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Last month, Professor Patrick Tobin and a team of researchers were awarded an innovative grant from the John Wesley Powell Center for Analysis and Synthesis in Fort Collins, Colo.: "Predicting the next high-impact insect invasion: Elucidating traits and factors determining the risk of introduced herbivorous insects on North American native plants."
Powell grants are somewhat unique in that they don't fund new data collection and research, but rather "Working Groups" that mine and synthesize existing data sets to discover overarching trends and insights. For Tobin's group, they wanted to search for broad patterns in what drives invasiveness on a continental scale. All non-native species initially lack natural predators, he says, and they all generally feed on host plants that haven't adapted to them. Yet out of 100 introduced insects, there are probably only three or four that become high-impact pests—like the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis)—that are dangerous enough to cause cascading changes to ecosystems. So what's different about the other 90 to 95 percent of non-native species? What separates the really bad invasive species from the basically benign?
"I've dedicated my professional career to this question," says Tobin, "so I'm excited to have this working group and the resources to really dive into it."
The ultimate goal of this research is to develop a framework to help predict and prioritize strategies against future insect threats in the United States—with direct applications to invasive species management and risk assessment around the country and world.
The Working Group
When you submit a proposal to the Powell Center, you pitch a project and also a proposed participant list to make up a working group of about 15 scientists. The idea is to bring together a diverse set of specialties and backgrounds to explore an issue as comprehensively as possible. So Tobin's group includes three co-investigators—Professor Daniel Herms from Ohio State University, Professor Travis Marsico from Arkansas State University, and Dr. Kathryn Thomas, a plant ecologist with the U.S. Geological Survey—along with a host of other experts from 12 different universities, ranging from chemical ecologists to population geneticists to forest ecologists.
Their group had submitted this concept two times previously before finally securing the grant—one of four awarded out of 50 proposals in 2015. "We almost didn't pitch it the third year," he says, "but we decided to try one more time. You have to be persistent and keep improving your proposal, and you can't get frustrated. Last year, we had the dubious honor of being the top-ranked proposal not funded. This year we're the top-ranked proposal overall. Sometimes in the grant process, it's just a matter of convincing them it's a good idea, and it can take a couple years to do that."
The award will cover travel expenses for the researchers to make three weeklong visits to meet as a group at the U.S. Geological Survey's Fort Collins Science Center, where they will have full access to the facility's computational, data manipulation and data management resources. They will have plenty of homework in-between these visits, as well, and the grant also includes up to $100,000 for a postdoc to help guide the project for two years.
Tobin says the postdoc, who will be working directly with him and based at SEFS, will be crucial to the success of the project. "The beauty of these working groups is that they really want you to get things done," he says. "It's a great opportunity for a postdoc to work with this diverse group of people, and they really get to pump out a lot of papers."
The group's plan is to meet this coming June for the first time, and Tobin will start looking this fall for a quantitative ecologist to fill the postpoc position. He has also recruited an undergrad at SEFS to help as part of a capstone project.
Photos © Patrick Tobin.


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Traveling Through Mt. Hobs (DS Remake)
Items to Find | Tent, Potion, Gold Needle, 960 Gil, Holy Arrows. |
Map Reward(s) | Hi-Potion x3, Bomb Core x3. |
Enemies | Gargoyle, Cockatrice, Skeleton, Bomb, Spirit, Bloodbones, Domovoi, Gatlinger, Gray Bomb, Mom Bomb (Boss). |
Suggested Level | Cecil should be at level 21, Rydia at level 20, Edward and Rosa at level 15. |
To get to Mt. Hobs from Kaipo, you'll need to use the hovercraft to go back up to the upper continent, and then once again go to the northeast of the continent and cross another rock-laden waterway to the adjacent landmass where the Antlion's Cave was. Instead of going south to the Antlion's cave, however, continue to head east, and then south to the long pathway leading into the mountains. This is Mt.Hobs.
After going forward and having Rydia learn the Fire spell (it's about time!), the ice blocking the mountain will be melted and we can proceed forward. Go up and bear left, and up some stairs. Go through the door on the left here into this little aside to the mountain. Here you can go south to a save point, where you can use a tent to rest, save your game, and grab some goods out of the four treasure chests to your right: a Tent, a Potion, a Gold Needle, and 960 Gil. When the items are acquired and your game is saved (and your party is healed!), head back to the previous original area of the mountain. Completing this original area of the map, by the way, will net you 3 Hi-Potions.
Once back in the original part of the mountain, head rightward and through another door to the mountain's summit. To your right in a treasure chest will be some Holy Arrows for you to grab. Then, go forward and up the staircases to run into a battle already in progress. A monk named Yang is fighting some foes here. Suddenly, you're thrust into battle with three new (but simple) enemies named Domovoi. Yang will fight them and destroy them automatically. Then, a boss fight will ensue with an entire five-person party!
Boss V. Mom Bomb |
Mom Bomb is a boss that comes in two forms (like the Mist Dragon), except the forms don't really count for much of how you should or shouldn't fight the foe. Instead, you'll want to handle him with extreme brute force since he has a considerable amount of HP. Rydia should cast Blizzard over and over again. Rosa, the other magic user in the party right now, should concentrate first on using Cure (or Cura if you've learned it yet), and when the party is healthy on any given turn, she should use Aim and hit the Mom Bomb with her bow and Holy Arrows. Yang should simply attack (although he won't do much damage). Cecil should attack also, since Darkness is one of the foe's weaknesses and he is equipped with all Dark equipment. Finally, Edward should use one of his songs, Life's Anthem. This will keep everyone fairly well-healed.
When the Mom Bomb takes enough damage, she'll blow up into a large gaseous form of herself, and then explode, damaging the party for around 90 hit points each (hence keep yourselves at least in the 100s!) The explosion won't finish her off however, as three Bombs and three Gray Bombs will take her place. Attack in much the same way as we have previously (Yang's Kick comes in handy now that there are multiple targets). When the foe is slain, you'll be rewarded with a lot of money and experience!
When the battle is over, the party will talk with Yang and introduce themselves, and Yang will join the party as the fifth member. From here we must get off of Mt. Hobs. Head forward through the door, and from here simply work your way down the linear pathway to the base of the mountain on the other side, battling foes you come across as you go along. Completing this last section of the Mt. Hobs map will net your inventory 3 Bomb Cores.
Once back on the world map, use a tent and save your game. Then, head eastward. You'll reach some forested area, at which point you must head south in order to continue heading, ultimately, eastward some more. You'll continue to go east through some tight corridors flanked by mountains, and then south and east once more, where you'll reach Yang's hometown, Fabul Castle.
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By Jacqueline Simmons, Aaron Kirchfeld and Alex Webb
Bloomberg News
Siemens AG is in talks with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. about a joint bid to buy Alstom SA's energy business and counter a $17 billion offer by General Electric Co.
Mitsubishi Heavy and Siemens will decide on whether to submit a joint proposal to Alstom's board of directors by June 16, the two companies said in a statement on Wednesday, confirming an earlier report by Bloomberg News. The companies didn't give further details.
