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Summit County schools seek to increase sustainability
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Paper flies through the air as the Frisco Elementary third graders reach into the box, flinging its contents into the bins lined up in the hallway. At schools throughout Summit County, this has become a common sight, not because the students have suddenly become litterbugs; in fact, it's the opposite – they are learning about recycling and the environment through the Green Team program.
Green Teams are extracurricular groups that students can join to learn about environmentally friendly practices – recycling, reducing energy, composting, among others – and discuss them with classmates and teachers. The teams are part of the sustainability management plan that the district adopted last year.
The first teams were first formed at Upper Blue Elementary and Summit Cove Elementary and the idea has since spread. Now every school in the district, including the middle and high school, has its own Green Team.
The teams are organized by teachers and administrative members and filled out by students. Any student can join and spend time either before or after school learning about the environment and discussing ways to improve their school's sustainability efforts through various projects. Each school's Green Team operates independently, following its own ideas and passions.
"The whole idea is to be student led and student driven so they get a passion for it, and they can spread their education through the school," said Erin Young, vice president of the board of education and board representative of the district sustainability team.
Different sustainability-related projects have surfaced at each school. At Frisco Elementary and Summit Cove Elementary, students placed "turn off the light" labels on the building's light switches. Snowy Peaks High School made recycling and compost bins out of old oil barrels. Summit Cove sponsored a walk-to-work week.
Crystal Miller, the principal at Summit Cove Elementary, is the chair of the collective Green Teams. Her students are looking forward to learning about solar power as the project to build an array of solar panels near the school gets underway.
"Some kids have a real passion for it," she said. "I think we're raising kids that understand that resources are finite … and that you have to take care of what you have."
The teachers and adults leading the Green Teams volunteer their time and are themselves passionate about environmental values.
"If there's going to be solution to some of these big problems that we have environmentally, our kids are going to be the ones that are going to have to care about it. If they care about it they'll come up with some solution," said Shelley Flavell, a first-grade teacher at Upper Blue Elementary. "I do it because I have hope that they can make a difference."
Kevin Reddell, Sarah Pappas and Bella Butler, the enthusiastically recycling Frisco Elementary third-graders, are serving their second year as Green Teamers. It doesn't take much to get them to talk about their experiences and what they have learned. They say that Green Team has taught them a lot that they didn't know.
"The valuable lessons of Green Team are: we want to save power, we want to save our earth, … (and) we want to just have a good life," Sarah said. "It's just better for our environment to have Green Team."
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While doing some work in geometric representation theory I have come across the following sequence of polynomials in two variables $(q,x)$ which I would like to denote by $n!_{q,x}$. For small $n$ these polynomials look as follows:
$$ 4!_{x,q}=x^6+x^5(q^3+q^2+q)+x^4(q^4+q^3+2q^2+q)+x^3(q^5+q^4+2q^3+q^2+q)+ $$ $$ x^2(q^5+2q^4+q^3+q^2)+x(q^5+q^4+q^3)+q^6 $$
The polynomials are actually symmetric in $q$ and $x$ and when one puts $x=1$ one recovers the usual $q$-analog of $n!$ (in particular, when both $q$ and $x$ are 1, we get $n!$).
My question is this: has anybody seen such polynomials before? What is the correct definition of those polynomials for general $n$? Any information will be greatly appreciated.


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FRANCIS AND MARY TAKE CHARGE, MAKING BRUTAL CHOICES THAT WILL CHANGE THE FATE OF FRANCE - When the King's (Alan Van Sprang) madness and cruelty reaches a fevered pitch, Mary (Adelaide Kane) and Francis (Toby Regbo) take action. Their choices could change the course of history, but an unforeseen terror brewing in the woods could cost them, and their friends, everything. Mary makes a drastic decision when she learns Lola (Anna Popplewell) is going through a life-threatening labor at a location outside of the castle. Megan Follows, Torrance Coombs, Caitlin Stasey and Celina Sinden also star. David Frazee directed the episode written by Laurie McCarthy and Doris Egan (#122).


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TEHRAN -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps is prepared to hit 35 U.S. facilities in the Middle East early in a possible attack, a corps leader said Wednesday.
Brig. Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the corps' air force, said current missile war games practiced targeting a hypothetical enemy air base that is a replica of U.S. bases in the region, the government-backed Fars news agency reported.
"We have thought of measures to set up bases and deploy missiles to destroy all these bases in the early minutes after an attack," Hajizadeh said of contingency plans for any potential confrontation with the United States.
He said all of the 35 U.S. installations in the region "are within the reach of our missiles."
He said lands in dispute between Palestinian and Israeli leaders "are good targets for us as well."
On Tuesday, the IRGC air force began missile war games, firing short-, mid- and long-range missiles from facilities across the country at a lone target in central Iran, Fars said.
Iran's military officials have warned that if it was attacked by either the United States or Israel, the country would target all U.S. bases in the Middle East and close the economically strategic Strait of Hormuz.


