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"Change is the only constant in life." ~ Heraclitus
Well, it has certainly been a good year for change around here! Redefining multiple aspects. Setting different goals. Trying new things… In addition to life's usual hustle and bustle, over the last few months I've also been busily buying, remodelling, and travelling in our new(old) VW Vanagon, and editing the third (!!!) edition of my sumptuous book of garden photography. Squeeeee!!! In order to do all this, I've had to forego some of my traditional pastimes – like my annual retreat to Quantum Leaps, and fully participating in August Break (though I tried snapping and posting for a couple of weeks, I completely abandoned it whilst travelling). Maybe when I get a minute, I'll do a catch-up post about all of the fantastic upgrades to our most awesome Buffy the Campfire Slayer VW…
… and the third edition of the now-named "Enchanted Garden" book.
But for now, I've got other things on my mind. And heart. Other bigger… scarier… but even more exciting things (if you can even imagine such things)…
Picture, if you will, being me and waking up one morning to find this on your Instagram / Facebook feed.
After the initial shock of seeing myself staring back at me wore off, the realization of what I had actually done finally started to sink in. You see, back in the spring – around the time when I first published my garden journal – I had gone out with some friends to the (amazing) Love Lies Bleeding ballet. Long story short, my friend Mile saw my garden journal and proceeded to invite me to join her and a group of artist friends in putting on a gallery show in the fall.
The mere thought of agreeing to such an endeavour made my heart race, so naturally I said, "Yes! Send me more information about the event." And then I went home and completely freaked out about the whole thing. 😉 What would I contribute? Was I really ready to "step up my game" (from craft fairs and Etsy pages)? Could I justify all the expenditures (time, labour, printing, framing, gallery costs, etc.), especially considering the current sketchy economy? Not to mention the crippling self-doubt that tends to come with putting oneself "out there" as an "artist" (vs. artisan/craftsperson/neo-Renaissance woman). Over the next few weeks I went back and forth repeatedly about participating in the show (huge thanks going out to those of you who chimed in with some sage advice during those days, btw ♥), but ultimately I decided to seize the day and just go for it.
Dates were set. A venue was secured. The Lit Up Artist's Collab 2016 event was born (and branded 😉 ). And by golly, I was going to be a part of it!
And so, after mostly mulling things over in my head during the busy summer months, I dove into the challenge with both hands this fall: selecting images, researching presentation options, getting things produced, checking out the venue, picking experienced artist brains… I decided to keep it simple for my first show in 20+ years – selecting minimally altered photographs that I've already taken (and mostly, already edited, thanks to my garden and gratitude journals). In the future, I'd love to try differently themed photography (like revisiting my double images or words on bodies work) or expand into multi-media work (collaging my photographs, working with paint and textiles, etc.), but this time, I wanted to focus on the process of putting up a show first and foremost. It is a crazy wacky thrill ride, let me tell you…
Mark your calendars: 5 & 6 November 2016.
Gerry Thomas Gallery (which is right across from Broken City on 11th Ave, for those of you in Calgary, AB).
Come party with us on the Saturday night (live music, food & drink), or quietly browse on Sunday.
It is a perfect opportunity to support local artist, return any favours I may have done for you, and maybe even stock up on a Christmas gift or two. 😉
PLUS, as an added bonus, you'll get to enjoy the work of TWO Wares at once, as my Lego-loving husband Brickwares is also part of the Collab group!
Check out the Lit Up Collab 2016 Facebook and Instagram pages for more details.
And wish me luck! (I'll do my best to do a post-show update for those of you who are unable to make it.) Happy fall, y'all!


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Have you ever become so stuck in a house project that needed someone to come unstick you?
I wouldn't say I was completely stuck on my front porch makeover, but I was feeling mucho apathetic about the landscaping part. Thankfully my Momma came to visit me, and since we both like to tackle projects together what better time to plant some flowers?
Thank God for mamas!!
Four years ago, Momma made her first visit to our fixer-upper where she discovered that I had neither mopped the scummy floors nor cleaned the cloudy windows since moving in three months prior.
It's true: I walked on nasty orange linoleum floors for 3 months (sometimes barefoot, even) and refused to mop them because if I mopped them then that meant I had accepted them. And I did not want to accept hideous orange linoleum!
Needless to say, I was really STUCK, and if it had not been for Momma's visit that year, those floors and windows would have stayed scummy and cloudy. (Thankfully both are long gone now!)
Shudder! Those were some crazy days.
Anyway, fast forward to two weeks ago when our handyman arrived to fix our potentially hazardous porch!
Since this project involved structural issues, I let the professionals handle it. No DIY here, thank you.
The old, weak floorboards were ripped up and replaced with thicker, sturdier composite wood boards. (But don't worry, I've got plans for those old floorboards…)
Three extra support beams were also installed, and I could almost hear our house give a sigh of relief at the even distribution of weight.
If you look carefully, you can see how the corner beam had begun to bow under all the weight it had been supporting over the years. Yikes!!
Not the cheapest makeover, but when you own a fixer-upper you learn to keep a house fund going at all times. If anything, the repair saved us from a major disaster down the road.
With all that serious work done, it was time to tackle the grass thorns, tree saplings and sand drifts surrounding the porch.
Thankfully, we scored deals on all the plants we got, but there was absolutely zero selection of shrubs this late in the season.
Oh well. Momma and I planted what we could, and then spent the rest of the time fighting…
…the sticker weeds, that is. Those damn things are incorrigible!!!
The two shrubs I did manage to snag at a local sale the week previous were Mexican Tarragon.
Have you ever experienced this amazing plant? It smells like gum drops and licorice. I love its fragrance so much that I call it Mrs. Smith's Catnip. Not only does this plant (also known as Mexican Mint Marigold) have a wonderful fragrance, it has sweet yellow flowers and can be used in cooking. So it looks good, smells good AND tastes good.
Pretty plants with purpose, that's how I roll.
Momma suggested we also grab some pansies since they're cold-hardy, colorful and cheap.
My little plants might not look like much, but the majority are perennials and will grow back taller and fuller come springtime.
Eventually Momma had to get back home (insert one big sigh here), but her visit gave me the inspiration to pull out my paintbrush and get to work!
Since I was painting porch railings and doors, I needed an extra dose of paint-staying power.
This primer is oil-based but you can paint over it with latex. I could really feel the paint adhering to the surface after using this primer.
Look at me all sophisticated with my matching porch floor and railings. Watch out, world!
Oh, but matching porch parts have NOTHING on these beauties:
One coat of primer and three coats of semi-gloss later, I was jumping for joy at the pop of color. (Do me a favor and ignore the ratty framing–I'll tackle that issue later.) Just sit back and enjoy the blue. 🙂
So far, my porch makeover has cost about $2000, but it's been repaired, painted and landscaped.
So what's up next?
I'll give you a hint:
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Battle of Gettysburg — Day 2b: The Union Lines Hold the High GroundJul 2
Edited by Gerald Boerner
Commentary will be added shortly. GLB
These Introductory Comments are copyrighted:
Copyright©2011 — Gerald Boerner — All Rights Reserved
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"My dead and wounded were nearly as great in number as those still on duty."
— William C. Oates
"Up, men, and to your posts! Don't forget today that you are from Old Virginia!"
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"It ain't so hard to get to that ridge – The hell of it is to stay there."
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Most pools in the South Florida area have screen enclosures, but there are a few things to be aware of concerning screen enclosures in Fort Lauderdale.
Screen enclosures, which are quite similar to houses, are built using struts, beams and walls which are temporary. In any case, they are usually built to last as long as possible. Unlike houses, they may easily be effected by severe weather conditions that conventional houses can withstand.
Most times, the walls of screen enclosures are constructed with some kind of fortified plastic materials, glass, polypropylene or transparent materials that are sometimes tinted. Some though are even designed with wood. It may be around a swimming pool, a relaxation bar, or just a seclusion that is needed for any special purpose. In a lot of these enclosures, you get to feel nature while you are indoors.
Most screen enclosures must conform to standards. Under the government regulatory agency, screen enclosures are made to conform to the building codes or standards of the locality.
A good screen enclosure will begin with a creative architectural design which will be modeled to suit the the space, environment and topology of the very site on which it is being planned.
Screen enclosures may be an after-thought. In which case, it may be a partial screen enclosure. You may not need to worry much. What you should be concerned with is engaging experienced engineers. Professionals screen companies will make it fit your need.
Benefits Of Screen Enclosures
Screen enclosures have appreciable advantages. In ones with very tinted materials, one can have a robust view of the outside environment without being seen.
Some are designed to maintain certain ambient temperatures, providing warmth when the temperature turns cold and still maintaining some level of coldness when the temperature is on the high side. A very good number of them are designed to provide protection from debris that result from hurricanes as well as keeping insects, birds and other small animals at bay.