One option being discussed is for Mitsubishi Heavy to buy Alstom's steam turbine and grid business and Siemens to get the gas turbine operations, people familiar with the matter said earlier on Wednesday, asking not to be identified because the matter is not public. Mitsubishi's role as part of any Siemens offer could potentially boost the valuation of the German company's bid and resolve antitrust issues, two of the people said.
Both Siemens and GE have been trying to get the backing of the French government which is seeking to extract the best guarantees from any bidder for jobs and the country's energy independence. GE already made a binding bid to acquire Alstom's energy business, which makes turbines and power transmission equipment, including for Deepwater Wind LLC's 30-megawatt Block Island Wind Farm project.
A joint bid with Mitsubishi Heavy "seems to be a creative trick from Siemens, but it's debatable whether it matches the French government's thinking," said Stuttgart-based Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg analyst Volker Stoll, who recommends buying Siemens shares. "Alstom would be completely torn apart, but it does demonstrate which parts of the business Siemens is really interested in."
Asset swap
Alstom shares were down 0.3 percent as of 1:05 p.m. in Paris trading while Siemens dropped 1.5 percent in Frankfurt.
"We firmly believe that we can substantially contribute to a partnership solution for Alstom which will create value for all parties involved, including the country of France," Mitsubishi Heavy Industries CEO Shunishi Miyanaga said in a statement.
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Campus Conversations
Waltzing into the Twenties
What a weekend it has been! After finishing a rather long week with plenty of assignments and library time, I got to celebrate my twentieth birthday over the long weekend. (I always joke about how President's Day is in honor of my birthday, but no one actually believes me. xP)
Me, post Fountain-Dunk... brrr!
After Oxy's customary fountain-dunk I was treated to a lovely raspberry white chocolate mocha at the Cooler, our second eatery on campus. It's open late and usually has everything you want after a long day, including good sushi, pizza and salad. One of my friends bought me an Italian cooking class in Old Town Pasadena (she writes for the Oxy 411 blog, you should check it out if you haven't already) and it was amazing! We learned how to make risotto and subsequently devoured some really good food:
A closed pizza with mushrooms and potato salad
Pasta with sun-dried tomato sauce
After hurrying back from an Italian bakery on Colorado Boulevard that had the most amazing cookies and white chocolate crumble, I had to get ready for Oxy's first ever Dance Marathon. We managed to raise $2020 for Save the Children through contributions and dancers spending 8 hours on the dance floor. It was an incredible way to spend my birthday and be part of a pioneering team for an event that will continue to happen at Oxy for years to come.
The Viennese Waltz (and check out that ladies hat!)
I didn't have time to be tired, because Oxy was also hosting its Annual Waltz Night. It's one of my personal favorites here, and I'm so glad it was happening on my birthday. Anyone can come learn how to waltz, and then spend the evening dancing to classical music and potentially learning how to polka.
Watch Out! Waltzing Through!
The dance floor always gets extremely crowded but couples manage to maneuver past each other. It's really beautiful to watch (or learn, but no high heels, ladies- for fear of injuring a handsome gentleman while dancing!) The Folk and Historic Dance Troupe at Oxy has been in existence for forty-one years and it's a great way to interact with different people in the community through a common love of dance.
Proof it rains
It's been raining quite frequently (yes, you read that right, it does in fact rain in Los Angeles) and that makes me want to cuddle up-hot chocolate and Disney movies, anyone? The Indian festival of Holi is coming up, and I am hoping to cook for it-stay tuned for Indian traditions to come!


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Hi guys! It's been a few months of hibernating (if you call hibernating frantically working in our wellies out here in rainy LA), and we are excited to be back with a new Around the World with Bash, Please post. Guess where we are going this time? Yep, sunny CA, the good old Golden State. We are hoping our optimism brings the sunshine back out soon. With spring just around the bend, we decided to host a little planting party to scratch our green thumbs that are itching to get dirty. Using a touch of diorama fun, we brought the fixins' to make terrariums! Shuffle in some good friends, a California wine tasting courtesy of Plonk, a farm-to-table spread from our friends at Heirloom LA and some homemade gnomes and it's a good time! — Paige + Kelly
CLICK HERE for the full party ideas and tips for recreating this event in your home after the jump!
First up, we bought some crafting FIMO clay at an art supply store to make our own figurines for the terrariums. We chose to make mushrooms and gnomes, but of course, the sky's the limit with what you can come up with. Pick out assorted colors, shape the clay into your desired figures and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Super easy, homemade and soooo cute for diorama making. Tucked into some garden moss, the little gnomes had our inner children playing forest fairies. Tip: Be gentle with the clay. It has a low tolerance for indentation. Roll nicely, shape delicately.
We purchased various glass containers, mason jars, bubble bowls and vases for our guests to choose their planters from. Stock up at your local flower mart (anyone can go) to get the best deals on succulents, cacti, air plants and any type of vegetation you want to plant in the terrariums. Buy a bag of cactus soil and some earthy textures, such as rocks, sticks, sand and crystals. Throw in some kitschy plastic figures like flamingos, squirrels, cowboys, princesses, wagon wheels, what have you, and let the imaginations run wild.
We chose to keep the food and drink locally inspired and heavy on the organic matter, even down to the most amazing homemade ranch dressing churned from buttermilk and creme fraiche. We were literally licking our spoons all night. We couldn't find a recipe online, but we bet Heirloom LA would ship some to you! We topped it off with fresh apple pie and crisp wine. It was bountiful and festive. Our favorite wine was the Dashe Grenache. Order it here!
It was a super fun way to kick off spring and bring some fun into the small worlds of terrariums. They really do add positive energy and brighten up your office, bedroom, kitchen or anywhere you'd like to place them. Get your hands dirty, your creative juices flowing and enjoy the craft of planting a diorama. And try your hand at clay sculpture! It is very satisfying (and decorative) to make your own figurines. We're off to create a Wonderland of rainbows and unicorns for our next planting. Cheerio!
All photos by Lauren Ross
OMG I LOVE those gnomes! SO cute!
what a fun party…loved this unique post..how gorgeous are those homemade gnomes..and ofcorse the terrariums…would be great to recreate such a concept with a bunch of friends!!! thanks for sharing! xx meenal
I love it when images of seedlings and gardening scoops start to pop up on d*s after the long Winter. :)
Looks so fun!
Hearts! I'm making a terrarium this weekend.
I love looking at your blog, you have the best ideas for a party.
Super small world after all! ha ha
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This terrarium party was so fun! I have my cute little creation right here at my desk and it makes me so happy!
I was wondering where you got the really cute round class terrarium jar. I am looking for something similar!
Thanks! Love the idea! I think I may host a party like this!
Looks like so much fun…love all the plants and the terrariums, I have been wanting to make one for a while & now I am inspired!
So adorable! I'll be making some with my daughter this weekend.
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what a cute party idea! i love how everyone gets to take home their super awesome mini creation!
I'm thinking I'll host a party like this too!
