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The ongoing debate about K-12 education in the United States is replete with concerns for levels of student performance in its schools and most particularly in the areas of reading literacy, mathematics and science. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's (OECD's) 2009 "program for International Student Assessment" (PISA) report provides all involved, in one way or another, with the education of America's children and youth with sobering evidence for such concern, for in its league table comparison of the performance of fifteen-year-olds around the world, as reported by the Huffington Post, "the united States [ranked] 14th out of 34 OECD countries for reading skills, 17th for science and a below-average 25th for mathematics." The US Education Secretary Arne Duncan responded at the time to America's rankings, stating, "being average in science is a mantle of mediocrity—and especially in a knowledge economy where scientific literacy is so central to sustaining innovation and international competitiveness."
In light of the PISA data, combined with the associated concerns for global and economic competitiveness, it is not too surprising that a laser focus is fast being directed at what is being taught in this nation's public schools, how subjects are being taught and, indeed, the beam expands to include an investigation of the quality of its teachers. The adoption by states of Common Core Standards is an example of one educational policy strategy designed to address American students' poor performance in the areas of mathematics and English language arts in relationship to their global peers. The prioritization currently being given in schools both here in the United States and, not coincidently, in the United Kingdom to the quartet of STEM subjects – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – is another example.
While I certainly understand the economic drivers that have elevated STEM subjects to prominence in schools across the country, it would be unwise to believe that an emphasis on these subjects alone can be solely responsible for reversals of the nation's fortune and for improving its competitiveness. Further, a consequence of the subsequent reductionist approach to the education of American students, which preferences STEM subjects, will inevitably and regrettably come at the expense of the provision of a broad educational experience for our young people, one that is inclusive of the humanities and, most particularly of course, the creative subjects, which all too often find themselves on the margins of school curricula—this in spite of declarations in reports, such as "Reinvesting in Arts Education: Winning America's Future Through Creative Schools," that "education in the arts is more important than ever. In the global economy, creativity is essential."
It is against this background of the narrowing of school curriculum that John Maeda, the Rhode Island School of Design's (RISD's) president, is positioned at the vanguard of advocacy, which challenges the exclusivity of STEM fields as the sole incubators of innovation, by inserting Art and Design to produce STEAM. What president Maeda and others recognize is that engagement with art and design is far from just a physical or therapeutic act and that as an area of study, it has the capacity to engender in students the kinds of skills of critical thinking and problem solving, communication and collaboration, and creativity and innovation that The Partnership for 21st Century Skills has identified as being so essential "as the united States continues to compete in a global economy that demands innovation." The highlighting in STEAM of the significance of art and design presents the field of K-12 art and design education with challenges and opportunities. It will in my view, for instance, require visual arts educators to scrutinize their curricula and pedagogical practices to ensure that any claims of parity with STEM subjects in terms of rigor are indeed justified. I am not arguing here, however, that art [and design's] position alongside Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics is warranted by its equivalence to those modes of disciplinary inquiry; rather, I am advocating that once the distinctive features of art and design as a serious area of study for elementary and secondary students are made more transparent and the coherency and quality of student learning outcomes are made more visible, then Art [and Design's] case not only for a partnership with STEM but also for a role in its own right at the core of all students' schooling will be irrefutable. I am not, though, naïve enough to not fully recognize the magnitude of the cultural shift required to move art and design education in the nation's schools to a more central role in students' learning; however, I firmly believe that if art education in elementary and secondary schools were re-framed and re-presented as an inquiry-based and discovery-orientated subject, and if instruction were designed to truly cultivate and develop in young people dispositions of creativity and innovation, then STEAM could, indeed, hold opportunity as a school subject whose true value in education is largely misunderstood.


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Darn it! I had this idea years ago (actually, so did these guys, but I was first). In fact, why have cupboards at all? Just have two sets of kitchenware and alternate dishwashers.
I had another kitchen appliance idea (whilst I am on the subject): Make all the applicance frontages smoked Pyrex, but make the panels the same size and able to slide out easily so you can rotate them between appliances. That way the dishwasher can help keep the oven or fridge doors clean. The smoked Pyrex look might be a bit 1980's if it wasn't designed stylishly, but at least it would be clean.
Originally posted on Gizmodo.

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AnnouncementDied in a Blogging Accident has lived up to its name and died... in a blogging accident. That is to say it has concluded. You can still re-live the magic by clicking here to start at chapter 1. For genuine criticism of XKCD, please click the top link to the right (XKCD Isn't Funny).
Monday, June 25, 2012
1073: People who hate Mondays don't know how to use weekends
Alt-text: Of the two Garfields, you wouldn't think the cat would turn out to be the more compelling presidential speechwriter, but there you go.
Well, it's that time of the year again, when I finally have something to say about today's comic, although I'm going to address more the general xkcd suckiness than this particular one. You see, a lot of the strips lately have followed a similar formula, which was "stick figures take something far too stupid far too seriously" and they were all so bland and dumb for the same reasons, so there wasn't a lot to say about them individually. And that is one of the reasons why xkcd sucks (title drop WOOO): It doesn't evolve. While other webcomics change over time, and become better (or, in some cases, worse), Randall still draws the same shit over and over three times a week and somehow expects to be paid for it.
But back to that formula. Some of you may have noticed that it kinda resembles the formula the Monty Python's Flying Circus has used, and they are right... mostly, since that show would use the word "silly", not "stupid". What's the difference? Well, whereas the Monty Python troupe was inventive and imaginative in their choice of things to be serious about (to name just a few examples, the Ministry of Silly Walks, the Cheese Shop bit and, of course, the famous Dead Parrot sketch), Mr. Munroe is... not. Seriously, common snark and a cheesy pick up line?
Though I do have a couple things to say about today's comic as well. Some indication towards what kind of speech this is would be nice, and no, a throwaway line in the alt-text does not count. And, on the topic of the alt-text, only Randall would consider this speech "compelling", instead of what I presume would be the listeners' reaction, "I think an asylum somewhere is missing a patient".
I have complained about this before, but I think it bears repeating. After a few dozen reviews there is nothing new to comment on about xkcd. That is why people write these reviews, and it is also why people stop writing these reviews. We can only hope that this is because Randall's trying to make his webcomic as review-proof as possible, because the only alternative is so much worse.
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This XKCD reminded me of that one Farscape episode where they come across a planet where it's the last day of work, and then they party all night to celebrate the upcoming holiday, and the next day they've forgotten about it and think it's the last day of work again so they're actually working every day and celebrating every night. Also, no one wants to leave there, even Dargo gets ensnared by the place.ReplyDelete
Of course, that episode was actually interesting, the comic was not.
Also, wrt 1072: touch-tone was introduced in the 60s so the guy would probably know what it meant (even if he couldn't actually generate the tone with a rotary dial phone). And I've never, ever seen a voice mail or answering phone that required you to press a button to leave a message; they all just automatically record one. So the joke doesn't actually work the way Randall presented it.
- AnonymousJune 25, 2012 at 12:09 PM
For Randall, every day is Saturday, except for one hour a night M, W, F.ReplyDelete


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Important Aspects of Network Maintenance
When it comes to network maintenance, there are a variety of different things you can do. Although the most important would be to hire an IT company to handle this, there are a few things you should know first. As a business owner, or even an individual who uses their computer and home network a lot, it is important that you learn to get rid of old technology, organize your systems, and make sure that they are secure and maintained.
The Real World
It may be that your server room is just a small closet, or even a shelf in a closet, although you could have a larger server room. Whatever the case may be, it's likely that your network maintenance has been lacking, and your wires are crossed, tangled, unlabeled, and just a down-right disaster. This may be something that you or another employee set up themselves, which is actually very unfortunate. This type of system lacks an adherence to implementation, documentation and design standards that have been set forth by the IT industry. Fortunately, there are a few things you, or preferably an IT company, can do to remedy the situation.
Organizing and Labeling
The first step in network maintenance is organizing and labeling. You want to make sure that your network is completely mapped out and organized. Once you complete this process, you can go ahead and label each cable. You or an IT tech should start at the top with your router or modem, and work their way down through the entire network. It is a good idea to document what you have, making sure that everything is accounted for. If there is equipment or wires not in use, because they have been replaced by something new, make sure that you remove it. This will help decrease the clutter in your server room or area. During the documenting process, be sure to label all of your equipment, and make sure that it's documented as well. Your equipment includes printers, computers, external drives, switches and hubs, and routers. Also, make sure to document the software that is running on your network, so you know what to look for in the monitoring process, and are able to know what needs updated.
The next step in network maintenance is monitoring your software. You can actually purchase software that will monitor your network for you. Because there are so many different types, varieties, and options available, this is definitely where you would want to hire a competent IT company. They have the skills and expertise needed to handle your network maintenance and monitoring.


