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History road trip: Lowell Observatory
Mathematician. Businessman. Diplomat.
Percival Lowell was a man of many interests. Before he was 40, he'd even written four books on Asian culture.
But once he heard about an Italian scientist's observations of "canali" on Mars, Lowell dedicated the rest of his life to astronomy.
In 1894 he built a private observatory on a hill on the west side of Flagstaff to study the Red Planet. Over the next few years he wrote three books elaborating his theory that Martians had built a network of canals to bring water from their planet's polar regions to the deserts that cover most of Mars.
Later, convinced that an as-yet-undiscovered planet was lurking in the outer realms of the solar system, Lowell spent years calculating its location. In 1930, Clyde Tombaugh discovered a planet very near the spot Lowell had predicted. Astronomers named it Pluto.
Its discovery, though, was luck. Pluto turned out to be too small to have produced the gravitational effects that Tombaugh used to calculate its position. In 2006, the International Astronomical Union re-classified Pluto as a "dwarf planet."
Lowell died in 1916. Although he was wrong about the markings on Mars and the details of Planet X, his theories inspired generations of scientists, writers and filmmakers. His legacy lives on at his namesake observatory, where astronomers still study everything from the composition of comets to the evolution of galaxies.
The observatory also hosts public viewing sessions, kids camps and other activities. Its museum is full of fascinating exhibits, including Lowell's maps of Mars and the device Tombaugh used to discover Pluto.
Daytime visitors can take guided tours and observe the sun through telescopes equipped with filters.
At night, guests can take in a show in the observatory's theater or, weather permitting, view the heavens through the many telescopes.
Special programs take place throughout the year. Up next: At 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10, astronomers Deidre Hunter (who specializes in dwarf galaxies) and Phil Massey (who studies the evolution of massive stars) will talk about their research.
Lowell Observatory
When: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. daily through August. Hours change with the seasons. Some facilities may be closed during summer when Kids Camps are in session.
Where: 1400 W. Mars Hill Road, Flagstaff.
Admission: $6-$12.
Details: 928-233-3211, lowell.edu.


