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Lot 89: Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009), "Pentecost"
Selected objects from The Bob Timberlake Collection
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Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009), "Pentecost"
Qorograph™, pencil signed and numbered 205/300 along the lower margin, published in 2003, unframed. Sheet 25.25 x 35.25 in.; Image 20 1/8 x 30 1/8 in.
Accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity and the original sales receipt.
Selected objects from The Bob Timberlake Collection Chadds Ford Publications, Chadds Ford, PA. Bob Timberlake, an internationally acclaimed realist painter, furniture maker, author, and philanthropist lives in Lexington, North Carolina. Primarily known for his watercolor paintings, his depiction of life in his Native North Carolina has endeared his work to an international audience.


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Diana from Rego Park, NY
01/13/2014Reviewer is A current student here.
1 of 14
Categories Comments Clubs and Activities YU offers a variety of different clubs.
What to do for fun Yeshiva University has many clubs that are open to everyone from the school.
Food and Dining I have eaten only several time at the school's cafeteria and it was delicious.
Dorm Life I don't dorm but my friends who do tell me that it is a great place and very clean.
Academic Rigor Although the school gives the opportunities, the student must be the one who achieves the goals on his/her own.
Tips for prospective students Get advice from professionals in the chosen field before many any rash decisions yourself.
In three sentences Yeshiva University is a welcoming school that has many opportunities in almost any field. In addition, the faculty members are most helpful. Moreover, Yeshiva University opens many doors for many pre-med students who apply to medical schools.
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Stern student
10/05/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
2 of 14
Categories Comments Campus Safety Pretty good. As a Jewish institution in middle of NYC, YU is a target for security threats but there are many security guards at all stations on campus and they have a good system in place for alerting students of any potential security threats.
Greek Life None existent
Clubs and Activities There's something going on each and every night- from the medical ethics society to sci-fi club, each student is sure to find something that interests them. Some events are co-ed and on YU campus which many students take advantage of. Since there are many clubs with few members, it's not too difficult to get a leadership position which is a great resume booster.
Great for these types of students Science students (premeds who want to do research and apply to Einstein). Business students- have the opportunity to network and meet with alumni. People going into Jewish education, People who are social , highly academic and want a Jewish environment,
Bang for the buck The school is an extremely expensive private college and avg tuition with dorming amounts to $40,000 plus. At the same time the EC and academic opportunities at YU are singular and generous scholarships are given on an academic and financial basis. No where else can you get this experience so it's worth it.
What to do for fun If you're in NYC; take advantage! YU run events also appeal to a variety of students since there are a range of programs.
Food and Dining Students often complain that there's not enough selection in the caf. One dining room has better selection than the other and being able to use your caf card at local restaurants in convenient.
Dorm Life I don't dorm but I've heard mixed things from friends/ classmates. It's definitely convenient and adds to the social environment but can be distracting. It's important to have room mates that have similar hygiene and sleep schedules as yourself.
Academic Rigor Definitely more rigorous and academic than expected. Between the Judaic and secular requirements it's quite a workload and hard to juggle academics with e.c activities but can be managed with a lot of organization. Studying in advance is a must b/c taking so many credits is challenging- no matter how smart you are!
Tips for prospective students Make friends with older students that can give you advise about which professors to take and can guide you in your career path; it's imperative. Don't play into the competitiveness- especially in the sciences and just focus on doing your personal best. Find your niche and explore your strengths early on.
In three sentences YU is a school that has many academic, social, and career opportunities. It has a close nit network of contacts and is an excellent resource for students in the sciences and business. The Jewish environment gives it a familiar, homey feel and the small student: teacher ratio make it a top choice.
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Shayna from Portland, OR
04/30/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
3 of 14
Categories Comments Campus Safety Since we are in the heart of Manhattan and are a Jewish school, we have top-notch security that coordinates with the NYPD.
Greek Life Nearly nonexistent
Clubs and Activities A lot of options
Great for these types of students -Academic -Ambitious -PreMed, English, Business -Jewishly involved
Bang for the buck Very expensive but worth it if you are getting a good major and work hard
What to do for fun Go to Central Park; The Metropolitan Musuem of Art; a lot of shopping; movies; times square; bars/restaurants
Food and Dining A lot of food is overpriced
Academic Rigor Difficult; must be prepared to manage your time well
Tips for prospective students -Look for scholarships! -Get involved on campus -Go to the career center
In three sentences Amazing School with great secular and Jewish studies. There are also great teachers and class options, and good connections through the career center.
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Hannah from Brooklyn, NY
03/24/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
4 of 14
Categories Comments Clubs and Activities There are a lot of different clubs, and if you can't find one that matches your interests, you can always create your own if you can find like-minded students.
Great for these types of students Students interested in Judaism
Bang for the buck YU is pretty expensive but if you can get financial aid or scholarships, it is definitely worth it.
What to do for fun YU is in Manhattan, just a short distance from shopping, Broadway, Central Park, and a variety of museums.
Food and Dining The food selection isn't that great and many students find it difficult to find what to eat on a daily basis.
Dorm Life There are 4 dorm buildings, one of which has a caf store on the ground floor with food and other necessities. The social scene varies by dorm, but it's easy to find one that suits you. There are two dorm buildings with single rooms, one building with shared rooms, and one building for seniors with luxury 4 or 6 person apartments.
Academic Rigor YU has an intense double workload that can be stressful at times, but it's rewarding and you end up learning a lot.
Tips for prospective students If you're looking to attend YU, figure out how to pay for tuition well in advance because it can be pricy. Also, make sure to talk to current students and alumni to see what advice you can get specifically for you.
In three sentences Yeshiva University is a great place for Jewish students, both religious and non-religious. The academics, professors, and social scene fit a variety of students. Located in Manhattan, it is also close to a lot of cultural attractions.
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Previous Student from NEW YORK, NY
01/01/2013Reviewer is A past student here.
5 of 14
Categories Comments Campus Safety Very Safe.
Greek Life None.
Clubs and Activities They got a bunch, and it is easy to create more if you want to take the initiative.
Bang for the buck They keep things updated but you really don't have time to use everything.
What to do for fun Hang out, go downtown.
Food and Dining Always ready on time, and decent, price is outrageous though.
Dorm Life All boys dorm, since it is a religious school, so don't expect the classical party life movies portray.
Academic Rigor You can make the courses you take easy or hard, it is up to you to find out which professor you are dealing with.
Tips for prospective students Be prepared to work hard, and budget your time wisely.
In three sentences I had a very enjoyable time in this institution. I got a great education, met my wife here, and made lifelong relationships. One thing that was quite difficult, is with the dual curriculum, it is not so easy to get internships and explore career options in the real world, even with being located in NYC.
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11/11/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
6 of 14
Categories Comments What to do for fun go to after school events
Academic Rigor It depends on what you're majoring in. Some majors are extremely difficult while some are in the normal difficulty range.
Tips for prospective students Take advantage of the Career Center
In three sentences Friendly people. Delicious food. Great resources.
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Frances from Los Angeles, CA
08/30/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
7 of 14
Categories Comments Campus Safety Great! Everyone checks in with security and impenetrable fortress of dorms.
Greek Life None.
Clubs and Activities Haven't joined any yet, so unknown. Poetry club will be awesome though.
Great for these types of students ANY! But people not Jewish might feel kinda weird, since everyone else is.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus We're Jewish, haha.
Bang for the buck For an out of state college? It's great! Especially if you're in Honors.
What to do for fun Hang out, do homework, join clubs, go to events, or exercise.
Food and Dining DELICIOUS no matter what you like or any dietary restrictions. And the cafcard has $50 towards restaurants!
Dorm Life So fun! EVents all the time (and free food!)
Academic Rigor Depending on the classes, very intense or very balanced.
Tips for prospective students Make sure to get roommates you like! And ask current students which classes have the best teachers.
