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Frank Horwill
- These articles were first published many year's ago and whilst some are as relevant today as they were when new, many are now mostly of historical interest as modern research and coaching methods have superseded them.
Sports Performance and the Menstrual Cycle
By Frank Horwill
A number of old wives' tales have percolated down the years on this subject: "My mother says I mustn't have a bath or go swimming while I'm like it,"..."My mother says I mustn't wash my hair during a period." Even the great physiologist, Olaf Astrand, wrote, "Women should not swim during menstruation because of the possibility of infection."
This is not very encouraging news to an Olympic swimmer who qualifies in the heats for an Olympic final which coincides with the "curse".
The exact timing of the menarche is affected by genetic, racial, socio-economic and climatic factors. At the menarche, the duration of blood loss may be from two to nine days, but limited. The duration gradually decreases until by the age of 16 years, it lasts for an average of six days. The normal adult menstrual cycle varies from 21 to 25 days and is rarely the often-quoted 28 days. In fact, 20% of 16 year olds still have menstrual cycles exceeding 40 days.
Stress can either shorten or lengthen the menstrual cycle. All sport is a stress, and usually lengthens it. Females who go to altitude to compete or train, have an added stress due to the lack of oxygen, which usually shortens the cycle. It is important for a sportswoman and her advisers to know what is going on in her body and at what stage the cycle is at.
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An ovum (egg) is released each month from one or other ovary (ovulatior) and finds its way to the adjacent fallopian tube. The ovum ripens before release in a sort of shell, the graafian follicle. The ovum is released, leaving the follicle remains behind in the ovary, and grows into a small endocrine gland, a corpus luteum. This produces a hormone, progesterone, that stimulates the uterus lining to form a thick layer with additional blood supply ready to receive an embryo if the ovum becomes fertilised. If the ovum is not fertilised, the corpus luteum withers in two weeks and the uterus, deprived of progesterone, sheds its lining (the period). The average loss is about two ounces (60cc). As soon as this ceases, the uterine lining regenerates and some two weeks later the cycle begins again with the release of another ovum. The interval between ovulation and the period, i.e. the life span of the corpus luteum – if there is no pregnancy – is nearly always two weeks. But the interval between the period and the next ovulation varies individually, and also from month to month in the same individual. The whole cycle may last from three to five weeks or more.
Hormones and PMS – a matter of timing?
The concentration of hormones in the body during this cycle affects sportswomen differently. The follicle-stimulating hormone rises gradually from the first day after the cessation of the period to a peak around the 14th day in tandem with the luteinising hormone. But the oestrogen hormonal rise precedes this by 2 days and tapers off for 2 days only to slightly rise again 5 days after around the 22nd day of the cycle, then declines. Progesterone climbs steadily after ovulation on the 15th day and reaches a peak on the 21st day and declines rapidly thereafter.
Oestrogen and progesterone are steroids. It is the pre-menstrual fall in these that in some women cause the phenomena of pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS). However, while both decline to the 14th day, progesterone climbs to a peak on the 20th day and it is that this hormone is the major cause of PMS. The sportswoman and her coach have for many years searched for the ideal time in the menstrual cycle when performance will be at its peak. And, have also searched for natural ways of neutralising any psychological and physical handicaps caused by PMS and the actual period.
Some research in 1993 (Menstrual Cycle Phase and Running Economy, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Vol 25(5), pS74, 1993) goes some way towards solving part of the equation. Eight fit, normally menstruating females were asked to run at intensities of 55% and 80% VO2 max during different stages of their menstrual cycles. This intensity approximates to 70% and 88% of the maximal heart rate, respectively. The mid-luteal phase of the cycle (about a week after ovulation , i.e. a week before actual menstruation), turned out to be a time when exercise became more difficult and psychological health took a nosedive (depression, fatigue and confusion increased while feelings of vigour declined). However, the lactate threshold - the exercise intensity above which large amounts of lactate begin to accumulate in the blood – was not influenced by the menstrual cycle phase. In further research at Springfield College, Massachusetts, eight female distance runners were asked to run at close to top speeds for short periods of time and also ran as far as possible at tan intensity of 85% VO2 max, about 90% of maximal heart rate. None of the variables measured – VO2 max, blood lactate, lactate threshold, maximal heart rate and fat oxidation – were different at any stage of the menstrual cycle.
Glycogen storage
For unknown reasons, the mid-luteal phase is a potentially low-performance time for female competitors. But there is a bonus side to this phase - it is a potent time for muscle glycogen storage in the legs. Recent research reveals that glycogen storage is 22% higher in the leg muscles of females in the mid-luteal phase, compared to before ovulation, and total endurance performance – measured as the ability to continue pedalling a bicycle at an intensity of 70% VO2 max (marathon pace) tended to be about 10% greater! This suggests that female marathoners should seek a marathon race during this phase because the added glycogen store in the legs could lead to increased speed over the final 6 miles (10K).
But, the exact opposite is the case if a speedy activity is contemplated, such as a swimming, cycling or running sprint event. The ideal time for these is the two weeks before ovulation, when economy and mood are better and ventilation isn't so expansive.
However, non-menstruating sportswomen and those who are taking oral contraceptives, which usually provide low, steady doses of progesterone, don't have a normal mid-luteal phase, and therefore do not have to worry about negative psychological and physical changes.
The dangers of preventing menstruation
Generally speaking, a girl's body fat content has to reach about 17% before menstruation will begin. Romanian gymnasts are kept at half this percentage and either do not start their periods or cease them once the required weight is reached. The medical profession is divided over this condition – on the one hand, one school of thought forecasts infertility if this is prolonged. On the other hand, another view is that it is nature's way of telling the female she is too thin to have children. But the non-appearance of menstruation has been strongly linked with osteoporosis (weakening of the bones) and possible chronic undermining of bone structure. A high calcium intake is recommended in such cases, of around 1,200mg daily. Good dietary sources are: milk, cheese, broccoli, legumes, green, leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, peas, beans and lentils. Because milk is associated with many allergic reactions with some people, it should not be relied upon as the main calcium source. A new finding is that an obscure mineral – boron, found in fruits and nuts – if lacking in the diet, will hamper calcium metabolism. Also implicated in calcium absorption is the mineral manganese, a glass of pineapple juice two or three times a week will suffice. It should be noted that nuts provide all three minerals (calcium, boron and manganese).
There is little doubt that taking the contraceptive pill not only eradicates or alleviates many of the unwelcome incidents of PMS, but can be used to manipulate the menstrual cycle so that a period does not occur at the same time as a major sporting event. However, where endurance events are concerned, its major drawback is weight gain, fluid retention and a major cancelling out of the entire vitamin B complex. The first two are unwanted handicaps in any activity that continues for more than an hour. The last will affect carbohydrate absorption which is the main fuel for physical activity. A diminution of vitamin B12's role will reduce the manufacture of new red blood cells. None of these is a happy state of affairs for the keen sports woman.
Calcium deficiency
James G Penland, PhD, a psychologist at the US Department of Agriculture, carried out research on a group of females with severe PMS and menstruation problems. Half were given 600mg of calcium for six months, the rest were given 1,300mg a day. Those on the low dose suffered as before. The others on the high dose had reduced mood swings, less physical pain before and during their period. Calcium deficiency has long been linked to muscular cramps. It is utterly illogical that a sportsperson who has trained for months or even years for the greatest moment in her sporting life, such as for the Olympics or Commonwealth Games, and possibly her one and only opportunity to do so, should have that occasion marred by possible PMS and or menstrual problems. However, one study of 80 females in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics revealed that gold medals were won during all phases of the menstrual cycle.
Dealing with PMS
While there are some drugs available to alleviate PMS, and also period pain, many of them also affect performance by interfering with the Krebs Cycle (the conversion of energy in to oxygen), in particular, the barbiturates. Research suggests that PMS sufferers cannot efficiently metabolise the essential fatty acid, linoleic acid – which is mainly found in good quality vegetable oils – into its normal by-products, possibly because of the subtle interaction between derivatives of linoleic acid and certain menstrual hormones. This barrier could occur because of dietary deficiencies of nutrients essential for its conversion which include: vitamin B6, magnesium, zinc, vitamin C, vitamin B3 and chromium. Research has shown that countries with a high intake of fruit and vegetable produce tend to have a lower incidence of PMS.
Poor blood sugar control (chromium helps with this) is often a problem in women with PMS. Many notice an increase in appetite and/or food or sugar craving in the week o so before the period, and this may contribute to their weight gain and fluid retention.
The following treatments are either proven or accepted by a significant number of medical experts:
- Limit the consumption of refined sugar, salt, red meat and alcohol
- Eat fish, poultry, whole grains and legumes as major sources of protein and rely less on red meat and dairy produce.
- No smoking
- Minimal amounts only of coffee, tea, chocolate, and cola-based drinks.
- Avoid saturated fats (animal fats, fried food, butter).
- Eat plenty of complex carbohydrates (fruit, all kinds of vegetables).
- Train in the morning in order to keep weight down.
- If sugar and food craving is experienced, eat every 4 hours on the dot only; nuts, seeds, peas, beans and lentils, fish and eggs (all high quality protein foods).
- Take a multivitamin supplement providing the RDA of all the vitamins and most of the minerals, especially magnesium.
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Primrose oil – 500mg capsules, 4-8 per day, taken during the two weeks
before the period is due, but if not effective it should be tried
throughout the month.
Warning: If symptoms do not improve or are very severe, a doctor must be consulted. Some hormonal problems can have similar symptoms to those of PMS yet require medical or surgical treatment.
Suslov, the former national coach for distance running in the former USSR, wrote in Track Technique Annual 1981, "Female sports competitors are encouraged to train normally through all phases of their menstrual cycle. The exception being with weight-training, where heavy weights were substituted for lighter weights with many repetitions. Our experience is that in the 4 days before and after a period, there is a higher incidence of injury when using heavy weights."