This looks like great fun! I live in LA and would love to attend events and workshops like this. Is there a way I can become a guest? Thanks!
This was an amazing party! I love the terrarium I brought home that night and apparently so does my 4yr old son who is very busy putting all of his own little characters inside the jar to meet the squirrels.
Wow… this is so damn good party.. I Love it!!!!
thanks paige and kelly for a fantastic party! i love love my 'gone with the wind' terrarium i created that night. it is so true, every time i pass the table it brings a smile to my face. i definitely want to adapt this for my little girl's birthday party (maybe her 4th or 5th?)
I love this and will be replicating :)
amazing ideas… I love those terrariums…
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What a great party… When I first saw the gnomes I thought, 'hey maybe I could make some out of fimo' and there you go making them out of fimo. I'm totally doing this.
I have 3 boys all under 4 and I'm dying to throw a party just like this…adults only! Great idea!
This is so freaking cute. I love this stuff. I never throw parties but with inspiration like this in my face I may just get around to it one of these days!
These pictures are so fun! I need this photographer for my wedding!!
SO MUCH FUN! A terrarium party what a fabulous event :)
So lovely! Almost as much fun as the party! My lovely terrarium sits atop my diner table bringing a huge smile to my face each morning.
this party idea is so cute! i have to replicate it. i want to make all that delicious food too!
by chance does the girl holding the gnome terrarium have a blog? she looks so familiar, but i cannot place it. love the color combination in her outfit! especially the dress! -
I too would love to find one of those round glass globes for a terrarium. Could you tell us where you were able to find them?? please! i want to make one badly!
Love these terrariums. I have done a few myself that came out really cute….check them out!
LOVE Plonk Wine Merchants!!
LOVE this idea!!!
this looks like so much fun. gotta try it out with my girl friends soon.


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The foundation, which advocates for limited government, is scheduled to make oral arguments Thursday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. A district court ruled last year against the foundation, which filed the case on behalf of Iraq war veteran and Washington state small business owner Matt Sissel.
Foundation attorney Timothy Sandefur said during a news conference Monday that the Affordable Care Act should be considered unconstitutional because it violated the Constitution's origination clause, which requires tax bills to start in the House as a way to keep taxing authority closer to the people.
He said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid had taken a House measure to help veterans buy homes, gutted it and transformed it into the Affordable Care Act legislation, which requires most Americans to carry health insurance and prohibits insurers from turning away the sick. After a long debate, the bill barely passed a divided Congress, with no Republican support.
"We say completely gutting the entire contents of a bill and replacing it with an entirely different bill is not an amendment; that's just subterfuge," Sandefur told reporters outside the state Capitol.
In June 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the crux of the health care law, ruling that the penalties to enforce it are a tax Congress is authorized to levy. About 8 million people had signed up for an individual policy on the newly created online marketplaces through the April 15 enrollment deadline.
Another 4.8 million lower-income people gained coverage through an expansion of Medicaid, which the Supreme Court ruled was optional for the states.
Sandefur acknowledged that the foundation is arguing a procedural rule after the nation's highest court made its decision, but he said the court should clarify the role of the Senate and the House in tax bills.
"If the people of the United States want the Affordable Care Act, then there's no reason why Congress can't go back and repass this thing the correct way," he said.
Messages left for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Justice were not immediately returned Monday.


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Learn how government resources can help your business sell services internationally. David Josephson, managing direct of the Export-Import Bank of...
California is changing the way it handles its dirty laundry. A law signed by Gov. Gray Davis requires all residential clothes washers to be at least as water efficient as commercial washers starting in January 2007.
The bill makes California the first state to mandate water efficiency standards, a step that could become a model for other states. Washington and Texas have already begun to tighten their washing machine standards.
The California law is expected to translate into higher costs for the more environmentally friendly washing machine models but lower operating costs in the long run, water officials said.
It will also lead to some changes in how Californians wash their clothes, as most water-efficient washing machines load from the front, not the top as most washers do now.
The law comes at a time when California is receiving as little as half its normal rainfall and is enduring a second year of drought conditions.
"It's really inappropriate for us not to implement every conservation measure possible," said Bill Jacoby, water resources manager at the San Diego Water Authority and one of the main supporters of the new law.
A water-efficient washer, Jacoby said, would use about 7,000 less gallons of water per year that would add up to almost 1 billion gallons saved annually. That would be enough to supply 6,000 households for a year.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, front-loaders typically use less water - from one-third to one-half the amount that top-loaders require. Because less water is used, less gas or electricity is required to heat the water and clothes get wrung out more completely, reducing the cost of running a clothes dryer.
California's new water efficiency standards will be tacked onto the new federal standards that were enacted last year to make washers more energy efficient as well.
The U.S. Department of Energy estimates the federal energy standards will raise the average cost of a washing machine by about $250 to meet the 2007 standards. The water efficiency standards could make the price go up even higher than that.
The nonprofit Consortium for Energy Efficiency estimates 78 million American households own washing machines and approximately 7.5 million washers are sold in the United States annually.
Tony Saca, owner of Filco, Inc., a Sacramento-based appliance chain, said the average price of an energy and water efficient model in his store is about $1000, compared to the base price of $499 for less-efficient models.
The Water & Wastes Digest staff invites industry professionals to nominate the water and wastewater projects they deem most remarkable and innovative for recognition in the Annual Reference Guide issue. All projects must have been in the design or construction phase over the last 18 months.
Learn how government resources can help your business sell services internationally. David Josephson, managing direct of the Export-Import Bank of...
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Every couple of years, for the past 40 or so, more stuff on the Bay of Pigs gets breathlessly "declassified!" blah…blah..blah generating more books and articles and symposiums…blah…blah…blah by "scholars" and "experts."
As a professional duty I've read all of it–and you know what?
Every Cuban in the U.S. knew all this stuff in 1961–at least by 1962 when the Bay of Pigs prisoners came back and our famous radio bemba cranked up. There's really nothing new under the sun. The canceled air strikes doomed the invasion. The decision was JFK's. Period. End of story. Kennedy and his cabinet and advisors were all typical Ivy League liberals ashamed of "cowboy" or "gunboat" diplomacy. Period. End of story.
There's really nothing to add to Eddie Ferrer's Operation Puma (1974)–or even to Mario Lazo's Dagger in the Heart. (1968.) The essentials were all there…Y PAL CARAJO!
But given that both Ferrer and Lazo were anti-communist Cubans (Lazo was also a U.S. citizen) their books (naturally) never got the traction they deserved in "scholarly" circles. If you're interested in the nitty-gritty spare yourselves all the trouble and all the "scholarly" mumbo-jumbo and read those two books, along with Grayston Lynch's Decision to Disaster. It's all there…Y PAL CARAJO!


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Baby Massage 4 Week Course @ Pirans
Event Information
Suitable for babies from 8 weeks (after 6/8 week GP check) to pre-walkers.
Baby Massage Course
£30 per course (4 weeks, 60 mins sessions)
This course is designed for parents who want to learn and practice an all-embracing baby massage routine which will help relax and soothe baby. The course uses a variety of traditional Indian massage, Swedish massage, reflexology, baby yoga and settling techniques. Group sessions are a great way to get involved and meet other mums and dads.
