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Why are man-made creations so symmetrical?
Why is this world so symmetrical, have you ever thought about it? Nature and all man-made things have to be symmetrical. Did 'God' have an obsession with symmetry which has translated to everything we create? Is it because our minds, symmetrical in nature, can only understand objects in symmetry?
This idea has troubled and puzzles me everywhere I turn. As i write this, my laptop, my phone the plate next to me, the bottle of coke on my table all this objects are so symmetrical yet each unique in its own way serving a different purpose. Maybe something beyond us created this universe of things so symmetrical that's why we are obsessed with perfection, thrive in order, and relate to the normal of symmetry.
I am quite new at TED and was wondering if anyone has ever explored this peculiar existence that cuts through nature and the man-made objects.
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Chad HynesOct 17 2012: First off symmetry is a matter of perspective. Change the axis, no more symmetry.
Certain things have symmetrical patterns and designs in them because they're typically more efficient to produce, put together, take apart, instruct on usage, etc.
When it comes to things that aren't mass produced, symmetry usually takes a back seat. Art, for example, is often not symmetrical at all. There's no need for art to be more efficient, but there is a need to build houses efficiently. Artistic houses on the other hand... that's why you pay the big bucks for it.
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Verizon's got something to show us next Tuesday, and the WSJ says the iPhone is a lock-in for their network. The possibility of Apple's smartphone on Big Red's network has been the stuff of rumors since before the first-gen iPhone even launched back in 2007. There's no denying the amount of interest in a Verizon iPhone; head on after the cut to find out why we should care, as well as some of the issues that still remain unanswered.

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Jelavic, Baines, Donovan and more in today's papers.
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NIKICA JELAVIC has reassured Everton FC fans he will not be tempted away from Goodison – despite his red-hot form since January grabbing the attention of Europe's top clubs.
The Croatian striker was a revelation during his debut spell in the Premier League, scoring 11 goals since arriving on Merseyside at the start of the year.
That sparkling form has not gone unnoticed by scouts from a clutch of Champions League clubs in England and on the continent, but the 26-year-old insists he is loving life at Everton.
And with a confidence likely to unsettle defenders across the Premier League, Jelavic insisted he is solely focused on scoring even more goals next term.
"I signed a four-year deal and I don't think about going anywhere else," he said. "I want to become even better and I want to score even more goals next season.
"Everything is just great – my first season at Everton couldn't be better.
"I have to say thanks to my team-mates. When I came here I immediately felt like we had known each other for many years."
Jelavic, who is preparing to represent his country at Euro 2012, admitted he is surprised at how quickly he has adapted to life at Everton, after making a £5.5m move to the club late in January.
He said: "When I signed for Everton I was sure that I would have some problems with the English league which is harder than the Scottish one.
"I didn't know what to expect. I was a little bit afraid that I might have some problems, but that was not the case."
Meanwhile, James McFadden is determined to try and salvage his career in England despite being released by the Toffees last week.
The former Scotland forward, 29, joined Everton for a second time in October, after agreeing a short term deal until the end of last season.
But he was restricted to just eight appearances last season, and was told he will not be offered a new deal.
That prompted Aberdeen boss Craig Brown to try and tempt McFadden back to the Scottish Premier League, but the Dons chief was unsuccessful.
"We would like to have McFadden at Pittodrie but that one doesn't look likely," Brown told the Daily Record.
"McFadden made it clear he would rather stay in England. I asked him to inform us if he has a change of heart but I'm not expecting that to happen."
HE consistently covers more ground than any other Everton FC team-mate. Only Yohan Cabaye won more tackles throughout 2011/12 – and he made the most Everton passes during the campaign just ended.
Yet Marouane Fellaini didn't feature in the top three shortlist of Everton's Player of the Season, voted for by Blues fans – making the big Belgian Everton's unsung hero for 2011/12.
For some he's a curate's egg of a player – only good in parts – and he did commit more fouls and collect more yellow cards than any of his team-mates.
But while a lack of discipline has seen Fellaini miss some significant clashes in the past, it's worth noting that he only missed one game through suspension last season – and following that ban at Newcastle he collected just two more yellow cards in his final 22 appearances of the season.
David Moyes has spoken of building his Everton team around the multi-talented Belgian, but our season by numbers snapshot of Everton's campaign also highlights just how important it will be to try and secure a permanent deal for Steven Pienaar.
Despite only arriving in February the on-loan midfielder ended the campaign with more assists than anyone else and was responsible for most dribbles.
The figures, however, won't help the Blues boss make his mind up over which two from three centre-backs to perm next season!
Player of the Season Johnny Heitinga made the most blocks, Sylvain Distin the most interceptions and Phil Jagielka the most clearances.
Leon Osman ended the season as the most accurate marksman, with 38 shots on target, although Nikica Jelavic wasn't far behind on 25 despite playing 18 matches fewer.
Jelavic also figured very highly in the curious 'Goals via Clearcut Chances' category.
This category was created to decipher which players are reliant on their team creating clearcut chances.
But while Emmanuel Adebayor is totally dependent on his side creating a chance and putting it on a plate for him – he scored every one of his goals via clearcut chances, none of them difficult or made by himself – Jelavic scored more goals from difficult angles or volleys.
The only other player not relying on his side to create easy chances for them in 2011/12 was Norwich's Grant Holt with 31 per cent of his goals coming from CCCs.
Just how badly Jelavic was needed at Everton becomes even more clearcut when the departed Yakubu's statistics are analysed.
Despite Blackburn's relegation, Yakubu ended the season with the Premier League's best goals to shot ratio of 29 per cent.
Another old boy, Mikel Arteta, also ended the season with impresive figures – enjoying the most accurate pass completion ratio of 91 per cent.
Manchester United have opened talks with Everton to sign England left back Leighton Baines in a massive deal.
United supremo David Gill has contacted Goodison chief Bill Kenwright to open the bidding and the Old Trafford club are prepared to pay £12 million for the classy defender.
Kenwright does not want to lose Baines and will ask for more - with £15 million the least the Toffees will accept - but the negotiations are now on.
Baines is waiting on word before heading off with England for Euro 2012 duty. He will not rock the boat and is waiting on the bid being accepted.
The move comes just after United failed to beat Manchester City to the Premier League title and comes as a surprise as Patrice Evra has been a regular for so long.
However Sir Alex Ferguson wants to strengthen in key areas and Baines has proved his quality, starring for David Moyes's men since he joined them from Wigan.
Baines is under contract but a big offer would give Moyes the financial strength to go and do business of his own - with Tottenham 'old boy' Steven Pienaar in his sights.
Moyes managed to use Sylvain Distin in the left back role at the end of the campaign, so he may even have Baines's replacement on his books.
David Moyes has made an enquiry about Sunderland's Kieran Richardson.
The 27-year-old, who has 12 months left on his present contract, is expected to leave the club this summer after intimating to Martin O'Neill he would not be extending his deal.
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is also mulling over a move for the midfielder while Fulham, QPR and Reading have also enquired. Londoner Richardson is keen to hear Moyes' vision for the future although would prefer a move back to London.
West Ham, where Richardson played as a schoolboy, had seemed the favourites to secure his signature but he is aware that Everton's European ambitions could bolster his chances of an England recall.
A feeling of scepticism washed over Phil Neville as he drove up the long and winding road on the approach to St George's Park.
Though he had heard all about the FA's grand vision for their new £105million national football centre in Burton upon Trent, Neville was dubious as to whether the impressive rhetoric would have any substance. At the back of his mind, one word kept popping up: Lilleshall.
'I always thought Lilleshall was soulless,' Neville recalled. 'It was in the middle of nowhere and it felt like boarding school. It took me five or six years to get over it. Homesickness has been a big issue in my life and it started because of Lilleshall.'
Two hours later, his concerns had been banished. After Everton's captain had been given an extensive guided tour of the vast complex by David Sheepshanks, chairman of the St George's Park project, cynicism had been replaced by enthusiasm.
No expense has been spared but the money the FA has pumped in will give England the world-class football facility it has been crying out for. It may have been more than a decade in the making but, come September, the idea behind St George's Park will reach spectacular fruition.
'We have got the best stadium in the world,' said Neville. 'Wembley is second to none. Everyone used to love playing at the old Wembley but the new one blows people's mind.