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Care, General Care Projects in Ghana by Peter Gwilliam
Kicking Balls then Painting Walls - Sports and Care in Ghana
My Ghanaian experience by Peter Gwilliam
I arrived in Ghana on the 22nd of March 2006 full of excitement and nerves as I really wasn't too sure what to expect. When I landed, I found a land full of culture; Ghana is everything to the Ghanaian people and they're generally pretty happy whatever their situation might be, everyone is very eager to meet you, just to talk to you, as well as try and sell you the odd T-shirt or two!!
My placement was at an orphanage and school, called Peace and Love in Adenta, around 45 minutes away from the capital Accra. I was to be the new sports coach, a role which had not been filled in quite sometime; the lessons were after school, as teaching during the day was not really possible, due to the heat!! Everything was going reasonably well and the introduction of Severin a new German volunteer to my host house and Peace and Love really helped. My lessons where at 3pm, which did leave a bit of a gap in my day, many volunteers were happy to fill their days playing with the kids, which I could do for an hour or two, but doing it all day I found a little frustrating.
One day Severin and I walked into Peace and Love as we always did around 9am, to find the place much emptier than usual, then it dawned on me, the Easter holiday had started, the school children were now away for three weeks, which just left the orphans. Looking around the remarkably quiet Peace and Love I noticed three or four flash cars and a group of smartly dressed people observing the school.
It was 'Western Union Money Transfer' executives; they had paid for the building of a new group of classrooms and were there to officially open them. I initially thought this was great, Peace and Love getting new classrooms and better quality ones at that! Then some of the group's entourage, preceded to splash their big yellow banners all over the place and made the kids wear Western Union hats. It made me think "this is just another way of advertising your company!" as they stood along side the kids and smiled sweetly for the press!!
This was my turning point; I realized I could really make a difference at Peace and Love, I could help without benefiting from it personally and it could be a completely unselfish act. I spoke to Severin and Hannah (an American volunteer) and we decided to go and see if we could do anything to help the orphanage.
Hannah had spoken to me in the past about the orphans living area, saying how bad it was, (smelly, dirty and dingy) but I had never ventured inside, I just had no need to. Walking in was like stepping into a prison; it was so cramped, dingy, dirty and stank of urine. The girls had two conjoining rooms which held around 12 beds, some double and some triple bunk beds (26 beds in total), this pretty much meant that all the girls had their own bed, with a couple sharing. The boys had one small bedroom with 3 double and 3 triple bunk beds (15 beds in total) crammed into it.
The thing was 30 boys lived in the orphanage! The rest of the boys (mainly the younger ones 2-7 years) slept in the corridor outside the rooms, with no mattress, no pillow, no blanket and no fan to cool them down and because of the heat a lot of the kids would sleep naked; many of the younger ones would wet themselves at night and the other kids just had to live with it. I decided I had to do something; I was not going to be another person who would complain or sympathize about a situation and do absolutely nothing about it!
I knew I would need Projects Abroad's help to advise and hopefully help me finance the refurbishment, so I jumped straight on my phone and phoned Mircea the Ghana director. He said that he would be more than happy to help and get me some paint, brushes and maybe some new beds if needed. This was great! I was already making steps to making change!! I also managed to arrange a meeting with the orphanage director (Mama Doku), to try and negotiate getting another room for the boys.
Now Mama Doku was not an easy woman to track down; she was a TV star in Ghana (she had her own talk show!) which meant she was always very busy and only at the orphanage once or twice a week. When we had the meeting, she took what we were saying as a bit of an attack on her ability as an orphanage director, which was not what we meant to get across at all, but I could understand where she was coming from. She also thought we were making out the situation to be far worse than it actually was, so said she would meet us at the orphanage the following week to look at things herself.
When the day arrived it was also sadly Hannah's last day and she was desperate to make some progress. Mama Doku was running late so we decided to get something done, for the first job we painted the girl's horrible brown bars covering one of their windows a nice summery yellow! The sense of achievement was surprisingly large; we all knew this really was the first building block.
The meeting after a bit of a delay starting went incredibly well, Mama Doku let us look in every room we wanted and eventually we negotiated for the boys to have an unused storeroom as their second bedroom! We also got to look in a mystery store room, (which had been locked the whole time we had been there, as only Mama Doku had a key) where we found four bunk beds, (one three layered and three two layered) plus new mattresses!! This had been an amazingly successful day; we put the bed parts and mattresses in the new room to start the following day and went out that night to wish Hannah all the best and to toast our achievement!
The next month involved us putting in a serous amount of hours, we cleaned out the existing rooms painted the girls room orange and the boys sea blue (along with filling in cracks and scratches in the walls) ripped up the horrible lino covering the floor (where creatures were hiding) and rearranged the beds to create more space. We painted the girls bars yellow and the boys orange and did the door and window frames.
We were offered the help of Scott a Scottish volunteer (who was a football coach at another placement) to help us paint the ceilings white, which spread more light into the rooms and it really made a difference. We matched the new boys room (and hallway leading to it) to the current boys room, painting it blue and made arrangements for a ceiling to get fitted under the tin roof to bring down the temperature, as the room with the heat outside was like sitting in a sauna!
The majority of the painting was finished and sadly it was also Severin's time to leave, Mircea came down to visit the orphanage and was really impressed with the work that we had done, he suggested that we left our mark, claiming our achievement by doing our hand prints on the wall, so we did them in the boys room, signed our names and got all the boys to do it too.
When Severin and I finally said our goodbyes and he flew home to Germany, I knew it would not be the same being the only original volunteer left working on the project, but I was determined more than ever to get everything finished and I had around two weeks to do it. My first day back since my friend's departure was not the end of a chapter but luckily the start of a new one. I was greeted by two new volunteers from another company on my return. Rhia and Heather were two American volunteers who asked me what I did there on their arrival, so I started my hour long campaign speech as usual about what I had done and planned to do and they seemed really eager to help.
This was great news! I decided to turn the girl's room into an autumn day at sunset, with lots of flowers, birds flying and a massive handprint tree at its centrepiece. The boy's room we made into an underwater world with sunken ships, crashing waves and loads of fish! I adapted the handprints into clouds, to go with the theme and the rooms looked fantastic!!
Projects Abroad put the last of their funding towards the ceiling for the new boys room and it finally got fitted a mere two days before I was leaving. I still needed more paint for the ceiling and desperately needed a ceiling fan, to help keep the room cool at night and luckily my father came to the rescue with finance from his Rotary club back home. This just about gave Scott, Rhia, Heather and I enough time to paint the new ceiling and get a ceiling fan fitted. The last thing we did was to paint a huge Ghana flag on the wall, and as a dedication to the people that helped we painted a German flag for Severin, a Scottish flag for Scott, an American flag for Hannah, Rhia and Heather and an English flag for me.
I left Ghana still literally with paint on my hands, spending every last minute I could, trying to finish the project I had started. I left that day safe in the knowledge that I had made a difference to the orphanage and the orphan's lives. And more importantly knowing that all the children in the orphanage at Peace and Love for the first time, would have there own bed to sleep in that night.
Peter Gwilliam
Questa testimonianza potrebbe fare riferimento al lavoro presso orfanotrofi. Scopri di più sull'attuale approccio di Projects Abroad rispetto al volontariato in orfanotrofi e la nostra decisione di concentrarci sulle case famiglia e i centri che privilegiano il senso della comunità.
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The public is invited to a debate among the candidates for the 1st District U.S. Congressional seat at 7 p.m. Monday, April 5 at the CEDARS Northbridge Community Center, 1533 North 27th Street. The primary election is May 11, and all candidates seeking their party's nomination for the November 2 general election have been invited.
The debate is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Lincoln-Lancaster County, the North 27th Business and Civic Association, the Lincoln-Lancaster Women's Commission and Aging Services/Lincoln Area Agency on Aging. 5 CITY-TV, the government access cable channel, will tape the debate for airing on cable channel 5. A schedule will be available on the City web site at lincoln.ne.gov. The debate will also be available through video-on-demand through the web site.
The Republican candidates are Andrew Ringsmuth, Daniel Manning, Curt Bromm, Jeff Fortenberry, Greg Ruehle, Bob Van Valkenburg and Greg Walburn. The Democratic candidates are Phil Chase, Matt Connealy, Janet Stewart and Charlie Matulka.
The winner of the November 2 general election will replace U.S. Representative Doug Bereuter, who is retiring. A voter registration form is also available on the City web site. Mail-in registration forms must be postmarked on or before the third Friday preceding the election. The deadline for those registering in person at the Election Commissioner's office, 601 North 46th Street, is 6 p.m. the second Friday preceding the election.


