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Sales Associate
Canton - Connecticut
THE J.CREW STYLIST [Hourly Part-Time, reports to a store director] What The Role is All About Our Stylists:
Love us, obsess about our products and can't wait to share that passion.
Begin each shift with an infectious excitement and enjoy connecting with every customer.
Are curious and courageous: asking great questions, listening intently and leading thoughtfully.
Combine color and pattern easily, knowing that the magic is in the mix.
Interact with many customers per hour and have a knack for uncovering things that drive sales and support service.
Are multi-taskers, making it quick and seamless for customers.
What We Expect From You
Friendly, helpful and always smiling, for starters.
A genuine desire to be the customer's hero.
Be the best at what you do by achieving all of your goals.
Bring your smarts, we expect thinkers who always do the right thing.
A great fashion esthetic and up to date on what's happening in the industry.
Technologically savvy while at the same time knowing that devices don't dominate dialogue.
An ability to be nimble and get on board with where we're headed.
What You Can Expect To be part of a team of the best and brightest focused on:
Quality - the best fabrics, the best construction and the finishing details you can't find anywhere else.
Value - timeless pieces with no expiration date.
Design - it all starts in-house with talented designers.
Style - more than the individual piece, no one puts a look together like we do.
How We Measure Results
Achieve your daily SPH goal.
Open at least one J.Crew card per shift.
Align activities around Top Four on the Floor and other selling and service initiatives.
Complete training with flying colors.
Fine Print Our Stylists:
Are at least 18 years old.
Communicate effectively and write with a bit of flair.
Process information and operate store systems accurately.
Are available when we are busy, including: nights, weekends and holidays.
Assist in processing and replenishing and keeping the store looking great.
Can bend, reach, stretch as well as lift, carry and move at least 40 pounds |18 kilos.
Can regularly move around all store areas and be accessible to customers.
We are committed to affirmatively providing equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, legally protected physical or mental disability or any other basis protected under applicable law.
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Pixels is plain dumb. Can't be forgotten games are shoehorned into a 'can be forgotten' movie.
Madison's been trying hard, and no matter how awesome Sandler is in person, his films simply suck. So the production company comes with another one, with Chris Columbus in the vanguard – Pixels. But even Columbus fails to elevate the trodden.
This movie is another big fiasco in the long list of fiascos by Happy Madison. Not only Pixels isn't funny, but it is also dumb on so many levels. There are maximum 4-5 places in the entire movie where you might actually laugh. There you go! Counted them on fingers.
So they tried putting some melodrama to it, and it looked so unnatural and stupid that you wish why bother? The concept was pretty stupid for a sci-fi flick. The plot had nothing to offer. Don't even get me started on the screenplay.
It does light you up with reminiscence if you have lived the Arcade gaming era. All those games did bring a smile of nostalgia to my face. But that was it.
Oh and Peter Dinklage could have lived without this.
Just remember the bottomline – If you are feeling a little bit down or without a brain, and wish to watch something light, Madison movies go amazingly well with popcorn.


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I'm going to start up teaching again in Brazil, bunch of guys working in the automotive industry, and am looking for ideas or resources that get the students talking.
I think that's the hardest thing, as a teacher to get the students to do.
I was thinking to do a 'debate' like we used to do in school years ago. But even then, some students might not contribute.
Suggestions welcome. Thanks!
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It is difficult, especially when you get those long gaps where no-one says anything! Some people are shy and won't join in much anyway, but will still benefit from hearing others. We have a rule - no politics, no religion, no sex, but it's hard to keep away from those subjects sometimes. It also depends on your student's level of English.
Once in a while one of them volunteers to do a presentation on a subject s/he is interested in. For example, a place they have visited (they can bring in postcards etc). They have a couple of weeks to prepare. Then the others ask questions about it and the conversation develops from there.
You could make cards with questions on one side (like, for example, do you believe in ghosts; would you like to bungee jump; what's your earliest memory?), they pick a card and answer the question. This can lead on to some interesting discussions. You could get them interviewing each other to find out what they have in common (in pairs) - favourite food, a film they both hated. Not much to do with the automotive industry, but can be adapted!


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Scott Jones surpassed the 100-point mark in his career with 7 vs. Vermont
BALTIMORE- UMBC exploded for a season-high 19 goals and defeated the visiting Vermont Catamounts, 19-6, in an America East Conference match-up at UMBC Stadium.
The Retrievers improved to 1-1 in league play and 4-6 overall, while Vermont slipped to 3-8, 0-2.
Senior attackman Scott Jones (Port Coquitlam, B.C./Terry Fox) and junior face-off specialist Phil Poe (Harwood, Md./DeMatha) produced sterling effort for the hosts. Jones scored a career-high six goals and surpassed the 100-point plateau in his tenure, while Poe recorded a school record 23 face-off wins in the resounding victory.
Jones became the 30th player in school history to record 100 points with 86 goals and 18 assists for 104 points.
The 19 goals scored by UMBC is the most since a 20-11 victory over Vermont in the 2007 season and the 13-goal differential is the most since an 18-5 victory over Mount St. Mary's in 2001.
Vermont junior attackman Graham Horvath led the visitors with a pair of goals.
After a quiet first five minutes, UMBC erupted for three goals in a two-minute span. Jones scored the Retrievers' first man-down goal of the year, picking up a loose ball and the midline and beating the Catamount defense down the field to score unassisted at the 5:45 mark. Nearly a minute later, senior attackman Matt Gregoire (Crofton, Md./South River) whipped a shot past Vermont starting keeper Justin Rosenberg from eight yards out after receiving a feed from freshman middie Pat Young (Ewing, N.J./Christchurch School). Freshman Nate Lewnes (Arnold, Md./St. Mary's) capped the sequence by finishing senior midfielder Scott Hopmann's (Annapolis, Md./St. Mary's) feed.
UMBC increase the lead to 6-0 after 15 minutes as Gregoire completed a hat trick of his own in the first quarter and junior midfielder Zach Linkous (Jarrettsville, Md./St. Paul's) added a goal.
Vermont opened the second quarter with its first score of the game, as Horvath scored 59 seconds into the stanza. But UMBC went on another 6-0 surge to take an insurmountable 12-1 advantage at the break. Jones scored four of those six goals, including the half's final score with four seconds remaining.
The Retrievers added five goals in the third quarter and led, 17-4, after 45 minutes, before substituting liberally in the final stanza.
UMBC amassed a season high with 45 shots and outshot the Catamounts, 45-27. Retriever sophomore goalkeeper Wes DiRito (Odenton, Md./DeMatha) recorded the win, making six saves, while allowing four goals in 45 minutes. Rosenberg took the loss for Vermont, recording six saves and allowing 12 scores.
Gregoire finished with four goals, while Young contributed a pair of goals and a season-high three assists. Senior midfielder Joe Lustgarten (Wading River, N.Y./Shoreham-Wading River) posted a goal and three helpers.
UMBC is now 4-1 at home in 2013 and 21-4 at home in America East regular season play.
The Retrievers travel to New York to face Stony Brook in a league game on Sat., April 13.


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BEL AIR, MD. – UMBC women's soccer goalkeeper Lauren Kadet (Oakville, Ontario/St. Thomas Aquinas) has been awarded one of three 2014 Maryland Association of College Directors of Athletics (MACDA) post-graduate scholarship awards. Ellie Miskiel from Washington College and Rob Koski from Harford Community College were also among those receiving the awards.
The scholarships recognize three student-athletes for superior work in class and on the field. The honorees represent three Maryland institutions of higher learning and differing levels of NCAA or NJCAA competition, one from a Division I program, one from a Division II or III institution, and one from a two-year college who will be attending a four-year college or university the following fall. To be eligible, student-athletes must possess a minimum 3.2 grade-point average in undergraduate studies, excel in a varsity sport, participate in leadership activities beyond the playing field and plan to further their education.
Kadet, a 2014 member of the National College Athlete Honor Society, graduated in May with bachelor's degrees in sociology and psychology. She posted a 3.54 GPA and claimed a Golden Key Scholar Program in all four seasons as an undergraduate. She is a two-time member of the America East Commissioner's Honor Roll. She will continue her education at Georgia State University in pursuit of a master's degree in clinical psychology.
Kadet was a four-year member of the UMBC women's soccer team and concluded her career as the program's all-time saves leader (396) and now ranks fifth in shutouts (10) in the Retrievers' record books. She is a two-time America East All-Conference Second Team honoree and was a member of the 2013 America East All-Tournament Team.
A three-time captain with the Retrievers, Kadet helped to guide the Retrievers to an historic 2013 campaign, that saw UMBC capture a share of its first regular-season America East title, its first America East Tournament title and its first trip to the NCAA Tournament. Kadet posted a career-best 1.00 goals against average and stopped 88 shots on the year. She was named the department's Co-Outstanding Senior Female Athlete and the team's Most Valuable Athlete at UMBC's varsity awards banquet.