In three sentences A warm, welcoming community of wonderful and creative people. The best decision I've made in my life. Free enough to do what you want, without being forced to party when you don't want to.
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careen from North Miami Beach, FL
08/19/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
8 of 14
Categories Comments What to do for fun Play sports and discover the city!
Food and Dining A bit repetitive and cafeteria is not open enough hours.
Dorm Life Dorm life is very warm and active. Lots of activities happening on every floor. Awesome RAs. After freshman year, leave the Brookdale dorm.
Academic Rigor Tear one, rated 49 in the country. Extremely rigorous, dual curriculum as well. If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.
Tips for prospective students -get that SAT score! -look up the teachers before you take their course -if you plan to major in medecine, prepare for sleepless nights
In three sentences YU is a great private university for those with a passion for Judaism who seek an excellent secular education as well. YU is located in the heart of NYC and campus life is anything but dull. There is a great sense of pride and warmth at every corner.
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04/29/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
9 of 14
Categories Comments What to do for fun NYC is the best backyard!
Food and Dining THere is a dining program which includes cafeteria meals and restaurant vouchers.
Dorm Life There are several options to choose from - single room suites, four beds in a room, and upper classmen have an apartment option.
Academic Rigor High level of academic rigor
Tips for prospective students Take advantage of the wonderful courses offerred
In three sentences Stern College is a great school for orthodox woman!I highly recommend it from a social and academic perspective. Faculty relationships are superb!
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Jordan from Indianapolis, IN
04/25/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
10 of 14
Categories Comments Campus Safety The campus doesn't have the best security but the NYPD patrols the campus. So that makes us feel more safe.
Greek Life There is one fraternity on campus: Alpha Epsilon Pi. They are about to receive their charter this month.
Clubs and Activities There are some OK clubs and activities on campus.
Great for these types of students Orthodox Jewish upbringing.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus The campus is an all guys campus and there is a sister campus in Midtown. There is also a free shuttle that you can sign up for that takes you between the two campuses.
Bang for the buck Not really the best place to go for the price they charge.
What to do for fun Your in New York City, so there is a lot to do. Lots of museums, historical sites, bars, and other college campuses to visit.
Food and Dining The food is OK. Nothing to brag about, but they have some good food sometimes.
Dorm Life The dorm life is not great here. Most people move off campus after the first or second semester of being here.
Academic Rigor Most of the degrees here are difficult.
Tips for prospective students If you already know your major get in contact with a current student at YU before pick your schedule. Ask them which teachers to take. Otherwise you might get stuck with a very bad teacher.
In three sentences The duel program is extremely challenging and time constraining. The professors aren't the best, but they are good. The social life on campus isn't that great.
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Emily from Sharon, MA
01/26/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 11 of 14
Categories Comments Campus Safety very good security, but you are living in nyc.
Clubs and Activities many, many to choose from
Great for these types of students jewish students who are interested in learning more about their heritage.
Bang for the buck yeshiva university is a very expensive private school, but they offer generous aid, particularly to talented students.
What to do for fun the sky is the limit as long as you have an unlimited budget. living in nyc, you will have access to broadway shows, concerts, clubs, restaurants, amazing museums, and every kind of shopping possible. there are also many parties, clubs, and activities sponsored by the school.
Food and Dining the food is great. all the cafeterias offer kosher food.
Dorm Life first year students (women's division) stay in a high rise dorm in midtown manhattan a few blocks from macy's. there is a very friendly, camp-like atmosphere in these dorms.
Academic Rigor yeshiva university has an honors program for students who score at least 700 on both the math and english part of the sat. this allows students to take special courses and participate in stimulating educational and cultural opportunities.
Tips for prospective students visit the campus to make sure you are comfortable with city life. the men's division has a bigger and more central campus than the women's division.
In three sentences yeshiva university has a men and women's division. it is a small liberal arts college with a strong jewish foundation. all students are required to take classes in judaic studies as well as a traditional load of secular classes.
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Molly from Spring Valley, NY
11/28/2011Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.
0 out of 1 people found this review useful. 12 of 14
Categories Comments Will learn a lot I have heard good things from friends who go here
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Elisheva from Brighton, MA
06/29/2011Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has not been to campus.
13 of 14
Categories Comments Great for these types of students All kinds of Jews can attend; the community appears to be diverse and welcoming!
Tips for prospective students The faculty at YU are extremely warm and helpful to prospective students. If you have a question, just email or call!
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Adam from Brooklyn, NY
04/28/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
2 out of 3 people found this review useful. 14 of 14
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Jews who love Torah and know that it is important nowadays to have a college degree to ultimately benefit humanity.
Tips for prospective students Spend a day in your morning program, see if you feel comfortable. If you do not enjoy what your are doing in the morning, then college (YU in particular) will lead to a head of gray. It's Torah U'Madda (Torah and secular knowledge), only with a solid Torah foundation can you truly succeed in everything else. That being the case, make sure your in the right spot during the morning hours.
Bang for the buck If you are interested in the medical, psychological, business, or law field while balancing your yeshiva courses; Then YU is worth every penny!
Am enjoying being here Great Rabbeim! Great Professors! Modest Campus! Delicious Kosher Food! Nice Dorm...what's not to like?
Am learning a lot With Judaic studies in the morning and secular courses in the afternoon, your day is filled with inspiring and useful information.
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The Councils for the Judiciary
In keeping with the terms of reference given to the CCJE by the Committee of Ministers, the CCJE will prepare an Opinion in 2007 on the Councils for the Judiciary. This Opinion would be submitted to the 8th plenary meeting of the CCJE. The CCJE adopted a questionnaire and instructed its members to reply to it by 15 January 2007, consulting the national Councils for the Judiciary where appropriate. The CCJE appointed a working group which analysed the replies to this questionnaire and prepared the draft opinion.
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JELLY Pool Parties, New York's greatest free summer music series, has been a familiar stomping ground for music fans of the area the last few years. Even when you didn't know the band playing, or even like them, it was always a great place to hang out, drink a beer, and run into friends. Everyone always seemed to be there. Even after they technically stopped being pool parties -- moving from the McCarren Park Pool to East River State Park this past summer -- the atmosphere never changed.
Unfortunately, it all may be coming to an end. According to the New York State Parks Department and the Open Space Alliance, the East River State Park may not be available to them in 2010, essentially ending the summer concert series. Senator Charles Schumer, born and raised in Brooklyn, has joined the fight to save the parties, campaigning and talking to state officials, hoping to keep the pool parties in Brooklyn for another year.
JELLY is now reaching out to the fans. To show your support, they are urging you to contact Senator Schumer at (212) 486-4430, or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com, where he will relay your messages to the Parks Department and Open Space Alliance.
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"I happened to pass by the Jelly concerts when I was riding my bike through Williamsburg and was amazed at the thousands of people who lined the streets to come to the concerts. People from every part of the country who had made their way to Brooklyn, enjoying music and one another's company – it's the best of New York. When I heard that the concerts might be cancelled, I couldn't understand why given that this is exactly what our parks are supposed to be for and I am going to do everything I can to see that they continue."
- U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer
This can't happen. I only just moved here and could only go to one. I watched the Fiery Furnaces while people played very competitive dodgeball.
If that happens I wonder if that'll hurt Going at all. Weren't they the exclusive RSVP site for those things?


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The Nationals traded slugger Michael Morse to the Seattle Mariners in a three-way trade that netted them right-hander A.J. Cole, the pitching prospect who last winter served as the centerpiece of the trade that brought Gio Gonzalez from the Oakland A's to the Nationals. The Mariners sent catcher John Jaso to the Oakland to complete the deal
UPDATE, 7:14 PM: CBS Sports' Danny Knobler says the Nats will will also get two additional prospects.
