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Dispatched to an elderly professor, a sociology student who moonlights as a high-end escort finds her latest client less interested in sex than in cooking her soup, talking, and playing old Ella Fitzgerald records. Eventually, night gives way to day and a tense standoff with the student's insanely jealous boyfriend; but nothing is quite as it appears on the surface. Are these characters – who conjure in one another the spectres of regret and roads not taken – meeting by chance, or is it fate? Is this love, or merely something like it?
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NIV Devotions for Couples - Week of October 18
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Don't-Mean-It Sins
Verse: Leviticus 4:27-35
If any member of the community sins unintentionally and does what is forbidden in any of the Lord's commands, when they realize their guilt and the sin they have committed becomes known, they must bring as their offering for the sin they committed a female goat without defect.
— Leviticus 4:27-28
Everyone roared with laughter at Maggie's story about Brad's klutziness in fixing the car. Brad was mortified.
Thad had been paying bills online and then, without ever really planning to, he found himself deep in pornography. Melanie walked in and found him viewing images he had no business seeing.
Arthur and Gabriela thought they were just getting together with some friends from church, but then they found themselves caught up in an angry coup to get rid of the pastor. Six months later, the church was in shambles, and Arthur and Gabriela were wondering how they let themselves get involved in the mess.
Sometimes we sin without meaning to. We aim for righteousness, honor and wisdom, but we miss by a mile. Leviticus 4:2 introduces a Hebrew word for sin that means "to miss the mark." George R. Knight, professor of church history at Andrews University Theological Seminary (Berrien Springs, Michigan), explains, "You have missed, not because you are wicked, but because you are stupid, silly, careless, inattentive, perhaps lazy, or more probably because you do not possess the proper aim in life."
Add to that Hebrew word for sin the word "unintentionally," and it suggests someone wandering away like a silly sheep or someone who isn't thinking. We sometimes feel we ought to be given a break if we didn't really mean to sin. But the Bible doesn't cut us any slack. Whether we mean it or not, sin damages our relationship with God and with others. Anyone who is married knows that unintentional hurts, such as teasing about someone's weaknesses or being chronically late or missing a birthday, can do a lot of harm.
Leviticus 4 shows that God takes unintentional sins seriously. Forgiveness is available, but it doesn't come cheap. No quick, "Oops, sorry. Guess I wasn't thinking." Specific instructions were given in Leviticus 4 for how different groups were to deal with these kinds of sins. While the details differed a little from one group to another, the basic corrective steps were the same for each situation: bring an offering, then have it sacrificed to atone for the sin.
Today, we who confess Jesus Christ as Savior are grateful that we don't have to go through the laborious and gruesome atonement rituals of the Old Testament. Still, as we read through the requirements in Leviticus, we realize how the sacrificial system illustrates the seriousness of sin. These sin sacrifices did not overdramatize the sinner's situation; rather, they underdramatized it. The blood of animals could never pay for sin, whether unintentional or not. God mercifully accepted such sacrifices until his plan could be carried out to give his one and only Son, Jesus, as the complete sacrifice for sin.
Sin is terrible—even when it's unintentional. Praise God that Christ's death provides forgiveness for us and that his indwelling Spirit gives us the strength to aim straight at godliness.
—Lee Eclov
Let's Talk
• What unintentional sins have we committed that proved our aim was way off?
• What happens when we do not take such sins as seriously as God does?
• As we read Leviticus 4:27–35, let's imagine doing each corrective step. What would it feel like? How would we be affected?
This devotion is from the Couples' Devotional Bible by Zondervan. Used with permission.


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Opportunity Lost As Cards Tie Series
So far in this NLDS, two of the Phillies heralded four aces have been hugely disappointing. In Game 2, Cliff Lee gave up 5 runs in 6 innings. Tonight in Game 4, Roy Oswalt did exactly the same.
Those two starts, and even yesterday's Game 3 win, only served to amplify another Phillies major issue: the offense. The bats have been mostly quiet in every game except the first one. The Phillies snuck by with 3 runs for a win in Game 3 thanks only to a Ben Francisco homer.
It looked like the Phils might put a hurting on the Cardinals early tonight, scoring two quick runs in the 1st. But instead of piling on, Ryan Howard struck out and on the same pitch, Hunter Pence got nailed going to second, although on replay, he was safe. No matter, because that one strike out / throw out killed the rally and the offense died after that.
The slow, painful death of the Phils offense this postseason could signal the premature end of their playoff run. Even with Roy Halladay to pitch in the final Game 5 of the NLDS on Friday, if the Phils do not score, what Halladay does will not matter.
The only light moment in tonight's disgusting loss was the reappearance of the Busch Stadium squirrel. The BS Squirrel enjoyed a run around the field in Game 3. In Game 4, he interrupted an Oswalt pitch by running straight across home plate.
The umpire had no sympathy for Oswalt. Shocking, I know.
The Phillies will head back home, in a 2-2 series tie. Friday night is a case of win or go home...start praying that the Phillies find their bats before then.


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End Wealth Supremacy
15 years after the collapse of Lehman Brothers, Wall Street is as predatory as ever. But a more democratic economy could be rising all around us.
Voters of modest means outnumber voters of excessive means in every election. Yet public policy in America essentially comforts only the already comfortable. Four political scientists have an explanation.
By Sam Pizzigati
Fifty years ago, average Americans lived in a society that had been growing — and had become — much more equal. In 1963, of every $100 in personal income, less than $10 went to the nation's richest 1 percent.
Americans today live in a land much more unequal. The nation's top 1 percent are taking just under 20 percent of America's income, double the 1963 level.
But no Americans, in all the years since 1963, have ever voted for doubling the income share of America's most affluent. No candidates, in all those years, have ever campaigned on a platform that called for enriching the already rich.
Yet the rich have been enriched. America's top 0.01 percent reported incomes in 1963 that averaged $4.1 million in today's dollars. In 2011, the most recent year with stats available, our top 0.01 percent averaged $23.7 million, nearly six times more than their counterparts in 1963, after taking inflation into account.
This colossal upward redistribution of income took years to unfold, and — for many of those years — most Americans didn't even realize that some grand redistribution was even taking place.
Few Americans remain that clueless today. Most of us now have a fairly clear sense that American society has become fundamentally — and dangerously — more unequal. The starkly contrasting fortunes of America's 1 and 99 percent have become a staple of America's political discourse.
So why is this stark contrast continuing to get even starker?[pullquote]Why haven't the American people been able to undo the public policies that squeeze the bottom 99 percent?[/pullquote]
Americans do, after all, live amid democratic institutions. Why haven't the American people, through these institutions, been able to undo the public policies that squeeze the bottom 99 percent and lavishly reward the crew at the top?
Why, in other words, hasn't democracy slowed rising inequality?
Four political scientists are taking a crack at answering exactly this question in the current issue of the American Economic Association's Journal of Economic Perspectives, a special issue devoted to debating America's vast gulf between the rich and everyone else.
The four analysts — Stanford's Adam Bonica, Princeton's Nolan McCarty, Keith Poole from the University of Georgia, and NYU's Howard Rosenthal — lay out a nuanced reading of the American political scene that explores the interplay of a wide variety of factors, everything from the impact of the partisan gerrymandering of legislative districts to voter turnout by income level.
But one particular reality dramatically drives their analysis: Societies that let wealth concentrate at enormously intense levels will quite predictably end up with a wealthy who can concentrate enormous resources on getting their way.
These wealthy underwrite political campaigns. They spend fortunes on lobbying. They keep politicians and bureaucrats "friendly" to their interests with a "revolving door" that promises lucrative employment in the private sector.[pullquote]Societies that let wealth concentrate will end up with a wealthy who can concentrate enormous resources on getting their way.[/pullquote]
Bonica, McCarty, Poole, and Rosenthal do an especially engaging job exploring, with both data and anecdotal evidence, just how deeply America's super rich have come to dominate the nation's election process.