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Lipscomb men's basketball coach Scott Sanderson knows all about expectations whether they be good or bad. And even though his Bisons are expected to be picked somewhere in the top tier of the Atlantic Sun Conference he isn't getting overly concerned or excited.
"Last year in preseason we were picked 10 out of 11 teams which meant absolutely nothing, and we ended up finishing fourth," Sanderson said. "This year several publications have us picked third or fourth which means absolutely nothing."
The preseason hype has provided some excitement for the Bisons are they prepare for their toughest pre-conference schedule since becoming an NCAA Division I team. It all starts with the Guardians Classic at Rupp Arena and a potential meeting with the always powerful University of Kentucky Wildcats on their home floor. Stops at Southeastern Conference opponents Auburn (Nov. 20) and Tennessee (Dec. 29) are also on the schedule, but the ultimate goal is to return to the A-Sun Conference Tournament and earn the automatic NCAA Tournament berth.
"Our guys are extremely excited about the potential of our team," Sanderson said. "We have all of our starters back. I can say that every person back in our program this season is better than he was last season."
Friday mornings at 5:45 the Bisons have been practicing. Senior leadership from point guard James Poindexter is already evident. Center Shaun Durant, fresh from playing in August for Great Britain in the World University Games, is also ready for a solid senior season.
"Shaun is an older guy with some experience who should give our younger guys a huge lift," Sanderson said.. "He is in the best shape of his life. He is a much improved player over last season."
Senior Jason Guyette, a solid perimeter shooter, and Cameron Robinson, who had a breakout season as a junior, will also be counted on heavily.
In the junior class is guard Brian Fisk, a two-time All-Conference selection. Sophomore forward Eddie Ard, who put in strong numbers late in the season.
"It was unbelievable what Eddie did the last half of the season," Sanderson said. "He was always a talent individually, but you have to get that talent meshed in with your team and sometimes that is pretty difficult.
"Early in January last season he came in and asked me what he had to do to play. The first thing I said was that he had to give me confidence in order for me to give it to him. He got in the mode in practice and figured out what he had to do to play. The last nine games of the season he was one of the better players in the league. He has pretty much picked up where he left off."
Sanderson is expecting strong play from the perimeter with Poindexter, Fisk and Ard. Sanderson also thinks LaKory Daniels, a transfer from the University of Alabama, could be a major contributor when he becomes eligible at Christmas. Transfer Trey Williams, from Kaskaskia Junior College, is also going to get a long look.
One of the surprises in early workouts is freshman center Thomas Pfaff.
"Thomas is playing very, very well," Sanderson said. "He is very active. He plays very hard. He is a guy with a lot of energy."
Kris Alpers is another freshman who may challenge at the post. He has missed practices due to illness.
"Most teams in our league are on injury away from being average," Sanderson. "Most of our guys have stayed healthy."