'When I came here, I was expecting a Lilleshall. Just a central building with 15 pitches dotted around and a gym. But it feels like a centre of excellence. You just sense it is elite. I have been blown away.'
St George's Park will be the base for 24 England teams, in all the male and female age groups, and that means his brother Gary is set to become a frequent visitor now he is part of Roy Hodgson's coaching staff. Putting aside obvious family pride, the younger Neville believes it is an inspired appointment.
'When you look at the backroom staff, this is not jobs for the boys,' said Neville, who was capped 59 times by England. 'Gary had never dealt with Roy Hodgson before he was approached, so it wasn't as if anyone saw it coming. It would have been easier to promote from within the FA.
'Second, Gary is current. He has played with all the squad and been to five major tournaments. He will have respect. It reminds me of how Terry Venables had it at Euro 96 with Don Howe and Bryan Robson. You need strong characters who are not afraid to offer forthright views.'
That is a Neville family trait. Had there been shortcuts taken or corners cut at St George's Park, the former Manchester United defender would not have wasted any time pointing out discrepancies but the more he saw, the higher his opinion became.
Set in 330 acres of sprawling countryside — it cost the FA £2m to buy the Byrkley Park estate in 2001 — St George's Park has been influenced by world renowned facilities such as Coverciano in Italy, Aspire in Qatar, Zeist in Holland, France's fabled base Clairefontaine and Ciudad de Futbol in Madrid.
It is a facility which will inspire top sportsmen and it should stop Premier League teams needing to send their injured stars around the world to get treatment, as everything is now on the doorstep.
Aside from the five gymnasiums, 90 seat lecture theatre, conference rooms, two hotels and 12 football pitches, there is a state-of-the-art hydrotherapy unit which contains a HydroWorx 2000 swimming pool — it is one of only six in the country and has a retractable floor. There is also an underwater treadmill.
'If you want a Premier League footballer to come here for rehabilitation, you need five-star facilities,' said Neville. 'If you want elite teams to come here to train, you need the latest technology. All this is here. The hydrotherapy room is amazing and the benefits are immeasurable.
'If you don't have these facilities, people will go to Aspire in Qatar. It is pointless building a facility as vast as this and not having the facilities and equipment to match.
'Last summer, Everton went to a camp in Austria. Why? The facilities were brilliant, the pitches were first class. But now we have got a facility like this, maybe more clubs would think about staying at home.'
Sheepshanks has vowed that the project will come in on time and on budget and when St George's Park opens for business, it will be a defining day for the national game as the foundations will be in place to shape future generations.
'It is exciting for English sport,' said Neville. 'In four years' time, this is not going to guarantee England win a European Championship. But in 10 years, who knows?
'The work that Stuart Pearce and Noel Blake have done with the age groups shows there is a structure in place. It is small steps but it is all there for the new manager to utilise. There can be continuity now, just like in Germany. This is a place that will be inspirational.'
A career in coaching beckons for Phil Neville and he has become even more determined to follow that path ever since receiving a surprise call from Stuart Pearce.
Back in February, Neville was invited by Pearce to join the England Under 21 set-up for the Euro 2013 qualifier against Belgium and, such was the impression he made, it would be no surprise if there was a similar offer in the future.
'To go away with the Under 21s was an amazing opportunity,' he said. 'I see David Moyes and other managers being obsessed with detail and sometimes think, "Switch off", but you can't.
'Those three days were a perfect learning experience. It also made me realise what a special thing being involved for your country was.'
Neville, 35, was mooted as a candidate to join Roy Hodgson's staff for Euro 2012 but the role went to his brother, Gary, and the Everton captain insisted he was never in the running.
'It was an honour to be linked but there was no approach,' he said. 'I am still a player. I think it would have been impossible for me to do it.'
EVERTON boss David Moyes is set to go head-to-head with Sam Allardyce in the race to sign Kieran Richardson.
West Ham had been in pole position to capture the versatile Sunderland midfielder.
Richardson, 27, is in the final 12 months of his deal and has made it clear he will not be extending his contract.
After five years on Wearside he wants a new challenge and is keen to hear Moyes' vision for the future.
Cash from the sale of the former England star would help bolster Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill's transfer kitty.
Meanwhile, Landon Donovan is eyeing a third stint at Everton next season. The LA Galaxy forward has had two successful loan spells at Goodison Park.
He said: "There's no question I'd like to come back. But a big part of it is whether David Moyes wants me. There is a lot of factors that go into it.
"I miss the people a lot and I miss driving to Goodison Park.
"I miss the players and the positive energy of the fans, and how much they care about that club and the team."
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Gavin ParryWe need to keep both Baines and Piennar, surely the club can do more to attract a new owner who will invest good money into the club. Moyes is the best prospect in the premier leagueFriday 25th May 08:36 Report Comment
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matthew sandeypeanuts and baines go together!!!!!Wednesday 23rd May 19:08 Report Comment
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jason rogersif we let baines go we will not be goin forward we would be goin backwards we need to keep him. cant sell our best players.Wednesday 23rd May 15:10 Report Comment
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john sumnerRichardson, can stay at sunderland! no no no He would not make the bench for me!Wednesday 23rd May 14:50 Report Comment
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Paul HalasWith three years to run on Baines' contract £12m is an insult. Far better sell and older player or two!Wednesday 23rd May 14:43 Report Comment
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Stuart McCawI wondered why we was being linked with richardson but if the baines story is true i understand why now. Still i would deffo rather have bainsey stayWednesday 23rd May 12:04 Report Comment
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james mcmahonI would not listen for bids for Baines unless £20 million or more.Wednesday 23rd May 11:33 Report Comment
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scott herringtonI really don't want Baines to go, but how else will we buy peanuts?Wednesday 23rd May 11:12 Report Comment
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So I just got spammed another round. It's sort of strange to get these emails with apparently word-generator-created subject lines that make no human sense. And while I haven't opened one of these in ages, the contents never seemed to make any sort of rational sense either. I have wondered why people would generate these, or if this is just some sort of scripting run wild (sort of like virus strands). The only thrill seems to be the "made ya look" variety. My email filters work overtime sorting the spam from the real stuff.
This morning, I read the news online and saw an article about how a third of Americans apparently can't tell the difference between an authentic email and a phishing scheme. These have never quite connected with me. I've never felt any need to help anyone move fake money into the US. And I've never experienced any banking institution email me (except for a recent case related to the purchase of a property---but I contacted the bank first and when the private documents came, it was very clearly authentic and had information only my bank would know). And financial institutions would have no reason to contact me directly especially since I had no account with them. It's puzzling why people would get caught up in this. Maybe I also junk quite a few emails the way I do unsolicited mail.
As an instructor, I get all sorts of emails from students. As a person in the community, I get emails from strangers related to my volunteerism roles and publishing. I just got an email recently from an unknown student about some old poems that were published a long time ago and that I sort of assumed people had stopped reading. He wanted to know about the initials of the people I'd written romantic poems to. I responded a little tetchily about my privacy, and he responded with a polite message back for overstepping his bounds of inquiry as a stranger. FERPA keeps me from speaking to spouses or parents of learners. And I do my best not to send personal information by email anyway---for my protection and that of my students.
While acknowledgment and "closing the feedback loop" emails can be very sweet, I'm finding that time crunches make it so that emails have to add new intelligence. I have to learn something in a new message or at least get a new sense of direction on a project or get verification about a query to feel like time has been used well.
While I'm not dumb enough to solicit spamming or to issue any challenges to those who create these no-new-intelligence emails, I will put it out there that I wish they'd stop wasting people's time and email space. There's so much else that's engaging and worthwhile that's not footnote embed, anthem and meatball.


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The market appears to have already factored in a softening in U.S. growth during the second quarter, after a stronger-than-expected first quarter. Our US GDP Growth Basket (a 'tracking portfolio' of US real GDP growth) has retraced all the gains recorded between last November and mid-February. This should protect the trade should the forthcoming batch of macro data, starting with retail sales this Friday, be weaker than earlier in the year. That said, a near-term risk to the trade stems from an escalation of tensions in North Asia. So far, these developments appear to have had a small impact on global asset prices.
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Bet they didn't project back then we'd still be chugging away in sub-2% territory in mid-2013.
