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Barbosa providing a boost for CelticsBy MARK MURPHY
Boston Herald
November 27. 2012 11:29PM
It doesn't always work out this well, but when Leandro Barbosa finds a groove, the points flow like water from a turned-up spigot.
Consider the Celtics guard's entry into Sunday's overtime win in Orlando. On successive possessions he nailed a 3-pointer and then, off the break, a running banker that extended into a three-point play.
The elapsed time from 3-pointer to free throw was 21 seconds.
The burst was a repeat of his first-quarter attack after replacing a temporarily foul-dinged Rajon Rondo. He buried a 3-pointer with 56 seconds left, and 29 seconds later split the lane with a left-handed drive.
Overall, first- and second-quarter bursts combined, Barbosa scored 11 points in roughly three minutes. Of course, this dynamic can swing the other way as well. Barbosa's next time down the floor following his three-point play, he was whistled for a charging foul.
Still, Barbosa's scoring can be like a shot of adrenaline, and the perfect boost for a sagging offense.
"We thought he was going to go for a record in the first half. He's a scorer," said Celtics coach Doc Rivers. "We don't have a backup point guard right now, so when we put him in we put him in as a scorer. I tell our team that when LB is in the game and Rondo is off the floor, we have two 2-guards in the game. And so everyone's a scorer. And when we run the pick-and-roll with him, he's running to score and not to be a passer. He understands that role."
Perhaps this is why Barbosa, unlike some other new Celtics, hasn't needed to explore quite so much to find his niche. The rim is his focus, though Barbosa denies that he looks at himself strictly as a scorer.
"That's my game. I like to be aggressive every time I'm on the court," he said. "Coach has been giving me a lot of confidence, so every time I'm there, of course, I try to set up plays for my teammates, but if I see an opportunity to score, I will score. Tonight was one of those nights. We have a lot of weapons on this team. Some nights it's going to be other guys scoring, some days me, but as long as everyone contributes, that's the main thing.
"I am (comfortable), but the reason is because of my coaches and teammates. They give me a lot of confidence out on the court. They help me a lot. I'm very happy about that."
That feeling has been reciprocated.
"That's why we brought him in," said Rondo. "We know he can score the ball, and (Sunday night) he scored in four or five minutes. He picked up some fouls, but he still dominated the game. To have a backup point guard come in and have that kind of effect is big for me and our team."
But Barbosa doesn't like to view himself as a spurt scorer. Nor do teammates want to compare him to Eddie House, whose instant offense helped bolster the Celts' 2008 championship team's bench.
"Two different styles. (Barbosa is) more of a pick-and-roll guy who can create his own shot," said Rondo. "Eddie could just flat out shoot it, fill it from anywhere. But Barbosa came in, hit the 3, and then turned the corner on a couple of pick-and-rolls. We try to play to his strengths."
That hasn't been difficult, according to Barbosa.
"Doc talked with us, and he gave me my role," he said. "When I have the opportunity to score and be aggressive, he wants me to be that guy. But basketball is not all about scoring. If it's one of those nights when I'm not doing well on the offense, I'm going to try and do it on the defense. Tonight was my offense.
"But this is my first time playing those minutes, and I'm happy about it. I just want to help the team."


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I bought a qurán in english version to a person and when we last spoke about it, it sounded lika she wasn´t that entusiastic to read it like I thought. Is it still ok for me to give her the book even if she will neglect it?
Is it permissible to buy a Qurán(pay money for it). I had to bye the english version with arabic text but now i´m afraid that it is like placing a value on the book of Allah.
If you are hoping to benefit your friend by giving her these books and that she would read them, then it is better for you to continue giving them to her, along with encouraging her to read them and discussing them with her.
Although she is ignoring them at present, there may come a time when she will read them and that may be a cause of her becoming a believer.
Here we should point out that it is not appropriate for the believer to take a non-Muslim as a friend, unless the purpose behind that is to call him to Islam, in which case there is nothing wrong with it.
With regard to buying and selling Mushafs, there is nothing wrong with it.
Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) said: The correct opinion is that it is basically permissible to buy and sell Mushafs, and the Muslims have continually done that up until the present. If we were to say that it is haraam to buy and sell them, that would prevent people from acquiring and benefiting from the Qur'aan, because most people would be too stingy to give it for free. Even if some people who had faith might give it for free, that would be with reluctance. And if we were to tell everyone, when you no longer need the Mushaf you have to give it to someone else, that would be very difficult for many people.
With regard to what was narrated from 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) [i.e., about it not being allowed to buy and sell Mushafs], that may have been at a time when people needed the Mushafs, and Mushafs were too few, so there was a need for them, and if it had been permissible to buy and sell them at that time, people would have asked high prices for them because of the scarcity. Hence he (may Allah be pleased with him) thought that they should not be sold.
End quote from al-Mumti' Sharh Zaad al-Mustaqni', 8/119.
And he (may Allah have mercy on him) was asked: Is buying a Mushaf then selling it haraam, because Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): "Then woe to those who write the Book with their own hands and then say, 'This is from Allah,' to purchase with it a little price!" [al-Baqarah 2:79]? I hope that you can advise us about this. Thank you.
He replied:
There is nothing wrong with buying and selling Mushafs. The Muslims have continued to buy and sell Mushafs without anyone objecting. The Qur'aan could not become widely spread among people unless it is permissible to buy and sell it or to make it a must for anyone who no longer needs it to lend it to others, as was stated by a number of scholars.
With regard to the verse quoted by the questioner, if what is meant by that is those who write the Book with their hands and distort it by adding and subtracting things in order to purchase with it a little price, then in that case they deserve this warning, because they have distorted the words of Allah for the sake of attaining what they are seeking of worldly gains, whether that is wealth or status or anything else. End quote from Fataawa Noor 'ala ad-Darb.
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BERLIN (AP) — Germany, Europe's biggest economy, has welcomed President Barack Obama's endorsement of free trade negotiations between the United States and the European Union.
A spokesman for Chancellor Angela Merkel says Obama's comments "were probably the most important signal to Europe" during his State of the Union address Tuesday.
Steffen Seibert says a free trade deal would be a "valuable contribution toward more growth and jobs" on both sides of the Atlantic.
Seibert told reporters in Berlin on Wednesday that Germany hopes the groundwork for formal negotiations can be laid before the end of June.
Obama's comments boost the profile of previously low-level talks between the U.S. and European Union that could result in the world's biggest free trade area if major differences over agricultural goods can be overcome.


