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Journey of Engagement
by Chester Lane
Sharing the fruits of "Anglo" culture in New Mexico
Kevin Hagen doesn't like the word "outreach." The New Mexico Symphony, based in Albuquerque, serves a state that is 40 percent Hispanic and 9 percent Native American, and Hagen, the orchestra's executive director, delights in bringing music of the European classical tradition to children and adults who've never experienced this "Anglo" art form before. But "outreach," says Hagen, "implies a missionary-style, do-gooder program to bring 'culture' to poor, wretched unfortunates who have none." It's a mind-set he has no use for.
The New Mexico Symphony's justification for what it does, Hagen believes, "arises from the unique characteristics of where we live. Given our demographic and economic facts, it's clear to us that the practical ability here to sustain and grow an orchestra in the way one might in Boston or Philadelphia is very limited. Diversity and broad community engagement is not only the right thing for us to do, it's also the New Mexican thing to do."
And it must be rooted in respect, not noblesse oblige. New Mexico's Native Americans, Hagen points out, are among the only people in the U.S. "who live on the same lands their ancestors occupied 1,000 years ago. They and our Hispanic neighbors worked out ways of living together hundreds of years before Anglos arrived on the scene in the mid-nineteenth century. The members of our community who do not now share the fruits of Anglo culture we represent are in no sense 'without culture.' They have a deep and rich culture that is very meaningful to them. If we want to share the culture we have to offer, and in turn learn from others, that's fine. But let's drop the superior attitude."
This "sharing of culture" has greatly enhanced the orchestra's value among its Hispanic and Native American constituencies. And in June of this year these efforts were recognized through a new awards program, the MetLife Awards for Excellence in Community Engagement. Each of the five orchestras selected for the award has faced a different set of challenges, and the awardees vary greatly in mission, geography, and scope of activity. An especially interesting and unusual feature of New Mexico's efforts has been the successful cultivation of Native Americans. Hagen says that cities such as El Paso and San Antonio provided him with some clues about how an orchestra could go about engaging a large Hispanic community, but as for the Native American population, "there were no models that I was aware of anywhere in the orchestra world."
He credits former Music Director David Lockington for "much of the spiritual origin of our journey of engagement." Beginning in the mid-1990s the orchestra collaborated with a number of Hispanic artists, and Lockington's programming included not only works by Hispanic composers but Native American ones as well. A signal success was the performance of PauWau: A Gathering of Nations by Brent Michael Davids, a descendent of the Mohican Nation whom Lockington had commissioned after hearing some of his choral music in Santa Fe (see "American Sound Redefined," SYMPHONY, May-June 2000). The orchestra also brought local significance to such classic repertoire as Billy the Kid--Copland's musical monument to a legendary New Mexico outlaw--and Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, performed on a state tour with narration in English, Spanish, and Navajo.
What Hagen calls a "key relationship" was formed when the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) was formed in Albuquerque through an $8 million federal/state partnership. An intensive program in Albuquerque's overwhelmingly Hispanic Barelas neighborhood, he says, brought several dozen ensemble performances to the Barelas senior center, community center, and elementary school, culminating in a performance by the full orchestra at the NHCC with a local folk orchestra. And when Lockington announced he was stepping down as music director at the end of the 1999-2000 season, the orchestra formed a search committee that included the NHCC's executive director.
"David Lockington's example and vision broke down many perceptions of elitism and inspired enthusiasm throughout the organization," says Hagen. "This vision survived his departure and became institutionalized in our 2000 Long Range Plan as a commitment to strive to be a distinctively New Mexican organization accessible and relevant to all." In the 2000-01 season the orchestra convened four discussion groups comprising more than 60 individuals and representing such organizations as the NHCC, the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. "Following extended (and not always comfortable) discussions," says Hagen, "the group concluded with attendees taking on themselves the formation of a Minority Advisory Council to monitor the orchestra's activities, and to advise, help, and, when appropriate, advocate for NMSO programs."
He notes that all of the orchestra's efforts "received an incalculable boost" when Guillermo Figueroa was named music director in May of 2001. "As a Puerto Rican-born native Spanish speaker, he offers us the opportunity to walk through doors that other efforts have opened."
The Long Haul
Figueroa feels that Albuquerque citizens as a whole have taken him to their hearts, "but the Hispanic sector in particular went totally out of their way to throw events for me, make me feel welcome, introduce me. I think they felt 'wow, this is a big deal for us, we have a chance to be seen and represented and heard.' It's not because of anything particularly great about me, it's the recognition that an Hispanic has come to a position like this that's made everybody proud."
An accomplished violinist--he has spent three decades with New York's Orpheus Chamber Orchestra as one of its concertmasters, and has also served as concertmaster of the New York City Ballet--Figueroa provides another kind of role model for the children in his new community. During a recent school visit by NMSO musicians, he says, "one of the teachers told me, 'just the fact that you are a male Hispanic playing the violin in front of them--that's something they've never thought about before. It never occurred to many of them that it was a possibility. A boy might play in a mariachi band, but not classical violin!'"
But just as Figueroa--whose conducting credentials include his music directorship of the Puerto Rico Symphony--was "not hired because he's Hispanic," according to Hagen, his programming in New Mexico of music by Roberto Sierra, and his engaging of such soloists as Cuban-born pianist Santiago Rodriguez and baritone Justino Diaz, a native of Puerto Rico, is driven by art, not political correctness. "We never hire anybody because they're Hispanic--our soloists are great artists, and they're engaged not to play salsa, but Rachmaninoff," says Figueroa. "We are a symphony orchestra, and we're not going to play mariachi music. We'll leave that to the pros."
That said, Figueroa does believe that the presence of Hispanic artists and composers in New Mexico's offerings makes things "a little more interesting and relevant" to its audience. "You advertise in a certain way, tell these artists that you want them to be active in the community, to be present at meetings, to meet the children. More often than not, they do."
Bernalillo County, where Albuquerque is located, provides $25,000 annually for a series of three concerts in senior and neighborhood centers. The investment is whole-heartedly supported by Daniel Gutierrez, the county's director of economic development. A native of Albuquerque, Gutierrez says he "had always heard about the New Mexico Symphony, but it was always at a distance. Then I started seeing this interaction with the community over the last three or four years, and now it's hard to think of Albuquerque without the symphony.
"I've seen Guillermo Figueroa speak to the children. Just to see the faces of kids who have never been exposed to this type of music, or to learning an instrument--their hands shot up to ask questions every time he stopped talking. I was watching one child who was real quiet, but after the performance he said, 'when I grow up I want to play the violin.' For a kid to say that when he's had no exposure to this music--it was mind-boggling!"
As for the Native American community, a parallel observation recently came from Stuwart Paisano, a Bernalillo County policeman who also serves as the tribal governor of Sandia Pueblo, a community of about 400 near Albuquerque. Through its casino, the pueblo is now one of the largest contributors to the orchestra's annual fund, supporting both the pops series and the youth concerts for fourth graders who come to Albuquerque from up to 100 miles away, including some of the state's least affluent communities. Paisano remembers watching Lockington and musicians from the orchestra perform with a drumming group from the pueblo, a performance also witnessed by Governor Baca--Paisano's predecessor--and members of the pueblo's tribal council. "It was moving to see tears come to Governor Baca's eyes when one of the second-grade boys tugged on his trouser leg on the way out to say, 'Governor Baca, I want to play the clarinet.'"
Working with the Native American community has not only been an education in values--Hagen says their attitude toward western-style progress is often informed by the notion that "the whole earth is sacred and you shouldn't build anything anywhere"--but has presented logistical challenges as well. For the past three years the state tour has included Zuni Pueblo, a community near the Arizona border with 10,000 residents and a per-capita income of $3,000 a year. "It's about two and a half hours from Albuquerque, and every year someone has to go out there to make arrangements for the concerts--there are no telephones."
But the orchestra's annual visit to Zuni is well worth the effort, according to Hagen. "It's always a real highlight for us. They jam every last kid on the reservation into a gymnasium, and they're as quiet as they could possibly be--1,700 kids, from kindergarten through high school."
