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A nuclear accident at the sprawling and historic Marcoule site, twelve miles north of scenic Avignon, France, killed one worker and injured four others, according to the French Nuclear Authority.
The workers were operating a high temperature industrial oven that burns low-level nuclear waste in a sealed building when the unit blew up. The worker who was killed was burned so badly his body was carbonized, according to officials. Another worker was seriously injured and three others received less serious injuries.
French authorities say no radiation was released outside the Marcoule site and all radiation is contained in the building. It should be noted that the French government and their government-controlled nuclear companies have a long history of poor transparency when it comes to reporting radiation-related accidents and leaks. Much of the French national economy is dependent on these companies providing electricity and exporting nuclear technology and fuel.
The explosion took place at the Centraco nuclear waste treatment facility run by EDF, the large French-government-owned nuclear utility through a subsidiary called Socodei.
The Marcoule facility has played a huge roll in the history of the French nuclear weapons program.
Since the mid-1990s, the Marcoule site has combined fissile uranium and plutonium into MOX fuel. EDF uses MOX in its civilian nuclear power stations. It sells nuclear fuel and technology worldwide through another French-government-owned company called Areva. EDF also produces weapons grade plutonium and tritium gas at the facility for the French government.
The Marcoule site is to French nuclear weapons production what the Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken, South Carolina, is to the U.S. Department of Energy. Both SRS and Marcoule have deep connections to the French nuclear fuel and reactor company Areva. The U.S. government is investing more than $5 billion in a MOX fuel fabrication plant at SRS paying Areva to provide the technology and manage the construction. The American plant is behind schedule and over budget.
DOE's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), which runs the U.S. nuclear weapons program, touts MOX as the solution for arms control by claiming the new SRS MOX plant will be able to take old weapons grade plutonium from around the world and convert it into civilian reactor fuel to produce electricity. One State Department official told National Security News Service "that MOX is the United States' answer to nonproliferation." So far there are no paying customers for the reactor fuel. A less powerful version of that fuel that was loaded into Fukushima Reactor Number Three a year ago was dispersed into the Japanese environment after the March 2011 explosions and reactor meltdowns following the earthquake and tsunami.
The Marcoule site is involved in a massive and expensive radioactive clean up effort that so far, like the one at SRS, has been largely unsuccessful. Like the United States, the French have no final nuclear waste storage facility. Exacerbating the problem at Marcoule is the site also houses an experimental breeder reactor program that features a technology that produces more plutonium than it consumes.
Many critics say the French Nuclear Safety Authority, like the American and Japanese authorities, administers weak oversight of the French nuclear industry, which is in serious financial trouble.
EDF company share values are under pressure. In addition to the accident, the company has been criticized for the design of the European Pressurized Water Reactors (EPRs) that, according to government policy, are to provide next generation nuclear electricity. Some opponents call the reactor designs dangerous.
Last July, then French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde suggested the French government urge closer cooperation between utility EDF and reactor maker Areva to increase France's chances of winning more reactor contracts abroad. "There must be a strategic partnership between Areva and EDF each time that it's necessary for exports," Lagarde told French radio station RTL. "Our two big nuclear champions must imperatively get along."
Shortly after Legarde's comments, French President Nicolas Sarkozy issued a statement that his government would look into the possibility of EDF buying a stake in Areva, a move opposed by then Areva Chief Executive Officer "Atomic Annie" Anne Lauvergeon.


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Dexim iBlueK iPad 2 Keyboard Folio Case Review
We first set our eyes on the iBlueK keyboard at CES in January. From the start, it was obvious that this was a whole new class of iPad keyboard case and one to look out for. With the integrated yet removable keyboard design in a good looking folio case, it was something we hadn't seen. It took many months to reach our hands, but we finally got in one to try out. Let's put it through its paces.
The iBlueK securely holds the iPad 2 in place with a standard leather frame around the border of the iPad 2. The other half of the folio has the removable keyboard, sturdily held in place by magnets, yet easily removed.
The folio can be held closed by another magnet on the flap. This flap does a good job of keeping the folio closed while in a bag or being carried. On the back of the folio is an easel flap that flips out and allows you to place the case in its one upright position.
Unfortunately, this is the first downside to this case -- there's only one position available to place the iPad 2 in while using the folio. The closure strap, which I originally thought to be very annoyingly covering the screen, easily connects to the easel in the back with the built in magnet, to keep it out of the way. The real problem with this is that the case can only be held upright while leaning on this easel and placed on a large flat surface. This case can't be used on your lap for example. This single position also means that you can only use the case in horizontal orientation.
A keyboard case is really all about the keyboard, right? So, how is this one? There's good news here. The keys are large and have a nice travel to them. The layout is good with two shift keys and a proper inverted T for the arrow keys. Oh, and don't forget that the keyboard is removable and easy to position as close or as far from the iPad as you wish. The keyboard itself is super thin too.
The one real downside to the keyboard could be the closeness of the keys. While a good typist can get used to that quickly, I've had my struggles with it while writing this review. The only other negative I could say about the keyboard is the single width backspace key. My preference is for a double-width backspace key, and this keyboard, while having it in the right position, is only a single width.
Overall the construction of the folio is very good, with quality stitching and solid assembly. It feels sturdy. Initially there was a problem with the smell of the folio right out of the packaging. Reeking heavily of chemical production smells, it needed to be left open for a few days, to air out, before I could use it.
I must admit that I was a little disappointed overall by the iBlueK. Partially because of the 6+ month wait. While it's a competent keyboard and a good case, it now just feels behind. The 6 months in production, after announcing it at CES, now makes it feel a bit dated. While it was innovative in January, it just feels bulky and a generation behind. Other manufacturers, led by Apple and the Smart Cover, have gone for more sleek and thin cases.
The good news is that this is a well constructed case, and a great start. I'm expecting the next revision of this case to be stellar. If the added size and weight don't bother you, this is a great, well-constructed folio with the added bonus of a keyboard.
Thanks to Dexim PR who sent us the iBlueK for this review as quickly as they could get it. You can pick up the iBlueK for under $100 at Amazon.com, J&R, and other retailers.

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Class Level Definitions
Although most faculty presenters will be able to provide modifications, only you know best what works for your body / mind. YOGA, the Conference and Show encourages participants to select classes that include a variety of activity and reflection/meditation. We hope you find the following guidelines helpful.
- All Levels: These classes are for participants of all abilities, levels, disciplines and interests.
- Meditation / Breath / Contemplation: Some or part of this class will be meditative, breath work or contemplation
- Teacher Training: Teachers, Teachers in training and participants with an interest in the course material are all welcome to attend, usually some lecture.
- Therapeutic: Continuing Education material for Teachers and Practitioners to progress toward improving the health and well being of the practitioner, through the application of philosophy and practice of yoga techniques.
- Advanced Beginner: For this level and beyond, should be comfortable with sun salutations and basic/essential poses.
- Intermediate: Suited for participants who have developed an understanding of the fundamental principles of yoga practice; balance, steadiness and endurance and are interested in refining their practice.
- Advanced: For participants who have committed to a constant practice and have developed a conscious working relationship with their body/mind.


