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Getting over the shock of the riots that swept through London and other cities in England will take some time, and is perhaps made more acute just by looking at the diversity of the profiles of those arrested.
Already, 1,400 people have been arrested, and Scotland Yard officials expect the total to reach 3,000. The youngest is an 11-year-old, arrested for stealing a bottle of wine and turned in by his mother.
A 22-year-old aspiring model was arrested with her sister, who allegedly stole 10 packs of chewing gum. Both were jailed for 6 months.
A star athlete, 18 years old, and a youth ambassador for the upcoming Olympics, was also turned in by her mother.
Then there is the 17-year-old ballerina who turned herself in after seeing herself on the news. And of course, a straight-A student at university, charged with stealing thousands of dollars of electronics goods. She was tagged and is on curfew. Her father is a millionaire businessman.
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How to explain these kinds of rioters?
One of Britain's most respected historians, David Starkey, appeared Friday on the BBC television program Newsnight, and said he knew why. He's especially known as an authority on the monarchy but nonetheless gave his verdict on the causes of the riots, striking a raw nerve among the panel and viewers.
He put the blame squarely on race, in a way that was twisted for many.
Starkey said the riots were so widespread because too many young white people had "become black." He elaborated by saying, "a substantial section of the 'chavs' have become black. A particular sort of violent, destructive, nihilistic gangster culture has become the fashion."
In Britain, the term "chavs" is a catch-all for nouveau-riche or those aspiring to be; with little education, and even less taste. Acquiring "perma-tans" to the point of turning orange is the norm for so-called "chavs," except Starkey maintains they now also want to be black.
However twisted Starkey's logic may be, unfortunately, race relations may be at the heart of what many are now calling a "broken" or "sick" British society, and it was a crisis that was made more acute by current economic difficulties.
The shooting death of a young black man, Mark Duggan, at the hands of the police was the trigger. He was reputed to be a local gang leader, and there are conflicting reports on whether he even had a gun when he was stopped in a mini-cab by police and shot. A peaceful vigil outside the police station to demand answers behind the shooting lasted 5 hours.
"It's a perfect storm that occurred," says Simon Woolley, the director of Operation Black Vote. "It's summer time, It is the school holidays, no colleges, no universities. There was a spark. It was a spark of black people fighting for justice. It was in an inner city area. It was a Saturday night. people gathered. All of a sudden, the crowd became overwhelming and thought, they cant contain us. Once other cities and areas saw that, they thought we could do likewise."
The parliament member for that area, David Lammy, voiced outrage at the destruction in his community of Tottenham, pointing out that the rioters actually came from outside the neighborhood; but at the same time, he said the police also needed to provide answers to questions about the Duggan shooting.
His death is only the latest chapter of what social activists say is a legacy of deep distrust between the police and the black community in England.
Sharon Stewart, the chairwoman of the SACRYD, an umbrella organization of London community groups says "The main concerns are the-disproportionate numbers— of stop-and-search of Blacks compared to non-Blacks. 26 to 1, .-the number of suspicious deaths of Blacks in police custody.;and the disproportionate sentencing that's handed down to Blacks. Look at the sentences they handed out for the riots."
The sense of social injustice in predominantly black communities like Tottenham is compounded by harsh economic realities. Woolley says it was an angry underclass that erupted.
"The unemployment levels are going through the roof. Disproportionately higher for black people, 60-70%? youth unemployment for the Black classes. In comparison to 30-40% for the same age group." Woolley rejects the outbreak of violence and the deaths caused by the riots, feels it was a tinderbox situation. "You have to understand that thousands of people didn't wake up…"
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Dear you,
For those moments apart
I wonder what did I do
to deserve you in my life.
I must be doing something great
till I deserve a chance to meet you,
to be loved by you.
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I wonder what you see in me.
What makes you fall for me.
I know I'm just a dreamer
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What did I do to deserve you in my life…

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pretagonist wrote:nyvn wrote:I probably fly one of the less common setups.
I fly the exact same setup in Elite. Although i have a cobra m5 instead of the gladiator. I find it wonderfully intuitive.
For HOSAS it seems that dual T16000Ms are the common setup (probably because they are the undisputed price/performance winner) and most people I know who fly with HOSAS don't use pedals. I think alot of it comes down to price and availability. Most of my org mates budget $150-200 for their control setup and it's hard to get a dual stick setup with everything at that price point.


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The original trick-shot artists, The Harlem Globetrotters, will bring their 2017 World Tour to the Westchester County Center on Feb. 6 and 7. Fresh off winning 9 additional Guiness World Records for a total of 15, the Globetrotters are legendary worldwide, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment and great basketball skills for the past 90 years.
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Raise High the Roof Beam, Developers
Making single cores do multicore thingsBy Cameron Bird, Executive Editor
Imagine a house with 12 spacious rooms, 11 of which are locked from the inside. Now, imagine four tenants cramped behind the only open door, trying to wax productive. That's roughly the position legacy software is finding itself in the mansion of multi-core architecture. Give the expansion of dual, quad, hex and even dozen-core systems, the unlocking of un- and underutilized processors remains one of the greatest imperatives in embedded computing. Embedded Intel® Solutions spoke recently to Todd Shaner, business development manager at ITOX Applied Computing, about the ways developers are currently unlocking the idle potential of all that extra real estate.
EIS: How are developers retrofitting single-core architectures to accomplish multicore tasks?
Shaner: Intel has already done a few things to help. They've added the ability to throttle individual, dual and quad core, if something prevents more than one or two cores from being utilized. Developers and users can now overclock such cores to run at higher speeds, so that even though they may have a program that can't fully take advantage multi-threading, multi-core architecture, they'll see a performance improvement. Intel has basically made clear that for applications not written for multicore, this boost won't lead to any thermal issues. The thermal design power won't be exceeded and yet the application will get a boost. That's already in place, but if you're looking at an intensive application that does a lot of processing, say 3D imaging – MRIs, CAT scans, or anything else that requires a lot of data transfer – then it's really imperative that you come up with a solution that can utilize both or all of those cores. The technology has a ways to go; it's a definite weak spot. You have the hardware, but if the software can't utilize the hardware, it's useless.
EIS: What about on the end-user side? What are some realtime workarounds?
Shaner: Well, as a semi-professional digital photographer, I work with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, which will currently only use two cores. Adobe's pretty sharp, but they haven't written it to use a quad-core processor. Currently, you have to use workarounds – say you're exporting 100 files that you've done some work on, to send off for printing or to a publisher. Basically, to navigate through the limitation, you can export 50, then you start a second TK for the second 50, and run them in parallel. By doing that, they then utilize all four cores. There are little tricks to take an existing application to better utilize the hardware. Again, customers have to take that into consideration and realize that this is the only current way to get that performance boost.
EIS: What are some other features and applications still waiting to be unlocked?
Shaner: Most of the newest current platforms support triple- independent (video) displays, and Intel is working on new embedded graphics drivers – 10.3.1 – to accommodate that. Right now, users can use a PCIE graphics adaptor for that third display, or put a solution down on board. We, and other vendors, have products with graphics adapter chips placed right on the board, which play directly off the PCI Express bus.
EIS: All the while, there seems to be a growing demand for triple and even quadruple-independent display systems.
Shaner: Yes, especially in healthcare, for patient monitoring, where a nurse or doctor requires an array of displays for diagnostics. In many cases, that third display may be a mere clone of the second or first. But limitations with driver support, BIOS support and so forth currently make this kind of setup difficult to support. Intel's aware of this and is working on a solution.
Cameron Bird is editor of Extension Media's EECatalog. com. He has written about technology for Wired magazine, daily news for the Orange County Register and entertainment for Newsday.