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BIRTHDAY GAL: Actress Diane Venora was born in Hartford, Conn., on this date in 1952. This birthday gal's extensive film credits include "All Good Things," "The 13th Warrior" and "Heat." She also earned a 1988 Golden Globe nomination for her performance in the film "Bird." More recently, Venora has guest-starred on episodes of "Grey's Anatomy," "NCIS" and "Private Practice."
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Resist scratching the itch. You may be edgy or poised to make major changes. This might not be the best time to make a big splash or call attention to yourself by being the first one in line for the latest rage.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You must share burdens as well as joy. Your attempts to be charming and witty in business situations could be deemed inappropriate. Late in the day, you can let your hair down and relax with loved ones.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Profitable activities seem elusive until you examine matters more carefully. Study all the angles before making a decision. This is not the time to rush into the fray, but for contemplation and planning.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Everything in its place and a place for everything. Rather than buying something new, this is the time to take care of what you already have. Get the car in for an oil change or straighten out the filing system.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Someone could take advantage of your affable nature. You may be too concerned that others like you and refuse to follow standard operating procedures. Don't reply to personal email on company time.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep your eyes on the clock. Time can be the enemy, so you must prioritize. Keep on top of emerging demands before they gang up to defeat you. Focus on the schedule and things will run smoothly.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Do your best and do your duty. Apply yourself diligently to every obligation and responsibility. You'll find yourself falling behind if you take time out for social exchanges or refuse to be serious.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Instant gratification isn't all it's cracked up to be. Cautious reflection and planning might seem unproductive, but may yield greater rewards in the future. Avoid the urge to make snap decisions.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Neatness counts. You usually prefer the casual look and can leave the house looking like the wind just blew you there. Today, however, you should spend extra time to look poised and polished.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The fox that raids the henhouse sometimes gets shot. Crafty maneuvering might be a temptation you simply cannot resist, but if you are not completely forthright and honest you won't succeed.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If you're not catching flak, you're not over the target. Opposition to your plans might mean they are worthwhile. Yet, you should avoid becoming embroiled in controversies or overstepping boundaries.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Play for keeps. Do not allow yourself to be influenced by others, especially by those not yet worthy of your trust. Follow the lessons of experience about who, and what, is a reliable resource.
IF AUGUST 10 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: This year, you can reach for the best and highest where material concerns are at stake. You will shine brightest when involved with groups or clubs this month, but your developing business sense and career ambitions are what really matter. Put major career aspirations and crucial personal decisions on hold in December when your gullibility level is at a high point. Next March, the cosmic lights turn green and you can ask for favors, obtain valuable advice, and your judgment about people and situations is at its best. That could be the best month to begin a partnership, start a new job or make important changes in your life. Take a vacation or have a fling in April when your imagination is running on overtime and you can be carefree.
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In 2010-11 (Junior): Tacarra was one of four Golden Eagles to start in all 31 games…led the team in points with 525 and rebounds with 234…dished out a team-leading 145 assists and tallied a team-high 53 steals…posted a season-high 33 points against UT Martin (3/5)…notched a career-high 19 rebounds against Eastern Kentucky (2/3)…recorded seven double-doubles…became the 26th player in Tech history to score 1,000 points and is 18th on the all-time scorers list with 1,208 points…named to the all-OVC First Team and the OVC co-Defensive Player of the Year…named the OVC Player of the Week three times…named to the TTU Athletic Director's Honor Roll.
2009-10 (Sophomore): Played in all 30 games as
a sophomore and started in 28 for Tech...led the team in scoring
with 506 points (16.9 ppg), which ranked second in the OVC...led
the team in rebounding and assists with 175 and 136,
respectively...became the fourth player in Tech history to record a
triple double as she recorded 15 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists
against Morehead State (1/7/10)...named to the all-ovc first team
and was named the OVC Player of the Week twice (11/16 and
1/25)...recorded six double doubles to lead the team and scored at
least 10 points in 25 games.
2008-09 (Freshman): Played in all 30 games during her freshman season for the Golden Eagles...scored a career-high 20 points against Austin Peay (1/22) and made her first start two days later at Tennessee State...started the final 11 games of the season...scored 16 points and had a career-high seven rebounds at TSU (1/24) while playing all 40 minutes...scored in double figures four times in the season...averaged 5.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.9 steals in 19.3 minutes per game.
High School: Averaged 14.4 points, six rebounds and three assists on the varsity squad as an eighth grader...averaged 26 points and 12 rebounds her junior year...finished her career with 3,200 points and 1,572 rebounds...named all district, all region, and all state.
Personal: The daughter of Edwin Grace and Twana Hayes...born Aug. 26, 1990, in Cave City, Ky...full name is Tacarra Danchelle Hayes...majoring in education.


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Otis E. Griner papers, 1911-1916 | Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections
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Scope and Contents: The papers of Otis Edward Griner (1911-1916) include one photograph album and two folders. The majority of the album is composed of black and white photographs, a few cyanotypes, and a few newspaper clippings documenting Otis Griner's time as a student at Purdue University, 1911-1914. Included in the collection are a Purdue tank scrap marshal ribbon (1913), and photographs of a variety of local and Purdue events, such as automobile races, the mechanics burning tradition, the Purdue Circus, May Day festivities, the Canoe Club, Indianapolis 500 race (1913), various Purdue student stunts, Phi Si Rag-Time May Dancers, Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house and members, wrestling squad (1914), flooding in Lafayette (1913), and the Tippecanoe Battle Ground memorial, images from Happy Hollow, and the 1914 Mechancial Engineering group photograph. Newspaper clippings include Elmer Oliphant's last football game (1913), automobiles testing at Purdue (circa 1914), and a clipping on R.P. Laporte, captain of Purdue Cross Country Club. A 1915 Purdue Homecoming program is also included and a 1914 Gala Week program.


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How does someone who is obsessed live peacefully with someone who isn't? That question—posed by an entrepreneur—elegantly summarizes the quandary faced by company founders and their spouses. In "Balancing Acts," Meg's regular column in Inc. Magazine, she examines the impacts—for better and for worse—of entrepreneurial businesses on families.
As the spouse of an entrepreneur--married for more than 25 years to both her husband, Gary Hirshberg, and his business, Stonyfield Yogurt--this topic is familiar terrain. Gary co-founded Stonyfield on a farm in 1983. In those days, the business was "seven cows and a dream," as company literature describes it. At sales of over $370 million, Stonyfield is now the third largest yogurt company in the U.S.
In this session, Gary and Meg will discuss lessons learned about how a marriage and family can survive the wild ride of an entrepreneurial business.
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Number: 111- 37
Date: March 18, 2010
Senate Passes H.R. 2847, the
Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act
On March 17, 2010, the Senate passed H.R. 2847, the "Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act" by a vote of 68-29. The House passed this legislation on March 4, 2010 as described in Legislative Bulletin 111-36 . The bill now awaits the President's signature to become law.
Payroll Tax Forgiveness for Hiring Unemployed Workers
• Would exempt "qualified employers" from paying the employer share of OASDI tax on wages paid to certain "qualified individuals" hired and employed after February 3, 2010 and before January 1, 2011.
• A "qualified employer" would not include any Federal, State, or local government entity, but would include public institutions of higher learning. A qualified employer would also include railroad employers.1
• A "qualified individual" would be an individual hired and employed for the time frame previously described who had not worked for more than 40 hours during the 60-day period before such employment began.
• Would be effective with respect to wages paid for employment after the date of enactment and before January 1, 2011.
• Would provide a special rule for payroll taxes exempted for wages paid for employment after enactment and before April 1, 2010; the amount of such exempted taxes would be applied as a credit against payroll taxes due for the second calendar quarter.
• Would not affect the amount of Social Security covered earnings of any individual.
• Would appropriate monies payable from the Treasury to the OASI and DI Trust Funds equal to the tax amounts not paid by qualified employers under the bill. The amounts would be transferred from the General Fund in such manner as to replicate, to the extent possible, the transfers which would have occurred to such Trust Funds had such amendments not been enacted.
1 Rather than exempting the full tier 1 payroll tax on railroad retirement employers, such employers would pay a reduced tier 1 tax equal to 1.45 percent of earnings (the hospital insurance tax rate).


