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I'm one of those people who oscillates between optimism and pessimism when it comes to the Edmonton Oilers this coming season. The reasons for optimism are compelling (Cole, Visnovsky, improving kids) while the reasons for pessimism are probably equally so (holes up front and on the backend, questions about goaltending, record last year was misleading because of the sheer volume of shootouts). One thing that I think is obvious is the need for a third-line centre. I've previously suggested that it might make sense (if this team is not expected to contend) to send out Brodziak/Pouliot/Cogliano and see if any of them can get the job done on the third line. In retrospect, that seems foolish. Why jeopardize a playoff position to develop a checking line forward? Bryan Smolinski is the remaining free agent most clearly able to fill the third line centre slot. He's got the size (6'1", 205lbs), the right-handed shot, face-off ability (51.8% last season) and defensive chops to do the job. He led Canadiens forwards in difficulty of opposition last season and played with pretty bad line-mates to boot. Despite this, he finished only -7 (2.63 GAON/60). In 2006–07, Chicago employed Smolinski in a soft-minutes role (only three regular forwards faced easier competition), and he was an out-scorer (3.10 GFON/60, 2.53 GAON/60). The goals-for number is interesting, because if a player like Smolinski were signed, I'd expect him to line up between Erik Cole and Fernando Pisani on a strong two-way line. Smolinski has some offensive ability (he's an underrated play-maker), although that's offset to some degree by his below-average skating. With Smolinski, the Oilers lines out of training camp would look something like this (ranked by difficulty of minutes): Penner – Horcoff – Hemsky Cole – Smolinski – Pisani Nilsson – Cogliano – Gagner Moreau – Brodziak – Stortini With that lineup, I imagine that Nilsson and Penner would be exchanging places at some point, but the key point here is that the Oilers could ice four lines that would each have a good chance at outscoring their opposition, and they'd still be able to shelter the young players. When injury starts knocking players out of the lineup (and it will), players like Pouliot, Schremp, Brule and Potulny could step in. It's a deep, versatile group, and one that I'd prefer immensely to the current group. —Jonathan Willis is the owner of Copper & Blue, a blog dedicated to all things Oil, and a frequent contributor to OilersNation.com.
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Your point in an obvious one, Jonathan: The Oilers are icing a lot of youth and have experienced a stupidly high injury rate the past two seasons; they would be much stronger defensively with a veteran 3rd line centre than Brodziak. Don't get me wrong, I really like Brodziak's play. I was pleasantly surprised by his offensive talent: He created a couple chances every game regardless of the line he was playing on, and later in the season he really sparked the 4th line with glencross. If the oilers are trying to make the playoffs though, and it's clear that they are, it seems they are over estimating the team that they have. A veteran 3rd line centre would give them a much better chance.
With that said, kevin lowe's comments, and the lack of talent remaining in the FA crop indicate that the oilers may be waiting until the trade deadline to pick up that player, so that brodziak gets half a season of tough minute experience, and they get a better player.
I think this overconfidence could very well cost them a playoff spot.
The thing that really smacks true from this entire post is why potentially waste a playoff type season on developing a young centre.
Even though the Hossa and Jagr interest flies in the face of this argument, I still think the Oilers look at this season as one last development year before they really get serious in terms of moving pieces around to go for it.
Otherwise, they'd be packaging Cogs and Souray in return for a real EV difference-making Dman.
And they'd sign a Smolinksi as well.
//Isn't that what I suggested in my first response?//
Yep it sure is. That we can agree on:)
"But I think you either trade Pouliot or Shremp and try to bring in an elite 2 way guy…"
Isn't that what I suggested in my first response?
I don't disagree that the Oilers are lacking in NHL experience down the middle. And I don't think they should be thrown to the dogs either. But I think you either trade Pouliot or Shremp and try to bring in an elite 2 way guy or you go with what you have. Scraping the bottom of the left over UFA's is not the answer. we have to many bodies as it is. If they aren't getting minutes they aren't developing.
With so many NHL calibre forwards on our roster, the cream will rise to the top and the players capable of playing those tough minutes against other teams 2nd and 3rd lines will become clear.
Horcoff and company will be up against the other teams top line 90% of the time.
Also, the 3rd and or fourth line are going to benefit from a healthy Moreau and Pisani, that immediately improves us in the defensive end. Our defense is also incredibly mobile and makes great first passes making it even harder for teams to trap us in our own end.
I guess I just don't see the gap that you and Jonathan see. Come december you could prove right, but you have to give the kids a go before you relegate one of the NHL ready guys to the AHL because there is just too many bodies.
I believe if this were a bigger issue, the Oil management team would have held onto Reasoner, no matter what his + – was. He was a well liked guy in the room and positive influence on the young kids.
I think you'll see the kids excel this year. It will be a great improvement over the tandem of Stoll and Reasoner last year.
Fiveandagame – Pouliot, Brodziak, Cogliano, and Gagner are the centers we have right now beyond Horcoff. According to Desjardins, they ranked 16th, 11th, 12th, and 9th respectively last year in quality of opposition among Oiler forwards who played at least 20 games (16 fit the criteria), and all of them were minus ES players even with the light workload. To compare, Reasoner and Stoll were 1st and 3rd among the same group of forwards in that metric. I'm not saying don't give the kids a shot at playing tougher minutes this year, I'm just saying don't line them up against Iginla quite yet. Or if you do, make sure you've got a Sillinger, Peca, or Smolinski there to play the next shift if (when) they get killed.
The idea that not playing Brodziak or Pouliot on the 3rd line against the best (or even 2nd best) players the other team can send out is going to stall their development is frankly a little rediculous. If anything, playing them in a role that they have little hope in being successful at with nowhere to hide when things go south will probably do more harm than good.
Jonathan. I see your point. I get what you're saying, I just think that such an addition would be better suited 40+ games into the season, there by maximizing the development of our players.
I think just due to our depth, all of the players save for Horcoff and Hemsky are going to be working hard to earn their ice time. Especially when a players like Moreau and Pisani would gladly eat up more minutes.
We have a wealth of young, and yes mostly unproven centers, and yes they're far from rocking the face off circle, but at the same time that competition between them will only push them further. We saw how the kid line reacted when they had increased responsibility (I know they faced weak opposition before you point that out). Having Horcoff back playing in all situations helps too.
The other thing is, Stoll and Reasoner may have won the faceoff, but they couldn't shut down the other team.
//Why would we have let the same player go in Marty Reasoner( except 7 years younger) to bring in Smolinski for the same price? It makes no sense.//
Because Smolinski was put in a very similar role to Marty Reasoner last season, and performed much better. Reasoner was -17 and had a 3.33 GAON/60 average. Smolinski's number (2.63 GAON/60) is much better; i.e he's a superior player. Additionally, Smolinski brings a RH face-off to the team, Reasoner was LH, so Smolinski is effectively replacing Stoll, not Reasoner.
Also, I don't expect Lowe et al. to bring in Smolinski; I was arguing that it would be a good idea, not that I expect it to happen.
//Sanderson was brought in for the same reasons last year. A dependable veteran presence on the team. //
Except that Sanderson has never been dependable. He's a scorer, not an out-scorer, and playing weakish competition in Philadelphia, he posted a 4.01 GAON/60. He was done, and the only plausible reason for Lowe taking him was to balance out the ability/salary in the Lupul-Pitkanen trade. Bottom line: I doubt very much he was brought in to play tough minutes, which is what Smolinski would be asked to do.
//If you are reluctant to send talent the other way in a trade then you should also be reluctant to stall the development of that talent.//
I see your point, but at the same time, I'm a fan of making young players earn their spot. IF (and I can't emphasize what a big if that is) Smolinski plays like Sanderson did a year ago, a young player (Pouliot/whoever) needs to be able to supplant him. If he can't, he isn't ready for NHL hockey.
Young players should earn their ice-time. If they aren't good enough for a 4th line role, then they can develop in the AHL.
Jonathan- Why would we have let the same player go in Marty Reasoner( except 7 years younger) to bring in Smolinski for the same price? It makes no sense. The reason Reasoner was reluctantly let go (MacT loved the guy) was we have too many young players in need of those minutes. What service would Smolinski be to the long term betterment of the team? None. He'd be a waste of a Million bucks, there is no point bringing in a guy that could be obsolete by November.