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Hey guys, I'm back with another fun drawing lesson that will teach you how to create your own flying machine on paper. What I mean by that is, I will teach you "how to draw a plane", step by step. Drawing an airplane has got to be one of the hardest things to do when you are going for a real detailed sketch. If you are a novice artist, you can probably get an airplane drawn in just under twenty minutes or so because sketching something that takes skill to draw, can easily be done in a simple way. I wanted to make this drawing for all of you artists that want to "draw a plane" in a real simple fashion. I chose to draw a 747, in a cute cartoony way so that it will be easy for anybody to tackle. I only have a couple of drawings on airplanes, and some of those really needed to either be updated, or make another lesson for the same subject. No matter how you look at it, kids and adults will love this tutorial because you can now draw a plane with ease just by using this free online drawing tutorial. I think you will find that making one of these motorized gliders, is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Have good fun guys with this lesson guys, and remember that you can choose any color you wish to shade in your airplane with, that choice is yours. Peace peeps, and have a happy drawing day.
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My women's group at church is making a quilt to silent auction for one of our missions. We met this morning to sew together some of the blocks. Let me just say that leading a women's group has greatly increased my patience levels, thank God!! A few of us were discussing where/how to label the quilt. Here is the conversation with a person that doesn't quilt:
Me: We could put the person's name in the sashing under their block.
Lady: In the what?
Me: In the sashing.
Lady: What is that?
Me: The material you use to frame the block.
Lady: That isn't what it is called.
Me: Yes, it is.
Lady: No it isn't. I have never heard it called that.
Me: Well, the frame you put around the block is called sashing.
Lady: No, it isn't. We just had a quilt made by an Amish woman and she didn't call it that.
Me: What did she call it?
Lady: I don't know, but it wasn't that.
Me: Well, lots of people call things by different names, rails or 'blocking the square', but it is also called sashing.
Lady: No, it really isn't. Maybe borders or something.
Me: Borders go around the outside of the quilt, not the individual squares.
Lady: I can't remember for sure, but sashing makes me think of satin or something like that.
I just had to change the conversation, because I was really getting aggravated. She just had the most matter-of-fact tone and aire. I am not an expert quilter, but have it called sashing, from other quilters, quilt patterns, and the quitingboard.com! Some people's children!!


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An event at the Jewish Childrens Museum is much more than the party alone.
Even before entering the elegant Banquet Hall, guests are greeted by a spacious second-floor lobby.
The area features a 20-foot original mosaic by renowned Chassidic artist Michoel Muchnik, a framed art piece by artist Michel Schwartz consisting of 387,000 letters in the Hebrew alphabet and an outdoor terrace that looks out onto the Museums front plaza.
Overlooking the tree-lined Eastern Parkway, the Museums Banquet Hall is the ideal place to celebrate bar and bat mitzvahs, engagement parties and corporate events with just the right touch of class.
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It's not every day you are able to see Paris Hilton's reaction to learning about origins of the word narcissism. All of this will change Monday night with the HBO airing of Adrian Grenier's documentary "Teenage Paparazzo."
In the film, Grenier's takes time to explain to the famously self-absorbed heiress the Greek myth of Narcissus -- the story of a man who falls in love with his own reflection in a pool. The myth became the modern word explaining a condition of excessive self-love, narcissism.
"It's one of the funny moments in the film," Grenier tells PopcornBiz.
Hilton's reaction? She looks positively confused and wants to know if the story actually really happened. Pretty classic.
Grenier's documentary website is harsh about the onscreen moment, calling Hilton "dumb as nails." But Grenier is kinder in person, saying that he too enjoyed the irony of presenting the concept to Hilton.
"There is serendipity in documentary film-making," he laughs about the moment. "It's just about sewing all of those little gems together and that's what we did."
Grenier explains that he was seeking a solution from the paparazzi frenzy which dominates Hollywood in both his documentary and his discussion of Narcissus with Paris.
"I was exploring how we can escape or transcend the narcissism that is created by the amount of images in the media," he says.
While Paris didn't necessarily offer any help beyond her confused look, the discussion did help Grenier think of another avenue to take in the documentary. In the meantime, he admits it's humorous to see Hilton learn this valuable story.
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App Review: Scarface Last Stand by Starwave
by dermot on
May 24, 2010
Filed under Daily App Reviews, Entertainment, Games, iPhone, iPod Touch
Since i had not seen the movie before i was hoping that the app would cover most of the plot like a movie tie in should. Although after playing i realized a good plot was the least of my worries.
It looked decent from my initial information with some nice screenshots and slick little app icon, even the loading screen was appealing with quotes from the movie. However as soon as the game play was revealed my impressions plummeted. The first thing i noticed was that "Tony" was railed, meaning that you had no control over where he moved which is a big fault in my opinion, if you have played games such as Resident Evil on the iPhone you will know that the system moving from place to place to shoot things becomes extremely repetitive. Straight after noticing the first problem a second came to light which was bad aiming calibration, I hopelessly dragged my finger around with no success and even had trouble killing my enemies with the grenade launcher you start with.
I'm not saying the whole app was a failure i noticed some good qualities such as the production values of the menus and loading screens and other extras such as unlockable wallpapers. Unfortunately these are features which should improve a game not support it.
Overall i would give it 3/10 with none of those marks going for gameplay.
What we liked: great UI and free wallpapers
What we didnt like: everything else


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Caroline Code has been a staple in the Crimson's lineup this season (photo Gil Talbot).
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Harvard field hockey team will play host to No. 8 Northeastern in a 7 p.m. contest at Jordan Field Wednesday.
About Harvard
The Crimson (3-6) won two of three games last week, including its first Ivy League victory of the season in a 1-0 shutout at Brown. After scoring three goals over the course of its first five games, Harvard's offense has come alive with nine goals in the last four games. Sophomore Noel Painter leads Harvard with nine points on four goals and one assist, while classmate Caitlin Rea has the team-lead in assists with four.
Last Time Out
Freshman Elizabeth Jacobson scored her first career goal to even the score at 1-1 against Quinnipiac Sunday, but the Bobcats found the back of the cage two more times to win 3-1. Harvard was edged in shots, 14-13, and penalty corners, 11-10, on the afternoon.
Tassopoulos Moving Up
Cynthia Tassopoulos has been tough to beat in the Harvard cage this season. The senior co-captain ranks among the nation's best in three categories, including goals against average (1.67, 25th), saves per game (7.71, 13th) and save percentage (.818, 5th).
About No. 8 Northeastern
The Huskies (8-2) have a high-powered offense, scoring 2.8 goals per game to rank 24th in the nation, led by Crystal Poland. The senior ranks third in the country with 3.5 points per game and second with 1.6 goals per contest. Poland has accounted for 57% of the team's goals, 50% of points and 43% of shots. She is a two-time All-American and was picked as the CAA's Preseason Player of the Year prior to 2012. In the cage, senior Lizzie Priest has played all but five minutes for the Huskies. She comes into the week with a .716 save percentage, while allowing 2.37 goals per game.
Familiar Confines
Northeastern, which does not have a dedicated home field, has already played one "home" game at Jordan Field this season. The Huskies took down William & Mary in Cambridge, 3-2, Sept. 21 and will host Towson at Jordan Field Oct. 28.
All-Time Series
Northeastern leads the all-time series against Harvard, 23-13. The Huskies have won the last three meetings between the two schools, with Harvard's last win coming in 2008. When the Crimson is the home team, the series is knotted, 10-10.
Up Next
Harvard continues its homestand with games against Bucknell (Oct. 7) and Cornell (Oct. 13).
No. 8 Northeastern Visits Harvard Field Hockey for Wednesday Contest at Jordan Field
Caroline Code has been a staple in the Crimson's lineup this season (photo Gil Talbot).


