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2017: FoodFinder
Jack Griffin
FoodFinder is both a smartphone app (FoodFinder – Fighting Hunger) and a website (www.foodfinderga.org) that delivers valuable information to food insecure children and their families to let them know exactly when and where they can receive free food assistance near them. Free food resources like food pantries, churches, and co-ops are listed, and the information for each resource includes things like street address, phone numbers, hours of operation, and languages spoken. FoodFinder requires zero monetary or login input from the user, and it provides all available resource data quickly, easily, and privately.
2016: Blacklist
Robert Greenfield, Arnold Reed and Drew Koszulinski
Blacklist is Flipboard for the socially blacklisted perspectives of America - a media app for communities of color. We're reinventing diverse-driven media by bringing it into the mobile age and evolving the "conversation around diversity" into an interactive, cultural experience that users can engage with. Blacklist solves the problem of diverse media inaccessibility by pooling the best news, media, and trending content on the Internet and customizing content towards the narrative of the user.
2016 Runner-Up: Ditto
Brianna Wolin and Parisa Soraya
Over one-half of all American adults live with one or more chronic medical conditions. Often called "invisible illnesses," feelings of loneliness are pervasive among these populations as patients do not feel fully understood or interpersonally connected, resulting in a high prevalence of depression. Ditto is a mobile application that provides on demand, in-person support by connecting individuals living with the same chronic illness in order to mitigate feelings of depression and isolation (www.findyourditto.com). With Ditto, individuals with chronic illness can find a support system whenever and wherever they need it and begin to feel like "it's not just me."
2015: PuffBarry
Allison Powell and Kyle Bettinger
PuffBarry is an alternative communication device for people with ALS or other muscular degenerative diseases. The device measures puffs of air through the nasal cavity and uses a Morse code like structure to allow patients to create sentences. Allison and Kyle were inspired to make this device after a good family friend, Dr. Michael Barry, passed away from ALS. After receiving the TEDxUofM Award for Innovation, Allison and Kyle went on to win The Start-Up, a competition hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship at UofM. Allison also had the opportunity to give her very own TED talk at TEDxTraverseCity, which can be seen here.
2014: The Redlining Project
Zoe Stahl and Theo Schear
The Redlining Project is a public art installation and accompanying documentary about the practice of redlining. Redlining is a once-legal discriminatory practice whereby banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions refused loans, mortgages, and insurance to those living in low-income neighborhoods in Detroit. Zoe and Theo had a vision to make the general public aware of the practice of redlining, and to reveal how the now-illegal practice has had long lasting and detrimental effects on previously redlined communities. With the help of a neighborhood group, Zoe and Theo physically outlined previously redlined neighborhoods with red thread. Accompanying this they created a small documentary to raise awareness of their project. Their documentary can be viewed here.

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Grant-in-Aid for General Scientific Research (C)
In the research, we have tested the feasibility of a new acoustical sensor which have an spatial resolving ability based on a new concept. In the sensor, a single signal channel is connected to a transducer whose sensitivity is spatially modulated on an aperture. If the spatial modulating function is so designed to have an impulse response from which we can distinguish the direction and delay of propagated wavefront, we can control the directivity using the detected waveforms. We have called the aperture of the sensor "Encoding Aperture". This sensor can steer a directivity without any mechanical and/or electrical scanning. Beam-forming can be performed with an entirely digital ans indirect manner. Furthermore, the sensor can acquire data with only a single transmitting and receiving process.We proposed three implementations for the apertures. The first one uses a piezoelectric film with an electrode whose pattern is designed according to a spatial modulating function. The second and the third use an inclined 1-D or 2-D arrays coded with binary sequences. We also proposed an discriminating operator using a pseudo-inversion of the propagation matrix of the sensing system.Experimental systems using 5MHz ultrasound in water or 50KHz one in air were constructed. The relative levels of undesired peaks emerges in PSF of the systems were less than -40dB when the developed operator was used. The results demonstrate the feasibility of the sensor to the 2-D echography.
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|29 m²
|Property type
|Minimum Stay
|1 - 4 nights
Enjoy the peaceful serenity of this riverside location combined with a striking and unique self contained Loft style studio. All within easy, level walk of Noosa Beach, Hastings St, Noosa Sound shops, the Noosa National Park and Noosaville River beaches and restaurants.
Embrace the tree house feel from the unique mezzanine style Queen Sized Bed. (Note: Loft bed is accessible by a timber ladder - not suitable for children, frail adults or those afraid of heights. If you are unsure about climbing the ladder, we can set up the Double sofa bed as an alternative or where 2 separate beds are needed)
Very comfortable leather lounge, polished concrete floors and stylish and contemporary fixtures and fittings.
Located in a very quiet street, very central to all the attractions that Noosa has to offer. Owners on site in adjoining private house if you require any assistance or advice on great local restaurants, things to do etc.
Free NBN internet/wi-fi.
Use of 18 metre saltwater swimming pool, private jetty and kayaks.
Relax in sun lounges by the sunny, north facing pool, or enjoy the beautiful river view from the private beach and jetty overlooking the pristine environmental island. Make the most of the riverside location by heading off on the kayaks, up Weyba Creek or the Noosa River to explore Noosa Sound or hang out at the low tide sandbars.
Fishing reels also available on request.
Fully equipped with all you need for a perfect holiday
Fully equipped kitchenette with microwave, small convection oven and grill, electric cook top and fridge with small freezer. There is also a toaster, electric kettle, sandwich press grill and smoothie maker. Delonghi Espresso coffee machine and also a coffee plunger, suitable for ground coffee.
Split system air-conditioner, included in rates, for use during October to April, inclusive.
Fans and louvres to keep you cool, and all doors and windows are fully screened.
Linen and bath towels supplied.
Sunny undercover outdoor area with table and chairs and small gas BBQ.
Living area has an HD Digital TV and DVD player, AM/FM Radio and MP3 player.
Sofa bed (Double) available at $25 extra cost if used as 2nd bed.
Extra person (more than 2): $25 pp per nt.
The Loft, Noosa Sound – Booking Agreement Terms and Conditions
• Submitting a booking request means you have read our terms and conditions, as outlined below in addition to those outlined by Stayz.
2. CHECK IN and CHECK OUT
Check in is 2 pm and check out is before 11 am.
• If the property becomes unavailable for your occupancy due to unforeseen circumstances (eg. fire, storm, damage, etc.) then Management will inform you immediately and endeavour to obtain alternative accommodation for your occupancy; failing which any moneys paid will be refunded in full.
• Parties and Functions are strictly prohibited.
• We supply linen, pillows, blankets and towels which must be left where supplied in the bedroom or bathroom on departure. Beach towels may be hired through Management for $5 pp per stay.
• Pets are not allowed at the Property.
Two (2) persons is the maximum occupancy for the Property, unless agreed separately by management. Additional persons will incur an extra charge of $25 pp per nt. This includes children 12 mths or over.
• The Loft mezzanine bed is about 2m off the ground. Please ensure, before you confirm your booking, that you are comfortable with accessing the bed via the ladder, as shown in the photos. The bed is not suitable for frail adults, those with disabilities, children under the age of 9 or those afraid of heights. We also recommend this bed may not be suitable for elderly people. Any children who use this ladder/bed must do so only under the direct supervision of a parent.
• In the event that you are uncomfortable with using the ladder, there is a double sofa bed in the living area and we will either make up this bed for you on your request or provide sheets for you to make it up yourself.
• Please climb and descend the ladder carefully, and always climb down backwards, as you would on a boat.
• A double and 2 single kayaks and paddles are available for your use during your stay. Please ensure that these are returned to the Property and placed back as you found them. If you are unable to swim, ask us for life jackets or do not use the kayaks.
• Do not consume alcohol before or during your use of the kayaks and take all necessary precautions to keep yourself safe.
• Do not use the kayaks in strong wind or storm conditions.