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Destination XL Group Inc. grew sales and margin and swung to a profit in its fourth-quarter, reporting net income of $1.6 million, after a $55.1 million loss in the same period a year earlier.
Destination XL posted a loss of $6.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2014, up from a loss of $4.1 million the same quarter a year earlier.
Destination XL Group reported that net income for the quarter ended Feb. 2 dropped to $4.2 million from $33.5 million in the year-ago period, as the company continued its transition from Casual Male to Destination XL.


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A little birdie visited our yard a few weeks ago. I was only able to take a few photos before she flew away and this was the only shot that was in focus. I have not seen her since.
I'm linking up to Wordless Wednesday on these great blogs: 5 Minutes for Mom and Angry Julie Monday


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Do our leaders work together like a team who wants to win the Super Bowl? Or do they argue and fight like a team destined to be a bunch of losers who go nowhere! The results they produce in the summer will tell you if we're on the path to victory or defeat.
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A bold prediction for 2013: at least two of the Too Big To Fail banks will be implicated in major crimes and they will be fined less than the profits that they made engaging in those crimes.
Our top theme among our 20 predictions is that 2013 will be a breakthrough year for women in philanthrocapitalism.
Instead of a list of things I predict will happen in 2013, here is my list of things that I hope will happen in 2013, either because they would bring me joy or at the very least be hilarical!
Once, more than 20 years ago, there was a coworker who didn't like me. Someone from HR had to intervene, and she asked the coworker if she could find ...
The residual anger of House GOP members that was holding over from the conclusion of the 112th Congress -- a combination of what some saw as a cave on...
Seemingly every publication has been looking back at the year in culture, from the New York Times's investigation of 2012's big moments in the arts to...
We all want to know: What will happen in 2013? Will there finally be jet packs and flying cars? Or are we due for another stupid, half-assed apocalypse based on some ancient civilization's rudimentary calendar technology?
It's that time of year again when journalists speculate about what might happen in the year ahead. Following last year's crystal-ball gazing, I present my forecasts for 2013. By my reckoning it's going to be another barnburner for the gay community.
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text: The Grass Roots -- 'Midnight Confessions'Travis Okulski5/01/13 8:30amFiled to: Traffic Jams4EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalinkTraffic sucks, so why not start your morning off with some music? You provide the toast and we'll provide the jams. Advertisement I love these music showcases of the '60s and '70s. So much fun. I first discovered The Grass Roots when I developed a taste for '60s rock in my early teens. Midnight Confessions is one of my favorite tracks of theirs. Has a great driving beat and I just tend to think that it's a lot of fun. I think you'll like it too.Reply4 repliesLeave a reply


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In Memoriam: Merle Greene Robertson, 1913–2011
It is with great sadness that the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco mourn the passing of Merle Greene Robertson. A legend in the world of Mesoamerican studies and Maya epigraphy, Robertson has been a friend and consultant to the Museums for decades. She generously donated many of her unique rubbings made from the monuments of Chichen Itza, a large Maya center that flourished on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico after AD 800. These rubbings provide clear renderings of detailed Maya stone carvings and are an important aspect of the Museums' Mesoamerican holdings.
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Art in the Summer for Kids at the de Young
This summer, make your kid an artist—join us for art camp at the de Young Museum!
April 25, 2011
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Happy Birthday, Richard Diebenkorn!
Today the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco wish a happy birthday to renowned artist Richard Diebenkorn. The Fine Arts Museums have enjoyed a long relationship with the artist since the Legion of Honor hosted Diebenkorn's first solo exhibition in 1948. From that point on, the Museums were ardent supporters of the artist and his work. Both the American Art Department and the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts have compiled significant holdings of his work.
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Carmen Lomas Garza in the Artist Studio, April 2011
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Will Work for Art: Debra Evans
"Will Work for Art" is a new series of blog posts that will take you behind the scenes to meet the people who make the Fine Arts Museums possible. Our inaugural staff member is Debra Evans, head of paper conservation. Originally from Hawaii, she has been at the museums for 28 years.
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Jacques Neguer discusses the conservation of the Lod Mosaic
Conservators Jacques Neguer and Ghaleb Abu Diab of the Israel Antiquities Authority are visiting from Israel to oversee the conservation and installation of the Lod Mosaic at the Legion of Honor. The mosaic was discovered below the streets of the city of Lod in Israel and arrived to the U.S. in seven panels. This mosaic floor is the centerpiece of the exhibition Marvelous Menagerie: A Roman Mosaic from Lod, Israel, which opens this Saturday, April 23 at the Legion of Honor.
FAM acting head objects conservator Lesley Bone sat down with her two colleagues to discuss the discovery of the mosaic and the conservation treatments they conducted. It is a fascinating conversation that reveals the behind-the-scenes science that goes into an object before it is placed on view and provides a rare glimpse into the way conservators think and talk about works of art.
April 19, 2011
When the Earth Shakes, Come to the de Young!
In 2009, senior registrar Stephen Lockwood came across a series of ledger books while examining the de Young's offsite storage facility. These antique books contained detailed records of the weather and daily attendance at the de Young since its opening day in 1895. One entry was particularly interesting:
April 18, 2011
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Joe Cunningham at Discarded to Divine 2011
Visitors to the Artist Studio (Kimball Education Gallery) may remember the charming textiles artist Joe Cunningham and "Joe's Quilt Shop." Joe has long been a favorite of the Bay Area quilting world, and in March 2010, he took up residency in the Artist Studio, taught visitors how to quilt, regaled us with clever ballads, reversed the stereotype that men don't quilt, and impressed us with his works, including Bend in the River, which was acquired by the de Young. Now, he returns to the Museum as part of the ann
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Our Banner in the Sky
Attributed to Frederic Edwin Church (American, 1826-1900)
Our Banner in the Sky, ca. 1861
Oil on paper mounted on paper board
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Exactly 150 years ago today on April 12, 1861, the American Civil War began in earnest. At 4:30 a.m., Confederate batteries on the shores of Charleston Harbor in South Carolina opened fire on Fort Sumter, the Federal-held fortification that dominated the harbor after commander Major Robert Anderson refused its surrender. The resulting bombardment went on for 34 hours, with Confederate artillerists lobbing over 3,000 rounds of shot and shell in the fort's direction. While the fort's masonry walls were battered and many of its wooden buildings were set alight, there were no fatal casualties on either side during the engagement. Ironically, two Union soldiers were killed when ammunition was accidentally ignited during the 100-gun salute to Fort Sumter's tattered but intact American flag.
It is this flag that is thought to be depicted in the de Young's Our Banner in the Sky, believed to have been created in 1861 by American landscape painter Frederic Edwin Church. Major Anderson took Fort Sumter's flag with him back to the North, where it became the focal point of numerous patriotic rallies, the first of which took place in New York City's Union Square. With over 100,000 attendees, it was the largest public gathering in the United States to date. The celebrity flag toured countless cities throughout the North, where it raised funds for the war effort by being auctioned off. The winner naturally donated the flag back to the nation to be auctioned off again at the next rally. In April of 1865, Anderson, now a major general, returned to Fort Sumter and raised the flag over its ruins as part of the celebration of the Union's victory.