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Yeah. I'm taking a few minutes here before I dive back into an image I'm working on to post this Bear! Lemon yellow colored like the sun outdoors right now... Wishing you all out there a good day.
On a personal note I think this is the busiest month ever at the Beers and Bears blog. The little counter thing is telling me that I've posted 54 images up here during the month of July. My arm is a little achy but I'm trying to take measures to remedy that. Think that I'll continue to push for my 400 post goal this year and will continue to share my work with you out there.
Hope you dig,
Another Owl... But a smaller one this time...
Yeah I had some Owl scribbles from a few days back.. Here was a cute little owl from some ref images...Simple paint treatment on this, and managed to find a brush setting that I really enjoyed using to make that BG... Gotta keep experimenting... Lots of stuff on the horizon.
Hope you dig,
Here's another quick green fella for Friday... Gotta hustle this weekend... Images to knock out, travel to plan and other stuff to take care of. Have a great Friday night all.
Hope you dig..
Sorcerer W/ Red Crystal...
Here's a wizard type, with some manner of mystical red gem... I'd imagine he uses it for some kind move magic type stuff...
Hope you dig.
I love watching other folks draw almost as much as I like drawing myself.. I particularly like to draw with LANCE when the opportunity presents itself. I even drew this SUPER HERO WITH HIM...
You can too. just follow this LINK!!
Really Love the design and the animation on this stuff..
Hope you dig,
Another Bird...
this is a Blue colored bird... He's reading the paper,and also not completely understanding U.S. Politics and the current two party system....
Hope you dig...
It's a silly little bird to wrap up my day...
Man my drawing arm is sore right now. I've become increasingly concerned with this tendonitis lately and the fact that it seems to be hindering my drive to produce art. Do any of my fellow artists out there have words of wisdom for me... I'm having a rough time. Don't want to give up my love of art and making images But, wondering if my goal 4oo posts in a year is just stupid.
Should I hang back a bit?...
So many questions on my mind lately... No answers in sight...
Well enough serious inward thinking...
Hope you dig.
Central Heating..
Here's another old drawing that sprung up through the heat of late last week... Like the sketch, will try to work on the paints in the future.
Hope you dig,
Smudged inks...
I really like the pentel Sign Pens. They make thick even black lines and if you rub the page after marks you can get great Smeared effects. Here's one I did a while back..
Hope you dig..
Outhouse Patrol...
He's on guard if you gotta go to the outhouse... He'll defend you from bears and stuff.
I'd sure like to finish up this image some more when I find time. Keep your eyes pealed for a more final version of this with colors, Should be fun...
For now though I've gotta head home, More work to do tomorrow, and drawings to start tonight. Will try to post once more tonight if I feel up to it..
Hope you dig..
Yeah I've had some vampyres on the brain lately... Not those bullshit sparkly ones either... This is part of an image I was working on. there are some quick colors on it..
Will try to wrap it up soon and post it up when its completed..
Hope you dig.
Some random Ghoulies and Beasties..
Dirly updo...
She put up her hair. I Figure it was because of the hot day. In the City, the warmer weather is often a call for most ladies with longer hair to put it UP!. Which I must admit I like. Looking at all of those alphonse Mucha images when I was younger made me a sucker for the Chignons. Letting ladies have both bountiful long hair and the added grace of an exposed shapely neck.. this image was a scribble but, I liked it... SO, I'll share it with you all here at the blog...
Hope you dig..
Cool thoughs..
This Polar Bear doesn't know anything about the heat. But, on a day like this I really feel for some of the large Polar Bears kept in places like the Central Park Zoo. I imagine Zoo staff is doing their best to take care of the animals in this heat.. But, damn, not a good day to be a polar bear yesterday...
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WEATHER with EL DIABLO...
SO, Yeah it was hot in the City today... topped out around 104 I think with a pretty massive heat index and humidity... Not a good time to be on the east coast...
Stay cool everyone,
Regal Bear...
Here's a bear wearing some regal get up. I've had songs from Disney's Robin Hood going through my brain most of the day. SO this seemed like the right image to post at the moment... Also, a note to all my friends in the NY area. This was a day of record breaking heat. Hope you made it through the day alright.
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Lycanthrop Lad...
Yeah, I'm pretty much waiting for the sun to go down now so that the temperature reduces somewhat... It's been a warm one in NY today.. This guy probably doesn't enjoy the heat Either.
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Back to Basics....
For those of you not in the NY area It's pretty humid and uncomfortable here of late.. Real warm weather like this certainly doesn't agree with me but I do the best I can in it. I always roll my eyes when I pass people on the street that are just going ON and ON about the HEAT.... These are often the same folks that whinge about the really brutal cold of the winter (which I really do enjoy) months. I jotted out this image a few days back while sitting in the heat drinking a beer. I'd be really happy if I could wear shorts to work, like I used to. But they want long pants. Thankfully the legs zip right off my slacks, effectively making them the best pair of slacks I've ever owned.
Stay cool everyone.
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Ducky Bib...
Yeah he's got a strange Bean shaped head, a ducky Bib... Throw in the unsettling thousand yard stare and you've got this creepy little guy.
Hope you dig..
Yeah.... Getting late here...
I'm gonna pop up this photoshop scribble from earlier this year with some photoshop colors on it... Just wanted to paint some water..because its hot in the city lately...
Hope you dig.
This spawned off a simple little sketch yesterday... the though bubble was an after though sadly. I rendered the little guy out and felt something was missing... Still I like how it came out... Let me know what you think if you have a few minutes...
Hope you dig..
I'm not really sure what this drawing was when I started out... Think I was originally shooting for a little cartoon streaker who was getting DRUNK on a bottle of something... However the bottle became kinda like a flask and I figured that he was doing some kind of chemistry... Which in turn made his cartoon nudity a little stranger...
Heck, maybe he's designed like one of those early UPA characters where there body is just one color and its implied that they are clothed..
well enough musing...
Hope you dig.
Bear Sniffing Bourbon..
Because That's obviously what the nose is for... Nothing better then a good whiff o' Bourbon... Sorta wishing I had some right now... Oh well, Off to bed instead..
Take care all, Hope you dig.
Some MONDAY HEADS!
Kicking the week off with my arm braced up and some little head doodles...
I'm looking forward to getting some stuff going this week..
Hope you dig them...
Late night Lady...
She's probably rocking in a club some where. But, I'm just winding down here at the home studio... Should have signed off and gone to sleep hours ago.. I just wanted to squeeze a little more time out of my weekend though...
Can't blame me for trying...
Hope you all dig..
Every once in a while you run into someone really snooty... If your me you often run into these folks often...
Took a Beating today. But, was treated to a good meal and find myself waiting to watch the first episode of BREAKING BAD season four... I'm very excited...
Sadly, USA is getting silly with they're shows and I've missed two episodes of Burn Notice because they NEVER LOADED the stuff to they're site...Pretty lame...
But, enough of me whining... here's some art of a snooty guy..
Hope you dig..
Bear with a green type necktie
Here's a Bear, sporting a green necktie.. and probably giving orders to one of his ursine underlings... In an office type setting...
Some days I'm convinced that this is how the world sees me... Like most folks I hit a bad mood every once in a while... It does suck.
However I know, and am thankful to I have people around me that understand the ups and downs of life... Looking forward to having the recent bad vibes pass so that I can get on to more productive goodness and such things... Don't want to be an OGRE all the time..
Hope you dig..
The Nobility....
Just a bust of some historical sort of dude.. Perhaps he's a lord or duke of some sort... Some thinker of deep thoughs, or even a composer. Not really sure...
But I've always had a deep seated fascination with sculpture and Head Studies and busts have always been particularly interesting for me..
Hope you dig..
This Gal Friday...
Tri colored BEARS...
A boy named WOODWARD.
GENDARMES et INSPECTORS
I've gone all French in one of my recent sketchpad drawings...
I slapped some colors on it for the sake of working with some color and posted it up for you all.
Hope you dig..
Acid Rain Bear...
Got up a lot earlier then usual this morning which is making me feel an extra additional exhausted right now... The heat and humidity here in the city are seriously no joke of late. So, I find myself kinda plugging along and trying to make things work out... Here's a quicky bear drawing for Tuesday. Now I gotta get to work on some storyboard stuff from the office...
Hope you dig.
Juggling Bear..
Just a bear doing some juggling. I figure I'll be juggling some stuff around this week also. I Guessed that this was the best post to start my week off. Drawings to do and bills to pay, Better focus.
Also today is 7/11 day... so go get yourselves a slurpee and maybe some combos while your at it. I know I will..
Hope you dig.
blue eyed lass..
Yeah... Drawing more ladies....more faces...with more snippets of photoshop...
I've been experiencing a rather unfavorable bout of Tendonitis in my drawing arm of late. I'm hoping I can get it in order, over the next few weeks while not falling to far behind in my drawing and other projects.
Hope you dig.
Wizard scrawl.
Girl with a BLUE BIRD TATTOO Breakdown...
I sketched this out yesterday at the lunch counter while I waited for my breakfast eggs and bacon platter to show up... It's funny how many people will stop and look over your shoulder and ask you questions while your just sitting quietly doing some scribbles...
I threw some colors at it really quick last night and was playing with the saturation on the image...because I've been into REALLY BRIGHT colors of late... So, here's three variations on the image.. I like the super colored one but, I'm realizing that the Greyscale one seems kinda flat... Perhaps I'll need to pay more attention to my values and making cleaner contrasts in the future...
Speaking of future... I'm also please to announce that I crested over 200 posts for the first half of this year...WHOO HOOOOO! I might actually might make my 400 post goal by DEC 31! Expect more stuff in the weeks to come... I'm putting the hammer down...
Hope you dig....
Here's a guy that's finished a long day down on the farm... Looking and feeling a little tired... Kinda like I am right now...
Hope you dig.
Quick gal
Here's a quick girl drawing from a photo that was on my desk as reference form something else... Kinda a caricature... Quick color pass, was hooked to bright colors today...
Also trying to play with framing elements lately so that my images are just inside boxes and rectangles... Angled forms feel more dynamic...
Hope you dig...
Bright Gal
Oddly enough I posted some artwork with Captain America, on this very day exactly two years ago. That very same image had a RED SKULL Drawing in it too. Scope it out HERE. It was my very first project with the AUTUMN SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA. Figured I'd post this in tribute to that day. Super skribbly line work on a NOTEPAD (uncommon sketch surface for me. Like the deformation of his face...Might visit it again for when the movie releases in a few weeks...
Hope you dig..
Here's a pixie drawing I unearthed from a stack of pages that were a few months old... She got a splash of color and here she is for you to scope out....
I might have to cut back on the digital painting for a while and focus on the drawings though...I feel myself getting lazy a bit and relying too much on photo shop... Still, I do love digital painting because its simply too expensive for me to be doing more traditional paint methods..
Hope you dig.
Kicking Ass..
It's something that I personally think can be good to say to yourself every once in a while... Right now though I wanna thank all those artists and friends that are keeping me going right now... You guys and gals all RULE!..
Hope you Dig...
Yeah...Some fun little Monkey Doodles to brighten my day, and hopefully yours too... It seems whenever I draw animals lately I lament that I don't live closer to a zoo. Miss drawing live animals... But, for now FUN CARTOON MONKEY UPLOAD!
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Vodafone launches Sure Signal Premium mobile coverage solution for UK businesses
Vodafone announced the launch of Sure Signal Premium - a service for medium and large UK businesses in need of 3G and 4G coverage at their workplace. Sure Signal Premium has been developed by the carrier together with NEC and SpiderCloud Wireless. The service is intended for businesses with 320 or more employees and more than 3200 square metres of floor space. It's able to self-configure for "the best voice and data service" thanks to SpiderCloud's proprietary software.
According to Vodafone, Sure Signal is "the first mobile coverage solution of its kind in the UK". SpiderCloud provides "robust and secure" technology to connect to the carrier's exclusive mobile network, while NEC delivers the back-end. Vodafone CTO Fergal Kelly comments that the rise of smartphone, cloud apps and Bring Your Own Device is "no longer just a nice-to-have for business" and his company's new service can "satisfy rising indoo capacity and coverage demands". Customers will receive "a robust design, delivery and installation service" according to their building layout.
Mr. Kelly also considers the new service a "benefit of a £900 million investment by Vodafone UK in its fixed and mobile networks in 2013".
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As seen on Irish Television rating #1 on RTE1 Broadcast! Kanata an Irish Story, explores the history of the Irish in Canada in a new light through voices from Newfoundland to Northwest Territories. The film is a family album of individuals some famous, others should be and some just want to be heard on topics of stereotypes, religion, politics and culture that has been generally ignored in the Canadian Mosaic. The viewer will meet individuals from the North and South of Ireland and from the Jewish, Protestant and Catholic traditions.
You can purchase the video here
Film Festivals and Screenings
Commfest Film Festival 2011
Los Angeles Movie Awards 2011
Irish Ambassador Dr. Ray Bassett Private Reception 2011
Vancouver Irish Memorial Fundraiser 2012
SiarSceal Film Festival 2013


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8 Common Misconceptions About High-End Audio Systems
Deconstructing Some of the Common Myths About High-Performance Sound
All music fans would love to listen to their favorite artists and albums just as they first sounded in the recording studio. Great sound is the ultimate goal for anyone that calls themselves a music lover, which is why high-end audio systems have exploded in popularity over the past fifty years. However, some common myths have persisted that have kept people from actually taking advantage of the power of high-performance sound. In this blog, we highlight some of the most persistent ones to make sure you don't make any common mistakes when investing in a high-end audio system.


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A Nigerian teenager, Kelvin Odunuyi, 19 living in the UK has been gunned down as he stood with friends at the entrance of the Vue cinema in Wood Green, at just after 12.30am on Thursday.
According to UK Guardian, police were called to Hollywood Green, Wood Green, north London at about 12.32am on Thursday to reports of a shooting, the Metropolitan police said.
Officers found the young man suffering from a gunshot injury outside the cinema complex.
It is believed that the assailants fled on a moped after shooting the teenager. He was taken to hospital where he died a short time later. No arrests have been made, and the man's next-of-kin have been informed.
DCI Luke Marks said: "At this early stage, we're trying to piece together exactly what has happened.
"However, we believe two people made off on a moped shortly after the incident and this is one line of inquiry that we're actively pursuing.
"We would urge anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any information, to come forward and speak to police as soon as possible."
His mother, Afishetu Oniru told The UK Standard that her son was at the "wrong place at the wrong time".
At the family home in Harrow on Friday, she told the Standard: "He was a lovely jovial boy. He was clever and loved by all who knew him...he had everything going for him."
Mrs Oniru said relatives, including his father who runs a property business in Nigeria, had paid her son's fees at the prestigious £26,000-a-year Fulneck School in Pudsey, West Yorkshire, as a boarder, and that he had ambitions to work in the oil industry.
He moved to Heartlands High School in Wood Green.
She said: "We sent him away because it was the best school for him. I have always lived in London but when we moved to Wood Green for a short time I got scared for my family.
"We now live in Harrow and I told him not to go back to Wood Green to see friends. But he did and now he is dead after being shot dead in a random attack. Police said it was wrong place at wrong time.
"He was with a big group when two boys on bicycles came along shooting - he was hit, it's a tragedy. I am devastated.
"I knew he would be safe at home with me but he went there and now he is dead. Another mother is grieving, enough is enough, the government needs to act to stop the bloodshed."
Mr Odunuyi, a rapper who performed under the name DipDat and was also known as Lampz, was pronounced dead in hospital two hours after the shooting.
The killing, the first fatal shooting of a teenager in London in 2018, is thought to be part of an escalating "postcode war" between gangs in Wood Green and nearby Tottenham.
A police source confirmed the killing was being treated as gang-related. It was claimed that Mr Odunuyi was not a gang member, but socialised with people who were.