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In mid-September, USCIS began, without any notice, sending original I-797 receipt and approval notices directly to petitioners (employers). Under this new procedure, attorneys received only the courtesy copy of the notices. This flip-flops the long-standing practice of sending attorneys the original and sending employers the courtesy copy.
The new procedure contains flaws USCIS did not consider and is facing opposition. So far, USCIS has refused to suspend the new procedure, but it is hosting a public engagement on October 12th to invite "stakeholders to provide feedback that will assist the agency in identifying the impacts of this change on the stakeholder community."
Until ILG is certain the new procedure is in fact permanent, we will employ a "work-around" to ensure the original I-797 continues to come to the law firm. The work-around entails ILG using its office address as the petitioner's address, but including a cover-letter with the petition that clearly indicates the current address of the petitioner so that USCIS completes a manual check in VIBE using the petitioner's real address.
In the meantime, clients are advised to alert the company's mailroom staff that important USCIS documents will arrive (for cases filed in late September and early October), and provide directions on whom to forward such mailings to.


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Cnaclasses.org was created in 2012 to help students research information about becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant. Our vision was to provide students accurate and expert driven information about the entry-level field of nursing. We wrote comprehensive guide books and resource pages to help anyone interested in nurse assisting make informed decisions.
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Senior Category Buyer | Food Packaging
- Recruiter
- MorePeople.
- Location
- Surrey
- Salary
- £40000.00 - £50000.00 per annum
- Posted
- 16 Oct 2018
- Closes
- 13 Nov 2018
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- Contact
- Tom Edmondson-Matthews
- Function
- Purchasing
- Business Sector
- Food Manufacturing
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Are you a commercially minded buyer with experience in the foodservice or catering sector? Are you dynamic, with an entrepreneurial, pro-active style but able to work within a larger corporation? If so, this might be the challenge you're looking for.
About Our Client:
Our client is a highly regarded leading supplier of non-perishable products into the foodservice, catering and retail sectors. They build trusted supplier relationships to ensure all of their products are sustainable and ethically manufactured. Their global reach means that they work in complex supply chains that are all about adding value to their customers. Our client is committed to continuing their growth and reach and are constantly looking at ways to improve their business and the services that they offer.
About the Role:
As a senior buyer you will look to drive efficiencies throughout the procurement process and deliver savings across your categories. You will utilise your experience and track record of negotiating complex commercial agreements with suppliers to deliver tangible commercial results. You will assess the products within your category to ensure that the business is offering the best possible products to its customers - this might mean consolidating existing suppliers or bringing in new products / suppliers. You will strong planning and organisational skills, ensuring that supply meets demand and any areas of opportunity in product range are taken advantage of.
The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have experience in a buying role within a complex, fast moving supply chain environment. Experience in the foodservice or catering sector would be an advantage. Food packaging experience is a must. You will have a strong commercial background backed by results and savings. You will have helped improve sales by assessing the range of products within a packaging category and made improvements to the offering through NPD or seeking new and exciting products. You will feel comfortable in a large organisation but be able to operate in an entrepreneurial team with a flat structure. You will be highly organised and have experience negotiating prices and managing tender processes. You will be a dynamic and pro-active individual who wants to be challenged and progress your career.
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1st May 2008, 23:40
We own a 2007 Beetle Convertible, and yes it's fun to drive, handles well, and surprisingly, it rides as good as our Yukon with Michelin's AND autoride! But I do have to knock on it a little bit, this car had 25 miles on it when we bought it and at about 100 miles, the convertible latch just broke! (It wouldn't stay latched) Then at maybe 700 miles the driver window would be rolling up then just roll back down!(Luckily the dealer was able to fix these problems). From the day we bought it, the car has smelled like anti-freeze when you turn on the heat, and the dealer can't do anything about it. I don't know if all the VW's are like this, but when you go to press the gas, it acts like it has to think about it before it takes off. (Strange, but you understand) The car gets good MPG's but not what I thought it would be, maybe 24 around town, running an average speed of 45, but on the plus side, it costs only $48.00 to fill up opposed to our Yukon that costs $100.00 to fill up. In my opinion, if you want a cute car and don't care how reliable it is, this one is PERFECT! But if you want cute AND reliable, I'd look for something else.
5th May 2008, 16:37
I could be wrong, but I think that slight hesitation when you press on the accelerator is from the PZEV characteristic of the engine.
12th Jul 2008, 12:46
I hope these new ones do not have the same window issues of the older versions. It cost roughly $800 to repair a window regulator when it fails. It is a pulley and wire design that is expensive and man-hour intensive to repair. In addition, the older ones had electrical issues with lights, A/C and other components.
24th Dec 2008, 11:30
I own a 2007 new Beetle. The driver's window is broken. I've taken it to the dealers several times and they tell me it's my fault because I don't clean out the window track. I try but it never works. My headlights also don't work on low beams. I haven't taken it to VW yet, but I will soon. The heater doesn't put out heat on idle now too. It's beginning to be too many problems for such a car.
20th Jan 2009, 00:33
I own a 2003 Beetle with approximately 70,000 miles on it. Windows and everything else have worked great for the longest time. No maintenance issues at all. However at the 70k mark, the heater now squeals when you turn it on (unsure why still), the engine that used to run so quietly I'd forget it was on now is quite audible and slightly sick sounding. Other than that, a highly reliable vehicle, and a lot of fun to drive.
Oh, and for the sluggishness that you read about above, nonexistent on a turbo version. My car takes off like a racehorse, even now.
1st Jun 2009, 00:05
Original Poster: Just got to the 35,000 mark. Still operating without fault. The window stills rolls down once in awhile when I try to roll it up. I must say though that I do not hear the sqeaks and rattles anymore, unless it is extremely rough pavement. Happy motoring.
26th Jun 2009, 11:33
I bought a 2007 Beetle, and it works great! I have had no problems. All in all, it's an excellent little car that is very reliable. One tiny problem I have had with it is that the window sometimes rolls up when I roll it down. But besides that, it is a good car. I would recommend it, and even buy one again.
26th Jun 2009, 11:35
I got this car and it is horrible! Bad gas mileage, not reliable. It left me stranded, and the motor and windows are always doing something weird. Don't buy this car!!!
18th Apr 2010, 20:15
Original Poster: 45,000 miles and doing good. Still have original brake pads. Hope to keep it up.
17th Sep 2010, 21:49
I have the same problem with the windows. Basically all Beetles have the same problems.
8th Mar 2013, 10:35
Transmission problems are real with VW's... seriously, do your homework when researching.
28th Mar 2013, 15:10
I have a 2007 Beetle Convertible... I love it, but I agree with others about the window, mine does the same thing.
My headlights will go out, I am on my 4th replacement. I notice other Beetles on the highway seem to always have one headlight out too. So, it seems to be a design/Beetle problem. My complaint is the dealer wants to charge me to fix it... while still under warranty???
Small tear in the top, anyone have this issue? Of course, the dealer won't repair, even while under warranty.
I think I am spoiled after having such great service with BMW.
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Smart Spook reaches the NRHA Two Million Dollar Sire milestone
press release
December 17, 2013 – Oklahoma City, Okla. – By Hayley Lewallen – Smart Spook reached another milestone in his career by becoming the National Reining Horse Association's (NRHA) 13th Two Million Dollar Sire. Helping him reach this milestone was Colonels Smart Spook, owned by Sally Amabile and shown by NRHA Professional and Million Dollar Rider Jordan Larson. Colonels Smart Spook's first place finish in the World Championship Shootout held during the NRHA Futurity helped push his sire, Smart Spook, over the two million dollar mark.
Smart Spook, a 2001 stallion, owned and bred by Million Dollar Owner Rosanne Sternberg, is by Smart Chic Olena and out of Sugarplum Spook (by Grays Starlight). With $403,150 in NRHA lifetime earnings it's safe to say Smart Spook had a successful show career including the following wins:
- 2004 NRHA Futurity Level(L) 4 Open Champion with Shawn Flarida
- 2005 NRHA Derby L4 Open Champion with Shawn Flarida
- 2005 AQHA Junior Reining World Champion with Shawn Flarida
- Earner of six Gold Medals in FEI World Reining Masters competition
His top-earning offspring include:
- Custom Spook (out of Custom Spinderella): $184,400 NRHA LTE, owned by Million Dollar Owner Rancho Oso Rio LLC; 2010 NRHA Futurity L4 Open finalist, 2011 NRHA Derby L4 Open finalist, 2012 NRBC L3 Open finalist, 2013 NRBC L3 Open finalist
- Red Stripe Spook (out of Ms Red Capri): $175,800 NRHA LTE, owned by Bonnie Hippensteel; 2010 NRHA Futurity L4 Open Reserve Champion, 2013 NRBC L4 Open finalist
- Spook Off Sparks (out of Setting Off Sparks): $142,300 NRHA LTE, owned by Silver Spurs Equine; 2011 NRHA Cowtown L4 Open finalist, 2011 Scottsdale Classic Futurity L4 Open Champion, 2011 NRHA Futurity L4 Open Reserve Champion
- Spooks N Sparks (out of Whizicle): $100,700 NRHA LTE, owned by Tamarack Ranch LLC; 2011 NRHA Futurity L3 Non Pro Champion and L4 Non Pro Champion, 2012 NRBC L4 Non Pro finalist, 2012 NRHA Derby L4 Non Pro finalist
- Jacs Lil Spook (out of Miss Whoa Jac): $94,700 NRHA LTE, owned by Ruben Pacheco Cuevas; 2010 NRHA Futurity L1 Open finalist, L2 Open finalist and L3 Open finalist; 2011 NRBC L1 Open Champion, L2 Open Champion, L3 Open Reserve Champion, and L4 finalist; 2011 NRHA Derby L1 Open finalist and L2 Open finalist
Incorporated in 1966, the National Reining Horse Association is the standard-setting body for the sport of Reining. NRHA, with their International Headquarters in Oklahoma City, is responsible for promoting the sport of Reining and working to ensure the highest standards of competition. To learn more about the NRHA, its programs and family of corporate partners, visit nrha.com


