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So. Monsters finally butchered my Picasa account "due to constant violation of terms". Alligator ate my pet puppy. You still can see thumbnails here, but no larger images available.
It was not really a surprise, but I feel quite shitty anyway. And since this blog is nothing without its archive I'm taking a vacation for now until I decide what to do next.
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So. Monsters finally butchered my Picasa account "due to constant violation of terms". Alligator ate my pet puppy. You still can see thumbnails here, but no larger images available.
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Sorry to read about the problems Picasa is giving you. I enjoyed the hell out of your blog and appreciated the effort. Here's hoping a return will occur.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 13, 2008 at 5:33 PM
I'm also one of those who appreciated your work a lot. Hopefully you'll show up again someplace: thank you really a lot for your good work!
- AnonymousDecember 13, 2008 at 6:45 PM
Terrible news. I hope you decide to migrate everything to another image host, though I know it would be a tremendous task. I also appreciated the work you did here.ReplyDelete
Terrible news - this is an incredible archive. I hope you find a way to restore it.ReplyDelete
"Although we've comeReplyDelete
to the end of the road
Still I can't let you go
It's unnatural, you belong to me, I belong to you!"
First Bettie Page and now this!
Peace be with you Wrong side of the art. I'll see you on the other side.
I really do love your site. Please find a way. You find such great images I'm never seen before.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 14, 2008 at 12:29 AM
Why don't you put up a torrent/rapidshare/megaupload with all your poster images?ReplyDelete
That is really too bad! I was a big fan of your collection and keeping up with it. Any thoughts on starting a Flickr account for them?ReplyDelete
I've been using it to catalog a decent amount of images and its been great: http://flickr.com/photos/mr_carl/
- AnonymousDecember 14, 2008 at 4:48 AM
I had just discovered this incredible site 2 weeks ago. I wish it had been sooner.ReplyDelete
hopefully you be able to continue somehow.
your collection is incredible!
- AnonymousDecember 14, 2008 at 7:32 AM
I'm sorry the archive is gone, it's too valuable a resource to lose. If you posted a PayPal link I think we'd all be happy to help donate toward a Flickr Pro account for reposting the images.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 14, 2008 at 7:42 PM
Hi Wrong!ReplyDelete
Please come back!
You're part of my daily routine
it would suck without you
all the best Pablo Muerte
- AnonymousDecember 15, 2008 at 7:10 AM
Sad! the flickr pro offer still stands.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 15, 2008 at 4:01 PM
PLEEEESE Don't let us without your beautiful Posters!!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
Infinite sadness!!!!!!!!
I´m so sorryReplyDelete
hope some day will come back
so sorryReplyDelete
hope you will be back someday
Maybe you can upload all the files published to an account rapidshare or similar compress in rar format.ReplyDelete
I was downloading the posters and I have remained by the half. Thanks.
- AnonymousDecember 16, 2008 at 1:48 AM
Please come back--this was the best site on the web for finding posters of obscure movies.ReplyDelete
Best wishes
- AnonymousDecember 16, 2008 at 7:59 PM
Your collection is VERY BEAUTIFUL...ReplyDelete
Don't let us without...
- AnonymousDecember 17, 2008 at 12:44 AM
Sorry, I was absent a little and when I return to visit your gallery the monsters had eaten it, I really enjoyed your work I hope you return soon with a new project.ReplyDelete
Thanks for all.
- AnonymousDecember 18, 2008 at 5:59 AM
Sorry to hear it. Your collection is the best. I hope you can find another way to make it available.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the posters.
- AnonymousDecember 19, 2008 at 2:46 PM
Loved to check your blog everyday for high quality poster awesomeness, hope you can find a way to continue, cheers!ReplyDelete
Man, that freaking sucks! I agree with having a torrent with all the posters. They were so wicked and bad ass!ReplyDelete
Or maybe you can suggest another place for us?
Freaking stupid Picassa.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 20, 2008 at 3:29 PM
I am very sorry to hear this.ReplyDelete
Your blog was one of my daily visual intoxications, visited regulary 2-3 times a day... sorry that the philistines over at Picasaweb decided to shut you down.
Your collection was monumental, and collected with an expert eye for beautiful sleaze, and I sincerely hope that you find another source for hosting all those images.
Keep on truckin'!
- AnonymousJanuary 9, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Love(d) your blog! Hope you can make a comeback.ReplyDelete


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BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The Birmingham-Southern men's lacrosse team opened its 2014 season Friday afternoon, falling to perennial power Colorado College 16-4 on Battle Field in Panther Stadium.
It was also the season opener for the Tigers, who move to 1-0.
BSC scored the first two goals of the game, the first from sophomore Evan Lalande and the second by freshman McHale Schneider off an assist from freshman Matt Musser. Both goals were man-up and scored in the first seven minutes of the first period.
CC's Sayre Thomas found the back of the net twice in a row after that, though, including one man-down goal, and the score was tied 2-2 after the first period.
The Tigers proceeded to score the next 13 straight goals—four in the second period to lead 6-2 at the half, seven in the third quarter, and then the first two of the fourth quarter—to go up 15-2 with 11:13 left in the game.
BSC was able to score twice in a row after that with a goal by junior Mike VanSickle (assisted by senior Brad Cooper) and one from sophomore Austin Hafdell (assisted by senior Peter Raffanti) to bring the score to 15-4.
The Tigers put one more on the board at the 1:17 mark to wrap up the scoring.
Sophomore Luke Herline led BSC with six of its 28 shots; two of those were on-goal. Freshman A.J. Clarke led the defense with four of the team's 25 ground balls and three of its 10 caused turnovers.
Stephen Petersilge led the Tigers with four goals and seven shots (six on goal). Thomas led with an impressive 12 ground balls.
Junior Conor Perine started in goal for BSC and played three quarters, recording seven saves. Freshman Hank Harris came in for the fourth quarter and made two saves.
Ryan Goodall and Zach Steedman split time in goal for CC, combining for six saves.
The Tigers won 16-of-23 face-offs, all of those won by Thomas who was 16-of-19. Freshman Thomas Grove led the Panthers going 4-of-7 on face-offs.
BSC is on the road this week to face Huntingdon in Montgomery in a game that was originally scheduled for Feb. 12 but was postponed due to winter weather last week. The Panthers and the Hawks will face off at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

