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Short walks and wild picnics
I love short walks and wild picnics - and in Buller (the northern west coast, Sth Island), where I live, I have discovered some wonderful places to share!
The Millerton Bathhouse Walk
featuring hot water streams from Burning Mines, an old miners' bathhouse, and views of the mighty Tasman Sea from Granity right up the Coast from Millerton - a quaint mining village 1000 ft up.
From Westport, take State Highway 67 to Granity. Watch out for a tiny turn off marked Stockton Mine (over the railway line), just past the Granity Village recycling bins. Follow this spectacular new road (it won the Small Roading Project of the Year Award) in 2007, to the Millerton turnoff. Wind down through the 'Mansions' of Millerton – quaint mining cottages perched on rock in the middle of the forest, then take a left turn at the little bridge at the bottom….stop outside the quaint Information Centre.
The Bathhouse walks are wonderful and little-known Millerton walks. They were the brainchild of Leicester Kyle, a longtime Millerton resident and poet. They were developed by Leicester, with funding from the Department of Conservation, and ongoing work from some dedicated local residents. The Information Centre was Leicester's house which he gave to the community when he died. The house was once a Doctor's Rooms but now is a quaint place to start to learn a bit about the area you are going to walk in.
Once you have finished looking at all the interesting information the Centre has to offer, drive up the steep little hill in front of you and park at the end of the road……then walk back and up, crossing a small stream bridge – continue to the Bathhouse. Then if you have more time, continue up the huge paved stone slab path, across warm water streams (feel them with your hand) coming from an old Burning Mine, to old mine and tunnel entrances.
The History of Millerton
Millerton is named after H.J. Miller, once chairman of the Board of Directors of the Westport Coal Company. When both underground mines closed in 1969 many houses were moved from Millerton to other Coast towns. About 30 households remain.
Millerton gets almost three metres of rain a year!
Picnic Ideas:
There are sheltered picnic spots everywhere - but the most spectacular is just down the hill from the Millerton Info Centre, on the old road where you can see ocean, coastline and forest stretching for miles from 1000 feet above it.......WOW!
(I've got lots more fabulous spots to share - so come and stay soon!)


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The perfect school holiday getaway in Rotorua
The school holidays are just around the corner again – keep the family happy these holidays with getaway in Rotorua.
Rotorua is a destination famous for its unique natural geothermal activity, Maori culture and family friendly activities that attracts millions of visitors every year. While there are an endless amount of activities to choose from, we have drilled down the best for a great family getaway in Rotorua these school holidays.
Rotorua Canopy Tours is arguably the best all ages activity in New Zealand, perfectly suited for families.
Rated the number one activity in Rotorua and the North Island on TripAdvisor, Rotorua Canopy Tours is a 3 hour eco-adventure that will take you through virgin New Zealand forest to experience nature like never before. The tour consists of 10 treetop platforms, 6 zipline flying foxes, and 2 swing bridges, creating the perfect mix of thrill and slow paced observation within the forest. Tours are daily, yet spaces are limited so to avoid disappointment it is highly recommended that you book in advanced. Visit the Rotorua Canopy Tours website to book now.
After a thrilling afternoon flying around the forest, wind down for the evening at Waikite Valley Thermal Pools.
This totally unique outdoor environment is the largest single source of pure boiling water in New Zealand. Named the 'Living Waters' the pure spring water cascades into the main pool and adjoining toddlers' beach area, as well as the sit and soak pool and the luxurious tranquil garden pool. If you would like a bit of peace and quiet you can also enjoy a soothing soak surrounded by native bush and geothermal activity in the private spa pools. The Waikite Valley Thermal Pools have spacious heated changing rooms, with high pressure hot showers that are family-friendly and also offer wheelchair access.
For more information on the 'Living Waters' of the Te Manaroa Spring visit the Waikite Valley Thermal Pools website.
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This early Doctor Who serial from 1964 once again finds the Doctor (as played in his original incarnation by William Hartnell) travelling around with his friends, Ian Chesterton (William Russell), Barbara Wright (Jacqueline Hill) and granddaughter Susan Foreman (Carole Ann Ford). When we meet up with them, he's doing what he can to return them to swinging sixties London but as you'd guess if you have any knowledge of the series, he slips up and the T.A.R.D.I.S. lands them all on the other side of the English channel about a century or so in the past.
When the time travelling phone booth lands and its inhabitants step up, they wander about and eventually realize that they've landed in France just outside of Paris during the middle of that country's own revolution - or close to it at least, it seems that none other than Robespierre is still in charge and not doing a particularly nice job of running the show. In typical Doctor Who style, the crew get inadvertently mixed up in the events taking place right in front of them and before you know it Ian's been tossed in jail and Susan and Barbara slated for execution at the guillotine. The Doctor gets mixed up in a few mishaps of his own, and along the way, well... there's Napoleon.
A bit of history is in order for this one. Reign Of Terror was considered lost until, oddly enough, the first three and the last episodes of the six part storyline were found in Malta of all places. Episodes four and five were never found, at least the video wasn't - the BBC did uncover the audio and so those two episodes have been included here in black and white animated form with the original audio over top. It's not necessarily the ideal way to see the storyline play out, but it's certainly an interesting way to make the best out of a bad situation. The animation style is a little underwhelming and those expecting super realistic CGI or amazingly fluid Disney style work may be disappointed, but it works for the most part and, if nothing else, at least allows fans to see how the storyline plays out.