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Claiming, "I am more interested in a photography that collaborates with chance events," Mark Steinmetz has been courting chance since the mid-1980s, keenly observing people and places and capturing them in disarming moments of humor, tenderness, and beauty. Working in series, he has concentrated on such subjects as kids and teenagers, small American towns, summer camp, schoolteachers, and street scenes in Paris and various Italian cities. Though he has worked in color, he concentrates primarily on black-and-white. While most other photographers embrace digital technologies, Steinmetz remains committed to film and to making his own prints in a darkroom, and has been using the same cameras, film, and chemicals throughout his career. "I have a strong emotional response to light and I insist that my prints convey this," he explains, "so I still rely on film and silver paper."
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CES 2011 wrapped up about a week past, and from the the look of things, there is some pretty sweet new tech on the horizon. There are tablets, smartphone/laptop combos, tablet/netbook combos, concept cars/bikes, connected TVs, WiFi-connected refrigerators, unifying cloud storage services, and much much more.
After the jump, I've listed three of the things I'm most looking forward to, as well as links to a few articles from folks who were at the event. Have a read, be tantalized and amazed — and let us know what you are most excited about in the world of tech and gadgets this year!
Motorola Xoom
There's a reason this year is being heralded as the year of the tablet — and there's a reason that this tablet stole the entire show. Motorola's Xoom tablet was the only one at the show using the new, optimized-for-tablets Android Honeycomb. It's packing a 10.1 inch display, 1280×800 resolution, 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 processor, and front and rear cameras. It's ridiculously fast, can take 720p video, and will have 4G capability in the second quarter of the year.
There's no word on the price of this beauty, but it ought to give the iPad — possibly even the iPad 2 — a serious run for its money. Just the fact that it has all that power, supports Flash, and is on a network other than AT&T (Verizon) might be enough to sway some users. It is unknown whether there will be a WiFi-only version or not, or if anyone outside of Verizon will get a hold of it — but I hope that Motorola would be smart enough not to limit themselves.
Motorola Atrix 4G
Motorola came to win at CES this year, and their smartphone offering is, in a word, awesome! I own an iPhone and an iPad, and I thoroughly enjoy them both, but the geek in me is loving what companies like this are doing with Android. The phone itself is beefy (the dual-core Tegra 2 chip and 1GB of ram make playing 1080p video and Flash a breeze), but the coolest thing about it is the dock — which turns it into a laptop.
The phone just plugs into the back of the 2.4 pound laptop dock, and voila! You get an 11.6 inch screen with a compressed keyboard, a trackpad, and webtop software that lets you surf the full-sized web, even picking up where you left off on the phone. You can also access the phone's interface, and run its apps in full screen. According to LaptopMag, you can even run Citrix Receiver, which allows you to basically run full Windows right there on the machine.
Very cool!
Real Networks Unifi: One Cloud Service to Rule Them All
Real Networks is coming out with a cloud service to combine all cloud services. Unifi will allow you to aggregate your multimedia files — or whatever files — that are on multiple devices and online services. This would allow you to keep just one central online media and file library to organize, manage, and access all of your stuff. Its incredibly convenient, especially as we are moving more and more to the cloud. The interface looks pretty good, too.
Apparently, Unifi will be open for public beta in a couple of months, and Real Networks plans to offer the standard freemium model: 2GB of storage for free, with paid plans that climb up to 100GB. iOS and Android apps should be available around the same time as the beta lanch, with Windows Mobile 7 and Blackberry apps to follow. It ought to be useful for Google Chrome OS when it finally goes live, as well.
So those are the things that really stood out to me in CES 2011, but there were many, many more — good, bad, and weird. Here are a few links:
cNet: http://ces.cnet.com/best-of-ces/
LaptopMag: http://www.laptopmag.com/mobile-life/best-of-ces-2011.aspx#axzz1B4NBYH9c
enGadget: http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/11/best-of-ces-2011/
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Already your mind is conjuring up images of your precious little one lying cozily in the stroller, protected from the blustery wind. Alternatively, you smile as you flit past scenes of baby contentedly swaddled, resting peacefully in the beautiful crib. Perhaps your happy scene is of baby just cuddling against a blanket in mom's loving embrace. When most people picture a newborn in their minds, the baby is wrapped in a blanket. That's because blankets are an essential part of every layette—light ones, heavy ones, nighttime ones, and special ones that turn out to be keepsakes. It's the baby's first wardrobe so you want it as pretty as can be. Baby blankets therefore come in a variety of colors and materials, such as lace, plaids and sophisticated cottons. These tips on selecting baby blankets will ensure that the child in your life is perfectly covered.
What kinds of blankets do I need for my baby?
If you've never had a baby, you might think that blankets are interchangeable. But most parents prefer to have several styles of blankets to serve a variety of purposes. When selecting baby blankets, consider all of the ways in which you'll use them: as a light covering during the day, to block out the cold on outings, on the floor as a play area, and to keep baby warm and comfortable at night.
Receiving blankets are one of the most useful blankets you can stock your nursery with. Your baby will be wrapped and swaddled for the first two months of his life. They can be used as burp cloths, to protect surfaces and baby when changing your little one on the go, and as a day-to-day chill chaser. Look for receiving blankets made of a light- or medium-weight material that's versatile enough to go from spit-up cleaner to washing machine to snuggled against your baby during naptime.
For those times when you need a heavier covering, consider fleece baby blankets. These blankets are perfect for covering baby while taking a walk in the stroller, as added warmth during car rides, and to cushion baby when it's time for playing on the floor. When selecting a heavier blanket, choose one that's large enough to comfortably cover your baby and his surroundings and that's machine washable. As with all baby blankets, perform a "touch test." Place it on your cheek to make sure it's soft enough to be against baby's delicate skin.
Since most baby experts recommend against putting heavy blankets in the crib with infants, a sleep sack that acts as a wearable blanket is a good option. Select a sleep sac with a zipper that makes middle-of-the-night diaper changes easy for you and less disruptive for your baby.
Are swaddle blankets really more effective than regular blankets?
For new parents attempting to master all of the different skills related to their infant, baby swaddling blankets can be a lifesaver. Most babies tend to sleep better and feel more secure when they're swaddled tightly, giving them a feeling similar to what they experienced in the womb. When swaddling your baby, you need to make sure that there's no loose material that could cover baby's face and pose a suffocation hazard. You also want to ensure that your swaddle stays put. The solution to both of those issues is to purchase a blanket specifically designed to swaddle your baby. When selecting a baby swaddling blanket, look for material that won't overheat your baby and that won't shrink when you wash it.
When you want unique baby blankets
In addition to the everyday blankets that babies need, it's nice to have some special options too. Baby quilts are typically used not only as a blanket but also as a decoration. To truly make it special, consider personalized baby blankets. These will be a treasured part of your nursery now and your child's favorite as he or she grows. Remember that most kids chose one cozy blanket they love best as their security blanket and stay attached to it into their toddler years. Buy something you'll be able to replace after that gets worn. Cozy chenille and velvet blankets are very popular.
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Ensure that your nursery is stocked with blankets in a variety of weights and styles to accommodate all of baby's needs. Consider a swaddle blanket to help your baby sleep better and feel more secure. And when you want a special item, a personalized baby blanket allows you add your child's name and select the colors and style of the blanket.
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3. "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green (Dutton Children's)
4. "Love Letters" by Debbie Macomber (Ballantine)
5. "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon (Dell)
6. "Divergent" by Veronica Roth (Katherine Tegen Books)
7. "Four: A Divergent Collection" by Veronica Roth (Katherine Tegen Books)
8. "Big Little Lies" by Liane Moriarty (Amy Einhorn Books/Putnam)
9. "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner (Delacorte Books for Young Readers)
10. "The 6th Extinction" by James Rollins (William Morrow)
11. "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth (Katherine Tegen Books)
12. "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand (Random House)
13. "Where She Went" by Gayle Forman (Speak)
14. "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn (Broadway Books)
15. "Colorless Tsukuru Tazki and His Years of Pilgrimage" by Haruki Murakami (Knopf)
16. "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth (Katherine Tegen Books)
17. "W Is for Wasted" by Sue Grafton (Berkley)
18. "Fifty Shades of Grey" by E.L. James (Vintage)
19. "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee (Grand Central Publishing)
20. "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline (William Morrow Paperbacks)
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Popular Irish bar in Manchester, Wild Rover undergoes a makeoverBy DAVE SOLOMON
New Hampshire Union Leader
October 28. 2013 8:42PM
MANCHESTER — Long before downtown Manchester became the dining destination it is today, the Wild Rover began building a loyal following. Twenty-three years later the competition has grown and the economy has changed, triggering a major makeover at one of the city's oldest pubs.
Dan Boisvert, a Manchester-based electrical contractor, started the business in 1990 at 21 Kosciuszko St., and was soon joined by Jim Batchelder, who graduated that year from the New England Culinary Institute. With Boisvert's business sense and Batchelder in the kitchen, they built a Manchester staple in an industry known for turnover.
When Batchelder was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2008, the partners began to plan for a transition. "We knew we had to change to keep our piece of the downtown," said Boisvert.
Enter Tom Puskarich, a 20-year veteran of the Manchester restaurant scene, known recently for his six-year stint as chef/owner of "Z" food and drink, located at 860 Elm St. until it closed last year. He had crossed paths with Boisvert and Batchelder over the years, and when he learned they were looking for a new manager, he struck a deal with the co-owners to become general manager in charge of food and beverage, with a mandate to re-invent the place while retaining its essential character.
"The Rover has always been chef-driven, with great atmosphere and great food," said Puskarich. "Everything is built on that. We never forget that we're the Rover, and there's a special place in Manchester dining where we belong."
He started in early September, debuted a new menu on Oct. 15, and is preparing for a grand celebration on Nov. 20, which he characterized as "a reintroduction to an old friend."
The menu is about 80 percent the same, according to Puskarich. "Nothing's really gone," he said. "Things have been retooled and modernized."
New twists
In addition to new twists on classic Irish favorites like shepherd's pie and bangers and mash, the Rover expanded its bourbon, whiskey and beer selections. Fans of Puskarich's cooking will recognize his Asian nachos (made with crispy wontons and wasabi sour cream instead of corn chips and salsa); macadamia nut chicken fries and gouda-stuffed tater tots.
New burger options include "the ultimate" — a veal, bison and beef patty topped with aged cheddar, bacon and a fried egg on a brioche roll. "It's my attempt to one-up Jim on his angus burger," said Puskarich. "We want to have fun with the food. We never want to be taken too seriously."
The menu makeover was accompanied by some interior renovations, including new tables and bar stools, new lighting fixtures and bathroom improvements, said Boisvert. "We wanted to keep the same character, just give it a little spit shine," he said.
Live music continues every Saturday, with an open mike night on Tuesdays that features a three-piece house band.
There are plans to offer live music on Fridays as well, starting in early November.
New flat screens are being added for the sports fans, many of whom turn to the Rover as the place to go to watch a good rugby or soccer match, as well as Boston's professional teams.
Enduring appeal
The Irish pub format has enduring appeal in Manchester, given the 23-year history of the Rover and the popularity of Shaskeen Irish pub, opened in 2005, or Murphy's Taproom, opened in 2007.
The Peddler's Daughter in Nashua has become one of the most popular nightspots in the Gate City.
"The Irish pub crosses demographics and economics," said Puskarich in explaining the phenomenon. "Laborers just off the job or bankers coming in from the high-rise can feel comfortable in the same space. It's a mixture of suits and baseball caps, construction boots and wing-tips."
When Boisvert and Batchelder formed their partnership in 1991, they had that market to themselves.
Even though he formally stepped down on Sept. 22, Batchelder will continue his relationship with the Rover as co-owner and as a "presence" in the business he helped build.
"Jim has a designated corner at the end of this bar," said Puskarich, pointing to the long counter that dominates the room, "where he can watch the place grow for the next 23 years."


