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NOAO > Observing Info > Approved Programs > 2003B-0247
PI: Carl J. Grillmair, SIRTF Science Center, firstname.lastname@example.com
Address: Mail Stop 314-6, 1200 E. California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91125, U.S.A.
CoI: John Bahcall, Institute for Advanced Study
CoI: Douglas Geisler, Universidad de Concepcion
CoI: Wolfgang Gieren, Universidad de Concepcion
CoI: Eva Grebel, Max Planck Institute fur Astronomie
CoI: Michael Irwin, Cambridge University
CoI: Kathryn Johnston, Wesleyan University
CoI: Steven Majewski, University of Virgina
CoI: Richard Patterson, University of Virginia
CoI: Neill Reid, Space Telescope Science Institute
CoI: David Spergel, Princeton University
CoI: Scott Tremaine, Princeton University
Title: Mapping Globular Cluster Tidal Streams
Abstract: The primary scientific goal of this program is to detect and map the tidal streams emanating from halo globular clusters. We propose to obtain moderately deep V and I imaging of the regions within 2\deg of the centers of five globular clusters with R_sun < 50 kpc and with a high probability of having strong tidal tails. Given that these cold tidal streams are on essentially the same orbits as their parent clusters, they can be used to constrain both the formation and evolution of the Galactic halo as well as the present shape of the Galactic potential field. With follow-up spectroscopy to eliminate foreground contaminants, the stars in these tidal streams will be used to construct a high-priority target list for the Space Interferometry Mission (SIM). Proper motion measurements of these stars with SIM will enable us to tightly constrain the detailed, three-dimensional structure of the Galactic potential field from the Solar Circle out to 50 kpc.
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For Newbies: Critiquing a Theatrical Performance
If you want an alternative to TV dramas, movies, and online videos, a theatrical play is an ideal option. This well-established performing art gives other forms of entertainment a run for their money because of its rich history and heritage.
Getting interested in plays and theatrical shows in Brisbane is one of the gateways to becoming a person of culture — someone who appreciates the arts and its other forms. If you want to document your experience, here are some things that will help you in this endeavour:
The Right Play
You need to pick the right play. Otherwise, you won't be able to appreciate it. In turn, you won't be able to create a memorable review for your first play. Being a starter, experimental plays and other presentations that involve elements from performance arts may be a bit of stretch for you. Regardless, it's still your call. Experts recommend plays with a simple, but an excellent plot and fine acting.
Remember and Take Note
While watching the theatrical performance, you may want to take note of the key scenes in each act. This will help you remember the story, the scenes, and the characters — the elements you can use when writing a review. Never attempt to document the play with a video camera. It could be illegal and it will surely annoy other spectators.
Develop Your Own Voice
Once you saw and appreciated the performance, it's time to write your first critique. Keep it simple. Now, there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to making this piece. Write a strong thesis statement; a general statement about the theatre as a whole. Afterwards, support it with your judgment. You can be upfront and honest about it, but be careful when using jargons. Remember that you're still a newbie.
Watching a theatrical play is a worthwhile experience, but you can immortalise that experience by documenting it. Keep the above-mentioned things in mind because they will surely come in handy.

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You want to be innovative do something new and think that you can just change directions on a dime. But that's the problem. Novelty is not innovation. Without a structure to support it, a new idea won't advance your goals. So we turn the cast loose to wrestle with this problem. Some success. Some problems. A couple of hosts disagreeing about a new idea. A little CEO who may be realizing that contract is not enough.
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Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response
PPVAR was established to educate all electronic security stakeholders on the value of video to verify alarm activity during the dispatch process and ultimately reduce false alarms and increase apprehension rates for burglar alarm customers.
We have built an organization comprised of members from Law Enforcement, the Insurance Industry, and the Electronic Security Industry to fairly represent all interests in the battle against property crime to provide the most reliable and cost effective alarm response to the end user.
Although we remain committed to traditional alarm response methods as a deterrent to crime, we consider video verification to be a significant enhancement and one that deserves a higher priority response by all first responders.
Our goal is to collaborate with all members involved in the alarm response process and share best practices, ideas, and the information necessary to maximize the effectiveness of all resources required to protect our valued customers' life and property
Robert received his professional electrical engineering status in 1982 at UBC. His early career includes construction project management including construction of BC Women's Hospital & Health Center, still the largest maternity hospital in Canada. He joined the family fire and security business, Vancouver Fire Prevention (VFP), in 1983 and became President of the company in 1986. Rob has had the opportunity to design and install unique fire suppression solutions ranging from IT facilities to submarines. VFP is the largest fire inspection business in Western Canada. The business expanded into security in 1982 and now operates under the name Radius Security. They built their central station in 2010 and, in addition to traditional intrusion systems, Rob designed their remote guarding solutions based on video analytics to eliminate static guards for clients such as construction sites and car dealerships. Rob believes in video and related technologies to solve the problems of non-response and false alarms with traditional alarm systems. In 2015, Radius Security saw their monitoring revenue from video-based systems surpass traditional monitoring. The company has 120 employees.
As general manager, Anthony Canale has overall responsibility for the CargoNet business unit. Areas of responsibility include: accounts, marketing, personnel, operations, and sales. Anthony has over 30 years of experience in law enforcement. Having began his career in 1979 as a Police Officer, Anthony worked his way up through the ranks holding the offices of Detective, Lieutenant, Captain, and Chief. Prior to joining CargoNet, Anthony served as Chief of the Medford Township, NJ Police Department. During his 21 year tenure at MTPD, Anthony also worked closely with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration as a member of various organized crime and narcotics task forces. Anthony has been honored by many organizations, most notably by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Treasury, U.S. Secret Service, and the South Jersey Fraternal Order of Police. Anthony earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Columbia Southern University and graduated in the 195th Class for the F.B.I. National Academy.
Paul Fitzgerald has a 35-year background in public safety and has been extensively involved in federal public safety communications initiatives. He was elected Story County Sheriff in 1992 after serving for 15 years in the Waterloo Police Department. Sheriff Fitzgerald also served as President of the National Sheriffs' Association in 2012 and has been deeply involved in the Public Safety Spectrum Trust (PSST), the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC), and the SAFECOM Emergency Response Council. Sheriff Fitzgerald has a master's degree from St. Ambrose University and an undergraduate degree from Wartburg College. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
Larry Folsom has eighteen years of industry experience. He is the former owner of American Video and Security out of Las Vegas, NV. With four acquisitions and strong organic growth, American Video and Security was selected by Security Dealer and Integrator magazines 2012, 2013, and 2014 Fast 50. American Video and Security was sold in 2016. Larry is a past President of the Nevada Security Association (2013 - 2014). Larry was also a member of Crime Stoppers of Nevada Board of Directors (2010 - 2015) and the ESA Government Relations Committee (2014 - 2016). In 2011, Larry Co-Founded I-View Now™ and is the President and CEO. I-View Now™ is a patented and award-winning cloud-based central station video and signal platform. I-View Now integrates security system signals, video sources, cloud applications, and internet connected devices (IoT) into a unified cloud platform with the objective of giving end users, operators, and authorized emergency responders better information to prioritize their resources.
Gordon is responsible for the development of business opportunities within the security space for Applied DNA Sciences botanical formulation and recovery capabilities. He is working to establish clear use cases for an enhanced service to commercial security systems that will provide additional deterrence as well as aid the police in the capture and linking of criminals to an event through DNA marking and forensic lab analysis. In his previous years in the security industry, Gordon worked for Honeywell in a variety of roles, most recently as the Manager of AlarmNet services encompassing life safety signaling and enhanced services for consumers through smartphone applications. He oversaw and directed the communications direction for Internet as well as cellular communicators that were the backbone of the network. His prior role was Marketing Director where he oversaw the marketing plans and development activities for security systems and the wireless devices that connected to them in delivering state of the art security solutions for homes and businesses. Gordon remains active in a variety of industry related organizations in addition to PPVAR. He is currently a board member of SIA and continues to be a member of the AICC (Alarm Industry Communications Committee) which tracks changes in communications and technologies that can impact the security industry.
Jentoft has spent more than 20 years introducing European technology to the U.S. market, growing multiple companies, including Videofied, from startup to over $100 million. With Honeywell, Jentoft is responsible for protecting indoor and outdoor assets using unique cordless/wireless video alarm systems. Jentoft is the founder of the PPVAR (Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response), and has been a leading advocate for using video-verified alarms to make arrests and build strong relationships between law enforcement, insurance companies, and the security industry. Jentoft is active in the National Sheriffs Association and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Thomas Nakatani has been part of the Security industry since 1991 when he joined ADT at their Sacramento branch after spending several years with a public records research firm. In 1993, he relocated to the New Jersey corporate HQ managing central station policies & procedures and monitoring system administration. When ADT HQ moved to Boca Raton in 1996, Thomas took over a centralized data team in Denver that handled customer data & provisioning, acquisition integration, and workforce management & reporting. In 2004, he accepted a position in IT over ADT's signaling and monitoring environments, and more recently in 2013 worked with the Commercial business unit developing video services and products. Currently, Thomas leads the IT Customer Monitoring Technology and the Product teams, and in addition to sitting on the board of PPVAR he participates with CSAA and SIA.
Eric Pritchard is a Philadelphia lawyer who has spent the past 20 years representing electronic security providers across the United States. A former litigator who began his career defending alarm companies in catastrophic loss cases, Eric now focuses on emerging technology in the industry -- everything from apps to video to web-based contracts. A veteran of hundreds of industry acquisitions, Eric represents buyers and sellers as legal counsel and broker. He advises clients on day-to-day business affairs, debt and equity financing, organizational issues and succession planning. He also serves on numerous industry committees, many as legal counsel. He currently co-chairs the legal affairs committee of the Central Station Alarm Association. Eric co-chairs the Electronic Security Group at Kleinbard LLC, a law firm active in the telecommunications, life safety and electronic security industries.
Joey Rao-Russell has been in the industry for 15 years working in all aspects of the business including operations, sales, and up to her current position as the President & CEO of Kimberlite Corporation, the world's largest independent Sonitrol Franchise based in Fresno, California. Kimberlite has consistently been ranked in the SDM Top 100 companies and integrators for the last 15 years. Kimberlite operates an award-winning central station specializing in audio and video-verified security solutions for over 30 years. She is currently serving the PPVAR board on behalf of the Sonitrol National Dealers Association (SNDA). Joey is the current President of the SNDA, which is comprised of independent Sonitrol dealers who have been providing verified security solutions for 50 years. The network has over 171,000 documented apprehensions since 1977 proving that verification increases arrests and decreases losses.
Steve Walker serves as the Vice President of Customer Service for Stanley Convergent Security Solutions and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Steve holds a bachelor of science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in the Management of Technology from the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology. Steve began his career with Honeywell International in 1985, working 13 years in aerospace product development before transitioning to the Honeywell security monitoring business in 1998. Since that time, he has held leadership positions in both central station IT and operations and has followed the transition of the business from Honeywell ownership to private equity, and again to Stanley Black & Decker in 2007. Steve currently serves on the Board of Directors for The Monitoring Association (TMA) and is the immediate past president of the Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response (PPVAR).
Donald Young began his career in the alarm industry in 1988 after serving 4 years in the United States Air Force as a Computer Programmer Analyst with a Top Secret Clearance. He was first hired by Securitylink in November, 1988 as the Central Station Manager which led to positions in Operations and General Management and finally Corporate Director roles in Operations and Call Center Management. He then worked as Director of Call Center Operations for two years at SAI followed by his role as CIO and co-founder of Alarm Security Group (ASG) from 1998 to 2001. In 2001, he returned to Securitylink as CIO and after its purchase, he subsequently became VP of Information Technology for ADT where he was responsible for all Call Center Technology and Infrastructure support the next 3 years. In 2004, Donald co-founded HSM (Honeywell Security Monitoring) and became its CIO and managed the Call Center operations and Information Technology and Telecommunications. In 2007, upon a successful sale of HSM to Stanley Tools, Donald accepted the position of CIO in charge of Global Information Technology and Call Center operations. In 2010, Donald accepted his current position as CIO of Protection1 in charge of all Call Center Operations, Information Technology, and Telecommunications.
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Episode 107 - Meg Gill, Golden Road Brewing
Hey y'all, back at you on Monday afternoon with a new episode. Today we have Meg GIll from Los Angeles's Golden Road Brewing. Meg also has a new show on Vice called BEERLAND that you should check out. We talk to her about both of those things as well as her career in the beer industry. Fun, at times boisterous talk all around. Do it!
As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at firstname.lastname@example.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS!
You can now subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!!
Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.