With that aside, how does the serial itself hold up? Well, it's very light on the science fiction elements that the series is known for and for that reason it might not have an appeal as some of the later entries in the show. There are no Cybermen or Daleks here, no aliens or any space travel - instead, the storyline sticks to its historical setting and doesn't really attempt to mess with it much at all. The real reason to want to seek this one out is to see Hartnell grow into the character here. His Doctor is an interesting character. When we first meet him he's not particularly nice to his companions but as they wind up in trouble his concern does become more obvious. He doesn't use a sonic screwdriver to save the day, instead he outwits those who would do his friends harm and sneaks his way across and through Paris to meet with the men in charge of things. He comes across as clever and crafty and makes quite an interesting comparison to the more modern incarnations of the character. Balance this with the noticeably sarcastic performance given by William Russell, who provides most of this storyline's comic relief, and the more over the top and emotional turns provided by Hill and Ford and you do at least wind up with an enjoyable cast to watch.
All in all, this is a good way to kill two and a half hours. There's an enjoyable sense of humor here and the historical aspect of the show was probably a sly way to educate the younger viewers who would have tuned in during its original broadcast. This might not ever be regarded the way some of the other early serials are but there's certainly a good amount of fun to be had here even if it isn't as tense or as exciting as other storylines have been. It's maybe a middle of the road entry, but still one worth seeing.
Well... the first couple of episodes look about as good as they're going to look given that they're taken from the only existing elements. Expect the image to be on the soft side, and you won't have to look too hard to notice the noise over the image. The last episode follows suit but is in better shape. Overall though, the fullframe black and white picture quality is perfectly watchable. The two black and white animated episodes that are bookended by the original black and white episodes look excellent, which makes sense as they're more or less newly created - they show nice detail and strong line work and are plenty easy on the eyes.
The English language Dolby Digital Mono tracks that span the six episodes that make up this storyline work more or less the same way that video does - the first two episodes are a bit rough, the third slight improved, the animated ones sound better, and then the last episode sounds even better, but still not perfect. Again, we can rightly assume that the BBC have done the best they can with what was available. It's all listenable, just expect some flatness and some hiss here and there on the black and white episodes. Optional English subtitles are provided which are nice and easy to read.
Extras start off with a commentary track that comes courtesy of Carole Ann Ford, Neville Smith, Caroline Hunt, Jeffrey Wickham, Patrick Marley, Philip Morris, Tim Combe, Ronald Pickup, and Paul Vanezis. There's a fair bit of discussion here as to how the original episodes were found and some interesting history of what initially happened to them that puts a lot of the technical issues behind this release in context. On top of that there's discussion of working with Hartnell and other cast members and a nice run down of the history of the show up to this point early in its run. This commentary is complimented quite nicely by a trivia track that, when enabled, plays out as a subtitle stream and offers up scene specific trivia and background information on each of the six episodes. It also provides some welcome historical context in regards to the actual history behind the 'French Revolution' setting that this particular story plays out in.
From there, check out the Don't Lose Your Head: The Making Of The Reign Of Terror featurette that clocks in at roughly twenty-five minutes. Ford pops up here as well and shares some memories of her time spent on the set and there are some other odds and ends discussed here - it's interesting if you're into the history of the series and quite well put together. Robospierre's Domain Set Tour is a marginally interesting collection that shows off the background design work that was used in the animated portions of the serial - it's not the most enlightening supplement but it's worth watching once. Also included here is an extensive still photo gallery, a still gallery of animation design work, a brief promotional spot but the upcoming special edition DVD release of Ark In Space, some PDF material accessible by way of your DVD-Rom drive, menus and chapter selection.
Doctor Who: Reign Of Terror isn't a high point in the series' history but it is a perfectly entertaining entry that gives Hartnell a good chance to show off what he can do as the character. It isn't nearly as heavy on the science fiction elements as many of the more beloved storylines are but it's amusing and enjoyable enough and makes for an interesting look at the early part of the series. The BBC's DVD release looks about as good as it realistically can and it contains some quality extras as well. Recommended for fans of the series, though probably not the best starting place for those new to the Doctor Who universe.
Ian lives in NYC with his wife where he writes for DVD Talk, runs Rock! Shock! Pop!. He likes NYC a lot, even if it is expensive and loud.


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Conferences are a self-selecting audience, I know - these are the people who are investing time and money in advancing their careers, or at least encouraging their employers to do. But for the punchline of this session, these are exactly the right people. We need to go out, tell everyone how much we enjoy our jobs; tell kids that programming is cool, and show them it's fun; mentor other people, and each other, and be a role model. I don't care what gender you are or what colour you are or what your dark secret is - you are the role model to inspire someone.
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Addressing this post as an honest request for help and not a humorless hoax, you haven't provided enough information for any reasoned advice...1) Why were you dismissed? If it was an academic dismissal for poor grades, have you identified the source of the trouble and come up with a solution? If it was a disciplinary dismissal that would impact potential bar admission, that's an even more significant concern.2) Why do you want to go back to law school? Is there a more affordable alternative that meets your goals? How committed are you to a career in the legal field?