One example from their new paper: Back in 1980, no American gave out more in federal election political contributions than Cecil Haden, the owner of a tugboat company. Haden contributed all of $1.72 million, in today's dollars, almost six times more than any other political contributor in 1980.
In the 2012 election cycle, by contrast, just one deep-pocket couple alone, gaming industry giant Sheldon Adelson and his wife Miriam, together shelled out $103.4 million to bend politics in their favored wealth-concentrating direction.
The Adelsons sit comfortably within the richest 0.01 percent of America's voting age population. Over 40 percent of the contributions to American political campaigns are now emanating from this super-rich elite strata.
In the 1980s, campaign contributions from the top 0.01 percent roughly equaled the campaign contributions from all of organized labor. In 2012, note political scientists Bonica, McCarty, Poole, and Rosenthal in their new analysis, America's top 0.01 percent all by themselves "outspent labor by more than a 4:1 margin."
Donors in this top 0.01 percent, their analysis adds, "give pretty evenly to Democrats and Republicans" — and they get a pretty good return on their investment. Both "Democrats as well as Republicans," the four analysts observe, have come to "rely on big donors."
The results from this reliance? Back in the 1930s, Democrats in Congress put in place the financial industry regulations that helped create a more equal mid-20th century America. In our time, Democrats have helped undo these regulations.[pullquote]Back in 1980, no American gave out more than $1.72 million in federal election political contributions.[/pullquote]
In 1993, a large cohort of Democrats in Congress backed the legislation that ended restrictions on interstate banking. In 1999, Democrats helped pass the bill that let federally insured commercial banks make speculative investments.
The next year, a block of congressional Democrats blessed the measure that prevented the regulation of "derivatives," the exotic new financial bets that would go on to wreak economic havoc in 2008.
We'll never be able to fully "gauge the effect of the Democrats' reliance on contributions from the wealthy," acknowledge political scientists Bonica, McCarty, Poole, and Rosenthal. But at the least, they continue, this reliance "does likely preclude a strong focus on redistributive policies" that would in any significant way discomfort the movers and shakers who top America's moneyed class.
Conventional economists, the four analysts add, tend to ascribe rising inequality to broad trends like globalization and technological change — and ignore the political decisions that determine how these trends play out in real life.
New technologies, for instance, don't automatically have to concentrate wealth — and these new technologies wouldn't have that impact if intellectual property laws, a product of political give-and-take, better protected the public interest.
But too many lawmakers and other elected leaders can't see that "public interest." Cascades of cash — from America's super rich — have them conveniently blinded.
Labor journalist Sam Pizzigati, an Institute for Policy Studies associate fellow, writes widely about inequality. His latest book: The Rich Don't Always Win: The Forgotten Triumph over Plutocracy that Created the American Middle Class, 1900-1970.


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Birds of Paradise - Pure Georgette Handloom Banarasi Bandhani Green Saree
Category – Banarasi Georgette saree
Khinkhwab brings to you this Banarasi Georgette saree which is sure to do just the work with its rich, sophisticated allure while keeping things comfortable, making for an all-weather attire.
Fabric – Pure Georgette Silk
Georgette fabric is a lightweight, crinkled, sheer fabric, displaying an overall bouncy look. A strong absorbent, Georgette is easy to dye and has a dull-rough texture. Georgette is made from twisting yarns of silk.
Bandhani: The art of Bandhani is a highly skilled process. The technique involves dyeing a fabric that is tied tightly with a thread at several points, thus producing a variety of patterns, depending on how the cloth is fastened. Bandhani mainly uses natural colors, and as this is a tie and dye process, dying is done by hand; hence best colors and combinations are possible in Bandhani.
Weave – Banarasi Zari & Bandhani
Note- There may be slight color variations due to photographic reasons.
This is a hand-woven product, and any irregular weaving or pattern should not be considered a defect. These irregularities make every handloom piece unique.


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== The Project Team ==
== The Project Team ==
People who are definitely in:
People who are definitely in:
* Alan Dipert
* Alan Dipert
* JC Sackett (2 hours a week +
* JC Sackett (2 hours a week + : )
* Justis Peters (5 hours a week: project management, software development, and Arduino)
* Justis Peters (5 hours a week: project management, software development, and Arduino)
* Skippy Hope
* Skippy Hope
* Jeff Crews (2 hours a week until later)
* Jeff Crews (2 hours a week until later)
* Peter Reintjes (8 hours a week: electronics and PIC microcontrollers)
* Peter Reintjes (8 hours a week: electronics and PIC microcontrollers)
* Mike Broome
* Mike Broome
* Dino Segovis (3 hours a week: hardware, electronics, 555 timers)
* Dino Segovis (3 hours a week: hardware, electronics, 555 timers)
People we need to chase down as potential team members:
People we need to chase down as potential team members:
* Tom Karches
* Tom Karches
* Tom Billman
* Tom Billman
* Bill Farrow
* Bill Farrow
Revision as of 00:48, 30 March 2011
- See [1] for guidelines
- Due 8PM EST 3/11/2011
Challenges in elementary education
Project Ideas
- Trig. Tablet: a right angle device, reads trig functions as angle of armature changes -PROBABLY NOT -jcrews
- "Player Piano Pen": pen or car with LEDs and light sensors, reads and plays notes as it's rolled along a musical score
- the baroo indicator: students can anonymously register their confusion during a class.
- bouncy ball that uses accelerometers and LEDs to teach kids about force and motion.
- Blocks: communicate w/ eachother to teach sets, arithmetic, etc
- Garden Sprite, a bunch of sensors for discovery of gardening and botany.
- A Cartesian coordinate game system: 2 axes, buttons or touch pads at all intersections of the coordinates. Games are all built around (X,Y) format: variation on Battleship, or punching given coordinates for speed, etc.
- Fraction teacher: a grid of 5x5 LEDs. Select the denominator and the proper number of LEDs turns red. Select the numerator and the proper subset of those turns green and the decimal equivalent is shown on the readout. (I am using the simple red/green LEDs here).
Dream ideas from teachers in the field:
- A device that helps ELL students understand syllabication in English (e.g., you say a word and a light flashes to represent the number of syllables)
- Digital Divide conquering: a way to provide low-cost connectivity to students who lack connectivity in the home/some sort of inexpensive handheld device that students could transport between home and school that would enable students to continue working on their projects outside of school hours
- A device that could attach to a SmartPhone, scan a word in text, pronounce the word and use the web to bring up an image of the word to illustrate meaning
- Fraction blocks that can wirelessly communicate and work for adding unlike denominators/finding equivalencies.
I was thinking last night/this morning about the kinds of mathematical teaching tools we currently use in elementary ed, given that much of the conversation last night revolved around mathematics. Common items include:
- counters. Students in grades K-1 count everything, all the time.
- Unifix cubes. Students use these to count, measure, add and subtract. Students will frequently build "trains" of 10 cubes using 2 different colors, sets of 5 at a time to build understandings of 5 and 10 as benchmarks.
- snap cubes. These are like Unifix cubes, but they are able to be combined in multiple directions, allowing students to build cubes or other shapes. They can also be used for addition and subtraction and have more uses with area/perimeter/volume.
- Pattern blocks. Used for a variety of applications, including shape names, patterning, fractions and operations.
- Base 10 blocks. Apparently, when these were originally developed, there were blocks to model bases 2-10. Only the 10 blocks seem to be in production still, but I would love to get my hands on other bases. Used mainly to teach place value.
- Rulers, compasses, and protractors. Used to teach measurement.
The math tools that are currently lacking have to do with power structures (such as multi-base blocks mentioned). Also, hex bugs are popular. So, I am thinking of something that has to do with hex bug idea and "unitizing" (making units and units of units) in math. See if any of these manipulatives inspire: http://mathfuture.wikispaces.com/SubQuan+and+friends
Places kids get hung up in foundational mathematics:
- place value (think more grouping/regrouping than "names of places")
- subtraction
- division
- fractions
- geometric logic, particularly with area/perimeter, transformations, and relationships among geometric figures
Thank you for taking on this challenge! Hope this is helpful!