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The proposal passed Tuesday honors the University of South Carolina's 2010 team that won the College World Series.
The bill specifies the plates issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles would cost an additional $75. The money would go to the college's alumni association.
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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Xian Jiaotong - Liverpool University - any information? Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Xian Jiaotong - Liverpool University - any information? Goto page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Next Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> China (Job-related Posts Only) View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message SallymanJoined: 07 Nov 2007Posts: 7 Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:48 am Post subject: Xian Jiaotong - Liverpool University - any information? Hi, I just found a University in Suzhou called XJTLU and they are hiring, and didn't find anything about it on here, except some old stuff about Suzhou Industrial Park. Does anyone work there that can tell me about the place? How are the teachers and students? Is the location ok? Thanks. Back to top johnchinaJoined: 24 Apr 2006Posts: 816 Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:47 am Post subject: none Liverpool Uni seems to be entering into partnerships with Chinese unis/schools in order to get Chinese people into Liverpool Uni. The pay is very good, but remember that you're basically going to be teaching a bunch of kids who have rich parents but failed to get into a Chinese uni. They believe that getting a British uni education is as simple as buying a chocolate bar - go in, pay, get your paper. And who knows? - they are probably right! Back to top SallymanJoined: 07 Nov 2007Posts: 7 Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:33 am Post subject: Thanks, I know a bit about the situation in China, I was just wondering about this specific University. Isn't it strange that education can be seen as a product you buy off the shelf? I guess Paulo Freire hasn't made it to China yet. Back to top therockJoined: 31 Jul 2005Posts: 1266Location: China Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 6:54 am Post subject: I do recall someone posted a negative reivew of this school a few months ago. Apparently it's in the middle of nowhere and the managment is poor. Do another search and you might be able to find it. If they are hiring for an immediate start then that is a red flag sign. As the other poster said the students will be from rich families so don't expect them to be motivated and eager to learn. Back to top KurochanJoined: 01 Mar 2003Posts: 944Location: China Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:45 am Post subject: It really is in the middle of nowhere. Hi -- I went out there to check out the HKU Space Suzhou campus, and the Xian Jiaotong/U. Liverpool university is right across the street. It really IS in the middle of nowhere. Like, you'll have to travel 15 minutes to get to the nearest supermarket (and I mean the nearest Chinese supermarket, not Carrefour or anything). There is only one bus that goes from that area to central Suzhou. It takes about an hour, and stops at 9:00. A taxi from the city to the campus would take about 100 RMB. I heard that there were six foreign English teachers at XJ/UL, and that three of them quit midway through the year. There was just a lot of dissatisfaction with teaching conditions. Another poster here complained that although students were initially told they would all be going to England to finish their degree after two years, it was turning out that many of them would not be allowed to go after all, at least not without paying school leaders a substantial bribe. Sounds like a student riot waiting to happen. If you don't care about that stuff, though, salaries are REALLY high. I think it'd just be a miserable experience working there. Back to top SallymanJoined: 07 Nov 2007Posts: 7 Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 1:44 am Post subject: I finally managed to email a teacher at XJTLU, and I learned several things. 1. Kurochan: the area is built up now more and has a supermarket and places to eat and shops. Buses run regularly and taxis are only RMB 50 into town. 2. The bad news is that the teacher I emailed says no one there is happy. It seems that a bunch of teachers quit last year, and a bunch quit this year too. It sounds like an English First school. The only problem I have is the money. It's a LOT of money. I mean, 20 hours a week is a lot of teaching, but isn't the money worth it? I've taught overseas before, and this is the best salary I've seen in a while. What do YOU think? Money over happiness? Back to top been_thereJoined: 28 Oct 2003Posts: 284Location: 127.0.0.1 Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 1:53 am Post subject: Happiness Schmapiness: What ever happened to professional development? The first thing I ask myself about a new job is: Will I be able to get a BETTER job AFTER this job? What kind of development opportunities do they offer? Can you take classes at Liverpool? Will they sponsor your research? What about promotions? Can you move on to work at Liverpool? Look to the future. What's your 5-year plan? Back to top vikukJoined: 23 May 2007Posts: 1842 Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 2:18 am Post subject: There was a huge thread on this generated by some of last years displeased teachers - the whole thread was erased. The thread also included a post from a reasearcher in the UK who was studying the quality aspects surrounding these kind of academic joint ventures. There was a lot of talk about how the quality of the course fell a long way off anything FT's ever expected from the university of Liverpool - and that applied to FT's, students and academic standards. I speculate that the whole thread - and on going argument - ruffled so many feathers that Dave's were persuaded somehow and decided to delete the thread (otherwise they could have just locked it as per normal proceedure) - which should tell readers something Back to top kev7161Joined: 06 Feb 2004Posts: 5880Location: Suzhou, China Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 8:17 am Post subject: Hey, that incredibly high salary should be able to offset the 100 (or 50) rmb taxi rides, yes? Sorry, I have no other input. I wonder how isolated it must be considering that SIP is not really and truly all that big (and it's mostly clean there to boot!). Besides grocery shopping, there's not a whole lot to do in town. If you want to go out drinking every night, there actually are some nightclubs and bars in SIP. There're plenty of restaurants of all sorts - - The Rainbow Walk by the lake for example. The lake itself is nice to visit on warm/cool spring or autumn afternoons. Maybe I'm on the wrong side of town? Naw, the SND is pretty cool. Back to top SnoopBotJoined: 21 Jun 2007Posts: 740Location: USA Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:46 pm Post subject: 20 hours are typical now for most universities in Beijing (and other big cities) and the pay is not what I would classify as high. You will not get much professional development at 99.9% of the institutions in China. You can attempt to master the language, which can be considered a plus for future employment prospects. If you have decent qualifications and want to grow professionally in the TESOL or academic field I would use the isolation aspect of this position to do research, write a book, and publish articles. That is what I did my first year in Beijing. Just remember, you can find the same level of dissatisfaction, hours, and isolation for a lot lower salary. My advice would be to go for it, at least you be paid for it. Back to top SnoopBotJoined: 21 Jun 2007Posts: 740Location: USA Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 2:45 am Post subject: I just looked at this institution's web page. Min qualifications for subject areas are a: PhD Most of the PhDs are CS or EE as this institution has technical-based subjects. For Language-Arts (TESOL) min requirements are MA Ed in Applied Linguistics or MA ED in TESOL plus experience. I will add it looks like those bogus online "get your MA degree in less than 1-year type degrees are not accepted." They seem to prefer those that come from an engineering background at the M.Ed level to assist in the development of Subject Area Language preparation. My questions now are: 1. How many of these positions are they willing to drop the qualification requirements to get a REAL PhD professor with an EE? 2. How many of their staff TESOL teachers have an EE or CS undergraduate degree. How many have the preferred experience level and a MA Ed in TESOL or Applied Linguistics? Are they getting the required preferred staff, is there a high turnover rate, what is going on with the teacher/staff dissatisfaction. They should have the best people per their own requirements and the pay level is good enough to attract the cream of the TESOL teaching groups in China. Something else is going on with this big picture. Any guesses. Back to top SnoopBotJoined: 21 Jun 2007Posts: 740Location: USA Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 3:21 am Post subject: Re: XJTLU stern9 wrote: There is some good advice in this thread regarding this employer, and I'll do my best to restrain myself so the moderators let this post (and thread) stand. Contact several teachers there independently before deciding anything. Consider that there were some very bitter comments online about XJT/U in the past that were censored. Look at staff profiles and ask yourself some questions. I work there and I'm willing to take a pay cut to get out; and I hope the moderators will let this stand. It's taken me a lot of discipline to keep the misery of a lost year to myself.... Stern, do you mind if I PM you for further details. Back to top markfjcoyleJoined: 25 Nov 2007Posts: 3Location: Suzhou Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:17 am Post subject: Yeah, I work there and I'm reasonable happy. I am on the bottom of the ladder, having just a wee Trinity Diploma! There are those with problems with the management and others who complain about the area. Is there a place where everyone is happy? I do say that there are serious problems, and some complaints are serious. You get paid on time, and handsomely even on my lowly rung , there ARE good chances for promotion (not if you constantly complain thou ), and the whole area is developing very fast. I laughed when i read it is 100RMB to town and there are no buses! Well there are about 4 buses to town and it is 25RMB to the centre of the SIP (with bars and hundreds of restaurants). There are more and more supermarkets and even a great Papa Franco bread shop. To check up look on this look at Blue Marlin restaurant, Yumways and Sherpa's delivery services. There is a hugely over-priced LiGongDi area with bars and restaurants- but I prefer the Irish bar in town and restaurants like the ones on SingDu Plaza (Cafe Rosa/Mister Pizza etc) or Papa Johns area. I speak Chinese pretty well and have bought my own apartment SIP- I go to work each morning on the bus (15min). You can rent your own apartment in the SIP for about 2-4k a month (depends what you want to live in!!). We recently started our own staff football team and a squash group (at the nearby sports facilities). We have ample holidays to go home and are in discussions on the staff development (studying MA's or short courses, studying the students from different provinces, etc). There are those who do IELTS training and work every weekend with no breaks, some travel to Shanghai each weekend, others spend their lives inside complaining about the cold/management. Sometimes their complaints are more than valid too. However, I really hope that the loud disgruntled ones dont put off other serious teachers from applying. There is lots of opportunities for those who work in a constructive mentality and I hope to be working with you soon. I guess what I am saying is... we have issues to deal with, but it is a new University and exciting for us to build and develop. Life here is what you make of it. That is my two fen worth and I hope that it was worth me registaring for Dave's just to write this! Mark Notice I do not hide my name- so you can contact me freely! Back to top Roger BishopJoined: 14 Feb 2008Posts: 1 Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:22 pm Post subject: Specific to XJTLU I noticed that one guy said that he had purchased his own apartment close to the uni. Does anyone know if these apts have heating and a/c? Whats the cost +/- of purchasing a 2 br unit? Back to top markfjcoyleJoined: 25 Nov 2007Posts: 3Location: Suzhou Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:35 am Post subject: well there are a few options at the uni- 1. rent one of the teachers block 2400yuan a month, fairly nice a bit cold and the AC is a bit weak. 2. buy one near the uni and fit it up yourself (see costs of AC below). the cost is about 4-5k a square metre but they wont be ready til next year. 3. rent one in the centre of SIP for 3-4k and have good AC etc according to what you choose/pay for! 4.buy your own one in the SIP area for about 7-12K a sq metre! AC machines are cheap in comparison a 3 'p' machine is the biggest standing AC machine on the market and we got a brand name for 7k. The ones on the wall have a max 2'p' which go for about 2-5k depending on the brand. I did option 4. Most teachers do option 1. But the uni has put classes from 9-5 weekdays only- so option 3 and 4 are easy enough (bus to work). 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Marc Jacobs' six-minute, mod-inspired S/S 13 collection for Louis Vuitton was the talk of Paris Fashion Week, and became an instant red carpet favorite, too. Many of Hollywood's leading ladies, including Jessica Alba, Kirsten Dunst, and Kerry Washington, found their (check) mate in the fashion house's attention-grabbing checkerboard dresses.
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If you want to explore the list of packages in that way (without searching) I'd say the best way would be using the Wbond website. They created Package Control. You will be browsing a list too... but it should be more pleasant.
Package Control in ST is only a means of finding, installing, and managing packages. It's not a GUI for browsing... and I'd bet it will never be.
Well you can... and also disable, update, remove. etc. Press super+shift+p and then write "package" to see all commands from Package Control.
I had to put, so much effort into reading the previous post, that I stopped reading.
@tito, I couldn't get through it either...
I didn't get through the post either but here is a reply based on what I picked up: In short, I completely disagree! a) The website is awesome (also super nice design), b) the ST2 quick pick panel is also awesome! I just love it! One of the best things in ST2. By the way, it's not designed to scroll through a long list. Just type in a couple of letters and you get a reduced list. Super fast and convient!
Mark4th, stop ranting.
You don't HAVE to use Package Control. If you prefer you can manually create local repositories from github, or manually download the folders and copy them to your machine. Maybe then you will appreciate how useful Package Control is.
Yes it's true, Package Control could have a much more intuitive and nice looking GUI... but what would be the point in polishing something which already works and is not one of the most used features?
I have been coding for 15 years in many languages, and Sublime Text is the less intuitive but most powerful text editor I have ever used. But I love it, and I believe it's by far the best option ever. If you believe you cannot adapt to working wit it, there are plenty of slower, less powerful, and more GUI oriented options for you.
I'm always open to constructive criticism and feature suggestions. The place where all of these are tracked is github.com/wbond/sublime_package_control/issues.
Unfortunately, there are so many users of PC, plus so many different issues, that I can't do it all in my free time. I try to do as much as I can, but I don't get paid to work on PC, so I have a full time job, plus a family to spend my time with. This includes things like dealing with add new packages, fixing bugs in PC, managing the channel server, dealing with website issues. Kevin Yank has been the first person to step in and really contribute a lot - he basically is handling reviewing all of the requests to add new packages now.
Because of the sheer scope of it, and the finite amount of time I have, the best way to make improvements to package control is:
Jump in and start a discussion about what they think should be changed/improved
Get other people to weigh in
Once there seems to be a path forward, write the code
As for the suggestion of a floating window for package management: if you can successfully build a package that provides cross-platform GUI extensibility to ST, the community would LOVE that! I know some people have played around with PyGTK, but that is pretty rough on Windows and OS X from what I recall. Really, with Sublime Text you have just a few options for interaction:
An editor buffer - plain text with colors, all manual keyboard and mouse interaction. My SVN package uses this for selecting files to operate on.
The quick panel - what PC currently uses for searching package names. Also used for the ST2 command palette.
Input panel - the text input that PC uses to add the URL for a new repository.
The only way that you could come close to getting the type of interface you want is to use the editor buffer, but then you lose the easy search and select functionality of the quick panel. It would be great to add some more batch type operations - there is a request at github.com/wbond/sublime_packag ... issues/157. If you want to spend some time thinking about that and suggest a UI and how it would work, I imagine things could start moving forward on it.
just wow
Kudos to wbond for a very level headed reply to a troll-ish rant from a spoiled user. Keep up the great work!