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History of MLB tiebreakers
Prior to divisional play, which began in 1969, best-of-three playoff series were used three times to break first-place ties and determine pennant winners in the National League. Here is a look at the history of the unscheduled tiebreakers that were needed to get the postseason show on the road:
2009 - Twins 6, Tigers 5 (12 innings)
Prior to divisional play, which began in 1969, best-of-three playoff series were used three times to break first-place ties and determine pennant winners in the National League. Here is a look at the history of the unscheduled tiebreakers that were needed to get the postseason show on the road:
2009 - Twins 6, Tigers 5 (12 innings)
For the third year in a row, the Majors featured a Game 163, and for the second consecutive season, the Twins went down to the wire. But this time around, Minnesota was on the winning side of a thriller, a 7-6 walk-off win over the Tigers that took 12 innings and 4 1/2 hours to complete. Alexi Casilla was the hero, singling to right field to bring home Carlos Gomez from second base to give the Twins their fifth division title in the past eight seasons.
2008 - White Sox 1, Twins 0
Minnesota swept a three-game series from the front-running White Sox during the last week of the season then won game No. 162 over the Royals to force a tiebreaker with Chicago. In the tiebreaker, the Twins got great pitching from starter Nick Blackburn, but the Sox got one big swing from veteran Jim Thome and eight spectacular innings from lefty John Danks en route to a 1-0 win and a trip to the postseason.
2007 - Rockies 9, Padres 8 (13 innings)
In one of the wildest finishes in regular-season history, the Rockies won their last two games, while the Padres lost their last two, giving both clubs identical 89-73 marks. The two clubs then played an epic tiebreaker at Colorado's Coors Field, with the NL Wild Card spot on the line. Scott Hairston's home run in the top of the 13th left the Padres just three outs away from the postseason, but all-time saves leader Trevor Hoffman could not seal the deal against the Rockies, who scored three in the 13th to win 9-8.
1999 - Mets 5, Reds 0
Houston captured the NL Central title with a 97-65 record, but there was still a matter of Cincinnati in second at 96-66 -- an identical record to a Mets team that finished behind Atlanta in the East. Game No. 163 was scheduled between the Mets and Reds at Riverfront Stadium, but there was no home-field advantage for Cincinnati. Al Leiter went the distance, pitching a two-hitter, and the Mets won the Wild Card and advanced to the Division Series with a 5-0 victory.
1998 - Cubs 5, Giants 3
Much of the attention in September was on the home run race between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, who each passed Roger Maris' previous single-season record and went on to finish with 70 and 66 homers, respectively. But Sosa played on that fall, as he and the Cubs beat the Giants, 5-3, in a one-game tiebreaker to win the NL Wild Card. The Giants scored all three of their runs in the top of the ninth, so there was a fleeting concern before any of the 39,556 left Wrigley Field.
1995 - Mariners 9, Angels 1
The Yankees were assured of being the AL Wild Card after the final Sunday, finishing with a 79-65 record. In the AL West, the Mariners and Angels were deadlocked at 78-66, so it was win-or-go-home for the loser of a Monday tiebreaker. It was played at Seattle's Kingdome, where Randy Johnson continued his Cy Young season by allowing just three hits and whiffing 12 in the Mariners' 9-1 victory. Edgar Martinez went 2-for-3 to finish at .356 and win his second batting title. It was game No. 145, instead of No. 163, for those teams, because the start of the season had been delayed by a work stoppage that had carried over from 1994.
1980 - Astros 7, Dodgers 1
It was Nolan Ryan's first year and J.R. Richard's last with the Astros, and Houston celebrated its first-ever division title in the Majors. But it didn't come easily. Los Angeles swept a three-game series from Houston during the final weekend at Dodger Stadium, winning each by a run, to create a first-place tie. That forced the Astros to stay over in LA for a playoff, and they won, 7-1, before falling to eventual NL champion Philadelphia. Long live the rainbow jerseys.
1978 - Yankees 5, Red Sox 4
Just about everyone knows what Bucky Dent did at Fenway Park on Oct. 2 of that season. The Yankees shortstop had batted .140 over his previous 20 games, but he stepped up to the plate and hit a Mike Torrez pitch over the Green Monster for a three-run homer, giving the Yankees a 4-2 lead. New York won, 5-4.
"When I hit the ball, I knew that I had hit it high enough to hit the wall," Dent said. "But there were shadows on the net behind the wall and I didn't see the ball land there. I didn't know I had hit a homer until I saw the umpire at first signaling home run with his hand. I couldn't believe it."
1962 - Giants beat Dodgers in best of three, 2-1
The Dodgers and Giants were in their fifth year on the West Coast and each finished with 101 wins as the NL played a 162-game schedule for the first time. Billy Pierce threw a three-hitter and Willie Mays homered twice for San Francisco in a 8-0 victory at home over Los Angeles in Game 1. At Dodger Stadium, Ron Fairly's sacrifice fly scored Maury Wills to give LA an 8-7 win in a four-hour, 18-minute game that was the longest nine-inning affair in NL history. In Game 3, also at Dodger Stadium, a crowd of 45,693 saw the Giants score four in the top of the ninth to take a 6-4 victory and move on to the World Series, which they would eventually lose to the Yankees in seven.
1959 - Dodgers beat Milwaukee Braves in best of three, 2-1
In a great NL finish, the Dodgers and Milwaukee Braves ended the regular season tied in the NL with 86-68 records, with the Giants a close third at 83-71. A best-of-three was scheduled, and the Dodgers won the opener, 3-2, behind rookie Larry Sherry's 7 2/3 innings of scoreless relief on a chilly Milwaukee Monday. The next day, Los Angeles took the pennant in dramatic style. They rallied from a 5-2 deficit in the ninth to tie it, and then won in the 12th after Felix Mantilla's off-balance throw to first went wild, allowing Gil Hodges to score.
1951 - N.Y. Giants beat Brooklyn Dodgers in best of three, 2-1
The most famous playoff tiebreaker in history. The New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers had identical 96-58 records after the final Sunday, in a time when they played 154-game regular seasons. The first game was scheduled at Ebbets Field, and the second (and third if needed) at the Giants' Polo Grounds.
The Giants won the first game that Monday, the first game ever to be televised live coast-to-coast. In a bit of ominous portent, Dodgers pitcher Ralph Branca served up a homer to Bobby Thomson. The Dodgers came back to win big the next day, 10-0. And they seemed to have a World Series date with the Yankees all sewn up when they took a 4-2 lead into the bottom of the ninth.
With two runners on, Branca was back on the mound to face Thomson. Then came the immortal moment, the "Shot Heard 'Round the World." Thomson hit a three-run homer over the left field wall to give the Giants a 5-4 victory, leading to Russ Hodges' fabled radio call: "The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant!"
1948 - Indians 8, Red Sox 3
Cleveland had a chance to clinch on the final day, but the Indians could not solve Detroit's Hal Newhouser. Meanwhile, the Red Sox had overcome four Joe DiMaggio hits to win that day and force a one-game playoff. The game was played at Fenway Park, and the Indians beat Boston, 8-3, behind knuckleballer Gene Bearden's 20th victory of the year. Indians manager-shortstop Lou Boudreau had four hits, including two long balls. Ken Keltner had the big blow, a three-run homer to left that broke a 1-1 tie in the fourth, and Sox manager Joe McCarthy was second-guessed for ignoring his rotation pitchers to go with journeyman Denny Galehouse (8-7).
1946 - Cardinals beat Brooklyn Dodgers in best of three, 2-0
The Cardinals and Dodgers finished with identical 96-58 records, setting up the first-ever best-of-three playoff series. There was an off day first, while the AL-champion Red Sox were tuning up against a team of AL all-stars. The Cardinals won the opener at Ebbets Field, 4-2, behind Joe Garagiola's three hits. Then St. Louis moved on two days later in the same venue, where Murry Dickson allowed just two hits until the last inning during an easy 8-4 victory for the eventual world champions.
1908 - Cubs 4, N.Y. Giants 2
The Giants and Cubs each finished at 98-55, a half-game better than Pittsburgh. It forced a Thursday playoff between the Giants and Cubs at the Polo Grounds, and according to published reports, nearly 250,000 fans showed up. The gates closed at 1:30 for the 3 p.m. game, but fans still tried to storm the gates. Firemen with high-pressure hoses knocked down fans who tried to climb walls. Nearly 40,000 fans watched from Coogan's Bluff, telephone poles and elsewhere, and two fans reportedly died when they fell from a pillar on an elevated subway platform.
It was not just any one-game playoff; it was the result of arguably the most controversial game in Major League history -- the Sept. 23 game between these same clubs that was known for "Merkle's Boner." Fred Merkle, 19 and making his first start of the year for the Giants, was on first base in the bottom of the ninth inning with the score tied at 1-1. Harry McCormick was on third. Al Bridwell singled to score McCormick with what would have been the winning run, but as the crowd stormed the field, Merkle, halfway to second base, suddenly turned for the clubhouse out in center. The run was nullified and the game ended in a tie, taking away a win that would have given the Giants the pennant by one game.
Given a second chance, the Cubs took advantage, beating Christy Mathewson and the Giants, 4-2. And as every Cubs fan knows, it led to what would be the last World Series title in Cubs history, as they beat Detroit in five.