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How to Read a "Dog for Sale" Ad
When you decide you want to buy a puppy of a specific breed, the words used in the ads or flyers announcing dogs for sale can give you clues to help you determine whether the seller has real experience with the breed or not. Clues to decoding some of the jargon include
Champion lines: The only thing it takes to get the word "champion" on a pedigree is to buy a poor-quality dog whose great-grandfather earned that title. Less than two or three champions on a pedigree — and on only one side of the pedigree, either the mother's side or the father's — indicates that the seller isn't taking the dogs into the show ring to see how judges think they compare to the breed standard. So look for "champion-sired" or "champion parents," which are the sign of a reputable breeder, as opposed to a casual one.
AKC-registered: Big deal. Almost any breeder will sell you a purebred who's eligible for registration with the American Kennel Club or another registry, although a good breeder may hold back that registration until certain conditions — such as spaying or neutering — are met.
Extra: You see this a lot with the protection breeds, with people trying to produce super-sized Rottweilers and other dogs with a scary reputation. The aim is to produce the biggest, baddest dog around, but the result is likely a dog who's not going to move as well as he should, or a dog with bad hips or other problems. Size limits in the breed standard exist for reasons; if you deal with people who don't know about the limits or don't care, you may find other problems the breeder didn't know about.
Rare: Puh-lease. Any breed recognized by the AKC isn't all that rare, although some sellers may try to make a little extra money from unaware customers.
See both parents: You should always be able to see the mother, but many times reputable breeders don't have the father on hand because they scour the country for a male they believe can enhance the mother's strong points and reduce her weak ones. That dog may be across town, across the state, or across the country; wherever he is, they send their female — or they arrange for artificial insemination.
If both parents are on hand, you may be dealing with a seller for whom the only qualities important in a stud dog are proximity and price: The stud dog was there. He was free. So he was bred.
Must go now! and Will deliver: These words should may make you wonder where the breeder will be when you have questions or when problems pop up. And how are you going to see the conditions under which your puppy was raised or meet your puppy's mother or siblings if the seller arrives on your doorstep as if she's delivering a pizza?
A reputable breeder wants you to come over. She's proud of her dogs. She wants you to take your time, come over a couple of times, ask all the questions you need to — not just now, but six months or six years from now.


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Calm Inducing Drink is Help For Sleepless In Seattle
With Americans worried about the economy, their jobs and their families, it's no wonder anxiety levels are through the roof. And with our 24/7 mentality fueled by regular downings of high-sugar, high-caffeine energy boosts, it's not surprising we can't sleep either.
To help the sleepless, New York-based Vitila Brands LLC nationally introduces Tranquila, a calm-inducing drink developed for a seriously stressed, ridiculously over-amped and perpetually under-pressure society. This 2-oz. alternative beverage shot can help consumers simmer down and even get a good night's sleep.
A major advance in the burgeoning category of relaxation beverages, Tranquila debuts just as energy drinks show signs of market saturation and flattening sales. It's available in two varieties: Original, developed for daytime to help balance your mood but not make you sluggish; and PM, which includes the hormone melatonin in a molecular form identical to the melatonin found in the body. PM helps you get to and stay asleep without any morning grogginess, and without habit-forming side effects.
It claims to be the only relaxation beverage with a formulation for daytime use that does not contain melatonin, which can cause drowsiness and literally leave you asleep at the wheel. Both formulas are proprietary blends of immune-enhancing vitamins, minerals and herbal extracts with a green tea-lemon flavor. Tranquila is non-alcoholic, non-carbonated, calorie- and caffeine-free and sugar-free, so there is no spiking of insulin levels. It needs no refrigeration and is easy to carry.
"I saw a huge opportunity in the marketplace for an alternative beverage that was portable, affordable and healthier," says President Serge Karnegie. "We eliminated ingredients that take the body a long time to process and interrupt normal sleep cycles."
The drink's emergence couldn't come at a better time. The American Psychological Assn. reports 43 percent of all adults suffer adverse health effects from stress. It's linked to the six leading causes of death (heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver and suicide). Studies indicate lack of sleep is exacerbating these problems by heightening the risk of major illnesses, according to the Harvard-run Nurses Health Study.
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Setting the Scene... Sacred Heart takes its nine game unbeaten streak to the road Tuesday night as they take on the AIC Yellow Jackets. The Pioneers are 7-0-2 in their last nine and are coming off a three point weekend against Canisius. Sacred Heart won the series opener with the Golden Griffins 4-2 before settling for a 5-5 draw Saturday night. This will be the Pioneers first road game in over a month as they just concluded an eight game homestand. AIC will look to rebound after being swept last weekend by the RIT Tigers.
The Series... Sacred Heart leads the all-time series with the Yellow Jackets, 20-10-5. Earlier this season the two teams played a Tuesday game at the Milford Ice Pavilion, with SHU winning 5-3. Last season the two teams split four games in Atlantic Hockey action. The home team won in every game of the series with the Pioneers outscoring AIC 15-10 in those four contests.
Hottest Team in the Nation... The Pioneers current nine game unbeaten streak ranks first in the nation and is SHU's longest streak in program history. The Pioneer offense has been clicking as SHU is averaging 4.33 goals per game in their last nine. SHU has outscored opponents 39-18 during this stretch. The Pioneers concluded their longest homestand of the season with a 6-0-2 mark.
Adding to the Trophy Case... Senior Nick Johnson (Windsor, CT) was named the Atlantic Hockey player of the Week for the second time this season after posting a five point weekend, three goals and two assists, against Canisius. The Pioneer forward netted the Pioneers first and last goal in SHU's 4-2 Friday night win. Saturday night Johnson lit the lamp for his 18th goal of the season to give Sacred Heart a 2-1 lead in the first period as well as providing two assists.
Statistical Leaders... Nick Johnson (Windsor, CT), Dave Jarman (Toronto, ON), and Eric Delong (Oakville, MB) have all earned a place at the top of a statistical category in Atlantic Hockey. Johnson leads the conference, and ranks second in the nation with 18 goals this season. Jarman leads the league posting 23 assists so far in his senior campaign. Both Johnson and Jarman have 32 points in 2009-10 tying them for second in the AHA. Delong has 17 points in his freshman year, making him first in the conference and 10th in the nation in points per game for rookies.
Wild Finish to Homestand... The Pioneers played their final game of an eight game homestand last Saturday night, a 5-5 draw with Canisius. That game was one of the more eventful this season as there were seven goals in the first period, nine penalties in the second, and 15 power play chances between the two sides. Sacred Heart outshot the Golden Griffins 49-31 overall and 6-1 in overtime but could not solve the Canisius goaltender in the final moments and had to settle for one point in the standings.
Scouting the Yellow Jackets... AIC comes into their Tuesday meeting with the Pioneers after being swept last weekend by first place RIT. Freshman Adam Plekasch leads the Yellow Jacket attack with 10 goals and 4 assists for 14 total points this season. AIC has two other players in double digit points as junior Tom Mele has 11 points with seven goals and four assists while classmate Steve McLeod's line posts four goals and six assists for 10 points. The Yellow Jackets have split games between goaltenders Dan Ramirez and Ben Meisner this season. Meisner, the freshman, owns all three of AIC's wins and has a 3.31 goals against average and a .908 save percentage.
Plenty Of Firepower... After a slow start to the season the Pioneer offense has kicked into high gear, average 3.48 goals per game. That mark ranks them seventh in the nation and second in the league, .02 behind conference leader Canisius. The Pioneers top line of Nick Johnson, Dave Jarman and Patrick Knowlton (Colorado Springs, CO) has 85 points among them. Sacred Heart has not been shutout in the 2009-10 season.
Down But Never Out... In each of the Pioneers last four games they have given upthe first goal, finding themselves in an early 1-0 hole. However, in all of those games SHU rebounded to score three unanswered goals.
Chance at 100... Seniors Nick Johnson and Erik Boisvert are having stellar senior seasons to approach the 100 point mark for their careers. Boisvert has 89 points while Johnson has 87 as the SHU forwards approach the end of their collegiate careers. Sacred Heart has 11 games and post season play remaining this season.
Up Next... The Pioneers will not have to leave Connecticut this weekend as they stay in the Nutmeg state for a series with AHA rival UConn.


