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Syracuse, N.Y. (January 2, 2013) – Sophomore guard Eli Carter (Paterson, N.J.) shot 7-of-13 and 5-of-10 from behind the arc to score 19 points, but it was not enough as Rutgers (9-3, 0-1) dropped a 78-53 decision to No. 7/7 Syracuse (13-1, 1-0) Wednesday night at the Carrier Dome. The Orange utilized a 24-0 run over the end of the first half and the beginning of the second to earn the victory in the BIG EAST opener for both schools.
It marked the seventh time this season that Carter paced the Scarlet Knights in the scoring column.
Sophomore forward Kadeem Jack (Queens, N.Y.) complemented Carter by grabbing a career-high 13 rebounds. The Scarlet Knights established a 38-34 advantage on the glass.
RU battled early, taking its only lead of the game, 20-18, on a Carter jumper with 8:19 to play in the opening half. Syracuse was then able to find its flow, ripping off a 21-0 run to end the stanza. James Southerland scored all seven of his first-half points over the span.
Carter paced the Scarlet Knights in the first half with 11 points on 4-of-8 shooting from the floor.
The Orange entered the locker room at the midpoint with a 39-20 lead.
The two teams exchanged baskets over the first six minutes after the break, but the Orange pulled away once again with an 8-0 spurt to take its largest lead of the game, 62-33, at the 12:26 mark. The Scarlet Knights would score 13 of the next 18 points to close the gap to 21 (67-46), but would get no closer.
RU was limited to 36.4 percent (20-55) shooting, while Syracuse deposited 28 of its 61 field goal attempts (45.9 percent).
SU was paced by senior Brandon Triche, who had 25 points and six assists. Michael Carter-Williams posted a double-double with 12 points and 10 assists. C.J. Fair added 15 points for the Orange, who provided head coach Jim Boeheim his 903rd career victory to move into second place on the all-time Division I career wins chart.
Rutgers opens its BIG EAST home slate with a match-up against No. 22/24 Pittsburgh on Saturday, Jan. 5, at the RAC. Tipoff is set for 11 a.m. The game will be televised live nationally in high definition on ESPN2.
• Eli Carter (19) has recorded double-figures in each of the last 11 contests.
• The sophomore posted 10-plus points in the first half for the fifth time this season and first since UNC-Greensboro.
• Kadeem Jack grabbed a career-high 13 boards. It marked the first time the sophomore has notched 10-plus boards and the fourth time this season he has led the team in rebounding.
• Carter broke his career highs in three pointers made (five) and attempted (10).
• Syracuse used a 21-0 run to end the first half and take a 39-20 lead into the break. Over the run, RU went 0-for-12 from the field.
• Rutgers moves to 2-16 in BIG EAST openers. RU drops to 9-39 all-time against SU.
• The Scarlet Knights have grabbed equal-or-more rebounds in eight games this season, including outrebounding the Orange 38-34. The Scarlet Knights drop to 4-2 when outrebounding their opponent.
• RU shot .364 from the field, the worst shooting percentage since Saint Peter's on Nov. 9 (.358).
• The 53 points scored by Rutgers marked the lowest scoring total since Saint Peter's.
• For the fourth time this season, RU had less than three players score in double-digits. Rutgers moves to 2-2 in those contests. It marked the first time since Villanova (3/6/12) that RU has had just one player post double-digits.
• Dane Miller dished out five assists, his second-straight game with five-or-more helpers.
• For just the second time this season, RU shot fewer free throws than its opponent (1-1).
Head Coach Mike Rice
Rutgers vs. Syracuse
January 2, 2013
On Syracuse's run: "Lack of response (is what went wrong during the run). We are really good when we are scoring and things are going our way. It's just that this team's response and their toughness (is lacking). We lack the energy, we lack the toughness. There are going to be some bad things that happen, whether it is missed shots or turnovers – which you can't have against Syracuse, but we had. What are you going to do? How are you going to respond defensively? That is what limits their runs and our defense was a no-show after we stopped scoring."
On the offensive troubles: "At the 14 minute mark of the Ole Miss game, it was the same thing. We stopped defending. As (Austin Johnson) just said, we stopped doing the little things defensively - whether it's proper hedge, jumping to the ball, helping the helper - we just lose that energy and that toughness, that passion to defend. This team has to get that. When we are making shots and things are going well, this team is pretty good, but when it gets knocked back, the response is varied and you can't have that in this league."
On Myles Mack: "(Syracuse) pushed out on Myles and didn't give him a lot of good looks early. Myles had a tough game last game. He has a bad cold that he's fighting off right now. But he has to take care of the ball more. When you're not scoring, he still has to defend, he still has to do the small things. Right now he's not doing that and we have to get him back to where he was playing, and I have confidence he will."


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Love the map! I have been tinkering with adding some stuff the the Inner Sea map I have.
I really like the globe treatment. It would be kinda fun to print it on some adhesive paper and apply to an old globe
I have no skill at the Map stuff though :/

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Recently as last January, we heard that the MINI Rocketman concept had been shelved, but a press release from the company is suggesting otherwise.
Oh how quickly things can change. Just last month we were teased with the thought that MINI would be producing its Rocketman Concept and now new reports are suggesting that the Rocketman has been canceled, at least for now.
The latest issue of CAR magazine features a collection of new MINIs that BMW had recently signed off on, and the smaller MINI Rocketman was not one of them. It's widely believed now that BMW canned the Rocketman due to investment costs in making the Rocketman-sized city car to meet current regulations.
Some of the problems that would arise with the smaller MINI model include stability, handling and crash performance. The Rocketman Concept measured in at only 134.6-inches long, a full 12-inches shorter than the current Cooper hatchback. For now we're going to have to assume that MINI has no immediate plans of developing a vehicle smaller than its Cooper model.
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Fashion And The Common Man: On The Street
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Visiting Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in February, it was striking to notice how many "unknowns" were being asked to pose for photos against the sweeping apron of Lincoln Plaza. Very smartly dressed unknowns to be exact. Bloggers such as Scott Schuman of The Sartorialist have elevated everyday people, to taste maker levels and this week, Bill Cunningham New York, a film by Richard Press, opens in select theaters. The film celebrates the life and work of photographer and fashion writer, Bill Cunningham, who has been documenting clothes and how they are worn on the streets of New York since 1978 for The New York Times.
The sidewalk is in in fact a runway, and now with the ease of digital photography and Internet the audience expands miles beyond the swath of concrete that separates fashionista from passerby. In recent years Getty Images has added more "street fashionesque" shots to their creative collection, such as the image above or directly below. Attractive people with a confident sense of style, somewhat caught in the moment but model released and art directed in some cases.
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Inspiration from the masses has always been at play for designers, but it seems like when times are tough, the common man is focused upon. Photographers have always been documenting street style, especially in the days of social and cultural expansion, when subcultures came out of the closet. Below are Mod revivalists from the 1980s, a Beatnik from 1962, young men from the south side of Chicago from 1967 and at the bottom are some of the guests who dressed to impress for fashion week 2011. Next time we'll take it to the nightclub. See more ground up style here.
