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With a captivating new EP, a RightOutTV award, and an album and a documentary in the works, it won't be long before dance-pop musician Darren Ockert has "arrived as the famous," as he puts it in award-winning track "This Modern Life (1984)."
That tune won as Best Electronic/Dance/Hip Hop/R&B Song in October at the RightOutTV Music and Video Awards, which promote and honor the contributions of out LGBTI music artists. It's one of four songs on Ockert's recently released EP, The Rain From London, which mixes infectious instrumentations with introspective, haunting lyrics.
"I've always loved a good, well-written pop song, and I've always been fascinated by electronic music," says the singer-songwriter-producer, an Englishman now living in Miami.
Being a musician, he says, has been his lifelong ambition. He grew up with music-loving parents — "I remember my dad getting a John Lennon album and just playing it on repeat" — and he was encouraged in his ambitions by "a really amazing music teacher I had in primary school" and was the first person to show him a synthesizer.
He also grew up listening to the pop music of the 1980s and '90s, developing a love for such acts as the Eurythmics, Madonna, George Michael, ABBA, and Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Ockert's music recalls the best of that era, yet it's clearly contemporary as well.
While poised for greater fame, Ockert is not exactly unknown. He released his first album, Anything Is Possible, in 2005, and it brought him substantial critical praise and a 2006 OutMusic Awards nomination. He has several singles to his credit, and he cowrote and produced Grace Garland's album Lovers Never Lie (in Bed).
Now he's finishing his second studio album, tentatively titled Short Story Long, consisting of what he calls "quirky electro-pop" songs; it will be released next year, and he'll be touring to support it. He's also the subject of a documentary being made by Merciless Studio Films, expected to be finished and submitted to film festivals in the new year. The filmmakers had spoken with Ockert about doing some music videos, and they decided they'd like to make a documentary about him.
Among his distinguishing characteristics is the fact that he's been out as a gay man from the beginning of his career. "That was not an easy decision, but it was a very considered decision," he says. "If you can't be true to yourself … it just wouldn't feel right to me." Still, he says, he is not defined by being gay any more than a straight artist is by being straight: "I consider myself a musician who just happens to be gay."
His lyrics, sometimes touched with irony, sometimes marked by yearning, tend to avoid gendered pronouns; he's often an "I" singing to a "you," and sometimes a "we." "If it's in the first person, it connects with the listener more," he says.
While realizing his lifelong dream of connecting with audiences through pop music, Ockert is doing so after a slight career detour into theater. He's a graduate of the London School of Musical Theatre, and he became one of the youngest theater producers in the British capital, working with the Young Vic. This work was responsible for an important change in his life: It brought him to the United States, when the Young Vic's production of Arabian Nights had a limited run in New York City in 2000.
"I came to the U.S. to see the show and fell in love with it," he says. He's been a U.S. resident for a little more than 10 years, initially living in New York, then moving in 2010 to Miami, where he now lives with his partner.
He loves Miami, which he has described as perhaps "the sexiest city on the planet," but the life of a musician means he has to leave home sometimes. Fortunately, he's looking forward to hitting the road in support of his new album. "I can't wait to be out touring and sharing this music with people," he says.
For more about Darren Ockert, go to his website here. And watch the video for his single "Celebrity du Jour" below.


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Just Another Manic Monday
Whew! Just finished a busy weekend in our household. Now it's time to catch up. First off, on Friday night, I was alerted by my good friend Jenn at Phillies Phollowers that I was the Featured blog. Holy guacamole! Or, as I replied to her, "OMG! I haven't even put anything about me in the "Read about me" section yet… " So tonight I will definitely get to work on that.
Of course, the big Phillies news over the weekend was Ryan Howard signing a three-year deal with the Phillies that will pay him $54 million over that time span. This averages out to $18 million per year, so he's essentially getting what he wanted, and the Phillies avoid arbitration for three years. After that, he's a free agent, so who knows what will happen then? At least for the next three years, it is one less headache to worry about.
Also over the weekend, two former Phillies found homes for the coming season.
Randy Wolf returns to the Dodgers with a one-year, $5 million deal. Though never a "lights-out" type of pitcher, Wolfie was a reliable lefty, and a fan favorite (wonder what the Wolf Pack is doing these days?). I was sorry to see him leave the Phillies, but I understand his desire to play closer to home. I wish him well in the coming season!
Tom Gordon signed a one-year, $500,000 deal with Arizona, with incentives and bonuses that could bring it up to $2.5 million. Gordon was unfortunately hampered by injury while a Phillie; good luck to you as a D-back!
Yesterday, I wrote about Billy Sunday. Turns out he is the only major-leaguer with that surname. So I decided to see how many Mondays there were in the big leagues. Guess what? Only one! Rick Monday, who played from 1966 to 1984, spending time with the A's, Cubs, and Dodgers. He's best known for an incident that occurred in April 1976, when he ran from his position in centerfield to save an American flag from being burned by a fan who had run onto the field.
Kudos to you, Rick Monday, for standing up for what you believe in! Until tomorrow, thus ends my "Monday mash-up". Only 4 days and 22 hours until pitchers and catchers report – woo hoo!
(Rick Monday photo found on mlb.com; all other photos are mine)