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The Tri-state Area — New York, New Jersey and Connecticut — weren't hit nearly as hard by the housing crisis as the sunbelt states.
But for illustrating how that crisis evolved over time, they make a pretty good test case.
The New York Federal Reserve just released a really cool widget that chronicles the spike in the foreclosure rate in Tri-state counties from 2007 through 2011.
What's most scary about these maps is that for many counties, the foreclosure rate has actually gone back up after coming down for a period — most likely as a result of the stalled "foreclosure pipeline."
Bottom line: We still have a long way to go before the area's housing market fully recovers.


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The e·nventory project targeted the formation of the European e·Infrastructures Observatory, a single-entry-point, one-stop-shop data warehouse, capable of representing e·Infrastructure benchmarks and exhibiting European e·Infrastructures achievements for networking, supercomputing and grids, while being expandable to emerging eInfrastructures, through intuitive, interactive and user-friendly visualisation interfaces to allow for progress monitoring and impact assessment of e·Infrastructures at regional and national level across the European Union and beyond.
The aim of the e·nventory project was to carry out a design study that will set the grounds towards the European e·Infrastructures Observatory; through the collection and utilisation of appropriate indicators, the European e·Infrastructures Observatory is able to monitor e·Infrastructures development and through an intuitive, interactive and user-friendly interface, communicates all findings to related stakeholders and to the public-at-large, in a seamless and impartial way.
The e·nventory project has been structured in four distinctive groups of tasks, each one comprising of support activities that deal with specific aspects of the project implementation.
The first group of support activities addressed the initial conceptual analysis for the design and implementation of the European e·Infrastructures Observatory.


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Winston Fagan | 6 month | Lansing, Michigan
Winston is my sweet little nephew. I have affectionately given him the nick-name "Little Monster." And he loves it. He smiles every time I use it. The nick-name was given to him before he was even born. As an active baby in his mom's tummy, he would kick her right in the ribs on many occasions. Since being born he has been a very colicky baby. Saying he cries a lot is an understatement. But when he isn't crying he is a very happy little one. He seems to LOVE to smile. As long as he has a full belly, he is ready to play! When we photographed his 3 month session, we ended up having to wait almost 2 hours for him to calm down and let us try some photos. We almost decided to reschedule, but then he turned on the smiles. So, we were unsure how his 6 month session would go. He did excellent. He was happy and cooperative for nearly the entire session. Just once, we had to take a short feeding break, but then it was back to smiles and adorable expressions. Here are a handful of images from that session. Enjoy!


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Mew's Hangout claims to be in a truce with TCOD. If it last, I'll be happy. I don't like pressing the 'ban' button, but who does?
I think I banned two trolls today. X_x I hate doing that, I really do. They're asking for it by trolling on TCOD(how often is there a complete lack of staff members? Maybe 30 minutes a day? Less?), especially in the Coughing Cubboard. If it was in the Forum Games section or something, maybe they'd get away with it, but no, they had to troll in one of the most commonly stalked boards....
On a completely different note, I downloaded the nightly build of Firefox. It appears to completely rock. Quite a pretty layout and I have eevee's Pokedex plugin. It appears to own.
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Y6 Curriculum
If you would like to find the curriculum content for Y6, this can be found at the bottom of this page. Our staff are only too happy to answer any questions you have about the curriculum.
If you think we can give you any extra guidance on how we teach any subjects within the National Curriculum, please let us know.
The best time to catch us is at the end of the school day, but if you do not collect your child from school, we are happy to give you a call if you let the office staff know you would like this.