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Liverpool look to China in the hope of offloading Mario Balotelli
The Italian striker is under contract until 2017 but it looks like a move to China could be on the cards10:51 Saturday 20 February 2016, 10:51 20 Feb 2016
Liverpool are hoping the recent outlay by Chinese Super Club teams could extend as far as a big splash on Anfield flop Mario Balotelli.
The Italian striker, currently on loan at AC Milan, failed to work his way into Brendan Rodgers' plan and has become even more of a peripheral figure under Klopp with little chance of redemption.
Liverpool, still reeling after losing out on Alex Teixeira to Chinese club Jiangsu Suning, have begun sounding out possible destinations for Balotelli in an effort to recoup some of the £16 million he cost the club in 2014.
They are currently subsidising much of the £80,000 a week the striker earns while playing for another club and any deal, provided it is permanent, at this stage would be seen as an improvement on the situation.
Balotelli has been under increasing pressure at Milan with head coach Sinisa Mihajlovic insisting, "Those who don't sacrifice themselves for the team to the 94th minute will no longer set foot on the field,
"This came after a 2-1 win over Genoa with Mihajlovic admitting after that, "It wasn't just Balotelli – there were another two or three as well as him. They know who I'm talking about."
Balotelli's agent Mina Raiola countered, however, stating "There are no difficulties at Milan for Mario."
The 25-year-old is under contract until 2017 with Liverpool with the club holding the option to further that deal for another year. That seems unlikely and it is now a race against time to shift the player with the Chinese transfer market closing at the end of the month.
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Braised red cabbage with apples and beer
We had about eight red cabbages growing in our garden, and I've made the same thing with every one so far: braised red cabbage with apples. I just can't get enough of it. Sometimes I use red wine as the braising liquid but this time I used beer and it was even better. In Germany they'd serve this with sausages, but the closest I've come is some vegetarian smoked apple sausage (Field Roast – the only brand I like, and the least processed.)
Some optional additions you might like include 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds (add when you add the cabbage), 1 or 2 tablespoons brown sugar (add with the apples), or 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard (add at the end.)
By the way, I have two more cabbages still in the ground. Let me know if you have any recipe suggestions that don't involve apples and alcohol!
Braised Red Cabbage with Apples and Beer
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium red cabbage, very thinly sliced (about 6-7 cups)
2 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 medium-large yellow onion, thinly sliced into half moons
1 12-ounce bottle beer (I used an Oktoberfest–style, but any amber will do. Use gluten-free beer if you prefer)
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
Pinch freshly ground nutmeg
Pinch allspice
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
Heat the oil in a large pot and sauté the onion until very soft, about 8 minutes. Add the apples and cook another 2-3 minutes. Add cabbage and cook another 2-3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, cover and simmer until cabbage is very tender, about 50 minutes to one hour. Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve warm.
Serves 4
Oh, that looks great.
I don't do enough with cooking red cabbage (which is odd, because I cook green cabbage all the time, and I'm not a cabbage hater). This may convince me to give it a shot!
This looks great. I am always looking for red cabbage recipes. I can't wait to try this! Thanks.
[…] BEER BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES Recipe from What Would Cathy Eat? […]
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I have made this several times over the past year, and each time it's so good that I wonder why I don't make it weekly! And as an aside, there are few foods more beautiful than a slice of raw red cabbage (maybe the bronzy-sheen of Burmuda onion skins?). Thanks!
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Mingus Union High School District has filed a a claim with Valley Academy for Career and Technology for nearly $394,000.
On March 10, MUHSD sent a letter via its attorney, Susan P. Segal of Gust Rosenfeld. In it, MUHSD alleges that beginning in 2012 VACTE repeatedly failed to adequately reimburse funds generated through enrollment in VACTE's career and technical programs.
As a Joint Technical Education District, VACTE is a public school system, offering centralized and satellite/school-based programs to Verde Valley high school students and high school-aged individuals. For each student who attends a VACTE course at the satellite campus, Mingus Union High School, funds are allocated and disbursed to both VACTE and MUHSD.
"VACTE engaged in a pattern of underpaying Mingus as required by the agreements between the districts," Segal said, adding that the agreement between MUHSD and VACTE stipulated a 70-30 percent split of funds generated by satellite enrollment. "Mingus expected that VACTE would pay it the funds to which it was entitled under the agreement [but the] funding Mingus received varies widely without explanation."
"Instead of the 70-30 split, last year we got only 41 percent of what they owed us," Jack Keegan, interim superintendent of MUHSD, said.
According Segal, data generated from the Arizona Department of Education led MUHSD to conclude the following:
- In 2012, VACTE overpaid MUHSD nearly $32,000.
- In 2013, VACTE underpaid MUHSD over $101,000.
- In 2014, VACTE underpaid MUHSD over $88,000.
- In 2015, VACTE underpaid MUHSD over $76,000.
- In 2016, VACTE underpaid MUHSD over $159,000.
"Mingus makes a demand for repayment of the $393,986.05 to which it was entitled," Segal stated. "Mingus seeks to resolve this matter in a way that continues the good working relationship between our Districts but fairly compensates Mingus for the students enrolled in VACTE."
Keegan met with VACTE Superintendent Bob Weir on March 3 to deliver the news of VACTE's financial obligation, including a breakdown of the ADE numbers.
"He says, 'I can't pay that,'" Keegan said of Weir's response.
Keegan added that he had thereafter requested a copy of VACTE's 2015-16 school year audit — a public document that was discussed by the VACTE Governing Board on March 22 — but hadn't had much luck: "I've never seen it. We tried to get it earlier, but we haven't gotten it."
"They did not go through the intergovernmental agreement properly," Weir said. "They were supposed to go through the mediation, which they did not .... I hope we can work together through mediation."
Weir added, "Since 2008, there is no reference to the 70-30 split. 2007 was the last IGA to mention a 70-30 split."
According to Weir, VACTE is under no requirement to pay a particular percentage.
"The only requirement is that a JTED cannot pay more [to a district] than the course cost," Weir said. "[But] this year hope to give them more than their 70 percent .... We are trying, and I believe what we have done this year is outstanding and helpful to the schools.
Weir said that, by involving lawyers on both sides, the process of coming to a resolution is costing VACTE and MUHSD money that would otherwise go to education.