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Finally, a marine handheld radio with a design that fits into your hand, with a large display that is clear and easy to operate. If you drop it in the water, it floats to the surface, and glow in the dark seals and power key allows you to find it easily. No more difficult menu settings just to change between 3 levels of power, 1, 2.5 or 6 watts. Just set it one time at a 1 or 2.5 watts to maximize the battery life, and when you need the maximum transmit allowed, full 6 watts, just use the POWER BOOST key and you have instant full power. The bright strobe can easily be turned on, flashing SOS, getting the attention of others when you are in need of help. The design is not only attractive, but achieves the highest level of water tightness, JIX8/IPX8 standard, allowing for complete submersion of 5 feet for over 30 minutes. Hear urgent NOAA warnings, marine broadcasts and have the ability to reliably transmit in the harshest weather conditions. It also comes complete, with an AC adapter, DC charger, charging cradle, 11 hour rechargeable battery, an accessory battery tray, and a heavy duty swivel belt clip.
Well built, rugged handheld Marine radio is rated JIS8/IPX8 submersible and is packed with outstanding features. Included accessories are a rapid clip-on DC charger, and LiON rechargeable battery. JIS8 Submersible - Meets rigid JIS8 submersible standards (5' 30 min.). Dual, Triple, and Quad Watch Plus. Selectable 1Watt/2.5/5 Transmit Power. All N.O.A.A. Weather Channels with Weather Alert.Memory Channel Scan.Large, easy-to-read LCD Screen .Up to 12 Hour Battery Life.All USA/International and Canadian Marine Channels - Covers all USA, International & Canadian marine channels keeping you up-to-date with all the latest marine activity. SMA Flexible Rubber Antenna.Belt Clip - A sturdy belt clip is included for maximum mobility.Category: Handheld.3 Year Waterproof Protection Warranty - Covered by Uniden's 3 year warranty including any and all water damage.Lanyard.
Floating design and orange core makes retrieving radio easy of dropped overboard. 6 Watt VHF, select between 1,3, and 6 Watts for short and long range communication. All NOAA weather channels. Blocks background noise for clearer conversations. BURP, vibrates water out of the speaker grill and improves speaker performance.
Cobra's® HH450 Realtree MAX-4® Camo Handheld VHF/GMRS Floating Radio is an all-terrain, all-in-one, marine VHF, GMRS 2-way radio with a floating design that makes it easy to retrieve if dropped overboard. A rapid charger makes charging quick and easy. The HH450 receives NOAA weather and weather alerts. A Rewind-Say-Again feature uses a digital voice recorder to replay missed VHF calls. What's more, this submersible handheld radio has 1,815 GMRS privacy combinations, a spring-loaded belt clip, and an AC/DC charging stand. Includes a AA battery tray and both AC and DC adapters. Size: 4.8" x 2.66" x 2.1". Manufacturer's 3-year limited warranty. For use on boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, and road trips Submersible NOAA weather and weather alerts Rewind-Say-Again® 1,815 GMRS privacy combinations Rapid charger AC/DC charging stand with contacts Spring-loaded belt clip Includes AA battery tray Includes both AC and DC adapters
Submersible, rugged, reliable - say hello to the mariner's most faithful companion. The MHS335BT is the perfect companion for even the most perilous seas. Its completely submersible design is equipped to handle the weather and the waves, while remaining your fail-proof lifeline to the information and communication that keeps you safe at sea. Whether facing rough waters or enjoying smooth sailing, the MHS335BT is easily within reach throughout it all.
Floating design & orange core makes retreiving radio easy if dropped overboard. Select between 1, 3 and 6 Watts for short & long range communication. Instant access to All Hazards & weather information, 24 hours a day. Noise-canceling microphone blocks background noise for clearer conversations. BURP: vibrates water out of the speaker grill & improves speaker performance. Submersible to JIS-7 standards. 3-year warratnty.
This compact floating radio features Bluetooth® Wireless Technology to make and receive phone calls. It will keep your cell phone safe and dry while communicating loud and clear.
128 x 128 pixel LCD with adjustable contrast settings and backlighting, and prominent channel display Includes a choice of high or low (5W to 1W) transmission power "Get Buddy" feature transmits the radio's position by push of a button, allowing buddies to receive bearing and distance data from other Link-2 units Latitude, longitude and time display A distress call button with hinged door The ability to select and program up to three favorite channels on a dedicated key Flexible dual and tri watch for greater channel monitoring Weather alerts Buddy list of up to 20 people NMEA 0183 output from the charger base.
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Annual. There is nothing like the aroma of basil in the summer! Genovese basil has a particularly strong fragrance and flavor, making it excellent for almost any basil dish, especially pesto. Edible flowers are tasty in salads. There is no more useful herb. In a warm, sunny window, basil can grow indoors in the winter! A good container variety.
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When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost, and when temperatures are warm. Recommend 3 or 4 successive sowings every 3 weeks after initial sowing. Basil is very sensitive to frost.
When to start inside: 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting outside.
Special sowing instructions: Easy to grow from seed. Must have warm temperatures; wait to sow until nighttime temperatures are above 50°F.
Harvesting: Basil should be harvested before the plant flowers. The leaves have more flavor when harvested in the morning. The young, top leaves taste the best, and should be used fresh; the older leaves may be used for vinegar and pesto. Cut a few stems but never more than 1/3 of the plant. Wash stems, gently shake dry, and strip the leaves off the stem. If there is any chance of temperature dropping to 32°F, harvest crop immediately; basil is very frost sensitive.