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Bright Eyes
Academy 1, Manchester
Thursday July 14, 2011
It's like an Oasis concert. I thought I was going to a hipster gig, where hipsters who like Bright Eyes (because all Bright Eyes fans are hipsters you know) could politely convene and wallow in our misunderstood anxiety and marvel at Conor Oberst.
Death Cab for Cutie
Academy 1, Manchester
Monday July 4th, 2011
The Washington four-piece's breakthrough long-player Transatlanticism still casts an enormous shadow over everything they do, with opener 'The New Year' and the title track book ending tonight's performance.
Campfield Market Hall, Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester
Monday June 27, 2011
When I first heard that Biophilia was going to be the world's first app-album, recorded partly on an iPad, my heart sank a little. However, hearing new songs such as 'Virus', 'Moon' and 'Crystalline' justifies the choice.
Ryan Adams
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday June 23rd, 2011
Someone down the front suggests whisky. [Adams] answers: "No, tried that, didn't work out too great for me."
The Chapin Sisters
Night & Day Café, Manchester
Monday June 13, 2011
Going to see a folk duo with the 'sister' suffix that isn't these two kind of feels like I'm committing some sort of music adultery, but the theme is pretty similar.
Emmy the Great with Grace Petrie
Sacred Trinity Church, Salford
Monday June 6, 2011
The feeling that are watching an artist who has developed significantly over time is then reinforced when the band present a reworked 'We Almost Had a Baby' with Emmy's guitar completely removed in favour of a drifting background of electric guitar picking and keyboards.
Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti with John Wiese
Koko, London
Friday May 13, 2011
'60s psych-pop vibes flow through laid-back onlookers while a hardcore of fans dance and sing along to every last word.
Team Ghost with Daniel Land and the Modern Painters
The Castle Hotel, Manchester
Wednesday May 18, 2011
Proceedings begin to stutter very quickly, however, as technical gremlins force long delays between early songs and the momentum stalls somewhat after a promising start.
Noah and the Whale
Stanley Theatre, Liverpool
Monday May 9, 2011
If the London-based outfit weren't so damn charming, it would be easy to become jealous of their live prowess. They have cut themselves adrift from the mildly twee acoustic sounds of their debut and taken a more populist approach [but demonstrate] that whatever musical treatment those tracks are given, they have a timeless appeal.
Twin Shadow
Kings Cross Scala, London
Wednesday, May 11th 2011
There's something even more absorbing in the elegantly composed and sartorially refined presence of a bandleader at home on stage, and there's no doubting George is that man tonight.


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Open Level Reformer classes are open to all levels of students including those who are new to Pilates. In addition to a thoughtful and efficient class structure, this class will focus on the basic principals of Pilates; breath, concentration, centering, control, precision, and flow. Props such as Magic Circle, foam roller, physio balls and therabands may be included. 55 minutes
Reformer Express classes are a quick (45 minute) version of our Open Level Reformer Class--perfect for lunch hour--and open to all level of students including those new to Pilates.
Intermediate Level Reformer classes are ideal for clients who have consistently practiced and have a good understanding of the principles of Pilates as well as how to navigate the equipment. 55 minutes
Jump Board classes include the jump board apparatus which facilitates a fun, cardiovascular workout that is sure to leave you breathless. Music and props add an element of fun and levity. 55 minutes
Pre/Post Natal- Pregnancy is a wonderful time to deepen your Pilates practice by using modifications and targeted exercises on the Reformer that will help you gain strength, flexibility and pave the way for your labor. This class is also appropriate for postnatal clients who wish to ease back into Open Level classes.


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Written by Abi Koh | Photos provided by Chelsea Koglmeier
Imagine taking the plunge of quitting your job to start your own business. That's exactly what Chelsea Koglmeier did. In 2015, Chelsea combined her passion for social good and entrepreneurship, which resulted in the founding of Bikes of Reckless Optimism, or O.R.O. for short. Prior to that, Chelsea had spent time researching child malnutrition in Bolivia and working in the tech industry at a startup.
O.R.O. is a for-profit business with a social mission. The business designs and sells high-quality commuter bikes that each have 3 speeds and a belt drive, then donates a portion of the revenue to the non-profit organization World Bicycle Relief. The core mission of O.R.O. is to get more people from all over the world to ride bicycles.
Chelsea realized how empowering bicycles could be in developing areas while living in a refugee community in Uganda. Bicycles are the most efficient method of travel and have the potential to carry a load five times more than one can on foot. "Bikes are opportunity providers. If you have the desire to help yourself, family, and community, you now have the opportunity to get a better life," said Chelsea. For example, bicycles allow people to bring more goods to the market to sell or attend a school that's far away.
World Bicycle Relief, the non-profit organization O.R.O. donates a portion of its revenue to, employs locals to assemble bicycles in the countries it distributes them to. It conducts bike mechanic training programs in those areas of distribution while ensuring that the entire process follows cultural norms.
For Chelsea, starting her own company has not been without numerous challenges. The hardest aspect for Chelsea has been working alone; the loneliness almost caused her to quit. Currently, she's the only full-time employee of O.R.O. She said, "It was fine for a few months because I was in this creative dream world, but when I came back down to reality, stopped traveling so much, and started staying in one place more, I really missed having a team." However, not having a big team has allowed her to quickly adapt to trends.
Another difficulty Chelsea still deals with is the fear of failure. "There's some chance that I may fail so hard . . . and everyone in my life will know." However, she's determined to not let her fears prevent her from taking risks.
Because there are very few women in the bicycle industry, Chelsea stands out in the industry. However, Chelsea has taken that in her stride and uses the extra attention productively to promote O.R.O.
The first batch of bicycles O.R.O. produces will be available in June and there will be a Indiegogo campaign prior to that in February. The bikes are designed by experienced bike builder Matthew Andrew, from Perth. You can learn more about Chelsea and O.R.O. at www.bikesoro.com.


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Thoughts after seven innings Twins, Tigers Thursday
- The Tigers had Anibal Sanchez warming up in the bullpen the last two games. One of the incentives of clinching the division title early is being able to use him before the start of the postseason without a pressure situation. One of the downsides of a player returning from injury in September is there are no minor leagues to use for rehabilitation assignments. Soria would have benefitted from one, too.
- It's weird how the Twins are one of the few teams that doesn't employ a big shift on Alex Avila, and that he slapped a base hit to left field to lead off the seventh, eventually scoring on a double by Rajai Davis. It was a big add-on run for the Tigers, who don't need to put too much pressure on their bullpen.
My column. Chris Sale is a joke and the Tigers enjoyed the punch line: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140924/pat-caputo-chris-sale-is-a-joke-and-the-detroit-tigers-enjoyed-the-punch-line


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Support Women-Owned Businesses
ChooseWOMEN is a platform designed to help promote women-owned businesses and empower women across the world. Whether you would like to seek out employment opportunities, network, or simply support more women-owned businesses in your area, ChooseWOMEN is a great place to start.
Learn more about ChooseWOMEN here.
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The idea: Use a second monitor in Dell XPS L502x with HDMI port in Ubuntu 12.04
The process: I connect the HDMI cable to monitor.
I read this and I have video in HDMI monitor with Bumblebee and this commands:
optirun nvidia-settings -c :8
DISPLAY=:8.0 firefox
I have created a second keyboard/mouse master group with xinput with this solution.
The problem: The second monitor (Display 8) doesn't recognize the keyboard/mouse and I cant use it.
The question:
Do you know some command to attach the keyboard/mouse master group to Display 8? I think that
xinput -set-cs may work but it does not.