Sanderson was brought in for the same reasons last year. A dependable veteran presence on the team. What was Sanderson? A 1.5 mil practice player, who despite his still impressive wheels, had his role taken by younger forwards. Their development was more important then the occasional mistakes they made.
If you are reluctant to send talent the other way in a trade then you should also be reluctant to stall the development of that talent. We all know playing in Springfield is a lot different than the NHL just ask JF Jaques.
A couple of points for everyone:
1) Smolinski's hardly the only player who fits the role, he's simply the most obvious free agent choice. I certainly wouldn't be averse to a trade for a similiar player (Sillinger was mentioned).
2) One of the reasons to like Smolinski is that he'll probably come cheap (Marty Reasoner cheap) at this stage in his career. If the money was heading north of 1M/yr, I wouldn't consider signing him.
3) If it turns out that the kids can do the job, it certainly wouldn't be difficult to trade Smolinski as the "warm body" part of a deal at the trade deadline. Deadline deals generally involve some talent going the other way, so rather than upgrading Pouliot at the deadline, why not upgrade a better player in Smolinski?
misfit – Unless you give those guys the playing time and the harder minutes in their development they will stall and their emergence as the type of player we want them to be will be delayed. Smolinski offers the team some security but at the cost of the further development of jr centermen. PLUS smolinski is slow. We are a fast team in a faster division, he would get left behind and end up riding the pine for a million bucks. Remember we will have a healthy Horcoff for our toughest d faceoffs. Adding a guy like Smolinski at the start of the year would be a huge mistake and would send the wrong message to our young players. If you were going to bring in a guy, why not trade our assets like Pouliot, Brule and bring in a premiere two way guy who is under 30? That way you get rid of the players who need icetime and are unproven and you get a solid guy with a future.
K-lowe and company will stay with their youth until the new year, when they'll make the type of moves they did in 06 which made us stanley cup finalists.
Why guarantee a spot for a guy you don't know can perform to the level you need rather than bring in someone you know can? It's not like Brodziak needs to be given hard assignments off the hop in order to improve. And it's not like you can't play him in that capacity throughout the season just because you've signed a vetran centerman. I'd much rather bring in a guy for one year who's proven he can do it than hand the spot to one of 4 sophomores who've been sheltered their entire NHL careers.
Jonathan we're gonna disagree on this one till either Brodziak proves to be successful or falls on his face. Brian Smolinski turns 37 in December. In 2009-2010, the year I think the Oilers become legitimate contenders, he will be 38. Give Brodziak the minutes and give him a healthy Pisani as a winger. He will succeed at a cheaper cost with better long term value.
I think the probability of one of the three succeeding in the role is pretty high. Both Pouliot and Brodziak are players on the rise and Pouliot may surprise everyone with his two way ability this season.
I think to go for an experienced guy like Smolinski right now is not what's needed. We need to see what the young kids have without hindering they're development.
When I talk about swapping young guys for a center who can play tough minutes I am basically saying this is a problem that can be addressed at a later date when we have a better grasp on what each player's capabilities are. Like at the trade deadline.
I think everyone can agree that the third line center is the biggest question mark on the team and that it could hurt us. But I approach the problem from a different direction: Signing a veteran outperformer will eat up cap space, take playing time away from one of a number of young guys who are all pushing for a roster spot, and probably won't be a significant enough weakness to keep us out of the playoffs. That having been said, Brodziak could fill in there nicely, we'll have to wait and see. Coming back to all those bubble players, we're looking at a whole whack of young guys that are going to have to clear waivers next year, and if one or a couple of them go to bring in a center who can play tough minutes then that's probably not such a terrible thing.
Right idea, but I think you've got the wrong guy. I'd rather see if the Islanders would give us Sillinger for a guy like Schremp. So what if we give up more "value"? Sillinger not only has experience starting every damn one of his shifts in the defensive zone, but he's scarily adept at getting into the good end, and creating more than he gives up in the process. He's also one of the league's top faceoff men, and is only signed through the end of the year. And Schremp might actually do something for their powerplay, because he's not getting anywhere near ours (yeah, I said it).
In short, Schremp provides nothing we need where Sillinger provides everything we need.
Why would we have a 37 yr old Smolinski when we had a 30 year old Reasoner for about the same price? I fully believe that our playoff hopes are not in the hands of our third line, we're not Vancouver Jonathan, we have good depth. But part of improving that depth is giving the young kids ice time, giving our young centers faceoffs. I would hate to see, Brule, Cogliano, Brodziak and maybe even Shremp, lose out on critical minutes just so we can have a mediocre Smolinski in the lineup.
Remember the incredible progress Gilbert made last year, and Grebeshkov, and Gagner, and anybody else on the team who's last name started with a "G" (ahem Garon). That progress and source of so much optimism for this season was only made possible by injuries which increased the minutes those guys played. Adding a guy who is one hit away from retirement and is comparably slow to everyone on the Oilers except for Roli, is bad for the team, and is harmful to the players we'd like to continue to develop.
Having said that, adding a premiere 2 way guy at the deadline as a way of solidifying the team? That is a great possibility. That way you get the best of both worlds, the continued development of the young players you want in the position and the security of the veteran when all the chips are on the line.
As for having a guy to learn the ropes from, you couldn't ask for a better role model than Horcoff. Solid in the circle, solid in his own end, a constant threat in the offensive zone, with a die hard work ethic.
With our wealth of young talent, it would be counter productive to bring in Smolinski for the season opener. It is exactly why Sanderson (who is a much better skater by the way) and Reasoner and heck even Stoll were let go, because we have young incredibly skilled talent that needs NHL minutes to develop into the great players they'll be. K-lowe and company believe in the kids too much to second guess them before the puck even drops.
All good points with which I agree. But, the one point that hasn't been mentioned? His nickname.
It. Is. Awesome. One of the best all-time NHL nicknames.
I mean, Smoke. C'mon. Cool word, great to say, etc., it pretty much has all the greatest nickname virtues.
Normally, a nickname counts for squat, but his is so awesome that it should be mentioned in this FA debate. Right? Right?
Ender: yeah dg nailed it. Strudwick is far more valuable to this team as the 7th dman than a 4th line forward. I would think that smolinski would take a 1yr/800k deal at this point. Jon- via cell
Ender: Jason Strudwick is a defenseman who can play forward in a pinch, not the other way around.
Jonathan: Like your idea beacause it gives the young-uns someone to learn the job from. It's kinda hard to learn from Marty Sakic when he's tying your laces together and passing out whoopie cushions. The Smolinski option is a good one, but let's make it a TC tryout instead, so that we're not immediately burdened with another contract if he's lost another gear.
Peca played ok before Nash nailed him and he played very well in the playoffs. Having said that, I believe in Brodziak. I would much rather have him with Pisani and Cole or Moreau taking tough minutes than Smolinski. The Oilers are built on speed and the smarts will come with experience. First in the Northwest divison 2008-2009
I notice you didn't even deign to mention Strudwick. Have we written him off as a bad investment even before training camp opens?
On the main point, though, Smolinski turns 37 this Christmas. With 25 points for the Habs last year, I can't see him improving significantly on those numbers a year older with the Oilers. Why was he skating with those bad linemates in Montreal? Maybe his linemates were asking the same thing about him.
I'm not suggesting we shouldn't take a stab at signing the guy. He's got experience and he's reliable, something we know MacT dotes on. But I hope he's not asking for a big chunk of change because we're already paying these younger guys to perform and now we're suggesting paying Smolinski to do better. If he can, ok, but he better cough up another 25 points this season or that signing is going to look pretty silly. Another Peca we don't need.


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Richie Havens, the veteran folk singer whose frenetic guitar strumming and impassioned vocals made him one of the defining voices and faces of Woodstock, and by extension, of 1960s pop music, died Monday of a heart attack at his home in New Jersey, his publicist said in a statement. He was 72.
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Aug 26, 2013 11:05 AM PT
Delta Air Lines has outfitted its more than 19,000 flight attendants with Windows Phone 8 mobile devices that it expects will further customer service and facilitate on-board transactions.