The private jetty is available for your use during your stay. It is a very peaceful place to sit and fish or enjoy the river views. Please take care when using the jetty and do not dive from the jetty as the water is quite shallow, especially at low tide.
• During your stay you have use of the 18m pool between 8am and 6pm. Please observe safe pool and swimming behaviour when in the pool area. ie. No running, jumping, diving in the shallow end. Do not take glass into the pool area.
• Dolphin Crescent is a very quiet street and there is plenty of on street parking available.
• You must comply with all applicable House Rules concerning occupancy, health, safety and quiet enjoyment of the Property and our neighbours. These rules are in the Guest Information book in the Property.
• You are responsible for damage, breakages, theft and loss of the Property and any part of it during your stay. You must notify us of this immediately.
• Only the guests nominated and agreed in the Booking may stay in the Property overnight. If any other guests stay extra charges may apply or the agreement may be terminated without refund.
• Disturbance to our neighbours, including excessive noise, is prohibited and may result in termination or eviction without refund and extra charges may be made for security and other expenses.
• Before departure, all food must be removed from fridges, all rubbish put in bins and crockery and cutlery washed and put away. The Property must be left in a clean and tidy condition. If it is not, an extra cleaning charge may be applied and charged to you.
• The property should be vacated at the agreed time and secured. All doors should be locked and the key left on the table.
• You are responsible for the safekeeping and replacement of the accommodation key.
• Smoking is not permitted inside The Loft. Please smoke outside.
• In the case of any problem or complaint, you must inform Management at the earliest opportunity so Management has the chance to rectify the situation quickly and efficiently as possible. You must allow repair/service access to the property during reasonable hours.
• Any complaint, which cannot be resolved locally, must be notified in writing to Management prior to departure from the Property.
• Failure to follow this procedure this may hinder the ability of Management to rectify the problem or complaint and reduce or extinguish any claim you have.
We recommend all guests purchase travel insurance since Management are not responsible for any injuries, illness or accidents that may occur whist staying on our property.
We love travel, meeting people and sharing our beautiful piece of paradise with others who want to discover or rediscover Noosa.
We moved to Noosa permanently over 10 years ago. Every day we make the most of the river at our doorstep and the National park a short distance away by bush walking, kayaking and stand up paddling.
We also run a very unique tour business called Noosa Dreamboats where we take our customers on private cruises on the Noosa river in a stunning polished mahogany classic 1940's style speedboat.
I am also a contemporary artist. My original oil paintings and outdoor art are featured throughout the Loft and the property.
The house and its beautiful waterfront location are what sold us. It is a short level walk or bike ride to the beach, Hastings st, Gympie Terrace riverfront area, Quamby place restaurants. But when Noosa is crowded with travellers it is still quiet here and we love that. We can be in the hustle and bustle within minutes if we wish or enjoy the peace and serenity of our stunning riverfront vista overlooking an environmental island.
Our house, of which the Loft is a part (although separate and self contained) is also an award winning home by leading Australian architect John Mainwaring. When it was built it won the Robin Boyd award for Best Architect designed new house in Australia.
We feel very, very lucky to call this place home.
The architecture, the location and its facilities are all unique.
Guests can enjoy taking a double or single kayak out from the beach for a paddle around Noosa Sound or to the river mouth sandbars or up Weyba creek to Lake Weyba.
The 18 metre sunny saltwater pool is perfect for doing laps or just cooling off after lazing on the sun lounges.
The jetty is our guests preferred location for having a coffee or breakfast in the morning or a chilled wine or beer in the afternoon. Or just a great place to chill and do nothing.
The Loft mezzanine bed is also a pretty cool sleeping area - safe and secure but also a little bit different to your usual queen size bed.
This is an attached property. We had the feeling that we were always under the eye and ear of the hovering owners. The 'private' jetty is only a metre or so from the owners wall of windows.
The BBQ was rusted out, unusable and unsafe. There were no bicycles as advertised. An unreachable and jammed open window sent a cold wind across the bed. We were disappointed we could not relax into the beauty the surroundings had promised.
This fantastic property is set in a prime location - right on the river and within walking distance to shops, cafes and Hastings Street, while still effortlessly managing to remain serene.
The Loft itself had everything we required and fell nothing short of expectations. The hosts are welcoming and wonderful, offering all the privacy you need while still being available to answer any questions or simply just to chat. We spent hours on the jetty, eating our meals there and watching the sun set over the river, and made good use of the kayaks while soaking up the sun.
The Loft definitely leaves an impression on you - we're just so sad that we had to leave it behind! Thank you once again Sandy and Michael for making our stay exceptional!
Loved our short stay here-perfect for myself and 10 y.o. son-used kayaks and fished from jetty. Peaceful and quiet but close to action if reqd. Hosts very welcoming. Thanks.
I had the best winter long-weekend holiday in Noosa staying at the Loft. Lovely studio space, conveniently located a nice walk to Noosa Heads beach & National Park, Noosaville restaurant & river and Noosa Sound shops & organic market.
Paddling the kayak (provided) in the late afternoon was wonderful. Thanks Sandy & Michael :)
I stayed at this lovely apartment in October last year - the late review is only due to the demands of daily life taking attention on my return from this bliss filled time in Noosa. The Loft is very well appointed with modern fittings, in a quiet street mid way between Noosaville and the main township - a manageable walk in either direction. As a woman travelling alone, I felt snug and safe in the Loft which sits behind the owners' family modern and creative home. I loved having use of the family kayaks to explore the waterways from the inlet shore on which the house sits - spotting pelicans, admiring the holiday home architecture in the inlets and paddling around for a morning coffee at one of the cafes on the river - or sitting on the home's jetty with my holiday read and taking in the peaceful view.
The bed which is suspended securely from the ceiling on sturdy beams and accessed via a ladder up the wall, is like a nest - as someone coming from an earthquake prone city and who is a bit nervous with heights, I took a few moments to settle in and relax but soon relished this comfortable space and woke up rested each morning. I would suspect this set up would be best for more nimble, lithe and flexible individuals or couples, who do not need to get up frequently in the night and can comfortably handle the ladder . This is in no way a gripe as I loved the experience and I did not have to negotiate it with another person.
I would highly recommend the Loft to others like myself and am holding fast to my hope that I can return there in the not too distant future.
We had a great time staying at 'The Loft' it has everything you need for a short stay. We flew in, enjoyed a 4 day and 3 night stay - everything was at our fingertips. Morning swims in the lap pool were a great way to kick of the day. There are so many cafes, beaches, markets and things to do nearby.
Noosa River
The Loft, Noosa Sound is perfectly located to put you with an easy level walk of all the best of Noosa. The river at it's doorstep plus Hastings st shops and restaurants and Noosa beach, the Noosa National park and the Gympie Terrace Noosaville riverfront area with free BBQ's and fantastic sunset views. Plus fantastic restaurants in Quamby place, Noosa Sound, Gympie Terrace and Thomas st, Noosaville.


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Mission ready tools that are…Forged By War™.
(PRWEB) March 22, 2016
In 2013, Ryan Johnson of RMJ Tactical, designer of elite, military, tactical tomahawks, approached CRKT® with the news that he had been working with a few combat veterans that had returned from war with varying degrees of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
To help work through their challenges, they had been designing and forging steel into custom tools. Drawing from their experience earned in combat situations, they have been creating tools they wish they had available to them in the battlefield.
CRKT® cares deeply about our returning veterans and we saw a way to give back to the community that created them. In 2016 we're honored to announce the launch of the Forged By War™ program.
These are mission ready tools, designed by veterans, with 10% of the CRKT® net profits of the program donated to the veterans' charity of choice.
Mission ready tools that are…Forged By War™.
The first three tools we are proud to announce include the new Clever Girl™, designed by Austin McGlaun of Columbus, Georgia. This fixed blade tactical knife features a black, powder coated upswept blade with a tough, injection molded, glass-reinforced nylon handle that sits comfortably in a sheath that's MOLLE-compatible for multiple carry options. It aligns with Austin's philosophy that in a fight you want something you can grab quickly, use if necessary, and then go home to your family. Austin's charity is The Green Beret Foundation.