The Project Team
People who are definitely in:
- Alan Dipert (1-2 hours a week + a marathon: C programming, miscellany, CAD (sketchup and rhino)
- JC Sackett (2 hours a week + a marathon: arduino programming, software development (python, lua, ruby))
- Justis Peters (5 hours a week: project management, software development, and Arduino)
- Skippy Hope (2-3 hours a week + a marathon: C, perl, some Arduino, degree in music, has taught private lessons)
- Jeff Crews (2 hours a week until later: fabrication, CAD)
- Peter Reintjes (8 hours a week: electronics and PIC microcontrollers, schematics)
- Mike Broome (3-4 hours a week (no weekends): programming, low-level chip stuff, electronics, minor fabrication)
- Dino Segovis (3 hours a week: hardware, electronics, 555 timers, fabrication, electronics CAD (FreePCB))
People we need to chase down as potential team members:
- Tom Karches (audio synthesizers, electronics, circuit bending, old electronics)
- Tom Billman
- Bill Farrow
- Dirk and Sarah
- Ashleyy
People we need to chase down as potential project advisors:
- Kristin Bedell
- Maria Droujkova
- Greg Dekoeningsberg
- Paul Overton
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Thanks for the include!
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we are highlighting some of the best personal finance articles that reference the Olympics!
The Cost of Raising an Olympian — Families of gymnasts can end up paying around $1,000 a month to keep their child competing at a high level. [Bible Money Matters]
Surprising Day Jobs of 12 Olympians — Did you know that triathalon competitor Gwen Jorgenson works as an accountant with Ernst & Young? [SavvySugar]
How much does it cost to go to the Olympics? — Do you want to go to the closing ceremony at the Olympics? Be prepared to pay $1,880 for a ticket! [boston.com]
Personal Finance Olympics: How Getting Out of Debt is Like Training for the Olympics — Training for the Olympics and getting out of debt both require setting goals and perserverance. [The Jenny Pincher]
5 travel tips for a Summer Olympics trip — Save money if you go to the Olympics by finding accomodations outside of the city. [Bankrate.com]
Going to the Olympics? Tips for Banking in London — If you have headed to London to see the Olympics, do not use travelers checks. Stick with credit cards instead. [Nerd Wallet]
How to Win the Gold Medal of Credit Card Management — The secret to winning at credit card management is training yourself on proper credit card usage as early on as possible. [Credit Karma]
12 Ways the Olympics Teach You About Money Management — One thing the Olympics can teach you about money management is the importance of international diversification. [My Dollar Plan]
Quick Takes - How Much Do Olympians Earn? — Did you know an Olympic gold medal is worth around $650? [Cash Money Life]
Gymnastics for the Non-Olympian — Have the Olympics caused your daughter to beg you to enroll her in gymnastics classes? Go ahead and enroll her! Gymnastics classes teach children not just fitness skills but social skills too! [Parenting Squad]
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Well another Olympics has come and gone and billions across the globe can get back to normal living without having to defy body clocks and going to work exhausted because they were up half the night watching.
Nice that you have put a nice little combo of articles together but the one that caught my eye was related to the price of raising an Olympian. Well of course, much of this depends on what country you live and the kind of facilities available.
It was noticeable that the UK fared rather well and I know of a young lad who was tipped to be a top triple jumper in the UK. Unfortunately, he endured some bouts of mental illness, schizophrenia, and it ended his potential career.
However, when things was going well for him he had a lot of support simply by joining an athletic club Birchfield Harriers in Birmingham, and he had every facility laid on for him including sporting rehabilitation from injury, the help of top coaches and some superb training facilities.
It was striking how much help he got and he was not from a wealthy family and I don't think he had to pay out very much at all it was all there and I think it was government assisted. He is of an age now where if misfortune had not fallen on him he would be at his peak now.
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. . . thirteen yet to come (counting the two cell-phone search cases as one).
In Argentina v. NML Capital the Court sided with investors seeking to locate Argentina's overseas assets in order to collect on bonds that went into default. Justice Scalia wrote for the majority while Justice Ginsburg, pictured here on the right, was the sole dissenter.
Justice Kagan, above, had the opinion in Abramski v. U.S., a case concerning "straw purchasers" of firearms. And Justice Thomas, below, announced the unanimous opinion in Susan B. Anthony List v. Driehaus that state laws criminalizing false statements made about a candidate in an election can be challenged on First Amendment grounds even before anyone is actually prosecuted.


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Tolkien's Bag End
|Tolkien's Bag End: Threshold to Adventure
|Andrew H. Morton
|Brewin Books
|June 22, 2009
Tolkien's Bag End: Threshold to Adventure is a book written by Andrew H. Morton about the Worcestershire manor house which inspired J.R.R. Tolkien and gave its name to Bag End, the home of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins.
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In Tolkien's Bag End, Andrew Morton sets out to uncover the significance of the Worcestershire manor house that famously gave its name to the home of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. During the 1920s, when J.R.R. Tolkien was beginning to formulate the stories that found their way into The Hobbit, Bag End was owned and farmed by his influential aunt Jane Neave. Tolkien's Bag End features several previously unpublished photographs of the real Bag End from this period along with other interesting images from local archives. The book delves into the history of the Dormston farm, considers the influence of Tolkien's Worcestershire family background and speculates on the origin and meaning of the name Bag End. With the help of a detailed knowledge of the building and its Worcestershire setting, the author argues that there are aspects of the real Bag End that may well have found their way into Tolkien's fictional location.
Tolkien's Bag End makes an interesting companion to Andrew Morton's previous book Tolkien's Gedling 1914, as both books set out to investigate previously unexplored aspects of J.R.R. Tolkien's earlier life and influences.


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You may recall seeing Safety: the Musical – last year's 1st place winning video produced by students from Salem Academy. The contest is designed to increase awareness about safety on the job for young people. Students must create a 90-second or less video with the overall theme of Speak up. Work safe.
The contest is organized by the Oregon Young Employee Safety Coalition (O[yes]). CROET (soon to be the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences) is joined by other contest sponsors including Oregon OSHA, SAIF Corporation, local chapters of the American Society of Safety Engineers, Liberty Mutual, Hoffman Construction, Central Oregon Safety & Health Association, the Labor Education and Research Center, SHARP Alliance, Oregon Health Authority, Daily Journal of Commerce, and SafeBuild Alliance. We are pleased to collaborate with organizations across Oregon as we recognize the importance of educating and engaging young people in conversations about workplace safety.
O[yes] seeks other organizations and individuals who would like to participate in O[yes] initiatives. Contact us if you'd like to learn more.
And spread the word about this contest to high school students – public, private or home-schooled. Oh, and don't forget to mention the winning prizes – cash awards from $300 to $500 for the student producers with matching funds to their school. The deadline for submissions is February 3, 2014.
Press Release about Contest
2013 Winning Videos
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Friday, August 9, 2013
Giveaway Winner + 25% Off All Fabrics!
Happy Friday, readers! I'm here to spread some weekend cheer.
First of all, ParisGrrl is the winner of the Prior Patterns giveaway! She will get a $20 gift certificate to the Prior Patterns to choose a lovely vintage sewing pattern. Thanks to all who entered and to Sheila of Prior Patterns for providing the giveaway. Sheila is still giving us all a discount on her patterns until the end of the year with code 10Gertie2013.
Secondly, I'm having a major sale in my fabric shop (which has a shiny new design and name!) until Tuesday. Everything is 25%! No coupon code needed or anything. I would really like to start stocking some fall and winter fabrics (wool crepe in jewel tones, anyone?) but I need to sell these summer fabrics first. So you'll be helping me out AND getting new fabric--it's a win/win!