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1. I said to my wife: I swear a threefold oath (of divorce) that you will go to school and study. So she started going, but she may skip classes.
2. I said to my wife: I swear a threefold oath (of divorce) that you will go to school tomorrow and the day after, so she went and did not skip class.
3. I had an argument with my wife and I was extremely angry, to the point that I was sweating, and suddenly I said to her without thinking: You are divorced. Please note that she is pregnant.
What is the ruling on swearing an oath in these two ways? Have I divorced my wife or not? Is the third time regarded as a third and final divorce? If it is not, what do I have to do to take my wife back?.
Praise be to Allaah.
Your saying "I swear an oath …" is not a clear statement of divorce; rather it is a kind of metaphor, so it depends on your intention:
1. If your intention was to encourage her to go to school and prevent her from missing classes, and you did not intend to divorce her if she refused to go, then she is not divorced if she misses classes, but you have to offer expiation for breaking an oath.
2. If you did intend divorce in this case, i.e., that she would be divorced if she did not go, then she is divorced if she did not go.
3. If she went then skipped class, this also depends on your intention. If what you meant was that she should never skip class, then it counts as a divorce; but if you meant that she should go and not refuse, and it never occurred to you that she would skip class after going, then no divorce has taken place if she missed classes.
4. If divorce has taken place, then it counts as one talaaq.
Divorce in the case of anger is subject to further discussion, as has been explained previously in the answer to question no. 22034
The number of divorces depends on the details discussed above.
But we should point out that even if divorce has taken place, then the talaaq is repeated during the 'iddah, before taking the wife back following the first divorce, then only one divorce has taken place according to the more correct scholarly view.
See the answer to question no. 126549
We should also point out the importance of refraining from using the words of divorce (talaaq), so as to protect your household and family.
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UK Judge: Giving Hollywood Money From Newzbin2 Would Create Chilling Effects On Innovation
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On [Hollywood's] case, a copyright owner's claim would not even be limited to the infringer's profits: in principle, the entire proceeds of sale would be held on trust for the copyright owner. That might both be unfair and stultify enterprise. The proceeds of an infringement might be out of all proportion to the profits generated (e.g. because of the cost of raw materials used in the infringing product). It might not seem just for even a deliberate wrongdoer to have to pay the copyright owner the amount of his gross receipts, and an infringer need not have known that he was breaching copyright. Further, were Mr Spearman's [lawyer for the studios] submissions correct, a person might be deterred from pursuing an activity if he perceived there to be even a small risk that the activity would involve a breach of copyright or other intellectual property rights. As was submitted by Miss Lambert, that could have a chilling effect on innovation and creativity.Basically, the judge is recognizing that the entertainment industry is completely overvaluing the content, and arguing that any and all money made is 100% due to the content, and not due to any other factors. And that's ridiculous. The judge used some analogies:
Suppose, say, that a market trader sells infringing DVDs, among other goods, from a stall he has set up on someone else's land without consent. The owner of the land could not, as I see it, make any proprietary claim to the proceeds of the trading or even the profit from it. There is no evident reason why the owner of the copyright in the DVDs should be in a better position in this respect.The Motion Picture Association responded to this loss by saying that this is just "one particular point" in the case, and that it is planning to appeal. And, either way, they point out, what really matters is that Hollywood shut down Newzbin2. Yes, Hollywood killed another service that had figured out how to distribute content better than Hollywood. And, in the end, isn't that all that really matters? So long as Hollywood can keep killing services who do things better than Hollywood, the rest is just gravy.