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Homeless advocates in Boise have announced plans to build a tent city to feed and shelter homeless populations this winter after learning of a rising rate of fatalities among that population.
Planning for the facility began last Wednesday when members from Idaho's Interfaith Alliance agreed community resources couldn't handle the roughly 3,000 people without shelter this winter. "We went to the mayor's office the next day to inform his staff of our concern of this crisis and ask for a response," said Will Rainford of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise.
On Saturday, about 50 citizens from at least 15 churches and other local organizations, including the Idaho Foodbank, the Boise Rescue Mission and El-Ada, met at Saint Mark's in Boise for eight hours to brainstorm ideas to feed and house the homeless.
Meetings continued each day afterward to continue planning of what has been dubbed "The Sanctuary." As of press time, BW had learned the group narrowed down their list of five potential sites to one, which has already been secured.
Alliance director Pam Baldwin said she couldn't disclose this location because it hasn't been finalized. "We'd rather talk to the people around that area before they read it in the paper so there won't be a negative response," she said.
Next, the group will ask the Governor's Office to allow them to use tents from the Idaho National Guard. Rainford said these tents, similar to barracks, are equipped with heating units, showers, toilets and cots. He said the group hopes to have three tents--two will shelter about 50 people each and the other will serve food. Members of the Hare Krishna temple in Boise have offered to prepare and serve an estimated 200 daily meals, Rainford said, but several churches are prepared to step up and provide additional food if needed.
Meanwhile, he said the interfaith group is working with the Mayor's Office to ensure the several ordinances regulating this type of temporary facility are met. "The city's main role is to help us with ordinances we need to abide by--health ordinances and safety standards and so forth." He met with representatives of Mayor Bieter's office on Monday to secure emergency permits allowing the community to operate if it can come up to compliance with some stipulations.
"We're starting so quickly, there isn't time to make sure we're meeting every one of the ordinances," he said. The group, quick to assert its secular affiliations, hopes this temporary solution of caring for the homeless for 120 days this winter can evolve into finding a more permanent facility.
"We're trying to respond to an emergency situation, just as people would react in a flood or hurricane," said the Rev. Susan Watterson of the First Congregational United Church of Christ. "We should not be in this place next winter. We're working to help the city come up with a plan so that by next winter, we will have something in place for the homeless, even just a place for them to eat."
"This is a great learning experience for the community because there are a lot of misconceptions about the homeless," Baldwin said.
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The Perfect Wife
Newland Archer chooses to marry May Welland more for what she represents than the person she truly is. To Newland, May represents what the perfect wife should be—someone who knows all the rules of the society of which they are members and who is admired by others within the society. She is an exemplary example of a perfect New York, high society upbringing, and this is something that Newland values.
May is very much her mother's daughter, and she takes on the role of wife in the same way that she has seen her mother doing for her father. She strives to manage both the household and Newland's time with precision. She represents, for the time period, what would have been considered the perfect domestic partner.
Innocent Girl
Newland sees May as an innocent who he will be able to teach and mold. He dreams of introducing her to the things that he loves, such as books, art, and travel. However, it soon becomes clear that May will not be an intellectual companion for him, and the innocence he found so attractive in the beginning of their courtship becomes an annoyance to him.
Goddess Figure
Interestingly, May is often portrayed in the novel as a goddess figure, namely Diana the goddess of the hunt who also represents chastity. Newland seems to view May as a figure of purity and chastity, but he does not realize this other side of her character—the huntress. That is a much stronger figure, and one who is willing to be more assertive than Newland gives May credit for.
Wise Woman
Ironically, just like Newland, we as readers do not truly understand May until close to the end of the novel when it becomes apparent that she is not as innocent, or as clueless, as we have thought her to be. She is able to manipulate matters in order to protect her marriage. She knows how to use the rules of her society in order to keep Newland. She knows he will not leave her once he realizes she is pregnant and that Ellen would not let him even consider doing such a thing. Also, May is able to rally the other members of their society around her and push out Ellen, as Newland sees during the farewell dinner party that May insists on hosting for her cousin. A determination is revealed as she works to defend the things she loves. Because we as readers see May through Newland's eyes, we too are blind to what she is capable of for much of the novel. Her true character comes into focus at the end, when it is revealed that she knew all along about Newland's love for Ellen and knew what it took for him to give up that love.
This post is part of the series: Study Guide for The Age of Innocence
- Themes in The Age of Innocence
- The Character of May Welland in The Age of Innocence
- Book Quotes from The Age of Innocence


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When I first began sewing, I saw patterns as silver fitting bullets. Unlike the ready-to-wear garments that gave me conniptions, from their gaping waistlines to buckling busts, sewing patterns were the key to unlocking my perfect fit. Or, so I was told, anyhow. Imagine my surprise, when I made my first garment! Despite precisely matching the envelope's measurements, my dress had the very same issues as RTW. The bust was a smidge too tight, while the waist was quite a few smidges too big. The armscyes gaped so large, I thought any moment they might start flapping and send me into flight. While that would have been an adventure, sure, I was upset. Patterns were supposed to fit me right out of the envelope. Everyone said that sewing was the secret to well-fitting garments. So, what was wrong with me?
The answer was, of course, nothing. Just like there's nothing wrong with my body, when ready-to-wear doesn't fit me, there's nothing wrong when a sewing pattern isn't instantly perfect. Patterns aren't designed with Mary Danielson's proportions in mind. They're designed to fit the average of a line's target demographic. While I will happily rail against small size ranges in patterns, it's rare that I am upset by a pattern's initial out-of-the-envelope fit. For both plus size and straight size seamstresses, patterns really are just a jumping off point. This realization was the single most important turning point in my sewing. It took my clothes from ill-fitting and baggy to pieces that get mistaken for RTW, which from a non-sewer is a high compliment.
My entry into fitting was the Full Bust Adjustment, which is a must for anyone with a large cup size. It made gaping armscyes and straining bustlines a thing of the past. After a few much more successful projects, I was hooked on fitting. I bought book after book and consumed online tutorials, like a kid with Halloween candy. There is seemingly no end to the type of fit adjustments one can take. Now, I regularly take a large bicep adjustment, small waist adjustment, full tummy adjustment, and a myriad other little fitting tweaks as they suit my fancy.
So, why am I telling you this? Simply to remind you that you are not alone. Do not be discouraged by people's claims of patterns fitting them perfectly out-of-the-envelope. While fitting is a deeply individualized part of sewing, we all have to do it. No one, from size 2 to size 22, can fit into every single pattern perfectly. It's statistically impossible. Women with the same general measurements can be a million different heights and shapes. None of us are imperfect, despite what adjustments we have to make. Patterns are not universal, they are merely helpful starting points.
What's more, even the concept of perfect fit is different for every woman. While I may have the exact same body measurements as another seamstress, the way we go about fitting may be completely different. Not every 46-35-46 is going to be shaped the same or care about the same issues. I can't handle a too high waistline, but I'm perfectly fine with a dress back being a bit baggy. What doesn't faze me may drive someone else batty! Some may want more ease in the bust, while others feel best with a close, close fit. That's a-okay, kittens. The beauty of learning to fit is that all of your clothes can suit not only your measurements, but your preferences, as well.
To beginner seamstresses, fitting can seem like a magical art, something learned by osmosis and taking remarkable skill. That's just silly, y'all. I'm here to tell you that fit is an ongoing, personal process that we all will keep honing forever. Don't let other people's fear of bust adjustments or sleeve fixes get in your head. Every fitting adjustment is just cutting paper and taping it back together. You've been doing that, since you were knee high to a grasshopper! In my opinion, the more we can demystify not only how we fit, but when and why we do so, the less scary it becomes. I guarantee there isn't one accomplished sewing blogger you read who doesn't regularly take fit adjustments. Get out the tape, grab some muslin, and start your own fitting journey.
So, I'm curious, readers. What sort of fitting adjustments do you take? I love seeing the differences in this process, because it reinforces the fact that every seamstress is an individual. Our bodies are not only beautiful, but uniquely ours.


