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This exclusive interview with Rob Cain, creator of the wildly popular Ancient Rome Refocused, was conducted by Jordan Harbour from the Twilight Histories Podcast in February, 2012.
Jordan Harbour: For all those who haven't listened to your podcast, can you describe what Ancient Rome Refocused is all about?
Rob Cain: The podcast can be summed up in a quote from Seneca:
"What is then is now."
We are not a show about the past, but about how the past relates to the now. The show is about making comparisons. Our films, plays, art, architecture, law and philosophy have a basis in Ancient Rome. History, in my opinion, cannot be divided into epochs but lays upon a continuous thread. Things change, diminish, die and blossom but never fully disappear. We build on the past or we recreate it to suit our vision of the present.
On the show, we interview authors, artists and historians who have used Ancient Rome as their inspiration. No matter what the year, whether 1412, 1812 or 2012 a monk, politician or a guy who sells bikes in Aspin can see similarities between themselves and the Ancient Romans.
It is because of this– ROME will never die.
On the blog, I play a game with the readers called "Name That Classical Connection" and show a picture of something that could be traced back to Rome or Classical Greece and people consistently guess the right answer. It's almost like we are hard-wired for it.
On the blog and podcast we delve into other subjects: Ancient Troy, Egypt, and Greece. The show is usually divided into three or four parts: a dramatic narration, a small lecture, or an interview with an expert in a field using the past as their inspiration for their art or field of study.
The podcast is protected by two muses. Yes, I have called on them for inspiration: Calliope (the muse of epic poetry) and her sister Clio (the muse of history). On each episode we color between the lines, adding color to make the past come alive, but ALWAYS…ALWAYS… respecting the facts.
Do I want to be Indiana Jones? I sure do.
Do I want to take you on an adventure? Most definitely.
Jordan Harbour: What inspired you to make Ancient Rome Refocused?
Rob Cain: The truth is I should have been an historian. I would have been happier. My father recognized this in me, but many sons make the mistake of not listening to their Fathers. He loved history. He lived it as a soldier in World War II. There are few that can say they 'witnessed' history.
The director Bryan Dorries who wrote his own translation of the play AJAX, and took it around the country to perform for soldiers suffering from PTSD, said something that sums it up. "Those that have lived lives of mythological proportions have no trouble relating to ancient myth."
Today, many people are living on that scale.
They are on their own 'Odyssey.' Soldiers returning from Iraq or Afghanistan have the best understanding–carry an M16 and you have something in common with Achilles. I suspect police officers, doctors, and anyone that must make the BIG decisions between life and death have to wrap their lives around 'the will of the gods' or 'fate' or 'luck' can understand the outcomes of mythology as well.
It does not have to be taken literally. Agamemnon sacrificed his daughter to the gods for fair winds. How many professionals have sacrificed family for the sake of their careers?
Sysiphus pushed a stone up a hill for eternity, and how many of us have borne an unimaginable weight on a daily basis? The classics live in our everyday lives.
What inspired me to start Ancient Rome Refocused? Love of history, and for something else: 'street cred.' I am an aspiring writer (which I'll talk about later) and I feel the podcast allows me to establish some credibility in this genre I have chosen to undertake. Ancient Rome Refocused is my crucible. I made a promise to the listeners I would respect the facts. If I was totally without merit, totally without understanding of the times, the history and without respect for the truth the listeners would have called me on it – and so they should and so they have.
So far I have retained a certain amount of credibility. Someone on the blog-o-sphere described me as an enthusiastic amateur. That's OK I can live with that…but just a reminder that sometimes amateurs have contributed greatly to certain fields. Maybe, my contribution is promoting an interest in the past. I think it's working. Ancient Rome Refocused has been blessed with over 600,000 down loads across 9 episodes.
Someone is listening out there.
The show is going to get even better on future podcasts, by the way. We intend to go on location.
Jordan Harbour: Many of your podcasts are shaped by creative writing that sends your listener back in time. Are there any authors you look to for inspiration.
Rob Cain: Steven Saylor is my hero. I was lucky enough to interview him. He rocks. The man is a wealth of knowledge and is enthusiastic about his subject. If you ever get the chance to hear him lecture, do so. During the interview I found out we owned the same REMCO Roman Galley toy. The oars moved and it propelled itself across the floor. Forget computer games–the 60s had some great toys!
Jordan Harbour: Have you thought of delving into some historical fiction writing yourself?
Rob Cain: Check out Amazon.com in the near future to see my new ebook. It is a novella. Yes, a gutsy thing to do but what do I have to lose?
Ray Bradbury, the author of The Martian Chronicles, and Something Wicked This Way Comes said, "Jump off the cliff and build your wings on the way down." I am building those wings as fast as I can.
In addition, I have finished a full-length historical novel about Ancient Rome.
Talk about Sysiphus pushing a rock.
I totally understand his pain…I mean it. Novel writing is like pushing a boulder up a hill, watch it fall back down to the bottom of the hill and then push it back up in the rewrites. Right now I am living in my own Hades…but I hope my pain will end soon. Advice to novel writers: outline your work, and have a timetable for finishing.
Jordan Harbour: How has your military service influenced your understanding of the Romans?
Rob Cain: That is a HARD question! I have met an awful lot of stoic characters that would have made perfect centurions or legion commanders. I still have a memory of falling into a stream during the dead of winter and given a choice: wait in a cold truck or continue the march. That is an example of Roman stoicism or an attitude of just 'suck it up' American professionalism.
I include the Canadians and British in on this as well (stiff upper lip?). I have been on road marches and could not help imagine a Roman column moving down a road.
I have flown in on a Huey Helicopter to a tank defensive position and from the markings on the ground imagined a Roman fortification in upper Germany. I have seen the military's tendency to have logos and patches imbued with meaning (references to battles and attributes) and can't help but think of the Roman practice of placing the legion standards lovingly in a camp temple. I have carried the platoon standard and felt a surge of pride. I have mourned friends who have been killed in battle. I have held the hand of a soldier's wife (KIA) as she walked away from her husband's grave while the sound of taps were played across the fields of Arlington.
There are hundreds out there who can make better comparisons which makes this a question I would love to explore on the blog or podcast with other veterans.
Jordan Harbour: As our trusted time travel agent, what kind of package tours to Ancient Rome would you offer us?