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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) � A 24-year-old man whose body was found in the Missouri River behind Black Eagle Dam was featured in the 2006 HBO documentary "Montana Meth."
Toward the end of the film, the then 16-year-old Graham Macker is asked by his mother, "How does it end?"
Macker says, "I don't know."
On Wednesday his body was found as PPL Montana workers broke up ice near the dam. Cascade County officials said he drowned.
"Our condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to his family," Amy Rue, executive director of the Montana Meth Project, told the Billings Gazette on Friday. "Meth use continues to be a serious issue in our communities. It is a highly addictive substance that destroys lives."
On Nov. 14, Macker was reported as a walk-away from the pre-release center. It was suspected that he hid in vegetation along the south side of the Missouri River. Sheriff's deputies, Great Falls police dogs and a Homeland Security helicopter were unable to find Macker. There was no indication he went into the river that evening, authorities said.
Macker had been sent to the pre-release center for probation violations relating to a 2009 forgery and bad-check charges in Kalispell.
"He was a son, a brother and a wonderful friend to so many people," Rue said. "There is so much more to Graham than just this one experience."
In the documentary, Macker told filmmaker Eames Yates that he used to be an athletic kid.
"I'd run the mile, and now I run a block and I'm tired as hell," he said. "I have stretch marks on my back. I lost, like, 30 pounds."
He also lamented the money he spent on drugs.
"I could have so much stuff right now," he said. "Just the amounts of money I spend on drugs and people I owe."
Rue said she was grateful Macker took part in the documentary and spoke about his troubles.


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A study of major developments in prose and poetry in English literature between 1500 and 1660, an age of exploration both literal and figurative. In both canonical works (by Sidney, Spenser, Donne, Jonson, Herbert and Milton) and recently rediscovered poems by Lady Mary Wroth, Aemilia Lanyer and Katherine Philips, we will analyze the intersection of influences--Classical and Biblical, native and Continental, medieval and modern. Counts toward European Studies Minor.
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Using money management and financial literacy as weapons to combat poverty will be the focus of free public programs at the Stark Student Center at Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa.
Adam Carroll will present "Winning the Money Game" at 7 p.m. Monday. He founded National Financial Educators in 2004 to educate, entertain and inspire young people to live their lives in control of their money.
Marybeth Foster, executive director of the Iowa Credit Union Foundation, will discuss the Individual Development Account, a new asset-development program for working adults who are within 200 percent of the poverty line. Foster's co-presenter will be John Parks, CEO of Sioux Valley Community Credit Union. They will speak at 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Briar Cliff student Abby Buckhouse will present "Influencing Community Thinking About Poverty Policy and Programs," from her research on poverty and mobility projects in the Sioux City area, at 1 p.m. April 23.


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While the latest update of the Baltimore Sun public salary database continues a long-running trend of university head coaches out-earning their academic counterparts, those who oversee academic medical programs aren't exactly suffering.
Coaches Randy Edsall, Ralph Friedgen, Brenda Frese and Mark Turgeon filled out the top pay slots, making a total of just over $5.7 million in 2011 (the second of the two years covered by the update), but University of Maryland medical school administrators were not far behind: The remainder of the top ten earners comprised university staff, with an average compensation of $759,029 for the year in question*. All either worked directly for the medical school or rose from its ranks to fill jobs that oversee both the medical and law programs.
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Running back Darren McFadden is not practicing once again, which increases the odds against his playing Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.
The Raiders have one more practice before they board a plane for Green Bay. It's almost inconceivable to envision McFadden playing Sunday, even if he is able to practice Friday.
He has not performed any football-related activities since he suffered a mid-foot sprain Oct. 23, early in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
At this point, it's on to targeting the Detroit Lions as the possible return for McFadden.
That also appears to be the case for wide receivers Jacoby Ford (foot) and Denarius Moore (foot), both of whom have not practiced for several weeks.
Fortunately for the Raiders, wide receiver Chaz Schilens returned to practice today, four days after he suffered a foot injury against the Miami Dolphins.
As of now, it appears as if the Raiders will enter the Packers game with Schilens and Darrius Heyward-Bey as the starting receivers, with only Louis Murphy and T.J. Houshmandzadeh as the backups.
Running back Taiwan Jones (hamstring) also is out of practice once again. He sounded hopeful about returning this week, given he was at about "75-80 percent" in his agility drills Monday.
So, Michael Bush figures to get the lion's share of the workload running the ball for the sixth straight game, with Marcel Reece and Rock Cartwright on call, if needed, to lighten the load.
Defensive tackle John Henderson returned to practice despite a sore knee. He appeared to be limping around during the drills but he said he intends to play Sunday.
Cornerback Chris Johnson rejoined his teammates only three days after his sister Jennifer was shot and killed and his mother Della was wounded by a 46-year-old man in Texas.
Johnson's mother is expected to survive, according to police who responded to the call.
Bryan McCann was fielding kicks at practice in case Ford isn't able to make it back. Cartwright and Tyvon Branch are other candidates to handle kick-return duites.
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Federer books Dubai final spot
Roger Federer battled back from a set down to beat fierce rival Novak Djokovic and book his place in the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
Federer had not beaten the world number two since August 2012, with the Serbian winning their last three encounters, including the final of the ATP Tour World Tour Finals.
But despite losing the first set, Federer came storming back after a short rain delay and sealed a 3-6 6-3 6-2 victory in an hour and 45 minutes to set up a clash with Tomas Berdych.
Djokovic appeared on course for his fourth consecutive victory over Federer - and level their overall head-to-head at 16-16 - after wrapping up the first set in clinical fashion.
But the Swiss took advantage of a delay due to rain to gather himself, and he sealed a break in the sixth game to take the match into a decider.
The 17-time grand slam champion immediately broke his opponent in the third set and saved two break points to consolidate his break.
Federer, now world number eight in the world rankings, broke once more to go 4-1 ahead and end the resistance of Djokovic, whose hopes of winning his first ATP Tour title this year were swiftly halted.
I think I was able to play a bit more aggressively as the match went on," Federer told the ATP Tour's official website.
"I knew I was in a bit of trouble (after the first set) and not looking good at all, because he has a tendency to really run with it and play more freely on your serve. He plays very dangerous.
"It was just a matter of trying to play consistent but remain aggressive. Sometimes being also overly aggressive to see if it works.
"Then I started to serve very well, something I haven't been able to do really this week yet. I knew to have a chance (against Djokovic) I needed to serve well. So I'm just very happy I was able to deliver that."
Berdych moved into the final in Dubai for the second year in a row after edging out Philipp Kohlschreiber in straight sets.
The Czech, beaten by Djokovic in last year's showpiece encounter, did not have it all his own against Kohlschreiber, who served for the first set at 5-4.
But Berdych came battling back to win the next three games and then edged a tight second set to triumph 7-5 7-5.
"It was definitely not me (at the start of the match) and it was a really horrible start to the game," Berdych said.
"But I managed to refocus and stay there, stay calm, and wait for my chance, which I got in the end."