Hagen reports that the orchestra's community engagement program "can be said to serve as many as 80,000 people." This includes 45,000 Albuquerque-area students in grades K through twelve (88 percent of those enrolled in public schools here are below the poverty line, he says); 15,000 heavily Hispanic and Native American adults and young people in the six to ten New Mexico cities to which the orchestra tours each season; and up to 20,000 adults and young people, again mostly Hispanic and Native American, who are served by "neighborhood" and other free concerts in the Albuquerque area. Hagen is encouraged by the personal interactions that occur when Figueroa and other NMSO musicians speak with kids, citing in particular the Hispanic boy who responded to a piece of music by expressing the sadness he felt at the divorce of his parents. "If we can have communication on that kind of level," says Hagen, "I feel in my bones that in two years, three years, eventually, we'll get these people into our audience."
The orchestra's current subscription audience, he estimates, is no more than 5 or 6 percent Hispanic, and includes virtually none of the area's substantial Native American community. Hagen expects no miracles as he works toward broadening his audience beyond what he calls "the 2 to 3 percent who normally support orchestras in any city." For him, community engagement is not a specific set of programs, but "a state of mind that informs everything the organization does, and manifests itself in hundreds of ways." His advice to orchestra leaders is threefold "First, be patient. Don't start a program you don't expect to be in for the long haul. Second, ask questions, then listen, listen, listen--do not assume that what you intend to offer is what people want.
"And finally, be open to new experience--bring a sincere hunger to learn what other cultures have to offer you. Those cultures can bring great enrichment to your experience of your own culture."
Chester Lane is senior editor of SYMPHONY.


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BOULDER — Despite grumbling among Colorado fans over the time it is taking him to rebuild the program, coach Mike MacIntyre suggested they might not understand the depth of the mess he inherited from Jon Embree in 2013. As an example he chose Duke, which David Cutcliffe took over in 2008. MacIntyre was Cutcliffe's defensive coordinator in 2008 and 2009.
"Duke University was the worst BCS football team in America, and Colorado was the worst football team in America in BCS when I came here," MacIntyre said Monday. "It took them five years to win six games. Then they went 10, 10 and they'll win 10 again this year. You cannot fix a program that was down as far as ours in a quick fix, especially in the conference we play in. We'll get there. We've just got to keep pushing and keep going."

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It's a rarity in these times of consulting rock-star winemakers that someone would actually stay at a single wine producer for any length of time. But that's exactly what Mark Lyon did – for 35 years! Mark graduated with a B.S. in Fermentation Science from the University of California at Davis in 1978 and was hired by Sebastiani Vineyards the following year, where he continues to run the winemaking program.
Sebastiani's first century in Sonoma winemaking began when Samuele emigrated from the Tuscany region of Italy in 1895 and started Sebastiani nine years later. The winery was the only one in Sonoma County to continue operations through Prohibition, making a small amount of sacramental and medicinal wines.
Shortly after Samuele's death in 1944, his son, August, and August's wife Sylvia purchased the winery from the estate and began the expansion of the facilities and the product line, adding new varietal wines and proprietary blends. When August died in 1980, Sylvia and their children, Sam, Don and Mary Ann, assumed management of the company. Sam stayed until 1986, when he left Sebastiani to start his own winery. In 2001, the family sold the winery to Constellation Brands, whereupon Don Sebastani left to devote more time to his own brand, which he started with brother-in-law Roy Cecchetti in 1985.
When Bill Foley purchased Sebastiani in 2008, he immediately undertook a program to boost wine quality and raise the winery's image. Working closely with long-time winemaker Mark Lyon and the viticultural team, they lowered production, restricted yields, acquired more new barrels and winemaking equipment, revamped farming protocols and acquired additional vineyards to guarantee consistent and superior fruit sourcing.
Join us as we talk with winemaker Mark Lyon about Sebastani's history and legacy, and why he still enjoys working for this iconic label.
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The Winnipeg Art Gallery is located on Treaty No. 1, the original lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininiwak, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.
The WAG was established in 1912 when a group of Winnipeg businessmen, recognizing "the civilizing effects of art," each contributed $200 to open a gallery in the Winnipeg Industrial Bureau Exposition Building that existed at the corner of Main and Water Streets. Thus, the WAG was born, becoming the first civic art gallery in Canada. Now in its 104 year, the Winnipeg Art Gallery has developed from a small civic gallery to Canada's sixth largest gallery with an international reputation.
As it expanded, the WAG relocated premises several times to accommodate its growing collection, including its former residence in what is now the Manitoba Archives Building on St. Mary Avenue. It was here that the Gallery moved in an exciting new direction under the helm of Viennese-born art curator Dr. Ferdinand Eckhardt who transformed this "provincial" gallery into an important international institution during his long tenure from1953 to 1974. Under Eckhardt's aegis, the WAG grew in stature, presenting significant exhibitions. Its juried exhibitions, such as the Winnipeg Show(s), drew entries from across Canada, proving crucial to the definition of Modernism in Canadian art. Through the forethought of the Volunteer Committee to The Winnipeg Art Gallery (now the Volunteer Associates of the Winnipeg Art Gallery), the WAG was gifted a number of works from these groundbreaking exhibitions, significantly enhancing its Canadian collection. Under Eckhardt's leadership, the collection grew apace with important acquisitions such as the Gort Collection of late Gothic and early Renaissance art.
The 1950s also witnessed the beginning of several of the WAG's specialized collections, including that of Inuit Art. This area of the collection was significantly strengthened with the acquisition of the George Swinton collection of 130 Inuit sculptures in 1960 and the Jerry Twomey collection of some 4,000 Inuit art works in 1971. The WAG is now home to the largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art in the world with over 10,730 works. The Decorative Arts collection, another area of specialized collecting, also began in the 1950s with the acceptance of a collection of objects at the bequest of Melanie Bolton-Hill. This acquisition significantly marked the extension of the Gallery's mandate beyond collecting fine art. Since then the WAG has amassed over 4,000 pieces of decorative art, covering diverse media of ceramic, glass, metal, and textiles dating from the 17th century to the mid-20th century. The third specialized collection began considerably later in the 1980s with the designation of the photography collection which now numbers some 1,300 works, largely of contemporary Canadian origin.
Eckhardt's determination also realized the construction of the present WAG building. Designed by Winnipeg architect Gustavo da Roza, built of pale Manitoba Tyndall stone, the building rises like the prow of a ship on its own triangular "ocean." It was opened by Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, on September 25, 1971. In addition to eight galleries, the building contains a 320-seat auditorium, a rooftop sculpture garden and restaurant, a research library, a gift shop, and extensive meeting and lecture space. The WAG footprint expanded in October 1995 with the opening of the new WAG Studio Building next door in the renovated Mall Medical Building. Home to the Gallery's art classes, the WAG facility is the largest program of its kind in Canada, offering children and adults art classes taught by professional artists.
Recently, the WAG has undergone two major renovations. The first, over a period of two years from 2003 to 2005, expanded the vault storage area, significantly enhancing the Gallery's ability to manage, care, and transport its collections. Then in 2008-09, the WAG received the necessary funding to entirely replace its aging roof, and to transform its celebrated rooftop back to its original splendour and purpose as a sculpture garden. The WAG's highest gallery space is once again the most famous rooftop in the city for all to enjoy.
The WAG strives to engage audiences through unique and innovative educational programming. Family Sunday and Young Weekends offer children art adventures themed to current exhibitions. The weekly Art for Lunch features artist and curator talks, exhibition tours, and art videos. Weekend public tours of current exhibitions allow our visitors to engage with our Gallery guides to learn more about the art on view. New programs include Double Take which places equal emphasis on exhibition tours and art-making instruction. Our Art Educators are constantly coming up with new offerings to engage our audience—visits to artist studios, a symposium on Canadian female sculptors, a birdwatching excursion in connection with an interactive exhibition examining how urban birds incorporate the sounds of the city into their song.
Exhibitions and programs are at the heart of the WAG, and over the years the Gallery has established itself as one of Canada's leading art museums, organizing exhibitions of local, national, and international artists. By developing and maintaining Manitoba's visual arts heritage, it ensures the preservation of this legacy for future generations. The WAG is also at the forefront in promoting Manitoba artists nationwide and abroad. With its connections to international curators and artists, the WAG has toured exhibitions around the world—Spain, Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, Taiwan, Norway, China, Italy, and the United States. Today the WAG has almost 24,000 works of art ranging from 15th-century European paintings to 21st century American multi-media art, and represents artists from countries and cultures around the globe.


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For now, the AL Central is looking like a good, old-fashioned Twins-White Sox showdown. Seth at TwinsCentric noted that the winner of the White Sox-Twins season series has won the division in six of the last eight years, with the only exceptions being 2007 (in which the Sox and Twins split their season series while Cleveland won the division) and 2008 (in which the Sox lost the season series to the Twins but won thanks to Jim Thome and John Danks).