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Scientists uncover way to make organic solar cells more efficient
Organic, polymer-based photovoltaic cells have always been much more cost-efficient to produce, however they have also been much less efficient in their energy conversion than their silicon-based counterparts. That is, until now.
"We've shown that impure domains if made sufficiently small can also lead to improved performances in polymer-based organic photovoltaic cells," says Harald Ade, a physicist at North Carolina State University, who led this research. "There seems to be a happy medium, a sweet-spot of sorts, between purity and domain size that should be much easier to achieve than ultra-high purity."
Ade's group is the first to actually measure the acceptor domains, finding the "sweet-spot" for size and purity in order to build a more efficient solar cell, allowing researchers to test device variables better.
"In showing for the first time just how pure and how large the acceptor domains in organic solar devices actually are, as well as what the interface with the donor domain looks like, we've demonstrated that the impact of solvents and additives on device performance can be dramatic and can be systematically studied," Ade says. "In the future, our technique should help advance the rational design of polymer-based organic photovoltaic films."
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The full version of the Today show canoe video that a lot of folks are talking about is here . I didn't see the original, but it sounds like most of the exchange with Matt and Katie is there.
• October 15, 2005 | 12:49 AM ET
Perhaps I've become inured to staged political events but I'm not as bothered by the president's recent satellite chat with soldiers as many folks online and in the media. I think it's particularly odd that TV media would question the rehearsing of questions and answers. TV producers do pre-interviews and help coach guests on answering more succinctly all the time. Long distance interviews like that with the few seconds of awkward delay are especially tricky. I'm really arguing in defense of the military members. No one wants to look bad on a global TV broadcast so I'm inclined to give them a break for trying to be prepared.
I figure the real reason this is an issue is that the last time (that I remember) that the White House tried this the nation was thrown into turmoil over the question of adequate armor. Strange that I haven't seen clips of that in the coverage of this latest uproar. Anyway, this is what I clicked:
- NPR has audio of the rehearsal
- Video of the rehearsal
- "President Bush was not giving these soldiers a pop quiz, for heaven's sake."
- From the comments here: "If you were going to talk to the President, don't you think you'd at least practice saying what you were going to say to him??
I'm not entirely naive about the more sincere reason for outrage at a staged press event involving the military. It's one thing to put together fake town hall meetings with pre-screened citizens, but the military should be kept out of political matters. To wit:
As a 13-year veteran of the armed forces, though, I find it repulsive that veterans like myself are put in the position where we're forced to decide whether our commander-in-chief is lying or al Qaeda is--and it's actually a hard decision!
Really great Dr. Octopus costume for Halloween or even just hanging around would be cool.
Speaking of Halloween costumes, bloggers and taggers have found some inspiration here, like the head in a jar.
Flickr photos about which people have commented, " Awesome."
The Miers confirmation hearings are a month away, but bloggers aren't saving their energy.
Through all of the Miers coverage it's become conventional wisdom that conservatives are turning away from Bush. Since blogs are good for nothing if not finding fault in the conventional wisdom, we turn to the opposing perspective from Powerline.
The Smoking Gun has greeting card correspondence between Harriet Miers and George Bush.
Did President Bush commit a crime by admitting that Harriet Miers' religion was part of what was considered in her nomination?
Ann Althouse's post on single motherhood is somewhat sparse of original material, but anchors a hearty discussion in comments. I think the point that the Internet allows people to circumvent social constraints like shame is an interesting one. Not that I think single mothers should be ashamed, but the larger idea finding support in like-minded people online is new for our age.
Microchip art — "[R]ip the processor from the clutches of your motherboard. Now place the chip under a high-powered microscope (you do have one, don't you?) and prepare to be wowed by what you see."
Cox and Forkum wants to know when President Bush will put his missiles where his mouth is with regard to Syria. I'm thinking attacking another country would not go over well in this country right now.
Michael Yon gives a look behind the scenes at being an embed in Iraq.
The Indian blogosphere continues to rally in support of bloggers targeted by the IIPM. The latest updates include a petition.
Remember that really creepy falling lady animation from this summer? It's been redone. Now that there's one for President Bush, I reckon we'll be seeing a whole host of falling celebrities. Reader Andy Glover sent in the same thing at a different link, which makes it officially viral.
A falling Bush seemed like pretty general commentary until I saw this headline. But I think the animation came before this recent round of popularity polling.
Depeche Mode has their album streaming on their MySpace. Note, it starts playing automatically, nearly blasted myself off the couch.
Speaking of MySpace, "chicks dig cool profiles," "popularity begets popularity," and a friends virus will make you famous. (Geek hacks social network)
What does 2000 look like? In the course of criticizing some administration statements leading up to the war in Iraq, this video flips through photos of dead soldiers to give a sense of how many 2000 deaths is. The trick is that at the end of what feels like a lot of faces they reveal that they've only shown 500. Some pokes on the calculator figures that if they showed one face per second for 2000 faces, it would take a little more than a half hour to watch. 500 was enough to get the point, thanks.
A 3-D Web site — Now THIS is cool! It's like one of those 360 panorama photos but clickable.
Why was this Eminem video banned? ( root)
"Studies suggest that many of the traits kids with ADHD exhibit can be expressions of deeper gifts: powerful imagination, searching insight and unusual intuition. Find out how to transform your child's problems into strengths." This story has some kind of drug company ad or sponsorship on it, but the text looks independent of that. It's not about giving kids drugs.
Chinese 4x4 gets zero in safety test — There's no punchline to this story but I thought the headline would make a funny Photoshop contest for a site like Worth1000. Design the least safe SUV you can think of.
"A pocket-sized book published by CTS this week addresses Catholic attitudes to extra-terrestrial life."
Speaking of religion, Pastafarians take note, science has shown that under certain conditions small diameter pasta will sheath itself in larger diameter pasta in a feat so improbable it can only be explained by a divine and intelligent hand.
Related? 4000 year old noodles found .
Still speaking of religion, what's the opposite of dhimmitude? Dutch to ban burkas
One more... Why do we believe in God?
Commuter click: Video game aesthetics
Katrina myths continue to crumble. Remember the concerns about the city's immersion in a toxic soup?
Through this blog entry I learn that the recent Nobel Prize in economic has sparked a debate over game theory. Unfortunately, I don't know much about game theory beyond a very general definition. The good news is that following the trackbacks on that post goes a long way toward helping understand the issue.
10 things you shouldn't buy new
When I told my wife about relying on " elimination communication" instead of diapers she laughed in my face.
What does it mean to be a " shameless hitist?" Long Tail blog argues for the flattening of the world.
Nano-screens, an eighth of an inch thick, are coming.
Not impressed? How about this: " Cheap, paper-thin TV screens that can be used in newspapers and magazines have been unveiled by German electronics giant Siemens."
Paper-thin is still too thick? How about this: Video of the Day: Microsoft gaming innovation video #1 — Some time ago I saw a tech demo in which the speaker insisted that the monitor would eventually be obsolete. Since then I've seen a light projected keyboard and special interactive hologram glasses, and now this.
You may have seen the stories about some folks getting advanced notice of the terror threat in New York City last week. This guy received one of those e-mail tips. He doesn't buy the "rich people were warned" angle, however.
"A rooster-sized dinosaur with a long, slender snout and wing-like limbs is forcing a rethink on bird evolution."
Speaking of bird evolution, did you see today's stories about birds with two sets of wings ?
"The tips and tricks recommended and endorsed by the United States Central Intelligence Agency for bringing down a government or political system."
Using the numbers from Lost to find the location of the island.
A few from the mailbag..
Thanks for the link to my blog post on Hobbits. You may want to check out the update--a human with a hobbit-like brain. (Pictures included.)
Will replies: Hi Carl, thanks for the pointer. I know a guy with hobbit like feet. I'll spare you the pictures.
Concerning the GAO Clicked entry from 10/02/05:
GAO: Bush Team Broke Law With 'Covert Propaganda' — I'm not sure what it means that the government broke the law...why is new legislation necessary?
It appears there may be some justice served up, check out the following via TPM and the AP.
Will checks it out: Thanks Donald, that actually didn't take very long at all. I wonder what the national attention capacity is for prosecutors investigating government officials. How will news producers fit in the missing woman coverage?
Will replies: Thanks Jane. It has always struck me as odd that more attention isn't paid to Yemen given the bombing of the Cole. I didn't realize they had elections there. It'll be interesting to see how that goes next year.
• October 13, 2005 | 7:28 PM ET
Catching up on mail...
Minor comment Will, but when I read your e-mail and response section, I often have a hard time reading where one ends and another starts. Since you do this for a living, I suppose you probably would think the same thing except of course you don't spend much time reading them, because you wrote them.
Anyway what about a bold, Dear Will or something to that effect? Or perhaps something like Alterman does .
Keep up the great work, and I hope you had a good time in the mountains.
Randall Kopchak
St. Louis, Missouri
Will replies: Hi Randall, I totally agree with you. In fact, I also have a problem with how all the little items in a regular entry are formatted to run together. My options are somewhat limited, however. The reason Eric gets those nice neat "Name:" and "Hometown:" labels is that his mail comes through the mailbag form on the page. I don't like the mailbag form because it allows a lot of anonymous junk mail. I prefer my correspondents be real people with real e-mail addresses. I'll play with some different ideas to see if I can't get it to be a little more clear.
I forwarded your video of the day to a friend who's into rock climbing and told him I wouldn't respect him until he could do that. His response was, "…that's why that dude is dead."
I can say that I wasn't surprised. I googled him and he was into some dangerous stuff.
Anyway, keep up the great work!
Will replies: Woah! I didn't know he was dead. It's ironic that I also viewed a rollerblade video yesterday in which the skater suffers a horrible crash and wacks his head and I decided against linking to it because it was too morbid. I went with the rock climber instead and still ended up linking to the great beyond. From what I gather, though, he didn't die climbing, he was doing some kind of rope jump.
Hello Will,
I'm not sure if you take submissions or not, and I feel a little "dirty" going the whole self promotion route, but I wanted to tip you off to a new video my team whipped together about the Contract with America - 10 Years Later. It was linked on Crooks and Liars yesterday, but we spruced it up a bit and gave it a bit of a polish.
Given the state of the Republican party these days, I thought it was a good time to go and look at the promises made when they swept to power back in 1995.
Thanks for all the hard work you do. The team at MSNBC is a godsend for smaller blogs like ours.
— Cranky Liberal
Will replies: Hi Cranky, I've seen mention of the "progressive contract with America" elsewhere, so the idea must be spreading. The thing I don't understand about it is that it sort of sounds like progressives are offering to make good on broken conservative promises, but surely that's not right because the two groups have different values. Who is the target audience?