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(African Wildlife News - Winter 2000)
Because migrating wildlife in this region often cross national boundaries, the Amboseli-Longido Heartland straddles the border of two countries. It encompasses Amboseli National Park and ranch lands in Kenya and, to the south, the lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the semi-arid savannas of Longido in Tanzania. Much of the region is home to Masai pastoralists who tend their cattle on dusty plains shared with zebra, buffalo, giraffe and the world's most stable and storied elephant population.
Southern Africa is richly endowed with wildlife. AWF increasingly is collaborating with parks and conservationists in South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe and other countries in the region to help protect their priceless resources.
Much of this Heartland embraces mountainous rain forests and beautiful crater lakes in the adjoining countries of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Uganda. The region has been caught up in recent years in human battles that have not only taken a severe toll on people but have continuously threatened the mountain gorillas and other rare species living there.
Composed primarily of savanna, lakes, swamps and flood plains, the Tarangire-Manyara Heartland includes Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks, the Marang Forest, a large area of the Masai Steppe and small urban areas. Much of the land outside the parks is used for ranching or agriculture. It is in this Heartland that Tanzania National Parks and AWF pioneered community conservation, encouraging park authorities and local people to address wildlife issues together.
In this Heartland, on the vast expanses of the Laikipia plateau in north central Kenya, a great diversity of wildlife thrive in the semidesert conditions. The pastoral Samburu people herd their goats, sheep, cattle and camels in the shadow of Mt. Kenya, a crucial source of water for humans and animals alike.


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LOS ANGELES (AP) � Jermaine Jackson called Wednesday for an end to the public feud that has embroiled his family for more than a week, saying issues over the care of his mother and with late brother Michael's estate should be handled privately.
Jackson wrote in a statement first released to The Associated Press that he regrets the public turmoil that resulted from his mother Katherine's 10-day trip to an Arizona spa. The trip sparked a missing person's report and a driveway confrontation between relatives at the home of Katherine Jackson before a judge stripped her of guardianship duties.
"Mistakes have been made and irrational things have been said on both sides in a highly charged emotional environment," Jermaine Jackson wrote. "It is time for us all to draw a line in the sand and move towards peace, co-operation, love and healing."
The Jackson family is still raw from the death of the pop superstar three years ago, Jermaine Jackson wrote, and his mother has endured incredible stress and pressures since then.
He said he remains concerned about his brother's estate but is dropping support for a letter leaked two weeks ago that called on executors of the estate to resign.
Jackson said his statement was prompted after his son asked if he could no longer visit Katherine Jackson at her suburban Calabasas home.
"After much soul-searching, it is clearly time for us to live by Michael's words about love not war," Jackson wrote.
At the request of TJ Jackson, temporary guardian of Michael's children, the estate has acknowledged it has blocked certain relatives from visiting the home. The relatives were not named.
Attorneys are still trying to untangle some of the issues that the family dispute has created. Katherine Jackson's attorney Perry Sanders Jr. said attorneys will return to court Thursday to present an agreement to restore his client as a guardian.
The agreement would also call for TJ Jackson to remain a co-guardian, with control over the staff and day-to-day operations of the home where Katherine Jackson and her grandchildren Prince, Paris and Blanket currently live.


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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Ian Desmond was looking to go deep in his last at-bat. He settled for a lopsided Washington win.
Desmond had a career-high five RBIs and Stephen Strasburg won his third straight decision for the Nationals in their 9-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Monday night.
Desmond came to the plate in the ninth inning needing a home run for the cycle - and he swung for the fences.
''You don't get that opportunity very often,'' he said. ''For the record, I probably shouldn't have slammed the bat after I got out. I was caught up in the moment.''
Denard Span added a triple and two doubles to help the Nationals win for the eighth time in 10 games. Desmond had three hits and Jayson Werth drove in two runs.
San Francisco had its five-game winning streak snapped.
Strasburg (6-4) allowed four hits over six innings and retired his final 10 hitters. He struck out seven and did not walk a batter, improving to 3-0 against the Giants with 29 strikeouts in 25 innings.
Nationals starters have struck out 52 and walked one in their last seven games.
Washington manager Matt Williams, who played 10 seasons with the Giants, said Strasburg was pulled as a precaution with some tightness in his back.
''He could have kept pitching,'' Williams said. ''The third inning he started experiencing it. Once we tacked on a couple runs late, we decided to get him out and make sure he got some treatment.''
Ryan Vogelsong (4-3) retired 10 of 11 batters during one stretch and pitched into the seventh. But he gave up six runs and nine hits, ending his three-game winning streak.
''I threw some really good pitches and I threw some really bad ones,'' Vogelsong said. ''I just had a bad night, that's all.''
Brandon Crawford and Joaquin Arias each drove in a run for the Giants.
Strasburg set down 13 of 14 batters after Crawford's RBI single.
''My changeup was working really well,'' Strasburg said. ''It kept them off the fastball. I didn't need to use my curve that much. I was able to throw the change for strikes.''
Desmond, who owns a .373 career batting average against the Giants, also has an impressive .434 mark (23 for 53) and 51 RBIs with the bases loaded.
''I just swing hard in case I hit it,'' he said. ''The last few years the Giants have been at the top and I think I rise to play the best, but I don't really have an answer. I'm going to keep doing what I'm doing.''
Desmond's two-run single with the sacks full in the third gave Washington a 4-1 lead. Desmond also tripled home a run in the second and added a two-run double in the seventh.
Werth drove in the Nationals' first run in the first inning and added an RBI single in the seventh. He also scored on an error.
The Giants scored their first run in the second. Tyler Colvin doubled with one out and came home on Crawford's single. Arias added an RBI single in the eighth.
Strasburg struck out the first batter he faced in four of his six innings. He also ended three innings with a strikeout.
''He has good stuff,'' Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. ''He throws 95 (mph) with a good slider and change. His ball is moving and he was on top of his game.''
NOTES: Nationals INF Anthony Rendon (sore right hand) was out of the starting lineup for a third straight game. He's expected to start Tuesday. ... Giants OF Angel Pagan was out of the lineup with a bruised right shin. ... Giants RHP Santiago Casilla is expected to start a rehab assignment at Class-A San Jose on Wednesday or Thursday. ... RHP Doug Fister (4-1, 3.19 ERA) pitches Tuesday for the Nationals. He's walked two batters in 36 2-3 innings this year. LHP Madison Bumgarner (8-3, 2.86) starts for the Giants. He's on a six-game winning streak.


