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Chromatin is the physiological template of the human genome. Elaborate mechanisms have evolved to introduce meaningful variation into chromatin to alter gene expression and other important biological processes. Three major mechanisms of this are covalent histone modifications, chromatin remodeling by ATP-dependent complexes and use of histone variants. Dr. Allis and his colleagues hypothesize that distinct patterns of covalent histone modifications form a histone or epigenetic "code" that is read by effector proteins to bring about distinct downstream events. Histone proteins, their posttranslational modifications and the enzyme systems responsible for generating them are highly conserved through evolution. The Allis lab is currently investigating different histone modifications and their biological roles in a variety of unicellular and multicellular eukaryotic models. Through such enzymatic processes as acetylation, methylation, phosphorylation and ubiquitylation, histones are believed to function like master on/off switches and determine whether particular genes are active or inactive. Knowing how to turn particular genes on or off could reduce the risk of certain diseases.
The frequent, high-density posttranslational modifications (PTMs) in histone proteins have led members of the Allis laboratory to hypothesize that PTMs are located in strategic locations along the histone tail as a way for the cell to deal, reversibly, with gene silencing or, in contrast, gene activation. The lab has been a front-runner in deciphering elaborate cross talk relationships in the same histone tails (cis) or across distinct histone tails (trans). It appears that these regulatory pathways govern chromatin function during DNA replication and repair, chromosome segregation and chromatin compaction as cells undergo apoptosis. The combinatorial readout of distinct histone modifications that lead to the specification of unique downstream biological processes has been termed the "histone or epigenetic code" — a widely cited and influential hypothesis.
More recently, researchers in the Allis lab proposed that the mammalian genome is indexed by H3 variants in a nonrandom fashion reflecting the assembly mechanisms of dedicated, personalized chaperone proteins and exchange factors that control whether genes are constitutively expressed or remain silent. The Allis lab produced the first genome-wide maps of H3.3 localization, first in mammalian embryonic stem cells and then again after the cells had differentiated to become neurons. Biochemical approaches have led them to chaperone complexes that engage H3.3 selectively, depositing it into distinct regions of the genome. One of these chaperone systems (ATRX/Daxx targeting H3.3 to telomeres and other heterochromatic loci) has been shown to be mutated in a significant fraction of patients who suffer from pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Remarkably, H3.3 mutations are also highly specific to pediatric gliomas, a disease that is clinically and molecularly distinct from its adult counterpart. Dr. Allis and his colleagues hypothesize that these mutations can alter the recruitment and activity of histone-modifying complexes and therefore alter the epigenetic landscape and dysregulate gene expression. Given the restricted distribution of H3.3 mutations to pediatric gliomas, they further hypothesize that cell lineage-specific cellular context is crucial for the ability of these mutations to mediate oncogenesis. Active investigations are under way to test these hypotheses with collaborators in more clinically relevant settings, including human patients.
Dr. Allis received his Ph.D. in 1978 from Indiana University and performed postdoctoral work with Martin Gorovsky at the University of Rochester. Before he joined Rockefeller in 2003 as the Joy and Jack Fishman Professor and head of laboratory, Dr. Allis held several academic positions, including ones at the Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Virginia Health System.
Dr. Allis is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Among his many honors are the 2014 Japan Prize, the 2011 Lewis S. Rosenstiel Award for Distinguished Work in Basic Medical Science, the 2008 ASBMB-Merck Award, the 2007 Gairdner Foundation International Award, the 2004 Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences, the 2003 Massry Prize and the 2002 Dickson Prize in Biomedical Sciences.
Dr. Allis is a faculty member in the David Rockefeller Graduate Program, the Tri-Institutional M.D.-Ph.D. Program and the Tri-Institutional Ph.D. Program in Chemical Biology.
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I have a small shop (19'x20'). I have had to work hard to make the small amount of room work. I am interested in what space saving ideas some of you have come up with over the years. here is what I have right now.
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small workspace. What do you do to make extra space?
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We have a landing that was taking up allot of space. I got my hands on some used file cabinets and put it on wheels and bolted some hinges to the landing. Gives me room to stuff the bikes and kids toys under the landing.
I was just looking at my clutter today and shaking my head.
I filled 3 trash cans a couple of weeks ago,one today, and there is still more to go.
I like the vac. on the ceiling. My big -old school shop vac. takes about 3 times more space than it should. Even my shelves need about half of all the crap to go away.
Thanks for sharing your pics.
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OOPS. Now I see the shop vac under the work bench.
What is that hanging from the ceiling?
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its an air cleaner. 3micron filter inside. It has two speeds, loud and quite I put a carbon filter on the outlet. It works really well as a smog eater but I wanted some type of filter to cut the smell. As its an attached garage the wife complains that it smells when I get working. She wishes my hobby was wood work rather than steel
I do have a vac on the wall above my work bench. It was laying around the garage for the longest time and I claimed it Its actually really nice to have a small vac when on the bench. If I need to suck some fumes or clean up the bench it makes it a snap.
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I like the swing out cabinets.
I noticed most of your stuff is on wheels. That is what I have done so I can make room when I need it. It can be a pain to move, but it allows me more room when I need it.
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Looks like you have a foot or so above the torsion spring on the door??
In my old shop I built a storage rack up there for longer stuff. Always get my tubing etc in 10ft lengths which fit nicely above the door.
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You guys have tons of space.... my workshop is about 8' by 10'...
I hang my welder from the ceiling... (same with pretty much everything else)
Just out of frame Left is a rolling toolbox right against the corner... The door is not even 5 feet from the welding table...
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good tips... I just don't know how you get long steel above the door. With the door opener arm right in the center and all.
All of my "small" stuff is in the filing cabinets actually. I think the next step for sure is what KBAR mentioned, building proper shelves to allow more stack able storage. I was thinking about making a rack for milk crates (I have access to a endless supply.


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Are reality shows good for society?
Reality shows like Big Boss, Roadies are nowadays became the demand of Indian youth. But this kinda reality shows giving wrong message to our society by the abusive language used in the show.....this entertainment is becoming a curse to the society.....plz share urban views....
Mar 2 2013: I don't believe *reality shows* really exist. I remember reading two studies about how the mere observation of people change their behavior.
Mar 3 2013: good point. they're not exactly about "reality" but about a version of the reality that they are "selling" us. in other words, it's fake authenticityMar 3 2013: it's not the abusive language that's the main problem. abusive language exists in our society and hiding it would be worse than showing it.
i think that the main problem is the fact that reality shows actually create "fake realities" - situations that seem very real but aren't. for instance, how many people do you know who actually pick their spouse by making several people go through all kinds of challenges and tests?
this is a problem because people watching may not always make the difference between the reality they see on TV and their real life.
Daryl Roche
Feb 26 2013: Well, this is the same old argument I see in my own country, casting blame on a topic, in this case "reality TV shows", for exposing children/youth to a certain influence, arguably from a "class" of people you would not otherwise associate with and specifically aimed at the language being used, as further proof we need some sort of censorship across the board to offset your inability to parent your own children. How ridiculous…don't want your kids influenced by TV….turn it off, send them to their room with a book, BE a parent and stop censoring my freedoms. And be sure, were it not for the fact that TED would censor me for using the language you seem to hold such contempt for, I would use "every" word at my disposal.