P.S. I don't judge self promoters harshly. I think that's a legitimate tactic. I'm not a fan of outright spam, and I may not get around to publishing it, but there's no harm or offense in letting people know what you're doing. Like this letter, for example:
Hello Everyone,
I want to draw your attention to the 8th edition of the "I and the Bird" a bi-weekly carnival of bird writing. It's hot off the press, just published tonight. Here's a link.
We've collected 23 wonderful posts for your reading pleasure. Stories include observations of Australian Red Caps, a close encounter with a European Orange-headed Thrush, ravens at the Arctic Circle and several accounts of North American species - common and less so.
Thanks to all current and past participants for their submissions. Post a link to I and the Bird on your blog to help spread the word. More readers and carnival participants will result in more great birding and nature blogs to visit.
Thanks also to Mike at 10000 Birds. He's the founder of I and the Bird and has done a magnificent job of expanding participation but for providing guidance to hosts.
The next edition, IATB #9 will be hosted by Hedwig of Living the Scientific Life on October 27th. Remember to send your submissions to Hedwig or to Mike at 10000 Birds before Oct. 25th.
Best regards,
Science and Sarcasm
Will remarks: I thought this was one of those pet carnivals, but it's more focused on birdwatching and bird sciences.
By the by... thanks for linking to the Miers card...
Here's a fun one for your consideration.
Will responds: Thanks Justin, that came out really well.
Hey Will,
Check out this Web site…it's called Whiff.
It's some kind of pill that supposed to decrease the foul odor of fecal matter.
Will replies: Hi Cathy, that is so ridiculous and yet somehow I can see it becoming a natural part of the American pill diet (assuming it's not a parody). Personally, you couldn't pay me to take that stuff, it looks like a surefire way to mess up one's plumbing. Maybe they'd have more success with a pill that help a person believe their stuff don't stink.
Hey Will!
Always love your selections and reader comments sections. Came across this one recently. Can't figure out the story here, but this guy can write.
Keep up the excellent work!
Will takes a look: Hi Jinny. Looks like he's writing from the perspective of a disgruntled military person deployed in Iraq. Given the content, I don't imagine he'll be revealing his identity any time soon, so there's probably no way to confirm the authenticity. The language is a little coarse, but I agree that it's compelling writing.
Dear Will,
I'm replying to the link you had on 06 OCT 2005, "Dumbing down the Army."
I am a Drill Sergeant in the US ARMY and I think it is sad that the Army is taking heat for the men and women they decide to recruit.
As a Drill Sergeant, it is my job to train and retrain Soldiers until they meet the standards necessary to accomplish the missions required of an entry-level Soldier. Although I can look into their background information, it has little bearing on the Soldier at graduation time. I have seen nearly as many college graduates wash out of training as those with less education.
There reason for this is because general intelligence is not the be-all end-all of what it takes to be a Soldier. Any trainee that does not meet the Army's many tough standards by graduation will be either retrained until they do, or released from the Army altogether.
The focus of the Army recruiting less educated persons should not be that we are lowering a standard, because graduation standards remain the same. Instead, let's ask why people who could give more to the Army, and who know how critical our national defense is, aren't volunteering.
If they say they don't believe in the war, I say it's a poor excuse. The only way to end it is to get the job done, so why not do your part?
If society will not give less educated people a way to better themselves, then let the Army take them, train them, and use them. When they leave the Army, they will definitely be rewarded for their service, having earned benefits, acquired skills, and saved money.
Did I mention that they also risk their lives in a time of national crisis?
-Name withheld by request
Will replies: That is the best argument I've ever read on this issue. I'm not a fan of the idea that people who aren't able to do well in school should be sent off to die in a war, but the possibility that a person who doesn't do well in school might excel in boot camp and become a good soldier seems entirely likely to me. I guess it comes down to how much faith you have that success in school is an accurate gage of a person's aptitude.
Since you like those "GROW" games, which I think are fantastic...I thought you might enjoy another mind-numbing puzzle type game.
See if you can figure it out!
Will replies: Thanks Emily. Just in time for Clicked readers to whittle away a rainy end-of-the-week.
Will looks around: Hi Becky, I hadn't heard of that one, but it looks like what you saw was a hoax. Definitely a weird hoax.
The captured laser reminds me of "slow glass," the sci-fi concept where a scene can be captured in a sheet of glass and take months or years to flow through. This allows a dreary view to be replaced by a woodland lake, see here, or a parent to once again see her child playing in the yard, even if he or she had long ago died—another sci-fi classic.
Will replies: Hi Dave. Thanks for the link. That's a really cool idea.
In case you haven't come across this yet in your clickings, the 2005 Ignobel prize winners have been announced.
Of special interest to your readers is the Literature award, granted to the authors of the Nigerian e-mail scams.
The medicine one is amusing, too. I can, just barely, understand making fake canine testicles in three different sizes, but why three different degrees of firmness? I shudder to think.
Will replies: Thanks for the heads-up Larry. Alan and I chatted with the founder of the Ig Nobels a couple years ago. I wonder how they figured out there are only (?) three degrees of dog testicle firmness. That may qualify as among the worst jobs ever. (But at leat there's now a new word that rhymes with pharmaceuticals.)
Will, hi hi hi.
For the blogging folks (hence I thought could appeal to you), today marks the opening of the Blooker Prize. That is, the world's first literary prize for blooks. Do sit down. And do consider entering.
Our esteemed judges are Cory Doctorow (Boing Boing), Robin Miller (Slashdot) and Paul Jones (ibiblio).
Below more than covers it yet hopefully does not bore.
Will replies: Hi Susan. Rather than reprint your press release, I'll direct interested parties to check out the site here. I will, however, include your definition of blook:
(blook n. blook. A printed and bound book, based on a blog (cf. web log) or website; a new stage in the life-cycle of content, if not a new category of content and a new dawn for the book itself. cf. The Lulu Blooker Prize, ("The Blooker"), a literary prize, founded 2005, for blooks. [der. Eng. book, a bound collection of sheets of paper; blog (abbrev. web log, an internet journal, diary or personal website)])
Hi Will,
I would like to invite you to try Pong. It's free and is presently undergoing beta testing by members of the blog tracking companies included in the application as well as by over 300 weblog and feed authors who have downloaded the application in the past week since it was released. I look forward to any comments or suggestions that you have and would greatly appreciate any publicity that you would be willing to provide for the project through a review on your weblog or by forwarding this e-mail to individuals who may find the application to be useful (or both!).
Here are the URL's that you need in order to learn more about Pong and download the application:
- Website
- Beta download (location of the latest beta version)
- Quick Start Guide (five minute guide to running Pong)
- Screenshots (sexy!)
- Weblog (updates on the development of Pong and news on the tracking services that follow weblogs and feeds)
- Feed
Thanks for your help,
-Chris Simpkins
Developer of Pong
If you are interested, here is more information on the development of Pong:
Maintenance of a real-time, searchable blogosphere is dependent upon communication between weblog authors and the blog tracking services that index the content of these publications as they are published. For the majority of tracking services, this is accomplished using an XML-RPC based ping mechanism that transmits the URL of the updated blog (and more recently, feed URL) to the tracking server in order to prompt the server to evaluate the specified file for new content. To date, weblog authors have had to rely either upon automated mechanisms in blog authoring software and blog hosting servers, or manual ping relay via multi-ping web services (such as Ping-O-Matic) in order to transmit these notifications. The former approach is limited by the lack of user notification of the success of the pings. Interested authors have to manually check that the update to their site has been indexed. The use of centralized servers via the latter approach has become increasingly inefficient as a result of the increasing demand placed on these servers by the extremely rapid growth in the number of weblog authors over the last several years. Perhaps most concerning has been the recently substantiated rumor that deals are being struck to determine when and where pings will be sent from some centralized services that automate the handling of these notices for weblog and feed authors (see Wall Street Journal and Business Week). This information has largely been witheld from the authors of the very publications that are generating profit streams for these companies.
While my primary concern throughout development of the application has been for the weblog author, the application stands to benefit the recipients of pings as well. I have discussed various phases of the development of the application with members of the top blog tracking services (including Bob Wyman at PubSub, Ian Kallen at Technorati, Greg Gershman at Blogdigger, Nick Gerakines at Feedster, Chris Frye at FeedBurner, Jeff Barr at Syndic8, Shane Adams at Blo.gs/Yahoo!, and Greg Reinacker at NewsGator) and their feedback has been incorporated into ping lockout intervals that are indvidualized to each service. This mechanism limits the practice of 'spam pinging' that has increased the burden on tracking servers. In turn, this helps to prevent users' URL's from landing on blacklists that are not indexed based upon abuse of the ping service. In addition to this check against ping spam, the application also validates all URL's entered by the user for an appropriate http protocol format (to prevent innappropriately entered URL's from being trasmitted) and tests the user's site and feed for an http response code that indicates the presence of a valid webpage or xml feed prior to transmitting the ping(s). Limitation of unnecessary pings benefits the tracking services because their servers are relieved of having to process the forwarded ping, determine whether the file exists, and scan the site or feed for updates. These are costly tasks, particularly when multiplied by the millions of unnecessary pings that are presently transmitted to their servers. To give you an estimate of this figure, Matt Mullenweg (co-developer of the Ping-O-Matic service) has estimated in the FeedMesh Yahoo group that approximately 70% of pings handled by Ping-O-Matic are generated by spam pingers. The Ping-O-Matic site reports that they have sent over 400 million pings, so this represents an extremely large number of unnecessary notifications. Ultimately, limitation of unnecessary pings will benefit authors and readers by maintaining updates that are as close to real-time as possible as the demand on this system of notification grows.
Will replies: Dear Chris, thanks for the info and links. As a Ping-o-Matic user I'm definitely interested in checking out Pong. I hope you don't mind my editing out some of your letter, but I think the development background is better suited to this blog than the technical stuff and I'm always looking for a good explanation of the dynamics of pinging. Good luck with this project.
• October 13, 2005 | 1:58 AM ET
Ann Althouse is mellowing on Miers. "We need a safeguard against the excessively theoretical."
Representing today's opposing perspective: "Information that has come out over the last week has caused me to believe she is not a conservative. So I'm changing my position: Harriet Miers should not be confirmed by the Senate."
Glenn is trying to figure out where the "win" is for the White House in the Miers pick.
And speaking of trying to figure out the president, were conservatives misreading Bush's intentions? For as long as I've been aware of George W. Bush, people have been trying to read a subtext in everything he says and does. I don't know enough to say whether there's ever a subtext to be found, but I made a personal note to myself today not to assume anything more about a politician than what he or she is willing to say out loud. (Which isn't to say I necessarily believe what a politician says, but at least I won't be making things up on their behalf.)