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text: Never One To Seek The Spotlight, Danica Turns Down NASCARBarry Petchesky9/25/09 6:30amFiled to: Water Cooler FodderDanica PatrickLamar OdomOle Miss RebelsSouth Carolina GamecocksChuck LiddellDavid LeeMikhail ProkhorovDave mercer49EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalinkBecause no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day.Advertisement•Danica Patrick has reportedly signed a three-year deal to stay in IRL. Oh goody, instead of seeing her suck in NASCAR, we'll continue to see her suck in open-wheel racing.•Lamar Odom has canceled his bachelor party blowout in favor of a more intimate affair. Read: he'll be getting a blow jay from a stripper somewhere that's not swarming with paparazzi.Advertisement•David Lee signed a one-year deal with the Knicks. The team may think they were successful in preserving cap space for 2010, but Lee is the real winner; he only has to play one more year with New York.•Jay Glazer goes backstage for Chuck Liddell's "Dancing With The Stars" debut. Want to know what's wrong with America? This show has better ratings than MMA ever will.•Prospective Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov was called "unpatriotic" by a member of Russia's parliament. I don't know what the fuss is about; there's nothing remotely American about New Jersey.Sponsored•Finally, courtesy of Total Pro Sports, we have fishing show host Dave Mercer with a unique ceremonial first pitch. That kind of control could probably get him a job in the AL West. Reply49 repliesLeave a reply


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Actress Amrita Arora delivered her second child, a baby boy, here Saturday, says her brother-in-law, Arbaaz Khan.
"Yipppeeeee! Amrita and Shakeel have another baby boy!!! He's too cute! Congrats," Arbaaz, who is married to Amrita's elder sister Malaika, tweeted Saturday.
Malaika confirmed the news to a news agency through SMS, saying: "Yes, she has been blessed with a baby boy."
She did not reveal any further details. Amrita is married to businessman Shakeel Ladak, and they already have a son named Azaan, who was born in 2010.
Amrita was heavily pregnant, but didn't miss the celebrations of her best friend, actress Kareena Kapoor's wedding to Saif Ali Khan, earlier this week.
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Mr. Dauman has been our President and Chief Executive Officer since September 5, 2006 and joined our Board of Directors as of January 1, 2006, having previously served as a director of the former Viacom Inc. since 1987. Prior to joining Viacom, he was Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DND Capital Partners, L.L.C., a private equity firm specializing in media and telecommunications investments that he co-founded with Mr. Dooley. Prior to that, Mr. Dauman held several positions at the former Viacom Inc., which he first joined in 1993, including Deputy Chairman, member of its Executive Committee and Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. Mr. Dauman is also a director of National Amusements, Inc. and Lafarge S.A. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for The Paley Center for Media and the Dean's Council of Columbia University Law School.
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Talk:CHAPTER 2 STARTING A TRIBAL LIBRARY
* 1 ASSESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS o 1.1 Additional Resources
I've expanded the "Assessing Library/Information Needs" and renamed it "Community Needs Analysis". My thinking is that this is a key ingredient for helping tribal librarians have the best library (and will also help with advocacy). I'm considering creating worksheets for librarians to use to help them assess their communities. --Sandy 18:28, 8 July 2007 (CDT)
* 2 THE LIBRARY IN THE TRIBAL STRUCTURE o 2.1 RESOLUTION OF THE MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBAL COUNCIL o 2.2 AGREEMENT FOR LIBRARY AT MUCKLESHOOT COMMUNITY CENTER + 2.2.1 RECITALS
The RESOLUTION OF THE MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBAL COUNCIL is from the 1970s. Do we want to include an example that is more current, or is this ok? --Sandy 19:22, 1 July 2007 (CDT)
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I'm being careful about adding too many grant funding opportunities since many of these are not long term and thus the information becomes outdated over time. Should any of these listed be removed? JOM?--Sandy 23:29, 3 July 2007 (CDT)
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The Shakhtar Donetsk coach is aware of the threat posed by Jurgen Klopp's men after their first-placed finish in the group stage of the Champions League
Jurgen Klopp's side have won widespread acclaim for their quick style of football over the last couple of years, and the Romanian icon does not believe they play like most German teams.
"We have played well against German clubs in the past," he was quoted as saying by the official Uefa website.
"We won away against Stuttgart and Schalke in the Uefa Cup and defeated Werder Bremen in the final [in 2009]. but Dortmund are not a typical German side.
"Their style takes a lot from Spanish football because they like to control possession. Dortmund won the last two German tiles and finished top of their Champions League group in the autumn.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — With three straight losses hanging over his head and chatter that he should be shut down for the season, Patrick Corbin tuned it all out.
The left-hander allowed one run in 6 1-3 innings and got balanced offensive support in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.
The victory moved the D-backs above .500 at 73-72, and gave them an 8-7 lead in the season series with Los Angeles, which will play at Arizona next week.
Paul Goldschmidt went 4 for 5, tying his career high for hits, and drove in a pair of runs as the D-backs snapped a five-game skid against the Dodgers and avoided a series sweep.
Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis said Goldschmidt would be his favorite to win NL MVP honors.
"He carried that team when they fought through injuries and didn't really have a presence in the middle of the lineup," Ellis said. "To do what he's done from an RBI standpoint and a home run standpoint, and with the other things he does — great defense, great base runner — he's one of the more underrated complete players in all of baseball."
Goldschmidt had his second four-hit game and ninth multi-hit effort against the Dodgers this season, raising his average to .379 with three doubles, four homers and 16 RBI in 15 games.
Corbin (14-6) improved to 2-0 in three starts at Dodger Stadium. He allowed one run and eight hits in 6 1-3 innings, striking out two and walking two.
"I wanted to push him as far as I could. It's good for his development," Arizona manager Kirk Gibson said. "Has he thrown better games? Yes, but he has a way to hanging in there."
In Corbin's last four starts against Los Angeles dating to Aug. 1, 2012, he is 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA.
"I got out of a lot of jams. It's not a good way to pitch," he said. "I feel fresh. I just want to finish the season strong."
Brad Ziegler pitched the ninth to earn his 10th save in 12 chances.
Hyun-Jin Ryu (13-6) gave up three runs and 10 hits — his second-most this season — while striking out one and walking none in his first start since Aug. 30. The left-hander missed his scheduled start last Friday because of a stiff back.
"He got off to a little bit of a shaky start and they didn't miss any of the mistakes he threw the first couple of innings and were able to capitalize on that," Ellis said. "But then he settled down and did what we ask all of our pitchers to do, keep us in the game and give us a chance to win."
Willie Bloomquist was 3 for 5 with a run scored for Arizona. A.J. Pollock and Tuffy Gosewisch both were 2 for 4 with a run scored.
Arizona took a 2-0 lead in the first on Goldschmidt's RBI single, the third in a row given up by Ryu to open the game, and Martin Prado's double-play groundout.
Gosewisch's RBI double in the second made it 3-0.