The Sangrador™—which means "bleeder" in Latin—features a 5.5" dual-edged SK5 steel dagger-style blade with a black powder coat finish, non-slip G10 handle and MOLLE-compatible sheath. Its designer, Darrin Sirois of Fayatteville, North Carolina, has seen his fair share of knife fights as a Special Ops fighter, but his best feedback still comes from teammates. Darrin's charity is Purple Heart Homes.
The Birler™ tactical pack axe won't go AWOL on you when you need to break down doors, bust floors, or take down trees to rescue a fallen soldier. Designed by Elmer Roush of Brasstown, North Carolina, a blacksmith and Vietnam vet, the blade is forged from 1055 carbon steel and features a hickory handle. It cuts down pack weight and anything in its way. Elmer's charity is The Green Beret Foundation.
The Sangrador™ knife manufacturer's suggested retail price is $150.00
The Clever Girl™ knife manufacturer's suggested retail price is $125.00
The Birler™ pack axe manufacturer's suggested retail price is $89.99
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Edge: Dual Combination
Steel: SK5, 54-56 HRC
Finish: Black Powder Coat
Thickness: 0.183" (4.6 mm)
Overall: 10.500" (266.7 mm)
Weight: 7.4 oz. (210.0 g)
Handle: G10
Style: Fixed Blade Knife w/Sheath
Sheath: Material: Nylon w/Polypropylene Insert
Weight: 2.6 oz. (73.7 g)
Blade: Length: 4.600" (116.8 mm)
Edge: Plain Steel: SK5, 54-56 HRC
Finish: Black Powder Coat
Thickness: 0.158" (4.0 mm)
Overall: 10.125" (257.2 mm)
Weight: 6.3 oz. (179.0 g)
Handle: G10
Style: Fixed Blade Knife w/Sheath
Sheath: Material: Glass Reinforced Nylon
Weight: 1.6 oz. (45.4 g)
Blade: Length: 5.165" (131.2 mm)
Edge: Axe Steel: 1055 Carbon, 50-55 HRC
Finish: Silver Clear
Thickness: 1.113" (28.3 mm)
Overall: Length: 16.000" (406.4 mm)
Weight: 10.3 oz. (292.0 g)
Handle: Tennessee Hickory
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Next, was Ryan Hickman, a Senior at Airline High School and a student of Bossier Parish Technical School. Ryan took Third Place in the Collision Repair Technology category. He is currently working at Bellevue Paint & Body in Haughton, LA.
Lastly was Marquette Tolbert, a Senior at Woodlawn High School and a student at Caddo Career & Technology Center. Marquette took Second Place in the Collision Repair Technology category. He has been working at Moffitt Mazda Porsche Audi Volkswagen Body Shop. He is going to be attending Louisiana College, with future plans to also attend Louisiana Tech University.
George Jackson, Instructor for the Collision Repair Program at Caddo Career & Technology Center, and Mark Monroe, Instructor for the Collision Repair Program at Bossier Parish Technical School were also at the meeting. Jackson praised the efforts of all the students that participated in this statewide competition. He said the students used their Spring Break to prepare for the Skills Competition. He also stated that the students are now preparing for Nationals. He made a request to any Collision Center for help with any type--training, painting, etc.--that would be helpful to a student preparing for the Nationals, to contact him to arrange times. If anyone wants to donate funds, this also would be greatly appreciated and welcomed.
Bill Burnside, Secretary-Treasurer for the NWLCRA, stated that the NWLCRA historically has donated funds for the First Place winners that go to Nationals. A motion was made and seconded to pay $100.00 for each First Place winners in each category of the competition. Congratulations to Joshua Taylor, First Place winner in the Collision Repair Technology category, and Hunter Lyman, First Place winner in the Auto Refinish Technology category.
Many of the NWLCRA members that also helped by judging this event were present at this month's meeting, and were recognized for their continued service to the Collision Repair Industry. If anyone would like to offer help to the students headed to Nationals, e-mail Bill Burnside at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Bill went on to discuss an Industry Day meeting that will be held on June 14, 2011. This Industry Day will center around speakers including Chuck Sulkala, a widely recognized speaker and spokesperson for the Collision Repair Industry, and Mike Sprinkle, Texas Business Development Manager for DuPont. There will be four sessions for the NWLCRA sponsored event. Each session will have four classes that will cover Computers, Measuring for Estimating, Parts and Allied Product Tracking. Daniel Wheeler of Software Works Consulting will discuss the computer changes that are going to occur in the next 12 months. Measuring for Estimating will be discussed by Marvin Garcia of Car-O-Liner. 3M will discuss their upcoming parts program concerning the repair/replace considerations, and managing Allied materials cost. Dupont will have a special class in the morning on Building Customer Pay and an afternoon class on Blueprinting.
The Industry Day is going to be limited to the first 100 people that sign up for the seminars in order to keep class sizes small and interactive. The NWLCRA will also be partnering with the National Auto Body Council (NABC) during the Industry Day in order to collect cell phones for the Cell Phones for Soldiers Program. The NWLCRA will have a drop-off area for the phones during the Industry Day and will also be handing out materials to attendees about having a drop-off location at their own businesses. The program collects used cell phones and turns them into cash, which is used to buy calling cards for soldiers to call home with.
Bill also discussed the current legislature that's meeting in Louisiana and the issues before them. Some of the Bills are 338 and 583. Bill 338 is to prohibit the use of handheld cellular devices while driving. Bill 583 is to prohibit the use of after-market high intensity lights.
Bill also talked about a website, degweb.org. This website is a Database Enhancement Gateway, developed to help improve the quality and accuracy of collision repair estimates, through proactive feedback from the collision repair industry and other "end users" to the Information Providers (IPs) that supply the supply databases for the various estimating products.
This month's guest speakers were Stephanie deCalongne and Caroline Haraguchi from Hertz Local Edition. They were invited to speak to us by Don Brown of Precision Autobody. Stephanie began by discussing the well-known car rental company and how they have changed over the years. One of the changes has been how they have branches that focus on the Collision Industry. She said that there location, 2119 Airline Drive, Bossier City, LA works with the local Collision Industry to provide vehicle rentals for the owners of the vehicles being repaired. They have been working closely like this with the Collision Repair Industry since 2003. Before this, Hertz made a well-known name by offering vehicle rentals at Airports. What makes the Local Edition different than renting at the Airport means a lower rental charge because they don't have to charge the Airport Use Tax as required when renting from the Airport. The average savings is around 10% on normal charges. She stated that they are able to offer a large variety of vehicles because they are able to share fleets with all locations of Hertz.
They are able to truck vehicles all over the region to meet the needs of heir customers. Caroline added that they are the first company to offer a lower age to rent a vehicle; they are able to rent to people 20 years old. They are able to rent one way, with unlimited mileage, no hidden fees, and direct billing. They can offer a collision repair facility a direct billing for cases such as a redo. In most cases, they are able to offer direct billing to the insurance company, if you provide them with a claim number. Deposits can be waived in some instances for certain insurance companies. Their deposit, when one is required for direct billing, is only $50.00. State Farm Insurance and Progressive Insurance companies allow Hertz to rent to 20 year olds, and for 18 year olds to drive the rental. Stephanie closed the meeting by passing out flyers that allows you to use your NWLCRA member to get a discount when using Hertz. This will give you a 20% off weekly/weekday rates, weekend rates starting at $21.49/day, free pickup and return service, and age 20+ renting. Visit their Hertz location and mention you are a member of the Northwest Louisiana Collision Repair Association, and provide your CDP number to receive your member discount.
Visit www.nwlcra.org for more information.