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World War II and the Holocaust in Amsterdam
See important sites and monuments relating to the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam (1940-45). Let us be your guides and inform you about this traumatic episode in the Dutch capital's long history. The tour is ideal for visitors who like to go off the beaten path and want to learn more about this important aspect of the city's past.
For those with a passion for history this is a tour not to be missed.
Since 1990 Emilie Nolst Trenité is involved as a national licensed guide thus sharing with you her fascination of Amsterdam's rich Jewish history.
Ben de Jong is a retired history professor from the University of Amsterdam.
Peter Schaapman, creator of Historywalks.eu, has a 30-years career in the media. He studied WWII and the Shoah in Amsterdam.
An interview with me, here on the interesting website: Bridges of Amsterdam
Isabelle Wessel-Proux est une guide française expérimentée et passionnée par l'histoire d'Amsterdam du Siècle d'Or à la Seconde Guerre mondiale.


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- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, garlic, oil, ginger, sesame seeds, and pepper. Combine marinade, steak, and scallions in a large plastic resealable bag, toss to coat, and marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes to overnight.
- Remove steak and scallion pieces, and thread onto skewers.
- Prepare indoor or outdoor grill. Grill kebabs, turning occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until steak reaches desired degree of doneness.


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I've been kind of busy these past few months. It all culminated a week ago at Yamashiro, atop the Hollywood hill that also hosts The Magic Castle. Indeed, it really was magical. All the hard work really paid off – at least from where we were standing. And it was fun to celebrate a culture that only continues to influence as well as permeate our urban lifestyle in Los Angeles. We tried to celebrate that in the best way we know how.
With last year being an inaugural success, the Blogger Prom Committee and I had a solid boiler plate to improve upon for this year. While it was fun to recreate the '80s, we knew that we wanted to keep things interesting and change it up. So, we decided to go even further back in time and a tad more grown-up. OK, maybe a lot more grown-up – as in glamorous Hollywood. We became inspired by a particular Los Angeles-specific movie chronicling crime, press and celebrity in the '30s and '40s; our theme was Hollywood Confidential. Fortunately, we also had the setting that would be the perfect backdrop for our theme – Yamashiro. Their team was an absolute dream to work with throughout the entire process, displaying the utmost in professionality and hospitality. I would recommend Yamashiro to anyone looking for a place to hold a high class event.
…And the food! Who could forget the food? Chef Brock of Yamashiro brought his famous Garden Market tacos to the event as well as unveiled a brand new one incorporating Brock Family Farms' sausage. They were delicious and perfectly complemented by his als0-famous wasabi guacamole and chips. Passed YamaBites were plentiful and guests enjoyed Asian-style ribs, albacore with jalapeno on fried crackers and more. We had Barrie Lynn, the Cheese Impresario, return from last year and educate us on the wonders of Wisconsin cheese. It is always a joy to have her and as a cheese fanatic, myself, I couldn't be happier she was there. We also had amazing chocolates from Chocolate Box Cafe and Coolhaus ice cream sandwiches where you could customize your own sandwich.
Last year, it was an amazing thing to flex our star power and experience first-hand just what muscle L.A. bloggers have as influencers on our city. This year, we wanted to take it to another level and give back not only to bloggers but also to our community. And so, thanks to Blogger Prom Committee for taking on my suggestion of benefiting Operation Frontline Los Angeles. I became inspired by their ground-up approach to cooking and nutrition by providing classes to those who would otherwise not have access to these invaluable tools. (You can still donate to Operation Frontline Los Angeles here.) Admission to our closed event required a $10 donation to OFL, with Goldstar so graciously providing the donation ticketing. We ended up raising $2400 for the program. I'm proud that with all our resources, we could put on such a great event while benefiting a great cause.


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This gifted septet conquers every stage they play. Songs penned in English, Spanish and French have led to tours in Venezuela, Canada, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Russia, France, China and Portugal. Traditional Latin rhythms, Classical influences and American Roots-Rock sensibilities offer a fresh, truly singular approach perhaps best described as "Pan Americana."
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Pisces 2009 Horoscope - Based on your Moon Sign
PISCES (Feb. 22 - March 21)
Pisces is indicated by the sign of fish and these people live in the world of their dreams. They hide several secrets for the lovers to be specified at the good moment. Pisces are intuitive and strive to provide happiness to the partners. Fish loves freedom to swim in any direction and pisces too loves the same.
You will be little self centered this year. Your physique will not be very great but you will be physically active. Your complexion will be good and you will have long neck and face. Brownish eyes and dark hair will add to your personality.
Sagittarius 2009 Horoscope - Based on your Moon Sign
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 22)
Your courage and determination will be high but you should be tactful in all your dealings today. Your administration abilities are good. Do not drift much in your plans as they may cause a lot of wastage of time for you.
You love to help people but hate the ones who ask for favors frequently. You can overcome obstacles with ease. You will rise up with your efforts and fulfil great responsibility.
Aquarius 2009 Horoscope - Based on your Moon Sign
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)
Tension and anxiety stays forefront for aquarians in 2009. Domestic life will not be very smooth and stress related to family is indicated. Intimate desires might be fulfilled and travel will bring good rewards. Relation will family and relatives will bloom
You will have to face politics in business but your vigor and vitality and your mental ability will help you to face it with ease. Ups and downs are indicated in business and there are chances of a few financial losses. Caution is desired in money matters. You will gain some money in terms of inheritance and there are good indications of wealth. You will be handling your finances well and your investment strategies will work out fine. Your professional aptitude will help you greatly.