UPDATE, 7:48 PM: Blake Treinen is one of those prospects, according to the Nationals. The other will be a player to be named later. Treinen, a righty, had a 4.37 ERA in 103 innings last year at High-A Stockton.
The NL East champion Nationals reacquired pitching prospect A.J. Cole, dealt from Washington to Oakland just 13 months ago in the trade for Gio Gonzalez. Washington also got pitcher Blake Treinen and a player to be named.
Jaso, 29, batted .276 with 10 homers and 50 RBIs but became expendable when Seattle signed Raul Ibanez to be its designated hitter, a move that shifts Jesus Montero from a catcher-DH split to primarily behind the plate. The AL West champion A's had Kurt Suzuki as their main catcher last season before trading him to the Nationals.
Mariners have so many DH types
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Morales is a lot better than Morse
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try the "utility" section of applet repository at : http://javaboutique.internet.com/cathome.html you may be in luck!
B. Scur did you find a 5 star rating system that uses Java? Is this Scur from Northcrest?
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Fine- to medium-grained, equigranular biotite tonalite usually occurring as rounded boulders. Tonalites are leucocratic (15 to 25% modal mafic minerals), light gray to buff on fresh surfaces, and locally contain mafic enclaves with reddish rims, the result of iron hydroxide staining. Possibly intrusive into the Perkins Run Gabbronorite Suite.


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THE NEW REGIME: In L.A., Bill Shaikin notes Selig's statement "did not address MLB's role in approving McCourt as an owner, or in approving the transaction in which he established a new entity to control the Dodger Stadium parking lots, enabling McCourt to keep half-ownership of the lots even as he sold the team." Meanwhile, sources said that a "teary-eyed McCourt thanked the Dodgers' employees at a morning meeting" yesterday. He also "introduced the staff" to new controlling Owner Mark Walter and new team President Stan Kasten. Shaikin notes no "major changes to the team are expected immediately." The Dodgers' exec departures yesterday "included McCourt and two of his closest lieutenants," Vice Chair Jeff Ingram and Senior VP/Public Affairs Howard Sunkin. Kasten is "expected to evaluate the Dodgers' front office personnel before considering additional changes." GM Ned Colletti "remains in place" (L.A. TIMES, 5/2). Shaikin notes McCourt yesterday also "emailed a letter to the Dodgers' staffers, thanking them for their efforts" (L.A. TIMES, 5/2).
FIELD OF FOCUS: ESPN L.A.'s Ramona Shelburne wrote under the header, "Dodgers Owners Return Focus To Field." Shelburne noted Guggenheim Baseball Management's message is "the same as it's been from this new ownership group throughout the entire process: This isn't about us." After eight years "in which the owners of the team became the dominant story, obscuring every good and bad thing that happened on the baseball field, at the very least it's pretty refreshing." Shelburne wrote the "best owners generally sit quietly up in an ownership suite, make the financial decisions to put the team in position to succeed and let the players on the field shine" (ESPNLA.com, 5/1). MLB Network's Chris said Guggenheim Baseball Partner Magic Johnson is "going to be the face of the franchise." Rose: "He's there to kind of smooth over the rough edges, as far as PR goes. They do need to kind of rebuild that relationship with its fan base, which ... did not draw 3 million fans for the first time since 1992. I think there's some repair job that has to go on there. I think Magic is the perfect guy to do it." MLB Network's Kevin Millar: "It's Magic Johnson. He's got a great smile. I think the players now have some security they know who owns the club, they know who they're going to answer to." Rose: "Remember last year, every two weeks we were wondering whether the team could make payroll? Apparently that's not going to be a problem anymore" ("Intentional Talk," MLB Network, 5/1). In L.A., Tom Hoffarth writes Guggenheim Baseball Partner Magic Johnson is the "epitome of showmanship and fun," while McCourt "shows what can happen to someone fundamentally flawed." Meanwhile, Dodgers fans are "ceasing and desisting their picket-line protests along Sunset Boulevard." Many are "driving back over the hill to return to the park" (L.A. DAILY NEWS, 5/2).
PAYING THE TAB: The L.A. TIMES' Shaikin notes the Dodgers' bankruptcy filing "will cost the team more than $30 million, after the team was ordered to pay the legal bills" of MLB. Sources said that McCourt and Guggenheim Baseball "will share responsibility for the more than $10 million in MLB legal bills." The precise amount each side will pay "could not be determined, and final bills have yet to be submitted." A court filing indicated that the Dodgers reported "more than $20 million in 'bankruptcy-related expenses' through February" (L.A. TIMES, 5/2).


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Olivia Munn: Chateau Marmont Cutie
Making the most of her evening, Olivia Munn headed over to the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood last night (January 10).
The "Attack of the Show" starlet looked amazing in a white fitted dress as she made her exit and strolled to her car.
As for her gig on "New Girl," it sounds like Olivia has bigger fish to fry over at HBO and won't be back for awhile.
"Sad for Nick… But I'm over on The Newsroom. Maybe whenever my schedule frees up I can try to swing both," she explained.
"It's all developing and there are things that I'm not even really allowed to say. I like doing the work stuff. I like when my character gets to get in there and fight for the things that she's passionate about."
Enjoy the pictures of Olivia Munn out at Chateau Marmont (January 10).
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"Do What I Say, Not What I do"
Posted by Lawrence Taylor on March 3rd, 2008The latest example of the ubiquitous DUI Double Standard:
Regional Agency Head Suspended After DUI ArrestPalm City, FL. – The leader of a Treasure Coast-wide agency established to provide classes for people convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs was suspended from her job Wednesday in the wake of her DUI arrest Monday.
The Comprehensive Offender Rehabilitation and Education program will continue to operate normally despite the arrest and suspension of its executive director, Margot "Peggy" Cioffi, 59, of Palm City, program officials said…
Cioffi, whose blood alcohol level was measured in a breath test at 0.336, could not immediately be reached for comment. The legal driving limit in Florida is 0.08 percent.
Cioffi was accused of striking another car with her Nissan SUV near Matheson Avenue, driving home, pulling away from a deputy as he tried to handcuff her, and screaming so loud neighbors came out of their homes, a deputy's report says.
Apparently, Ms. Cioffi didn't qualify under the provisions of the Federal DUI Immunity Act of 1998, which has previously been held to apply only to police officers, prosecutors and judges.
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CHARLOTTE, NC (WENY) -- It may not be in the location they were hoping for, but our Twin Tiers delegates at the Democratic National Convention are still looking forward to tonight's acceptance speeches by President Obama and Vice-President Biden.
The crowd went wild Wednesday night when President Obama took the stage at the DNC, and he didn't even speak! The president made a surprise appearance after former President Bill Clinton wrapped up the nominating address. Tonight, all eyes will be on the vice-president and then the president as they accept the Democratic party's nomination for a second term.
"He'll unite us with his speech. Because we all have different points of view. And just get us all together," said first-time delegate Alicia Hare of Elmira.
She says that will help motivate the delegates to gear up for the next two months before Election Day. "What's done is done, and we have the future ahead of us. So looking forward is a very good thing to do," said Hare.
Democratic delegate Irene Stein of Ithaca was there for the big speech in 2008. Because of the threat of bad weather, tonight's speech won't take place in a big stadium like last time, but she says it'll be just as powerful.
"It is going to be a wonderful experience for everyone in the hall, and I hope for everyone watching on television, and I hope we're all going to leave doing what we have to do - get out the vote for President Obama," said Stein.
Sixty-five thousand people will miss out on tonight's speeches as a result of the move back inside the Time Warner Cable Arena. This afternoon, President Obama thanked them on a conference call.


