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Have you been searching for the perfect modern coffeehouse to meet your clients at, have a quick business meeting, or just get some work done? Well if you're in Los Angeles, look no further, Graffiti Cafe is the perfect place! The interior is a clean black and white palette with painted white floors and exposed vaulted beam ceilings that make the space feel incredibly open. It's a gorgeous crisp palette just waiting to be tagged by the local graffiti and street artists that fill the streets of the La Brea neighborhood.
The baristas are as friendly as ever and stand behind the all white counter lined with treats. This peace sign dictates quite an accurate description of this place. The glowing sign along with the incredible music creates a vibe that almost makes you feel as if you're floating like a cloud in the space. It's a real chill experience even when you're hyped on the delicious Intelligentsia coffee!
There are many different types of seating in this modern coffeehouse to suit your mood and your company. The classic fireplace mixes with the modern elements to create a cozy setting. Using a modern black sofa that is extremely comfortable can really make one feel cozy in a space that may appear to be very sleek.
This area is great for lounging and chatting with friends while sipping coffee or eating one of their amazing Butter Nutter cookies!
Zuo Fortress Collection Black Leather Sofa
You can head upstairs to the laptop stations in the lofted area and look down onto the crowd or you can grab a comfy seat in one of the booths lining the perimeter of the open space below.
The tables and chairs float in front of the booths to create small group seating that can easily be clustered together for larger groups. You won't feel cramped in this large open space by any means. The use of modern black dining chairs and simple round white dining tables creates a bold, modern contrast in any space.
Zuo Spire Black Dining Chair
Zuo Wilco White Dining Table
The larger communal spaces are perfect for serious business! Long dining tables are linked together to create a communal area for interacting with larger groups or just new friends.
The graffiti installation in this rear nook subtly separates the corner from the open plan seating. Semi-circular booths create intimate, more private seating in this area.
No matter what your agenda is, this modern coffeehouse is tailored to suite you. The coffee is definitely sublime and the music is so good you won't want to leave! Soups and sandwiches are coming soon and I'm sure so much more is up their sleeve! Welcome to the neighborhood Graffiti Cafe!
Images: Graffiti Cafe. The Delicious LIfe
We're in Vegas today for the Las Vegas Market and we hope to bring back lots of inspiration for you. In honor of our trip, we thought we would profile some modern Las Vegas architecture.
We've all seen Vegas architecture develop from the days when The Flamengo was the new hot spot (at least in photos) to today's design eye candy. Case in point, the pool deck and cafe at the new City Center's Aria!
We'll make sure to at least stop by and see this architecture up close. If it looks this cool in photographs, imagine...
The interiors of the cabanas are extremely private and appear to have full service attendance. Plenty of modern outdoor furniture is the key for comfortable Summertime lounging and ceiling fans never hurt.
Hope you're all having a great Monday, even if you're not lounging by a super cool pool bar on stylish bar stools.
Images: Moonward
Voussoir Cloud
After writing my post on Tuesday, Modern Chandelier Meets Art Installation, I decided to post about actual art installations because well, it's fun and they're an amazing source of design inspiration. So, prepare to be inspired....
Since large-scale installations are very architectural, it makes perfect sense that the ones I'm featuring today are done by IwamotoScott Architects. Their range of projects include residential, commercial, institutional, competitions.... and art.
The Voussoir Cloud was designed for the Southern California Institue of Architecture gallery in Los Angeles. It consists of fourteen segmented pieces made out of paper thin petals shapes "designed to explore the structural paradigm of pure compression".
The project was inspired by such icons as Frei Otto and Antonio Gaudi who also studied efficient form. Each new form of design inspiration is developed out of another and that is inspiring.
UVA ISAR Exibit
IwamotoScott was selected to be an exhibitor for the Michael Owen Jones Lecture and Exhibition at University of Virginia's School of Architecture. The UVA ISAR Exhibit was made of graduated pleated paper with two different projects printed on alternating sides of the pleats to form this fascinating art installation.
The effect is giant postcard that flickers between the two images upon movement. The pleats allowed for efficient shipping as it was flat-packed all the way to Virginia from California.
UVA ISAR Exibit (above)
In-Out Curtain
Unlike the first two installations, the In-Out Curtain is actually a prototype for an operable screen that combines modular origami and digital production with light. It's sort of a hybrid drape/venetian blind/screen.
The curtain uses simple material resistance to generate its 2-dimensional movement quality. It's never in a permanent state, either in shape, or when against a window.
Although these are certainly not weekend DIY projects and also not something you would put in your home, the use of materials, form, and function are inspiring at so many levels. They serve as inspiration for designing our home and selecting modern furniture or lighting.
Images: IwamotoScott Architects
Can you guess the brands above? In great brand design, form is always led by function, and in that regard, what's most impressive about these iconic logos is not that they are recognizable (and beautiful) but clearly tell you exactly what they're about. They are a call to action, telling you exactly how each can be utilized by the consumer.
Be an all star. Take a bite from the fruit of knowledge. Roll on four wheels. Read the clock hands.
At last month's Dwell on Design event there was a lecture titled "The New Face of Affluence", the Dwell Insights Group discussed how younger luxury consumers weigh design heavily when determining their trust and loyalty in a brand. In short, good design = good brand.
This of course, got me thinking about some of the most popular designer furniture of the last century: Van Der Rohe's Barcelona chair, Saarinen's Tulip table, or even the Eames chairs illustrated above. Great design, it seems, creates something greater than a mere object or image. It creates iconography - a unique reflection of time and place.
Anyone who's read my posts before knows that I lean toward contemporary design and art, and yet I'm always drawn to the allure of classic Mid-century modern lighting and decor. The flower:
Possini Euro Design White Flower Pendant Chandelier
The floor routine:
Chrome Boom Arc Floor Lamp with Linen Shade
And a memorable work of art:
Josef Albers' Homage to a Square
In branding work and in creative work, good design is what stands the test of time. It favors superb over superfluous. And at its very best, it needs no words to describe itself.
On that note, the logos at the top of this post are, from left to right: Converse, Apple, Audi and Movado.
Images: Converse, Apple, Audi, Movado, Dwell, Design Is History
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The hot summer days always call for something light and refreshing. This modern loft features a light-filled design by Linda Bergroth and is just about as refreshing as you can get. Bold colors dance around the room like summer flowers in bloom while the white hardwood floors reflect the light that shines in these large gorgeous windows.
The modern glossy blue lacquer kitchen is such a strong and bold contrast with all the white surroundings. Adding bold colors in a neutral space is the perfect way to add character to any room. The use of the wall mounted light fixture above the cook top is a very clever idea and a great alternative for under-counter lighting. You can get this look in your own kitchen by using this modern swing arm lamp.
Mondoluz Pelle Brushed Platinum LED Swing Arm Wall Lamp
Bold colors and patterns bring so much fun energy into the space and still manage to maintain a sophisticated feel. Bright colored pillows are a great way to add personal style and energy into your modern loft.
Blue, black, and white stay consistent in the small library and create a well balanced, interesting space that one would actually get excited about reading in! The patterned rug is...well...just so cool! Blue accents on the built-in shelving create a very powerful element that shows the level of detail considered in this modern loft. Simple, but decorative pendant lighting can be a defining element in the style of your home. The solid black pendant (above) makes a strong statement due to the contrast with the white, but is very simple in form.
Kichler Olde Bronze Mini Pendant Light
Large, bold artwork above the bed is always a great alternative to a headboard. This colorful painting brings a very playful, positive energy into the bedroom and almost guarantees you'll wake up everyday with a smile! The wall mounted bedside sconces are perfect reading lights and help with keeping the nightstands clear from clutter.
The contemporary bathroom may be neutral in color, but its boldness is right on par. The gray, black, and white geometric patterned concrete floor tiles are a dynamic element and pair perfectly with the beveled edge white brick pattern tile. The vintage bathroom sconces and pendant lights bring an industrial vibe into this modern bathroom. Bathroom lighting can change the entire feel of your space so creating balance is key when deciding what direction you want to go.
Oh look, and there's a modern sauna, as if we weren't sold on this loft already! This looks like the perfect place to relax after a hard day at work.
Hope you all are having a beautiful and refreshing summer! Make sure to take a little time for some rest and relaxation!
Images: Linda Bergroth
July, 2012
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|Candace Parker continued in great form to fire UMMC Ekaterinburg to a cup triumph
UMMC Ekaterinburg made a statement of intent for the remainder of the season after they crushed arch rivals Sparta&K M.R. Vidnoje 82-53 to lift the Russian Cup.