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|Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: Isaac Craig Papers
|April 5, 1799
|Author Name
|Isaac Craig (primary) Location: Pittsburgh
|Recipient Name
|James McHenry (primary)
|Major Craig expresses pride in launch of the Galley "Senator Ross" and further opines that the American Galley will far exceed the Spanish naval capability currently on the Mississippi. He asks for instructions as soon as possible, and details plans for hiring a crew.
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|Autograph Letter Signed
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|James McHenry; Isaac Craig; Spanish; Captain Daniel Bissell; Clinton Butler; boatmen; ;
|Related Places
|Pittsburgh; Mississippi River; Monongahela River; ; Ohio River; Fort Fayette; ;
|Galley Senator Ross; galley; fine piece of naval architecture; instructions; orders; ship; rations; pay; hiring; navigation; packets; stockade; white oak pickets; ;
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jonathan Schoop and Mark Trumbo each homered for Baltimore, Wade Miley produced his best start in more than five weeks and the Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 on Saturday to stop a five-game losing streak.
Manny Machado added an RBI double to help the Orioles beat the Twins for the first time in six meetings this season. This was just their third win in 11 games.
After Miley (4-7) allowed Miguel Sano's 21st home run, the most by a Twins player before the break since Justin Morneau with 21 in 2009, Schoop trumped his American League All-Star teammate with a towering two-run shot in the fourth inning off Adalberto Mejia (4-4). The ball reached the third deck above left field, estimated by Major League Baseball's Statcast system at 462 feet.
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Across the street from the hospital is an open space where people are living in tents. They were also using it to hold church today. The pastor, above, delivered a powerful sermon in Creole. They sang for hours. I was inside the hospital working with a PT from Hattiesberg, Mississippi, and I joined along when I could. I sang along to "Nothing But the Blood", and took part in their liturgy, repeating "Thank You Jesus" and "Hallelujah" as a congregation.
Haitians make anything they can into a seat for worship, including this broken down dozer.
I spent the morning with Carol, the PT from Mississippi. He is a giant of a man. He was easily 5 inches taller than me and 30 lbs heavier- most of it solid southern muscle. He is the 1st physical therapist I have seen in the country. We went around the hospita,l exercising the legs of patients who have external fixations. We worked for two hours and must have visited with 9 patients- all of them with scary metal contraptions sticking out of their femurs and tibias.
Most Haitians are afraid of being indoor,s so all of the patients we saw were in tents in the hospital's courtyard. Kate had the camera and was busy loving on babies, so I have no pics, but imagine this: 20 camping tents with 2-4 patients in each. They eat, sleep and go to the bathroom in the tents. It smells of urine and there are flies everywhere. They also sweat in there. It has been more humid lately, and the camping tents are not the breeziest place. The stench is still with me.
I have seen a lot in the last month that will stick with me. Each time I see something new and terrible, I am shocked that it still gets to me, but I am quickly thankful that I have not become desensitized to what is going on. The hospital was a hopeful place, but it was also a place of terrible, quiet suffering. It reminded me that it will be a very long time before life is "back to normal" here.
This is CNN anchor Anderson Coopers blog. I have seen very little news coverage of Haiti, but everything I have seen and read from Cooper has been spot-on. He is telling about the Haiti I know, and his feelings about the last 4 weeks are close to mine. I respect the hell out of anyone who has been here voluntarily for as long as he has been, and Dr. Gupta too. (Apologies to my dad, who is a strong Fox News viewer).
This is an article on Haitian sovereignty. I am generally against the idea of any nation giving up their right to self-government. Pay close attention to this issue, there are a lot of rumors here in PAP about what might happen, but this is the first time I have seen it mentioned in a news article.


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CSA Summit Central America 2013
CSA brings Central America for the first time to the region CSA Summit 2013 conference. which will be carried out on May 8, 2013 in Guatemala City which will aim to present new trends of Cloud Computing, Best Practices Education, Continuity and cloud security and promoting organizations and working with the Cloud in Central America, in particular, the summit will feature speakers from USA, Guatemala and other countries
CSA Summit 2013 will present the latest international initiatives cloud that meet the needs of ever changing.
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Please do watch the video below, I just had some fun with a song and some images. I know the 'Thing' I am doing here isn't very 'Manly' and other men, maybe woman also will mock me for doing this 😀 BUT I HONESTLY DON'T CARE 😀 I know some people will like it and share it. I am learning fast with all these emotions coming at me like a runaway train as life comes back to me that it's not for everyone, and I respect that 100%. Not many men would do what I am doing here or/and what I have done before in-between trying to free Scotland from London oppression and giving Global knowledge freely to a species who are waking up to a corrupt World. Some will hate this, be annoyed by it, give me a hard time. All I can say is "Go Ahead" – I am confused by reactions from a small amount of people about a small percentage of things I share or I write, even songs I share like I am doing here being chastised by a few idiots or whatever they are called, I just know I connect with LOVE these days, and I wish I had done this 10 years ago, like I say "No hate or fear" and I can only say I lack these emotions these days. Then I go and ruin it all when I say I will kill a man for doing wrong to my 3 girls here, but because that hasn't and won't happen, I would rather be posting these types of Blogs. For some reason people judge and Social Media is the place these days where people can hide their real feelings and emotions. I know FACT many are out there in the World looking to be touched by a poem, a word, a movie or a song, anything that can stir a good emotion to our minds. I will stop saying "Hate & Fear" one day 😀 But till then I need people who do read my patter to understand they have choice to be a friend or foe. I don't have 1 enemy in this World and I can prove it by saying out loud "I hate nobody" but also I reject hate, when it comes, I smile and delete and move on and never think again about hate. This is an Adele song called 'Hello' but I gave it a MANLY twist and VOICE. You will see 🙂 I am your best friend or someone you would think after annoying "Was that really worth annoying Shaun" because really, I am sick of my pain, I am sick of some people, but I love many people, some I will never meet and I love them more than some family, we all have these feelings, I know this. Why can't men show love and compassion? It is Taboo still for some strange reason and I don't think I will ever get it. I am not unhappy. I am in a good mood this raining cold Monday morning. I don't aim this song at anyone really, but if you feel the images and words in this video I made then don't deny that feeling for yourself. I did for many years and I kick myself today. I am just happy, I express a lot and I guess I would love a soap box to the World. My Banner at the top is from Bob Marley. Will Smith said it in the movie 'I am Legend' <Click) If Bob Marley can show 'Love and Compassion' as a revered and loved man, loved by men and woman, then why can't other guys be the same? The EASY thing to do is go with societies made up rules and be the tough man, the HARD thing is being a so called tough guy with an image others want to define, showing emotions like this. Real friends get it, we laugh about it, some say "Brilliant" because they are friends. So I ask simply, who am I harming and why is this so TABOO? Be Mr Tough Guy, but can't we show our Woman, wife, kids, Sisters or Mum's love and compassion when they are not allowed? I say to hell with this Taboo, this tough guy is getting down with his feminine side for real 😀 And it's actually good fun, more than you would know if you know my story of pain and bullcrap. Life is so easy, it's so easy I can do this and not care. I am above nobody and below nobody, I am just a lad waking up to real things. Sure old Shaun is there if needed but again, I would rather do this, the HARD thing. If you are offended by ANY of this, that is your problem as I don't think I could offend anyone ever again. But it's Monday, cold and well, why not? #Enjoy Also this is a song cover from Leroy Sanchez on You Tube
A man's voice for a woman's song
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Many years ago, several active Purple Martin colonies thrived in "apartments" on the Bruce Peninsula. Today this large member of the swallow family is completely absent from the Bruce. Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory (BPBO) seeks your views on changing bird populations on the Bruce Peninsula that might help clarify what is happening to some of our favourite birds. Your knowledge and experience can help us understand recent changes to populations of swallows, martins and swifts on the Bruce Peninsula north of Wiarton.
BPBO have designed an online survey that will take about 20 minutes of your time to complete. The purpose of the survey is to determine current and historic status and changes in populations of breeding Barn Swallow, Cliff Swallow, Tree Swallow, Purple Martin & Chimney Swift. All of these species use human structures (barns, the eaves & walls of houses, nest boxes, or chimneys) for building their nests, some or most of the time.