text: The Drum recently caught up with Annette Berry, group design director at Droga5, to find out what she thinks it takes to be a great creative.Berry, who joined Droga5 earlier this year, thinks it is crucial for designers to do their homework if they want to succeed. When approaching a new project, Berry said that designers should research everything they can about the client, product and audience.\u201cGather as much as you can, and when you\u2019ve gotten all that, dig deeper,\u201d she said. \u201cOnce you have all the information, or as much as you may need, then you\u2019re sort of free to go off and think, and you can create with informed decisions. This way, you\u2019re not just putting a veneer on something. You\u2019re actually creating sensible and beautiful design.\u201dAt Droga5, Berry works with brands including Chase and Reckitt Benckiser. She\u2019s also actively involved in the agency\u2019s women and diversity initiatives.Her full interview with The Drum can be viewed above. Find out what Erwin Penland\u2019s EVP and executive creative director John Cornette said when we asked him what it takes to be a great creative.


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Research demonstrates that service learning supports longterm academic achievement and engagement, as well as enhanced social and personal skills.
Once a month, Odyssey students go out into Austin to work on a project that will make a difference in the community. This work helps encourage and giving. Empathy, compassion and character are built project by project.
Service learning allows young people to appreciate the richness and complexity of the society they live in, and fosters their sense of responsibility and self-worth. Students also gain leadership, problem-solving, planning and team-building skills.
In the classroom, teachers connect core academic learning to the service experiences. Whether a scientific concept, a character study in literature, or a problem in math, academic work seen through the lens of service learning can engage a student's passions.
Some of our partner organizations include:
- Keep Austin Beautiful (Creek Cleaners)
- Meals on Wheels
- Central Texas Food Bank
- Austin Animal Center
- Capitol School of Austin
Odyssey School Students also volunteer at a water stop every year for the Austin Marathon and Half Marathon!


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- 200 meters from Venezia-Mestre train station
- Non-stop 24 hours buses to Venice main island
- FREE tea and coffee anytime
- FREE towels and linens
- FREE wi-fi internet access
- FREE usage of our kitchen
- FREE luggage storage
- Big supermarket 1 minutes from us open everyday
It is composed of 3 spacious and beautifully furnished rooms; 2 double private rooms, and a triple room.
All completed by 2 shared bathrooms, with shower, bathtub and a hairdryer, with hot water available 24/7.
The simply equipped kitchen is available at your disposal, and it features a fridge, a microwave, an oven, a generator of hot water and a balcony.
The B&B is covered by Wi-Fi in all rooms, heating and air conditioning.
Just 30m from us, you'll find the bus stop, with buses running every 10 minutes to Venice main island.
In the area we have also a big supermarket open until 9pm, and some very good restaurants.
Our B&B warmly welcomes all kind of travelers!
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Check Out: 12.00 pm
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Canada Day Is Now a Day to Inflict White Guilt
Also published at Council of European Canadians July 1st of this year marked the 150th anniversary of the Canadian confederation as everyone is well aware at this point. The public and private spheres both put a great deal of time … Continue reading
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Malala: Poster Child of Globalism
Originally posted at the Council of Eurocanadians Pakistani Malala receives standing ovation after demanding that Canada accept 66 million refugees "in a historic address to Parliament" on April 11 Recently the House of Commons was 'graced' with the presence … Continue reading
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Justin Trudeau's Two Best Friends: Aga Khan and Ahmed Hussen
Also published at the Council of European Canadians Aga Kahn, or "The Magnificent Aga Kahn" as he self-identifies, or "His Highness" as Ismaili Muslims call him, is now close liaison and financial secret supporter of Justin's mass immigration agenda Recently … Continue reading
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Canadian Lügenmedia: Trump's Poll Surge Sends The Globe and Mail Into Meltdown
New post over at the Council of European Canadians. Check it out here. The media is in full meltdown in this the last week of the US presidential election. And its not just the yankees. In Canada too we are … Continue reading
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Whither Canada
Also published at Identity Forum "There's no avoiding the looming presence of U.S. culture on Canada, but our differences are substantive, concrete and homegrown. Our universal health care. Our social welfare system and collective sensibilities concerning the role of government, … Continue reading
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Mr. Current Year on Immigration
Also published at The Right Stuff Recently Canada's Prime Minister Justin "It's the Current Year!" Trudeau met with Londonistan's mayor Sadiq Khan (who calls Trudeau an inspiration). The hot topic of immigration came up and Trudeau decided to impart … Continue reading
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Tri Martolod
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Canada Day
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Low Blow Trudeau
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text: Human Rights Observatory Inflation Casts Long Shadow as Argentina's Macri Tries to Fix Economy Days into his presidency, Mauricio Macri faces his first big threats as he seeks to fix Argentina's ailing economy: inflation and recession. In his first policy moves since taking office on December 10, the free markets advocate made good on his promises to eliminate capital controls and cut hefty export taxes. But floating the peso triggered an immediate 26.5 percent devaluation and by making imported goods more expensive it will put further pressure on inflation, which already...Read complete article© Voice of America - Thursday, December 24, 2015