Session 1 - Legs and feet
Session 2 - Tummy and colic routine
Session 3 - Chest and arms
Session 4 - Face and back
The course includes: A bottle of nourishing fractionated coconut oil (suitable for the most sensitive skin), e-handouts and aftercare until your child is 5 years.
If your baby has an acute medical condition, we ask that you obtain support from your baby's GP or health professional to confirm baby massage is suitable.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
There is parking at Piran's Playful Piskies but please park in the designated spaces. If there are no available parking spaces please see a member of staff.
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Your can contact Donna at Chilled Cherubs on 07709 626101 or email@example.com.
What if my baby cries?
We don't mind! You may find that your baby cries during part of the massage session. This is completely normal and does not mean that you are doing something wrong or that your baby does not like what you are doing. If your baby begins to cry during the massage you are the best judge of whether to finish the massage, have a break in our chill out zone or continue. Try to identify your baby is crying by listening to their cries. Are they hungry? If so, we are feeding friendly. If you feel your baby has had enough, try again another day. Feel free to go and play or relax in the chill out zone. Remember you are learning about massage and yoga together. If you have an active or sensitive baby, then keep sessions short. A little bit of massage works wonders!
What should I bring with me to the course?
A towel to go over the mat, milk for your baby (we are feeding friendly, which ever method you use) pram blanket, small toy, a cushion (I do have a limited supply of cushions) and anything else that will help you and your baby be comfortable.
Can I bring my other children with me?
Only babies babies and children booked onto the course/session can attend our classes due to health and safety reasons.
Can I bring my partner, mum or friend etc with me?
You are more than welcome to bring an additional adult but there is a charge of £5 per session or £15 per course. However, for the comfort of all participants it is limited to additional adult per baby.
What if my baby is due their immunisations during the period of the course?
We advise that baby massage is avoided for 72 hours after an immunisation. However, please check with your health professional for their advice if in doubt. If your baby can not have a massage, you are still welcome to attend and watch the session.
What if I miss a session?
Chilled Cherubs are unable to offer concessions for sickness, appointments or holidays but we do recap on what we covered in the following session. We ask that If you or your baby is unwell that you do not attend the session as the wellbeing of all the babies on the course is our number one priority. If a serious infection has occurred, please let us know so that we can inform other parents.
Is my ticket transferable or refundable?
All places are non-refundable/ non-transferable: Chilled Cherubs Baby Massage & Yoga is under no obligation to refund your money in the event that you are unable to attend part of or the entire course. However, if there you have a query regarding this please contact Chilled Cherubs.
Can I update my registration information?
Yes you can. Please contact Chilled Cherubs if any of your details and baby's medical conditions change.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
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Feb 19, 2014
India take on Papua New Guinea take on each other in the ICC Under-19 World CUp 2014 at Sharjah. This is India's last league game and they have all but qualified for the quarter-finals. India are coming off a scare as Scotland made them work hard for their five-wicket victory the other day. Thus, India know that it won't be very easy for them.
Catch LIVE SCORECARD of India vs Papua New Guinea match here
India under-19 will not take Papua New Guinea very lightly as they got out of jail in the last game. This is a good game before the quarter-finals and a chance for them to work on certain areas and improve. India would want to go into the knock-outs full of confidence and it is imperative that they have a good game here.


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Man Accused Of Extorting Sexually Explicit Photos From Justin Bieber FanBryan Asrary is accused of posing as Justin Bieber to convince a young fan to send sexually explicit photos of herself.
Gay Porn Actor Gets 6 Years In Federal Prison For Extorting Wealthy BusinessmanTeofil Brank was also ordered Tuesday to pay about $500,000 in restitution to telecom executive Donald Burns.
Rosemead Man, 19, Charged With More Than 150 Counts Including Revenge Porn, Lewd ActsThe DA's office says Cesar Mauricio Estrada-Davila reached out to young girls on a social media website between January and April claiming to be a modeling agent.
Victim Of Gay Porn Star's Blackmail Wants $500K, Pricey Audi BackTeofil Brank had a two-year relationship with Donald Burns in which the executive paid him $2,000 per sexual encounter.
Gay Porn Star Convicted Of Extorting, Blackmailing Wealthy BusinessmanTeofil Brank was convicted Thursday of extortion and other federal charges in Los Angeles.
Huntington Park Police Warn Business Owners About Extortion ScamAuthorities say in each case an unknown male caller contacted local businesses claiming to be from a local street and/or prison gang. The caller demands money be wired in exchange for protection.
California Attorney General Announces 18-Year-Prison Sentence For Cyber-Exploiter Who Created Revenge-Porn SiteKamala Harris said this was the first such criminal prosecution of a cyber-exploitation website operator in the country
Gay Porn Star, 25, Accused Of Blackmailing $500K From Wealthy L.A. Businessman, 50Teofil Brank, who goes by the porn name Jarec Wentworth, also requested a sports car and a condo, officials said.
Lawyer Sentenced To 9 Months For Attempting To Extort $350K From Client's Former EmployerJames Toledano, 70, Newport Beach, was found guilty by a jury Nov. 26, 2014, of one felony count of conspiracy to commit a crime and one felony count of attempted extortion by threat.
Rolling Hills Estates Man Recalls Threatening Call From Con Artist As FBI Warns Of Extortion ScamPolice are once again warning the public about a phone scam that could have those who answer thinking they've committed a crime.
Armenian Power Gang Leader Gets 32 Years In PrisonA reputed leader of a Southern California gang that stole hundreds of thousands of dollars through sophisticated fraud schemes has been sentenced to 32 years in federal prison.
Kesha, Producer Dr. Luke Trade Lawsuits Over Abuse ClaimsKesha and her mentor and producer filed dueling lawsuits Tuesday over the pop singer's claims she was subjected to nearly a decade of sexual and emotional abuse.


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Thursday, March 31, 2011
I Love What An Hermès Scarf Can Do For A Man, Milan
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
On the Street…..Slim Jeans vs Hipster Jeans, Florence & Milan
Monday, March 28, 2011
On the Street….Angelika, Milan
I saw this young lady in Milan several times this past season. She is one of the crop of new bloggers. (Read her blog here.) I loved that she's a bigger, curvier girl than most of the other bloggers who you see in the press and tend to represent the genre.
The subtle thing she achieves so successfully in these two looks is to complement the sturdy but beautiful shape of her legs with an equally strong shoe. A daintier shoe would be overpowered but these shoes create a beautiful harmony for the lower half of her body.
Tomorrow I'll post an image of a different young lady I met in Paris with a similarly curvy body type but a different method of creating body harmony.
A number of the commenters are upset by the word "curvy." They feel I should have used the word "normal." However, normal is relative. There is a young lady on my team who is 5'0″, and another who is 5'9″. Which would be "normal"?
