that PRT may improve academic performance, increase language and play skills, and reduce disruptive behavior in individuals with autism.
Recommendations: PRT may be a useful intervention for teaching some specific language skills and reducing some non-productive behavior for individuals with autism. Although there is much research in the use of incidental teaching procedures for children with autism (see entry on "incidental teaching"), additional experimental research is needed specifically for the use of pivotal response training teasing out the treatment components that its proponents believe are unique to PRT.
Selected References:
Systematic reviews of scientific studies:
Delprato, D.J. (2001). Comparisons of discrete-trial and normalized behavioral intervention for young children with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 31, 315-325.
Koegel, R.L., & Koegel, L.K. (2006). Pivotal response treatments for autism: Communication, social, & academic development. Baltimore, MD: Paul H Brookes Publishing.
Terpstra, J.E., Higgins, K., & Pierce, T. (2002). Can I play? Classroom-based interventions for teaching play skills to children with autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 17, 119-126.


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The Voice-Tribune hosted a special wine tasting edition of its Third Thursday After-Work Party, held Feb. 21 at Marketplace Restaurant on Theater Square.
The networking event drew more than 250 professionals and featured premium wines direct from the Noble Family Vineyard in Lodi California, with a special promotion of the Noble Vines Red Blend No. 1, complimentary appetizers selected by Marketplace Chef Dallas McGarity, swag bags, music from DJ Jaybird, plus a unique rendition of "The Harlem Shake†performed by Voice-Tribune staff and Third Thursday attendees.
Photos by BILL WINE | Contributing Photographer