The hosts of the EuroLeague Women Final Eight demonstrated why they will be favourites to add to their silverware haul in March with a performance of real power to leave Sparta&K stunned.
Ekat were on top from tip to buzzer after a 23-9 opening period set the tone, whilst Candace Parker continued her hot form of late with 18 points which helped her take the Cup MVP award.
It was also a case of Ekat extracting revenge for their Russian League loss at Sparta&K last month, something team captain Maria Stepanova was quick to point out.
"Before the New Year, we had a disappointing defeat, but during the holidays, we had time to reflect on the fact that we have the right to make mistakes.
"If you take the last game against Sparta&K, they scored with all their shots and it sometimes happens like that.
"But today, they didn't go and we really showed very good defence to win."
In the third-placed game, Dynamo Moscow edged out Nadezhda Orenburg 73-70, with Laura Harper excelling by claiming 25 points and 11 rebounds as well as coming up big during crunch time.
Elsewhere, Basket Lattes Montpellier Agglomeration suffered only their second league loss of the season after a big shock in the French League. They were beaten 66-60 at Hainaut Basket who climbed off the bottom of the table, despite being short-handed with just a six player rotation. A double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds from Ifunanya Ibekwe got them home.
The result deepened the crisis at Arras Pays D'Artois who are now rooted at the bottom of the standings after they were routed 74-45 by Bourges Basket. They are now three games adrift of third from bottom Villeneuve D'Asq.
In joint second place with Bourges are Perpignan, who took an impressive 74-68 success at Toulouse thanks to an excellent 27 points from Croatia national team playmaker Iva Ciglar, whilst EuroLeague Women side USO Mondeville crashed 78-66 at Tarbes after Angelica Robinson accrued a notable 16 points and 19 rebounds.
There was an all EuroLeague Women clash in Turkey when Galatasaray welcomed Tarsus Belediye and the hosts reacted to their shock home loss to CCC Polkowice last week by racking up a convincing 79-57 success as Sancho Lyttle harvested 22 points and 12 rebounds.
Fenerbahce breezed to an 87-57 win against Adana Botas, whilst Kayseri Kaskispor remain in third spot after Greek national team forward Zoi Dimitrakou poured in 20 points to take down Samsun 82-68 on the road.
Finally in Liga Femenina, Rivas Ecopolis kept their perfect record intact although they had to work hard to claim a valuable 71-66 win at Tintos De Toro Caja Rural. The victory was built on a terrific effort by young Queralt Casas (vote for her as Young Women's Player of the Year) who had 19 points.


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Kinsler bought himself more time at second
Finally, if nobody is issuing you an ultimatum -- well, at least for the moment -- to play somewhere else on the field, you definitely should keep doing whatever you were doing.
You should keep imitating Ian Kinsler.
He's not switching from second base to first base for the Texas Rangers, because he never got an ultimatum.
He did get a request, though. After saying "Yes" to the first-base move earlier this offseason, Kinsler thought about it, and then he thought some more. Then he politely said "No."
That said, first base will factor into Kinsler's baseball future as soon as the Rangers make prospect Jurickson Profar part of their present, but Kinsler's future isn't now.
Kinsler wouldn't mind if that future never comes, and who could blame him? He is a three-time All-Star at second, with seven Major League seasons on his resume. If he switched positions now, in his prime at 30, it would be as crazy as, oh, say Ernie Banks moving from shortstop to first base when he was Kinsler's age.
Guess that did happen. In fact, after Banks grabbed two consecutive National League Most Valuable Player Awards at shortstop for the Chicago Cubs during the 1950s, he became a first baseman during the last decade of his Hall of Fame career.
None of that likely matters to Kinsler, who told reporters after he accepted the switch before declining it, "Second base is where I want to play, and I still feel I have a lot to give this team in that position. It's nice that I'm at a position where I think I'll help us win."
Exhibit A: The Rangers made back-to-back World Series trips in 2010 and '11, with Kinsler, the second baseman, among those leading the way.
In seven postseason series with the Rangers, Kinsler batted .311 with four home runs, 20 RBIs and six stolen bases in 122 at-bats. He also continued as a second baseman noted for his expansive range and his shrewdness at turning the double play.
Still, with visions of Profar dancing in their heads, the Rangers' bosses made their first-base request to Kinsler.
Doesn't hurt to ask.
We've seen all of this before, and it often goes the other way.
Take Alex Rodriguez, for instance, who was sprinting toward Cooperstown as a shortstop after his combined 10 years of greatness with the Seattle Mariners and the Rangers.
When he joined the New York Yankees in 2004, they already had a shortstop sprinting for Cooperstown in Derek Jeter. Somebody had to switch to third out of necessity, and it was the gifted new guy, who realized the gifted old guy was the people's choice.
Before Rodriguez's high-profile move, there was that of Cal Ripken Jr. It mostly was an ultimatum from Baltimore Orioles officials to Ripken, because of slippage and age reasons.
It worked, too.
Ripken was baseball's Iron Horse of the latter 20th century, and he became even more durable by spending nearly the last six years of his career at a less demanding position.
Then you've had those moves to create energy, momentum ... something, which is what the 1975 Cincinnati Reds had in mind.
With his Reds floundering in May, then manager Sparky Anderson decided slugger George Foster needed more time on the field instead of on the bench. Foster only could play left field. That was Pete Rose's position, but despite playing little-to-zero infield since earlier in his career, Charlie Hustle agreed to take over third base on the fly.
The Reds won the World Series.
Speaking of the World Series, who watched helplessly near the wall in left at old Forbes Field, where Bill Mazeroski's shot sailed over his head to give the Pittsburgh Pirates the 1960 World Series championship?
It was Yogi Berra, the Yankees' Hall of Fame catcher, who was switched to left field for that game.
There also was that World Series switch of lore in 1968.
Detroit Tigers manager Mayo Smith wanted sluggers Al Kaline, Willie Horton and Jim Northrup in the lineup as much as possible against Bob Gibson's St. Louis Cardinals. So, in a shocking move at the time, Mayo asked Gold Glove Award-winning center fielder Mickey Stanley to take the place of light-hitting Ray Oyler at shortstop.
With Stanley playing adequate defense, and with Kaline, Horton and Northrup doing their thing at the plate, the Tigers won.
You also had that Craig Biggio deal.
He was so comfortable with the Houston Astros as a rookie catcher that he relaxed at the plate to win the Silver Slugger Award in 1989. Then, despite playing outfield here and there over the next couple of seasons, he made his first All-Star Game in 1991 as a catcher.
Prior to the following season, Astros management convinced Biggio to become their full-time second baseman.
Now Biggio is on the verge of reaching Cooperstown, with more than 3,000 hits, four Gold Glove Awards at second base and seven All-Star Game appearances after 20 seasons in the Major Leagues.
As for Kinsler, his longevity as a second baseman remains a work in progress. He had a slew of issues last season along the way to a career-high 18 errors. He also struggled as the Rangers' leadoff hitter with a .256 batting average and .326 on-base percentage.
It isn't as if Kinsler hasn't switched positions before. He spent years playing shortstop for his father in youth leagues in Tucson, Ariz., and he did the same at a local high school.
Then came college, where Kinsler maintained his dream of evolving into the next Jeter or something during collegiate stops at Central Arizona College, Arizona State and Missouri.
Kinsler even spent his opening years in the Rangers' Minor League system at shortstop. That was prior to his move to second base in Triple-A in 2005, before he joined the Rangers the following season.
You know the rest.
Kinsler remains a second baseman.
For now.
Terence Moore is a columnist for MLB.com


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While shoppers may be gearing up to purchase the iPhone 5 or one of Apple's recently released iPads this holiday season, the Cupertino, Calif.-based company is already planning for its next major electronics release.
Apple is allegedly expected to unveil its iPhone 5 successor and next-generation iPad around the middle of 2013, according to DigiTimes. This rumor is based on predictions from analysts watching Apple's supply chain. Suppliers such as contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and packager Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) are projected to deliver strong results for the first quarter of 2013, according to the report.
DigiTimes, a Taiwanese publication known for closely covering Apple's supply chain, has not named its sources but says this news comes from "market observers." It's important to remember that this information can only be considered heavy rumor at this point, since Apple has not made any official announcements.
These alleged sources have also said that component orders placed by Apple, which reached a high point just before the official iPhone 5 announcement, are expected to spike again between March and April of 2013.
This isn't the first time rumors concerning the production of a next-generation iPhone have hit the Web recently. A report from last week indicated that Apple will begin trial production of its iPhone 5 successor next month. Chinese publication Commercial Times reported that between 50,000 and 100,000 units of the so-called "iPhone 5S" will be produced.