Goldschmidt's RBI single off Brian Wilson in the seventh scored Gosewisch, who doubled off Brandon League, extending Arizona's lead to 4-0.
"We got a deep lineup," Goldschmidt said. "A lot of guys contribute. That's what it's going to take for us to win."
Los Angeles got its only run on Yasiel Puig's 16th homer, a towering shot into the Dodgers' bullpen in left, in the seventh.
Notes: The Dodgers turned four double plays. … The Dodgers selected the contract of LHP Onelki Garcia from Triple-A Albuquerque and transferred RHP Shawn Tolleson to the 60-day DL. Garcia, who made his major league debut in the ninth, is expected to provide extra protection in the bullpen for leftys Paco Rodriguez and J.P. Howell. … Corbin needs one start for 30 and three innings to reach 200, which would make him the youngest D-backs lefty in club history to do so. … The 12th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks was marked by a moment of silence, a helicopter flyover and first responders lined up on the first and third base lines during pre-game ceremonies.
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What's the most boring thing in the world? Waiting for a bus? Attending a philosophy class at a university? Elections in Belarus? No! The most boring thing in the world is Uzbek television!
Eisenstein on NewEurasia.net explains [ru] what is wrong with the state-run TV in Uzbekistan and why most people in the country prefer to watch Russian channels.
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Hello, I gained weight rapidly in high school and lost it pretty rapidly as well.. Over the years I have done a very good job of "chiseling" my body to the way I want it. I have been at the weight of 175 for two years now down from 235 . Long story short I have some looseness or saggyness in my lower belly area. Nothing too major where I feel the scar of a panniculectomy or mini tummy tuck is worth it however I would like to improve it if possible. My question is ... Will thermage be successful
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Without examining you, it is difficult to give an opinion. Thermage can tighten loose skin but does not take the place of a tummy tuck. You should consult a board certified plastic surgeon or surgical dermatologist who offers both Thermage and tummy tucks to obtain a recommendation.
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Edward Platt (I) (1916–1974)
Forever and fondly remembered as Don Adams' foil on the popular Mel Brooks/Buck Henry spy series Get Smart (1965), character actor Ed Platt (also billed as Edward C. Platt) had been around for two decades prior to copping that rare comedy role. Born in Staten Island, New York, he inherited an appreciation of music on his mother's side. He spent a ...
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Smittybilt Defender Mounting Kit DS10-8
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Rugged good looks and ultimate functionality – That's what you get with Smittybilt Defender roof rack. It enables you to have extra storage space while maintaining that stylish look you're going for. Caution – may cause people to stare!
It's constructed of heavy-duty 1" round steel tubing and topped off with a durable textured black powder-coat finish. This roof basket will carry up to 150 lbs. of gear that you don't want in your vehicle or it will just create the extra space for a long trip. This roof rack is designed for the ultimate off-road performance and look. Available in a bolt together or one piece welded design, Smittybilt ensures their racks are built as strong as they look. Integrated flooring and welded light tabs, 4 front and 2 rear, provide maximum functionality.
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No Charles Haley.....No Michael Strahan? http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8...s-warren-sapp-inducted-pro-football-hall-fame The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its five-man modern-era Class of 2013. Offensive linemen Larry Allen and Jonathan Ogden; coach Bill Parcells; receiver Cris Carter; and defensive lineman Warren Sapp. Wide receiver Andre Reed; running back Jerome Bettis; cornerback Aeneas Williams; and defensive linemen Michael Strahan and Charles Haley were also finalists but did not earn election, to be elected, a finalist must receive 80 percent of the vote. Allen, Ogden, Sapp all enter the Hall of Fame in the first year of eligibility, while Parcells was in his second year. To be eligible for election, modern-era players and coaches must be retired at least five consecutive seasons. There are also two senior inductees, former Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Oilers defensive tackle Curley Culp and former Green Bay Packers and Washington Redskins linebacker Dave Robinson.
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« Realistic hope…or magical thinking? | The challenge of talking candidly about Israel »
Political horizons and the challenge of Hamas
By Dan Fleshler | May 25, 2007
Various peace plans or proposals are floating around out there, and some of them have found there way to this blog. Peter H points to the idea of a 5-year "hudna," which, he says, would provide Hamas with "greater freedom & space to explore ways of resolving the conflict with Israel in a lasting way.†The details of the proposal are here. Apparently some Hamas and Israeli "leaders" agreed to these ideas, although none of them will admit to it now.
It is hard to imagine that Israel will give Hamas freedom and space to do anything, at least in the foreseeable future.
Too many people on the non-Zionist or anti-Zionist left tend to passively accept Hamas as the democratically elected representatives of the Palestinian people. I can accept that they have been elected. But to pretend that their election was not a disaster for everyone who wants an end to bloodshed and the occupation is the height of dreamy naivete. This passive acceptance is odd. It appears to be based on a tortuous logic that goes something like: "I have to convince myself that the enemy of the person I have convinced myself is my enemy is my friend."
Anyone who wants to change the status quo and end the unrelenting suffering should stop being cautious about making judgments about Hamas. They should accept the fact that diminishing Hamas' popularity and grassroots support in the territories is not just a worthy goal; right now, it is just about the ONLY goal.
Fortunately, it is possible to envision a diplomatic process that can make major dents in Hamas' popularity. Ephraim Sneh, the current Deputy Defense Minister, says that to win the battle against Hamas, "Israel must not only engage in preemptive strikes; it must also launch a political initiative." On May 16th, he told a meeting of Ameinu:
In July 2005, I drafted a platform for final status negotiations with a senior representative of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas; I know that all the gaps can be bridged..For the sake of the country, Prime Minister Olmert should commence negotiations with President Abbas now….
…The way to bolster the moderates is for both sides to open negotiations on a final status agreement, in the first phase on basic principles, thereby creating a genuine political horizon. This step is crucial both for Palestinians and Israelis who harbor skepticism about the possibility of peace. It would strike a blow against Hamas which thrives on despair bred by the belief that there is no diplomatic way to realize a Palestinian state. Once it is clear to all that an agreement can be reached, it will build great support for the moderates in both societies…
…Among both Palestinians and Israelis, roughly a third will never accept a peace agreement…Both the Israeli right wing and the Palestinian Hamas will never accept a two-state solution. Israel and its supporters should abandon the illusion that Hamas might change its spots. Instead, Israel and its allies must strengthen the two-thirds who form the moderates in Palestinian society—those who are truly principled moderates as well as the pragmatists who understand that the only way is to reach an accommodation with Israel.
The full interview with Sneh can be found on the Ameinu web site.
This is no softhearted, naive idealist. This is one tough dove. If he says "all the gaps can be bridged," I trust him more than those who throw up their hands in despair and say there is no hope.
Happy Memorial Day weekend to one and all.