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Version 1.6 in reviewDevelopmentPosted by VPN Monitor Tue, March 01, 2016 06:46:48
Version 1.6 has just been released to the Appstore and is currently under review.
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12 Best Cheap Microphones in 2018
Nowadays, having a high-quality, reliable microphone has almost become a necessity. Even so, selecting the best cheap microphone is similar to walking blindfolded in the department of microphones, since you cannot test drive the product before buying it. In this instance, our buying guide has the objective of pointing you in the right direction so that you can make a decent purchase.
There's nothing worse than a video with poor sound quality or a recording that isn't crystal clear, but different microphones have different uses and the one you choose depends on how you'll use it!
Consider our suggestions in this guide. We've researched, tested and researched some more in order to provide you with some of the best microphones at an affordable price!
Top 12 Cheap Microphones Ultimate Chart
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|1. Shure SM58-X2U Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
|Live performances and recording applications
|2. Audio-Technica AT2020USB PLUS Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone
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|3. MXL 770 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
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|4. Blue Yeti USB Microphone – Silver
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|5. Blue Snowball iCE Condenser Microphone
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|7. Blue Nessie Adaptive USB Condenser Microphone
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|8. CAD U37 USB Studio Condenser Recording Microphone
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|9. Pyle-Pro PDMIC58 Professional Moving Coil Dynamic Handheld Microphone
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|10. Rode VMPR VideoMic Pro R with Rycote Lyre Shockmount
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|11. Neewer NW-700 Professional Studio Broadcasting Recording Condenser Microphone
|Audio recordings: instrumental, vocals, podcasting, and others
|12. Floureon BM-800 Condenser Studio Recording Microphone
|Computers, recording studios, broadcasting stations, adage performances.
What to Consider Before Purchasing Your Mic
In spite of the type of audio content you wish to create, the best cheap microphone will be your number one assistant.
Condenser Vs. Dynamic Mics
- Condenser Mics – Microphones are separated into condenser and dynamic. In plain English, condenser microphones utilize electrical current in order to power the vibrations that occur when in contact with sound waves.
An obvious drawback to selecting this kind of mic is that it relies on power in order to work at all times. Phantom power is often used to ensure that without compromising on the quality of the audio signal. If not, the mic will need a battery.
An advantage that can be perceived as a disadvantage as well is the following: condenser microphones can be quite sensitive, which enables them to pick up sound from a distance.
Nonetheless, this sensitivity is often translated into additional background noise. In this instance, a windscreen might be a vital accessory. Bear in mind that condenser mics can be quite sensitive in this direction.
- Dynamic Mics – On the other hand, dynamic microphones depend on electromagnetic coil and diaphragm. That is why these kinds of microphones are the most rugged ones available. Such a microphone may be suited for a high-powered vocal performance.
USB Connection
Many microphones are created with a direct connection to a computer or any other device. That makes a device genuinely convenient to use, which is why USB microphones are all the rage.
If you choose such a device, you can create qualitative video content whenever you want to as long as you've got your gadgets with you.
Choosing the Right Mic Is Only the Beginning
In order to maximize the quality of the content you wish to produce, you should expand your knowledge on microphone placement for recording. Microphone placement techniques combined with high-quality gear represent the key to improving your audio.
Top 4 Best Cheap Microphone Reviews
1. Shure SM58-X2U Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
This microphone is one of the most commonly met and popular models. It has built a reputation of being dependable and providing excellent performance.
What makes this product so great is that it performs wonderfully both in studio and for live performances, which means this is a versatile acquisition.
Since it is featured by an internal shock mount system, the handling noise is considerably diminished, which maximizes the overall quality of the sound.
In addition, since it has a built-in filter, breathing noise and wind noise is also drastically reduced. The USB signal adapter makes it easy for you to record directly on your computer.
2. Audio-Technica AT2020USB PLUS Cardioid Condenser
Another popular choice of USB microphone, the Audio-Technica mic will suit the needs of recording artists like a glove.
This enables you to record directly on your computer, which is ultra-convenient for every content creator. Nonetheless, you can also enjoy high-quality studio sound that can be compared to mics that are much pricier.
During our tests, we have noticed that this mic picks up more background noise since it is very sensitive. Still, the clarity of the sound is unmatched.
Moving on to the quality of the construction, we could say that it ranks high in this area as well.
The mic looks sturdy and well-made; nonetheless, the stand isn't as well-made as the mic itself, which is why we would recommend you to purchase a separate mic stand to prevent it from slipping.
3. MXL 770 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
This condenser microphone is a fantastic acquisition is you want a mic for recording in an improvised studio. We find this suitable for recording podcasts, audio books, creating videos, and so on.
Even though the clarity of the sound is fantastic, this microphone doesn't pick up stray, annoying sounds that may impair the quality of the sound.
Considering the affordability of the product and its performance, we can say that we were impressed. The sleek design of the mic is also a feature we enjoyed.
4. Blue Yeti USB Microphone Silver
If you're looking for a microphone that you can easily plug into your computer or iPad, and is also versatile and delivers top sound system, this is one of the best choices.
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We think this mic is right for recording vocals and podcasting. This gear is equipped with an in mic gain control which enables you to control the volume. This is a convenient feature for whenever you're recording.
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Osterhus Publishing House, 1940-01-01. Plastic Comb. Very Good. Minneapolis, MN: Osterhus Publishing House, no date. Plastic comb. 174 pp. Very good. Minor shelf wear with light soil to front wrap. Rear wrap has small scrape to surface layer. Slight biopredation to fore edge of a few pages. Previous owner's stamp on title page. (Inventory #: 042673)


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On Why I Breast My Cards
I'm actually pretty terrible at breasting my cards, or hiding my Scrabble letters, or not smirking at my own made up definitions during Balderdash. Hiding what I have rarely comes naturally to me, whether we're talking games or personal opinions. And dear lord, if you've ever seen my face in motion, it's an expressive piece of work. Want to know what I'm thinking? Just look at me.
There are of course times when I excel at keeping something under wraps: it usually has to do with when I am either very pissed off but don't know what to do about it, or when I am insanely emotionally happy. Which is why I don't blog about what – and who – is near and dear to me.
An ex of mine was frustrated – or curious, maybe both – about this behavior while we were dating. "You write about everything else. You write about other dates. Why don't I ever show up?" I didn't have a good answer for him then. If I'm completely honest with myself and my memories, I think my response was mumbled about being intrinsically linked to the 50/50 project and not feeling sure about not being the single girl. I'm guessing he didn't like this answer – I sure shit wouldn't have. But I also probably sure shit didn't talk about it.
For a long time, I'd made my personal life all about dating – to switch to relationship talk felt weird. And frankly, I wasn't and am not terribly interested in relationship culture. I'm interested in dating culture – I was then, and I am now – and by extension sort of interesting in the longer term output of dating. Blogging about a boyfriend didn't seem like it was going to produce my best writing, my best thoughts. And knowing me, I'd all too quickly air dirty laundry if we'd had any and both our moms would read it and he'd turn red and I'd feel bad and and and…
It's a long time later, and I have to admit, it wasn't really about any of that.
Two things come to mind. First was the brave, honest piece by Jen Friel on what it meant to write candidly about her life, and why she stopped doing it. The second was a quote I love from The OC:
Anna: Now she's got you… There's nothing scarier than that.
Seth: Nothing's scarier than being with me, or do you mean like, anyone?
Anna: Look, once you get what you want, that's when you've got something to lose. She's afraid of losing you, Cohen
Seth: Why? I'm not going anywhere.
The last thing I wanted, and the last thing I still want, is to sing bliss from the rooftops, and then lose that bliss. Putting letter to screen sort of immortalizes people and relationships, and I didn't want to admit I was petrified he might one day be gone. Sure, part of it was about saving face should that happen – but more of it was about me. I reread what I write more often than I care to admit. I dig up my past and look at it. To have to examine our relationship in that way, when it ended, would have dragged the recover process on far too long. All that sounds like I was prepared for a breakup – I wasn't.
Because the act of self preservation was more than about endings. It was about beginnings. I wanted a piece of of myself that was mine. All mine. Not for potential employers, not for curious passerby's, not for my mom. I wanted one thing to be sacred in my life – one person, one relationship, one space.
I wrote about that ex. I did it in a journal. In margins. In places I don't go anymore, and places I could hide.