Although the existence of these new Apple products cannot be proven, the idea of next-generation iPhones and iPads is a foregone conclusion. Rumors of a Samsung Galaxy S3 successor, presumably called the Galaxy S4, have also begun to spike recently. Technical specifications for what is believed to be Samsung's next handset had appeared on Korean news website Digital Daily, sparking speculation that the device could be in production. However, Samsung has offered no comment on its plans for a Galaxy S3 successor, which means that this also must be classified as rumor.
While these reports from Asia provide little information as to when these devices will be released (or if they even exist), a mid-2013 launch would align with the seemingly declining life cycle of mobile products. Apple waited less than eight months to announce a follow up to its iPad 3, and Samsung unveiled its Galaxy Note 2 approximately six months after the original Galaxy Note debuted in February. March would mark six months since the iPhone 5 was officially released and about five months since its current generation iPads launched.


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"Tierra de Agua," a new documentary by three Monterey Institute Public Administration students, Cristina Lopez (MPA '13), Manuel Martinez (MPA '13) and Richard Hansen (MPA '13), explores the different existing dimensions (rural, urban and indigenous) in the struggle for access to water and sanitation in Nicaragua, and the historic, economic and institutional implications of that access through the lenses of the people living it daily. It was premiered on Friday, April 19th in the Irvine Auditorium as part of student-driven activities during the week leading up to Earth Day on April 22. (See full story)
The three students formed the H2Nica campaign around their desire to raise awareness and financial support to improve the environmental situation in Nicaragua. They traveled through the country during their winter break in January 2012 with support from the Monterey Institute.
"This has been a fascinating and challenging project from the very beginning," says Manual Martinez. "Facing the struggle of the Nicaraguan communities to gain access to water and sanitation and its effects on their lives was heartbreaking. We wanted to give the opportunity to be listened to, the opportunity to say that this is wrong and it has to change." Adds Cristina Lopez, "Working on this film has been a life-changer. It reaffirmed by belief that we can all put visions into actions and inspire change. Many people – ourselves included – thought we could not do it, but here we are, one year later after many struggles, huge challenges and incredible experiences, and all it took was belief in a good idea."
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Approximately 4.7 million copies of Modern Warfare 2 were bought within the first 24 hours of sale in North America and the United Kingdom alone according to internal estimates, which Activision works out as $310 million of sell-through sales.
Modern Warfare 2 was released for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on Tuesday, with many stores opening at midnight for the occasion including 10,000 in the USA.
So great was the launch, Infinity's Ward Robert Bowling explained, that Sony's PlayStation Network was "overwhelmed" by the glut of players on PlayStation 3 and many were left unable to play online--an issue which should now be rectified.


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For McCutchen, little opportunity to play hero
NL MVP Award contender wasn't given proper chance to rescue Pirates in NLDS
ST. LOUIS -- You sit in the dugout and you think, "Maybe this time."
It doesn't work out, so you go back to the dugout and keep hoping, "Maybe next time."View Full Game Coverage
You do this even if you are Andrew McCutchen and you might win the National League Most Valuable Player Award. You do it knowing you're playing the biggest game of your life.
You do it even when you're having a numerically satisfactory postseason, because you want to beat the Cardinals, you want to face the Dodgers and, ultimately, you want to get the Pirates to the World Series.
And at the end of the most exciting run of baseball games you've played, one that started with a sweep of the Reds in Cincinnati and an electrifying victory over them in the NL Wild Card Game in "Blackout"' conditions at PNC Park, you circle the room hugging your teammates, and then you stand in front of your locker and try to express how it feels to pack away your uniform.
"Of course it definitely isn't the way you want it to end," McCutchen said after the Bucs' 6-1 loss in Game 5 ended their season on Wednesday. "It isn't the story you want to put in the book, but I guess every story can't have a happy ending. It's one of those stepping stones for you, and you have to take it in a positive manner. If you haven't failed, you haven't lived. I guess that's how you have to take it."
McCutchen batted .278 in the NL Division Series despite being hitless in his last eight at-bats, including 0-for-4 in Game 5. With Adam Wainwright back on the roll he carried through the NLDS opener, the Pirates needed McCutchen to be a hero. But he was afforded the tiniest of windows to step into that role.
In baseball, you can't run a play for your best wide receiver or put the ball in your best shooter's hands with the clock running down. Even the best hitters have to wait their turn, and McCutchen spent the last week waiting for a chance that never came.
Pittsburgh was 7-for-20 with runners in scoring position during the series -- not that McCutchen could testify to it. He was a mind-numbing 0-for-0 in one such plate appearance, getting walked by John Axford with Starling Marte on second base way back in the Bucs' Game 2 win. That was the only chance McCutchen had to drive in a run with a single, and the Cards' collection of right-handed power pitchers weren't giving up too many home runs, especially to right-handed hitters.
"It definitely didn't happen a whole lot for me," McCutchen said. "There's nothing really you can do about it, nothing I can do about it. You just have to try to go out there and have good at-bats. It's one of those things. This is the game of baseball. It doesn't always go your way, so you have to make the most of your opportunity. I wish I would have had that opportunity a little more, but it's something that didn't happen. [We] just have to show up next year, be ready for next year, preparing for next year and get better."
McCutchen hit 21 homers during the regular season, but none in October. His trademark moment from the NLDS came when he hopped to his feet and flashed the Zoltan sign (hands forming a crude letter Z) after a leadoff double in the eighth inning of Game 3, but it turns out that pitching and defense still beats the physical comedy of "Dude, Where's My Car?"
Not the ending we wanted but who woulda thought we would have made it this far? Thx to all who believed in us.A change has come 2 Pittsburgh- andrew mccutchen (@TheCUTCH22) October 10, 2013
With leadoff man Marte going 1-for-19 and No. 2 hitter Neil Walker hitless in 19 at-bats, McCutchen came to the plate with men on base only three times in the series. But as late as the eighth inning on Wednesday, he thought he might get a crack to do something big.
Down, 3-1, the Pirates had Jordy Mercer on first base with one out. But before the fuse could be lit for McCutchen, Marte hit a line drive to second baseman Matt Carpenter that turned into an inning-ending double play. The Cardinals got the call from umpire Paul Nauert when Carpenter's throw arrived at first just as Mercer was getting back to the bag.
"If things would have changed, it could have been a difference in that part of the game, but the call didn't go our way," McCutchen said. "That's sort of the way it went tonight. It could have been different, but that's the way it panned out tonight. There's nothing you can do. You can't really think of what would have [happened]; just think of what did [happen] and learn from it and be ready for next year."
After McCutchen went 2-for-4 off Wainwright in Game 1, he said he would "sleep happy" looking forward to the rest of the series. But when he faced him on Wednesday, he took the collar, as Jack Buck might have said. McCutchen struck out in the first inning, after Walker had drawn a walk, but then had two groundouts and a deep fly that came down in Jon Jay's glove in the ninth inning.
Better luck next October.
There are no guarantees about getting back here on this stage, but McCutchen says the Pirates proved they're "not the laughingstock of baseball anymore." They'll head to Florida for Spring Training 2014 expecting to build off their first trip to the playoffs in 21 seasons.
"We definitely opened the eyes of a lot of people this year," McCutchen said. "We can't get away from everything we did do this year. We can't let this one game define our year, because we definitely had an amazing year, a year to remember, a year that's going to go down in the books forever. I'm definitely happy to be a part of it, and I'm definitely happy that this is the beginning for us."
Look out for McCutchen if the Pirates do return to the postseason. He's got a lot of big hits left in his bat -- the ones that were kept bottled up by the Cards.
Phil Rogers is a columnist for MLB.com.


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TORONTO – Close to 2,000 Torontonians are expected to come together in a show of support for the people of Israel at a Community Solidarity Rally this Monday, Nov. 19.
The Rally for the People of Israel – featuring a keynote address by journalist David Frum – will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Toronto's Beth Emeth Synagogue (100 Elder Street).