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A teenager arrested minutes after the slaying of a man in the Park Manor neighborhood Tuesday afternoon urinated on his hands while in an interview room after investigators told him a gunshot residue test would be done, prosecutors said today.
Quovadus Mahomes, of Dixon, is accused of killing 27-year-old Devin Common and wounding two other men, ages 27 and 30. Cook County Criminal Court Judge Donald Panarese ordered him held without bail today, said Cook County state's attorney spokeswoman Tandra Simonton.
The shooting happened about 12:20 p.m. Tuesday in the 7400 block of South Champlain Avenue - the 41st murder of the year, surpassing the monthly total from 2012, which was an increase over 2011.
Mahomes was charged Wednesday with one count of first degree murder and two counts of attempted first degree murder, according to Chicago police. He had been arrested near the scene of the shootings, and while in custody, urinated on his hands after being told police would test them for gunshot residue, prosectuors said today.
Common's younger brother Antonio was killed about 15 months earlier, in October 2011. The 23-year-old was shot in the head in an alley about four blocks north of where his older brother was killed Tuesday.
Common died at the scene and the two others were taken to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County.
Common and the two other men were walking on Champlain, with Mahomes about a half-block ahead of them, when another person went up to the three men and started talking with them just after 12:10 p.m., prosecutors said. Mahomes turned around and started walking toward the group, then pointed a gun at them and started to shoot.
The 30-year-old was shot in the leg and shoulder on the street, and the 27-year-old ran into a gangway before being shot, also in the leg and shoulder, prosecutors said. Mahomes kept firing as he came closer, hitting Common three times—once in the chest and once in both the front and back of the neck. In all, Mahomes fired eight shots, prosecutors said.
The person who hadn't been shot hit the ground as the firing started, then got up and followed Mahomes as he ran south on Champlain. The witness flagged down police who were arriving at the scene, and pointed to Mahomes as the shooter, prosecutors said. One of the victims also was able to identify him.
Police found an empty .45-caliber semiautomatic handgun nearby, in the direction that Mahomes had fled. At the scene, police found eight .45-caliber shell casings.
Mahomes was taken to a police station for questioning, and told his hands would be tested for gunshot residue. A video recording of Mahomes in an interview room shows him, still in handcuffs, taking off his pants, urinating on his hands and clothes and wiping his hands on his clothing, in what prosecutors said in a court document was "an obvious attempt to thwart" the test.
Police and prosecutors have given no information on a possible motive for the slaying. While Common had a criminal background, police said he had no known gang affiliation.
Mahomes is due back in court on Feb. 19, Simonton said.
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Leonardo DiCaprio raised nearly $1 million by auctioning off a trip to outer space with him at the amfAR Gala in Cannes, France on Thursday.
The annual charity event gathered Hollywood A-listers, who were in town for the Cannes Film Festival, at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc to raise money for AIDS research, and DiCaprio was among the stars who offered up rare items up for sale.
The Wolf of Wall Street star auctioned a place on a 2015 Virgin Galactic space trip with him, and the once-in-a-lifetime trip sold for approximately $956,795 , according to Variety.com.
Another seat on the trip with DiCaprio sold at last year's amfAR Gala for $1.5 million .
DiCaprio's The Quick and the Dead co-star Sharon Stone served as the auctioneer for the 2014 event, highlighting items such as a pair of gloves once owned by fashion mogul Karl Lagerfeld, a collection of red ball gowns by designers from around the world and a rare 1967 Andy Warhol painting of Marilyn Monroe.
A week's rental of the 11-bedroom yacht where Stone has been staying during her trip to Cannes was also sold during the auction.
The amfAR fundraiser brought in a record $35 million .
Among the celebrities in attendance were Milla Jovovich, Heidi Klum, John Travolta, Jane Fonda, Jessica Chastain, Marion Cotillard, Rosario Dawson, Justin Bieber and Michelle Rodriguez.
The night also included performances by Lana Del Rey, Robin Thicke and classical star Andrea Bocelli, who dedicated My Way to late actress Dame Elizabeth Taylor, who founded amfAR in 1993.
Leonardo DiCaprio raised nearly $1 million by auctioning off a trip to outer space with him at the amfAR Gala in Cannes, France on Thursday.


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Nicola Pierallini
General Manager Italy
"We are exclusively focused on customer needs and long term results. This philosophy is reflected in our growth strategy and execution: we have remained profitable while growing and maintaining the highest levels of customer satisfaction. We understand that investing in and retaining the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the market is an investment in our growth and in our future."
Nicola Pierallini is the General Manager for CCH Tagetik Italy. Along with Sabrina Rosati, he oversees the sales & marketing strategies for the Italian market and leads the Italian consulting team and education development operations. He is responsible for providing our vertical solutions to the general market. Nicola joined the company in 1999 and has taken on the increasing responsibility for customer success ever since. He has led some of the largest projects in our history and has been instrumental in the development of the strong presence we have in the Energy and Telco sector.
Nicola spent several years in the global finance organization before returning to his roots in the services organization. He is now, in conjunction with Sabrina Rosati, General Manager of CCH Tagetik Italy and is also the Global Practice Leader – Product. His global experience and expertise in finance practices have been instrumental in establishing the CCH Tagetik Financial Performance Platform for some of our largest customers.
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Replacement heifers represent the future of the cow-calf operation. These females are the genetics behind the next generation of farm offspring. Efficient development is critical as raising a replacement heifer represents a significant asset that does not generate a return until the first calf is sold.
Beef herd productivity is increased when a high percentage of the heifers are bred early in the season. Heifers have higher rates of calving difficulty when compared to mature cows. Yet, there are some management tools that can be used to identify and minimize risk factors for dystocia.
Lifetime productivity is also an important consideration in planning the female development timeline. Heifers calving at 24 months of age produce an earlier return on investment and potentially have more calves than females who are older at calving.
Targets for the beef replacement heifer program are: increase / maintain a high conception rate early in the breeding season, minimize dystocia rate, promote good post-calving conception rates, and increase farm income through efficient lifetime productivity. To achieve these goals, we must utilize a plan that addresses rate limiting steps or critical control points during each production phase. From birth to calving, heifer production can be divided into six key phases: pre-weaning, weaning, pre-breeding, breeding, mid-gestation, and calving.
Knowledge-based management of replacement heifers is based on good production records and the process is initiated with the birth of the animal. Individual identification allows not only performance, but pedigree tracking on the calf. Recording birthdates or at least birth week is useful because heifers born early in the calving season will have an age advantage relative to females born at the tail end of the season.
Weaning is the time to begin the immunization program and determine a nutritional plan based on animal performance. The goal with weaning vaccinations is to protect animals against common respiratory pathogens and also to begin building immunity against pregnancy wasting infectious agents.
Weaning weight can be used to determine a nutritional program necessary to meet animal target weight by the goal breeding date. The onset of puberty is heavily influenced by both age and weight. To become pubertal by yearling age (12-13 months), heifers must receive adequate nutrition to signal the body that the "luxury" of reproduction is available. As a rule of thumb, target breeding weight can be calculated as 65% of the expected mature female weight. Thus, by subtracting the weaning weight from the target weight and dividing by the number of days between weaning and breeding, a goal for the rate of gain can be calculated. Achieving target weights prior to the onset of the breeding is key to achieving the goal of having a large number of heifers conceive early in the season.
Sire selection is an important decision impacting dystocia rates and offspring performance. Many breeds offer birth weight and calving ease (difficulty) expected progeny differences (EPDs), and veterinarians can offer a valuable service by helping clients select a bull appropriate for their operation. Birth weight and weaning weight are correlated - resulting in a common misconception that producers must choose between dystocia and reasonable weaning weights. Utilization of artificial insemination (AI) allows the farm manager to select a bull with the relatively rare combination of a low calving difficulty due to birth weight and a high growth performance potential.
Replacement heifer development is a critical component of many cow-calf operations. There are a variety of tools that greatly increase the efficiency and value of the bred heifer for the farm manager. Veterinarians can play a key role with clients by identifying and assisting with evaluation of critical control points in the heifer development program.
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In case you're not one of the approximately 1 Billion people tuned into the World Cup soccer event, there was yet another huge controversy similar to the one back in 1966 between the same two teams. If you don't know what I'm referring to, it is the goal that England should have been given in their match with Germany this past weekend. You can see the actual YouTube segment with this link:
http://www.youtube.com/user/KingUndercover1, but the following picture shows where the ball is relative to the goal line.
Of course, the German press had a whole different view of the event, choosing to depict it as follows, which I do admit to be quite clever. (picture courtesy of Sandor Szabo)
I'm sure the English don't find this to be particularly humorous.
So what does this have to do with Informix? Well, if you recall that
one of our best references in recent years has been the solution
offered by Cairos/IMPIRE of Germany, who uses Informix to provide
real-time sports statistics in the German soccer league (Bundesliga). That solution has been very successful and continues to be used today. However, at the same time that the solution is used for statistics, the idea of introducing the use of a RFID chip in the soccer ball also came up. The information captured by the RFID chip will definitively identify the location of the soccer ball. It would put an end to these types of disputes that has plagued the soccer world for so many years. We have the technology with Informix to solve this problem. An article from the RFID Journal points to additional testing that has to be done, but it is nevertheless available.
However, like some many things, it is not about the technology. FIFA (The world Football Association) is refusing to even consider instant-replay, let alone RFID chip in the ball. In fact, their reaction to the weekend fiasco has been to ban all instant replays in the stadium.
I plan to resume my normal blog of hopefully more Informix pertinent information in another week or so (which happens to coincide with the conclusion of the world cup).
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New Sweetwater Pontoon Boats
Sweetwater Pontoon Boats for sale. New boats for sale in Olympia WA
Whether you're after the best-value pontoon on the water with the base Sweetwater, or you prefer the well-chosen upgraded amenities of the Sweetwater Premium Edition, you will soon discover why these are the most popular pontoons on the water. With a long list of standard features, an incredible variety of layouts and stunning design options, you are sure to find a Sweetwater to fit your lifestyle. From cruising and camping, to watersports and fishing, the possibilities for your adventure on the water are endless. And when you factor in the ease of operation, low maintenance and top-notch construction, it's a decision so simple, you'll wonder why you waited so long. When you're ready to hit the water, make it easy on yourself. Make it a Sweetwater Pontoon Boat.
The entire Sweetwater lineup received major upgrades for 2014 including furniture vinyl, decking options, and exciting new graphics packages to complement the five available rail skin colors. You can now choose from a half-dozen alternate flooring selections including four exclusive carpets, and a new Nutmeg vinyl that is stunningly beautiful and easy to maintain. You can even choose exactly where you'd like to place the different surfaces, from bow to midship to aft deck or covering the entire deck. And with a new larger canopy top providing an incredible amount of shade, you'll always have a comfortable place to relax.