Rob Cain: Keep it under wraps, I don't want the federal government to find out I own a time machine. I've talked to my shareholders and we are discussing a variety of packages. I can't bring myself to offer the expected tour. To take us to the opening of the Coliseum under Titus somehow seems amoral. I don't think I have the gall to expose paying customers to the slaughter that we would find there. Those that died in the arena were not shadows. THE WERE REAL PEOPLE. I have no wish to be perverted by the sights one would see. My 'package deal' would be more fireside, more tame, and somehow more illuminating.
Package 1: Dinner and Theatre
Meet the playwrights of the Ancient World. Attend the opening night of an actual play by the satirist Juvenal. Dinner is included in the price plus an after-hours wine tasting with the playwright himself who will answer questions. Latin- to-English translators available.
See the basis for western drama and art.
($120,000 per ticket)
Package 2: Great Library
Visit the original Library of Alexandria. Library guides will take your requests for specific manuscripts and provide a reading room for you to review obtained works. Get a copy of a lost manuscript, bring it back to the 21st century and publish. Copying time takes six to 12 weeks. A visit to the zoo and aviary are available for the kids. Latin- to-English translators available.
Find knowledge lost to mankind due to the famous fire.
($145,000 per ticket).
Package 3: Tour of Rome
Groups can pick the time period to visit the city. Early Republic or Imperial Rome – it's up to you. Guests will be escorted about the city on litter and guided by resident philosophers of the age. The Imperial Rome package contains a day at the races at the Circus Maximus. Special shopping excursion are available. All purchases are yours to keep. Great deals to be found on jewelry, pottery and wine (imagine having the oldest vintage at your next party in modern time). What you do on your vacation time is your business. Take back with you artwork in glass, gold and silver done by first rate artisans. No duty, no taxes. NO SLAVES WILL BE TRANSPORTED UP-TIME.
($300,000 per ticket).
Package 4: Emigrate to Ancient Rome
Drop into this time frame with the right amount of gold, and you can live out your life in luxury. Recommend the extensive Latin immersion course before you go. Augustan period recommended during the PAX ROMANA. Leave your politics at the door. This package is recommended for those who want to live a quiet life (avoid politics) and obey the law (Draconian measures are common in this time period). Just to be safe, take our packaged sword and dagger fighting course before you go is highly recommended.
This package is for those who need to disappear or just bored with the modern times we live in.
($3.5 million dollars per ticket — set up time includes house, servants and cover story for the locals).
Jordan Harbour: Any closing words or plugs?
Rob Cain: YES! Come and visit us over at Ancient Rome Refocused. Our podcasts are on itunes and hipcast. Come to the blog at: http://ancientromerefocused.org. There is a facebook page group as well. We have a pretty lively group who get into some pretty interesting discussions. If you agree, leave a comment. If you disagree, you are required to leave a comment. If the facts are wrong, you must write in to leave a comment. You can call in too at: 855-209-6230.
We are looking for professors, students, and fans to be guest editors on the show. All you have to do is write me at: email@example.com. Got any papers or dissertations about Ancient Rome? We will post them with full credit. Just have an opinion? We will post that as well.
What's more–and this is non-negotiable–make sure you listen to Twilight Histories.
I do.


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Inspiring & Efficient Family Entryways
Most of us would like to be greeted by a clean, stylish and organized entryway when we come home at the end of the day. It's not always an easy goal to achieve, especially with kids, pets and other loved ones around (unfortunately, people often come with stuff). But it's not impossible, either— read on for inspiration and tips on creating an efficient entryway for your family.
- The built-in dream: a space for everything, with room to spare. This adorable space, from Better Homes and Gardens, even has space for the family pet.
- For those with less room, this storage unit, from Better Homes and Gardens, can be DIY'd from an old bookcase.
- Also a DIY, this bench-and-chalkboard combo is multipurpose and can be made from these instructions. From House & Home.
- This simple and chic hallway landing strip includes shoe storage perfect for a narrow space. From STYLIZIMO.
- If it weren't for the toy you'd never know this home had children around, but the three large containers underneath the console can hide a multitude of shoes, umbrellas, etc. From Decor8.
- This space, from Ikea Family Live, may not look as neat as some of the others, but it's a great to see a small space serving as a practical landing strip. Each family member gets one hook and one overhead cubby.
- The landing strip in this home, spotted at House & Home, is directly in the living room, so has to look tidy. The coat rack doubles as a sculptural focal point, and the deep drawers in the console can hide away everyday items.
- This entryway from Martha Stewart has everything out in the open, but thanks to a consistent color scheme and country vibe, it works.
- Even if you don't have a lot of room to play with, a single line of vintage-style hooks can add a lot of storage to a hallway. From DoYouFancyThis.
- The shelves in this hallway, made from bamboo steaming baskets, just made me smile. From Country Living.
(Images: As linked above.)

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Leading off…Josh Rawitch
The games are here. The waiting is over. Crack open the grapefruit or use whatever weak catch phrase you want to say that the spring season is underway.
We're going to do our best to post the lineup as soon as we have it on this blog for those of you who like to get a jump on the day's events. For today's spring opener, we've got:
Lofton, CF…Aybar, 2B…Garciaparra, 1B…Ledee, RF…Cruz, LF…Mueller, 3B…Navarro, C…Robles, SS…Penny, P
The Braves' main guys here will be Andruw Jones and Jeff Francouer.
Kenny Lofton will lead off today and in the photo, he's the one putting (though I'm guessing you could figure that out on your own). Yesterday we took Kenny, Eric Gagne, Brett Tomko and Derek Lowe over to The Club at Pointe West to tape the Big Break All-Star Challenge for the Golf Channel. I can't tell you who won the event – you'll have to watch and find out – but I can say that it was an awesome day out on the links. It should air sometime around midseason, but check the Golf Channel's website for details.
It's a busy day here, getting everything ready for the first game, so forgive the short post. But, thanks to your feedback, we'll go back to putting the name of the person posting in the headline rather than try and color code it. While it will be myself, Roy Smith or Mark Langill most of the time, we're certainly planning on having guest posters as it makes sense. Thanks for letting us know your thoughts and keep them coming.