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The 2019 TRAMsporter season begins in June!
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This evening excursion includes round trip TRAMsportation to the base of the mountain where you will experience the Sandia Peak Tramway (Tram ticket included, a $25 value), as well as restaurant and nature trails at your leisure. The TRAMsporter departs from Old Town at Hotel Albuquerque (800 Rio Grande Blvd NW) and Downtown at the Hyatt Regency (330 Tijeras Ave NW).
Tour timeline (Thursday - Sunday | June - September)
5:00pm - depart Hotel Albuquerque (Old Town)
5:15pm - depart Hyatt Regency (Downtown)
5:45pm - arrive at Sandia Peak
8:45pm - depart Sandia Peak
9:15pm - arrive back at Hyatt Regency (Downtown)
9:30pm - arrive back at Hotel Albuquerque (Old Town)
Ticket price is non-refundable, with the exception of days that the Tram is not operating due to bad weather or closed for maintenance. AT&SF staff will call ahead day-of to confirm availability and will relay any cancellation plans to guests who have booked. We cannot accommodate partial refunds. Online ticket sales close at 4pm day of tour.
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A feeling just registered in my being; a feeling of being disembodied. As though my energy and my body, are becoming separate.
My time lately has been spent, busing myself and possessions, back and forth between "the woods" and "town". Town being were Ancient One resides, and is currently, in hospital.
Ancient One is my mum; a precious soul, who inhabits a body with a chronic illness, that is sapping strength and energy. A One, is 85, somewhat settled, about leaving this planet, and yet, fearful of what the next realm holds.
For the past few weeks, when I am in her presence, one distinct phrase keeps repeating itself in my mind. "She is fading".
When the feeling of being disembodied entered my mind this morning, so did the concept that, maybe, that phrase I have been hearing around A One, is not about her. Maybe it is about myself.
Then a second thought rode in; maybe the feeling is relative to A One and to myself.
That as her energy fades from this dimension, that part of her in me, is going also.
Is that a possibility, or a probability.
Do "we" actually feel the life energy connection of another being, who we are deeply connected to, disconnect, when they flow from the present dimension of existence, into another?
I know that the chakra system has strands that connect us, like umbilical cords, to other people who we create the relationship with. Individuals in a sexual relationship, for example, even a causal one, create a strand, a link up, with each other. The more often, the stronger the strand.
So, with all that in mind, as the being that is transitioning, fades….. the link gets weaker? The strand has less pull on the other person?
This is an area I have not done much study on, and now I will have to. Although, with everything going on just now, I may have to leave it alone, except for this post about the feeling.
If anyone has further info on this type of situation, please write. Maybe someone who has had someone close to them slowly die, has experienced something of this sort.
Although it is a bit of a morbid topic, I certainly did not start out with that intention. Just so fascinating as the concepts started to flow into my mind this morning, that I felt it must be for the blog page. Why not, right? Right!


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HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese auto maker BYD Co Ltd (1211.HK), invested by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc., denied a news report on Friday that the company plans to sell new Hong Kong-traded shares.
"I have checked and we don't have such a plan," Veronica Jiang, a spokeswoman for BYD based in Shenzhen, told Reuters.
Bloomberg quoted two unnamed sources on Friday as saying BYD planned to sell new shares equivalent to as much as 20 percent of its Hong Kong-traded stock.
BYD's shares closed down nearly 8 percent on Friday, lagging a 0.4 percent drop in the Hang Seng index .HSI.
Reporting by Alison Leung; Editing by Anne Marie Roantree


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The Best Sports Arenas in New Zealand
It takes a number of features to make a sports arena or stadium one of the best including the location, size and capacity, atmosphere, and the food. Based on these and other features, these are some of the best sports arenas in New Zealand.
Eden Park
Eden Park is considered one of the largest and most iconic sports arenas in the world. The Park is most recognized as the site of the 2011 Rugby World Cup Final, but the venue has also been host to many other significant events since its beginning in the early 1900s. More than 500,000 people visit the arena each year to watch sporting events and other functions.
Some of the features that make The Park so popular include the 50,000 seating capacity and its state-of-the-art facilities. There is also the exterior of the South Stand which is made of a transparent polymer that is lit up in an endless range of colors. In addition to the beauty of Eden Park, it is also conveniently located in the center of Auckland where locals and visitors can access events via the bus lines and trains.
Wellington Regional Stadium
Most commonly known as Westpac, the stadium is located in Wellington where it hosts a large number of sporting events. Westpac was built in 1999 and it is conveniently located to a number of transportation modes including the railway station. The facility was built for the purpose of hosting One Day International cricket matches but it is also used for A-League football, the New Zealand National football team, and large-capacity concerts.
Forsyth Barr Stadium
The Forsyth Barr is located in Dunedin and is another multi-purpose facility that hosts various sports events. It is frequently called "the glasshouse' because of its resemblance to a hothouse. It has been host to numerous musical performances by leading artists such as Elton John, Rod Stewart, and Aerosmith.
For travelers who want to include any of the major events at these stadiums on their agenda, making reservations as early as possible is a must. Simply visit each arena's website to learn about upcoming events.