Look at the man walking across the street in the first image, and the height of the umbrella in the second – and Angelika relative to each. This girl is taller than most, and has the bearing to match. Regarding the curves…just because you don't see them does not mean they are not there. Is there a minimum degree of curviness to be considered "curvy"?
Remember, curvy is a body shape, not a weight. To be honest, you can't really see in these photographs most of the curves – chest, stomach, hip – this woman has.
I get emails all the time from self-professed curvy girls who want to see representations of their size on the site. What sucks is that when I try to put a photograph up to talk about these issues, the post is hijacked over the political correctness of the words.
So help me understand; what is the modern way to speak about size? I'm not married to the word curvy. I'm just trying to describe her in the best way I know how. Let's not hide from this issue; I don't want to be afraid to talk about it on my blog. Help me describe this young lady without using the word "normal," but in a way that addresses her body size and still references my point about the size of her legs relative to her shoes.
Last week I did a post of older women every day, and I was proud of that. I am proud to be a blog that is showing women of different sizes. I don't want to lose the potential power of the post by being caught up in wordplay.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
On the Street…..via Manzoni, Milan
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
On the Street…..Piazza Oberdan, Milan
This is one of my favorite shots in a while.
I love shooting older people not because I think they are more stylish than any other age, but rather because they have different design references than someone 20 or even 50 years old.
For instance, I have never seen a scarf rolled under the chin like this Milanese woman has done. So chic and so subtle; I love the waves of fabric cascading over her shoulder. Maybe in her younger days all of her girlfriends wore their scarves this way but I've never seen it.
This is pure inspiration for me, and inspiration at its most powerful because it doesn't cost money for anyone to recreate that element.
Monday, March 21, 2011
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Monday, March 21, 2011
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Saturday, March 19, 2011
Garance In Her New Prada Shoes, Paris
I had a great laugh the other day in Paris. Garance had recently written a very tongue-in-cheek post about how to be shot by street style photographers.
Well, when she broke out her new Prada shoes (the ones that everyone wants but very few have), she fell into her own trap. It seemed that her every step was snapped by at least three photographers. Don't get me wrong, they weren't interested in her….just the shoes.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
On the Street….rue Saint-Honoré, Paris
Sunday, March 13, 2011
I Don't Know What They're Saying But I Love To Watch Them Talk, Florence
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
On the Street…Mixed Patterns, Paris
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
On the Street…Milan V., Paris
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Hermes Fall 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
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Thursday, March 3, 2011
Dries Van Noten Fall 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Mugler Fall 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Fendi Fall 2011
Some people have commented that they don't relate to the runways shots that I have posted on the blog during fashion week. They say they can't afford the clothes or the looks don't relate to their everyday lives.
I understand these comments but I challenge you to try and look at these runway shots in a new way.
Fendi, for example, was really about fantastic color combinations. Even if you didn't like the clothes you can focus on the color schemes. These suggestions of color can be used whether shopping Fendi, or Zara, or vintage.
Maybe another collection – like Yohji – would be all about proportion and texture. Wearing all black is difficult but new ideas in mixing shape and fabric textures can be invaluable in keeping a monotone wardrobe fresh.
Dries and Gaultier's strength's have always been their great ability to mix genres and cultural symbols. I love the idea of Tibetan Fireman.
All I'm saying is don't let the lack of funds keep you from having fun with fashion.


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It's almost appropriate that the winner of Bravo's "Work of Art," a show that premiered with very little fanfare (though we loved the show), was the show's underdog, Abdi Farah.
The painter and sculptor has struggled a lot through the competition with last-minute inspirations, half-baked pieces and basically running in the middle of the pack. He was very seldom the winner, but he also wasn't the worst. So, he continued to move on.
Through the competition, though, he stayed very self-aware, knowing that he wasn't quite meeting his potential. And when it comes to artistic talent, sometimes that incubation period is just what one needs to create that wow-inducing piece that has been waiting to make its debut.
With Abdi's finale show, it seems that he hit that stride. His images of race and class with religious overtones captured in sculptor, sketch and photography seemed to hit all the right buttons and highlight his broad skills. Not to mention, he lucked out with a guest judge like David LaChappelle, whose own pop photography touches on the same topics.
We're not going to lie, though. We thought Peregrine Honig, the girl who grew up in a liberal commune and clearly loved every moment of it, was going to take the show. We're not mad at the judges for choosing Abdi, but her circus/country fair theme was magical, weird and sad all at the same time. Plus, she truly worked it out all season long and to paraphrase judge Jerry Saltz, we just loved having her in the competition.
So what of third place Miles Mendenhall? His work and attention-grabbing use of himself in his art caused his competitors to call him a typical art school student, self-indulgent, a faker and even a d-bag. Much of that we can't disagree with, by the way. His finale show hit the judges as a "work in progress." And it did seem he hadn't quite closed the loop on what he thought he was expressing in the work and that came across in the exhibit.
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Don Schumacher – nicknamed "The Shoe" when racing – was at the top of his driving game in the 1970s.
As a driver, the 2007 inductee into the Drag Racing Hall of Fame is remembered for an unequaled record in match races across the country, as well as great success in organized NHRA and other drag racing organizations.
A memorable win came in a 1970 Plymouth Funny Car when he earned the prestigious U.S. Nationals title.
As the sport reached its early stages of professional organization in the '70s, Don won the 1972 Coca-Cola Cavalcade of Stars Championship for Funny Cars, five NHRA national event titles, nine International Hot Rod Association titles and the 1973 American Hot Rod Association World Championship.
During that era, his Plymouth Barracuda Funny Cars were sponsored by the fabled Stardust Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Don and the Stardust regularly set records comparable to his best run in 1974 of 6.18 seconds at 241.95 mph. His record runs were set as far away as England when he was an international ambassador for the sport.
As a car owner, Don's record was equally impressive.
His engine, clutch and aerodynamic advancements made his Funny Cars the leading performers. Others followed his cutting-edge safety innovations, like roof-mounted escape hatches that reduced the threat of fire-related injuries at a time when many Funny Car drivers suffered serious burns.
Don brought a business-like approach to drag racing decades ahead of others.
In addition to his partnership with the Stardust, he secured major sponsorship from Wonder Bread for a four-car fleet of Chevrolet Vega "Wonder Wagon" Funny Cars that sported paint schemes to mirror the red, yellow and blue balloons of the bread company's wrappers.
It was in an era when most racers' sponsorship traded hotel rooms, parts or food for putting logos on racecars.
But Don's priorities shifted after the 1974 season. He had two children – 5-year-old Tony and 1-year-old Tara – with another daughter, Samantha, on the way.
His family's business also needed his full-time involvement.
While his retirement surprised the drag racing community, it didn't disappoint his on-track competitors.
Funny Car legends like Raymond Beadle in Texas, Pat Foster and Don Prudhomme in California and "Jungle Jim" Liberman in Pennsylvania might have been relieved but competitors of Schumacher Electric should have been alarmed.
Don approached the business with the same work ethic and professionalism that made him an innovative racing champion.
When he shifted focus to the business there were about 400 employees there.