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I know some of you are into maple so I figured that perhaps someone might be able to help me with the issue that I am currently having.
The above code works fine as long as you do not put in into a procedure, from the moment I try to put the code into a procedure and call it using calcDistributionFunc(cos(x)); I get the error:Code:restart; calcDistributionFunc := proc (f) cdf := unapply(int(int(f(x)*sin(x), x = 0 .. x2), phi = 0 .. phi2), x2); phi2 := 2*Pi; cte := cdf((1/2)*Pi); if 1 < evalf(cte) then cte := 1/cte end if; cdf := apply(cdf, x); cdf := cte*cdf; cdf := unapply(cdf, x); s := solve(y = cdf(x), x); if 1 < nops([s]) then b := unapply(s[1], y) else b := unapply(s, y) end if end proc calcDistributionFunc(cos(x));
Error, (in solve) cannot solve expressions with int((cos(x))(x)*sin(x), x = 0 .. (1/2)*Pi) for x
For example a function f(x) = cos(x) will yield a distribution function: arccos(sqrt(-y+1))
In case you are wondering what it is that I am trying to do, I have a userdefined distribution function and I want to generate random numbers using this distribution by generating uniform random numbers between 0 and 1 and evaluating this random number using the calculated distribution function. This in turn is used for Monte Carlo based simulations...
Probably I am just missing some basic tips/pointers on how to use procedures in maple. I have to admit I am more a matlab person then a maple one, but I need an analytical solution and not a numerical one. I know that using Matlab I can also perform analytical math using the symbolic link toolbox, but that would be like driving around in a Porsche 959 trying to get to the finishline of Paris-Dakar.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The Santa Clara University Department of Athletics and Recreation had six of its student-athletes named to the 2003 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars teams Thursday afternoon. Of the six student-athletes two were from men's crew and one from women's crew, softball, volleyball and men's tennis.
Daniel Parames and Juan Perez from men's crew comprised two-thirds of the honorees for the Arthur Ashe Award in their sport. Parames is a sophomore on the Mission Campus and has an undeclared major with a 3.27 overall GPA. He posted a 3.83 Fall Quarter GPA which was the highest of any men's crew honoree. Perez is a junior, majoring in finance and has a 3.24 overall GPA.
Junior Erich Chen from men's tennis earned second team honors with his 3.32 overall GPA in Computer Engineering. More impressively was the 3.60 GPA that was posted by the Broncos' No. 1 player during the Fall Quarter.
Megan Johnston contributed greatly to the SCU volleyball team in 2002 that attained a program best ranking of No. 11 in the nation on November 4 in the AVCA/Coaches' Poll. Off the court the junior's 3.93 Fall Quarter GPA and 3.79 overall GPA in the College of Business was good enough to earn her first team honors in the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars awards.
Tina Lennox earned top billing on the women's crew team with her 3.25 overall GPA in marketing that was bolstered by her 3.49 Fall Quarter GPA. Lennox is currently in season on the varsity eight squad for SCU's women's crew.
Senior Roni Rivera is the firery leader of the Bronco softball team that is currently tied for first place in the Pacific Coast Softball Conference. Her hard work on the field, in the classroom and in such extra curricular activities as the NCAA Leadership program earned her second team honors. Rivera has a 3.25 overall GPA in History while was bolstered by her 3.52 Fall Quarter GPA.
The six selections for Santa Clara was the most of any school in the West Coast Conference. Additionally, student athletes at Santa Clara University graduate at the highest rate in the WCC, and at the second-highest rate among all Division I institutions in California. SCU athletes also recorded the second-highest percentage graduation rate in California for the last decade, according to annual report released by the National Collegiate Athletic Association.


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What a beautiful Autumn day.Awesome colors.
I probably already rated this, but I'm gonna do it again :P Definitely one of my favorites by you. Love the shadows of the trees :o fave
Looks like my home in Ky. Shadows are wonderful favs 5/5 So glad I found you.
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This was one of the first drawings I saw before joining RMD, and I LOVED it. Beautiful scene! 5/5
Autumn i love autumn . H5
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Very excellent use and choice of colors! i love your perspective! It looks so beautiful!! 5/5 amd favs! :D
Beautifu, love the view! great job :D
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Tom Stringer heads Tom Stringer Design Partners in Chicago, a multi-disciplinary design firm that specializes in creating client-centered interiors. Though he's Chicago-based, Tom doesn't let geography constrain his style. "My travels are my greatest inspiration," he says. He's known for trotting the globe in search of offbeat objects for clients as well as exotic ideas for his line of furniture and carpets, available through Texstyle, the furnishings manufacturer.
When asked to describe the perfect room, he just laughs, "It's not perfect; it's got lots of quirky details." Take Tom's helpful tips and make them your own in the pursuit of creating beautiful rooms that suit you and your family—perfectly.
Make a bookcase more interesting and more functional—put a header above the bookcase and cut out an interesting shape.
Double up the mirrors in a small bathroom to create more depth—contemporary restraint and light reflectance make a room!
Need two vanities in a small bathroom? Use a cabinet with a bowed front and shallow sides to allow for more floor space.
Have a small bedroom? Put twin beds end to end and use a curtain to divide the space. Less floor space and more fun.
Use light fixtures at different heights for a unique look—doing that creates more depth and visual interest.
Grouping of insects makes fascinating art in a small foyer area.
This is a wonderful use for space under a bed. And a concealed step makes it easy to be a princess.
Add storage without compromising light. This kitchen cabinet, located in front of a window, has a glass front as well as a glass back.
Do you have attic space that you don't know what to do with? Utilize the eaves to build a child's playroom, complete with door and windows, entry gate, and even green carpet for grass.
Here's an inexpensive way to get the look of wallpaper without the cost—simply paint a simple design that looks like wallpaper.
For an interesting looking railing, use a flat cut baluster instead of spindles. This one is a tulip-like form—so cottage!
Hiding a TV in a paneled wall has never been so easy. This one does a full 360 degree turn in a hidden space above a cabinet.
Hidden drawers under a stairway are a great use of unused space. Add coke bottle glass knobs for instant cottage appeal.
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Hungry for more decorating and design tips? Learn from Washington, D.C. designer Skip Sroka, whose doable and attractive solutions make sure interiors live in harmony with their surroundings.