Right now, the Twins lead the season series 6-3. At this point, the Sox can lose the season series to the Twins if they take five of the next nine and play even with Minnesota in the remaining 49 games. But that'll be a tall order.
Given how good Minnesota is (more on that in a bit), I'm thinking the White Sox have to win six of the nine remaining games against the Twins to win the division. That's a tall order, but with six of those nine games at home, it's not impossible. …
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This NYT article covers a supposed recent trend, that of throwing mani/pedi parties (at salons!) for girls as young as 6.
Traditionally, young girls have played with unattended M.A.C. eye shadow or Chanel foundation, hoping to capture a whiff of sophistication. In the recent past, young girls have also tagged along on beauty expeditions by their mothers and teenage sisters.
But today, cosmetic companies and retailers increasingly aim their sophisticated products and service packages squarely at 6- to 9-year-olds, who are being transformed into savvy beauty consumers before they're out of elementary school.
"The starter market has definitely grown, I think, due to a number of cultural influences," said Samantha Skey, the senior vice president for strategic marketing of Alloy Media and Marketing.
The "starter market"? Those words chill my bones. Not because there's anything wrong with nail polish or makeup themselves — hell, when I was in elementary school I painted my nails every week and I loved those flavored Lip Smackers things. But what I remember liking about painting my nails was the bright color, how I could watch my hands do what they did — turn pages, hold pens, throw things, play a violin — and see the colors flying at the ends of my fingers. It was mesmerizing (it still is, honestly!), but it was much more like drawing on my hands than it was like sitting at a salon "primping" and being served faux martinis.
The article ends on a wistful quote from a mother:
But cosmetics for girls at any age worries Lucy Corrigan, a mother of two daughters, 8 and 11, in Hastings-on-the-Hudson, N.Y. Still, last year she allowed her younger daughter to go to two salon birthday parties for 7-year-olds. "Of course, it was alarming," she said. "But I'd rather my girls try it and decide they don't need all these products to be beautiful, and then do something more vital with their time and money and efforts, like write a poem or take a walk or save the world."
Clearly, Ms. Corrigan's got her heart in the right place. But I cannot imagine that, in our world that bombards girls with the message that they are too fat and too ugly, these girls are actually deciding they don't need all these products to be beautiful. It seems to me that they are learning instead that beauty is something you buy, something that depends on you having enough money to purchase the labor of others. Which, you know, is not untrue if we're talking about the social construct of Hollywood beauty, but I think 7-year-olds, no matter how precocious, probably haven't read The Beauty Myth yet. This isn't an experiment in reverse psychology, where the girls go through a grueling beauty regimen and realize that conformity is not worth the toll it takes on a person. This is a party, a celebration, a reward, and I'd bet you a dozen baby donuts that the oohing and ahhing over their shiny new toenails is going to stay with those girls longer than the praise they get for taking a nice long walk outside.
To be clear, what horrifies me about this trend is not the nail polish and lip gloss itself, nor the worries about "sexualizing" girls, nor the choices that some parents make to throw their daughters these parties. What horrifies me is those three words: the starter market. Because in our culture girls are both the consumers and the commodities in dehumanizing markets that divide them into body parts that can be packaged and redesigned, from your fingernails to your breasts to the size of your thighs. That market depends on institutionalized misogyny and individual self-loathing. When I joined what I guess was the "starter market" in the 80s, buying teen magazines and searching for beauty products that would turn me perfect, I was already convinced, because I had been told, that I was fat, ugly, and undesirable. But I still took joy in painting my nails, because it was the one "beauty practice" I did for myself, just so I could watch my jewel-like fingers. Today, I suppose, I wouldn't have that joy, because my fingers and toes would be one more part of my body that needed to be researched, refashioned, and remade.


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The Pacific Cycling Centre in Victoria, BC held a very successful cycling camp last weekend, the third camp hosted by PCC during the 2009-2010 season. The four-day camp - which ran from January 28-31 - was offered free for participants by PCC, to facilitate an opportunity for athletes to be part of an organized world-class training group. PCC was able to provide this opportunity through the support of Action Motorcycles, and Olympians Erinne Willock and Svein Tuft. PCC Head Coach Houshang Amiri designed the camp which had participants from Alberta, Saskatchewan and BC.
The first day - under sunny skies - consisted of a 110 kilometre ride that included two ITT's (3.4 kilometre technical hill climb and 11 kilometre Flat). "We have done this ITT every year since 2002 and the fastest times are still held by Max Plaxton and Erinne Willock," said Amiri.
Day 2 was a 145 kilometre ride for Group 1 and 120 kilometre for Group 2, including a 9 kilometre climb from Shawnigan Lake to Goldstream Heights. A total of 800m vertical was climbed that day.
On Day 3 Amiri took the athletes to the peninsula to work on technical components. Group 1 did 4 x 12 kilometre and Group 2, 3 x 12 kilometre pace lines. These laps were observed by Amiri, who gave feedback after each lap, with corrections made by Erinne Willock during her group ride. That evening the athletes met for a two hour dynamic strength and core stability session, at James Bay Community Gymnasium. These sessions are part of PCC's regular off-season training program.
Day 4 saw camp participants do a 60 kilometre steady ride before heading to Willis Point climb. There they did a number of repeats on a 2.4 kilometre climb, with a 10% slope (average). Their effort was based on each athlete's recovery rate and fatigue level, with the focus being on aerobic capacity and climbing technique.
"In total participants covered about 500 kilometre of quality training during the camp," said Amiri.
Pacific Cycling Centre is committed to supporting athletes and the community, and would like to thank PacificSport Victoria, Action Motorcycles, Robert W. Cameron Law Corporation, Erinne Willock, and Svein Tuft for their contribution and support, enabling PCC to continue in its role of developing future Olympians and world champions. For information on all of PCC's programs and camps see www.pacificcyclingcentre.ca.
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Office of Early Childhood Education strives to provide a comprehensive,
community based approach to school readiness in Beaufort County through
quality early childhood education, family literacy, and parent
education. Through collaborative partnerships with a number of community
family support agencies and child care providers, the district focuses
to improve the lives of preschool age children so that they can take
full advantage of educational opportunities. Early childhood programs
and initiatives to improve the effectiveness of parents as the primary
teachers of their children promote and encourage language, intellectual
growth, and physical social-emotional skills.
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elementary schools where they can receive a speech, vision, hearing, and
developmental screening. The parents of children needing early
intervention programs and pre-kindergarten placement are offered
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Pre-kindergarten programs are
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Artists Kode9 and Laurel Halo have put in multiple appearances within the MUTEK network over the years, becoming festival favourites for their groundbreaking performances. Appearing as part of a special 10 Years of Hyperdub showcase, Halo will perform in support of her latest album Chance of Rain (Hyperdub, 2013), while label head Kode9 will continue to explore the hardcore continuum through one of his famed DJ sets. Labelmate Scratcha DVA joins the night, pushing UK funky's rhythmic patterns to the extreme and bringing a chaotic tilt to the dancefloor with sounds from his most recent release Mad Hatter EP, described by DVA himself as a little "WTF".
Red Bull Music Academy sets-up a special stage with several of their alumni. Canadian Ghislain Poirier, brings his recently debuted Boundary project, of dark, cinematic electronic music, exploring hard-hitting, minimalist soundscapes. Navigating the paths between dreampop and landscape electronica, beGun, spins off a trail of acclaimed performances including Sonar, Primavera Sound and Boiler Room.
The two acts are joined by We Like Turtles, a duo of childhood friends who have shared their love of dance music via a trajectory starting from DJing at friends' parties, to appearing in clubs across the city, to producing their own music. Local DJ Shelby Grey, who dazzled with his exquisite selection at the last Soiree MUTEK event of 2013 in support of Lee Gamble and Ikonika, also plays the night.
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BOSTON, Massachussetts -- The votes are cast. The polls are closed. The verdict is in. But defeated Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is not convinced. He insists that the media refer to him as "President-Elect Romney." He has been spotted thanking Americans for supporting him and making his "victory" possible.
"He's in total denial," says newly re-elected Vice President Joe Biden. "Just yesterday, he gave President Obama and I the classifieds section of several newspapers and told us that McDonald's has a few openings." Obama was unavailable for comment.