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Miscible Viscous Fingering: Application in Chromatographic Columns and AquifersS. Pramanik[1], G. L. Kulukuru[1], M. Mishra[1]
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When a less viscous fluid displaces a more viscous one in a porous medium or Hele-Shaw cell, the interface between the two miscible fluids does not remain flat and deforms into fingers growing in time [1]. It occurs due to the faster movement of less viscous fluid than the more viscous one, for a given pressure gradient. Fingering affects in aquifers, in packed bed reactors, and detrimental to chromatographic separation and many other systems. Here, the classical model of miscible viscous fingering (VF) has been investigated, using the COMSOL Multiphysics CFD modules, based on Darcy's law for the evolution of the incompressible fluid velocity coupled to a diffusion-convection equation for the concentration of a solute in the porous medium or Hele-Shaw cell. We obtained the numerical solution in an Eulerian system using the initial condition at the interface by a random function. Numerical simulations are performed for a classical VF case similar to [1] and for finite rectangular and circular slices of viscous fluid case in the applications of chromatographic columns and dispersion of contaminant in aquifers. Numerical results (Figure. 1 and 2) of COMSOL Multiphysics are compared with the results obtained by a Fourier-Spectral method [2,3] and other experimental results from the literature [4]. The fingering dynamics are analysed with the different relevant parameters of the problem, like log mobility ratios R and the Péclet number Pe.
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I wasn't in the market for an oatcake - for any cake at all, really - when I pulled Heidi's book, Super Natural Every Day, from the shelf and sat down to my Grape-Nuts and tea. I was just there to visit page 1, home to the following words:
Over breakfast, I always try to read something that reminds me of what words can do. Before I pick up my manuscript each day, it helps to see proper evidence that writing is, in fact, possible. There are some bits of texts that I return to, and this paragraph is one of them. (Also in heavy rotation right now: anything by Mary Karr or John McPhee.) I so admire Heidi's economy of words, the precision of her images, the way she sets us down right in the middle of her home, her city, her world, to take it all in alongside her. I'd like to stand there at that window for a while.I live in a modest six-room flat with twelve-foot ceilings on the second floor of a Victorian apartment in the middle of San Francisco. And by "middle" I mean that if you threw a dart at the center of a map of this city, you'd likely hit my house. My street dead-ends into an east-sloping neighborhood park, and when you stand at the front window you can watch a parade of pugs and pinschers, big kids on dirt bikes and small kids on scooters, dealers, joggers, and the occasional flute player go by. There are times when two girls set up a music stand in the shade and practice trombone.
Anyway, I was just passing through Heidi's pages that morning, not even planning to turn on my oven, when my finger found a sticky tab I'd placed who knows when. Suddenly, I was face to face with a recipe for oatcakes, ones that looked nothing like the round, flat discs I normally associate with that word. The only oatcakes I'd ever known were plush-looking crackers that crunched, more savory than sweet, but just barely. When I lived in the UK, I ate a lot of them, mostly because I was 22 and they were cheap - you could get a whole package for under a pound - and with jam and cheese they could pass for lunch. (Molly posted a recipe for that kind of oatcake not long ago.)
Heidi's, as you can see, are different, muffin-like in shape, and almost a cookie in substance. She packs them with walnuts and flax seeds, and sweetens them with sugar and maple syrup. I cut the sugar in half after my first go-around, and still find them sweet enough to call a treat. Let me be clear: There is nothing delicate about the Heidi Swanson Oatcake. The oats on top harden into a helmet of a crust that I like to break off bit by bit and save for last; the interior crumb, while softer, is dense and made for chewing. I couldn't be happier about that. These (almost 18!!) months since Mia came along have been the hungriest of my life. Long live what fills me up for more than a blink of an eye! Long live the oatcake.
Have a bang-up week.
Heidi Swanson's Oatcakes
Adapted from Super Natural Every Day by Heidi Swanson
I've only tried these with walnuts and flax seeds, as Heidi recommends. It's a winning combination, but I think I might swap in coarsely-chopped sunflower seeds for the flax the next time around, just for a change. The recipe printed below includes only half the sugar of the original recipe. As I mentioned above, I think they're still plenty sweet this way. Note: I follow the weight measurements listed below; the volume measurements are Heidi's, and I have not tested them.
[Oh, and a question! I bought coconut oil for this recipe for the first time and I'm fascinated by the stuff. What else can I do with it? If you have suggestions, do tell...]
300 grams (3 cups) rolled oats
225 grams (2 cups) spelt flour or whole wheat pastry flour (I use spelt)
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
45 grams (¼ cup) flax seeds
85 grams (¾ cup) chopped walnuts, lightly toasted
70 grams (1/3 cup) extra-virgin coconut oil
85 grams (1/3 cup) unsalted butter
¾ cup maple syrup (I use Grade B)
35 grams (¼ cup) sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Position a rack in the top third of your oven and heat to 325 degrees. Butter a 12-cup muffin pan.
Stir together the oats, flour, baking powder, salt, flax seeds, and walnuts in a large mixing bowl.
Put the coconut oil, butter, maple syrup, and sugar in a saucepan over low heat and stir, just until the butter melts. Let cool slightly, so that you don't cook the eggs in the next step!
Pour the oil and butter mixture over the dry ingredients, give it a few stirs with a fork, add the eggs, and stir again to form a wet dough. Spoon the dough into the muffin cups - they'll be close to full - and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the edges of each cake are golden brown. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes, then run a knife around each cake and transfer to a cooling rack.
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Announced with great fanfare late last year, Google, along with the custodians of the Dead Sea Scrolls, have photographed, digitized and released online what has been called the most important archeological find of the 20th century. Now that the dust has settled on the project (actually projects), here is a guide for viewing the scrolls – and why you really need to visit two sites in order to get the full picture.
Although it may not be immediately apparent from the publicity or the various websites, the Dead Sea Scrolls are actually overseen by two Israeli institutions. As the excellent Wikipedia entry explains: "Apart from the first seven scrolls, which are entrusted to the Israel Museum, the majority of the fragments found by archeologists and Bedouin are property of the Israel Antiquities Authority… Both [digitized web] sites were developed with co-operation with Google Israel R&D centre."
STOP 1: The Dead Sea Scrolls Digital Project at the Israel Museum
The Israeli Museum has digitized five of its scrolls: The Temple Scroll, The War Scroll, The Community Rule Scroll, The Commentary on Habakkuk and The Great Isaiah Scroll. Each scroll is introduced by videos featuring Adolfo Roitman, a curator with dramatic flair. Here's what Roitman says as he says standing in the vault containing The Great Isaiah Scroll: "You are in a very special place. Right now you are at the Holy of Holies of the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are kept. Let's see. Come with me."
The actual digitization is magnificent. You can zoom in to examine the lettering and every crease, tear and sinew in the parchment. Navigation is smooth and intuitive. The Great Isaiah Scroll even has context-sensitive English translation. Click on a line in the parchment and the English appears alongside.
The site itself is trilingual: English, Hebrew and (a surprise to me) Chinese. [http://bit.ly/scrolls4]
STOP 2: The Leon Levy Dead Sea Scrolls Digital Library at the Israel Antiquities Authority
This is my favourite site. Before you get the scrolls themselves, there is a marvellous, detailed (yet not overly scholarly) explanation about the history of the texts, their discovery and conservation, and equally impressive, an overview of how the digitization process was done. As for the scrolls, you can look over featured gems such as The Ten Commandments, The Minor Prophets, Psalms and a pair of tfillin.
Don't miss the incredible "Explore the Archive" section that allows you to search for such keywords as "Genesis" or browse by content (scripture, poetical/ liturgical texts, etc.), language (Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek, Nabatean, Latin and Arabic) or site of discovery. Sometimes you'll just look at a tiny fragment, but that only underlines the incredible work the researchers have done to preserve and identify all these treasures. This project will be completed in 2016.
The site is bilingual: English and Hebrew with Arabic "coming soon." [http://bit.ly/scrolls5]
I will leave the final word about this remarkable project to Shuka Dorfman, director of the Israel Antiquities Authority: "Only five conservators worldwide are authorized to handle the Dead Sea Scrolls. Now, everyone can 'touch' the scrolls on-screen around the globe." [http://bit.ly/scrolls7]


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Acquired brain injury (ABI) occurs when a sudden, external, physical assault damages the brain. It is one of the most common causes of disability and death in adults. ABI is a broad term that describes a vast array of injuries that occur to the brain. The damage can be focal (confined to one area of the brain) or diffuse (occurs in more than one area of the brain). The severity of a brain injury can range from a mild concussion to a severe injury that results in coma or even death. Acquired brain injuries are also commonly referred to as traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
Each year, about 1.4 million people in the U.S. experience a brain injury, and 230,000 are hospitalized and survive. Each year, more than 50,000 people in the U.S. will die following traumatic brain injuries.