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- Edwards knew benefactor was giving money to hide affair, speechwriter testifies
- Witness Tim Toben details talks he said he had with Edwards and the Obama campaign
- The former presidential candidate faces federal corruption charges
- Edwards has pleaded not guilty; he could face up to 30 years behind bars if convicted
John Edwards knew that a wealthy benefactor was giving money to help cover up his affair with Rielle Hunter, a former speechwriter testified Tuesday during the corruption trial of the former presidential candidate.
Prosecutors say the North Carolina Democrat used donor funds to hide Hunter and their daughter, Quinn, in an effort to keep his candidacy viable.
Edwards broke federal law, they allege, by accepting about $725,000 from heiress Rachel "Bunny" Mellon for that purpose and more than $200,000 from Fred Baron, a now-deceased Texas lawyer who was his finance chairman.
He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Wendy Button, the former speechwriter, said she worked with Edwards during the summer of 2009, helping him craft a statement admitting paternity for Hunter's child.
"While I never asked Fred Baron to spend a dime, I stood by and watched him support Quinn," he said in an early draft, Button testified.
Edwards changed that line to then read: "Some people without my knowledge supported Quinn," she said.
And when he released the final statement in January 2010, any mention of financing for the cover-up was taken out altogether.
Edwards told his former speechwriter he did not find out the other donor, Mellon, was sending checks until much later, Button testified.
Edwards faces six felony courts, including conspiracy and making false statements.
The defense team for the former U.S. senator has argued that Andrew Young, an Edwards aide, had largely used the money for his own personal gain while also paying for Hunter's medical expenses during her pregnancy to hide the affair from Edwards' wife. Donations for that purpose, the Edwards team has argued, cannot be considered in violation of campaign finance laws.
Young admitted during questioning that he used some donations for his own personal benefit -- particularly to fund construction of a home that included a pool and a theater.
Earlier Tuesday, an Edwards donor testified that he told the Barack Obama campaign to believe rumors of Edwards' affair as early as June 2008.
Prosecution witness Tim Toben, a developer and green energy entrepreneur, said during cross examination that during a dinner with Edwards, the candidate was optimistic about his chances of his being selected as Obama's running mate.
The message from Edwards was that if he were to be offered the position, he would take it, Toben testified.
The witness said he found the idea "astonishing," given the then-rampant rumors of Edwards' affair and child with Hunter.
After the dinner, Toben called the North Carolina director of the Obama campaign, he testified. He told it the reports about Edwards' affair were true and encouraged the campaign to vet the information thoroughly as it decided on its pick.
Toben also testified about an alleged sex tape involving Edwards and Hunter, which will not be shown to the jury, and whether Young had ever suggested he wanted to sell it. Young thought about selling the video, but changed his mind, Toben said.
Once a grand jury started an investigation into the events surrounding the affair, Toben sent an e-mail to Young, asking: "Wonder what that tape is worth today?"
If convicted, Edwards could face up to 30 years behind bars.


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Jay Kay views LaFerrari
There are plenty of musicians who are Ferrari fans, but only Jay Kay, leader of the band Jamiroquai, has managed to combine his own logo with that of the Maranello marque, as is the case on the cover of the album "Travelling without moving."
Kay, who is in Italy to finalise details for his appearance at the music and literary festival, "Collisioni" which takes place on 5 July at Barolo (Turin,) is a loyal customer of ours and there are several Ferraris in his garage. So naturally, he was keen to stop off in Maranello to see at first hand the "LaFerrari" and the quintessence of its characteristics that make this car unique in the world: technical innovation, performance, futuristic styling and the special feeling one gets from driving it.
The English musician also got the chance to meet President Montezemolo, giving his impressions of the first ever hybrid supercar produced by Ferrari. "It's an amazing car and, just looking at it makes you want to drive it," said Jay. "I think it's hard to imagine such a concentration of style, technology, performance and excitement all in the one package."
During his stop in Maranello, Kay visited the factory and spent a long time in the Atelier Ferrari, where he was able to see for himself all the latest personalisation options on the cars available for customers of the Prancing Horse.