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Lazy Mary's Lemon Tart
Author Notes: Versions of this simple quick dessert have circulated around the valley for years. It's a great dessert to make at the last minute. I have quite a few lemon trees , mostly Eureka (big thick skinned), but only a few sweet Meyer lemons which make the best tart. But, it only takes one large lemon! Unfortunately for me, lemons don't pair very well with red wine. - dymnyno —dymnyno
Food52 Review: People who taste this smooth, fragrant tart won't believe that it contains a whole lemon, rind and all! Nor will they understand how you got it to be so fragrant and light and not at all gummy like lemon curd tarts can sometimes be. In our view "Mary" wasn't lazy at all, she was brilliant. She has you whiz the filling together in a blender, then simply pour it into a blind-baked tart shell. Dymnyno gave the tart her own touch -- a Meyer lemon -- which lends it fragrance and finesse and none of the intrusive acidity found in regular lemons. One catch: you'll need to use your own tart dough. If you don't have a favorite, we recommend the Joy of Cooking's sweet pastry dough. We lined a 9-inch fluted tart pan with it, pricked it with a fork, filled it with pie weights and blind-baked it at 375 F for 15 minutes then removed the weights and baked it for another 10 minutes. Once the tart shell cooled we added the lemon filling and sent it back for one last turn in the oven. Start checking it at 35 minutes. - A&M —The Editors
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- 1 stick butter
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I'll vouch for the videos. I spent the money and they are super detailed and will help your riding no matter what skill level. Some of the guys I ride with also use his videos and one goes to his camps. Nev and Snowboard Addiction is as legit as it gets.
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i love how they also allow you to flip the video for goofy riders. even the free videos have been super helpful.
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That's sweet. Definitely worth 10 minutes of my time watching that. Super detailed too! thanks
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This video was extremely informative! Thank you for posting. I was working on 180's all last season, more so backside as I did find frontside easier. But I have been struggling with cabs. I also really appreciate that details about throwing in a shifty so I'll be working on that now too. I don't think I've fully grasped the motion yet but hopefully it'll make more sense when I'm riding. Thanks again!
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Really informative and described very well! Helps us newbie's to understand the basic of weight distribution and the gravity of snowboarding! TY!
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We would love to hear from you guys how you got on after watching the video and was this easy to implement compared to paying for lessons on the hill?
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It's good to combine both. An instructor can observe what you're doing and make suggestions. My son's freestyle coach also has the videos and recommends them.
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I agree. Watching the videos prepared me in terms of letting me know what I should do and not go blindly into it, but it cant replace an instructor who is right there that can give you individualized attention and point out what you're doing. I guess the videos give you a good starting point, but if I get stuck...I need an instructor or someone who knows what they're doing to tell me what I need to do. |
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Thanks for the feedback, having an instructor will definitely help! For those who cant afford an instructor we find that getting the videos onto your phone or ipod so you can take them up the mountain really helps! Not to mention having your mates with you to observe and instruct. If you have no friends maybe try grabbing a GoPro! :p Our latest vid for our balance bar check it out, would love to hear your thoughts: Balance Bar Tutorial |
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the video is nice+awesome and extremely informative...
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May 10, 2010
66 comments:
- Meade said...
Okay, let's talk about going to bed.
Without even once mentioning the name Elena Kagan.
Say goodnight, Gracie. - 5/10/10, 11:04 PM
- Fred4Pres said...
Meade, what kind of trees are those? You can follow up in the morning on this one.
- Oligonicella said...
Hey, anyone want to come over and party? I got a keg in the cooler.
- Irene said...
Wood. The photo is an invitation to think about Diane Wood?
- Ann Althouse said...
Good night, Gray He.
- LonewackoDotCom said...
* The tea parties do something slightly smart, in parts.
* I don't know anything about Kagan, but I do perfectly well what happened with SoniaS. Rather than doing the smart thing and focusing on her involvement with two far-left groups that support illegal activity (the PRLDEF and the National Council of La Raza), practically the entire GOP/conservative/blogger response was that of an even more befuddled Hannity. And, of course, you had GOP hacks like Orin Kerr who "put up a good fight" against her nomination, if you know what I mean.
P.S. Whenever I post about the partiers here I get smeared; bear in mind that I'm going to sue at least one person who's repeatedly lied about me. - 5/10/10, 11:34 PM
- Seven Machos said...
Please let it be me, Wacko!
- peter hoh said...
Oh, what a tangled web we weave, in the attempt to get sunlight for our leaves.
- Scott M said...
Hardees fast food relies primarily on the men 18-35 demo and their advertising is targeted as such.
There is a new radio ad about their breakfast choices. The kid asks the father where sausages and biscuits come from. The dad goes into a spiel about Kings and fairies. The mother interrupts him and says, "your father is an idiot. They come from Hardees".
Nothing burns me up more than fathers and husbands made out to be the oafs, clods, and general assholes in modern American media advertising (not sure if our EU brethren suffer the same problem).
I've only written a couple of letters to companies to complain (thus delineating between youth and middle-age, I suppose), but they've both been about this subject. Combined with the near-decade of experience I've personally got in radio ads, I know exactly why the man is the butt of the ads and I also know how flawed the logic is behind it.
The problem I have with this Hardees ad is THAT THEY TARGET THE DEMO THEY ARE ABUSING...SPECIFICALLY. Most of the time, companies make fun of fathers and husbands because their ad wings or contractors are run by older people that still think women make all the purchasing decisions in the home. I know for a fact that the ad department at Hardees is mostly run by younger types who, I know from personal experience, don't have a brain between them at the best of times. - 5/10/10, 11:54 PM
- Scott M said...
Was the above far enough afield for you, Ann?
- Scott M said...
The new by the Arizona governor strikes me as a pretty ballsy (plumbing optional) attack right at the Administration and is plainly worded as such.
I don't remember seeing the like in recent memory outside of an election campaign or between two executives like this. - 5/10/10, 11:58 PM
- JAL said...
My oldest son didn't call me on Mother's Day ... but called this evening.
We got talking about our old house (which is no longer there) and neighborhood. He hasn't been back here in ..... mmmm.... a long time.
So we both ended up on google earth and wandered around his neighborhood in California and our old neighborhood in NC, and our new one ... and had a good time. (Our former neighbor is caught by google driving home!)
Ain't the internets grand?
And nary a political word passed between us. About she-who-can-not-be-named or anyone else. - 5/11/10, 12:06 AM
- BJM said...
@Scott M
Pisses me off too.
"bear in mind that I'm going to sue at least one person who's repeatedly lied about me."
I don't think that means what you think it means.
You obviously have no clue about the discovery can of worms a competent opposing counsel can open for the plaintiff in a defamation or libel suit. - 5/11/10, 12:17 AM
- Chip Ahoy said...
A judge, a rabbi, a horse, and comic sans walked together into a dim sum restaurant. They were seated and were met at their table by a waitress who looked like and talked exactly like Elena Kagan but wasn't, who then promptly snapped, "You ass holes were supposed to go into a bar. You just ruined a perfectly good joke."
- Revenant said...
Whenever I post about the partiers here I get smeared; bear in mind that I'm going to sue at least one person who's repeatedly lied about me.
If I had a dollar for every time you've threatened to sue someone and not followed up on it, I'd have *almost* enough money to pay someone to care that you think you've been smeared. - 5/11/10, 1:47 AM
- As my whimsy leads me.. said...
ScottM, those commercials make me nuts, too. Another bunch that bug me are the Broadview security ads. Always women in distress who run UPSTAIRS instead of out the door behind them, or out of the kitchen, where there are knives and other possible weapons, into a bedroom to answer the phone. So women are portrayed as too dumb to do anything but scream and run--usually to a more vulnerable location. In the one with "AJ," supposedly this guy she doesn't know has spent the evening at a party at her house, then comes back to break in. It's night, but from the lighted kitchen, she can see his menacing face through the door. Impossible.
I'm not sure if they are specifically targeting white women, or white men who are away from home a lot. There are never any homeowners or home invaders who are not white. It looks like there would be a market among people of other ethnic groups. Other products are aggressive in portraying multi-ethnic groups of friends, why not home security? Or are only white women too silly not to have a big dog, or be able to shoot or throw something at the menacing bad guy?