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Brett Myers stayed in one inning too long as the Phillies lose again to the Marlins, 7-3.
Brett Myers talked himself into pitching the eighth inning, and this time he was unable to get through the danger zone inning as the Phillies lose another game to the pesky Marlins, 7-3. The Phillies would take the lead in the second inning as Ryan Howard lead-off the inning hitting a solo home run, his forty-second home run of the year, giving the Phillies a quick 1-0 lead. The Marlins would take the lead in the third, as, with a man on first and one out, Luis Gonzalez would hit a two-run home run, knocking in Hanley Ramirez, who has earlier walked, to give the Marlins a 2-1 lead. The Marlins would add to their lead in the fourth, as, with a runner on third and two outs, Marlins' starter Ricky Nolasco would help his own cause by hitting a RBI single, scoring Dallas McPherson, who has earlier doubled, and has gone to third on Alfredo Amezaga's ground out to first for the inning's second out, to make it 3-1 Marlins. The Phillies would come back in the fifth, as, with a runner on first and no one out, Chris Coste would hit a RBI double, scoring Greg Dobbs, who has earlier singled, to cut the Marlins' lead to 3-2. Two outs later, Coste, after being moved to third by a Brett Myers' sacrifice bunt, would score on a Jayson Werth single, tying the ballgame. Neither team would score in both the sixth and seventh innings, as Nolasco and Myers would take control of the game. Myers, although having already thrown 104 pitches by the start of the eighth inning, would talk Charlie Manuel into letting him start the inning. Manuel would give him the ball, obviously hoping that he could get the team through the presently nightmarish inning. Sadly, it was not to be as Gonzalez would start the inning off with a single. After Brett Carroll would come in to pitch run for Gonzalez, Myers would proceed to strike out Dan Uggla for the first out of the inning. Mike Jacobs would then follow with a single, sending Carroll to third. As the Marlins sent out Robert Andino to pinch run for Jacobs, Manuel would come out and replace Myers with Chad Durbin to try and put out the fire. Sadly, that didn't work as Durbin would give up a ground rule double to Josh Willingham, scoring Carroll, making it a 4-3 Marlins' lead, while sending Andino to third, because of fan's interference with the ball, that didn't seem to have occurred according to instant replay. Durbin would then intentionally walk McPherson to load the bases. That move would work as the next batter, Paul Lo Duca, would hit into a 5-4-3 double play, ending the inning. After the Phillies go 1-2-3 in their half of the eighth, the Marlins would break the game wide open in the ninth. Amezaga would start the inning off with a single. After Matt Treanor moves Amezaga to second with a sacrifice bunt for the inning's first out, Durbin would intentionally walk Ramirez. After Durbin is replaced by J.C. Romero, he would get pinch hitter Cody Ross to fly out for the second out of the inning. But Romero would be unable to get out of the inning as Uggla would follow with a RBI double, scoring both Amezaga and Ramirez, giving the Marlins a 6-3 lead. Romero is then replaced by Clay Condrey. Wes Helm would greet Condrey with a single, scoring Uggla, making it a 7-3 Marlins' lead. Condrey would finally end the disaster by getting Willingham to line out to left. Matt Lindstrom would then come in the pitch an easy 1-2-3 bottom of the ninth to end the game.
Brett Myers took the hard lost as he goes seven and a third innings, giving up four earned runs on eight hits, while striking out nine. His record is now 9-11 with a 4.22 ERA. Chad Durbin would pitch an inning of relief, giving up two earned runs on two hits. J.C. Romero would pitch a third of an inning, giving up an earned run on one hit. Clay Condrey would also pitch a third of an inning, giving up only a hit. Ricky Nolasco would get the win as he pitches seven and two-thirds innings, giving up three earned runs on seven hits, while striking out eight. His record is now 14-7 with a 3.56 ERA. Arthur Rhodes would pitch a third of an inning, giving up no runs or hits. Matt Lindstrom would pitch a 1-2-3 ninth.
Brett Myers gave it a good try, but he would simply run out of gas thanks to a high pitch count, while the offense would decide to quit hitting after tying up the game in the fifth inning, getting only one man on base, on a walk to Pat Burrell in the sixth, after Jayson Werth's RBI single. Myers might not have been sent out to pitch the eighth if the Phillies' bullpen has been doing well, but of late it has been having a hard time getting through the eight inning. Charlie Manuel's decision to let Myers go back up out, even with his high count, could have been a good move if Myers had gotten through the inning quickly. Sadly, he would throw thirteen pitches to the three men that he would face in the inning, getting out only one of them. And, of the two that would get on, one would eventually score the game winning run. Meanwhile, the Phillies' offense went back to it old trick of stopping everything after a certain point, in this case after they have scored the tying run. You folks already know what I think about the offense, so I won't say much more about it other than this: AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Somebody please wake me up from this recurring nightmare!!!!!
The Phillies (79-67) will now start an important four games series with the Brewers (83-63, 2nd National League Central, 1st N.L. Wild Card). The first games of the series will be played at Citizens Bank Park and will begin at 7:05 pm Eastern. The Phillies' starter will be Jamie Moyer (13-7, 3.64), who is coming off a victory against the Mets on September 7, where he threw seven innings of shut out ball, giving up only two hits, in the Phillies' 6-2 win. Moyer is coming off of just three days rest, something he hasn't done in over two seasons with the Phillies, as the Phils hope that he will give them another quality start while putting them back on the winning track. The Brewers will start Ben Sheets (13-7, 2.82), who is coming off a victory against the Padres on September 6, as he pitched a complete game shut out, giving up only five hits, in the Brewers' 1-0 win. He will be trying for his fourteenth win of the year while trying to put a nail into the coffin of the Phils' chances to reach the playoffs.
The Phillies are now trailing the Mets by three and a half games in the East as they defeated the Nationals last night. The Mets have the day off today. The Marlins now trail the Phillies by five games as they also take the day off. In the wild card chase, the Phillies trail the Brewers by four games, as the two teams face off at Citizens Bank Park, while they are tied with the Astros for second place in the wild card race as the Astros defeated the Pirates yesterday, who they will be facing tonight, while the two teams are a half-game ahead of the Cardinals who lost to the Cubs last night, who they will be facing tonight. The Phillies will be doing whatever they can to get back into the Eastern Division pennant race, as well as putting as much pressure as they can on the Brew Crew in the wild card chase with sixteen games left in the season.


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Then I wonder (as has Apollonius on the previous page) how Salazar Slytherin installed a secret chamber that you can access through one of the current castle's bathrooms...Also, wouldn't the very uncertainty of the date of Hogwarts' founding suggest that the current castle dates from after the Founder's era?
Gothic style is something that is very easily put on to existing buildings. If you have a look around some cities in Italy, for example, you'll se that a lot of them have had gargoyles and decorations in the marble attached. Something new came into fashion, the buildings didn't fit anymore, so they were altered rather than torn down and rebuilt. I can see the same thing happening with Hogwarts, especially since a bunch of Gargoyles would be so easy to attach when you have magic.


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ORLANDO, Fla. - An Orange County middle school student was robbed Wednesday morning by a person with a weapon, according to deputies.
The armed robbery happened around 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Lancaster and Calyspso Drive near Walker Middle School.
According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, the assailant approached the boy, who attends Walker Middle School, and demanded the boy's personal property. The student complied, out of fear, and reported the incident when he arrived at school, deputies said.
The school principal said the boy was startled but went to class. His parents were notified, and a message will be sent to other parents, officials said.
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Schaefer Ventilation Equipment LLC, in cooperation with the University of Arizona has completed an extremely successful performance test of Schaefer's patented FlipFan® dairy cooling system at Al Safi Dairy Farm, near Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
The performance test was supervised by Dr. Bob Collier, Professor and Director of the William Parker Agricultural Research Complex at the University of Arizona and administered by Xavier Ortiz, graduate student at the University of Arizona, between June 1 and July 31, 2013. In the test, at total of 4 pens of high yielding cows (400 cows) were cooled and monitored. Half of the cows were cooled with FlipFan® and the other half were cooled with Al Safi Dairy Farm's legacy cooling system.
With afternoon temperatures averaging 45°C (113°F) and relative humidity averaging 25% in July, cows cooled with FlipFan® remained comfortable and productive with mean core body temperatures of 38.8°C, mean respiration rates of 60 breaths per minute, mean skin temperatures of 33.4°C, mean resting times of 14.3 hours/day and mean milk production of 51.8 liters/day (118 lbs/day). Inputs were also tracked, with favorable results on dry matter intake, electricity and water consumption.
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I have to say that a lot of the information and wisdom came from Omid and I just followed his lead on this one.
those look identical to da michele pizzas. ill bet they come very close in taste.
i can say that slight depression set in when i was finished.it was that good!
I am very happy with it.
Thanks! It's a firebrick oven. I would definitely change some things if I had to do it over but I am very happy with it. I found some more pics and details which I posted from an older thread. It has about 3-4 inches of insulation (ceramic blanket) and then I put a screen around it then covered it with stucco mix. The deck has a 2 inch ceramic board insulation underneath. http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,16227.msg158726.html#msg158726 Marlon
So are your pies apparantly! Your pies posted in that link above(http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,16227.msg158726.html#msg158726) look great, I remember them well. Notwithstanding, the pies you're baking today look even better - and not just a little better - they are probably the best NP on the forum. What are the main changes you've made to your dough, work flow, baking, etc. between then and now? It is just upping the heat and shortening the bake time, or are there other important changes you've made?
Your point #3 is very interesting to me, and something I've thought a lot about but done nothing with. Have you considered placing a heavy iron bar up against the coal pile to block some IR? Omid did it once, and his results looked great, but all his pies look great, so it didn't tell me much


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Maybe its just me but when I was a grad student at an Ivy League school, my friends in mech and elec engineering were universally motorheads. Seemed a common affliction then...
We used to use the materials lab (machines) and e lab stuff (scopes, etc) as our troubleshooting and fabrication stuff... Aside from the usual ways to get motors to pump more air, we did stuff like desigin / calibrate circuits that adapted existing gauges like tachs to handle signals coming off the (then new) electronic ignition boxes (that produced a signal with harmonics that have to filtered or factored out)
My own son never had any interest in vehicles when young. But he is one tightwad re spending cash for something he can do himself so he has learned to do his own work and then took up track play - once with me as one of his early instructors. Be interesting to see how far this young lady goes with her Fiero - with some chassis mods and the a bit of breathing on the bigger motor she's putting in, they can be quite fun...
Sometimes being a wrench is nothing more than a means to an end. This young lady wanted to build and drive a Fiero. In order to do that, she had to learn to do some wrenching. She may not even particularly like doing the work, but to her, the final product is the prize. Who knows where this could lead her as she grows into adulthood? She may just be one of those that can reach any goal they attempt, or for sure won't be afraid to try.
Some people just like to tackle projects, any projects, themselves. so they can have that feeling of accomplishment. My oldest son is like that. He's not partcularly skilled at being a mechanic, a carpenter, etc., but man, what he lacks in skill he makes up for in ambition. I admire him for this.
Honestly, I don't think tinkering and doing mechanical type of work is necessarily that closely related to one's college education or vocation. I mean, if someone LIKES to tinker, they can turn that into a career, for sure. But I've known some engineering types who are quite bright and creative who wouldn't know how to adjust a crescent wrench. I've also know some that could literally build and/or fix anything. Those are the truly gifted.
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This thread reminds me of an interesting book some of you may want to read. Shop class as soulcraft : an inquiry into the value of work by Matthew B. Crawford
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I hired several Engineers and Engineering co-ops over the years and one of the most important questions I asked in interviews was do you do your own auto maintenance, or did you fix your own bicycle, or get yelled at for taking apart something as a kid, just to see how it worked.
Surprisingly I had a conversation with a retired Engineering manager from Kodak, and he used the same line of questioning, to weed out applicants.
Curiosity and the desire to understand how thing work is a great motivator.
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I went to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Our motto was Learn By Doing. Engineering students had to build things on a regular basis. Comparing recent grads from Cal Berkely to Cal Poly, you can see a huge difference in how they were taught. Poly students have a more physical grasp on what is going on, Berkely grads seem to know the theoretical, but take more time to grasp the physical reality.
I just saw the fiero on the CNN website, and have been reading the thread. Nice to see its made its way over here. I remember an old girlfriend had a fiero. I always wanted to find a nice gt.