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The holiday season brings an annual opportunity to share our gratitude for the people and things we have. I've always believed that the reason people look forward to this time of year is not because of the gifts, decorations or holiday festivities, but because it's the only time of year that really encourages us to be effusive in our thanks.
I've been thinking about gratitude a great deal lately.
Just this week, I found myself thanking a ParenteBeard team member for a job well done throughout this past year. We have a wonderful team at ParenteBeard and I know that I am lucky to lead them as CEO. Every day, I feel gratitude, but perhaps I need to express it more frequently.
I recently heard a story of a team member who spent the week of Thanksgiving on a tropical island. People thought it was an odd choice and I understood that. Turkey with all the trimmings on a beach? But when asked about it, her answer was quite simple, "I really strive to practice gratitude every single day. Not just on, or around the holidays, but 365 days a year."
I'm guessing she may not fit it in every day, but it made me think of what a great goal it is to work towards. It's important to give thanks all year, not just during the holidays.
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The guests go exploring the house.
Now that things have been established, expect a lot more of the 'horror' element to come in starting in the next chapter =]
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"You trained these lips when they were champs And now they're itchin' for a comeback"
Everyone drifted off to explore the house after Pete disappeared. Brendon had gone up to bed, too tired to really care about what was going on. Rachelle, Gabe, and William had gone to find the Conservatory and Lila was left by herself, Ryan had disappeared shortly before Brendon and without a word.
Lila wandered through the halls of the mansion, astounded that someone she knew lived in such a wonderful and expensive place. Paintings adorned the walls and antique furniture adorned all of the rooms. She had come across the lounge, the study, the library, and the ballroom and run into no one since dinner.
She decided to check out one more room before she headed to bed. Using her favorite trick of 'eenie meenie minie moe' she picked the door at the end of the hall. She walked up slowly, the sound of her heels clicking against the floor echoed with every step. Her hand fell softly on the knob and she twisted the metal ball slowly in her hand until the door opened with a loud 'CLANK'.
Big band music filled the room and Lila immediately spotted an old phonograph with a record spinning on it. She took a few steps into the dimly lit room and saw a figure hunched over the pool table, taking a shot. She distinctly heard the cue stick hit the cue ball which in turn clanked into another one of the balls followed by the sound of one falling into one of the pockets.
"Nice shot," Lila said.
The figure stepped into the light, it was Ryan Ross. He had a sly smile on his face as he responded, "Thanks." He laid the stick down on the felt green tabletop and pulled the candy colored orbs out of the pockets, "Care to play?"
Lila shrugged, "Sure," she said. Lila had never been too good at anything that could be construed as a 'bar game'. She was horrid at darts, billiards, and even Pac Man. Especially Pac Man.
She sauntered over to the wet bar in the corner of the room and grabbed a glass, "Want a drink?" she asked.
"What's to drink?" he asked back.
"Good question," Lila said. She took out a second glass and set them next to each other on the counter top. She reached for the large glass bottle and removed the crystal stopper. She held it to her nose and took it quickly away, "Whiskey," she said quickly, "And definitely not the cheap kind."
"Well then I'll have some," he said with a smile. Lila poured two glasses and brought them to the pool table. She handed one to Ryan after he finished racking up the balls. "Ladies' break," he said simply and handed her a cue stick.
Lila placed her glass down on the rim of the table and leaned to take her shot. She went to shoot and to her amazement, hit the cue ball. However, to her expectations, she hit no other of the balls. She laid her head on the table and laughed a little before standing, "Maybe you should break," she said.
Ryan couldn't help but let out a laugh, "I can honestly say I've never seen that happen before." He walked over to where Lila was now standing and stood behind her. "Try it like this," he said. He gestured for her to hold the cue stick and put his arms on either side of her. He guided her hands how to hold the cue and shadowed her as she pulled the stick back and pushed it forward. This time she hit the triangle and balls went spinning in all directions. "Just like that," he whispered in her ear.
Lila was thankful for the dim lighting as she was sure her face was turning a bright beet red. She stood and Ryan moved, "Thanks," she managed to sputter out before she reached for her drink.
"So you enjoying your time in California?" Ryan asked as he took his shot.
"More or less," Lila said, "Full of bad drivers though."
Ryan laughed and handed Lila the pool cue. She moved to take her shot and she missed. Not by as much as she thought she would though, "So much for beginners luck," she muttered.
The game went on and the whiskey continued to flow for what seemed like hours. They made conversation about everything from Lila's job to Ryan's favorite food to what they would do in the event of a zombie apocalypse. Teetering on the edge of being fully inebriated Ryan spoke, "Let's make this interesting."
"Interested how?" Lila asked, intrigued.
"If I make this next shot, you let me kiss you," he said simply as he lined up his shot.
"And if you don't?"
"If I don't…" his sentence drifted off as he thought, "Then I give it a good honest try later when you're completely wasted." Lila laughed, just giving him a nod as she took another sip of whiskey.
He drew the cue stick back and hit the ball with full force, sending it flying into the pocket in the corner of the table. He put the stick down and walked over to Lila who was leaning against the bar. "Come to collect?" she said smoothly.
"You know it," he said putting his arms on either side of her, on top of the bar. His face hovered in front of hers for only a moment before he kissed her. Lila didn't know if it was the whiskey or Ryan that made her lips feel like they were conducting the electricity from the room but in that moment she didn't care.
Ryan had put his hands around her waist when the door to the billiards room flew open. "Helloooo any one hoommmee??" a very drunk Gabe Saporta asked. "Ohh sorry. Didn't mean to interrupt," he said quickly. The drunk singer took another look at the pair next to the bar and scoffed. "Really?" he asked.
Ryan tilted his head down and turned to face Gabe, his eyebrow raised, "Looking for something?"
"Not in particular," Gabe said, "But really Ryan? Lila? You can do better. She's… she's not a very nice person!!" he slurred.
Ryan shook his head and laughed, "You are so gone Gabe," he said. Ryan turned to Lila, "I'm gonna help him to bed. But I'll be right back."
Lila let out a deep breath, "I think I'm just gonna hit the hay myself. See you tomorrow." With that, Lila made her exit and went to her bedroom.
"Hey has anyone seen Rachelle?" Gabe asked the next morning at breakfast. Everyone shook their heads as the filled their plates with waffles, eggs, bacon, and muffins. "How about you Beckett? I left her with you."
William looked up nervously, "Nope," he said quickly, "I went to bed a little after you left."
That morning had been jolting for everyone. They were all woken up by the butler at eight o'clock sharp and were told before breakfast that Pete would not be back until later that evening. "Well this breakfast is delicious," Brendon said shoving forkfuls of waffle in his mouth, "She's missing out."


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A glimpse of the work of the Ulstein Bridge Concept
Last week at the Design Day, a meeting place for businesses and designers organised by the Norwegian Design Council, the Ulstein Bridge Concept project and Ulstein Group's commitment to design were thoroughly covered. First speeches about using design in the maritime industries were given by Tore Ulstein, Chairman and Deputy CEO, Ulstein Group, and Skule Storheill, R&D and Innovation Programmes, Norwegian Design Council. Special emphasis was put on the design-driven innovation programme, which our project has been a part of. Then a video presenting the work the Ulstein Bridge Concept project was shown, in which my Project Manager Kjetil Nordby was interviewed, and even I got to say a couple of words.


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Corded Multi-Max™ Oscillating Tool
The Multi-Max™ Oscillating Tool System from Dremel is a compact, yet full-featured multi-tasking tool. It's designed to take on a wide variety of tasks from sanding and cutting to scraping and grinding, by simply changing accessories. This degree of versatility is due, in part, to the tool's head, which moves from side to side at high speeds in 3-degree arcs. Multi-Max has a variable-speed, 1.5-amp motor that produces 10,000 to 21,000 oscillations per minute. A soft-start feature minimizes abrupt starts, and electronic feedback provides consistent speed through even the toughest applications. An over-molded ergonomic grip makes extended use more comfortable. The Multi-Max also sports a Quick Fit™ system, which makes it fast and easy to switch between 12 different accessories, such as a scraper blade, flush-cut blade, 3-in. wood and drywall blade or a hook-and-loop sanding pad. Multi-Max is offered in a kit ($99), which contains a variety of sanding, cutting and scraping accessories and a storage case.