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The Irish Examiner has published their list of the Best Books of 2013 today which includes The Infatuations by Hamish Hamilton, Madd Addam by Margaret Atwood, Flamethrowers by Rachel Kushner, Town and Country edited by Kevin Barry, Downturn Abbey by Ross O Carroll Kelly, The Guts by Roddy Doyle, The Spinning Heart by Donal Ryan, Intimacy with Strangers by Ciaran Carty, and...(aren't I pleased) my own novel The Herbalist!
Friday, December 13, 2013
The Irish Examiner's Best Books of 2013
5 comments:
- Michael Farry said...
Well done again Niamh, it's been a great year for you.
- December 13, 2013 at 6:45 PM
- Niamh B said...
rightly so, a must have xmas pressie for readers everywhere!! Congrats.
- December 14, 2013 at 4:19 PM
- sukipoet said...
congratulations. I dont believe we can get it here. USA. I'd love to read it. I'll try again at Amazon.
- December 16, 2013 at 8:19 PM
- Liza said...
- December 17, 2013 at 12:25 PM
- Words A Day said...
Thanks Michael, not doing to bad yourself:)!
Hi Niamh B, great to hear from you, and thanks :)
Thanks Suki, its available on Amazon.com? let me know if you've any problem getting it :)
Thanks Liza!
- January 29, 2014 at 6:53 PM
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What makes a great copy? In a quest to find out what copywriting is all about, I came across a book called Advertising Secrets of the Written Word by Joseph Sugarman. New York Times called Joe Sugarman the "Mail Maverick". He is Chairman of JS&A Group, Inc., BluBlocker Corporation, DelStar Publishing and President of a bio-tech company, Stem Cell Products, LLC. He once has been named as the "Direct Marketer of The Year" . With his credentials, I'm sure he knows quite a bit when it comes to making great copies and ads.
Joe made an interesting point in his Axiom 2, "All the elements in an advertisement are primarily designed to do one thing and one thing only: get you to read the first sentence of the copy." The headline, the logo, subtitles, pictures, captions, etc exist just for the sole purpose of leading a reader to read the first sentence of a copy.
What's even more intriguing was the fact that he mentions that the purpose of the first sentence was to have the reader read the second sentence. The second sentence is used to lead the reader to the third sentence. The third sentence is to lead the reader to the fourth sentence. And so on and so forth. You get the picture.
Another idea is to "Get the reader to say yes and harmonize with your accurate and truthful statements while reading the copy." This concept has been used even in face-to-face sales whereas if you get the customer to keep nodding his head in agreement to what you've been saying, closing the sale would be a breeze because he would be nodding at buying your service/product too. Who would have thought that it applies in making copies too? Having the reader nod her head while reading the copy would have her take action and purchase the service/product.
Advertising Secrets of the Written Word is jammed-packed with useful advice that has been derived from Joe's experience. As the Babe Ruth of the copy world, this is a great read and a short-cut to a successful copy.


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I assumed the Hollywood Palace footage was lost or locked away in some LA archive somewhere which would be a shame since the extant visual footage of Cole himself dancing in frame is limited and mostly shows him outfitted in American-style clothing with the exception of a brief and tantalizing clip of him in Indian-inspired dress. But my pessimism was misplaced. Thanks to YouTuber Alfred MrDance, we finally get to see the Hollywood Palace footage! I first discovered the clip in its posting at the "Jack Cole, one of the greatest choreographers and dancers ever" Facebook page with different music overlaid. Inquiring by comment referred me to the original video on YouTube. Here it is in all its rare glory:
What soon becomes apparent is that much of the choreography here is the same as or similar to that seen a decade earlier in "Not Since Nineveh" and "Diwan Dances, Pt 1" from Kismet (1955). The Indian-inspired costuming had raised my hopes for something a bit closer to its Indian roots than Cole's standard "Hindu Swing" style. However, the choreography does offer us a few new and tantalizing segments to see Cole perform most notably in those undulating hips at 2:34!
But overall, what I noticed most in this performance of Cole is his aloofness and fatigue. Writings about Cole are open about his tendency to look at the floor and reflect his intense concentration in his face when he danced, and he had a problem with one eye that crossed towards his nose and seemed to cause him to be self-conscious. Unlike the "cool and detached" feel the floor-gazing aloofness lent some of his earlier dance footage (like this "Sing, Sing, Sing" TV performance where it is ideal), in the Hollywood Palace footage it just looks like he is disinterested and would rather be somewhere else. For someone who choreographed and danced so crisply in available footage from earlier years (and was known for tight precision and isolation in movement), his tired bodily stance and the lack of completion in his movements here is surprising. Maybe it was an off day for him? Granted, he was in his fifties here (and sadly died almost a decade later).
I had commented last July on my blog's Facebook page about the increased interest I had noticed in Jack Cole's dance and legacy in the media and in the "Hindu Swing" production of the dancer Namita Kapoor. The Hollywood Palace video is a welcome addition to the collective remembrance of Cole on the interwebs and beyond...


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@Pandemic! A Killer Flu-sical (by William Ladrop & Robert Williamson/Rag Tag Entertainment) Cute idea, didn't quite succeed in its satire while adhering to form.
@My Best Dish (by UNLV Senior Adult Theatre Program & Douglas Hill/UNLV SATP) Worked best when authentic voices of creators broke through theatrical exercises, not often enough.
@I Am NOT Batman (by Marco Ramirez/Lil Flo Productions) Batman couldn't save his parents, but this kid is still trying to save his. 15 minutes of hella awesome. Inspired accompaniment, staging.
@The Blue Hour (by David Mamet/Atlas Theatre) Strong acting choices & deft directing, but Mamet pastiche still borderline parodic.
@Home Free! (by Lanford Wilson/Olde English) Continually threatened incestuous pregnant-sex but still managed to be dull as dishwater.
@Love Stories During the Armageddon of a Citrus Fruit (by Daniel Hamilton/Chaos Theatre) Earnest performers. Some spark. No critical mass. #Lovecraft #thehorrorthehorror #onlylovecansaveus #boom
The Details
- Fringe Festival
- Las Vegas Little Theatre
@Casa de Nada (by Erica Griffin/Found Door Theatre) Incredibly gross, hysterical opening gave way to an underdeveloped play. Astounding, brazen cast.
@Sing to Me Through Open Windows (by Arthur Kopit/Butcher Block Productions) A clown, a magician & a young boy … Not a joke, but a tender piece on memory & loss.
@Ruby of Elsinore (by Bruce Kane/LVLT) Broad strokes & insider jokes made this trifle about Hamlet pop. #Gertrude #MILF #yowza
@The Wind in the Willows (adapted by James & Caroline Moran/Endless Productions) Adaptation zipped along with witty staging & great cast. Still chuckling.
@Local Celebrity (by Charles Drew & Lalanya M. Abner/House of Tribes) Show had style to spare, but couldn't see real conflict under morality lesson.