Romney even took his delusion to the internet when his transition website went live immediately after Obama was announced as the winner. The newly relaunched website contains inspirational quotes from "President-Elect Romney" and a campaign slogan. Pictured is Romney standing in front of an American flag.
The Mormon reportedly "cried like a little girl" when he found out he had lost and headed straight for a bottle of Jack Daniels. Even more painful and embarrassing was his defeat in his home state of Massachussetts. "He was very depressed," says rock legend and Republican nutcase Ted Nugent. "I've never seen a Republican cry like that since Nixon resigned. Or when Carter beat Ford. Mitt was crying so much and going so hyserical, that he made Spongebob look like Obama!" Nugent was referring to Obama crying as he thanked his campaign workers, vs. Spongebob's typically over-the-top crying.
In an eery coincidence, Obama's "defeat" website accidentally went up before being taken down two hours later. It consisted solely of a long and detailed angry letter to Americans for "voting that clown into office."
- Tim Yenmore "Mitt Romney can't accept fact he lost election". PoliticalWire.com, November 07, 2012


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There's something to be said for having a huge family. Whether it is your natural family or one that has been put together over time, a family can be a wonderful support system.
I do not know if I have ever mentioned it here, but I was adopted. My little brother was too. My mother had endometriosis and could not have children. After seven years of trying, my mom and dad decided to adopt. I do not know how the process went for them, if it was hard or bankruptcy expensive. My mother passed when I was 15 so I have not gotten to hear all the stories. It seems that right when my family was becoming an awesome functioning unit, it was destroyed. My father ended up remarrying soon after, which was a nightmare. That marriage ended at the end of my junior year in high school, and he was quickly on to the next. His last marriage has stuck, albeit rocky, for the last 16 years. My father has been sick for a while, and my brother is also. My little family has been falling apart constantly since that day in 1991.
I started my own little family back in the fall of 1997. Big'K made her introduction into this world to a mother who had no idea what she was doing. We barely made it through the first five years, but managed to both survive and grow along the way. Big'K's father passed away when she was three. There is a theme here. I know. I saw it too. She had never met him and only talked to him once on the phone, but she was rocked and devastated by his death. I talked fondly of him through her whole life and in some way he was her knight in shining armor. When Big'K was five I was deployed in the Army and ended up leaving for a year. Part of which she spent with my father and stepmother, and part of it she spent with my BFF and Juice (who was not juicy back then, and in the last two months has become juicy no longer. but it is the name I have given him here so it will have to stick).
My BFF and I met on a job back in 1998 (this is a post in itself). When I was a bumbling mother and Big'K looked like a poor little homeless kid. As I said, I was a bumbling mother. Doing my best, but really not very good at it. Which is quite sad, because Big'K was truly one of the easiest babies ever. We ended up becoming best friends and this has stuck for almost 12 years. Not long after us meeting she became pregnant with Big'R and had her in 1999. I spent most every weekend over at BFF's house with the girls and Juice. In 2002 the twins, Lil'R and Mid'K made their appearance. When BFF offered to keep Big'K while I deployed I was nervous but knew in my heart it was the right thing to do. We were friends but at that time were not too terribly close. This is where everything changed. After I came back, the bond between BFF and I was very strong, and the girls were best friends. Juice ended up leaving for overseas when the twins were only a year and a half old. Leaving my BFF, who had no intention of ever being a single mom, alone. With three kids. Not very long after he left Lil'K made an appearance. I had always been a single mom. I knew how that life went. The BFF and I made a little family. The two of us with the five kids. We became an awesome functioning unit. Granted we got a ton of 'OMG look at the two lesbians with all those kids' looks. But we made it. Juice was gone for three years. We had our little family and we rocked it.
When Juice came back things were rocky in the beginning. He had left with one wife and three kids and came back to two wives and five kids. He came back to a family that did not have a place for him as he saw it. We had become very accustomed to doing everything. The BFF and I cooked together, handled all the household chores at both houses and managed the kids. He eventually found his place in it all and we are now one huge family. He has a picture on his desk at work of all five of the kids. They all call him dad and know that when they need him he will be there. He checks on the kids and I and is quick to help with no matter what we need. We are an awesome functioning unit.
Recently this unit has been tested and has proven stable and solid yet again. Juice finally realized he had a problem with the juice and got himself dried out and off the vodaka (how we pronounce it when being goofy). It took two weeks and the BFF and I kicked back into high gear and got it done. I have also had two surgeries in the last couple of months, and BFF has been having a lot of Dr. appointments. Yesterday, Lil'R had to have her tonsils out and her sinus' roto rootered. When she came out of surgery she was like a wild animal and was having trouble breathing and bleeding a little too much. So what should have been a four hour trip is turning into a three day ordeal. With the BFF being stuck in a city two hours away in my car with no changes of clothes and me having the other four kids and her truck (that seems to not always wanna run well). It works. It just does. Probably because it is all we know and because we work so hard at it.
For a long time neither my family or hers really understood it. Why would complete strangers do so much for another? Why not?? The phrase 'it takes a village to raise a child' came from somewhere, did it not? My great aunt has told me tons of stories where the men would head to the rice fields and all the women took care of the kids. Every ones kids. We have our own version of a village. And it works well for us. Matter of fact, if more people would make these bonds and form their own little families things would operate a lot smoother for some families. I guess not everyone can do that. I know we can and have...and although they are not my natural family...they are my family. The one I chose.
We support each other, comfort each other, pick up the pieces when one just cannot keep going, and so much more. We are emotionally, physically, and spiritually supportive. We cheer each other up and offer an ear when we need to complain. We accept the children as our own. We love the children as our own too. We discuss major decisions and life changing events with each other. We help out in every area that we can to keep our family afloat. We cook together, eat together, share and laugh together. We have rough times as every other family does, but we get through it because we have each other and love each other.
Because in the end that is what makes a family...love. And we have been blessed with a ton of it!!!
To my BFF: you are an amazing mom and are doing an awesome job!! I love you girl. Hang in there.
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UPDATED! July 28, 2010
UPDATE June 22, 2009
The Next Insiders Report:
From John Stewart, President of Tierra del Sol, "the off-road racing community, particularly the American races in Mexico and the industry that supports them, is the single biggest reason the off-road community is despised."
"The reason we've lost millions of acres of public lands and the reason Americans will never fully realize their off-road potential...We are a very small interest because of off-road racers and their damages."
Full report on Baja Racing News.com after the Baja 500 2009.
NOW! The story of how and why west coast off-road racing industry insiders cover up the false race results, deaths and injuries of racers in Baja Mexico, simply to fatten their pocketbooks. Exclusively on Baja Racing News.com
UPDATE: For years, some 30 (thirty) years, of race results and racing deaths were buried and candy coated simply for the benefit of the sanctioning body, SCORE International. What benefit? Money.
And several sponsors and modern media entities knew the race results were BS and many desert racers were getting hosed. But, they kept up the lies for money and influence.
Even after "The Scandal" of June 11, 2009, the race result scandal of the Baja 500 2009, certain people are trying to keep up the facade of BS, pure corruption. CLICK HERE FOR THE ENTIRE STORY
Evidence: Bob of PCI race radios said this as the racers called out SCORE after June 11: "What I would like is for "our friends" to provide us with a filtering system that would eliminate asinine "public comments" so I (and the public) could have only positive comments, and enjoy both sides of all the intelligent comments."
There are only a handful of people who are profiting from the misinformation of "hey racing in Mexico is legit and risk free". And, yes, that is the mantra. The damage that's being caused to the off-road community is devastating.
It's the corrupt family, the tight, small, attempting to control group, trying to manipulate everything "Baja racing". The same group when someone dies racing in Baja Mexico, the story gets the 'shovel treatment'. It gets buried. Until now.
Why? Because in a tightly controlled industry, information is King. Not Cash. Proof: Baja Racing News.com
The blowback from the stories about these false race results and deaths being covered up and reported here, are documented. Now, that the racers have been publicly screwed about the Baja 500 2009 race results and the Associated Press is informed of the racing deaths during the Baja races, the facts will not be denied.
Now, Baja racers from the United States are known as "Baja cheaters" and "the Scandal of the Baja 500 2009", exposed the culture of false race results from decades of protection for certain sponsors by the sanctioning body.
Namely Honda and BFGoodrich Tires, to name just two at this time.