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Location and General Characteristics
The University neighborhood is located east of downtown Minneapolis. The Mississippi River divides the neighborhood into the west bank and the east bank. The neighborhood is occupied almost entirely by the University of Minnesota, hence its name.
The University of Minnesota is one of the top public universities in the country and has facilities throughout the state. The main campus in Minneapolis occupies about 2,000 acres of land. The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities includes the Minneapolis and Saint Paul campuses.
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The innovative home of the Ithaca College School of Business, which opened its doors in spring 2008, is a top-to-bottom, real-world example of environmental stewardship that incorporates the highest principles of sustainable design and practice.
In fact, the Dorothy D. and Roy H. Park Center for Business and Sustainable Enterprise was among the first 100 buildings in the world to receive platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, the highest level granted by the U.S. Green Building Council. It is also the first of two buildings on campus with platinum status, as the Peggy Ryan Williams Center earned the designation in late 2010.
Situated in the center of the College campus, the Park Center's U-shaped seating areas, numerous collaborative breakout rooms, and small conference rooms allow students a home base to work and learn together in an atmosphere similar to the professional environment they will one day occupy.
A home to students
A striking four-story tall window enclosure dominates the Park Center's design and allows natural light to flood into the structure. Throughout the day and evening, students gather in the airy, well-lit atrium — which spans parts of the first and second floors — to study and socialize at the tables, comfortable couches, and padded chairs placed in the space. Flat screen televisions mounted on the wall are tuned to national news channels, and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee from the snack kiosk wafts through the air.
With plenty of outlets for laptops and phone chargers, students can stay plugged into their work and remain close to the state-of-the art technologies and classrooms the facility houses. The overall effect of the Park Center design is an environment that invites collaboration in every nook.
"From the time they enter Ithaca College we try to get across to our students that they are part of the School of Business community and the spaces provided by the building reinforce that sense of community," says Mary Ellen Zuckerman, dean of the School of Business.
"Students participate in classes, clubs, meetings with professors, study groups, social events, and meals here in the building," Zuckerman adds. "They see their professors and the School of Business staff in the stairway, at the café and in the halls, which fosters informal communication."
A 21st-Century Business Learning Environment
One of the centerpieces of the business school is the Center for Trading and Analysis of Financial Instruments, which debuted in 1995. Informally known as the trading room, it has nearly doubled in size to 1,200 square feet and now features 44 workstations with double-screen monitors providing real-time access to security exchanges and other market data. Students and faculty like to boast that our financial ticker is ahead of the one displayed on CNN. The trading room is the facility of choice for a number of courses, including one in which students manage an actual financial portfolio with $100,000 of real capital, thanks to a gift from an anonymous donor.
In addition, budding executives can hone their corporate speaking skills in the 32-seat moot boardroom. With glorious views of Cayuga Lake and the surrounding hillsides of Tompkins County, the glass-enclosed New York Business School is a hi-tech venue for hosting debates or PowerPoint presentations. Students can also work together using the collaborative technology classroom's several laptop workstations and can build teamwork skills in the small-group breakout rooms scattered throughout the building.
At the Forefront
With a robust capacity for 21st-century technology, flexible spaces for creative learning, and innovative concepts for building community, the 38,000-square-foot Dorothy D. and Roy H. Park Center for Business and Sustainable Enterprise is a progressive building that fosters team skills, entrepreneurial spirit, and dynamic energy essential in today's workplace.


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Specificity is nice, but there are simply too many docks out there designed for a single product line or brand (cough, Apple, cough). That's why we tend to get excited when we see a product that focuses on versatility and compatibility, rather than positioning itself as an accessory. Last week, Idapt unveiled two docks at Kickstarter – the Bluetooth 2.0-enabled S1 and S2 – designed to play and charge over 4,500 different electronic accessories.
The multi-docks both offer a stereo Class-D amplifier, a full-range 20Hz-20kHz frequency response, and a 102dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Some might argue that kind of SNR is virtually indistinguishable from, say, a 90dB ratio; but what that lofty number does tell you is that you can expect a very clean sound with minimal distortion. These may not appear to be the most powerful docks based purely on specs – Idapt claims 10W of output power for the S1 and 20W for the S2 – but power ratings rarely tell the whole story.
The S1 and S2 sport a sweet retro look, with knobs for bass and treble, rounded edges and a matte finish which combine to create a 60's-esque aesthetic. Functionally, however, they're quite different from that decade's products, as the S1 is available with one 30-pin connector, and one microUSB connector, and the S2 is available with two 30-pin connectors, two MicroUSB connectors and one MiniUSB connector.
We're not wild about Idapt's decision to use Bluetooth 2.0, which, quite frankly, doesn't produce terribly high-quality audio, but these docks have plenty else going for them. Take price for instance: both are available for pre-order on Kickstarter now at different price tiers, depending on features. The full-featured versions of the S1 and S2 are purchasable via bids of $150 and $250 respectively. Those price points are each $100 lower than the products' MSRPs.


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We highlight the work of a diverse group of activists, scholars, and artists, re-centering queer and trans discourse around voices and perspectives marginalized by mainstream gay rights movements.
The 2014 Queer and Trans Conference "Resisting Violence, Building Queer Safety" will take place from February 20-23.
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Federal Court Justice Mordy Bromberg delivered his judgment in the dispute between Apple and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) today. The ruling leaves Apple with a $2.25 million fine and an order to pay $300,000 in costs.
In his judgment, Justice Bromberg cited the deliberate nature of Apple's conduct, and the fact that the company did not desist from promoting its new iPad as "WiFi + 4G" when the ACCC raised its concerns as reasons for the fine.
"In my view, the risk of a contravention of s33 of the ACL [Australian Consumer Law] was reasonably obvious, and must have been recognised as substantial by those within Apple familiar with the Australian market's understanding of the term '4G'," Justice Bromberg wrote.
"In that context, and in the absence of any other explanation, the facts to which I have just referred suggest that Apple's desire for global uniformity was given a greater priority than the need to ensure compliance with the ACL.
"Conduct of that kind is serious and unacceptable."
Justice Bromberg said that he had taken into account the actions of Apple to display a statement on its website and at points of sale that stated that the iPad is not compatible with Australian 4G networks.
Writing about the size of the fine, Justice Bromberg said that it is neither manifestly inadequate nor manifestly excessive, but expressed concern that the size and financial strength of Apple diminishes the impact of the penalty.
"The fact of the litigation and the media attention which it has drawn will no doubt be a sober reminder to Apple, and others who rely on their brand image that, as well as a penalty, there will likely be an intangible cost involved in a contravention of the ACL," he wrote.
Both Apple and the ACCC had agreed to the size of the fine two weeks ago.
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Some would say that it is a long way from software engineering to journalism, others would correctly argue that it is a mere 10 metres according to the floor plan.During his first five years with CBS Interactive, Chris started his journalistic adventure in 2006 as the Editor of Builder AU after originally joining the company as a programmer.Leaving CBS Interactive in 2010 to follow his deep desire to study the snowdrifts and culinary delights of Canada, Chris based himself in Vancouver and paid for his new snowboarding and poutine cravings as a programmer for a lifestyle gaming startup.Chris returns to CBS in 2011 as the Editor of TechRepublic Australia determined to meld together his programming and journalistic tendencies once and for all.In his free time, Chris is often seen yelling at different operating systems for their own unique failures, avoiding the dreaded tech support calls from relatives, and conducting extensive studies of internets — he claims he once read an entire one.