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Viacom's Dora Has to Play Inside
Dora the Explorer may be saying adios to Netflix. But that could actually end up being a good thing for Viacom.
Netflix said last week it would allow its broad contract with Viacom for shows from Nickelodeon, BET and MTV to expire in May. This seems consistent with its recent strategy.
The Internet-video company has been saying it will drop...


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Contract Killer: Zombies Review
Are a good concept and stellar graphics enough? That's the question raised by Glu's newest game, Contract Killer: Zombies, the second in the Contract Killer franchise. While the first game was based in a world of espionage, crime, and sniper rifles, this newest installment takes the same concept but throws it into the all-too-familiar world of the zombie-ridden apocalyptic wasteland. While the gameplay is fun and you're often amazed at how well the game looks, you might question if there is enough here.
The concept of Contract Killer: Zombies is simple. You play as Shooter, an aptly-named loner who picks up the sweet girl next door. Together, you scavenge for supplies and rescue stranded survivors looking for a way out. Shooter, however, is in a wheelchair, so during each level while someone runs around collecting food or running to a helicopter, you are positioned to shoot any incoming zombies and must remain there the entirety of the level.
Please don't ding the forklift. It's new.
Concract Killer: Zombies makes excellent use of the touch screen. You use one finger to adjust the view, scoping out any undead walkers. There are three buttons on the screen: one fires your weapon, one zooms in, and the other allows you to switch between weapons. The screen is clutter-free, allowing you to focus on the task at hand.
No good zombie shooter is complete without its arsenal of boom sticks. Shooter can carry two weapons: one large and one small firearm. You have your choice of various revolvers, shotguns, or automatic weapons, but each will cost you. Completing levels earns you in-game moolah, or you can pay out of your own pocket to get Shooter that gattling gun he's always wanted.
The problem arises once you've played an assortment of levels and learned the ropes. Levels begin to repeat, and the sweet sound of a zombie's skull cracking in half can only keep you playing for so long. You might grow weary of these tasks, unless you're a zombie-shooting fanatic.
A fine mist.
This game really shines, though, when it comes to the production values. The graphics will wow you from the moment you open the app. The environments look wonderful. The city map looks amazing, and even little graphics that fly by your screen will have you in awe.
There's also a good deal of voice-over in this game, mostly from Shooter. The dialogue isn't wooden, like you might expect from other mobile games, and the voice work is clear and movie-quality. There isn't a whole lot of story development in this game, but Shooter's monologues give you an idea of this grizzly world.
It's easy to see that Contract Killer: Zombies could be one of those games you keep on your phone and play from time to time. When you're loving it, you're loving it, but those times can fade quickly. The game does inform you that Glu plans on delivering regular updates, which means some variety might be introduced later. Even without the updates, it's a free game with graphics better than most paid games. It's a bloody step above the rest.


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Categories: International and Comparative Law
Instructor(s) Huneeus, Alexandra
The course provides an introduction to public international law. We begin with an introduction to the international legal system, which differs from our national legal system in intriguing ways. As we learn the primary rules and institutions that govern this unique legal system, we ask the fundamental questions: Where does international law come from? Whom does it govern? How is it enforced? How is it different from domestic law? Once we master the basics, we turn, in Unit II, to the question of how this international system interacts with our more familiar national legal system. While our main focus will be on foreign affairs law of the United States, we will also look at other countries' foreign affairs law. In Unit III, we turn to specific substantive areas of international law, focusing on current topics, such as the international response to the crisis in Syria (humanitarian law and international criminal law).


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Firecracker * Grade F3/M2
H Boshoff and P Dawson 1974
Daunting and Dangerous
The route commences 10 metres to the left of Exposure in F Major, on a pitch sometimes used as a start to Thunderbolt.
- P1: 40m 18/19. Start 2 metres to the left of a right-angled 'open book' capped by an overhang at 10 metres. Climb a recess diagonally to the left for 20 metres. Move up 5 metres into a V-shaped recess. Climb this, moving out right at the top. Climb up 2 metres. Cross over to the left ("G1") and climb easy rock left-wards to a ledge.
- P2: 15m 13/14. Climb a recess straight above to another ledge.
- P3: 30m 16/17. Climb straight up for 4 metres and step left onto a corner. Climb diagonally left until it is possible to move up under the roof of the overhang. Traverse delicately right to a small stance.
- P4: 35m 15 A1. Climb diagonally up and right for 7 metres until it is possible to break diagonally left through the overhang by means of one piton. Climb up 7 metres to the base of a "layback" crack. Aid up the crack and a face just to the left of it until it is possible to move out left to a stance.
- P5: 15m 15 A2. Climb the rib on the left of the stance. Traverse back right to the crack on the right of an enormous hanging block above. Aid up the crack, moving left at the top and then up to a small stance.
- P6: 15m A1. Aid up to a roof and to the left past a red block. Continue up the crack until equipment runs out and make a stance below the main roof in the crack.
- P7: 20m 15 A1. Continue aiding up the crack until it is possible to turn a small rectangular overhang on the left. Continue up for 2 metres until it is possible to free-climb onto a grey nose on the right and climb steep rock to a small stance.
- P8: 12m 13/14. Climb up to a big ledge above.
- P9: 30m 16/17 A1. Climb up the crack on the right of the brown recessed face above. Traverse left at the top – second half of the traverse is free. Free-climb up a chimney for 6 metres to a stance.
- P10: 25m 16/17 A2. Climb diagonally left across a steep face for 13m. Move up to a "blockish" overhang. Aid through an unobvious break to the right and continue aiding with difficulty up the break to a stance.
- P11: 25m 15. Traverse right into the obvious exit chimney. Climb the chimney to a big ledge at the top.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for Osama bin Laden's son-in-law and former spokesman asked a judge Tuesday to let them interview accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed prior to a terrorism trial scheduled to begin this month.
The lawyers for Sulaiman Abu Ghaith filed papers with U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan in New York saying that Mohammed was "the most qualified person alive" to tell them whether Abu Ghaith knew of any al-Qaeda terrorist operations or was part of any conspiracy to kill Americans.
Abu Ghaith is set for trial this month on charges that he conspired to kill Americans in his role as al-Qaida's spokesman after the Sept. 11 attacks. He has pleaded not guilty. If convicted, he could face life in prison.
James Margolin, a prosecutor's spokesman, declined to comment on the defense request.
Attorneys for Abu Ghaith said in court filings that their request to interview Mohammed was based in part on their in-person conversations in November with Salim Ahmed Hamdan, a former Guantanamo Bay detainee who is believed to have been bin Laden's driver from 1998 until November 2001.
The judge last month gave the lawyers permission to get a videotaped deposition from Hamdan, now in Yemen, because he refuses to travel to the United States. However, attorney Stanley Cohen told the court that Hamdan may no longer be available.
"It is believed that Mr. Mohammed's assistance could be every bit as helpful, if not more so, than the testimony that was expected from bin Laden's former chauffeur," Cohen said. "We believe his testimony would certainly be relevant to the defense of this case, and may very well exculpate Sulaiman Abu Ghaith entirely."
Cohen said Mohammed consented through his lawyer to be interviewed by someone from Abu Ghaith's defense team, but the Department of Defense had not yet given permission. Cohen asked Kaplan to order it.
The lawyers noted that lawyers for Hamdan at his 2008 military commission trial requested and received the opportunity to interview Mohammed prior to Hamdan's trial. They said Mohammed declined to appear at trial to testify but his written answers to questions were read into the record and referenced in closing arguments by both sides.
The lawyers said interviewing Mohammed might be especially useful in responding to government claims that Abu Ghaith had prior knowledge of the failed shoe-bomb airline attack by Richard Reid in December 2001 and another plot to down a flight from Paris to Miami with explosives hidden in shoes.
"Because of his intimate and unsurpassed knowledge of the 'shoe bomb' attacks as acknowledged by the government, Mr. Mohammed's information will be uniquely and unquestionably authoritative on the subject of who was involved in, or even had knowledge of, the 'shoe bomb' attacks," the lawyers said. "The defense anticipates that Mr. Mohammed's information will be favorable to Mr. Abu Ghaith."