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This morning, we sat at the kitchen table before school. The sun soaked through the window and I moved the egg cartons of seeds into its light.
We watched CNN video coverage of the Oklahoma tornado on the iPad, over Special K and my stifled tears, my mama-grief over the loss of life for so many children.
One bystander had captured the tornado's wild building and twisting on his cell phone camera. During the short clip, I quietly thought aloud, "Can you guys even believe the power of God?"
And there it hung in the air: the truth I had just introduced to my children that this disaster was God's doing. Indeed it was. There was no shooter to blame. No evil root of sickness in this world to which to point. I could have guessed what would come next.
"But why did He do it?" my son asked, not pulling his eyes away from the screen.
My answer was all of our answers. "I don't know."
I went on to say something about how God has His reasons for all that He does, but my words felt flimsy and brittle against the force of the images we watched. I just don't know why.
I'm not a fan of sheltering my kids from the hardships of real life, as long as I am exposing them in a setting where I am available to keep things age-appropriate and answer questions. That's what I did this morning. It was planned. But there are some questions for which I have no answers.
Frankly, I hate that.
Events such as these cause people to question the character of God, not just our kids, but also our friends, neighbors, the grocery store clerk, the babysitter, everyone who is processing this devastating natural disaster within our country. Tragedy has a way of humbling us, and people who have carried on without God suddenly allow the eternally planted heart-cry to arise inside that asks, "Who is this God? What is going on?"
Though I can't ever explain why God does what He does, I do have some answers. I know who He is, and what I've learned about Him through the Bible acts as a lens through which I can process and understand everything in life.
This morning, I read Psalm 103 and 104. Here are some excerpts. Read the words carefully, and take in His character, for it is the lens through which we must see all His actions.
{Psalm 103}
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name!
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits,
3 who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the pit,
who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
5 who satisfies you with good
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
and justice for all who are oppressed.
7 He made known his ways to Moses,
his acts to the people of Israel.
8 The Lord is merciful and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
9 He will not always chide,
nor will he keep his anger forever.
10 He does not deal with us according to our sins,
nor repay us according to our iniquities.
11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;
12 as far as the east is from the west,
so far does he remove our transgressions from us.
13 As a father shows compassion to his children,
so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.
14 For he knows our frame;
he remembers that we are dust.
he flourishes like a flower of the field;
16 for the wind passes over it, and it is gone,
and its place knows it no more.
17 But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him,
and his righteousness to children's children,
18 to those who keep his covenant
and remember to do his commandments.
19 The Lord has established his throne in the heavens,
and his kingdom rules over all.
{Psalm 104}
Praise the Lord, my soul.
you are clothed with splendor and majesty.
he stretches out the heavens like a tent
3 and lays the beams of his upper chambers on their waters.
He makes the clouds his chariot
and rides on the wings of the wind.
4 He makes winds his messengers,
flames of fire his servants.
May the glory of the Lord endure forever;
may the Lord rejoice in his works,
32 who looks on the earth and it trembles,
who touches the mountains and they smoke!
33 I will sing to the Lord as long as I live;
I will sing praise to my God while I have being.
34 May my meditation be pleasing to him,
for I rejoice in the Lord.
I may not know why, but I know who.
His power, His glory, His rule over this earth with justice and compassion and grace...it is too much for my small heart to comprehend. I find reading about His character so humbling.
Today when my kids come home from school, I'm going to talk to them about who God is, and how when we ask, "Why?" He doesn't always let us know. But trusting God means we don't have to know. Faith is being convinced of what we cannot always see: that He is good and He is love. It is not just that He is loving. His very being defines love. That means woven throughout this tragedy is love. It has to be. We can't forget that.
Until then, I'm keeping my head bowed, trusting that we will see glimpses of His goodness in Oklahoma soon. And if He doesn't allow us to witness it, I will still know who He is.
The little seedlings remind me of hope.


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Just a quick post tonight to share a card I made a few days ago although had to wait until today to upload it.
This is the first chance I have had to use one of the sets of stamps I won in the Uniko Studio blog hop last month, Label Love: Birthday. They are such good quality and I will certainly be using these again and again, along with the Bright Butterflies set. I'm still gutted I can't use the digi papers I also won, this being down to me not having a printer at the moment, that will HAVE to change as they look completely gorgeous, I want to get my hands on them!
and a closer view...
I love the little balloons in this set and thought the polka dots would tie in really well with the Kanban Sherbert Pips cardstock I have in my stash. This took a while to make as I had to cut around the balloons and sentiment block before popping up on 3D foam.
Materials used:
- Stamps: Uniko Studio - Label Love: Birthday stamp set
- Cardstock: Kanban - Sherbert Pips
- Ink: Versa Color - Mint, Orchid, Baby Blue; Versafine - Onyx Black
- Die: Spellbinders - Edgeabilities Classic Scallop
- Twine: Doodlebug
Thanks for looking, see you soon.
Neet x


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Today I'd like to share something other than a card - a little Spring wall hanging. I really liked the saying from the Cattelya Friendship Set 818, so decided to highlight that, along with some of the fun Tonic Studio products that SNS is now carrying.
I was using some Chipboard pieces from Want to Scrap, that were flourish like, so in order to keep that idea going I started by taking the Dreamweaver Large Flourish Stencil, laying it in the top right corner of the canvas and I then applied Lilac Lavender Nuvo Embellishment Mousse. This Mousse is very quick drying, but I set it aside anyway while I worked on the bird chipboard piece. I like to give the chipboard pieces two coats of white embossing powder to cover up the darkness of the chipboard. So I applied a coat of Versamark and heat embossed with White Detail, then repeated that step. This leaves a nice finish for the lighter colors to adhere to.
I applied Versamark Ink and then heat embossed with Key Lime and Raspberry Tart. Spring Willow and Pear were applied using the Versamarker Pen. Do you see my boo boo?
So let's use a little Magic Speckle and get some mottling effect going, shall we?
Magic Speckle was heat embossed (from the bottom) after being applied with Versamarker to specific areas on the branch and bird. OK, now that green tail has to be rectified!! Some Mulberry embossing powder and then Magic Speckle was how I handled it, making the tail a bit darker than the bird's body. On to the sentiment. After giving it two coatings of Versamark and White Detail, I stamped directly on top of the Flourish Tag with Versamark and then heat embossed with Mulberry.
So time to put it all together. The sentiment (with bows) was attached with Mounting Tape as was the Bird Flourish. The flowers were put together and attached with black brads which were then applied with some Brushable Glue and Sparkling Snow. Then it was time to add the drops!
Nuvo Crystal Drops, Crushed Grape and Sweet Lilac and Glitter Drops Pink Champagne were applied as extra flourishes. A Nuvo Crystal Drop Ebony Black was applied as the bird's eye.
A couple of holes were punched in the canvas and then the same sheer purple ribbon, which was used on the sentiment, was attached with knots behind as a hanger.
Today I'd like to enter my project in the following challenges:
Crafty Creations #335: Anything Goes
Crafty Galz Corner #110 : Use your favorite things (Nuvo Glitter and Jewel Drops - at the moment!)
Simon Says Stamp: Fantastic Florals: Clearly Art Molding Film
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge (15 February 2017): Anything Goes
... and that's it for today. Something a little different in anticipation of Spring! Hope you've enjoyed stopping over?
Till next time,
Big warm hugs,


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Check out Please Me, the latest track from K-Young, featuring Bobby Brackins & Yung Berg which dropped on Friday, September 3rd, 2010. K-Young's movement grows stronger with each new release, and Please Me has further strengthened that fact. It's a solid addition to the commendable body of work K-Young has been creating since stepping foot in the rap game, and we're definitely looking forward to what K-Young has on deck.
Check out K-Young on Love Drunk, featuring Crooked I. If you dig this, visit K-Young's profile for the latest info, news, songs, and mixtapes.
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Ben Mallon reflects on a week in New York, which was incredibly enlightening and engaging, but also, at times, frustrating. He touches on an issue that is close to heart of the Program, and the particular journey of the Class of 2012.
This week found the WIP Class of 2012 in New York City. Not only was it an excellent opportunity for the Class to explore a new city, it was also the most important day in the Unionist calendar. The 12th July is an annual event that celebrates the victory of King William of Orange over King James II in 1690. No-one can diminish the importance and significance of the 12th July and what it symbolizes for the people of Northern Ireland. Hundreds of thousands of people in Ulster, including tourists and a growing number of Roman Catholics, took the time to watch the parades and festivities. The 12th has a very special place in the hearts of the people of Ulster- this must be recognized and accepted.
As the Washington Ireland Program is a cross-border organization, which has participants who would classify themselves as Unionists I expected to have at least a recognition of the cultural significance of this day. Alas, to my surprise I found that there was neither opportunity nor a simple mention of the importance of the 12th July to Unionists in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and throughout the Commonwealth.
To further frustrate matters, on the 12th the Class of 2012 visited the American Irish historical Society. I presumed that due to the cultural sensitivities of that day the society would put on a display of Unionism or the culture of Northern Ireland. Instead there were displays which I found incredibly insensitive- a display which supported the 1981 Hunger Strikes, the 1916 Irish Proclamation and various artifacts from the 1916 rising. In a historical context this would have been acceptable, but on a day which is to celebrate faith and culture, Unionists on the program found this entirely inappropriate.
In any other context the visit would have been intellectually stimulating and would have been a great experience. However, due to the insensitivities I found this incredibly frustrating.
However, having discussed the issues with WIP staff, Management Team and participants we all agreed that there was a need to highlight the importance of celebrating the Unionist tradition on the Washington Ireland Program. This is a necessary step, so that our neighbours in the Irish Republic fully understand and respect this religious institution as a means of acceptance of other cultures and beliefs. Through these future discussions, I would hope that this issue doesn't need to be raised again and those on next year's program can celebrate the 'Glorious Twelfth'.