Topics: Hamas, Israel, Middle East peace process, Palestinians | 14 Comments »
14 Responses to "Political horizons and the challenge of Hamas"
Larry Snider Says:
May 26th, 2007 at 12:45 amDear Dan,
Appreciate the article. We are kinda in the same bus. I work on educating American Jews and non-Jews alike. We may have to wait for a new Pres. to generate the kind of peace offensive necessary to move the two parties to a two state solution. While I'm not a great fan of H. Clintin maybe she can let Bill loose to do the international dancing necessary to align all the stars and push the principals to an agreement on peace with security. Did a article recently for OpEdNews, "Is Peace Possible in Hebron?", you are welcome to have a look at http://www.opednews.com/articles/opedne_larry_sn_070504_is_peace_possible_in.htm
Shabbat Shalom,
Larry Snider
Richard Witty Says:
May 26th, 2007 at 10:25 amWho knows what Hamas is, or would do?
I can't tell if they are mostly Palestinian in orientation or mostly Islamicist.
I can't tell if they have "integrity" or if they are merely opportunistic thugs. I can't tell if they would line their pockets, do horrible things for prestige (they do that), would betray every virtue (loyalty and/or justice).
I can't tell if they would ever regard Jews as human, assembly of Jews as just, Jews as peers.
I can't tell if they would ever regard the US as valid, the UN.
I can't tell if they are disciplined and subject to the deliberation of leadership or utterly undisciplined.
Chana Says:
May 26th, 2007 at 10:47 amI admire the honesty of this post, Dan. You are walking a difficult path here, aren't you? I bet the left will call you a racist because you want nothing to do with Hamas. and the right will call you a traitor, and, let's face it, most people in the center won't bother to read your blog :). But your path is the only one that makes at least a little sense.
Someone please tell me the difference between "anti-Zionists" and "non-Zionists." Seriously, I want to know, as I've only recently heard the latter term. Are they people like Jewish Voices for Peace who won't take a stand on whether or not there should be a two-state solution but still pretend they are not biased against Israel and the Jewish state?
Peter H Says:
May 26th, 2007 at 11:24 amDan,
Thanks for responding to my comment. I'll respond to your piece later, but, just so you know, that wording about a hudna giving Hamas "greater freedom & space" came from the proposal itself. It wasn't my wording.
Richard Witty Says:
May 26th, 2007 at 3:53 pmThere are religious that are "anti-Zionist" in that they regard the state Israel as a sin, a diversion, an action INSTEAD of "keeping my commandments". The rationalizing attitudes of the neo-orthodox settler movement illustrate that. Consider that there is a sabbatical year coming up, and orthodox rabbis have determined that all land should lie fallow, a sabbath for a full year. The neo-orthodox are proposing that they sell the land to secular or Arab and still work the land, so that no "Jew" would have violated the sabbatical year. A bit of a rationalization (fabrication more than rationalization).
The Satmar and Neturai Karta are genuinely anti-Zionist. More than even a distraction from "keeping my commandments", they regard the state as a form of idolatry.
In contrast, most of the ultra-orthodox are "non-Zionist". They think that the state is useful for the protection that states give, the military protection of Jewish communities that would otherwise be in danger. But, they DON'T consider the state to be an example of the promised time of return, also largely because the prerequisite events of "keeping my commandments" have not occurred. In that regard, the promised time is attempted to be forced, neither earned, nor graced.
Politically, there are those (using the left as an example) that are indifferent to their being a state of Israel. They may be Zionist socially, as in asserting the right of Jews to reside in the land. There are others that are "non-Zionist" for emphasis on democracy, as in one-person one-vote and from a state of genuine peer status.
Others actively oppose Zionism ("anti-Zionist"), describing it as an obstacle or contradiction with democracy.
I'm 2/3 of the way between Zionism requiring a state, and non-Zionist (emphasizing the right and importance of safe Jewish community).
I don't regard the state as a part of the messianic process (as many of the neo-orthodox do), primarily as a distraction.
On the other hand, I am obviously not orthodox, as I'm typing this on Shabbat, but am observant in that I do practise the ten commandments and elaborations to best of my understanding of their spirit. If the health of the world depended on the vigilance of my practise, the world would get sick pretty quick.
On the other hand, I do sincerely apply the instructions to "love thy neighbor as thyself", to the extent that I'm able and doing so by:
Loving reality (not an idol)
Loving God (present)
Not stealing
Not committing adultery
Not killing
Not coveting my neighbor's possession
Honoring my parents
Resting and enjoying on shabbat
Not demeaning others, inevitably ignorantly (judgement is the Lord's)
Not taking reality trivially ("not taking the Lord's name/expression in vain") -
IbrahamAv Says:
May 26th, 2007 at 8:57 pmMy understanding is that non-zionists are those who have no opinion and no stake in the matter. Sort of the same being as a non-Jew or a non-zenist or a non-greek.
But an anti-zionist would be an individual who opposed zionism. However, as there is no clear definition of zionism, other then the hopes of the Jews to return to their homeland, the 'anti' side is a confusing lot.
Let us start with a given. All Jews who identify themselves as Jews in a religious context are, by definition, classic zionists. Even those strange jewish cults who believe Jews may not rule there are still classic zionists.
Tom Mitchell Says:
May 27th, 2007 at 2:30 pmIbrahamAv,
You're wrong. Classical Zionism was a non-religious phenomenon by Jews in Eastern Europe who were tired of waiting for the Mashiach to come and improve their lot. They were nationalist Jews who thought of Jewishness in an ethnic sense rather than Judaism. Most Orthodox up until the founding of Israel in 1948 were anti-Zionist or, at best, non-Zionist. The original Rav Kook represented a small minority of religious Jews within mandatory Palestine. Most Zionist within Palestine were not religious, and most religious Jews within Palestine were not Zionist. This has only gradually begun to change since 1948 because of Israel's educational system and the rise of religious Zionism since 1967. -
Dan Fleshler Says:
May 28th, 2007 at 9:41 pmChana,
I have often wondered the same thing. I think that these days, "non-Zionist," has become a kind of catch-all description for those who understand that at least some of the reasons for establishing a Jewish state were not invalid or immoral, and have at least a little patience with the so-called "Zionist left" as long as it is harshly critical of the occupation, But they have no patience whatsover with Israel as a whole. They are unwilling to commit themselves to a 2-state solution or a 1-state solution and unwilling to endorse the right of the Jewish state to exist, So, in practical terms, the difference between an anti-Zionist and a non-Zionist is mostly a matter of rhetorical style.
Ibraham Av Says:
May 29th, 2007 at 9:37 pmTom, You are confusing Classical Zionism with political zionism.
All Jews who identify themselves as Jews, religiously, are Classic Zionists.
Political Zionism, a relatively new form of Zionism, is secular in nature. However, once Israel became a fact, the Orthodox quickly accepted the idea. Most Jews accept political zionism as well as the religious version. All Jews who identify themselves as Jews, religiously,
accept the religious version. -
Tom Mitchell Says:
May 30th, 2007 at 3:59 pmIbraham Av,
If you invent your own definitions like you invent your own nomme de plume, you are right. But since Zionism is a political doctrine we have to go back to the late 19th century when it first appeared in the writings of authors like Moses Hess, Theodor Herzl et al. and organizations like hovevei Zion. Or is this just the religous Zionists trying to rewrite history? -
Realistic Israeli Says:
May 31st, 2007 at 8:14 amHappy Memorial Day???