Specifically, the flight attendants are now using Nokia Lumia 820 devices equipped with a Delta-specific application developed by Avanade on the Microsoft Dynamics for Retail mobile point-of sale platform. Connectivity is provided via WiFi and AT&T's 4G LTE Network. Plans call for this application to be rolled out over the next three years on the newest Nokia devices.
By giving the flight attendants these devices, "they can better meet our customers' needs on board every flight," said Joanne Smith, Delta's senior vice president for In-Flight Service.
Starting on Monday, flight attendants on Delta Connection flights will begin using the device as well.
A Delta spokesperson was not immediately available to provide further details.
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The most immediate improvement customers will see from this investment is a streamlined on-board purchase experience. The devices can handle credit card processing for such transactions, including upgrades to Delta's Economy Comfort seating. On-board Economy Comfort upgrades is a new feature that Delta will begin offering first on transcontinental and international flights.
The application also supports eReceipts that can be emailed to customers as well as prepaid credit cards. In the near future, it will be able to read coupons displayed on a customer's mobile device.
The devices will also give flight attendants more details about customers down the road, allowing them to offer more personal service, Delta said.
These device join other mobile customer service oriented devices and applications that Delta has rolled out. Last year it debuted the Fly Delta app for iPad, its delta.com website and revamped self-service kiosks. Other high-tech customer service products include Fly Delta app for iPhone, Windows Phone, Android and Blackberry smartphones, and in-flight WiFi on more than 800 aircraft.
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In my previous post, I noted that Strava segments can be flagged by a single, perhaps overopinionated, observer. Convinced a flag is unjust, other users redefine segments for essentially the same path. These new segments are typically flagged as well. This process may be further repeated, leading to a littered mess of redundent, flagged segments.
The obvious response is for Strava to allow segments to be unflagged. However, they need to be careful here, since it may well be the case if anyone can unflag a segment which had been flagged, enough users exist that persistent segment flagging could become essentially impossible. This would nullify the role of crowd-sanctioning that flagging is designed to play. There are segments which are intriniscally dangerous to contest, and Strava doesn't want to be found responsible for promoting dangerous competition.
So a balance is needed. But it doesn't take much imagination to derive a way to reach it.
It's a matter of titration. In chemistry, a titration experiment is one in which a basic solution is combined with an acidic solution in the proper ratio to yield a neutral solution. If the acid is more acidic than the base is basic, you need more base than acid to achieve a neutral balance.
The same can be applied here. There is some ratio of opinions that a segment is safe which balance a single opinion that it is not. Majority rule would imply that ratio is one. But perhaps one is not enough. Perhaps if the same number of people feel that something is safe as the number of people that feel it is dangerous, there is considerable doubt about the safety, enough to justify excluding that segment from competition. But at some point, the balance tips to concluding it is safe. For example, if 100 times as many people think a segment is safe as think it is dangerous, I think there is reasonable grounds to conclude it is safe. If the ratio is 10 times as many, I think most people would further conclude it is safe. Less than a ratio of 10, and reasonable people might disagree on the conclusion. But a 10:1 vote is fairly conclusive.
Don't like the ratio of ten? Fine, make it 20. Make it 17. Make it 42. Whatever. There exists a reasonable number. Presently there is no number.
So how do you conduct such a vote? I think the best way is to allow premium Strava users (this filters out marginal free accounts, perhaps multiple with the same person) to vote either up or down on a segment, one vote per account. Then Strava retains a list of who voted safe, who voted unsafe, and if the number of the latter is more than 10% of the former then the segment is flagged.
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An alternate approach would be to wait for a segment to get flagged. Then you could introduce two widgets for that flagged segment: 1. support this flag, or 2. oppose this flag. If the number of opposers reaches at least ten times the number of supporters (including the original flag), the flag is removed, and those who flagged or voted can't do so again for that particular segment (the one vote per person policy).
The general idea here is that segments for which riders attempting speed records are a clear and obvious danger to other road users should be flagged. But sometimes the overzealous nullify segments which are perfectly qualified to be ridden safely under appropriate conditions. This approach would provide for a reasonable mechanism for these flags to be vetoed.
I think the real reason Strava doesn't do this sort of thing is a fear of lawsuit. It doesn't matter if a vote is 10 thousand to 1: it could be claimed they willfully ignored a warning that a segment was dangerous, exposing themselves. But I hope I'm wrong.


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When to refer:
- The student's problem involves any area outside of what you normally discuss with students, particularly in regard to emotional, mental, behavioral, or social concerns.
- You think the student is dealing with a psychological problem.
- The student is acting in ways that are harmful to herself/himself or others.
- You notice a change in the student's behavior (e.g. missing classes for long periods of time, looking depressed, crying in your office, asking you about psychological problems).
Where to refer:
At times it may be difficult to know what office will be most helpful to the student. You may call the on-call therapist for assistance or simply refer the student to CAPS. The brief list of Campus Resources and Community Resources provides you with additional sources. It may be helpful to consult with Counseling and Psychological Services staff before you talk with the student.
How to refer:
In a caring, respectful, and direct manner suggest that s/he may need to speak with a professional counselor/therapist.
- Inform the student about Counseling and Psychological Services. This will help to alleviate anxiety and increase the chance that a student will follow through with an appointment. Let the student know that no record of a visit to CAPS appears on a transcript or in a placement file.
- Any student, regardless of course load, can receive a one-time consultation to discuss their concerns and explore options. Although faculty and staff aren't eligible for on-going services, free one-time consultations occasionally are arranged.
- While it is always reassuring to refer a student to a therapist you know, it is likely the student will first be seen by whichever staff member is first available for an emergency appointment. Student preferences for specific counselors will be honored when possible.
- It is generally best to have the student make the actual contact; however, it may be appropriate to invite the student to make the call from your office. If the student is in too much distress to do so, it may be more helpful for you make the telephone call or accompany the student to our office. This shows the student that you genuinely care and may provide a sense of security.
- If the student is reluctant to go for counseling, suggest that she or he see a physician or a trusted religious authority. Initially, some people may be more comfortable with these individuals, who will often refer the student to a counselor.
- If you believe it would be helpful for you to share some information with the counselor, it is often best to get the student's permission first. Understand that the counselor will not reciprocate information about the student unless s/he has written permission from the student in-hand to do so.
After the Referral:
Once the student is in counseling, it is best not to ask the student about what is being discussed. You may ask whether the appointment was kept and let the student decide how much to share with you.
- Do not expect immediate change in the student or for all of the symptoms to go away in a short period of time. The process of change may take time for some people.
- Respect the student. Although the student may not be well-known by you or perhaps is disruptive in class, each person deserves the respect of fellow human beings.
- Finally, recognize your own limits. Your role in making a referral is to see that the student is aware of the counseling services on campus and, in urgent cases, doing what you can to connect the person with our services.


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There is an entrance fee for spectators to get on to Biltmore Estate property, which is privately owned and not open to the general public. Spectator tickets can be purchased at the Race Expo and at the Group Sales office (first building on your left when entering Biltmore) on race day starting at 6am.
- $18 + tax for Biltmore Annual Passholders
- $23 + tax for those without Annual Pass
- (Upgrades must be purchased on race day at one of the Guest Service Kiosks at Biltmore Estate, upgrades cannot be done at the expo)
- Upgrade to house visit $29 + tax
- Upgrade to annual pass $76 + tax
- (Upgrades must be purchased on race day at one of the Guest Service Kiosks at Biltmore Estate, upgrades cannot be done at the expo)
- Bag Tassel Phone Bag Four New Sets Small Bag Purse Shoulder Mother Bucket 4 Mobile Women's Messenger $28 + tax for Biltmore Annual Passholders Women's Shoulder DuDu Black Size black One Bag DuDu Women's qEtnR
- $33 + tax for those without Annual Pass
- Runners that want to visit the house on Friday or Monday will need to purchase a $33 + tax (two day ticket) plus the adult upgrade ticket $29 + tax
- Runner + Spectator tickets can be upgraded for house visits on race day at one of the Guest Service kiosks.