Brain injury may occur in one of two ways:
Diffuse axonal injury is the shearing (tearing) of the brain's long connecting nerve fibers (axons) that occurs when the brain is injured as it shifts and rotates inside the bony skull. DAI usually causes coma and injury to many different parts of the brain. The changes in the brain are often microscopic and may not be evident on computed tomography (CT scan) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.
Primary brain injury refers to the sudden and profound injury to the brain that is considered to be more or less complete at the time of impact. This occurs at the time of the car accident, gunshot wound, or fall.
Secondary brain injury refers to the changes that evolve over a period of time (from hours to days) after the primary brain injury. It includes an entire cascade of cellular, chemical, tissue, or blood vessel changes in the brain that contribute to further destruction of brain tissue.
There are many causes of head injury in children and adults. The most common injuries are from motor vehicle accidents (where the person is either riding in the car or is struck as a pedestrian), violence, falls, or as a result of shaking a child (as seen in cases of child abuse).
When there is a direct blow to the head, the bruising of the brain and the damage to the internal tissue and blood vessels is due to a mechanism called coup-countercoup. A bruise directly related to trauma at the site of impact is called a coup lesion (pronounced COO). As the brain jolts backwards, it can hit the skull on the opposite side and cause a bruise called a countercoup lesion. The jarring of the brain against the sides of the skull can cause shearing (tearing) of the internal lining, tissues, and blood vessels leading to internal bleeding, bruising, or swelling of the brain.
Some brain injuries are mild, with symptoms disappearing over time with proper attention. Others are more severe and may result in permanent disability. The long-term or permanent results of brain injury may require post-injury and possibly lifelong rehabilitation. Effects of brain injury may include:
|Cognitive deficits
|Motor deficits
|Perceptual or sensory deficits
|Communication and language deficits
|Functional deficits
|Social difficulties
|Regulatory disturbances
|Personality or psychiatric changes
|Traumatic epilepsy
|Epilepsy can occur with a brain injury, but more commonly with severe or penetrating injuries. While most seizures occur immediately after the injury, or within the first year, it is also possible for epilepsy to surface years later. Epilepsy includes both major or generalized seizures and minor or partial seizures.
Most studies suggest that once brain cells are destroyed or damaged, for the most part, they do not regenerate. However, recovery after brain injury can take place, as, in some cases, other areas of the brain compensate for the injured tissue, or the brain learns to reroute information and function around the damaged areas. The exact amount of recovery is not predictable at the time of injury and may be unknown for months or even years. Each brain injury and rate of recovery is unique. Recovery from a severe brain injury often involves a prolonged or lifelong process of treatment and rehabilitation.
Coma is an altered state of consciousness that may be very deep (unconsciousness) so that no amount of stimulation will cause the patient to respond, or it can be a state of reduced consciousness, so that the patient may move about or respond to pain. Not all patients with brain injury are comatose. The depth of coma, and the time a patient spends in a coma varies greatly depending on the location and severity of the brain injury. Some patients emerge from a coma and have a good recovery; others have significant disabilities.
Depth of the coma is usually measured in the emergency and intensive care settings using a Glascow coma scale. The scale (from 3 to 15) assesses eye opening, verbal response, and motor response. A high score indicates a greater amount of consciousness and awareness.
In rehabilitation settings, another measurement scale is often used to indicate a patient's level of response and ability to function. It is called a Rancho scale and is named for the rehabilitation hospital where it was created, Rancho Los Amigos, in California.
Rancho scales are based on how the patient reacts to external stimuli and the environment. The scales consist of eight different levels and each patient will progress through the levels with starts and stops, progress and plateaus. A brief summary of the components of the Rancho scale include the following:
|Level I
|No Response
|The patient is in a deep coma and appears soundly asleep; absence of any response to stimuli.
|Level II
|General Response
|The patient responds to pain or repeated stimuli with non-purposeful movements or increased activity.
|Level III
|Local Response
|The patient's response is more specific, such as turning the head toward a sound or following a simple command. Responses are delayed and inconsistent.
|Level IV
|Confused - Agitated
|The patient is in a heightened state of response, confused, agitated, attempts to pull out tubes, bites, hits, or kicks caregivers. Behavior is inappropriate and speech is often incoherent.
|Level V
|Confused - Inappropriate -
Not agitated
|The patient appears alert and can follow simple commands. Responses are confused and nonpurposeful. Memory is impaired and speech is often inappropriate.
|Level VI
|Confused - Appropriate
|The patient shows purposeful behaviors but requires direction and supervision for activities, such as dressing and eating; becoming more aware of the environment; memory improving.
|Level VII
|Automatic - Appropriate
|The patient goes about activities appropriately with minimal confusion, but often appears "robot-like." Judgment, thinking, and problem solving remain impaired.
|Level VIII
|Purposeful - Appropriate
|The patient is oriented with improving memory and skills. May still require supervision due to impaired cognitive ability.
Rehabilitation of the patient with a brain injury begins during the acute treatment phase. As the patient's condition improves, a more extensive rehabilitation program is often begun. The success of rehabilitation depends on many variables, including the following:
It is important to focus on maximizing the patient's capabilities at home and in the community. Positive reinforcement helps recovery by improving self-esteem and promoting independence.
The goal of brain injury rehabilitation is to help the patient return to the highest level of function and independence possible, while improving the overall quality of life--physically, emotionally, and socially.
Areas covered in brain injury rehabilitation programs may include:
Patient need
Self-care skills, including activities of daily living (ADLs)
Feeding, grooming, bathing, dressing, toileting, and sexual functioning
Physical care
Nutritional needs, medications, and skin care
Mobility skills
Walking, transfers, and self-propelling a wheelchair
Communication skills
Speech, writing, and alternative methods of communication
Cognitive skills
Memory, concentration, judgment, problem solving, and organizational skills
Socialization skills
Interacting with others at home and within the community
Vocational training
Work-related skills
Pain management
Medications and alternative methods of managing pain
Psychological testing and counseling
Identifying problems and solutions with thinking, behavioral, and emotional issues
Family support
Assistance with adapting to lifestyle changes, financial concerns, and discharge planning
Patient and family education and training about brain injury, safety issues, home care needs, and adaptive techniques
The brain injury rehabilitation team revolves around the patient and family and helps set short- and long-term treatment goals for recovery. Many skilled professionals are part of the brain injury rehabilitation team, including any or all of the following:
There are a variety of brain injury treatment programs, including the following:
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Sam is a Morse code trainer. It is a bash script that runs in a terminal. It beeps and boops out the command-line arguments in Morse code. If there are no command-line arguments, then it beeps and boops the Usage message. Simple, no? But the gimmick is that it prints out the text to the terminal, and the cursor below the text keeps track of which letter is being sounded.
WilsonTechnology Flash Applications is a collection of Flash applications that make your Web site more interactive, and help to build online communities. The scripts are customisable and easy to install and include a phpBB shoutbox, FLV and SWF player, user counter, Flash video recorder, and MP3 player.
BitNami ThinkUp Stack is an easy-to-install distribution of the ThinkUp application. It includes pre-configured, ready-to-run versions of Apache, MySQL, PHP, and phpMyAdmin so users can get ThinkUp running in minutes after answering a few questions. ThinkUp is a Web application that captures all your activity on social networks like Twitter, Facebook, and Google+. It allows you to store your social activity in a database that you control, making it easy to search, sort, analyze, publish, and display activity from your network.
Ctcompare allows you to compare several sets of C, Java, Python, or Perl code trees on a token basis, rather than on a line by line basis. These programs help to identify code copying and similarities between snippets of code in both trees, even if the actual lines are dissimilar.
Chrubix transforms your ARM-based Chromebook into a fully functional, more secure laptop. The OS is installed on a removable MultiMediaCard (MMC). You can choose between ArchLinux, Debian, Fedora, Kali, SuSE, and Ubuntu for the underlying OS. Chrubix supplies Guest Mode, full-disk encryption, a Windows XP lookalike mode, MAC address randomizing, a panic button, additional checksums, and a variety of important security-oriented software applications such as Freenet, I2P, Tor, GPG, and LEAP-Bitmask. In addition, Chrubix offers you the option to tweak the software so that it will run on no hardware but yours (MMC and laptop must match).


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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is socially acceptable, environmentally responsible and economically practical pest management in crop production, urban, and natural settings.
The NSF Center for Integrated Pest Management (CIPM) was established in 1991 to serve a lead role in techno- logy development, program implement- ation, training, and public awareness for IPM at the state, regional, and national level.
CIPM fosters the development and implementation of pest management programs and policies based on a high level of knowledge of pest biology coupled with choices of monitoring tools and control technology, resulting in economically sound, environmentally compatible, and sociologically responsible pest management in diverse systems including crop production, urban and natural settings.