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With nightly crowds of approximately 75,000 fans for the two sessions of the Final Four and the possibility of 105,000 fans for the football national championship game, more than 250,000 individuals are expected to pass through the gates of AT&T Stadium during those two events alone.
By the time those fans arrive, ATU alumnus David Tran will have invested countless hours in making their visit as safe and problem-free as possible.
Tran was hired by the City of Arlington as its emergency management planner following the completion of his education at ATU. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in emergency management in 2011 and a Master of Science degree in emergency management and homeland security in 2013.
"The biggest challenge will be working with so many agencies," Tran explained when asked about the NCAA Final Four and CFP national championship game. "In recent years, Arlington has hosted Super Bowl XLV, the World Series and the NBA All-Star Game. Agencies involved included FBI, Department of Homeland Security, NFL, NCAA, NBA, Department of Defense, Police, Fire, surrounding jurisdiction's public safety, media…you name it. Communications with all participating agencies during a large scale event will always be one of the most important issues to address.
"One of the main attractions to this job was the opportunity to plan for events like these. Anywhere you go as an emergency manager, you will have to plan for natural disasters. Arlington provides me a unique opportunity to plan for disasters as well as these special events."
Tran knows his ATU education prepared him for moments as large as the ones he will experience in the coming months.
"The emergency management (EM) program provided everything I needed to be successful upon graduation," Tran said. "I gained a broad range of emergency management knowledge through their diverse curriculum.
"However, I believe the biggest strength of the program was outside the classroom. Getting a degree from a prominent EM program was great, but the professors taught another lesson that I believe to be more valuable.
"The department and its professors always stressed the importance of networking and getting to know the professionals in your field," continued Tran. "They constantly kept EM students aware of internships and additional trainings, drills, and courses to participate in. Arkansas is relatively small so after a few of those trainings, you get familiar with a lot of the faces and make those connections. Having that diploma is essential, but the things you did to go above and beyond are what future employers will see."
In addition to emergency management planning for major events, Tran also helped coordinate the local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), participated in a task force charged with limiting the effects of West Nile Virus in North Texas and worked on completing a continuity of operations plan (COOP) for the City of Arlington during his first three months on the job.
"A COOP plan identifies what a department's essential functions are, what functions must continue even immediately after a disaster/disruption, which personnel is needed to carry out those functions and what resources do the personnel need to carry out those essential functions," Tran said. "I've had experience writing COOP plans for school districts during my time at Arkansas Tech."
When Tran looks back on his experience as an ATU student, he points to his graduate assistantship in the Department of Emergency Management as a turning point in his education and his life.
"I was fortunate to be accepted for a graduate assistantship position upon graduating at Arkansas Tech, so I spent a total of six years at the university," Tran said. "Those six years really shaped me into the professional I am today. I'm 24 now and it is amazing to think about how much I've grown in six years. I learned time management, leadership, and communications skills that are vital to any career. I just gained an overall sense of responsibility that prepared me for my professional career."


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Politics and theater go hand-in-hand
Alec Lewis, 24, is a 2011 graduate of Gordon College in Wenham, Mass., where he studied theater arts and political science. He graduated from Burr and Burton Academy in 2007.
What Lewis will be doing while working for the local state representatives will be helping them with research and finding new ways the get peoples attention.
"Basically what I am doing is working as, essentially, a legislative assistant. Amongst that is doing issue-based research, from the policy perspective, trying to come out with new events and formats to engage constituents. It's exciting because I get to have my feet in some policy, but also communications and just overall legislative advocacy," he said.
Lewis was able to sit in during Governor Shumlin's budget address earlier this month, which Lewis described as an exciting experience.
"I had the unique opportunity to sit in on the budget address and be recognized by the Statehouse for my service, which was very sweet. It was an opportunity to be hands-on and see how these state legislators are just like anybody else. They are real people, in Vermont particularly, and these are folks who are part-time citizen legislators. So it was great to hear the Governor's agenda and it was really just a lot of fun," he said.
Lewis sees many of the important issues facing Vermont coming to the forefront of conversation among state legislators in the coming months.
"Mainly the issues in Vermont that are going to be important are education. The governor wants to change the way we fund education, especially higher education. The decriminalization of marijuana will be a big topic, welfare reform, death with dignity, certainly gun control. There is a lot of stuff that is going to happen in the next few months and it should be interesting," he said.
Although young, Lewis already has experience working in politics. He spent time in Missouri working for the Democratic Party as a lead field organizer and volunteer coordinator during the past election year.
"Being a lead field organizer means that you are kind of a hands on person in recruiting volunteers to do things like knocking on doors and making phone calls," he said. "You're kind of the main person with your boots on the ground really working with the people who are going to make a difference in an election."
Lewis decided to come back to Vermont to decide what the next step in his life would be. It led him to some unique opportunities along with working in politics, such as teaching an improv theater class at Burr and Burton Academy.
"I initially came back to Vermont just because I was trying to figure out what the next step was after the campaign," he said. "The first day after I came back I visited BBA and ran into Neil Freeburn and we discovered through conversation that they were looking for someone to teach an improv theater class. I had done a lot of improv in college, I had co-founded a improv company, so it was the right place-right time and that cemented that I would be here at least through the winter. That's when I started looking into working with Jeff (Wilson) and Patti (Komline)."
Lewis co-founded in improv company called Cape Ann Improv whose mission is to perform, teach, develop, and promote improvisational comedy. Lewis's work with improvisational theater during college led him to pursue creating his own company.
"I had done a lot of work with children on the autism spectrum in college, using drama and improve to promote their own social skills," he said. "So, we wanted to start a company that could really reach out to not just kids with autism, but anybody who wanted to stretch themselves and grow in their own self-confidence. I no longer have a full-time role within that group, but they will be joining me for the performances in February."
Lewis's class is set to perform on Friday, Feb. 8 and Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Riley Center at Burr and Burton Academy.
Politics and theater have a lot in common, he said.
"I had these two very defined interests in high school, politics and theater, and I have actually found out how linked they are," he said. "Whether you're in your 20s or 30s you are searching for your place, so the more that I can integrate those two things and feel creative within any aspect of what I'm doing that is always a good thing."
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JoanneMaria wrote:I too am going away this weekend My parents are sick and in Florida, I must go help for a few days. I am going to bring my laptop with me.Don't know how much time I wil have.
I am sorry to hear about your parents. I hope everything will be okay. Have a safe trip and keep in touch when you can.