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Thanks to you guys for the updates. Tremendously exciting to receive from snow bound Nova Scotia now. Really enjoy the personal perspectivees. Visited Dodgertown in 1985. Thrill of a lifetime. As a Canadian I am naturally very interested in Eric Gagne and Russell Martin. Hope they become battery mates. Was also very touched by Eric Langill's story. Really refreshing in the days of free agency and money.I think he will one day make a wonderful coach, if given an opportunity, as a prime prerequisite of coaching must be love of game. Do the Dodgers keep their eyes open for prospective coaches who may not achieve success at the Major League level? Might be another Tommy Lasorda if he is happy to just put on the jersey.
Harold Uhlman Lunenburg, N.S. Canada
Well, it's a half hour to the first pitch, and Dodgers.com, in a front and center story, says the game is available on MLB.TV. Problem is, it's not on the MLB.TV schedule for broadcast. Which is it?


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My current springtime list of things to do starts with this small mountain:
• Buy electric lawnmower.
• Mow grass the thickness of dreadlocks.
• Regret that I didn't buy a bigger electric lawnmower.
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• Send fly rod for repairs after I jammed it in a car window.
• Buy new fishing waders to replace the ones that balloon into fat-man pants every time I step into a river.


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a quick note about feathers. Yours may be sewn in, glued on (or whatever method you use really tight). It's just that other people see feathers and think "YAY" I'll just pick up that janky ass headress or feather suit and be really cool and hip on the playa." I picked up a shit ton of feathers and really tiny pieces of feathers last year while mooping.
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The managerial merry-go-round has clunked into full gear this summer with prominent bosses Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti all changing their respective career paths in one way or another.
There have, however, been on a handful of notable player transfers since the opening of the eagerly-anticipated window earlier this month, but Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is optimistic this summer could be the most exciting football has even witnessed.
If reports are to be believed, Ferdinand could be joined at Old Trafford by former teammate and Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, while Manchester United appear to be closing in on a deal for Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara.
There may also be moves for Edinson Cavani of Napoli and Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain before the transfer deadline in September, and Ferdinand is excited by the prospect of more big-name moves in the next few months.
Ferdinand tweeted: "If the players transfers are as interesting and A-list as the managers so far then this window may become the most exciting yet!"
The 34-year-old will return to pre-season next month where he will encounter Manchester United's first new manager since 1986, and Ferdinand is confident David Moyes can prove an instant success with the club.
"The new manager wants to put his own imprint on the team. That is what you would expect as players. We are open-minded to that," he told the official Manchester United website.
"But, hopefully, the fact he has got people in there who know how to get the job done will give him a little bit of time. The team can be on auto-pilot with the manager just tinkering to make sure it is done the right way.
"If we need to change tactics, that is when the manager comes into his own with whatever training methods he wants to use. In terms of going out on a Saturday and getting games won, a lot of us have been doing it for years. That is why we have been here for so long and won so many trophies."


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Loggy Bayou Wildlife Management Area is located in the southern most part of Bossier Parish and consists of 6,381 acres. It is owned Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Louisiana State Land Office. The area lies approximately 20 miles southeast of Bossier City. Main access into the northern portion of the area if off of Louisiana Highway 154 just east of Lake Bistineau and into the southern portion from U. S. Highway 71. The Department maintains one all-weather road and a series of ATV trails through interior of the area.
Loggy Bayou WMA lies between Loggy and Red Chute Bayous and Lake Bistineau in the Red River Alluvial Valley of northwestern Louisiana. The area is one of the few remaining bottomland, hardwood areas remaining in northwest Louisiana. The terrain is flat with approximately 90 percent of the area being subject to annual flooding from backwaters of the Red River.
The original land purchased consisted of approximately half over-grazed cattle pasture and half severely over-grazed, poor quality, bottomland forest. Wildlife Division personnel recognized the need for improving the forest component of the area. In response to the need several hundred acres of agricultural fields were planted in the early 1970′s and 1980′s in preferred oak species. As a result of their foresight and efforts the seedlings planted over two decades ago are now producing quality hardwood mast and shelter for the expanding squirrel and turkey populations and other wildlife now utilizing the area.
Dominant tree species are hackberry, ash, elm, honey locust. native wild pecan, overcup, water, willow and Nuttall oak. The latter four species are not in abundance but are sparsely scattered throughout the forest area. Several hundred acres of the open fields have been planted in native pecan, Nuttall, water and cherrybark oak seedlings. Underplanting of the same seedlings has been done in the forested areas. The understory consists of red haws, rattan, trumpet vine and dewberry. In the field areas poison ivy, vetch and fescue predominate along with hardwood and honey locust spouts. Annually, approximately 50 acres are either fallow disked or planted in annual supplemental food plots.
White-tailed deer, squirrel, rabbits and raccoon hunting opportunities are available on the area. Archery hunting for white-tailed deer is the featured activity with a limited amount of modern firearm and muzzleloader hunting permitted. Pope and Young quality deer are common on the area. Waterfowl hunting is featured in the 110 acres greentree reservoir and on the numerous sloughs, beaver ponds and backwater areas. Hunting for eastern wild turkey is limited to lottery only. Trapping for raccoon, beaver, mink, coyote, and other furbears is allowed and encouraged.
Sport and commercial fishing is permitted on the area with fishermen concentrating their efforts on catfish, gar, buffalo and carp in Loggy and Red Chute Bayous. Bass and several species of bream can also be found in the bayous. One improved boat ramp is located on the southern portion of the area on Loggy Bayou.
The area is open to bird watchers and nature study groups. Overnight camping is allowed throughout the entire year on designated camping areas.
Additional information may be obtained from the LDWF, Wildlife Division, 1401 Talton St., Minden, LA 71055. Phone (318) 371-3050.


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Assuming the CSN Houston thing doesn't get resolved before April 1 - which isn't a stretch to assume because it's all gone sooooo well over the last 13 months - Jim Crane has said they're considering some sort of streaming option or anything to let fans actually watch Astros games:
We've gone out and said that we would be hopeful that we'd be able to come with some other type of streaming, or some other mechanism, where the fans could see the game. Once we get past this stage, if we don't get something resolved, then we'll be working on that. We haven't really put a plan together on that. We've got until April 1 to do it. But I want the fans to see the games, that's clear.
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Astros could consider alternate broadcasts
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- farmstros said...