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Feb 25 2013: Reality shows would be more accurately entitled "unscripted shows." No one's reality is the controlled and carefully edited version on television.
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Perhaps the better question is whether media shapes culture or merely reflects it.
Mar 8 2013: You make an excellent point here. The media has such an influence on culture today. Media tells us what to eat, what to wear, what is acceptable, what is desirable, etc. Reality shows are the culmination of all these influences. Reality shows can present whatever they want society to see. Shows like Jersey Shore portray people living irresponsibly and foolishly with virtually no repercussions. Other shows simply present skewed versions of actual events.
"Perhaps the better question is whether media shapes culture or merely reflects it."
This is a very interesting question. I believe both are true to some extent. The media gives society what it think we want (i.e. ridiculous shows about ridiculous things) and then uses these shows to send specific messages. However, I think if ratings started suddenly dropping for these types of shows, the media would find another method of influence.
Do you think these types of shows are harmful or just fail to accomplish good?Mar 8 2013: in turkey , reality shows is not real.of course it is applicable for other country.i have never trust any tv program.all of them is setup and ''SHOW''.Mar 3 2013: Hi Anshul:
I am so glad you chose to bring up the topic of reality shows as I do believe they're sending the wrong message. I've literally tried to find a positive one and thought I had when I watched Storage Wars, then again the word WAR was within the title. I thought to myself, how bad could it be to purchase items from containers? Then I saw the two men fight over the contents of a storage container and could barely believe my eyes.
To second your statement, I do believe just as you do that most reality shows are sending the wrong message to youth as well as adults today. It would seem that these shows are degrading and teach bad methods for coping with stress and are teaching such tactics as revenge which is so sad.
We need more uplifting shows. But I wonder, what would the ratings would look like!
The good news is that we have TED. Inspiring, uplifting, unique, global.
OliviaMar 3 2013: Reality shows are not real, they are just shows.
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Mar 2 2013: I may be good in the sense of freedom of speech, anyone should be allowed to express how they want. However if it is to be considered towards teaching morals and creating educated human beings, I doubt that is beneficial.
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At the end of the day it should be taken as entertainment, not to influence, just because in a movie or show there are people behaving out of the norm of society it does not mean that we have to act like it. Once again it is important to teach that those shows are for entertainment.
Mar 3 2013: i agree that it should be taken an entertainment, but people are hugely influenced by entertainment. that's why it's such a successful business.
look at Hollywood movies or sports. why would people want to be a prince/princess or an NBA star? because they think that those movie characters or sports stars have an ideal life - which is obviously not true (not even for movie characters)Mar 8 2013: Kelly, I definitely agree with you. Reality shows, however real or fake they actually are, should merely be forms of entertainment. However, I do agree with Questions First, too. I agree that people are influenced by entertainment. It is human nature to put ourselves in the situations we see portrayed in movies and on TV. That's why we are so attracted to these things. However, I would like to think that people do not do the same thing when it comes to reality shows. I know I have never been influenced by "Dance Moms" or "Storage Wars." I only watch these shows because I find them amusing. When I turn the TV off, I turn off anything I may have felt while watching the show. I don't think I should go out and buy a storage unit to make money. I'd like to think people are smart enough to do the same.
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Mar 1 2013: For every person viewing and deeply immersed in their preferred reality show, there is Another person who suddenly shudders, realizes what they are watching, and Awakens to the illusion.........then the Push becomes a Pull. They start to see what lies behind a reality show is common to Most things in our society. They are all delusional concepts. They are the dream.
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So, they are a necessary evil......Mar 1 2013: Yes as it keeps the masses from the true 'reality. If thy knew a fraction of what was really happening the world governments and religions would collapse in a blaze of glory.
Jerry Yang
Feb 27 2013: Over the years as media and society have become desensitized to such things as profanity and violence, we have been exposed to more and more "bad-influence media." This "media-controlled culture" is passed on to our children and our children's children. Every step of the way, children become more and more desensitized until they can kill people in "reality" video games without a blink of an eye. Now all of this has occured in only one generation. This means that violence will become increasingly prevalent in our society. The reality shows you mention are violent, and they do influence the spread of desensitization toward violence. But also consider the fact that there are reality shows that are not violent.Feb 26 2013: In reality shows the TV gurus have found the perfect combination of shows people will watch, with low cost production. Game of thrones is a far superior program you might agree... But the fx cost millions. That's why there's 38,000 reality shows for every fantasy epic(minor exaggeration)
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They will never let go of these money makers. It's the same reason TV line ups feature so many 'murder mystery/cop' shows. People lap up what amounts to the same episode rehashed over & over & it costs relatively little to make.
There is in every country I'm aware of, government bodies that control what we see... I.e. censorship. Why they don't control IQ lowering crap, like most reality TV shows, instead of being focused on private parts & 'evil' words is beyond me.Feb 25 2013: There are really two types of reality shows being produced now.
The first is the "day in the life" type of people looking for new homes or hunting alligators. These types do not tell you the whole story, lie where convenient, and leave out important parts of the story. I know a family that just did a renovate or move show and it was a sham at best.
The other type is the "Big Brother" type where the producers purposefully recruit mentally unstable contestants, place them in high stress situations and film them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with the intent of creating violent situations for their "plot" line.
Both of these types are produced because its cheaper than creating a scripted drama with actual actors and real writers.
Therefore they will stay around as long as there is an audience for their commercial sponsors. These people are bottom feeders and we should not support them.
A number of books have been written exposing the fraud yet it persists.
Maybe reading has become passeFeb 24 2013: Reality shows are attempts to package a show according to the tastes and expectations of the target audience while sustaining the impression that those things are happening without prior plan.
If the society craves filth and abusive language like an addict craves from drugs; then the society should be blamed for shooting itself in the foot.
It is a pity. If the society focuses on creativity and it is expressed in the demand, then we would make real progress.
Justin Elkin
Feb 24 2013: I remember Paris Hilton had a show called the simple life which was garbage. They would live with people and do blue-collar jobs. It was a good show to learn what not to do.
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Zdenek Smith
Feb 24 2013: I think some reality shows esp. on Discovery Channels are pretty good and realistic.
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Other shows, some that you mentioned, might not be based on reality or the portrayed "reality" only applies to a small group of people. By presenting these shows on TV (young) people might think the behaviors in the show are normal even thou these behaviors represent only fraction of population in special circumstances.
I think that this problem will disappear as the Internet continues to display TV shows and big competition on the Internet will ensure the shows that appear there will provide better value for its viewers. At least that is my hope =)
Feb 24 2013: Actually I have a relative who used to work as a contracted editor, sometimes for channels like MTV and Discovery and the majority of the shows are infact complete fabrications or atleast set-up for specific outcomes.
case in point.
http://gma.yahoo.com/ex-star-storage-wars-says-show-fake-231058763--abc-news-tv.htmlMar 10 2013: Great topic... can lead to a lot of controversy or arguments. On one side, people ask producers to keep things to as real as possible instead of narrating fiction... on the other end of the spectrum, the same producers are bombarded with people asking them to express creativity!!
So, fiction and reality are the 2 ends of the spectrum. But, when it comes to being good for the society, one should think about the "Message" that is being broadcast. Every program has a message and people have to judge the content by the message that is delivered.