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This second album marks a huge step forward for The Morning Benders following their 2008 debut Talking Through Tin Cans. That record was largely forgettable; its straight-forward approach to American indie-rock the sound of a band that lacked scope in ambition and song-writing, sounding five years out of date even at the time of its release. It was enough, in all honesty, to make this reviewer almost write them off forever. Yet thankfully, bearing in mind the changes that have been made to their sound on Big Echo, it seems that the band may also have been concerned by this lack of scope too.
From the start of opening track 'Excuses' it's clear that they've reworked their sound in all the right places. Most notably the jangly, high-end guitars that dominated their earlier work have been stripped back and instead reverb-heavy strings and keyboard parts are allowed to lead. The drums build a mellow, rolling rhythm into the track that doesn't so much drive the song as simply add depth.
It's clear that The Morning Benders have developed a taste for texture and breadth. On Big Echo this is mostly built through recording and production techniques. Grizzly Bear bassist Chris Taylor shares a co-production credit and his influence feels ever-present. The more radio-friendly tracks that make up the first third of the album have extra layers of interest breathed into through the kind of subtle, layered recording that Taylor's band is known for. Little touches, such as the low backing vocal line that mimics the guitar part on 'Promises' or the reverb heavy drums of 'Wet Cement', showcase a craftsman-like quality that didn't appear to be present on the band's earlier work.
The result is a collection of pop songs with a good sense of both depth and dynamics. Every track is recorded with a Phil Spector-like appreciation for the importance of careful mixing; where each instrument and vocal part is panned and EQ-ed to allow it its own room within the mix while at the same time making each track feel warm and whole. If such care over production adds well to the first half of the album it is during the record's later, less hook-heavy parts that it comes into its own. 'Stitches' layers and harmonises vocalist Chris Chu's melodic singing over clattered drums and rhythmic instrument parts. 'Sleeping in' rounds off Big Echo nicely. It's possibly the moment that The Morning Benders come closest to resembling Grizzly Bear, yet the noisy crescendo to which it builds provides a coda to the LP pleasant enough to make such comparisons entirely forgivable.
Yet for all the praise that it's easy to pile onto Big Echo it's also difficult to shake the feeling that a lot of what is good about the LP comes from savvy production rather than actual song-writing. It doesn't take a huge stretch of the imagination to conceive of a song like 'Cold War (Nice Clean Fight)' stripped of its reverb and additional glockenspiel parts and being reduced to the levels of forgettable jangle-pop that The Morning Benders seem determined to rise above. It suggests that it might be a very interesting exercise to track the development of each song on Big Echo from demo stage to finished product; to see how much they developed during the recording process.
Not that this is really anything more than academic; whatever the root cause, The Morning Benders have made major process down the path towards becoming a truly special band. Fans just need to hope that the band have taken the lessons learned on Big Echo to heart, because the way they're heading, their next move could prove to be pretty spectacular.
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(Warning: this is a senseless rant. If you don't like to read strong opinions, do not read on.)
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A young, talented Russian defenseman just came over to North America, and he's ready to become an NHL player. He's been drafted by a smaller market NHL team with a roster of players he's unfamiliar with, so he refuses to sign an entry-level contract with that team. A year goes by and now he's demanded a trade or he'll become an unrestricted free agent. He and his agent provide General Managers with a short list of teams he'd meet with, and his list is based on teams that have players he knows and teams that he'd be guaranteed to play a certain number of minutes for next season.
That's pretty selfish of him, isn't it? He refuses to sign with the team that drafted him? Who does he think he is, Eric Lindros?
Of course, this situation is playing itself out right now, except the player is not Russian. He's Canadian. His name, if you haven't figured it out already, is Justin Schultz.
Yet nobody questions Schultz's tactics. He's been invited to meet with several NHL teams, and he actually refused to grant teams meetings with him. Essentially, he'll only sign with a Canadian team or the Rangers, and Toronto might be the leading candidate because his buddy, Jake Gardiner, plays for them. But Schultz is a good Canadian boy, so let's not dare call him selfish.
Flash back to the winter of 2009-2010. Ilya Kovalchuk is miserable, playing for a bad Thrashers team for the eighth time in nine seasons. He turns down a pair of massive contract offers from General Manager Don Waddell, suggesting that he would not re-sign with Atlanta in the summer of 2010. Instead, his GM went out and found a trading partner, the New Jersey Devils. Kovalchuk went on to sign a $100 million extension with the Devils later that summer. Kovalchuk was tagged as a selfish individual. Why? For not wanting to commit to a terrible team for longer than he already had?
Fast forward to this past winter. Rick Nash is miserable, playing for a bad Blue Jackets team for the eighth time in nine seasons. He's reportedly asked his General Manager, Scott Howson, for a trade to a contending team because he's frustrated with his situation in Columbus and at this point in his career, he wants to move on and have a chance to win.
But Rick Nash isn't selfish. He just wants a chance to win, and that's what it's all about, right?
So what's the difference? Kovalchuk went to a better team where he has a chance to win every year.
Now today, Sidney Crosby apparently agreed to a 12-year/$104 million contract with the Penguins. He's not selfish. Why is Kovalchuk for signing a 15-year/$100 million deal? Why is Alex Ovechkin selfish for signing a 13-year/$124 million deal in 2008?
Then again, what if European players are selfish? What if they are enigmatic and lazy? After all, the Penguins' 2009 Stanley Cup run belongs to Sidney Crosby, right? It's not like Conn Smythe winner Evgeni Malkin actually led his team to victory. After all, Malkin only had 36 points in 22 games. How enigmatic.
And how about the 2008 Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings who had just 14 European players on the team? And how about the most talented player in the NHL right now, Pavel Datsyuk? He only has 3 Selke trophies and 4 Lady Byng awards. The recently retired Swedish defenseman Nick Lidstrom wasn't too bad, either.
The European stereotypes go to unbelievable extremes, and quite honestly, it's ridiculous. What about the New York Rangers this past spring? They struggled to score goals in the playoffs, so the Slovakian-native Marian Gaborik took the blame. Guess what? He posted 11 points in the playoffs, which is one more than the American-born captain Ryan Callahan. American-born Derek Stepan had just one goal in the playoffs.
There's nobody who demonstrates more European hatred than Don Cherry, who called Dainius Zubrus "lazy" during the playoffs. What if Zubrus was Canadian? Cherry would love him. After all, Zubrus is a big, power forward who kills penalties and plays a two-way game...even though he's of Russian descent.
Want more? Of course you do. Alex Ovechkin has 59 points in 51 playoff games. Kovalchuk has 25 points in 28 playoff games with the Devils. Malkin has 81 points in 68 playoff games. Only Malkin has won a Stanley Cup. Somehow, all three players have been tagged as "lazy" or "selfish" as recently as this past season by fans and even the media (mostly Don Cherry).
So how did this bias against European players start? Did people knock Stan Mikita in the 1960s, Jari Kurri in the 1980s or Slava Fetisov in the 1990s? Was Jaromir Jagr simply the lazy guy that played next to Mario Lemieux? You know who one of the first players was that I believe changed the perception of Europeans? Alex Kovalev.
The bottom line is that Europeans can be awesome too. Not all of them are as beloved as Teemu Selanne or Mats Sundin, but maybe it's time to take a step back and appreciate what they're doing. Ovechkin, Datsyuk and Kovalchuk are legends developing right in front of us, and many people are going to completely miss out on what fantastic hockey players they are because of their native country. Obviously, some people do appreciate them, and those people are watching some pretty special hockey players.
Then again, if his name was Justin Schultzov, he'd be viewed as a selfish...


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(Kent, OH)— Gardeners are a reflective group, always looking back to see what worked for them and more importantly, what didn't. Like most people, as the New Year approaches, gardeners are thinking about ways to improve upon last year with garden resolutions.
To get fresh ideas for the 2014 gardening season, the expert arborists at The Davey Tree Expert Company are weighing in. From urban foresters to entomologists, each has enlightening garden resolutions for 2014.
Scott Maco, manager of ecosystem services
Create a plan. Take advantage of the colder winter months to decide what changes your garden needs once spring arrives. And, resolve to make trees part of that plan.
Shade trees reduce the need for air conditioning in summer, lowering summer's high energy bills and keeping your home cooler in those hot, sticky months. Even in cooler seasons trees still give back. Trees located on a yard's windward side act as a windbreak, which can lower home heating bills up to 30%.
Diversify your plantings. Diversity is the key to a successful urban forest. With a variety of species planted, no single disease or insect can wipe out an entire neighborhood forest. The rule of thumb is no more than 15% of a single type of tree or genus, and no more than 5% of a single tree variety. When in doubt, plant native varieties.
RJ Laverne, board certified master arborist
Stay on top of maintenance.Like a car, gardens need regular maintenance and occasional tune-ups to stay in tip-top shape. A maintenance plan will ensure trees, shrubs, and flowers receive consistent and quality care to become established and reach maturity. Consult with a certified arborist to determine the needs of your trees, and find a plan that fits your budget.
Put the right plant in the right place. If you select the wrong plant for a particular location you could end up with a constant maintenance problem, and eventually a dead tree. Always remember that different plants have different requirements. Some prefer more sun, some more shade, some can tolerate wind and some cannot. Work with the conditions your tree or plant needs to thrive.
Grant Jones, technical advisor
Inspect trees and shrubs for insects or disease. Mature trees increase property value by as much as 10 percent, according to the U.S. Forest Service. But a tree can shift from asset to liability when branches, trunks or roots suffer injury and threaten to cause property or personal damage. By inspecting trees and addressing potential problems, you can protect your home, save lives, and safeguard the investment that healthy trees add to your property.
Prune in the winter. Winter is the best time to prune dead, diseased, or broken branches to keep trees structurally strong and able to withstand damage from severe weather events.
Shawn Fitzgerald, technical advisor
Mulch, mulch, mulch! Mulch conserves water, inhibits weeds and provides an attractive ground cover. Spread a circle of mulch around trees to keep lawn mowers from damaging the roots and bark. Cover the 'drip-zone' with 1-3 inches of mulch and keep it 2-3" away from the trunk to discourage rot. Don't over mulch the tree or "volcano" mulch.
Jim Zwack, director of technical services
Be water-wise. One inch of rainfall equates to 625 gallons of water per 1,000 sq. ft, but we can't always count on the rain. To be a water-wise gardener, group plants with similar moisture needs together. Water only in the early morning when it's cooler to avoid evaporation and mildew and rot. Most importantly, incorporate water-wise and native plants.
Anand Persad, technical advisor
Use preventative pest management. Prevention makes such a big difference in stopping the spread of disease. Take preventive measures by vaccinating your trees and shrubs as you would yourself, before they may be attacked by disease or pests.
Want to add these garden resolutions to your list this New Year? Schedule an annual check-up with a local tree expert to check for potential diseases or insect invasions.
Now back to losing those ten extra pounds.
The Davey Tree Expert Company, with U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 45 states and five provinces, provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, commercial, utility and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey is employee-owned and has more than 7,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit www.davey.com.