As far as the type of legal work, I want to be involved in civil litigation. I wouldn't mind the hours or the stress involved in litigation.
You're right about Prof. Dellinger's class, which why most 1Ls are so stressed during their first year at Western State. Most students in every class, not just Prof. Dellinger's, do not receive a foundation point which is why the attrition rate is so high. Western State actually has "double attrition," meaning that students get dismissed after their first year for not having >2.0 and then even more students are dismissed after their third semester, midway through law school, for not receiving the required amount of "foundation points." The latter being the category that I fall in. I believe that the ABA only reports attrition rates of students after the first year, but I'm not 100% sure about that one.Oh, I absolutely do not want to get back into Western State's law program, even though I believe I would do much better. Western State does not care about their students. All they care about is keeping their ABA accreditation because they're unranked. Instead of changing teaching methods so students are better prepared for the bar, they punish their own students by dismissing so many of them. I wish I knew what I know now about Western State before I enrolled. Attrition rates never really crossed my mind before I started at Western State. I would never recommend to a prospective law student that he/she go to Western State.As far as what I have changed that will cause me to have a different result, I'll explain my success in a paralegal program and, if I can find a paralegal job, how working in the legal field has motivated me to do much better the second time around. My lack of focus at Western State, also having to take care my elder parents, played a role and I'll attempt to show to an admissions committee that between the time of my dismissal and the time of my admissions application that I am much more focused and am more motivated to do well in any law program. I plan on retaking the LSAT and obviously studying much harder and smarter to increase my score as much as I can. I'll still only apply to law schools in California but definitely not Western State, nor Whittier because I know people there who told me that their attrition is also high. I was recently dismissed so I still have a little less than two years to "rehab" myself so that I can get into a better law program.Any other ideas on what I should do? Constructive criticism is always appreciated.


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She was born to Ben and Dorothy Schubert on January 5, 1930 in Ontario, Oregon. She lived in Idaho during her formative years and showed early artistic promise. She also became an accomplished swimmer and was Idaho state diving champion.
Her artistic career was enhanced with study at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, California. In the 1950's she also studied at the Academie Julian in Paris and the Philadelphia Museum School of Art.
Pat returned to the Bay Area in 1960 and worked in the Berkeley office of Clark Kerr, President of the University of California, when she met and married Calvin Zippin of the UC faculty. She became affiliated for a number of years with the Sight & Insight Art Center of Anne and Dick O'Hanlon in Mill Valley. For many years she maintained her own studio and showed her work in the Industrial Center Building in Sausalito where her emphasis was on creation of abstract acrylic works of art. She had a number of one-woman shows in the Bay Area and beyond. She traveled widely, having lived for extended periods of time in Morocco, Paris, and London and visited many other parts of the world.
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It is striking that some q-analogs of functions, operators, identities and especially whole theorems seem quite "canonical", e.g.
- the factorial and the q-Gamma function
- the basic hypergeometric series (at least $_{r+1}\Phi_r$ and $_{r}\Psi_r$)
- q-Pi and the q-Wallis formula
In a strict sense, q-analogs can of course not be canonical, as we might throw in almost everywhere powers of $q$ without changing the limit if $q\to1$.
I mean canonical in the sense that these are the forms that require the least extra powers of $q$, or, more importantly, that other q-identities/theorems using them also tend to avoid such extra powers at best, making the formulae shorter.
- Does it really make sense to call these (and certain other) q-analogs "canonical"? And if so, is there an explanation why some are much more canonical than others?
(Or is there a better definition of canonical?)
The canonicity of the q-binomial coefficients is obviously accounted for by their relationship with linear subspaces. (So this is not an analytical criteria using the limit $q\to1$.)
What about the q-Gamma function? We may consider it canonical because of the (?!) q-analogue of the Bohr-Mollerup theorem proved by R. Askey, which states that for $0\lt q\lt 1$, the only logarithmically convex function satisfying $f(1)=1$ and $f(x+1)=\frac{q^x –1}{q–1}f(x)$ is the q-gamma function $ \Gamma_q(z)=(1-q)^{1-x} \frac{(q\;;\; q)_{\infty}}{{(q^x;\; q) _\infty }}.$
Also note that this formula looks at least as elegant as Euler's definition of $\Gamma(z)= \dfrac{1}{z} \prod\limits_{n=1}^\infty \frac{\left(1+\frac{1}{n}\right)^z}{1+\frac{z}{n}}.$
On the other hand, one of the most basic identities, the recursion of binomial coefficients, has only an "asymmetric" q-analog and thus two of them: ${\genfrac[]00{n}{k}}_q=q^k{\genfrac[]00{n-1}{k}}_q+{\genfrac[]00{n-1}{k-1}}_q={\genfrac[]00{n-1}{k}}_q+q^{n-k}{\genfrac[]00{n-1}{k-1}}_q$.
For the classical orthogonal polynomials, it looks like there exist systematically "nice" q-analogs (see e.g. this survey), but it is not clear if there is a certain sense in which those can be considered canonical. Maybe for the Chebyshev polynomials, there is one "best" q-analog.
Is there a reasonable way of considering certain q-analogs of orthogonal polynomials "canonical", e.g. their uniqueness w.r.t. to an appropriate criteria, as for most classical orthogonal polynomials?
Has a q-analog of a polynomial identity (e.g. involving binomial coefficients) more chances of being canonical if it has a combinatorial interpretation?