If Astros can only be seen via streaming online, it won't be unprecedented in MLB broadcast history. If my memory serves, the only way Expos fans could listen to games in English was via the internet. I'm not even sure if games were available on television.
- November 18, 2013 at 11:15 PM
I would easily drop 10 bucks a month year round just to see games thru my xbox. 15 bucks a month though would be pushing it but I still might do it.
- November 19, 2013 at 10:39 PM
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Are you tired of manually syncing contacts, photos, music and documents? Now you can leave the cables and cords behind! Welcome to iCloud, Apple's free wireless syncing and online storage service. iCloud makes syncing your contacts, mail, photos, documents and music effortless. In fact, with iCloud, no "syncing" is required—documents and media are all right there for users on every device. While the concept behind iCloud is straightforward, it takes a little tweaking and customization to really get the most out of this free service. And for users who are new to the Apple ecosystem, or unfamiliar with cloud storage, iCloud can seem like an entirely foreign world. Where do my things get 'stored'? What if I run out of storage space? What happened to my MobileMe account? Can iCloud really work with my PC?
This guide will take you step-by-step through the process of setting up iCloud on all your devices, including the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Mac and PC. We'll walk you through the process of viewing and editing the same document across multiple devices without needing to email updated versions or sync changes. Plus we'll demystify iTunes Match, and help you get started uploading and streaming music across all your devices, including Apple TV.


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AccountOnUs needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 12 designs submitted by 6 freelance designers.
Jobs4Uin is a collection of 80 job sites throughout the UK. Each one is targetted at a specific geographical location. For example Jobs4UinEssex, Jobs4UinLondon etc.
We passionately beleive many job sites are too complicated, frustrating jobseekers and therefore delivering poor results to advertisers. We want to change that. Less is more. Getting the basics right and that's it!
90+ per cent of the people viewing the logo will be candidates who are looking for work. Most of them will be earning under £50,000 (approx $80.000). They will be looking for all types of roles from administrators to vehicle technicians, to retail managers.
The site will be simple and functional. We need a logo to complement this.
A full-color logo (will be used for web only).
We must be able to modify the logo to incorporate the geographical location. For example Jobs4UinKent on one site then Jobs4UinBerkshire on another site.
On the example you create please use the text 'Jobs4UinLondon'. The text should appear all on one line of text in landscape format.
The logo must be original in design and easy to read.
The concept should be modern, but not appear techy or use too futuristic fonts.
If an icon is used, it should not increase the dimensions of the logo too much. Furthermore stock icons and photography should not really be used if it makes the logo appear poor in quality.
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Call me a loser or whatever but never ever bet a primt time game on the fav. Always take the dog and the points... This is pure BS... Vegas is killing us with these fixed primetime games unfawking real... To make things worst Pits lose straight up really??? Big ben why not go closer for more yards or even punt it or what not???
Dogs are the way to go... fawk...
well, that garbage aint going to work,,, lets see now, earlier in the season the the eagles beat the giants as a fav but most people liked the dog,,,,,, just last week the 0-4 saints beat the chargers as 3 1/2 point favs but again more people liked the chargers, most people just did'nt trust the saints anymore ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, so it aint the fav or dog that matters its who most people trust to get the job done,,,,,,,,,, tonight very few people could trust the titans especially getting less than a touchdown,,, in fact, if people had to put thier life on it, who are they going to trust, BIG BEN or the other fker?????
Originally Posted by awright22: CAP-IT: Just keep paying attention. Everyone is gonna have an opinion and it takes for some people to get hit with a brick before they will even think about opening their eyes. You just keep paying attention to what's happening, and then call it what you want but bet with that wisdom.
Dude we all have been hit with the brick and we learned from it. Your getting hit as you speak. And here comes the wrecking ball!!!
Fact is man your not listening to the people that understand the NFL and the people who understand how this gambling thing works. You can keep denying it and say fix blah blah blah. Bottom line is you guys are completely in the wrong. None of care if you listen. None of us care if you lose. But if you wanna win more often you need to have an open mind and try to understand why these things like last night happen rather then blame it on a fix. And for the record it happened because these teams are not as far apart as you think. Then you get 6-7 pts at home!! Well ask yourself why that is. I will tell you. Its because football is a heavily bet sport by the general public. People who dont really know that game that well but think they do because they watch sportscenter on mondays. Therefore the Steelers will always lose value becaust the public continues to think they are a dominant team and the public thinks Tenn completely blows based on a few games this year. 1. Pitt is not a very good team. Average at best. 2. Tenn is not a horrible team once again Average at best. Remember this team was 9-7 last year and havent changed much. Like stated before you have to look at the whole picture not just last week or last few weeks. There is always a story you just need to learn how to read.


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Despite foreclosures and rising poverty, there are models -- lots of them -- to help put decent housing within reach.
A vibrant spirituality for our troubled times grows out of a centuries-old tradition.
A study on the Bible's "two religions."
Historically, traditional marriage was based on a subordinate view of women. An egalitarian model of mutual respect promises healthier relationships and a more just society.
An Arab Christian works -- person by person and block by block -- to bring Muslims and Christians together in Jordan.
Advent loops past the second coming to the first -- and to us, stuck waiting in the mud of existence.
U.S. troops will finally withdraw from Iraq -- but what about the contractors?
The U.S. should put publicly funded medicines in reach of the world's poor.
Nonviolence is not just a critical tactic but a necessary commitment.
No one could stop Troy Davis' execution -- despite his apparent innocence.
Tarantulas are not insects. They're arachnids. Really big ones.
The real work has been done for years by indigenous leaders on both sides of the border.
The solution must be a partnership among all of us.
Culture Watch
Finding connections between the past, present, and future at Occupy Wall Street.
How blind commitment to 'free trade' throws working people under the bus.
Dorothy Day's deep love of God and her unwavering ability to see God in those the world shuns.
Clooney's new movie, The Ides of March, serves as a thoughtful and entertaining mirror for next year's presidential election.
'Does the bullet know Christian from Muslim? Does the bullet choose?'
Joking for Jesus, The Courage to Love, Body Meets Soul, Rethinking War.
What is valued in God's economy?
The amaryllis bulb, dumb as dirt, inert, how can anything spring from this clod, this stone, the pit of some subtropical, atypical, likely inedible fruit?