Last November, a friend and I were mugged in the parking lot of a bookstore. The guy got my friend's purse, after telling her he had a knife. After she let him have her purse and ran back to the store to get help, and while I was yelling at the guy to leave her alone, he said he wanted my purse, too. I wouldn't let him have it, and held on while he tried to take it from me. He didn't get it, and ran away when he figured the police were on their way. Lots of people told me I should have let him have it. I'm not really very brave, but I hadn't heard him mention the knife, and he didn't try to use one on me. I hate that we are taught to be so passive, instead of sizing up the situation and trying to make the best decision, or having some training in how to handle a surprise attack rather than just give in every time. We are literally taught to be wimps, and that spills over to politics and other areas of life.
Toy - 5/11/10, 4:57 AM
- edutcher said...
Whimsy, the counter to those ads would be one by Colt. But you're right, they're all about women as victims.
Where's NOW on this?
Irene said...
Wood. The photo is an invitation to think about Diane Wood?
Well, I think Meade was talking about wood, anyway. - 5/11/10, 5:45 AM
- Michael Hasenstab said...
The late Buck Owens and his wonderful backup singer, Don Rich.
Both singing and wearing Nudie Cohen suits. - 5/11/10, 5:47 AM
- jayne_cobb said...
Specter is currently polling behind Sestak in PA.
Clearly the left is in the middle of a Stalinist Purge of moderates from its ranks. - 5/11/10, 6:00 AM
- jayne_cobb said...
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- jayne_cobb said...
Whenever I post about the partiers here I get smeared; bear in mind that I'm going to sue at least one person who's repeatedly lied about me."
You've finally piqued my interest.
May I inquire as to the person? - 5/11/10, 6:06 AM
- AllenS said...
Off topic:
I think I'll run outside and see if my car is running. - 5/11/10, 6:20 AM
- AllenS said...
Nope. You know, one can never be too sure about those simple things in life.
- Pogo said...
Ally ally Kagan freeeeeeee.
- AllenS said...
WV: jazoids
Cool musicians from outter space. - 5/11/10, 6:39 AM
- Shanna said...
The kid asks the father where sausages and biscuits come from. The dad goes into a spiel about Kings and fairies. The mother interrupts him and says, "your father is an idiot. They come from Hardees".
Was the dad supposed to be talking about burger king? Because if so, that part is pretty clever as a hardees beats burger king slam. - 5/11/10, 8:06 AM
- Hoosier Daddy said...
Nothing burns me up more than fathers and husbands made out to be the oafs, clods, and general assholes in modern American media advertising
Testify. - 5/11/10, 8:09 AM
- t-man said...
Can we cryptically reference a recent court nominee as "an anal geek"?
- Hoosier Daddy said...
Another bunch that bug me are the Broadview security ads. Always women in distress who run UPSTAIRS instead of out the door behind them...
I always imagined a great counter ad for say, Smith and Wesson where the guy kicks in the door and the babe whips out .38 and turns the guy into a bloody heap.
Now that would be cool. - 5/11/10, 8:14 AM
- t-man said...
I had fogotten all of the fun of an automated anagram generator. If you put in the title "Justice" before a certain not-to-be-mentioned person's name, you come up with
"Sneaking ejaculate", which, is she were open about it, would dispell all of the rumors. - 5/11/10, 8:15 AM
- Fred4Pres said...
How about that New John McCain ad? Weeeeee.
They had to cut the part where McCain runs down an illegal alien crossing the border and sucks the blood from his body. - 5/11/10, 8:33 AM
- Fred4Pres said...
When McCain switches to fast zombie mode, it is really quite frightening.
- MadisonMan said...
Nothing burns me up more than fathers and husbands made out to be the oafs, clods, and general assholes in modern American media advertising
I agree. But we are the easiest targets because we're too busy making an honest living to care what others think. At least I am.
I am sorry that all those advertisers have such low opinions of their own fathers though. I suspect that will change when the fathers are no longer around. - 5/11/10, 8:49 AM
- AllenS said...
Because of the BS PC crap. Men, fathers, and husbands are the only demographic you can make fun of. Can you imagine a commercial making fun of women and their cars?
- MadisonMan said...
Allen, your posts at 6:20 / 6:25 made me laugh.
- former law student said...
We are literally taught to be wimps,
Take advantage of your local NRA's Refuse to Be a Victim training. There's also self-defense classes designed for women -- a former co-worker took one. A different co-worker was a martial artist -- she had risen so high up the Kung Fu ladder she had switched to Wu Shu.
Which makes me think: The NRA magazines carry the Armed Citizen column, composed of confirmed stories of people using guns to stop robberies and the like (not shootouts, necessarily).
Where are the stories of people using their martial arts training to fend off attackers? Thousands of little kids take martial arts courses every year. I wonder what good it does. - 5/11/10, 8:56 AM
- AllenS said...
Mad Man--
When I woke up this morning, within the first minute, I thought about the incident we can't talk about on this post, and had a laugh myself. - 5/11/10, 9:03 AM
- AllenS said...
Very good points, fls. Why, just yesterday, we learned of a security guard, without a gun, choking a petty thief to death. Don't need no gun.
- Comrade X said...
chris kelly, aka lonewacko, aka 24giveshead.com, cannot stand ridicule. I'm warning you, if you folks keep it up, he'll go away.
- former law student said...
I did think it was black letter law that you could not use deadly force to defend property, but I admit it's been a while since I passed the bar exam.
- Meade said...
Fred4Pres said...
"Meade, what kind of trees are those? You can follow up in the morning on this one."
Apple. As in, a judge, a rabbi, a horse, and comic sans walked together into a dim sum restaurant desperately seeking an order of apple dumplings. The waiter said, "Sorry, we're all out of apple dumplings but we do have some cornflake surreal." - 5/11/10, 9:19 AM
- Triangle Man said...
That camera has some serious color aberrations at the edges. Is it the Sony?
- Hoosier Daddy said...
Thousands of little kids take martial arts courses every year. I wonder what good it does.
Did wonders for me. - 5/11/10, 9:21 AM
- Meade said...
I think Nikon D-50 with the fisheye lens, TM.
Respect the fisheye authoritay! - 5/11/10, 9:24 AM
- Fen said...
LoneWacko: P.S. Whenever I post about the partiers here I get smeared; bear in mind that I'm going to sue at least one person who's repeatedly lied about me.
That would be me and I'm not lying.
You Are a Soros-funded troll out to smear the TEA Party under the guise of "helping" them learn how "misguided and stupid they are". Its pathetic how transparent you are. You spend your time bashing them instead of supporting them where you share common ground.
And thats because you have no common ground. You are a concern troll.
I'm going to sue
Ann should "sue" you for using her blog to pimp yours. You owe her money. - 5/11/10, 9:29 AM
- From Inwood said...
When I told a friend some time back that I was a recovered NYT reader based on its "errors & omissions", he, exasperatedly, finally asked where I was "going to find out about 'The Arts'". I said that I thought that I'd do OK since the NYT seemed to feel that anything was "Art" so long as it was conventional PC & laughed at what he himself would call conventional morality. Oh, & BTW, portrayed Bush 43 as both a boob & a Machiavellian Hitler figure.
From a theater review in the NYT today, as noted by Commentary's Contentions:
Vibrators, leather bars and good old-fashioned sodomy have never looked more wholesome than they do in "The Kid," the easygoing, sentimental new musical about a gay couple trying to adopt a baby. The homosexual partners at the center of this surprisingly unsurprising production…feel like truly ordinary people, folks you've met many times before in depictions of American spouses in pursuit of parenthood….So what if Dan (Christopher Sieber) and Terry (Lucas Steele) shared their first passionate clinch (on their first meeting) in a men's room stall and now leave sex toys lying around the house?….In its book (by Michael Zam), songs (by Jack Lechner and Andy Monroe) and even its direction, the primary objective of "The Kid" is to make the potentially confrontational seem all-embracing and prosaic. From the moment the show begins, with Mr. Sieber walking across and straight off the stage (returning with a cup of coffee), its rhythms are disarmingly those of life as usual.