For the q-derivative, there are at least two completely different approaches, both with their merits. So there is no use looking for canonicity there.
But nevertheless the next question:
- Are q-analogs conceptually similar to an extension from $\mathbb R$ to $\mathbb C$?
By the latter I mean the following:
I wonder if generally speaking, the shift from an entity to its q-analog(s) can be likened, at least sometimes, to the shift of passing from $\mathbb R$ to $\mathbb C$, in the sense that some q-analogs provide a more complete picture than the entity itself (cp. for the $\mathbb R\to\mathbb C$ case the fundamental theorem of algebra or the meromorphic extension of the zeta function)?
Many features in $\mathbb C$, e.g. the residue theorem, cannot be reduced to $\mathbb R$. Likewise for example, identities of "infinite q-polynomials" (i.e. of generating functions), cannot be taken to the limit $q\to1$.
In situations where there are several useful q-analogs, e.g. for the q-exponential function or the q-cosine, we might consider those corresponding to different panes of a Riemann surface like the one of $\sqrt{z}$ or $\ln z$.
And we can take it further:
The next step after $\mathbb R$ to $\mathbb C$ are the quaternions.
The next step after q-analogs are p,q-analogs. It looks like they haven't been studied a lot yet.
Thank you for reading me so far.
Some of the questions may be rather subjective. As for the title, I had thought at first about "Why are most q-analogues canonical?" But then I figured that in the whole ocean of q-analogues, maybe there are just some "very" canonical islands, but for the vast majority the notion of canonicity is more or less fuzzy. Is that a feasible perception? Even though some of these thoughts are somewhat philosopical, anyway, here goes. Looking forward to your input!


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MLB.com Top 100 Prospects Features Six Cardinals
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The Future for the St. Louis Cardinals is pretty clear – they are a team that will continue to win at a high level and compete in the playoffs. Many teams in Major League Baseball have developed habits of heavy spending, looking to buy a potential World Series Title. But the Cardinals have remained true to what has proved to be a winning formula: draft well and develop talent. It will for sure pay off for them. The Cardinals received some devastating news recently that Chris Carpenter will likely miss the entire 2013 season. With that news hitting hard, the Cardinals have to feel good about how they have built their farm system recently. The Cardinals' Minor League teams are loaded with talent, mostly pitchers. Last week, mlb.com released their Top 100 Minor League Prospects in 2013, featuring six players from the St. Louis Cardinals' organization that could possibly see action with the top club in St. Louis during the 2013 regular season.
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No. 83 – Michael Wacha (P)
Michael Wacha is the 4th of the Right Handed Cardinal Pitchers in MLB.com's top 100. Wacha is new to the organization, selected in the First Round (19th Overall) of the 2012 Amateur Draft. He comes to the Cardinals with more experience than the rest of these prospects on the board. Wacha was a star at Texas A&M for three years before signing with the Cards last June. During his tenure in college, Wacha was a Freshman All-American in 2010 by Louisville Slugger and Collegiate Baseball. In 2011, he was named third team All-American by Baseball America, and in 2012, second team All-American. In the Cardinals organization in 2012, Wacha appeared in 11 games, starting 2 (3 Games with the Rookie League GCL Cardinals, 4 games with the Single-A Palm Beach Cardinals, and 4 games with the Double-A Springfield Cardinals). Total, he had 21.0 Innings Pitched, struck out 40 batters, and only gave up 2 Earned Runs. This adds up to an ERA of a mere 0.86. Wacha shows great potential as a strikeout pitcher. It might take him a little bit to make it to the big-league level, given his lack of experience as a pro; however, if he keeps picks up where he left of in 2012, it will definitely speed up the process. Expect Wacha to start in Double-A with the Springfield Cardinals in 2013, where he finished the year in 2012. He should be seeing much more action this year in Double-A, likely being a Starter.
No. 79 – Kolten Wong (2B)
The second base position for the St. Louis Cardinals has definitely been the most questionable spot on the field for the last couple of seasons. Many players have suited up at second base for the Cardinals in recent years, including Felipe Lopez, Daniel Descalso, Skip Schumaker, Ryan Theriot, Tyler Greene, Nick Punto, and even Matt Carpenter (for 1 game). Based on the lack of a solid option, the Cardinals front office has to be excited about the possibility of finally solidifying the position with a long-term option. Kolten Wong is that guy. Not only will he be a great option defensively, he adds a solid left-handed bat at the plate. The former star for the University of Hawaii spent the 2012 season with the Double-A Springfield Cardinals in the Texas League. In 126 games played, he posted a Batting Average of .287, 9 HRs, and 52 RBI. Given the uncertainty of the second base position with the big-league team, it is expected that Wong will at least get a spring training invite with an opportunity to win the job at second base. More than likely, though, he will start the season with the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds, hoping to receive a call-up at some point during the 2013 season.