Reflections on the Common Lectionary.
Your excellent article on the good work being done by ECHO ("Ending the Hunger Season," by Fred Bahnson, August 2011) was marred by its stringent [implied] criticism of the millions of small family farmers who feed the world, of whom I am one.
Your article on Heartsong Church and the Memphis Islamic Center ("Peace Be Upon Them," by Bob Smietana, September-October 2011) reminded me of the power and the responsibilities of those raised in the common Abrahamic traditions. Thank you for repeating the uplifting story.
Even while Occupy Wall Street and the worldwide movement it has helped ignite captured the public's attention this fall, some observers claimed not to understand what the protests were all about.
Father Jacek Orzechowski's name was misspelled in our November 2011 issue. We apologize for the error.


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ERP Implementing Agencies
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- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
- National Marine Fisheries Service
Related Agencies & Programs
- Department of Water Resources
- Fish Passage Improvement Program
- FloodSAFE
- Interagency Ecological Program
- Delta Fish Agreement
- Delta Risk Management Strategy
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- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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- Delta Stewardship Council
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DRERIP Conceptual Models
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What are Conceptual Models?
Conceptual models use diagrams, narratives and/or tables to represent a set of causal relationships in a simplified manner (see example below). They can be used to develop, refine and document a common understanding of ecosystems, including assumptions about intended outcomes from potential actions, such as restoration. Conceptual models can provide a basis for incorporating new information and continually improving our knowledge of the system.
A formalized approach to the development of conceptual models for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta has been developed under the auspices of the Delta Regional Ecosystem Restoration Implementation Plan (DRERIP), a component of ERP. The fundamental approach to modeling employed through this effort is a "driver-linkage-outcome" approach that uses deterministic models of ecosystem components linked together with cause-and-effect relationships of interacting variables and outcomes. Additional information can be found on the "driver-linkage-outcome" page. Two types of conceptual models have been generated through this process: species life history models and ecosystem models (processes, habitats, and stressors).
An example of a DRERIP life-history conceptual model for Chinook salmon is included below (Source: Williams 2010). The life history models identify key environmental factors that influence whether individuals of the species survive from one stage of development to the other. This model shows factors that have a positive or negative influence in the likelihood that Chinook salmon eggs will survive to fry.
How does the ERP utilize Conceptual Models
Clearly articulated conceptual models that specify key state variables, describe their dynamic interrelationships, and project consequences of alternative management actions are a key component of adaptive management (Walters 1986). Models are extremely valuable for formalizing the link between management objectives and proposed actions to clarify how and why each action is expected to contribute to those objectives. They also provide a venue through which to identify areas of uncertainty, assess the likelihood of success, identify potential restoration actions, develop expectations and performance measures, and define monitoring needs.
The DRERIP Conceptual Models were developed for the purpose of showing the characteristics and dynamics of the Delta ecosystem, qualitatively predicting ecosystem and species response to specific changes in ecosystem attributes, and providing the science-based information needed to determine whether a restoration action would result in (or contribute to) a desired management outcome. These models are valuable tools themselves, but were designed to provide information for use in structured assessments of proposed restoration actions through the DRERIP Action Evaluation Procedure and Decision Support Tool.
Source: Williams 2010
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Is A 'Patent First, Develop Second' Approach Promoting The Progress?
from the wait,-don't-build-anything-yet deptA few weeks back, Mike wrote a piece about the recently passed America Invents Act. One of the details he noted was that the US Patent system would be switched from a first-to-invent to a first-to-file platform under the notion that this would both bring us in line with how most other nation's patents work and cut down on wasted time required to prove the difficult matter of who was first to invent. As the post noted, this could cause some problems:
First, it encourages inventors to file for lots of patents as early as possible to beat anyone else to the Patent Office, rather than making sure that the invention is actually worth patenting. It also seems to go against the basic principle of the patent system, if it's supposed to reward actual inventors.Of course, this attitude of focusing on filing first before doing anything else is already permeating many businesses. BusinessWeek has the story of a company called Tactus Technology, who hired patent attorney Jeffrey Schox and managed to make its first priority the filing of twenty patent applications. It did this before getting funding. It did it before even beginning to build a prototype for their invention. And it did it because their attorney is teaching the company to use its patents not as a defense, but as a weapon:
The Schox method revolves around teaching startups to view intellectual property as a weapon. How might a rival get around those patents? What features might they think of? Schox often asks engineers who haven't even built their first prototype to conceptualize unusual extensions of the technology, so that these ideas can be protected just in case. It's well worth the trouble. Schox says the going rate for a hot patent now is about $1 million. "Decades ago a machine might have five or 10 patents," says Schox. "Today, the phone in your pocket has about 5,000. It's just a much different landscape to think about."This is how broad-based patent applications get written. The strategy appears to no longer be to have a great idea and invent it. Instead, the strategy is to have a great idea, patent the ever-living hell out of it, then patent every conceivable other use for anything similar to your idea, then maybe actually build something (note: Tactus is actually building something), but also get your wallet ready for all the licensing money that is going to come your way.
Now, perhaps some will suggest that all of this pre-emptive patenting is the incentive that sparks the work on inventions to begin with, but it certainly can't be what the originators of patent law had in mind. And I think there's a better argument made that all the time spent working with lawyers and filing patents, which the article says, in Tactus' case, took years, is time lost on having a great invention built, marketed, and sold. After all, we might already have experienced the next great innovation if Tactus' invention had been built three years earlier, but instead, the market only gets the fruit of their labor now because of the drawn-out patenting process resulting from a first-to-file mentality. Tactus' owner, Craig Ciesla, even admits as much in the article:
Following Schox's advice, the company avoided looking for new investors even during the lean times out of fear that its ideas would be exposed. "We made a choice to go with the intellectual property," Ciesla says. "Now that choice is paying off."Wonderful for Ciesla, I guess. However, that certainly doesn't sound like a mentality that fosters "promoting the progress." If anything, it sounds like delaying the progress.
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Tkachyov, Makarov lead Russia over U.S., 2-1by Mike G. Morreale
Vladimir Tkachyov scored the decisive goal early in the third period and goalie Andrei Makarov made it stand behind a solid 41-save performance as the Russian National Junior Team scored a 2-1 victory over the United States on Friday in Group B action of the 2013 World Junior Championship in Ufa, Russia.