Except for the sex toys lying around the house. - 5/11/10, 9:30 AM
- Fen said...
Another bunch that bug me are the Broadview security ads. Always women in distress who run UPSTAIRS instead of out the door behind them
Or answers the ringing telephone.
"Oh, there's a rapist chasing me and my daughter through the house, but I must stop to take this call..." - 5/11/10, 9:39 AM
- former law student said...
Did wonders for me.
Fine, but have you ever stopped some thug attacker?
You can achieve a sense of inner tranquility and quiet mastery from putting holes in targets. But that's not the point of the Armed Citizen column. - 5/11/10, 9:49 AM
- Joe said...
P.S. Whenever I post about the partiers here I get smeared; bear in mind that I'm going to sue at least one person who's repeatedly lied about me.
You get laughed at not smeared....your name says it all, you're a "Wacko" who's "Alone" because no one will follow you. Which would get the ordinary person to thinking, "Mayhap I'm doing something wrong."
But being a CLUELESS Person, and therefore lacking a self-monitoring function you just continue on your course, complaining that no one is capable of fathoming your "brilliance."
I understand that a number of mental facilities are full of such distorted egos as yours.
BTW, you have to show:
1) It's a lie; and
2) That you've been harmed by it.
Good luck with 1) or 2). - 5/11/10, 9:51 AM
- Triangle Man said...
Respect the fisheye authoritay!
Ah! Wide lens, wide aperture (I presume), digital camera. I see. - 5/11/10, 9:58 AM
- Hoosier Daddy said...
Fine, but have you ever stopped some thug attacker?
Yes. Just outside the IUN parking lot in Gary IN, 1989. Was accosted by two youts who asked me for money which I promptly refused and tried to leave his attempt to block my path left him on the ground with a broken nose and I'm guessing crushed or possibly severely bruised testicles.
Probably lucky for them I wasn't carrying that day since a broken nose and damaged testes was the least I would have inflicted. I have no use for criminals, petty or otherwise. - 5/11/10, 10:23 AM
- former law student said...
Thanks, HD -- that's exactly what I wanted to know.
- Pogo said...
My son beat back a bully who used to choke him every day. The bullying stopped with a punch to the neck.
Most of the martial arts success comes via dissuading miscreants from messing with you in the first place. You shift to their "not worth it" or "higher risk" category because of the training.
You used to be read as "victim", then you're not, or not so much. - 5/11/10, 10:34 AM
- Scott M said...
Fine, but have you ever stopped some thug attacker?
Yep. And I didn't even have to draw.
I was coming out of last year's small venue Alice In Chains show (awesomeness embodied) and walking down Delmar to get to my car, roughly 11:30pm or so. Delmar is our "loop" full of cafes, art studios, etc. Usually it's fairly crowded with good weather, but everyone knows that north of Delmar is "bad" while south of Delmar is "good", ie, the student/faculty housing for Washington University. North, on the other hand, is full of section 8 housing and not very friendly. It's become even less so since the light rail came through. I was never on board with the causality idea that crime follows light rail, but then again, I was never almost mugged in Delmar until after they put it in...lol
In any case, I was threading my way through a crowd outside a cafe and a young black dude wearing headphones did a very odd thing. As I was walking by, I noticed he was bouncing to whatever music he was listening to. No biggie. When I got within arm's reach, though, he bounded out with arms wide and then bounced right back...sort of something you'd remember from Breakin' 2. Again, no biggie, if odd.
I rounded the corner, away from crowded Delmar and down the darkly lit streets north of Delmar packed with cars. After 30 feet or so, (don't remember if I glanced or heard) someone following. Again, no biggie, a lot of people park in that block. After a couple of steps, though, it became obvious what was about to happen. It was the same earphone guy and he was walking a bit too fast. I veered off the side walk into wider paved area of street to see if he was following me and veered with me. I simply turned, put my left hand out and reached back around behind my back for the concealed holster. I plainly remember him continuing his speed up toward me when I raised my left hand, but as soon as my right went around behind my back, it was like he was hit from the side by a lightning bolt. He threw himself down, rolled and took off running.
Thank God my state has CC. And thank God this kid was smart enough to know that. The next-to-last thing I want to do is pull and discharge my weapon. The last thing I want is to become a victim. - 5/11/10, 10:39 AM
- Hoosier Daddy said...
Lets just say that despite a black belt in Kempo, real life use isn't a Steven Segal movie. One on one, most accomplished martial artists can handle themselves, two on one is doable but when you're up against multiple opponents it can quickly becomes a furball in which I don't care how skilled you are, you're probably getting the bad end of the deal.
That's because unlike the movies, opponents don't usually wait their turn for an ass kicking and just pile on and once you're on the ground its game over. My incident worked mainly because I didn't hesitate once I was touched and never gave them an opportunity (the second guy just fled) plus I don't think they even expected me to resist. But if you're up against several thugs even Bruce Lee would be going for his nunchuks. - 5/11/10, 11:09 AM
- Hoosier Daddy said...
Also, 9/10ths of self defense is simply being aware of your surroundings and don't be a victim to begin with. There are always exceptions but for the most part, stay away from obvious trouble and it stays away from you. There are plenty of easy self defense techniques, especially for women that don't require a mastery of martial arts but it does require a will to do them. I had an old girlfriend who asked me what to do if grabbed from behind from an attacker. Easy, reach back with one or both hands an rip his ear off (they come off real easy) or jam your thumb or finger in his eye. Her response was that she didnt' think she could do that.
There is a difference between say, a bar brawl and being assaulted on the street. The former is usually just a brawl but the latter is a life or death situation and I tend to err on the side of self preservation. - 5/11/10, 11:16 AM
- As my whimsy leads me.. said...
I'm thinking of taking a krav maga class. Has anyone here had any experience with it?
Toy - 5/11/10, 11:21 AM
- Hoosier Daddy said...
I have not ever taken a krav maga class but I have talked to a few people who have and they do like it and enjoy it. I know there is a substantial more emphasis on physical fitness than in a traditional martial arts class (at least from when I attended them back in my yout) and they also focus more on 'real life' self defense encounters. Overall I have heard positive things about them so the key will be finding a course (and instructor) that you are comfortable with.
- bagoh20 said...
When I get into it with violent criminals, I simply explain the socioeconomic motivations behind their actions and they usually thank me and we go our separate ways as better people.
- Oligonicella said...
"Fine, but have you ever stopped some thug attacker?"
Against myself? No. I don't profile well for an attacker. Against others? Couple of times.
A fellow contractor and I were driving around during lunch and I spotted a guy with a headlock on a girl and punching the shit out her face.
I pulled the car up, opened the door and started towards him. Didn't have to even engage. Just the sight of an enraged man made him turn loose and run.
I stayed between them until she made it inside a store.
Usually you don't have to fight, you just have to be willing to.
I've studied many. My recommendation to a starter is Kenpo. - 5/11/10, 11:57 AM
- Joe said...
I simply explain the socioeconomic motivations behind their actions and they usually thank me and we go our separate ways as better people.
Now don't lie….if that's all you did, you simply exploited your greater knowledge base to perpetuate the EXISTING unequal allocation of resources and simply allowed the "Other" to remain within his/her exploited position!
INSTEAD, surely after explaining the inherent injustice and structural violence in the current megatechnic monopoly finance Capitalist/Imperialist you gave the Dispossessed Other the keys to your car and house, plus the contents of your 401(k), and allowed him/her (which are merely oppressive hetero-normal stereotypes imposed by our Phallocracy) to pummel you repeatedly. It's the only Just Thing a REAL Progressive would do…… - 5/11/10, 12:04 PM
- Big Mike said...