Speaking of reading subtext in the president, Harry Shearer tries to deep think a new found presidential facial tick. (When you watch the video, look at his jaw.) Someone in the comments section asks whether this is really news but meanwhile the Washington Post a story in which the reporter counts the number of President Bush's blinks. So I guess body language counts.
Of course, once one begins speculating about the unspoken, the tether to fact is cut and one is free to roam with the rumors. The two most popular ones I'm clicking have to do with infighting in the White House. Are Bush and Cheney fighting? Are Karl Rove and Andrew Card getting along with each other?
Speaking of untethered, new (to me) term: WHIG: White House Iraq Group. I clicked it here in this outline from Think Progress and then I saw it again here on Digby's blog. (That Digby link is a new one on me, and I thought I'd heard them all. I know people are talking more about after last week's New York City hoax, but that story seems a bit much.)
The question of the existence and lineage of hobbits is more involved than I realized.
This is the first review I've seen of the new The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe movie. The message from this blogger is that the religious indications in the book have been maintained.
Speaking of religion and bloggers, Top 25 Christian blogs by links — Pundit Guy has some questions about what qualifies as a Christian blog.
Yahoo talks about incorporating citizen media in their news. I'm of mixed mind. I like the idea, but I also don't want to go looking for storm photos and end up finding a batch of Flickr photos submitted by some guy who's been taking camera phone shots of his TV every three minutes for the last 48 hours.
Remember the story about the legislation in Indiana restricting some people from assisted reproduction? It's been withdrawn.
Commuter Click: I've only read the first bit so far but I don't think I've read anyone talking about their disillusionment with the Internet like this before. Many pioneers of the Web are real idealists but they have to deal with the harsh realities of real people as the population of the Web grows. The amorality referred to in the title is about the fact that there's nothing inherently communal or transcendent about the Web and its tools and properties. People still act like people whether online or not, and that includes their flaws.
"Webloggers of 1999 don't equal bloggers in 2005." The cool kids have packed up and left the blog scene. I take two messages from this. One is that more is not necessarily merrier on the Internet. And The message that seems to have resonated is that it's the public spotlight that has spoiled the fun of blogging. The other is that the blog-as-popularity-contest-and-global-megaphone model is not something everyone wants to follow and maybe wasn't even part of the original plan. Is blogging in 2005 a monster run amok?
The Gaping Void talks about " Global Microbrands" by which I take it he means having an online identity such that you can make money by being yourself. It sounds like a great idea, but how many people can actually pull such a thing off?
Prof fails to heed his own advice — Dan Drezner is denied tenure. Was it the blog?
"Thousands of men are shelling out $6,500 for hyper-realistic dolls that answer all their needs -- and don't talk back." I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but they don't look that realistic to me. NOTE: First image in the slideshow has nudity... or whatever... bare rubber?
How We Can Help Quake Victims — Raises the issue of whether there's some donation fatigue among the online generous.
The folks at Metafilter highlight a gallery of photos of a cool ship graveyard. More links farther down the thread.
"When playing the 'law nerd' version of Trivial Pursuit, remember that the question 'Who prevailed in the first written decision of the Roberts Court?,' should be answered 'convicted murderer Paul Allen Dye.'"
Chip Kidd (graphic designer) talks with Milton Glaser (graphic designer)
A library blogger ponders the relevance of libraries in the Internet age. What should libraries be doing to avoid the "hey we should have thought of that"?
Is Lack Of Big Media Coverage Of Oklahoma Explosion OK? Strange that he doesn't call him a suicide bomber. We've debated this one around the office a bit. I don't buy the "the FBI has all the info so we can't cover it" excuse. The TV media hardly needs information to justify devoting excessive attention to a story.
Speaking of a lack of information, Jay Rosen is trying to understand how the New York Times is handling the Judith Miller situation and does a great job of outlining the number of unanswered questions.
While everyone is focused on the smearing of Joseph Wilson, this blogger looks at smear tactics at the Pentagon.
In writing about the launch of a Creative Commons fundraiser, Lawrence Lessig provides a nice basic explanation of what it's all about. A good primer if you missed the hype that started people putting little CC boxes on their material.
Colorized WWI photos — Takes a while to load, it's not a slide show.
These people are going around the world and are asking for your tips and pointers. I'm not sure what the registration is about, I guess to keep out spam. It doesn't look like they're trying to sell anything.
Hundreds Of Snakeheads Found In Va. Creek — Huge storms, floods, fires and crazy land-walking terror fish. Oh, He is angry.
UFO maps. They're not really arranged where I would have guessed. Given the number of sightings around Lake Michigan, I think it's safe to say that aliens are using that as a base to amass forces before taking over the planet. What?
Mercedes to come out with a hybrid fuel cell car — If you start saving now, you can buy one in 2012 when they come out. P.S. Check out that concept drawing at the bottom.
Trapped in a bottle (Where's the camera?)
Machine makes dishes on demand — It took me a while to figure out why this would be necessary. Does it really take up so much energy to make plates? And so much space to store them?
Rick Moranis streams two songs from his new CD. The second one is funny.
Video of the Day: Check out what he does at 1:15. Crazy.
Speaking of crazy, these guys are why your kid will be coming home with a broken body part. NOTE: There's a brief slam session at the beginning of the video but otherwise they're all happy endings.
Bush To Appoint Someone To Be In Charge Of Country
Watch Nova episodes free online
I'm behind on mail again. Tomorrow I catch up.
• October 12, 2005 | 2:03 AM ET
The federal prosecution and intimidation of online porn is perhaps a story uniquely suited to bloggers and online media given the nature of the subject matter. That said, it is still possible to follow the story via Safe For Work links. Last week we heard from the Suicide Girls. Today I clicked two more sites that had to shut down because of their content. One was text-only stories. In perhaps the most ironic twist yet, the guy we saw last week hosting Iraq war trophy photos of people killed and maimed in the name of spreading freedom is in jail, but not for the gore, for the porn.
Saudi Arabia blocks access to Blogger, Flickr, LiveJournal
Polling Right-Of-Center Bloggers On The Harriet Miers Nomination
Pro-Miers/Con-Miers side by side
Three part disharmony — Captain's Quarters sees three categories of conservative reactions to the Miers nomination. This is particularly significant to a community that is struggling with a bit of tent-too-big syndrome. As it is, I see people writing complaints to the Letters to the Editor mailbox about the term "conservative" needing a modifier in news reports. Do you mean social conservative? Religious conservative? Fiscal conservative?
You may have caught the news last week that AOL purchased Weblogs, inc . Folks who are interested in such things are looking at some of the reported numbers to do the math on how much the sale means a blog is worth.
Speaking of bloggy purchases, Dave Winer talks about selling Weblogs.com, the ping service that is the underpinning of so many blog tools. It's through Weblogs.com that many blog databases know when blogs have been updated. See for yourself.
More on new Nobel Laureate Thomas Schelling.
Video of the Day: Amazing animated plant video. They've got a lot of really cool stuff at the main site in the "projects" tab.
Speaking of video, a collection of short Pixar films — Naturally you want to see more, but the clips are long enough to get at least one joke in.
"Scientists have taught dolphins to combine both rhythm and vocalisations to produce music, resulting in an extremely high-pitched, short version of the Batman theme song." No audio link in the story. I did follow one link to a page of interesting sounds.
Speaking of listening to things, I heard a mash-up of President Bush singing a medley of Imagine and Take a Walk on the Wild Side on the car ride home yesterday. All three on that page came out really well.
Michael Totten reports on things getting thick in Lebanon. There may be mainstream reports of this as well, but I saw the blog report. There may be a lesson there for news editors about blogs reaching a different audience.
This person finds deep meaning in the Serenity movie. "This is the movie that I wanted Star Wars to be." Best phrase: "The cult of Han Solo." Warning: I haven't seen the movie yet, but this may contain a spoiler.
While at Technorati today I noticed that their top search term is "IIPM." It's the story of IBM pressuring an employee about his blog postings to the point where he resigned. The story is really bizarre.
Gada.Be searches a bunch of different engines at once ("metasearch"). I didn't understand the joke in the name until I read the "about" page:
Where is gada.be?
Anywhere you gada.be.
Crib Candy is a thumbnail blog of cool home furnishings and products.
Finding the location, identity, or affiliation of e-mail senders
7-11 in Japan will sell iPods. In case you have 300 bucks left over after buying cheese whiz and a blueberry slurpee.
Medium Format Pinhole Lego Camera
On the trail of cyberextortionists. Gee, it sure would be a shame if someone were to launch a denial-of-knee-cap attack on you.
Google global wi-fi/satellite based Internet? — This guy is just thinking out loud, it's not a news story. My understanding was that expectations are that WiFi will stay on the ground like telephone service and may in fact take over some of the role of satellites in GPS and broadcasting.
Tech firms agree on faster WiFi standard — Keep an eye out for 802.11n.
USB pencil sharpener — I'm not sure this is a totally stupid idea. I keep a lot of written notes even though I spend all day on the computer. I use a pen, but maybe if I had a USB sharpener I'd use a pencil.
On RSS and the coming wave of content theft — Though most of what you read about RSS is positive because it's more convenient for Web users, I don't know if the debate over content theft has ever really been put to bed. The idea is that if you can read my site in your RSS reader, then you're not coming to my site, so not only do I lose the traffic, but whoever is supplying your reader is benefiting from my content. This article outlines some other scenarios.
R.I.P. WYSIWYG — "[T]he most obvious departure from the past is that menus and toolbars are all but wiped out. The focus is now on letting users specify the results they want, rather than focusing on the primitive operations required to reach their goals." They're calling it "results-oriented."
"An industrial solvent used to clean graffiti has become the potentially lethal drug of choice for some on the gay clubbing scene." Consuming paint remover is bad. A public service message from Clicked.
Arianna Huffington savages the New York Times over its handling of the Plame story. (And stands up for blogs as agents of the news.)
But bloggers aren't journalists... probably.
But bloggers don't have to identify themselves.
" Scientists must stop ignoring "Intelligent Design"—religious prejudice disguised as intellectual freedom" — I think there's an interesting contrast in how the scientific community is dealing with the Intelligent Design folks, and how the journalistic community is dealing with bloggers. I know it's not a perfect parallel, but both deal with the question of how to handle someone who denies your credibility and thinks they can do your job as well or better than you with new ideas.
Hackocracy — The New Republic goes crony hunting. [ Ahem] ...
...Which seems to be a popular game lately.
" Smurfette is left for dead . Baby Smurf is left crying and orphaned as the Smurf's village is carpet bombed by warplanes..."
The DARPA grand challenge site has videos if you click the "downloads" tab.
Yahoo now has podcast search. Chinese lessons are their third most popular.
Have you played the Energy Hogs games yet? They're cute for kids, but not if you don't want you kid nagging you all the time about window caulk.
There's a new Michael Yon report from Iraq.
Waiter Rant tells the story of Legion. In case you're not familiar, Waiter Rant is usually a well written blog of stories from his job at a restaurant. In this case he reveals a bit of personal vulnerability and relays a Bible story.
Project Manager Leaves Suicide PowerPoint Presentation