Whats not easily reported is the clandestine, back-channel cover-ups of the deaths. Luckily for you readers, many in the 'shovel crew' still use public communications to talk about their exploits. They brag about how the dead can't speak up for themselves. But, the crew talk all about the dead, how they died and how much money is at stake if the stories get out.
Just look at this years Baja 500. Entries were down 50% from earlier races. In the press, SCORE stated, 'no matter what, the races will happen in Mexico'. No matter how bad the race results, no matter how many public deaths in the narco-wars. No matter plague. No matter lack of required safety equipment. Baja Racing News.com approves of such attitudes, because it gives us alot to report.
Not only do these scum-suckers attempt to bury bad race results and racing deaths, they even attempt to cover-up facts, associated with traveling safely in Baja Mexico.
Original post [9-28-2006]
This is <***** ******>(name of actual person edited out, see editor for details) of El Mirador and I have just returned from a trip on the Baja. I had spoken with another traveler who had warned me about some Mexican gangs in the Ensenada area who were targeting tourists. The story went that if you attempted to use the toll road between Ensenada and Tijuana(going north) between 11pm and 5am - you would be attacked. Several American tourists were attacked, shot and all their stuff was stolen. The person telling me the story said that the local police was doing nothing about it.When I was going north on Sunday the 24th, passing the first toll booth from Ensenada I noticed a police car pull out just as I came up to the gate. A few miles down the road the police car was driving in the middle of the roadnot allowing any cars to pass. We were given a police escort all the waypast the main beach area just before the second toll booth. Also, the AFI Police were stopping all vehicles and looking inside of them.The Mexican police are trying to help - but it was only 7pm when I crossed that point. So, travelers beware!!!""
This posting on the internet was deleted to cover-up the fact, that car-jackings and kidnappings were on the rise in Baja Mexico in 2006. A simple travel advisory, deleted. Why? Because the 'felony stupid' cabal thought by covering up these facts, they would never GET CAUGHT.
Now, everyone knows. They know the facts about travel in Baja Mexico and we know who risked American lives by their direct, felonious and immoral actions. Baja Racing News is now going to yank the cover from the shameful tarp covering the stinking, rotting corpses of the cabal.
The Death Races
Racing in Baja Mexico are the Death races. Proof, the local Ensenada man whose leg was ripped off by a Class 1 buggy, the man bled to death and the team resides comfortably in the United States. Not even a hearing, not a whisper, 'cept for the story here in our humble home. The headline, the San Felipe 250 "New Blood in Baja", from that raceday in March 2009:
"Baja Racing News.com BULLETIN!
Ensenada local dies in Horrific Race Crash
At approximately 11:30 AM on Saturday, March 14, during the SCORE San Felipe 250 desert off-road race, near race mile 55.5, a Class 1 race vehicle, struck a local Ensenada man. He was transported from the scene by friends, reports from the area later, indicated the victim died from his injuries.
Reports also indicate the Class 1 vehicle, race number 109, was owned and operated by the Wilsons, of the US. Race records say the 109 was piloted by Ronny and Rick Wilson of Long Beach, California. The race vehicle is listed as a Jimco-Chevy.
Reportedly, the victim was associated with Mercado & Silva Racing. He was struck on the race course. His leg was torn off at impact. He was transported by civilian auto into town, where he died from the trauma of the injury. He bled to death."
The message to Wilson Motorsports from Bob Bowers: "Good work boys! We're proud of ya. Bob Bowers Dirtworks Films "
Bob Bowers Personal avatar. Who's blood is that Bob?
Eyewitness: "I was just a few meters. may be 40 mtrs. From the accident at Race Mile 55 aprox. I saw this guy trying to cross the road and he was hit, it for the 1rst class 1 #109, may be the car did not saw this guy, definitely was not the racer car's fault, but I was an eye witness."
Witness: "We were 40 mtrs distance from the place of the accident, occur around 10:40 and 10:50 am, the guy was in the left side of the way (if you go inside the car), so he tried to cross the road and the car was running so fast may be 90 - 100 miles and was hit it by the rigth tire, my brother was step up beside me and says, It was a kid and he run to the place of the accident and I just took a photo to the car seconds after the accident and was the #109, the guy was in the ground in the middle of the way, a couple of guys took him to the side of the road because another car was running on the road, and a Gray ford explorer arrives to the place and they pulled the guy to the trunk and then they leave the place, and they stop the car just in front of us, and a couple of curious guys ran to the trunk to see this guy and he was alive, but with his leg ripped off and bleeding we ask him to take him to the check 1 , to advise to the score guys the accident may be them can help to one way or another and that was all about the guy, so I asked the next day...about this guy and one guy confirmed the dead ."
Witness: "My dad was at the Checkers/ COPS pit and called for our Helicopter (and Weatherman relay) with our medic to come and help them but they drove off before the Helicopter got there. My father and the Checkers tried to help him but they where in a panic and drove to KM 160 on HWY 3 where someone was going to meet them."
In the know: "There were 3 accidents, the one hit by 109 died, a neighbor of his confirmed it...The video you saw with the guy laying on the sand with his arms open was hit by a TT, dont know his status. The third accident was at Rm 120 something, hit by the class 1 that plowed into a Tacoma from (Baja Pits)Locos Mocos, the guy was flown out and luckily its all bruises and tire burns, he personally confirmed it..."
"RM 3, guy hit by a class 3 but was ok and left on his own.
RM 7, zoo rd guy hit by a TT, injured w/broken bones & concussion. Video showed the body laying in the crowd.
RM 55, guy hit by a 1 car with reports his leg torn off and bled to death in a car. Sounds like inadequate immediate medial care.
RM 122, COPS producer hit by a 1 car, airlifted to SD. Got swift medial care and full recovery expected."
No denial from anyone has been received as of today, Tuesday, March 17. In one interview with a seasoned American desert off-road guy, he said the victim "deserved it"." End story.
Now, the Americans who die will get a hearing, maybe even a lawsuit. One thing is sure, no matter who the victim is, an attempt to cover-up the death and the incident, WILL HAPPEN.
Even Fred Revas death almost went buried. Until Revas family found out how much the Lucky Sperm Team was worth.CLICK HERE FOR THE STORY
The other really big story showing proof of the 'Death Races' making news, must be the 2007 Baja 1000 infamous helicopter crash story. This event alone broke open the Baja crime scene to Baja racers. CLICK HERE
There is too much money to be made, there are too many people on the take in Mexico and the small, selfish industry that thrives on the blood of the dead racers will continue to live on that blood. Baja racing will live forever.
At the recent 2009 Baja 500, a motorcycle rider 113x, was head on hit, transported to Ensenada hospital by chopper and after surgery, was placed in a coma. There is a chance he will die.
These stories need to be told to give information to the next guy on what not to do. Or what to be prepared for, when racing in Baja Mexico.
The handful of business that attempts to bury these stories, make money almost exclusively from racing and racers going to Mexico and the products and services associated with racing. They will do anything to protect their money.
Baja Racing News.com will now push the boundary between racers and sportsman venturing off-road. What has "racing" done for the sportsmen. You'll be surprised!
The Original Report:
Posted after the 2008 Baja 1000: "To the disgust of many in the audience of a broadcast on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, Bob 'the Weatherman' Steinberger, of PCI race radios stated, "this years Baja 1000 was perfect, no problems. zero problems". The shovel crew at work, burying the death and the shooting of Americans preparing for the race, in November. Baja Racing News.com"
UPDATED December 9, 2008
Now we know why and HOW these Baja racing violence stories get buried. How? A small group of race related individuals based in southern California and paid through an industry marketing company, buries the bad news as soon as possible. Why? To keep the "$$$" going. The cabal is the business of certain southern Californians, Americans, controlling Baja racing in Mexico. The 'cabal' of Baja Racing".
There's a whole crew in southern California dedicated to burying the stories & facts, during SCORE races in Mexico. For the sake of "the industry".
Baja Racing News.com is dedicated to exposing the real risks in Mexico. Even the ones that exist over the border, in the United States. Let it be known. If your son or daughter races in Mexico, there are people racing beside you, running the race and selling off-road equipment that couldn't care less if they suffered and died, Baja racing, in Mexico.
Here's proof. A conversation between the "shovel crew". Attempting to bury the facts.
Ramsey El Wardani: "Regarding the "hunting accident" comment that was attributed to Oscar Ramos, SCORE's attorney, in the Mexican Newspaper; he never said it was a hunting accident. The young woman that interviewed him on the phone made that up. Imagine that a Newspaper Reporter making something up. What Oscar told her was that he didn't believe it was any organized criminal group or individual. The reporter in Tijuana, took that comment and made up the "hunting accident" quote."