TV content producers (and even newsprint editors) leverage the functions of Brain to their advantage. There's a small organ in the brain called - amygdala... which prepares us for the fight/flight response. This used to be a very useful functionality, until recently. During the last 3 centuries, due to massive development of communication, travel and interaction, it is working counter-productively. For thousands of years, human beings were usually 'locked-in' to local surroundings and hence the "amygdala" played a key role in the survival of species.
However, today, when are no longer bound to any geographic region, coupled with exposure to "dangers" from all around the world in the form of news, tv, internet and other media, the function of amygdala is questionable. Whether a danger is happening right next to you or thousands of miles away, the amygdala still responds to stimulus... and THIS is a strategy used by media to get the attention of their audience.
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--Mar 9 2013: They are not. One of the purposes of television was to make us lose our self-confidence. "I am a horrible person", "I have a big nose", "I am fat". And as the time passes by we realize that we are trying so hard to be like an actor(actress) or like some celebrity. We have borrowed ideas: to be skinny, even though you look horrible that way, to buy stylish clothes even if they don't suits you, etc. (Sorry for my English)Mar 8 2013: At the end of the day, reality shows exist because they make money. People watch them, so they will continue to be made. This doesn't necessarily mean that they are good or bad. Shows like "Chopped" on the Food Network don't really offer any underlying messages or suggest a way of life. These types of shows simply offer a half hour of entertainment involving food, cooking and competition.
On the contrary, other shows seem to suggest things about society and life in general. "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" and "The Real Housewives of ______" depict people living a lifestyle that is far from one most people can relate to. At the same time, are people really affected by this? Do people really watch the Kardashians and think, "This is how I want to live my life."? Hopefully not. People watch them because they are absurd, because they are entertaining and because they are dramatic.
Whether "reality" shows represent anything real or not, they make money. Because of this, they will continue to exist. Do people watch them to see how to live their lives or purely for entertainment? I would like to believe the latter.Mar 7 2013: I think all reality shows are not meant to be bad for the society. some are meant to get the barriers of the society out of the pillars of problems that they are facing through and some are meant to provide entertainment.as you stated big boss,roadies etc they are meant for entertainment and participants participate to see their future on the path of positivity.
but at the same time if you look at satyameva jayate it was completely meant for the problems the society is facing through and the solutions that need to be found to get rid of the problems.
So i dont think we can get biased to only one side of it rather need to think on both the sides of the coin.Mar 6 2013: Hello Anshul:>)
You say that the reality shows you mention are becoming the demand of Indian youth. That seems problematic, because the shows are projecting something that is not "real", and that is probably not helping our (USA) reputation around the world.
To participate in the "reality shows" people audition, and the casting directors pick certain personalities to participate. Those who are chosen, are then put into a constructed "set" that is built especially for the show, and they are filmed...sometimes 24/7, with production crews on the set and watching them all the time. There is NOTHING "real" about any of it.
The problem is, that the so called reality shows are sending an "unreal" message to a lot of people who accept them as "real" life stories. Same thing is true of soup operas. Some people get very engaged in the scripted lives of those "characters" as well. If people could see them as simply entertainment (like a stand up comedian doing a show), perhaps it would be fine.....however....it does not seem like that is the way most people who watch them perceive the "unreal" "reality show"!Mar 6 2013: I hope not.Mar 5 2013: No, they are fake. they are useless, but lets the youth of young adults enjoy them. So if people like them why not?Mar 5 2013: Youth enjoy what we allow them to. It is the path of least resistance. Reality television is easy; it costs your brain nothing to watch. You need not think or make any symbolic or deep connections what-so-ever when you partake.
Now what if parents decided that youth should only be allowed to watch something wholesome or intelligent? Of all the ideologies and religions parents hold over there children, the media they allow them (or force them) to intake should be the most prevalent.Mar 4 2013: Can anybody tell me why ppl or viewers are so curious or excited to watch such a crap......why they waste their time in knowing others life (shows like Big Brother/ Big Boss).....
They are more interested in knowing what the contestant had done in the show......
My suggestion to all reality show lover is to put ur valuable time in some productive work...which will bring some value addition to ur personality......Mar 4 2013: No.Mar 4 2013: I live in america and despise the reality shows we have here. I think they are grossly mislabeled as very little of what constitutes those shows could be considered "reality". I do agree with you that they quite probably serve to dumb down our cultures which makes life for all of us worse. But as long as people continue to watch them they will, sadly, remain.Mar 4 2013: They're good for mirroring how ridiculous society can be... Or become (?)Mar 3 2013: No! It encourages couch living... Youth needs to be lived in action.
Kim Laes
Mar 1 2013: There is only one 'realityshow' I ever liked and it does not even qualify as a true realityshow. It was about a group of people in a mideaval setting, competing to become 'king' of the land. It was a combination of fiction and reality and it was very pleasant to look at.
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But in general I do not enjoy realityshows for the simple reason that I do not see the use of it. For starters the name alone is wrong. Every antropologist, sociologist or psychologist knows that when you study or observe a subject (subject being a group or an individual) and the subject is made aware of the observation, then automatically the subject will show a behavior that it thinks the observer will want to see or will find pleasing.
Combine that with the fact that these reality shows are generally a competition with a hansom reward for whoever wins, you get an explosion of attentionseeking behavior. Don't forget, TV-makers will select the competitors based on their needs for attention and affection. A competitor who aims to win will alter his behavior significantly if necessary to get the attention and score with the public (who usually has a say in the outcome).
So really... reality shows are as fake as they come.
The only reason I laugh at a reality show is that I find it so stupid that I rather laugh than cry.Mar 1 2013: i think you're right in that reality shows as they are produced today send the wrong message by glorifying the mediocre, but to be honest these shows are manufactured to create certain results and thus aren't really reality at all. an actual reality show could be produced, but i doubt many people would find it very entertaining.
as for words, it's important to realise that words aren't offensive, people are. you can make a very friendly sentence using the word 'fuck', and you can make an extremely offensive one without it. we'd all be better off if we got over being offended about words, and instead started considering thoughts and ideas as a whole. the words a person uses doesn't change the validity of their ideas.
Mar 1 2013: Like, that makes like good sense. To me, its the word 'like' that's become predominantly corrupting. The words, however, interfere with 'consideration of thoughts and ideas'.
Anshul Mehta
Mar 1 2013: I would only say....'Words have their own life.......think before you speak...'
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Mar 1 2013: words mean nothing except that which is ascribed to them, both by the speaker and the listener, and these meanings are not always the same. that have no life at all until interpreted by a human mind.
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i would say think before you react. offense is the prerogative of the listener, not just the speaker, and if no offense is intended, none should be taken. we can't be expected to know in advance exactly what words will offend a particular person, and if we as listeners choose to value those thoughts and ideas which are expressed only in a certain way we will have a very narrow experience indeed, which does both ourselves as individuals and society as a whole great disservice.Mar 1 2013: Who are watching these reality shows?? It could be a very small % of viewers; ofcourse it is presented as if a big % of viewers are watching the same by manipulating TRP's .......
they serve the needs of very few people...........Mar 1 2013: As long as the entertainment can deliver good performance to people,that's good.why they like to use absusive languages?because some people like them.Once people have good education to be aware of nasty words not in good manner to look...just be patient.even those entertainers don't feel anxious about it,we just see and keep going.Feb 28 2013: From a personal perspective "HELL NO", but from a psychological perspective "It is a great way to do research on human behavior of people in various scopes of life that is fueled by their need for attention and many other facets of their personality that may be signs they need therapy."