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Communications Audits
Before staring a communications PR campaign, there are a number of issues to be addressed. The first stage is gaining a thorough understanding of your business objectives and shaping a public relations strategy to support this.
The communications audit process described below is flexible to suit your needs. It demonstrates the most effective methods that can be utilised to communicate with your target audiences, and positively differentiate your organisation from its competitors.
A communications evaluation process can:
• Document your company objectives. Identify the ideal public/internal perception you would like to have and how you see public relations activity supporting this
• Provide an understanding of your target audiences and your current communications output to them
• Create profiles of your key audiences to identify the most effective communications channels to use with them and help shift perception towards your organisation
• Benchmark your company against two key competitors, including a communications SWOT analysis, to help evaluate and inform any subsequent PR activities
• Develop a set of key messages for each audience supported by statistical or sourced evidence
• Create a highly focused campaign to overcome audience-perceived weaknesses, re-enforce your strengths and use identified PR strategies to support your business objectives
More Communications PR News
- PR programmes will benefit from a clear understanding of your public image
One of the advantages of using an external agency to manage a company's public relations is the market intelligence the agency obtains on their clients' behalf. It's human nature to be more comfortable talking to a third party so an agency routinely gathers opinion about its clients and their rivals from journalist and industry contacts […]


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Moving interstate in Australia is a big deal. Reliable Sydney Removalists warns Castle Hill residents to be careful when choosing a mover or risk endless headaches & damaged possessions.
Castle Hill, NSW- Reliable Sydney Removalists, which is a professional seasoned interstate removalists company has asked residents of Castle Hill to be careful when choosing the removalists to move them from Sydney to Melbourne, Brisbane, or Canberra.
It has emerged that there are companies wowing residents with super-affordable rates; thus luring them into hiring them. In the end, these removalists either run with a client's goods, fails to deliver on time, refuse to replace or repair damaged goods on transit, or lack the necessary licenses required by law in different states, which gets the homeowner into trouble with the authorities.
Homeowners will, therefore, have to avoid working with the first removalists they come across but instead focus on doing in-depth research about a company before signing an agreement.
This reliable interstate mover which has gained a solid reputation thanks to diligently serving a wide range of customers across Castle Hill has asked residents to first check the experience of a mover before hastily working with them. This will help them decide on whether or not the mover is qualified enough to suit their different needs.
"Through the years we have been serving clients in Castle Hill, we have seen some who are reluctant to sign a contract with us because of bad experiences they have had with other removalists in the past. We don't want this to continue happening. The client should be an important pillar of any company and should be protected at all costs. This is what we are doing. Shielding them from quacks whose goal is to charge them money and offer zero or poor services." the dispatch manager says.
Reliable Sydney Removalists has also asked homeowners to ask for licenses and insurances from those who purport to be interstate removalists. They should only work with those who can produce these documents since they are some of the measures that distinguish between true removalists who can offer this crucial service and masquerades.
This celebrated mover has faulted the law of the land which has not been strict enough to deter pretenders from thriving. However, they have said that if homeowners do their homework well and choose an excellent interstate removalist, they will make their moving hassle free and astoundingly enjoyable.
To get more information about Reliable Sydney Removalists, call them on (02) 8188 4663. You can also make bookings through their website: http://reliablesydneyremovalists.com.au/castle-hill.
Contact Info:
Name: Nathan McLean
Email: Send Email
Organization: Reliable Sydney Removalists
Address: Suite 36/15 Terminus St, Castle Hill, NSW 2154, Australia
Phone: +61-2-8188-4663
Website: http://reliablesydneyremovalists.com.au/castle-hill/
Source: PressCable
Release ID: 359402