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10-inch springform pan (a cheesecake pan)
1 large piping bag
1 8-inch white cake, cooled (homemade, store-bought or from a box mix)
2 half-gallon containers of vanilla ice cream
1/2 pint of strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 pint of blueberries
1/2 pint of raspberries
1/2 pint of blackberries
4 egg whites
1 cup of sugar
pinch of cream of tartar
Begin by making the strawberry sauce and the blueberry sauce that will go in between the layers of ice cream. To make the strawberry sauce, combine 1/3 cup of sugar, 1/3 cup of water and the strawberries in a saucepan. Cook the mixture on medium until it begins to bubble. Continue cooking until the sauce has slightly thickened, for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, transfer to a small container and chill. Repeat the same method with 1/2 pint of the blueberries to make the blueberry sauce.
Place ice cream in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before you begin assembling the cake to allow it to soften slightly.
Slice the cooled 8-inch round cake in half, creating two layers.
Place one of the containers of ice cream in a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix until the ice cream is soft and easily scooped, but not melted, about 2-3 minutes. Scoop a third of the ice cream into the springform pan.
Spread the ice cream into the bottom evenly. Work quickly so the ice cream does not melt too much.
Put one layer of the cake on top of the bottom layer of ice cream. Scoop another third of the ice cream into a large piping bag. Pipe a border around the outside of the cake, creating an edge so the berry sauce does not spill out over the sides of the ice cream. Pour the blueberry sauce onto the cake slowly allowing it to soak in. Spread the last third of the ice cream on top of the blueberry layer. You may need to also use some of the second container gallon of ice cream to complete the layer. Repeat with the second layer of cake, using the strawberry sauce.
Freeze the cake for 2 hours.
Before serving, cover the cake in a layer of Swiss meringue and top it with fresh berries. To make the meringue, begin by putting 4 egg whites into the top of a double boiler with 1 cup of sugar and a pinch of cream of tartar. Slowly heat the egg whites in the double boiler for about 5-7 minutes to melt the sugar, whisking occasionally. Rub the mixture between your fingers to see if the sugar has dissolved. When you cannot feel the sugar granules, pour the mixture into the bowl of a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Mix on high for 5-7 minutes until the meringue is shiny and thick.
Dollop the meringue on the frozen ice cream cake and spread it over the sides. Top with fresh blackberries, blueberries and raspberries. Serve immediately or return it to the freezer.
The above photo was taken after the cake sat for 45 minutes in 95 degree weather : ) It can (and should be) placed back in the freezer!


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Vice President Joe Biden placed the Obama campaign on the defensive when he told supporters in Virginia Tuesday that Mitt Romney and the Republicans would put them "back in chains."
The remark came as he accused Romney of wanting to loosen federal oversight of Wall Street.
"Unchain Wall Street," Biden said, adding, "They're going to put y'all back in chains."
U.S. & World
Biden was speaking at a campaign event at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research in Danville, Va., a city that is about 48 percent black, according to 2011 census numbers. The audience of about 800 reflected the area's demography, NBC News reported.
Romney spokeswoman Andrea Saul seized the moment, describing Biden's comments as "not acceptable in our political discourse" and a "new low."
An Obama campaign official said Biden was using "a derivative" of a metaphor he often uses about the need to "unshackle" the middle class. Biden followed up in his own defense during a campaign stop in Wytheville, Va.
"I'm using their own words!" he said, insisting that his "unchaining" reference was borrowed from Republican rhetoric, which describes the "unshackling" of economic forces, NBC News reported.
Though he did concede that his choice of "unchain" was more charged than "unshackle," he quickly moved onto the offensive, suggesting that the Republican backlash was outrageous.
"I got a message for them," he said. "If you want to know what's outrageous, it's their policies, and the effects of their policies on middle class America. That's what's outrageous."
Biden's response capped a day of frantic campaigning that had four candidates stumping in four battleground states.
Romney was in Ohio coal country, where he accused Obama of lying to voters about adding coal industry jobs and promised to make America free of dependence on foreign energy sources.
Obama was in Iowa, ridiculing Romney's opposition to tax breaks for wind-energy production.
Not coincidentally, wind energy is a growing industry where Obama spoke, in rural Oskaloosa.
The president pointed out that Romney once dismissed wind power by saying "you can't drive a car with a windmill on it." Obama told his audience: "If he wants to learn something about wind, all he's got to do is pay attention to what you've been doing here in Iowa."
Obama, as his aides had predicted, let up -- temporarily, at least -- on Romney's choice for a running mate, Rep. Paul Ryan of WIsconsin. Obama's only remarks about Ryan was to label him as "the ideological leader of the Republicans in Congress and a spokesman for Gov. Romney's view."
His campaign took a similar tack. It began running a television ad linking Romney to Ryan's proposed budget plan, which proposes cuts to financial aid for college students, the Associated Press reported. The ad does not mention Ryan by name.
Ryan, meanwhile, appeared at a high school gym in Lakewood, Colo., where he criticized Obama for running a negative campaign.
"We've gone from hope and change to attack and blame," Ryan said.


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Broncos acquire returner Trindon Holliday
The Broncos are taking a chance that Trindon Holliday can enhance their return game.
The Houston Texans' kickoff and punt returner this year until he was waived earlier this week, Holliday was claimed and awarded to the Broncos on Thursday,
Holliday, 26, was a sixth-round pick out of LSU in 2010. He is only 5-foot-5, 165 pounds but he is a burner. He averaged 19.4 yards on 10 kickoffs this year and returned 16 punts for 147 yards.


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Kentucky has laws mandating protection for children in cars. The following table indicates Kentucky's requirements. The types of child restraints are discussed in more detail below:
Appropriate Restraint
Birth to at least age 1 (or 20 pounds or 26 inches)
infant only/rear-facing or convertible seat rear-facing
Age 1 (or at least 20 pounds) to age 4 (or 40 pounds)
convertible seat forward facing or forward facing seat
Age 4 (or 40 pounds) to age 7 (and between 40 and 50 inches tall)
booster seat
Age 7 (and over 50 inches) and up
shoulder/lap seat belt
Failure to follow this law results in a fine of $50 for a first offense. Charges may be dismissed upon proof of acquisition of seat.
There are three variables for child seats -- age, weight and height of the child – and these variable are applied across various types of restraints:
(1) Rear-facing seats and (infant) rear-facing only seats (for infants) -- Refers to the position where the child's car seat is turned to face the back of the vehicle. The rear-facing position supports the entire head, neck, and back, cradles and moves with the child to reduce stress to the neck and spinal cord in a crash. A rear-facing only seat is a child restraint system designed for use only by a young child in a rear-facing position – also called an "infant-only" seat.
(2) Forward-facing child safety seats (for toddlers; children around the age of learning to walk) -- a car seat intended for use only in the forward-facing position for a child at least age 1 and at least 20 pounds up to the specified limits of the seat, set by the manufacturer.
(3) Convertible seats. (infant to toddler) -- A car seat that converts from rear-facing for babies and smaller children to forward-facing for older and larger children.
(4) Booster seats (typically for children under four feet, nine inches) -- a booster seat correctly positions the seat belt by "boosting" the child so the lap and shoulder belt fit properly. The lap belt should be low and tight across the hips and the shoulder belt should fit cross the chest and not rest against the neck or face. Proper belt fit is very important. Booster seats can have high back (for use in vehicles with no head restraint) or no back/backless (for use in vehicles with head restraints).
(5) Lap/Shoulder Belts (for adults and older children) – A lap/shoulder belt is a seat belt secured to the framework of a seat or car and fastening across the lap and shoulder of a driver
A surprising number of child seat manufacturers have issued recalls for their products. Unless you're one of the few consumers who register the seat after purchase, your chances of receiving notification or learning about the recall are not good. You can increase your chances of notification by following the NHTSA registration instructions. Or you can search for service bulletins at the NHTSA site.
Here's where you can find a child restraint inspection center in Kentucky. Like motorcycle helmets and other auto safety equipment, child restraints are considered to have a shelf-life -- that is a period of time after which their safety features may be compromised. Most experts agree that as a result of wear and tear, and changes in temperature and exposure (which causes the plastic to crack and lose effectiveness), the shelf life for a child's seat is approximately six years. In addition, if you car is involved in moderate or severe crash, regardless of whether a child is in the seat, the seat should be replaced. Seats do not need to be replaced in the event of a minor crash – one in which the vehicle could drive away without visible damage, nobody was injured, the airbags did not deploy and the vehicle door near the seat suffered no damage.