That's the difference between the United States and Israel.
Dan F Says:
May 31st, 2007 at 12:58 pmRealistic,
You're right. Stupid choice of words. My apologies
Ibraham Av Says:
June 1st, 2007 at 5:01 amTom, you confuse religious doctrine with political doctrine. Don't dilute your argument trying to change the terms. You can deny that Zionism permiates Judaic writing for over 1000 years, but then you'd only be fooling yourself.
Political Zionism is just the more recent expressions of this religious goal.
Ibraham Av Says:
June 1st, 2007 at 5:02 amTom, you're beginning to remind me of Arafat and his claim that Jews have nothing to do with Jerusalem.


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I use this most when painting from life - either plien air landscapes or from a model or still life. I love that the different support dimensions are marked so you can match the proportions to those of your canvas. Very inexpensive but simple and very helpful. AND takes up so little room I can easily toss it into my small plien air pochade box. There are other view finders with cross hairs, grids, etc but they usually take up more space and for me, this is all I need 90% of the time. If I ever need more than that, I use an app on my iPhone.
Great little view finder. Very handy to have
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Good for visualizing propotions
Handy Composition Help
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My landscape instructor recommended this light-weight tool for on-site drawings to help select a portion of the landscape to draw. He was right that the plethora of choice can be overwhelming. This portable tool made it easier to focus on composition.
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As a Plein Air Painter, I use a view catcher every time I work outdoors. This tool makes it easier to get a good composition. The view catcher can be adjusted to whatever size canvas or paper I am using. It can also be helpful in the studio when looking at a photograph before cropping and also used for sizing a thumbnail sketch. It also helps judge value. Clear instructions explain everything. I never go anywhere without my view finder. In fact I have two, one for the glove box in the car and one in my painting bag!
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I've used this view catcher for several years. It is marked with indications for several standard painting sizes and has other helpful details. I recently ordered several to use as raffle gifts for a plein air painting retreat I organize.
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European regulators propose way forward for publication of full clinical-trial data
A group of European regulators have set out a way forward for the publication of the results of clinical trials of authorised medicines. 'Open clinical trial data for all? A view from regulators', published yesterday in the journal PLoS Medicine, responds to an article in the same issue by Doshi and colleagues, which calls for open access to all clinical-trial data so that independent re-analysis of medicines' benefits and risks can be conducted.
The response, co-authored by the European Medicines Agency's Senior Medical Officer Hans-Georg Eichler, its Executive Director Guido Rasi, and three other European regulators, examines the reasons for and against the open access of these data.
The authors agree that clinical-trial data should not be considered commercially confidential and that open access could also lead to public-health benefits through independent analysis and the development of predictive models.
In contrast, however, they warn that there is a risk of breaches of patient confidentiality in publication of full raw datasets. They also express their concerns that analysis by independent groups is not always equivalent to it being free of conflicts of interests and of high quality.
The authors conclude by arguing for the development of standards, both for protection of personal data and for meta-analyses and other types of confirmatory study, to overcome these risks. They also call for rules of engagement for sharing raw data, with the same standards applying to all clinical trial data on medicines, regardless of the type of sponsor.
"We welcome debate on these issues," they remark, "and remain confident that satisfactory solutions can be found to make complete trials data available in a way that will be in the best interest of public health."
The full texts of the original article and the response are freely available on the PLoS Medicine website.
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Spiceworks Survey of 3,000 Small and Mid-sized Businesses Also Shows Jump in Cloud Services Usage and Planned Virtualization Adoption
AUSTIN, Texas – March 30, 2011 – The IT industry continues to show strong signs of growth as technology budgets, cloud services usage, virtualization adoption, and IT staffing plans among small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) all showed their strongest gains in more than 18 months, according to a new report bySpiceworks™ Inc., the largest social business network for IT with more than 1.4 million SMB IT professionals.
These trends were uncovered in the most recent Spiceworks State of SMB IT technology survey, a global study that investigates the latest technology purchasing, usage and staffing trends among small and mid-sized businesses (<1,000 employees). The study of more than 3,000 IT professionals was conducted in January and February 2011 by the Spiceworks Voice of IT® Market Research Program. Survey highlights include:
Significant growth among budgets and staff
- IT budgets in 2011 grew eight percent when compared with IT budgets for the second half of 2010 – the largest increase in more than 18 months. The average annual IT budget for SMBs now stands at $132,000, an increase over the $121,770 previously reported for the second half of 2010.
- Nearly one in three SMBs (31 percent) plan to hire IT staff – the largest increase in the past 18 months. Smaller companies (<20 employees) remain most confident with 33 percent planning to increase IT staff compared to only 17 percent of companies with 20 employees or more. Additionally, more SMBs than ever before (15 percent) plan to add part-time staff.
Substantial growth in cloud and virtualization technology
- Cloud services are now used by 28 percent of SMBs, a 100 percent growth rate from mid-year 2010 (14 percent). By mid-2011, cloud usage among small and mid-sized businesses is expected to rise to 42 percent. In addition, more than one quarter (26 percent) of SMB IT budgets are earmarked for hosted and cloud services. This is up from the 19 percent reported this time last year, representing a 37 percent year-over-year increase.
- Almost one in three SMBs (30 percent) plan to change the way data is stored, moving more data to the cloud. In the first half of 2011, SMBs who plan to change the way they store data plan to reduce their use of local system hard drives and direct attached storage (DAS) from an average of 53 percent today to 31 percent by mid-year. Furthermore, by mid-2011, SMBs who plan to change the way they store data will triple their online/hosted/cloud storage usage from 3 to 9 percent.
- Virtualization is now a cornerstone of SMB IT initiatives with 54 percent of small and mid-sized businesses currently using virtualization and another 20 percent planning to use virtualization by mid-year 2011. Among SMBs currently using virtualization, 54 percent are putting core apps in virtual environments. For the first time, virtualization is the number one planned new software purchase among SMBs with 25 percent planning a new virtualization software purchase.
"Small businesses are responsible for half of all IT spending," said Jay Hallberg, co-founder and vice president of Marketing for Spiceworks. "All signs point to a good year for the IT industry as SMBs around the world significantly boost investments in technology products and services as well as staffing. Additionally, the hesitation many small businesses previously had toward virtualization and cloud services appears to have dissipated, which bodes well for purveyors of these technology offerings."
The State of SMB IT survey included over 3,000 respondents from 128 countries around the world. Thirty percent of respondents were from North America, 28 percent from EMEA, 26 percent from Asia-Pacific, and 8 percent from Latin America. Those surveyed work in organizations with fewer than 1,000 employees and were among the more than 1.4 million SMB IT professionals who use Spiceworks to manage their computer networks. For more information on this survey and for a complete list of survey results, visit https://www.spiceworks.com/marketing/resources/.
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May 10, 2013 -- Students majoring within the Division of Business at Northwestern Oklahoma State University were recognized for receiving scholarships for the 2012-13 year at the annual awards ceremony.