If you have had any of these species nesting on or near your property in recent times, please complete this survey for us.
The SWALLOW SURVEY can be accessed at www.surveymonkey.com/r/5HJSDRL, will be open until November 20, 2015. (You can copy the link and drop it into your browser.)
BPBO is a member-based, non-profit organization devoted to conservation, education and research related to birds and the environment. Our primary program is to operate the spring & fall migration monitoring program at Cabot Head Provincial Nature Reserve (as part of the Canadian Migration Monitoring Network). As the voice for the birds on the Bruce, we undertake a variety of outreach and research/ citizen science initiatives.
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Restless Things ....Unresolved
The day's are too short
I pray for mindless slumber
Time for sweet release
a safe place to lay my head
I pray and give praise
one less thing to do now
all the bills
numbers dancing, taunting
do I make enough, will there be enough
of course he will provide
Do I show them, and teach them all I should
am I too soft,too hard
There are no directions or rules to this important role
Only what I have from experience....
is that enough.
no body next to mine
in this I stand alone
Soft breathing of sweet slumber
from those who depend on my strength
The breath I take is deep
a smile upon my lips
I pull blankets up, and softly kiss foreheads
Do they know my love
I should write it down?
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How to use Predictive Analysis Technology to boost your Sales
Profit Making: No longer the Old Game
The end goal of any business venture is to reach a position of financial profit where further revenue can not only be ensured but also be regularly and successively increased by impressive amounts. Boosting your sales is the number one method by which you can ensure a greater cash flow, which will result in a surplus of net profit.
At the turn of 21st century, traditional methods have been tried to the point of saturation and only a truly out of the box solution can give you an edge in this era of cutthroat competition. Predictive analysis Technology, the practical result of an inclusive fusion between Big Data & Business Intelligence, is the next big thing for the new age business owners who want to stay ahead of the curve.
What is Predictive Analysis Technology?
Predictive Analysis is the programmed use of data, statistical algorithms and machine learning techniques to understand recent market trends and identify & predict the likelihood of future outcomes based on collected data over. In a layman's term, it is forecasting the future based on an informed data set and using the assumptions for our benefit by understanding certain statistical patterns. It is used to simply save time and save money, thereby increasing the profit and increasing the chance one gets to make more profit.
How Can Predictive Analysis Technology can be used?
The ability to predict the future can make all the difference when it comes to a business's revenue, profit and future standings
- Predictive analysis can be applied to machine learning and Artificial Intelligence to optimize business processes. Data points, which are too vast and complicated for human minds to work with, are processed digitally into models which display the next business occurrence and associated information along with it in a matter of seconds.
- Predictive analysis, by the help of an in-depth analysis of new customer data, market trends, social listening, and real-time app, cloud, or product performance data, manages to turn a huge repository of "information / knowledge" into a way of leveraging information & gaining new insights. In a world where data is leverage, predictive knowledge is a certified money-maker.
Predictive Analysis & A Sales Boost:
Let us take a quick look at how Predictive Analysis is creating a major difference in revenues, present and future, and helping companies to make a significant sales boost.
1) Optimization of Market Campaigns
Predictive Analysis helps a business attract, retain and grow their most profitable customers by using sales or search history of said users and developing a personalised campaign to attract each one of them more. Cross-sell opportunities and customer responses and purchases are analysed and likely outcomes are predicted. This predicted data is used to direct existing customers to spend on they are likely to need or want.
For example, a social networking site may mine the number of members in your family and an associated tourism portal might offer you a customised holiday package suited for your family. Naturally, you would be willing to spend more for a vacation opportunity, tailored for you.
2) Improvement of Operations and Logistics
If you are a company that requires managing a certain number of resources or a large inventory then Predictive Analysis is the key to understanding of where today's trend may culminate into tomorrow. You can always plan better if you know what you need to plan for beforehand.
For example, you have a comprehensive data of your employees' leave requests for a couple of years. Analysing this data will help you know that how many resources are likely to go on a leave during the holiday season and you will be ready to cope with the situation beforehand by improving your operations and management, minimising any difficulty or loss.
3) Reduction of Risk
One of the major areas where Predictive Analysis Technology is implemented is the finance market. The credit score data is used to figure out how likely you are as a consumer to default on a purchase loan. Insurance claims and collections are other risk related areas where Predictive Analysis is implemented, very strongly.
Reduction of risk thus works to reduce the loss you may have incurred. And by reducing the loss, every penny you save becomes a penny you earn.
4) Understanding your Market Base
To boost sales for your business, the first thing you need to know is what your target audience is and how popular and essential you are, to them. Predictive Analysis presents a wide range of data that can segregate your intended customer base according to age, gender, financial abilities and other markers and can predict which audience group is more attuned to your products. "Social Listening" is a new way of grapevine marketing review that helps Predictive Analysis Technology to increase your sales.
5) Predictive Analysis as a Feedback Loop
For any system to work properly and perfectly, it needs to have a proper feedback and needs to accommodate new changes depending on positive or negative feedback. Predictive Analysis can not only present future positive and negative feedbacks based on current trends but can also predict what the results will be if you change yourself according to the feedback. This ensures that may whatever happen, you will always be in a knowledgeable position where you will know what to do to increase the sales of your products.
Technology is an ever-changing device, which we need to master if we want to leverage it for profit. Data Mining, Big Data & Predictive Analysis are the pillars of the new age market analysis and forecasting system that is essential for any business trying to get a grip on the continuously changing and developing market scenario. As a business the sooner we learn to embrace and incorporate Predictive Analysis into our risk assessment, logistical/managerial decision making and market feedback, the closer we will be to increase our sales and earning that next extra dollar.
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Dublin, Ireland, 1797 (Raster Image)
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- This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: A plan of the city of Dublin : as surveyed for the use of the division[a]l justices to which have been added plans of the canal harbour and its junction with the Grand Canal, the Royal Canal, and every projection and alteration to the present time, 1797, published by W. Faden, geographer to the King to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales ; engraved by S.J. Neele. It was published by W. Faden in 1797. Scale [ca. 1:7,250]. Covers Dublin, Ireland. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Irish Grid (Transverse Mercator 1965 (TM-65)) coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as roads, drainage, canals, built-up areas and selected buildings, fortification, ground cover, parks, city wards, and more. Relief shown by hachures. Includes index to wards and ill. This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from The Harvard Map Collection as part of the Imaging the Urban Environment project. Maps selected for this project represent major urban areas and cities of the world, at various time periods. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features at a large scale. The selection represents a range of regions, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and purposes.
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KEVIL, KY (KFVS) - Around 8:20 p.m., on Thursday, the McCracken County Sheriff's Office responded to a head-on injury collision on Hwy 60 in Kevil, Kentucky.
Katherine G. Dalton, 41, of Kevil, Kentucky was driving a Mercury westbound on Hwy 60 when she swerved left across the eastbound lane and struck the guardrail.
The vehicle then struck an eastbound Ford Fusion head-on driven by Brittany D. Whitson, 23, of Kevil. Both Dalton and Whitson were taken by Mercy EMS to Lourdes Hospital.
According to the sheriff's office, both drivers were wearing seat belts and both motor vehicles had air bags deployed inside the vehicles.
The West McCracken Fire Department assisted at the scene. Meadow's Towing removed the two vehicles from the roadway. Both lanes of Hwy 60 were blocked due to the crash for one hour.
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Short-term Precision Error in Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry, Bone Mineral Density and Trabecular Bone Score Measurements; and Effects of Obesity on Precision Error.