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to stoke the fire (a.k.a. work up an appetite) while carving tracks on
British Columbia terrain. And when skiers and boarders wrap a day's
play, they reward themselves with everything from family festivities to
toast-worthy treats. Here are some of the best ways to soak
up BC's après atmosphere.
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Family Fun
Activity suited for all ages is a tall order, and British Columbia delivers.
In Whistler, après activity is an outdoor affair. Set in the Whistler Olympic Plaza, select evenings in the winter months feature Family Après, with everything from live entertainment and snowman-building competitions, to storytelling and tobogganing. Tip: check with a Village Host, as offerings change week to week.
At Sun Peaks Resort, Moonlight Snowshoe & S'mores tours explore the winter landscape overlooking the village, a sight illuminated by shimmering lights. The one-kilometre (0.6-mile) trek through the forest ends next to a campfire with freshly made, ooey-gooey treats and hot apple cider.
Big White Ski Resort's Happy Valley Adventure Park is home to a 60-metre (197-foot) Ice Climbing Tower, geared for everyone from beginners to advanced ice pickers. To take it up a notch, book a twilight snowmobiling tour, and finish the evening with hot chocolate and marshmallows toasted over a bonfire.
A hop, skip, and a schuss further north, SilverStar Mountain Resort offers the ultimate all-in-one experience with My1Pass. A flash of the pass guarantees all-inclusive lift tickets, plus sliding fun at the tube park, spins on the outdoor mountain pond, and snowshoe and cross-country treks through forests of fir. If you still have steam, look beyond pass inclusions, and opt for mini snowmobile rides, sleigh rides, dinner tours, and friendly competition at the only ski-in/ski-out bowling alley on the planet.
At Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, near Golden, families hit the newly redesigned Tube Zone. Head to the top, via the Jelly Bean surface lift, and hold on for a shriek-worthy downhill glide. Further south in Fernie, cool kids cruise on the snow in an entirely different way, thanks to mammoth-wheeled fat bikes. What's in store? A low-gear ride easily mastered by first-timers and seasoned cyclists alike.
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Friday, December 30, 2016
Après, Après! Post-Ski indulgences at BC's snowy resorts
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Multi-million-dollar investments, new developments, and new cruise port lead to great tourism expectations for 2017.
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NEW YORK – December 2016 – W Hotels Worldwide, now part of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), made its much anticipated Sin City debut with today's opening of W Las Vegas. W transformed a 289-room tower of SLS Las Vegas, providing guests an elevated hotel-within-a-hotel experience, located on the emerging North End of the Vegas Strip.
"If there are two things in this world that were truly made for each other, it's W Hotels and Las Vegas," said Anthony Ingham, Global Brand Leader, W Hotels Worldwide.
"After nearly two decades of anticipation, W Las Vegas will show guests a different side of the strip, offering an unexpected and irreverent twist on the typical Sin City experience."
Built by PENTA Building Group designed by Gensler in collaboration with AvroKO Hospitality Group, guests arrive at the Welcome Desk and are invited into the brand's signature Living Room to mix and mingle.
Evoking a sense of Vegas glamour, the Living Room bar was inspired by casino gaming tables, while intimate seating nooks nod to the hotel's original mid-century incarnation as the Sahara. Behind the bar, a neon art "desert garden" by artist Keith Lemley dramatically transforms the space from day to night.
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Andy Grammer, Ben Rector, Better Than Ezra and More Join Host Sister Hazel for 17th Sailing of The Rock Boat
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Atlanta, GA – Now in its 17th year of seafaring musical adventure, The Rock Boat – one of the first themed cruises of its kind – returns for 2017 with a brand new lineup and unlimited adventures in store. Hosted by renowned alternative rock band Sister Hazel ("All for You"), The Rock Boat XVII will feature five nights of rock 'n' roll mayhem aboard the beautiful Norwegian Jade with stops in two Caribbean paradises along the way.
The top of the lineup includes first time Rock Boater and feel-good hit maker Andy Grammer, indie pop star Ben Rector, and '90s alt-rock icons Better Than Ezra. Returning Rock Boat favorites include heartland jangle rockers Red Wanting Blue, Celtic tunesmiths Gaelic Storm, Texan-bred roots group Green River Ordinance, alt-rockers Melodime, rock & roll purists Wild Adriatic, the modern folk of Andy Suzuki & The Method, Midwestern soul rockers Welshly Arms, bluesy crooner Amy Gerhartz and the jam-happy Brian Fechino & Friends.
The top of the lineup includes first time Rock Boater and feel-good hit maker Andy Grammer, indie pop star Ben Rector, and '90s alt-rock icons Better Than Ezra. Returning Rock Boat favorites include heartland jangle rockers Red Wanting Blue, Celtic tunesmiths Gaelic Storm, Texan-bred roots group Green River Ordinance, alt-rockers Melodime, rock & roll purists Wild Adriatic, the modern folk of Andy Suzuki & The Method, Midwestern soul rockers Welshly Arms, bluesy crooner Amy Gerhartz and the jam-happy Brian Fechino & Friends.
Newcomers include moody soundscapers Grizfolk, the intricate melodies of Jared & The Mill, party-starting maestro Andy Frasco & The U.N., piano popper Aijia, the funky seven-piece Ripe and the quirky art-rocker Wrenn.
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
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With a suite of updates, Yahoo comes into the news for its popular Mail product and other portal tools. Blake Irving, executive VP and Chief Product Officer, announced fortified Search, Twitter integration, an iPad app and others on the corporate blog this morning.
Yahoo Mail, "with even more focus on performance and speed," has an improved user interface and better spam filters, according to VentureBeat. In keeping with Irving's efforts to curate online data, the portal hub contains more news and entertainment. For connecting users with family and friends, feeds for Twitter as well as Facebook are connected to the Mail news stream.
The emphasis of these updates is about speed, as was shown by presentation coverage from BusinessInsider. Irving promised during his talk that Yahoo "will iterate faster." Most likely that refers to news headlines on the portal's main page, and with the release of the iPad app this will become even more of a necessity with the app's dedicated interface.
Social sharing-enabled Customized Content Ads are now available with new ad formats.Yahoo will aim to give its advertising partners a platform with more customizability, opportunity for virality with its sharing feature, and ability to stand out with more viewing configurations.
Irving also mentions Yahoo! Connected TV, which was announced yesterday as a partnership between the Internet portal and Toshiba America Information Systems. Connected TV will deliver interactive Internet content on certain new Toshiba HDTV models. Users can choose from Yahoo! TV widgets that rent movies from Blockbuster as well access services from CBS News, Pandora, eBay, Twitter and Facebook while simultaneously watching TV. The development kit for Yahoo! TV widgets will be available for publishers.