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Kacey Musgraves had a great (and busy) week! The singer nabbed two Grammys last Sunday (Jan. 26) and returned to work on her current tour with Lady Antebellum. The trio surprised the singer with a sweet gift backstage, helping to celebrate the country superstar-in-training and her big wins.
Kacey Musgraves Finally Addresses Her Reaction to Miranda Lambert's CMA Awards Win
Kacey Musgraves came under fire when a camera "caught" her "frowning" during Miranda Lambert's win for Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2013 CMAs. She has finally spoken out about all the media-created drama over the fact that her expression was misinterpreted.
Kacey Musgraves Comments on Being Censored at the 2013 CMA Awards
You may have noticed that Kacey Musgraves' voice went silent for a couple of seconds during the 2013 CMA Awards on Wednesday night (Nov. 6). The singer was censored three times during her performance of 'Follow Your Arrow.'
Kacey Musgraves Says ACMs Nominations Are 'Ultimate Compliment'
Kacey Musgraves is gaining a lot of attention with the recent release of her Mercury Records debut album, 'Merry Go Round.' In fact, she seems to be taking the country music world by storm, as she's garnered two 2013 ACM Nominations, including Female Vocalist of the Year and Video of the Year.
Kacey Musgraves' 'Same Trailer Different Park' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Country Chart
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- GTAT has more potential billion dollar revenue streams than any other company its size.
- GTAT's deal with Apple, though high profile, offers lower long term potential than Hyperion and company's non-Apple materials businesses.
- GTAT's earnings potential in 2016 can far exceed the $1.50 being currently modeled by Wall Street.


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The current secession advocates reveal nothing except their own historical ignorance. The issue of the right of secession was conclusively decided when Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomatox Court House, April 9, 1865. It is a dead letter legally. It is also significant that the greatest number of current proponents are from states in the old Confederacy or the guns and bible West - none of which being characterized as places known for their first-class educational institutions. I'd like to see some of these yahoos try to secede - it would be most enjoyable watching them be put down by law enforcement and, if necessary, by the U.S. Army. Grow up and quit acting like spoiled ten-year olds throwing an extended temper tantrum.


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NEWS BLOG (WSAU) For me, it goes back to Lance Armstrong. He was one of the most drug-tested athletes in the world. And time after time those tests came back clean. But now he admits that he's a drug cheater. Obviously, there's a way to beat the test.
Ryan Bruan didn't beat the test. He had a positive last season. Braun's defense wasn't that he wasn't a user. He made a procedural argument over chain-of-custody – that his sample was mishandled and wasn't sent into the lab right away. He won his appeal. But there's still no explanation for the positive test.
We already knew Braun's name was in the records of Tony
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It's a shame this case will play out in front of an arbitration panel, a kangaroo court if there ever was one. The sentence – a 100-game suspension – has already been leaked before the trial begins. And, if you recall from the original allegation, the leaks coming from Major League Baseball all violate the collective bargaining agreement with the players union. Positive drug tests aren't supposed to be made public until all the player's appeals are complete. Braun is being treated unfairly. He is facing a 'second offense' penalty, even though the first-offense appeal went in his favor. The appeals will move so slowly that a 100-game penalty would spill into next season. Braun has been so forceful in denying his drug use that he probably can't accept a lesser suspension, perhaps 50 days, to put this behind him.
If there were to be a real trial, he might beat the rap. But that's different than whether he did it or not. There is another court – of public opinion. Ryan Bruan loses. I no longer look at him the same way. There's too much that hasn't been explained. I'm not interested in whether Braun can come up with a winning legal argument. We want the truth. And it becomes harder and harder to believe he isn't a cheater.
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World's First Computational Knowledge Engine Is One of the Most Eagerly Anticipated International Product Launches of 2009
May 18, 2009—Wolfram Alpha LLC today announced the general availability of Wolfram|Alpha, the world's first computational knowledge engine, offered for free on the web.
Wolfram|Alpha draws on scientist Stephen Wolfram's groundbreaking work on Mathematica, the world's leading technical computing software platform, and on the discoveries he published in his paradigm-shifting book, A New Kind of Science. Over 200,000 people from throughout the world have contacted the company to learn more about Wolfram|Alpha since news of the service first surfaced broadly in March.
The long-term goal of Wolfram|Alpha is to make all systematic knowledge immediately computable and accessible to everyone. Wolfram|Alpha draws on multiple terabytes of curated data and synthesizes it into entirely new combinations and presentations. The service answers questions, solves equations, cross-references data types, projects future behaviors, and more. Wolfram|Alpha's examples pages and gallery show a few of the many uses of this new technology.
"Fifty years ago," said Stephen Wolfram, the founder and CEO of Wolfram Research, "when computers were young, people assumed that they'd be able to ask a computer any factual question, and have it compute the answer. I'm happy to say that we've successfully built a system that delivers knowledge from a simple input field, giving access to a huge system, with trillions of pieces of curated data and millions of lines of algorithms. Wolfram|Alpha signals a new paradigm for using computers and the web."
Four Pillars of Wolfram|Alpha
Wolfram|Alpha is made up of four main "pillars" or components:
Wolfram|Alpha has been entirely developed and deployed using Wolfram Research, Inc.'s Mathematica technology. Wolfram|Alpha contains nearly six million lines of Mathematica code, authored and maintained in Wolfram Workbench. In its launch configuration, Wolfram|Alpha is running Mathematica on about 10,000 processor cores distributed among five colocation facilities, using gridMathematica-based parallelism. And every query that comes into the system is served with webMathematica.
"Wolfram|Alpha is an extremely powerful way of harnessing the world's knowledge. Now, anyone with web access can tap into that knowledge to find relevant information and discover new insights," said Theodore Gray, co-founder of Wolfram Research.
The Wolfram|Alpha launch process has been broadcast live on Justin.tv and documented on the Wolfram|Alpha blog and on its Twitter and Facebook accounts. The site first went live for testing on Friday, May 15, 2009, and has been rigorously tested and further performance-tuned since then in preparation for today's official launch.
Key Partnerships with Dell, Inc. and R Systems NA, Inc.
Powering Wolfram|Alpha's computational knowledge engine required highly specialized servers and compute clusters. An innovative approach helped speed deployment, lower total cost of ownership, and reduce the environmental impact of the system's compute clouds.
Dell's Data Center Solutions (DCS) Division worked with R Systems NA, Inc., Wolfram|Alpha's data-center hosting partner, to identify the right customized cloud computing solution and tune it to R Systems' facility, operating processes, and application workload.
"Since Dell created DCS in 2007, we have championed the early adopters at the leading edge of areas like search, service provider, and cloud-computing spaces. Today's launch of Wolfram|Alpha is significant for both the technology community and to Dell," said Forrest Norrod, vice president and general manager of Dell's Data Center Solutions Division. "It is incredible to see the outcome of Dell's strategy to work with customers to design and build an infrastructure fully optimized for their computing environments."
Brian Kucic, CEO of R Systems, said, "Working with Wolfram Alpha LLC on a project like Wolfram|Alpha is exactly what we envisioned when we started our company. Being engaged with high-performance computing on a large scale and offering world-class resources to researchers is our mission. As Wolfram|Alpha expands, we're confident that our resources will satisfy its users and their expectations."
