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Approved User: Research investigator who has received National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) approval of a request to access Medical Sequencing Program (MSP) Controlled Access Data through the completion of a Data Access Request document.
Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR): See 'Institutional Business Official'
Collaborating Investigator: An independent primary investigator (PI) collaborating with the requester on the project for which the requester is requesting access to controlled-access MSP data. Collaborating investigators may be from the requester's home institution or a separate institution.
Contributing Investigator: An investigator who provided human samples for use in an MSP project.
Controlled-access data: Secure MSP data that are available from NCBI only to approved users. Will include phenotype data and information linking fragmented open access sequence data.
Coordinating Committee (CC) for Sequencing Target Selection: The CC integrates advice from all sequencing target selection working groups, including the Medical Sequencing Working Group (MSWG), and provides advice to NHGRI regarding the overall scientific priority of any initiatives and projects. The CC also reviews proposals that originate from the sequencing target selection working groups.
Data Access Committee (DAC): A committee constituted of federal employees that will review Data Access Requests (DAR).
Data Access Committee (DAC) Dashboard: A Web-based system used by the NHGRI DAC to tract the status of requests for access to controlled-access data.
Data Access Request (DAR): An automated form (Data Access Request) with which requesters apply for access to the MSP controlled-access data. The DAR requires signatures from the requesting investigator and his/her institutional business official. Submission of the DAR indicates that the signers represent and warrant their qualifications for access to and use of MSP data and certify their agreement to the MSP principles, policies and procedures for the use of MSP as articulated in that document.
Data Use Certification (DUC): A component of the DAR that enumerates the responsibilities of approved users.
Data Use Review Board (DURB): The DURB will evaluate the adequacy of the DAC approval process, and the potential for adverse events for research participants.
De-identified Samples or data which are stripped of the 18 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) identifiers are regarded as being de-identified, unless the contributing investigator, sequencing center, or approved user has actual knowledge that it would be possible to use the remaining information alone or in combination with other information to identify the subject. Alternately, samples are considered to be de-identified if a qualified statistician has determined, using generally accepted statistical and scientific principles and methods that the risk is very small that the associated information could be used, alone or in combination with other reasonably available information, by the anticipated recipient to identify the subject of the information.
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Institutional Business Official: (1) A member of the contributing study investigator's home organization with the authority to commit the organization to the terms of the application as defined within the Medical Sequencing Program Sample Applicant Letter form. (2) A member of the approved user's home organization with the authority to certify the organization's agreement to the terms delineated in the Data Use Certification.
Medical Sequencing Working Group (MSWG) for sequencing target selection.: The MSWG is the primary consultant group for NHGRI in selecting MSP initiatives and projects. The MSWG may propose initiatives and projects directly, or review community requests regarding MSP initiatives. The MSWG also considers issues relating to the protection of research subjects within the context of the MSP.
MSP Data: All data generated as part of the MSP, or collected from contributing investigators as part of the MSP.
MSP Initiative: A specific, large initiative within the overall MSP program, for example, "Allelic Spectrum of Common Disease."
MSP Project: A specific project within an MSP initiative. Usually such projects will entail a single disease study or single set of samples that is being subject to sequencing. A complete list of MSP projects and status can be found at Approved Medical Sequencing Projects.
National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research (NACHGR): The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research (NACHGR) is a federally chartered advisory committee that provides overall advice and guidance to all NHGRI initiatives and policies, including for the MSP. See National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research.
NHGRI: The National Human Genome Research Institute. See National Human Genome Research Institute.
NHGRI Medical Sequencing Program (MSP): An NHGRI program that funds the application of large-scale sequencing capacity to the generation of data that are used to understand how genomic variation contributes to human disease. There are other, related sequencing programs, including the Cancer Sequencing Program and The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) that are administered separately and may have different policies. A complete description of the NHGRI MSP, specific MSP initiatives, and related programs can be found at Medical Sequencing Program and Current Initiatives.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Electronic Research Administration (eRA): The electronic research administration of the NIH. Requesters and institutional officials (i.e. Signing Officials (SO) and AORs) must register for an account with eRA to submit a request for access to MSP controlled-access data. See Electronic Research Administration.
Open-Access Data: MSP data that are available through open, public databases, for example the NCBI Trace repository or dbSNP.
Requester: Anyone seeking approval for access to MSP Controlled Access data.
Requesting Institution: The requester's home organization.
Sequencing Center: Large-scale sequencing centers are funded by NHGRI to carry out the sequencing component of the MSP.
Signing Official (SO): See "Institutional Business Official."
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very funny, feel-good family movie
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Awesome, AWESOME movie with great characters! Lots of good character development. Funny jokes for your kids and jokes you will catch yourself giggling at! The awesome picture on the front of the movie is a great indicator of the fun you will experience watching this awesome film! AWESOME!!
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I found the over all daunting tone of the race horses and the potty humor of the flies.
Surprisingly good!
I resisted taking my 5 yr old son to this movie. I saw the previews and thought, oh gosh, it's going to be yuk-yuk roll the eyes kind of humor. We were desperate for something to do so we went anyway. It was really great! My son had his eyes on the screen the whole time and was mezmerised! He was elated with the ending and right into the entire movie and knew exactly what they were attempting to do. I was floored that he was so into it. There were alot of older kids in the theatre that really got the jokes and were laughing right out loud so obviously it was a hit with them too! I nearly burst into tears at the end when I watched my son's expression. He moved me just that much. We had a great time! Kids all ages would love it.
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The eight year old I went with loved it. The twelve year old pretended to be too cool but still enjoyed the humor and deep down had a blast.
Difficult to sit through.
I took my 11, 9 and 6 year old to this movie and all were bored with it after about an hour. I think when a movie resorts to potty humor more than once, it is desperate for laughs. The message of the story is a good one though, always follow your dreams and don't let anyone keep you down.
Kids loved it
ALL my kids loved this movie, they watched it over and over! I need to buy it for them!!! LOL Starts out sad and ends on a very happy note!!!!
This is a great moving about following your dreams. It also addresses issues of diversity. It is not always about looking the part it is what you have in your heart. Some potty humur the Captain Underpants crowd will love this one. David Spade makes a great fly. Kids who love horse movies with an underdog will also enjoy this movie.
Our 5yr old laughed the entire movie!
We werent sure if we should take our 5 1/2yr old to this movie. She had such a good time laughing at the animals and their voices that it made us feel good too! Silly movie good for kids!
it a funny movie my kids love it.