- March 15, 2018 – Half Marathon Race Expo – 9am-7pm – at DoubleTree Hotel
- March 16, 2018 – Half Marathon Fabric Multi Coffee Cross Messenger Compartment Body Bag Zip Big Handbag Shop qtfSSETote Handle Bags Bag Jassz Cedar Cotton Short Shopping Lime 04IBw / Marathon Race Expo – 2-5pm
- Also, spectator tickets may be purchased at the Group Sales office on the Estate, on both race mornings beginning at 6:00 a.m.
Women's Purse Mother Tassel 4 Sets Phone New Shoulder Bag Bag Mobile Four Bag Messenger Bucket Small Spectator viewing is limited during the event to the Start/Finish, Antler Hill Village and Farm Trail area due to no cars being allowed on the course during the event.
Convenient VIP Race Day Shuttle Transportation Service is available to and from the start/finish line for just $10. More information on our Directions & Transportation page.
Spectator Tips: Best Spot to Watch
We encourage spectators to line the course around the Antler Hill Village area and cheer on the participants. The experience of watching a world-class marathon is very thrilling and motivating – even early on a Sunday morning! Along the French Broad River, near Antler Hill Village there will be great spots for family and friends to see the runners several different times during the event; this will be the designated spectator viewing and cheering locations. Spectators will be unable to venture over the bridge to the west side during the race.
Volunteers and spectators are some of the most important people in the Asheville Marathon & Half on race day! Family and friends are encouraged to volunteer at the event to see your family member up-close and personal during the event! Seize the opportunities to volunteer at this event to come and check it out or do a little extra if you are racing this weekend. We take good care of our volunteers with food, drinks, and a comfy volunteer t-shirt.


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Investing in the smiles and laughter of children with Cancer, Sickle Cell Disease, and Hemophilia
Of all children with chronic illness, perhaps none require more emotional support than those with cancer, sickle cell disease or hemophilia. Rainbow Services is a program conducted by the Pediatric Hematology / Oncology Section at East Carolina University's School of Medicine. The purpose of the program is to help pediatric patients with cancer, sickle cell disease, hemophilia and other chronic blood disorders and their families achieve a brighter outlook. Rainbow Services includes a number of activities designed, in two camp-style settings - Camp Hope and Camp Rainbow, to give these children and their families a break from the medical experience and a chance to renew their strength to face the daily challenges of a chronic illness.
For more information about Rainbow Services, please contact the:
Department of Pediatrics
Hematology / Oncology
ECU School of Medicine
Medical Foundation of ECU
525 Moye Boulevard
Greenville, NC 27834
Camp Hope
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IRVINE — UC Irvine's run to the 2012 NCAA men's volleyball championship was a tribute to shape shifting. With seemingly interchangeable parts, the Anteaters drew upon their bench at a moment's notice, no matter the stakes.
While that trend continues this season, in which a congested January schedule has created opportunities through injuries and lulls in performance, it appears that the most valuable addition to the No. 3-ranked Anteaters' lineup just might be adrenaline.
With a majority of the 1,701 in attendance at the Bren Events Center on Friday fueling the hosts' competitive juices, the result was a pressure-packed 23-25, 25-19, 20-25, 25-16, 15-13 victory over Long Beach State in a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation match that was anyone's for the taking.
Senior returning All-American Kevin Tillie said his play was admittedly elevated by emotion as he amassed a match-best 21 kills and produced a .450 hitting percentage. Tillie smacked the match-winning kill to induce both cheers of joy and sighs or relief from the home faithful.
Five other UCI players had one kill each in the deciding set, in which UCI (6-3, 3-3 in conference) hit a combined .059.
But the No. 7-ranked 49ers (5-3, 3-2), who scrapped and clawed to force a fifth game despite an incredible 62-41 kill deficit through four games, seemed to wilt as the spotlight intensified. The visitors made five service errors, two hitting errors and allowed another ball to fall on their side of the net as defenders flinched in unison to give UCI an 8-4 advantage.
It was UCI that made the most mistakes in the opening game, as eight service errors helped the visitors prevail.
A potential turning point occurred early in Game 3, when UCI junior starting setter Daniel Stork went down with what Anteaters Coach David Kniffin later said was a hip injury. Senior Chris Austin, who took over for Stork last season to lead the national title push, stepped in, and the Anteaters immediately struggled, dropping six of the next seven points. UCI never got closer than four as Long Beach took a 2-1 lead in sets.
"We have two setters with very different styles," said Kniffin, whose team has won two straight after dropping three in a row previously. "Daniel lofts the ball up there and puts a lot of air underneath his sets. Chris runs a little faster tempo, with a little more flash. I liken it to switching pitchers in the middle of an inning on an [opposing] batter."
Said Tillie: "With our two different setters, it's a little tough to adjust cold in the middle of a match. But Chris really stepped up in the fourth set and we crushed them. We really got going with a rhythm."
Austin, who opened the season as the starter, finished with 25 assists, while Stork had 31. Both setters had one block assist and Austin had one kill, a crucial dump that gave UCI a 12-10 fifth-set lead.
"I'm confident that both setters can set us to a national championship," Kniffin said.
Sophomore opposite Zack La Cavera, who had missed the two previous matches with a back problem, came off the bench to record 14 kills. La Cavera also had three of his team's seven aces, which helped counter balance 19 service errors, four more than the 49ers' total. Long Beach State, however, had just two aces.
Junior outside hitter Jeremy Dejno, who gave way to junior Connor Hughes in the final two games, had 13 kills, while Hughes collected five.
Junior middle blocker Colin Mehrig had eight kills, hit .636, and paced UCI's modest blocking effort (Long Beach's nine team blocks were five more than UCI's) with one solo stuff and two block assists.
Sophomore Travis Woloson also made a huge play dropping a float-serve ace just over the net to put UCI up, 14-12, in the fifth set. Woloson then stepped to the center of the court, faced the UCI student section and pumped his fist while verbally exhorting his team and its fans to add to the emotional caldron.
Tillie said the fifth set featured the most adrenaline he has encountered on the court this season.
"Everyone was standing and screaming and cheering for us," Tillie said. "It was amazing."
UCI will hope to continue its surge on Tuesday when it visits UCLA, coached by John Speraw, who guided the Anteaters to three national titles in 10 seasons at the helm, before taking over this season at his alma mater.
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Healthy Coastal Ecosystems: Are Sewage-Derived Steroidal Estrogens a Problem in Massachusetts Bay?
Elizabeth Kujawinski, Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry
In the last two decades, synthetic estrogens in aquatic environments have received a great deal of attention. Most research has been directed at characterizing the distribution and toxicity of "free" synthetic estrogens in sewage, rivers, and estuaries. Despite thousands of published studies on estrogens and endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the environment, we remain relatively uninformed about the presence, sources, and fate of steroidal estrogens in coastal ecosystems that receive large sewage inputs. We know even less about conjugated and chlorinated estrogen derivatives, which may play an important role in the fate and hazard of estrogenic compounds in the coastal ocean. This project, for David Griffith's thesis, seeks to fill this gap by characterizing a broad suite of natural and synthetic estrogens and their conjugated and chlorinated derivatives in a major sewage discharge and the receiving waters of Massachusetts Bay. This is a critical step towards developing predictive models that can help us design effective mitigation strategies and evaluate potential adverse effects of steroidal estrogens and other low-level contaminants before they become serious problems for coastal ecosystems. This goal is within reach and has the potential to fundamentally change the way we manage healthy coastal ecosystems.


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The Wabash Conservative Union will host its first lecturer of the semester Thursday, Mr. Kamran Beigi. Beigi is the former communications director to Reza Pahlavi, former Crown Prince of Iran and son of the late Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Currently, Beigi serves as a consultant at the Institute on Religion and Public Policy and has appeared before Congress on matters related to Iranian foreign policy.
Beigi's lecture will begin at 7PM in Hays Hall 104 and will focus on the role of radical Islam in US-Iranian relations. A question and answer period and a reception will follow the talk. This event is free and open to the public.


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Sabres at Capitals In-Game Blog: 4-2-2011
April 2nd, 2011 | 1 Comment | Posted in » Washington Capitals |
1st Period Overview:
– The Caps strike first just 37 seconds in with Mike Knuble knocking in a rebound from a John Carlson shot in past Jhonas Enroth, who is in goal for Ryan Miller tonight.