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NEW YORK (AP) — The next "Game Change" is in the works.
"Game Change" authors Mark Halperin and John Heileman are working on a book about the 2012 presidential campaign, "Double Down: Game Change 2012."
Penguin Press announced Tuesday that the new work was scheduled for the fall of 2013.
The authors' previous work, "Game Change," was a best-selling account of the 2008 race that helped revive interest in campaign books and was made into an Emmy Award-winning television movie by HBO. Ed Harris starred as Republican candidate Sen. John McCain and Julianne Moore played his running mate, then-Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.


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MEG RYAN, AND 15 MINUTES IN MEMPHIS. The other day, I dropped in to see my jeweler. My jeweler. Has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? Mine makes 75 bucks off me every single year. I mean, watch batteries aren't cheap, and I'm going to sweat through at least one watchband every summer.
My jeweler's name is Bill, and he's also a musician, a Disciples of Christ minister, a fellow color commentator on the passing parade, and he has a handsome pottery coffee mug with "Bite Me" prominently displayed just below the lip.
My jeweler is my kind of nuanced guy.
His place is on the side of an East Memphis office building and roughly the size of an elevator – let's be fair – a really well-appointed elevator with a couple of shiny display cases full of sparkly stuff. And drawers full of batteries and watchbands.
And yet – on this particular day during this particular 15 minutes – it was plenty big enough to connect me to 30 years of my life like one of Bill's charm bracelets in one of those cases.
On the way out the door, I greeted friend and writer David coming through the door who filled me in on the latest from Burke's Book Store, Alchemy sightings and points Cooper-Young, and then I held the door for a woman I didn't know and followed David back into Bill's store to continue our conversation, whereupon Bill, after a sip from Bite Me, asked if I knew everybody in town, at which point I turned to the woman and said, "Well, I don't know her."
Which brings us to Meg Ryan.
As we discussed life in Midtown, I commented on how much I loved sitting on my Harbert porch swing watching every kind of human and dog stroll, jog, run or stumble by every 30 minutes or so. "In fact," I said, "one afternoon I was sitting there when this graduate-level-cute blond ambled by and I thought, well, lots of things, but among them was how much she looked like Meg Ryan …"
Stopping me, the unidentified woman asked, "Where on Harbert?" I told her, and she said, "I grew up on the next corner, and Meg Ryan lived in my house."
"Of course, she did," I said, recognition dawning, "You're Cathy Calandruccio and I danced with your momma at the Trezevant prom a couple of weeks ago." (And I did, but that story, and how her 88-year-old mother took over the dance circle, is for another day.)
You see, after the Calandruccios moved out, Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan rented their house during the Memphis filming of "Great Balls Of Fire." "So," I told the assemblage, "seems I do know this woman and that was Meg Ryan walking by."
"Yeah," Bill said, "she probably looked up there on the porch and thought, 'That looks like Dan Conaway, but it couldn't be.'"
Bite me, Bill.
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Venezuela's street barricades draw ire of president as well as his opponents
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CARACAS, Venezuela – Like a beaver dam of urban detritus, the piles of tires, old mattresses and heavy steel grates in Venezuela's streets have sparked some of the most violent episodes of this tumultuous season of protest and repression.
The barricades in Caracas' middle-class neighborhoods and swaths of opposition-governed cities aim to disrupt, frustrate and ultimately trigger a popular revolt. But like the broader, mostly peaceful anti-government movement it grew out of, the tactic has so far failed to sow wider unrest.
Indeed many in the opposition regard the barricades as a gift to embattled President Nicolas Maduro, who hasn't missed an opportunity to highlight the hours-long traffic jams caused by the obstructions that frustrate Venezuelans on both ends of the political spectrum. Calling them "guarimbas," which Venezuelans associate with home base in a child's game of hide-and-seek, Maduro has repeatedly cited the barricades as evidence that his opponents aren't fit to govern.
"The anti-government protests are being carried out by people in the wealthier segments of society who seek to reverse the gains of the democratic process that have benefited the vast majority of the people," Maduro wrote in an op-ed piece published in Wednesday's New York Times.
Although contested details obscure a conclusive count, the government says at least 11 people, among them student protesters and pro-government motorcycle riders, have been killed clearing or defending the barricades, or simply crashing into them. Some say the real toll is double that amount. As quickly as they are erected, pro-government militias attempt to tear them down, sparking a violent turf war for control of the streets.
While marches by Venezuelans fed up with a tottering economy, rampant crime and crackdown on dissent still fill streets by day in many parts, the barricades are often erected in mostly middle-class, opposition neighborhoods at night.
On a recent evening, a half dozen figures dragged heavy sacks of debris, twisted metal and watermelon-size chunks of concrete into the middle of a Caracas street. In minutes they'd erected a sizeable barricade, topped with a wooden sign that read "Libertad," Spanish for freedom. Just as quickly, they melted back into the shadows.
But one activist, nearly double the age of the others, lingered on the corner. He was the king of the guarimba in this part of town.
Gustavo Perez, a 41-year-old chef with close-cropped salt and pepper hair, didn't flaunt his royal bearing and it's unlikely anyone outside his two-block kingdom was aware of his position. Still, that's how a waiter from the cafe across the street introduced Perez with more than a hint of disdain.
"You create chaos. All day you create discomfort, a delay in everything," said Perez as he explained his strategy of insurrection. "The people don't arrive early to their jobs, sometimes they can't leave. The little food there is to distribute doesn't arrive to the supermarkets. Then it creates a domino effect. The idea is to collapse the city so that people go out into the streets."
But the plan never reached critical mass and ultimately Perez's neighbors felt the pain more than the government did. Not surprisingly many of the barricades in Caracas, including Perez's, have disappeared as opponents adopt new creative forms of protest, such as colorful sit-ins outside the offices of the United Nations.
Outside Caracas, in restive cities such as San Cristobal and Valencia, the barricades remain strong and aren't limited to middle-class neighborhoods. True to their roots as a symbol of radical activism since the days of the French Revolution, some are fiercely defended with rocks and Molotov cocktails and passage denied to nearly anyone as locals tried to defend areas from pro-government vigilantes. The government says that in their most devious form, they included thin wires stretched taught across the street, oil slicks and segments of garden hose spiky with nails.
Some of the loyalist groups, known as colectivos, have gone into the street to clear the barricades, at times by force, said Lisandro Perez, a founder and political director for the Tupamaros in the Chavista stronghold of 23 de enero.
"That is what we've done: clean the streets, take down the barricades," said Perez, also known as Comandante Mao. "In some areas of Caracas and the country, most of all in Tachira, yes, we have had to clash. That is to say, to try to eliminate the guarimba."
Carlos Balladares, a history professor at the Central University of Venezuela, said the barricades first appeared in 2004, when residents of middle and upper class Caracas neighborhoods protested after signatures gathered to force a recall referendum on then President Hugo Chavez were rejected. But they didn't spread beyond Caracas and then as now haven't met their goal of producing a political awakening among even Venezuela's better off.
"I believe it could have the opposite effect," he said. "People are going to be more annoyed by you and with the protest."
That was certainly Perez's experience with his barricade.
Within a 50-yard radius of his barricade are a cafe, a women's clothing shop, a store selling barbecue grills and a gourmet deli with tiny jars of caviar. There could not be many places more intensely opposed to Maduro's socialist revolution.
"There are a lot of ways to protest other than this," said Gilda Da Silva, owner of the clothing shop. "Because this, what it does is harm all of us." Da Silva said her sales were way off since the barricade went up. "I want to work. I have to work. I can't stop."
Ramon Muchacho, mayor of the wealthy Caracas district of Chacao, said that while he supports the protests he has begun pleading with his constituents not to block the streets. His job may depend on them heeding his call: The Supreme Court has used the failure to keep streets open as justification to sentence two opposition mayors to prison.
"We've had confrontations between neighbors who are all opposed to the government, but one blocks the street and the other wants to open it," he said in an interview.
Ramon Suarez, a 55-year-old taxi driver from the outskirts of Caracas, said he has suffered gridlock traffic. He said the obstacles only reinforce his view of the opposition.
"They are the upper-middle class who don't like to do anything, including work," he said. "They like everything easy."
Associated Press writer Vivian Sequera in San Cristobal contributed to this report.