Hopkins, SJ
Welsman, JR
Knapp, KM
Date issued
Journal of Biomedical Graphics and Computing
Sciedu Press
Copyright © Sciedu Press. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Introduction: Bone mineral density (BMD) measured by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the primary screening tool for diagnosis of osteopenia and osteoporosis. BMD alone does not provide information regarding the structural characteristics of bone and this limitation has been a driver for the development of techniques, including trabecular bone score (TBS) software, to assess bone microarchitecture. Precision error in DXA is important for accurately monitoring changes in BMD and it has been demonstrated that BMD precision error increases with increasing body mass index (BMI). Information on in vivo precision error for TBS is very limited. This study evaluated short-term precision error (STPE) of lumbar spine BMD & TBS measurement, and investigated the effect of obesity on DXA precision error. Method: DXA lumbar spine scans (L1-L4) were performed using GE Lunar Prodigy. STPE was measured in ninety-one women at a single visit by duplicating scans with repositioning in-between. Precision error was calculated as the percentage coefficient of variation. Participants were sub-divided into four groups based on BMI to assess the effect of obesity on STPE. Results: STPE is poorer for TBS than for BMD. STPE is adversely affected for both BMD and TBS measurements by increasing BMI but this effect is mitigated for TBS in the highest BMI category where use of the thick scanning mode improves signal to noise ratio. Conclusion: Results from serial BMD and TBS measurements should take account of differences in precision error in the two techniques and in different BMI categories.
Society and College of Radiographers Industry Partnership Scheme (CORIPS)
This is a freely-available open access publication. Please cite the published version which is available via the DOI link in this record.
Journal of Biomedical Graphics and Computing, 2014, Vol. 4 (2), pp. 8 - 14


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What is worrying about the herpes infection is that many of those who are infected with the virus remain blissfully unaware of it, mainly because the symptoms are fairly mild and go unnoticed. Moreover, the symptoms that are associated with different conditions caused by the herpes simplex virus are bound to vary.
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Horse racing partnerships from Blinkers On Racing Stable let you in on the thrill of horse racing without requiring the expertise to manage horse ownership yourself. Our professional staff of expert managers and racing veterans ensures that your investment is in good hands, letting you enjoy horse racing with other racing enthusiasts in a thoroughbred racing partnership.
Blinkers On Racing Stable is composed of a team of experts in the field that are always ready to help get you started in experiencing the thrills of a horse racing partnership. Blinkers On Racing Stable was founded by Scott Sherwood, an entrepreneur that previously operated a multi-million dollar retail sporting goods company. Sherwood's 25 years of experience in retail is accompanied by the horse racing expertise of Greg Gilchrist, the thoroughbred buyer and trainers Mike Puype and Terry Knight. Gilchrist holds the responsibility of selecting the finest horses available through seasonal auctions, bringing you candidates for your horse racing partnership after carefully assessing each athlete himself. Gilchrist hosts a resume that includes over 1,500 wins and over thirty years of experience in starting more than 6,500 horses.
At Blinkers On Racing Stable, we combine business knowhow with experience in horse racing to give you the industry's premier choice in horse racing partnerships. We sell a percentage of interest in each of the thoroughbreds in our stable and from that point on you pay your pro rata share of horse related expenses that covers essential expenses like blacksmiths, veterinary bills, legal fees and insurance. Blinkers On gives our partners methods of profit like purse earnings [that are based on performance] or through the sale of a successful horse to interested buyers. Every thoroughbred is completely conditioned for competition by our trainers and balances the animal's welfare with the kind of preparation it needs to excel. For complete details on our horse racing partnerships model, visit www.BlinkersOn.com.
Stop by the official Blinkers On Racing Stables website to learn more about our company and the horse racing partnerships available for you to participate in. We've provided complete details on the structuring of our horse racing partnerships as well as information on the background of our business, its previous successes in the industry and helpful links that give you a good representation of the racing world. The Blinkers On webpage also lets you take a look at what goes into raising a thoroughbred and preparing it for the track through behind the scenes workout videos and more.
With Blinkers On Racing Stable, you can enjoy horse racing partnerships that give you the excitement of competition without worrying about the daily work, complex details and strategies that go into raising and racing a successful athlete. We're excited to help you get involved with this exciting sport today and look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Supervisors: Prof Greg Marsden and Dr Tony Whiteing
This PhD topic will build on research underway as part of a major 5 year Centre on End User Energy Demand Reduction (www.demand.ac.uk). It will explore the growing second hand markets in goods facilitated through on-line facilities such as E-Bay and Freecycle. The research could take several different research avenues from tracing the histories of different types of products and their movement beyond the initial purchase (which we posit is the main focus of research to date) to an approach more aligned with understanding how different corporate interventions act to influence the full life-cycle emissions associated with products. Applicants could come from a range of backgrounds related to freight, retail and product life-cycle (for example) but would all need to have a desire and some background in engaging with critical social science debates. This PhD will require an understanding of why and how current trends have taken hold and how they are changing. This requires more than a system level understanding.


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Tuesday, January 6, 2009
New Year New Diet
I have started this 7 day cleanse to jump start my new years resolution to drop some pounds. I kinda hate that I committed to it! I saw it on a commercial and decided to try it and after reading the directions when I got home and realized that I have to take 8 capsules a day! I wasn't so pleased. But I'm a soldier so I can hang Ill keep you posted!
2 comments:
- Kofi Bofah said...
Happy New Year.
Good luck with your resolution.
- January 7, 2009 at 3:14 PM
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Thanks it looks like I will need it!
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Episode 15 from the Tom And Jerry Cartoon series. Jerry helps a dog and now every time Jerry whistles the dog would save Jerry from Tom.
Tom and Jerry - The Lonesome Mouse. Episode 10 from the Tom and Jerry Series.
Tom and Jerry Episode 14 Million Dollar Cat
Jerry and Nibbles are two mouseketeers who decide to help themselves to a lavish banquet, which Tom has been ordered to guard from the King's Mouseketeers with his very life; failure to do so, and he will be guillotined.
Mickey and Donald are six months behind on the rent and are being evicted by Sheriff Pete. So they have to move and the got to do it fast.
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"It was a compliment,' said Merry Brandybuck,'and so, of course, not true."
Needless to say, the comments below are only half the story. As an online journalist, I've been verbally abused in almost every way you can imagine.
Here, though, I give a sampling of the kinder things people have said about my work.
1. "Bruce
Byfield writes calm, thoughtful, lengthy articles that somehow ignite
mad passions and flamefests." - Carla Schroder on Twitter.
2. "It reminds me of the kind of writing by political scientists that we are still reading hundreds of years later." - Tag Goulet, about "Free Software!" in private correspondence
3. "Kudos to Bruce for writing an article that is grounded in reality rather than the typical breathless and gushing stories of some insignificant prefecture's "adoption of Linux". " - Anonymous Reader on "Brazil's FOSS Utopia image at risk"
4. "A great piece by Bruce Byfield, in which he peeks behind the mainstream media's traditional image of Brazilian free software." - Glyn Moody on "Brazil's FOSS Utopia at risk"
5. "The piece is a very accurate depiction of what went right and what went wrong at Progeny and the lessons we have learned over the years. - Ian Murdock on "The Reinvention of Progeny"
6. "For an excellent overview of the Open Source movement from the perspective of a knowledge worker, read Bruce Byfield's "Hitching With Clipboard and Pen Along The Open Road." - Barry Campbell
7. "Bruce Byfield has a brilliant analysis of the origins of, and problems with, prescriptivism called "Tech Writers, Grammar, and the Prescriptive Attitude." I urge anyone interested in the topic to read it" - Language Hat
8. "I would strongly recommend any articles by Bruce Byfield that interest you. If you have not read (RTFM), at least the following three articles, then you are not really using the resources that you have available ( "OOo Off the Wall: What New Users Need to Know About OpenOffice.org", "OpenOffice.org Off-the-Wall: Style Is Everything, Right?", "Eleven Tips for Moving to OpenOffice.org") - Lemon Aid
9. "Bravo, Bruce . . . you're already much more effective than that other Bruce. :) [Perens]. - Anonymous on "Canadian Census controvery continues."
10, " Nice writeup as usual, Mr. Byfield." - Anonymous on "Samba Project to provide Windows protocol access to all open source developers."