Cordless Multi-Max™ Oscillating Tool
This fall, Dremel extends the convenience of its versatile Multi-Max™ Oscillating Tool by launching a cordless version. Now, you can cut, sand, scrape or grind anywhere you need to, without the need for an outlet nearby. The Cordless Dremel Multi-Max™ is powered by a 12-voltMax Lithium-Ion™ battery, which provides the same level of high performance at all speeds as the corded version. The tool's speed range can be adjusted anywhere between 3,000 and 21,000 oscillations per minute, and a separate On/Off switch allows you to retain the previous speed setting from one use to the next. Soft start and an electric brake make the tool even more convenient to use. An on-board fuel gauge also enables you to monitor the amount of battery charge remaining while you work. The 8300-01 is compatible with all Dremel oscillating accessories and attachments, and it includes the same Quick Fit™ accessory interface as its corded counterpart. The Cordless Multi-Max comes with two interchangeable Lithium-Ion batteries, a one-hour charger and seven accessories, plus a deluxe storage case for $139. You can find it at most hardware stores and home centers.
The Dremel brand's latest addition to their tool line is the Trio™, a multi-purpose tool that incorporates the functions of a jigsaw, edge sander and detail router into one tool. A 90° pivoting handle and 360° cutting technology let you use the tool on horizontal or vertical surfaces, in any direction, on wood, drywall, sheet metal, and other materials. Plunge-cutting capability is also incorporated into the Trio, which has a telescoping foot adjustment for depth control and onboard dust extraction. The range of the variable speed tool is 10,000 to 20,000 rpm. Suggested price is $99.99.
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Skill Building at the Bullock Permaculture Homestead
The core dates for our 2014 Skill Building Program are Mar. 28 - Oct. 27, but participants are encouraged to arrive earlier and stay later.
Each year we work on different projects. Consequently, the skill building program is
different every year. Our projects provide hands-on experience in many
of the following skill areas: organic gardening, grafting, pruning,
electrical, plumbing, irrigation, metalworking, carpentry, nursery
management, pond construction, mushroom propagation, ferrocement
construction, canning & food preservation, cooking, working with small
animals, plant propagation, bee keeping, pedal-powered machines, solar
hot water systems, photovoltaic systems, natural building, mechanical,
and more.
A typical day in the life of an participant would probably look like this:
We work four to five days per week, with the remainder left unscheduled.
We ask each of our participants to contribute $250/month to our land fund,
which is used to supply tools and materials for our projects. Note this has changed since last year! Participants
also share the cost for bulk food not grown here. Opportunities to earn
money are plentiful on the island.
Where Would I Stay?
We have numerous tent pads available scattered about the property. We
supply the space and a tarp for rain cover; you supply the tent (if
needed), mosquito net, sleeping bag, pad, etc. Meals are prepared together in our community
Application Procedure & Timeline
The application period for our 2014 Skill Buiding Program is now closed. Before you contact us please read our detailed skill building program description (PDF, 30KB). Note this description has been updated as of October 2013, so you'll want to review if you haven't read it for a while. If it sounds like a good fit for you check back here in September 2014 to see our application procedure and download an application for the 2015 program.
As part of planning out your permaculture education you might also want to read Cosmic Bob's Plan for Your Life. This "tongue in cheek" article actually lays out a valid way to approach skill development in a permaculture context.
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Peter Danenberg
Owner/Level 1 Certified Trainer
Peter found CrossFit as an exit strategy from rugby, where he was known, at Harvard, Pasadena and Freiburg, as the "gentle giant." He managed to snag a top-ten at the OC Throwdown; and has trained at CF boxes in Los Angeles, Monrovia, Pasadena, Santa Monica, San Francisco, San Jose, San Mateo, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Copenhagen, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Milwaukee, New York, and Montclair, NJ.
In decreasing order of fluency, he knows German, Greek, Latin, French, Latvian, Hebrew and Sanskrit; plays Bach, Rach and Beethoven; and programs for a living.
Tom Scoble
Owner/Level 1 Certified Trainer
Tom Scoble grew up as an athlete: ski racing, lacrosse, soccer and tennis formed the foundation of his competitive years of junior high through his time at UCLA. Tom was introduced to CrossFit in 2009, but didn't find a home at a box until March of 2010. Since then he has been hooked. After watching the regionals and the Games this year, Tom's commitment to CrossFit has lead him to want to share it with others in his community. After successfully completing the CrossFit Level 1 Certification seminar, he was eager to begin sharing it with others.
Tom is also passionate about food and nutrition and does one on one nutritional counseling. He owns a successful landscape construction company, Mother Magnolia, Inc. and loves to spend time with his wife Kathleen and their two boys Champe and Griffin.
Aris Gregorian
Level 1 Certified Trainer
Born and raised in Northern California, Aris Gregorian became interested in fitness and weight lifting at 10 years old when he first discovered the existence of a gym. His interest in functional training and athletics began in 2006, which ultimately lead to his discovery of Crossfit shortly thereafter. Aris Gregorian is Level-1 Certified and has spent countless hours researching training methods for mobility, strength, and endurance.
Aris received his Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from Santa Clara University, and after 3 years of experience as an engineer in the aerospace industry, chose to move to Southern California to study Intellectual Property Law. Also he can bench 335 pounds – just so you know.
Raymond Brian Ciria
Level 1 Certified Trainer
Being a fitness and adrenaline junky, Raymond started to get bored with going to the typical "globo gym." He was in search of something that would challenge and push his mental and physical capacity. Through research, he found CrossFit in November 2010. Since then, CrossFit has changed his outlook on what fitness and training. Raymond has been introduced to new movements and techniques, such as, Olympic lifts and Kettlebells. As he continues his journey into CrossFIt, he has seen and felt an amazing difference in his overall health. Seeing this transformation within himself, he now has a strong desire to share CrossFit with others. He has decided to continue to extend his work in the CrossFit community by becoming a trainer and by pursuing a Physical Therapy Degree.
Max Wilhite
Level 1 Certified Trainer
Max Wilhite, aka Sean Penn, is one of the best and brightest to emerge from the smoke and haze of San Marino High. He ran a blistering 40, crushed it on the grid iron, and now enjoys testing his limits as a CrossFit athlete and trainer. Currently he is the head coach of the Glendale High School freshman football program.
Cody Vella
Level 1 Certified Trainer
Cody Vella grew up playing competitive sports, Swimming in rivers and hiking the mountains of Humboldt County, CA where he grew up. This lead to him finding a passion for health and fitness at a very young age. Switching from his typical gym routine to CrossFit in early 2008 he found a love for helping others, coaching and competing. In 2010 he relocated to Los Angeles to begin his journey as a CrossFit coach and athlete and hasn't looked back since.
With years of experience and knowledge in coaching he is committed to helping as many people as possible reach their goals and impact their lives in a positive way.
Shayla Danenberg
Level 1 Certified Trainer
Shayla has her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology. While studying fitness and health promotion, she got certified to teach group fitness and taught spinning classes for 4 years. After years of motivating other she felt like it would be valuable to find an activity that varied in movement and would motivate her to set new goals. She found the crossfit community and was inspired to better herself as an athlete and person. She is currently working on her Master's in Occupational Therapy; where she helps people rehabilitate in daily activities after an injury.
Marisa Thomas
Level 1 Certified Trainer
Marisa found CrossFit, funny enough, through a guy at a bar who overheard her conversation and told her to check it out. Coming off of collegiate rowing at UCSB, personal training, and group fitness classes, she was looking for a faster paced and more diverse workout to take her fitness to the next level. After joining a box and getting started with the Paleo diet Marisa noticed a drastic change in her strength, speed, and body. She got Level 1 certified with one of the coolest crews of the CrossFit elite and brings over a year of coaching experience and 3 years of CrossFit knowledge. With some solid competitions and performances under her belt, Marisa has set her goal to make it to the CrossFit Regionals in 2012. She has thoroughly enjoyed what everyone refers to as the "cult of crossfit" and is thrilled to coach and share the rips, tears, shin scrapes, and sweat.