Nice to find an oasis from people opining about Kagan.
[Ducks head in shame for mentioning the forbidden word.] - 5/11/10, 12:15 PM
- Big Mike said...
@whimsy, I'd push for Aikido, if you can find a good dojo, particularly if you are petite. It's a defensive (actually counter-attacking) martial art.
Things I like about Aikido:
(1) Size really doesn't matter -- I've had very petite women throw me all over the mat (and I weighed 275 at the time). Not because they had bulked up but because they could "float" with my attack until the moment came to take away my balance (or, in the case of kote gaish I could decide whether to jump over my arm and fall on my back or break my own wrist).
(2) You learn how to deal with multiple simultaneous attackers -- not Chuck Norris style where you beat the crap out of one attacker while his buddies stand around the wall and watch you, but real attacks from two or three attackers coming from different directions.
(3) You learn how to deal with knife attacks. One Aikido technique leaves the attacker with the choice of dislocating his own shoulder, stabbing himself in the ribs or dropping the knife. That one's nice to know if you ever need it. (You also learn how to deal with sword attacks, and there's a cool move where your attacker is forced to slice upwards through his groin with his own sword in his own hands, but you are, face it, unlikely to ever be attacked by someone with a sword.)
(4) Defense against guns is not part of the traditional instruction, but our sensei did do some work with us on gun defense. The Aikido principles of "get off the line" and "position yourself behind the elbow" are good starting points for not getting hit by bullets.
And finally (5) my sensi used to assure us that he (a yondan, or 4th degree black belt) and other high degree black belt (including a rokudan, or 6th degree black belt) would be willing to testify in court that Aikido is a purely defensive martial art, so if your attacker was crippled or killed it could only be because he was out to cripple or kill you.
I want to build on something Hoosier said just above. In our dojo we did an exercise where a student would stand blindfolded in the middle of the mat while the class circled around as silently as possible. The sensei would nod at one of us and we'd move, again as silently as possible, towards the blindfolded student while the others continued to circle, their noise masking the sound of the "attack." The idea was for the student to sense the "attack" and pivot in the direction of the "attacker" before the the latter could get within arm reach. We Westerners are trained not to believe in the "sixth" sense, but most of us in the class could actually learn how to sense the attack. But how? Ears can't help -- background noise masking a person moving as silently as possible -- and eyes can't help. But you really can learn to sense danger. And that's half of defeating an attacker. - 5/11/10, 12:58 PM
- As my whimsy leads me.. said...
Thanks, guys!
Toy - 5/11/10, 1:21 PM
- AllenS said...
I have some good advice for women... pepper spray. Don't let a dirty lookin creep even get close to you, and don't put your hands on the dirty fucker. Spray him. In the eyes. If he's choking to death, then, and only then get close enough to kick him in the nuts.
- Shanna said...
When I get into it with violent criminals, I simply explain the socioeconomic motivations behind their actions and they usually thank me and we go our separate ways as better people.
I have never been attacked, but I have had two experiences where I was pretty worried. One time, the guy trying to break in was scared away by my rather large dog, the other a van following me around (not sure how serious he was) gave up after I kept running to different sides of the street. I have a gun, but thankfully have never had occasion to use it. And yes, those commercials for security systems are ridiculous (but somehow effective!). - 5/11/10, 2:04 PM


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2-in-1s combine tablet and laptop function. They have a lot going for them, though the category has some challenges.
Can't decide between a laptop and tablet? A new breed of Intel-powered Windows devices aptly called "2-in-1s" aim to give you the best of both.
The devices support a keyboard and trackpad for when you need to get work done — say, typing up a school report or creating a PowerPoint presentation. But they also let you use your fingertip to tap, swipe and flick on a multi-touch display. And when you no longer have a need for the keyboard, a 2-in-1's screen can flip around, fold down or detach altogether — depending on the specific model.
They benefit from other tablet advantages as well, including thin and light design, instant-on access, all-day battery and an easy to use app store. And unlike most tablets, 2-in-1s include full-sized USB ports to connect accessories. Many also have expandable memory via microSD card slots.
But the category has its challenges. Not everyone is a fan of Windows — the de facto platform for 2-in-1s. And a tucked-away keyboard still adds weight and bulk compared with a keyboard-free iPad or Android tablet. Plus, while you're getting a laptop and tablet in one product, prices are often on the high end for this new category.
But as PC makers continue to embrace this hybrid solution, and the Windows Store evolves into a major player in the app space, competition will continue to drive prices down and broaden awareness of 2-in-1 offerings.
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Previously branded as "ultrabook convertibles," these 2-in-1 designs have been adopted by all major computer manufacturers. Each one handles the switch from laptop to tablet (or vice-versa) in a different manner. Here's a look at a few on store shelves now:
— The ASUS Transformer Book T100 (from $349 for 32GB model) has a 10-inch screen that fully detaches from the keyboard. A college student might leave the keyboard in a dorm room for typing up an essay, but take the tablet to class for jotting down notes or recording the lecture. Together, the screen and keyboard weigh just 1.2 pounds. Battery life tops 11 hours between charges.
— Lenovo's IdeaPad Yoga 11 (from $799.99) is a super-flexible Windows machine with a screen that folds back 360 degrees and lays flat against the underside of the keyboard — performing a "downward dog," if you will. When you no longer need the physical keyboard for all your typing, simply lay down the 11-inch screen so you can kick back and flick through photos, games, ebooks and videos. There's also a 13-inch model, for $1,199.99.
— The Dell XPS 12 (from $999.99) is unique because of its flip-and-fold design. The 12.5-inch HD touchscreen is on a hinge in the middle of the display. When you no longer want to use the keyboard, simply pop the screen forward with your fingers, lay it flat and then push down so that it covers (and disables) the keyboard. Features include a display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass and a full-size backlit keyboard.
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— The Sony VAIO Flip PC (from $899.99 for 14-inch model) looks like a regular laptop at first glance but its touchscreen can flip around 180-degrees and then lay flat against the keyboard when you don't need it. Or keep the screen facing outward while you present info to a colleague sitting across from you at a coffee shop. Or prop the VAIO Flip PC on a table or desk and let the kids watch a movie on its HD screen — but with the keyboard facing the other way. This PC also includes a stylus. It's available in aluminum silver and black.
Microsoft's own Surface Pro 2 (from $899.99) works a little differently than the preceding 2-in-1s, which ship with a keyboard you can rid of when you just want the tablet mode. This sleek Windows 8.1 tablet has a 10.6-inch touchscreen, but you can pick up an optional Touch or Type Cover 2 (for $119.99 or $129.99, respectively) that not only protects the screen, but opens to reveal a QWERTY keyboard and trackpad. Be sure to first prop up the tablet with its built-in kickstand. Touch and Type Covers ship in multiple colors. The Surface Pro 2 also has multiple ports and a stylus pen.
Readers, are you a fan of the 2-in-1 concept? If you own one, what do you like and dislike about the product category?
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Flyers Sign Forward Brian Savage
by Staff Writer / Philadelphia FlyersThe Philadelphia Flyers announced that they have signed 6'1", 200-pound unrestricted free agent left wing Brian Savage to a one-year contract, according to club General Manager Bob Clarke. Per club policy, financial terms were not disclosed.
"We felt that he has been a really good goal scorer in the National Hockey League, has good speed and is a skilled hockey player," said Clarke in making the announcement. "Losing (Sami) Kapanen (due to injury) for at least two months leaves us shallow at forward, so we thought that getting a player like Savage would really help our team."
Savage, 34, did not play during the 2004-05 season. During the 2003-04 season, he recorded 16 goals and 16 assists for 32 points and 38 penalty minutes in 74 regular season games for the Phoenix Coyotes and St. Louis Blues.