For more information on Wolfram|Alpha, visit its Media Resources page.
About Wolfram Alpha LLC
Wolfram Alpha LLC is a Wolfram Research company.
Wolfram|Alpha's long-term goal is to make all systematic knowledge immediately computable and accessible to everyone. The company aims to collect and curate all objective data; implement every known model, method, and algorithm; and make it possible to compute whatever can be computed about anything.
Wolfram|Alpha builds on the achievements of science and other systematizations of knowledge to provide a single source that can be relied on by everyone for definitive answers to factual queries.
About Wolfram Research
Wolfram Research, Inc. is a powerhouse in technical innovation and pursues a long-term vision to develop the science, technology, and tools to make computation an ever-more-potent force in today's and tomorrow's world.
With Mathematica 7, Wolfram Research delivered powerful new capabilities, including image processing, parallel high-performance computing, and new on-demand data—making the software more relevant than ever to everyone from leading researchers to students and other users. Wolfram Research sponsors the world's largest free network of technical information websites, including MathWorld—the #1 website devoted to mathematics—and the Wolfram Demonstrations Project.
Wolfram Research was founded in 1987 by Stephen Wolfram, who continues to lead the company today. The company is headquartered in the United States, with offices in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit its website.
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Stephen Wolfram is a distinguished scientist, inventor, author, and business leader. He is the creator of Mathematica, the author of A New Kind of Science, the creator of Wolfram|Alpha, and the founder and CEO of Wolfram Research.
Wolfram has been president and CEO of Wolfram Research since its founding in 1987. In addition to his business leadership, Wolfram is deeply involved in the development of the company's technology, and continues to be personally responsible for overseeing all aspects of the functional design of the core Mathematica system as well as Wolfram|Alpha.


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Fascination with life. THE MANED WOLF.
The maned wolf is the largest canid in South America. It is also the tallest wild canid in the world, its stilt-like legs a useful adaptation for spying prey over the tall grasslands where it lives. Despite its name, the maned wolf is not a wolf at all, nor is it a fox, coyote, or dog. It is the only member of the Chrysocyon genus, making it a truly unique animal, not closely related to any other living canid. One hypothesis for this is that the maned wolf is the last surviving species of the Pleistocene Extinction, which wiped out all other large canids from the continent.
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Tags study music, writing, chill, instrumental
Genres soundtrack, singer-songwriter, instrumental, indie, folk (beta)
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Need the write music? Turn the lights down, pull up a chair, and get to work - you've found your flow.
Jon Brion, Sondre Lerche, & amiina
I started writing to this and the voice inside my head turned into a British female accent...interesting, but job well done!
I'm having this personal project, I'm trying to write some letters for my college friends. This is gonna be our last semester together and with this mix the words just keep flowing
Thanks, it's beautiful!
This really helped me buckle down and work this morning. Love it!
just wrote a 1500 word paper i've been stuck on for the past three days while listening to this playlist. love this!!!
Great mix!
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Aww, I love the cat stevens son, great mix!
Azita's Awesome Mix by emperor
I asked my friend Azita to help me out with some new music and this awesome mix is what I got.
indie, electronic, dance, party, remix
Definitive Jazz by emperor
These are the tracks that come to mind when I consider what songs I would use to introduce someone to Jazz - in my opinion some of the greatest Jazz so...
jazz, study, chill, instrumental
The Smallest Hours by emperor
This mix is dedicated to the smallest hours of the night.
instrumental, chill, study, relax, soundtrack
Getaway Weekend by emperor
A chill mix made with alot o' love appropriate for any getaway weekend or just some time off.
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Awarded: Awarded: Attorney Peter Brent Regan Wins On Summary Judgment & Is Awarded Over $26,000 in Attorney's Fees For His Clients
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Peter Brent Regan, Esq.
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As chair of the Litigation Department, Peter maintains an active and diverse civil trial practice, representing clients across the country in cases involving commercial litigation, personal injury and admiralty. In 1986, Peter became Rhode Island's youngest judge when he was appointed to the Probate Court. A former prosecutor, he has taught at the Rhode Island State Police Academy and has written and lectured on numerous trial issues.
Areas of Law: Civil and Criminal Litigation, Zoning, Personal Injury, Admiralty & Maritime Law
Boston College (B.A.) 1982
Boston College Law School (J.D.) 1985
Newport County, Rhode Island and American (Member, Section on Litigation) Bar associations, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member, Section on Admiralty Law) and The Maritime Law Association of the United States; Municipal Court Judge (1994-2004, 2006 -present), Probate Judge (1986-1994), Assistant Town Solicitor (1988-1994), and Criminal Prosecutor (1990-1994) for the Town of Middletown, Rhode Island.
"Rhode Island Judiciary Conference on Drunk Driving Laws", 1994; "Admiralty Law for the General Practitioner", Rhode Island Bar Association, 1996; "Maritime Torts", Rhode Island Bar Association, 1996; "Evictions and Landlord/Tenant Law in Rhode Island", National Business Institute (NBI), 1999; "Rhode Island Boundary Law", NBI, 2004; "Boundary Disputes", NBI, 2006; "Real Estate Litigation In Rhode Island", NBI, 2007.
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A few months ago I got tired of everyone talking about my long hair and how pretty I was and decided as I was walking through the shopping mall that I needed a haircut. I rushed into a Regis Salon and told them I wanted a boyish cut maybe 2 inches long.
The lady who cut my hair tried to talk me out of it and finally cut it after ten minutes of conversation. Now it is like 3 inches long and over my ears again. (I had it cut totally off my ears and short in the back)
Maybe I will go even shorter next time or maybe grow it back. I still look great either way.
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Lu Rong (Elk/Deer Horn, Velvet) - Chinese Herbal Medicine
Clinical Usage and Indications
- Tonify kidneys, strengthen yang - fatigue, impotence, cold limbs, lightheadedness, lower back and knee pain, tinnitus, frequent and clear urine.
- Tonify the governing vessel, augments essence and blood, strengthens sinews and bones - children with mental/physical developmental issues.
- Regulates the conception vessel, chong mai, and stabilizies the dai mai - cold deficient leukorrhea or uterine bleeding, infertility with a cold womb.
- Tonifies and nourishes qi and blood - chronic ulcerations/yin-type boils (concave, clear fluid oozing, unhealing).
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Dosage and Preparation Notes
- Dosage: 1-3g powder, start with low doses
Associated Temperature and Taste
Cautions and ContraindicationsThere are currently no contraindications listed.
Staff Clinician Notes
This herb is expensive and most often used when alternatives are not appropriate.
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Web 2.0... Still? Trends in Early Stage FinancingWritten by Emily Burg on Wednesday, May 21, 2008
It's almost mid-way through 2008 and the investment ideas that VCs are excited about sound awfully reminiscent of those that were hot two, three years ago: digital media, social networking, Web 2.0 companies. In fact, when asking most VCs what sectors they are actively pursuing, the only one that sounds vaguely zeitgeisty is clean/green technology.
While the sectors that VCs are looking at may have remained the same over the past several years, their approach to them has changed. Very little "traditional" VC investing actually takes place anymore, so VCs need to be guaranteed returns of 200% or 300% of their investments in order to make a play. If your company can only offer 20% or 30% returns to an investor, it is better suited for an earlier stage investment from an angel investor or friends and family.