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Washington, D.C. (March 26, 2009) - D.C. United players will be making appearances at various events in the community over the next few days. With the 2009 season officially underway, players will be appearing at events such as the PWSI Tournament, the Freestate SA Capitol Cup, the D.C. United Winter Academy, Cherry Blossom Soccer Tournament Kick-off Party, plus a few others. Full appearance information is detailed below.
Jugadores de D.C. United estarán haciendo presentaciones en la comunidad esta semana. Con el arranque de la temporada 2009, varios jugadores estarán haciendo presentaciones en eventos tales como el PWSI Tournament, el Freestate SA Capitol Cup, la Academia Inviernal de D.C. United, la Fiesta de Arranque del Cherry Blossom Soccer Tournament, y otros más. Información completa de presentaciones a continuación.
Player(s)/Jugadores: Andrew Jacobson
What/Qué: Cherry Blossom Soccer Tournament Kick-off Party
When/Cuando: Thursday, March 26; 6:30-8 p.m.
Where/Dónde: Bourbon
Player(s)/Jugadores: Rodney Wallace
What/Qué: PWSI Tournament Registration
When/Cuando: Friday, March 27; 6-7:30 p.m.
Where/Dónde: Westfields Marriott
Player(s)/Jugadores: Devon McTavish
What/Qué: Cool Spring Elementary School Soccer Tournament
When/Cuando: Friday, March 27; 6-7 p.m.
Where/Dónde: Cool Spring Elementary School
Player(s)/Jugadores: Brandon Barklage, Milos Kocic, Chris Pontius and Rodney Wallace
What/Qué: Rookie Package
When/Cuando: Saturday, March 28; Post-game
Where/Dónde: RFK Stadium-Champions Club
Player(s)/Jugadores: Greg Janicki
What/Qué: D.C. United Winter Academy
When/Cuando: Saturday, March 28; 9:30-10:30
Where/Dónde: Sports Network and Fitness
Player(s)/Jugadores: Fred
What/Qué: D.C. United Winter Academy
When/Cuando: Saturday, March 28; 11:30-12:30 p.m.
Where/Dónde: Sports Network and Fitness
Player(s)/Jugadores: Devon McTavish
What/Qué: PWSI Tournament
When/Cuando: Saturday; March 28; 10-11:30
Where/Dónde: Ben Lomond Park
Player(s)/Jugadores: Santino Quaranta
What/Qué: Freestate SA Capitol Cup
When/Cuando: Saturday, March 28; 10-12 p.m.
Where/Dónde: Kent Island HS
Player(s)/Jugadores: Milos Kocic
What/Qué: D.C. United Winter Academy
When/Cuando: Sunday, March 29; 9:30-11 a.m.
Where/Dónde: Sports Network and Fitness
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At fortysomething, straight-laced Cal Weaver (Carell) is living the dream—good job, nice house, great kids and marriage to his high school sweetheart. But when Cal learns that his wife, Emily (Moore), has cheated on him and wants a divorce, his "perfect" life quickly unravels.
In today's single world, Cal, who hasn't dated in decades, stands out as the epitome of un-smooth. Spending his free evenings sulking alone at a local bar, the hapless Cal is taken on as wingman and protégé to handsome lothario Jacob Palmer (Gosling). In an effort to help Cal get over his wife and start living his life, Jacob opens Cal's eyes to the many options before him: flirty women, manly drinks and a sense of style that can't be found at Supercuts or The Gap.
Cal and Emily aren't the only ones looking for love in what might be all the wrong places: Cal's 13-year-old son, Robbie (Bobo), is in love with his 17-year-old babysitter, Jessica (Tipton), who harbors a major crush of her own… on Cal. And even Jacob's new-woman-every-night modus operandi is challenged when he tries his best lines on Hannah (Stone), a girl he just can't seem to get out of his mind—maybe because she's the first woman he's ever met who doesn't think this professional player has any game.
Crazy Stupid, Love is an incredibly amusing, critically acclaimed romantic comedy directed by Glenn Ficara and John Requa ("I Love You Phillip Morris"), and stars Steve Carell (TV's "The Office," "Date Night"), Oscar® nominee Ryan Gosling ("Half Nelson"), Oscar® nominee Julianne Moore ("Far From Heaven"), Academy Award® winner Marisa Tomei ("My Cousin Vinnie"), Kevin Bacon ("Frost/Nixon"), Emma Stone ("Easy A"), Jonah Bobo ("Zathura: A Space Adventure") and Jane Carroll Lynch ("Shutter Island").
The movie begins with Cal and Emily seemingly having a nice date night dinner when all the sudden it's blurted out that she wants a divorce. From the onset it starts as a dramatic comedy and then adds in the elements of romance. Their 13 year old son Robbie seems to weave in and out of the movie with his fight for his one true sole mate, his babysitter Jessica, who is 5 years older than him and this incredible persistence inspires his parents who had believed in such things at the beginning of their 25 year marriage.
The couples in the movie are paired fantastically, both relatable and also hilarious. The bro-mance between Cal and Jacob as Jacob tries to help him regain his manhood, is one of my favorite parts of the film. At the end everyone collides in a surprising way that made me laugh so hard I about fell off my couch!
- Steve and Ryan Walk Into A Bar – Sitting at the bar, Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling candidly discuss their rolls, the movie, love and staring at your co-star's package
- The Player Meets His Match – Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone share how they had to maneuver between hilarious love scenes, dating on screen and a budding new bromance with Steve Carell.
- Deleted Scenes
- UltraViolet Digital Copy and DVD version of the movie (initial shipment only)
You can connect with Crazy Stupid, Love on their Facebook Page and/or @CrazyStupidLuv on Twitter.
You can purchase Crazy Stupid, Love Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital Download for $24.99 on Amazon. Or you can just purchase the download, available on WarnerBros.com!
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Midfielder David Ferreira recently did an interview with Spanish media outlet MARCA.com in which the former MLS MVP discussed his highly-anticipated return from injury last month and what FC Dallas needs to do to finish the season strong.
Ferreira also discusses the impact of Colombian players in Major League Soccer, the latest Colombian national team selection and the recent rise of countryman Radamel Falcao.
Click here to read the full interview in Spanish on MARCA.com.
Below are a few translated excerpts from Ferreira's interview:
On his feeling since returning in early July...
"I feel good. I'm getting better little by little and I'm trying to get back to a higher level where I will be able to help the team return to our objective of making the playoffs."
On turning the season around for FC Dallas...
"It's really a matter of developing a good soccer team. We have gotten better the last couple of games but we know that we can't afford to lose more points at home. That is the objective."
On Colombian players in MLS...
"I believe it's important. The Colombian players that have passed through the league have left a name. Because of this, MLS teams have collected many Colombian players. We hope that more will come."


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Colorado Rockies 2012 Offseason Recap and Preview
Last year was not a good one for the health of the Rockies:
Grade: C
Notable Additions:
Michale Cuddyer, Casey Blake, Tyler Chatwood, Tyler Colvin, Jeremy Guthrie, D.J. Le Mahieu, Guillermo Moscoso, Josh Outman, Zach Putnam, and Marco Scutaro.
Notable Subtractions:
Kevin Slowey, Mark Ellis, Jason Hammel, Chris Ianetta, Matt Lindstrom, Kevin Millwood, Clayton Mortensen, J.C. Romero, Seth Smith, Ian Stewart, Huston Street, and Ty Wigginton.
Why?: The Rockies were one of those teams that quitely made a lot of additions that really benefitted the team. None of the trades were dealbreakers in themselves, but together they added a lot to the team of last year. So why did I give them a "C"? Well, even though they added a whole lot, they lost just as much.
Actually, they added and lost a lot just by looking at the lists. I'm probably mistaken, but I think this entry may contain the first "three liners" in both categories. As in, both the notable additions and subtractions take up three lines of the page.
As for the 2012 season, it's tough to say how it will go for them. First of all, they were bad last season, only winning 73 games. However, that is understandable with the teams they were fielding on a nightly basis. I alluded to this in the opening paragraph, but let me give you some numbers to allow you to get a better idea of how much they were missed. Their huge re-signing in Jorge De La Rosa only started 10 games, their MVP candidate of a year prior, Carlos Gonzalez, played only 127 games. Since Ubaldo Jimenez was never really the Ace of the rotation last season, it was Jorge De La Rosa that probably would have taken that role had he not been injured. So the Rockies were without their biggest contributors on both sides of the ball injured for a big chunk of the year.
Predicted Record Range: 73-78 wins
Next Up: San Francisco Giants (Last Team!!!!!!)
Oakland Athletics 2012 Offseason Recap and Preview
The story of the Oakland A's 2011 season was an effective pitching staff: …and a similarly anemic offense.
Grade: D-
Notable Additions: Josh Reddick, Tom Milone, Brandon Moss, Brad Peacock, Jason Pridie, and Seth Smith.
Notable Subtractions:
Trevor Cahill, Andrew Bailey, Gio Gonzalez, Craig Breslow, David DeJesus, Andy LaRoche, Guillermo Moscoso, Josh Outman, Ryan Sweeney, and Josh Willigham.
Why?: Let's clear up a few things right away as most of the people reading this haven't read one of these entries before, 1) I know nothing about prospects unless they are highly touted 2) my lists of "Notable" additions and subtractions are simply done by my name recognition. Feel free to correct me on any of them if you know more about the given team than I do. 3) Most of what comprises the "grade" in these entries is in the impact it has on the team's 2012 season. The GM could have done a masterful job in getting back a bunch of talent for an aging star, but unless the young players he traded for project to help the team's record in 2012, the grade will suffer. Generally, a C grade is the team treading water and keeping their team at the same level, a C+ would be a slight improvement, and a C- would be a slight regression.
Now, the reason I gave the A's a D- is because Billy Beane essentially crippled them for the 2012 season. Their offense was anemic enough without losing Josh Willigham and David De Jesus among other, and he traded away arguably the two best starting pitchers on a very good rotation in Trevor Cahill and Gio Gonzalez. If that wasn't enough, he also traded away a very talented closer in Andrew Bailey, who was a big part of this team, because when they did win, it was usually in a save situation due to their lack of offense.
I'm not saying the A's can't win in a few years, but the situation looks dim for 2012. Also, as I write this, Hideki Matsui is still unsigned. If he comes back, they will still be in an interesting situation, but if he doesn't, you can add him to the list of Notable Subtractions.
Predicted Record Range: 62-67 wins
Next team: I don't know, you tell me. The poll shuts off automatically at 2:37 am, but I might close it off at midnight if their is a team with a majority already selected by then.