I think people watch these shows to learn what not to do in life, or are analyzing their behavior and trends, but sadly it is entertainment, so most people (probably) aren't thinking much when watching these reality TV shows.Feb 28 2013: Reality TV wouldn't exist if viewers didn't enjoy it. Yes the plot lines are embellished, after all it is TV and the goal is entertainment. These shows provide information and learning that may not otherwise be available. A great example, Shark Tank - the reality show for entrepreneurs seeking investment money for their business idea - many people wouldn't know that was an option without the show. American Idol - how many of the stars that got their start on AI would have had the same opportunity without the show?Feb 26 2013: I don't know, I don't have a television. If bad language is a problem it could help to put it on TV because more people will become aware of the problem.Feb 26 2013: The concept of reality shows is great, we are just applying in in order to entertain and shame. But a reality show with thoughtful people making well thought out decisions and treating each other with respect could certainly be good for society.
Feb 27 2013: Some of them are vandalizing public in the name of reality shows and it is in my opinion should be abolished.Feb 25 2013: It is simply supply and demand .... if it did not have sponsors the media would not cover it ... report it ... or air it.
However, IMO it does have a use. Everyonce in a while it erases defective genes from the gene pool.
Feb 26 2013: I agree with your point of 'supply n demand'......bt it's us only who is accepting this supply and increasing the demand.....
Feb 26 2013: Anshul, Many things happen that I do not agree with ... Cultures see small shifts and changes all of the time. My Grandparents said that Rock and Roll would ruin the world ... My generations partents went to work and had no mother in the house like "Leave It To Beaver" .... Today we have much sexually explicit materials available, drugs, Hate Rap music, .... I am concerned with these things. However they are in demand and those who supply it do not use drugs, go to Rap concerts or buy the records, or participate in the sales, use, or distribution of porn ... they are the rich guy on the hill over town and totally isolated from the issues ... the money is laundered and put into their bank account.
There is nothing that says we have to like the change ... the question is what can you do to minimize the impact on you and those you love. If you go into your kids room and make threats, demands, and creat a divide between you and your child you will lose ... maybe for a short time and maybe forever. We must find the right tools to make a valid and lasting argument and even then the final decision is up to our kids.
Some of these things are fads and will go away ... some will stay and die our with aging of the group ... some will become entrenched.
Work to effect change on the thing you can change and be capable of knowing that which you cannot change.
I wish you well. Bob.Feb 25 2013: Actually today the creator of any reality show is in a race of earning TRP......They can do anything to be on top....they are using creativity , different from other reality shows kinda words to get attention from society.....they are least bothered about what they are delivering to the society......
To be very honest they are greeting attention and acceptance from society....thts y their viewer rating is high......
We have to save today......to see tomorrow.....!!!!!Feb 25 2013: Reality shows with fair competition are no doubt very entertaining. In my country Indian music reality shows are very popular. These days reality shows are dramatized to make situation interesting or nail-biting. Abusive language is certainly not right for the society. The producers of those specific shows should think about this issue.Feb 24 2013: @ Fritzi - mentioned reality shows are abit real in nature......u must watch any 1 of them....then will come 2 know.....i!!! Actually Indian is looking its core values and traditions.....4 which v r known in the world....!!!!Feb 24 2013: How real do young people assume reality shows are?


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Only three came to testify Tuesday on the bill proposed by Councilwoman Nancy Floreen (D-At large) of Garrett Park to prohibit smoking outside of libraries, in parking garages and outdoor recreation areas, on county golf courses and in areas like Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring. However, people could still smoke on sidewalks, at bus stops and on county right of way.
John O'Hara of the Maryland group Against Smokers Pollution and Christine Feinthel, a resident, both testified in favor of the bill. Debra Robins, president of Century Distributors, said it would hurt her business, which distributes tobacco products.
The lengths authorities go to protect citizens from radiation is astounding but that those same authorities do not do enough to protect citizens from breathing the toxins into their lungs in the form of tobacco smoke, O'Hara testified.
He asked the council to consider adding bus shelters to the list of places in the bill where smokers would be prohibited from lighting up.
Expanding the smoking ban now is both appropriate and timely, Feinthel said.
"The county needs to set a good example and include more areas under a smoking ban," she said.
But for Robins, her Montgomery County-based distributing business is dependent on tobacco, as 82 percent of what they distribute is tobacco products, she said.
Responsible for affixing the Maryland tax stamp on each pack of cigarettes, at a price of $2 per stamp, in 2012 Century stamped more than 19 million cigarette packs or almost $40 million in tax revenue, she said.
"Why at this time do we need another bill to limit where consumers can smoke? Why is this even a discussion?" she asked. "The numbers [of smokers] are reducing themselves without a legislative bill or further restrictions on where one can smoke."
The bill, she said, is more than just a health issue, but a business question for the county as it affects the viability of those businesses that sell or distribute tobacco.
Councilman Philip M. Andrews (D-Dist. 3) of Gaithersburg, said the proposed legislation is not intended to protect smokers from themselves, but rather to protect nonsmokers from exposure to second-hand smoke.
Floreen's bill, which is backed by five other council members, will add to the list of places where, under county code, smoking tobacco is prohibited. Smoking is prohibited in public areas including shared work spaces of private businesses, county government workplaces, rail transit stations and eating and drinking establishments with a seating capacity of 50 or more.


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Les Lauzes is an attractive wooden chalet,nestling right on the slopes, close to the resort centre of Avoriaz, and between our Chalets Violetta / Perce Neige and Chalet Marie.You can put your skis on in the morning and ski straight through the centre of the village to a choice of lifts, depending on your itinerary for the day. It is also only a short walk to enjoy the après ski scene in the bars and restaurants of Avoriaz centre.The chalet has an open-plan living and dining area with pine walls giving it a warm and cosy ambience. The sauna is a welcome bonus, and the perfect way to relax after a full day on the slopes.The cosy intimate Chalet Les Lauzes has proved hugely popular with groups of friends who want immediate access to the slopes and excellent après ski nearby. Approximate Transfer time to resort: Geneva 1 hour 45 minutes
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1 (.25 ounce) package
active dry yeast
egg, beaten
1 teaspoon
2 1/4 cups
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I hate it when people give less than 5 stars when they didn't FOLLOW THE RECIPE!!! Mine just came out of the oven and they were perfect!! They are airy, spongy, light, and a little sweet! There is no need to add more flour, so don't read other reviews and automatically add tons more flour. I added a little to the spoon as I was putting them into the muffin tins but that's it! If you add a cup or more of flour, of course you're going to have more dense rolls!! Stick to the recipe and you'll get good results!
I can't imagine why the raves; the proportions were so off on this recipe that I might as well have rewritten them; the dough was too sticky to work with in even shaping balls to go into the muffin tin; I probably added 3/4 cup flour, which in turn made 12 rolls.
I made these rolls again with my own changes and they were much better. I substituted 3 tablespoons honey for the sugar, reduced the water to 2/3 cup; made it with 1-3/4 cups whole wheat flour and 3/4 cups white flour (as per the suggestion of another reviewer); this made the outcome perfect. I would suggest reducing the water to 2/3 cup to make the dough less sticky and easy to work.