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Lansdale's latest work is the eighth installment in the Hap and Leonard series titled Devil Red. His short story Bubba Ho Tep which features Elvis and a certain Kennedy battling mummies from the nursing home was made a cult classic by director/producer/screenwriter Don Cosscarelli (Phantasm, The Beastmaster). The highly anticipated third film based on Joe's work, Christmas with the Dead directed by Lee Lankford is currently in the works. An unconventional zombie flick at its best it showcases his son Keith's skill as a screenwriter and his daughter Kasey's ability to act aside from her career in country music. The chapbook from P.S. Publishing was recently picked up for the British Best of the Year volume. Joe is a member of the Martial Arts Hall of Fame and creator of the Shen Chuan martial arts school. Chinese for Spirit Fist it is a combination of several varied arts.
I was born in East Texas, Gladewater, grew up there and graduated High School there. Gladewater was an old oil town and had a lot of the old rough elements, as well as a good small town feel. I got a little of both. It was also during a very racist time. I have to laugh when I hear people from that area and that time telling me how the races all got along. Anyway, it has been a big influence in my fiction. Beyond Gladewater, I had a little University time, and worked all manner of odd jobs from farmer to janitor, and a lot in-between. I started selling non-fiction in the early seventies, and then fiction by the middle late seventies, and by 1981 I was full time, and have done nothing else since for a living, though I've done Martial Arts and Self-defense for fifty years as of next year, and I teach at Stephen F. Austin State University one semester a year, and I'm writer in residence there. Produced one very low budget film forthcoming.
What was it like to discover the joy of reading via comics? What was you very first favorite of those?
Comics are why I'm a writer. They introduced me to a world that seemed a lot brighter and more interesting than the one I was living in, though as I grew older I learned to appreciate the world where I lived, and to also have negative feelings about it. But comics brought color and magic to my life, and I wanted to write them. Reading them, CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED particularly, led to me reading books and short stories in abundance, and pretty quickly I wanted to be a writer. I didn't write comics until the 90s, but have written them off and on since, along with screenplays, and my real loves, novels and short stories, the latter being my favorite. I have also written plays, non-fiction, essays and reviews. I like it all, on one level or another. Well, I mean of the comic characters Batman fits my sensibilities best. The Batman I read as a kid was much shinier than the modern Batman, and I loved that one too, and I could always sense the dark side under the gloss. By the time they started doing the solo DETECTIVE COMICS, I had found my favorite version of Batman, and that became darker and more suitable to me when Frank Miller wrote THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS. Still to this day my favorite Super Hero comic. I guess I'm saying that view of Batman fits my writerly sensibilities.
How do you think you have changed most since your early days?
I'm older.
Get up, take the dog out, have coffee, read a bit, write for about three hours, lunch, maybe a movie, read, teach martial arts once or twice a week, one of them a two hour class, exercise at night by walking and stretching, read, go to bed. On the weekends we might go to movies. Sometimes we go to town for lunch and coffee, and that changes the mid-day part of the schedule. We travel quite a bit, Italy a lot. I have a lot of readers there in the Italian market, but other places as well. Conventions now and then. Lots of time with family just about every day. Our son and daughter live nearby with their spouses. Kasey, our daughter, is a singer, and she's gone a lot, spends time in Nashville and elsewhere, but we talk to her by phone daily, see her when she's home. Frankly, it is a wonderful life.
Do you happen to remember what the first story you ever wrote was?
I wrote some poetry and odds and ends when I was small, a play even. But I think the first story I ever wrote was a kind of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Haggard kind of thing. It was called LAND OF THE STONE AGE CANNIBALS. It may still be in my files if I didn't throw it away. It was exactly what it sounds like. An expedition gets lost in the jungle, finds a tribe of cannibals and all hell breaks loose. It was primitive and pretty silly.
Can you tell us a little about how martial arts have changed your life for the better? How would you describe Shen Chaun?
My dad started by showing me boxing and wrestling. I was born in Gladewater, but didn't mention that we moved away for about five or six years. Lived in a place called Mt. Enterprise. A very small town of about 150 people at that time, more now, about 400. It was like Mayberry. When we moved back to Gladewater in the fifth or sixth grade, I was picked on as the new kid, and then I really got interested. My dad also knew a bit of jujitsu he had picked up. He had ridden the rails in the Great Depression and fought at fairs for money from time to time, so he was a pretty damn good street fighter. But he was forty-two when I was born, so he was well into trying to make a living and didn't have time to teach me as much as possible, and my only partner was him, and he was bigger and stronger. He and my mother enrolled me in a Judo class at the Tyler YMCA eventually, and I was introduced to other arts there, and kept studying. The arts gave me a lot of confidence in everything I do. It also eliminated bullies, and taught me the kind of confidence to avoid most situations, or to discourage them. It also gave me focus and discipline. I love it. It made my life so much better.
Where did the idea for the story of Christmas with the Dead come from?
I really don't know, except I had always wanted to write a horror Christmas story, and I thought that if you survived a zombie apocalypse, and had put together some kind of life style, that at some point you'd get bored. There was also the fact I think you would try to make your new life like your old life, it if it was a good one. And part of that would be the annual Christmas decorations. Our man decides zombies or no zombies, the lights and decorations are going up. The story grew out of that simple idea. It's a simple story. My son expanded it into a screenplay.
Where exactly did the Zombie lore originate? Do you have any favorite myths dealing with the subject?
Modern zombies are most influenced by the George Romero zombie, but Richard Matheson's vampires in I AM LEGEND are a big influence as well. Before that, zombies were more of the voodoo variety, and in films and books, they mostly choked people to death, were sent as emissaries of evil. Go back and watch White Zombie to see that old version. There were also the stories by Seabrook about Voodoo. There's a great chapter in one of his books that is often printed alone, titled ZOMBIES WORKING THE CANE FIELDS. I think that's the title, something similar, and it shows zombies as slaves, and hints that they may exist. THE SERPENT AND THE RAINBOW, a book written later explores the idea of zombies as created by mind altering drugs, and there seems to be some truth to this. All fascinating stuff. The latest craze has been the speedy zombie. In the forthcoming version of CHRISTMAS WITH THE DEAD, Keith made them much more old school. Hungry, but mostly passive unless riled. And they're not very strong. It's just that they're a lot of them.
What has it been like working with Lee as the director of the film? When is it expected to be released?
It was hot. That's what it was. It was filmed during record Texas heat, and that's saying something. It wasn't always fun, and it wasn't always easy, but Lee got it done. The editing is going on now. We'll see when it's edited if we have a picture.
Did you enjoy having the chance to show the world what the film school at Stephen F. Austin University can do? Do you like being a writer in residence there?
That chance hasn't happened yet, but that's what I'm hoping for. If I can raise the money, I'll direct a film myself in 2013. That's the plan if the investors can be gathered.
I know Keith wrote the script and Kasey who has a lead role in the film has also written some books of her own. Do you feel proud of them to have followed in your footsteps?
Kasey isn't a lead, but she's an important character in the film. She wrote two songs, to be used ironically in the film, and she is an editor in progress. Meaning she's editing an anthology now. Keith has done some comic work before, and he and I are doing something for Dark Horse starting next week. He did a wonderful job on the screenplay. He had to take a very short and simple story and make it into ninety minutes. I like what he did. He had to lose a few things due to budget, unexpected restrictions on time and location, etc., but no matter how the film turns out, his script was very good.
How did becoming a father change your life and you as a person?
I think it made me kinder, and more tolerant. I like to think I had both of those aspects before, but that having children strengthened them. I know it did.
This part of Texas isn't all that Western. This is East Texas, but there's a cross hatch between Southern and Western culture, more Southern. I think we are underestimated, but I'm not proud of a lot of what I see going on right now. A sort of embracing of ignorance, a distrust of education, a blind fundamentalist approach to religion. It's creepy. Sort of like falling back in time, drifting into a kind of Dark Ages. And it's not just here.
Who would you say are some of your favourite living authors at the moment?
Andrew Vachss, Chet Williamson, Ray Bradbury, Richard Matheson, William Nolan, James Lee Burke, Elmore Leonard, William Goldman (not writing much these days), Pete Hamill. There are many others, but those pop to mind.
You once said you would love to write an old school sword and sorcery story. Do you think we'll get to see that eventually?
I'd have to be in the right mood, and I think it just might happen.
Do you have any more plans for future movies?
Yes. There are a number of things under option, and I've placed some screenplays, so we'll see.
As someone who has written fiction based on Elvis were you a fan of his growing up? Why do you think his work left such a lasting impact on so many people?
I was and am a fan. He was original. He was a game changer. That simple.
What do you think of the current state of the publishing world?
Exciting. I think eBooks are the new paperback. I don't have the gloomy feel about it some do. The publishers are scared, and in their case, I get it. But for writers it may offer a lot of personal ownership, cutting out the middle man. But it can also put us in competition with anyone who can bother to put a book on line. Mixed bag. But I'm mostly optimistic.
What projects are you currently working on? What do you think would come of you if you ever stopped working as hard as you do?
Writing an adaptation, a modern update actually, of THE DUNWICH HORROR by Lovecraft for comics. I think if I stopped working like I do I would implode, though it is nice to pull back now and then, and I've done more of that this year than in many years. I do take time off to travel. My son in law and I drove through Texas, New Mexico and Arizona looking a sites, visiting with friends. He saw some stuff I had seen before, but I wanted to see it again. And we saw together stuff that I haven't seen and was curious about, historical sites for Wyatt Earp and Billy the Kid. We even visited Smoky Bear's grave.
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Despite the recent move into the Southeastern Conference, the Missouri volleyball team faced off against a familiar opponent. The Tigers felt they knew what to expect from Texas A&M, but they didn't show it.
The Aggies' offense had 29 more kills than the Tigers and had four players with double-digit kills in a 25-20, 23-25, 25-23, 25-17 victory last night at the Hearnes Center.
"We knew what they were going to do and they did it well," Molly Kreklow said. "We just were not prepared for the game."
After losing the first set, the Tigers (11-4, 3-2) battled back to take the second set and headed into intermission in a good position tied with a team that they have played 20 times with 18 of the 20 matches going to at least four sets. Texas A&M (11-2, 3-1) holds an 11-9 series lead.
But after the narrow defeat in the third set, the Aggies overwhelmed the Tigers to wrap up the match.
"I was really disappointed in the whole night," Missouri Coach Wayne Kreklow. "I felt like we were out played in every facet of the game tonight. They just schooled us; they put on a clinic out there at our expense."
Texas A&M's strong serve proved difficult for Missouri's passers to handle, keeping the Tigers from getting into an offensive rhythm. Once they started to struggle, the Tigers didn't respond well.
"Texas A&M did a good job of just serving us off the court," Wayne Kreklow said. "We couldn't do much � we couldn't run an offense � and that's what they do really well. Their ball control was just better than ours from start to finish."
Many of the Aggies' kills came on balls that were either mishandled, or fell somewhere between the six Tigers on the floor.
"There was a lot of indecision and hesitation tonight," Wayne Kreklow said. "That happens because one person is not ready, so others start playing out of position and over-compensating. Everybody has to do their job, otherwise people start overplaying their position."
Lisa Henning had 20 kills for the Tigers and was their only player in double digits.
"I don't think we were ready tonight," Henning said. "We had a lackadaisical approach to the game. We knew they were going to be tough, and we were not mentally or physically ready for them tonight. Texas A&M was always ready, and its hard to win when only two people on the court are ready and not all six."
On the defensive side of the net, the Aggies also had four players in double digits with digs, compared to just two by the Tigers.
The Tigers will have only a day to get things figured out. They host Eastern Division opponent Georgia tomorrow.
"Georgia is not as experienced as Texas A&M," Wayne Kreklow said. "But they are still a very good team, and we let one slip away at home, but we have to be able to bounce back this Sunday."