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Laura Ingraham '91 Says Law School Helped Her Media Career
Talk radio's Laura Ingraham, a conservative political commentator and 1991 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, returned to UVA on Tuesday to discuss politics and how her J.D. prepared her for a career arguing her point of view in the media.
"I kept on watching stuff on television and thinking, 'I can do better than that,'" she said.
Ingraham is host of the nationally syndicated "The Laura Ingraham Show," a best-selling author and the official guest host for "The O'Reilly Factor" on Fox News.
She credited Virginia Law classes such as Criminal Procedure, taught by the late William Stuntz, with sharpening her debate skills. She also praised the Law School's diverse faculty for helping her to challenge and refine her own opinions.
Virginia "wasn't a place where you were going to have ideological purity among faculty members," Ingraham said. "To me, personally, that was really important."
Ingraham had been a speech writer in the Reagan administration before pursuing her J.D. After she graduated, she clerked for the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York and on the U.S. Supreme Court, then worked two years for a global law firm in corporate criminal defense.
"I thought, 'You know, I went to law school, I had these two clerkships, but I'm not sure I'm doing what I'm supposed to do,'" she said.
Looking for venues to express her ideas, Ingraham began writing op-ed pieces that were eventually published, which led to other opportunities in the media.
"What do you really love to do? What motivates you?" Ingraham said. "Work that into your legal career." "Sometimes you'll go on a zig-zag path," she added. "But it will make getting there much sweeter, or at least it did for me."
Ingraham spent much of her talk discussing current events and politics. She criticized the Obama administration and its difficulties rolling out healthcare.gov, but she also shared her frustration about perceived failures in GOP policies and what she views as an increasingly political Supreme Court.
Ingraham did find one trait she has in common with Obama, though — both had the courage to pursue a less-traditional career path with their law degrees. "I really respect that about him," she said.
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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway disclosed Thursday it had picked up a $3.45 billion stake in Exxon Mobil, a sizable new addition to its roughly $107 billion portfolio of stocks.
Exxon Mobil is the world's largest publicly-traded oil-and-gas company with a market capitalization of $407.2 billion. Berkshire's stake was valued at $3.45 billion as of Sept. 30, and represents less than 1% of Exxon Mobil's 4.4 billion shares outstanding.
The stock was likely picked by Mr. Buffett himself, given the size of the investment. The billionaire investor has said he is in charge of investment decisions for Berkshire's multibillion-dollar stock holdings, while his two investment managers Todd Combs and Ted Weschler buy and sell smaller positions.
Mr. Buffett hired the two managers in 2010 and 2011 to help run Berkshire's investment portfolio as part of his succession plan. Each now manages assets worth about $6.5 billion, up from $5 billion in March, reflecting increases in the value of stocks they have picked as well as greater funds to invest, people familiar with the matter said.
Mr. Buffett has had mixed luck with his bets on energy companies. In his 2008 letter to shareholders, he rued Berkshire's large purchase of ConocoPhillips stock when oil and gas prices were near their peak, just before they nosedived. "Even if prices should rise… the terrible timing of my purchase has cost Berkshire several billion dollars," he wrote.
Berkshire owned about $940 million of the company's stock as of Sept. 30, having cut its stake by more than $500 million from the previous quarter.
In 2007, Berkshire bought $2 billion worth of bonds of Texas electric utility Energy Future Holdings, which he later called a "big mistake." Mr. Buffett said in his 2012 letter that Berkshire wrote down the value of much of that holding as natural gas prices remained depressed.
Mr. Buffett's bet on Exxon comes at a relative low point for the energy titan. Its stock hasn't budged this year, while shares of rival Chevron have gained about 9%.
Exxon's oil and gas production has dwindled in recent years, and profits have been diluted by a big bet on U.S. natural gas just before prices for the fuel plunged.
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Exxon's capital spending, dividend payments and share buybacks exceeded its cash flow in the third quarter of 2013. The company added $2 billion in debt in the period.
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This question is for those of you who quilt on regular sewing machines. Do you use Machine Quilting Thread or would it be ok to use All-purpose? I've used both and find the Machine thread a little too heavy. Or is it me?
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This question is for those of you who quilt on regular sewing machines. Do you use Machine Quilting Thread or would it be ok to use All-purpose? I've used both and find the Machine thread a little too heavy. Or is it me?
I like to use machine quilting thread, cotton. I have used Gutermann though. Just make sure you always use a good quality thread, not the cheap stuff.Quote:
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I love Marathon Thread....... its technically embroidery thread but I use it to quilt on my DM or my longarm...... price is very reasonable and it looks fantastic!
If you are meandering or quilting like that I use rayon embroidery thread or the clear thread.
If quilting in the ditch I use regular thread.
I've used both. I prefer the 50 weight Machine Quilting Threads. My favorites are Aurifil and Wonderfil, I've used Coats & Clark Dual Duty, but it's usually cheaper to get a larger spool of Aurifil than a few smaller Coats & Clark spools. Guttermann works well for me too. I tried Connecting Threads thread, but my machine didn't like it.
I have always used Coats & Clarks for machine quilting but lately I have had a problem with it shredding and breaking so now I am going to look for a better thread. Not sure what brand to get right now.
You may have to experiment. My machines are picky in what thread is used. I do like the aurifil and also the superior threads.
I have used Threadart's own http://www.threadart.com/shop/category.aspx?catid=246 for my Free motion and other quilting needs for over 4 years and I find it excellent and for me in the UK, even with Postage, their prices are unbeatable, as is their quality.
They have a Sale on at present so I am awaiting a delivery of an order just now :thumbup:
I use machine quilting thread, cotton piecing thread, cotton/poly, poly embroidery thread, metalics, really any thread that I like the looks of for the quilt I am working on :D:D:D
If it is a matter of budget, then use what you have. Otherwise I would recommend getting the quilting thread. It is available in different thicknesses. It has to withstand quite a bit of wear and go through all layers. You don't want cheap thread to tear in the middle of the quilting.
Many quilters like the feel of the thicker thread because it shows off the quilting more.
I usually use Coats and Clark, but that's only because I have a huge stash built up of it.
I use 50wt Aurifil for both piecing and machine quilting. For me, it is a good weight thread for both.