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I am a professional pastry chef. I don't specialize in bread but rather sweets so when it came to dinner tonight and our standard loaf of bread in the kitchen had gone moldy I was scrambling to find a quick yeast bread to put on the plate next to my stuffed pork loin. I found this and boy am I glad I did!!! What an easy recipe and SO tasty for the tiny effort they took. The other reviews that state that the dough was " too sticky" simply did not know that this kind of quick yeast dough is supposed to be a gloppy mess before they bake. When you mix this stuff up in the bowl it will look like very sticky cake batter....that's fine, don't freak out. Just let it rise as stated and when you SCOOP it into the muffin tin after the first rise use a large scoop. yes, will still be very gloppy but still continue on. Let them rise a second time and then bake as stated. Mine were a golden brown on top and so buttery on the inside. Stick with the recipe JUST AS WRITTEN and don't worry that you can't kneed this dough...it's not that kind of dough. You will be richly rewarded if you try this one.
Oh my goodness!!! These are the best rolls I've ever made! I've never been able to make rolls, until now. My husband and I ate every one BEFORE they made it to the dinner table. I did have to make some adjustments, but they came out wonderful! I had to add a little more flour because the dough was too wet and I used margarine instead of shortening because I was out of shortening. They still came out great! I let them rise about an hour, then rolled them in 2 inch balls in a 9x13 pan instead of a muffin tin. They came out kind of square shaped and I just pulled them apart very easily. I am making them again today, and doubling the recipe!! Thank you so much for the wonderful recipe that I will make over and over again!
Didn't have any shortening so I used bacon fat, no sugar so I used molases, in a hurry so I used cold water, no yeast....used baking powder, only had a hard boiled egg, tried some garlic salt, no AP flour so I had to use corn meal. Didn't come out anything like the picture.
These were easy to make. I did worry a little about how the dough was so sticky, but I went ahead with the recipe as-is. They turned out great. It was a little hard getting the dough in the muffin cups, but that was the only problem. Don't let them rise TOO much in the muffin cups as they will rise a good bit in the oven while baking.
I have been using this recipe weekly to make hamburger/sandwich buns. The dough stays sticky and wet throughout the process- I don't even worry about the usual process of shaping into a ball and greasing with oil before it rises- I just knead it with the dough hook on the Kitchenaid and then just leave it all sticky in the bowl to rise. It works out fine every time. When I have added extra flour to thicken the dough up a bit, it tends to produce a heavier/more dense roll. I substitute butter for the shortening, maple syrup for the sugar (when I remember to do so, I try to cut back on the water a little bit to accommodate the extra liquid) and I use home-milled whole wheat flour for all of the white flour called for. We eat them all the time and I have even begun giving them out to neighbors and friends each week as they are requested.
I loved this recipe. Still, I made a few adjustments. Along with the 2 T. of shortening I added 2 T. butter. I also increased the sugar to 1/2 c. and the flour to 2 1/2 c. Absolutely wonderful! I ate three as soon as they came out.
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Amount Per Serving
Calories: 186
Calories from Fat: 38
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Kelsey Leyendekker never wanted to be anything but a neonatal intensive care (NICU) nurse taking care of the tiniest, most fragile newborns. She felt blessed to get into neonatologist Krishna Rajani's "NICU University" at Community Regional Medical Center right after nursing school and receive financial help for the new graduates' training from Community. And then Leyendekker was hired into her dream job at the hospital's 84-bed NICU.
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Re: Globe turning into Indy star
posted at 2/4/2010 10:17 AM ESTUdogg... this post is not about debating Manning as good QB or not.... it's directed towards the Globe writers feeling it necessary to write about him on a Boston site twice in two days.
As many of us said, we want to hear about NE-relevant material, NOT puff pieces about Manning that shed no new light about anything.
P-mike... that dig was uncalled for. Once again for those who missed it: If the globe writers wrote something RELEVANT about Manning related to the SB (predictions, behind the scenes etc), no problems. BUT to write PUFF pieces comparing a Colt to a Yank on a Boston site is worthless...
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posted at 2/4/2010 12:12 PM ESTEven when the Patriots were dominating, Pat fans got ruffled whenever the Globe or Herald ran any story that was not flattering. Pat fans on BDC seem obsessed to only want to read about the Patriots and nothing else. Every true football fan should be interested in everything leading up to the SB. There are tons of stories about Brees and the Saints as well. The two best teams in the NFL are competing, and they got there for a reason. Do you think that football fans around the world didnt have to read stories about Brady, Belichick etc. ad nauseaum during the Pats SB years? Listen to the SIRIUS NFL station. How much time have they spent talking about the Patriots during Super Bowl week...practically none. The Globe is a national publication distributed all over the US and internet. The Globe is writing for more than local fans. The Globe is following the trend of stories written by the AP, NFL.com, and every other sports outlet in the USA this week. Most of the stories about Manning are how polished he is with the media: talking a lot and revealing little.
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posted at 2/4/2010 2:36 PM ESTLTP = What's irrelevant about what they wrote.
Manning is very likeable, successful, and he is currently the man of the hour in sports. If he wasn't, do you think he'd have all the endorsements he has?
Re: the Ryan story, it is blind fandom (and I possess it, too, at times) by Pats fans that disregard all that Manning has accomplished by identifying about the only thing that Brady has over Manning (# of SB vics, which is a team award) as if it is the only criteria for consideration.
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posted at 2/4/2010 3:39 PM ESTSince you guys don't like your local rag's writers doing this, here is one from a former Patriot.
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posted at 2/4/2010 3:42 PM ESTdogg, the question that begs to be asked is this:
Why should the fact that Manning is likeable be pertinent to Boston sports fans and Why compare him to a major rival (Jeter)
(Analogy: Rush Limbaugh going on Fox News and saying Jimmy Carter was likeable and comparing him to, say Nancy Pilosi. Whether it's true or not, the republican audience is not interested and won't buy into it and might even be offended by it?)
Bob Ryan making a case for Manning as the greatest? Shouldn't this be Bob Kravitz's job with Ryan making an opposing case for Brady?
What if the Indy Star (Kravitz again) posting an article stating that because Brady has three rings, he surpasses Manning as the greatest of this decade.... would that be controversial to Indy fans? More importantly.....would it be relevant to Indy fans??
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posted at 2/4/2010 3:44 PM ESTDogg.... main difference in Tucker's article is that he is employed by SI and has to shed his homirism. That's actually the correct forum for it and good for him if he wants to express that opinion....See the difference?
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posted at 2/4/2010 4:00 PM ESTLTP - to your points.
1. Re: the manning/jeter article - I would suppose that it was written about Manning because this is Supebowl week which is covered worldwide including in Boston and the writer is a pro football writer for the Globe on assignment in Miami. As for the Jeter reference, you have a point.
2. I can only tell you that Kravitz has done plenty of ragging on Manning and all things sports in this town. Its both Ryan and Kravitz's job to do so. They specifically get paid to opine, even from a negative perspective, and for them the more controversial the column the reads the column gets and more papers and or internet ads sold.
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posted at 2/4/2010 4:37 PM ESTDogg. glad we agree on Jeter (finally, huh?...LOL)
Greg.. hypocritical, huh? You don't want to hear me be a whinny petulant child, you have the choice NOT to read my post and certainly NOT respond to it...right?