Aaron Gatdula
Level 1 Certified Trainer
Born in Pasadena, CA, Aaron was a very active kid growing up, always outdoors and playing competitive basketball throughout high school. He is extremely passionate about all of what CrossFit has to offer: the healthy active lifestyle, meeting new people who share his addiction to torn-up hands, scraped-up shins, and music blasting to the sounds of weights clanking and dropping on the box floor. Aaron loves that Crossfit is constantly varied and that Crossfit is constantly humbling; everyday at the box presents a new challenge. He likes to keep it fun while helping others to achieve their fitness goals. He also enjoys warming up and rolling out to Bob Marley, but will WOD to anything with a good beat. His favorite Crossfit movements are the Thruster and Butterfly pull-up. His favorite WOD is "Fran;" his least favorite WOD is also "Fran." He can be seen WODing while wearing a cape from time to time and enjoys nice long walks on the beach. AKA Kid Rx.


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Jun 17, 2013 GMTgedit works fine on Kubuntu, but the editor does have a few quirks that can quickly become a nuisance. For starters, the Up and Down arrows in the Find panel use generic blank icons. To fix this problem, install the gnome-icon-theme-symbolic package using the sudo apt-get install gnome-icon-theme-symbolic command. By default, when you launch gedit on KDE or open a text file in it, the editor automatically creates an empty Untitled document. Needless to say that closing and discarding each and every empty file manually can quickly become rather annoying. Fortunately, this issue is easy to fix (I stumbled on the...
May 30, 2013 GMTSometimes the simplest tool can prove to be one of the biggest timesavers. Case in point: HTMLify. This web app does one very simple thing: it converts code snippets into an HTML-friendly format. This may not sound like much, but if you often need to insert code blocks into blog articles, this tool can make your life easier. Using HTMLify is as straightforward as it could possibly be. Paste a code snippet into the input field and hit the HTMLify button. Press then the Copy to Clipboard button to copy the processed code.
May 28, 2013 GMTTransforming a bare-bones Raspberry Pi into a fully-functional portable station is a popular pastime among enterprising users, and you can easily find instructions on how to build a Kindleberry Pi, a Kindleberry Wireless, and even a Raspberry Pi Linux laptop. But if you happen to use an Android device, you can opt for a less complicated and more modular solution devised by yours truly. The Android device in this setup acts both as a wireless hotspot and a display for Raspberry Pi. The latter is configured to automatically connect to the Wi-Fi network created by the...
Apr 30, 2013 GMTHere is a simple trick for those KDE users who need to keep tabs on time in different cities around the world. Instead of using a dedicated world clock applet or browser extension, you can configure the digital clock widget in the main panel to display time in different time zones. To do this, right-click on the digital clock widget and choose Digital Clock Settings. Switch to the Time Zones section, and type the name of the desired city in the search field. Tick then the check box next to the city. Repeat this for other cities, and press OK to save the settings and close the window. That's all there is to it. Hover...
Apr 29, 2013 GMTCloud-based file syncing services are a dime a dozen nowadays. Most of them store copies of your data on remote servers and charge for storage space. This approach has two major drawbacks: you have to entrust your data to a third-party service, and the more storage you need, the more you have to pay. The recently released BitTorrent Sync tool offers an alternative solution that solves these problems. Instead of relying on a central server for storing files and syncing them between multiple machines, BitTorrent Sync uses a peer-to-peer protocol to keep files in sync across multiple machines. This is a brilliant solution, indeed. You don't need to run a dedicated synchronization server,...
Apr 28, 2013 GMTTired of the default KDE themes, color schemes, and wallpapers? Then try Caledonia, a bundle containing everything you need to spice up your desktop. Caledonia comes with a set of high-quality wallpapers, a KDE Plasma theme, a splash screen, a KDM theme, and a color scheme. You can download individual parts, or you can use the Caledonia Downloader shell script to grab the entire bundle. Installing Caledonia components is not particularly difficult. To add the KDE Plasma theme, copy the Caledonia folder into the ~/.kde/share/apps/desktoptheme directory. Open the System Settings panel, switch to the Workspace...
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I'm starting to notice a trend lately… In the last few months, there have been 4 similar $100 fitness gadgets announced. We reviewed the Fitbit (link below in the related posts list), then there was the NewYu, then the Striiv and now the MYTRAK. They all have some type of display that shows your daily activity level (or lack there of). As you walk, workout, etc, the display will change to motivate you to continue. The MYTRAK uses a circular display that starts out Red and changes to Green as you progress. It tracks the intensity, frequency, and duration of your physical activity and shows how many calories you've burned and need to burn to reach your goals. It also shows you how you are doing in each of three
key fitness areas: Heart, Energy, and Health. The MYTRAK can interface with a Polar heart rate strap, but one isn't required. You can purchase the MYTRAK for $99.95. Do you think these gadgets are motivational? Which of the ones I mentioned would you choose?


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IT'S your turn to be famous AND Experience a true Professional Photo Shoot from Oregon's Most Award-Winning Photographer!
Please apply BEFORE the end of your Junior year. (If you are a Freshman or Sophomore, it's always good to apply now, so we can contact you later.)
We have three types of models:
Calendar Models–who are paid $50 for a 30 minute photo shoot– and two different types of Senior Models (Reps) where your photographs will appear on promotional materials from social media to your image on display at Valley River Mall !
If you are one of our select Super Models, your image will be on one of our promotional public service message billboards. This coming year, we will have 3-4 photos on the board vs. 11 that we did in 2013.
We're looking for ALL types of people: student leaders, musicians, athletes, cheerleaders, artists, community volunteers, you name it – we want you!
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Amelia Earhart
By Brishti Bandyopadhyay; Illustration by Shinod AP
Earhart was born on July 24, 1897, in Atchison, Kansas. She was the elder of Edwin Stanton and Amy Otis Earhart's two daughters. Childhood was not happy for the two bright sisters. Their father was an alcoholic and lost jobs often. The family travelled a great deal.
The girls often recited poetry while doing their chores but also loved sports, including basketball and tennis. Their parents encouraged them to try new things.
Amelia wanted to attend college after finishing school. But, she met some World War I (1914 - 1918) veterans and decided to study nursing, instead.
During the war Amelia worked as a military nurse in Canada and later she became a social worker and taught English to immigrant children.
Besides work, Amelia had one hobby. She enjoyed watching airplane stunt shows, which were popular in the 1920s. Then one day she took a 10-minute plane ride and knew what her vocation would be - she would learn to fly.
Amelia did several odd jobs and with the help of her mother, she put together the fee - $1,000. In those days, $1000 was an extremely large amount of money.
After 10 hours of instruction and several crashes, Amelia was ready to fly. She made her first solo flight in 1921. The flight went well. By the next year, Amelia had saved enough money to buy her own plane.
Till 1928, flying was only her hobby. This changed when Amelia received a call from Captain Hilton H Railey. He asked her to join pilots Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon on a flight from the United States to England.
Though Amelia was just a passanger, she became the first woman to cross the Atlantic. The plane they flew in was 'The Friendship' and the trip was made on June 17-18, 1928. A publisher named George Putnam wrote an article on the flight and in 1931, Amelia married him.
After this, Amelia got tremendous publicity. In May 1932, she crossed the Atlantic alone and set a new transatlantic crossing record of 13 hours, 30 minutes. She received a medal from American President Herbert Hoover for this.
Several years later, she became the first woman to fly from California to Hawaii, which was a difficult route.
Amelia's last flight began in June 1937. She and navigator Fred Noonan set out to fly around the world. They were in a twin-engine Lockheed Electra. The two of them took off from Miami in America to South America. Then they crossed the South Atlantic Ocean to Dakar in Africa. From there to Thailand to Australia.
However, after they left Lae in New Guinea for Howland Island, the American coast guard lost contact with the plane. They received a final message on July 2, 1937 at 8:45 am, and Amelia's tone was described as frantic.
Despite an extensive search, the American Navy never found a trace of either the plane or the aviators. Their disappearance is still a mystery.
While some believe that she and Noonan were captured and executed by the Japanese, others feel that President Roosevelt sent Earhart on a secret spy mission. However, none of these theories has been confirmed.
In a tribute to Amelia, her husband published her biography entitled Soaring Wings in 1939. The biography described her adventurous life. What egged Amelia to keep flying? Maybe it was "a lonely impulse of delight."
Amelia Earhart - A brief biography [Biographies for kids]
By Brishti Bandyopadhyay; Illustration by Shinod AP
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Southampton is the place to be for
buy-to-let landlords, according to new research from HSBC.