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I have such a hard time finding anything in wool. I look forward to when you stock some!ReplyDelete
I just ordered some lining fabric to go with the fabrics I ordered earlier that I have yet to sew up :) Just ordered some Collette patterns that I might use with one of the fabrics I ordered from you once I get the lining fabric. I am looking forward to the winter fabrics though! Very exciting...I am a huge sucker for wools.ReplyDelete
I'm excited to see your picks for jewel-toned wool creepes! I'll be making a pencil skirt from teal blue wool this fall. Yummy!ReplyDelete
Your new blog design it need and lovely, looking forward to some new wools.ReplyDelete
Just placed my order for siri lining and sateen...thanks!ReplyDelete
thanks for the discount code. I just bought 2 patterns from Priorpatterns. Are you planning on getting more fabric into your shop?ReplyDelete
Can't think of anything better thean jewel toned wool crêpe!ReplyDelete
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Thanks for sharing....
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I just wanted to say I love your new blog theme! When you first made the change, I didn't like all the posts bunched at the bottom. This one is clean & the header is totally you.ReplyDelete


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Stunning images! I love the variety but also the commonality of those child smiles. Even the children in poverty light up when their photo is taken, and have a contentment at play that adults lose.
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GAINESVILLE, FLA. — Finding realistic and equitable legal solutions to a wide range of important growth management issues – especially those that affect agriculture, green space, water resources and energy – is easier thanks to a new partnership between the University of Florida's Extension Service and UF's Levin College of Law.
The Extension Service is now working closely with the Conservation Clinic, housed in the law college's Center for Governmental Responsibility, to promote smart growth and sustainability solutions throughout the state.
"With Florida's population expected to double in 50 years, growth management will continue be one of the most urgent, difficult and potentially contentious issues facing the state," said Larry Arrington, dean for extension.
"The statewide Extension Service, which is part of UF's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, has faced increased pressure to play a greater role in Florida environmental and land use issues, and our new partnership with the Levin College of Law allows us to better respond to these needs," Arrington said. "Agricultural producers in the state have emphasized the need for science-based solutions to issues surrounding growth, and county government officials are also requesting more support on growth issues."
The Conservation Clinic provides environmental and land use law services to Florida communities and non-government organizations and university programs such as the Extension Service and Florida Sea Grant College Program, said Tom Ankersen, director of the clinic. Among other projects, the clinic has consulted with local government on ordinances and comprehensive plan policies, state statutes and conservation easements.
"Demand for clinic legal services has been growing, and much of this has come through requests generated by our expanding relationship with UF's Extension Service, which has offices in every county," Ankersen said. "The Conservation Clinic already has an ongoing relationship with the Florida Sea Grant program to support its coastal and marine education programs."
In the next 50 years, more than 11 million new homes – along with millions of square feet of commercial space and thousands of miles of new roadways – will be needed to accommodate the influx of residents, according to Pierce Jones, director of the Extension Service's Program for Resource Efficient Communities.
"In order to achieve the kind of resource-efficient growth we need, our community planning efforts require cross disciplinary collaboration with building professionals, local governments, water management districts and other agencies," Jones said. The Program for Resource Efficient Communities works with these and other collaborators to promote the adoption of best design, construction and management practices in new residential community developments that measurably reduce energy and water consumption and environmental degradation, he said.
The Conservation Clinic recently helped draft the language for Gainesville's Green Building Program, which is being used as a model by Sarasota and other Florida communities. The incentive-based program incorporates a variety of energy efficient construction and landscape criteria that builders must follow in order to build homes that are certified by the Florida Green Building Coalition.
Another Extension educational effort benefiting from the clinic's legal services is the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods program, which encourages builders and developers to protect natural resources by incorporating environmentally friendly landscaping into their new construction.
Jones said the Conservation Clinic provided model language for various covenants, conditions and restrictions to help homeowner's associations do their part to protect and conserve Florida's water resources using science based information generated by UF.
Jim Cato, senior associate dean and director of UF's School of Natural Resources and Environment and director of the Florida Sea Grant College Program, said the Conservation Clinic is a critical partner in both programs. "The clinic has been working with Sea Grant's boating and waterways management program for a number of years, and recently began assisting the Program for Resource Efficient Communities, which is also affiliated with the UF school," he said.
Robert Jerry, dean of the Levin College of Law, said smart growth and sustainability are key issues in Florida, and have long been a focus of the college's environmental and land use law program as well as a number of units in UF's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
"An interdisciplinary approach is vital to successfully managing these areas, and this partnership with the Extension Service will greatly amplify available intellectual and physical resources," Jerry said. "Conservation Clinic projects also leverage taxpayer dollars by utilizing the time and talents of law students under faculty guidance. The students benefit, too, by gaining hands-on, real world experience."


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I have two 500 GB disks and yesterday I mirrored first drive to the second one using software RAID 1.
PC has now been on for 30 hours. Both disks say "Resynching", but there is no progress indicator. In addition, there is a small yellow exclamation mark on both disks.
My questions are:
- How long could the synch take for 500 GB drive with about 150 GB of data? PC has 4 GBs of RAM and AMD dual core 4000+
- Is there a way to monitor status of the synching?
- How can I check what the exclamation mark means?


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New Zealanders Offered Free Plane Tickets to Avoid Justin Bieber Show
Not everyone loves Justin Bieber.
The Biebs is headed to New Zealand in late November and a local rock station is doing its part to help locals avoid coming down with a raging case of Bieber Fever. No, they are not providing soup, tea, toast, ginger ale or meds of any sort to deal with this affliction. They are not even giving away tickets to his concert, either. WTF?
Instead, the station is offering the natives a chance to get the hell out of dodge and giving away free plane tickets for a trip out of the country in order to avoid The Biebs.
Essentially, it's an Escape Bieber Fever promotion. Even if you lurve the Biebs and would sever a limb to be in the same five-mile radius as he, this is still a funny contest.
All the locals have to do is answer their phone by saying "Justin Bieber is a tweezer" and they can win the vacation!
Somehow, we think Beliebers from any region won't be amused by this little radio stunt. We, however, are! And we still love our JB like a fat kid loves cake.


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Nothing says "epic destiny" like a huge prophecy. When a hero hears a mystical-ish person intoning that he or she is destined to set everything right, that's when adventure comes a-calling. But sometimes these things don't quite work out. Here are 10 heroic prophecies that weren't quite what people had hoped.
Warning: Spoilers for old stories ahead...
10) Wakusei no Samidare
In this 2006 romance manga, Yuuhi is an ordinary student when a talking lizard comes to him and tells him that he's actually a knight, and he's destined to rescue a princess, and to save the entire world from an evil wizard. Too bad Yuuhi kind of hates the world and isn't interested in saving it — and it's even worse, when it turns out that the princess, too, hates everything. They end up teaming up to destroy the world, instead of saving it.
9) Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
In this fantasy trilogy, there's a huge prophecy about the Hero of Ages, who will defeat the Deepness. The Hero of Ages supposed to take power from the Well of Ascension and then give it up again. Hero after hero tries to fulfill these prophecies — but it turns out they're actually completely falsified, and the real Big Bad has used them to manipulate people to its own ends.
8) Kai in Lexx
There's much ado about the prophecy that Kai will destroy His Divine Shadow, but in the end this is accomplished by a cluster lizard larva named Squish instead, although at least Kai is present when this happens.
7) Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
To be honest, I'm still unclear on how Benjamin Sisko, the Emissary, stopped the Pah-Wraiths and saved the Prophets — but it's pretty clear his prophesied role isn't as clear-cut as it first appears. For one thing, he's not someone who was just chosen to fulfill this prophecy, because we eventually find out his mom was actually hijacked by a Prophet when he was conceived. But also, one thing Sisko doesn't do is bring about the Reckoning, the great battle between the Prophets and the Pah-Wraiths — in which his son, Jake, is supposed to die for the cause. The main prophecy about Sisko seems to be that he'll make this happen, but thenthe Reckoning gets borked and he still gets to defeat the Pah-Wraiths a different way.