– Alexander Semin sends a Nicklas Backstrom rebound in to put the Caps up 2-0 just 4:41 into the game.
Tags: Alex Ovechkin, Brad Boyes, Buffalo Sabres, Drew Stafford, Jason Arnott, Jhonas Enroth, Marco Sturm, Marcus Johansson, Michael Neuvirth, Paul Gaustad, Ryan Miller, Steve Montador, Thomas Vanek, Washington Capitals


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Chile's unique combination of geography and climate make it ideal for winegrowing.
Chile's geographic barriers—the Atacama Desert to the north, the Andes Mountains to the east, the Patagonian ice fields to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west—make Chile a veritable agricultural island. Together they help maintain healthy conditions and protect vineyards against pests and disease. And with a geography as diverse as Chile's, you can be sure that the climate will have terrific variation.
Chile's Unique Geography
The cool sea air is partially blocked by the Coastal Mountains, although it finds its way inland by following the course of the transversal river valleys.
During the day, sea breezes carried by the cold Humboldt Current penetrate inland, and each night, cold air descends from the snow- covered peaks of the Andes.
The Influence of the Pacific Currents on Chile's Climate
Chile's climate is highly influenced by the cooling effect of the Pacific Ocean and the Humboldt Current that begins in the icy waters near Antarctica and flows up the western coast of South America. Curiously, when the effect of the Humboldt's cold current hits Chile's northern coastline it produces clouds and fog, but little or no precipitation, which then contributes to making the Atacama Desert the driest on Earth!
Nature's Blessings
The combination of beneficial natural barriers and a benevolent Mediterranean climate make sustainability and organics a logical choice in Chilean winegrowing. In fact, Chile has some of the largest organic vineyards in the world.
Ideal Mediterranean Climate
Chile's Mediterranean climate features the warm, dry summers and cold, rainy winters that vines love. Even better, the interaction between the effects of the sea and those of the Andes result in a growing season that revels in bright sunny days and temperatures that take a dramatic dip each night to create the broad daily temperature oscillation that wine grapes need to develop fresh fruit flavors, crisp acidity, and in the case of red wines, ripe tannins, deep color, and high levels of antioxidants and flavonols.
Altitude with Attitude
All things Chilean seem to bear an indelible mark imprinted upon them by the omnipresence of the ice-capped mountains that tower over the valleys below. In recent years, more and more vineyards creep closer and higher to the peaks, where the sun is slow to appear over the eastern peaks and makes up for its late arrival with the intensity that comes with altitude. Currents of wind climb and descend over the course of the day to create a daily pendulum of temperatures that swings broadly between daytime highs and night time lows. This is just what rich red grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon thrive on.
Soil & Terroir
With so much geographic variety, the Chilean landscape also offers a vast mosaic of terroirs and soil types.
Soils are healthy, well-drained, and have a variety of origins (alluvial, colluvial, fluvial, etc.) and textures (loam, clay, sand, silt).
Despite the relatively dry atmospheric conditions, abundant water for irrigation flows from the eternal ice caps of the Andes Mountains that tower all along Chile's eastern border.
Cruising down the Center
Chile's long stretch of Pan American Highway cruises straight through the Central Valley, over the rivers that flow westward from the Andes and around the sections of the Coastal Mountains that jut inland from time to time. Varieties such as Carmenere adore this even keel of an environment, where the weather is stable and the land is generally rich.
Cool on the Coast
Anyone who's ever had a dip in the Pacific Ocean knows that it is cold! And when it smacks up against the coast it makes its presence known. It blankets the land with a thick cool fog each morning and then blows it away again by noon to allow the bright sunshine… just the type of conditions that cool-climate grapes such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir thrive on.
Whichever direction you look, Chile's highly diverse geography and beneficial climate makes Chile the Logical Choice in Wine for today's consumers who demand high quality and ecologically sound practices.


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Single linkage agglomerative clustering. Cluster elements by slurping a sorted list of pairs with score (i.e. triples :-) Keeps a set of contained elements at each branch's root, so O(n log n), and requires elements to be in Ord. For this to work, the triples must be sorted on score. Earlier scores in the list will make up the lower nodes, so sort descending for similarity, ascending for distance.


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Rbk EDGE Review: Flyers/
Part 26 of 30. All 30 NHL clubs have unveiled new jerseys under the new Rbk EDGE Uniform System for the 2007-08 season. Here at the NHLToL, we're going to review every one of them. Read up and then rate the new sweaters. We'll do a full ranking after completing all of the reviews.
The Unveiling
Friday, September 14. The Flyers unveiled their jerseys to fans at Virtua Health Flyers Skate Zone in Philadelphia in a joint event with the Philadelphia Phantoms of the AHL.
Home vs. Road
Home: Black. Road: White. The two sweaters are essentially mirror images of each other.
The black home jerseys feature white a white shoulder yoke with orange trim that extends almost to the elbow. The elbow is wrapped in a panel of orange which tapers to a point above the elbow. Orange piping wraps around the wrists. The collar is black and the primary logo serves as the crest.
The white road jerseys feature white an orange shoulder yoke with black trim that extends almost to the elbow. The elbow is wrapped in a panel of white which tapers to a point above the elbow. Below the elbow, the sleeve is black down to the wrists, which are wrapped in orange piping. The collar is black and the primary logo serves as the crest.
In The Details
The same numbering and lettering style has been retained.
New & Old
The sleeve pattern differs greatly on the new uniforms. The likelihood is that the cut of the Rbk EDGE sweaters isn't conducive to the style the Flyers have worn for 40 years.
Standard FAQ
Numbers on the front? No.
Laces at the collar? No.
NHLToL Editorial by Chris
The Flyers have always had a solid sweater. There really isn't much to complain about. It's one of those classics. Even though the old sleeve pattern didn't seem to work on the EDGE jerseys, I'm not bothered at all by the new style. I will say I like the old one better, but nothing is really taken away here. I'm not entirely sure what they were thinking when it comes to the elbow panel, however. That has me thrown a bit. One thing I have noticed with the lack of horizontal striping, especially on teams wearing black, the jersey and pants tend to run together. I don't know, I guess I'm just used to the contrast. I don't love it. I don't hate it. It just falls somewhere in the middle for me. 3/5


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Lentil Soup with Ground Beef and Brown Rice
An easy and tasty soup made from ground beef, lentils, and brown rice.
Heat a small amount of olive oil and cook the ground beef until it's nicely browned.
When the lentils are tender, add a more water if needed and then add the rice and cook 30-40 minutes more, or until the rice is done. Season to taste with salt and fresh ground black pepper, stir in balsamic vinegar if desired, and serve hot.
And here's the original photo from 2007, not bad at all considering most of my photos at the time.
Lentil Soup with Ground Beef and Brown Rice
(Makes about 6 servings, recipe created by Kalyn to use what was in the house when she was too sick to go to the store!)
1 lb. lean ground beef (use beef with less than 10% fat for South Beach Diet)
2 tsp. olive oil (or more, depending on your pan)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 T minced garlic or garlic puree (or less if you don't like garlic as much as I do)
1 T dried parsley
1 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
4 cups homemade beef stock (or use 2 cans beef broth, low sodium recommended)
2 cups homemade chicken stock (or use 1 can chicken broth, low sodium recommended)
2 cups water, plus more as needed
2/3 cup brown lentils
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
1/2 cup brown rice (I used Uncle Ben's whole grain brown rice, which I really like)
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
2 T balsamic vinegar (optional, but it adds a lot of flavor)
Add brown rice and continue to simmer soup 30-40 more minutes, or until rice is done but still a bit chewy. Season to taste with salt and fresh ground black pepper (I did not add salt.) Stir in balsamic vinegar if desired. Serve hot.
This soup freezes well. You may need to add more liquid when the soup is reheated, because some will be absorbed by the rice.
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South Beach Suggestions:
If you're a South Beach Dieter, be sure to use low fat ground beef and brown rice, which would make this a good choice for phase 2 or 3 of the South Beach Diet. I ate my soup with toast made with South Beach friendly 100% whole wheat bread.