Out of 50 towns and cities with the highest concentration of
private rental housing, Southampton topped the list, enjoying
rental yields of 7.82 per cent. What's more, private rental
accommodation makes up a quarter of its housing stock and prices
remain affordable.
Average rents stand at £901 per month in Southampton,
considerably higher than most cities in England and Wales. However,
it isn't the only place in England and Wales where conditions are
favourable for buy-to-let landlords. Blackpool, Hull, Manchester
and Nottingham are also prime spots for investment, thanks to their
relatively inexpensive property prices. These areas boast rental
yields of 7.81 per cent, 7.77 per cent, 7.60 per cent and 7.55 per
cent respectively. Coventry also performed relatively well, coming
in at sixth place with a yield of 7.13 per cent.
Surprisingly, London did not perform well, despite rented
accommodation being in high demand. According to HSBC, this is
because of the comparison between rental yields and property
prices. Values keep rising in the capital, pricing many out of the
market. However, Southwark performed relatively well, coming in
13th place overall. Nevertheless, the boroughs of Hammersmith and
Fulham and Kensington and Chelsea ranked in the bottom two places.
This is thanks to high initial outlay prices, generating returns of
just 3.42 per cent and 3.34 per cent respectively.
Peter Dockar, head of mortgages at HSBC, commented: "Buy to let
remains a good investment for those looking for above average
returns. Twenty-three of the top 50 areas offer yields above five
per cent, significantly more than is available from more
traditional savings options. However, it is clear there is a fine
line between a property in a desirable area, the rents that can be
achieved and the returns that can be yielded so it is key landlords
do their research as often the most popular locations may not offer
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Ladies and Gentleman, start your engines!
Supervisor Kate Murray will host the 9th annual Seaside Spectacular Car Show on Saturday, September 20th at Town Park Point Lookout, located at 1300 Lido Boulevard in Point Lookout (rain date September 21st). The show begins at 12 noon and runs until 4 PM. Classic car check-in begins at 10 AM. $10 registration fee. No spectator fee.
Bring your very own classic car to be judged in over a dozen categories (open to cars 1989 and older) or simply stop on by to admire the vintage vehicles from years past. Participants and spectators alike will appreciate live music, as well as snacks and beverages available for purchase. Come early, stay late and enjoy your trip down memory lane!
Sponsors: Merrick Dodge Chrysler Jeep and Ram of Wantagh; Merrick Collision & Towing; H.R.E. Motor Cars, Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union.
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Published: Nov 28, 2012
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The top five running backs selected in the 2009 NFL draft aren't exactly fantasy royalty, with the exception of maybe -- emphasis on maybe -- Philadelphia's LeSean McCoy.
Sometimes the mere mention of one of the other backs is enough to draw a repulsive reaction from fantasy owners. Beanie ... Knowshon ...
How did it feel to hear those names again in Week 12?
McCoy is the only one of those five backs who ranks in the top 10 in rushing yards since '09. The other guys are running backs you never really want to start. Given that this is their equivalent to a senior season at the NFL level, it's fair to call these running backs a disappointment.
Still, those five running backs are at the forefront heading into Week 13, and that's reflected in our RB Rankings. Here's a closer look:
LeSean McCoy, Eagles (No. 19). Owners should be worried because McCoy still is Stage 1 in his recovery from a concussion, and Bryce Brown (No. 57) rushed for 178 yards in his place. There's no rush -- pun somewhat intended -- to get McCoy back in considering the state of the Eagles' season. Those who didn't handcuff McCoy might feel that in the fantasy playoffs.
Shonn Greene, Jets (No. 22). Greene was the last of these backs drafted in real life in '09 and perhaps the last one drafted in most fantasy leagues this season. Greene is plodding along 3.8 yards at a time, but he still ranks 11th in rushing attempts. Bilal Powell (No. 41) is closing the gap, but Greene remains the lead back. He's the same, boring RB2, at least for the rest of '12.
Beanie Wells, Cardinals (No. 24). Wells resurfaced with two TDs against the Rams last week. He has missed 12 games over the past three seasons while dealing with hip, groin, knee, hamstring, thumb and toe injuries. Wells' return was encouraging, but he's still averaging just 2.8 yards per carry and won't get any breaks from the schedule (at NYJ, at SEA, vs. DET, vs. CHC). I won't be surprised if Wells can't get more than 50 rushing yards in any of those games.
Knowshon Moreno, Broncos (No. 36). Eliminating McCoy, Moreno has the most upside through the fantasy playoffs. He's a top waiver pickup, and one can't help but think Peyton Manning is more comfortable with Moreno than his other choices moving forward. Otherwise, why would Moreno be in there? The fantasy playoffs feature matchups against Oakland (Week 14) and Cleveland (Week 16).
Donald Brown, Colts (No. 43). Brown is an every-year sleeper who never lives up to expectations. He also is the only one of these backs who doesn't have 2,000 career rushing yards. Brown, Vick Ballard (No. 23) and Delone Carter (NR) have combined for three rushing TDs this season, two fewer than quarterback Andrew Luck. I've never been excited about Brown -- or any of Indy's backs.
Now, a look at the rest of our Week 12 Rankings:
Stud: Colin Kaepernick, 49ers (No. 4). How is this possible? After back-to-back 20-point outings, it's hard to second guess Jim Harbaugh's decision to start Kaepernick. While the jury is out on whether Alex Smith is the better bet for a Super Bowl run, there's no question Kaepernick is the better fantasy quarterback. Start him against the Rams.
Sleeper: Jake Locker, Titans (No. 21). Houston's defense is short two impact linebackers with the loss of Brooks Reed, and cornerback Jonathan Joseph is still nursing a hamstring injury. The Texans allowed 819 passing yards the last two weeks. Tennessee is an unpredictable offense, but Locker could be next in line for a prolific day.
Go For It?: Andrew Luck, Colts (No. 15). It might seem incredulous to rank Luck behind Buffalo's Ryan Fitzpatrick (No. 13) and Jacksonville's Chad Henne (No. 14), but Luck struggled last week. Plus, the Lions are better than they seem against pass-happy teams. Luck's struggles on the road also are noted, but he still gets 20 points. Play through the matchup.
Big Talk: Three of our top-five quarterbacks are dual threats: Kaepernick, Carolina's Cam Newton (No. 2) and Washington's Robert Griffin III (No. 5). Like it or not (I don't), the NFL is embracing college principles.
Stud: Victor Cruz, Giants (No. 15). The networks are taking the whole salsa dance thing too far, NBC piped in music WWF-style after Cruz's nine-yard TD against the Packers. That's deplorable. Cruz had seven catches for 131 yards and a TD in the last meeting with Washington, however, so expect the motif to carry on.
Sleeper: Mohamed Sanu, Bengals (No. 37). Sanu continues to benefit from single coverage opposite A.J. Green. Sanu scored four TDs in the Bengals' last three games, and the Raiders have allowed 10 pass plays of 40 yards or more. The Bengals have something here. Start Sanu as a WR3.
Go For It?: Chris Givens, Rams (No. 30). Can we call this guy "One Time?" It seems like Givens strikes "one time" every game. Givens has just 22 receptions, but he has seven catches of 25 yards or more. He has scored in two of St. Louis' last three games. It's a reach against the 49ers, but it only takes "one time."
Big Talk: December is winning time, and nobody knows that more than Mount Union in Division III. Look at the records. A pair of former Purple Raiders owners can take on a playoff run of their are Washington's Pierre Garcon (No. 9) and Jacksonville's Cecil Shorts (No. 18). Both are every-week plays at the WR3/flex spot.
Stud: Jason Witten, Cowboys (No. 11). Witten is the only tight end with more than 100 targets, and fellow veteran Tony Gonzalez (No. 2) is the only other tight end on pace for 1,000 receiving yards. Before every matchup with the Eagles, watching this clip is mandatory.
Sleeper: Dallas Clark, Buccaneers (No. 30). Can we get Clark to catch a ceremonial pass from Peyton Manning? Clark has averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game the last three weeks, and the Broncos have surrendered eight TDs to tight ends.
Go For It?: Brandon Myers, Raiders (No. 18). Myers is a top-10 tight end, but he's against Cleveland, the only team in the league that allows less than six fantasy points per game to tight ends. I'd gamble on Clark over Myers.