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Friday, June 18, 2010
One day...
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- Anna said...
cute, cute picture!!! how in the world do you still look so ridiculously cute, on vacation, with 4 kids? you look effortlessly fantastic! And I love Tess' dress!
- June 18, 2010 at 2:05 PM
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Friday, March 11, 2011
Not Hobie, but not too shabby - Burda 7498
In the midst of working on my March mini-wardrobe, I took a little detour this week to finish Burda 7498. I'd cut it out a few weeks ago and found it buried under the pile of pattern pieces after cleaning up from last weekend's flurry of activity.
{Little did my co-worker know I was talking to him and taking pictures of me in my new jacket at the same time. Tee-hee.}
What I originally had in mind when I landed on this pattern was a Hobie-inspired babycord jacket. When I think of Hobie (I'm a child of the seventies), I think of those cute corduroy surf shorts that were crazy popular in the early eighties. I was originally going to modify Simplicity 2443, the ubiquitous Cynthia Rowley jacket that everyone else has already made. I wanted it in a dove grey babycord for spring. For whatever reason, I got cold feet about that pattern and when the new Burda catalog came out, I cut out 7498 instead.
I followed the instructions to a T, including sewing the sleeve lining by hand at the armscye. In my determination to follow the directions, I failed to test fit it at some very critical points, and what we have is a beautiful jacket that is one size too big. Everywhere, the shoulders, the bust, the waistline. It's all one size too big.
It's not unwearable at all, I just like my clothes to fit much more closely. I'm already tall (5'10" on a short day) and when I add width to the equation I end up feeling enormous. I have a vague memory of a man in college saying something to the effect of "cornfed, Midwestern bred Amazonian" but I try to block that memory as best I can.
I know, white isn't practical, right? I have two small boys. So I'll probably wear it a few times and then dye it grey. Right around the time that the edges turn grey.
The pattern is fairly easy to put together, with one caveat. The welt pockets are too tiny for my Amazonian hands. Seriously, I wear a size 7 glove so my hands may be bigger than some, but they aren't man-sized. And I can really only comfortably fit the first four fingers in these pockets. If I were to make it again, I'd extend the welt upwards by an inch.
I haven't finished the tiny little details. I need to find white hook-and-eye closures for the front and my one stop at Hancock's was a bust. I'm sure I can find them online somewhere. I also have plenty of hand-sewing of lining to finish tonight, the perfect task for sitting on the couch with the TV on.
All in all, it's a lovely pattern and a lovely finished product that I think I can actually wear. And I will probably still take a stab at creating the Hobie-inspired cord jacket later this spring.
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A blog reader informed me, after reading my post entitled "$PVCT's PV-10 Data on Locoregional Disease Control in Metastatic Melanoma to Be Presented at European Cancer Congress 2013," that Provectus PI Dr. Sanjiv Agarwala is presenting at the conference with a presentation entitled "Current perspectives on intralesional therapies." It's quite possible he also mentions PV-10 in a session sponsored by OncoSec, where he is on its melanoma advisory board.
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Today I thought it would be nice to find some really cool gifts with a calendar for 2013 printed on them. I imagined I would find tons of them ... but no ... The ones you can see here seem to be an exception, or the search engine on Zazzle did not work very well for me today. Personally I think calendars are really cool. They combine the beauty of design with the practicality of every day life. In other words: perfect gifts!
And they can be customized as well. You can add your own pictures on quite a few of these, making really nice personal gifts!
left: 2013 Red Squares Calendar Mousepad by superdumb
2013 calendar mousepad with retro red squares design and 2013 watermark like number.
right: 2013 Calendar - Painting Splatter Mouse Pad by IgotYourBack
2013 Calendar - Painting Splatter.
left: Mayan Calendar 12.21.2012 Aztec iPhone 4 Cover by inlioni
The Mayan Calendar ends and restarts on December 21, 2012 (Winter Solstice). The calendar is exactly 25,625 years composed of five (5) cycles. Each of the five cycles is exactly 5,125 years. The last (current) of the five cycles ends on 21.12.2012 completing the whole cosmic cycle of 25,625 years! This is an amazing time we're living in! These Five Cycles are located in the middle of the Aztec / Mayan calendar. They are represented by four (4) symbols within the four central rectangles. The frame around the four rectangles (four cycles) represents the last 5th cycle (current cycle) giving it special significance. It signifies the fusion of the previous four cycles and the completion of the Great Cycle of 25,625 years. Our solar system travels in a backward sine wave motion through our galaxy - The Milky Way, known as the Cosmic Serpent to the Ancients. It's represented in the Aztec / Mayan Calendar (around its circumference) by two deities inside of serpents. Each time it passes the Galactic Plane of the Milky Way takes half of the 25,625 year cycle. Last time it passed was around 10,000BC - ending of the last Ice age. A full "S" sine wave is created when our solar system passes the Galactic Plane (Galactic Equator) twice. It completes the Great 25,625 year Cycle on December 21, 2012! The last (current) of the Five Cycles began in 3113 BC and ends (resets) on December 21, 2012. Thereafter, a new Great Cycle of five cycles begins starting from the First Cycle of 5,125 years. The Fifth Solar Cycle (current) of 5,125 years is called Caban in the Maya and Ollin in Aztec. It has multiple meanings including: consciousness, synchronicity, movement, shift, evolution, clue tracking, navigation, and earthquake.
right: 2013 Calendar - USA - American Flag Within America iPhone 3 Cover by RedWhiteAndBlue1
2013 Calendar - USA - American Flag Within America.
left: Customizable Retro Business Man 2013 Calendar by JuJuGarden
Retro Business Man 2013 calendar magnet. Background color and personal text can be customized.
right: Premium Flexi Magnet Calendar 2013 by Medusa81
Premium Flexi Magnet Calendar 2013.
left: Red 2013 Calendar Photo Frame Magnet by sunnysites
Calendar magnet in red with your own picture and the option to add text. (if you do not want text, you can delete it). A great personal gift for the Holidays or a personal token of appreciation for corporate employees or customers.
right: Blue 2013 Polka Dots Calendar Photo Frame Magnet by sunnysites
A fresh new year with a crisp blue calendar magnet and your own personal picture. Great as a Christmas gift or birthday gift!
left: Moorish Pattern 2013 calendar Premium Magnet by scalendars
Traditional colorful moorish pattern. 2013 calendar Premium Magnet.
right: 2013 Calendar Hearts and Kittens Flexible Magnet by 4westies
2013 Calendar Hearts and Kittens Flexible Magnet. This flexible magnet calendar would be a wonderful gift or customer appreciation give away! This so cute design features adorable Kittens, beautiful hearts and a 2013 calendar. Magnet may be customized where indicated, in the 'customize' section of this listing. If you do not wish to add a name and/or message, just delete the "Your Text Here" verbiage, also in the 'customize' section of this listing.
left: Photo Magnet - Peacock 2013 by bkmuir
Proud peacock is displaying his tail feathers in greens and blues. Twelve month calendar on bottom.
right: Photo Magnet - Barn Calendar 2013 by bkmuir
Rustic barn set among trees Print of original watercolor done by John A. Muir. Twelve month calendar.
left: 2013 Sunflowers Calendar Magnet by duhlar
2013 Sunflowers Calendar Magnet by Larisa Larisa.
right: Sunny Butterflies 2013 Calendar Magnet by sunnysites
A delightful magnet with a sunny butterfly design. And of course very handy with the 2013 calendar!
left: Mayan Calendar Mug by ArtFXStore
Be prepared for the end of the world December 12, 2012 with your very own Mayan Calendar Mug.
right: Calendar 2013 - make your own background design mugs by EDDArtSHOP
Calendar Composing by EDDA Fröhlich | templates for your background designs.
left: 2013 Calendar Binders by crypticfragments
A simple black on white 2013 calendar taht goes with you everywhere. Perfect for quick reference when you're traveling, in class, or on the phone at the office.
right: Calendar 2013 - make your own background design 3 ring binders by EDDArtShop
Calendar Composing by Edda Fröhlich | templates for your background designs.
left: English calendar 2013 leaves frame poker cards by Photonette
English calendar 2013 leaves frame on one page, on flowers and butterflies background.
right: 2013 Calendar - iPad Cases by IgotYourBack
2013 Calendar - iPad Case.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Inspiring and useful calendar gifts
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I bloody well hope so. I am a future science journalist. I am a humanities graduate. I feel there's a huge amount of work ahead of gaining background knowledge, contacts and plenty of nosing around to do if I'm going to do the best, most thorough, job I can. Seems like a mammoth task but my plan is this: work hard.
Hooper says: "You have to have a broad enough knowledge of stuff to know if something is genuinely new or not. And even if it is new, it might not be interesting. So you have to just judge whether that story is of broad enough interests. You have to bear in mind your audience. It might be something new but actually only a few geneticists are going to be interested in it... It's not specialists, it's members of the public. Will they care about it?"
Jha makes the point that "there are lots of very good reporters who write about science, and have no science background, but have reported science for ten years and I would say know more science than most scientists." Also, non-scientists might ask questions from the perspective of relative ignorance that scientists might not ask, therefore serving the interests of the not-so science literate masses.
But then, surely even science grads are non-specialists when they are writing outside of their chosen field? Hooper agrees: "It helps if you have a degree in astrophysics and you're working on some cosmos story, but that's not going to help you on a stem cell story."
However, there are advantages to being a science grad, says Hooper: "The best thing to be said for having a science degree or scientific training is the similarities with journalism. It means you have to question claims, look for evidence to support what's being claimed. That's what you do as a scientist and that's what you need to do as a journalist, so there is that sort of similarity."
Connor infers a degree of agreement with Goldacre about the fact that humanities graduates are the bane of science journalism: "I'd like to see more science graduates in science journalism… They understand that science is complex, the world is complex." Connor thinks humanities-background science journalists might make the mistake of simplifying stories into pitching two scientists against each other without giving the context about their credibility needed for the reader to fully understand the significance of what's being said.
Connor also tells me he's concerned that Goldacre's attitude could put off science grads from entering the profession. He says: "It's not true that they can't write. And they have the intellectual hinterland…"
But surely anyone with the intellectual hinterland to comprehend science, regardless of their degree background, should be able to write it? This smacks of an intellectual superiority complex to me. Jha says: "Surely everyone, anyone, should have the opportunity to write about, play with and enjoy what science is? If not then scientists are just talking to themselves."