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Brush lettering with Amylee.
Modern calligraphy is fantastic. It frees restictions, relaxes and pushes our imagination towards an expressive and completely artistic way of writing.
This technique is inspired by the basic movements of calligraphy, combining the ascending (upstrokes) and descending (downstrokes) lines, as well as varying the pressure on the tip. At first, it is not really easy to form letters by changing the pressure while writing.
For the sanguine pencil, the lead is made of clay, binding agents and wood. The cooking will determine the hardness of the lead, a light cooking will give the sanguine stick enough hardness to prevent it from breaking too easily when you apply it. The colour of the sanguine also varies from red ochre to deep red according to the amount of earth, iron oxide and chalk it contains, but also according to the cooking.
Painting with inks and LanaVanguard.
We celebrate the many approaches to abstract art and we love sharing abstract painting ideas and tips. Have you tried ink colours on yupo paper? Amylee explains how it works!
With this technique (inspired by watercolour) you do not need to know how to draw, you just have to let yourself be carried away by colour and spontaneity. You will see it is addictive and very pleasing when the ink spreads on the paper, taking various forms. The drops give birth to flowers, bubbles, cells, minerals, and landscapes. The result is really dazzling!
Marker Hacks you need to try...
Amylee's fun and creative tip for markers: learn now to customise broad tip paint makers to create a new way of drawing! It's really easy and fun!
I carve my pencils, so why wouldn't I carve my markers as well? This strange idea came to mind after having used a marker with a broad tip. I found the mark a little boring and I wanted to have more fun with it. I had a pen cap on my desk so I started using it to carve the tip and create a new one. Wow! Now when I draw it changes everything!
I can draw original or multiple lines in a simple gesture. A very useful tip for hand lettering or graffiti styles. Here is my step by step guide...
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I've heard all kinds of terms thrown around when reading reviews of the of the KDL-NX720 series televisions from the SONY Bravia line. I was honestly wondering why reviewers were throwing around terms like "Crosstalk, dejudder, flicker" etc… Really? Does the average consumer knows a lot about these terms? Does the reviewer? Or are they full of it? Time to take on CNET's David Katzmaier… to start where are his credentials? Ah yes… here they are David Katzmaier no mention of a technology degree at all, or anything related to electronics… other than "Guru". Aside from playing D&D (which clearly gives you a leg up on the competition), does looking like Fargo from Eureka mean that you somehow know what you are talking about when it comes to televisions? I don't think so.
Crosstalk as it relates to this discussion means that there is a distortion or ghosting (another image around the first one) and it is created by being at an off angle.
It's influenced by all kinds of things including spatial difference between your eyes (which are different from person to person). This is 3D people, you are supposed to sit in front of your television and look at it, not stand on your head or lie down on your couch. There is an illusion being created and it is designed around the assumption that you aren't mentally challenged. That said ALL 3D televisions at this point in their technology cycle are going to have "Crosstalk" if you stand on your head. I've personally looked at more than 15 different brands and I can say 100% that they all "Suffer" from this "PROBLEM". It's a lot like saying your car is bad because it will crash if you drive while texting and standing on your head.
He goes on to say that there is a lot of blooming which I didn't see at all. In addition he says it's expensive (huh? you can get this television for $1600 on the net) which is really not the case as it comes in at about $50 more than a value brand like Vizio. Here is where it gets really interesting, if you watch his video review he seems to forget what
he wrote in his written version. He says that the Bravia is one of the best televisions they have looked at, the picture quality is outstanding and then he says the 3D part is kinda bad when you tilt your head (again, you aren't supposed to do that on any 3D television with active glasses) and when you sit close to the unit (the Sony television actually has a sensor that tells you to stand back [if you are too close, he must have turned it off] you aren't supposed to sit close to your TV didn't his mother tell him that? LOL). He also says it's just "Slightly expensive" in the video review.
So why am I going on and on about this review? GOOD QUESTION!! The reason is I'm awarding this television series because it has the best 3D image and overall quality v. price point I've seen this year. In order to do that I have to look at what other reviewers are saying and I'm appauled.
I have to say that the Bravia KDL-NX720 line is absolutely outstanding. I have had the best time using it, nothing but compliments, the picture quality is absolutely STUNNING. I love the user interface, they have an APP for my ANDROID phone that lets me control the television. It has built in wifi that works really well. I can watch NETFLIX and HULU along with a number of other things on the net, it will hook up to my DLNA compliant media servers so I don't have to use another gadget hooked up to my TV to grab content from them. It's awesome.
The ONLY gripe I have is the remote control. It sucks because it isn't a universal. It will control SONY brand sound systems (some) and your television that's it. I use a Logitech Harmony remote and get it all done.
That said I'm awarding this line of televisions with our Reviewboard Editor's Choice Award. It's an outstanding device at a great price.


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Deuce steps out with smooth worship CD
Claude Deuce, the man behind Deitrick Haddon, Big Al and Tonex, is stepping out from behind the board with his debut CD, "Claude Deuce, The Young Elder." BET will preview the video "It Ain't Over" tonight on its Video Gospel show. Deuce displays a velvet voice that blends well with his smooth jazz style of praise and worship music. If you missed the debut, here's a link on YouTube.
Deuce describes his music as "urban hymnal … Reality & Beats, my R&B." On the track "4 Who U R" you can hear one of Deuce's influences — Stevie Wonder, old school. "Don't 4get" is Deuce's favorite on the CD because of the variety of arrangements and "hot" vocals. Deuce is an accomplished musician — drums, sax, base guitar and keys — and with influences as Wonder and Kanye West, he is sure to be an influence in his own right.


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