The idea is cute; talking animals are generally fun for little ones. Unfortunately, my husband and I agree, that it's not appropriate for the typical talking-animal crowd (ages 5 and under). Most of the humor is adult-directed (jokes and references to the mob, plays on words -usually in place of curse words). Much of the plot and the vast majority of the humor is delivered through the dialog. Being that the diaglog is so adult-directed, it may be difficult for those under 6 to follow. The scene where the pelican enters has a lot of references to violence (pelican is a "hit man") and calls the horse an "ass." We stopped watching once we realized that it wouldn't be appropriate for the kids...it's not funny enough to really enjoy as an adult, unless you could enjoy it with your children. That being said, the message is a good one and it may get better later in the movie.
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Morocco Deserts & Beaches
About Morocco
You'll gain a whole new appreciation for Moroccan culture and the Berber way of life after embarking on this 11-day tour through the country. Guided by your trusted Chief Experience Officer (CEO), you'll visit incredible sites like the Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, stay overnight in unique accommodations like a Sahara Desert tented camp and a traditional mountain gîte, and hit the coast with surf lessons of the beaches of Agadir.
What's Included
Local Living: Overnight at Berber Desert Camp, Sahara Bedouin Camp
Local Living: Mountain Gîte Stay with Traditional Moroccan Meal, Aroumd
Carte Blanche: Marrakech
Big Night Out: Marrakech. Local village farmland walk in Todra Gorge. Camel ride in the Desert. Traditional dinner and drums at a Berber Camp. Visit to Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah. Hike in the Atlas Mountains. Home cooked meal in a Mountain gîte. Swimming in rock pools and exploring waterfalls in Paradise Valley. Surf lesson in Agadir. Sunset beach bonfire. Essaouira orientation walk. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Stay overnight between cliff walls of Todra Gorge, Venture on a camel ride through sand dunes, Explore the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, Hike around the magnificent High Atlas Mountain, Go surfing in Agadir, Wander around the coastal city of Essaouira
Group Leader Description
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders, otherwise known as a Chief Experience Officer (CEO).
As the group coordinator and manager, the aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. You can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of Morocco, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. They will also offer suggestions for things to do and to see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends.
We also use certified local city guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting – we think it's the best of both worlds.
Group Size Notes
Max 14, avg 10.
Meals Included
10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
Private air-con van, public bus.
About our Transportation
Please note that there is a lot of fast paced travel on this itinerary which necessitates some long travel days in our mini van. We feel that if you enter this trip with this knowledge and expectation, you will appreciate even more the variety of locations we are able to include in this itinerary.
We use a 16-seater minivan and with a full group every seat will be used. The legroom in the minivan is possibly smaller than you may be used to and taller passengers may find space a little cramped. It is important to be aware that as it is not a legal requirement in buses in Morocco, your vehicle may not be equipped with seat belts. The minivans have air conditioning, however please note that summer temperatures in Morocco can easily reach 50 celsius. When the outside temperature is so hot, a minibus air conditioning system will not be able to cool the bus to the temperatures you are used to enjoying at home. Please bear in mind that travelling in Morocco in summer will inevitably involve very hot temperatures and some discomfort may be experienced when travelling.
Hotels (6 nts), tented desert camp (1 nt, multi-share), mountain gîte (1 nt, multi-share), surf camp (2 nts)
About Accommodation
On this trip you can expect to stay in local hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. Where a town has both an ancient medina and a "ville nouvelle" we generally stay in the ville nouvelle, both because the standard of hotels is higher, and because travellers (especially women) often find the medinas at night a little confronting.
Please note that Morocco is a developing country and as such the infrastructure is not as reliable as you would expect at home. Expect quirky plumbing and the odd cold shower!
Joining Instructions
Please note that day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned on this day. Upon arrival to the city on day 1 (or earlier if you have booked pre-accommodation with us), please make your way to the joining hotel (note that check-in time will be in the afternoon). Once you arrive at the hotel, look for a note or bulletin board in the reception with a note from your CEO. This note will give the details of your Welcome Meeting on day 1 (usually between 5pm and 7pm), where you will get a chance to meet your CEO and other travellers, as well as learn more about how the tour will run. If you don't see a note, please ask reception for details!
If you are arriving later and will miss the Welcome Meeting, your CEO will leave a note at reception for you with any information you may need, and with morning instructions for the next day.
If you are taking a taxi, upon exiting the main terminal, walk straight ahead into the main car park where you will see the taxi stand with many taxis all queued and waiting. Although the Hotel Amalou is approximately a 20 minute drive from the airport, haggling is encouraged to attempt to get the lowest price.
If you have pre-arranged an arrival transfer, please look for the driver holding a G Adventures sign outside of the terminal hall. Please approach them, and ask them who they are supposed to be picking up (do not tell them your name, they should have this information already). Once they give you the correct name, have your passport ready to show them and you will be on your way!
Emergency Contact
Should you need to contact G Adventures during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call our local G Adventures Morocco operator. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
G Adventures Operator – Morocco
Open 5 days a week, Monday to Friday 09:00am to 5:30pm local time (GMT).
Tel: +212 (0)528 824898 (during office hours)
Emergency Cell Phone: +212 (0) 661 861950 (after office hours).
If you are unable to contact either of these numbers please phone G Adventures Regional Emergency Cell Phone (Cairo, Egypt): +201222211699
If you are unable for any reason to contact these numbers, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.
Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0344 272 0000
Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618
Outside North America, Australia and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
Conservative Dress:
• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
• Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Required visas or vaccination certificates (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Visas and Entry Requirements
All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity).
To date, citizens of the UK, EU, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand do not need visas for visits of up to three-months.
Other nationalities may need to organise a visa pre travel- please check the individual requirements of your passport nationality.
Please note this information is given in good faith, is beyond G Adventures's control and subject to change at any time.
Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. It is the individual's responsibility to ensure that travel documentation is correct.
Optional Activities
Ait Benhaddou
- Tagine Cooking Demonstration (120MAD per person)
Djemaa el Fna
- Djemaa el Fna Market Square Visit (Free)
- Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
- Berber Villages Visit
Diamante Verde
- Swimming
Puerto Escondido
- Stand Up Paddle Boarding
- Yoga
- Windsurfing (60EUR per person)
- Shopping
- Kite Surfing Lesson (550BRL per person)
- Hammam (Spa and Steam Bath) Visit (250-350MAD per person)
A Couple of Rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our group leader has the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Day 1 Marrakech
Arrive at any time. Meet your group for the welcome meeting. Afterwards, head out for a night on the town.