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CLEVELAND -- A psychiatric exam will take more time for a man charged with an unsuccessful plot to bomb a highway bridge in Ohio.
His attorney says the psychiatric exam for 23-year-old Joshua Stafford of Cleveland hasn't been completed on schedule but could be done by Tuesday.
No reason was given for the delay at the federal prison outside Boston.
Four co-defendants have pleaded guilty. Three will be sentenced on Tuesday in Akron.
The target was a highway bridge over the Cuyahoga Valley National Park between Cleveland and Akron.
The FBI has said the public was never in danger and the device was a dud provided by an informant.


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Orjin Building is located in the prestigious neighborhood of Nisantasi on Abdi Ipekci Street, which is known as Turkey's most expensive shopping street in terms of lease prices. Servcorp is located on the top floors of this elegant building providing an excellent environment with various sized serviced offices with French balconies and flower railings offering a cozy feeling to the floors, combined with the impressive boardroom and coworking space and exclusive pantries on each floor make this location with no doubt the best serviced office in Istanbul.
The building is surrounded with various amenities, parking facilities, concert halls, major banks, 5 star hotels as well as Istanbul's luxury fashion district and Macka park. Various dining options are also available on the Abdi Ipekci street a short stroll from the office providing clients with a variety of lunch break choices.
Ataturk Airport is a 45 minute trip by car
5 minutes walk to Osman bey subway station
Nisantasi is a shopping area and therefore, taxis are available in that area 24/7.
Ask if they have unique-password, rocket-fast WiFi – For your security.
Ask to be connected to the internet – How long does it take?
Ask if the provider is Tier-1.
Ask to be allowed to check download speeds.
Ask to speak to IT support: Are they in-house or a third party? Are they even in the country?
Ask to be given a phone number so you can try the service before you buy.
Ask for a phone rate card.
Ask to meet your dedicated receptionist. The receptionist is the front line of your business.
Ask about disaster transfer.
Ask if your phone extension can roam at no cost to other locations.
Ask if the wireless internet is secure.
Ask what kind of firewall can be set up for your network.
Ask to see the transparency code of the provider.
Ask if incoming callers can dial '1' for voicemail to mobile.
Ask if you can get free calls equal to your connection amount.
Ask if your phone bill is 20% lower than telco rate.


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Consensus Report
Alternatives for Managing the Nation's Complex Contaminated Groundwater Sites (2012)Water Science and Technology Board
Each report is produced by a committee of experts selected by the Academy to address a particular statement of task and is subject to a rigorous, independent peer review; while the reports represent views of the committee, they also are endorsed by the Academy. Learn more on our expert consensus reports.
Across the United States, thousands of hazardous waste sites are contaminated with chemicals that prevent the underlying groundwater from meeting drinking water standards. These include Superfund sites and other facilities that handle and dispose of hazardous waste, active and inactive dry cleaners, and leaking underground storage tanks; many are at federal facilities such as military installations. While many sites have been closed over the past 30 years through cleanup programs run by the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. EPA, and other state and federal agencies, the remaining caseload is much more difficult to address because the nature of the contamination and subsurface conditions make it difficult to achieve drinking water standards in the affected groundwater. This report estimates that at least 126,000 sites across the U.S. still have contaminated groundwater, and their closure is expected to cost at least $110 billion to $127 billion. About 10 percent of these sites are considered "complex," meaning restoration is unlikely to be achieved in the next 50 to 100 years due to technological limitations. At sites where contaminant concentrations have plateaued at levels above cleanup goals despite active efforts, the report recommends evaluating whether the sites should transition to long-term management, where risks would be monitored and harmful exposures prevented, but at reduced costs.
At a webinar held in December 2012, Michael Kavanaugh, chair of the report-authoring committee, presented the report's findings and, along with other committee members, answered questions from the public. Click here to access a recording of the webinar. A PDF of the presentation given at the webinar is available to download here.
Key Messages
- At least 126,000 sites across the country have residual contamination at levels preventing site closure, and this number is likely an underestimate. About 10 percent of the 126,000 sites are estimated to be complex from a hydrogeological and contaminant perspective. No information is available on the total number of sites with contamination in place above levels allowing for unlimited use and unrestricted exposure, although the total is certainly greater than 126,000.
- Approximately ten percent of Superfund facilities affect or significantly threaten public water supply systems, but similar information from other programs is largely unavailable.
- The estimated "cost to complete" for sites that have not reached closure is $110-127 billion. This number is highly uncertain and likely to be an underestimate of future liabilities.
- For the suite of currently available remedial technologies, significant limitations persist that make widespread achievement of drinking water standards unlikely at most complex groundwater sites in 50–100 years.
- There are limited data with which to compare remedial technology performance. Additional independent reviews of remedial technologies are needed to summarize their performance under a wide range of site characteristics.
- As our understanding of chemical toxicity and dose-response relationships evolves, there could be changes in drinking water and indoor air standards for important contaminants, such as the solvent TCE. Such changes could potentially lead to determinations that existing remedies at some hazardous waste sites are no longer protective of human health and the environment.
- Consideration of the vapor intrusion pathway is needed at all sites where volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) are present in the soil or groundwater aquifer. As a precaution, vapor mitigation could be built into all new construction on or near known VOC groundwater plumes.
- At many complex sites where the effectiveness of site remediation has reached a point of diminishing returns prior to reaching cleanup goals, the transition to passive management (like monitored natural attenuation or MNA) should be considered using a formal evaluation called a Transition Assessment.
- Cost savings are anticipated from implementation of the Transition Assessment but funding will still be needed to maintain long-term management at these complex sites.
- New research is needed in many areas to support the shift to long-term management of complex sites, including remediation technology development, tools to better assess vapor intrusion and MNA, and modeling that can incorporate back-diffusion and desorption. Overall research and development have been unable to keep pace with the needs of practitioners trying to conduct remediation on complex sites.