May 4, 2012 -- Besides announcing student scholarships, honors and recognition, 16 members recently were initiated into Northwestern Oklahoma State University's business honor society Sigma Beta Delta, during the annual Division of Business awards ceremony. Four faculty members, Dr. James Bowen, School of Professional Studies dean; Dr. Steve Lohmann, executive vice president; Dana Roark, instructor of business; and Dr. Wei Zhou, assistant professor of business, along with 12 students were inducted at a recent ceremony.


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Columbia Silver Ridge II Convertible Pant
men's | Regular | Big | Tall |
Fabric | 100% Nylon | 100% Nylon | 100% Nylon |
Inseam | 30 in, 32 in, 34 in | 30 in, 32 in, 34 in | 34 in - 36 in |
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Well made convertible hiking pant. Wicks moisture…
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Well made convertible hiking pant. Wicks moisture great. Belt not the best construction.
- Wicks away moisture
- Quick drying
- True fit
- Belt flimsy
I purchased a pair of these at REI and have used them on several section hikes of the Appalachian. The size and fit were dead on. The pants wick moisture away pretty well and dry fairly quickly. I did several stream crossings and the pants were dry before I knew it.
Good for summer hikes as the material is light and breathes well. Would likely be much too light for late fall hikes in the Northeast. Although light material I fell pretty hard on some rocks and the pants did not rip or show any wear. The zippers and pockets all seem well constructed and built to last. I frequently shove maps, receipts and trash found on the trail into the pockets.
One complaint, the belt could be better constructed and tends to move around a bit. It is little more than a backpack strap.
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On Capitol Square, a rainwater harvesting system with an 8,000 gallon underground cistern will provide recharge water to an existing fountain as well as irrigation for an existing shrub bed surrounding the fountain. The cistern collects stormwater runoff from surrounding brick walks. It also receives excess stormwater that enters the underdrain system from two of the Bell Tower rain gardens. An underground spring which was once piped to the storm drain also enters these rain gardens which feed into the cistern.
On a smaller scale, you can install a rain barrel at your house to capture runoff from the roof. There are many benefits to using rain barrels at home:
- FREE water! A rain barrel can save about 1,300 gallons of water during summer months.
- Store chemical-free water for use during dry periods. You can use this water to water your lawn and garden, wash your car, wash your window, and bathe your pet.
- It's good for the environment! Rain barrels reduce water pollution by decreasing stormwater runoff. Groundwater recharge is also increased because the collected rainwater is used in areas that allow it to soak slowly into the ground.
So where can you get a rain barrel? Most garden centers sell rain barrels. You can also participate in a local rain barrel workshop. The James River Association has some upcoming workshops in our area.
And when you get a rain barrel, check out the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay's Rain Barrel Publication for installation and maintenance tips.


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Last night the Eau Claire Express opened the season to a *larger than expected* crowd of over 3700 people.
Lines backed up for a while and some fans complained about the long wait to get into Carson Park. Fans were lined up to the steps by 5:15 last night. But Express General Manager Bill Rowlett chalks that up to opening night and says the team will be better prepared the next time.
"We'll have more people at the gates to help the lines move faster and people who already have tickets don't need to wait in line," Rowlett says.
Rowlett also plans on opening the gates at four before the 7 o'clock starts so fans who just want to watch batting practice and see the players will have the chance to do so.


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HOCKADAY SCHOOL. The Hockaday School, in Dallas, is a private girls' college-preparatory institution encompassing grades preschool through twelve. In 1913 Ela Hockaday established the school to "provide Dallas and the Southwest with an outstanding college preparatory school for girls," with training based on "the traditional four cornerstones of living-scholarship, courtesy, athletics, and character." In 1942 she donated the school to Dallas, and it is now a nonprofit corporation run by a board of trustees who represent alumnae, parents, and community members. A member of the National Association for Independent Schools, Hockaday is accredited by the Texas Education Agency, the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The physical plant includes eleven buildings situated on a 100-acre tract worth an estimated $25 million. The library contains 50,000 volumes. Other campus facilities include a computer center, piano and voice studios, a greenhouse, a swimming pool, a 600-seat auditorium, tennis courts, and a golf driving range. Former Texas governor William Clements donated funds for the Rita Crocker Clements Lecture Hall, a new academic complex named in honor of his wife, a Hockaday graduate.
In 1990 the staff consisted of 100 full-time instructors and twenty part-time instructors. In the 1992–93 school year, 989 girls attended Hockaday. Several foreign countries and a dozen states were represented among members of the student body. Admission to Hockaday is based on school records, results of aptitude and achievement tests, recommendations, medical certification, and personal interviews. Some scholarship funds are available, based on need and academic merit. In addition to such traditional subjects as math, science, and physical education, Hockaday offers computer science beginning in preschool and Spanish and French beginning in grade two. The Upper School also has courses in third-world history, multimedia production, oral interpretation, and photography. Extracurricular events include a newspaper, a yearbook, a literary magazine, and both local and field trips as far away as Williamsburg, Virginia. After graduation, an extremely high percentage of Hockaday girls matriculate into the nation's universities. In 1983, for example, 96 percent of the graduating class entered over forty-five colleges and universities. St. Mark's School of Texas and Hockaday maintain a cooperative arrangement whereby Hockaday girls can select German, psychology, astronomy, or geology at St. Mark's. Hockaday reciprocates by opening some eight to ten courses on its campus to St. Mark's boys. In addition to opening their classrooms to one another respectively, St. Mark's and Hockaday cooperate in all dramatic and choral activities. Two alumnae memorial fellowship awards bring outstanding Americans to live on campus for several days. These persons live with the students, lecture to them, and visit informally as occasion allows. Among the recent recipients of these awards are Anne Armstrong, Nancy Dickerson, S. I. Hayakawa, and Art Buchwald.
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Billy Packer Challenges Charles Barkley to a Debate on College Athletics
March 11, 2011 – 10:30 am by Eric SchmoldtWhen it comes to sports commentators, is there a much more enjoyable duel to dream up than Charles Barkley squaring off with Billy Packer?
The two of them have never minced any words in their respective sports, Barkley on the NBA and Packer on college basketball before he stepped away from the game just a couple years ago.
Now, with Barkley getting set to be a part of the broadcast team in this month's NCAA tournament, their paths have crossed in entertaining and epic fashion. It started with Packer calling out the NCAA for not transitioning the tournament coverage to ESPN, even though he was a long-time CBS employee. It continued with Barkley telling Packer to stop being a jackass and to shut up and now it's gone to the next level with Packer challenging Barkley to get into a room to debate college athletics.
That's one debate I'd love to see.
Billy Packer joined 790 The Zone with Mayhem in the A.M. to respond to Charles Barkley's rant toward him.
His response to Charles Barkley calling him a jackass:
"I have a lot of enjoyment about Charles and I really admire what he did as a professional athlete, get himself in shape, become the great player that he did. But if Charles Barkley wants to get in a room and debate intercollegiate athletics and college basketball, I would have no problem being in a room with him. As a matter of fact, I don't believe it would be much of a contest and I wouldn't have to call him any names."