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The history of one of the best loved books in the English language comes alive through a new exhibit at the University of Rochester.
Alice IN the Looking Glass: Illustrations and Artists' Books, 1865 to 2012, on view through August in the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections of Rush Rhees Library, features selections from the personal collection of Jeanne Harper, a member of the Friends of the University of Rochester Libraries.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel, Through the Looking Glass, are among the most frequently published books in the English language after the Bible and the works of Shakespeare. So it's not surprising that the popular children's storywritten by Charles L. Dodgson, better known by the pen name, Lewis Carrollwould create generations of avid collectors of the world of Alice.
Jeanne Harper's collection of all things Alice began with the discovery that she owned more than a few copies of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and that each book was illustrated uniquely. "I would collect as many different illustrated copies as I could find. It wasn't difficult. It was like falling down a rabbit holethe rabbit hole of the White Rabbit and of Alice. When reaching the bottom, Alice found adventure, and I did too," says Harper.
Since the initial publication of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in 1865, its fantastical story has inspired artists across the world. Among the many artists showcased are Salvador Dali, who captures Alice in surrealist form, Mabel Lucie Atwell, a prolific British illustrator known for her charming drawings of children, and Yayoi Kusama, Japan's most celebrated contemporary artist whose vibrant works border on the abstract.
Co-curator Leah Hamilton, former collections manager at Rare Books, was also inspired by Alice's fantasy world. Hamilton, currently library manager at the Phelps Community Memorial Library, created an oversized playing card display and three-dimensional Alice figures to highlight the collection and capture the whimsy of the tale.
Taking visitors on a journey, the exhibit follows the publication of the Alice books from the early 1900s to 2012. The collection show how the depiction of Alice changes through the different eras. During the 1920s, she becomes an Art Deco-styled flapper, and in 1951, Disney transforms the young heroine into a wide-eyed, golden haired beauty for the animated film Alice in Wonderland. The exhibit reveals how the Alice books have become part of popular culture, including advertisements, music, and political parodies. In the 1960s, the song "White Rabbit" was written by Grace Slick for the rock band, Jefferson Airplane, and later the psychedelic era produced the parody Alice in Acidland.
In describing how Alice goes into and comes out of the looking glass, Harper says the theme "is that we can see reflections of ourselves through the decadesevery illustration reflects an interpretation from the artists' point of view and in what decade the artists' live in."
The international editions of the Alice books include works from Germany, Japan, France, and the Middle East. In Byron S. Sewell's illustrations adapted for Australians, the White Rabbit becomes a kangaroo with his pocket watch suitably placed. Harper hopes viewers "will be informed, surprised, and find pleasure in seeing the artistic work in such fine books."
The exhibit runs through August 17 and can be viewed in the Rare Books and Special Collections department on the second floor of Rush Rhees Library, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For additional information, call 585-275-4477.