Over parts of 11 NHL seasons (from 1993-94 through 2003-04) with the Montreal Canadiens, Phoenix and St. Louis, Savage has recorded 183 goals and 162 assists for 345 points and 293 penalty minutes in 608 regular season games. The five-time 20-goal scorer was originally drafted from Miami University by Montreal in the eighth round (171st overall) of the 1991 NHL Entry Draft.


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In this article, I would like to share my experience and knowledge about ASP.NET Caching and how it can improve your website performance. As you all might know, performance is the key requirement for any application or piece of code that you develop. For mission critical websites, Caching is the way to go to significantly enhance your web response times. Caching is the process of storing frequently used data on the server to fulfill subsequent requests. You will discover that grabbing data or objects from memory is much faster than recreating the web pages or items contained in them from scratch.
A proper use and fine tuning of the caching approach will result in better performance and scalability of your site. However, improper use of caching will actually slow down and consume lots of your server time and memory usage.
A good candidate to use caching is if you have infrequent changes of data or static content in your web pages.
For example, a stock market website displaying 20 minutes delayed data can actually use data caching to store the data, so that it can reduce database calls every time the user refreshes the page.
Another good example would be using partial page caching to store some of the infrequently changed or static content. If you have websites that show lots of information or features, you can actually group the static or infrequently changed content into user controls and then set the caching for those user controls. You can set the amount of time when the caching expires so that it will load new data from the database.
<%@ OutputCache Duration="60" VaryByParam="None" %>
The Duration attribute specifies how long, in seconds, the page will be held in the memory. When the cache expires, the ASP.NET engine will automatically reload and refresh the page again. If the page never changes, you can actually set the duration to a very long period.
Valid parameters for Output Caching:
<%@ OutputCache Duration="60" VaryByParam="CategoryID" %>
In this case, the ASP.NET engine will cache the dynamic page based on different query strings provided. If your page generates different content based on the query string, then you need to put that in the output cache directive or else all your users will see the same content.
If you want to cache a new version of the page based on any differences in the query string parameters, use VaryByParam = "*", as in the following code:
VaryByParam = "*"
<%@ OutputCache Duration="60" VaryByParam="*" %>
It does have one "out of the box" property, Browser. When VaryByCustom is set to Browser, the page is cached every time a different browser agent and major version number requests the page.
<%@ OutputCache Duration="60" VaryByCustom="browser" %>
If you like to have your own set of caching rules, then you might need to tweak some of the code in the global.aspx. E.g., you might need to differentiate caching content for different sets of users based on a cookie called Language. Then, you need to copy and paste the following code in your global.asax file:
Overrides Function GetVaryByCustomString(ByVal context as HttpContext,_ ByVal arg as String) As String If arg.ToLower() = "cookies" Then Dim cookie as HttpCookie = context.Request.Cookies("Language") If cookie isNot nothing Then Return cookie.Value End if End If Return MyBase.GetVaryByCustomString(context,arg) End Function
public override string GetVaryByCustomString(HttpContext context, string arg) { if (arg.ToLower() == "cookies") { HttpCookie cookie = context.Request.Cookies["Language"]; if (cookie != null) { return cookie.Value; } } return base.GetVaryByCustomString(context, arg); }
After that, set the VaryByCustom attribute to "cookies" in your OutputCache directives. By doing that, you will generate a different set of caching based on the client languages cookies. This is just one of the examples of doing VaryByCustom caching; you can actually create your own set of caching rules by differentiating caching based on user logged on, and etc.
Note: Typically, UserControls are placed on multiple pages to maximize reuse. However, when these UserControls (ASCX files) are cached with the @OutputCache directive, they are cached on a per page basis. That means even if a User Control outputs identical HTML when placed on pageA.aspx as it does when placed on pageB.aspx, its output is cached twice. You can prevent this happening by adding Shared = true in the output cache directive.
Shared = true
<%@ OutputCache Duration="300" VaryByParam="*" Shared="true" %>
By putting the Shared attributed, the memory savings can be surprisingly large. If you have an ASCX User control using the OutputCache directive, remember that the User Control exists only for the first request.
ASP.NET has a class called Cache to cache specific data items for later use on a particular page or group of pages. The Cache enables you to store everything from simple name/value pairs to more complex objects like datasets and entire aspx pages.
Cache("MyDataSet") = myDataSet;
To retrieve data from the cache, you can use the code below:
Dim ds as New DataSet ds = CType(Cache("MyDataSet"),DataSet)
DataSet ds = new DataSet(); ds = (DataSet) Cache["MyDataSet"];
As we've just seen, caching Web pages with ASP.NET is amazingly easy, accomplished with a simple line. With this glimpse of ASP.NET's caching abilities, you can improve your Web application's performance. But remember, caching in ASP.NET is a trade off between CPU and memory. Something like, how hard is it to make this page versus whether you can afford to hold 200 versions of it. If it's only 5KB of HTML, a potential megabyte of memory could pay off handsomely versus thousands and thousands of database accesses - every page of request served from the cache saves you a trip to the database.
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Herbal Remedies For Tooth Decay
Dental caries or tooth decay is an infection of bacterial origin that is responsible for pain, cavities and loss of tooth. This common condition has many effective herbal remedies that can be safely used on adults as well as children. Herbs have essential oils that are natural antibacterial agents which can kill streptococcus and lactobacillus bacteria, the two most common causative factors. Sufficient oral hygiene and a diet low in sugary foods goes a long way in preventing this from recurring. Herbs that are recommended to provide relief from pain and clear up the infection are listed below.
Top 5 Natural Remedies For Tooth Decay
Clove Oil- It is rich in a substance called eugenol that possesses antibacterial and pain killing properties. Dilute this in any edible oil and gently apply on the affected tooth. Adding a drop or two of clove oil in plain water makes for a natural mouth wash which can be used twice a day.
Meswak- This is a medicinal twig that has proven anti bacterial properties and is also a natural breath freshener. The easiest way to gain its benefits is by using toothpastes that contain the extracts.
Rosemary- This fragrant herb has many plant chemicals that can inhibit the growth of streptococcus bacteria so that the intensity of infection does not increase. Chewing a tablespoon of the fresh herb every morning is a good practice.
Peppermint- The raw leaves when eaten can help freshen breath and reduce pain because of the high amounts of menthol present in it. Alternatively, boil a handful of leaves in water and use as a mouth rinse after every meal.
Ginger- The root of fresh ginger can be placed in the mouth and chewed gently to release the juices. This reduces inflammation, pain and bacterial growth making it one of the best natural remedies for toothache.
Prompt dental care is the primary step in treatment when symptoms of tooth decay are noticed. Even though herbs are useful, one must not depend entirely on them in order to prevent complications. Never delay in consulting your dentist and always be regular in maintaining oral hygiene.
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Captain Larry Burns, of the Bolden Area Command, is seeking your support in his bid for Sheriff of Clark County.
Larry is a 28 year veteran of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and has held numerous leadership positions during his tenure with the department. He has served as a SWAT Sgt. and later as the SWAT commander. He was the executive Lieutenant in the office of the Sheriff. And he is currently the Captain of the Bolden Area Command.
Larry Burns leads by example and is a compassionate, honest man who will serve the citizens of Clark County with integrity and loyalty should he be given the honor of serving as your Sheriff.


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*.test auto-responder
This software uses the NNTP protocol to automatically reply to the poster of a message in the specified *.test group. This solution is different than the one most people run (ftp://ftp.cccd.edu/pub/usenet/innautorespond) in that it doesn't require any special server configuration. In other words it can be run by a regular user.
Fetch unanswered newsgroup messages
Retrieve messages from a newsgroup to which no answer has yet been posted.
A set of routines for archiving and presenting Usenet Newsgroups on the World Wide Web.