Additional Notes:
On arrival, check the notice board (or ask reception) for the exact time and location of the group meeting. Afterwards, there will be the possibility to go out for a meal as a group in a nearby local restaurant. If you arrive late, no worries, your leader will leave you a message at the front desk.
Included Activities:
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2 Marrakech/Todra Gorge (1B)
Make the first stop of the day at Tineghir to visit the town and go for a walk through the palm groves. Then head to the breathtaking Todra Gorge to spend the night nestled between the sheer cliff walls among the palm trees and gurgling river. This serene spot is great for hiking, relaxing on the edge of the river or sampling some local Berber delicacies.
Private Vehicle (6.00 hour(s), 362km)
Day 3 Todra Gorge/Merzouga (1B, 1D)
In late afternoon, set off by camel to a desert camp deep in the dunes. Learn to tie a turban to keep the desert sun off your face and add a little flare to photos.
Enjoy a warm welcome (with mint tea). A traditional dinner under the stars, cooked by our hosts, awaits. In the evening, listen to stories about life in this region and, perhaps, some traditional music on the drums.
Additional Notes:
Notes for the Sahara Desert tented camp stay:
There will be a chance to repack and take only overnight bags out to the desert. The accommodations are basic, with four people per tent (though feel free to sleep out under the stars). Bathroom facilities are basic and shared.
Mattresses with sheet and blanket are provided. For winter months (Nov- April), we recommend bringing a sleeping bag for additional warmth.
There will be the chance to shower upon arrival in Merzouga the following morning.
Included Activities:
Overnight at Berber Desert Camp
Private Vehicle (2.80 hour(s), 199km)
Ride out to the tented camp for the night. Local guides will teach you how to mount and dismount and other handy camel-related safety tips.
Camel (1.50 hour(s))
Day 4 Merzouga/Ait Benhaddou (1B)
Rise early to get on the trusty camels. Watch the sun rise before returning to Merzouga.
Depart early from the camp. and travel along the Route of 1000 Kasbahs to Ait Ben Haddou, one of the most fascinating and beautiful kasbahs renowned UNESCO world heritage site.
Included Activities:
Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah Guided Tour
Head back to Merzouga and wave goodbye to your new humpback friend.
Camel (1.50 hour(s))
Private Vehicle (5.50 hour(s), 390km)
Day 5 Ait Benhaddou/Aroumd (1B, 1D)
Travel through the magnificent High Atlas Mountain landscape, crossing the Tizi n'Tichka pass at 2260m. Head into the splendid Toubkal National Park, passing through small villages on winding mountain roads, arriving at the village of Imlil.
With our main luggage transported by mule, embark on the walk from Imlil to the little village of Aroumd (1 hr), arriving at our simple mountain gîte for the night.
Enjoy a homemade dinner of local produce in the cozy salon. Settle in and enjoy the tranquility, fantastic views, and clean mountain air of this magical region.
Additional Notes:
Accommodation is multi-share, up to six beds in each room. Bedding is provided, but you will need to bring a sleeping bag for additional warmth if travelling between November and April. You will also need to bring your own towel. Bathroom facilities are shared.
Included Activities:
Mountain Gîte Stay with Traditional Moroccan Meal
Private Vehicle (4.50 hour(s), 225km)
Walking (1.00 hour(s))
Day 6 Aroumd/Marrakech (1B)
Journey to Marrakech. After arriving in the "Red City,"opt to discover the secrets of this amazing, ancient city. Relax at one of the tea houses around the square, watching the hustle and bustle from a shady spot. Opt for a guided tour of the Marrakech medina, visiting the historical Koutoubia Minaret and gardens, Bahia Palace, the Mellah, and the Saadian Tombs.
End the day like a local with an optional group dinner in the famous food stalls of Djemaa el Fna.
Private Vehicle (1.75 hour(s), 70km)
Day 7 Marrakech (1B)
A great place to start is Djemaa el Fna square, in the heart of the medina. The square changes its offerings throughout the day. Do some souvenir shopping or wander the new part of the city for a taste of the modern.
Included Activities:
Big Night Out
Day 8 Marrakech/Agadir (1B, 1D)
Head to Paradise valley to swim in rock pools and explore waterfalls. Opt for a guided hike or visit to the village of Izourki Oufella, a region that is known for its refined honey and argan oil. Continue to Agadir.
Included Activities:
Paradise Valley Visit
Private Vehicle (3.00-3.50 hours, 245km)
Private Vehicle (1.00 hour(s), 35km)
Day 9 Agadir (1B, 1L, 1D)
In the morning enjoy a surf lesson before hitting the waves. Free afternoon to continue surfing, or opt for some stand up paddle boarding, hiking or yoga. In the evening, join the the group for a sunset bonfire on the beach.
Included Activities:
Surf Lesson
Sunset Beach Bonfire
Day 10 Agadir/Essaouira (1B)
Head to Essaouira and enjoy an orientation walk followed by free time to explore this coastal city.
Included Activities:
Essaouira Orientation Walk
Day 11 Essaouira/Marrakech (1B)
Leave the coast behind and return to Marrakech. Trip ends on arrival.
Additional Notes:
This tour will end upon arrival in Marrakech at approximately 12pm. We suggest booking any onward travel after 4pm.
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The City of Beverly Hills is addressing homelessness through multiple channels outlined below; continue reading for more detailed information on each strategy.
1. We work directly with homeless individuals - our homeless outreach team - CLASP - conducts daily outreach on the streets of Beverly Hills and at weekly hot meal programs offered by the local faith community.
2. We engage community stakeholders - the Beverly Hills Homeless Collaboration made up of the Human Services Division, CLASP, city representatives including: attorney's office, parking, police, fire.
3. We engage local businesses - our Positive Change, Not Spare Change campaign has been introduced to the business community, encouraging owners and patrons to direct generous giving to social service agencies for long term, permanent impact on homelessness in Beverly Hills.
4. We participate in city policy development - two ordinances passed through city council regarding behavior on public property and parking ticket forgiveness encourage individuals to engage in services to meet their basic needs and increase their self-sufficiency.
5. We support regional efforts to end homelessness - In November 2011, City Council passed a resolution in support of United Way's Home for Good initiative and plan to end chronic homelessness.
Changing Lives and Sharing Places (CLASP): The City has engaged the services of a professional outreach team trained in how to approach and assess the needs of homeless individuals. You can help by calling the CLASP team at 310-487-0313 and provide the location and description of the homeless individual.