11. "Real journalism! Unbiased and objective! Wow! how refreshing! I am
neither a Republican nor a big Bush fan, but I am so tired of
subjective, opinionated bias being passed off as "journalism". Kudos to
Linux.com and Bruce Byfield for giving us the real story surrounding
this bill and its veto." - Anonymous on "Open Access Bill Vetoed."
12. "It's always a treat to read articles that aren't fluffed up because the
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The White House had a tough after post the Charlottesville rally attack, not because of the violence and tragedy that took place but because of the President's adamant refusal to name White Supremacist groups as the responsible parties. While Trump did issue a message condoling the death of a lawyer and condemning the act that led to the fatality, he avoided mentioning that White Supremacists groups were at fault. This had sparked off outrage in all parts so of the country.
White House Officials were hard pressed to defend their president with explanations that White Supremacists groups fell under the President's description of parties that sought to create a disturbance. However, soon after the officials had managed to subdue the flames for a bit with carefully chosen words, the President set off a conflagration of sorts yesterday by reverting to his original 'both sides are to blame' stance.
President back tracking on his own comments
It must also be remembered that after the immense pressure he faced from all quarters for not naming White Supremacists as being responsible for the violence in Charlottesville, the President had issued a statement, later on, some two days after the attack. He had mentioned, among other groups, white supremacists, and clearly stated that America will not stand with any such groups that promote hate. However, yesterday's quick silver switch back to his first statement about both sides being to blame has undone all the good work.
Causing confusion among Republicans
The president was clearly not going according to the script when he reverted back to his original stance because his team was rather obviously discomfited by the impromptu press conference that he ended up giving. Later on, some Republicans did continue to try and defend what their President had said but for others, it was a too much to take. The feeling that Trump had started a fire that could take long to bring under control was quite widespread even among Republicans.
It is an interesting fact that Trump has a history of avoiding laying the blame on white nationalists no matter how clear their involvement in inappropriate activities may be. This reversal of his earlier stance from a clear condemnation of White supremacy is just another example of his unwillingness to do so. The President's repute has taken yet another hit in this situation and this is not the last one it will have to take, it appears.


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Sachin just cannot work paceman out as Anderson gets the better of him again
22:56 GMT, 5 December 2012
Losing another toss like that must have been a real kick in the teeth for England, so to respond the way they did by taking seven wickets on the first day was an outstanding effort.
There really wasn't much in the Eden Gardens pitch and it is to Alastair Cook's credit that he has quickly learnt from his mistakes in the first Test and has used his bowlers intelligently.
Cook made sure Jimmy Anderson was fresh enough for when the ball was reversing and still had enough energy to strike late on with the second new ball.
Not up to the pace: Sachin Tendulkar struggled against Jimmy Anderson
Anderson was excellent. Long gone are the days when we used to say that he was only the man for the job if the ball swung conventionally. Now he has great control and variations and gave us a reverse-swing masterclass.
Jimmy is all over Sachin Tendulkar at the moment and not many people have been able to say that over the years. He's almost playing with the great man and the ball he got him with in Kolkata was an absolute beauty.
What is his secret in getting Tendulkar out eight times Well, Sachin likes to work bowlers out. He's a thoughtful cricketer and he just seems to know what most are going to bowl at him. But with Anderson I just think he has no idea whether the ball is going to swing into him or away from him.
Getting the rewards: Anderson took the wicket of Tendulkar (file picture)
Tendulkar was waiting and waiting for the big inswinger yesterday but it didn't come and Jimmy got him prodding at one he held out there.
All respect to Sachin, though. He was far from at his best again but he showed that he doesn't just rely on his huge natural talent to score runs. He was gutsy and displayed a lot of heart and character to get to 76. I have rarely seen him so resolute in defence.
I would have liked him to get a century just to prove to everyone that sometimes even the greats have to get their heads down and work hard for their runs. He deserved one for the way he applied himself when he was so out of nick. As it is, this was very much England's day.


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Theatre Performances
The Augustana Theatre Company showcases student talent in a variety of theatrical productions each year — one of which is always a musical. Brand Name Improv (BNi) is a student-led improvisation company performing regularly on campus and in the community. Augustana Collaborative Theatrical Society (ACTS) is a student production company producing a three-show independent season in the Mary Harum Hart Actor's Studio.
The theatre in the Edith Mortenson Center theatre seats 286 people in a thrust stage configuration. The building's renovated facilities also include the Mary Harum Hart Actor's Studio, a black box rehearsal and performance space.
Theatre Company Main Stage Productions, 2018-19
Real as Air September 21 – 23 and 28-30.
"When ALS reduces life, it concentrates it. When death limits life, it focuses it. All this is real, real as air." Real as Air, a new play by Richard W. Swanson, is based on letters, messages, and memories shared between Richard, his wife Cheryl, and his sister Kathy after Kathy is diagnosed with ALS.
An Evening of Short Plays November 16 - 18
Experience a wildly varied evening of theatre with short plays chosen and directed by the Advanced Directing Class. There is sure to be a wide variety of styles and genres with a play to please every palate.
Clue - The Musical March 1- 4
Was it Miss Scarlet in the billiards room with the rope? Or perhaps Colonel Mustard in the kitchen with the knife? This deathly funny musical brings to life six colorful suspects, six familiar rooms, and six famous murder weapons for 216 possible solutions! And the audience gets to help solve the mystery! No two shows will be the same!
Crimes of the Heart May 9 - 11
In 1950s Hazlehurst, Mississippi, the three Mcgrath sisters have returned home. The oldest sister is unmarried and facing dwindling marriage prospects; the middle sister has returned after a failed stint in Hollywood, and the youngest is out on bail after shooting her husband. Their troubles, serious and yet hilarious, unravel throughout the play; as past resentments bubble to the surface, the sisters are forced to face the consequences of the various "crimes of the heart" that they have committed. An example of black comedy at its finest, Crimes of the Heart is a comedic exploration of loneliness, deceit and ultimately what it means to be a family.
ACTS (Augustana Collaborative Theatrical Society)
- Educate
- Expose
- Expand Opportunities
ACTS is committed to providing diverse theatrical opportunities to the students of Augustana University. In collaboration with the the Augustana Theatre faculty, ACTS is able to produce three productions a year in the Mary Harum Hart Acting Studio in the Edith Mortenson Center. These productions are selected, produced, directed, designed, managed, and performed by Augustana students. ACTS aims to expose the community to the raw, social and artistic elements of theatre by producing works that are seldom produced in a main stage environment. All of ACTS productions are free to the public. You can learn more about ACTS through their Facebook page or Twitter (@aboutACTS).
All of ACTS' productions are free to the public.
The first show of ACTS' 2018-19 Season is "PUBERTY" the Musical which will be staged November 1 - 3.
Attending Performances During the Academic Year
Attending a theatre performance at Augustana? Purchase tickets, or view the campus map to find a parking lot, the box office or get directions to campus.
Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for seniors & non-Augustana University students. FREE tickets with valid Augustana or High School ID.


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By: Mónia C. Estima, Senior Assistant Director for Music Admissions OK, folks, I'm taking a break from January audition scheduling madness to talk about live audition repertoire for Music applicants. (Wheeeee!) I decided to write this blog in the style of an FAQ--most of it is pretty general and can apply to all music applicants, though I do toss in a couple of instrument-specific matters here and there.
Q: Can I substitute "X work" for "the work specified on the application?"
A: Usually, no. Often, faculty leave things open so applicants can fulfill a requirement with works that best represent them (for example, "gimme a sonata by this guy," or "play me a concerto from that era"). However, when they get particular enough to name a composer, or even a specific work, that means they're looking to hear a certain something which another work will not provide.
Q: The requirements for my instrument say I've got to have "major and minor scales." Is that all minor scales?
A: Unless otherwise specified, applicants should be prepared to play the heck out of all minor scales (natural, harmonic, and melodic). (And, in fact, all major scales as well!)