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Defeating my DNA (or How to Re-enter in an Uptrend)
Emini Trading Update – Friday 25 Feb 2011 (15:19)
Hope you had a good week's trading.
Great example on Friday of re-entering in an uptrend – my personal "bete noire". My entry was good, my exit not so much. But taking these trades builds confidence.


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"97 Steps to a Happy Relationship"
...Start improving your marriage and relationships TODAY using these daily tips!
By: Dr. Christopher D. Handy, Ph. D.
*******************************"97 Steps to a Happy Relationship"
...Start improving your marriage and relationships TODAY using these daily tips!
By: Dr. Christopher D. Handy, Ph. D.
Copyright © 2012 by Dr. Christopher D. Handy, Ph. D
Dating and marriage is different than it was twenty years ago. In today's society, more than
50% of all marriages fail for one reason or another. Just thinking about that makes
"commitment" seem scary. It seems that when relationships are faced with challenges, people
quit trying. Dating is more like marathon, trying to date as many people as possible, instead of
taking time to get to know someone at a deeper level. For married couples, divorce is not
biased. Whether married for thirty years or eight months, the outcome can be the same. The
fact is that relationships, whether dating or married, are hard. Things do not always go
perfectly, fighting does occur, and it takes a 100% commitment from both parties to make it a
success. Often when people break off a relationship, they feel as though something is missing.
The "spark" has gone, leaving one or both people feeling inadequate and unfulfilled. However,
even though the odds are not very good, healthy, and long-lasting relationships are definitely
possible and proven by many people. Look at Paul Newman and Joanne Woodard, Danny
Devito and Rhea Perlman, or Nancy and Ronald Reagan. What secrets do they possess? The
answer is that they all work hard at their relationship. They made a decision of choosing to love
their mate rather than relying on the "warm and fuzzy" feelings, which everyone knows will
fade. By making love a choice you are making a decision that even in the bad times, you stick it
out. Think of it like choosing a car. You pick out the make, model, year, color, and features that
you believe are best for you. After driving your car for a couple of months, you realize that
perhaps you should have purchased a larger car, or that maybe the leather seats would have
been better, or on hot sunny days, the sunroof would have been nice. However, it is now too
late so you choose to keep your car and make it work. It is the same for marriage. Not
everything will be perfect and there will be major obstacles to overcome but you have made
your decision and now you choose to make it work. There are hundreds of things you can do to
better your relationship. To help get you headed in the right direction, we have chosen 97 ways
to build, strengthen, and enhance your relationship. Remember, little steps taken every day will
add up to big successes.
97 Steps to a Happy Relationship
1. Start Over:
When couples first get together, everything is new and exciting. They overlook the little
annoying things the other person does. However, after time, the nagging starts, instead of
hearing, " You look beautiful," they might hear "Why are you wearing that shirt?" If this sounds
like your relationship, first, the two of you need to sit down and be honest that things have
changed. Identify the things each other did in the beginning of the relationship that created the
attraction in the first pale. Then together, make a commitment to start over. The truth is, both
of you will have to work on this. It will not automatically be easy but it is possible. Start by
forgiving each other, forgetting the past, and then start over with the flirtation. Focus only on
the special things your mate does and relearn to put the unimportant things aside. It will take
some time so be patient.
2. Schedule Time:
Spending quality time together is crucial. This time can be with friends, dining out, attending
sporting event, or cuddling together while watching a favorite movie. The activity is not what is
important but the fact that you are together, doing something that you both enjoy. People have
extremely busy schedules and between work, family, the home, errands, and everything else
going on, finding time for your mate can be difficult. Just as you would schedule a meeting on
your calendar, show some courtesy in the relationship by scheduling time with each other.
Once the plan is in place, no backing out unless you have some life and death emergency.
3. The Power of Touch:
When a child is ill, doctors will tell you that it is proven that a simple, loving touch of a parent
can quickly pull the child through a crisis. It is the same for relationships. Playing with your
mate's hair, rubbing their hand, a soft kiss on the neck, a soft pat on the leg or giving a gentle
back rub will make a huge difference in how your mate responds to you. When was the last
time you walked up to your mate for no reason and without saying a word, affectionately
placed kiss on their neck? This is not in a sexual way, but an affectionate way. There is a
difference. The next time the two of you are sitting in the car, at the grocery story, or standing
in line at the theater, quietly reach over and take their hand. Do not be surprised if you get a
strange look of curiosity the first time!
4. Surprise:
If you and your mate have scheduled some time for a Friday night dinner, put together surprise
instead. For example, if your mate loves professional wrestling, buy some tickets near the front
or if they like concerts, purchase the tickets ahead of time, getting the best seats possible.
When Friday night comes around, insist on driving and head toward the location where the
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I've recently started reading "A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of 'A Course in Miracles'" by Marianne Williamson. I have always loved the quote from this book,
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us, it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
I have, in fact, built my life around that last part. You have probably read me say things in this spirit before, like last week when I talked about being Shameless.
I decided to read the whole book and was gifted a Kindle edition. So I've started. (I've also been reading Francis Chan's Crazy Love at the same time– both, incredible. And very balancing, in an odd way.) Maybe there is a theme here. Maybe when I am done with both, I will write a post, or book, on both. And I can call it "Returning to Crazy Love." 🙂
But, I digress… back to Williamson.
There is something very right about her thinking. I have never read "A Course in Miracles," so I must only go by her reflections and scattered quotes. I have just started chapter 2. Chapter 1 focuses a lot on our fear. Everyone's fear. The culture of fear we live in and all the many ways we reflect it. It resonates with me, greatly. Now, Chapter 2 is on God. I am curious about Williamson's God. She makes it clear from the start that she is not supporting Christianity, although the principles do apply. It sounds a lot like Christianity, though. Enough to be useful to a Christian, or non-Christian, but confusing to someone who's in between. And then I hit a sentence which made certain that, although similar in many ways, Williamson's God is not my God.
I highlighted this:
"Rather than accepting that we are the loving beings that He created, we have arrogantly thought that we could create ourselves, and then create God. Because we are angry and judgmental, we have projected those characteristics onto Him. We have made up a God in our image. But God remains who He is…"
Good so far, right?
I think this is many people's perception of God. Whether or not they mean it to be.
But then this:
"God remains who He is…the thought of unconditional love. He cannot think with anger or judgment; He is mercy and compassion and total acceptance."
Hmm… Well… kind of? It cannot be accurate that God cannot be angry or judge. He is THE judge. And He hates sin. Cue the tape of Jesus overturning the tables in the temple. Oh, He gets angry. And there is acceptance, but not TOTAL acceptance. Sin cannot be accepted. God has standards. What kind of a walk-all-over-me doormat God would He be if He COULD not be angry. If He accepted everything? He'd be an abused, co-dependent God. He would not be a God worthy of praise and awe.
That said, there's something to this. What about for the Christian? What about post-judgment? I imagine this is exactly what our forever-reining, Satan-defeated God would be like. With no cause for anger, judgment… or even mercy. Overwhelming, total acceptance. Dripping with love and compassion (while being powerful and awe-inspiring).
Jesus got angry. It's a quality talked about in the last book I read, Beautiful Outlaw. The personality of Jesus. God has emotions. There are times when God is angry. There are times when we should be angry. But He is not angry all the time. And neither should we be. God doesn't have a problem with rage. But when you look at His response to sin… rage certainly describes it. Jesus has harsh words for the Pharisees… but with little exception, he does not speak this way with "sinners." He does not speak this way to His disciples. There are times when I sin and I wonder– is God angry at me? Or disappointed? Perhaps I will understand a bit better when I have children of my own. Or maybe God will have to just explain it to me one day.