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Applied Mathematics
Researchers passionate about mathematics
To mark International Women's Day, two of Inria's female staff, an experienced researcher and a young PhD student, tell us about their passion for their work. Interview with Catherine Bonnet, Head of the DISCO team and member of the board of the association 'Femmes et mathématiques', and Céline Blondeau, a PhD student in the SECRET project-team.
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What have we learned from the Heartbleed vulnerability?
In April the general public became aware of a major vulnerability in internet protocol security: Heartbleed.
Stéphane Glondu, an engineer at Inria Nancy - Grand Est in the CASSIS and CARAMEL teams, discusses this discovery and the lessons to be learned.
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Inria has discovered a new loophole in the TLS protocol, widely used to secure data exchanges over the Internet
On the 4th of March 2014, at the IETF 89 conference, a team of Inria researchers announced the discovery of a major security loophole in the TLS protocol. This protocol is the main security mechanism employed to protect communications over the Internet. Under certain circumstances, this weakness would allow hackers to steal the identities of users, particularly in banking and business networks. This loophole only affects a small number of Internet users and an update has already been released to address the problem. However, researchers at Inria are recommending that the TLS protocol be radically rewritten.
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Place : Parc des Expositions - Paris Nord Villepinte
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Risk prevention and management exhibition
More than a hundred conferences on all risk management innovations and trends.
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Security, Civilian and military security
Milipol Paris 2011
Produced under the auspices of the French Ministry of Interior, the Milipol Paris Exhibition has become an official event, just like the Eurosatory international exhibits for land armament, Euronaval for naval equipment, and the Paris-Le Bourget Aerospace Exhibition.
Place : Paris - Porte de Versailles
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Security Seminar
Place : Inria Rennes-Bretagne Atlantique Research Centre, Michel Métivier room
Guest(s) : Yassine Lakhnech, Université de Grenoble, CNRS/VERIMAG
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Providing solutions for more secure exchanges
The Secsi project-team (a joint team with the Specification and Verification Laboratory (LSV), the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the ENS-Cachan) works on verifying cryptographic protocols, such as those used for e-commerce or ATMs, and installing intrusion detection tools in IT systems, so as to alert users to any potentially malicious actions. As three of its members apply for their habilitation to advise doctoral theses, we take a closer look at the research work of this team.
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The team-project Prosecco continue to be pointed out during this year of 2015 by receiving 3 new prices
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MADYNES - A Security Monitoring platform for Android Environments
Android environments are facing several threats and attacks due their massive deployment on different devices ( smartphones, tablets, glasses, smart Tv, ...).
Madynes team is working on the development of a monitoring platform dedicated to the security analysis and these environments. In this demonstration, we will present the different parts of the platform.
We will mainly present our monitoring probes Flowoid and Collimator which are able to collect network activities and logs generated by running applications on an android device. We will also present Ovaldroid which is a vulnerability assessment agent dedicated to Android environments. Finally, we will present the collector side associated to our probes to collect, store and analyse the different data issued by these probes.
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Bids for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Information Technology (IT) Disaster Recovery Solution (DRS) needed for its operations are open for vendors.
In a statement on its website, the apex bank said vendors expected to handle the project should have certified knowledge and verifiable capacity and experience in the data centre industry.
The apex bank said it is retrofitting its data centres in its head office and two other locations to achieve high availability and true disaster recovery capability that will enhance its operations.
The regulator said it is seeking to design, implement and inaugurate an information technology disaster recovery solution and has invited sealed bids from bidders for he project.
It has also requested that experts submit tenders for the design, implementation and inauration of IT DRS for its operations.
The CBN said it has deployed IT infrastructure and enterprise applications to support its core business processes and enable delivery of its strategic objectives, to fulfill its vision of being the best among the world's central banks.
The statement explained that the CBN occupies a central position in the economic and social development of the country, adding that it has embarked on a technology refresh project to modernise its IT infrastructure base, saying it secured a $510,000 grant from the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) for the establishment of a DRC. The centre is expected to assist the apex bank to fortify and protect e-payment transactions in the country.
It said the grant will be used to finance qualified US firms to provide expert consulting services in determining the technical requirements, business and operational models for the project.
Already, a vendor has been evaluated and selected by the CBN, which has also received a 'letter of no objection' from USTDA. Besides, he said the legal unit of the CBN is already drafting a contract agreement that will be reviewed and binding on both parties.
He explained that the banking watchdog is also developing modalities or work plan for implementation of shared tier-three Disaster Recovery Centre infrastructure and services. The apex bank is also working on shared power infrastructure service to the banks and developing the Nigeria Financial services network (NFSN) to achieve these objectives.
"The CBN is also setting up IT Standards Board and requisite governance framework to oversee the administration of IT standards in the industry and drive its adoption across the players in the industry. We understand that payment is the key driver of cost distribution in the industry and accounts for almost 60 per cent of the industry cost base," it said.
It said the CBN having monitored the partial implementation of the cash-less policy and following stakeholder engagement on the effective implementation of the project, decided to reassess its parameters to allow for smooth transition and adoption.


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One of the biggest teaching challenges can be finding the time and resources to participate in meaningful professional development. Since there are often only one or two Visual Arts teachers within a building (sometimes even within a district), it becomes difficult to find opportunities to connect and collaborate with other teachers who share your content.
Hopefully your district allows you release time and financial support to participate in the annual MAEA conference. Unfortunately (as seen on recent Facebook posts), that is not always the case.
This is when a PLC (Professional Learning Community, also known as a PLN or Professional Learning Network) comes into play. Why wait for release time from your school or district initiatives to give you the opportunity to plan, prepare, and collaborate curriculum? The time often does not come and when it does it can be scrunched in, overwhelming, and without follow through.
PLC's and PLN's offer teachers an ability to connect with other teachers both within and outside of their content area about topics they decide and coordinate. This revolutionary concept can enhance and expand the walls of your classroom because you have a team of teachers invested in you, wanting to share with you, and offering to help you succeed in the teaching endeavors you face.
One of the most helpful PLC's for Visual Arts teachers is the Art Education 2.0 Ning. This group (brainchild of Craig Roland) is now over 10,000 members strong. Through social networking, it offers Visual Arts teachers an opportunity to connect, share, and collaborate globally.
It is not unusual to see teachers swapping student work across continents, to see teachers offering help through video tutorials and commentary about what methods work best, or to see the offering of advice through the many difficult situations we find ourselves in as budgets are cut and teachers are pink-slipped.
The same can be said about the possibilities found through Twitter and Facebook. Both sites allow quick sharing of resources and topics that can lead to collaborating ideas and promoting educational growth.
We are teaching in a changing world, and we need to be at the forefront of that change with ideas and methods to help our students succeed. One of the best ways to do that is to be collaborative partners with others in our field.
Through the participation of a PLC, you will not only find yourself growing as a result of the interaction, but you will also allow your students to benefit from the learning and resources gained as a result.