6) The Judge Child Saga in Judge Dredd
In this classic arc, the precog judges predict that Mega-City One will be destroyed, unless Judge Dredd can find a certain special mutant child with an eagle on his forehead, who will save everybody. Too bad the Judge Child is kind of a psycho, huh? It turns out that the Judge Child will actually destroy everybody, not save everybody. Oops.
5) The DragonCrown War by Michael Stackpole
Will Norrington, a cunning thief, is prophesied to be the hero who will save everybody — until he dies halfway through the trilogy. Oops.
4) Greek Mythology
As Greg Pak points out, Metis prophesies that one of Zeus' children will overthrow him, and this is probably Athena. And usually in Greek mythology, prophecies are ironclad, and will come to pass no matter what you do. But this time around, Zeus completely escapes this prophecy, which never comes to pass — at least not in Greek mythology. In both DC Comics and Marvel Comics, Zeus has gotten overthrown, including in Pak's own Incredible Hercules. Although maybe comics aren't canon as far as mythology goes?
3) Neo
In the Matrix movies, Neo is The One, who's supposed to defeat the machines and save everyone — except that the Oracle who tells him this prophecy is actually a program, and the prophecy is sort of a fake. He's actually supposed to reboot the Matrix, as the previous iterations of The One have done before him. At least, that's what Colonel Sanders seems to be saying in that one lengthy scene with the video screens. In the end, Neo does sort of save people, but he doesn't free everyone from the Matrix and both he and Trinity have to die.
2) Angel
Angel has this prophecy that he (or maybe Spike) would save the world and either die or become human as a reward. Instead, Angel becomes an evil law firm's middle-manager, brings the apocalypse to LA (but only LA), turns into a masked serial killer, has such terrible sex with Buffy that he creates a whole universe and then kills poor Giles.
1) Anakin Skywalker
Anakin is prophesied to "bring balance to the Force" — and he actually does this, by killing all the Jedi including a ton of kids. And causing the death of his wife. And blowing up Alderaan. And killing countless others. Although, is a situation where Luke is the only Force-user in the galaxy really "balance"?
Additional reporting by Emily Stamm. Thanks also to Emma C. Moore, Greg Pak, Tarin Towers, Nicholas Slayton, June Weiss, Tim Carmody, Jamie Wyman, and everybody else who helped. Sources: Giant in the Playground Forums, NaNoWriMo, AbsoluteWrite, The Escapist


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EPA Science Matters Newsletter: PCB Research Supports Safer Schools
Published August 2013
EPA researchers help answer questions about potential exposures in schools
EPA researchers recently completed five studies to answer questions about polychlorinated biphenyls, or "PCBs," in schools. What they are learning is providing information to help minimize exposures and better protect students, teachers, and others.
PCBs are a group of manmade chemicals that were widely used from 1950 until the late 1970s. Congress banned their use and manufacture in 1976 in the face of growing evidence linking PCB exposure with adverse human health effects, including cancer, reproductive problems, and neurological development.
Because they are heat and flame resistant, they were used in schools and other buildings constructed during that time. For example they were a component of fluorescent light fixtures and were added to paints, adhesives, and caulking.
While PCB exposures have been greatly reduced after they were banned, they are persistent by design and may still be present in or near places where they were used. Buildings, including schools, built or renovated between 1950 and 1970 may contain PCBs, particularly in or around window caulking or in older fluorescent lighting fixtures.
In response to concerns raised by the public about PCBs in schools, in the fall of 2009 EPA announced a series of steps that building owners and school administrators should take to reduce exposure to PCBs that may be found in caulk and other materials in buildings constructed during this timeframe. Also in 2009, EPA scientists also began researching PCB sources, evaluating potential routes and pathways of exposure, and studying mitigation and remediation methods.
EPA released the results of this research in five studies and a literature review. A summary of the study findings follow.
- Study 1 confirmed that emissions from old caulk causes elevated PCBs in the surrounding air. Old fluorescent light ballasts were also tested for PCB emissions. The emission rates for fluorescent light ballasts containing PCBs were small at room temperature for non-leaking light ballasts but increased significantly at temperatures similar to those reached during operation. Fluorescent lighting fixtures that still contain their original PCB-containing light ballasts have exceeded their designed lifespan, and the chance for rupture and emitting PCBs is significant.
- Study 2 concluded that some building materials (e.g., paint and masonry walls) and indoor dust can absorb PCB emissions and become potential secondary sources for PCBs. Once the primary PCB-emitting source is removed, the secondary sources are likely to begin emitting PCBs on their own. Although the rate of emissions is typically lower than emissions from the primary sources, these secondary sources can have large surface areas. These secondary sources may make mitigation more complex. A remediation plan must consider the potential effects of secondary sources.
- Study 3 described an emission containment method called "encapsulation," where PCB sources are coated with a coating material that separates the source from its surrounding environment to reduce PCB emissions.
EPA scientists found encapsulation to be a solution to the PCB emissions issue, but it is only effective at reducing air concentrations to desirable levels when PCB content in the source is low. Selecting high-performance coating materials is key to effective encapsulation. Multiple layers of coatings enhance the performance of the encapsulation. Ten commercially available coatings are ranked in the report for effectiveness.
Encapsulating sources that contain high levels of PCBs may still be beneficial, but may not be sufficient to reduce the air concentration to the desirable level. Thus, encapsulating old caulk can only be used as a temporary measure before the caulk is removed.
- Study 4 evaluated another method to reduce exposure to PCBs called Active Metal Treatment System (AMTS), developed by NASA and its collaborators.
AMTS eliminates PCBs by dechlorination and can remove PCBs from paint, up to several thousand parts per million, using a form of chemical scrubbing.
Results from the study show that the current AMTS can remove PCBs from paint effectively but the method tested is less effective in removing PCBs from thicker sources such as caulk and concrete, because of its limited penetration ability.
The AMTS method that was tested in this study is not designed to remove PCBs from these other sources. However, NASA recently developed an improved method that could be tested to see if it works to remove PCBs from these other sources.
- Study 5 (PDF) (150 pp, 3.5 MB, About PDF) generated limited data for characterizing real-world PCB sources and environmental levels in six schools that were built or renovated from the 1950s to the 1970s.
EPA exposure scientists collected air, dust, soil, and surface wipe samples from one old school building scheduled for demolition. From this same school, scientists also collected samples from building materials like caulk, tile, and paint. In addition, scientists used environmental and building material PCB measurement data provided by EPA Region 2 (New Jersey, New York, the U.S. Virgin Islands and eight tribal nations) that was gathered from five schools by the New York City School Construction Authority.
The measurement data collected from the five schools included measurements from the schools before mitigation methods were implemented and after mitigation methods were implemented.
A model was used to predict exposures that a typical student might experience based on the PCB measurement data. The measurements collected from the five New York City schools following PCB mitigation actions were put into the model and it predicted that less than 1% of the students would have exposures exceeding the reference dose following mitigation. Not surprisingly, the identified sources of PCBs were caulk and light ballasts containing PCBs—similar to the sources identified by the EPA laboratory study (see above).
In November 2012, EPA used the results of this research to update its PCB guidance about how to reduce exposures to PCBs that may be found in schools. As EPA researchers gain new information they will make further recommendations on how to best prevent harmful PCB exposure in schools.


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Ohioans may feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of options for insurance coverage. Choosing between going directly to an insurance carrier and using a broker or agent can be difficult. Here are four reasons Lake Darby residents should consider working with a broker or agent:
By working with a broker or agent, Lake Darby drivers can rest assured that they are in good hands. They will have access to multiple carriers, price savings opportunities, time savings and dedicated support throughout the year. All of these factors make using a broker/agent an attractive option for Ohioans shopping for insurance coverage.