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Parking citations often pose a barrier to stability and self-sufficiency for individuals and families who are homeless, formerly homeless, or at-risk of homelessness. Many of these individuals live paycheck-to-paycheck, and thus parking citations can result in an impounded car that can then result in loss of work and a reduction in income. Those who have already lost their homes and live in their cars are frequently subjected to parking citations, which they often cannot pay, resulting in impoundment. Unable to retrieve their cars, they may lose all of their possessions and their last form of shelter. The City Council of the City of Beverly Hills is aware of this critical problem and is concerned about individuals and families who are homeless, formerly homeless, or at-risk of homelessness. Read more about the resolution and forgiveness program.
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Morrow, May 2003, 24.95, 437 pp. 0060508167 Although the prime suspect is a close friend, Philadelphia attorney Victor Carl believes that lawyer Guy Forrest killed his live-in lover in a crime of passion. When Victor arrived at the rainy scene, he found Guy sitting naked outside the house he shared with the victim, holding a gun. Inside Hailey Prouix had been shot dead. Guy, who left his family for Hailey, swears he did not kill her, but Victo...
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Morrow, May 2004, 24.95 ISBN: 0060508175 In Philadelphia, lawyer Victor Carl visits his dying father residing at the Temple University Hospital. His dad may be near death and seems to only tell melancholy tales from his youth, but has enough of his faculties to know that his son's cable is out and the Sixers are on TV. Meanwhile pathetic insignificant wannabe thug Joey �Cheaps� Parma wants to retain Victor involving the murder of a lawyer Tom...


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The only time I thought about putting up my arms in a guard position, was when I was fighting tournaments, a sporting event, or when practicing prearranged drills.
And that's sport.
When I think of a real fight, I think of 'putting up' my arms only as they slam into an opponent's vital areas before the opponent has a chance to lift his own arms or cock any weapon, like a bat.
The best 'defense' is to have good 'off line' movement so as to avoid getting hit in the first place; your 'guard' should only be to stop what gets through as you inflict damage to the adversary in the fog of war…not your first line of defense.
Through tournament competition against different systems you learn that you can't have 100% defense when you get into an 'exchange' with an opponent who might be faster and more skilled _with incoming techniques you are not too familiar with, because of the different lines of direction and force.
In such cases, you need to cover the most vulnerable parts, such as your face/chin and ribs, as you angle, flank and pre-empt.The elbows of Uechi _in positional transitions _ open hands or closed fists, will give you some cover. The beauty of our style if understood and practiced realistically.
In a real fight …You also need to learn to blade your body, staggering your stance, to protect the groin, while also learning to use your well conditioned shins to check low kicks, and knees to 'bore in' to disrupt…but most practitioners do not have the discipline to condition the body/shins/arms…
In my view, as good as blocks are, they will always be of dubious utility as a primary defense as anyone with good striking skills will 'pop' you in the places you think you are protecting in the chaos of any exchange, when adrenaline is creating havoc in your system.
In a real fight the last thing you want to do is to be caught in a reactive process.
Do not think blocks in a fight... I repeat… the best 'defense' is to have good movement so as to avoid getting hit in the first place; your 'guard' should only be to stop what gets through, not your first line of defense.
You need to learn to sense when the fight has already begun, and try to forestall it before giving the opponent a chance to 'cock' his weapons…i.e., his fists, a club, a bat, etc.
Train to get your shins a hard as steel and practice low chopping kicks to the legs of the opponent while his attention is mostly above his waist or yours becoming affected by tunnel vision. Your job is to destroy the opponent's structural support at first touch.
Some of you may have witnessed some competitors in Uechi fighting start to puke after being hit with shin shots in the legs.


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BFG GeForce GTX 295 1796MB and Quad SLI Review
GTX 295 Retail Release
If you feel like you are having a case of 'deja vu' don't worry, you probably aren't alone. While today is the official release of the GeForce GTX 295 graphics card from NVIDIA, and also the first day of CES 2009, we posted an early preview of the reference card from NVIDIA back in the middle of December. A lot of the benchmarks you'll see today were actually created for THAT article though this time around NVIDIA allowed us to go all out with our testing configurations so we have additional details like power consumption included and just because we could, Quad SLI testing.
To quote from the previous article on the setup for this new video card offering:
In the same lineage as the GeForce 9800 GX2 and 7950 GX2, this new
card is in fact utilizing a pair of GT200-based GPUs on two PCBs all
contained on a single dual-slot card. The core of these GPUs is based
on the GT200 architecture of course, though these new parts are first consumer cards to see the new 55nm cores on them. (The underlying technology is the same though - see my first GT200 review for the full break down on this GPU's inner-workings.) This was no doubt a requirement as
getting a pair of the very hot and power hungry 65nm GT200s was a
difficult task.
The specs on the new GTX 295 are impressive:
- 480 stream processors (240 per core)
- 576 MHz core clock
- 1242 MHz shader clock
- 1000 / 2000 MHz GDDR3 memory clock
- 1792MB total frame buffer (896MB per core)
- 448-bit memory interface per core
- 56 total ROPs (28 per core)
- 160 texture units (80 per core)
What is interesting about these specs is the mix between GTX 260
and GTX 280 heritage. The 480 stream processors indicate that the GTX
295 is basically a pair of GTX 280 GPUs (since the GTX 260s have either
192 SPs or 216 SPs depending on your place in time) on a single board
while the clock rates are exactly like those reference clocks on the
GTX 260 GPU. Also, the 448-bit memory bus and 896MB of memory per core
are also indicative of the GTX 260 product. NVIDIA has obviously
created a hybrid part here that properly balances GPU performance and
power efficiency.
BFG GeForce GTX 295 1796MB
For our review of the GTX 295 BFG Technologies sent over its retail product for the release that, to no one's surprise, looks quite a bit like the reference designed card we used in our preview. The GTX 295 will definitely be a more limited-production part than other graphics cards and as such the ability to make custom designs for it will be very limited.
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Even tho this is a pretty old VGA, it's still a awesome graphics card.
I got 2 of these on SLI that I plan to replace soon, but together they can handle most recent games in high details and resolution.
For my new machine, there will be 3 SLI VGA's (don't know which) running on a 6-core, which I expect to bring me an additional 20 to 40% performance.
Still, great video card.
I don't ever regret buying it!
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Slipknot Planning US Tour for 2012
Faithful maggots who have been pining away for new Slipknot since the release of 'All Hope Is Gone' way back in 2008 are going to have to keep waiting for awhile, because the band has no plans to record.
But fans in the US can take heart knowing that there's an American tour on the horizon for next year, according to drummer Shawn 'Clown' Crahan.