You read something that irked you (my post) and you chided me on it.....isn't that exactly what I did....I read two articles that irked me and commented on them?
you sound like a guy who wants to use "big boy" words.... did you have to google them...LOL
Re: Globe turning into Indy star
posted at 2/8/2010 12:01 AM ESTVindication is awesome! All you Globe writers who threw the Pats under the bus and crowned Manning as the best on OUR site.... Choke on his pick six!
GO PATS!!!! The team of the DECADE!


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Gallery: Gigantic Wooden Parasols Are Popping Up in Seville
Amazingly, the covered courtyard project isn't just an attempt to give the people of Seville a shady place to hang out. The site was originally meant to be a parking garage, but during excavation in the early 2000s, workers discovered a hidden archaeological site. Thankfully, instead of going on with the original plans, they decided to make the space into a culture and community center, which will be called the Plaza de la Encarnacion.
Underground facilities have been constructed to assist with the archaeological dig, while the street level hosts a covered farmer's market, a public plaza, and multiple restaurants and bars. Visitors can also take a promenade up top on the parasols, which will offer incredible views of the city. Access to the museum and archaeological site as well as the rooftop promenade is provided via the columns.
The parasols are constructed of timber plates finished with a polyurethane coating — the project is partially funded by the largest European contractor of advanced wooden structures and timber & glass cladding, finnforest-merk (FFM). This mesh-like wooden structure will provide shade below, creating a microclimate that encourages urban activity and community engagement. J. Mayer H. won a competition back in 2004 to design the project, and he was assisted by Arup on the engineering side.
Images and renderings courtesy of Jurgen Mayer H.
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December 6, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Living in Seville and knowing the project from the beginning, I can only say it has been a complete waste of time and money. It has been delayed several times and has almost doubled the initial budget, up to (hold on tight) €89,6 million.
December 6, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Did anyone notice how big there are – it would take a century for a tree to grow that large. Clearly they wanted to effect now and didn't want to wait three generations for trees to grow.
November 18, 2010 at 4:57 pm
What is so green about PolyUtrethane coating ???
November 17, 2010 at 10:15 pm
actually, i had to comment again (sorry). i think the walkways in the upper part of the structure are cool too. that should have been the first point they mentioned.
November 17, 2010 at 10:12 pm
i felt bad leaving it at that. it IS visually pleasing and artistic… I would prefer that they just marketed it as 'functional art' rather than making it sound so important
November 17, 2010 at 10:06 pm
"Residents and visitors will flock under the giant umbrellas to take refuge in the microclimate while socializing and taking in the city."
I love how this is just an overly fancy way of saying that people will enjoy the shade. And I love even more that the whole project is being designed to perform the exact same task as the modern tree. Except instead of sequestering carbon and lessening the heat island effect through evapotranspiration, it will only provide shade and nothing else.
So essentially its like a tree, but harder to build, a lot more expensive overall, and isn't even as good. Well done.
November 17, 2010 at 7:46 am
how many trees do they need to chop per structure?


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Responsible Tourism Award
In November, the Fauzi Azar Inn won the award for Best Accommodation for Local Communities at the 2011 Responsible Tourism Awards, presented by Virgin Holidays and ResponsibleTravel.com.
These prestigious awards are the most competitive of their kind in the world and are a collaboration between online travel directory ResponsibleTravel.com who founded and organize the Awards; UK media partners Metro Newspaper and Geographical Magazine, and World Travel Market who host the presentation event.
The central tenet of the Awards is that all types of tourism – from niche to mainstream – can and should be operated in a way that respects and benefits destinations and local people. Congratulations to all Fauzi Azar Inn staff and volunteers who worked so diligently to make this possible!
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Athletes Who Should Start Their Own Clothing Lines
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Athletes Who Should Start Their Own Clothing Lines
Thanks to widespread coverage on social media, fashion and sport worlds have collided and are growing exponentially. This style revolution changed traditional sports attire from sweatsuits to sharp tailored suits and high-end designer pieces. Pro basketball is the mecca of the sports style revolution making pre/post-game coverage a fashion show as ballers show off their latest style. But football, tennis, and soccer players don't fall far behind! Lately, you can find a lot of athletes not just dressing the part but immersing themselves in the fashion world entirely. Whether it be attending fashion shows, hanging with designers, or just making appearances at fashion weeks across the globe, athletes have evolved their sense of style. Including the likes of Victor Cruz, and Amar'e Stoudemire, here are the 10 Athletes Who Should Create Their Own Clothing Lines.
Russell Westbrook
This is the man who single-handedly reintroduced printed shirts to the mainstream audience. Game after game, cameras were set on No. 0. Not only due to his impeccable basketball skills, but to see what get up he was rocking as he left the locker room. He easily transitioned himself from unstoppable point guard to trendsetter throughout his career by attending fashion shows and taking style risks. It's safe to say that he's ready for the next level, designing.
Amar'e Stoudemire
On or off the court, Amar'e scores points for sportsmanship, philanthropy, and style. The New York ball player is known to take daring and bold style risks in fashion and for the most part comes out looking fresh. Whether on the red carpet, hitting up fashion week events, or leaving a basketball game, Amar'e always puts in the time to be fashionable. We know what he can do with a basketball but we want to find out what he can do with a sketchbook and fabric in hand.
Victor Cruz
It will come as no surprise if the salsa-dancing wide receiver turned designer. Looking back at the past year, it's clear Cruz' style is versatile allowing him to mix it up with different departments from high fashion to streetwear. The man has flair, and the fashion world sees that. He's taken home Most Stylish Athlete Award at the 2013 Style Awards during and befriended some "it" designers in the industry — including Ronnie Fieg (Kith), Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne (Public School NYC), and much more — that could very beneficial when it comes to him making his own line.
Maria Sharapova
We all know Sharapova is a powerhouse on the tennis court, but did you know that she also designs tennis gear? She's collaborated with some major names in athletic wear for collections of tennis outfits worn by amateurs and professional players alike. Outside of sports, she loves to wear looks from designers like Rick Owens, Tom Ford, and Isabel Marant. She's achieved success as a sports apparel designer but we'd love to see her tackle high-end designer pieces someday.
Dwyane Wade
Dwyane Wade is known for taking risks when it comes to his personal style. Whether it be an all orange get up or brightly colored pants, he finds a way to make it work. The most impressive attribute of his style is that it's flexible. He can go from wearing a clean suit and tie to a sneakerhead/streetwear combo and make it his own. So without a doubt, a line by D. Wade could send shockwaves through the fashion world.
Tom Brady
A long time has passed since one lanky, uncoordinated rookie Quarterback broke onto the scene. A few Super Bowl rings later and a marriage to one of the most beautiful women on the planet (Gisele Bundchen) Tom Brady is a regular heartthrob. You can catch Brady rocking his signature hipster thick-rimmed glasses around Boston or shutting down a red carpet in a glossy tux. We believe combining his love for hipster-esque accessories and custom fit suits we might have a brand on the horizon. Plus, with Gisele as face of the brand, it's a sure winner.