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550 Active-Duty Soldiers Join Wildfire Fight in Washington State
By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14, 2006 - Some 550 active-duty soldiers from Fort Lewis, Wash., will be conducting a different kind of firefight in the days ahead: helping control wildfires that have burned more than 83,000 acres in Washington's Okanogan and Wenatchee national forests.
Task Force Blaze, made up of many Fort Lewis units, boarded buses today after Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld gave the green light to the mission, which is expected to last about two months, according to Army Maj. Cathy Wilkinson, a 1st Corps plans and operations officer.
The National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, requested the deployment last week due to a critical shortage of civilian firefighting crews and unfavorable weather forecasts. The task force, commanded by Army Lt. Col. Ricardo Love, includes 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment; 23rd Chemical Battalion; 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment; 4th Battalion, 6th Aviation Regiment; 29th Signal Battalion; and the 28th Public Affairs Detachment.
NIFC teams arrived at Fort Lewis over the weekend to brief leaders about the mission and conducted classroom training for the troops involved, Wilkinson said. The NIFC teams distributed personal protective equipment, including goggles, gloves, fireproof clothing and emergency shelters, then explained fire behavior and how crews operate at a fire site, Wilkinson said.
This morning, the soldiers began a five- to six-hour bus ride to the Tripod Complex fire near Winthrop, Wash. There, they will receive additional on-site training to reinforce what they learned in the classroom and are expected to begin firefighting duties by the week's end, Wilkinson said.
Meanwhile, four Air National Guard C-130 aircraft and supporting crews are deployed to the mission. Two of the aircraft, from the Wyoming Air National Guard's 153rd Air Wing, are flying out of Klamath Falls, Ore. Two California Air National Guard C-130s from the 146th Air Wing, in Channel Island, Calif., are deployed to Boise.
Both groups use the U.S. Forest Service's Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems. The MAFFS is a modular unit designed to be inserted into a C-130 aircraft. Each MAFFS unit is capable of carrying about 3,000 gallons of fire retardant. When discharged from about 200 feet above the tree line, the system can cover an area about 60 feet wide and a quarter mile long in about 10 seconds.
Additional National Guard troops are conducting wildfire control missions against a variety of wildfires dotting the western United States, Air Force Lt. Col. Ellen Krenke, a Pentagon spokeswoman, said.
In Oregon, 54 Army National Guard members are deployed, along with a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters with 750-gallon buckets, a UH-60 with a 1,000-gallon bucket, and various vehicles, Krenke reported.
The Montana Army National Guard has called 25 Guardsmen to state active duty to assist local firefighting efforts in Helena, Lewis and Clark, and Missoula, Mont. They have committed two UH-60 Black Hawks and various fuelers and other vehicles to the mission.
In Texas, 10 Air National Guard and 10 Army National Guard members are on duty to support the Texas Forest Service or other state agencies in wildfire suppression, Krenke said.
Two California Army National Guard troops are acting as aviation liaison officers for the Joint Operations Center and the Office of Emergency Services.
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Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723)
Leeuwenhoek was born in Delft in the Netherlands, to a family of brewers. He is known for his highly accurate observations using microscopes.
Leeuwenhoek worked as a draper, or fabric merchant. In his work he used magnifying glasses to look at the quality of fabric. After reading natural scientist Robert Hooke's highly popular study of the microscopic world, called Micrographia (1665), he decided to use magnifying lenses to examine the natural world. Leeuwenhoek began to make lenses and made observations with the microscopes he produced. In total he made over 500 such microscopes, some of which allowed him to see objects magnified up to 200 times.
These were not the first microscopes, but Leeuwenhoek became famous for his ability to observe and reproduce what was seen under the microscope. He hired an illustrator who reproduced the things Leeuwenhoek saw.
In 1673 he began corresponding with the Royal Society of London, which had just formed. Leeuwenhoek made some of the first observations of blood cells, many microscopic animals, and living bacteria, which he described as 'many very little living animalcules'. In 1680 his work was recognised with membership of the Royal Society - although he never attended a meeting, remaining all his life in Delft.
Related Themes and Topics
Related links
Techniques and Technologies:
C Dobell (ed.), Antony van Leeuwenhoek and his Little Animals Collected (New York: Dover Publications, 1960)
B J Ford, The Leeuwenhoek Legacy (London and Bristol: Biopress and Farrand Press, 1991)
P de Kruif, Microbe Hunters (San Diego: Harcourt, Brace, c1996)
Micro-organisms which can cause disease but have an important role in global ecology.


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Benefit concerts for the victims of natural — and, increasingly, human-made — disasters are now so commonplace that it somehow feels unnatural not to see one come together on the heels of a crisis. Concerts to raise money for survivors and entire communities after hurricanes (Katrina, Sandy, etc.), famines (Live Aid) and mass killings (9/11, Sandy Hook, the Boston Marathon murders) as well as to raise cash and awareness around political and economic issues or organizations — Amnesty International; America's family farmers; UNICEF — seem to have been around forever.
But they haven't. In 1971, George Harrison cajoled, wheedled and gently browbeat a bunch of his famous friends — including Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Ravi Shankar, Billy Preston, Leon Russell and others — and, in effect, brought into being what is widely acknowledged as the first-ever "star-studded benefit concert."
In fact, the "Concert for Bangladesh" was two concerts: one in the afternoon and one in the evening on Sunday, August 1, performed in front of tens of thousands of paying fans at New York's Madison Square Garden. The shows were meant to raise money for and awareness around a massive refugee crisis — spurred by civil war, cyclones, flooding and famine — gripping the South Asian nation of Bangladesh, then known as East Pakistan.
Neither Harrison (only 28 years old at the time) nor Dylan (who had just turned 30) had played in front of an audience of any considerable size for years, and up until the day of the concert itself it was not absolutely certain that Dylan would even show. He eventually did, of course, and both his performances were electrifying. Clapton, on the other hand, at just 26 years old, was enduring heroin withdrawal; but he sucked it up and played, and even managed flashes of brilliance, trading scorching guitar licks with Harrison on a mighty version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." Starr was engaging and playful. Preston was a powerhouse.
Fans at both the matinee and evening shows, meanwhile — none of whom even knew what the lineup of talent was going to be, as the roster hadn't been announced beforehand — went berserk.
While hellishly tangled legal troubles initially tied up much of the money raised by the concert, the two shows were nevertheless viewed by most observers as an audacious triumph — especially as a successful live album, a documentary film and more "ancillary" media followed in the months and years to come.
Here, on the anniversary of the landmark event, LIFE.com presents photos — none of which ran in LIFE magazine — from the first-ever rock 'n' roll benefit show: the Concert for Bangladesh.
Liz Ronk, who edited this gallery, is the Photo Editor for LIFE.com. Follow her on Twitter @lizabethronk.


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Marine Discovery
Sponsored by the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and now sited at Flandrau Science Center, these public outreach field trips to the University of Arizona are designed to teach K-8 grade students in the Tucson area about the importance of our oceans. Marine Discovery activities include shark dissection, squid dissection, fish diversity, plankton race, and a living tidepool; Marine Discovery: The Voyage Begins includes general hands-on marine biology. Since its launch in 1995, Marine Discovery, serving over a thousand K-12 students per year, has become one of the most popular science outreach programs at the University of Arizona. Annual program assessments indicate that Arizona teachers appreciate the opportunity for their students to learn hands-on marine science:
"It allows students to see and touch marine life that we have only been able to read about in our text."
"Our desert kids love it!"
"When studying oceans in Arizona, it is hard to find items to explain ideas. This program adds that piece."
Teachers also share how their students benefit from coming to the UA campus and meeting the undergraduates who run Marine Discovery:
"Our workshop leader did an excellent job engaging the students. Great role models!"
"The program leaders are enthusiastic and obviously love their subject. Our students need to see that these opportunities are available to them if they study hard!"
"Fabulous and energetic field trip; it will ignite the spark in some of my 5th graders to think about a future in biology!"
- Grades 3-8 for Marine Discovery
- Grades K-4 for Marine Discovery: The Voyage Begins
- Biology
- Ecology
- Oceanography
Marine Discovery for grades 3-8 is offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9-11:30 am; Marine Discovery: The Voyage Begins for grades K-4 is offered Thursday mornings, 10:00-10:50 or 11:00-11:50. Both programs are currently offered during the fall semester only.
Marine Discovery is $5 per student for groups of 16-32; Marine Discovery: The Voyage Begins is $3 per student, or $7 per student for groups of 16-32 when booked in combination with a Flandrau Science Center Field Trip and Planetarium program. Ask about Title 1 school discount for both programs.
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Even in court, George Clooney brought an aura of cool to the proceedings.
That is how the The Associated Press reported it when the actor was in an Italian courthouse Friday to testify against three defendants accused of using his name to launch a fashion line.
Clooney, 49, was described as wearing a navy blue suit, white shirt and tie. His appearance drew crowds to the small courthouse where the judge requested them to be quiet.
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In his testimony, Clooney, who addressed the court through an interpreter, said that photographs that showed him with two of the defendants were doctored, and that signatures on the documents were forged.
He said the case stems from four years ago when watch company Rolex sent him a letter to publicly stop wearing one of their watches. Clooney, a spokesperson for Omega, surmised that someone was using his likeness to market Rolex. What prompted him to take action was when he came across articles that said he had a clothing line in Italy, which he said was false.
In motioning to Vincenzo Cannalire, the only defendant present at the trial whom Clooney recognized as the person in the photos, the actor remarked: "This is the first time I've ever seen him." Then he added: "So I'd like to say hello, nice to meet you."
The two other people charged with fraud are Vanja Goffi and Francesco Galdelli. Clooney said that a photo that allegedly showed him with Goffi was actually doctored from a photo of the actor and a former girlfriend. He said he heard of Goffi from stories on the Internet that allege the two were involved romantically.
"I've never met her. I've never seen her," said Clooney, who also commented that signatures on documents were either forged or photocopied.
During the proceedings, a judge blocked defense lawyers in their attempt to pry into Clooney's personal life. The actor has a villa in Italy's Lake Como
After his testimony, Clooney told reporters: "It seems the justice system is the only way to deal with it."
The actor has a new movie, "The American," due for release Sept. 1, according to IMDB.