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If you've been harmed by someone else's dog, you're undoubtedly going through a tough time. You're in pain and wondering who's going to pay your medical bills. What's the dog bite law in Texas? Can you get compensation for your pain and suffering? Should you consult an attorney?
Attorney Mark Anderson has over 20 years' experience fighting for dog bite victims in Texas. Contact us today to set up your free, no-obligation consultation.
Dedicated to Serving Dog Attack Victims
Founder and Attorney Mark Anderson is a trusted Dallas-Fort Worth dog bite attorney. Mark was named Top Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine and is consistently recognized as a Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters for his personal injury work. Mark is ranked by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel in the top one percent of attorneys in the U.S. The Anderson Law Firm received an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau.
Recovering compensation for dog bite cases in Texas can get tricky, since the law isn't always straightforward and filing a dog bite claim is a challenging legal process. Attorney Mark Anderson has over 20 years' experience winning dog attack cases in Texas against negligent owners. If you've been bitten by someone else's dog, it's important to have an attorney on your side who fully understands your rights.
Common Legal Dog Bite Terms Explained
The One Bite Rule
There's a popular misunderstanding that in order to make a claim against a dog (and their owner), the dog has to have bitten someone before. It's not true. If you've been attacked by a dog, you can file a claim against the owner, even if their dog hasn't ever bitten anyone before. In order to do this, you'll need to establish negligence, meaning you'll need to prove that the owner's actions led their dog to attack you.
The strength of your case depends on how much evidence you have against the dog that bit you and their owner. Though Texas law protects dog bite victims, you'll have to do more than point fingers at the irresponsible dog owner. You'll have to prove that the dog caused your injuries, and also that the dog's owners were directly responsible for it.
An example of negligence would be if your neighbors failed to secure their backyard gate and their dog escaped and bit you. Or maybe someone let their dog run free in the park, and their dog attacked your leashed dog, causing you to get hurt in the process. These are things people knowingly do, and those actions put their dog in a position to bite.
Duty to Protect Others
Every dog owner has a duty (under the law) to protect others from their animal. This includes things like keeping their dog securely contained at home, restraining their dog on a leash while on walks, etc. If you were bitten by a dog that was wandering loose, you could have a strong claim against the owner.
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Here at the Anderson Law Firm, we have over 40 years of combined experience winning Texas dog bite cases. We know exactly what to look for, who to call and how to construct your case in the right way in order to convince an insurance company or jury to pay you the money you deserve.
We offer no win, no fee services.
It costs nothing to hire us upfront. After we win your case, we take a percentage of the money we won for you - you never pay anything out of pocket. We also offer free consultations. During our consultation, we'll discuss your case in detail talk about your rights, make sure you aren't doing anything that could hurt your case and go over all the ways we plan to help.
We'll immediately investigate your case.
Evidence disappears quickly. Fences are repaired, cuts heal and signs of dog bite damage are lost. For this reason, quick investigations are crucial, which is why we make yours a priority.
We'll get you the medical care you need.
Here at the Anderson Law Firm, we have two main goals: to get you healed, and then to win you the money you need to pay for your damages and injuries. No matter whether you have health insurance, we'll get you into doctors we trust and won't stop until you're fully recovered.
We'll prove negligence.
If the dog's owner was negligent, we know how to prove it. We'll construct a solid case against the other party to ensure you're rightfully compensated for your injuries.
We'll get you the compensation you deserve.
If you were bitten by someone else's dog, you don't deserve to suffer. Under Texas law, you're entitled to compensation for your medical bills, missed work days, pain and suffering that resulted from the animal attack. Let us fight for your rights.
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Dog Attack Law in Texas - The "One Bite Rule"
As a Fort Worth dog bite lawyer, I know that Texas dog bite law can be complex. For this reason, many people think that they can't make a dog bite claim unless the aggressive dog has bitten someone else before. It's called the "one bite rule."
While this accurately describes the concept of "strict liability," it doesn't accurately reflect the law in Texas. It IS possible to win a dog bite case if the aggressor hasn't ever attacked anyone before. Here, I cover both issues.
Strict Liability
In Texas, we have something called "strict liability." Essentially, if the owner of the animal that attacked you knew about the vicious tendencies of their pet, then it's much easier to get their insurance company to compensate your injuries.
For example, let's say Bob has a dog named Russ who bit a little kid last year. That means that Bob knows his dog has vicious tendencies and now it's up to Bob to keep Russ under control. Now, if Russ goes off and bites you, it's 100 percent Bob's fault, even if you did something to antagonize Russ. That's the way strict liability works.
In cases of strict liability, the dog's owner can't blame the attack on you. If their dog was known to be aggressive and it indeed attacked someone, it's their (Bob's) job to pay for the injuries.
Debunking the One Bite Rule
Despite all this, you don't need strict liability to pursue a dog bite claim. (And if a lawyer tells you so, don't listen!)
Although strict liability cases are generally easier for a lawyer to pursue, it's not the only way. As long as your lawyer can prove that the dog's owner was negligent, you have a good claim.
How to Win a Dog Bite Case in Texas Using Strict Liability
The easiest (although not the only) way to win a dog attack injury claim is to establish strict liability against the owner of the dog. Strict liability means that the dog owner knew that their animal was vicious but didn't do anything to stop them from attacking you.
The Trouble With Proving Strict Liability
Bob's attorneys cannot argue "contributory negligence" if the Bob is strictly liable. Contributory negligence would be something like if a kid provoked Rex by yelling at him. But Bob's failure to protect others from his aggressive dog outweighs all other factors.
Even if strict liability cannot be proven, your personal injury lawyer can still make a claim against the dog owner or possessor if the owner was negligent.
Proving Dog Owner Negligence
In a dog attack injury claim, negligence means that the dog's owner breached their duty to protect you from their dangerous animal. For example, maybe your neighbors failed to secure the gate to their backyard and their dog escaped and bit you. Or maybe someone let their dog run free in the park, and their dog attacked your leashed dog, causing you to get hurt in the process.
Dog attack cases that rely on proving negligence differ from strict liability cases since the victim could have been attacked on the dog owner's property. In those cases, the standard rules from general liability cases apply. If you had permission to be on someone's property and their dog bit you, then you can make a claim against the owner. If, however, you were a trespasser, you're far less likely to be awarded any compensation.
Then, there's something called negligence "per se." This means that not only was the dog's owner acting careless, but they broke a law in the process, such as a local leash law.
Injured When Another Dog Attacked Your Pet
As a Fort Worth dog bite attorney, one of the most common dog bite scenarios I see goes like this. You're walking your dog on a leash through your neighborhood when suddenly a lone, unleashed dog appears out of nowhere. The lone dog, feeling threatened or perhaps territorial, attacks your dog. You struggle to pull your own dog away from the attacker and get bit in the process. Sometimes, the lone dog will even purposely go after you.
Such attacks are extremely common and often result in significant injury, which means higher medical bills, long-term rehabilitation and everlasting scars.
Why You Should File a Dog Bite Claim
Unfortunately, dog bites can lead to serious - even deadly - injuries, scarring and disfiguration, and psychological troubles, especially in children. The good news is that dog attack victims may be entitled to seek compensation to help cover the costs of doctor fees, medical bills, missed work days and lost earning capacity.
In addition, you may be able to seek compensation for your mental anguish and loss of enjoyment of life. This compensation is added on to more tangible costs related to your injuries.
However, you can't be compensated for any of these things unless you file a claim. The U.S. justice system isn't set up to punish negligent dog owners or to reward dog bite victims on its own. The only way for you to recover money for your injuries is to file a claim.
Making a Claim When the Dog's Owner Is Someone You Know
A lot of times, dog attack victims are reluctant to make a personal injury claim because the owner of the dog is either a family member, a friend, a neighbor or a co-worker. However, I want to assure you that it's okay to make a claim against someone you know, and you shouldn't feel bad about doing it. You aren't asking for them to pay you directly and the money won't come out of their pocket, but rather it will come from their home insurance policy.
Most dog bite claims are paid using a dog owner's home owner's insurance policy. Because homeowner's insurance rates are set by location rather than on a case-to-case basis, their rates won't even go up. Making a claim will have no negative effects on them whatsoever, so you should not feel guilty about it.
Child Injuries as a Result of a Dog Attack
Children are far more likely to be victims of a serious dog attack than adults. They are also far more likely to suffer severe injuries in such an attack. If your son or daughter is attacked by a dog – even if it's a neighbor's dog or the family pet – it is critical that you consult with a board certified Fort Worth personal injury lawyer to discuss your situation so you fully comprehend the lifelong effects the injuries will have on your child and to learn about your full range of legal rights and options.
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Concert films
Here are entered works on films of musical concert performances recorded in front of a live audience.
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- found: Work cat.: Richard Pryor live in concert [VR] c1979.
- found: I'm the one that I want [VR] 2001(Margaret Cho's raunchy and hysterically funny stand-up concert filmed live at The Warfield in her hometown of San Francisco)
- found: Talking Heads (Musical group). Stop making sense [VR] 1999(film of the Talking Heads in concert)
- found: Sonny Rollins in concert [VR] c1986(live performance by jazz tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, supported by Bob Cranshaw on bass, Walter Davis, Jr., on piano, Masuo on guitar, and David Lee on drums)
- found: Lopez, D. Films by genre, c1993:subgenre listed under Musical: Rock Concert Films (Concert Film, Rock-Concert Documentary, Rock Doc. They fall under the category of documentaries and are a permanent record of the actual performance or happening in which folk or rock music is played to its audience, either in the open air or in enclosed locales. See also Rock Film)
- found: Konigsberg, I. The complete film dict., 1998:concert film (A film that records a live musical performance before a public audience. In commercial cinema, the form has largely been relegated to such rock documentaries as Michael Wadleigh's Woodstock (1970) ... and Jonathan Demme's Stop Making Sense (1984), a purer record of a concert by the Talking Heads; rock documentary: A type of concert film that presents a performance of rock music, frequently employing filmic technique to create for the audience the experience of attending such a performance while also seeming to make some kind of social statement about the music and the culture which produces it)
- found: Internet movie database, Aug. 28, 2006(Concert Film. Examples listed include: Richard Pryor: Live in Concert; Margaret Cho: Assassin; Judy Garland in Concert; B.B. King: Live in Africa; Emerson, Lake & Palmer in Concert; Concert for Kampuchea; The Police: Synchronicity Concert; Bill Cosby: Himself; An Irish Evening: Live at the Grand Opera House, Belfast)
- found: LC database, Aug. 28, 2006(concert films; concert film; comedy concert film; The concert for Bangladesh)
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The new Dr Who and a view of dyspraxia
23 October 2018
Opinion: Dyspraxia is entering public conscience via a character in Dr Who. Liz FairGray (Science) adds depth to the TV portrayal of this complex disorder.
Dyspraxia is a term which seems to have made its way into the collective vocabulary of society in general, much like the terms "dyslexia" and "autism" which were once used only by academics or medical professionals.
It seems that these words now trip off the tongue; pronounced easily, applied frequently and used to describe anybody who seems to be doing things in a way which is not typical of people in general. However, do most of us actually know what these words mean? In particular, for this article, do people know what is meant by the term "dyspraxia"?
Is it possible that the general population will develop their concept of dyspraxia to be that which is represented by the friend of the latest Dr Who in her latest escapades? Sometimes it seems that people derive their concepts of autism from the character in the movie Rain Man and this current Dr Who may parallel this simplistic perception of a complex disorder.
So, let's investigate this term a little and try to add some layers of depth to the description of dyspraxia.
One Definition
Dyspraxia is a defined as a developmental coordination disorder. Despite the word "developmental", dyspraxia is recognised by The World Health Organisation as a lifelong condition in which the symptoms vary, affected by age, treatment and environment. In this context "developmental" refers to the fact that a person is born with the tendency toward dyspraxia. It is not acquired as a consequence of stroke, Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy etc., even though people with these conditions may show similar coordination difficulties. Dyspraxia is a disorder which affects the coordination of sequenced muscle movements which should occur in a smooth orderly manner. Coordinated sequenced muscle movements are essential to all aspects of life and the more complex the task, the greater the number of movements which need to be sequenced.
Consider the daily tasks which require no conscious thought on our part – the act of walking followed by sitting, the action of using the muscles of the mouth and nose when chewing and swallowing food while coordinating this with moving these same muscles to breathe at the same time.
Now consider how much more challenging life would be if we had to consciously plan the muscle movements to accomplish these tasks. This is what happens when people have dyspraxia. Dyspraxia can occur within any muscle group of the body. The greater the number of muscles involved the greater the severity of the challenges facing the person with dyspraxia.
How do muscles "know" what to do?"
When we plan to move parts of our body or use our face muscles to speak, how do muscles know which direction to move, how much pressure to exert and how rapidly they should move? The muscles "know" because a message is sent from the brain to the muscles.
When people have dyspraxia, the message to the muscles is disrupted.
The strength of the muscle is unaffected and there is no withering away of the muscle as may occur in a person who has had an injury.
The intellectual thought processes of the person are totally intact. (I know I need to lift my foot off the floor, then swing my body forward and replace my foot back on the ground).
The delivery of the message is disrupted as it travels between the brain and muscle. This is why people appear to be uncoordinated and clumsy.
What characterises 'Dyspraxia'?
Dyspraxia is characterised by a poorly coordinated muscle movements in different parts of the body. In practical terms, we may first notice children with delayed milestones for sitting, walking, running etc. They may fall over more frequently, "trip over their own feet", bump into furniture etc., as they do not adjust their muscle movements to accommodate items in their environment. Difficulties with movements in large muscle groups can affect actions such as learning to ride a bike, playing sports where running, batting, throwing, catching all need to occur with precision and speed.
People with dyspraxia in these large muscle groups can improve their skill, but they require significantly more time and effort than most people, in order to achieve even basic proficiency. As adults, many people adjust and learn to compensate, taking care to plan a visual route or to carefully think, for example, "I will need to turn right at this corner". Visual memory and sequencing of visual information may be more challenging.
Verbal Dyspraxia
Some people with dyspraxia have challenges moving smaller muscle groups. The small facial muscles involved in eating and speaking may be affected. Sometimes children can be very difficult to understand because the programming of the speech muscles is significantly impaired. Attempts to say specific sounds (for example: "Sh") are incorrect, so listeners do not know what the child is trying to say. This type of dyspraxia (also called Apraxia of Speech) requires intense speech therapy; often for several years. Speech–language therapists specialise in working with children who have this disorder and are often successful in teaching the child to speak clearly, even if the speech is not 100 percent accurate.
So in summary, dyspraxia is a complex developmental coordination disorder in which the sequence of muscle movements is interrupted. The muscles themselves hold typical levels of strength and show no sign of wasting. Similarly the intellectual ability of the person is within the normal range and no damage to the brain is observed in a CT scan or MRI.
The characteristics of dyspraxia feature poorly coordinated movements; affecting either large muscle groups or small muscle groups. Effects include clumsy movement, lack of coordination and difficulties responding to visual information. Often a secondary difficulty such as Attention Deficit Disorder may occur within the same individual and in children with verbal dyspraxia, speech is very difficult to understand. Speech language therapy for these children and occupational therapy are both helpful as the individual is taught specific strategies to improve coordination.
Introducing Ryan, the character with dyspraxia in the new Dr Who, will undoubtedly bring a welcome and increased awareness of the condition to the general public. However, it must be remembered that, like the concept of autism we see in Rain Man, the fictional portrayal is simplistic and the facts of the condition are much more deeply layered and complex.
Liz Fairgray is a clinical educator in the Programme of Speech Sciences in the Faculty of Science. This article reflects the opinion of the author and not the views of the University of Auckland.
Used with permission from Newsroom, The new Dr Who and a view of dyspraxia published on 23 October 2018.