In a Facebook post, Crahan promised Slipknot will be "touring by next June in America only." The shows will represent the band's first US gigs since the death of bassist Paul Gray, who passed away last year.
"No album yet because it is too soon and there are no songs yet because the band needs to come together to write this next one," Crahan wrote. "I cannot wait to feel the ideas like choking on color. Everything happens for a reason, so be ready."


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Walt Disney's daughter said the nation lost a consummate professional and one of the loveliest people she has ever known with the death of Mouseketeer Annette Funicello.
Funicello, the longtime Disney and beach movie star, passed away Monday at Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield at the age of 70. She died peacefully from complications due to multiple sclerosis, a disease she battled for a quarter-century.
"Everyone who knew Annette loved and respected her. She was one of the loveliest people I've ever known, and was always so kind to everyone. She was also the consummate professional, and had such great loyalty to my father, " said Diane Disney Miller, daughter of Walt Disney. "Annette will always be very special to me and [my husband,] Ron."
PHOTOS: Annette Funicello - Career in pictures
Her husband, Ron Miller, who oversaw Disney in the 1980s and once worked with Annette when he was a young assistant on "The Mickey Mouse Club," added: "She was always in good spirits and ready to help out if she needed to step in when something unexpected happened."
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LOS ANGELES — The cheer began in the upper decks of the L.A. Coliseum and rumbled down toward the field.
Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o raised both arms skyward and screamed. Fighting Irish players raced off their sideline.
Never before have Notre Dame fans been able to let loose with that cheer because the Fighting Irish have never been to the BCS National Championship Game or the Bowl Alliance Championship Game, or any major bowl since the end of the 2006 season, when they got drilled, 41-14 by LSU.
This cheer went on well into the cool California night. How poetic that a day that began blotted by a cottony fog ended on a clear night with a crystal statement:
Notre Dame (12-0) is the No. 1 team in the nation.
Of the 124 schools that play big-time college football, only two — Notre Dame and Ohio State — made it through the regular season unscathed. And the Irish, along with only UCLA and USC, do not play any FCS opponents.
Te'o emerged from the Notre Dame locker room a good 30 minutes after the final play — a sack, fitting for a team that has leaned on its defense — to do television interviews. When he came through the tunnel and back onto the field, the three-quarters-empty Coliseum sounded like a launching pad.
"I got a great email the other day from a friend from New York that said he had watched last week's game with this mother, who's in her 90s,'' Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick told The Post. "When he left her he said, 'Get some rest.' She said, 'Oh no, I'm going to stay up and watch the Stanford-Oregon game.'
"That's the quintessential story — that a 90-year-old woman was so, so jazzed about this she had to stay up and watch a game that didn't involve Notre Dame but it had consequences for Notre Dame.''
If Alabama beats Georgia in Saturday's SEC Championship, college football will have its quintessential national championship game — the Fighting Irish versus the Crimson Tide. It doesn't get any better.
There will be plenty of time to hype that game. Saturday night and into Sunday, when the Irish returned to South Bend, they found a campus in euphoric chaos. The chant of "BCS!" was picked up there, as if it had been FedExed overnight.
They never expected to have this party, this soon. Brian Kelly just completed his third season as head coach.
On the day he was hired, Kelly's response to the question, "How long?" — the one fans like the 90-year-old woman in New York have been asking — was that the days of the five-year plan are over.
Over the summer, Kelly told Swarbrick he thought this team would be "really good." But Notre Dame fans have hoped this before. Bob Davie is now coaching in New Mexico. Tyrone Willingham was the coach of the year in 2002. Charlie Weis went 10-3 in 2006.
Kelly's first two seasons resulted in 8-5 records and staggering criticism. Some called for Kelly's firing after Declan Sullivan, a student manager, was killed when the tower from which he was filming practice was blown down in heavy winds.
Others questioned if Kelly were the right man for this job after he was caught on camera using language so foul, Touchdown Jesus lowered his hands and covered his ears.
Swarbrick believed he had the right man — a program builder for a program that has tremendously high athletic, academic and moral standards. Did he ever think of making a change?
"No,'' he said. "Someone asked me about that before this year started and I said, 'He's on the coolest seat in America.' That's why we picked up the option last year. We could see the progress all around us.''
That patience, that belief, that resolve led to Saturday's scene in the Coliseum and might lead to Notre Dame's first national title since 1988.
"I always thought it was next year, for me,'' Swarbrick said across the hall from the Irish locker room. "From day one I thought it was next year. But it's cool, it's cool to be ahead of schedule.''
It's cool to hear a cheer that has never been cheered before. Very cool.


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The nine-year teaching veteran was also 2011 Teacher of the Year at North Carolina Virtual Public School.
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The Budget will get back to surplus in 2012-13 as planned, get more people into jobs and spread the opportunities from Mining Boom Mark II to more Australians.
Key elements include:
- Taking the tough decisions necessary to ensure the budget returns to surplus in 2012-13, despite the impact of recent natural disasters.
- Continuing to invest in the economy's productive capacity through better and more targeted skills and training, and new measures to boost participation and improve private sector opportunities to invest in infrastructure.
- Putting the opportunities that flow from a stronger economy within the reach of more Australians, by delivering on key reforms to mental health, extra support for families with teenagers and low income earners and investing in critical regional health and education infrastructure.


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With the teaser trailer for the latest 007 film, Skyfall, hitting the net today – and the complete James Bond Blu-ray collection being made available for pre-orders – we've got Bond on the brain. So we've come up with the top five gadgets for budding secret agents.
Kingston DataTraveler 6000
From £40, kingston.com
Microfilm is a thing of the past and folders will get you laughed out of bootcamp – in 2012 the modern secret agent stores all his information on his trusty USB Drive. Coming in 2, 4 8 and 16GB versions, the Kingston DataTraveler 6000 is one of the most secure USB sticks money can buy, and offers plenty of space to store those high importance documents and office party snaps.
Thanks to 256-bit AES hardware-encryption and Elliptic Curve Cryptography, the DataTraveler 6000 features FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation and even meets the rigorous Suite B standards approved by the US Government. Our favourite feature? The waterproof, titanium coated device will destroy all critical security parameters after 10 failed login attempts, a la Mission Impossible. Sadly there is as yet no feature to stop it being left on the train…
Christophe Claret Baccara
£130,000, christopheclaret.com
Yes, 007's wrist-candy of choice is an Omega – as emphasised by Casino Royale's infamously clunky product placement scene – but as a hardened gambler, Bond would doubtless enjoy the Christophe Claret Baccara's secret feature. Press a hidden button and the Baccara transforms into a mobile casino – hands are dealt on the watch's detailed face whilst two dice fall into a cage on the side of the watch. On the back is a perfectly crafted roulette wheel.