Q: Can I present something for the live audition that's different from what I listed on the application?
A: Sure, so long as it meets the published audition requirements. Sometimes you're not sure whether a particular piece will be "audition ready" when you submit your application. But, come audition week, it's ready, Freddy! We like to leave room for applicants to update their repertoire but, again, any changes must conform to the published requirements. Click here for instructions and a link to the Audition Repertoire Change Form.
Q: If I change my live audition repertoire, do I have to get it approved?
A: You do if you're applying to Classical Piano or Collaborative Piano. Otherwise, you just fill out the form, as noted above. If you want to check with us to see if the new work fits the requirement, send an e-mail detailing:
1. Your instrument/major
2. The degree level to which you're applying
3. The repertoire requirement to which you're referring, and
4. The new piece/composer you'd like to use to fulfill that requirement
To: repertoire (at) juilliard.edu
It may take anywhere from 7 to 10 business days to get back to you with an answer, so please be patient and don't wait until the week before your scheduled audition to ask ('cause we may not be able to get back to you in time!).
Q: What if I change something for my live audition repertoire, thinking it meets the requirements, but then at my audition the faculty tell me it doesn't?
A: Wow. My stomach just churned at the very thought. You don't want to go there, guys--trust me. Admissions doesn't check folks' repertoire lists in advance of the auditions to make sure they match the requirements--it's the applicant's responsibility to insure that s/he brings the correct repertoire. SO, if you're making a change, and you have any questions whatsoever about whether the change fits the requirement, check with us first (see the question/answer just before this one that tells you how).
Q: I'm using "insert name of extremely lengthy work" to fulfill "X" requirement; do I have to prepare the whole thing?
A: For whichever work you select to fulfill a requirement you must prepare the complete work, unless otherwise noted on the application. Sure, you may rock the second movement of a particular work, but how are you with that tricky section in the fourth? I can think of several cases where applicants failed to prepare the complete work and then were put on the spot when faculty asked to hear something they hadn't prepared. Please believe that "I don't have that" will totally kill the buzz from your stellar execution of what you did have. Totally.
Here's a question some of our lovely work-study students thought of (thanks Hannah, Jennifer, and Jonathan!):
Q: Will I be asked to perform everything I list for my live audition?
A: Probably not. An applicant is usually invited to start off with her/his preferred work from the live audition repertoire list (or, if your department requires it, you may be asked to start with some scales). Then you may be asked to present another work and, possibly, a third from your list. You may be stopped in the middle of a measure but don't take offense--it's just a time-limitation thing. HOWEVER--make sure you're ready to play everything from your rep list, because you never know what the faculty's going to ask for!
That's all I can think of right now. If you're burning up with any repertoire questions, first you should stop, drop, and roll. THEN you should e-mail us your questions, as noted above. And, in case I don't blog again any time soon, Happy Holidays to you all and see you in the New Year!
The title for this blog was purloined from Duran Duran's "(Reach Up for the) Sunrise."


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I spent a rare evening at home before heading to hospice. And that's when Amara asked the dreaded question.
Is Lola ("grandma" in Filipino) going to die?
Amara apparently overheard the hubby and me discussing Mom's health. And now our daughter had lots of questions.
When did she get sick?
"Just before you were born," I explained, "Lola experienced a bad headache. Worse than anything any of us have felt. That's when doctors found a tumor in her brain."
What's a tumor? Will you get one too?
I explained the best way I could what a tumor was and described ways it affected Mom. I told her only God knows who will have them.
Amara couldn't understand why medicines didn't make Mom well. She's on antibiotics now so why couldn't Lola be too?
I asked if she knew what was going to happen to Mom. That's when she said it again.
Lola is going to die.
Amara smiled. Dying means meeting God. It means being greeted by Lucida, the family dog that passed away years ago. Death means seeing both of Amara's great-grandmothers.
How profound my daughter is. I was so moved, I began to cry.
Mom, why are you crying?
"I'm going to miss Lola when she's gone," I replied.
That's when Amara wiped my years with her small hands and said, "I'll miss you too when you leave me to go to heaven."
I grabbed my daughter and held her tight. I hope not to leave her soon. I just know I will not be that fortunate when it comes to my own Mom.


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Man was the master. He possessed tools and weapons that other animals lacked--yet he was dissatisfied. Something was missing in his life. He observed the animals mating and knew that this was the missing element. The affinity he shared with Baiame, and which was present in birds, animals and even insects, had no human outlet. In this one respect he felt he was less than the animals.
One night he had a vivid dream. He had lain down at the foot of a yacca tree. As he looked at it in the last moments of consciousness, it must have impressed itself on his mind, for in his dream the tree was still there. The elongated flower spike rose far above his head, looking somewhat like a kangaroo's tail. From the old leaves at the base of the trunk came an aromatic perfume so strong that he was almost intoxicated.
The tree was moving, changing shape. He felt that if he took his eyes off it for a moment it would vanish. The flower spike was growing smaller, the trunk divided into two seperate limbs, two more branches sprouted from beneath the flower. The bark grew soft and smooth as the flower seperated into head and trunk. The transformation was complete. Another man had been created from a flowering tree and was stepping out of the grassy clump with arms outstretched to greet him.
But was it a man? This figure, more graceful than the grass-tree from which it came, was like man and yet unlike. More gently formed and rounded. With a flash of insight imparted by Baiame, man realised that this creature was woman, equal to man, and complementary both in nature and in form. The same divine spark illuminated her face and her thought as in man himself. He knew instinctively that in her was the otherness that separated and yet linked male and female in all life, and that they were both linked to the everlasting otherness that was part of Baiame himself.
They came together and embraced. Their feet scarcely touched the ground in the primal dance with which they celebrated their union. It was no longer a dream but reality. The dance was ended. With heaving breasts and arms round each other's bodies, they stood still to survey the world they now knew had been created for them, and which they shared with the All-Father.
"Not yours alone," a distant voice proclaimed. "Yours and mine. We are linked together for all time, you and your children and the reborn babies of the spirit world, and those I shall send after me. Look around you."
They looked, and to their surprise saw that the plain was covered with plants and animals, standing motionless, listening to the words that proclaimed the ordering of Baiame's universe.
The voice continued. "These are all my creatures, great and small, plant and animal, on land and in sea and sky. My creatures, made for your use and for you to care for. They will supply all your needs. They share in small measure the life that is in me, and now in full measure in you who are man and woman. This day is a beginning, for you and for me.
The voice died away. There seemed to be a new kindliness in the sunglight of Yhi. From the plain about them came a vast and soft sighing. The spell that had held the animals motionless was broken. They scampered away and were lost to sight. Only the trees and grass and flowers remained in their places, equally aware of the coming of mankind.
The loneliness, the incompleteness was ended. The duties and obligations of man had begun. As the days and years went by, their shared existence took shape. He was the hunter, the maker of shelter. She was food-gatherer, home-maker, bearer pf children. They worked, and danced, and played, and loved together and in them Baiame found fulfillment.
"In them I am content at last to show myself to the universe I have created," he mused.
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Vote: Were Batshuayi, Kane, Lukaku, Mbappe, Ronaldo the UCL stars?
Another round of UEFA Champions League fixtures has come and gone, leaving us with a number of memorable performances during the second week of the group stage.
Several big names, such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe, had their usual strong performances. Others, such as Harry Kane, Romelu Lukaku and Michy Batshuayi, struck when it counted.
Some teams have stated their case to move on to the knockout rounds (we're looking at you, Premier League), while others are continuing to struggle.
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Mother's Day Gift GuideMarch 4th, 2016
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Show your mum how much you love her by making her day special with one of our beautiful hand tied bouquets made to order by one of our dedicated florists. Think about tulips, lilies, lisianthus or gerberas to bring that glimmer of spring to her home or why not go with something a little different and one of my favourites, ranunculus, these pretty layered flowers complement many others. Maybe...