Today, Schumacher Electric Corporation employs about 2,000 worldwide and is the world's foremost manufacturer of battery chargers. It also engages in designing and producing custom transformers for the electronics industry and its product lines include electronic assemblies, custom-built transformers, welders, specialty assemblies, toroidal products, linear power transformers, high frequency magnetics, and welding accessories.
The company, which is headquartered in Mt. Prospect, Ill., has facilities in Matamoros, Mexico, and Wujiang, China.
Don's interest in drag racing returned when son Tony began racing NHRA sportsman cars in the early 1990s. Tony progressed from sportsman cars to a 300-mph jet dragster and a 250-mph Alcohol Funny Car before spending 1997 driving the Peek Brothers' Top Fuel Dragster.
With nitro pursing through his son's veins, it wasn't long until Don's passion was rekindled. With Don's business savvy and Tony's exceptional driving and public relations talent, the Schumacher duo showed enormous potential.
A race team was assembled in 1998 and the team competed part-time in 13 NHRA events.
In its first full year of racing in 1999 with major sponsorship from Exide Batteries, Don Schumacher Racing – DSR – and Tony won the NHRA Winston Top Fuel Championship.
The following season, DSR partnered with the U.S. Army in what has been labeled one of the greatest sponsorships in NHRA history following a decade of successes on and off the track for DSR, Tony and the team.
Four years later, the team delivered to the U.S. Army its first NHRA Top Fuel world title.
Tony went on to win five more championships to culminate a run of six straight.
Today, Don is joined at NHRA events by daughter Megan Fessel Schumacher. Megan is a college student and contributes a regular blog about DSR at shoeracing.com/blog.
Don's organization at DSR has become the most creative in marketing and sponsor relations in drag racing.
At each of 23 NHRA national events held across the country, a hospitality staff including chefs caters to about 1,500 guests in major hospitality areas situated between DSR pit areas where drivers visit frequently.
In the past year, DSR has added a graphics department with an artist and the equipment to produce the colorful, vinyl decals seen on the race cars and transporters.
It also added a communications department with a focus on social media.
Don learned 40 years ago winning is only part of the equation in achieving success in racing. The expansion and championships are largely the result of having good marketing partners.
This season that list of DSR partners includes: U.S. Army, Matco Tools, Aaron's, FRAM/Prestone, NAPA AUTO PARTS, Valvoline NextGen, Service Central, Mopar, Freightliner, Oakley, Gates and Mail Terminal Services.


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Betty on the News: Depressed Woman Loses Benefits Because of Facebook
A clinically depressed woman is caught up in a battle with an insurance company.
-Carolyn French
Social networking has many positive – such as the massive blogging community that is currently praying for mommy blogger Anissa Mayhew who suffered a stroke this week – but that doesn't mean there aren't negatives.
Quebec resident Nathalie Blanchard is fighting with her employer's insurance company as it decided to cut off her benefits because of photos she posted on Facebook. Blanchard has been on long-term sick leave for the last year and a half after her doctor diagnosed her with having debilitating depression.
Monthly sick-leave payments disappeared this fall once her insurance agent looked at several pictures of Blanchard supposedly having a great time during a mini vacation – which her doctor recommended.
"In the moment I'm happy, but before and after I have the same problems" as before, Blanchard stated. (CBC)
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Will You Be Watching the Oscars?
The Oscars are this Sunday night. It's the night when Hollywood dresses to impress and walk the red carpet.
I'm a little excited to see the host this year, Seth McFarlane. I'm always excited to see the dresses and the handsome men in their tuxes. That's usually the pre-show with the red carpet and dresses, I get a little bored during the show.
My snack of choice: Pigs in a blanket
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Ginger McPherson, an eighth-grade science teacher, said she was impressed by this year's food drive at Craig Middle School.
"It was a shock," she said.
The students collected 4,044 pounds of canned goods and other non-perishible items between late November and mid-December. The food was donated to the Interfaith Food Bank in Craig.
The goal of the food drive was 2,000 pounds.
McPherson said the success of this year's effort is due to the work of the Leadership Kids, a CMS organization that resembles a student council.
"It was student-driven," she said. "They came up with what they wanted to do at the beginning of the year. They chose to do the food drive."
This year's drive was structured like a contest.
Students received a raffle ticket for every five cans of food they donated to their focus classes. Raffles for small prizes were awarded throughout the drive and grand prizes were awarded at the end of the drive.
"The raffle winners won an MP3 player or a music gift card," McPherson.
The grand prize winners were eighth-graders Amy Acosta, Samatha Ahlmer and Trenton Lee, and seventh-grader Brody Gutierrez.
A prize was also given to the focus class that collected the most food.
Teacher Sharon Skwarek's focus class won top honors with 434 pounds, or roughly 10 percent of the total haul.
However, Skwarek said she wasn't sure what her class won.
"I think we've won either a skating or a bowling trip," she said.
Skwarek said community support was the secret to her students' success.
"We spent a couple of afternoons driving through neighborhoods asking for donations," she said. "People were very generous."
Seventh-grader Ryan Leuck said he spent roughly 30 minutes a day collecting cans and keeping a running tally.
"We would get sheets with teachers' names on them and we would have to go in and count the ounces on the cans," he said. "And then we would determine the poundage, and then we would go and graph it on the scale.
"We did that every day."
Seventh-grader Delaney Baker was among the students who helped.
"We had fun," she said. "As much fun as counting cans can be."
McPheson said transporting the goods required a large vehicle.
"The district has old vans that have the seats removed," she said. "It was full — a 16-passenger van with no seats."
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ROXUL Stone Wool
What is stone wool?
ROXUL insulation is a rock-based mineral fiber insulation comprised of Basalt rock and Recycled Slag. Basalt is a volcanic rock(abundant in the earth), and slag is a by-product of the steel and copper industry. The minerals are melted and spun into fibers.
What happens if ROXUL insulation gets wet?
ROXUL insulation is moisture resistant yet vapor permeable. In the event the insulation becomes damp or wet, the insulation, when thoroughly dried, will maintain the original performance characteristics.
Are ROXUL products mold resistant?
ROXUL products are inorganic which provide no food source for mold to grow. ROXUL products are tested to ASTM C1338 – A Standard Test for Determining Fungi Resistance – and passes with zero fungal growth.
Are ROXUL products rodent resistant?
There is no test method to determine whether or not any product is rodent resistant. ROXUL's reputation as a rodent-resistant insulation is mainly based on word of mouth and lack of negative feedback from numerous customers who use our products in "cottage country".
Does ROXUL make blowing wool insulation?
ROXUL insulation is only manufactured in batt, board, and pipe forms.
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Can ROXUL soundproof my walls or ceilings?
ROXUL products can help reduce airborne sound within your home when installed in both walls and ceilings. Possible sources of sound transfer can occur between adjoining floors, walls, ceilings and through electrical receptacles and furnace vents.
Most sound in the home is airborne sound generated by music, voices, ambient noise and so forth. . Impact sound is the result of foot traffic or falling objects. If reducing impact sound is the primary concern, additional measures such as the addition of resilient channels or a sound absorbing layer between the sub floor and the joists are recommended. If you require a specific STC (Sound Transmission Class) rating, please call ROXUL at 1-800-265-6878 for more information.