Tyson Chandler
On the court Tyson Chandler dominates. Off it, he's perfected the runway-ready high-fashion look. Labels like Rick Owens and Public School are usually what you'll see him in. He also likes to be in the fashion scene making regular appearances at fashion shows and stylish ceremonies like the Met Gala. It's only a matter of time before the stylish seven-footer will take a stab at designing.
Henrik Lundqvist
"King Henrik" is one of the best goalkeepers in the history of professional hockey. As he brings W's to the concrete jungle, the city gives him something back in return. Living in NYC has given him the access to various cultural diversions that has broadened his fashion sense. Anywhere Lundqvist goes he's sporting a fresh suit and tie bar fulfilling the word dapper, oh and don't get us started on his hair, it's in a league of its own. He does have a small clothing line called Crown Collection which is a collection of tees, hoodies, scarves, fitted jackets and hats. It's a small glimpse of the potential King Henrik has in the fashion world and hopefully we'll get to see more in the future.
Serena Williams
Serena shook the tennis world when she wore a jean skirt and tall black socks in one of her matches. It gained so much popularity that her wax figure is even wearing it. Serena is a powerful woman who isn't afraid to take fashion risks on or off the court. She's in her own lane which comes out great for her. This why she's on this list because we know she'll deliver something unexpected, unique, and stylish.


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By: Lake, Nick.
Following the Haitian earthquake, Shorty, a gang member, is trapped in the rubble of a hospital, and as he grows weaker he has visions of his life and of Toussaint L'Ouverture, who liberated Haiti from French rule in 1804.
Where things come back : a novel
By: Whaley, John Corey.
Losing touch with everything he believes in the wake of a cousin's overdose, his younger brother's disappearance and his Arkansas community's obsession with an extinct bird, high school senior Cullen struggles to hold his family together, while a disillusioned missionary searches for meaning.
Ship breaker
By: Bacigalupi, Paolo.
A tale set in a Gulf Coast shanty town 100 years in the future finds teen Nailer dreaming of a better life on the sea before discovering a beached clipper ship and lone survivor. By the Nebula- and Hugo-nominated author of Pump Six and Other Stories.
Going bovine
By: Bray, Libba.
After being diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob (aka mad cow) disease, disaffected teenager Cameron Smith sets off on a road trip with a death-obsessed video gaming dwarf he meets in the hospital in an attempt to find a cure.
Jellicoe Road
By: Marchetta, Melina, 1965-
Abandoned by her drug-addicted mother at the age of eleven, high school student Taylor Markham struggles with her identity and family history at a boarding school in Australia.
The white darkness : a novel
By: McCaughrean, Geraldine.
Taken to Antarctica by the man she thinks of as her uncle for what she believes to be a vacation, Symone--a troubled fourteen year old--discovers that he is dangerously obsessed with seeking Symmes's Hole, an opening that supposedly leads into the center of a hollow Earth.Taken to Antarctica by the man she thinks of as her uncle for what she believes to be a vacation, Symone--a troubled fourteen-year-old--discovers that he is dangerously obsessed with seeking Symmes's Hole, an opening that supposedly leads into the centerof a hollow Earth.
American born Chinese
By: Yang, Gene Luen.
Alternates three interrelated stories about the problems of young Chinese Americans trying to participate in the popular culture.
Looking for Alaska
By: Green, John, 1977-
Sixteen-year-old Miles' first year at Culver Creek Preparatory School in Alabama includes good friends and great pranks, but is defined by the search for answers about life and death after a fatal car crash.
How I live now
By: Rosoff, Meg.
Soon after fifteen year old Daisy arrives at her aunt's farm in England her aunt goes away on business, leaving Daisy with four cousins she's never met--the next day when London is attacked by an unnamed enemy, power fails, systems fail, the farm becomes more isolated with no adults in charge and no rules, and yet the cousins' uncanny bond grows into something extraordinary as time passes.
Postcards from no man's land
By: Chambers, Aidan.
A powerful novel, told in dual narratives, takes readers on an unforgettable journey through history, as seventeen-year-old backpacker Jacob Todd travels through Amsterdam to honor his grandfather, a soldier who died in a nearby town in World War II, while in 1944, a teenage girl named Geertrui meets an English soldier named Jacob Todd, who must hide with her family.
A step from heaven
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Young Ju Park is unhappy with her journey to America as her family suffers hard times upon their arrival, yet when her father suddenly becomes violent, Young Ju is thankful when he leaves so that her family can start over.
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After moving to an old coal-mining town to tend to his elderly grandfather, Kit accepts an invitation from a new friend to play a dangerous game, venturing into the depths to reconnect with ancestors who had worked and died within its walls.


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LOS ANGELES — The living room, Emmylou Harris often reminds. Keep it close to the living room.
By that, Harris means that country music should be spiritual, not technical. It should retain the spirit of friends sharing songs in a home. It should be loose and vibrant, not perfect. It should be more communion than performance.
Tuesday night at Club Nokia, Harris and fellow Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill brought the living room to downtown Los Angeles, anchoring a guitar pull not unlike the ones Harris and then-husband Brian Ahern used to host in the 1970s at the Beverly Hills home where they recorded Harris' early-career masterpieces.
Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart and Jason Mraz rounded out a lineup that featured guest turns from country newcomer Cam Ochs, singer-songwriter Holly Williams and the night's host, actress and singer-songwriter Rita Wilson.
Proceeds from this "All For The Hall" fundraising concert were aided by an auction that featured autographed Gibson and Epiphone guitars, Southwest Airlines travel vouchers, CMA Music Festival tickets and even an opportunity to appear in a "Nancy" comic strip.
All money raised goes to preserving the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's collection. Early estimates put the evening's net profit at $100,000.
"Nashville is this amazing town, with this great songwriting community, and it also has this incredible museum," said Rita Wilson, who has lately been spending time in Nashville, writing songs with notables including Jessi Alexander and Harris' former Nash Rambler band member, Jon Randall.
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Earlier this autumn Ana gave an interview to celebrated Serbian television journalism Mira Adanja-Polak, who has been dubbed the "Serbian Barbara Walters".
The interview formed the basis of a recent cover story in popular weekly magazine Gloria. The following is a translation of the text that appeared in Gloria:
Tennis star Ana Ivanovic (25) came to Belgrade for a few days after participating for Serbia in the Fed Cup finals in Prague. It is understandable that she was hiding from the public eye. She came to visit mother Dragana, father Miroslav and her younger brother. Ana always feels secure and most comfortable in Belgrade.
We agreed to meet in Hyde Park, where nobody was present. I decided to do so because no matter where Ana shows up, there are many people around wanting to talk to her. This time I wanted her to talk to me, to tell me something she hadn't said to anyone. I insisted on a conversation rather than on an e-mail Q&A session.
How many interviews have you given, can you remember?
Certainly many, I stopped counting a while ago. As the years passed, I became used to it, unlike the beginning when I found it difficult to talk to the press.
When you wake up, do you always know the city you are in?
Quite often I don't. What I miss most is knowing that I wake up in my own apartment.
We know you on the court, but I am interested to know what happens before you go out to play a match?
I like to put on headphones and listen to the music while warming up. That way I don't have to speak to anybody, I concentrate only on the following match. Before I step onto the court, I talk to my coach for a few minutes, to confirm the tactics we have prepared, as well as to give me some tips and boost my self-confidence. Then I again put on headphones and go to the locker room. Final preparation follows and then I go out on the court.