CIPM secures, manages and directs projects and programs that impact our vision and mission statements. CIPM encompasses a tiered approach to address the most critical IPM issues at the State, regional, national and international levels.
Projects are managed by PIs or teams of CIPM personnel, usually in partner- ship with stakeholders.


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A myelogram, also known as myelography, is a diagnostic imaging procedure performed by a radiologist. It combines the use of a contrast substance with X-rays or computed tomography (CT) to evaluate abnormalities of the spinal canal, including the spinal cord, nerve roots, and other tissues.
The contrast "dye" is injected into the spinal column before the procedure. This substance, or dye, causes the tissue under study to be visible.
After the contrast dye is injected it appears on an X-ray screen allowing the radiologist to view the spinal cord, subarachnoid space, and other surrounding structures more clearly than with standard X-rays of the spine.
The radiologist will also use a CT scan when performing a myelogram. A CT or CAT scan is a diagnostic imaging procedure using a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images both horizontally and vertically across the body. These images, called slices, show detailed images of the spinal canal. CT scans provide more detail than standard X-rays.
The spinal column is made up of 33 vertebrae that are separated by spongy disks and classified into distinct areas.
The spinal cord, a major part of the central nervous system, is located in the vertebral canal and reaches from the base of the skull to the upper part of the lower back. The bones of the spine and a sac containing cerebrospinal fluid surround it. The spinal cord carries sense and movement signals to and from the brain and controls many reflexes.
A myelogram may be performed to assess the spinal cord, subarachnoid space, or other structures for abnormalities, particularly when another type of examination, such as a standard X-ray, is inconclusive. Myelograms may be used to evaluate many diseases, including, but not limited to, the following:
There may be other reasons for your doctor to recommend a myelogram.
You may want to ask your doctor about the amount of radiation used during the procedure and the risks related to your particular situation. It is a good idea to keep a record of your past history of radiation exposure, such as previous scans and other types of X-rays, so that you can inform your doctor. Risks associated with radiation exposure may be related to the cumulative number of X-ray examinations and/or treatments over a long period of time.
If you are pregnant or suspect that you may be pregnant, you should notify your doctor. Radiation exposure to the fetus may cause birth defects.
Because a contrast dye is used during the procedure, there is risk of allergic reaction to the substance. Studies show that 85 percent of the population will not experience an adverse reaction from iodinated contrast; however, you will need to let your doctor know if you have ever had a reaction to any contrast dye, and/or any kidney problems. A reported seafood allergy is not considered to be a contraindication for iodinated contrast.
Because the contrast is injected into the cerebrospinal fluid which also surrounds the brain, there is a small risk of seizure after the injection. Some medications may place you at greater risk for seizure and you may be asked to stop taking a medication for 48 hours before and after the study.
Because this procedure involves a lumbar puncture, the following potential complications may occur:
A myelogram may be performed on an outpatient basis or as part of your stay in a hospital. Procedures may vary depending on your condition and your physician's practices.
Generally, a myelogram follows this process:
You may experience discomfort during the myelogram. The radiologist will use all possible comfort measures and complete the procedure as quickly as possible to minimize any discomfort or pain.
You should remain in the sitting or laying position for several hours after the procedure to reduce your risk of developing a CSF leak.
You will be asked to drink additional fluids to rehydrate after the procedure. This helps to replace the spinal fluid that was withdrawn and reduces the chance of developing a headache.
A nurse will monitor your vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations) frequently after the test. Analgesic agents may be administered if you develop a headache.
When you have completed the recovery period, you will be taken to your hospital room or discharged to your home.
Once you are at home, notify your doctor of any abnormalities, such as numbness and tingling of the legs, blood or other drainage from the injection site, pain at or near the injection site, inability to urinate, fever, stiff neck, or headaches. If the headaches persist for more than 24 hours after the procedure, or when you change positions, you should contact your doctor.
You may be instructed to limit your activity for 24 hours following the procedure. Generally, if no complications occur, you may return to your normal diet and activities.
Your doctor may give you additional or alternative instructions after the procedure, depending on your particular situation.
The content provided here is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease, or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your doctor. Please consult your health care provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.
This page contains links to other websites with information about this procedure and related health conditions. We hope you find these sites helpful, but please remember we do not control or endorse the information presented on these websites, nor do these sites endorse the information contained here.
American Academy of Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
National Institutes of Health (NIH)


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SpiderBot crawls the Web, retrieves content, and performs actions on the content. It is an effort to design and develop a truly pipelined distributed Web crawler.
OpenSearchServer is a powerful, enterprise-class, search engine program. Using its Web user interface, crawlers (Web, file, database, etc.), and REST/RESTFul API, you can integrate advanced full-text search capabilities into your application.
Methanol is a modular, customizable Web crawling system with crawlers optimized for speed. It is designed to allow the administrator to set up any kind of filetype handling, parsing, and indexing rules.
Smart Cache Loader is a very configurable Web
grabber with special Smart Cache support.
A Dart Web server.
A simple podcast aggregator.


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This gutsy and crisply elaborate English Baroque sconce features s-curved arms that project from ball knuckle armbacks to support the multiply turned steps of its waxpans and candle cups. The backplate has a projecting domical boss and lively scalloped edges.
Overall: 13-3/4" h. x 10" w. x 6" d.
Backplate: 5-3/4" diameter
UL listed for use in dry environments
2 candelabra sockets, maximum 60 watts per socket
Also available with 2 GU24 sockets
2" x 3" vertical junction box recommended
For other configurations and sizes, see our Willem Family.
Antique Brass, Burnished Brass, Burnished Nickel, Dark Pewter, Dark Waxed Bronze, German Silver, Light Pewter, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Polished Brass, Polished Nickel, Satin Nickel
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EtsyVeg's February giveaway is on!
In this month's "A Floral Affair" giveaway, EtsyVeg is offering the chance to win a 'basket' of fabulous handmade creations from our talented team members!
Winner will receive:
a handmade pillow by KnittyKrissy
a set of four fine art photo notecards created by JBirkemeierPhoto
two bars of handmade soap (Juniper Mint & Gingerbread) from BohemianRose
a light switch plate made by SweetWolf
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Puppy Menu
Puppy's menu can be opened in 2 ways: through the "Menu" button on the panel's left and by right-clicking the desktop.
When the desktop is empty an few windows are opened, it is more convenient to open it by right-clicking the desktop, because most if its area is free. However, when many windows are open, it is hard to find where to right-click it, so the button is more useful in such cases.
The menu is sorted by application categories. For instance, applications that deal with graphics are contained inside the "Graphic" sub-menu and internet-related applications can be found under "Internet".
To start an application, enter its sub-menu by moving your mouse on it, then, click the application's name or icon once to start it.


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The images you see here are composites of United States Geological Survey (USGS) georectified digitized aerial photographs (known as digital orthophotoquads) and high-resolution, declassified, Russian spy and mapping satellite images collected with the SOVINFORMSPUTNIK KVR 1000 camera system and available from SPIN-2. The data was collected between 1992 and 1995. The majority of the images are from the 1995 time frame.
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Exactly what makes a city "livable" and what can you do to help your own?
Annual surveys, such as those conducted by The Economist, Mercer and Monocle, look at a range of criteria from infrastructure to environment, culture to climate, to determine the most liveable cities in the world. Each year, the perennial front-runners - cities like Melbourne, Helsinki, Honolulu, and Vancouver (pictured above) eagerly await the results, while other vibrant yet perennially congested places such as Los Angeles and Houston seek ways to slice, dice and spin their lower livabilty metrics.
Obviously, building a new subway system or converting 400 acres of prime downtown real estate into public parkland is out of the question for most of us, but there is one low-cost, high-impact area in which anyone can enhance their surroundings: lighting.
A 2009 design guide by the City of Los Angeles' Urban Design Studio recommends that new and old urban developments "develop a system or family of lighting with layers that contribute to the night-time experience, including facade uplighting, sign and display window illumination, landscape, and streetscape lighting...of a character and scale that relates to the pedestrian and highlights special landscape features."
Any photographer will tell you that a beautiful picture begins with good light and clearly the same is true for cities. Done well, modern outdoor lighting can enhance a business or residence by adding depth and vitality to your surroundings.
Matte Silver Outdoor LED Up and Down Wall Light
Classically inspired lighting fixtures can restore a sense of provenance to historic properties, exposing long-forgotten architectural details, and even evoking the contemporary interiors within.