However, angel investors should always expect to get diluted in a valuation or further investment of the company. Some guidelines follow:
Also, VCs anticipate company valuations to come down in line with the recent credit crunch, with an expectation that deal valuations will drop as credit markets tighten. Based on the current market environment, cash is king.
13 Costly Feasibility Study Mistakes ...And How To Avoid ThemWritten by Growthink on Wednesday, April 23, 2008
To make your new venture succeed -- whether you are creating a new product, constructing a hotel, or developing a community center -- you must convince investors and/or management to fund your initiatives.
Secrets of Investing in Startups and Emerging CompaniesWritten by Growthink on Tuesday, March 25, 2008
We just released a white paper titled "Secrets of Investing in Startup and Emerging Companies." It provides tips and advice for those looking to make early stage investments in private companies.
We're releasing the report in the midst of strong "angel" investing activity in the United States. According to the University of New Hampshire's Center for Venture Research, in 2006, there were approximately 234,000 active individual angel investors and approximately 49,500 private companies which received funding from individual investors.
- How to Find, Evaluate, and Profit from Early Stage Investment Opportunities
Growthink Client in the News: DCIPWritten by Pete Kennedy on Sunday, March 16, 2008
Last week, several theater chains and studios announced they were
nearing an estimated $1.1 billion financing deal to upgrade cinemas to
digital technology. This investment is expected to boost attendance and
save Hollywood billions of dollars in various annual print and delivery
7 Ways To Be More Attractive To LendersWritten by Growthink on Thursday, March 13, 2008
It's always said that access to funds is the life blood of any company. Going out and securing outside financing to help grow a business is an important step in the life of an emerging organization. Keep in mind, the process of commercial borrowing is best done in preparation for needing the capital, rather than when the request is made in a dire situation. Here are some necessary tips to keep in mind when preparing to seek a loan.
The U.S. Hispanic Market: Untapped Opportunity for Los Angeles BusinessWritten by Emily Burg on Tuesday, February 26, 2008
The U.S. Hispanic market, combined with the number of successful small businesses in Los Angeles, means that regardless of the fluctuations of the stock exchanges, opportunities continue to germinate on our doorstep.
Can you name one business that succeeded by ignoring one-quarter of its potential customers? Neither can we.
For Los Angeles businesses, Hispanic consumers present a rich opportunity for growth—and a vital shelter from the possibility of recession we're seeing in the statistics and signals coming from Washington and Wall Street. Business cycles are a natural component of free markets. But so is opportunity. And the opportunities available to Los Angeles companies embracing the potential of the domestic U.S. Hispanic market will only grow stronger, more diverse and profitable.
Growthink Client Dakim Secures $10M+ in Series C FundingWritten by Jay Turo on Friday, February 22, 2008
We were thrilled to see that Dakim has raised $10.6 million in Series C financing, in a transaction led by Galen Partners.
Dakim is an innovated provider of brain fitness technology to improve the quality of life for Alzheimer's patients.
Growthink assisted Dakim in the drafting of their business plan, and in assessing the market for non-drug Alzheimer's-related products and services -- so we're especially proud of the company's success. We're happy that we've been able to play a role in their growth.
What Should Your Due Diligence Binder Include?Written by Jay Turo on Thursday, February 21, 2008
Excellent post on PureVC (www.purevc.com) regarding the key elements of a due diligence (or background materials) binder for a company seeking financing. The short list of the key elements for the binder are:
1. Background of the company
The post goes on to discuss issues of confidentiality - which and to what detail of the items above to make publicly available and which to disclose only after confidentiality agreements have been executed. A good workaround is to have shortened, publicly circulable versions of the above, with sensitive detail withheld until under non-disclosure. The full post can be seen here.
SEC Shortens Holding Period for Rule 144 StockWritten by Jay Turo on Saturday, February 16, 2008
Pointing to our theme here of both markets and the regulatory environment adjusting favorably for the small cap public and the private company investment markets, today the SEC reduced the holding period for Rule 144 restricted stock from one year to six months.
The change will greatly help smaller public and private companies raise capital by easing the liquidity concerns of outside investors in these companies. Liquidity concerns are one of the biggest, if not the biggest, challenges to overcome in securing investment in private placement transactions.
Quite simply, this change is great news and in our view will be part of a theme we will see over the next few years to ease the regulatory burden on smaller company financings.
Read the article here on the change.
Raising Capital: Why Is It So Difficult?Written by Jay Turo on Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Raising capital for a startup or small business is without question one of the most challenging aspects of growing a business. The stories are manifold of entrepreneurs and small business owners becoming both frustrated and discouraged by the amount of time it takes to secure capital, the rejections they endure, and the lack of linearity and progress checkpoints over the course of the fundraising process. Complaints we hear repeatedly from entrepreneurs regarding fund raising include the following:
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AUT has the longest tradition of teaching Translation in New Zealand. Our programmes are thorough and practise-based, leading to qualifications directly related to professional activity. This major is ideal for competent writers of two languages who have an interest in acquiring the specific skills of the art of translation.Classes are limited to 30 students with many resources available online. Some papers are offered online, and these have a virtual classroom. Interpreters have the chance to train using a conference interpreting booth. Court and hospital visits are part of the legal and health related content.
The Translation major will encourage and require students to:
The legal and health sectors offer the majority of translation work.
Legal translation opportunities may include work in areas such as the Department of Justice, Tenancy Services, the Customs Department, the Disputes Tribunal, the Child, Youth and Family Service, or the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and also for private legal firms and immigration agencies.
Health translation opportunities may include work in areas such as documentation by, and for, outpatients' clinics, mental health settings and counselling.
Previous students have taken advantage of AUT University's connections with industry organisations to enhance their skill development.
Some have worked for Japanese magazines; others have taken internships with an interpreting or translation agency. AUT students have been involved in project work with Internal Affairs and New Settlers' groups.
Throughout the three years of the BA, students take core papers that provide the necessary skills in writing, research and IT capability to prepare them for academic work and their working life. For a list of core papers see the Bachelor of Arts overview.
A student must complete 120 points.
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When fighting for rights, which is tougher: a battle against an oppressive government, or a battle against an oppressive society?
Manal al-Sharif opens her TED talk by asking the audience a question.
"You know that people all over the world fight for their freedom, fight for their rights. Some battle oppressive governments. Others battle oppressive societies." And then she asks, "which battle do you think is harder?"
Fellow TEDers, which do you think is a tougher battle? And why?
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Jun 27 2013: One can find all answers to the questions in this discussion by analysing social and political structure of INDIA.
Infact political scenario in real situation is one of the products of Social structure. hence when there is oppressive society, there exists an oppressive government.
In India, there is a "Caste System"[its mother "varna system" is present alll along India's history]. People in this conversation can google about this system and their effects.
In short, India has a super oppressive society and a oppressive government[what ever party. it is headed by high caste and dynasty politicians]. But, the government wears a "liberal mask", in which, claim for rights will be heard but there wont be any action.
In most of the countries, governments and political parties are funded, managed and even headed by bussiness men. In such situations, obviously nothing can go against them.but there is worst.. they become almost omnipotent and prey on public funds.