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UK Men's Basketball
Slone not giving up on UK dream
Former walk-on Landon Slone expects to meet with John Calipari next week in hopes of convincing the Kentucky coach to permit him to rejoin the team.
It seems Slone will have to be especially persuasive.
While answering questions during an appearance at a Kiwanis Club of the Bluegrass meeting Thursday, Calipari did not sound likely to add Slone.
"I just don't keep walk-ons," the UK coach said when a club member asked about Slone. "I don't have time."
After suggesting he was unaware that Slone wanted back on the team, Calipari allowed that a rash of injuries might persuade him to add walk-ons.
"Short of that, I'll probably stay where we are," he said.
This time last year, former UK Coach Billy Gillispie had seven walk-ons on the roster. Those included Slone, who starred at Paintsville High and was named 2008 Appalachian Player of the Year.
As a freshman walk-on last season, Slone's high point came in scoring eight points against both Mississippi Valley State and Central Michigan. But in UK's 18 games against Southeastern Conference competition, he played in six games and only three times more than a minute. He scored two points.
Upon arriving at UK, Calipari made no secret of his wish to keep walk-ons to a minimum. By giving the unused 13th and final scholarship to Mark Krebs, the UK coach does not have a walk-on on the team.
After failing to arrange a meeting with Calipari this spring, Slone transferred to Morehead State. But less than a week into the fall semester at the new school he decided to return to UK as a student and seek a return to the team.
Slone said former players like Richie Farmer and Kyle Macy have encouraged him to let Calipari know about his strong desire to be on the Kentucky team.
"You just have to let him know how bad you want to play there," Slone said, "and how bad you want to be back on the team."