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Ohio has some of the highest automobile insurance premiums in the country due to its large population and dense traffic. As a result, Lake Darby residents must be particularly aware of how their vehicles are valued and how insurance companies are likely to handle issues with damaged cars. One issue Ohioans may encounter is when an insurance company declares their vehicle totaled following a major accident or other incident. Here are four common reasons why Ohio auto insurers might declare a car totaled:
If you're in Lake Darby and facing a minor auto body repair, it can be difficult to know where to turn. Whether it's getting a new paint job or dealing with more serious damage, Ohio has numerous auto body shops that can help you get your car looking and running its best. Before committing to any shop, though, there are some important things to consider. Here are four pieces of advice for finding an Ohio auto body shop that will meet your needs:
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Lake Darby OH has a well-defined process for filing insurance claims after an accident. Knowing the four steps of the Ohio insurance claim process can help you obtain a successful outcome after a collision.
Lake Darby drivers have a lot of selection when it comes to electric cars, but if you're looking for the longest range available in Ohio, then you've come to the right place. We've compiled this list of the 10 best electric cars by range that are currently available in Ohio. From the Tesla Model X Long Range to the Kia Soul EV, here are Ohio's top 10 picks for long-range EVs:
Ohio is a great place to own an electric or hybrid vehicle. From plug-in hybrids to extended range electric vehicles, Lake Darby residents have a wide variety of options to choose from when it comes to greener driving. Here are 10 of the best hybrids by range available in Ohio:
Lake Darby is a great place to live and work, and with the right vehicle, you can make your life even better. If you're looking for a reliable and powerful ride, the diesel engine is an excellent choice. This list of the 10 best diesel vehicles in Ohio will help you find the perfect car or truck for your needs. From pickups to SUVs, Ohio has it all when it comes to diesel-powered vehicles. Whether you need a vehicle for off-roading or just commuting around town, these are some of Ohio's top choices for diesel engines.
Lake Darby drivers need a reliable and affordable car to get them from point A to point B. Fortunately, there are several cars on the market with low insurance premiums that make them ideal for Ohioans. Here is a list of 10 of the cheapest mileage cars to insure in Ohio:
Ohio is one of the most affordable states for car insurance, with low premiums and great coverage options. In Lake Darby, the average cost of car insurance varies by age group. To help you get a better understanding of what to expect in terms of car insurance costs in Ohio, we've broken down the averages by six different age groups.
For drivers under 25 years old, Ohio's average car insurance rate is $1,926 per year, which is lower than the national average. Drivers between the ages of 25 and 34 have an average annual premium of $1,508 in Ohio—significantly lower than the national average of $2,223 per year. For drivers aged 35 to 44 years old, Ohio has an average annual premium of $1,361—again lower than the national average. Ohio drivers aged 45 to 54 years old can expect an average cost of $1,267 per year for car insurance, while those aged 55 to 64 have an Ohio rate of $1,205 annually. Ohio's cheapest rates are seen with drivers aged 65 and over, who pay a mere $958 annually.
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Lake Darby OH drivers should be aware of the state's driving laws, which can lead to high-risk insurance if broken. The following are five of Ohio's driving violations that require a driver to obtain high risk insurance:
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Honda Jazz SRS airbag recallJazz Mk4 front camera recall
An all-new CVT control logic was developed specifically for European markets to deliver the direct and linear feeling expected of a manual transmission. This results in vehicle speed matching accelerator pedal position more closely for a more direct feel, while engine speed increases proportionately to accelerator pedal position for a more linear feel.
My local sales rep tells me that the new Jazz is not available with a sunroof/glass panel, even on the EX model.Surely this can't be right, if it is, then my current EX will be the last!All my cars from as far back as i can remember have had a sunroof and i'm not about to change now.
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LangCamp 2012
|6–7 December 2012 (Thursday & Friday). Wednesday evening early registration is optional.
|Library, University of Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia
|Smart Hotel, Jalan Tanjung Karang No. 2, Thamrin, Jakarta (Google Maps)
Checkin Wednesday - Leave Saturday unless arranged otherwise.
|Wikimedia Australia, Indonesian International Conference on Communications, University of Indonesia
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LangCamp 2012 is a workshop organised by Wikimedia Australia to support the growth and development of wikis in the non-English languages of Indonesia and Australia. The workshop is being held as part of a second Indonesian International Conference on Communications 2012 (http://indoicc.org/) at University of Indonesia, Jakarta on 6–7 December 2012, with a theme of "Communication, Context and Community". IICC aims to provide a multidisciplinary approach towards understanding the role of media in our contemporary regional society. Our workshop focuses on the role of Wikimedia to provide educational resources that support regional communities.
The workshop proposal can be found at wmau:Proposal:2012 Languages conference. A languages conference was approved by Wikimedia Australia members in October 2011, but reduced in scope and number of attendees in April 2012, and finally joined the IICC conference in the second half of 2012.
This workshop was planned autonomously from the meta:Wikimedia Indigenous Languages group which was established in August 2012; however the outcomes will be shared with that group.
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The workshop has two streams: indigenous languages and OER.
Indigenous languages[edit | edit source]
The "indigenous languages" stream will explore the challenges facing the language communities establishing wiki projects in indigenous languages, and explore approaches that have been used to seed these established wiki projects using automated content creation. The Wikimedia Incubator has many Indonesian indigenous language projects that have not been launched, and often the original contributors have lost enthusiasm for their projects and returned to contributing to Indonesian Wikipedia. Even if these languages leave the incubator, they grow very slowly and fail to lure strategic investment. It is common for these Indonesian languages to not have any bilingual dictionaries. The workshop will look at ways that other projects (e.g. /Indonesian Wiktionary, /Indonesian Wikibooks & /Multilingual Wikisource) can be used in conjunction with an incubator Wikipedia project to keep the small language group working together.
Two of the languages that will be the subject of attention are the Minangkabau and Balinese Wikipedia.
- The /Minangkabau language Wikipedia is nearing the point where it can be moved from the Incubator to a separate wiki. The workshop aims to provide the Minangkabau Wikipedia community with ideas on how to increase the impact of their wiki quickly, and foster collaboration between the volunteers and academics to implement these ideas.
- The /Balinese language Wikipedia is an incubator project with only 15 articles, and the user interface has not been translated into Balinese. The translation of the user interface into Balinese was approved in November 2012 (see translatewiki:Thread:Support/Balinese). Before and during the workshop the user interface translation will commence, and the participants will be planning for Balinese Wikipedia to launch within a year.
Open educational resources[edit | edit source]
The "Open educational resources" (OER; Sumber pembelajaran terbuka) stream will be discussing a strategy and program for universities, teachers, educators and volunteers in both Australia and Indonesia to collaborate on developing education resources that use and contribute to Indonesian open-access content-focused projects such as Wikipedia, Wiktionary, Wikibooks, and Wikiversity. This effort will make use of the existing program design in the outreach:Wikipedia Education Program, especially the Arabic and Portuguese language programs, but will explore the opportunities available with students learning Indonesian language as a second language. The participants will be looking at existing Australia–Indonesia collaborations, such as BRIDGE school partnerships, when designing a feasible pilot program that aims to take advantage of the recent Australian and Indonesian government initiatives. The Indonesian Government has recently approved universities developing OER [Article 79 para. (4) Law No. 12 Year 2012 regarding Higher Education] and on 28 October 2012 the Australian Prime Minister released the Australia in the Asian Century white paper (commissioned in September 2011) which aims to give all Australian students "continuous access to a priority Asian language – Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Indonesian and Japanese."[1]. This workshop will focus on Indonesian, with the intention of being adaptable to similar collaboration between countries.
Attendees[edit | edit source]
IICC has attendees from Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. There are (at least) six papers from attendees affiliated with universities in Australia, and an opening and closing keynote from Prof. Krishna Sen at University of Western Australia.