EMPA air conditioned bulletproof vest
£tba, empa.ch
James Bond never breaks into a sweat when he's being shot at – and with this bulletproof vest, neither will you. Created by the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA), the vest uses patented Coolpad technology, allowing water to evaporate though its membrane and keeping those all-important core temperatures down. The result? You'll feel just as cool as you look – and it could just come in handy for those sweltering tropical assignments.
Leica M9-P Edition Hermes
£18,000, leica-camera.com
Surveillance is a large part of working for MI5, as any agent probably shouldn't tell you. And if something's worth doing, it's worth doing in style – so the Leica M9 P Edition Hermes is ideal. Designed by Walter de'Silva, whose day job is working on Bugattis and Bentleys (the literary Bond's motor of choice), the Hermes features smart minimalist design as well as a 2.5 LCD with sapphire crystal and 18MP sensor – ensuring you capture your target's best side.
Pay £18,000 pounds for the camera and Leica will kindly throw in a silver anodised Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens – so you don't have to get too close and blow your cover.
1964 Aston Martin DB5
£3,000,000, rmauctions.com
Well, if you want to play at being James Bond you need his iconic wheels – the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 seen in Goldfinger and Thunderball went under the hammer in 2010 for a mere £2,912,000. Naturally, it includes all the gadgets seen in the film – from an oil slick spray to the infamous ejector seat.
If the price is a bit steep, you can always pick up the Corgi replica version for £50.
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BEIJING — Chinese authorities detained a well-known rights lawyer and several other people Tuesday in an apparent bid to deter activists from marking the upcoming 25th anniversary of a brutal military suppression of pro-democracy protesters.
Beijing police placed Pu Zhiqiang under criminal detention early in the morning, according to Qu Zhenhong, an associate at Pu's firm who has been in contact with his family.
Pu enjoys mainstream prominence that is unusual for most dissidents, and news of his detention was circulating widely on Chinese microblogs. Despite his outspoken criticism of the government, Pu has been featured in magazines and interviewed about labor camps, against which he led high-profile campaigns.
He has represented both high-profile dissidents such as the artist Ai Weiwei as well as the family members of Communist Party members who died in custody of the party's anti-graft investigators after being tortured.
Two of Pu's close friends, Beijing activist Hu Jia and Shanghai lawyer Si Weijiang, said the detention was likely the authorities' retaliation against Pu for attending a seminar in Beijing on Saturday to discuss the June 4, 1989, military crackdown on demonstrators in Tiananmen Square.
"I believe the authorities are detaining Pu now so that he can't do anything between now and the anniversary and so his detention will create a panic and terror among those who wish to remember that day," Hu said by phone. Hu himself has been under house arrest since February, he said.
Several other people who attended the seminar, including Beijing-based scholars Hao Jian and Xu Youyu and blogger and free speech activist Liu Di, were similarly detained Tuesday, Hu said, citing their family members. Calls to their mobile phones rang unanswered.
The Chinese government has never fully disclosed what happened during the crackdown on pro-democracy protesters that killed hundreds, possibly more, and has branded the protests a "counterrevolutionary riot."
Authorities try to stifle any public activities that remember those who died.
Pu had taken part in the 1989 demonstrations when he was a graduate student. The tumultuous protests lasted seven weeks army troops backed by tanks crushed the unarmed protesters.
Public discussion of the crackdown remains taboo in China, making the seminar — reports of which trickled out to the public by social media postings — an unusually bold event despite being held in a private residence and attended by only about a dozen people.
"To me, it was a very normal seminar," said Zhang Xianling, a member of a group that campaigns for the crackdown's victims. Zhang, who lost her 19-year-old son in the military suppression, attended the discussion on Saturday afternoon and said Pu had also participated, as well as several well-known intellectuals.
"The atmosphere of discussions was very warm and friendly. I found it very inspiring," Zhang said. "I told them that as a mother of a June 4 victim, I'm very grateful that they continue to pay attention to it."
In a sign of the authorities' sensitivity to such events, Zhang said police came to her home on Sunday morning to ask her about the seminar. Activists said other participants were summoned by police. The mobile phones of most of the other attendees were turned off Tuesday or rang unanswered.
Qu, Pu's colleague at the Huayi law firm, said police have accused Pu of "creating a disturbance" and that he was being held in a detention center in Beijing. The vaguely defined crime has been increasingly used by Chinese authorities to detain and question dissidents.
Pu has not been formally indicted. Beijing police had no comment.
Associated Press videojournalist Aritz Parra contributed to this report.


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- Jul 5:
- Relief well is last best hope to contain BP's Gulf of Mexico oil spill
- Jul 3:
- Head of BP's spill response, Robert Dudley, has survived trials before
- Jun 17:
- BP CEO Tony Hayward telling Congress he's 'devastated' by oil spill
- Jun 13:
- Sensors deployed to better track oil spill in Gulf of Mexico
- Jun 8:
- Obama defends his response to BP's Gulf of Mexico oil spill
- May 26:
- Witness: BP took 'shortcuts' before Gulf well's blowout
- May 21:
- Friedman: Obama and the oil spill
- May 9:
- Gulf of Mexico oil spill grows as BP scrambles to stop flow
- May 3:
- Oil spill disaster may make waves with your wallet
A fix for the gushing oil well a mile beneath the Gulf of Mexico has so far eluded scientists and engineers armed with technical know-how and high-tech robotic submarines.
So one Boulder man is calling upon people from around the world to try a different, simpler tack: meditation.
"The basic concept is to try and get as many people to visualize that the valve is actually functioning and is working and closing," said Carl Fuermann, a staff member in the University of Colorado's Registrar Office.
The Coast Guard estimates that 200,000 gallons of oil a day has been streaming into the Gulf of Mexico since the Deepwater Horizon oil rig sank after it was rocked by an explosion April 20. A safety valve designed to stop the flow of oil, called a blowout preventer, did not activate as it was designed to after the explosion. Efforts to activate the valve using robots have not worked.
Fuermann said his desire to use meditation to activate the blowout preventer -- and his belief that visualization could actually work -- is rooted in his own life experiences and in a global movement called the Intention Experiment.
"I'm very known for fixing things and making things work," Fuermann said, adding that he believes his meditation helped fix a friend's Flip video camera. "I visualize things working and hold the belief that they actually work."