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|Stature of Liberty. My mom came to the party.
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Fall is here!!!
I love fall. It is probably my favorite season. And, I have a confession to make. I didn't grill out for Labor Day. I know it is the thing to do on the last hoorah of summer but I'm kind of over it and with the cooler temps and fall in the air I wanted comfort food!
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Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Hallowe'en Ghost Walk
Fifty Ghostly spectres walked the streets of Stockport on Wed Nov 31st.
Led by Steve Cliffe and Jim Clare they circled the graveyard, saw a skeleton rise from a tomb, plunged the depths of the dungeon and witnessed the shooting of Constable Birch.
Thank you to all who took a part in making this a very enjoyable evening.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Old Town Inns
The Trust now has a new town walk that they can offer to groups interested in a look at Stockport's alcoholic past.
It takes about 90 minutes and is led by Coral Dranfield, who will tell you the history of the oldest inns and hostelries of Stockport's centre, some present, some past and others a distant memory. It isn't a pub crawl and regrettably there are no free samples.
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Electrical distribution: Thomas & Betts brochure highlights engineered solutions for renewable energy facilities.
Electrical power distribution: Thomas & Betts (T&B)'s brochure, "Electrical Solutions for Renewable Energy," outlines the company's product solutions for wind farms and solar voltaic systems that support safe and continuous operation, reduce costs and protect distribution systems.
The brochure is organized around product groupings that provide solutions to specific challenges encountered in renewable energy facilities, such as safety, cost reduction and continuous operation, among others. It also indicates which T&B product lines are designed to address each of these issues, as well as the services and training T&B offers to support many of these lines.
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A while ago, a friend of mine and i were talking about motherhood and how different it is once you're in the thick of it. She said, "Before I became a mom, I got to see my friends do it first. Then when it was my turn, I got to pick and choose what kind of mom I wanted to be."
I've always admired various parents in my life, both old and young. I want to have as much discernment and wisdom and grace as my own mom and dad. I want to be creative and attentive like my auntie Missy. I want to be humorous and giggly with my girls like Kathy and Glen. I want to be sweet yet stern like Jen and Ryan.
I want my children to see and be a part of what Ty and I are passionate about, like Emily and Trav. I want to be okay with not having all the answers, like Colleen and Steve. I want to teach my sons to see my daughters as princesses like Tamara and Charlie.
This list could go on and on and on...
I know when the rubber meets the road, my philosophies and ideologies will quickly shift and sway, desperate to settle on a course. But there is no hard and fast course. Just grace, truth, and lots of chocolate.
What ideas about motherhood did/do you have before babies?
How have they shifted since?
Let's talk.
**The wonderful thing about being a new momma is the wisdom pool of experienced mothers around you. Prior to computer and the world wide web, women still had each others backs. From baby showers and hospital visits, to midwives and doulas, women have always supported women in the area of motherhood.
Thursdays here on The Girl that Sings are specifically for that. I need you and your passionate opinions and experiences. Just remember to be respectful. Bring on the comment conversations.


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Thank God, my symptoms have started improving the last few days. I've slept through the night twice, and am having mostly formed stools. I started drinking 2 bottles of kombucha a day, which has 2 billion s.boulardii as well as other organisms in it. S. Boulardii was one of the few probiotics to be found beneficial for CD. I also take take 750 mg. of supplemental s. boulardii along with 4 capsules of VSL#3, a probiotic also studied in IBD. Whether or not these probiotics, the steroids (I'm down to 25 mg., coming down 5 mg. a week), or the hookworms are what are helping, I don't know. I'm just glad I'll be well enough to travel to Los Angeles in a week and give my talk on my helmintherapy experience at the BTeR conference.
I did only 1 egg count since the TSO disaster, and it was 500 epg. I will do another tomorrow and assess my current worm population.
I've finished my slides for the BTeR Foundation, and am now practicing my talk. I plan on borrowing a conference room on Sunday and filming a trial run, so I'll give you all a preview in a few days.
Here's a link to the BTeR conference:
I encourage you all to come.
In my talk, I discuss my reaction to hookworms, both the initial side effects and benefit by month 4. I talk about how adding worms in "trickle doses" caused me to regress, and ultimately I lost my worms by the end of the first year.
I reinfect, get good efficacy for about 6 months, my egg count starts to drop. I reinfect, get another 6 months. Then Jasper Lawrence is raided by the FDA, flees the country, I go 9 months without being able to infect. I discuss the lack of legal rights as patients; can we safely incubate and self infect?
I add 15 more worms in June, get worse, go on Prednisone, get better. I add 3 doses of TSO and get substantially worse.
I talk about the microbiome and the slow pace of research on the hygiene hypothesis. How patients cannot wait. How we are willing to be case studied, to document our effects, but often our doctors are disinterested. I ask how the autoimmune community can unite with the researchers to help propel helmintherapy research forward.
We'll see what comes of it. Hopefully it will be an inspiring evening. Then I'll get more worms….
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Mexico's Wal-Mart de Mexico said on Monday that sales at its Mexican stores open at least a year rose 10.8 percent in October, compared to the same month a year prior.
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At the end of last month, the company reported a surge in third-quarter net profit, helped by stronger sales and a divestment of a clothing chain.
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Snowmageddon continues to ravage the East Coast, so I'm still stuck at the old airport. That's good news for you, however–I've got aw bit more time on my hands to ferret out some sweet post-holiday savings on electronics.
This time out, we've got some from Target, including deals on iPod docks, digital cameras, laptops, headphones, and more.
Canon SD1300 IS $129 (Down from $179)
JBL OnStage Micro II $59.99 (Down from ($79.99)
Acer Aspire AS5742Z-4601 $379.99 (Down from $499.99)
Sentry Noise Canceling Headphones $15.98 (Down from $39.99)
Powermat for Nintendo DS Lite $11.98 (Down from $29.99)


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Unlike other fictional universes, the Doctor Who universe is created solely by fiction. To us, this is not a valid source. Information from this source can only be used in "behind the scenes" sections, or on pages about real world topics.
Doctor Who Discovers: The Conquerors was published by Target Books. Its release date was 16 February 1978.
Publisher's summary Edit
Dr Who encounters some of the most adventurous — and hardiest — characters in history as he journeys through time to meet the Conquerors. Not surprisingly the Doctor becomes mixed up in a few adventures himself as he witnesses Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain, Napoleon's triumph at the battle of Austerlitz and Hannibal's crossing of the Alps.
Dr Who Discovers The Conquerors is one of a new series of illustrated Dr Who books. Watch out for other titles of Dr Who's journeys of discovery.
Subject matter Edit
- The Doctor and the TARDIS take the reader on a voyage of discovery.
Notable features Edit
- Each title included a pull-out stapled poster featuring the cover artwork by Jeff Cummins.
- Contents (fully illustrated articles on each topic)
- Introduction
- Alexander the Great
- Boadicea
- Julius Caesar
- Hannibal
- Hadrian
- Charlemagne the Great
- Richard the Lionheart
- Sir Francis Drake
- Napolean
- Simon Bolivar
- Farewell
Notes Edit
- This was the fourth book in the Doctor Who Discovers series.
Credits Edit
- Series editor: Fred Newman
- Series Designer: Frank Ainscough
- Cover Artwork:
- Internal Photographs: BBC Photographic Library
- Internal illustrations: The Mansell Collection