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Managed Care
Managed care refers to a method of providing health care to people who have purchased health insurance from companies that use this method with the goals of reducing the cost of providing health benefits and improving the quality of care. Most managed care plans require that enrollees only seek health care from their approved providers that have met their standards for outcome and are within their contracted network.
Diversicare is a participating provider for many plans, including managed care plans. While the benefits and out of pocket cost will vary, many plans will cover at least a portion of the care provided for a skilled stay in nursing facilities.
Medicare replacement insurance or a Medicare Advantage Plan is a type of Medicare health plan offered by a private company that contracts with Medicare. Most of these plans would be considered a "managed care" type of health plan.
While Diversicare contracts with many of these plans, please call the facility directly to confirm they are a contracted provider.


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*Your mileage may vary. Some quotes are puns, or require historical or technical literacy to appreciate. If you miss the humor, please re-read the Internet and then try again.
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You crawl into the dusty bed and let out a sudden, loud sneeze. Then, pulling an old quilt over your tired body, you close your eyes and try to sleep. A black mood descends on you; you sink deeper and deeper into dreamless sleep. The sound of ghostly footsteps, ghastly footsteps, descending the stairs do not awaken you. The light breeze rustling the curtains doesn't disturb you. Soon, very soon, nothing, nothing in the world, will ever disturb you again.
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In the Name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Islam and the Declaration of Independence
While Americans celebrate their Declaration of Independence on the 4th of July every year, we as Muslims(submitters in English) should be celebrating the greatest book of all principles, the Quran, every day of our life. We should learn what this Declaration of Independence means to us as submitters.
The Declaration of Independence, approved by the CONTINENTAL CONGRESS on July 4, 1776, is a statement of the principles that two days earlier had led congress to vote for the Independence of the American colonies from Great Britain. Thomas Jefferson was assigned the task of drafting the Declaration.
Almost 12 centuries after Quran, The Submitters' (Muslims) Holy book, was presented to the world, the Declaration of Independence of the USA was in reality no more than a discovery of all the major and basic principles given in the Quran.
History is teaching us that when Thomas Jefferson wrote down the Declaration of Independence, he was influenced by the natural rights theories of John Locke. John Locke wrote "Just governments are founded on consent and are designed solely to protect the people in their inherent rights to life, liberty, and property."
WHAT A GREAT statement, because all of it comes from the Quran that was revealed over a thousand years earlier.
In Quran, 3:159, God told Muhammed, and those who will follow him,
[3:159] ...and consult them (the people). Once you make a decision, carry out your plan, and trust in God. God loves those who trust Him.
In 42 :38 God is describing the qualities of the true Muslims (Submitters in English),
[42:38] They respond to their Lord by observing the Contact Prayers (Salat). Their affairs are decided after due consultation among themselves, and from our provisions to them they give (to charity).
In 2:256, 6:151, 4:7, 2:191:
[2:256] There shall be no compulsion in religion: the right way is now distinct from the wrong way...
[6:151] Say, "Come let me tell you what your Lord has really prohibited for you: You shall not set up idols besides Him. You shall honor your parents. You shall not kill your children from fear of poverty - we provide for you and for them. You shall not commit gross sins, obvious or hidden. You shall not kill - God has made life sacred - except in the course of justice. These are His commandments to you, that you may understand."
[4:7] The men get a share of what the parents and the relatives leave behind. The women too shall get a share of what the parents and relatives leave behind. Whether it is a small or a large inheritance, (the women must get) a definite share.
[2:191] ...Oppression is worse than murder...
These are the basic democratic principles that was discovered in The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America more than a thousand years after God gave it to us in His book, the Quran. While the true application of these principles to all the people of all colors and races in the USA did not take place as it was supposed to be, we are not arguing this point in this article at this time.
It is interesting to know that most of the so called Muslim Countries failed to uphold these Quranic democratic principles. For example, everybody in a Muslim country should have had the freedom to believe in anything without any compulsion or oppression. God permits all people of all religions to live freely in a true Muslim society, but that is not what is happening. The Declaration of Independence of USA guaranteed that basic Quranic principle.
God has given all those so called Muslim countries enough time to apply His book (Quran), but they deserted the Quran, denied the basic life principles to their people, took away the freedom to , think, speak, write, move, work, worship, choose their leaders, make decisions concerning their life and future ...etc , defying God's law. They established governments based on dictatorship, that gave no place to the people to express themselves or run their countries. They gave the wealth of these countries to a few and left the rest of the people starving. They put aside God's Book (Quran) and its laws and made their own man-made laws that is full of contradiction to God's system. Therefore, God is fulfilling His promise in Sura Muhammed. 47:38
[47:38] ...If you turn away, He (God) will substitute other people in your place, and they will not be like you.
and in 70:40-41.
[70:40] I solemnly swear by the Lord of the easts and the wests; we are able -
[70:41] to substitute better people in your place; we can never be defeated.
We as Muslims (Submitters) should be proud of our perfect religion, and should realize that Islam (submission) as a law and a way of life can be seen and practiced in this Country, USA, freely, more than all these so called Muslim Countries. We should be proud and honored that our Quranic principles are being discovered by those who live outside Islam (Submission), because they will realize one day that they are following Islam, and will realize that Islam (Submission) has nothing to do with what is practiced by the so called Muslim countries. They will learn to judge Islam (submission) by what it stands for, not by what these (false) Muslims do.


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How would you rate your holiday wishlist? It's hard to believe that Hannukah is already here and Christmas is just a few brief weeks away. At about this point you've probably been asked by panicking relatives what you would like for Christmas, or maybe you're shopping around for a spouse or loved one who rides. Either way, it can be tricky figuring out what to get the cyclist in your life for the holidays. Never fear though. We're here to help you out with some great gift ideas to fill your wishlist or a stocking with.
Oh, and if you're hoping to leave your spouse, children or co-workers with some helpful hints about what you would like for the holidays, we've included this handy downloadable Holiday Wishlist PDF . Just download it, print it out, fill it up with all your favorite stuff, and leave in a conspicuous spot (like inside your mother's copy of Look! magazine, artfully arranged on the bed).
And just to get the old creative juices flowing, we polled some fellow cyclists around the office to see what they want for the holidays. They each picked 4 cycling items and 1 non-cycling item– you know, just for variety.
BRIAN: Content Developer & Mr. Roadie
1. Giro Air Attack Shield helmet
2. DeFeet Air-E-Ator high top socks
5. Espressione Café Minuetto Professional espresso machine
ALICIA: Product Developer & Mountain Biker
1. Rock Shox Reverb 125mm Adjustable Seatpost with Right-Hand Remote
3. Sidi Women's Dominator Fit MTB Shoe
4. Craft Women's Active Extreme Crew Neck Long Sleeve Baselayer
5. My husband and I always travel as our Christmas gift, so looking forward to some skiing
DUPREE: Spin Doctor Tech Support & All-Weather Commuter
3. Shimano 105 rear derailleur
5. A trip to Uzbekistan. We have to dream yes?