Makarov, who was earning his first start in the tournament, made 15 saves in the third period and was named Russia's player of the game. U.S. goalie John Gibson was stellar in defeat with 28 saves.
The victory moves Russia into second place in Group B with five points (one regulation win, one overtime win). The United States, which will next face first-place Canada (six points) on Sunday, drops to third with three points.
The Russians snapped a 1-1 tie 4:10 into the third period when Tkachyov brought the hometown faithful to their feet after he knocked home a rebound off a splendid individual effort from top 2013 draft-eligible forward Varleri Nichushkin.
Nichushkin took possession of the puck in his own end and skated the length of the ice before curling U.S. defenseman Seth Jones deep in the right circle and jamming an attempt on goalie John Gibson. The rebound skittered to Tkachyov in the slot.
The U.S. was pressuring the Russian defense at times in the third, but after Russian coach Mikhail Varnakov called a timeout with 11:28 remaining, the players seemed to settle down. In fact, Gibson was then called upon to make several big saves, including a semi-breakaway attempt off the stick of Nikita Kucherov (Tampa Bay Lightning).
For Makarov, an undrafted free agent signee of the Buffalo Sabres in September, the game is a continuation of the effort he put forth for silver medal-winning Russia at the 2012 WJC. Filling in for Andrei Vasilevski midway through the semifinal round match against Canada last year and then getting the start against Sweden in the gold medal game, Makarov posted a 1-1 record with an 0.88 goals-against average and .979 save percentage.
Defenseman Jacob Trouba, who was named the U.S. player of the game, pulled his team into a 1-1 tie when he ripped a slap shot from the point past Makarov 13:18 into the second. Alex Galchenyuk gathered the puck in the right circle before feathering a pass to Trouba at the point. Trouba's shot appeared to tip off the leg of Russian forward Daniil Zharkov, who went down to one knee to block the attempt.
Gibson needed to make a great save less than three minutes into the second to keep his team within one. Rocco Grimaldi attempted an ill-advised cross-ice pass in the offensive zone that sent Zharkov on a 2-on-0 break in the opposite direction. As Zharkov entered the left circle, U.S. defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere raced back to impede his path to the slot, forcing the crafty Russian to shot a little sooner.
Gibson received some help five minutes into the second when Yaroslav Dyblenko's blast from the right point rang off the short-side post.
The U.S. couldn't take advantage of its first power-play opportunity of the period when Kirill Dyakov was whistled for tripping at 5:12. The Grind Line, consisting of U.S. forwards Blake Pietila, Ryan Hartman and Cole Bardreau, did a great job on the forecheck throughout. The trio played a big role in forcing the Russian penalty late in the period that led to the U.S. goal.
The Russians opened a 1-0 lead just 2:42 into the first when Albert Yarullin one-timed a shot from the left circle off a pass from Nikita Nesterov on the power play. Nail Yakupov also assisted on the goal, which appeared to deflect off U.S. defenseman Jake McCabe in front before eluding goalie John Gibson.
Makarov, an undrafted free-agent signee of the Buffalo Sabres, made an extraordinary save on John Gaudreau less than a minute earlier. Gaudreau broke in 3-on-1 before taking a pass at the right post from J.T. Miller. Makarov slid to his left and denied the U.S. forward with a nifty toe save to keep the game scoreless.
The United States was given a power-play opportunity just 15 seconds after the Russian goal, but could not solve Makarov. The U.S. was fortunate the deficit wasn't greater, as it had to deny the Russians on three other power-play chances, including quick back-to-back opportunities midway through the period.
The U.S. team finalized its roster early on Friday when it opted to keep hard-hitting defenseman Patrick Sieloff. The announcement now gives the United States its required 23-man roster. Sieloff was chosen as the seventh defender over Boston University's Matt Grzelcyk.
Sieloff, selected in the second round (No. 42) by the Calgary Flames at the 2012 NHL Draft, has nine points and 69 penalty minutes in 34 games with the Ontario Hockey League's Windsor Spitfires this season.
Team USA is now 6-20-0 all-time against Russia.
In other 2013 WJC action on Friday, Sweden scored a 3-2 shootout decision over Switzerland.
Carolina Hurricanes prospect Victor Rask scored the only goal in the shootout to put Sweden in first place with five points in two games in Group A competition. Switzerland, which never trailed in the game prior to the shootout, is second with four points in two games.
Eliot Antonietti had given Switzerland a 1-0 lead 14:04 into the first before Sweden's Sebastian Collberg (Montreal Canadiens) squared the contest 10:32 into the second. Mike Kunzle connected less than two minutes later to give the Swiss a 2-1 lead.
Sweden defenseman Emil Djuse, who is eligible for the 2013 Draft, converted a feed from Rickard Rakell (Anaheim Ducks) 6:14 into the third to even the game, 2-2.
Sweden goalie Joel Lassinantti finished with 29 saves and Swiss goalie Melvin Nyffeler made 36 stops. Lassinantti made three saves in the shootout, including the clincher against Lino Martschini following Rask's clincher.
Follow Mike Morreale on Twitter at: @mike_morreale


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In the disablement process, functional limitations immediately precede activity limitations[ 15 ]. Since individuals with functional limitations have a higher risk of being limited in activities, we expect some individuals with functional limitations to report activity limitations. However, not all individuals with functional limitations have long-term limitations in their activities, so the association between the GALI and functional limitations could be weaker than with daily activity limitations.
In addition to examining patterns in the associations across all countries, this study further evaluates to what extent the magnitude of these associations varies between countries.
Pooled analyses: for every measure used to evaluate the GALI (sum of ADL, sum of IADL and functional limitations by severity; all treated as categorical variables), a logistic regression model was fitted, adjusting for the effects of gender, age (measured in years) and interactions between the predictors, if statistically significant (α = 0.05). The probability of being classed as limited or not limited for the GALI was estimated for each category or value of the measure of interest. The relationship between the GALI and each measure was assessed.
Country-specific analyses: treating each national EHIS sample separately, logistic regression models were fitted to estimate the odds ratios between the GALI and each disability measure (dichotomised as no limitation vs. at least one limitation), adjusting for age and gender. We used dichotomised versions of the disability measures to avoid sparseness and to ease comparability with the SHARE study. Random-effect meta-analysis models were then fitted using country-specific odds ratios from the logistic regression models (odds ratios >100 were excluded). We assessed heterogeneity between countries in the association between the GALI and the three other measures with Cochran's Q test and Higgins I statistic [ 7 , 18 , 19 ].