What is an STC Rating?
A STC (Sound Transmission Class) rating is a number rating of an assembly's ability to withstand airborne sound transfer at different frequencies. Generally, a higher STC rating will block more noise from transmitting through a partition wall or ceiling. If you require an STC rating, please contact ROXUL at 1-800-265-6878
To reduce sound transmission is it better to double up on the ROXUL SAFE'n'SOUND® or keep the air space (non-bridging gap)?
Doubling the insulation will not double the STC value as an STC-rated assembly incorporates all components of the structure with the insulation being one component of that system. Doubling the insulation will increase the STC rating somewhat and to determine by how much, please contact ROXUL at 1-800-265-6878.
Can ROXUL insulation go around the pipe of a gas fireplace where the pipe meets the exterior wall?
Although ROXUL is a non-combustible material with a melting point of up to 2150 ºF, ROXUL does not have any approvals for this application. We recommend that you contact the manufacturer and/or follow local codes for this application.
What is the fire rating of a ROXUL product?
A fire rating is determined by testing a complete system, such as a wall with all its components, and not the insulation alone. ROXUL products are non-combustible and have an approximate melting temperature of 2150ºF but cannot hold a fire rating by itself, as is the case with any other insulation. If you require a specific fire rating, please contact ROXUL at 1-800-265-6878.
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Is there any "off-gassing" from ROXUL products?
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What is the difference between COMFORTBATT® and ROXUL SAFE'n'SOUND®?
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Can ROXUL SAFE'n'SOUND® be used for thermal applications?
SAFE'n'SOUND® is intended for acoustical and added fire resistance in interior wall applications. Interior walls have no R-value requirements so R-value information is not tracked or published for SAFE'n'SOUND®. We recommend COMFORTBATT® be used in applications requiring thermal value.
Is a vapor barrier required on all applications using mineral wool insulation?
A vapor barrier is only required when the application involves an exterior wall and is required by code. A vapor barrier is meant to block water vapor transfer from the warm side and condense on the cold side of the wall. A vapor barrier is always attached to the warm side.
Will ROXUL insulation products pass building code inspections?
Yes, the insulation will pass building code inspections as ROXUL tests to CAN/ULC S-702 Standard For Mineral Fibre Thermal Insulation For Buildings, and ASTM C665 Standard Specification for Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured Housing as required by the NBCC (National Building Code of Canada), the ICC (International Code Council) and IBC (International Building Code). In addition, there are CCMC numbers on ROXUL COMFORTBATT® products. As a result, ROXUL has met all the criteria needed for Canadian and United States residential codes.
Can I use COMFORTBATT® in my attic?
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How much clearance is needed when insulating around pot/recessed lights?
Insulating around pot lights can vary by manufacturer, as well as the type of pot light being installed. This information may be covered under your local building codes. ROXUL has no set requirements for insulating around pot lights and would always recommend following the manufacturers recommendations and/or your local building codes.
Can wet insulation be reused after drying?
ROXUL stone wool is treated to be water-repellent and its thermal properties will be restored after drying, provided there is no physical and chemical degradation. However, when the risk of contamination with chlorides cannot be avoided, the insulation material should be removed and replaced with dry insulation to minimize corrosion risk
How can I determine the insulation type and thickness that I require?
ROXUL technical services team can assist you in determining the thickness required to meet personnel protection requirements and to minimize heat loss. If you provide the technical services staff with the following design conditions, they can determine the correct requirements. For inquiries, please contact 1-800-265-6878.
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Will ROXUL prevent Corrosion under insulation?
ROXUL industrial insulation will not induce corrosion and complies to all relevant ASTM corrosion standards. For more information on designing and installing a system that will minimize corrosion risk, please see our 'Corrosion Under Insulation' brochure
How will ROXUL help protect personnel working at an industrial facility?
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What is the rumor that I previously spoke of? My dearest reader, I thought you would never ask. It has many terrible facets and it concerns my species, the Mynci, and our eating habits. There are so many misconceptions I must remedy. Let me begin at once. 1) The Dreadful Banana Nonsense. Call me snobby, but I abhor bananas. You ask yourself, "How can this be? Thana is a Mynci and all Myncies love bananas!" Well, my reader, it is my intention to quash any of your preconceived notions about my species. Indeed, I am a Mynci but I can assure you that I will never eat a banana...
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Twink is a science fiction fanzine by E. B. Frohvet.
Twink was released in the 1990s from Ellicot City, Maryland, U.S.A., and ran until June 2003. 30 issues were published during that time. It was originally mimeographed but eventually the editor switched to photocopying. The main focus of the fanzine was "on science fiction, fantasy and fandom".
E.B. Frohvet was, as put in the pages of Ansible, a "famously pseudonymous publisher". In the January 2001 issue of File 770, Mike Glyer devoted his editorial to Frohvet, writing, "When Frohvet first appeared, the grapevine promised he was a hoax being carried on by several fans." Although he used a pseudonym under which he published, he asserted in letters of comment that he was not hiding a 'true identity'. Despite his assurances, it was all a little controversial in fandom for awhile. E.B. Frohvet had managed to inject an element of excitement back into the world of fanzines.
Contributors of writing to Twink include Sue Bursztynski, John Hertz, Lisa Major (Alexiad), Lynn McConchie, Lloyd Penney (Torus), Mark Plummer (Banana Wings), Robert Sabella, Steve Sneyd (Data Dump), Gene Stewart, Jan Stinson (Peregrine Nations, Steam Engine Time), and Harry Warner, Jr. (Horizons).
Contributions of artwork were by Sue Mason (Plokta), and Taral Wayne (DNQ), among others.
Ted White's review of Twink ends with the remark, "Twink reminds me of the fanzines I used to get in my first years in fandom, half a century ago. Maybe it's nostalgia on my part, but I'm glad there's still a fanzine like Twink being produced today."


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Toast Points: How Bread Got So Hot in SF
It's 11:30 AM on a Sunday, and the line for toast and coffee at The Mill is out the door. Inside, the scene is just shy of chaotic.
"It's too loud in there!" a small, agitated child yells at his mother. She tells him she needs to get toast for his father and impatiently plants him at the front door. He's alone, save for some sad-looking dogs tethered to parking meters.
"Wait here!" she orders.
It's official: Toast is a San Francisco phenomenon causing mothers to leave their seriously young children to fend for themselves while they procure a square of dark mountain rye with cream cheese or whole wheat with pumpkin butter and sea salt. The Mill is the current epicenter of it all - the only place in town where one can buy underpants emblazoned with the name of the bread maker, Josey Baker.
An August article on Venturebeat entitled "$4 toast: Why the tech industry is ruining San Francisco" quickly turned this food item into a target for sarcasm. But behind the punchline is a transformed trend that has actually existed in the city for decades. From honey bread with condensed milk to country levain with bone-marrow butter, click through to see how it started and where it's going.