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RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
RRSPs are Canada's clever way of helping people save money for retirement. Saving for many years is quite a herculian feet for most people but making planned contributions and withdrawals from your RRSP is a great investment way to get the most for your retirement buck.
The primary advantage of an RRSP account compared to standard investment accounts is the tax benefit. Contributions made into an RRSP are tax-free and the money held within this type of account can compound without having to pay taxes on the gains.
In that regard RRSP isn't an investment as it is a container (an account) for investments. So you dont buy an RRSP you actually buy an investment into the RRSP account which you contribute into.
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DailyDirt: Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200...
from the urls-we-dig-up dept
- Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller own a lot of beer companies, and Anheuser-Busch InBev wants to buy up Grupo Modelo next. If the deal goes through, 46% of the US beer market would be controlled by a single company. [url]
- Eyeglasses aren't exactly hard to make, but they can be surprisingly expensive for a few grams of plastic. Luxottica is the company behind the glasses that about half a billion people wear, but maybe that will change when Google starts selling its fancy eyewear.... [url]
- If you've ever bought (or tried to sell) a diamond, you've probably run across a little company called De Beers. Chemistry professors should curse De Beers for the broadly held myth that a diamond is forever... diamonds are not the most thermodynamically stable form of carbon by a long shot. [url]


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Another Marginal Success ... A Pattern Developing?
Another day, another loaf. Same concept here, use the "My Daily Bread" recipe as a basis for modification. In this case it is also a basis for education.
CONCLUSION(S): I think that I have been chronically underproofing my loaves and I think the "retarding" in the fridge is really exacerbating this problem ... so in the next loaf I'll wait longer for the final rise. I also have been very loosey-goosey with my measuring, I don't like this approach (mostly because I am not sure of the final hydration) and therefore I'll 1) formulate a recipe and 2) follow it.
The bread looks OK (well, OK, it looks bad), smells nice, and I lopped a slice off an the taste is good. Crumb is a bit on the dense side but once it cools off a bit more and dries a little it should be pretty good.
1 cup fed starter, at peak of rise
1 cup filtered water
1 cup unbleached AP flour
1 teaspoon of Greek yogurt (for the LAB bacteria)
Mix and let sit 8 hours (or overnight) in a warm room to ferment. (I left the sponge out overnight and then didn't use it until after I got back from work … total fermentation time = 16 hours). (The sponge rose significantly … easily 2x in volume)
1 pound unbleached AP flour
12 ounces filtered water
Place ingredients in a mixer and mix at low speed until the flour and water are just combined. Leave in the mixing bowl, cover, and let sit at room temperature for 8 hours (or overnight) in a warm room to autolyse. (I left the dough out with the sponge, as noted previously I left the sponge out for 16 hours, so the autolyse was also 16 hours).
Final Dough:
Autolysed dough
Pour/scrape the sponge into the dough. Attach the dough hook to the mixing machine and knead until the dough and sponge are combined (the dough was like batter). At this point I add flour until a high hydration dough is achieved, then once the flour is incorporated I let the machine knead at lowest speed for 5 minutes. (I did this before going to bed)(this is where I made my first mistake … I had not planned on a recipe or a target hydration, so I did not measure the amount of flour used … I have no idea what the hydration was).
Leave the final dough out for bulk fermentation. (The final dough was left in a warm room overnight (about 7 hours)). (the next morning the dough had risen TREMENDOUSLY … it had easily doubled in volume).
Add salt and knead for 5 minutes at lowest mixer speed using dough hook. (I realized that morning that I had forgotten to add the salt, however I had planned on kneading anyways so no problem ... I think).
Leave the dough in the mixing bowl, and cover. Let rest for 3 hours in a warm room.
Knead using mixer for 5 minutes at lowest speed using dough hook.
Leave the dough in the mixing bowl and cover.
Place dough in a cold room for 8 hours (or overnight). Remove dough from bowl and shape. (this is where I made another mistake … the dough was very loose and I tried folding it … it stayed very loose. I was thinking of shaping it into batards but I decided against it because I was worried the loaves would over proof, so I decided to place the entire dough ball into a bundt pan (I've used the pan previously for Portuguese sweet bread with great success). I left the dough in the warm room for about an hour and it rose very slowly. I then warmed my oven to ~90 F and put the dough in there for about an hour. The dough rose a fair amount (not doubled, though) and after the final bake I'm convinced that it should have stayed out in the warm room all day for proofing).
Bake at 530F for 15 minutes, then 480F for 15 minutes; use a baking stone and a small metal bowl with water for steam. Cook until an internal temperature of 200F is achieved (I cooked until following this protocol but the internal temp wasn't 200F at the end of the 480F bake so it stayed in the oven for another 15 minutes at 480F until 206F was attained).


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DailyDirt: Living On Earth (Or Elsewhere)
from the urls-we-dig-up dept
- Moore's law probably doesn't apply to biology, but if it did, it suggests that life as we know it began before the Earth existed. Genetic complexity as a function of time has been extrapolated backwards, but it's obviously more of an interesting thought experiment than a meaningful biological theory. [url]
- NASA's Curiosity rover has analyzed some martian rock samples to answer the question: "could life have ever been supported on Mars?" The answer seems to be yes, but that still doesn't mean Mars had (or has) any life. [url]
- Do we need to look for alien life that's already amongst us? A shadow biosphere on earth could be an explanation for some mysteries like "desert varnish"... or Occam's razor might start cutting in here. [url]


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The history of ownership, or provenance, of works of art has always been an integral part of scholarship at the Saint Louis Art Museum. The Museum conducts intense scrutinization of the provenance of every work that enters the collection. The Museum also continually researches the works already in its collection. Provenance research can be lengthy, complex, and difficult to confirm in every detail. Research involves reviewing Museum object files and archives and examining the works for inscriptions, labels, and marks. In addition, archival materials such as collector and dealer records often need to be located and consulted.
Following the guidelines set forth by the American Association of Museums (AAM) in April 2001, the European Provenance Disclosure Project identifies and provides up-to-date information on all European paintings in the Museum's collection that may have been purchased, sold, or created during the Nazi era. From the time they came into power in 1933 through the end of World War II in 1945, the Nazis conducted a massive confiscation of art and cultural property throughout Europe. In the post-war years, many works were returned to their rightful owners or heirs, but others had already entered new collections by way of the international art market. In recent years, along with museums around the world, the Saint Louis Art Museum has strengthened its efforts to confirm, expand, and clarify the history of ownership for these works.
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