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Must visit places in cultural and historical Greece!
A country with historical course from the 7th millenium BC, Greece has a fascinating and interesting past. Historical monuments in Greece and the Greek islands date from all time periods, from the Mycenaean and the Classical times till the Medieval and Modern Era. You will find bellow a list with the most important historical monuments in Greece. Information about the most important hostorical monuments Greece and the Greek islands:
Acropolis in Athens, Ancient Delphi, Knossos Palace in Crete, Ancient Epidaurus, Dion, Ancient Dodona, Ancient Olympia, Mycenae, Mystras and more.
Acropolis of Athens Acropolis of Athens is the most famous historical monument of Greece. It was constructed in the mid 5th century BC, also known as the Golden Century of Athens. Although the most famous building on the Acropolis is the Parthenon, there are many other builings, like the Propylaea, the Erectheion and the Temple of Athena Nike. The Acropolis was entirely made of the finest Pentelic marble and by the best craftsmen of the era.
Ancient Delphi Located on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, Delphi is among the most interesting historical sites and ancient monuments in Greece. In the ancient times, this was the most famous oracle and pilgrims from all over the Mediterranean would come to ask for the prophecy of god Apollo. Along time, Delphi also served as the centre of a political and military association for many city-states of Central Greece. The most famous sights in Ancient Delphi are the Temple of Apollo, the Ancient Theatre, the Ancient Stadium and the Temple of Athena Pronea.
Minoan Palace of Knossos In a short distance of 5 km from Heraklion Town, Knossos is the most important sight in Crete island. Discovered in the early 20th century by the British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans, the site was found almost intact and covered by ashes. This led scientists believe that the palace was destroyed by a tsunami wave caused by the volcanic eruption of Santorini in about 1,500 BC. Amazingly enough, after many centuries under the ashes, the monumental Palace of Knossos has kept its colours and interesting wall paintings.
Ancient Epidaurus Located on the eastern side of Peloponnese, Ancient Epidaurus is mostly famous for its open theatre with the impressive acoustics. This theatre was constructed in the late 4th century AD by architect Polykleitos on the site of a former theatre. The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus never hosted original dramas but repetitions of famous plays. It was constructed right next to the Sanctuary of Asklepius, the healing god. The Asklepeion (healing centre) of Epidaurus was very famous in the antiquity as it was constructed on the birthplace of the god.
Dion The Sanctuary of Dion was dedicated to god Zeus (Dias in Greek). As it is located on the grounds of Mount Olympus, it was considered the closest sanctuary to the gods. From the very ancient times, there was an alter on the site to honor the Olympian Gods, but Dion largely developed during the Macedonian times. In fact, Alexander the Great made sacrifices to the gods there, asking them to favour his expedition to Asia. The site also developed in the Roman times, as visitors can see remains of a Roman villa and mosaics.
- Ancient Dodona The ancient site of Dodona is located on the north western side of Greece, in the region of Epirus. This was the second most famous oracle in Greece, after the Oracle of Delphi. Originally the oracle was devoted to a Mother Goddess, which was either Rhea or Gaia. However, in the historical times, the altar was dedicated to god Zeus. Dodona remained an important religious sanctuary until the rise of Christianity in the Late Roman Times. The most important sight there is the Ancient Theatre of Dodona.
Ancient Olympia Olympia is the place where the first ancient Olympic Games took place in 776 BC. These games were organized every four years to honor god Zeus and according to the myth it was the famous hero Hercules who started these games. Gradually these sports competitions became very important for all the Greek cities and it was considered a great honor for a city-state if their athlete won in the Olympic Games. The temples of Zeus and Hera and the Ancient Stadium are today the most important sights in Ancient Olympia, while excavations are still continued.
Mycenae Located on the north eastern side of Peloponnese, the town of Mycenae gave its name to an entire civilization, the Mycenaean civilization. The giagantic city walls that are said to have been built by Cyclops, the Lion Gate and the Treasury of Atreus are the most important monuments and sights in Mycenae. Right next to the ancient site, there is an interesting Archaeological Museum.
Mystras The Castle Town of Mystras was the second most important town after Constantinople during the last decades of the Byzantine Empire. This town provided the Empire with the last emperors, descending from the Paleologos family, and was also the last Byzantine stronghold to fall to the Ottomans. On top of the Castle of Mystras, there is the Palace of the Despots, giving wonderful view to the valley below. Around the castle town, there are many Byzantine churches with impressive architecture and interesting wall paintings.
Medieval Fortress of Nafplion The Fortress of Nafplio is known as Palamidi and it is constructed on top of a huge rock above the town. This is a typical sample of the many Medieval Castles that can be seen spreading around Greece. It is well-preserved and has protected the town from many wars and invasions along centuries. Originally the Fortress of Palamidi was constructed in the 17th century by the Venetians, but was also reinforced by the Ottomans in the early 19th century. Due to its high location, the castle gives amazing view to the valley below and the sea.
Minoan Akrotiri The Minoan Town of Akrotiri is located on the southern side of Santorini island and it is the second best preserved site from the Minoan times, after Knossos. Due to trade, Akrotiri was a very developed town in the antiquity. The works also revealed a town with two-storey houses, public buildings, storehouses, even a sewerage system. As the town was found covered with volcanic ashes, it is believed that the inhabitants abandoned when the volcano of Santorini erupted about 1,500 BC.
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July 2012 updates charts, scissors, fabric...
-Tree of Life Samplings "Beauty & Grace":
- Country Cottage needleworks "September Cottage" and "Cookies and Milk":
Pineberry Lane "Lydia Broom Sampler":
- Rosewood Manor "Flowers of Rosehall", she is using Valdani Silk floss ball for the design. It is very pretty.
With thy needle and Thread "August Word Play" and "Hilda's Alphabet Brew":
New Quilting Patterns: 2 new Quilting patterns, Lynette Anderson "Garden Gnome Needlebook and Scissors Keeper" and Atkinson Designs "Classmate":
New Products from Fabric Flair:
- Thread Organizer in 4 different colors and they are only $3.75 sale price.
-It measures 1 1/2" wide x 7 3/4" long. Organize 32 threads per thread organizer; each one is marked with letters A-Z so you can reference your thread to your chart; each has a flight safe thread cutter, making them great for projects on the go and made from durable plastic; a tape writing strip is on the back for identifying each color and you can replace it with mask tape for new projects.
- Grip-n-Stitch, it is a really cool tool:
Key Features: Grip-n-Stitch is the most advanced needlework frame in the world, a necessity for stitchers everywhere! Absolutely no ring marks or slacking guaranteed! Reusable and entirely adjustable for each project by increments of 1In (2.5cm). Fully adjustable to nearest 1In (2.5cm) frame size. Re-usable frame & pieces. Easy & quick to assemble. Each Kit creates a frame up to 56In. Completely Adjustable & Reusable. Makes any size frame (up to 56" diameter per kit). Complete adjustment of tension Never re-stretch, once on it keeps required tension. Full instructions, helpful hints and video online.This kit will make a frame from 16" to 44" measured around the outside. Adjustable size, reusable, easy and quick to assemble and use, and no ring marks. Kit contains twelve 2" pieces, four 1" pieces, four corners, clips, and padded adhesive tape.
Here is a video to show you the features of the tool:
I am still working on the linen and evenweave page of the Fabric Flair. The unique items are they have 36 ct evenweave available in many colors, I am only adding the basic White, Antique white and Ivory at this time. Flag Scissors of the World, great introduction price at $7.99 with leather sheath:
More countries will be added soon in a few weeks:
- I also added Premax Ring Lock Straight scissors and 3" Swan scissors gold and black:
Access Commodities Needle ID Card
6 sturdy plastic cards covered the following needles. There are six cards in the set, covering chenille, betweens, sharps, milliner, tapestry, and English crewel and French crewel embroidery needle. A very handy tool and a must have for all stitchers.
Mary Corbet (Needle n thread) has a detailed discussion on this needle ID card. She is so generous to give me permission to include the link to her blog here.
Prairie Horizon Stitchworks "Vintage Dollie Pyn Pillows". Limited Quantity.Vintage Dollie Pyn Pillows - Limited Edition. Each Pyn Pillow is approximately 6.5" x 6.5", sewn using Blackbird Designs fabric, imported Swiss lace and 2 mother of pearl buttons :


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UC Berkeley experts in electron microscopy have learned in detail how proteins orchestrate the first key steps in gene activation – opening up the double-stranded DNA. MCB Professor Eva Nogales, who led the new study, aims to further explore the interactions between these key proteins and DNA.
Department News
Below are articles from various sources about members of MCB and their research.
HHMI Investigator and Professor of Genetics, Genomics and Development Andrew Dillin, Johan Auwerx of EPFL, Switzerland, and teams of international and UC Berkeley researchers have discovered epigenetic switches in worms that are also linked to increased lifespan in mammals. The two resulting papers will be reported in the May 19th issue of Cell and are available online.
Erica Pederson was a much loved and truly dedicated member of the DNA Sequencing Facility Team. It is with the greatest sadness that we report that Erica passed away on May 1, 2016, after a brief, but a brave, battle with cancer.
Polina Kosillo, a postdoctoral researcher in Assistant Professor Helen Bateup's lab, was the single recipient of the prestigious Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Postdoctoral Fellowship Award. The TS Alliance endeavors to stimulate, support, and coordinate research that will lead to a cure for tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) while improving the lives of those affected.
A study led by Genetics, Genomics and Development Professor Daniel Rokhsar, research specialist Jessen Bredeson, postdoc Jessica Lyons and members of the International Cassava Genetic Map Consortium has compared cassava's genome to its relatives, in order to improve disease resistance and crop yield.Their paper was published in Nature Biotechnology on April 18, 2016.
The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences has awarded the 2016 Dr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics to MCB Professor Jennifer Doudna.
Class of '36 Chair and Professor of Immunology and Pathogenesis Greg Barton, postdoctoral fellow Meghan Koch, and colleagues have found yet another reason why breastmilk is important for a newborn's health. They have identified antibodies in mouse milk that instruct the immune system on how to appropriately respond to beneficial gut bactera and help regulate inflammatory responses.
Are you a postdoc in a lab of an MCB affiliated professor? And are you looking for helpful resources, invaluable connections, and a free lunch? Check this out!
It was announced today that Professor of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structural Biology Susan Marqusee, and Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structural Biology Robert Glaeser have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences.
Professor of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structural Biology Jennifer Doudna has been named a foreign member of the prestigious Royal Society, a rare honor for a UC Berkeley faculty member. She joins MCB Professors John Kuriyan and Randy Schekman as elected foreign members of the society, and Professors G. Steven Martin and Gerald Westheimer, who are fellows within the society.
Professor of the Graduate School Jack Kirsch has received the presitigious UC Berkeley Edward A. Dickson Emeriti Professorship in recognition of his exemplary continued service in teaching, research, and public service.
Professor of Neurobiology and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering David Schaffer received the American Chemical Society Marvin J. Johnson Award. It recognizes outstanding research contributions toward the advancement of microbial and biochemical technology.
Professor Emeritus of Neurobiology Walter J. Freeman passed away at age 89 in Berkeley on Sunday, April 24, 2016. He was a UC Berkeley professor for nearly 60 years, and is considered one of the founders of the field of computational neuroscience.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator and Professor of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structural Biology Eva Nogales and Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structural Biology Robert Glaeser are among nine UC Berkeley faculty members newly elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Assistant Professor of Genetics, Genomics and Development Hernan Garcia is one of 15 scientists named as 2016 Searle Scholars. The exceptional young scientists are selected for their potential to make significant contributions to chemical and biological research over the course of their careers.