More Great Lentil Soups To Try
(Recipes from other blogs may not be South Beach Diet friendly, check ingredients.)
Lentil and Sausage Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Herbs from Kalyn's Kitchen
Spicy Red Lentil and Chickpea Stew from Kalyn's Kitchen
Spicy Sausage, Lentil, and Tomato Soup from Kalyn's Kitchen
Steve's Lentil Soup (Inspired by Farmgirl)
Hearty Lentil Soup with Smoked Sausage from Farmgirl Fare
Greek Lentil Soup from Healthy Green Kitchen
Ethiopian Inspired Red Lentil Soup from Fat Free Vegan Kitchen
Ham and Lentil Soup from Andrea Meyers
Rosemary, Lentil, and Tomato Soup from A Wee Bit of Cooking
Red Lentil Soup with Garam Masala from Sassy Radish
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
3 In A Row
This game could have easily resulted in a tough loss. But thanks to a missed field goal they come away with a win and a shot at a first place in the NFC East if the Giants lose to the Eagles. So the Cowboys come out of the game at 6-4 and on a bit of a roll.
There was a lot to be happy about in the game. But there was a lot to be concerned about as well. Considering the game was a win you would think there would be more good than bad but really not so much.
Tony Romo played another good game. He wasn't perfect. But I'll take 3 TD's and no interceptions any day of the week. And he made a few plays during the game that only Tony Romo makes. The touchdown to Laurent Robinson that tied the score at 17 was an improv play by Romo. And the touchdown to Witten for 59 yards and a 24-17 lead was another improv special. And finally, the big gain to Dez Bryant to set up the game winning field goal was all Romo.
Dan Bailey just continues to make field goals. I thought he had missed the game winner and I wasn't convinced he actually made the kick until after FOX came back from commercial and showed the replay. He has been a great addition to the team. I wonder how many games the Cowboys have won that they would have lost if Buehler was still the kicker.
The defense played very well for about a quarter and a half. And then the wheels fell off. They allowed Rex Grossman to look like a pro bowl quarterback from the 2nd quarter through the end of the game. There wasn't enough pressure on Grossman and the secondary allowed a bunch of no name receivers to rack up big play after big play. I'm concerned about the play of the defense because I expected them to be rounding into shape at this point in the season. Hopefully this game was just a blip on the radar.
The running game for the Cowboys struggled all game long. Jason Garrett stayed committed to running the ball even though the Redskins kept DeMarco Murray in check all game long. At least the Cowboys were able to convert on 3rd and short by running to extend one of their drives. I don't know if Tony Fiammetta's absence hurt the running game that much or if the Redskins just played that well against the run.
There was good and bad with Dez Bryant. He made a great play on his first quarter touchdown and another great play to get open in overtime. But he disappeared for a big stretch of the game again. Until his route running improves I don't think we'll see a full 4 quarter of dominating play from him.
Jason Witten is a beast. The Redskins doubled him all game long. But he still came up with 3 receptions for 85 yards and, of course, the huge scoring play in the 4th quarter. He is just a great player.
The Cowboys nearly lost the game in large part due to bad punting and bad punt coverage. Matt McBriar shanked a punt to set up one of the Redskin scores. And a big punt return set up another score. Joe DeCamillis needs to get his punt team going. And the Cowboys kick and punt returns were awful as usual. I hope we see Felix Jones on kick returns against Miami because Akwasi Owusu-Ansah just can't get it done.
What originally looked like it would be an easy Thanksgiving day game against Miami is now looking like it will be a tough test. Miami has won three straight coming into the game and they are playing good football. The Cowboys will have to play better all around if they expect to make it a happy Thanksgiving for Cowboys fans.
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Improv...not improve.ReplyDelete
Good article. I still think you see this team trhough rose colored glasses, but thats OK. A little optimism is better than all the pessimism...from me especially, lol.
Thanks for the catch on my spelling error.ReplyDelete
I don't see how I have rose colored glasses on when I pointed out so many problems with the team in that game. I'm not convinced yet that this team can be more than a one and done in the playoffs but they are improving week by week.
Yep, it was obvious we need Fiametta back...from whatever illness he has.ReplyDelete
When I say you see the team through rose colored glasses, I didn't mean just from this article, but with this whole season. Nothing wrong with it though!!
I hope the Cowboys are peaking soon, especially with three division games in such a short time span...
I am actually taking the family to see them play the Eagles on the 24th. My kids have never seen them play live, so I am hoping for a complete decimation of the Eagles, lol.


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Death by snobbery at Downton Abbey
Dear Marisa,
Can it be less than 24 hours ago I was enjoying the lighthearted, and heartfelt, romp through the early 20th-century English countrside known as Downton Abbey?
Oh how I envied the married ladies having breakfast in bed. I tee-heed when we learned Lord Grantham "doesn't enjoy medical detail." One should never say "womb" in front of Lord G, but it's OK to say "urine" in front of Grandmama. After all, she said, she's probably seen more and heard more than any man .... what an omen.
All the women, upstairs and downstairs, and at least one man, want Jimmy to wind their clocks. Anna may have stumbled on information to free Mr. Bates. Ethel Parks may yet be saved from a life of ruin. And Matthew is worried about his waterworks, you know that spinal bruise from the war.
And then preeclampsia .... eclampsia .... no, no, no.
Dearest Kathleen,
As you know, I was growing weary of young Sybil and her Fenian friend Branson. Despite that, I certainly would not have cursed her to a frightening death post-childbirth and him to a lonesome widower's wracked-with-Catholic-guilt life. Indeed, her demise sparked my irrational tweet of the night: "Childbirth is goddamn dangerous. Period."
My English major brain went into hyperdrive last night when the family was all too happily gathered around Sybil's bedside for what they thought was early labor. It was just too sweet and stage-y to stay that way for very long. Any student of story knows that for every yin a little yang must come clattering down from heaven. In this case, the yang-writers kill off the "sweetest soul under this roof" as Mrs. Hughes put it. Dreadful.
Prediction? Mary and Matthew raise Sybil's daughter as their own. Matthew's concerns about the "waterworks" are a red flag if you ask me.
Furthermore, how about Dr. Clarkson gaining his redemption at Sybil's expense? I confess, when I saw him on-hand at Downton, I might've said, "Oh great, here comes Dr. Doom." But those devilish writers set him up for a win he can't possibly enjoy. Brutal.(PS. How weird is it to have a doc in semi-residence, at dinner, in white tie?)
And now the big question: do you blame Lord Grantham a bit for Sybil's misdiagnosis by Dr. Fancy Guy? As the kids like to say, "Sh*t got real" last night between Lord G. and Cora, and for once, I'm with her.
My Dear Marisa,
Dear, dear, dear, dear me.
How could the writers do this to us? Everything was fine. Mother and baby were fine. Sybil was wearing a smashing post-delivery blue nightie. She looked spent but marvelous holding her little baby.
But such is life. When you least expect it, you get that call at 2 in the afternoon on what thought was was turning out to be a glorious summer day. Or in the case of Downton, you get roused from bed at 2 in the morning.
While profoundly sad, I refused shed a tear last night on this ficticious family.
And then the Dowager Countess Grantham walked into Downton, dressed in black, regal as always but a bit stooped, and said, "Oh Carson, we've seen some troubles you and I. Nothing is worse than this." And she walked into the house.
I lost it. My husband came into the room and wanted to know what I was watching. He smirked and said it was going to be OK.
I turned to the Real Housewives of Atlanta for relief. And even though they were calling each other "ashy," the ultimate insult -- I turned it off. Poor Sybil.
That very same scene got me, too. Suddenly the Great and Powerful Countess was human—a frail, elderly, bereaved human, dwarfed by the massive halls of Downton. Despite her fierce commitment to the rules of society, the Countess regularly reveals her secret soft heart to the folks downstairs—more-so than she does with her relations up above. I love that about her, and that scene was filmed so beautifully.
The moment I actually teared up though, was when Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. Patmore made plans to get a wet-nurse into Downton for the new baby—both doing more than their share of work to make it happen, as though they were caring for their own granddaughter, and both truly rocked by Sybil's death.