Lynne McTaggart, who started the Intention Experiment, has organized more than a half dozen mind-over-matter experiments -- most recently to try to improve the water quality in Lake Biwa, Japan -- that involve people focusing their thoughts on something in the physical world to make change. She claims to have scientific evidence that it works.
Fuermann and some of the people who have joined his visualization campaign say they know that many may doubt their methods.
"I completely understand that most people would have a healthy skepticism about these things," said Jahnavi Stenflo, also of Boulder, in an e-mail. "To all those skeptics, I would simply ask them to participate in the exercise if they would like to try. ... Ultimately, there is nothing to lose in trying to visualize the valve shutting off. It either will help or it will not."
Dwayne Bourgoyne, a deep-water mining expert at the Colorado School of Mines, said Tuesday that he has "never heard of such an attempt to stop an oil spill or any other kind of mechanical failure." But he also conceded that while he is familiar with the known law of physics he is "unfamiliar with the telekinetic potential of meditation."
Bourgoyne did have a piece of advice for the meditators, however, and that is to focus their visualization efforts on a process called "sanding out," which can happen when the unconstrained flow of oil weakens the rock around the well bore. The rock can break apart and enter the well as sand, which eventually blocks the oil leak.
"If the meditators are seeking a common image upon which to focus," he said. "I suggest they visualize tiny cracks spreading in the rock."
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Formation and Education for the Life of the Church
Someone who is entrusted with the
service of directing souls recently asked me for advice on how to
meet this "daunting obligation" of assisting others in their
relationship with God. Specifically, he mentioned a passage from
the Rule of St. Benedict that he had been
reflecting upon: "More will be expected of a man to whom more has
been entrusted. He must know what a difficult and demanding burden
he has undertaken: directing souls..."
(Rule 2:30-31). In view of the Church's current
observance of National Vocation Awareness Week, I thought part of
the answer was worth sharing, along with some additional thoughts
on the practice of spiritual direction itself.
As Christian disciples, we are all advisers of one sort or
another. As St. Paul says, we are "servants of Christ and
stewards of the mysteries of God" (1Corinthians 4:1), each member
of the Body of Christ serving the Head. And yes, as Benedict writes
(in reference to the monastery's abbot, but applicable to all
Christians), it is an awesome responsibility. Jesus also stresses
this, perhaps most notably in Luke 12:48: "Much will be required of
the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of
the person entrusted with more." While Benedict was (and is) a
great spiritual "adviser," he takes his cue from Christ-always.
The Rule, after all, is built upon the foundation of
the Gospel.
The most important thing that "those entrusted with much" can do
is to first of all be authentic disciples. In order to lead, first
we must follow Christ our Head. The passage from St.
Paul above is an indicator of that: first, we
are servants, then we are stewards.
After all, as St. Paul also writes, "What do you possess
that you have not received?" (1Corinthians 4:7) This echoes Christ
himself, who told his disciples: "I am the vine, you are the
branches…Without me you can do nothing" (John 15:5).
So, the key task of the adviser-or steward, as it were-is to
always sit at the feet of the Master in order to learn-a task that
will not end is this life. The word "disciple," after all, comes
from the Latin word meaning "pupil."
Being an authentic disciple entails nothing surprising, nothing
unusual-immersing oneself in Scripture and prayer, partaking of
God's grace in the Sacraments, being faithful to the Tradition of
the Church, and participating in the community of believers. It
means incorporating the Gospel message into our very being so that
we grow into Christ, our Head through love (cf. Ephesians 4:15).
The very first words of the Prologue in
Benedict's Rule address this key posture of the
disciple. First, and always, we must listen. Then we
can speak (advise), but we must always circle
back and listen to the Master first.
So, what should one do in order to be a faithful adviser? Be a
faithful disciple first and foremost. Pray. Read
Scripture and other spiritual works. Participate in the
Sacraments-especially the Eucharist-and life of the Church, and
remain united to its Tradition. Live the Beatitudes. Practice
virtue daily. Strive for holiness out of love for Christ. Maintain
an open mind and heart willing to perceive and receive all the ways
in which God manifests himself in our daily lives. Listen to the
Word, and then do it.
After all, while we each have vocations (either as a monk,
married person, etc., etc.), and we each have particular tasks and
ministries in building up the Body of Christ, we
are all disciples-pupils-of Christ, at whose
feet we sit in order to listen (cf. Luke 10:38-42).
As for the specific practice of spiritual direction, the Holy
Spirit is the principal "director." Primarily, spiritual direction
is a forum in which the Holy Spirit is invoked to freely operate so
that the directee may discern the movement of God in his or her
life. One of the first things I tell a new directee is: "There are
three persons in this room: you, the Holy Spirit, and I-and I am
the least important of the three."
Though he or she may not express it in such terms, the directee
comes to a spiritual director seeking guidance from the Holy
Spirit; the director simply provides a human face, a listening ear,
and-to be sure-guidance when it is called for. It is essential that
this guidance be firmly rooted in Scripture and the living
tradition of the Catholic faith, as well as in the spiritual
director's own life of prayer. The emphasis is more on "spiritual"
than it is on "direction."
Spiritual direction is not equivalent to psychological
counseling. These are two distinct realms of dialogue, although
there are certainly areas where the two intersect with one another.
In the case of spiritual direction, the focus is always on the
directee's relationship with God and how God is working in his or
her life. A spiritual director may on occasion recommend to the
directee counseling by a qualified professional.
Spiritual direction is also not a manner of
faith sharing such as members in a Bible study group may
experience. Rather, it is the means by which one's intimate
disclosure of his or her interior life, offered in full freedom and
all honesty to a trusted (and trustworthy) director, aids one's
self-understanding in relation to God.
Often, this understanding develops with the director merely
listening to the directee-who, by the light of the Holy Spirit,
sees more clearly by simply expressing what is already written on
his or her heart. God himself is the origin, path, and destination
of our seeking, and an open heart will not fail to ultimately find
Originally published in Br. Francis' The
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Sports Birthdays for July 5 — Goose Gossage and More
Here are some of the people in the sports world celebrating birthdays on July 5:
Gary Matthews
Age: 62
Profession: Retired MLB Player / Current MLB Analyst
Best Known For: Nicknamed 'Sarge,' Gary Matthews was a consistent hitting outfielder during a major league career that spanned from 1972 to 1987 with the San Francisco Giants, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners. Matthews was the National League Rookie of the Year in 1973, selected to the All-Star team in 1979 and won the Most Valuable Player Award of the 1983 National League Championship Series while with the Phillies. He now serves as an analyst on broadcasts of Phillies games.