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Hollywood director George Lucas, who says his own experience in public schools was "quite frustrating," calls education the foundation of our democracy and says that as a father, "I've felt the imperative to transform schooling even more urgently."
So now the man best known for the Star War series is pushing innovation in the classroom. His Edutopia.org, documents, publicizes, and advocates for creative teaching methods. The foundation especially highlights interdisciplinary studies, collaborative learning, and digital interaction in the classroom. He spoke to Forbes via email about what he thinks is the best idea for reforming U.S. education.
George Lucas, Filmmaker and Founder of The George Lucas Educational Foundation
Q: What is your best idea for reforming K-12 education right now?
Project-based learning.
In today's world, students need three fundamental skills: they need to know how to find information, how to assess the quality of information, and how to creatively and effectively use information to accomplish a goal. These skills are critical for college, careers and life in today's Internet-connected world.
With project-based learning, students learn by designing and constructing actual solutions to real life problems. Other important learning strategies include social and emotional learning--where kids learn how to cooperate, to lead, and to work well with different types of people. And, of course, digital technology is having an enormous impact as students collaborate with social media and benefit from advances such as simulations. We need to lean into these opportunities, in every district and every school.
Q: Is there any person or any school who you think is doing a good job of improving/reforming k-12 education now? If so, explain what they are doing.
A: There are many schools doing a lot of things right. The trick is finding the right strategies to meet the needs of an individual school or district. Here are three examples:
To see video profiles of these schools and more, you can visit Edutopia.org.


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We got an update a few days ago that our favorite batshit billionaire Sir Ivan had released another of his flower power dance remixes on Spotify. We were all set to blog about how his "chillout club mix" of The Beatles' "Here Comes the Sun" was the feelgood insult to George Harrison's memory of the summer, but it turns out you can only hear it on Spotify, so instead we'll help you start your three-day weekend* with this amazing video for Sir Ivan's 2012 smash hit (no, seriously, it cracked the Billboard Top 40) "La La Land," which we overlooked until now because, as regular readers know, we are bad at our jobs. Happy Memorial Day, everyone!
*For our non-U.S. readers: This coming Monday is Memorial Day, a holiday on which we ostensibly honor our troops and military veterans. But mostly we just grill things and/or get stuck in horrible traffic jams on the way to the beach.


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Welcome to Oakwood ISD
Welcome to the Internet home of Oakwood Independent School District, which includes Oakwood High School and Oakwood Elementary School. Located in the east Texas county of Leon, we are a close-knit, rural community, nestled in the woods just west of the Trinity River. At OISD, our students' success is our only priority. We are Dedicated to Excellence!
Please use this website to get to know us and learn about the excellent programs we have to offer. Welcome and thank you for your interest.
Come Join The Panther Team!
Oakwood Independent School District is now accepting transfer applications for all grade levels. Our district highlights include:
- Earned the National Blue Ribbon Award in 2017!
- Small teacher-to-student ratio
- Free tuition to all students
- High ratings for accountability
- Dual credit, UIL, FFA, and CTE courses available
- New elementary school
- Big education in a small town
OISD transfer application for the 2019–2020 school year.
Thank you to Oakwood Bank for supporting Oakwood Independent School District. Their generous sponsorship of $10,000 helped to provide a new scoreboard for Panther Stadium.
Pictured: Dorthy Cadenhead, president of Oakwood Bank and Dr. Donny Lee, superintendent.


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Saturday, August 2, 2008
We were SO happy to have Dave back with us for a few days.
One of the days we hiked up to Bloomington Lake. The most gorgeous place up in the mountains...
...with a cool rope swing....I think Max was the first in our group to give it a try.
The wild flowers are amazing up there.
These three cousins have been inseparable on this trip. They've been so cute together.
My sister was in charge of the reunion this year. Gunny sack races were a hit with the kids.
My sister who's on a mission even joined in. (That's her cardboard cutout on the right.)
Max and Grace couldn't get enough of water skiing. Well, Max was more about the wakeboard.Man he loves that thing! He got to go early morning with his uncles one morning and was in Heaven about that. I'm so thankful for my brothers who are like his big brothers he never had.
Grace was pretty darn proud of herself too. Inspired by her cousin she got up the confidence to ski all over the whole lake. Over and over and over again.
Just like this. Maybe next year she'll dare to straighten her legs more.
She and Max skied together a bunch too, but this is the only picture I got gosh darn it.
And Dave and I, in a moment of sheer amazing parenting, forced Elle out of the boat in the middle of the lake on a choppy day and made her ski. Are we mean or what? She totally knows how to get up but was refusing to do it this year. We figured she'd have so much fun if she'd just try it again.We were wrong. Hmmm. I hope she's not scarred for life because of her mean parents.
This was the mode of transportation from one house to the next.
Grace and her best friend/cousin:
Family pictures.
I personally like this one the best. It so typifies life with our darling Lucy.
I love these nephews:I'm glad I'm pulling the weight on having the granddaughters because there sure are a lot of boys around. Maybe that's why I can't get enough of them. I wish I could steal one.I love this place. I love how the clouds look there.
My brothers are pretty entertaining tennis players.My Dad is always trying to teach us all something any chance he gets.
It was pretty rare when we didn't have a batch of cookies in the works.
Feeding the horses was another big hit with the kids.
They hold up the oats.
The horses come running.
Lucy especially loved this.
Hmmm. Maybe we better get a dog AND a horse. Especially now that Lilly is missing...
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That Eyre family is gorgeous. All the kids could be gap models. I love Lucy's expressions...girl after my own heart. Glad you had a great time. I am jelous, my summer has consisted of being hot and pregnant and house bound.ReplyDelete
Ha! I was wondering what you did w/ all the pets :)ReplyDelete
Poor Lilly.
We LOVE Bloomington Lake (and the rope swing!) What a gorgeous place.ReplyDelete
What great pictures that show how BLUE Bear Lake is! (We've been at Utah Lake mostly this summer. Yucky, slimy, and green.)
It sure isn't hard to find an RBM friend these days. I started reading up on Brandon Jensen's blog which led me to Kirsten Abel's site, then on to Candy's, and finally here. It appears that life is busy and fun for your family. Wow - your photography is amazing!! Sign me up for family pictures the next time you're in the northwest. Life's good here for us, baby #3 due in Nov. - I'm pretty sure the purple chain bikini would look fabulous on me right now.ReplyDelete
dear shawni -ReplyDelete
I was refered to your blog through a mutual friend. I am an aspiring photographer and love your photos, and your love for life and your family - what boundless energy you seem to have! Anyway, I was writing to inquire after the adorable necklace one of your beautiful daughters is sporting in your latest photos - the silver letter charm necklace. If you could pass along where you found it, I would be oh-so-grateful - write me at natalie hacking at hotmail dot com - many thanks again and happy life to you and yours!
Great update, Shawni. You really capture the whole thing so well. Your kids will be able to relive the glory days forever simply by reading your thoughts and seeing the photos :)ReplyDelete
How fun! Lucy is HILARIOUS! I can't believe she isn't scared of the horses! I was terrified when I was little!ReplyDelete