And how about Thomas overcome with emotion at the news? I nearly fell over, and thought it some ploy to get some comfort from James, but on second glance, he seemed sincerely distraught about Sybil. I didn't think he'd ever reveal any authentic vulnerability. Amazing.
And this, my dear, is why Downton won a SAG award last night for best TV drama cast.
But really, I've got to know if you think Lord G. shares some blame in his daughter's death. I officially do. He interfered where he shouldn't have and browbeat others to get his way--all in the name of "not hurting Sir Philip's feelings." Really? This is all about social rank. Lord G. goes with his fellow nobleman because he distrusts the opinion of a commoner, who's--gasp!--Scottish. I'm calling malarkey here. Plus, the man can't even handle the words "womb" or "protein in urine." How in hell is he allowed to weigh in on serious medical decisions?
Dear Marisa,
There were beasts throughout this episode, but there were also those surprises of grace and affection, which you pointed out.
Was Lord G to blame? Not sure. But why didn't Cora assert herself. She was forcefull enough in the drawing room when she wanted the good local doctor to be present at the birth.
Why was Branson so quiet? The dowager was right: "The decision lies with the chauffeur."
And afterwards — who cares, Matthew, about business. And Lady Mary, for godssake cut Edith a little slack. At Sybil's death bed you can't tell Edith you will try to be a better sister to her? Did Mary even cry?
Leave it to Grandmama to be the voice of reason: "We try to find someone to blame ... all we can do now is cherish her memory and her child." Let's see how that goes
What we need is for Edith to start writing that newspaper column: "Problems faced by modern women.'' If she writes what she knows, I think she'll have a lot of fans.
I'm spent.
My dear Ms. E,
True enough. Cora's most certainly throwing some blame on herself while throwing a bucketful onto her husband—I hope the dressing room to which he's been banished has heat!
And poor Branson! He's thrust into a family he can't relate to at ALL, and now his only source of comfort in that house is gone. Even if he had been more assertive, I'm not sure if anyone would have listened to him.
I agree that Mary was a total twit when Edith appealed to her to maybe be less of a robot going forward. Those cruel writers even manage a diss in the heat of untimely death. Craziness. Edith will SO sort her out in print. Count on it. She'll use Mary as the poster girl of Repressed Woman or something.
BUT, Mary looked pretty horrified as Sybil lay gasping for breath—methinks Matthew's going to have to wait some time before she clears him for baby-making takeoff. (Note: one of our colleagues here in the newsroom suspect she's secretly using birth control; between that, Sybil's death, and Matthew's suspected issues down below, I don't think we'll have that "secure dynasty" Sir Philip was so keen on at dinner.)
Thank goodness for Grandmama—she reliably keeps it real and with the way things are progressing at Downton, the family's going to need regular reality checks Violet-style.
Finally, I wish I cared more about Bates and the Case of the Poisoned Pastry. But I don't. Sue me.
I hope Bates rots in jail. He did it
I love it when you condemn people to hell!
And what about Mr. Uppity Head Butler, condemning poor Ethel and forbidding all his staff from visiting her. He's a butler for godssake! Hired help — just like Ethel. Will she ever find redemtion for doing whatever she had to to keep her little boy alive? Another topic for Lady Edith's column.
Excellent call—Edith's going to write the hell out of that topic! But you have to admit it was pretty funny when Carson indignantly states, "Mrs. Crawley has hired a prostitute to manage her house." Classic British understatement.
Anyway, after all that sad stuff, I'm going to supply our readers with a bit of mirth. I present a fun quiz that determines which Downton character you "are." To my delight, I scored a Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham.
To those who missed last night's episode, watch it here, courtesy of PBS.
-Dowager Countess M.
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We've featured plenty of engine noises before. V12s, V10s, V8s, really just lots of things with the letter "V" and then a number. But what if you wanted to hear all of those things at once? The ever-so-lovely Marchettino has now compiled the best engine noises of the year, all in one handy-dandy nine minute symphonic explosion.
In case you are sitting somewhere where you don't have access to the most glorious headphones and/or sound system in the world, I will attempt hear to recreate the noises for you:
Grrr. Vroom. RAAARGGHHH. Cough sputter BLARRRGGGHH. Vroom vroom VROOM.
Alright, so my transliteration is pretty terrible. Just listen to the video. Marchettino has kindly listed the sources of the glorious noise in the description of the video as well:
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Aston Martin V12 Vantage
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Zagato GT3
Aston Martin ONE-77
Aston Martin CC100 Speedster
Audi S5 Convertible
BMW M5 F10 Hamann
Bugatti Veyron Centenaire
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse
Chevrolet Camaro Racecar
Corvette C6 Z06
Ferrari FF
Ferrari F40
Ferrari F50
Ferrari Enzo
Ferrari 360 GTC
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
Ferrari 599XX Evolution
Ferrari FXX Evolution
Ferrari LaFerrari
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
Ford GT 40
Lamborghini Veneno LP750-4
Lamborghini Aventador
Lamborghini Diablo VT
Lamborghini Gallardo
Lamborghini LP570-4 SuperTrofeo
Lamborghini LP570-4 Superleggera
Maserati MC12 Corsa GT1
Maserati Quattroporte S Q4
Maserati Granturismo MC Stradale
Mercedes SLS AMG Hamann
Nissan GT-R
Pagani Zonda F
Pagani Zonda S Roadster
Porsche Carrera GT
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Once wrapper generation is effective for binding to both C and C++, the last hurdle to make RPython easier to use is to lift some of the restrictions below. Some of these restrictions will never go away, afterall it is Restricted-Python.
RPython is more or less defined as:
RPython rule1: All rules can be broken if you can meta-program your way around them
( example: using function decorators to rewrite functions to comply with the rules below )
RPython rule2: All globals and class-level attributes are constants.
. PyPy considers globals to always be constant, including class-
level attributes. Instead use singleton instances to store global changeable state.
RPython rule3: Tuples may contain mixed types, but it should be avoided.
. PyPy can not use a loop to iterate over mixed tuples
( because to iterate over a tuple it must be cast to a list - ie. for x in list(mytuple) )
RPython rule4: Dicts and lists must contain compatible types (homogeneous).
. ShedSkin and PyPy common rule
RPython rule5: No reflection (getattr, hasattr, etc..)
. PyPy allows for limited getattr, hasattr.., but only if the string is 'concrete.'
RPython rule6: No runtime evaluation.
. Neither ShedSkin or PyPy support eval or exec
RPython rule7: No **keywordargs
. Neither ShedSkin or PyPy support **kw
RPython rule 8: Within a scope, a variable must not change type; however,
`None` can be used as a place holder and intermixed with any type, but NOT with ints or floats.
RPython rule 9: For instances to be of a compatible type, they must inherit from a common base class.
. ShedSkin and PyPy requirement
RPython rule 10: For compatible instances stored in the same list, but
of different subclasses, to call methods with incompatible signatures
or access attributes unique to the subclass, the type must be asserted
assert isinstance(a,MySubClass)
RPython rule 11: The *assert isinstance* statement acts like a cast in
C/C++, turning `SomeObject` into the real subclass instance. This
solves problems like in rule10, and in other cases where an instance
of uncertian type must be passed to a function that expects a certian
RPython rule 12: No overloading, except for __init__ and __del__.
RPython rule 13: Attribute variables should be of consistent type in
all subclasses. Do not create a subclass that redefines the type of
an attribute.
RPython rule 14: The calling and return signature of a function must
not change. The types of function arguments must always be the same
for each function call. Only `None` can be intermixed but not with ints or floats.
Function returns must always have the same type.
RPython rule 15: Its not recommended to define subclasses with like-
named functions that have different signatures. Casting by `assert
isinstance` is the work around that allows this rule to be bent.
In addition when doing this you may need to follow rule16 below.
RPython rule 16: The root base class should define dummy functions,
if multiple subclasses will overload them those functions with
incompatible signatures.