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|Orioles | Several pitching coach candidates
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 21:31:23 -0700
The Atlanta Braves have to give permission to the Baltimore Orioles to interview minor-league pitching coordinator Dave Wallace. The Orioles are expected to interview him starting next week, as well as former Philadelphia Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee, Seattle Mariners pitching coach Carl Willis and Texas Rangers bullpen coach Andy Hawkins. Dubee's interview is set for Tuesday, Oct. 22. Manager Buck Showalter said Friday, Oct. 18, that the team will also consider bullpen coach Scott McGregor, interim pitching coach Bill Castro and Triple-A pitching coach Mike Griffin.
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|Orioles | Rick Adair takes leave of absence
Sat, 17 Aug 2013 11:27:17 -0700
Baltimore Orioles pitching coach Rick Adair has taken a leave of absence to deal with some personal issues. Bullpen coach Bill Castro will fill in for him in his absence.
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|Orioles | Rick Adair taking leave
Fri, 16 Aug 2013 09:48:00 -0700
Baltimore Orioles pitching coach Rick Adair is taking a temporary leave of absence from the team, and he'll be replaced by bullpen coach Bill Castro. Former pitching coach Scott McGregor will become the interim bullpen coach.
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The Baltimore Orioles are expected to hire Milwaukee Brewers coach Bill Castro as their next bullpen coach, according to an industry source. The rest of the coaching staff is expected to be announced later this week.
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|Orioles | Coaching news
Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:21:06 -0800
Former SS Mike Bordick probably won't be hired as a coach by the Baltimore Orioles. Bill Castro is a candidate to serve as bullpen coach. Former Boston Red Sox first base coach Ron Johnson is a candidate to manage Triple-A Norfolk. Gary Allenson is expected to be reassigned.
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No doubt about it: people are thirsting for Hawaiian drinks. My December 2011 coverage of island resorts and their signature cocktails ranks among our most-read Hawaii stories, generating so much interest that it seemed only fitting to follow it up with another round.
After some highly enjoyable research, I am happy to report that more and more hotels around the 50th state are mixing one-of-a-kind libations featuring ingredients that spring from the surrounding environment. Better yet, they're willing to share their mouthwatering recipes with our readers.
Whether shaken or stirred, the following drinks exemplify tropical mixology at its best.
Fairmont Orchid Hawaii: Luana Cooler1 barspoon ginger puree¾ oz. simple syrup1 oz. lime juice1 oz. mango rum1 oz. coconut rumSoda to finishCandied gingerLime wedgeMango slice
Shake the liquid ingredients, pour over ice into a cocktail glass and garnish with the ginger, lime and mango.
Fairmont Orchid Hawaii's signature cocktail was created by a member of the hotel's culinary team as part of a contest that Fairmont ran when it re-opened the Luana Lounge in 2007. The Luana Cooler, with its blend of house-made ginger puree and two kinds of rum, was hands-down the winning recipe.
Fairmont Orchid Hawaii (Hawaii Island)www.fairmont.com/orchid-hawaii
Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay: Lokahi 100 Mile Cocktail1½ calamansi limes, halved 4 ginger pieces cut into matchsticks 2-by-1 inch Maui vanilla bean, split lengthwise with vanilla beans open 6 chunks of fresh pineapple 2 oz. Ocean vodka ½ oz. Lehua honey syrup 1 slice of dehydrated pineapple
In a shaker, muddle the calamansi lime halves with the ginger sticks, vanilla bean and pineapple until the pineapple is almost crushed into juice and the vanilla bean is split open. The goal is to extract as much flavor as possible. Pour the vodka into a glass with the muddled contents and add the honey syrup. Add ice to the ingredients and shake vigorously. Strain into a martini-shaped glass and place the dehydrated pineapple on top of the drink.
Inspired by the 100 Mile movement that focuses on products grown or produced within 100 miles of a destination, the Lokahi (Hawaiian for unity) was created by Four Seasons Lanai's food and beverage manager Jeremy Sidman and chef Oyvind Naesheim of the hotel's Nobu Lanai. The drink combines an abundance of flavorful ingredients while demonstrating Four Seasons' dedication to sustainability and green practices.
Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Baywww.fourseasons.com/manelebay
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa: Skinny Pina 1¼ oz. Hawaiian Coconut vodkaSplash of fresh lime juice1 oz. pineapple juice2 oz. coconut waterPineapple slice
In a hurricane glass, assemble all the liquid ingredients over ice. Garnish with the pineapple slice.
Faye Tokunaga, a bartender at Stevenson's Library lounge since Grand Hyatt Kauai opened in 1991, created this concoction. It's a lighter version of the classic — but fattening — Pina Colada, which usually tops out at over 650 calories. Skinny Pina, with less than 150 calories, is both light and tropical. It retains the pineapple/coconut flavor without the rich, heavy syrups and other ingredients that fill and fatten you up.
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spawww.kauai.hyatt.com
Grand Wailea: Coconut Chill Martini Simple Syrup Finely flaked and toasted coconut1¼ parts Grey Goose vodka½ part Disaronno amaretto½ part triple sec1 part coconut milkNutmeg
Rub the outside edge of a martini glass with simple syrup and roll the rim of the glass in some of the toasted coconut. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the vodka, amaretto, triple sec and coconut milk. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosted. Strain into the prepared martini glass. Garnish with the rest of the coconut flakes and nutmeg.
This is one of Grand Wailea's most popular cocktails. In creating it Mich Domingo, lead bartender at the hotel's Botero Bar, joined forces with one of Grand Wailea's visiting mixologists. Their goal: Come up with a drink that paid tribute to the coconut, from its liquid to its meat. The nutty fruit is quite present on the taste buds, and yummy toasted coconut flakes and nutmeg add a great aftertaste resulting in a very comforting drink.
Grand Wailea (Maui)www.grandwailea.com
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel: Hapuna Splash1 oz. Bacardi Superior1 oz. Coco Lopez or equivalent2 oz. pineapple juice3 fresh basil leavesPineapple wedgeCherry parasol
Combine rum, coco lopez, pineapple juice and basil leaves in a shaker glass filled with ice and shake the contents. Pour into a 14 oz. glass. Garnish with the pineapple wedge and cherry parasol.
According to Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel's food and beverage director David Chong, the hotel's newest drink menu focuses on unblended cocktails. The Hapuna Splash is typical of the style of tropical libation now featured at the resort. Muddling the contents brings out the full effect of the flavors in both the taste and appearance. It's a relatively easy drink to make, and it tastes great.
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel (Hawaii Island)www.princeresortshawaii.com/hapuna-beach-prince-hotel
JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa: Ihilani Cooler CocktailRaspberries Blueberries 1¼ part Old Lahaina rum½ part Stirrings ginger liqueur Skewer of raspberry, lychee and blueberry
Layer the bottom of the glass with raspberries. Add a layer of ice and blueberries. Top with ice, then add the rum and ginger liqueur. Garnish with the skewered fruit.
Ihilani's food and beverage manager Andrew Hope said that the berries in this drink provide a great source of antioxidants while the spice of the ginger provides additional health benefits. Meanwhile, the colors of the drink reflect both the U.S. flag and the Hawaii flag. Although summer is lychee season in Hawaii, this crisp and refreshing signature cocktail is available year-round to Ihilani guests.
JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa (Oahu)www.ihilani.com
The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort: Scratch Mai Tai1 oz. Bacardi Superior½ oz. orange Curacao½ oz. Orgeat almond syrup2 oz. fresh pineapple juice1 oz. fresh orange juice½ oz. Whaler's dark rum Pineapple and lime wedgesParasol-skewered cherry
Build in a 14 oz. double bucket over ice. Roll the first five ingredients. Float the rum. Garnish with the pineapple and lime wedges and the skewered cherry.
In 1944, Vic Bergeron (a.k.a. Trader Vic) created the original Mai Tai cocktail for The Royal Hawaiian. Now the Waikiki hotel is pouring a fun twist on the original with its Scratch Mai Tai, which puts forth bold, complex flavors — call it a tropical drink with a punch. Its solid and full-bodied flavor is enhanced by fresh-squeezed juices. The drink goes quite well with the island-inspired cuisine served at The Royal's Mai Tai Bar.
The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort (Oahu)www.royal-hawaiian.com
Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa: Makana1¼ oz. Okolehao liqueur1¼ oz. Old Lahaina light rum¾ oz. Canton ginger liqueur3 oz. pineapple juice2 oz. club soda3 oz. Chandon Rose sparkling wineMaui Gold pineapple wedge
Pour the Okolehao liqueur, light rum and ginger liqueur into a shaker with ice and shake briskly. Pour over ice and add the pineapple juice and club soda. Top with the sparkling wine and garnish with the pineapple wedge.
Honoring Sheraton Maui's 50th anniversary, Makana (Hawaiian for gift) was created by the hotel's food and beverage director Brandon Maeda. In its use of local ingredients, Makana embodies Sheraton Maui's rich history of legends and myths. Enlivened by Okolehao liqueur, a native spirit made from the root of the east Maui ti plant and dubbed Hawaiian Moonshine throughout history, it's a Hawaiian drink with a real sense of place.
Sheraton Maui Resort and Spawww.sheraton-maui.com
The Luana Cooler is one of the best signature Hawaiian drinks available. // (c) 2013 Fairmont Orchid Hawaii
Lokahi 100 Mile Cocktail // (c) 2013 Four Seasons Resorts Lanai
Skinny Pina // (c) 2013 Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
Coconut Chill Martini // (c) 2013 Grand Wailea
Hapuna Splash // (c) 2013 Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel
Ihilani Cooler Cocktail // (c) 2013 JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa
Scratch Mai Tai // (c) 2013 The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort
Makana // (c) 2013 Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa


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Maybe some theist here can provide a full narrative of what, exactly, an out-of-body experience MIGHT prove. I mean, what's the point? Is it God changing his mind? Is it God just teasing people? Is it a divine revelation? Should the Bible be appended to include their testaments?
Science has been unable to separate the brain and the mind. Most science would say that it is one in the same. If they can show that the brain and mind are two separate functions, they will accomplish was science has been unable to do until now. OBE could happen in the mind even if the brain is "dead" only if the two are separate. This would go a long way in explaining the narratives that come out of these experiences.


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Jose Mourinho's men were not at their best during the Stamford Bridge encounter – decided by second-half goals from Oscar and John Obi Mikel - but did enough to register their third top-flight win of the season.
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Sone Aluko's stunning volley sealed a 3-2 win for Hull City at Newcastle on Saturday afternoon, to snatch the Tigers' first away win since returning to the Premier League.
The hosts had twice taken the lead in the first half through Loic Remy, but Hull hit back through Robbie Brady and Ahmed Elmohammady before Aluko struck.
The win boosts the Tigers' early hopes of top-flight survival, but the final whistle was met by boos from the home crowd, who have seen just one win from three tough outings at St James' Park this term.
Chelsea entered the match without a victory in their last four matches in all competitions, and could have trailed in the early stages when Fulham striker Darren Bent was presented with a terrific chance.
Bent wasted his effort though, and after a scrappy first half, the Blues took the lead through Oscar's close-range finish in the 52nd minute.
Mikel subsequently capped off the victory with his first Premier League goal – plundered during his 185th appearance – when he hooked in following yet another Chelsea corner.
Mourinho reacted to his side's 2-1 home defeat to FC Basel in the Champions League on Wednesday by swinging the axe, making four changes, as Juan Mata and David Luiz were left out of the squad while Frank Lampard dropped to the bench.
Captain John Terry was recalled by Mourinho, as were Mikel, Ramires, and attacker Andre Schurrle.
Fulham made three changes of their own, with Damien Duff - one of three-ex Chelsea players in their starting side.
The visitors fashioned the first chance of the match when Steve Sidwell, another former Chelsea player, headed over, and although Samuel Eto'o flicked wide at the other end, the visitors should have taken the lead in the 13th minute.
A superb pass from Pajtim Kasami set Bent free, but the Aston Villa loanee – who entered the match with three goals in his last three matches against Chelsea – failed to make the most of the one-on-one opportunity, shooting straight at goalkeeper Petr Cech.
Chelsea felt they should have won a penalty shortly after, when Sascha Reither pushed Eden Hazard, and although nothing was given, Mourinho's men started to grow into the game.
Their abundance of possession, and several set-pieces, failed to materialise into anything substantial though, with further half-chances for Eto'o and a hopeful Hazard volley the best they could muster before Branislav Ivanovic saw a good drive turned wide by Fulham goalkeeper David Stockdale on the stroke of half-time.
Chelsea got their goal seven minutes after play resumed, however, as Oscar found himself in the right place at the right time.
Schurrle was the instigator, skipping past Reither before shooting from the left with an effort that was spilled by Stockdale.
Fulham panicked and failed to clear their lines properly and Oscar was on hand to tap in with his left foot, much to the delight of the home supporters.
Sidwell had a good chance to level proceedings less than two minutes later, but could not direct his header on target, while Hazard went close at the other end.
Stockdale then made a terrific save to deny a thumping Fernando Torres header, but from the resultant corner Chelsea scored again, as Mikel pounced on Terry's header to thrash home a landmark goal with just six minutes to play.
And despite Kieran Richardson forcing Cech into a smart save late on, Chelsea held on for an important three points, as they extended their unbeaten record against Fulham in the Premier League to 15 matches.