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It's looking more and more likely that Zachary Quinto (who plays Sylar on the NBC hit Heroes) will be the next Spock in the upcoming Star Trek feature film.
Here is what was reported on from E! Online:
Zachary Quinto's chances of being Spock in the upcoming Star Trek film are looking extremely good. I hear the deal is about to close. Best. Casting. Ever.
And then an update:
Update: Jen here. Following up on K.G.'s brilliant scoop, I checked with a source who confirms that the Zachary Quinto-as-Spock contract is with the business affairs team at Paramount. Business affairs is generally considered the last stop on the deal-negotiation train. The deal only awaits sign-off from outside counsel. Squee.
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China on Friday said the Kashmir issue should be resolved bilaterally by India and Pakistan through talks, while dismissing calls by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation for the implementation of the UN resolution on the dispute.
Asked about the contact group of the OIC calling for the implementation of the UN resolution on Kashmir, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said the issue should be resolved between India and Pakistan.
"China has noted the relevant report. China's position on the Kashmir issue is clear-cut," Lu said, in response to a question.
"The Kashmir issue is left over from history. China hopes India and Pakistan can increase dialogue and communication and properly handle relevant issues and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability," he said.


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First Things First:
-I probably should have done a better job explaining the WWL paraphernalia that now adorns this site, seeing as to how it's the reason this site exists and a fairly huge deal. In my defense, I was really tired and had spent four hours jostling with media members and watching my team get killed and then two more hours writing two separate recaps of it.
-For those of you visiting this site, I'm really excited to be bringing you this site. It's my goal to make this the best independant blog destination about the Cleveland Cavaliers out there today, and I'm really excited to be able to run my own site again.
-And while this is less of an issue than it is for other sites in the network, allow me to assure you that this is my site, despite what it says on the top. All opinions here are mine and mine alone, and I have sole control over what goes on here. This is still going to be an irrelevant site with real thoughts and analysis constructed to serve nobody but my readers.
-With that said, this doesn't mean I'm going to be running around and trying to say the most vile things I can in order to get attention. There will be standards here, which represent my own values. This is going to be a responsible site and will always maintain a tone that is first and foremost respectful, and we will not engage in libelous statements or the juvenille and inflammatory posts that do not live up to a quality standards and have given blogs a bad name and are the reason it's still tough for even a lot of the great blogs on this network to be respected for the great writers they are.
-I really am proud to associate with the team of writers ESPN has assembled, not just on this network but with Henry and Kevin themselves, and with guys in the majors like J.A. Adande, John Hollinger, Bill Simmons, Marc Stein, and David Thorpe. This is the best basketball coverage on the planet.
-Not to go Kate Winslet on you, but there are some people without whom I wouldn't be a writer and this site wouldn't exist. In no particular order, special thanks are due to:
-Henry Abbott
-Kevin Arnovitz
-Nathaniel Friedman
-Brian and Andrew Kaminetzky
-Glen Infante and the Realcavsfans.com team
-Ryne Nelson
-Kelly Dwyer
-FreeDarko commenters
Without them, I'd be shouting out into the void. Okay, enough self-indulgence. Let's talk Cavs.
-There's only one thing worse than losing a huge game and looking pretty lackluster doing it, and that's having to wait two whole days before we get to see the team play again and take the sour taste out of our mouths. It's easy to get down on a team, even one as good as this. But that's why God (or Henry Abbott-I use the terms interchangeably) sent the blogosphere me.
-Yes, we just had two losses where we didn't look very good. But:
-Both games were on the road. I was at that LA game last night, and that crowd absolutely wanted blood-that place was an uphill battle from the get-go. We're still unbeaten at home.
-Again, we have not lost a single game at home. If you haven't gone to a Cavalier home game yet, DON'T. You'll ruin it.
-And yes, both games featured subpar performances from LeBron James, who registered more shots than points in both games, a genuine rarity from him this season. So as LeBron goes, so go the Cavs. I don't know about you, but there are a lot of worse athletes to pin your team's night-to-night fates on. Like all of them.
-And LeBron isn't even struggling 05-06 style where he's disinterested or playing the wrong way-he was in attack mode all game, but couldn't get the finishes at the rim or the calls due to great help D by the Lakers and Ty Thomas and stalwart referees. A lot of that is due to losing the spacing that Z provides, but again, LeBron not getting points in the paint is not going to happen very often.
-We're undefeated in the Obama Presidency.
-Remember when Sasha was the starting shooting guard on an NBA finals team and the team's second-best offensive player? That player looks like he's actually back from the dead-he's starting to hit threes, and his drives are gritty instead of out-of-control kamikaze forays that end in a charge or ridiculous pull-up. And he's doing this after most of us had written him off as a contributor.
-Wally's even playing well, kind of! Although with the injuries, the "trade Wally" demand is officially at orange. (SERIOUS NOTE: IF ANYONE KNOWS WEB DESIGN AT ALL AND WOULD BE CAPABLE OF MAKING A COLOR-CODED "WALLY TRADE THREAT" INDEX, EMAIL ME IMMEDIATELY. I AM SERIOUS.)
–Lorenzen Wright…
-Don't think about Lorenzen Wright.
-In no way does this team or anyone on it have anything to do with Joaquin Phoenix.
-We're struggling because Z and Delonte are out. But Z will be back. In plenty of time for the playoffs, with time to get adjusted. There's no reason to jeapordize our future and chemistry for a shot at home-court advantage. This team is thinking playoffs.
-There are more terrifying thoughts than the thought of Z without explosiveness, unless him becoming less explosive would cause some sort of wormhole and cause the universe to collapse on himself.
-Delonte's coming back. Delonte is not going to be on any of that Larry Hughes crap. He wanted to play THE SECOND HALF of that game. Delonte is the anti-Larry. I miss Delonte. Could he do color commentary for the next few weeks? Please?
-Speaking of Larry, Brittney Spears actually became a star again before Larry Hughes returned to being an effective NBA player. It's the little victories that make life worth living.
-Yes, we lost two out of three with injuries. The Lakers just lost two out of two only missing bench players, and the Celtics went 2-7 for no reason at all. We were going to slip at one point. We just have an excuse.
-In the actual showdown of the league's two best players, LeBron destroyed CP3 and nobody really cared.
-"Kobe Logic" is making its first appearance of the season!
Resolved: That Kobe Bryant is better than LeBron James.
Kobe beat LeBron when their teams played-hence, Kobe deserves the MVP. When LeBron's team beat Kobe's 5 times in a row, that was an unrelated phenomena to this one, as Kobe won the MVP that season. Hence, we are forced to conclude that Kobe is the better player.
Last year, it was clear that when LeBron said Kobe was the world's best player, Kobe was the better player. This year, when Kobe said LeBron is the MVP, Kobe is the MVP, as Kobe has a much better midrange game than LeBron. Hence, Kobe Bryant is better than LeBron.
Kobe logic is hilarious, and will get its own post at some point.
That's all for today. Thursday it's the Blazers-get excited. See you then.