. Prevents method `demotion` error in PyPy
RPython Extra Quirks:
1. a string of multiple characters is not the same as a string of a single character,
some functions will only accept a single character string; Examples:
this is valid:
a = 'hello world'
a.split(' ')
this is invalid:
a = 'hello world'
2. some builtin functions require an argument where normally they do not, Example:
this is valid:
a = ['x','y','z']
a.pop( len(a)-1 ) # pop by index, pop the last item
this is invalid:
a = ['x','y','z']
a.pop() # pop requires an index so this fails


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Why is that we've arrived at the place where so many of people consider the term "dysfunctional non-profit board" as a redundancy? Especially when so many non-profits are struggling to survive and their communities value them more than ever. From a group design perspective, board dysfunction is both an unnecessary and talent-wasteful practice to continue.
One of the most common indicators of really poor board design is when boards "look forward to the new board president," incorrectly thinking that a change in leadership could possibly compensate for poor board design.
Following the design principle that "things always perform the way they're designed to perform," the only way for a board to perform better is to better design the structure and functionality of the board. Then, when a board is better designed, a new good leader will more easily and successfully contribute great value to the board's capacity and performance.
So, we need to radically rethink the design of boards. We need to end the practice of boards as committees more interested in rules than resilience, and more obsessed with structure than engagement.
We need to start thinking of boards as thriving aspiration, asset, and action networked boards.
In a networked board architecture, the board would be comprised of a thriving network of aspiration, assets, and actions, organized by a core team. The core team is a network-elected group of 6-8 people, with continuity-friendly terms, that sustains the legal and fiscal responsibilities of a 501.c organization.
The primary work of the core team is to grow the capacity, impact, and agility of the board's network.
The network would include key organizational stakeholders, community entrepreneurs and experts committed to the organization's success, interested community members, volunteers, and even funders, investors, and other non-profit partners. As with any healthy network, anyone can join the network and leave the network at any time.
The work of the core team is to continuously invite people, groups, and organizations into the board's network who would be able and willing to contribute value to the thrivability of the organization in the currencies of tangible and intangible assets.
These assets include ideas, talent, resources, funds, and connections. Not only would the core team invite people into the network, everyone in the network is expected to invite other people and assets into the network.
As an aspiration network, the network would continuously inspire the core team, organization, and the network with long and short term vision. As an asset network, the network would engage and grow the kinds of assets that could help realize these aspirations. As an action network, the network would engage people in projects that would add value to the success and thrivancy of the organization.
The core team of the board grows and weaves the network, so that it is an ever-evolving network of compelling vision, rich with diverse assets, and engaged in new ways to grow the organization and the network. This replaces the structure of "board committees" that manage to exclude resources and engagement outside the board and to spend more trying to get to consensus than to incubate rich ecologies of diverse projects.
The purpose of the board's core team and network is to complement the organization's assets. Where the organization needs financial, legal, strategic, marketing, fundraising, or volunteer assets, it now has a core team and the network to engage the network's assets. This eliminates the capacity constraints of the board. How would you like to be a non-profit with a board whose asset constraints are not an issue?
Compared to traditionally designed boards, networked boards are incredibly more inclusive, agile, and innovative. A networked board increase the chances that non-profits will become more collaborative, resource-wise, and strategic than ever before.
Of course this approach will only be embraced by only the most strategic and visionary non-profit boards. Once more of them engage and prove the model, it will hopefully become the norm, and we will see more non-profits thrive as community investment organizations.


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Trish Combs, co-director of the Sunnyside Arts and Sports Association (SASA), yesterday (Wednesday) presented an informational slide show to the Sunnyside Parks and Recreation Board.
It was the first meeting for the city's new parks and recreation coordinator, Megan Razey. She said she was impressed with the efforts of SASA.
Combs said SASA was formed because the city of Sunnyside didn't have funding for a parks and recreation director. The city had also severed ties with Sunnyside's Promise due to funding constraints. That group had been offering recreational opportunities to local youngsters at the Sunnyside Community Center.
Combs and co-director Tony Hidalgo "…wanted to make a difference…we knew children needed something to do and wanted to help."
Combs said SASA met with then Interim City Manager Frank Sweet, who was supportive of her group's efforts.
She said the volunteer group established a soccer program that has become highly successful.
"We have parent meetings which give children the opportunity to meet other parents," said Combs, stating it is important for youngsters to be in contact with caring adults.
"Not all parents like to get involved," she said.
Combs said SASA also hosts weekly meetings with the coaches involved in the soccer program. Combs said there are concussion, first aid and health trainings for the coaches. The health trainings enable the coaches to earn a health card. Combs said they are taught how to properly maintain a healthy environment, including storing foods for games.
SASA hasn't only been focused on its soccer program, according to Combs.
She said the group has organized a reading program, mentorship program, a food drive and an art expo. Although the weather was poor on the day of the art expo, several talented vocalists and dancers were on stage at Sunnyside's Centennial Square that day.
Other SASA-sponsored events that Combs believes youngsters in the community have enjoyed include a golf camp at Black Rock Creek Golf Course, a letters to Santa program and a meet Santa event.
The golf camp provided youngsters an opportunity to learn from a golf pro, said Combs. "The kids had so much fun…seeing a child hit the ball for the first time was exciting."
Combs continued with her presentation, stating, "One of the biggest things to us is taking pride in our facilities."
She said volunteers have made an effort to clean the Sunnyside Community Center and maintain soccer fields they use.
"Our goal is to keep our activities affordable," said Combs.
Razey, following the presentation, said, "I didn't know what SASA was about…you are doing a really good job and it's impressive."
The parks and recreation board members, too, each stated they were pleased with the presentation.
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Aggie student leader proposes bill to opt out of paying for GLBT Center on campus
Student leaders at Texas A&M have proposed a measure to allow students to opt out of paying a portion of student fees to fund the campus' GLBT Resource Center, renewing anger about apparent discrimination on the traditionally conservative campus.
The A&M Student Senate bill proposed last week would allow "students who object, for religious purposes, to the use of their student fees and tuition to fund this center to opt out of paying an amount equal to their share of the Center's funding from their fee and tuition bills."
The bill was proposed last week and is on the agenda for Tuesday's meeting. GLBT student leaders say there will be an open forum on campus April 3 at 7 p.m. where students and community members will be able to give public comment on this issue to the Student Senate.
Supporters in the student leadership argue that students have the religious right to opt out of the student fees, but GLBT students on campus called it "a direct and blatant attack," according to a statement from the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Aggies.
The GLBT Resource Center on campus, which opened in 2007 and received some funding from student fees, is "a referral center for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Aggies and their straight supporters." It aims to educate the campus about GLBT issues and to collaborate with student organizations, campus departments and the community to provide students with access to resources, activities and support services, according to its website.
The bill states in part that "Many students disagree with the use of student fee and tuition money to pay for a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered (GLBT) Resource Center for religious reasons ... While it can be argued that the GLBT Resource Center is a worthy use of funds in order to provide a welcoming environment for vulnerable populations at Texas A&M, it is reasonable for students to object to a use of their own money that is in direct opposition to their own religious values."
The bill's author did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
A similar effort arose in 2011 among not only student leaders, but also in the Texas Legislature. In 2011, the A&M Senate and a state representative filed concurrent bills that "require GLBT resource centers to provide matching funds to traditional sexual education" and asked the university "that such funding not be acquired through increased student fees." The student's bill was vetoed by the student body president at the time.
The budget provision by Rep. Wayne Christian, R-Center, pinpointed centers dedicated to GLBT students. It was adopted as an amendment and required state colleges and universities, if they use state funds to support "a gender and sexuality center," to spend an equal amount on a center promoting "family and traditional values."
The roots of this current battle brewing on campus go back to 1976, when the A&M gay student organization won a Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision and student leaders fought against the administration to be officially recognized by A&M as a student organization.
Despite having this resource center and a university-recognized student organization supporting GLBT students, the College Station campus has earned a bad reputation for being friendly to gay students. In 2011 and 2012, the Princeton Review ranked Texas A&M as one of the least-friendly campuses for GLBT students.
"We are still in the process of fighting to exist and be positively acknowledged at Texas A&M," the GLBT Aggies said in a statement released this week. "While [the bill] claims to promote religious freedom, we cannot ignore that it only allows students with one religious belief to control how their student fees are used: only religious traditions that disapprove of LGBT interests are given a voice ... Whatever the intentions of the bill may be, its effect is clearly discriminatory."


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