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Discussion in 'Star Trek Movies: Kelvin Universe' started by King Daniel Beyond, May 13, 2012.
^ One can only hope! :-)
Superbowl spot tonight!
I'm hoping for something other than 30 seconds of BWAHHH! BWAHHH! BWAHHH! and recycled clips.
Well, it's aimed at the Superbowl crowd so I assume it will be filled with action and bwah bwah. I hope there is some new footage but I don't expect too much in 30 seconds.
The Enterprise is falling out of the sky!!!
Well, that went a lot better than I expected.
It was very cool. Those TOS computer sounds were much cooler than a third round of BWAAAH!
Very true.
And now we have to wait for the final big time trailer sometime by the end of March I think.
Thanks for posting the video. I decided to skip the game.
^You're welcome!
(-99 for those early IMAX screenings)
Need to celebrate tomorrow!
Double counts!! Is there no end to your amazingness?
None. NONE.
So you are better at everything?
You think you're safe? You are not.
*detonates Trek BBS*
It's officially close. I have juice in my fridge with a Best By date of May 15, 2013.
<Slugs down fresh Mango Margaritas and does the 100 days Happy Dance>
"Don't worry about that dent in the Warp coil, King Daniel will have some No Name extras repair the damage later. I'm sure that will be the least of the damage"
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|A Great Day on the West Ridge!
Date Climbed: Sep 17, 2016
|We were planning on going to the Seven Devils, but decided it was better suited for a long weekend. So, after scrambling around for a last minute idea, I decided on Galena Peak at about 11:30 the night before the hike. It totally fit the bill for a last minute adventure... a short hike with amazing scenery and relatively easy terrain. I have been dealing with achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and tibial tendon tears the entire summer, so the easy terrain was much appreciated!
|Posted Sep 20, 2016 10:22 pm
|West Ridge via Cherry Creek
Date Climbed: Sep 26, 2015
|Ascended what is normally the winter, skiers route, but in summer. Fun scrambling on the outcrops. Saw a mountain goat and her baby up high. Very fun, rewarding views.
|Posted Jan 11, 2016 2:29 am
|Second time's the charm
Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2015
|Made it this time after encountering icy snow about a month ago. Didn't have any snow gear and turned around 200 feet from the summit. Snow free and easy sailing this time.
|Posted Jul 29, 2015 9:35 pm
|Nice Hike
|Went up with my then girlfriend, now wife, years ago. Nice views and a great area.
|Posted Jun 4, 2014 11:47 pm
|my favorite so far
Date Climbed: Apr 12, 2014
|Climbed up the SW ridge with my brother. The snow is soft this time if year so we switched into snowshoes about half an hour into the hike. Pretty steep slopes up top so crampons are essential. The greatest view of alpine landscape I've ever seen. Great views of Easley and silver peaks in the boulder mountain range as well as castle peak in the white clouds to the north and the sawtooths to the southwest. Best glissading I've ever experienced. Watch for cornices and avalanches.
|Posted Apr 21, 2014 5:27 pm
|SW ridge
Date Climbed: Apr 13, 2014
|My brother and I hiked up the SW ridge, and back down the W ridge a ways before abandoning it for a nice glissade. We found some large cornices on top, and heavy wind from the treeline up! It was the first experience with crampons for both of us. We were happy to get up and down without injury except for a nice sunburn. I won't forget the sunscreen in the car next time!
|Posted Apr 14, 2014 6:57 pm
|Got back at Galena
Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2012
|After being winded off Galena on our first attempt in early spring 2010 we were back in Sun Valley during the summer. No snow or wind just nice (smokey) sunny skies. Did the SW up and the W down. Went up the valley a ways and bushwacked our way to the ridge and on up to point 9824. Stayed high on the ridge of the rock crux which can be a bit hairy. Not a sole and no real trail except for the way down. We found this to be steep the whole way through, up and down. I would hate to deal with the sandy scree and steepness on the final 750 feet up the W ridge. Under 5 hours but a lot of fun and hard work.
|Posted Sep 23, 2012 11:03 pm
|Fun Peak
Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2010
|Zach and I tackled Galena today via the West Ridge. It was a relatively easy and straightforward hike. The summit was VERY windy though. We saw two goats near the summit as well. Surprisingly there was a trail all the way to the summit and while we were sitting up there another man hiked up. This is only the second time I have had to share an Idaho summit with another person/party. This is a great peak with a big payoff for not a lot of work.
|Posted Sep 4, 2010 10:09 pm
Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2010
|Camped in the meadow off the road and watched the meteor shower. Took the west ridge which is relentless! I dubbed the flat rock on the south summit, "the alter of sacrifice". My first 11er!
|Posted Aug 16, 2010 10:34 pm
|Too Windy
Date Climbed: Apr 23, 2010
|Was going to try the SW ridge but coming up the valley from Senate Meadows the route up to gain the West ridge seemed more straight forward. Got close to 10k and it was just too windy. I may have pushed a little further but my 95 pound girlfriend could have easily been blown off. Lots of wind loading also and saw too many avalanches. Glad we turned around when we did because I did a lot of postholing down the ridge. Tough time of the year with all the snow and warmth. Still a great day!
|Posted Apr 26, 2010 12:41 pm
|Excellent summit | west ridge
Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2009
|Couldn't have been a more perfect day and a great 9.11 memory. Clear, cloudless views of the Boulders, Whiteclouds (incredible view of Castle Peak), Sawtooths, Pioneers, and even south to Smoky Dome.
|Posted Sep 12, 2009 12:55 am
|Returning soon.
Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2009
|So I drove out there and found that the senate creek road actually fork's and it does not show it on my map. I started up what I thought was the correct ridge, turns out I was on the wrong one.
After backtracking, and heading up the creek valley instead of the west ridge because I thought I would make better time, I made it to about the 9,000ft level and turned back due to the day getting late. Anyways, the conditions were warm with a nice breeze from time to time. I did see quite a few bear tracks and scat. The snow is limited to a few patches, non of which are on the west ridge. Lots of fallen trees and the rocky areas were very lose which made for somewhat of a difficult hike on steep slopes after I climbed out of the valley.
I was disappointed that I had wasted 2hrs hiking in the wrong direction because I really wanted to get up this peak! I plan on returning soon and if anyone wants to come along or has any suggestions that might help that would be great!
|Posted Jul 16, 2009 9:19 pm
|West Ridge
Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2004
|Crazy windy on top but very satisfying.
|Posted Jan 24, 2009 7:37 pm
|NIce Nov Day
Date Climbed: Nov 26, 2008
|No cramp-ons or snow shoes required yet. Nice day with great views. Started at 12pm and back to the car at 5:05pm. Direct, steep hike.
|Posted Dec 1, 2008 11:15 pm
|Super Dave
|Southwest Ridge
Date Climbed: Mar 9, 2008
|My first winter 11er. Climbed the southwest ridge with Geo and Splattski, then descended the west ridge with a nice glissade mixed in. Great weather and views. Here's a trip-report and some photos. It was a great day!
|Posted Mar 16, 2008 5:46 pm
Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2004
|A bit of a bushwhack. My dog made it most of the way up but tore his paws up a bit so he waited for me at treeline. Pretty short and to the point with essentially no approach before starting the ascent.
|Posted Jul 19, 2006 12:16 am
|Scrambling Man
|Big Group on Galena: June of 2000
|Nine LHBCers made it to the top on our Saturday off. Great views from the top. Glissaded down a large section of snow. Very fun day hike.
|Posted Feb 14, 2006 8:53 pm
|Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: July 8th/04
|It was a nice hike with a litle bit of everything thrown in, but not to many extremes. Great views.
|Posted Nov 11, 2004 11:46 pm
|Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: October 1st, 2001
|Hiked to the top with my dog along. This is a quick and relatively easy ascent.
|Posted Oct 23, 2004 1:20 am


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Fiserv Inks Six Credit Unions as OnCU Outsourced Core Users
Six credit unions have recently committed to converting to the OnCU account processing platform from Fiserv Inc., the Brookfield, Wis., company said.
The OnCU platform delivers full automation in an outsourced environment, the company said, and the six credit unions also chose a variety of ancillary applications and services.
According to the Technology Survey from Callahan & Associates, three of the six credit unions already were Fiserv core processing customers: the $30 million Reno City Employees FCU in Reno, Nev. (CUBE), the $25 million L'Oreal USA FCU in Clark, N.J. (CUSA) and the $2 million NCP Community Development FCU in Chesapeake, Va. (DataSafe).
The survey said two of the six now run on Harland Financial Solutions' DataSafe platform: the $3.9 million Polk County CU in Des Moines, Iowa, and the $12 million Sioux Valley Co-Op FCU in Watertown, S.D.
The sixth, the $7 million Virginia Beach Postal FCU, now is a CU Nation customer, the Callahan survey said.
"Fiserv will partner with each of these credit unions to help streamline their operations, improve efficiencies and roll out new payment and channel solutions to their members," said Albert Ku, senior vice president, Credit Union Solutions, Fiserv.