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Automobili Lamborghini is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and as part of the celebration, the storied Italian brand is bringing two of the most legendary supercars in its history -- the 350 GT and the Miura P 400 SV - to the 2013 Techno Classica show at Essen. Both models were taken from the Lamborghini Museum at company headquarters in Sant' Agata Bolognese, Italy.
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14.5 x 7 inches or 10 x 22 inches. Pencil converted to digital color
Here is an illustration I did to show the silliness of internet culture. A bit of a jab at what is visually popular, what people actually look at, and what is considered art these days. It begs the question "What is art?" Did that sound pretentious enough?


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Events during March 2013
Cecchetti Choreographic Competition
Sunday 3 Mar | Cecil Sharp House, London NW1
Open to students aged 7 to 18 years, solos, duets, trios and groups.
Imperial Open Freestyle & Rock 'n' Roll Championships 2013
Sunday 3 Mar | Spelthorne Leisure Centre, Knowle Green, Staines, Middlesex TW18 1AJ
A full programme of events, including the coveted Imperial Dancer 2013 title!
The Classical Indian Dance Teachers' Forum
Wednesday 13 Mar | Birmingham DanceXchange
This is a day dedicated to mock examination presentations, skills sharing on our syllabi and information on Kathak and Bharatanatyam resources and qualifications.
Dancesport Faculties' Spring Congress 2013
Sunday 17 Mar | Marriott Grosvenor Square, Grosvenor Square, London, W1K 6JP
Don't miss this fantastic day of dance, to be held again in the fabulous setting of the Marriott Grosvenor Square!
ISTD Dinner Dance 2013
Sunday 17 Mar | Marriott Grovenor Square
A highlight of the ISTD calendar, this glittering evening includes an awards ceremony, raffle, cabaret performance and lots of dancing! All members and non-members are welcome.
Classical Indian Dance Teachers' Forum
Thursday 21 Mar | ISTD2, 346 Old Street, London EC1V 9NQ
The Classical Indian Dance Faculty and the Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) host the Classical Indian Dance Teachers' Forum.
The fee to attend is £15 which includes tea / coffee and lunch.
Cecchetti Southern Area Awards: Preliminaries and Finals
Sunday 24 Mar | The Barn Theatre, Southwick, Sussex
Closing date for entries is Saturday 2nd March 2013


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Texas DMV Sells Personal Information To Hundreds Of Companies; Drivers Not Allowed To Opt-Out
from the thanks-for-providing-this-valuable-info-via-our-mandatory-vehicle-registration-p dept
The Texas DMV claims its "top priority" is protecting drivers' information, but that hardly seems to be the case when it's pulling in $2.1 million a year selling it off. There are protections in place, but they are flimsy at best.
"The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is the custodian of over 22 million currently registered vehicles in the state of Texas," Randy Elliston, Director of the Texas DMV, explained. "All of those records that are in our database, however, are protected under the Driver Privacy Protection Act."It would be interesting to see what these "limits" are. The spreadsheet obtained by CBS 11 of Dallas, TX shows that 2,448 different entities purchased this information from the DMV last year. The purchasers listed range from towing companies to debt collectors to university parking lot patrols. Elliston states that the purchasing companies are not allowed to use the information for direct contact or advertising purposes.
Randy Elliston says the Driver Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) limits who can buy your information and what they can do with it.
A brief look at the spreadsheet seems to indicate the opposite: auto dealers make up the largest percentage of purchasers. Moreover, Elliston seems to have his facts wrong on the Driver Privacy Protection Act, at least as it pertains to Texas drivers.
The Driver Privacy Protection Act is a federal law. And the fine print actually says businesses can use your information for marketing or solicitations if the state has obtained your consent. That means, some drivers can opt in or out of these databases.This has opened up driver data to nearly anyone who wants it. The spreadsheet shows insurance companies, debt collection agencies, title loan specialists, towing services and auctioneers all have access to these records. The response from Elliston? If you don't like it, complain about it.
Problem is – Texas didn't adopt that portion of the law. So, drivers in the Lone Star State are stuck.
Elliston says if you feel like your information is being abused you can report the company. "It has occurred in the past and when it has we've pulled the company's ability to use that data," Elliston noted.Well, that is one way to deal with an influx of unsolicited mail after registering your vehicle to comply with state law. Another, better, way to deal with it would be to adopt the opt-in/out language that's currently missing. Registering a vehicle isn't optional, but having your name, address and vehicle info turned over to whoever requests it certainly should be.


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It was a star-studded night Saturday at the Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual Arts as the annual Mickie Awards were presented.
It was a star-studded night Saturday at the Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual Arts as the annual Mickie Awards were presented.
The Mickie Awards are the Picketwire Players' version of "The Tony Awards" presented to actors, technical people and directors.
The Mickie Awards were presented to:
Best Technical Work — Josh Race and Orchestra, "9 to 5 the Musical"
Best Actress in a Supporting Role — Ashley Jo Owen, "Lion in Winter"
Best Actor in a Supporting Role — William Mendoza, "9 to 5 the Musical"
Best Actress in a Leading Role — Bonnie Grossen, "9 to 5 the Musical"
Best Actor in a Leading Role — Tom Seaba, "9 to 5 the Musical"
Best Director, Tracey Salzbrenner, "9 to 5 the Musical"
Each director of the four Picketwire shows presented during 2012 gave the June Miles Theatrical and Spirit Award to a person who had contributed to the success of their show.
Ken Schroll, director of "Lion in Winter," presented his award to Tom Seaba and Julie Meiklejohn. Simpson said Seaba was dedicated to helping as much as he could with the production, even with the couple's first child on the way.
Tracey Salzbrenner, director of "9 to 5 the Musical," gave her award to Caroline Finkner, who not only played the part made famous by Dolly Parton, but was "always prepared to lend a helping hand."
"Death of a Doornail" Director Liz Randall said her recipient, Topher Mascarenas, came in "at a pinch" and "out of retirement" and helped wherever needed with the show.
Steve Simpson, who directed "Escanaba in da Moonlight," presented his award to Janet Golding. Golding was the only woman with a cast of five men, but that didn't stop her from playing every role during rehearsal as needed, Simpson said.
The final award presented during the evening was the Volunteer of the Year Award. The award is presented to someone who gives countless hours to the community theater group and is committed to seeing it remain successful.
The award was presented to Tom Seaba for always taking pride in any endeavor related to Picketwire.
After accepting the award, Seaba said that he had heard a quote about a theatrical spirit carrying the torch as groups prepare for shows. The spirit and the torch lead the way for the thespians.
"I might not walk in front and I might not hold it the highest, but I guarantee I will never drop it," Seaba said.
Business meeting
The event kicked off Saturday with the annual gala featuring a dinner for patrons and theater supporters.
Following dinner, the annual business meeting was held. New board members elected were Ashley Jo Owen and Cameron Salzbrenner. Board members retained include Grant Elliott and Jeff Jackson. They join board members Barbara Bravo, Tracey Salzbrenner, Barbra Hjelmstad, Tim Baublits, Jenny Mathews, Lindy Nelson, Mark Randall and Susie Sarlo.
The board meets the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the theater. The meetings are open to the public.