The 14 countries were fairly similar in terms of age and gender compositions, with a mean age of between 43.3years (Cyprus and Slovakia) and 47.3years (Greece and Hungary) and a proportion of men varying from 45.3% (Latvia) to 49.2% (Cyprus) (Table 1 ).
The real name of this war on terror, poverty, injustice, drugs, addiction and crime is called CORRUPTION. Plain and simple.
Pessimistic view of the scholar. It is not simple. It is rather over-simplification of the issue.
Пора обратить внимание на работу ЕСПЧ. Проводя анализ причин отказа рассматривать жалобы россиян по существу в Европейском суде по правам человека с формулировкой "неприемлемо", выявила несколько причин зависимости ЕСПЧ от Кремля. Одна из причин, - крупные денежные поступления в ЕСПЧ от российских налогоплательщиков. Именно крупные денежные вливания Кремля (российских налогов) на содержание ЕСПЧ послужило выстроить схемы отказа в правосудие тем, за счет кого ЕСПЧ существует, кому обязаны оказывать качественные услуги судебного расследования. Парадокс? Нет! Это выявлено в результате анализа более 40 формуляров, поданных россиянами в ЕСПЧ. Все мировые государства не мирятся с фактом отсутствия в России судебной системы. Лишь ЕСПЧ с постоянным равнодушием мирится с злоупотреблениями и преступлениями, совершенными прокурорами и судьями России. ЕСПЧ безучастен к судебному бес пределу России.
Here is a translation of the comment above: It's time to pay some attention to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). Analysis of the reasons for the refusal to consider the complaints of Russians essentially in the ECHR by calling them "inadmissible" identified several reasons for the dependence of the ECHR on the Kremlin. One of the reasons is the large cash inflow into the ECHR from Russian tax payers. Namely large cash infusions from the Kremlin (Russian taxes) for the maintenance of the ECHR served to build up the scheme of denying justice to those on whose money the ECHR exists, for whom it is obligated to provide quality services of legal investigation. Paradox? No! It was revealed as a result of the analysis of more than 40 forms filed by Russians to the ECHR. All the world's states are not putting up with the fact that the legal system in Russia does not exist. Only the ECHR with its constant indifference tolerates the abuses and crimes committed by the prosecutors and judges of Russia. The ECHR is indifferent to Russian judicial lawlessness.
Is it possible to have some documents that back up your claim. While Russia doesn't enjoy a good reputation as a state (it remains cocooned in a relative ignorance for the outside world except that it has some kind of a government governance that elects leaders - with Mr. Putin having lost once too and so some credibility against charges of being a banana republic in that front too), i is important to have those reasons that have been used to cite as 'inadmissible' the cases of Russians in the ECHR. Your charges are serious, especially given the ordinary legitimacy the EU enjoys as a region and one would be grateful if you may be able to provide some text from the ECHR rulings that justify or indicate your claims of its non-functioning.
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Let's add a navigation menu to your website.
First, you need to visit Appearance » Menus page. Enter a name for your navigation menu and click on the create menu button.Appearance » Menus
WordPress will now create your navigation menu. But it will be empty at the moment.
Next, you need to select the pages you want to display in your menu and then click on add to menu button.
You will notice your selected pages filling the empty area of your navigation menu. You can move them up and down to rearrange their position in the menu.
Now you need to select a display location. These locations are defined by your WordPress theme. Usually, most WordPress themes have a primary menu that appears on top.
Finally, click on the save menu button to store your navigation menu.
You can now visit your website to see the menu in action.
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TV411 covers practical reading, writing, and math skills in lessons on parenting, money matters, and health. You'll meet actors, writers, famous sports figures, and everyday people who will inspire you and help you learn skills that will make your life easier and more successful.
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1. Episode One
Question Man uses a thesaurus to find synonyms, while Stephen Colman illustrates the use of synonyms and antonyms in slam poetry. Laverne helps a coworker figure out how much of her pay is taken out in taxes, job seekers create dossiers to help in their job hunts, a Nashville mechanic shares his experiences, and Michael Franti of Spearhead explains how he writes songs.
2. Episode Two
Members of the Dallas Cowboys use football to illustrate examples of decimals and percentages; Agent Know How shows how to get a library card; poet Jimmy Santiago Baca tells how he discovered the power of language while serving time in prison, then leads a writing seminar; and Question Man explains when to use apostrophes.
3. Episode Three
Job seekers prepare for filling out applications by creating personal data sheets, and singer/songwriter Phoebe Snow talks about music and the composing process. A mother creates a medical "bible" in order to document and track her chronically ill child's medical history.
4. Episode Four
Actress Kathy Bates talks about books that have been made into movies, a woman from Pittsburgh tells how she reached her goal of becoming a travel agent, the book club reads Laura Esquivel's Like Water for Chocolate, and Malik Yoba shares tips on how to keep a journal.
5. Episode Five
The book club reads I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou, Agent Know How goes looking for information at the library, and Laverne helps a new father of triplets multiply his shopping list. The Lifelines segment shows how to prepare for a visit to the doctor.
6. Episode Six
Question Man shows how to take a phone message, Laverne helps shoppers get the best deals on television sets, and pop/rock band BETTY teaches about homonyms. Job seekers learn how to write résumés, and an Indiana woman talks about going back to school as an adult so she could become a nurse.
7. Episode Seven
Olympic track star Florence Griffith Joyner introduces a segment in which skaters Tai Babalonia and Randy Gardner calculate an average. An animated segment shows how to look up a word in a dictionary, and New York artist Esperanza Cortez shares her battle with dyslexia.
8. Episode Eight
Job seekers work on writing cover letters for applications, Laverne helps a shopper with diabetes get nutritional information from food labels, and "Dictionary Cinema" shows how to look up a word you don't know how to spell.
9. Episode Nine
Agent Know How tries out the library computer to find a book, and a father shares tips on reading to children. The book club members read Angela's Ashes and meet author Frank McCourt.