No. 43 – Trevor Rosenthal (P)
Trevor Rosenthal is an exciting young pitcher with an incredibly powerful arm. Rosenthal had an interesting 2012 season, starting in Double-A with the Springfield Cardinals, getting called up to Triple-A with the Memphis Redbirds, and finally finishing with the St. Louis Cardinals. Rosenthal started 17 Games for the Springfield Cardinals last season, with a record of (8-6). In the Majors, Rosenthal appeared in 19 games down the stretch, all relief appearances. With short relief appearances, Rosenthal was able to be very successful with his power fastball, hitting 100 MPH on a regular basis. In the Postseason with the Cards, Rosenthal was lights out. In 7 postseason appearances (8.2 IP), Rosenthal only gave up 2 hits and struck out 15 batters. With his Major League time in 2012 being highly successful, Rosenthal is likely to make the roster for St. Louis, and will possibly be in consideration to earn a spot as the Cardinals 5th Starter.
No. 33 Carlos Martinez (P)
Right-Handed Pitcher Carlos Martinez is yet another strong-arm that could be seeing some action in Major League Baseball very soon. Martinez, a native of the Dominican Republic, is a bright young pitcher in the farm system for the Cardinals. It has been said of him that his stuff is comparable to that of former Major League Pitcher Pedro Martinez. Carlos was drafted at the age of 18 and has spent the last three seasons in the Cardinals organization. In 3 Minor League seasons (51 Games Started) he has posted a total of 15 Wins, with an ERA of 2.76. He is absolutely a Strikeout pitcher, with 268 Ks in just 248.0 Innings Pitched. Martinez was fairly successful in 2012, but only averaged about 5 Innings per start. In 2013, I believe Martinez will start in Double-A with the Springfield Cardinals. It will be interesting to see how the experience in Double-A in 2012 will affect him in 2013. He will probably see some longer outings, but will the numbers stay the same? Only time will tell.
No. 25 – Shelby Miller (P)
No doubt about it, Miller looks like a future ace for the Cardinals pitching staff. Although Miller struggled in Triple-A in 2012, he got a chance to suit up for the big-league squad in early September. Miller is an incredible young arm that looks poised to make the team in 2013, and now possibly even the starting rotation with the loss of Chris Carpenter. After his call-up to the Cardinals in September, Miller was able to relax and be effective. It seems that it was good for Miller to get an early chance in the big-league, perhaps before he was actually ready.
Miller was clearly struggling in Triple-A Memphis in 2012, but was fantastic in September in his first ever MLB action. He appeared in 6 games in 2012, giving up only 2 runs, and posted a 1.32 ERA. The Cardinals clinched the 2nd NL Wild Card spot with only one game to go on the schedule. Manager Mike Matheny used the one game left to play as a great opportunity to see what Shelby Miller could do as a starter. In his first start in the majors, Shelby pitched 6 Innings of shutout baseball, giving up only 1 hit against the Cincinnati Reds. Miller proved that he has great potential to be a dominating ace of the staff at the top-level for many years to come.
No. 3 – Oscar Taveras (OF)
Last offseason, the Cardinals signed Carlos Beltran in order to help make up for the production of Albert Pujols. Beltran fit in nicely in 2012, but is only signed until the end of 2013. At age 35, though, the Cardinals can't count on him to continue the production for too much longer. They shouldn't have to though, because by that time Oscar Taveras should be big-league ready. The 20-Year-Old outfielder is a future star at the big-league level. All he has done at every level is hit. Last year, Taveras played in Double-A for the Springfield Cardinals.
He posted some incredibly impressive numbers, with a .321 Batting Average, 23 HRs, and 94 RBI in only 124 Games Played. Taveras has been invited to Spring Training with the Cardinals this year, and it will be interesting to see how he fits in with the club. He's a guy that's sure to get serious consideration to make the opening day roster, but he will likely end up in Triple-A with the Memphis Redbirds in order to get more At Bats and continue developing his skills. It is possible that we could see Taveras at the big-league level at some point in 2013, but it seems the Cardinals organization is aiming more for 2014 as the year for Taveras.
As you can see from this list of prospects, the Cardinals have one of the best farm system in baseball. The franchise has the perfect balance right now of veteran players and prospects. This healthy balance should help them easily maintain a winning culture in St. Louis. The young guys will not have too much pressure on them to perform at a high level early on in their careers, but the older guys will be able to age gracefully, yet still have plenty of playing time to contribute to the team's success. When just looking at the MLB team in St. Louis, some Cardinals fans might worry a bit about this year; but if the club can remain healthy, they have a wonderful chance to fight for a division title in the NL Central in 2013.
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text: The essays in the volume address important contemporary (2010) issues involving the impact of the proliferation of nuclear weapons on international security. They provide insights into why nations seek nuclear capability and how the international community can strengthen the existing nonproliferation regime. The essays are grouped into four sections: why states build the bomb; the sources and consequences of nuclear proliferation in South Asia; giving up the bomb; and contemporary proliferation challenges including terrorism. Each essay is supported by extensive footnotes. Much of the material in the book has been previously published in the journal International Security.


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You Just Opened A What? Cooking Tips to Make Food More Wine-Friendly
In another recent article about wine and food pairing, I worked from the vantage point of trying to select the best wine to pair with any given food. But here the situation is reversed: you've got a wine picked out and now need some tricks to prepare the food so it's more friendly with that wine.


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From 1870 until the 1970s, Reading was known as 'Biscuit Town' because of the fame of Huntley & Palmers biscuits. The population of Reading boomed and the firm influenced almost every aspect of life in the town. Reading Prison was nick-named 'the biscuit factory' because of its close proximity to the factory and Reading Football Team were known as the 'Biscuit Men'.