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WORKMATES and staff from neighbouring businesses scrambled to lift around a tonne of glass, sheet by sheet, off a worker pinned by his head in a freak industrial accident.
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The loud crash drew the attention of workers around the close-knit Metier Linkway industrial complex.
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NORTON, Mass. – Christian Therkelsen provided MIT's lone goal in a 2-1 loss to regionally-ranked Wheaton College in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) men's soccer game. The Lyons, who are receiving national votes and ranked fourth in the region by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), extended their winning streak to four games in improving to 15-3-1 overall and 4-1 in the league. The loss lowered the Engineers' ledger to 8-7 on the year and 2-3 in the NEWMAC.
Wheaton dominated play throughout, holding advantages of 12-4 in shots and 7-3 in corner kicks. Josh Solomon and Cecil Jeffrey earned assists on Max Swanson's pair of goals, while goalie Cole Davidson had no saves in the win. Therkelsen scored his goal off of a penalty kick, and Dylan Rankin turned aside one Lyon shot in just over 81 minutes of play.
The hosts took nine of the game's 10 first-half shots, including on Swanson's initial tally at 10:08. Solomon dribbled past an Engineer defender from the right flank and toward the end line before finding a charging Swanson on the near post. Swanson slid in to get a piece of the ball and pushed it to the far left corner of the net.
Swanson picked up the winner 5:20 into the second half. The play started with Jeffrey just inside the left sideline. With his back to the field and an MIT player behind him, Jeffrey kept possession on a few touches without the ball hitting the ground before sending a cross to the middle of the box to Swanson, who fought off a defender to get to the ball first for the finish.
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It causes a number of problems. A planet that's tidally locked will experience bizarre weather conditions, and of course, one whole side of the planet will never receive any light. This would preclude photosynthesis on the night side.
While the atmosphere will keep the night side relatively warm (assuming the planet is close enough to its star to have liquid water), the night side will constantly be swept with fierce winds, toward the solar pole. Additionally, the night side will experience perpetual torrential downpours at the solar pole.
More importantly though, most of the energy released by red dwarf stars is in the infrared range. The "day side" wouldn't exactly be bright. Red dwarfs are also much more unstable in their energy output than our main sequence star is.
It's absolutely possible that life could exist on a tidally-locked planet orbiting a red dwarf star, even carbon-based life. But it would be radically different than life on our own planet... for instance, all plant life on a planet with a red sun would be black to our eyes, in order to maximize absorption of infrared energy. Very alien indeed. And while humans could possibly live on these worlds, it would still be a very hostile environment (though less so than deep space or an atmosphere-less chunk of rock) and much technological measures would be required to maintain our bases and habitats.
Now, if we step away from our arrogant presumption that all life must be carbon-based and must require water, the possibility of other planets supporting life increases substantially... just not our lives.
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For example :
Let the points of the planet P and star S be indicated by x and y. At the start of the year, point x of P will face point x of S.
y-P-x ===== x-S-y
Half a year later, P makes half an orbit around the star, at the same time, turns half on its own axis so point y of P faces point y of S.
x-P-y ===== y-S-x
Mathematically, it has to be a 1:1 rate of rotation : revolution to make sure all points face the similar points at every part of the year, assuming the gravitational flux of either body remains unchanged.
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If it's a 1:1 lock, as the Moon is with the Earth, the same side will always have perpetual day and perpetual night. And by "side" I mean the solar pole, since oblate spheroids don't really have "sides."
Of course, the terminator zone will swap position during the orbit and rotation... that's what it appears you are saying.
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If one were to drop a particle on a nuetron star from the height of one meter, it would reach the surface in 1 microsecond and be traveling 2000km/s.
A supernova occurring from a single star can outshine the entire galaxy it is in for more than a month. During this event, it would also release about the same energy our sun will release over its entire lifetime.
Two quantum entangled particles, even when spatially separated, will interact with each other instantaneously, yes, faster than the speed of light; however, it is impossible to transmit information through them. This has been experimentally verified.
Black holes evaporate, albeit slowly, which is a result of the Heisenberg uncertainty principle. For more on this, read A Brief History of Time.
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The leaves of the Amazon water lily are so big(6ft across) and strong that they can support a child's weight without sinking.
The brain is 1/50th of the human body's weight, but uses up 1/5th of the body's total energy.
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Speaking of that, I maybe off by just a little, so bare with me. But the largest known star, VY Canis Majoris has a diameter so big, that if you were to fly around it in a 747, it would take 9,000 years to complete.
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I've been in complete Astronomy euphoria this thread. Thanks so much to everyone whose been sharing their vast Space knowledge! I'll be picking up "A Brieft History of Time" at my local book store when I am able as well~
I don't have an amazing knowledge tidbit, but I found it quite interesting: Sherlock Holmes never said "Elementry, my dear Watson." I had to flip through my collective works to see if it were so, but it's quite true~
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Coincidentally, both of them are native to Australia.~
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Hey! We British blokes take BBQing seriously over here too! Just that sometimes you're outside on your own with an umbrella while everyone else is inside waiting....
If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days, you would have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee.
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Speaking of the platypus, an interesting fact is what it uses that duck-bill for. It is actually a highly sensitive electro-sensor allowing it to pick up the the electric waves emitted by its prey underwater, since it usually scavenges in lakebeds where sight wouldn't help. It serves as a sixth sense.
|2010-12-24, 14:12
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Check this article out: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/n...lien-life.html
Pretty weird stuff.
Even on Earth, there are forms of life that are extremely alien to our usual definition, such as viruses.
Edit: Science doesn't say things are the only way when we only know one way. Science, unlike religion, is not afraid to say "I don't know." We only know of life that is carbon-based, but that doesn't mean there's other life out there that isn't carbon-based.
For example, it was not until 1920 that we knew how stars produced energy (largely thanks to Einstein's famous mass-energy equivalence E = mc^2). Before that, we saw a great big ball of fire, and scientists did not assume it was an exothermic oxidation reaction. They merely said they did not know how the sun produced so much energy. Some postulated that radioactive decay fueled the sun. But it wasn't until 1920 that we discovered that it did so through nuclear fusion. But we never forced our star into a definition just because it was the only definition we had.
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Let's take your example. So someone discovered the sun produces energy via nuclear fusion. And until we discover a star that produces energy via some other means (I assume we haven't), we'll continue to think that stars produce energy via nuclear fusion.
I think that's the same way with the definition of life. The point is not about saying there is only one definition for life, but that until we have more evidence, we can only define life by what we can observe to be living beings. Even the known viruses are organic, I believe.
|2010-12-24, 17:37
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Seems odd though, because while we haven't discovered extraterrestrial life, scientists still do not unilaterally say "there are no aliens." In fact, there's a whole friggin' organization (SETI) dedicated to finding aliens!
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After winning by default in his Ring Game match against Crom, Flynn was taken to the light cycle arena as punishment for defying Sark's order to derez him. There, he meets Ram and Tron, whom he mistakes at first for his real-life friend Alan Bradley.
They face off against three of Sark's men; the Blue team. Upon arriving at the light cycle arena, Flynn is surprised to see the setting of one of his arcade games: Light Cycles. Each character is given a different light cycle, rather than a set of matching colors: Tron in the orange cycle (Gold 1), Ram in the red cycle (Gold 2), and Flynn in the yellow cycle (Gold 3). Seeing the three enemy bikes coming at them, Tron orders Ram and Flynn to split up and take them one-on-one.
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TALENT — The City Council will consider Wednesday whether it should withdraw its appeals of Jackson County rulings that allow continued operation of an asphalt plant outside city limits on Bear Creek.
The special meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center at 206 E. Main St. A public forum will allow comments, and the council is almost certain to get some as residents near the plant and environmental groups are unhappy with the plant's location in the floodplain and its operation.
City officials and Mountain View Paving have been in preliminary discussion about arrangements that could include mitigation to reduce the impact of the operation. They've also discussed selling the land to the city for eventual use as open space, with operations continuing for a set period of time.
Jackson County's Development Services in April ruled that the asphalt operation could continue but had to meet conditions, including relocating buildings outside the floodplain.
Rogue Advocates, an environmental group, and the city of Talent appealed the rulings. A county land-use officer is tentatively set to hear those appeals on June 24.
Dropping the appeals could be a prelude to a city deal with the firm.
"We'll have to ask the council," said City Manager Tom Corrigan. "Basically, there are a lot of conditions. There would be some give and take on both parts. Like anything else, you have to look to the appeal and beyond the appeal to the strategies."
Rogue Advocates and representatives from Mountain View Estates, located directly across Bear Creek from the plant, have not participated in the sessions, despite requests from the city that they do so.
"The city of Talent has made a significant effort to try to get representatives from the Rogue Advocates and Mountain View Estates to attend the meetings to discuss proposals by Mountain View Paving," said City Planner Mark Knox.
Rogue Advocates appealed the county ruling, citing a failure to look at historical requirements. Residents and Mountain View Estates owner Chris Hudson are unhappy with hours of operations and noise, dust and fumes that come from the asphalt plant.
Hudson said she would not comment on the issues on the advice of her attorney.
Steve Rouse of Rogue Advocates said his group's attorney had advised them that all discussions should be between attorneys.
Rogue Advocates attorney Courtney Johnson of the Crag Law Center in Portland said she had phone conversations with the city and Mountain View Paving's attorneys and with Knox.
"I'm in discussion with the client about mitigation," said Johnson.
Knox said several scenarios were presented. The 11-acre parcel is within the city's urban growth boundary and is designated in the comprehensive plan to become open space.
"A lot of the discussion has always been about how do we make sure they don't have a business that is a health hazard and how do we get that property to one day comply with the long-term vision of ... having that as open space."
A purchase agreement with Mountain View could preclude another paving company buying the operation and might include additional operating conditions.
Mitigation discussed includes limiting hours of operation, adding screening along both the freeway and Bear Creek, relocating all equipment outside the floodplain area, and having a floodplain hazard containment plan consistent with Jackson County requirements.
Proposals for a silo could reduce dust, emissions and smells, said Knox. The silo would allow trucks to be loaded with just one 12-second dump rather than 10 smaller dumps over 30 minutes. "They are going above and beyond the conditions (imposed by the county rulings)," said Knox.
Mountain View Paving owner Paul Meyer said he's already begun planting trees for screening. "It's a give and take," said Meyer. "I'm willing to spend the money. I'm a good neighbor."
Knox said Meyer initiated the talks looking for a solution, in part to avoid a long, drawn-out legal battle. "Maybe there's an opportunity for the citizens of Talent — not necessarily a short fix," said Knox.
Speakers at the forum will be limited to five minutes or less based on the number of people seeking to testify. The public forum will end promptly at 9 p.m. The agenda then calls for the council to consider a decision on the appeal.
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Talent council to hear public comments on asphalt plant
TALENT — The City Council will consider Wednesday whether it should withdraw its appeals of Jackson County rulings that allow continued operation of an asphalt plant outside city limits on Bear Creek.