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With every award show a reminder of the fantastic discovery of Christoph Waltz, it's only natural to look forward to his next baddie part after "Inglourious Basterds."
We'll have to wait until Christmas for "The Green Hornet," but director Michel Gondry tells EW.com that his "main villain" Waltz "did an amazing performance."
"I think it took a very special direction," said Gondry of Waltz's performance. We've seen what this special direction can lead to in his amazing "Basterds" performance as a ruthless Nazi looking to save his own butt.
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Yet another reason to see the "Hornet" flick due out in theaters this December. There are many others. We're looking forward to supreme off-beat superhero-ness from Seth Rogen. Not the usual guy you think of stepping into the superhero tights.
Gondry too is going to be something to watch. The auteur behind movies such as "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" is working on this traditionally mainstream vehicle. He insists there was no studio tension or interference from Sony on this important project. "They encouraged me to be myself, and encouraged Seth to be himself," he said. "I think we made a good team."
"I know the pressure on me to deliver. But on the other hand, it seems that they let me do a lot of crazy things."
There will be some traditional superhero action moments as well. "There are a lot of explosions and stuff," said Gondry, "which was not my specialty. On the other hand, the way the action unfolds is sort of geometrical."


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In 2nd grade, I remember writing a report about the actual meaning of the song, "Here Comes the Sun" written by George Harrison of the Beatles. I chose that song because I loved both its literal and interpretive meanings. As people all over the world celebrate the arrival of spring, I notice that in Laguna Beach, it has been quite the sunny week. Just as I am feeling somewhat back to normal the sun has been reaching out to me, drawing me outside to sit and reflect.
A few weeks ago, I watched my best friend prune my roses from a perch outside my house while I looked at the ocean. I have had this particular double chaise lounge for some time. Often, I walk by it on the way to work or the way home and think to myself – I love that chair. I should sit in it more. So as I recover from this surgery, I have been spending a lot of time outside with a blanket from by bed covering my legs and enjoying the smell of the night blooming jasmine which hangs over the top of the chair.
Last week, my daughter made an obstacle course in front of the chair and ran back and forth a hundred times while she demanded I exclaim "one, two, three- Go!" It's strange for me to sit and watch her run instead of chasing her or having her chase me. But these moments are still special and the connection between us hasn't been diminished by the return of the unwelcome guest – breast cancer.
I know my body isn't fully healed inside, but I am so much closer to my old self this week. Most people who see me cannot believe I had surgery, let alone the extent of the procedure. In fact, most everyone thinks my new breasts, made from the tissue of my abdomen, look like my old breasts. But as my plastic surgeon pointed out the other day,"Well, they are a little like your old breasts, but better – they are perkier and younger now" but I feel a little bit older.
I am so looking forward to a little sunshine on my face this spring and hopefully, the pure joy of chasing my daughter around a playground with her giggling laughter.


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dump a/(one's) load
1. slang To defecate. I wouldn't mind the neighbor's dog getting into my yard if it didn't always dump a load on my lawn!
2. slang To vomit. When I had the flu, I spent most of the time dumping my load and couldn't eat for days.
dump one's load
1. . Sl. to empty one's stomach; to vomit. He's had too much to drink and is dumping his load.
2. and dump a load Sl. to defecate. (Crude. Potentially offensive. Use only with discretion.) He had to go dump a load. He dumped his load and settled back down to work.


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The year of the woman
First it was Danica. Then it was Ashley Force. Then Melanie Troxel. Three women (including Danica) qualified for the Indy 500. Now, Hillary Will joins the female headline-makers.
Will drives a Top Fuel dragster for the Ken Black racing team. She won Sunday at Topeka, defeating Larry Dixon in the finals. She's a really nice person who has been around the sport for most of her life and came up through the ranks. She has been competitive in her dragster for some time, but hasn't gotten the breaks. Had a really bad wreck last year during testing at Las Vegas, but wasn't injured and got right back in the seat and drove again. A real racer.
Will and the rest of her NHRA cohorts will be in Denver soon, July 11-13 at Bandimere. They go to Chicago this weekend.