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A video aimed at inspiring girls to use their imaginations to build (rather than pretend to be princesses) has garnered more than eight million views and drawn attention to the under-representation of women in the engineering field. The two-minute-long video, produced by toy maker GoldieBlox, features three little charmers bored with flouncing girls wearing tiaras and pink dresses on TV, so they don safety glasses, hardhats and tool belts and set off an inventive house-and-yard-wide adventure using toys and common household items.
The original video featured repurposed lyrics to the Beastie Boy's song "Girls," but has since been changed because GoldieBlox never received rights to the music. Amidst publicity resulting from media coverage of the legal dispute with the Beastie Boys, GoldieBlox Founder Debra Sterling stated in a letter: "Over the past week, parents have sent us pictures and videos of their kids singing with pride, building their own Rube Goldberg machines in their living room and declaring an interest in engineering. It's been incredible to watch." Even the revised video has gotten more than one million hits in less than two weeks.
Sterling turned to Kickstarter.com last year to raise funds for production of the Oakland, Calif.-based company's books and construction sets. In just five days, contributors met the goal of $150,000, and by the end of the 30-day campaign, 5,519 backers contributed $285,881. Sterling was off and running, and now her first two book/building set combinations are sold in more than 500 retail outlets, including Toys"R"Us.
Sterling, a Stanford-educated engineer, wants to get young girls interested in engineering. She claims that only 11 percent of engineers in the U.S. are women, stating in her Kickstarter video pitch that engineering has "been a boys club for the past 100 years." She wants to be "disrupting the pink aisle" in toy departments. "We don't have a national shortage of princesses, but we do have a national shortage of engineers," she said.
The difference between boys and girls is "boys like building and girls like reading" so she put the two together. "Construction toys get kids interested in math and science and help develop spatial skills."
GoldieBlox is one of four finalists in Intuit's "Small Business, Big Game" competition in which the grand prize winner — determined by popular vote — wins a 30-second ad in the Super Bowl on Feb. 2. Each of the three runners-up — selected from some 15,000 entrants — will get a TV spot that will air on Fox Sports 1. At press time, the winner had not been announced.


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Genre: Horror
Year: 1993
Country: Hong Kong
original title: Yeuk Ji Luen
Director: Siu-Hung Chung, Kirk Wong
Starring: Anthony Wong, Elizabeth Lee, Eric Kei, Danny Lee, Julie Lee
Sam is a sadistic and manipulative man. He is married to the sweet and shy Jade, who he treats like shit. He enjoys humiliating her in every way possible and he even rapes her when he feels like it. One night, after he has raped her and abused her with a beer bottle, she takes off and runs into the streets in the pouring rain. Sam follows after her, but is stopped by the cop Hung.
Jade does not press charges against Sam and refuses to cooperate with the police, so he is let go. Hung takes a liking to Jade and when their paths cross again, he invites her to stay with him so she can get away from Sam. Sam does not accept that his wife has left him and does everything he can to seek her out and take revenge.
Love to Kill is an unknown so-called CAT3 movie from probably the best period of these type of films in the early 90's. CAT3 is the highest grade you can get for films in Hong Kong and it equals the NC-17 or X ratings in the states. The most popular films have certain traits that has made these known as an own subgenre. Most films are rooted in reality, they usually deal with the viciousness of evil individuals, usually have rape scenes and torture of women.
This film is not a very known one and I don't think that I have ever heard of this one before I popped it in today. The film starts off very nasty with Sam abusing Jade, but it loosens up in the middle part where she has moved into Hung's apartment where the usual Hong Kong goofy humour takes the forefront before Sam gets into full torture mode again.
Sam is one sadistic fuck, and who better to play him than Anthony Wong. Wong was the evil character in some of the most memorable early 90's category III films like Ebola Syndrome and The Untold Story. He is such a piece of shit in all of these films that I'm always shocked when I see him in a more mainstream type of movie these days. I do wish he could do another demented role again after all these years.
Elizabeth Lee stars as Jade. She comes off as a typical devoted housewife, but I wish we got some more heartfelt scenes with her so we could care much about the character. Danny Lee portrays the cop Hung (not the other way around) and he looks like a guy who was born to play a Hong Kong cop, which he also did in several other films.
This is co-directed by Siu-Hung Chung and Kirk Wong. I'm not sure if one of them left the production or why both are credited with the film, since both are experienced directors and are capable of delivering something like this on their own. The shots inside Sam and Jade's apartment are very well set up and they do capture a very nasty mood that serves the content well. It is also interesting that the music score sounded like something from an italian horror film. It did sound familiar, so I don't know if they just took it from another film or if it was created by Kai-Sang Chow.
Love to Kill deals with domestic violence, but never takes the subject that seriously. It is an exploitation film and nothing more. It does get nasty, but it does not compare to the more violent ones from the same time period. I'd say that this will be enjoyable for those who enjoy these early 90's Hong Kong CAT3 movies, for others I would rather recommend something else.


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The holders sealed progression to the last eight of Europe's elite competition on Wednesday as they followed up their 3-1 first-leg win with a victory on home soil.
The Catalan giants entered the night with a 3-1 aggregate advantage from the first leg, and five goals from the spectacular Lionel Messi, plus a double from Champions League debutant Cristian Tello, meant that Karim Bellarabi's late goal was only a consolation strike as Barca advanced by a 10-2 aggregate margin.
Messi became the first player to score five in a Champions League game. It was also the first time Barca scored seven goals in a UCL match.
Barca had control of the match from the early stages of the match, and Messi nearly put his side ahead after 11 minutes after being played into the box by Cesc Fabregas. Bernd Leno did very well to push the Argentine's shot around the post.
Xavi was next to threaten, with free kicks on 13 and 24 minutes causing trouble, but the former narrowly missed the target, while the latter was again parried by Leno.
Leverkusen's fortunes eventually turned, and on 25 minutes, Messi latched onto Xavi's chipped ball before lifting his finish over the goalkeeper and into the net.
Barca pushed on for more, and Messi cut in from the right after a half-hour before having his shot blocked. In the 42nd minutes, the scorer tried a similar move, but this time had space to fire an unstoppable finish into the lower-left corner, doubling the hosts' advantage and putting the tie beyond any doubt before halftime.
The hosts nearly got a third before the break, but Leno was quick off his line to deny Fabregas, and moments later, Pedro.
Five minutes after the break, Messi completed his hat trick with another phenomenal finish. After receiving Fabregas' ball over the top, the 24-year-old created just enough space to shoot, and again chipped his finish, leaving Leno with no chance.
Tello joined the fray as a substitute on 55 minutes, and within seconds found himself at the end of Fabregas' flick, striking a low strike into the net.
The 20-year-old made it two goals in one game in the 62nd minute as he received the ball in a similar position, and again beat Leno with a low strike.
Between Tello's strikes, Messi grabbed a fourth, making him the first player in history to scour four goals in two separate Champions League games during his career. The Ballon d'Or winner was initially stopped, but after Leno spilled the ball, he tapped home from close range.
Before the final exchanges, Leverkusen's only meaningful attempt came after the tie was already decided, in the 54th minute when Eren Derdiyok beat Javier Mascherano to the end line before striking inches wide from a tight angle.
After the hour mark, things quieted as Barca rested on its lead, while Leverkusen offered little resistance as the hosts dominated possession. Five minutes from fulltime, however, Messi scored a brilliant fifth, bending his strike from the edge of the box just inside the left post.
The Argentine's tally was the greatest ever for a player in Europe's elite competition, and raised his count to 48 strikes in 42 games.
Leverkusen would get a strike at the death as Bellarabi played a one-two with Simon Rolfes before striking a hard finish to the far post, but it was little consolation for Leverkusen, whose defeat equalled the worst-ever result for a team in one leg in the round of 16.
In the end, Leverkusen proved no match for Barcelona, and crashed out of Europe's greatest club competition at the hands of an elite side. In progressing, the hosts have reached the quarterfinals for the fifth consecutive season, where they fill face a to-be-announced team that will be revealed on Friday, March 16.