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- The skill set you bring to the job
To the extent possible, find information that correlates with your education and experience level. Also, be sure to:
- Consider cost of living when comparing positions in different geographic areas.
- Look for similar job listings that mention salary range.
- Review business and trade journals, and contact professional associations.
- Ask your networking contacts what their companies pay employees with your experience.
An abundance of salary information is available online. Use this research merely as a benchmark.
- Never cite a salary survey when negotiating your own compensation. You may talk your way right out of a job.
- Ask what range of salary the company is prepared to pay for the position. Then provide reasons (educational background, professional experience) why you merit the high end of the range.
- If asked what you currently make, be honest. It's a legitimate question. If you try to avoid answering directly, you may reduce your chance of securing the job offer.
- Communicate your most marketable points and your salary expectation. For example, you can say, "I currently earn $35,000 per year. Because I've now earned my degree, have two years' experience in the field, and have managed a large staff, my salary expectation is now $38,000 to $45,000."
- Let the company make the initial salary offer. After this, either accept the offer or formulate a salary negotiation strategy. Such negotiations can be risky, so consult your career services advisor before attempting to negotiate.
- Salaries cited in many surveys are often just median figures, meaning half of those surveyed make more and half make less.
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May 16, 2006
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The men's track team finished 28th in the 36 team field this past weekend at the New England Outdoor Men's and Women's Track and Field Championship (NEIAAA). Host MIT accumulated just seven points over 22 events, while the University of Rhode Island won the competition with a total of 124.50 points.
Senior David Blau placed fifth in the 100 meter dash (10.89) and seventh in the 200 (21.96) to accumulate six of MIT's seven points on the day. Earning the other point was freshman James Oleinik, who took eighth place in the shot put with a mark of 48-09.00.
Also competing this weekend at the IC4A Championship in Princeton, New Jersey, was senior Uzoma Orji. As the only athlete to represent MIT, he garnered four points in the hammer throw (188-10) and five in the shot put (53-10.50).
Orji will look to build on those marks as he prepares for the ECAC Championship. The meet will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 19 in Springfield, Massachusetts.


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Simple, iconic binder clips are given a fresh look in this Binder Clips Border. Black and white polka dotted binder clips are accented with bright colors (red, yellow, purple, lime green, turquoise, orange, and blue) for a modern feel. Perfect for use on bulletin boards in a wide variety of classroom, office, church, and non-school settings. • 35 feet per package • 2¾" wide Border Idea: Add style and pops of color to any bulletin board by mixing, matching, and layering our solid and patterned bulletin board borders. This simple trimmer idea will make your bulletin boards really stand out! Borders are a simple way to add colorful style and to trim any bulletin board at a school, daycare, office, church, college dorm, employee break room, or at senior living residence.
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4:00 pm
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Soup and Bread from Scratch" Test cook Julia Collin Davison shows host Christopher Kimball how to make the ultimate Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread, and science expert Guy Crosby reveals the problem with whole wheat flour. Next, gadget guru Lisa McManus reviews Pullman bread pans to see if they live up to the hype. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of whole wheat flour. D
4:30 pm
Passport to Adventure "The Magical Country of Wales" When legendary crooner Tom Jones pined for "the green, green grass of home" he was reminiscing about Wales. Rolling pastures, flower-filled fields and hedge lined country roads - a romantic journey into the British Isles. The pristine countryside is ideal for cycling thru quaint hamlets and snuggling up to a fire in one of many lovely B & B's. D
5:00 pm
Globe Trekker "Bangladesh" Holly Morris kicks off her trip in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh and the seventh largest city in the world.G
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Sierra Center Stage "Richard Thompson" Since Richard Thompson's recording debut in 1968, this singer/songwriter/guitarist has created a body of work unsurpassed in its sheer musical invention and emotional precision. Rolling Stone Magazine named Thompson's' album, "Shoot Out the Lights," (recorded with then wife Linda) one of the "100 Best Albums of All Time." Guitar Player Magazine reader's poll named Richard one of the "Top 20 guitarists of all time. D
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Austin City Limits "Bonnie Raitt/Mavis Staples" The two women showcase classic R&B, blues and pop. Raitt presents songs from her latest album Slipstream, while Staples performs songs from You Are Not Alone and Staple Singers classics.G
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Broadway: The American Musical "Syncopated City (1919-1933)" Prohibition and the Jazz Age bring change and a mix of classes and cultures. In the spotlight are Eubie Blake, Al Jolson, The Marx Brothers, the Gershwins and Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. With the stock market crash, the Great Depression and the new "talking picture' coming from Hollywood, cause a massive talent exodus to Hollywood. Part 2 of 6G
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Kevin Kirk and Onomatopoeia: In Concert This one-hour concert documentary features performances from a January 2009 concert in Boise and interviews with the Idaho musicians who create jazz that is eclectic, high-energy, "practically unboxable." Members and alumni of the Treasure Valley Youth Symphony add a symphonic sound to the Idaho Public Television production.G
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Song of the Mountains Allen Thompson; Ralph Stanley II. D
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Austin City Limits "Bonnie Raitt/Mavis Staples" The two women showcase classic R&B, blues and pop. Raitt presents songs from her latest album Slipstream, while Staples performs songs from You Are Not Alone and Staple Singers classics.G