Workshop attendees include:
- Syahri Sakidin, Consul/Head of Chancery, Consul General of Indonesia in Perth
- Ivan Lanin, Creative Commons Indonesia Public Lead, Jakarta
- Ari Juliano Gema, Creative Commons Indonesia Legal Lead, Jakarta
- Alifia Sudharto, Creative Commons Indonesia Admin, Jakarta
- Karen Bailey, Curriculum consultant at the Department of Education Western Australia and founder of Balai Bahasa Indonesia Perth
- Lindy Norris, Senior lecturer at Murdoch University, Perth (and supervisor of Penelope Coutas, below).
- Linden Davis, Indonesian language teacher, Perth
- Penelope Coutas, EdD Candidate at Murdoch University and Indonesian language teacher, Perth
- Francis Bond, Associate Professor at the Division of Linguistics and Multilingual Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
- Doug Myers, Australian ethnomusicologist - Bali
- Chris Woodrich, Canadian English Wikipedia sysop; Indonesian literature postgraduate student, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta; topic: "The Power of Wiki: Preserving and Promoting Balinese Literature Via the Internet"
- Walter Stanish, Australian English Wikipedia sysop; volunteer technical advisor to World Oral Literature Project (Cambridge & Yale Universities), international systems programmer, long term China resident and scholarship recipient, and Asian linguistic hobbyist. Formerly of Macquarie University, Sydney and East China Normal University, Shanghai, China.
- John Vandenberg, President, Wikimedia Australia
- Revi Soekatno, founder of Indonesian Wikipedia.
- Ramzy Muliawan, Minangkabau Wikipedia test-administrator, Minangkabau language native speaker - Pekanbaru
- Awettria Susila, University of Indonesia, Masters student
- Arief Ezagren, Wikimedia Incubator contributor
- Ichsan Mochtar, Minangkabau Wikipedia contributor
- Hammam Riza, Director of the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT), UI
- Ruli Manurung, Faculty of Computer Science, UI
- Ari Poespodihardjo, The London School of Public Relations - Jakarta
- Chloe Hart, University of New South Wales, Masters Journalism Student
- Pras, Javanese Wikipedia contributor
- Siska.Doviana
- Gombang
- UI Asian languages lecturer Dilah Kencono
- Beeyan
- Ennio morricone
- NoiX180
- Muhammad Rizali Rizqan
- Glenn McGrew II, Erstwhile contributor in various disciplines, long-term resident of Indonesia with fair fluency in Indonesian, 10 years of teaching, workshop and seminar experience in Indonesia, multi-disciplinarian - Baturraden, Central Java


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One of the most persistent tropes of our impoverished Gitmo conversation is the notion that the base represents a fall from grace for the United States—a radical and shameful break, post-9/11, with the nation's legal and political tradition. As Jonathan Hansen reminds us in his valuable but frustrating book about Guantánamo Bay, which traces Spanish, French and US involvement there from the late fifteenth century through the present, history indicates the opposite.The rest is here.
covers Into the Silence: The Great War, Mallory, and the Conquest of Everest (Knopf), by "National Geographic explorer-in-residence" Wade Davis. "With their empire in tatters, postwar Britons were desperate for a source of renewal to pierce their collective mourning; they needed grand projects to restore national pride. They looked eastward, and up."
Readers interested in the history of photography will want to check out the New Republic review of Carleton Watkins: The Complete Mammoth Photographs (J. Paul Getty Trust Publications), by Weston Naef and Christine Hult-Lewis. "Watkins," in reviewer Jed Perl's estimation, "is the spirit of nineteenth-century California." The book is thus "a portrait of a man's work" and also of "a time and a place."
A new issue of the New York Review of Books is out. Joseph Lelyveld's review of Condoleeza Rice's memoir is open access. But if you want to know how "China G[ot] Religion!" or whether Shakespeare was prejudiced, you'll have to subscribe.
For those who prefer history on a grander scale, check out The Great Sea: A Human History of the Mediterranean (New York: Oxford University Press, 2011), by David Abulafia, reviewed this week, here, in the National Interest.
This time of year, my dad sets up a vast collection of light-up, porcelain Dickens Village houses. According to History Today, the tiny residents of the village would approve: see the magazine's review of Magpies, Squirrels and Thieves: How the Victorians Collected the World (Atlantic Books), by Jacqueline Yallop (here).


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Laboratory Description : NMR Spectrometer, Varian 500 MHz Unity Plus
The mission of Biomolecular NMR facility is to assist K-State life science researchers interested in (1) characterizing protein domain constructs of novel biologically-important gene products, (2) developing robust and general methods for high-level expression and isotopic (15N, 13C and 2D ) enrichment of these domains for NMR studies, (3) applying multi-dimensional NMR methodology for determining 3D structure of these domains and in studying binding of inhibitor on protein molecules, and (4) identifying the small molecular weight metabolites by means of NMR spectroscopy. The goal of the Functional Genomics Consortium, funded by the K-State Targeted Excellence Program, is to facilitate utilization of functional genomics strategies aimed at both small and large biological problems, and, in particular, to enhance the ability of investigators to analyze gene function at the protein and metabolite levels. To this end, a research associate at the facility will be available to interact extensively with users, providing support and education.
The facility contains more than $1,000,000.00 in research equipment including a æstate-of-the-artÆ 500 MHz Varian NMR Superconducting Spectrometer System equipped with pulsed field gradient accessory, a four channel detection system, two waveform generators, a 5mm latest generation carbon enhanced Cold Probe, a 3 mm [1H/13C/15N/31P] Penta probe, a 5mm [1H/13C/15N] triple resonance and indirect detection probe and a 5 mm [15N-31P] broadband probe with high stability temperature controller for multinuclear/multi-dimensional NMR experiments. Five Linux workstation with XPLOR/CNS modeling programs and processing software are available for off-line NMR data processing and storage, and 3D structure calculations.
This spectroscopy is still the only method of determining 3-D solution structure of proteins and other macromolecules at the atomic level. An NMR study provides information that is sometimes unique and hard to obtain with other techniques. The dynamic phenomena, responsible for understanding how proteins achieve their unique function; can be studied by NMR spectroscopy.
NMR spectroscopy uses the magnetic property, called spin, of a nucleus in an atom. When a sample is set in a strong magnetic field, it is possible to transfer energy into the spin system in the form of radio frequency pulses and this changes the energy level of the spins. After the pulse the spin system relaxes back to its equilibrium state, sending a weak signal that can be recorded. The 3D structure of molecules can be obtained from these individual signals.
• 3D solution structures and dynamics of proteins, peptides and other biomolecules.
• Protein interactions with other proteins and ligands.
• Identification and characterization of metabolites and intermediates.
• Homology and computer aided molecular modeling.
In summary this facility is capable to solve structural and dynamics problems in molecular pharmacology, rational drug designing, protein folding and solution phase biostructure. Training, education and consultation for users are also provided.
0.5 û 2.0 mM Solution (0.2 - 0.5 ml)
~$10.0- $30.0 per hour depending upon services.
Means for users to acquire preliminary data without fees are also provided.
Laboratory Description
Our laboratory uses state-of-the-art multidimensional NMR spectroscopy along with computer aided molecular modeling to solve structural and dynamics problems in molecular pharmacology, rational drug designing, protein folding and solution phase biostructure. We are interested in utilizing structure of peptides, proteins, enzymes, receptors and acceptors as templates in drug designing. We are also interested in developing programs and routines for computer aided structure and conformation elucidation. Once an accurate model is determined, we use it as a template for design of appropriate constrained peptide ligands. In summary, the integration of above mentioned knowledge such as structure-function and molecular recognition may play a key role for the successful design of pharmaceuticals in the future. Furthermore, these studies can guide the design of future experiments, particularly that employing recombinant DNA technology to create new protein structures useful in developing resistance to insects and diseases in plants and animals.
NMR Spectrometer, Varian System 500 MHz with Cold Probe
The Varian System 500 MHz nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer with Cold Probe is located in the NMR Facility (Chalmers Hall). The console is equipped with four radio frequency channels and a Z-axis gradient amplifier and is controlled by a Linux computer connected to the network. Researchers use this system to perform solution-state NMR experiments and metabolomic studies.