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Our last movie fundraiser in October was really popular - we filled the cinema. This time our movie afternoon features "Last Vegas" a comedy/drama about love and life at the other end of the age scale starring four great actors, Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman, Robert De Niro and Kevin Kline.
We hope you'll join us at Birch Carroll & Coyle cinemas, Capalaba Central on Saturday 22nd February at 2pm. Tickets are $15.00 per person and not only include pre show songs by Redland Rhapsody Chorus but one free Choc Top per ticket as well. Sweet! How can you resist?
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Pantheon of Blood, however, is easy to place - They play straight-to-the-point no bullshit black metal with small hints of depressive black like Burzum and early Satyricon.
Created only 3 years ago Pantheon of Blood haven't released much yet. Other than a self-titled demo from 2010 Consociatio Solis et Lunae is the first effort from the Finnish band. Not only does the EP leave the listener wanting more, it also creates great expectations for more material. Pantheon of Blood really have something to live up to with this debut EP.
The great guitar work comes together with the fantastically grim vocals and well-varied drums in a close to 8 minute blast of genuinely good black metal. The cryptical sound that Pantheon of Blood has picked up so early in their musical carreer creates the perfect amount of gloom for the 2-song EP. All the transitions are smooth and the melodic riffs don't in any way take away focus from the raw outlook, especially because the sublime details only add to the feelings invoked by Consociatio Solis et Lunae.
All in all I guess you could say that Pantheon of Blood is a strong contender in the veritable horde of black metal bands out there. They stand out along other newer acts like Ash Borer by making more intricate black metal with more layers than what is customary for most bands of the genre. 8/10 guitars.
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News and Events for the week beginning 29th April
Men's Dinner
On Tuesday night, 7th May at Shell Cove Golf Club, starting 6.30pm. Speaker: Ben Pfahlert, Director of the Ministry Training Strategy (MTS). Details oakflatsanglican.com/mensdinner
Term Two Rosters
New rosters are out now. If you need a paper version, grab one from the information table, or otherwise, please log into thehub.oakflatsanglican.com to see what dates and roles you are scheduled for.
Join a midweek Bible study group
If you haven't already joined a midweek Bible Study group, then now is a great time to start. They run at different times and places throughout the week, and we're sure there's a group that's just right for you. Details of our groups at oakflatsanglican.com/biblestudies or let us know you're keen by writing a message on the comment card.
Real Hope Week costs
Thanks to God for your generous gifts towards Real Hope Week. The final accounts show that we spent $5,130, and have already received donations of $3,240. Can you help us meet the gap of $1890?
Kids and Youth groups kick off for Term Two
Now that school holidays are nearly over, our normal, mid-week youth and children's programs are about to begin. To find out more about what's happening in Term Two, visit oakflatsanglican.com/activities and follow the links to the different programs.
Direct Giving
To give financially to the ministry of our church and beyond: BSB 062 638 Account Number 00900445 Account Name St Andrew's Anglican Church.


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The Occupy Wall Street movement named the core issue of our time: the overwhelming power of Wall Street and large corporations something the political establishment and most media have long ignored.
But the movement goes far beyond this critique. This Changes Everything shows how the movement is shifting the way people view themselves and the world, the kind of society they believe is possible, and their own involvement in creating a society that works for the 99% as well as the 1%.
Attempts to pigeonhole this decentralized, fast-evolving movement have led to confusion and misperception. In this volume, the editors of YES! Magazine bring together voices from inside and outside the protests to convey the issues, possibilities, and personalities associated with the Occupy Wall Street movement.
This book features contributions from Naomi Klein, David Korten, Rebecca Solnit, Ralph Nader, and others, as well as Occupy activists who were there from the beginning. It offers insights for those actively protesting or expressing support for the movement, and for the millions more who sympathize with the goal of a more equitable and democratic future.
1. It names the source of the crisis.
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3. It sets a new standard for public debate.
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7. It is a movement, not a list of demands.
8. It combines the local and the global.
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Editors: Sarah van Gelder and the staff of YES! Magazine
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From: Abe Riazi ([email protected])
Date: Thu Dec 23 1999 - 20:26:35 PST
Dear Scholars:
Like many other engineers, frequently I must refer to and review the
data sheets of various devices. While each part of a data sheet may
have some merits, there are certain sections with special significance
towards validating a behavioral model, as presented below.
The signal pin description section of a data sheet is frequently used
to examine the completeness and accuracy of the pin mapping sections of
an IBIS model and also to determine various signal characteristics (i.e.
Input, Output only, I/O, synchronous, asynchronous, etc. ).
There are numerous voltage values specified in data sheet such as the
power rails, logic thresholds, the differential and the clamp voltages
that can be utilized for checking the corresponding voltage data present
in a behavioral model. We (meaning SI team at Anigma, Inc.) have
detected in some models erroneous voltage threshold values, which had to
be corrected because Vinh and Vinl can influence the level of ringback
violations and the flight time data which are obtained via simulation.
Current values IOH, and IOL (i.e. the source and sink output drive
currents) can prove useful for evaluating the driving strength of a
buffer model. To produce simulation results of optimum reliability, a
buffer model should behave neither weaker nor stronger than the actual
The operating temperature range of the device as specified in the
data sheet may be compared to the temperature range defined in the IBIIS
model for the three simulation corners (i.e. Min, Typ and Max ), to
determine if there is consistency.
The operating frequency range of a device, defined in the data sheet,
finds multiple applications towards verification and simulation of a
model. One interesting application of the frequency data is to allow
calculation of the rise time, usually not given in the data sheet, from
the relation:
Rise Time = 5% to 20% of Clock Period.
Of course the logic family or technology of an IC (i.e. CMOS, TTL,
ECL, etc.) is a valuable information towards evaluating its buffer
The process technology, when present in the data sheet, is also
D.C. Sessions and Eric Bogatin have introduced the following useful
rule of thumb for determining the edge rate as a function of the process
" Slow end of process results in approximately 100 ps rise time for
each 0.1 micron in channel length".
For instance, when the device technology is 0.25 um the longest
expected risetime for the driver is about 250 ps.
The test load circuit defined by the semiconductor manufacturer for
measurement of propagation delay or output switching time of the device
is useful for checking the validity of Vmeas, Cref, Rref, Vref, defined
in some IBIS models and required for timing synchronization runs.
To maintain clarity at this point; it is appropriate to consider an
example and the Intel 80960RN processor is well suited for this purpose.
A PDF version of its data sheet is available at:
The AC timing waveforms shown in section 4.6 (pp. 49 - 50) reveal a
measurement voltage of 1.5 V, and Figure 13 on Page 46 (section 4.7)
indicates that the PCI interface test conditions for this device consist
PCI Maximum AC specifications are tested with 50 pF load.
PCI Minimum AC specifications are tested with a 0 pF load.
Let us summarize the AC test load parameters for PCI signals,
provided by the data sheet:
Vmeas = 1.5 V
Cref = 50 pF (Maximum Specs)
Cref = 0. pF (Minimum Specs)
One implication of above values is that different test loads are
indicated for calibration of the Maximum, Typical and Minimum corner
It is interesting to look at the corresponding test load given in the
80960RN IBIS model (i960rn.ibs). Fortunately, this model is readily
The 80960RN IBIS model shows following test load parameters for
Vmeas = 1.5
Cref = 50 pF
Rref=500 Ohms
Vref = 0.0
As you can see, the test loads defined by the data sheet and the IBIS
model are not identical, such being the case, it is the test load in the
data sheet which should be regarded superior and utilized in the
synchronization runs (for instance, TIME_TO_VM calibration of driver
The package style defined by the data sheet is applicable for
inspecting the package parasitics of the model. For 80960RN processor
the package type is 540-Lead H-PBGA as indicated by its data sheet.
The package parasitic section for the i960rn.ibs consists of :
| typ min max
R_pkg 150m 81.5m 332.9m
L_pkg 12.0nH 5.7nH 22.5nH
C_pkg 2.00pF 1.80pF 2.20pF
Here, the important question to ask is:
Are above parasitic values accurate for a 540-Lead H-PBGA package?
To correctly answer such questions, it is helpful to collect and
analyze package parasitics for various types of IC packages.
In addition to the data sheet elements described above, there are
several other parameters and guidelines which should be mentioned due to
their significant SI applications. They include, Tco, jitter, skew,
timing budgets, decoupling and routing recommendations found in some
data sheets (or supplementary technical documents). It is highly
desirable to be able to extract from the data sheet accurate values for
the input and output impedance; however, for all cases that I have
observed this can not be accomplished.
In conclusion, pinout, voltage, current, temperature, AC timing test
load, and package style are among data sheet information that can be
directly utilized (i.e. no simulation required) towards qualification of
a behavioral model. Tco, skew, jitter, and timing budgets are also
important parameters; though the model needs to be simulated to
accurately evaluate their effects. The buffer model output impedance,
normally unobtainable from the data sheet, can be also ascertained by
means of simulation.
Thanking you in advance for your valuable comments, wishing you all
joyous holidays and a very successful New year,
Abe Riazi email: [email protected]
[email protected]
SI Engineer
Anigma, Inc.
1300 Valley Vista Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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Today many photographers face the portraiture in a new vision, like in the case of the Dutch photographer Viviane Sassen.
The photographer began working in the field of fashion photography in 1995, her career has been profoundly marked by her childhood in Kenya, which emerges in many of her works. The images of the photographer are defined at the boundary between fashion and art, for her incredible ability to mix shapes and forms with portraiture.
Sassen's photographic language -before the forms – is done by color and sinuous bodies. The final images differ from the fashion shoot for giving us a new surreal ideas.