Media can never go against it especially local media with ground level access[refer "noam chompsy"].
we can find our answers in real situations.
But here i have some questions:
1. despite mankind knowing solar energy as clean energy and will be our final resort, why there are not many solar cars[if any]? why did it not emerge as an alternative[atleast in some viable cases] to oil? what is the "The Super Power" doing about it?
2. Every year we atleast one economic nobel laureate. why arent their theories applied in any part of the world[in significant scale]?
These answers to these questions[or simply the questions themselves] will tell you the answer that, best of the best governments also are puppets in hands of [partially]oppressive societies. those governments will be sheild to such societies.
Jul 1 2013: Question #1: There are no viable solar cars, buses, airplanes, etc, because there is not enough energy in the couple square meters of area that a car can provide for solar cells. In addition, solar cells are also terribly inefficient, somewhere in the 15% efficiency range. Finally, solar cars only function during peak sun, so driving to work on a cloudy day at 6 AM just won't work...nor does driving after sunset (actually, you would lose reasonable power long before sunset).
Question #2: If you took the entire state of New Mexico and covered it with solar cells you could generate most of the electricity needed during the day for the US. That's 121,589 square miles. And that power is only good between a hour or two after sunrise and before sunset. On a bright day with no clouds in the sky.
What you could maybe do is build a belt of solar around the globe, maybe a few thousand miles wide and 25,000 miles long. We could all share the part of the belt that's in sunlight (if it was sunny).
Forget solar. It is expensive and inefficient.
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Reframe It allows you to comment on the text of any web page without the permission of the site.
We create a virtual margin alongside any web page where users can post comments to be shared with other users and read what others have written. Reframe It makes it possible for users to place any online material in a new light. It allows each user to benefit from the insights of other users who place specific online content in context and share their reactions in the form of online marginalia.
Currently, to discuss a specific idea or excerpt from a webpage, you must email the URL, identify the exact location of the point of interest and then explain why it's interesting. The person who receives such an email often misinterprets what the sender found important because the commentary within the email is out of the context of the specific, critical passage of text. Imagine if discussions take place in one place right next to the website. Reframe It creates this space and makes communication about external information easy and efficient.
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St. Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.com) - Seeking an offensive upgrade at the shortstop position, the St. Louis Cardinals signed free agent Jhonny Peralta to a four-year contract on Sunday.
Peralta, 31, batted .303 with 11 homers, 30 doubles and 55 RBI for the Detroit Tigers in 2013. He also served a 50-game suspension for his involvement in the Biogenesis scandal.
"We are pleased to announce that Jhonny has agreed to terms and I know he is equally excited to be joining the Cardinals,"Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said in a statement. "Jhonny is among the game's top offensive shortstops, he's a steady defender and he has experience playing for a contender. He gives us proven veteran experience and brings balance and versatility to our everyday lineup."
Peralta is a career .268 hitter with 156 homers, 295 doubles and 698 RBI in 1,383 games with Cleveland and Detroit.
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Got a smiling coffee this morning from my Starbucks Barista @ Utrecht Centraal :). So cute
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Got a smiling coffee this morning from my Starbucks Barista @ Utrecht Centraal :). So cute
If you buy 1 game this year, please let it be Monument Valley. A truly amazing little game, it's made so pretty, perfect and it just overjoys the player with it's smart levels and great creations. Don't complain about the price, it's less than your Starbucks Latte!
For you fellow game designers and producers out there, please read the blog too, it's so nice to read the fresh approach without going into hardcore f2p payment grinding loops.
Well, I had a lime leftover and felt like baking cookies. And I tasted some amazing grapefruit sugar cookies at work. I got the recipe grapefruit cookies from my kind co-worker and after some measurement (cups to grams) maths I was ready to go!
And YUMMY they are!!!
So you love these top 5's for the weekend, well, here it goes again, this time it's all about cooking! Time to shortlist my current favorite top 5 kids cooking games! Ready? Steady? COOK! Uh… PLAY!
I added YouTube movies and references so you can check them out before purchasing, but believe me: these 5 apps are a guarantee for hours of fun for your kids and for sure worth the money (tried and tested seal of approval from my kids :))
1. Dr. Panda Restaurant 2
If you can't stand the heat, get INTO this kitchen! Dr. Panda and the animal customers you're cooking for will love you, make you laugh and give you loads of fun in the kitchen. You do get an assignment from the customers on what they want to eat, but how you make it, which tools you use and if you use ingredients they love the most is up to you. Add some pepper for a sneeze & dragon style flame spitting, add popular ingredients for confetti and hearts! Both outcomes will be loved by your kids for sure :).
Dr. Panda Games Website (hint: if you're hooked to Dr. Panda, you're in for treat because Thijs Bosma's company Tribeplay created heaps more!). Follow Dr. Panda on Twitter!
Hello Ruby is the first Kickstarter project I ever backed
I think the idea is great, the drawings amazing and I just cannot wait for it to actually be made!
So, time to shortlist my current favorite top 5 kids apps, in random order, for kids of 2 to 5 years old. Maybe something to play over the weekend with your kids?
I added YouTube movies and references so you can check them out before purchasing, but believe me: these 5 apps are a guarantee for hours of fun for your toddlers and for sure worth the money (tried and tested seal of approval from my kids :))
1. Wungi Knights
A great creative app that allows you to earn building blocks for your castle, while playing mini-games. The mini games vary from sorting fruits, sword fighthing, horse caring and potion brewing. The latter 2 are favorite with my toddler. Great fun and nice art style.
Wungi Website (hint: if you have a kid that likes pirates, Wungi also has a great Pirates app out there!). Peter Hofstede (founder) on Twitter.
While working on a longer blog post about the big pink stinks (no it doesn't!) discussion, which I'll put live the coming week, I came across the Barbie #Unapologetic campaign and I really love it! This is what Time wrote about it, and couldn't agree more, here's my favorite quote:
"In essence, Barbie is always asked to apologize for what she looks like," Mattel spokeswoman Michelle Chidoni tells me. "And the message there is to be unapologetic."
Here's the tweet of an #Unapologetic Barbie
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Yes!!! We did it! We made a Rainbow cake and even though it has its flaws (too thick layers, wrong icing), it turned out colorful & YUMMY!
Just voted in the Game Developers Choice Awards. That was fun :). They probably got to me by my talk at GDC Europe a few years ago (further than that, I'm super invisible in the industry, hahaha).
So, we made it! The Tetris Cookies! My fave Nigella cookies, topped with colored marzipan! And they taste delicious
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So here's a follow up for my last post, advice for cosplaying a convention. This is (as I would hope the title indicates) advice for cosplaying a convention. Just to be clear, this isn't any sort of guide to cosplaying. This is simply some suggestions about how to survive a convention if you choose to wear a costume. It is also not a definitive guide, just some of my personal preferences and tips.
And same disclaimer as last time, I wrote this with Fan Expo Canada in mind, but this advice can be applied to any convention.
Test out EVERYTHING before hand.