Victims spokesman: "Anyone in the hospital (standing with Oscar, Dan Walsh, Martz Family and friends) THAT NIGHT knows differently." EDITORS NOTE: Walsh, Martz family, et al. know that the legal documents placed in front of them for signing that night, were false and the origin of the "hunters story" was Oscar Ramos of SCORE International. The legal representative for SCORE in Mexico and the attorney for SCORE in the United States.
Ramsey El Wardani "more stupid than dirt": "All I can tell you is what Oscar told me."
Cameron Steele: "I'm really tired of you splitting hairs on the deal. Oscar went the extra mile and Steve is alive those are the only facts I care about....no maybe, no they said or he said just the hard facts. Drop it, we all can use a rest on it, especially the guy that got the chopper handled that continues to have people say negative things about him."
Dan Walsh: "I live in Ramona and am a John Deere construction equipment salesperson. I have been riding and competing since 1983.. For the past 15 years i have worked with training riders in both Motocross and off road as well as assisting a 2006 class 22 pro team finishing SF 250 Baja 500 and a final 3rd place in class 22 Baja 1000. I Know (the Martz & Walsh family) has the best interest to protect facts and support not only great friends but teammates as well. As any team would react I'm proud of (the Martz & Walsh family)for speaking out on situations where I have a hard time biting my tongue. He (the family spokesman) has been told to go ahead and reply on behalf of my experiences and I now realize he wants to put it behind him as well. Cameron Steele is right and it is a time we let it rest. Thanks to both of you guys for your support and encouregment through Steve's situation. It's time to get out chill, ride, and enjoy such a rewarding industry. Steve Martz is recovering well and also has reached closure and has already put this behind him. We are fortunate things turned out the way they did and these last couple posts make us feel honored we have warriors out there willing to take one for the team to correct mis-leading statements." [the misleading statements by the "shovel crew"]
Trey Piersall: "Let's shut this talk down. That's all that really matters."
Just some of the victims buried:
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In a Business Insider article about people who still collect unemployment insurance system even after finding work, economics professor Walter Nicholson affirmed U.S. Labor Department statistics that indicate few of these cases involve intentional fraud. "It's kind of like people who make honest mistakes on their income taxes, but if the employer doesn't speak up, and the state keeps paying, how are they to know they're wrong?" he asked. Read the full article here.


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The hook-shaped blade is designed to cut grooves. Used in a sweeping push-pull motion, it has outlining spurs on one side of the blade to score the groove edges, and a cutting edge on the other to remove material. The result is a very clean, defined groove with no tear-out.
To slice strings of consistent width, the bevel-edged, spear-point blade is used for cutting in either direction. The blades can be offset up to 3-1/4" from the brass fence (or up to 9-1/4" with the optional 10" guide rods). Posts projecting from the fence let you pivot the blade into the work when starting a cut, and also serve as limiters to control cut depth (you can remove the posts to attach a custom radiused wooden sub-fence when working with a curved-edge workpiece).
By replacing the cutter head with the optional pencil holder, you can draw a design on your work exactly as it will be cut. In addition to providing a line to follow with the cutter, it serves as a dry run to preview how the design will look on your workpiece. The optional compass center, used in lieu of the fence, lets the cutter head or pencil holder make circles and arcs with radii from 3/4" to 3-3/4" (up to 9-3/4" with the 10" rods). While not strictly required, using a pin awl (available separately) to define the center mark for the compass head makes it easy to position the compass on the workpiece.
The basic inlay tool system includes the cutter head, a brass-faced fence and two blades: a 0.032" groove blade and a slicing blade. An additional cutter head (without blades) can be purchased, letting you keep a second blade ready to quickly switch from grooving to slicing or from one groove size to another. The compass center and pencil holder are available separately or in combination with the basic system.
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One of my favorite things about my job is that I get to see so much of New York City every single day. Now that it is a little cooler out I love to walk extra blocks instead of going to the nearest train station. The result is I get to see more of the good, the bad and the ugly landscaping. I came across a literal sidewalk sensation on 23rd Street between 8th and 7th Avenues. I found this portrait and immediately thought about the NY Times article featuring the chewing gum art by Ben Wilson . Any New Yorker will tell you that walking down the sidewalk consists of watching out for holes, dog crap and other obstructions. I found this little piece of art by Paul Richard to be a pleasant surprise.
As I continued on my trek today I found this lovely planting on the Broadway Mall at West 66th Street. It seems that the plantings on this narrow strip in the center of Broadway have never looked quite this good. It really stood out to me today with a lovely mixture of Cleome, Salvia, Geraniums, Begonias and Coleus. None of these annuals are necessarily showstoppers, but the arrangement was very cheerful on this pleasant fall day. Perhaps the influx of fashionistas and nearby fashion week events influenced the level of attention given to this particular landscape.


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|Sep. 5, 2015 9:18 AM PT10:18 AM MT11:18 AM CT12:18 PM ET16:18 GMT12:18 AM 北京时间9:18 AM MST11:18 AM EST11:18 AM CT20:18 UAE12:18 ET15:18 - The Philadelphia Eagles released Tebow on Saturday.
Analysis: Tebow had seemingly won the No. 3 quarterback job when Philadelphia traded Matt Barkley to Arizona on Friday. But coach Chip Kelly cut Tebow following his best preseason performance at the New York Jets on Thursday night. The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner was trying to return to the NFL after missing two seasons. Tebow could return to the Eagles if either Sam Bradford or Mark Sanchez get hurt. He can also return after the season opener and his contract won't be guaranteed.
|Sep. 4, 2015 1:23 PM PT2:23 PM MT3:23 PM CT4:23 PM ET20:23 GMT4:23 AM 北京时间1:23 PM MST3:23 PM EST3:23 PM CT0:23 UAE (+1)16:23 ET19:23 - The Philadelphia Eagles have traded quarterback Matt Barkley to the Arizona Cardinals, clearing a roster spot for Tebow.
Analysis: With the deal, Tebow appears to have locked up the No. 3 job behind Sam Bradford and Mark Sanchez. Tebow, who signed with the Eagles in March, last played in the regular season in 2012 with the New York Jets.
|Sep. 3, 2015 6:13 PM PT7:13 PM MT8:13 PM CT9:13 PM ET1:13 GMT9:13 AM 北京时间6:13 PM MST8:13 PM EST8:13 PM CT5:13 UAE (+1)21:13 ET0:13 - Tebow threw two touchdown passes and an interception in his final opportunity to make Philadelphia's roster, and the Eagles fell to the New York Jets 24-18 on Thursday night.
Analysis: Tebow, competing with Matt Barkley for the No. 3 quarterback job, flashed some of the playmaking and inconsistency that have made him so polarizing. He finished 11 of 17 for 189 yards, and added 32 yards on four rushes.
|Aug. 23, 2015 7:32 AM PT8:32 AM MT9:32 AM CT10:32 AM ET14:32 GMT10:32 PM 北京时间7:32 AM MST9:32 AM EST9:32 AM CT18:32 UAE10:32 ET13:32 - Tebow got another loud ovation from Eagles fans when he entered in the fourth quarter Saturday.
Analysis: Tebow was 2 of 5 for 13 yards and ran for 31 yards, including a 26-yard scamper. Tebow is competing with Matt Barkley for the No. 3 job behind Bradford and Mark Sanchez.
|Apr. 23, 2015 7:31 AM PT8:31 AM MT9:31 AM CT10:31 AM ET14:31 GMT10:31 PM 北京时间7:31 AM MST9:31 AM EST9:31 AM CT18:31 UAE10:31 ET13:31 - Eagles personnel chief Ed Marynowitz says Tebow's passing skills have improved and he was signed to compete for a spot at quarterback.