Listen to Billy Packer on 790 The Zone in Atlanta here
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Mary Josephine Zipfel is pictured above in a wintry scene (created by the photographer). The photograph was taken at the C.W. Platt studio in Sandusky when Mary J. Zipfel was in her early teens. Mary J. Zipfel was the daughter of Constantine and Mary (Daniel) Zipfel. Mary's father was the owner of a well known Sandusky meat market. In the picture below, Mary J. Zipfel is wearing her bridesmaid's dress for the wedding of her brother Charles to Anna Wagner.
According to marriage records at Erie County Probate Court, on April 24, 1889, Mary J. Zipfel married Philip Grummel, Jr. in Erie County, Ohio. Sadly, the couples' little girl, Edna Grummel, died when she was only five months old, on June 1, 1890. Mary and baby Edna were photographed at the C.W. Platt studio shortly before Edna passed away.
Mary and Philip Grummel, Jr. became the parents of a baby boy in 1892. Mary's husband Philip died on February 4, 1900. Later Mary Zipfel Grummel married Archibald MacLeod. Mary also survived her second husband, as Mr. MacLeod passed away in 1932. Mary J. Grummel MacLeod lived to be 91 years of age. She died in a nursing home in Clyde, Ohio, and she was buried next to Archibald MacLeod at Sandusky's Oakland Cemetery. Mary's life as a young woman is well documented at the Sandusky Library Archives Research Center thanks to the generosity of family members who donated several photographs that originally belonged to the Zipfel family. If you have vintage photographs of former residents or buildings from Sandusky or Erie County, consider donating them to the Sandusky Library Archives Research Center so that future generations may enjoy them.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
3 comments:
- Ed Daniel said...
Do you know who the father of Mary Daniel (wife of Constantine Zipfel) was?
- Friday, January 20, 2012 at 5:57:00 PM EST
This online site states that Mary Daniel Zipfel was the daughter of Christopher Daniel.
http://www.ohiogenealogyexpress.com/erie/erieco_bios_z.html - Friday, January 20, 2012 at 6:06:00 PM EST
- Cheryl Cayemberg said...
Love the pictures and how they did the snow scene. How nice that they got a picture of the baby before it was too late Considering the time not everyone could have!
- Friday, January 20, 2012 at 7:57:00 PM EST
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Saturday, June 23, 2007
Fruit Pastry
This is a really simply and delicious cake. Thanks to Vi at IK forum (a food forum I visited daily) for her recipe. Here is her recipe.
Ingredients :
113g/1 stick butter, at room temperature
1 cup castor sugar
50g sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon orange zest
3 large eggs, at room temperature
210g plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
500g fresh fruits (I usestrawberries, handful of blueberries, mandarin orange and canned peach slices)
* Place cuts fruits in a strainer and sprinkle with 2 tbsp of sugar
* Pre-heat oven to 350 degree F. Butter a baking pan.
* Cream butter, sugar and sour cream together until creamy.
* Add eggs one at a time and beat well.
* Add vanilla, flour, baking powder and zest until everything combined
* Pour batter into a baking pan and smooth the top. Place fruits on top
* Bake for 50-60 minutes or until cake is done.
* Cool and serve
5 comments:
- awoz said...
I make a very similar cake but I add crumble on the top:)
Looks good! - 5:30 PM
How big is your round cake tin for this recipe??
- Hamza Perez said...
yes may i ask how big is the cake tin for this? and would you happen to know if theres a video recipe as well?
- ICook4Fun said...
Bunnies and Hamza, I used an 8" round pan.
I see that some of your measurements are in grams. Do you have a conversion to non-metric measure. If not, perhaps someone who has made the pastry using your recipe could tell me. It looks like an awesome cake and reminds me of something my Grandma made with apples when I was a kid. I'd really like to be able to make it.
Thanks very much. - 5:15 PM
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When last we saw Tom Hiddleston's Loki in 'Thor: The Dark World,' he was disguised as Odin and sitting on Asgard's throne. It seemed fairly certain that we'd see our favorite god of mischief again. And now Marvel's Kevin Feige has confirmed that Loki isn't just appearing in 'Thor: Ragnarok,' but that he'll play a pretty big role in both parts of 'Avengers: Infinity War.' Let the mischief begin!
Here we go! After being teased in seven-second increments earlier this week, we have the first full, official trailer for the newly-titled 'Furious 7,' which wastes absolutely no time getting right into the bonkers action, with a car being parachute-dropped onto the road during one of the crew's missions, and Paul Walker's Brian being rescued from a harrowing episode on the edge of a cliff by Michelle Rodriguez. And that's only a fraction of what we see in this trailer.
So here's some pretty exciting news on top of the already exciting news that Wonder Woman is getting her very own solo film from DC and Warner Bros. A new report reveals plans that Wonder Woman's first solo outing will be set in a time period before the 'Justice League' film -- actually, it'll be set long, long before then. Not only that, but there are ultimately plans for three 'Wonder Woman' films. Three! Your move, Marvel.
The first few episodes of 'Freak Show' have largely placed the lesser-known supporting characters on the periphery, perhaps to the show's detriment, as the Curiosities in Fraulein Elsa's Cabinet appear to offer much of interest. The ghastly Edward Mordrake gets it, as does Elsa, on some level; if only the people of Jupiter, Florida would give them a chance, they would see it -- how compelling and relatable they truly are. Every bit as deserving at a chance in the spotlight as Kathy Bates' Ethel or Sarah Paulson's Dot and Bette. "Edward Mordrake, Part 2" begins by giving at least a couple of them a chance to shine. It's not much, but it's a step in the right direction.
Those who tuned into the newest episode of Marvel's 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' tonight were rewarded with a little treat: brand new footage from 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' to go with that pretty sweet trailer that dropped just last week.
The time has come once again -- the beginning of a new month brings lots of new streaming content to Netflix Instant, giving you plenty of options when you just feel like staying in. The service offers new favorites, old classics, and even a few under the radar gems for you to discover. Read on for our guide to the newest releases hitting Netflix Instant this November.
Seems like the internet just couldn't wait for that 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' trailer to premiere. Just last night, Marvel announced that the trailer would debut following next week's new episode of 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,' and tonight a pirated version found its way online. Marvel reacted quickly by posting the real deal and revealing a new teaser poster.
Back in 2012, some of the cast members from the 'Hobbit' films appeared in an in-flight safety video for Air New Zealand titled "An Unexpected Safety Briefing," and to coincide with the upcoming sequel 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,' they've made a different kind of sequel: "The Most Epic Safety Video Ever Made." It is very epic indeed.
Well this is definitely a pleasant surprise! Those who tuned in to tonight's new episode of 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' were treated to a very special dispatch from Marvel: the studio will be premiering the first official trailer for 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' during next week's all-new episode, so we guess you'll just have to tune-in again. But you were already planning on doing that anyway, weren't you? Unless you're a member of Hydra or something.
One of the people we haven't seen a whole lot of in the more recent trailers for 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1' is Peeta. Yes, we saw him in those earlier "message from Capitol" teasers, all in white with President Snow and Joanna, but the trailers for the latest installment of Katniss' harrowing journey have been mostly absent of her bread-making friend. Until now! And it looks like Gale is not too pleased about it.