The Reading Factory, 1937
Beginnings in Reading
When Joseph Huntley opened his bakery in London Street, Reading he could not have foreseen the part that the business would eventually play in the life of the town. The bakery stood on the busy London to Bath road, near the Crown coaching inn and each day Joseph Huntley would send a boy to sell biscuits to the hungry coach travellers. As the railways developed, Reading's position on the main line from London to the West Country meant that Huntley & Palmers biscuits could be easily transported around the country.
Leaving for dinner, about 1910
Population Growth
The opening of the Kings Road factory in 1846 led to a dramatic increase in the number of people employed by the firm. From 16 workers in 1844, this figure reached 5,000 within 50 years. This demand for labour contributed to the town's population growth from 19,000 to over 88,000 in 1911.
Housing for the Workers
The terraced houses of New Town, Reading were built from the 1870s and its proximity to the factory made it a popular place for the employees to live. In 1881 biscuit factory employees comprised ninety-nine of 260 male heads of households residing in New Town. Lower Caversham was also a popular area for Huntley & Palmers employees as they could walk to the factory across the Clappers footbridge.
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From the early days, the firm created additional work within the town as carriers were employed to transfer their goods to other areas of the country. Local people were required to transport the biscuits to the canal wharves and to outlying districts of Reading and then to bring back the returned tins and tin-lined boxes.
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In the early days of the firm, George Palmer purchased ingredients from the local area, even going so far as helping local farmers with cash advances during the bad seasons to enable them to buy their seed and manure. In 1856-7 more than half of the flour bought came from mills situated within a few miles of Reading and was transported to the factory along the canal.
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2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 and 2/3 cups milk
2 and just slightly less than 1/3 cups all-purpose King Arthurs flour (fill the 1/3 cup measure then remove a half teaspoon of flour)
1 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon cornmeal
4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (check the expiration date, baking powder does not work as well if it is old)
1 teaspoon salt
2-3 Tbsp honey
You will need three bowls, large, medium and small
In large bowl with a hand held mixer cream butter and sugar (do NOT substitute margarine or tub spread). In medium bowl combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. I do not sift the flour, but use a large spoon to gently scoop and shake it into the measure cup (over a bowl to catch the excess) so it is not packed down, then I use a knife to level the top.
In small bowl combine the eggs and milk. Add egg/milk mixture to creamed mixture alternatively with the flour mixture, stirring gently after each addition. When combined, stir in a good squirt of honey (about 2 generous tablespoons) and gently stir until blended.
Bake in preheated, lightly oiled cast iron skillet or a lightly buttered 13 x 9 pan (do not preheat) at 400 for 22-27 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean).


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Dear Cathy, Thank-you for taking the reins on this subject, I had, had enough controversy to last a lifetime so took a break from it, and was considering to let the subject die. when I E-Mailed you the Replies from Orrefors, and asked you not to publish them, that was for my own edification. I didn't feel I needed to prove anything to anyone anymore based on the responses I have received so far, which have been somewhat negative in nature (but I understand the cynicism). You suggested that I post them here to verify and give some weight to my argument. But..... I don't want to argue. I agree that this was not produced by Orrefors the company. all my posts up till now with respect to the signature itself are efforts of mine to bring to light that there can be exceptions and exceptions do occur. Even a novice collector can find truth. Fact is, I was told the block style script was not Orrefors script and did find some samples (more than two I may add), Fact is, I was told Orrefors signatures were employed by the use of a diamond tip engraver only. I found other examples that weren't. (more than two I may add), So I am a common sense guy, and I ask myself, why is there inconsistencies in what I am being told. I question, you question, and everyone else here. It is human nature to do so. It is also human nature to mistrust. I am actually an Honest guy and always have been. We all are trying to find answers to what we don't know. In summary, We know that the item was now made at the Orrefors Factory in the hot shop. We know that if this is true, it would have meant that the infrastructure of the factory was used, at least that is what my common sense side of me is telling me. If this is the case, Was the actual glass (raw product, before smelting) brought in, was talent from Orrefors used to complete this item in any manner or form (Ie Anders Carlsson's Talent for making molds?) Did the female designer carve her own mold and bring it in to use? How would Anders Carlson have first hand knowledge of this item? Did the designer bring it in for show and tell? Who was the gather?, who was the Finisher? all great questions. As for the signature, In retrospect, I believe, it may have been added by the designer herself but I have no definitive proof she did or someone from Orrefors or anyone for that matter. Common sense tells me, I would entertain the hypothesis that whomever put the signature there, had to have known that it was created at Orrefors, whether it was applied using proper procedure/personel or not, and... that the signature is an indication only, the origin of where the item was made. We.....have determined it is not an Orrefors Co. Item as Daniel has determined and researched and found on his own volition, this item is not listed, and of course, it wouldn't be because it was made by an outside designer. The Issue in my mind, is not the signature, Micky Mouse could have put it there. The question now Is... Was this made there? and it apparently was. Is this an Orrefors Product, No We have already determined that, and who is the mysterious Designer? Is it a fantastic modern Rendering....I sure think so, no matter who made it at the Orrefors facility. Michael Branch.On an added note, I did endeavor to research the hospital itself. I went to the web site and looked under public relations/ awards/contributions ect... any link I could think of. I was limited because of the language barrier as all information I could not get in English. I did not attempt to E-Mail the hospital because, I did not think I would be considered any kind of priority and because of the language barrier. There have been contributions by the Orrefors Co. from what limited information that I could see. It seemed to me, (and I could be wrong) that They do apparently have a gift shop which does sell Orrefors glass.