Wear your costume around the house, for at least a day. Bend, stretch, sit, pose. Trust me, you want to make sure that costume is solid. Break in your shoes. Try and optimize every part of your costume for as much comfort as possible. One year, while dressing up as Princess Leia in her gold slave bikini, I hadn't taken the time to test out my costume. Big mistake. One of the elastics on the skirt around my hips snapped out. Luckily I have super ninja reflexes and grabbed my skirt before a serious wardrobe malfunction. But it happened on my way to the EP/Reviews on the Run panel, and I had to sit at the back holding my skirt closed. I didn't get to ask any questions. It was devastating. Thankfully, I wasn't completely screwed because of this next piece of advice.
Bring an emergency kit.
Think of everything that could possible be useful and bring it! Safety pins, elastic, needle and thread, bandaids, makeup, bobby pins, hair spray, tissues, stain remover pen, marker or paint, contact case, face wipes, hand sanitizer, krazy glue and comfortable shoes. It will ultimately depend on what your costume is constructed out of. But there will be malfunctions, so be prepared for everything. And bring reusable bags for all the swag you'll be acquiring.
Practice walking, posing and possibly even being in character.
You'll be asked for a lot of pictures, so instead of posing awkwardly, do a little research ahead of time and come prepared to pose. Look up pictures of your character and how they pose, or look through photo albums from other conventions for inspiration. Practice posing in front of the mirror of your camera and come up with 2 or 3 preferred poses so you'll never be caught off guard. I know it will feel silly, or even vain, but when you get some amazing shots, you'll be glad you did. Same thing goes for acting in character. Now there are a variety of opinions about cosplaying and acting in character, and I'm not going to get into that. But if you do plan on acting in character, rehearse a bit. If you don't plan on acting in character, it doesn't hurt to have a couple of signature phrases or at least the voice down pat. It does add to the fun.
Be gracious.
Unfortunately, I have encountered cosplayers who act like talking to you or posing for pictures is a chore. Don't get me wrong, I completely understand that it can be tiring or repetitive but the fact of the matter is, if you choose to dress up, people will want to take your picture and ask you questions. It's a compliment! Enjoy it! And if you can't manage, then respectfully tell people you can't, but maybe later. Even better, if you want a little peace and quiet, bring something to cover you up or change into. I usually stash a big tshirt or a cloak in my bag and wear it on top of my costume when I don't want to be bothered. Personally, I don't believe it's fair to turn people down when they want to chat or ask for a picture, just because they caught me at the wrong time.
Don't cosplay the entire time.
I know how tempting it is to wear your costume (or costumes) for the entire time. You only get 3 or 4 days a year for this! But it's exhausting, it slows you down and you can miss out on a lot. I love the hell out of cosplaying, so I'm not trying to suggest against it all together. But save yourself a bit of time to wear your civvies. If you're at a hotel right at the convention centre, you can go and have a nap in the afternoon, or change out of your costume halfway through the day. If you're coming from further, I suggest wearing civvies on the last day. That's when you'll be most tired, and probably also when you'll be doing the most shopping and last minute rushing around, so it will be nice to have a bit of freedom.
Don't forget the pictures.
In every sense. Before the convention, take some pictures of yourself in full costume. It's a great idea to do a full test run a few days before hand, in complete costume and makeup. That way, you can see how everything looks on camera, practice your poses, get some great pictures of your costume (that don't have crowds of people in the background) and it gives you enough time to make last minute adjustments. But it also gets so overwhelming during the convention, with so many people getting your picture, it can be easy to forget to take your own pictures. But if there is any one regret you'll have after, it definitely wouldn't be taking too many pictures, it would be not taking enough. So photograph everything! (But always ask before you take other cosplayers pictures!)
Choose your friends wisely
If you plan on cosplaying, it will be incredibly helpful to bring a friend along, or to go with a group. You might have an amazing friend (or in my case, an incredible significant other) who will hold your bag, take your picture and fix your wig. If you do, you're incredibly lucky. Or you might go as a group of friends, which is especially fun if you do a group cosplay. Or perhaps you find some friends online (be safe kids) or at the convention. Either way, you'll probably need someone there who can tell you when your makeup is smudged, help you if your costume breaks or who will save your seat in line because it takes you a solid 15 minutes to walk from one side of the hall to the other.
Research gatherings and photoshoots.
For most major fandoms, there will be a scheduled photoshoot where everyone can get together in costume, get some great pictures and have a lot of fun. This is a great opportunity to make friends and take great pictures. So do a bit of research, look through forums, facebook and twitter and I'm sure you'll find a group to meet up with.
Try to incorporate the schedule into your cosplaying plans.
What I mean by this is if you're going to be cosplaying as Captain Picard, and you also plan on getting your picture taken with Patrick Stewart on a Friday, then it's definitely a good idea to wear your costume on Friday. This advice mainly pertains to people with uncomfortable costumes, or multiple cosplays. Consider that Saturday is usually the longest, busiest, most chaotic day, so try and wear your most comfortable costume then. But if you have a really kickass costume, sometimes it's worth sacrificing comfort.
Think of EVERYTHING!
There are so many things that can be easily overlooked, so sit down and plan out everything before hand. Give yourself extra time in the morning to get into costume and still make it to the convention on time. Consider what food you'll be eating. If you have a full face of Harley Quinn makeup, a double cheeseburger might not be the best idea for lunch. Same thing goes for if you're wearing, say perhaps a pearly white Emma Frost costume, try to avoid dips, sauces or anything spilly. And I completely advocate staying hydrated, but if your costume is hard to get on and off, try to save most of your drinking for the end of the day. Otherwise you'll be like me, running to the bathroom constantly and have an elaborate costume that ensures you take at least 10 minutes to pee. Also think about how you're getting to and from a convention. Sometimes walking or taking public transit can be uncomfortable and awkward. I found that out while riding the bus in my Elektra costume. Got a lot of weird stares from little old ladies. Is it possible to bring your costume and change into it at the convention? When I'd dress up in Leia's bikini, I lived about a 20 minute walk from the convention centre, so I'd do my hair and makup at home, put on the bikini top (because that was a two person job) and wear shorts, flip flops and a tshirt until I got into the convention and changed. I may have looked a little strange, but it was less strange and definitely more comfortable. Now, all this stuff that I've suggested you bring (cause I know you're going to take my excellent advice and come prepared), where is it all going to go? You'll need some sort of bag, unless you have your own personal R2 unit that will carry around your drinks and lightsabre for you.. In which case, good for you. You're awesome. But if you don't, try to incorporate something into your costume. Maybe it's a big fluffy skirt with hidden pockets, maybe you lucked out and have a character with cargo pants. Or maybe you're just wearing a whole lot of superhero spandex and have no where to hide stuff. If you are carrying around a bag, try and make it something organic to your character. I sometimes alter my costumes slightly for practicality purposes, by adding an extra pouch or pocket. No one seems to mind and it makes my life a lot easier. Oh and don't forget to check your conventions weapons policy. Don't forget the details. Will you be wearing nail polish? Do you have the right colour socks? What about undergarments? Make sure you have the right ones, and that they don't show through your costume (unless they're supposed to, oooo la la!)
Have Fun!!!