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Title: Allan Lomont scrapbook, 1932-1937
Primary Creator: Lomont, Allan
Extent: 1.0 Folders. More info below.
Subjects: Purdue University--Alumni and alumnae
Forms of Material: Clippings (Information artifacts), Ephemera, Printed ephemera, Programs, Scrapbooks
Languages: English
The scrapbook contains various memorabilia related to Lomont's time as a Purdue student.
There are numerous newspaper clippings, invitations, dance cards, programs, handbooks and other printed ephemera. There is also one folder which contains two publications.
Repository: Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections
Alternate Extent Statement: 1 folder and 1 scrapbook
Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation: MSA 162, Allan Lomont scrapbook, Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries


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someone who doesn't know the difference between alternative rock, classic rock, heavy metal, death metal, pop punk, nu metal and possibly even indie. however, this poser will buy a guitar and take up lessons, in a way that will make you cringe seen as 90% of guys have alrealdy jumped on this bandwagon already. they act like they're really 'kwl' and go around proclaiming how good 'rock' is and telling everyone to listen to some 'decent' music, when they dont even know what theyre talking about. their music taste will probably change in a year anyway!!
Poser rocker Michael: arrr what you listening to Bob Dylan for, listen to some proper rock lololol how about Disturbed, they're awesome dude!!! or Sum41, rock on man!!!
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The Hand of Henry: Handball sends France to World Cup
By Chris Chase
Three years ago, France may have lost the World Cup because of a head. Wednesday, the French national team qualified for the 2010 World Cup because of a hand.
The late William Gallas goal, which gave France a 2-1 aggregate victory in its two-game playoff with Ireland, came off a blatant handball by star Thierry Henry. With the Irish fighting to clear the ball deep on their side, Henry batted the ball down with his left hand, darted a quick pass to Gallas, who then headed the ball in for the decisive goal.
The handball instantly drew comparisons to Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" goal in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinals, but so does every uncalled handball which turns into a score. That goal put Argentina in the semifinal of the tournament, this one merely put France in the 32-team field.
Referee Martin Hansson dismissed the immediate pleas from the Irish side, some of which may also have been about the possible offsides violation that came before the handball. The missed call delighted Parisians, but was a devastating blow to Irish soccer fans who were hoping to see their team qualify for just the fourth World Cup in national history. Had Henry not scored, the playoff would have been decided by penalty kicks.
As expected, the Irish side is demanding that something, anything, happen to rectify the situation. Some have called upon FIFA to replay the game (which isn't unprecedented in FIFA history), though Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni admits that such a redo would be "impossible". He took the pragmatic approach and said that he hopes this error will lead to video replay in FIFA. That's better than the Irish justice minister who said that letting France take the victory reinforces the notion that cheaters win. (Isn't the old adage, "cheaters never prosper?")
Trapattoni is right. The missed call stinks, but there's nothing anyone can or should do about it now, other than take measures to make future missed calls less likely. The technology is there, so add replay or add another official on the field.
After the game, French coach Raymond Domenech was reticent to discuss the controversial goal, saying that he hadn't seen a replay and just knew that the ref gave the goal. Henry, on the other hand, readily admitted his blatant penalty:
That's better than Maradona who, to this day, still won't admit to punching in the goal in 1986.
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Ref-Bot 9000 would have totally caught that.
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New I-293 soundwall already a target of graffiti artistsMARK HAYWARD
New Hampshire Union Leader
August 07. 2014 8:15PM
MANCHESTER — New highway sound walls, erected about a month ago along Interstate 293, have already been the target of at least one graffiti artist, and police say the lengthy structures will likely become a favorite for youths with a can of spray paint and a creative urge.
A 35-foot-long, multi-colored graffiti piece appeared on the wall in the last couple of weeks. Nearly 2,000 foot of sound wall, some nearly 30 feet high, is being installed along the highway as part of the project.
The first painting appeared near the northernmost portion of the wall, where it could be easily accessed through backyards and via a bridge abutment. The three-colored graffiti was painted on both horizontal wooden planks and concrete posts of the soundwall.
Sgt. Brian O'Keefe, a spokesman for Manchester police, said the high visibility of the walls will make them a natural for graffiti artists.
"It's a giant, blank canvas for an aspiring artist," O'Keefe said. He said the lettering is hard to read, which makes the graffiti consistent with the Wildstyle brand that originated in New York City in the 1970s and 80s.
According to the website weburbanist.com, Wildstyle incorporates complicated, stylized writing.
"Wildstyle writing features arrows, spikes, curves and other elements that non-graffiti artists may have a hard time understanding. Wildstyle pieces are often 3D and considered to be one of the most complicated forms of graffiti," the website reads.
A small piece of graffiti was sprayed onto the spot about four days after the soundwall was constructed in early July. About four days later, the current graffiti covered the original piece, said a highway construction worker who would not give his name.
O'Keefe said it will be difficult to catch whoever draws on the wall. Graffiti artists usually work late at night, and police have to catch them in order to get a successful conviction.
"It's very happenstance," O'Keefe said.
But last week, police were lucky to make an arrest when they spotted a 19-year-old jumping off a Franklin Street building, and newly painted graffiti nearby, he said.
The latest graffiti will likely stay around.
William Boynton, a spokesman for the state Department of Transportation, said project contractors are not typically responsible for removing graffiti.
The DOT may pay the contractor to remove the graffiti, but that's not usually done until the end of the project.
He said the DOT does clean graffiti from sound walls and bridge abutments, but concentrates on "particularly offensive language or drawings."
"The Department of Transportation has limited resources to chase after all the graffiti artists, especially when prioritized against critical bridge or highway deficiencies," Boynton said.


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Repeat the following steps each time you install a Connector.
Re-run the installation program on the machine where you want to install the Connector, as follows:
On Solaris: Change to the installer directory and then type ./runInstaller.sh to execute the installation program.
On Linux: Change to the installer directory and then type ./runInstaller.sh to execute the installation program.
To run the installation program in text-based mode, type ./runInstaller.sh -nodisplay.
When you run the runInstaller.sh program, Identity Synchronization for Windows automatically masks passwords so they will not be echoed in the clear.
On Windows: Change to the installer directory and then type setup.exe to execute the installation program.
When the Welcome screen is displayed, read the information provided and then click Next to proceed to the Software License Agreement panel.
Read the license agreement, then select
Yes (Accept License) to accept the license terms and go to the next panel.
No to stop the setup process and exit the installation program.
The Sun Java System Directory Server panel is displayed. Specify the configuration directory location as follows:
Configuration Directory Host: Enter the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of a Sun Java System Directory Server instance (affiliated with an Administration Server) where Identity Synchronization for Windows configuration information is stored. You must specify the same instance that you specified during the Core installation.
Configuration Directory Port ( Defaults to port 389): Specify a port for the configuration directory. You can leave the port set to the default or change to a different, available port.
To enable SSL (Secure Socket Layer) between Core and the configuration directory, enable the Secure Port option and specify an SSL port ( default SSL port is 636). Enabling this option prevents sensitive information from being passed in the clear over the network.
Configuration Root Suffix: Select the root suffix that you specified during the Core installation from the menu. The Identity Synchronization for Windows configuration will be stored in this root suffix.
If the program could not detect a root suffix, and you enter the server information manually, you must click Refresh to repopulate the list of root suffixes.
Click Next to open the Configuration Directory Credentials panel.
Enter the configuration directory Administrator's user ID and password.
If you specify admin as the user ID, you will not be required to specify the User ID as a DN.
If you use any other user ID, then you must specify the ID as a full DN. For example, cn=Directory Manager.
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Click Next to open the Configuration Password panel where you must enter the configuration password you specified when you installed Core.
Also, if Core has not been installed on this machine, you will be prompted to provide the location of the Java Home directory (see Installing Core).
When you are finished, click Next.
At this point, the installation process becomes specific to the type of Connector you are installing.