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Pastor Convicted of Sending Threatening Text Messages
The legal woes continue for a Delaware County pastor.
10TV has learned Pastor Bennett Smith was convicted of sending threatening text messages to a former member of his congregation.
The former Church at Polaris pastor was convicted last year in an assault case, and then asked to step down.
Smith is currently involved in an ugly legal fight to re-take the leadership of the Church at Polaris.
The church has accused him of being erratic and threatening, a description a recently resolved criminal case appears to support.
In December, Smith once again found himself in front of a judge, charged with menacing and telecommunications harassment.
A Delaware City Prosecutor quoted text messages sent from Smith to a former member of his congregation.
"Hey, Fat (expletive), are you going to answer me? I'm beginning to be annoyed. Why are you saying stupid stuff and (expletive) with my family? I'll kick your fat (expletive) (expletive), you two-faced (expletive)." The messages continued, "Do you have the courage to come face me in North Carolina? If you ever get within eyesight of me I will kick your (expletive) (expletive) (expletive)."
Smith didn't disagree when Delaware Municipal Court Judge David Sunderman described his texts as "threatening," "obscene," and "disgusting."
"From somebody who says 'I'm a minister,' that's rather shocking," said Sunderman.
"Right," responded Smith.
Smith is the same pastor who last May along with his son was charged with assaulting a man in their church parking lot.
Both Bennett and Paul Smith pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct.
He agreed to resign from the Church at Polaris, but quickly changed his mind, prompting the church board to take out a restraining order.
The victim of his text tirade also has a restraining order against him.
Smith says he regrets it ever happened.
"It wouldn't be the proper manner to communicate with anybody," Sunderman told him.
"Yes sir," Smith responded.
"Much less in your position," said Sunderman.
"I agree absolutely," said Smith. "I wish I never would have done that."
Smith pleaded "no contest" to telecommunications harassment, and prosecutors dropped the menacing charge.
He was given a $350 fine and a year of probation, but that may not be the end of his legal troubles.
10TV has learned the Delaware County Prosecutor's Office is also taking a look at this case.
A spokesperson was unable to provide any additonal comments.
Stay with 10TV and refresh 10TV.com for continuing coverage.


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a new series Zenia of 3D models Zehnder was published on the server www.aec-data.com.
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I'm in the middle of a blog tour / give away. It's kind of strange to reread the interviews I wrote a couple of months ago.
I thought my fellow AQCers might want to check out my feeble attempt to throw some love their way. :)
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Friday, January 1, 2010
Out with the Naughties! Happy New Decade!
Happy 2010 to all of my lovely blog friends.
Cheers to a healthy and prosperous new year to each one of you.
Posted by Digital Misfit at 12:02 AM
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- TinyBear said... [Reply to comment]
Hi Heidi
Thank you so much for visiting over at my place and for entering my giveaway.
Happy New year to you.
Hugs, Tina
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And to you as well! This is going to be a great year!
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Happy Happy New Year to you, may this be your best ever yet!!
Good Luck and thank you for stopping over!!
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thanks for your comment and good luck in the giveaway!!! :)
hope you're having a great 2010!
xo, katie
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Happy New Year!! Thanks for stopping by my blog.
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For those who have never seen them, or who do not know what they are for and how to use them, bidets may seem a bit odd, weird and uncomfortable to use. However, the truth is quite different, as they are very simple to use. If you are one of those who has never been exposed to a bidet, just keep in mind that the primary function of every bidet model out there is to enhance the user's hygiene routine and help them conveniently wash their private parts after using the bathroom.
The importance of using a bidet
Despite being considered odd and somewhat vintage, for many households, the bidet is one of the most important bathroom accessories when it comes to maintaining the highest bathroom hygiene standards. From a general standpoint, bidets are fairly similar to toilets. However, unlike the majority of toilets these days, bidets have an advantage in the form of a separate water source. This water source is designed and directed so as to provide effective and convenient washing when using the commode. With this in mind, you can easily see how buying a bidet, or any other high-quality bidet can be an excellent way of improving the personal hygiene for your entire family.
Very simple to use
When it comes to actually using a bidet, it is usually the lack of familiarity that puts many people off and the fact that they have never used one. However, if you are one of these people, do not let this prevent you from enjoying the many benefits a high-quality bidet has to offer. Using it cannot be any simpler; all you have to do is sit on it, just as you would on a commode, and carefully adjust the pressure and the strength of the water until you deem the water spray comfortable enough for washing.
Extra attachments and features
When looking for your first bidet, try looking for various attachments, as well. Some of the most useful ones include a built-in air dryer, heated seats, and heated water access. Some of the latest bidet models even feature remote controls. But, regardless of your budget and of how much you are willing to spend, you can be sure that pretty much every bidet model will provide a gentle and soft cleansing experience.
Hygiene and health benefits
Using a bidet on a regular basis will dramatically improve your hygiene, as well as your family's. It will also greatly contribute to a substantial reduction in the spread of the most common bathroom contaminants. There have even been plenty of studies that have shown that using a bidet is a much more hygienic method than using a plain toilet paper. This is especially important for people who suffer from hemorrhoids or ulcers.
A plethora of options
Aside from choosing the attachments, you can also choose from a variety of bidet designs and shapes. The range of options is very broad, and you can be sure you will find a model that will perfectly fit your budget and cater to your sensitivity, personal preferences, as well as bathroom aesthetics. With this in mind, it actually doesn't matter whether you want to upgrade your current facilities or build a brand new house with a number of bathrooms, as you can easily fulfill your needs. Even if you don't want to deal with full-sized bidets, you can find small and handy bidet attachments that you can add to your existing toilets and still enjoy the hygiene benefits of a standard bidet.