Analysis: Philadelphia's new vice president of player personnel on Thursday was the first member of the organization to publicly discuss Tebow since the Eagles signed the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner to a one-year contract on Monday. Neither Tebow nor coach Chip Kelly has been available to the media.
|Apr. 19, 2015 3:46 PM PT4:46 PM MT5:46 PM CT6:46 PM ET22:46 GMT6:46 AM 北京时间3:46 PM MST5:46 PM EST5:46 PM CT2:46 UAE (+1)18:46 ET21:46 - The Philadelphia Eagles have signed quarterback Tim Tebow to a one-year contract, giving the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner his first shot in the NFL since the Patriots cut him before the 2013 season. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Analysis: The former Heisman Trophy winner was a first-round pick by Denver in 2010. He started 14 games for the Broncos and led them to a playoff victory in the 2011 season. Tebow joins quarterbacks Sam Bradford, Mark Sanchez and Matt Barkley on Philadelphia's roster. The addition of Tebow would be the latest move in a stunning offseason for coach Chip Kelly. He traded Nick Foles, LeSean McCoy and allowed Jeremy Maclin to leave in free agency.
|Mar. 16, 2015 11:31 AM PT12:31 PM MT1:31 PM CT2:31 PM ET18:31 GMT2:31 AM 北京时间11:31 AM MST1:31 PM EST12:31 PM CT22:31 UAE14:31 ET17:31 - Tebow worked out Monday for the Philadelphia Eagles, a person familiar with the session tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the workout was not made public.
Analysis: Tebow has not been on an NFL team since the 2012 season. He was released by the Jets, then attended training camp in the summer of 2013 with the Patriots, who cut him. One of the most successful college quarterbacks at Florida and winner of the 2007 Heisman Trophy, Tebow started 14 games for Denver over two years after being selected in the first round of the 2010 draft. He won one playoff game with the Broncos, who released him when they signed Peyton Manning.


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A lot of readers have been inquiring about an update on Daisy of Love's Daisy De LaHoya and London aka Joshua Lee. We all watched Daisy pick London on Daisy of Love's finale, leaving Flex as the runner up.
Unfortunately for Daisy, she did not get the happy ending she was hoping for. Daisy blogged on 09/18/09 about her update with London, and painted a not so pretty story. According to Daisy, she and London are no longer together for many reasons. The main one being the fact that London got another girl pregnant. She also accuses London of only being with her for her fame, and using her to get his band more popular.
Daisy shockingly reveals that she did fall madly in love with London and tried very hard to make their relationship work.
UPDATE – Daisy has deleted her blog from her official myspace page as of 09/20/09. You can however read the entire blog below –
So I have waited quite some time to post this blog, mainly because I have to been trying to find the right words. Things got very complicated after the show stopped filming. In fact one might be able to say that the drama never ended. To be perfectly honest I never really set out to find love. How ever, I was open too it. But I mean, what ARE the chances of finding "actual" true love on a reality show? Well I find it very ironic that out of all the guys that were auditioned to be on my show…. they choose the one that I totally fell had over heels for.
I fell in love with Josh (London) the very first day I saw him, and I knew right then that he was "The one" Now some of you might think, well thats not fair to the other guys right? Right, but at the end of the day I still had to film an amazing TV show. And who knows, maybe someone else could have swept me off my feet. But they didn't. In fact I mean this in the nicest way possible, but they never even came close.


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I believe this is the right section for this, the Swing section looked like it was for questions rather than problems in code.
Hi, in my program I have a JFrame (with a borderlayout) with one jpanel on it (borderlayout.NORTH), which in the pictures below is the top section with the two buttons. When the user clicks a button, a jpanel is added (borderLayout.SOUTH) below the menu one. For some reason, when you expand the jframe window there is a second jpanel below the first one (that was just added. This second jpanel's dimensions scale with the size of the JFrame window, while the first jpanel stays in place no matter how the window is scaled.
On the jpanel there is a button in which lets you choose a file. When you do choose a file, a jlabel beside the button displays the path of the file. However whether you click the "choose file" button on the top or bottom jpanel, the path text is only displayed on the bottom jpanel.
I also added a JCheckbox to my jpanel, after displaying it on the jframe, then using the pack() method again. When I did this the checkbox was only displayed on the second (bottom) jpanel and not the first(top).
If my description isn't clear I provided a download link (its 20KB) , or if you're not comfortable downloading anything, I have pictures too.
Any help is appreciated, thanks!
I left in all the code (just in case) but what I think is the only relevant code is added beside my links
[Java] package musicdownloader; import java.awt.*; import javax.swing.*; import java - Pastebin.com
Relevant code: Lines 89 - 97 in my pastebin link
private class menuActionListener implements ActionListener{ public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent e){ String eventName = e.getActionCommand(); switch(eventName){ case "downloadMusic":{ dPanel = new DownloadPanel(windowLength,150,new downloadActionListener()); add(dPanel,BorderLayout.SOUTH); pack();
[Java] package musicdownloader; import javax.swing.*; import java.awt.*; - Pastebin.com This is my class that extends JPanel and an object of this is created in the code above.
I don't really see any code in this class that would be doing this, because the problem still happens even when I comment out all of the methods in this class except the constructor.
I made the jpanel red so you can see whats happening
Download: Zippyshare.com - MusicDownloader.jar
If you download it, click the "download music" button and then resize the window to see the second jpanel. Also if you choose a file the path is only displayed on the bottom jpanel.
Pictures: ImageShack Album - 4 images
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Last month I had a chance to visit Newscastle on a two-day work trip. For you Americans who still follow this blog, "Geordie" is a reference for people from the Tyneside metropolitan area of Northeast England. They have a distinct regional accent and a proud heritage, best known for Newcastle Brown Ale, Cheryl Cole, and the Great North Run.
We arrived in the early evening with the sunshine greeting. My colleagues and I made our way to the stylish Sandman Hotel, just opposite of the iconic St. James Park, home of Newcastle Football Club. As a nod to its famous neighbour, the hotel was decorated with old historic photos of the stadium as well as Newcastle, blending the historic and modern in a chic fashion. Being such a glorious evening, we met our gracious hosts who took us on an architectural tour of the city centre and along the Quayside for view of The Sage Music Centre, and finally to the spectacular Milleninum Bridge, a pedestrian path connecting Newcastle and Gateshead. On the tour, we learned that the Kittiwakes, a protected bird, is pretty much free to nest anywhere in Newcastle City Centre. They are everywhere!
On final destination was the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Arts, previously a flour mill and now a modern art museum with fine views over the Tyne River. We had an enjoyable meal at Six Rooftop Restaurant where the food are locally sourced from the North Sea and the surrounding areas, and the beer menu consisted of only local microbrew. It was a great evening and good conversations on cities, urban innovation, electric vehicles, World Cup, and Tour de France.
Being so far north I didn't expect the sun to rise so early at 4am – blackout shades was something they did not have at the hotel. But as I am training for a half marathon in September (yes, after a seven year hiatus from running) and it was a beautiful morning, I decided to go for a 4 mile run along the Quay. Then it was a long day of meetings, meetings, and more meetings.
It was then on to the Free Trade Inn, a beloved historic pub along the river with an impressive list of local craft ales. Our final evening was spent at the Blackfair, another historic Newcastle landmark founded in 1239 by Dominican Monks.
It is true what they say about Northernerss, they are truly a friendly lot. I enjoyed my brief stay up north and next time I'll be sure visit Northumberland National Park and that impressive Durham Cathedral. Until next time.


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Add Funds to Student ID Card
This program is tied to your Student ID card and is good for a variety of programs. It is not a separate card. It is convenient, easy to use and easy to access. Listed below are the programs and ways you can use your ID. It's easier than money - and worth more too!
*Accounts are not transferable between each other. Gallagher Gold accounts are nonrefundable and expire at the end of the spring semester by NY State Tax Law. Do not make your housing deposit on this account.
Payment may be made by mail, or by calling the Student Accounts Office at 716.286.8300 with your credit card number. MasterCard, Visa and Discover credit cards are accepted by the university. Payments can also be made in person at the Student Accounts Office in the Butler Building during regular business hours.
You can make payments online using the Online Card Office website.
You will need to know your student ID number. If you have any questions, please go to the ID Card Office located in Vinnie's Annex or call 716.286.7310, send e-mail to email@example.com .
Transfer Funds from Tuition Account to CCS ID card
Partial or all credit balances on a student account can be transferred to the student's CCS ID card account. To transfer funds, the student can log on to myNU and click on the "resource" tab at the top of the page. Scroll down to the "financial resources" section and choose "transfer to CCS ID card." Once we receive the form from the student, we will verify the credit balances and process the request. We will email the student once the funds have been transferred to their CCS ID card. If there is a problem, we will notify the student by email so that he/she can also come into the Student Accounts Office to complete this form.