Contact Information:
Mary L. Vanier NMR Laboratory
Department of Biochemistry
037 Chalmers Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506 USA
Phone: (785)532-3108
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The Frank Wakefield Band
Period Nov. 1997 to May 22, 2007
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Frank Wakefield is a master musician whose incredible mandolin playing and unique vocals have graced the sound of
many top bluegrass bands, from Jimmy Martin to The Stanley Brothers. Frank's long partnership with Red Allen in their
famous band "The Kentuckians" gave us some of the best-loved classic sounds from the early days of Bluegrass. He
has also appeared with a wide array of bluegrass, country, and popular artists, including Don Reno, Chubby Wise,
David Grisman, Tony Trischka, Ricky Skaggs, Tony Rice, Peter Rowan, Don Stover, Bill Harrell, Del McCoury,
J.D Crowe, Bill Keith, Pete Wernick, Richard Greene, Joe Isaacs, Emmylou Harris, Joan Baez, Jerry Garcia,
The New Riders Of The Purple Sage, Leonard Bernstein and The Boston Pops Orchestra to mention a few.
Frank is heard on numerous recordings and has eight solo albums to his credit. His popular release, "The Kitchen Tapes"
has introduced an entire new generation of fans to his music. He has written over 40 songs, including the bluegrass classics
"New Camptown Races", "Mexican Stomp", "Catnip", "Bluegrass Band #1" and "Leave Well Enough Alone".
Frank Wakefield has twice performed his compositions at New York's Carnegie Hall. In 1999 Frank was nominated
for a Grammy as part of the Mandolin Extravaganza Album.
Bill Monroe, Bean Blossom 1976: "No one has come closer to my music than Frank Wakefield.
He is powerful musician."
David Grisman, Frets Magazine: "He split the Bluegrass mandolin atom. Some of us, obviously,
will never be the same again."
James Monroe, Adventures in Bluegrass III: "Frank's a good man. He is a friend. I think a lot of Frank
Wakefield, he is funny. He thought so much of my father's music that he patterned his own after it.
Frank really puts on a good show. We use to do a lot of shows together back in the old days.
So, its good to talk about Old Frank, I like him."
Larry Sparks, Adventures in Bluegrass I: "Frank Wakefield was big talk back in my part of the country. He use to
play around the Dayton and Cincinnati area a lot and he was, and still is, a FINE mandolin player. I got to meet him in
the late 60's when I was working with Ralph Stanley. Ralph had Frank come in and do an album with us called:
Bluegrass Sound. Frank did some fine fine mandolin playing. If you can get a hold of that album, do it. Frank has
always been one of my favorites. Audiences love Frank's shows."
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Wakefield is a legendary mandolinist and among the foremost original stylists in
Bluegrass. His 40 year career has delighted millions of fans throughout the entire world. He has composed over 40
songs and is heard on numerous recordings. Frank Wakefield has 8 albums to his credit.
Born in Emory Gap, Tennessee, Frank began playing the guitar at age 6. At age 16 he switched to mandolin, and in
partnership with his younger brother Ralph on guitar, he got his professional start. Performing as The Wakefield
Brothers on radio station WHIO in Dayton, Ohio, the duo specialized in old time and gospel music.
In 1952, Frank met legendary Bluegrass singer-guitarist Red Allen and subsequently toured with Red Allen and The
Blue Ridge Mountain Boys, performing at clubs and shows in Ohio and the upper Midwest and Bean Blossom over the
next 3 years.
From 1955 to 1957, Frank worked with the Detroit-based Chain Mountain Boys, and it was with this band that he cut
his first 45 RPM recordings on the Wayside label, including the now-classic Bluegrass standard "New Camptown
Races". Shortly thereafter, Frank joined Jimmy Martin and the Sunny Mountain Boys, touring nationally
with Jimmy until 1958.
From 1958 to 1964, Frank reunited with Red Allen to form Red Allen, Frank Wakefield and The Kentuckians. The
Kentuckians were frequent guests on WWVA's Wheeling Jamboree and also did a weekly radio program over radio
station WDON in Wheaton, Maryland. Following several popular 45 RPM recordings for the BMC and Starday
labels, The Kentuckians appeared at Carnegie Hall in September 1963. The next year they recorded the seminal
"Bluegrass" LP album on Folkways label now Smithsonian Folkways.
In 1964, Frank became the mandolinist for the very popular Greenbriar Boys, lending his considerable instrumental and
vocal abilities to their many successful albums and live performances. Frank played lineups with Blues legends such
as Son House, Lightnin' Hopkins, Yank Rachell, Bukka White.
During this period Frank began to compose classical sonatas for the mandolin and arrange classical pieces for traditional
bluegrass instruments. These efforts led him to guest appearances with New York Philharmonic conductor Leonard
Bernstein in 1967, and a guest spot in 1968 with the Boston Pops Symphony Orchestra. His success in the classical
field notwithstanding, Frank continued to work with a host of Bluegrass artists throughout the late 1960's, including a
1968 album and appearances with Ralph Stanley and recordings with gospel and Bluegrass artists Joe Isaacs and
Richard Greene.
In 1972, Frank launched his solo career, using the up-and -coming New York Bluegrass group Country Cookin' to
back him on his first album for Rounder Records. Numerous live and television appearances followed, including an
appearance on The David Frost Show, and guest spots with Joan Baez, Don McLean, Oliver, and Don Everly.
Throughout 1973 and 1974, Frank toured widely with the country-rock band New Riders Of The Purple Sage and
multi-instrumentalist Jerry Garcia, and he also opened several shows forThe Grateful Dead.
In 1975, Frank released his second solo album, "The Good Ol Boys, Pistol Packin' Mama" featuring
Bluegrass giants Don Reno and Chubby Wise as well as New Riders' guitarist David Nelson
produced by Jerry Garcia. From this highly successful album came the idea of a new band,
Frank Wakefield and the Good Old Boys, which toured widely over the next 8 years and produced five albums
on the Rounder, Flying Fish, Bay, Tacoma, and Relix labels. Frank Wakefield moved to the San Francisco Bay Area
in 1976 where Jim Moss as part of High Country, first began working together with Frank as his band The Good Old Boys.
Frank's album, "The Kitchen Tapes" on the Acoustic Disk label, has sold over 200,000 copies to date.
It features Frank and Red Allen in a delightful 1963 practice session and has introduced an entire new generation
of fans to Frank and his excellent music. The response has been phenomenal.
In 1996, Frank recorded "That Was Then, This is Now". The Frank Wakefield Band has a series of performance
videos out called "Adventures In Bluegrass". They are available from www.candlewater.com along with other
recordings made over the years. Jim Moss and Frank Wakefield have collaborated on twelve CD's and DVDs,
"Sleeping Lady" for one has received high praise for both it's High Impact Mix and it's hard core Wakefield Bluegrass
In 1999, Frank Wakefield was nominated for a Grammy as part of the "Mandolin Extravaganza" album.
In 2005, Frank Wakefield can be heard on David Grisman's Acoustic Disk "Tone Poets" album.
Today, Frank Wakefield has completed very successful tours of Japan, Australia, Europe, England, Scotland,
Sweden, Canada and most cities in the United States. Frank Wakefield keeps active with live performances,
songwriting, recording, and now with Fiddler/Producer Jim Moss, movie-making.
Frank Wakefield and Jim Moss have produced a fine DVD instructional series
called the Ultra Clear DVD Lesson Series that he markets from his official web site www.candlewater.com
The band also has their Adventures in Bluegrass DVD series which are performances DVDs which are
broadcast using streaming technology from www.candlewater.com.
Frank has a lesson series that he holds while on tour in addition when on the road and believes in
passing on to young players the techniques he has acquired over a lifetime.
The Frank Wakefield Band was managed by Jim Moss from Nov. 1997 to May 22, 2007.
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