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Dear David from Georgia:
I want to thank you for the email you sent last week. It made me laugh out loud.
It seems you were unhappy I took a shot at Rush Limbaugh a few days back. Limbaugh had argued that John Lewis might have avoided having his skull fractured by Alabama state troopers while protesting for voting rights in Selma, Ala., 48 years ago, if only he'd been armed. I suggested, tongue in cheek, that Limbaugh would have given the same advice to Rosa Parks, who famously refused to surrender her seat to a white man on a Montgomery, Ala., bus.
Which moved you to write: "If Rush Limbaugh were on that bus that day, like so many of us, he would have insisted that Ms. Parks REMAIN seated. ... Rush doesn't need me to defend him from your silly assumption, but I just like to bring it to your attention that just because Rush is WHITE doesn't mean he is not a gentleman!"
David, Rush Limbaugh is the man who once said the NFL "all too often looks like a game between the Bloods and the Crips" and told a black caller to "take that bone out of your nose and call me back." So the idea that, in Alabama, in 1955, as a black woman was committing an illegal act of civil disobedience, this particular white man would have done what 14 other white passengers did not is, well, rather fanciful.
But then, it's easy to imagine yourself or your hero on the right side of history once that history has been vindicated. So of course "Rush" would have stood up for Rosa Parks. Wouldn't we all? Actually, no. Not then, and not now.
As it happens, David, your email appeared the same week as news out of Flint, Mich., about Tonya Battle, an African-American nurse who is suing her employer, the Hurley Medical Center. Battle, an employee since 1988, was working in the neonatal intensive-care unit when, she says, a baby's father approached her at the infant's bedside, asked for her supervisor and then told said supervisor he didn't want any black people involved in his child's care.
So, of course, the hospital stood up for its 25-year employee, right? No. According to her suit, a note was posted on the assignment clipboard saying, "No African American nurse to take care of baby." The hospital has declined comment.
David, this is ultimately not about "Rush." He is a rich blowhard and therefore, unexceptional. No, this is about the implicit, albeit unstated, "of course" that comes too easily to you and frankly, to many of us, when we contemplate how we would have responded to the moral crimes of the past.
There is to it an unearned smugness that insults the very real courage of those like Medgar Evers, Viola Liuzzo and James Zwerg, who did take the morally correct stand at hazard of life and limb. The need for willingness to stand up for human dignity did not end in 1955, something to which our gay, Muslim and immigrant friends — and Tonya Battle — would testify. So there is something fatuous in your vision of "Rush" defending Rosa Parks. No, sir. We know where he would have stood then because we know where he stands now.
Some of us realize we live in an era where bigotry has its own talk show and cable network. Can we find comfort in delusions like yours?
Of course not.
Leonard Pitts Jr. is a columnist for the Miami Herald. lpittsmiamiherald.com


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COURSE: 53-331 Methods of Teaching Reading in the Content Areas, Grades 4-12 (3)
This course introduces candidates to the materials, theories and practical application of strategies applicable to the content fields in middle and secondary schools. Emphasis is on functional techniques for incorporating reading into subject matter instruction. This course is required for English majors who are also Secondary Education majors. Prerequisite: 2.75 GPA; Consent of Education Advisor.


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Aww, it quotes me!
I've written about PHP separately as well [plasmasturm.org].
Also, the links to PHP: A love and hate relationship by Ivan Ristic [webkreator.com] and PHP Annoyances by Neil de Carteret [n3dst4.com] are both 404. But the latter is can be found mirrored at lumphammer.net [lumphammer.net], now.
(I'd try to talk to the webmaster directly, but the page lists no contact address of any form. I hope you have some way to get in touch with whoever runs it.)
I meant whoever runs tnx.nl [tnx.nl], not Ivan.


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By Susan Spann
Last month, we took a look at the four vital elements of a winning "elevator pitch." This week, we're putting the elements together - just in time for Colorado Gold!
To play along, you'll need a list with your novel's protagonist, active antagonist, stakes, and high concept. (Remember: high concept might or might not make it into your pitch, but you need to keep it in mind throughout the process.)
It's easier to see a pitch in motion when you're actually seeing it thrown, so I'll use my novel, Claws of the Cat, as our pitch example today. I'm using it mostly because the pitch worked as intended–it found me an agent, piqued an editor's interest, and (in a slightly expanded form) ended up on the dust jacket of the completed novel. In other words: I know this one works, and when you need an example it's nice to have a functional one at hand.
The original pitch:
When a samurai is brutally murdered in a Kyoto teahouse, a master ninja has just three days to find the killer in order to save the life of the Jesuit priest that the ninja has pledged his own life to protect.
(Note: Yes, this is rough. I'm sharing my original pitch to show you this can be done fairly quickly and doesn't have to be absolutely perfect to do its job.)
Can you spot the four critical elements?
1. Protagonist: Here, a master ninja. Always lead with your protagonist, and use an archetype instead of the character's name. Archetypes are more descriptive and harder to forget. Also, they give information about the novel that names alone cannot convey. Would you rather hear that "Sam" has to go find "Charlotte" or that "an undead barber" must locate "the kitten he left behind"?
Good pitches put the protagonist front and center. The listener must have no doubt who your book is about.
2. (Active) Antagonist: The pitch must tell us who or what the protagonist is fighting. (And It's OK to imply the antagonist, as long as the stakes are high enough.)
Ask yourself: what's the easiest way to describe what my hero is fighting? That's your active antagonist, and you have to either state it outright or strongly imply it in your pitch.
Note: The active antagonist is NOT the various bells and whistles, twists and turns, hot dogs and lack of doughnuts that plague your antagonist along the way. Those are window dressing (even if they seem important) and don't belong in the pitch. Big hero, big villain, big stakes get the job done here.
3. The Stakes: In Claws, the stakes are a ticking clock and the imminent execution of an innocent man, both of which appear in the pitch. Secondary stakes appear there too: the ninja has pledged his life to protect the priest – so if the ninja fails, he's going to share the Jesuit's fate.
Your pitch MUST explain what's at stake in your novel. Fail at that, and the listener will not care. Stories require tension; tension requires stakes. In many ways, the stakes are the most important part of your pitch, because only the stakes make the listener need to hear the rest of the story.
4. High Concept: In my case? "Ninja detective." However, you'll notice my pitch never says those words. The pitch as a whole makes the concept clear.
The little details of your pitch convey high concept. "Master ninja," and "find the killer" give a ninja detective vibe. "Kyoto teahouse" sets the novel in Japan, and suggests there's a geisha or two in the mix.
Find the unique details in your novel. Wedge them into the spaces between your protagonist, your antagonist, and your stakes.
Every word in your pitch must add something to the whole. You don't have room for filler words that do not "earn their keep."
Try to use no more than one adjective per noun. Try not to use adverbs – they break the flow.
From your elements, build one sentence that describes your story in one breath's worth of words.
If you can't say your pitch in a single breath, cut it until you can. Then–and only then–revise until that sentence rolls off your tongue as easily as your name.
Don't over-rehearse, but make sure the pitch is smooth and easy to say, because it's easy enough to trip over simple phrases when you're stressed, to say nothing of overcomplicated prose.
A single sentence is easier to remember, flows off the tongue, and inspires the listener to start asking questions–exactly what a good pitch ought to do.
Pull the four elements from your work and build your pitch. Build it strong and polish it to a shine–and then get out there and pitch with confidence!
Thank you for joining me here this week - I look forward to seeing many of you at Colorado Gold!
Bio: Susan Spann is a transactional attorney and former law school professor whose practice focuses on business and publishing law. Her debut Shinobi mystery, Claws of the Cat (Minotaur Books) released on July 16, 2013. You can find Susan online at http://www.susanspann.com, or on Twitter @SusanSpann, where she created the #PubLaw hashtag to provide business and legal information for authors.