Things will go wrong. So many things will go wrong. Your costume will break, you'll get stuck in long lineups, spill food, forget that special edition disk you wanted signed, get horrible seats for your favourite panel. Just accept it, and let it go. You can only attend so many conventions a year, so enjoy it while it lasts. The weekend will fly by, so don't spend it being grumpy. There are a million things to bitch about, but I can give you a million reasons not to bitch. So suck it up, have fun and this will be your best weekend all year.
Thanks for reading!
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Twenty-odd years on the road, performing songs from his own catalog and from a vast, varied, and deep well of classic and obscure covers, has prepared Mulvey to deliver this collection. Night after night, the process of divining the heart of a song, being alert to where the moment can lead, has shaped him as an artist. To each rendition, he brings the soul of a singer, a light touch in a heavy world. Recorded in just three days at Signature Sounds Studios in the Connecticut Woods, the performances feature upright bassist Paul Kochanksi, violinist Randy Sabien, guitarist David Goodrich, and drummer Jason Smith. The arrangements run from quintet-in-full-swing down to hushed trio.
The centerpiece of The Good Stuff is a sequence in which a bluesy take on the Ellington classic "Mood Indigo" is sandwiched between Tom Waits' obscure "Green Grass," lovingly relocated from the guttural, and a charmingly haphazard rendition of Jolie Holland's "Old Fashioned Morphine". This triptych represents not so much the diversity of songwriting on the record as the commonality. "I'd put those three artists in the same drawer in the big bureau of songwriters," says Mulvey. "They're from different eras, and considered different animals -- jazz composer, bohemian beat poet, Americana revivalist -- but to my ear they're the same, in that they're always trying to write a timeless song."
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Review of DreamBox Learning
DreamBox Learning is an online math learning system, designed for grades K-5. It delivers "learning units" where students learn and practice important mathematical concepts
As the owner of HomeschoolMath.net, I have seen and been given access to many online math programs over the years (just check the Reviews section). DreamBox is unique among them. Its main feature is how it adapts the curriculum to the learner, and that is done in a quite sophisticated manner that sets DreamBox apart from other online math curricula.
DreamBox analyzes a student's input on click-by-click basis, and uses this input to assign the most appropriate follow-up lessons. As a result, there are millions of different "paths" students can take through Dreambox's learning units.
This also means that the student is initially presented with only a limited selection of lessons to do. DreamBox will analyze the student's responses to those, and then present him/her new lessons based on the analysis.
Another very distinctive feature of DreamBox is its emphasis on conceptual understanding and algebraic thinking. Your child will not be presented simple practice of addition facts or fraction multiplication, but instead, most of the learning units teach concepts (sometimes subtly), connections between concepts, or even simple algebra.
This is achieved in numerous ways. For example, the lesson may start out having the student use a virtual manipulative, such as a number line, snap blocks, or area arrays, and then later on proceed to problems with numbers only.
For example, the unit on factors (below) presents a virtual "snap-block" manipulative that allows the student to test which numbers go evenly to the given number:
In the lesson on subtracting like fractions, when you break the "whole" in the manipulative, you can easily subtract enough fractional parts (pieces).
Grade 2 "bucket addition" activity teaches students mental addition with a compensation strategy ("friendly" numbers):
In a division with remainders lesson, students bag gumballs into certain-size bags:
See DreamBox sample lessons here
The lessons are quite engaging, and proceed in difficulty as the student demonstrates proficiency—remember, DreamBox checks how quickly and how well the student solves the activities, and adapts the lessons accordingly.
One "problem" that I encountered with my "tester girl" was that DreamBox seemed too easy from the start. It assigned my daughter to 3rd grade, whereas she was doing 4th grade math in her regular curriculum. I contacted their customer support about it, and they answered my concern quickly, so thumbs up for that!
I learned this is a fairly common complaint, but it is actually BY DESIGN. Since DreamBox Learning usually needs some time to adjust to the student's instructional level when he/she first starts, the child is placed at a level one grade prior to their current grade. If your child thinks the lessons are too easy, then the best thing he or she can do is complete the lessons as quickly as possible, and to the best of his or her ability. By doing so, DreamBox Learning will determine that your child finds this material too easy, and will adjust his or her pacing and lesson placement accordingly.
As student work, they "earn" coins, badges, and ability to unlock fun games. With the coins, they can purchase a different background, music, and login icon. My daughter was very engaged with the lessons and worked for long periods of time. She was eager to earn the coins and other rewards, and also see new lesson units pop up in her lesson dashboard. The work was mostly pretty easy, though (in 3rd grade level).
Please note DreamBox is NOT a full math curriculum. At the time of this writing (October 2012), it does not cover all topics for a particular grade, but concentrates on various aspects of the four basic operations, place value, algebraic thinking, and fractions. Topics missing are geometry, measuring, clock, counting coins, decimals, and word problems. However, I heard the DreamBox team is hard at work developing new learnings units for many of these topics in the future.
Dreambox curriculum currently has over 720 lessons or learning units. In this link you can try out some sample lessons. It has a good reporting system for the parent, and even emails you whenever the child completes any kind of "milestone" in the system.
Overall, DreamBox is a very good and recommendable product. I especially liked its emphasis on conceptual understanding, and the fact that practice problems are "embedded" within some conceptual framework, and not presented as simple repetitive drill. I believe DreamBox will benefit most students. Just keep in mind it will not let you practice any topic you choose from a list. It is just not set up that way! Think of DreamBox as a math program that will improve your child's math skills and understanding over a longer term and that will work on the foundations of math, and not on the premise of "drill, drill, and more drill". Kind of like a tutor.
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At DreamBox website, home subscriptions cost $12.95/month (one child) and $19.95/month (up to 4 children). You can also get a six month subscription: $59.95 (one child) and $99.95 (up to four). A 14-day free trial is also available.
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Tempura style!
Whenever there was a sushi moment upon us, I would feel the need to order tempura. I love the fluffy fried veggies that have such a crunchy yet silky bite to them. When I saw it being made on cookery shows I was in awe since it always seemed a few steps beyond normal frying. One night the desire got the best of me and I decided to go for it.
Turns out; nothing to it!
I read three things that are key to making a good and fluffy tempura
1. Use ice cold sparkling water instead of normal tap water. (I used Spa marie henriette because it was in my fridge but any sparkle will do)
2. When you make the batter, look for the consistency of a thick pancake batter. It should completely cover your vegetable and stick to it before being dumped in the hot oil.
3. The batter should be ice cold when you start dipping in your vegetables. the way to achieve that is to add cold water like I suggested in the first key thing. second you place your batter-bowl in a larger bowl filled with ice cubes and water (tap will do!)
Now let's get this show on the road!
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frying (I used sunflower) oil in a pan with a thick bottom / or a deep fryer
Any vegetable you feel the need to fry like mushrooms, sweet potato, onions, asparagus, broccoli, eggplant….
6 cups or rice flower/ tempura flower
1 tbl spoon of ginger or chilli
1 litre of sparkling water
vegetables (cut into 2-bite pieces)
peanut or sunflower oil
*these quantities are enough for quite a large batch so invite lots of people to join you!*
Heat the oil in your deep-fryer or in a pan with a thick bottom.