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Monday, June 1, 2009
Emirates scores a double with first-ever A380 services to Bangkok and Toronto
DUBAI, U.A.E., 1st June 2009 – Emirates scored a double whammy today as two of its A380 super jumbos jetted off from Dubai to the opposite ends of the globe, marking the aviation world's first A380 commercial services to Bangkok and Toronto.
The launch of Emirates' A380 operations – daily to Bangkok and thrice weekly to Toronto – signals a new era of luxury air travel to Thailand and Canada, and represents yet another milestone in the airline's A380 programme.
EK 372 took off from Emirates' new home, Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport, at 09:40 hours* carrying 488 passengers. It landed to a festive welcome by the Thai government at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport at 19:00 hours*.
EK 241 departed Dubai with 458 passengers and will be the first commercial A380 jet to touch down on Canadian soil at 15:45 hours*.
Senior management from Emirates flew on the two inaugural services. On arrival in Bangkok and Toronto, the A380s will be unveiled to local media, travel trade and key government officials.
The A380 is the world's only twin-deck airliner that has 35 per cent more seats than its closest rival. It is the most environmentally-advanced commercial aircraft in the sky today, offering better fuel economy than most hybrid passenger cars. The A380 burns up to 20 per cent less fuel per seat than today's next largest aircraft, and is quieter, generating less than half the noise of other aircraft on takeoff.
Tim Clark, President, Emirates Airline said: "Emirates is delighted to celebrate its inaugural A380 services to Thailand and Canada today. The aircraft with its large capacity and excellent operating economies is a pillar of growth, both for the airline and the destination. In Thailand, the introduction of the super jumbo will support the local government's multi-million dollar promotional drive to boost tourism arrivals from the high-yield Middle East region. At the same time the higher-capacity A380 will help address the strong demand for passenger and cargo services on the Dubai-Toronto route which is currently restricted by the bi-lateral agreement to three flights per week."
Hailing the arrival of Emirates' A380 as a positive development for Thailand's tourism industry, Mr. Chaisak Angkasuwan, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Thailand said: "We are delighted Emirates selected Bangkok as the first Far East gateway for its revolutionary A380 product. Our current marketing and trade campaigns focus on promoting Thailand as an ideal holiday destination in the Middle East. Travellers from this region make multiple visits to Thailand, staying on an average nine days and spending over USD 500 million annually. We welcome the opportunity to partner with Emirates to grow the tourism potential from this region."
Despite the current economic environment, the Middle East continues to deliver positive year-on-year growth of 5.7%. Tourist arrivals from the UAE alone rose by 99.46% for January 2009 compared to the same period last year.
Lloyd McCoomb, President and CEO of the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) said: "The GTAA is honoured to be part of this historic day. We are pleased that this route has proven so successful for Emirates and we are very excited to welcome the A380 to Toronto Pearson. This is exactly what this airport was rebuilt for – to allow for new and larger aircraft that will be the future of the airline business."
Mr. Clark added: "With air travel due to triple in the next 18 years and constraints on traffic rights and airport slots to continue, larger capacity aircraft such as the A380 are key to Emirates' plans to meet increasing passenger demand. We have ordered 58 A380s and each one of these has been carefully planned for our present and future requirements. Our next A380 destination will be Seoul on 1st December, and will represent Emirates' first A380 service to North East Asia."
The Emirates' A380 – with 14 First Class Private Suites, 76 Business Class and 399 Economy seats – represents the latest innovation and technology from a company recognized internationally for its in-flight amenities and services. Unique to the Emirates aircraft are its Shower Spas – two fully-equipped bathrooms in the First class cabins with shower facilities. Emirates A380's ground-breaking in-flight product also features an Onboard Lounge for First and Business class passengers which includes a bar with a wide range of beverages and canapés as well as an exclusive space to socialise or simply relax.
A380 passengers enjoy an elaborate menu created by top international chefs and complemented by the finest beverages. Emirates' award-winning 'ice' (information, communication, entertainment) in-flight entertainment system offers more than 1000 channels of on-demand entertainment, the largest programming currently available in the skies. Each cabin is equipped with an advanced mood lighting system, complete with a starlit sky, which adjusts throughout the flight to reflect the time at the destination and to help combat the effects of jet lag.
First class passengers relax in flat-bed, massage-equipped suites while Business class passengers enjoy a new generation of intelligent seating designed to ensure all 76 flat-bed seats have aisle access. Passengers in Economy will appreciate the straight walls throughout the cabin that lend to a more spacious ambience, enhanced further by generous seats and wider aisles.
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View Road, LYME REGIS, Dorset, DT7 3AA (0 miles, 0 km)
tel: 01297 443752
Bed & Breakfast with 4 rooms, £49-£55 pppnb, £84-£96 prpn, £86-£96 prpnb
Comfortable accommodation, friendly atmosphere with excellent sea and coastal views from rear of house. Few minutes walk to town, beach and local amenities.
8 Pound Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3HZ (0 miles, 0 km)
tel: 01929 400252
mob: 07518 763939
Guest House with 8 rooms, £95-£120 pppn
Stylish guest house in the heart of Lyme Regis, walking distance to the seaside and South West Coast path, perfect for a adventurous holiday or a short romantic break.
Pound Road, LYME REGIS, Dorset, DT7 3HX (0 miles, 1 km)
tel: 01297 442596
Guest Accommodation with 12 rooms, £55-£68 pppnb
The Kersbrook is a beautiful thatched eighteenth century listed building, set in its own picturesque gardens with views across Lyme Bay. Located a short walk from the town centre but with its own private car park and licensed bar.
Clappentail Park, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3NB (1 miles, 1 km)
tel: 01297 445726
mob: 07743907478
Guest Accommodation with 1 room, £40 pppnb
Morlais's cosy Log Cabin, nestled in a secluded garden, with sea and countryside views, quietly situated and within walking distance to the town, sea front and harbour of Lyme Regis. Ideal for both couples and families.
1 Woodmead Road, LYME REGIS, Dorset, DT7 3LJ (0 miles, 1 km)
tel: 01297 442376
Guest House with 9 rooms, £95 pppnb
Welcome To Westwood Luxury B&B Guest House in the Heart of Lyme Regis Dorset.
Pound Road, Lyme Regis, DORSET, DT7 3HX (0 miles, 1 km)
tel: 01297 442055
mob: 07867 499976
Guest Accommodation with 5 rooms, £100-£170 prpnb
Dorset House is a luxury B&B offering 5 stylish bedrooms with contemporary ensuites and a high quality home cooked local breakfast. Visit Dorset 'best B&B' for the last three years.
48 Church Street, LYME REGIS, DORSET, DT7 3DA (0 miles, 0 km)
tel: 01297792904
mob: 07774 580924
Guest Accommodation with 5 rooms, £50 prpn
Affordable central room only accommodation. 5 double rooms with either en-suite or shared facilities. En-suite with TV, off peak/low season deals available.
Lyme Road, Uplyme, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3UY (1 miles, 2 km)
tel: 01297 445104
mob: 07982 302038
Bed & Breakfast with 4 rooms, £75-£90 prpnb
If you are looking for a small, friendly B&B with easy parking, a comfortable bed and good food, which is conveniently situated for access to Lyme Regis, look no further.
Charmouth Road, LYME REGIS, DT7 3HG (1 miles, 1 km)
tel: 01297 445901
Bed & Breakfast with 3 rooms
Luxury Bed & Breakfast in an extended family home with guests comfort and privacy paramount. Set in mature gardens.
29 Coombe Street, LYME REGIS, Dorset, DT7 3PP (0 miles, 0 km)
tel: 01297 442929
Bed & Breakfast with 5 rooms, £95-£140 prpn
Historic 17thC building renovated and refurbished to a very high standard. Only 3 minutes' level walk to sea, shops and restaurants.
Pound Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3JA (0 miles, 0 km)
tel: 01297 442012
Bed & Breakfast with 3 rooms, £90-£99 prpnb
Contemporary, stylish Bed & Breakfast, exclusively for adults. Offering comfort with flair – oak flooring, fresh décor, king size beds. Moments walk to the town, sea front and restaurants. Complimentary WiFi. Private off-road parking.
1 Pound St, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3HZ (0 miles, 0 km)
tel: 01297 442499
Bed & Breakfast with 8 rooms, £50-£165 prpnb
Celebrated Chef Mark Hix has co-designed each room with its own individual style and décor. Guests staying with us also receive a discount when dining at HIX Oyster and Fish House
6 Silver Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3HR (0 miles, 0 km)
tel: 01297 445955
mob: 07920 524770
Bed & Breakfast with 2 rooms, £85 prpnb
Ammonite Cottage provides a cosy cottage-style atmosphere in the heart of Lyme Regis. The accomodation consists of two comfortably appointed double rooms. One of which accesses onto a small terrace and secluded courtyard garden.
Sidmouth Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3EN (1 miles, 1 km)
tel: 01297 442644
Bed & Breakfast with 2 rooms
Sea views from private balconies, a beautiful location and spacious en-suite accommodation makes Skerries a truly exceptional B & B.
40A Coombe Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3PY (0 miles, 0 km)
tel: 01297 443312
mob: 07866 427431
Guest Accommodation with 1 room, £45 prpn
Pretty single room only, shared modern bathroom, in the heart of old Lyme Regis, very close to bus stop, museum, beach and shops
Lyme Regis, DT7 3 (0 miles, 1 km)
tel: 01297 442396
Bed & Breakfast with 3 rooms
The Garret is formed by the top floor of the "old bonded store" built in 1831 to store goods before taxes were paid.
Uplyme Road, LYME REGIS, Dorset, DT7 3LP (1 miles, 1 km)
tel: 01297 442212
Bed & Breakfast with 2 rooms, £75 pppnb
Very pretty octagonal thatched property. Sea and country views. Good food. Very comfortable beds. Safe parking.
3 Colway Rise, Colway Lane, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3HJ (1 miles, 1 km)
tel: 01297 442789
Guest Accommodation with 3 rooms
Zoe and Mark Swan would like to welcome you to their bed and breakfast, close to the sea looking out across Lyme Bay and the valley in which Lyme Regis nestles.
21 Woodmead Road, LYME REGIS, Dorset, DT7 3AD (0 miles, 1 km)
tel: 01297 445281
Guest Accommodation with 6 rooms, £43 pppnb
Family run, traditional guest house. Free parking. Just an 8 minute scenic walk along the banks of the River Lym to the old town. Complimentary internet access. Delicious breakfast made with locally sourced ingredients.


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Photographic technology was born in Europe, but the art of photography as we know it, was invented in the USA during the 1950s and 60s, sponsored by the Museum of Modern Art in New York. John Szarkowski, MoMA's powerful Director of Photography, declared that great British photographers belonged to a "documentary tradition" that included Bill Brandt (whose press pictures of Britain in the 1930s were exhibited at MoMA in 1969). David Moore's work from 1987-88, which was first published in Creative Camera in 1988, and now published as a book, Pictures from the Real World, conforms to the expectation that British photographers should, like Brandt, be primarily social observers.
The notion of a "documentary tradition" does not stand up to scrutiny, however, because of the many disparities between Brandt's generation and Moore's. Unlike his forebears, Moore benefited from a cultural climate that recognized and rewarded his artistry (the state-funded Arts Council supported dedicated galleries and magazines). This made it possible for him to cultivate a personal style that did not yet conform to the demands of the mass media. Commentators of the 80s interpreted the rather shocking use of color photography, by Moore and others, as a rebellion against the old black-and-white school, but in fact color became simply an extension of a "documentary aesthetic" popularized by the American formalist, William Eggleston.
While Moore was at college (he studied with Martin Parr from 1985 to 1988 at the West Surrey College of Art) the first serious challenge arrived to those who championed documentary photography as both an art form and a tool for reform. In the US and Britain, the theories of French thinkers such as Roland Barthes, challenged claims that photographs were objects of artistic expression or transparent reproductions of "reality." As these ideas took hold two things happened: the supposed truth of documentary photography became discredited, and it was "saved for art."
There have been many claims for British documentary photography of the 1980s, including the claim that it was a social critique of the Thatcher years in Britain. This has yet to be demonstrated. Arguably, the most radical aspect of these pictures, is Moore's refusal of the role of "neutral observer" — something he shares with others of his generation. To eyes accustomed to digitally enhanced photography, many of these pictures will seem familiar. This is because they were cleverly manipulated, both formally (using flash mixed with ambient light to invoke a heightened reality), and conceived, not as "records of life" but opinions. Did Moore just happen to pass by and "snap" the conjunction of the baby and the television image, or did he find the image on a video? Looking back, we can see that this "documentary-style" photography (a term coined by the great American photographer Walker Evans) marked an important stage in the unravelling of the sacred bond between photographer/witness and "reality" that forms the basis of the authority of photography in the press and in society. The relatively recent invention of Photoshop has taken the process much farther.
This is a welcome and important book that is part of a current reappraisal of the British photography of the 1970s and 80s.
Pictures From The Real World (2013) by David Moore is published by Here Press and Dewi Lewis Publishing.
David Moore is a London based photographer who has exhibited and published internationally. He has been working as a photographer and educator since graduating from West Surrey College of Art and Design, Farnham, in 1988.
David Brittain is a curator, critic, documentary maker, lecturer and was editor of the respected international magazine, Creative Camera, (1991-2001). In 2000, his anthology of writings, Creative Camera: Thirty Years of Writing, was published by Manchester University Press.
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Galileoscope video released by Arizona Illustrated
9 October 2009
A new video has been made about the Galileoscope initiative. Featuring interviews with prominent project members and a typical user, it shows how these low-cost instruments can be easily assembled and used to discover the Universe.
See the video here: http://ondemand.azpm.org/videoshorts/watch/2009/9/3/kuat-galileo-telescope/
Visit the Galileoscope website here: https://www.galileoscope.org/
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