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1. Cash Gifts
Cash, Check, and credit cards gifts can be made to the Franciscan Montessori Earth School. The School EIN number for tax purposes is 22-3164899. You can also donate online:
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Your employer or other agency may be able to provide matching funds for your gift. Check with your HR Department about how to enroll. If they have questions, have them contact the FMES/SFA Advancement Office at 503-760-8220 Ext 237. The School EIN number for tax purposes is 22-3164899
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Over the past couple months, I have been teasing my new book that has just been released.
The book is titled, The Rest of the Bible (A Guide to the Old Testament of the Early Church).
Have you ever wondered about those mysterious books, that some Christians have in their Bibles, but are absent from others? The Rest of the Bible will fill in the details.
This book is an introduction to the books often called the Apocrypha or the Deuterocanonicals. St. Athanasius called them the Readables. Why do some Christian's have them and some do not? What are they about? When were they written?
Regardless of your opinion of them as Scripture, understanding them will deepen your understanding of the New Testament and the world of Christ and His apostles. Your faith will be challenged and you will be inspired to live courageously.
Here's an excerpt from the introduction:
"A beautiful widow risks her life to defend her people while men cower in fear. A young man takes a journey with an archangel and faces down a demon in order to marry a woman seven times widowed. A reprobate king repents and miraculously turns back toward God. A Jewish exile plays a game of riddles in a Persian king's court. Young men and widows become martyrs in the face of idolatry. Wisdom is detailed and exalted. Christ is revealed."
So how do you enter the drawing for a free copy?
- Comment below: Tell me why you want one? What do you know of the "apocryphal" or "deutero-canonical" books? -AND-
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It's every consumer for him/herself, apparently. On Friday, Congress passed a spending bill repealing the country-of-origin (COOL) regulation which lets consumers know where the meat they're purchasing is sourced from.
The decision follows a ruling from the World Trade Organization (WTO) that determines labels to "discriminate against meat raised and slaughtered outside of United States," reports Take Part.
The Wall Street Journal reveals that the WTO permitted Mexico and Canada to impose more than $1 billion in tariffs on U.S. goods in retaliation if the labels were not pulled from packages of beef and pork. The two countries are the U.S.'s top agriculture partners.
Lawmakers were concerned, therefore, buckled under the pressure and repealed COOL. President Barack Obama added his signature to the bill as well.
For years, meat packers and members of Congress have fought to repeal the law – even though country-of-origin labels appear on many foods, such as peanuts, fish, and apples.


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Medical Marijuana Scores High in National Canada Survey
November 02, 2006
Medical marijuana is making its mark in mainstream Canadian society. According to a recent national survey commissioned by Cannasat Therapeutics Inc. and conducted by Maritz Research,80 per cent of Canadians believe that adults should be allowed to legally use medical marijuana if recommended by a physician. The survey also found that a majority of Canadians are aware that medical marijuana is legally available through Health Canada for treating everything from cancer to multiple sclerosis.
Survey results also indicate that two out of three Canadians would use medical marijuana if recommended by their doctor. A growing acceptance among younger Canadians concerning the therapeutic benefits is reflected in the fact that 86 per cent of Canadians aged 18-29 years believe in marijuana's medicinal use, compared with 76 per cent of those aged 30 and up. Acceptance of medical marijuana increases with the level of education and household income.
It may be the person next door...
The survey also reveals that 15 per cent of Canadians know someone who uses marijuana for medical reasons. The most common conditions mentioned are cancer followed by multiple sclerosis, severe arthritis, epilepsy and HIV/AIDS.
"Medical marijuana can be remarkably beneficial for those who are suffering," says Moses Znaimer, Chairman, Cannasat therapeutics. "Although medicinal marijuana usage dates back thousands of years, we are just beginning to see its applications in a modern context."
Although it is difficult to determine exactly how many self-prescribing medical marijuana users there are in Canada (the first country in the world to allow legal access), a general population survey conducted in 2001 by researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal revealed that an estimated 400,000 Canadians may be using marijuana for medical purposes.
Cannasat (CTH), a publicly-traded company listed on the Toronto Venture Exchange, has long advocated the therapeutic potential of marijuana and the development of cannabis-based medicines. Established in 2004, Cannasat has since witnessed the number of Canadians licensed by Health Canada under the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations (MMAR) grow to approximately 1,500.
Prairie Plant Systems, a company in which Cannasat is invested, has been Canada's only government-licensed grower and distributor of medicinal cannabis since December 2000.
Canadians are research savvy
In the past ten years, research has revealed more than 460 chemical constituents in the cannabis plant, of which more than 60 are unique and have since been classified as "cannabinoids". The best understood of these cannabinoids is Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as THC. It is one of the many molecules that react with receptors in the body's nervous and immune systems to produce the medicinal effects of marijuana. Of Canadians surveyed, three-quarters are aware that there is scientific evidence supporting the medical use of marijuana. And though development efforts to create a conventional pharmaceutical product that might be delivered in alternative forms (e.g. sprays, inhalers, tablets, creams, etc.) have only recently begun, 27 per cent already claim awareness of these endeavors.
"This survey confirms our preliminary market research, namely that Canadians are open to, and aware of, medical marijuana," adds Znaimer. "Yet a full understanding of its potential is just beginning. We anticipate that demand will increase when both patients and physicians are better educated about the therapeutic benefits, as well as its availability through Health Canada's MMAR program."
What's next? Developing a marijuana-based prescription product
As one of the world leaders in the development of cannabinoid-based drugs, Cannasat is well positioned to take advantage of opportunities in the field of research and development. The company has completed proof-of-concept development for its lead product, CAT 310, to treat neuropathic pain and is preparing for human clinical trials in 2007. Affecting 26 million people worldwide, neuropathic pain is one of the most difficult forms of pain to treat - only 50 per cent of patients respond to current treatment options. As such, there is a large unmet need for new therapies.
"Our goal is to mimic the rapid onset of therapeutic results from inhaled cannabis in a more effective dosage form," says David Hill, Cannasat CEO. "We are very excited as we approach our first human dosing studies. Moving from pre-clinical work in the lab to human clinical studies will be the most significant achievement of our company to date."
Medical marijuana survey findings
· 58% of Canadians are aware of the availability of medical marijuana from Health Canada
· Females are more aware than males: 60% vs. 54%
· Regionally, awareness is highest in Quebec (67%) and Saskatchewan 64%) and lowest in Ontario (53%) and Manitoba (51%)
· Awareness increases with age: Canadians 50+ have higher awareness than 18-49 year olds
· 80% of Canadians believe that adults should be able to use medical marijuana with a physician's recommendation; more men (83%) agree than women (77%)
· Acceptance of medical marijuana use if recommended by a physician is very high with 86% of those 18-29 believing it should be allowed vs. 79% of those 30 years of age and over
· Those with household incomes of $40,000 and over are most likely to believe it should be allowed, if recommended by a physician (85%), as compared to those with household incomes under $40,000 (76%)
· 75% of Canadians claim awareness of scientific evidence that supports the use of medical marijuana
· Awareness of scientific evidence supporting the use of medical marijuana is highest among 18-29 year olds (83%) while those 30 and over are close behind (74%)
· Of all respondents, 64% would use a non-smokeable prescription drug product containing the medical benefits of marijuana if recommended by their doctor.
· More males (69%) than females (59%) would use a non-smokeable prescription product, with willingness highest among 18-29 year olds (72%) and decreasing with age; 65% among 30-49 year olds and 58%
· Among those 50 and over 15% of Canadians know someone who uses marijuana for medical purposes
· Awareness of all aspects of medical marijuana generally increases with income and education
A total of 2,006 Canadians, 18 years and older, were surveyed between September 28 and October 4, 2006. Results are accurate to within +/- 2.2 per cent, 19 times out of 20. The research was conducted as part of Omnitel, the national omnibus of Maritz Research on behalf of Cannasat Therapeutics Inc.