Big Talk: Miami's Anthony Fasano (No. 12), Witten's former teammate, appears over-ranked, right? It's a matchup play for desperate owners. The Patriots surrender a league-high 71.3 yards per game to tight ends.
Stud: San Francisco 49ers (No. 2). Memo to Sam Bradford: San Francisco's Aldon Smith has nine sacks in the last three weeks. Get the ball out early. The 49ers have 37 fantasy points in the last two weeks. Chicago (No. 6) might have the top scoring fantasy defense, but San Francisco has the best real-life defense.
Sleeper: Green Bay Packers (No. 12). The Packers frustrated owners with a minus-3 at New York, which might have led some to discard them to the waiver wire. Bring Green Bay back against the Vikings, especially if Clay Matthews (hamstring) returns. Minnesota has a minus-5 turnover ratio, and the Packers play better at Lambeau Field.
Go For It?: Dallas Cowboys (No. 16). Let's hit all three NFC superpowers from the 90s. Dallas was "RG3'd" last week, but it should put on a better showing at home against the Eagles, who have obviously quit on Andy Reid. Dallas had three defensive/special teams TDs in the last meeting. Start the Cowboys.
Big Talk: With or without starting cornerbacks Brandon Browner and Richard Sherman, the Seahawks (No. 17) aren't worth starting against Chicago at Soldier Field.
Stud: Alex Henery, Eagles (No. 8). Henery is among the few Eagles showing up. He's 20-for-21 on field-goal attempts, and the Cowboys give up 8.5 fantasy points per game to kickers. Accuracy counts at this point.
Sleeper: Shayne Graham, Texans (No. 19). Graham is undervalued; he's owned in just 43 percent of Yahoo! leagues. He has 25 fantasy points the last two weeks, and he should push for 10 points against the Titans.
Go For It?: Phil Dawson, Browns (No. 24). Dawson is the only kicker with at least 20 field-goal attempts who is still perfect on the season. The drawback is Dawson has just 83 points. Oakland allows the most fantasy points per game to kickers (10.9). At least Dawson won't cause headaches. Start him.
Big Talk: Another reason to like Graham. He's 9-for-9 in December the past two seasons. Tennessee's Rob Bironas (No. 20), who scored 14 points last week, is 12-for-12 in the same situation.


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4. Simple Matching
The simple matching interface is intended to allow locally held lists of people to be matched against CUD data. This could provide the following benefits:
- Discover whether a record for a person exists in a central data source
- Discover the affiliations recorded for a person
- Enrich locally held data with additional attributes
Aid with lifecycle management by exposing when affiliations are no longer valid
The Simple Matching display a list of matching operations previously executed (none in the screen shot below), and a button to create a new matching list.
Here we create one called "Training Demo"
and click to manage it from the list
A blank matching list is now displayed.
To start we upload a file for matching
The column headings must be left as they are in the sample. Add as much data as you are able. Please note that the fields that can be provided are limited, but this is likely to be extended during the early adopter phase.
We are asked to wait while the file is processed
Returning to the matching list we can see which rows matched data in CUD, the number of matches made for each of these, and which rows did not match any data.
Where a match has been made it (or they) can be reviewed by clicking the icon on the row in question.
At which point it is possible to see on what basis that match was made, and the level of confidence that has been assigned to the matching strategy.
Multiple matches can be reviewed and false matches removed
The resulting list can be downloaded as a csv file containing the data you uploaded and data matched from CUD
The matching list will remain in CUD for up to one year, but the matching data is a snapshot of what CUD contains when the match is made and so is not updated as data changes in CUD.
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Congress - Stop Monsato Rider
Please take a look at the attached page and let your congress people know how you feel.
the Senate has been debating a Continuing Resolution (CR) for the big Appropriations funding bill (H.R. 933). Sen. Tester (D-MT) and three colleagues introduced an amendment to strike the biotech rider. Yesterday the Senate voted (63-35) to end debate on its version of the CR. They narrowly met this margin60 votes are required to end debate on a bill. And unfortunately, the GMO rider is still in this final version of the bill. The Tester amendment to remove the language was not included in the final agreement to proceed and sadly will not voted on.
Now the Senate will hold an up-or-down vote, possibly as early as today, on whether to pass the CR. This means its very likely the CR will be passed with the rider in it. This is the same rider weve told you about beforethe so-called Farmer Assurance Provision (Section 735) of H.R. 933that will strip federal courts of the authority to halt the sale and planting of illegal, potentially hazardous genetically engineered crops while USDA is performing an environmental impact statement. If this provision becomes law, it will be a huge blow to the justice system, completely overriding judicial safeguards that protect both farmers and the public, and rendering judges rulings irrelevant. This biotech-driven rider is simply an industry ploy to continue to plant GMO crops even when a court of law has found they were approved illegally.
Read the full article here:
For Brit
Hope everyone on here will sign the petition found on your link posted on here Brit !
OMG...this is such a sneaky travesty. The tactics used to ramrod this mess through is so disheartening. They might as well say, "to hell with court findings" as once again Monsanto and allies attempt to do as they please to the detriment of so many.
Thanks for posting this. Will do what I can to get the word out.
In solidarity,
Hi Brit,
I signed.
Wow. As both a lawyer and a human being who consumes food, I find this appalling. I contacted both my senators and representative.
Does anyone know how the vote went? Or if it has happened yet? I'll do some research myself and try to find out.
It looks like this thing slipped through the Senate with the rider still intact--is that correct?
- steph
Shortly after I typed the above, I received the following e-mail from my organic community farmer--Farmer Vicki--as if she heard my question:
Have you heard? Congress has passed the Monsanto Protection Act. Please go to the link posted below and take the time to sign the petition to have this act vetoed! Thanks!
Genesis Growers
St Anne, IL
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What I was specifically looking at was a single cast renew glyphed and unglyphed. The glyph states it increases the amount healed by 25% per tick(the actual percentage is less as you can see from the 2nd post) but heals over 12 seconds instead of 15. So you get 4 ticks instead of five (regardless of if you have empowered renew or not..that is not affected by the glyph). The actual percent increase per tick for me was around 16% (not even 20%) and I welcome any priest to try it out if you have the time and gold to spare.
Glyph of renew does make the ticks bigger (no doubt) but the benefit in a renew spec where you want to fill the gaps as much as possible it isn't as efficient. If you are casting renew on 1 target and reapplying it exactly when it falls off you will get more hps than the standard renew but at a higher mana cost. But the standard renew heals for more over the duration of the spell vs. the glyphed renew.
The only thing in your post I was not sure about is why you would recast a renew @ 12 seconds when it lasts for 15. If your clipping your renews then that throws the math a whole different direction (like dps dot clipping it is horribly inefficient.) If your clipping renew, you might as well just flash heal the person because you are not able to spread your healing out between circle/pom.
The reason the glyph doesn't provide a true 25% increase is the way blizzard calculates modifiers on spells. The modifier is a percent of a percent of a percent...in simple terms they don't just add the percents up. You don't take 15% + 15% +25% to get 55% more and you don't add the 25% from the glyph on top of the spell after the talents have been factored. I will try to find an exact formula again and post it so you can see why 25% is not 25% necessarily.


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i just realized that "never" is a contraction of "not ever"
and "blush" is a contraction of "blood rush"
also "studying" is a contraction of "student dying"
Most of you probably know this is one of the Angel's from Hellboy. But did you know that this is actually a more accurate protrayel of what angels are apparently supposed to look like according to The Bible? Although, and correct me if I'm wrong, but from what I remember they had 6 wings, covered with eyes on the wings. And had two eyes on their face, but used 2 wings to cover their face at all times, because if a mortal ever saw their face they would die. Angels from the bible are fucking terrifying honestly. :P
Yes they are.
So when Mary was visited by the angel….she was probably shrieking her head off.
Woah, this rules. The Old Testament is so creepy and gnarly.
boring personal tidbit/rambling: When I was a kid I used compulsive behaviors to control my extreme anxiety. I was also raised Southern Pentecostal which focuses a lot on Old Testament scripture. We were told about what angels really looked like in Sunday School when I was 6 or so. The bible mentions multiple faces, being covered in eyeballs, constant singing, lion heads, etc. This spawned an extreme fear of angels and they became the butt of my anxieties ("If I open and close this door 10 times I won't see an angel"). I use to pray to never see an angel, and I had recurring nightmares that my sister locked me in a room with cement angel statues that came to life and approached me while screaming. Then they would skin me and sacrifice me.