Mission Hills Textured Black Outdoor Wall Light
Enhancing sidewalk appeal is one thing. However, by increasing pedestrian visibility and reducing crime, well-executed outdoor lighting is critical for the positive effect it has on the most important livability index of them all: safety.
Images: National Geographic, Design Intelligence, House Design Decorating, LA Condo Domain
This week we celebrate the birthday of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, "father of modern architecture." In observance of his brilliance, let's take a look at his most notable accomplishments.
Crown Hall (above), located in Chicago, was completed in 1956 during Mies's tenure as director of Illionois Institute of Technology's Department of Architecture. This design features industrial simplicity with exposed steel frame construction.
Farnsworth House is a one-room weekend retreat built in Plano, Illinois. It is brilliantly designed to be one with the landscape. The glass panels and white painted steel construction are so simple and elegant, it's the perfect design aesthetic for a weekend home.
The Barcelona Pavilion was completed in 1929 for the International Exposition in Barcelona, Spain. Seamlessly merging structure with water, Mies selected marble, red onyx and travertine to create this stunning structure. Such extravagant materials contrasts this beautifully simple structure.
In addition to Mies's profound accomplishments in architecture, he also designed modern furniture and his furniture is just as well known. For example, the Barcelona chair and ottoman (below). This noteworthy pair, inspired by ancient campaign and folding chairs, is made of steel with a chrome finish and leather upholstery. Like the Barcelona Pavilion, it was also designed for the 1929 International Exposition in Barcelona, Spain. Mies designed much more sleek furniture which has been inspiring furniture design ever since, such as stylish ergonomic office chairs.
Tuesday would have been Mies's 126th birthday.
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My love for acrylic in interior design started with a stay at the Hudson Hotel in New York a few years ago and it has stayed with me ever since. I think acrylic is the perfect contrast against natural materials. It adds life and light without being too heavy or dominating. It's a perfect element of the unexpected whether it be clear or colored. It mixes perfectly with modern interiors and contrasts beautifully with traditional. Here are some amazing interiors to prove it!
The clear acrylic chairs work well with the natural elements of this kitchen and breakfast room. By being visually unobtrusive they make the space feel larger and the modern lighting make a statement.
The fireplace is the main focus of this space and the acrylic chairs do a great job of complimenting that. I love how the fireplace can be seen through the chair at the end of the table. Mixing transparent orange chairs and clear chairs is also a nice touch in this modern organic space.
This table let's the chrome lighting make the statement and let's the floors shine through. It really brings light into this rich setting.
The sleek and smoky outdoor dining chairs are perfect in this slightly rustic setting that opens up to the exterior.
This black acrylic chair can stand all on it's own. It is the perfect accent in any space.
Images: Hudson Hotel, DecorPad, Arkimom, Design Indulgences
Concrete is the trendy product for home building if you want that modern urban-style aesthetic. It's a very raw material that provides clean lines and an open canvas for any home decor and furniture you decide to pair it with. Would you be surprised to learn that this living room wall (above) is not concrete but a wall covering? This image below is another style in the same Tom Haga Concrete Collection.
If you do have the option of selecting the architectural materials for your home or condo during the building stages, this super modern bathroom is a great design idea. The typographical screening concept paired with the concrete is also a really cool idea.
These tiles from Daniel Ogassian are a great option whether you're designing from scratch or just re-designing a single room. They can help you add concrete in a big way or just a little corner.
This ottoman gives the appearance of concrete without the heaviness. It's constructed out of clay with a slate finish made to look like concrete... perfect near a side chair in an urban-style loft.
Slate Finish Round Clay Ottoman
This floor lamp has a super fun and modern style, but also has a chic detail... the base is finished with a concrete paint to give it the effect without the extra weight.
Rico Espinet Brushed Nickel Floor Lamp
So, whether you're building your home from scratch and you have input on the architectural materials.... or you just want to add a little detail, there's lots of fun ways to incorporate concrete into your urban-style decor.
Images: Tom Haga, Daniel Ogassian, Apartment Therapy
Products (from left to right): Artemis High Pure Red Ceiling Fan, Jonathan Adler Capri Red Accent Lamp, Sao Paulo Ribbed Metallic Red Round Wall Mirror, Lights Up! Woody Pickled Red Dupioni Silk Shade Floor Lamp, Set of 4 Zuo Juju Red Outdoor Dining Chairs
The allure of cranberry red can be coughed up to its association with excitement. Red is daring, bold, and just plain fun. My favorite use of red in interiors is when it is used as a stand alone color against a very neutral or white background (as shown in the bathroom picture below). Cranberry red also mixes well with other colors such as teals, violets, and light yellows. If you want to just dip your toe in the red color scheme, go for red light fixtures and home decor versus painting an entire wall.
The bright red ceiling fan would look awesome over a modern bed. The red table lamp adds a pop of color and excitement to living room decor. I would love to see the Sao Paulo metallic red mirror used over a side table in an entryway. I have major tripod floor lamp envy and would die to purchase the red floor lamp for my home office. Jazz up your outdoor dining experience with bright red dining chairs. Which cranberry red home accent are you craving?
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March, 2012
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Tooth decay (destruction of tooth structure) is the disease known as caries or cavities. Tooth decay is one of the most common disorders, second only to the common cold. It's also a highly preventable disease caused by bacteria and many contributing factors. It can occur when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches), such as milk, soda, raisins, candy, cake, fruit juices, cereals, and bread, are left on the teeth. Bacteria that normally live in the mouth change these foods, producing acids. The combination of bacteria, food, acid, and saliva form a substance called plaque that sticks to the teeth. As a result, over time, tooth enamel is destroyed, causing cavities.
We all host bacteria in our mouths which makes everyone a potential target for cavities. Risk factors that put a person at a higher risk for tooth decay include:
The following are the most common symptoms of tooth decay and dental caries. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include white spots on the teeth that appear first. Then, an early cavity appears that has a light brown color on the tooth. The tooth color progressively becomes darker and the decayed teeth may become sensitive to sweets and cold beverages or foods.
Dental caries are usually diagnosed based on a complete history and physical examination of your child. This may be performed by your child's physician or your child's dentist.
Preventing tooth decay and cavities involves five simple steps:
Specific treatment for tooth decay will be determined by your child's physician or dentist based on:
Treatment, in most cases, requires removing the caries and replacing the lost substance of the tooth with a filling.
Teeth that have been affected by tooth decay (caries or cavities) might require a filling or other treatment. Advances in dental materials and techniques provide new, effective ways to restore teeth.
There are several different types of restorations, including:
Amalgam fillings have been used for decades, and have been tested for safety and resistance to wear. Dentists have found amalgams to be safe, reliable, and effective for restorations.
Glass ionomers are tooth-colored materials made from fine glass powders and acrylic acids. These are used in small fillings that don't have to withstand heavy pressure from chewing. Resin ionomers are made from glass with acrylic acids and acrylic resin.
For an indirect restoration, a dentist may use an all-porcelain, or ceramic, application. This material looks like natural tooth enamel in color and translucency. Another type of indirect restoration may use the porcelain that's fused to metal, which provides additional strength. Gold alloys are used often for crowns or inlays and onlays. Less expensive alternatives to gold are base metal alloys that can be used in crowns and are resistant to corrosion and fracture. Indirect composites are similar to those used for fillings and are tooth-colored, but they are not as strong as ceramic or metal restorations.
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Bill Berg and Inner Session at 185 King
185 King Street will host Bill Berg and Inner Session at 8 p.m. Friday.
The jazz trio Inner Session came together last summer, playing for the first time at Inn at the Biltmore (Asheville). This piano, upright bass and drum trio plays contemporary jazz as well as original music.
Brevard resident Berg has played drums for more than 50 years. In his decades as a studio and performing musician, he has played and/or recorded with Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens and Leo Kottke. He maintains an active music schedule in WNC and enjoys playing diverse styles of music.
Ray Lyon is a pianist and composer with four albums of original contemporary jazz and ambient music released on his own label, Burning Blue Records. Through his career he has recorded and/or played with such musical luminaries as Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Nestor Torres, Jon Secada, Jaco Pastorius, Randy Bernsen, Raul Midon and Ed Calle.
Trevor Stoia grew up in Asheville, where he played drums at T.C. Roberson High School and went on to N.C. State to study mechanical engineering. While at State, he rented his first upright bass and started working on his chops. He transferred to UNCA to study jazz and practice bass eight hours a day. Once he graduated, he began playing professionally.
Tickets are $5 for nonmembers. Call 828-877-1850 or email email@example.com for more information.