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This Event is for anyone interested in personal strength and growth. Learning to "Know Thy Self"
We come together to learn from your own experiences and challenges from our traumas, fears and possible insecurities. Each week we will either read from a well known and respected author; spiritual leaders of our time such as Eckhart Tolle, "The Power of Now"; Rhonda Byrne, "The Secret"; and Louise L. Hay, "You Can Heal Your Life". We examine and share our experiences of what it is to be a Spiritual being having a Human experience. We'll explore and discuss how we feel about ourselves and humanity. Experience the healing power of letting go of our conditioning of negative mindsets and fears which no longer serve us which cause us suffering and needless pain. This group lovingly and compassionately supports you. If your goal is to improve your life by awakening to what you're truly capable of, these meetings gently open your soul to obtaining Inner Peace. Come join us :-) Namaste
A small donation is appreciated, but not required to attend, to cover costs of materials. Thank you!


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Hey man, the life of a record extends well beyond its release, you know? And since we're still haunted by and jamming on the sounds of Silencio, last year's long playing classique from Laetitia Sadier, it's quite possible that you should, too! But don't jump off the bridge strictly on our account; instead, imagine the vast and varied areas of the world that have yet to take fresh and full stock in Sadier's sounds! The chantuese moderne takes her songs and dance outside of comfortable confines on a regular basis, as the next couple months prove: trying London-town, her current place of residence, by fire on Thursday, February 7th, Laetitia then sets her sights and flights towards the far-off and flaming southern hemisphere.
Yup, the ex-Lab'er takes a trip (with copies of her solo debut, The Trip, along for the rite as well, bien sûr) to South America, where it's all fun in the sun for everyone and no-one ever gets disappeared anymore, according to these travel brochures we picked up. Totally jealous? Us too - Chicago's gives London a run for it's shillings when it comes to dreary Februaries, yo. But we look good in green, so c'est ça. While we're stuck in the daily grind of spray tans and SAD-light boxes, Ms. Sadier gets to bask in the glowing, good ol' fashioned natural rays (rich with Vitamin D!) by day and rock the steaming stages of Chile (rich with the rush of E!) by night. Muy caliente! Following her colonial visit, it's right back to the olde worlde and a jaunt through Iberia. How's about that? How's about it keeps going with more touring in Germany to follow? Special secret insight says, Silencio please! Sadier's next The Trip to foriegn lands will be announced a bientôt!
2/7/13 The Water Rats London United Kingdom
2/20/13 Carpa Extensión CECS Valdivia Chile
2/22/13 Parque Cultural Valparaiso Chile
2/23/13 Museo de la Moda Santiago Chile
2/25/13 Boris Club Buenos Aires Argentina
3/14/13 Le Cool Barcelona Spain
3/15/13 La Alhóndiga Bilbao Spain
3/17/13 Planta Baja Granada Spain
3/18/13 Auditorio Y Centro de Congresos Victor Villegas Murcia Spain
3/20/13 Centro Cultural del Matadero Huesca Spain
3/21/13 Cultural Cordón Burgos Spain
3/22/13 Centro Cívico Río Ebro Zaragoza Spain
6/21/13 ATP Festival (curated by Deerhunter) Pontins, Camber Sands United Kingdom 21-23 June


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Finally pictures of the Ireland quilt.
I couldn't be happier with how it turned out.
This is the quilt made for the son of my wonderful Irish friend Sarah who passed away due to complications from childbirth. Her husband is English, but currently lives in Scotland. I wanted to do something for this baby to commemorate his mother's heritage and the place his parents met.
I don't love it because I did it in a hurry, made it too small and had to scramble to make it bigger. I was originally planning only greens on the back. I visited Ireland when I was a student in London many years ago, before I knew Sarah, and couldn't get over how really green the place was. Whoever named the place 'the Emerald Isle' wasn't exaggerating. I wanted to do lots of different greens but in my haste, made the back too small so I quickly added the orange stripe. Not great, but it did give me a chance to use an extra flag that was floating around.
All of the fabrics were scraps in my stash. It was fun to pull them all together. The brown is a Kamla woven that I had on hand and now I want a whole bolt of it. It is cotton, but has a cool linen-like texture.
I wish I could hold this baby in my arms and tell him what a brilliant mother he has. This quilt will have to be my surrogate. She is truly one of the greatest women I've known. This boy is blessed with a special father too. As I've talked to Sarah's husband, I've been touched by the serenity that he's been given to get through this time. His knowledge that theirs was not a marriage of "'til death do us part" but one that is eternal, and faith in God's plan that their family will be together for always brings comfort as well. To me too.


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Today is National Career Nursing Assistants' Day, the first day of Nursing Assistants and Direct Care Workers Week. Nursing assistants dedicate their lives to providing hands-on care to the elderly and disabled. They use their wisdom and experience to insure the well-being of others. Today is a day to acknowledge the important work they do and advocate for support and training for direct care workers.
Show your appreciation to the Nursing Assistant in your life, or show pride in your profession with your choice of one of the beautiful pins celebrating nursing assistants in the allheart collection.


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Learners will create a physical timeline of comet appearances in art and literature throughout history. Participants use a set of photos depicting comets in art images and science missions and place the images in chronological order, while learning... (View More) about the perceptions of comets during that time period. Note: Timeline cards that are needed to complete this activity can be found under the Related and Supplemental Resources links on the right side of this page. (View Less)
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Legal bases & organisation
BaFin's By-Laws represent a major set of precepts for how it acts. They contain regulations governing its structure and organisation and its rights and obligations. They also govern the functions and powers of BaFin's supervisory body, its Administrative Council (Verwaltungsrat), and details of its budget.
BaFin also bases the way in which it carries out its supervisory activities on the Mission Statement it gave itself shortly after it was established. According to this Mission Statement, BaFin's function is to limit risks to the German financial system at both the national and international level and to ensure that Germany as a financial centre continues to function properly and that its integrity is preserved.
As part of the Federal administration, BaFin is subject to the legal and technical oversight of the Federal Ministry of Finance, with the framework of which the legality and fitness for purpose of BaFin's administrative actions are monitored.
From 1 January 2016, large parts of BaFin have been reorganised, partly as a result of new duties in areas such as consumer protection. BaFin President Felix Hufeld explains the key changes in an interview.