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UVa Wins Men's Varsity Eight at the 2011 ACRA Championship Regatta
The Virginia men came roaring back from Dad Vails, where they fell to fourth in a tight field racing out of lane five, to begin their run against the Michigan Wolverines with a win in the semifinal. Having set the stage, the UVa men closed the deal yesterday in dramatic fashion taking the men's varsity eight title, and handing the Wolverines their first ever loss in that event at ACRAs. The thing is, we're not surprised.
In February, we published this article, discussing the great work that RR Interviewee Frank Biller had been doing with the UVa team – the Mid-Atlantic Erg Sprints displayed the physiological results to prove it. Matt Miller and others were getting the work done that it would take to win this Spring, and yesterday, Miller and the UVa men, with John Furlong back at stroke, capitalized on that work.
The Michigan Wolverines also had an outstanding regatta, taking the silver in the varsity eight, gold in the second varsity eight (with UVa taking silver), gold in the varsity lightweight four, men's pair and men's novice lightweight four, as well as bronze in the men's novice eight (behind a strong Purdue crew and second place UVa). Hats off to Gregg Hartsuff and Michigan for yet another strong year.
Again, we picked 5 of 6 varsity eights in the grand finals, with the exception being a strong performance from UC Irvine to take fourth place. While we based our pick for first place on Dad Vails (Michigan rather than UVa), we'd selected UVa to win Dad Vails – evidently they'd rather be underdogs. Also, Notre Dame, led by captain and RR Interviewee Greg Flood, performed very well, with the Irish varsity and second varsity eights taking the bronze medal in their respective events.
Princeton Tigers Win Women's Varsity Eight at NCAAs
As we predicted in our RR Top 20 article in March, the Princeton Tigers took home the gold medal in the varsity eight at the 2011 NCAA Rowing Championships yesterday, in an extremely close race with Cal, Stanford, and Brown all in the mix all the way across the line. Princeton took an early lead, but faced a strong challenge from Cal as they crossed the 1000m – this is where Princeton answered the question that we'd asked last week on RR: as the Tigers had lead every race all season without being pushed, how would they react when the field was upon them? Well, they answered, and took the event. Check out full coverage of the event on rowingnews.com, which features pictures and video interviews with Lauri Dauphiny of Princeton, Yaz Farooq of Stanford, and John Murphy of Brown, as well as athletes from Stanford (Susan Bryukhanov and Michelle Vezie), and Cal (Kara Kohler and Elise Etem).
Here, too, we picked 5 of 6 grand finalists. We also picked the winner and correctly took Stanford over Cal, but did not anticipate (nor did many) the excellent performance of Brown – the Bears were absolute racers all weekend, and took home their seventh NCAA team title.
Congrats to all crews, and stay tuned for our upcoming interview with UVa's Matt Miller on his season, winning UVa's first National Title, and preparing for Henley Royal Regatta this summer.


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The 1993 Jaguar XJ220 has a 24-valve twin-turbocharged V6 that produces 542 hp.
1993 Jaguar XJ220 heads for Scottsdale auction
December 8, 2010
Come Jan. 19-23, 2011, a 1993 Jaguar XJ220 will be available at the Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Produced by Jaguar in collaboration with Tom Walkinshaw Racing from1992 to 1994, the XJ220 can achieve 217 mph and run from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. It still ranks seventh on the list of the fastest supercars of all time.
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The German automaker has decided to catch up with practically everyone else in the booming SUV segment, so alongside the already launched Mokka X and upcoming Crossland X there will be a third offering – Grandland X.
Opel has decided to catch up to the competition after some slouching (read financial woes) so they have a very ambitious strategy of introducing a total of 29 models to the market by the end of the decade – including the flagship Insignia and two new SUVs. The third crossover in the family will be named Grandland X and will reach the dealerships fall next year, being about the same size as a Tiguan – using a common platform with the similarly-sized Astra and Zafira. According to the company the new SUV will have "the coolness of a SUV with a high level of driving dynamics" and will focused on active owners.
The styling will "cleverly" combine "ruggedness with elegance," while "the interior design concept will offer plenty of comfort paired with a high level of practicality." "The name Opel Grandland X stands for an adventurous type always prepared to explore something new – in both an urban or rural environment. Our new crossover model looks fantastic and will help excite new customers for the Opel brand," commented Opel CMO Tina Müller. Ahead of the Grandland X introduction the brand will take the wraps off the smaller Crossland X, which interestingly has about the same size and shares the segment with the Mokka X – because it will in fact replace the slow selling Meriva MPV.