Do you notice your coach while you play?
Yes, I do. I like to have that kind of support from the stands, it is always nice to see a familiar face and a positive person. For that matter, I frequently look at him. I think everyone needs support. At any job, whatever you do, it is nice to have positive people and the support around you. I like honesty, I like when the coach tells me something I didn't do well, because it is the only way I can improve. Earlier during my career I had coaches and people who told me what I wanted to hear. However, that is not objective. It is fine to hear that everything is okay and good, but when you do know it isn't really like that, then you are in trouble.
Do you always know if you did something good or bad?
Deep inside, I always do. The most relevant thing is to give 100 per cent of yourself. I realized that a long time ago. It often happened that it didn't turn out the way I wanted and then I burdened myself with it. As the time passed, I was able to accept the result as it was; the most vital thing was to always give my maximum.
When you win, everybody says, "magnificent, wonderful", but when you lose it can even become cruel. How do you deal with it?
It happens often and it is hard for me. I want to win more than anyone, but it doesn't always turn out the way people expect and the way you expect, in the end. I am conscious that there are ups and downs in every career, but people are very cruel after a defeat and that really hurts. It strikes me as I am very emotional. I don't pay too much attention to it, but still it comes to you, you hear some comments and it hurts. Luckily, I learnt to put it aside and listen more to myself and people that are close to me – the ones who know what happens behind the scenes, and how much hard work, effort and everything was put into it.
Can you totally shield yourself from others' reactions?
I am trying, I am really trying, but it is impossible as you always have press conferences after a match. Also, there are interviews where journalists ask all types of questions. Still, I sometimes get pretty surprised by the comments, but with time I am used to forgetting about this criticism.
What is a current goal that you had set?
I always set a goal for myself and discuss it with my coach a lot. I had a goal for some time that wasn't realistic, I wanted something very fast, unreachable. And when you don't reach it, you get disappointed. That is how I learnt to accept the situation as it is, to make the best thing out of it and set more realistic goals. The ones that would fulfill me, motivate me to work more and strive towards new goals. Currently, the biggest goal of mine is to return to the top 10 in the rankings. That is the first step. I know I will achieve it. Objectively, it is very close and so achievable. I feel good and want to give all I got to reach it. But, then again, if it doesn't happen this year, I am sure it will happen next year.
You are still young…
People keep forgetting it. Many think that I am a veteran. "You have been here for years, you are almost finished", they say. In fact, I am still young, I have got many years in front of me and many possibilities for success.
You are seen as one of the most attractive and most beautiful female athletes in the world. Are you aware of that?
It certainly flatters me. To be honest, I think that every woman likes compliments, but I don't see myself that way at all. I see myself in a totally different light. I think that I owe credit to my family and friends for that… They have always kept me on the ground, they have never let me become haughty or change.
Is it possible to become haughty?
Easily. In the world we move within and in the situations, we meet up with many important people, it is very easy to lose a sense of reality. Since we travel a lot, we don't spend much time at one place so that we can realize what everyday trouble and life is. That way you can easily lose a sense of the real world. Then again, I think that sportspeople and everyone in the public eye should remain normal. That's what their magnitude lies in. However, it is very hard nowadays.
Life is not just about tennis, am I right? There is a private life.
I think that the time comes in everybody's life when priorities change. I realized that tennis and a career are not everything. Tennis has given me so much really, and I am happy that I had a chance to go through everything I went through, but…
You had a serious relationship. How difficult was it to maintain it? What expectations do you have that have not been met?
My experience says that it isn't hard to keep a relationship if there is the mutual wish and will. Especially if there is trust, and that's what every relationship should be based on. It takes time to get to know someone, to earn each other's trust and later on… Naturally, there are tough times and times apart, which is not easy at all, but if there is the will from both sides, it is easy to overcome.
Every girl has a vision of how a person that can win her heart will look like. How would your prince look? What's in your imagination? How would a person you would be happy, calm and satisfied with look like?
I think that we've all seen too many movies and that we all have an idea of a perfect boyfriend or a husband, whatever. However, it is much harder in reality. At least my experience has taught me so. I think that I am young and that I still have the right to dream and hope to meet Mr. Perfect. But, the most important thing is to understand each other, that he is smart, interesting, versatile, that we can talk to each other a lot and, of course, that he supports what I do. It is necessary that I support him. And if he is tall and handsome, all the better!
Imagine being with someone who earned your trust and you tell him: "I am leaving for New York on Monday, I will be there by Wednesday, and then I travel to South America. I love you so much, but I won't see you for two and a half months." Do you think there is someone who could wait and understand?
That's why I said that it is harder to have what you want in a real life. But, if there is trust, all of that can be overcome. Tennis is my profession that will last for a few years. It is not something that will last forever. I am aware that it is not easy. That's why I don't have anybody.
Can your coach connect with your personality, your emotions and everything that goes through your head when something is to be aimed for?
It is not an easy thing, since people must fully understand me as a person, and my mentality, in order to be able to help me. Good communication must exist by all means so that we can get to know each other better, as it is the only way to improve. I have had various coaches. I have worked with Nigel Sears for a year-and-a-half now. We get on excellently and it means a lot to me, because he understands me very well. Furthermore, he has got a daughter of my age, so he understands women a little. We are more emotional and accept things differently from men: we take everything closer to our hearst. Nigel knows I have "bugs" (moods) from time to time, that I like to be alone occasionally or that he shouldn't speak at times, let me play by instinct and the way I want to. We have found a good balance and we get along very well.
When I met you a few years ago, I didn't get the impression that it is easy to get to know you. You have got the perfect facade, you are always smiling, you behave nicely, you are very polite, but there are fireworks inside. What you said – "bugs". When you win, your joy is so contagious that the whole stadium celebrates, but when you lose, that suffering is transfered to the audience.
I really think that you described me perfectly. I am very shy and reserved in some situations, and when I really get to know someone, I can open up. And slowly, gradually. Naturally, there are many emotions within me – my parents and the closest ones know that. They know I can get angry, upset, explode both positively and negatively. All of it smolders in me, and expresses during matches. I like to compete and win, but generally I am very reserved. I was extremely reserved at the beginning of my career. I had my own world, I preferred to sit in the corner and read rather than going out, to be in the spotlight. It has never interested me.
We have seen you on the red carpet, you were shining. How did it look to you?
Once a year, during Wimbledon tournament, we have a red carpet event in London. That is a unique opportunity for us, female players, to dress up. We get our makeup and hair styling done. It is really a nice feeling getting smartened and being on high heels, having a nice dress, such as last year, which was created by the famous designer Matthew Williamson especially for me. It is a great honour, that such a renowned designer made the dress for me. I was thrilled, but when the time for walking on the red carpet came, it wasn't simple for me. Especially in high heels, since I don't have good balance in them. It is a nice feeling, but I wouldn't like that every day. You don't know where to look and how to set yourself – you follow the ones in front of you and copy a bit. I walk on the flat ground easier than on the red carpet in high heels. Especially beaucse we are not taught, or used to posing. Models and actresses know how to do that, but I don't feel natural while posing. I am quite shy, it is pretty hard for me to relax.
When are you the most relaxed?
At home, in Belgrade, with a book and my family, when I can be in a tracksuit and a loose shirt.


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