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Pixar's sequel scores estimated $82m opening to dethrone Man of Steel; World War Z impresses with $66m.
Monsters University has recorded Pixar's second-best US opening to debut top of the US box office.
Disney's sequel scored an estimated $82m from its 4,004 sites, almost $20m ahead of its predecessor Monsters Inc.'s $62.6m debut. Based on Pixar outings, only Toy Story 3 has grossed more on debut at a mammoth $110.3m from 4,028 sites.
Despite not landing top spot, Paramount's World War Z managed to record Brad Pitt's highest ever US opening.
Marc Forster's adaptation of Max Brooks' novel scared up an estimated $66m from 3,607 sites, narrowly behind Forster's highest-ever US debut, Quantum of Solace's $67.5m opening. That's ahead of Pitt's previous best, Mr. & Mrs. Smith's $50.3m US bow from 3,424 sites.
Last week's champion, Warner Bros' Man of Steel dropped around 65% to record a $41.2m second weekend to smash through the $200m barrier and climb to $210m. Based on unadjusted grosses, that makes it the best Superman performer in the US ahead of Superman Returns' $200.1m.
After expanding to 650 sites, A24's The Bling Ring grossed an estimated $2m at an average of $3,077, missing out on the top ten in 11th.
TWC's Unfinished Song (AKA Song for Marion) opened in two sites for a $27,700 opening weekend, while Cohen Media Group's The Attack grossed $26,400 from three sites on debut.
Next week's wide releases are Fox's comedy The Heat and Sony's action-thriller White House Down. IFC's Byzantium and Sony Classics' I'm So Excited are among the films receiving a limited release.
Estimated Top 10 North America Jun 21-23 2013
Film (Dist) / Est wkd gross / Est total to date
1 (-) Monsters University (Buena Vista/Pixar) WDSMPI $82m
2 (-) World War Z (Paramount) PPI $66m
3 (1) Man of Steel (Warner Bros) WBPI $41.2m $210m
4 (2) This is the End (Sony) SPRI $13m $57.8m
5 (3) Now You See Me (Lionsgate-Summit) Lionsgate Int'l $7.9m $94.5m
6 (4) Fast & Furious 6 (Universal) UPI $4.7m $228.4m
7 (6) The Internship (Fox) Fox Int'l $3.4m $38.4m
8 (5) The Purge (Universal) UPI $3.4m $59.4m
9 (8) Star Trek Into Darkness (Paramount) PPI $3m $216.6m
10 (10) Iron Man 3 (Buena Vista/Marvel) WDSMPI $2.2m $403.1m


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Donald L. Barstow, 85, formerly of Chestnut Hill, a sales executive and community activist who was instrumental in the conversion of the SEPTA trolley turnaround at Germantown Avenue and Cresheim Valley Drive into a luncheonette that hired local young people, died of heart failure Jan. 20 at Abington Hospital.
For the past 10 years he had been a resident of the Ann's Choice retirement community in Warminster.
An active member of the Chestnut Hill Community Association, Mr. Barstow saw a potential use for the unused trolley facility and supervised its restoration and conversion in 1979 into a food establishment called The Trolley Barn.
Born in Germantown, he was a graduate of the William Penn Charter School. He attended Trinity College and graduated from Yale University. He served in the Navy's V12 programs at both schools.
After graduation from Yale, he was named vice president of the Boardwalk Arcade Shops in Ocean City and Atlantic City, N.J. He later worked for Rockport Shoes, where he won several sales awards.
A self-taught architect, he designed a major addition to Bois Reynard, his home in Chestnut Hill that dated from the early 1900s.
He was a First Reader and an active member for 40 years of the Christian Science Church in Mt. Airy and provided counseling and spiritual guidance to inmates at Graterford Prison for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; daughters Anne Hardy and Donna Barstow; sons Scott, Peter and Allen; brothers Bill, of Hilton Head, S.C., Bruce, of Savannah, Ga., and Allen, of Storrs, Conn.; four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wives Eileen Green Barstow and Joan Beique Barstow.
A memorial service will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the Ann's Choice Benevolent Fund, 30000 Ann's Choice Way, Warminster, PA 18974. – WF


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Fashion designer Jeremy Scott and South Korean musician CL from the incredibly successful group 2NE1 teamed up for a photo shoot in Terry Richardson's infamous studio. The photographs see them frolicking around, trying on each others clothes and pulling the well known double thumbs up Terry Richardson pose.
Check out the full photo shoot in the gallery above.
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10 things your boss never wants to hear
These taboo utterances can cast you as irresponsible, immature, or ill-equipped to handle your responsibilities, says Monster.com. (Psssst! Don't be that person.)
One of the best ways to ensure your day-to-day work life is pleasant and your career remains on an upward trajectory is to get—and stay—on your boss's good side. It sounds like a simple thing to do, but you'd be surprised at the number of employees who can't seem to get it right.