Asheville Symphony in concert on Saturday
The Asheville Symphony Orchestra continues its 52nd season at 8 p.m. Saturday at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium.
The concert will consist of works by Barber, Franck and Tchaikovsky, conducted by music director Daniel Meyer and featuring Tchaikovsky Competition Winner Daniil Trifonov.
The concert will begin with the romantic "Adagio for Strings" written in 1938 by Samuel Barber. Meyer describes it as "one of the most emotional pieces of the previous century, from the pen of an American master on the verge of international fame."
Next the orchestra will play Franck's symphonic poem "Psyche." The Belgian composer completed it at the age of 65 in 1887, three years before his death. The piece was inspired by works similar in form by Franz Liszt and tells the story from ancient Greek mythology of Eros and Psyche.
After intermission, the audience will be treated to a performance of the Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23 by Tchaikovsky.
Presenting this concerto requires a virtuoso performer on the piano, Trifonov, a student at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Ticket prices range from $20 to $58. Subscriptions are also available on a "pick three" basis for $55 to $167.
Call 828-254-7046 or visit www.ashevillesym phony.org for more information.
Feed & Seed to host Dashboard Blues
The Feed & Seed, located at 3715 Hendersonville Road, hosts weekend shows starting at 7:30 p.m.
u Today: Dashboard Blues
u Saturday: Lonesome Road
u Feb. 15: County Farm
u Feb. 16: Paul Cataldo, 6:30 p.m.; New 5 Cents
u Feb. 22: Conservation Theory
u Feb. 23: Southern Crescent, 6:30 p.m.; The Neighbors
For more information, call 828-216-3492.
Contra Dance party
The Party Place and Event Center off Friendship Church Road in Saluda will host the Blue Ridge Contra Valentine Dance at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15.
While most contra dances include two-person moves, it is not necessary or expected that you come to the dance with a partner. In fact, it is customary to change partners after each dance. Everyone is welcome.
Dance lessons are from 6:30-7 p.m. and then dancing until 9:30 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for dancers 18 and younger. The caller is Laurie Fisher. The band is Skeeziks.
Call 828-749-3676 or visit partyplaceandevent center.com for more information.
BRCC concert series to continue Feb. 19
The Blue Ridge Community College Concert Series will host Opus Two, an internationally acclaimed violin and piano duo, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 in Thomas Auditorium.
Award-winning violinist William Terwilliger and pianist Andrew Cooperstock comprise Opus Two.
The duo's program at BRCC will consist of the music of George Gershwin.
Opus Two first came to international attention as winners of the United States Information Agency's Artistic Ambassador Auditions in 1993.
A recent residency in Ghana marked the duo's first visit to Africa, the sixth continent on which they have performed.
Cooperstock is a senior member of the keyboard faculty at the University of Colorado at Boulder, while Terwilliger is professor of violin at the University of South Carolina.
Admission to the concert is $10 at the door; admission for all students is $3. Proceeds benefit the college's Community Enrichment Program.
Call 828-694-1860 or email firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
Jim Quick and Coastline at Party Place March 1
The Party Place and Event Center off Friendship Church Road in Saluda will host Jim Quick and Coastline on March 1. Tickets are on sale.
Quick received "Entertainer of the Year" honors in 2012 at The Beach Music Awards.
Tickets are $15.
Call 828-749-3676 or visit partyplaceandevent center.com for more information.
BLT fundraiser 'Dancing With Our Stars' Feb. 16
The Brevard Little Theatre at 55 E. Jordan St. will host a "Dancing With Our Stars" fundraiser at 7 p.m. Feb. 16.
The money raised will support the cost of operating the community theater
Eight couples have been practicing their ballroom dance numbers in preparation for this event. Donating their time and talent by competing in this fundraiser are Lisa Puckett Bader and Dean St. Marie, Shannon Lopez and Matt Bader, Amber Austin and Jackson Wine, Gillian Hillman and Mark Henry, Marty and Glenn Ingram, Rebecca Carter and C.J. Stancil, Eva Robbins and Roni Daller, and Brevard Mayor Jimmy Harris with his surprise partner.
Stancil and Bader are professional dance instructors. Bader and her competition dance team will do an exhibition dance, as will Melissa McCall, a Zumba instructor with Brevard Health and Racquet Club.
Each couple will perform a dance, and the audience will vote for their favorites with dollar bills. Each dollar is one vote. Two other people donating their time again this year are WSQL radio personality Don DeBiase as the master of ceremonies and Roger Buckner as the DJ.
Admission is $10, which includes a beverage. A cash bar and snacks will be available. The DJ will play music for open dancing until 11 p.m.
Advance tickets sales are Monday, Wednesday and Feb. 15 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Brevard Little Theatre. Call 828-884-2587 for more information.
Tavernier to headline event at First Methodist
The First United Methodist Church at 6th Avenue West, Hendersonville, will host its Annual Student Concert Series featuring Christopher Tavernier from 4-6 p.m. Feb. 17.
Tavernier is the winner of the 10th annual Appalachian Classical Music Association. He will perform his award-winning piece, Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 in B minor, Op. 23, with Dr. John Cobb playing second piano.
Tavernier is 12 years old and in the sixth grade at Hendersonville Middle School.
There will be many other performances from other talented pianists. Teacher participants include Dr. John Cobb, Gwenn Roberts, Collette Levi, Dr. Deborah Belcher, Lynn Kitts and Carol Stone. Freeburg Pianos is bringing in two Perzina grand pianos for this free concert.
Call 828-693-4275 for more information.
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WINNIPEG — A failed candidate for Winnipeg city council has admitted to local media outlets that he was behind a series of posters titled "$hitler's List," which many have described as antisemitic.
In the posters, which first appeared in downtown Winnipeg just before Rosh Hashanah, the writer, Gordon Warren, was critical of Winnipeg's Jewish mayor, Sam Katz.
The flyers also included a list of names of mostly Jewish businesspeople in Manitoba's capital who either have business ties to Katz or are connected to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, which is under construction here and was the brainchild of the late Jewish media mogul Israel Asper.
Warren ran for office unsuccessfully in the 2010 election. In an interview he gave at the time, he said he was running to "end waste and corruption at city hall."
He criticized Katz and city council for "entrusting our water and sewage treatment to Veolia, a French-based multinational conglomerate with an abysmal health and safety record and a notorious reputation that includes bribery of public officials, illegal political contributions, kickbacks, price-fixing and fraudulent accounting."
He added that he was committed to working against "ethically challenged people."
When asked if there was anything he would like to change in the city, Warren responded that "if Mayor Katz has taught Winnipeggers anything, it is that private interests must be kept separate from public interests."
He then referred to a number of city council decisions involving agreements with private companies.
"Whether it's Sam's dealings with Crocus, the MTS Centre cash giveaway to Mark Chipman, Sam's [Winnipeg] Goldeyes [baseball team] parking arrangement, the Asper stadium-mall-Bomber deal, or the more crucial secret water/waste management contract with Veolia, [city council] can't allow private, commercial interests to compromise Winnipeg's public interests ever again."
In his most recent e-mail to the news media, Warren said he put out the posters – a second batch appeared a couple of weeks after the first set were posted – because he felt he had no other choice, "as justice officials weren't willing to investigate a controversial land swap deal involving a city fire hall, and local Jewish and Zionist media" weren't accurately reporting what was going on.
"There was no one willing to do anything about it," Warren said.
He compiled the names of Katz's business associates using Google. He claims he didn't realize most of the names on the list were Jewish until after the posters started appearing in public.
He also claims to have been shocked at the response to them. In a letter he sent anonymously a couple of months ago to Winnipeg's Jewish Post and News, he denied being antisemitic.
"$hitler's List" was supposed to be a take off on "Schindler's List," he wrote, referring to the Holocaust-themed book and Hollywood film of the same name.
Police announced last month that their investigation determined the posters broke no laws.
Katz was not available to comment on Warren's statements, but in a September interview, he said that he was "extremely saddened and disheartened" by the posters, and he had "faith the people of Winnipeg will not support such malice."
Warren, who is currently unemployed, conceded he was "pushing the envelope" with the posters and can understand why people might be offended by them.
He also said he's upset the posters took attention away from the issues he was trying to highlight.


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"PINK" by Kat Magill
Nicki, ask them why they acting so FUCKIN brand new. If they knew that Park Place aint gained in ONE ROLL and Broadway likes you to STAY in character, they would understand a MONOPOLY of features. Whose fuckin album weren't you on? They don't know the game and will ask you why you play it. Feminists have been fighting against the world ran only by men for years. But some aint willing to...