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June 25, 2013 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Eighty-three Boise State student-athletes were awarded Mountain West Scholar-Athlete distinction for the 2012-13 academic year, the conference announced Monday. Boise State had the second-highest number of individuals recognized behind New Mexico. The MW Scholar-Athlete Award is one of the highest academic honors bestowed by the conference. The Broncos combined for 95 such honors as 12 student-athletes earned the award in cross country and track and field (one man, 11 women). Those marks surpass the 70 Broncos who totaled 83 honors last year. All 19 of Boise State's sports were represented, though separate honors were not awarded for indoor and outdoor track and field. Women's track and field led the department with 17 MW Scholar-Athletes. Women's cross country and women's swimming and diving tied for second with 12 honorees each. To be eligible for selection, student-athletes must have completed at least two academic terms at the member institution while maintaining a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or better and have participated in varsity competition in an NCAA-sponsored sport. A MW-record 628 student-athletes were honored across the conference, including 54 individuals who hold a 4.00 cumulative GPA. The 628 total honorees surpass the previous conference mark of 581 (2010-11). A complete list of Boise State's honorees is available below. Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Men's Cross Country Women's Cross Country Football Men's Golf Women's Golf Gymnastics Women's Soccer Softball Women's Swimming and Diving Men's Tennis Women's Tennis Men's Track and Field Women's Track and Field Volleyball Wrestling *-Honored in multiple sports |
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Prague, Czech Republic and Vienna
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Czech Republic
Our funds were slightly low this summer as we'd just bought a car together so no big backpacking holiday for us. We looked at our options and decided to do travel in a circle from Germany to the Czech Republic, to Vienna in Austria then back again. We took the train to Munich from Roethenbach im Allgaeu and reached one of our favourite cities a few hours later. We locked our backpacks in the train station and walked around Munich for a couple of hours. As ever Munich was excellent, vibrant, colourful, clean and some of the best beer in the world. We then caught the S-Bahn to the Allianz Arena and waited for the overnight bus to Prague. There had just been a football match at the new stadium so the crowds were pouring out and the stadium was lit up and changing colour in all its glory.
The bus arrived and took us to Prague in 5 hours. We met a girl on the bus that told us we'd be dropped slightly outside the city centre and that there were no ATM machines nearby. We didn't have any Czech Koruna to use for the underground but she kindly gave us a bit of cash so we could get in.
After no sleep we got into the city centre about 6 in the morning found our hostel but had to wait to 12 until we could get our room. The hostel was uni accommodation in semester time and rented out for backpackers in the summer. The room was OK but the bathrooms were pretty hilarious. They were shared bathrooms which was basically one huge room with showers on one side, toilets on the other and wash basins in the middle. So if you like your privacy when having a shower they weren't exactly ideal as the shower curtains didn't pull across fully and tended to flap about when the door was opened. The trick was to stand up against the side wall, hold the shower curtain with one hand and wash with the other, or as we did at the end just not bother, you go naked in the sauna right?
After getting some rest we went to explore Prague. Wow, what a city. I think both of us still feel that it is the coolest city we've been to in Europe. Not one that we'd like to live in but a beautiful, lively city with an amazing old town, grand Gothic buildings fused with remnants of a communist past that just adds a feeling to the city that we'd never experienced before. It seemed to us that the city didn't quite know where it was at. The contrast between the ancient buildings, communist architecture and modern shops gave a feeling that the city wasn't sure at what stage of development it was at.
After exploring Prague for a couple of days, drinking some of that well renowned Czech beer, playing (and loosing) cards in a casino, sightseeing and chilling out in the city plaza we headed off to Kutna Hora on the train.
Kutna Hora is famous for its old town which is full of Bohemian Gothic style buildings including a huge Cathedral perched on top a hill. We left our bags at the station and walked to the old town through what can only be described as pure Eastern block. It was pretty grim but when we reached the old town the place transformed into ancient buildings and memories of a different time.
We caught a bus back to the station and headed for a small town that was closer to Vienna so we wouldn't have to spend the next day travelling. I don't remember the name of the small town just that it was even more Eastern block than Kunta Hora. Communism may be dead in Europe but it has certainly left its mark. We wandered through high rise concrete blocks and found a hotel nearby. We managed to get a room at a reasonable price then went to have a little look around. We ended up in Chinese restaurant that amused us greatly. Here we were in the middle of the Czech Republic in a one horse town that was only on the map because of the train station and there was a Chinese family living there and running a restaurant. I would have loved to know the story behind them ending up in that place.
The next day we headed for Vienna and arrived in the centre about midday. We looked around for some digs but couldn't find anything so we rang some friends of Sabine's parents and ended up staying with them for 3 nights. We had a great time staying with Robert and Doris as we got to experience some real Oesterreich traditions like heurigen. In the daytime we explored Vienna in all its glory and saw the major sights. One day we went to Schoenbrunn Palace and Schlosspark which was really cool. The palace is grand and impressive and the grounds are huge. There was a zoo within the grounds that we went to as well. Usually both of us don't really like zoos but this one was great. Loads of attention to detail such as wood chippings leaves with amazon pipe music in the aardvark enclosure and a great indoor small primate enclosure where the animals jumped around the trees and ropes just above your head.
On one evening we drove into the centre with Robert and Doris to eat at a kind of international food market where you could walk around and choose food from countries all over the world. After eating we watched opera on a huge screen that hung in front of the Stephan Cathedral.
It was only about a week that we were away but we saw and did loads. Two very different but beautiful cities and a taste of Eastern Europe thrown into the mix. We caught the train back from Vienna to Bregenz and then headed for little old Lindenberg.


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'Chorus Line' composer Marvin Hamlisch dies at 68
August 7th, 2012, 1:50 pm by BEN WENER, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTERThe celebrated composer Marvin Hamlisch – the gifted talent behind such mainstays of American pop culture as A Chorus Line, Barbra Streisand's weepy classic "The Way We Were," Carly Simon's James Bond theme "Nobody Does It Better" and the Top 5 rendition of Scott Joplin's "The Entertainer" from best picture winner The Sting – died Tuesday after a brief illness. He was 68.
Hamlisch, revered in both Broadway circles and within the music and movie industry as a supreme arranger, sentimental tunesmith and film scorer, was one of only 11 people to have won an Emmy (twice for Streisand specials), an Oscar (a three- time winner, twice for "The Way We Were"), a Grammy (he was the best new artist of 1975) and a Tony (for A Chorus Line in 1976).
Rarefying him further, he's one of only two individuals (along with Richard Rodgers) to have won all of those awards plus the Pulitzer Prize, also for A Chorus Line, the second longest-running musical in Broadway history.
The list of movies for which he provided music is dozens deep, starting with the John Cheever adaptation The Swimmer (1968) and Woody Allen's Take the Money and Run (1969) and including notables like Same Time, Next Year and Ice Castles (both 1978), Robert Redford's directorial debut Ordinary People (1980), the Meryl Streep drama Sophie's Choice (1982) and the popular comedy Three Men and a Baby (1987).
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