Goose Gossage
Age: 61
Profession: Retired MLB Player
Best Known For: Perhaps the first modern 'closer,' Richard 'Goose' Gossage was a hard-throwing relief pitcher who was named to nine All-Star teams during his career from 1972 to 1994. Scowling at batters behind a bushy mustache, Gossage began closing games with the New York Yankees of the late 1970s and was part of their World Series winning team in 1978. In 1981′s 'Pine Tar Game,' Gossage gave up a home run to Kansas City Royals' third-baseman George Brett that was later disallowed because of the amount of pine tar on Brett's bat. Gossage finished his career with 310 saves. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2008.
James Lofton
Age: 56
Profession: Retired NFL Player / Current NFL Analyst
Best Known For: An eight-time Pro Bowl selection at wide receiver, James Lofton was selected to the NFL's 1980′s All-Decade Team. Best known for his time with the Green Bay Packers from 1978 to 1986, Lofton played with three other teams, ending his career with 764 receptions more than 14,000 receiving yards and 75 touchdowns. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003.
John Leclair
Age: 43
Profession: Retired NHL Player
Best Known For: A five-time NHL All-Star, John LeClair amassed 406 goals and 819 points during his 16 seasons in pro hockey. From 1992 to 2007, LeClair scored 50 goals in a season three times, all with the Philadelphia Flyers. He also played with the Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins. He was on the Canadiens' 1993 team that won the Stanley Cup.
Amélie Mauresmo
Age: 33
Profession: Retired WTA Player
Best Known For: The top-ranked tennis player in the world for five weeks of 2004, French-born Amélie Mauresmo won 25 career singles titles, including two Grand Slam championships, from 1994 to 2009.


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Celebrating illustration, design, cartoon and comic art of the mid-20th century.
Monday, October 18, 2010
James Neil Boyle: "BSWCA"
As it happens, I know just a little - Boyle is listed in Walt Reed's "Illustrator in America, 1860-2000" and I had posted what I knew (not much) about Neil Boyle way back in January, 2006.
But shortly after my reply, Daniel sent a second message - surprise, surprise - he found a Neil Boyle website, complete with a gallery of Boyle's work, a biography and a photo of the artist!
I've been setting aside all the Neil Boyle artwork I've stumbled across hoping that the day would come when I had more information to present it with, and it seems that day has come. Below, two pieces by Boyle from the May 1964 issue of Cosmopolitan.
So why the acronym, "BSWCA" in the title of today's post? Seems Neil Boyle had a sense of humour as well as a flair for illustration.
From the bio on his website:
"When Neil first became interested in being a "fine artist" he noticed that the others all had some sort of initials after their signatures. So he made up his own. BSWCA is an acronym for Big Shot West Coast Artist."
This week, a look at some gems by this very talented "Big Shot West Coast Artist", James Neil Boyle.
* Many thanks to Daniel Zalkus for sharing the scan at the top of today's post - and for his detective work in locating Boyle's website!
* My James Neil Boyle Flickr set
18 comments:
I could be wrong, but in the two pieces that you posted above do you see similarities to Harvey Schmidts work?
He was another illustrator who worked during that time. Unfortunately I don't know much about him either.
Daniel; I actually have an article from American Artist on Schmidt so I have seen a few examples of his work and I see what you mean. Actually, I can even see some connection in Boyle's style to Marvin Friedman's stuff... even to Robert Weaver! I think Boyle and many others were exploring a new direction here and in his case, its perhaps a little more ( I almost hate to use the term "commercial" but... ) "commercial" - looking than it is in some others.ReplyDelete
There's a huge collection of Neil's paintings at Molly Malone's Pub on 6th and Fairfax here in Los Angeles. It's worth a visit.ReplyDelete
Really? I wish I'd known that a year ago when i was in L.A. for the Reubens. But still, that's great to hear - thanks Walter :^)ReplyDelete
Leif- Great post, Mr. Boyle also taught at Fred Fixler's California Art Institute in Los Angles (Calabasas/Thousand Oaks) later in his career. I know my teacher Jeff Watts studied with him, I don't know about any of the other Fixler students i.e. Glen Orbik, Morgan Weistling, Greg Pro etc.ReplyDelete
"The difference between illustration and fine art - is a frame." - Neil Boyle.ReplyDelete
I had the great good fortune to take a couple of workshops with Neil when he taught at Scottsdale and Los Angeles. He was the one of the greatest characters I ever met, and one of the most fearless painters - and teachers - I ever saw.
Neil was a genius at composition - for one demonstration he seemed to select a couple of reference photos at random, and in a half hour composed a multi-figure barroom scene, which he then painted in an afternoon - alternating fantastic insights into drawing and painting with hysterical anecdotes from his career the whole time. It was fantastic. There is a terrific series of videos on youtube of another demonstration by Neil, including his pithy comments on both illustration and fine art from a man who had long and successful careers at both.
Wow, thanks Steven - the contributions from commenters today is blowing my mind. Wonderful!ReplyDelete
Ha! I love the BSWCA. I don't know much about Mr. Boyle, but that acronym would endear me to him even if I didn't enjoy looking at his work so much.ReplyDelete
I work with some many credentialed professionals I feel I might need something akin to it.
Thanks so much for the post.
Here are some videos of Neil painting with comments.ReplyDelete
Does that mean a post about Harvey Schmidt might not be far behind?
I have two large original oil paintings by James Neil Boyle signed with BSWCA. Western motif. My boss is looking to sell them. THey are valued at approx $5000 + each. Do you know how to find an interested buyer? Price is negotiable.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12:47 AM
Glad to find this blog. I knew the artist very well--he was my dad. Best dad ever. Best artist ever. Cracks me up you saying his work is--gasp--a little "commercial." He'd have no problem with that. Spent many years as a commercial illustrator.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2:20 PM
I have two of his portraits that capture the feeling of the person. He was a very talented artist; as in fine artist.ReplyDelete
I was fortunate to have met Neil, and sttudied with him at Utah State University in Logan, Utah. He came up during the summer of 1984 to conduct aa workshop. We asked him then what the acronym,"BSWCA" met, and with chuckle he said "Bull Shit Western Cownoy Artist".ReplyDelete
Thanks for gathering this info, and for the link to the website. I'm not sure if this is the same artist or not ( his style is the same ) but I hunted for Neil Boyle after seeing his illustrations for the Island at the Top of the World record inserts :ReplyDelete
He has a great style!
I have two original signed oil paintings by Neil Boyle if you are interested let me know if you would like to see them as I am going to be advertising them for sale soon.ReplyDelete