There are three funds that you can allocate money to:
Bookstore Funds
Students may open a Bookstore Fund Account to receive a 5 percent discount with each purchase at the Campus Store, except rentals. Additional funds may be deposited at any time online or in the Student Accounts Office. Once the funds are allocated, we cannot transfer or refund the funds as long as you are still attending NU. All funds not utilized by May 2020 will be rolled over into the next school year.
Items such as books, computer software, supplies, clothing, giftware and personal items are available at the Campus Store and may be purchased with your Bookstore Funds.
Any purchases made on this account that have to be returned will be credited back to your account. No cash refunds will be given.
- Contact: Bookstore Manager
- Phone: 716.286.8370
Gallagher Gold
Included in meal plans is Gallagher Gold, which can be used for additional meals or snacks. Gallagher Gold is also available to all commuter students. There is an 8 percent sales tax savings with each purchase at hospitality dining services on campus. Thus, if you have a craving for pizza or a taco, or just want to treat a friend to dinner, Gallagher Gold is the easiest way to satisfy your appetite and your pocketbook.
Additional funds may be deposited at any time online or in the Student Accounts Office.
Remember, because sales are tax exempt, all deposited funds not utilized by end of the academic year (May 8, 2020 - graduation weekend) will be forfeited due to NY State tax law.
- Contact: Hospitality Services
- Phone: 716.286.8397
Campus Funds
Campus Funds can be used anywhere on campus that accepts the Student ID card. With Campus Funds, you receive the flexibility of spending your money anywhere you wish to. You receive the 5 percent Campus Store discount when purchasing books, but DO NOT receive the sales tax savings at the Gallagher Center. You can use Campus Funds at the Gallagher Center, but you will be taxed on your purchases. Campus Funds can also be used in the vending machines and at the Library to purchase photocopies. The money in this account rolls over from year to year.
|Where you want to spend money:
|Funds you can use:
|Gallagher Center Snack Bar
|Gallagher Gold or Campus Funds*
|Campus Store (Book Store)
|Bookstore Funds or Campus Funds
|Vending Machines (with card readers)
|Campus Funds
|Library Copiers
|Campus Funds
|Computer Lab (printing over for above allotted amount)
|Campus Funds
|Information Technology
|Campus Funds
|Campus Activities
|Campus Funds
*You do not receive tax savings if you use Campus Funds at the Gallagher Center
- Contact: Business Services
- Phone: 716.286.8366
- Website: www.niagara.edu/bs


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Verizon is considered a stable wireless carrier, even preferable to AT&T by many, but last month's 4G outage may have delayed the roll out of its latest Android 4G phones.
While the HTC Thunderbolt debuted in March, the Samsung Droid Charge dropped last week, delayed a few weeks by a 4G outage that Verizon still hasn't explained, according to Wired. The Droid X2 is also expected to launch next week, but will do so with little fanfare, PC World reports, because of its minute upgrades -- one of which is not being labeled 4G.
As we discussed last year, being labeled 4G doesn't necessarily mean it's 4G. However, early reviews say the Thunderbolt has great speed, so at least it's better than whatever's on the market now. Verizon also says it's 4G in 45 different markets across the country. The network outage, however, has seemed to change much of the wireless carrier's selling mojo, with some Droid Charges being kept in the back of San Francisco stores and not being offered for sale.
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In short, the outage seems to have scared Verizon a bit and it's holding off on huge launches until it can promise a network with a better recent track record.


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Sunny Pujji, owner of Spice Avenue in downtown Santa Barbara and Naan Stop in Isla Vista, has opened India Club restaurant at 5701 Calle Real in Goleta, the former home of Pick Up Stix.
Pujji tells me "We're excited to be here. We offer fantasic food and fantastic service. Come and try it out!" Working with Pujji is Ramesh Govindraj, a 5-star chef from South India and manger Amir Almeida. India Club was named after Pujji's grandfather's restaurant on the Strand in London.
India Club's menu, which caters to a residential clientele, offers a diverse selection in the price range from $10.95 – $13.95. The menu is divided up into categories and includes the Vegetable Platter (7 options), Lamb Platter (4 options), Chicken Platter (7 options), Tandoori Platter (3 options), Seafood Platter (4 options) and Biriyani Platter (4 options). All meals include rice, salad and raita (yoghurt dip).
Pujji tells me that one of the most popular items is the Chicken Chetinadu for $11.95 which consists of coconut, curry leaves, special chettinadu and coconut milk. I tried several dishes while visiting India Club and the Chicken Chetinadu was indeed my favorite.
Boba fans will be happy to learn that India Club offers a variety of boba drinks including 7 boba green teas, 13 boba milk teas, 14 boba snow bubble drinks and more.
India Club is open Monday through Saturday and closed on Sunday. Lunch is available from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner is served from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more information call (805) 967-7171. In the near future you will be able order food to-go using their web site at indiaclubrestaurants.com.
- View India Club's menu


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After Lots of iOS Attention, Facebook Gives a Little Love to Its Android Apps
The masses swooned over Facebook's much-needed update to its iOS applications last month. (Just in time, too, for the iPhone 5 launch.) One month later, Facebook is giving more attention to the Googley crowd.
Facebook will update its main Android app as well as Facebook Messenger for Android, the company announced Thursday, with an extra emphasis on messages and design in both app updates.
In the main Android app, the ability to message your friends is pushed to the forefront, as Facebook has added a new Messenger button in the upper-right-hand corner of the News Feed, for faster access to see who is available for chatting from within the app. A quick swipe to the left inside of the app again accomplishes much the same thing. Facebook touts that the update will make the app more reliable and secure, with fewer frustrating reboots and bugs.
The main difference, however, is the redesigned interface for conversations. It basically apes Apple's iOS design for text message conversations. Facebook's claim is that it's meant to make it easier for you to tell who's saying what, as currently all conversation within Messenger is in one News Feed-like stream. Aesthetically, the update makes sense.
But here's the not-so-subtle subtext: Facebook really, really wants you to use its Messenger products to communicate.
The company has made no bones about the fact that it wants its user base to make the leap from traditional email, SMS and chat services over to Messenger, which essentially rolls the three methods of communication into one. Both friends online at once? Facebook makes Messenger into a live chat session. Not there, but want to send a message? Use it as an SMS-like text to a friend. And with the addition of the @facebook.com extension in 2010, non-Messenger users can email your Messenger account from their own existing email addresses.
The idea, it seems, is to eventually convince users that they don't need to navigate between multiple platforms — email, SMS, chat clients — to carry out their daily communications among friends and family. That's what Facebook's platform is for. And, obviously, the more time people spend inside of Facebook's platform across all devices — Android, iOS and the Web — the better. Making Messenger a better tool to do that across every device — especially the highly popular Android platform — can only expedite that process.
It got a little weird, however, when Facebook tried to speed that up a few months ago by switching users' Facebook-assigned email addresses to the default option. While Facebook tried to play it as catering to users' privacy options, it came off as an ugly reminder that yes, Facebook has all of your personal data, and can decide what it wants to do with it when it wants to.
Anyway, Facebook is obviously trying to learn from that freak-out, introducing the changes to Messenger over time. What's more, on a handful of the Android phones on which Messenger sees the most use, Facebook lets you SMS-text your contacts directly from the Messenger application, so — let's say it all together now — you never have to leave Facebook to stay in touch with your friends. How novel.
As an aside, Facebook assures me that it plans to roll out the feature to as many Android devices as it can in the coming months. It just makes sense, in my opinion, to first target those phones which see the most Messenger use.
Facebook probably shouldn't dilly-dally too much in pushing Messenger hard, however. The company has a plethora of proprietary mobile messaging services to compete with: Apple's iMessage, BlackBerry's BBM, Google's unified Talk, Chat and message features. The more users grow accustomed to a particular method of communication, the harder it will be to break them of the habit and onboard them to Facebook's system.
In any case, expect the updated Facebook applications to hit the Google Play store beginning Thursday.
Oh, and by the by, Facebook didn't give Android its day in the sun alone on Thursday; the company's iOS apps also received an update, timed with the release of iOS 6 to the public.


text: Those camo colored pairs of the Jordan Super Fly were just the beginning when it comes to the PE treats that the Marquette University mens basketball team will be equipped with this year, with a good number of other recently released silos rounding out the selection. Also included are two pairs of the Jordan Aero Flight and one of the Air Jordan 2012 Lite, each doing its own thing with the Golden Eagles look. Click through for the official shots and let us know in the comments which of the 2012-2013 Marquette PEs from Jordan Brand you like the most.