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I know, everyone seems to be posting warm fuzzies about the new website, but the Flea Market as a forum listing has basically killed it. Most people probably had the old Flea Market bookmarked and when the link fails just give up. The scarcity of listings is really a disappointment. What are the plans for a new Flea Market: timing, format, accessability, communications of new format and processes?
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Living in the same house for over 26 years our original dining room needed lots of help. The rug was shot. Poor Lighting, and walls that were embarrassing. I took 2 days off and a long weekend, I managed to install a prefinish floor, Replaced the lighting fixture with a modern 8 bulb fixture connected to a dimmer. Chair Rail with 2 tone paint and lower shadow box wood trim, along with crown molding. I purchased all necessary materials ahead of time. My Ryobi compound miter & internet made it all happen.
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Paladins is now available as a free-to-play console game
Paladins, Hi-Rez's team-based character shooter, is now available on PS4 and Xbox One as a free-to-play title.
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Smite MOBA gets funding from League of Legends owners Tencent
Tencent, the Chinese investment company that owns Riot Games – and therefore League of Legends – have agreed to publish new MOBA Smite outside of Europe and North America.
Tribes: Ascend video shows off Twinfusor update
A video for Tribes: Ascend has been released, showcasing the Twinfusor update. It includes new weapons, new maps, new skins, voice-packs, clan-tags, party feature, and many balance changes to devices and perks. Watch it below.
Tribes: Ascend "Stonehenge" update 6 adds maps and more
Catch up on what's new in the latest Tribes: Ascend update in the trailer through the break.
Tribes: Ascend Accelerate update to speed unlocks
Accelerate – the fifth major patch for free-to-play shooter Tribes: Ascend – adds 27 new weapon variants, two new Capture and Hold maps, "significant balance adjustments" and seriously faster unlocks. But why read my boring, boring words when you can look on a trailer detailing the changes to a chorus of explosions and jetpacks?
Tribes: Ascend update adds more gear for Brutes
The latest update for Tribes: Ascend is called Staying Alive; check out the Brute's three new weapons in the showcase trailer through the break.
Tribes: Ascend client downloaded over 1 million times
Hi-Rez has announced the client for Tribes: Ascend has been downloaded over 1.2 million times since launch. "We're thrilled that over 1 million gamers have discovered the fast-paced and skill-based gameplay of Tribes," said the firm's COO Todd Harris. "It is truly the player support of the title that has driven the population growth and […]
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Free-to-play shooter Tribes: Ascend is generating serious buzz, as an impressive early player base shows.
Tribes: Ascend Raid & Pillage update drops tomorrow
Free to play shooter Tribes: Ascend is drawing quite a lot of buzz; check out the three new weapons dropping in tomorrow's update and see if you're not tempted.
Tribes Ascend trailer shows off upcoming stealth update
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Tribes: Ascend to release on April 12, new movie hits
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Open beta for Tribes: Ascend starts February 24
Hi-Rez Studios has announced that the open beta for Tribes: Ascend will start Friday, February 24.
Tribes: Ascend to enter beta November 4
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Hi-Rez starts accepting beta applications for Tribes: Ascend
Hi-Rez has announced it's now accepting applications for the Tribes: Ascend closed beta, which is scheduled to begin in "the next few weeks." Players can apply for this initial phase through here, and Hi-Rez Studios will be granting access to thousands of hand-selected players worldwide as well. During the beta, players will partake in two […]
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Kelsey Grammer got swept up in some bad business.
According to Radar, the 57-year-old Frasier star is being sued by actress Lydia Cornell regarding an internet-based Ponzi scheme, Staropoly.com. But his lawyer, Marty Singer, tells E! News "any claims filed against Kelsey Grammer concerning Staropoly are absurd and without merit."
Singer says Grammer "in fact lost $1 million of his own money" through ties to the now defunct site.
"Kelsey received nothing from the venture, monetarily or otherwise," Singer adds. "Kelsey has not been contacted by any of the attorneys in the lawsuit, [has] not been served and has not been contacted by any governmental agency."
Cornell and her fellow plaintiffs are claiming that Alex Varanos, the man behind the scheme, used Grammer's name to help convince others to join the networking site said to harness star power. Singer, however, tells E! News, "If Alex Varanos told people that TODHD [Staropoly's parent company] was Kelsey's network, then it was done without Kelsey's authorization, and against Kelsey's strenuous objections."
According to documents obtained by Radar, a hearing regarding the lawsuit will take place on July 27.


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Letter from THOMAS WILLIAM SILLOWAY, 1828-1910 to GEORGE PERKINS MARSH, dated April 1, 1858.
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Letter from THOMAS WILLIAM SILLOWAY, 1828-1910 to GEORGE PERKINS MARSH, dated April 1, 1858.
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Boston April 1..1858
Mr. Marsh.
I wrote you a letter a few days ago intimating facts in regard to the work to be done at Montpelier. I retained the letter for sometime after it was written thinking the doctor would come to Boston and that instead of the letter written, I could send to you such documents relating to the Statue as you had proposed and requested. He did not come and anticipating that you might think my not writing was in consequence of neglect on my part I sent the letter although bearing an old date. I have not seen him yet and hence am unable to furnish you with the specifications. As your report to the superintendent was comprised in part of a specification to be written by me nothing of course will be done by him till he has my writings. I -------------------------------- Page -------------------------------- do not think he will venture to make any bargain for the statue till he has a proper and entire report from the Com. which will not be till I have sent him the specification proposed. This I shall withold untill other matters are adjusted. Mr. Mead, will if I have any influence in the matter have the statue to make. I took decided ground and so advised the doctor, which was to inform you that the money was at your disposal. Soon we shall have thinks definitely arranged, and I do hope as they ought to be. I am not yet prepared to say anything more than I have already said in relation to what is in my opinion necessary to be done at Montpelier. If I can succeed in making what shall seem to me to be proper arrangements with him I shall content myself with simply informing you of the result. If I cannot do this I shall give you in full a statement of affairs. I write you this letter as a confidential affair. I know of no more -------------------------------- Page -------------------------------- proper course to pursue at the present moment. I beg leave to ask you a few questions, which I hope you will feel justified in answering. Taking the ground I did as we proposed in relation to the statue (when we were at the Tremont) also in relation to other things of like nature I find I cannot act to any purpose unless I act undestandingly. I will put my interrogations in an abbreviated form for the sake of directness and brevity. Did, or did not, the work and authority of the commissioners entirely cease when they make their report last April? Was it a fact or not, that inasmuch as they only filed a part of the drawings their work did not end, nor authority cease, but that their report anticipated a continuance of authority till all the working drawings were done, and the building completed? Has any act, empowered the superintendent to make or have made such working drawings (in design and style) as he pleases, and no one outside of him to criticize? Do not the commissioners still hold authority to act for all the work of the interior as much as they ever did for the simple elevations & plans? -------------------------------- Page -------------------------------- (I know not that any one doubts this) If it should so happen that the one having charge of executing the work should (from ignorance of what should be done or otherwise) fail to produce the thing as it should be have the commissioners any power to interfere? Should the carpenter, the principal contractor and finaly each leading workman on the building declare that actual and direct advice from the architect daily was absolutely essential to enable them to do their work, and should the superintendent utterly refuse to furnish them with information except such as he gives at second hand together perhaps with occasional visits of the Architect. Is there any power to reach the case, or must the work be done as the superintendent says? I ask these question for information and that alone. Please give me your opinion confidentialy and I will thank you. Things are at a point where I must have the proper information or we all shall suffer. I am in hopes that I shall succeed in arranging things without trouble. If I can not I shall retire from the work, and abide the consequences. Please say nothing to the doctor lest he be disposed to think me seeking advice outside.
I am yours very trulyThomas W. Silloway note:121 Court St.


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Ideally we move Jared Jefferies and/or Curry the cap is at like 55 million and we we have between 34-44 (depending on which of the two we move) to spend on FA's and we able to land two nice players and we are on the road to be a force once again.
Ok I have said time and time again that I am against this rebuilding tactic, but with this offseason just about over we are now fully committed to it and for the sake of our team I hope it works out. Plus I really like Donnie Walsh and I would hate to see him get buried in the Press if this doesnt work.
My question is what is our plan B?
For instance lets say the cap comes in at 50 million (although that is the worse case scenerio) and we dont move any of the two before mentioned contracts (very likely), and we only have 24 million to spend, whats our next move? We would have to be a playoff team this year to attract a big time star in this scenerio, right?
What if the Big Time FA's resign with their teams or worse yet, we have the cap but no players come, what do we do then?
What are your suggestions?
side note: This Thread is not to bash or defend the 2010 plan Donnie has, just about coming up with some alternatives