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The Internet, you may have heard, is a big place. That means it contains a multitude of dark corners, the kinds of places you rarely think of and never visit, but where human beings gather nonetheless. In this issue of the Kernel, we're peeking into those corners.
First, Rick Paulas interviews Davin Gideon, a moderator of the subreddit SanctionedSuicide. "I noticed that there were a lot of people who were very frustrated about being silenced by the public at large for trying to discuss suicide," Gideon says; he wanted to create what he calls a "pro-choice" alternative to forums focused solely on suicide prevention. He believes it's valuable to have a space in which people can honestly and openly discuss the question of suicide. The only rules are no sharing of personal info, no depictions of graphic acts, and no discussion of suicide methods. The result is a conversation that's by turns philosophical—on the abstract questions of living and dying—and confessional, revealing the innermost thoughts and feelings of people looking for a way out.
Paulas spent a lot of time in the darker Web for this issue: His second story dives into the world of conspiracy theorists, but not your run-of-the-mill JFK assassination buffs or 9/11 truthers. No, he went down the rabbit hole with the people who believe international pop superstar Katy Perry is actually murdered beauty pageant queen JonBenét Ramsey. The theory's as outlandish as you would expect, with "evidence" including a creepily slow superimposition of Perry's face over Ramsey's and the fact that they both knew the lyrics to "America the Beautiful." More importantly, though, Paulas teases out how the Perry-Ramsey story is symptomatic of a particular kind of conspiratorial worldview—one that often seems much more widespread than we'd hope.
And finally, Chris Peak looks at the story of Maura Murray, a college student who disappeared from a deserted road in New England more than 12 years ago. The case has seemingly gone cold, but that hasn't stopped a collection of Internet sleuths—including a true-crime author and a pair of podcast hosts—from trying to crack the mystery.
Enjoy the issue.
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A hat-trick from Ciaran Murray helped Larne to a 4-1 win over Armagh City in a game in which the result was never in doubt.
"It was important to get back to winning ways after the disappointing result at Knockbreda and the lay-off, " said manager Davy McAlinden. "I thought for the first 65 minutes we were outstanding and they couldn't live with us. If we had scored seven nobody could have argued but we then took our foot off the pedal.
"We are obviously delighted with the three points especially the way we moved the ball about. The movement for our goals was also very pleasing and as the other results today showed anything can happen."
The Reds started strongly with captain Paul Maguire back in the side but they had to wait 33 minutes for the opener. Gerald Gillan played a great ball up the park to Murray who outmuscled Ryan McGerrigan to fire the ball home.
Stuart King doubled the lead six minutes later with a cool finish.
The goal of the game came on the stroke of half time when Murray thundered in an unstoppable shot from Stuart Scott's cross.
Murray completed the hat-trick two minutes after the restart. Fine build-up play saw Gillan deliver an inch-perfect pass for Murray to hammer a shot past Sean Morgan.
The gloss was slightly taken off the result when Liam Cullen got in behind the home defence to guide the ball past John Connolly.
Larne: Connolly, Scott (Todd 63), Bradley, McClean, Reynolds, McMullan (Robinson 82), King (McGoran 70), E. Gillan, Maguire, Murray, G. Gillan. Subs not used: McCabe, Heggarty
Armagh: Morgan, Montgomery, McGerrigan, Lennon, Grimley, Mallon, Cullen, Havern, Boyle, Donnelly, Hoey. Subs: Moore, McQuade, McNamee.
Referee: S. Gregg (Ballyclare)
Championship 1 results (March 14)
Ards 3 - 2 Carrick Rangers
Ballyclare Comrades 3 - 0 HW Welders
Donegal Celtic 1 - 1 Dundela
Knockbreda 0 - 2 Lisburn Distillery
Larne 4 - 1 Armagh City
Loughgall 2 - 1 Dergview
PSNI 2 - 1 Bangor


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I always seem to break out my headbands more in the summer—they're great to decorate beach-y waves or disguise hair that's fallen flat or frizzed out beyond control. This summer's best options are inspired by some of the hottest trends we saw come down the runway. Here are our favorites:
L. Erickson Striped Headwraps. Nautical themes seems to be everywhere this season, but if you're hesitant about wearing horizontal stripes across your chest (or thighs), you can try one of these stretchy headbands instead. Available in classic colors like blue and red, it also comes in fun shades of lime, yellow, and magenta for an updated take on the trend. Try them with your hair left down, adding a little volume at the roots by backcombing at the crown, or pull it over the tops of your ears and pile all your hair up into a messy chignon.
__Jennifer Behr Flouro Lace & Crystal Bandeaux in Acid. __A touch of neon adds interest to any outfit, and the same goes for adding a flash of color in your hair. Made of a delicate mesh, Behr's fluorescent bands still feels delicate, while a row of crystals adds a bit of sparkle that works day or night.
Emi Jay Headband in White. An all-white ensemble may look great on the catwalk, but if you're like me, it usually ends up looking like a Jackson Pollock painting by the end of the day. A safe way to wear the season's hot hue is with this sateen headband from Emi Jay. I especially love this because you can slip it on during the day, but if you want to take it off, you won't be left with an unsightly dent in the middle of your head.
__Dauphines of New York The Viper in Fluorescent Green.__Just as leopard print was everywhere for fall, snakeskin is the print of the moment for summer. Making appearances on shoes, bags, and nails even, it was only a matter of time until it started popping up in hair accessories. I'm obsessed with this multi-chain version in a cheery shade of green. Great on the beach or paired with a black dress for work, it looks amazing with tousled waves that are tied back into a low, messy bun.
Emily Elizabeth Achilles Headband. Two years ago I took a trip to Greece, and now I'm a sucker for anything that remotely reminds me of the magical place, like this gold-plated metal headband. Inspired by the laurel wreath, this doesn't just appeal to my personal fascination, but follows the gold theme that's big for summer. While I might try and find a Grecian-style gown to go with this, any maxi dress will do—gladiator sandals not required.
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Monday, April 30, 2012
summer plans
As my first month of work at Parks Canada is winding down, I will have more time in May for my weaving and planning my trip to Sweden. Before I start full-time in June, I will only be working one full day a week for the month of May - lots of time to juggle many things. One thing I'll be doing is stocking my consignment shops for the summer. As I wrote about a couple of weeks ago, I've been working on a smaller product using my handwoven cloth: little zippered pouches. I finished my first little production run and worked through the kinks and I should have close to 40 of these pouches to sell at Halifax Crafters this coming weekend and supply shops for the summer season.
My partner Damien has also been working on a series of small PEI landscape paintings for the summer tourist season. There are lots of seasonal craft shops and galleries here on PEI that only open from May - October to take advantage of all our summer visitors.
I'm hoping to help him a little with the marketing side - these works are beautiful and sell-able, it's just a matter of getting them seen by the right people.
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Rilla, all looks great! For Damien's paintings, maybe even a few great photos and turn them into cards as well... those will sell over the summer months... and shops/galleries who pick up the paintings would prbably also want the cards if you have them when showing the work itself...ReplyDelete
Great suggestion Urve! Also a smart way to get images of his work out there......ReplyDelete
I hope you will sell some of those pouches in your etsy shop as well!ReplyDelete
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