10. Episode Ten
A young couple gets advice on getting their finances under control from a credit counselor, and John Fugelsang hosts a look at the fine print on "too-good-to-be-true" credit card offers. The "Rip Off" segment looks critically at a TV ad, and author Studs Terkel reads from his book Working.
11. Episode Eleven
Salsa musician Rubén Blades performs some of his songs and talks about his writing process. An El Paso mother enters the Even Start program and learns ways to bring her family closer together through reading and writing. Then Question Man shares tips on taking tests.
12. Episode Twelve
Laverne helps a young man write a card to his girlfriend, parents choose a school for their child, and bluegrass singer/songwriter Hazel Dickens shares some of her music.
13. Episode Thirteen
Professional women basketball players explain applications of fractions and percentages in their sport, new immigrants get advice on applying for citizenship, and Laverne helps a customer fill out an application for store credit. An Oakland woman shares how writing a letter can generate change in a community.
14. Episode Fourteen
A son writes an emotional letter to his estranged father, and Dictionary Cinema shows how foreign words are listed. An adult learner talks to his boss about his continuing education. LaPhonso Ellis and Alan Henderson of the NBA demonstrate how to figure out time and distance on a map when planning a trip. Also, tips on highlighting text, a pop quiz about word origins, and an explanation of the word reconcile.
15. Episode Fifteen
Question Man goes to the library for books on parenting, and Laverne explains how to use a glossary to read a health insurance plan. Street Beat offers advice on figuring the tip in a restaurant, and a mother and daughter create a daily schedule. Poet Jimmy Santiago Baca shows a group of adult learners how to keep a journal. Other topics include energy consumption of appliances and the word stereotype.
16. Episode Sixteen
Question Man looks at the economics of rent-to-own deals, basketball pro Olympia Scott-Richardson shows how she uses her day planner to stay organized, and actor Dennis Franz gives a tip on reading the newspaper. Laverne helps a painting contractor figure the cost of a job, and singer-songwriter Toshi Reagon writes a song on the spot. Other topics include credit card debt and the word analogy.
17. Episode Seventeen
A couple of first-time home buyers learn how to read a mortgage chart, Question Man works on understanding his utility bill, and Street Beat shows how to evaluate written information. Four students from California, calling themselves the Freedom Writers, use pen and paper to fight prejudice and intolerance. Also: how to use a thesaurus, a pop quiz about volunteering, and the word anomaly.
18. Episode Eighteen
Question Man reads the newspaper, ABC News anchor Antonio Mora hosts a report on multiple intelligences, tennis pro Zina Garrison explains percentiles and rankings, and Jimmy Santiago Baca shows a group of adult learners how to summarize a poem. Street Beat covers looking up government listings in the phone book, while other segments introduce facts about the United States Census and the word dynamics.
19. Episode Nineteen
Tips on how to summarize almost anything, a pop quiz about adults in college, and the word marginalized. ABC News anchor Antonio Mora reports on different learning styles, a Maryland steel worker studies for his GED, Laverne explains how to use unit price labels on store shelves, and poet Jimmy Santiago Baca talks about how he discovered the joy of language.
20. Episode Twenty
While reading a pamphlet on breast cancer, Laverne explains the basics of probability and odds. Elizabeth Daniels Squire, a novelist who is also dyslexic, talks about her work, and Antonio Mora of ABC News reports on dyslexia. Also: different meanings for the same word, how to learn and remember new words, a quiz about water and the human body, and the word genetics.
21. Body Works
Olympic medalist Marian Jones demonstrates the concept of rate, and two math-savvy Calculating Women take charge of an overweight friend's calorie counting. "Lifelines" explores smart ways to manage multiple medications, mind mentor Michael Gelb shares an innovative technique for brainstorming and retaining ideas, and Michael Beech of Third Watch offers tips for handling an emergency.
22. Personal Finances
Question Man gets financial advice from a millionaire, a teenage father gets help starting up a small lollipop business as he pursues his GED, the Calculating Women estimate and calculate their way to the perfect cell phone plan, and a federal official reveals the math behind common money scams.
23. The Learning Journey
Strategies for reading comprehension on the GED test, ratios in the kitchen with TV chef Curtis Aikens, the story of how one man left prison and low literacy behind, and a look at what happened when an entire Midwestern town read the same novel.
24. On the Job
Question Man figures out how to decipher legalese, an Appalachian man tells how he succeeded in changing careers after the end of his coal-mining days, and the Calculating Women explore strategies for building up retirement savings. "Math Behind the Arts" features a New York City subway tile artist.
25. Navigating the System
Tips on how to avoid credit card debt from the Calculating Women; a profile of a New York man who, despite a reading disability, teaches others how to pass written driver's license exams; and advice from Laverne on over-the-counter medicine labels and prescription dosages. Three Harlem Globetrotters demonstrate how to read a world map.
26. Family Matters
An African immigrant struggles to learn to read and raise a family in America, Laverne helps a young mother child-proof her home, and an African-American woman researches her family roots over the Internet and in the field. Hip-hop star Doug E. Fresh teaches parents and children how to rap while they read.
27. Writing
Question Man tackles sentence fragments in a grammatically correct dream, poet Jimmy Baca conducts a dynamic writing workshop with steelworkers, and Laverne helps a co-worker create an outline for a GED essay on disciplining children. A peek behind the scenes at the popular Bernie Mac Show looks in on a professional brainstorming session.
28. Express Yourself
Newly minted writer Kathi Wellington tells stories from her days as a steelworker, and origami artist June Sakamoto gives a geometry lesson. Parents and children interpret art and symbolism at the Philadelphia Museum, and Broadway performers from Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam demonstrate that writing poetry can be both literary and exuberant.
29. Math for Life
A drummer and the chorus line of Forty-Second Street demonstrate fractions in action, a carpenter shows how math is critical to her work, Mets pitcher Al Leiter illustrates the perimeter of a baseball diamond, and Laverne explains percentages and multiple markdowns for bargain hunters.
30. Media
Question Man gets the scoop from a reporter on how to read between the lines, and "Straight to the Source" looks over the shoulder of political cartoonist Don Margolies as he creates his caricatures. DC United soccer star Nick Rimando shows how he uses computers and the Internet while he's on the road, and the book club visits a special class in New York where workers learn about the history of the Depression through Dorothea Lange's celebrated photographs.


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