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November 10, 2011
LOS ANGELES – Coda Holdings held the grand opening of its 100,000 square-foot global headquarters R&D Division and Processing Center in Los Angeles on Nov. 10, 2011.
"We chose to place the global headquarters in Los Angeles not only because it is one of the most significant early markets for the deployment of electric vehicles, but because elected officials and business leaders have demonstrated their commitment to fostering a successful local cleantech industry," said Phil Murtaugh, CEO, CODA Holdings. "We are excited about the many jobs we've already created for the area and look forward to many more as we expand and bring to market our all-electric sedan and energy storage products."
In addition to CODA's Executive Chairman, Mac Heller and CEO, Phil Murtaugh, California's Governor Jerry Brown, Los Angeles' Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-47), Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti, Councilman Herb Wesson, and California Air Resources Board Chairman Mary Nichols attended the event. Assemblywoman Betsy Butler (D-50), and representatives for Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and State Senator Curren Price (D-26) also attended.
"Dynamic innovation is a key building block of California's 21st century economy," said Governor Brown. "Car companies like CODA are investing in California because our laws encourage electric cars and recognize the paramount importance of reducing oil dependency."
CODA stated that it's currently the fastest-growing company in Los Angeles, with a 275% job increase year to date and an expected 300% growth by the end of this year. To handle this growth rate, the company said it anticipates adding an additional 100 employees at the location, growing to 650 in the following years. The company supports further jobs at a facility in Benicia, CA where its vehicles undergo final assembly.
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10 Signs Of Affection
HGRW When I was sixteen, I learned of Ron's ten signs of affection, and I learned of the only girl who would ever expirience them first-hand. 1SHT
Being the only girl out of seven kids, people usually guess that I wouldn't care about my family, and that I would stay as far away from them as possible, etc, etc. But, that's utterly untrue. I love love love my brothers, and the only time you won't see me with them is on dates or at school - although since they're usually spying on my dates or helping out at school, you really never do see me alone. After spending this much time with my brothers, I have concluded each of my brothers have something weird about them. Something that makes them different. Something that makes them not "just another Weasley boy."
See, I knew from day one Fred and George had a knack for pranking. But, I didn't know until I was ten that they had intellectual sides as well. Fred enjoyed writing poetry - not ones that had anything to do with pranks or girls - and George had a thing for playwriting.
Bill is clearly in love with dragons, but few realize that Bill is a natrualborn football player. When we went on our trip to Muggle London, he picked up a football and tossed it around with some kids as if he had done it every day of his life. The whole Weasley family was shellshocked, apparently, as the only thing we could say was 'Hey, how'd you do that!?!'
Charlie is a bit harder to place. Although he's a bit of a loner, I have finally figured out what his 'thing' is. He loves painting. One day, on one of his visits, I snuck into his room to see why he had been spending so much time in there. Then, in front of my eyes, were the most beautiful paitings I'd ever seen. They seriously were awesome, there was this one of a quidditch team, they were happy because they just won, and they were, well, moshing. It was so cool, because the one in the middle held up the Cup, and everyone was just...I don't know, it looked like a picture you'd find on the front page of the Prophet. It made me truly proud to be a Weasley - not that I wasn't already.
Percy...well, he's not alot more then books and ...bigheadedness, but he really likes mystery novels. I don't know. I'll keep trying to figure out what's so special about him.
Ron's special talent, his special ability, was something odd and quirky, something sweet. When I was sixteen, I learned of Ron's ten signs of affection, and I also learned of the only girl who would ever expirience them first-hand. Ron had Harry and Hermione over for the summer, and they were just sitting out in the yard in their shorts, Hermione in a tank top. They were lounging like the cool cats they were, until Harry went off to the bathroom. The scene changed before my eyes, and suddenly Hermione's face was sunburnt and so was Ron's. Funny, my face wasn't red... SIGN NUMBER 1: Blushing.
"Um...this is fun," Hermione said, trying to brighten the subject. I cringed; it was too awkward to handle.
It was actually a bit too painful to see. I decided I'd have to do something; they were just embarrasing themselves too much. With the help of my so-called intellectually challenged brothers Fred and George, we .... (blush) set the hose on them. It worked, though; Hermione was sent crashing into Ron's arms and they run together, arm in arm, under the tree to escape.
"Bloody hell!"
"Ron, watch your mouth."
Ron rolled his eyes and looked past Hermione to see if we were there...we weren't. I was in the tree, I don't know about Mr. Poet or Mr. Playwright, though. Soon, his eyes glanced over at Hermione's quickly, and Hermione caught the gaze. They continued the staring match and I made a mental note; SIGN NUMBER 2: Staring.
Hermione's sunburn came back once again (and so did Ron's. How come the sun is just ignoring me?!) and she glanced at the floor. Ron started laughing out of nowhere, but Hermione didn't seem to notice.
"So...quidditch season starts soon, hmm? The weather will be good for it."
The weather will be good for it??!! SIGNS 3 AND 4: Uncontrollable laughter and random babble.
Hermione nodded slowly.
I see Harry start to walk out, but then he sees their little rendevouz and decides to go back inside.
"Hermione, I know you have to, you know, train to be a lawyer, but...d'you think we could still keep in touch? I mean, I know it'll be hard, what with me trying out for a Quidditch team and all, but y'know, I think we should, you know, work it out, and..."
Work it out??!! Work WHAT out, exactly? They're just FRIENDS. SIGN 5: Run on sentences with no actual meaning.
"Oh, yeah, definitly, Ron! I...I couldn't live without you."
I look over at Ron...yeah, he's totally dying.
"Oh...hehe," he squeaks, reminding me slightly of a mouse. SIGN 6: Loss of masculinity as voice jumps down from changing to the voice he had when he was about, I dunno, six?
Hermione smiles and looks...I'm not sure where she's looking, exactly, but I do know it's not into Ron's eyes. Ron gently touches Hermione's arm and whispers, "Did you...mean that?"
"That you...you know, couldn't live without me..." SIGN 7: Brain work decreased, hearing slower.
Hermione braves a look into his eyes and is trapped, not being able to look away. Ron's hand moves up and touches her cheek, rubbing his finger against her skin. SIGN 8: Extreme softness; handles loved one as though handling a china dish.
"Herm-Hermione, this is g-going to sound sooo stupid, and...I forgive you in advance if you..y'know, slap me, but..."
SIGN 9: UnbelIEVable lack of confidence in self.
"I love you...I always have...ever since you first came on the train, and I know sometimes I'm a total git to you, but...it's just my way of, y'know, being shy from the truth..."
Hermione smiles and kisses him on the cheek. I try to stop myself from bursting out "AWWWWWWWWWWWWW!" ...Hey, I never DID get a chance to go "AWW"...Sorry, I have to.
Ron smiles back and hugs her. SIGN 10: Completely truthful and completely...sweet.
Although Ron and Hermione started going out, and they're now married with two - SOON TO BE THREE - kids, you're probably thinking I never see Ron's little "10 signs of affection," but you're completely wrong.
I see them every time I visit or any time they visit me, I see every sign in order, even the staring and blushing. I never thought I'd see any two people so in love before. And no, their life is anything but perfect. They fight, of course; I've had to go over there and babysit their kids because their screaming match was annoying the children, but you'd never believe it looking at them for the first time. If you were just some stranger on the street, and Ron, Hermione, Leila and Molly bumped into you, you'd probably think, 'Aww, look at the cute newlywed couple with two children. They look so happy.'
I'm happy to say that Ron and Hermione will always be together; once his 10 signs of affection are in use, there's no cancelling of the subscription, there's no taking back anything. Ron and Hermione are for life.
A/N: Don't even ask where that came from, I really have no clue. I literally wrote it in about..ten or fifteen minutes? Not bad, considering. Anyway, I really liked that. Did you? Didn't you? PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK AND IF YOU THINK I SHOULD WRITE MORE ONE-SHOTS! As you can see, I rarely do... the only one I did was one I didn't like (although people did?!)


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REIGNING Olympic decathlon champion, Bryan Clay, from the USA, was taking it easy on a visit to Edinburgh Castle recently.
The visit was organised as part of the Team USA Britain Bound scheme to promote the 2012 London Olympics, which has seen top American athletes travel to various parts of the UK to let their fellow countrymen see what we have to offer. As well as visiting the Castle, Clay took in the Royal Mile and the Edinburgh Boxing Academy.