The problem often is that they're unwittingly saying and doing things that communicate to the boss that they're incompetent, uncooperative, or immature—qualities no boss likes in an employee.
Don't want to be that employee? Then steer clear of saying these things that are sure to put any boss in a bad mood.
1. "It's not my fault." Even if it's not, saying so just makes you sound like a 6-year-old. Adults take responsibility, and then take action to make things right. Bosses want employees that are always part of the solution—especially after they've been part of the problem.
2. "It's not my job." Your responsibilities aren't limited to those specifically stated in your job description. If the boss is asking you about something that needs to be done then it's your job. When you say otherwise to his face, you sound childish, disrespectful, and uncooperative.
3. "There must have been some miscommunication." "Because all businesses are so competitive these days, bosses cannot afford to have employees costing the company a big client or critical contract because of their poor communications," says Anita Bruzzese author of "45 Things You Do That Drive Your Boss Crazy—And How to Avoid Them." Different bosses have different informational needs, so find out what your bosses are, and then be sure to meet them. "Being a good communicator is critical for the success of a company, a boss—and an employee's career."
4. "I'm so hung over." This isn't something to brag about and admitting to heavy drinking on a work night shows the boss you aren't taking your job as seriously as you could. It also makes her wonder if you're prone to making bad decisions in other aspects of your life and work.
5. "I can't stand Steve." This doesn't apply only to Steve, but to all of your co-workers. "Bosses get really annoyed when they have to take time from important tasks to break up spats between co-workers and they don't want to get human resources involved when two workers can't solve their differences in a professional way," Bruzzese says. "They want workers to be respectful of one another and act like adults, period."
6. "I'm too sick to work." This is fine if it's true, especially if you can't do your job from home and are contagious, but if it's a lie and your boss finds out you could be in big trouble. The chances of getting caught have increased greatly with the proliferation of social media. It only takes one stray Facebook update, Foursquare check-in, or Twitter tweet to show the boss—or a big-mouthed co-worker—what you're really up to.
7. Too much or too little. "Employees may have never bothered to ask how or when the boss wants to be communicated with, so they may sit on critical information the boss needs or bug him or her endlessly with trivial stuff," Bruzzese says.
8. Whines and gripes. "Since the Great Recession, employees have been asked to do more with less and many have fallen into the habit of chronic whining about their situation," Bruzzese says. With everyone in the same boat and companies still at risk, that complaining really stands out to bosses who are also plenty tired themselves. You want to spend your time coming up with solutions to problems, she says. "Remember, there are still about three people for every job opening—the boss may not have any trouble filling your shoes."
9. "I need a raise." It's not your boss's responsibility to fulfill your need to pay your credit card bills, go on vacation, or eat out more. She should pay you fairly for the work you're doing, though. If you think you deserve a raise, approach her with concrete evidence that you've earned a salary increase, and then make it a two-way conversation—not a confrontational demand.
10. "I'll quit if …" Never threaten to quit unless you're prepared to follow through if the boss calls your bluff. If he does and you don't, you'll definitely lose his respect—and possibly your job.
Brooke Howell is a contributing writer for Monster.com, where a version of this article first appeared.
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by David Allen on Jun 30, 2013 from Books
What does it look like to "walk in the light, as he is in the light," to truly live as a follower of Christ? This all-important question finds its answer in three letters from the apostle John. Marked by their sermonic tone, devotional fervor, and emphasis on obedience to God's commands, 1, 2 , and 3 John lovingly teach us how to follow Jesus in open devotion to God. Professor of preaching David L. Allen guides us through 1–3 John with skill and wisdom, offering helpful insights into the Christian life as well as important themes such as: -The divinity of Christ -Spiritual rebirth -The work of Jesus on the cross -Our responsibility to forsake sin and keep God's commandments -The work of the Spirit -The danger of false teachers Hermeneutically sound, Christ-centered, and remarkably practical, this study opens up John's letters anew and lays out the path for us to walk in light of God's truth and love.
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LOS ANGELES, May 27 (UPI) -- Angelina Jolie's maternal aunt, Debbie Martin, has died of breast cancer, at Palomar Hospital in Escondido, Calif., E! News reported. She was 61.
Martin was hospitalized Wednesday and died Sunday, her husband, Ronald, told People.com.
Jolie, the 37-year-old mother of six young children, recently revealed she had a preventative double mastectomy after learning she had tested positive for the BRCA gene, which predisposes her to breast and ovarian cancers.
The actress' mother, Marcheline Bertrand, died of ovarian cancer in 2007 at the age of 56.
People.com said Jolie was not with her aunt when she died, but she had seen her many times since her diagnosis and had been in frequent contact this past week to lend her support.
"Angelina has been sending her wishes," Ron Martin told People.com. "She and my wife texted each other. It was difficult for my wife, during the last few months, to communicate."
Jolie's uncle called the film star's decision to have a preventive double mastectomy "the smartest thing on earth."
"It takes a lot of courage to have your breasts removed," he said.


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A fox that bit a Commerce School System employee tested positive for rabies, police chief John Gaissert confirmed Thursday morning. The victim had already started post-exposure treatment for rabies.
"I think that's the standard protocol now," Gaissert.
According to the Commerce Police Department incident report, Donald Nation, 52, said the fox, which he noticed was bleeding from the mouth, ran out from under a dumpster, bit him and ran back under the dumpster.
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