If you think about it, angels are kind of horrifying. Besides being described as beasts and monsters, they're practically brainless drones. Heavenly angels are only one step removed from demons. The only difference is demons fell from heaven because they chose to follow Lucifer… who was an angel (angel of music and one of god's favorites). So they are these eyeball covered animal mashed up monsters who were only created to worship for eternity (part of humanities creation was so that something would choose to love god, not just worship him because they were created to). Angels fall into a lot of new age and conspiracy beliefs too which my church believed and taught. We were taught that the supernatural realms went in the order of Heaven, Hell, then Earth. So when the angels fell from heaven with Lucifer, some fell through hell and landed on Earth. We were taught they intermarried with early humans and created giants (Goliath's origins) and taught witch craft to women (make-up, sluttiness, etc.) Imagine learning all of that nonsense as a 5 year old kid.
HEY!! haha, this is EXACTLY the concept amy & I are messing around with in the angel project. Angels are such creepy and interesting beings when you examine the source material. We're also playing with the fact that technically, angels have made their only moral choice, and so experience morality only in theory, which is fun
our designs for our angel characters are based on the non-humanoid or vaguely humanoid "canon" angels, which can be anything from a ball of wings covered in eyes to a huge, living wheel to animals on fire
I love it when people actually know Angels are not winged bishies that sparkle and love mankind. They're abominations, they're alien, they're beyond us. They're creatures that biology as we know it does not apply to. Often they do not love mankind, they love God and God alone.
Really, Neon Genesis Evangeleon had a better idea of what Angels should really look and behave like (mindlessly subservient and driven towards their goal) than any other work of fiction I've seen so far. Though I've heard some tidbits from Supernatural at least, which has angels taking on human form but describing just what they look like when they're not wearing their skin.
Angels are fucking scary though.
angels taught women witchcraft and whatnot? so basically feminine wiles that men whine about all these ten thousand years of patriarchy are actually divine? with a dash of god-defying confidence at that? am down with this.
When an angel doesn't tell you, "Don't be afraid," you need to run. Run for your life. Run like fire is raining down upon your village. Run like the Flood is coming for you.
Angels are MUCH worse than demons. A demon you can bargain with. A demon you can appease. A demon you can cow into submission. Angels? Not so much. They are like the Terminator with wings.
I'm not the best gif maker but at least I did it first
Best update of the month.
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After starting the season 0-8,the Liberty Flames were able to end on a four-game winning stream and earn the Big South Conference championship and an automatic bid to the 2013 NCAA Tournament. The Flames were able to upset Charleston Southern, 87-76. They are the fourth team to earn an automatic bid to the tournament.
John Caleb Sanders led the way for Liberty in their win with an impressive stat line of 27 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.
Liberty will play in the first-round game against a yet to be determined opponent.
It is only the second time in NCAA history that a team with 20 losses has qualified for the tournament field and the third time that Liberty has made the bracket. Liberty has lost their previous two tournament appearances to St. Joseph's and North Carolina in 1994 and 2004, respectively.
Making the field is another great achievement for the university and could be the start of a Cinderella story.
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Archangel of Mercy
by Christina Ashcroft
Genre: Paranormal Romance|
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Reviewed by: Abigail | Source: Publisher
Okay – A few good points, but with significant flaws. Library/swap/borrow if you want.
+ Sexual Content
Several graphic sex scenes. Including hints of forced seduction
Between an angel and a desperate woman comes salvation and a raw passion that challenges them at every turn…
When Aurora Robinson attempts to open a rift between dimensions to embrace her true heritage, an arrogant Archangel is the only one who can save her from the jaws of hell. And while she owes Gabriel her life, she's determined not to fall at his feet-despite the desire she feels whenever they're together.
After his wings were brutally destroyed millennia ago, Gabriel has no compassion for humans like those who ruined him and betrayed the ones he loved. But when he inexplicably finds himself defying ancient protocols to rescue a woman from a fate worse than death, he is shocked by the searing attraction he feels for a mortal.
As the ancient forces that seek to punish Aurora for her actions close in, Gabriel offers the tempting woman protection at his private sanctuary. But as they both succumb to their desires, they discover an even deeper connection-one that threatens to consume them.
Long running series like Nalini Singh's Guild Hunters and Meljean Brook's The Guardians prove that readers are still clamoring for hot paranormal romances featuring angels. Hoping to feed the demand, Christina Ashcroft introduces a new series featuring Archangels with scorching hot romance. In ARCHANGEL OF MERCY, the hero delivers on the scorching hot promise, but may be too alpha for some readers.
There are going to be readers who are really put off by Gabe, the fallen archangel hero. He is initially very dismissive of Aurora ("I have no need to ever justify my actions to anyone. Least of all to you.") and he has his own definition of the word 'no'. He walks a very fine line between forced seduction and just plain force. Due to his supernatural senses, Gabe is attuned to Aurora's involuntary physical responses, and totally dismisses her numerous and forceful protests ("Fight all you like. You're not going anywhere."). I get that he's a millennial old being who has reason to disdain humans, and I get that he's very accustomed to getting what he wants when he wants it, I even get that to him, he truly doesn't see anything wrong with forced seduction. But for me, I'll admit to feeling slightly uncomfortable in several places.
"Get off me." She glared up at him, breasts heaving just inches from his chest, desire snaking through every word. "You bastard! Where the hell am I?"Her disrespect, far from enraging him, tightened the need in his gut, heightened the throb in his temples…"You're where you belong." The words were little more than a growl and to reinforce her position he dragged his hand from the back of her neck, curled his fingers around the top of her tank and ripped the material in two.Her entire body quivered beneath him and her free hand suddenly gripped his throat. It didn't hurt. She was incapable of hurting him. But it was surprising."I don't belong here." Her fingers dug in deeper…
I like Alpha males who are controlling and cocky and even a little dangerous. I like that the kind of women who end up with them are just as strong. With Gabe, he's an acquired taste. He pushes even my limits of acceptable alpha male behavior particularly during the hotter scenes that are told from his point of view. Keep in mind that this is from Berkley's Heat imprint, so it is very erotic. Initially, Gabe sees Aurora as little more than a walking hole (something she rightly calls him out on), but even when he reigns in on the quasi criminal caveman behavior, the plot gets somewhat convoluted and pulls in one of my least favorite story tropes to explain Gabe's 'inexplicable' attraction for Aurora.
Overall, not my favorite angel paranormal romance. It is hot, and I liked the semi Sci-fi direction they took with the angel mythology that nicely sidestepped any religious dogma, but Gabe's behavior is challenging to accept. If you are at all sensitive to even a hint of dubious consent, you'll probably want to skip this one. According to the author's website, this is the first in a planned series. If I had to guess, I'll bet Gabe's friend Mephisto will be the hero in the next book.
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8 Responses to Early Review: Archangel of Mercy by Christina Ashcroft
Have not heard of this series, but oh my does it sound interesting. Another for the TBR pile
Thank you so much for the review.I will be honest and say that i am little worried now but i will try my own to see if you have a good point or not. I dont have any problem with strong male alphas but i do wonder how much this element in this book is. thanks again
at least i has a pretty cover . i was looking forward to this 1 . gr8 review
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Fans recently went aboard the Norwegian Cruise Lines for a fun celebrity cruise. They planned to hear Trace Adkins in concert and even get to spend some time with him. On Jan. 21, TMZ reported that after Trace left the ship the fans were lied to and only offered an hour of free watered down drinks.
The story broke that during the cruise Trace got into a fight with an impersonator and left the ship in Jamaica to head straight to rehab. Instead of telling their guests about this situation, they were told that he had a family emergency and had no choice but to go home. They were then offered on hour worth of open bar, but guests said the drinks were watered down and not that great anyway.
Now Trace's camp is trying to help out. They are offering free meet and greets plus concert tickets, but this isn't coming from the cruise line. Most people that were on the ship can't accept these anyway because they live too far away and made special arrangements to be on this cruise. You can see on their website that people paid $1,000 or more for their tickets on this shop.
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