Prepare your batter by mixing the flour with the chilli and/or ginger and then adding the sparkling water. Keep the batter cool in the ice bowl and mix it until it has a thick, pancake batter consistency. if it's to runny; add water. to thick; add flour. When the batter is ready drop some pieces in there and, using your fingers which will be battery, drop them in the oil after that.
Try some single pieces first to see if the oil is the right temperature. Your batter should be fluffy and light-brown. Root vegetables like sweet potatoes need to fry for 4 minutes, everything else for 3.
And that's about it! add some chilli sauce and/or soya sauce to dip it all in. and YUM YUM for you!


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From Yankee Stadium: Game 2 ALDSPosted on October 9th, 2009 – 1:02 PM
By Joe Christensen
NEW YORK — Twins manager Ron Gardenhire hinted Thursday that Carlos Gomez would be in the starting lineup for Game 2, and today, that proved true.
Gomez will start in center field with Denard Span moving to right field, and Jason Kubel back in the DH spot, as the Twins try to even this best-of-five series with the Yankees.
Essentially, the swap is Gomez for Jose Morales, who has been slumping of late, but we'll see what kind of at-bats Gomez puts together against the Yankees arsenal of strikeout specialists, beginning with starting pitcher A.J. Burnett.
Update: Gardenhire mentioned A.J. Burnett's right/left splits as part of the reason for starting Gomez. Lefthanded hitters batted .217 against Burnett, and righthanders batted .285. Gardenhire said he wanted as many righthanded hitters in there as possible.
Gomez also improves the outfield defense.
"His at-bats have been better lately," Gardenhire said. "Hopefully he'll take that into the game tonight. This guy [Burnett] throws the ball down."
(*) The Yankees' Mark Teixeira is 6-for-6 off Blackburn with a walk, a home run and five RBI. But it'll be tough to pitch around the No. 3 hitter, with Alex Rodriguez batting cleanup. Heck, with the Yankees lineup, it's tough to pitch around anyone.
"When you start potentially putting people on base in this stadium, the way the ball flies, you're making a smaller number [of runs scored] into a bigger number." Gardenhire said.
(*) Gardenhire said Jesse Crain said he should be fine tonight. Crain was unavailable to pitch in Game 1 because of a sore groin.
1. Denard Span, RF
2. Orlando Cabrera, SS
3. Joe Mauer, C
4. Jason Kubel, DH
5. Michael Cuddyer, 1B
6. Delmon Young, LF
7. Carlos Gomez, CF
8. Matt Tolbert, 3B
9. Nick Punto, 2B
Starting pitcher: RH Nick Blackburn (11-11, 4.03 ERA)
1. Derek Jeter, SS
2. Johnny Damon, LF
3. Mark Teixeira, 1B
4. Alex Rodriguez, 3B
5. Hideki Matsui, DH
6. Nick Swisher, RF
7. Robinson Cano, 2B
8. Melky Cabrera, CF
9. Jose Molina, C
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Please welcome life coach Kirri White to home life simplified today.
Your beliefs become your thoughts. Your thoughts become your words. Your words become your actions. Your actions become your habits. Your habits become your values. Your values become your destiny.
~Mahatma Gandhi
Tell me your values and I'll show you behaviour.
That's a statement with a bit of swagger isn't it? But it holds more truth than many of us realize.
Your values provide a blueprint for your behaviour, even if you are unaware of what your values are.
Understand your values and you will have greater insight into your behavior, your decision-making and the filters through which you decide whether something is 'good' or 'bad'.
Your values are the rules and standards that guide your life. Most of us have an idea of what we value but often there is not much clarity behind it.
When I became unexpectedly pregnant eight years ago, I had just finished studying, working and travelling all over the world. I was seemingly hungry for success and financial security (the world was telling me so), and planned to start a life-coaching business, as soon as my daughter was six-months old.
However, as my baby-girl grew and our bond developed, I felt increasingly torn. While I longed for the stimulation of a purposeful career and improved financial security, deep down, I knew it was the wrong move for me to make at that time.
I understood that by holding the highest core values of 'love' and 'connection' – my relationships (both with myself and others) would always take precedence over career success. For someone whose highest values were wealth and success, that decision would have had entirely different consequences and meaning.
This was a salient reminder, to live in congruence with my own unique path, regardless of what others thought. It also illustrates that there are no right or wrong values, just the right ones for you and how you choose to design your life.
What does a deeper understanding of core values give us?
Understanding the importance of your values provides clarity as to who you are, what motivates you and what discourages or deters you.
Knowing your values can also provide insight into the nature of interpersonal relationships and assist in decision-making.
I recently worked with a client 'Stacy', whose primary goal was to get into a loving, committed relationship.
After months of speed dating, internet dating and being set up by friends, she finally met someone with whom she shared similar interests and a mutual attraction.
Things appeared to be going well for the first few dates, but I sensed some resistance on her behalf. Stacy revealed that while this guy was amazing, the fact that he was a real 'home-body' secretly bothered her.
She really wanted the relationship to work and was beating herself up for being picky and judgmental.
When we returned to Stacy's' list of values, she recalled that her highest core value was 'fun'.
The significance of her core values finally dawned on her and she was able to comfortably make the decision not to pursue this relationship further.
(That is not to say that you cannot have a successful relationship with someone who holds different values, it's just an example highlighting how values come into play).
Use your values as a basis to craft your best life
When you know and understand the importance and priority of your values, you are able to understand yourself, your relationships and your perception of the world at a whole new level.
You can also begin to observe and craft your experiences so that you are leading a life in congruence with your values, one that is bound to be more fulfilling.
We can trust in our core values, much like a compass. Living in accordance with our values means we are heading for our true north – the direction that is closest to our most ideal life.
This 'ideal' life is different and unique to each of us. Even if you never reach the ideal, you can effect small positive changes in the areas that are most important to you, allowing you to experience more of your 'best' life.
From Deb: I hope this helps take you all one step closer to clarifying your core values. Remember that they are unique to you and your "ideal life" so there is no right or wrong answer in this selection process.
Find your simple,
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Cheddar-and-Tomato-Stuffed French Toast
Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Elizabeth Blake
Yield: Serves: 4
Cost per Serving: $1.43
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Amount per serving
- Calories: 374
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated fat: 13g
- Protein: 17g
- Carbohydrate: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Cholesterol: 266mg
- Sodium: 878mg
- 4 1 1/2-inch slices challah or white bread
- 2 tablespoons grainy mustard
- 4 ounces thinly sliced Cheddar
- 2 plum tomatoes, sliced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1. Cut each bread slice about 3/4 of the way through lengthwise, creating two connected slices. Spread 1/2 Tbsp. mustard on one interior cut side of each slice. Arrange cheese, tearing into smaller pieces if necessary, and a few slices of tomato inside each pocket of bread.
- 2. In a large, shallow baking dish, whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Add stuffed bread slices to egg mixture and let stand for 2 minutes. Flip and let stand 1 minute longer.
- 3. While bread is soaking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add stuffed bread slices and cook until bread is golden and cheese has melted, 5 to 7 minutes per side, reducing heat if toast is browning too quickly.
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Cheddar-and-Tomato-Stuffed French Toast Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Family, Kid-Friendly, Quick/Easy
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Dairy
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Meatless
- PUBLICATION: All You
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