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BMW is ready to give Mercedes a dose of reality. While the world patiently awaits the A-Class, BMW has been developing their hybrid/plug-in systems and compact car expertise in the i3 concept vehicle.
Today, photos of BMW's new Concept Active Tourer have been released. Expected to make its public debut at the rapidly approaching Paris Motor Show. The concept is a nod to what a production version of the suspected 1 Series GT nameplate. Technology and roominess combined with an athletic design language are the hallmarks BMW focused on when developing the concept. Proving a compact car can be sexy and versatile. The Concept Active Tourer comes in two powertrain options. The first is a traditional hybrid system powered by a turbocharged 1.5L 3-cylinder gas engine. The other is a Plug-in-Hybrid system boasting 12-mile electric range with the new ECO-PRO drive assist. The combined system churns out 190bhp and 147 lb.ft. Achieving a 0-60 time of 8sec and a maximum speed of 124mph from the plug-in model.
Outside, the Tourer seems to have done battle with an Olympic fencer. The quick carving lines of the body suggest speed at a stand still while achieving a solid shape thanks to its high shoulders and skyward facing rocker panel lines. Finished in an exclusive High Reflection Silver combined with polished and matte finished details the car plays with shadows and highlights from nearly every angle.
The interior is where the Concept Active Tourer comes alive, quite literally. The dash is layered in open-pore laminated wood milled from a single block harmonizing the interior as unified environment. Full-grain leather married to smooth leather provides a playful interaction between materials of bright and sultry finishes. Further enhancing the overall luxury and performance edge BMW is known for. A composite glass roof with a Suspended Particle Device (SPD) gives the occupants complete control of their interaction with the outside world. With the press of a button the glass can be darkened to the level of your strongest UV blocking sunglasses or as clear as crystal.
The instrument panel contains a 10.25-inch integrated screen with the familiar look of a four-gauge cluster but is powered by BMW's Black Panel Technology, removing the traditional instruments for a limitless range of display options. Vehicle modes like COMFORT, SPORT and ECO PRO are indicated by unique color schemes within the system ensuring an active driver awareness to vehicle performance.
Versatility within the Concept Active Tourer offers a semi-command seating position for the driver and a generous sized interior compartment. A 40 : 20 : 40 split rear seats with a flat-load floor make the vehicle accommodating for nearly any travel destination. Incorporating the rear passengers experience is as enjoyable as the front. A unique clip-on track system allows folding tables as well as tablet brackets delivering a relaxed and ergonomic use of average consumer gadgets. This is very welcomed opposed to the stuffing it between your legs routine we often find ourselves doing.
BMW is introducing a new iPad app, "Seismic Surf" along with the Active Tourer. The app combines the joy of daily driving into a digital game environment. The game feeds on real time daily driver inputs like engine speed and acceleration, which then is interpreted by the game creating a variety of new challenges. Only perfect interaction with a fuel-conscious driver and skillful game player can rack up the most points.
ECO PRO combined with an fuel-efficient navigation system maximizes the overall range you can achieve while carrying out your daily routine. Routes, efficient corner turn in, terrain monitoring all are continuously fed into the system, which then matches RPM, engine speed and braking. Resulting in the least amount of fuel needed to reach your destination.
With the amount of technology and overall versatility of the vehicle its bound to be a hot item in Europe. But with the hopes of the Mercedes AMG A45 dashed it's hard to see if the Concept Active Tourer will make it state side. We do hope a turbo charged 4-cylinder hybrid could see its way on our roads, but no official word from BMW has been confirmed.


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Bon Secours has announced the completed renovation and expansion of its Martha W. Davis Cancer Treatment Center at Maryview Medical Center, 3640 High St., Portsmouth. The $8 million project started in August last year and was completed in May.
What's new:
- a 16-slice CT treatment scanner;
- a state-of-the-art TrueBeam linear accelerator to provide radiation therapy;
- upgrades to the high-dose radiation therapy unit; the new radiation therapy unit integrates a variety of high-tech features, including respiratory gating, imaging techniques and RapidArc, a highly precise treatment that no other cancer center in Hampton Roads offers;
- addition of a patient and family resouce center.
Other recent investments at the campus include a 17-bed, $2-million ICU that opened in the spring; a new cardiac catheterization unit; an interventional radiology suite; and the addition of a low-dose 32-slice CT scanner.
"We know that Portsmouth and Suffolk residents continue to have a significantly higher incident rate of cancer than the Virginia average and the national average. One way to improve survivor rates is to improve access to state-of-the-art cancer care," says Judith Blevins, radiation oncologist.
For more health news, go to www.dailypress.com/health


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Among other things, we will discuss the disruptive science behind liposomes, and their benefits to our health.
Most people know that to truly be healthy, our cells require sufficient levels of a wide spectrum of nutrients. Most also realize that high-quality nutritional supplements can help us receive that level of nutrition.
The problem is that due to inferior ingredients and formulation techniques, most supplements are difficult to break down and allow only a small amount of their nutrients to be absorbed by the body and delivered to the cells.
Enter Liposomes.
While the lyposomal technology was first invented in England by an Englishman around 50 years ago, it is only recently that the technology has been discovered mostly within North America.
Dr. Emek Blair has long recognized the ability to greatly enhance a nutrient's chances of reaching the body's cells if it were encased in a lipid-based "wrap" (This is what the liposome technology is all about).
Over the last 10+ years, Dr. Blair has developed a new, groundbreaking liposomal encapsulation technology that bypasses the challenges faced by standard supplement products.
Liposomes are double-layered spheres or "bubbles" comprised of lipids (fats) that surround and protect the nutrient. They pass through the digestive tract largely unobstructed and are easily absorbed into the bloodstream, where they quickly reach the cells that need them. The result is a dramatically higher rate of nutrient absorption and utilization by the body's cells.
It also means a much-healthier you.
Liposome layers form a "bubble" around the key nutrients, allows the nutrient to bypass the destructive aspects of the digestive system and arrive intact directly to the cells for a much higher rate of absorption. – Vasayo Website


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I'm trying to see how I could take Nicolas Thibieroz's per-pixel linked list implementation (for DirectX Aug 2009 or newer, OpenGL 1.5 compatible graphics card, DirectX 9+ compatible graphics card, WinXP/Vista/7, Visual C++ 2008+, contemporary graphics card drivers, 2G+ RAM) and adapt it to:
C code, OpenGL 1.2 implemented via X11 (Linux) and Mesa (Windows); thus it's software-implemented OpenGL, thus maybe slower, but more universal in spite of lower end hardware, may omit some adv. features.
Thibieroz's work: developer.amd.com/gpu_assets/OIT%20and%20Indirect%20Illumination%20using%20DX11 %20Linked%20Lists_forweb.ppsx
I'm not worried about C++ --> C translation and linked lists, but is it possible to adapt the rest of Thibieroz's implementation to OpenGL 1.2 implemented via X11 and Mesa with success?
If there's no answer, what questions should I be asking to reach the finish line on this?
It looks like a lot of constructs are not available to me? So how do I substitute?


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When the private equity group Behrman Capital added Tresys Technology to its portfolio of companies, it added a strong player in the cybersecurity and intelligence portion of the government market.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the pickup was considered a strong enough deal to be named the best intelligence related deal of 2013 in Washington Technology's annual M&A Special report.
The company has a combination of services and products that is considered very attractive in today's market, where intellectual property and differentiation are considered extremely valuable.
On the services side, Tresys brings secure information sharing, operating system security and mobility, systems assurance and cybersecurity consulting.
Its product offerings include Tresys MobileFortress for Android, which is a highly secure version of Android for mobile devices. It helps protect against spoofing, malware, greyware, rooting and other attack vectors on mobile devices.
The company also has Tresys XD Air, the only approved solution for sanitizing and transferring data via portable media.
Another offering is the XD Bridge, which allows for cross domain data sharing in the defense and intelligence space.
In addition to the defense and intelligence markets, Tresys also is active in the market for critical infrastructure protection such as power and transportation.
The company is led by CEO Robert Stalick, and with the acquisition by Behrman Capital, retired Gen. Peter Pace came on board as chairman. Pace also is the chairman of Behrman's Pelican Products company and a board member of ILC Industries, another Behrman property.
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