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News for June 2011
Mark Romig named CEO of N.O. Tourism Marketing CorpJune 21, 2011 Latest News
Mark Romig named CEO of N.O. Tourism Marketing Corp.
by Christian Moises, News Editor
Mark Romig has been named CEO of the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corp. effective today. Romig started with NOTMC in an unofficial capacity June 2 after serving as vice president of marketing and public relations for Health Corporation of America's Delta Division, which included Tulane University Medical Center, for three years. Before that, he was president of public relations at Peter A. Mayer Advertising. "The opportunity of contributing to the success of the New Orleans' tourism industry is a great honor," Romig said in a release. "I am anxious to begin a new chapter for NOTMC, and help initiate an unprecedented collaboration with all other organizations related to tourism." Romig will make $163,000 a year and is eligible for up to a 30 percent increase each year if he meets certain goals. "In choosing a new CEO, it was obvious to the entire board that right in our own city was an individual that was more qualified than any candidate we could have chosen," Darryl Berger, chairman of the NOTMC's board of directors, said in a release. "Mark received a unanimous vote from the board, an indication of the confidence we have in his ability to lead." Sandy Shilstone stepped down as president and CEO March 31 after 11 years at the helm. Jeremy Cooker, director of special projects, took over in the interim.
Economic Impact of Family Gras 2011June 1, 2011 Latest News
The 2011 Family Gras Weekend in Jefferson Parish brought 4,092 out‐of‐town visitors who accounted for 11,571 visitor nights in the local area. The weekend generated a total economic impact of $6.6 million. This includes $3.4 million in direct spending and $3.2 million in secondary spending. In addition, the weekend generated over $0.5 million in state and local tax revenue.
UNO economic impact study data.
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Instrumental Music
Blair's performing-arts classes are one-of-a-kind, and our teachers are really talented and passionate about their subjects. That enthusiasm, as well as the close bonds we build with faculty members who also coach us and live with us, create a learning environment that extends far beyond the classroom. The courses are very interactive, and there's really never a dull moment.
Siena, New Jersey
Blair's instrumental musicians pursue a multifaceted study of music through academic-day courses, rehearsals and private lessons, as well as a range of performance opportunities, including spring and fall concerts, Christmas Vespers, and periodic tours in the U.S. and Europe. In addition, we offer a variety of academic electives that offer further study of music, including, in recent years, Advanced Placement (AP) music theory, song writing and audio engineering.
The Orchestra is our premiere instrumental ensemble, and these dedicated musicians practice a broad repertoire of classical-to-modern works during four, weekly class-day rehearsals. Students with three or more years' playing experience audition for Orchestra membership, and the group performs regularly on Blair's stage and enjoys touring opportunities as well. The String Orchestra, Wind Symphony and Chamber Ensembles give smaller, select groups of musicians the chance to pursue in-depth study of varied musical genres.Musicians who wish to perform jazz at the highest level audition for Blair's Jazz Ensemble. During academic-day rehearsals, these instrumentalists focus on improvisation, as well as understanding jazz scales, chords, theory and strong ensemble playing. The Jazz Ensemble is a mainstay at Blair concerts and performs at receptions and other events, too.
View a schedule of upcoming performances by Orchestra, String Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and Chamber and Jazz Ensemble performances.
Sample Repertoire for Orchestra
|English Folk Song Suite
|Ralph Vaughan Williams, arr. Gordon Jacob
|Irish Tune from County Derry
|Percy Aldridge Grainger, ed. Dana Perna
|Romeo & Juliet Overture
|Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, arr. Jerry Brubaker
|Poeme Symphonique, "Les Preludes"
|Franz Liszt, arr. Rick England
|Highlights from Jurassic Park
|John Williams, arr. Calvin Custer
|Pirates of the Caribbean
|Klaus Badelt, arr. Ted Ricketts
|Star Wars (Main Title)
|John Williams, arr. Robert W. Smith
|Selections from Les Miserables
|arr. Bob Lowden
|The William Tell Overture
|Giocchino Rossini, arr. Jerry Lehmeier
|The Planets, Mars and Jupiter
|Gustav Holst, arr. Clark McAlister and Vernon Leidig
|Firebird Suite, Berceuse and Finale
|Igor Stravinsky
|Jean Sibelius
Sample Repertoire for Jazz Ensemble
|The Girl from Ipanema
|Antonio Carlos Jobim, arr. Frank Mantooth
|John Coltrane, arr. Mike Tomaro
|Stolen Moments
|Oliver Nelson, arr. Frank Mantooth
|St. Thomas
|Sonny Rollins, arr. Mark Taylor
|I Remember You
|Johnny Mercer and Victor Schertzinger, arr. Frank Mantooth
|Miles Davis, arr. Mark Taylor
|Dream a Little Dream of Me
|Kahn, Andre, Schwantd, arr. Matt Kolodzik '15
|Song for My Father
|Horace Silver, arr. Frank Mantooth
|A Night In Tunisia
|Dizzy Gillespie and Frank Paparelli, arr. Michael Philip Mossman
|Call Me Irresponsible
|Sammy Cahn and James Van Heusen, arr. Frank Mantooth
Sample Repertoire for Orchestra & Singers
|Gloria in D, RV 589
|Antonio Vivaldi
|Ave Verum Corpus
|Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
|Charles Hubert Hastings Perry
|Spaseniye Sodelal
|Pavel Chesnakov
|Duh Tvoy Blagiy
|Pavel Chesnakov
|Carmina Burana, I. O Fortuna
|Carl Orff


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Naked Hedgehogs' Kick-Starter
Naked Hedgehogs' Kick-Starter
Spend 10 days discovering how to live, love and lead more authentically. This online Kick-Starter is a great opportunity to press the pause button and invest in the most important things in your life... your relationships.
Through in-depth teaching, personal reflection, and daily exercises, you'll discover how to start relating from the inside out and building authentic connections with everybody in your life.
WARNING: This programme is designed to kick-start your journey to becoming more authentic and will therefore get you emotionally sweaty! The daily lessons and tasks will take you around 20 minutes to complete. The participants who get the most out of the programme are those who commit to and complete all the modules. You will not be allowed to start the Naked Hedgehog's "60 days to authenticity" Bootcamp unless you have successfully completed the Kick-Starter programme first.


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India matchless in chequered game
It's a sport in which India is a powerhouse even on the world stage.india Updated: Mar 09, 2007 13:21 IST
It's a sport in which India is a powerhouse even on the world stage. Indeed, on the Asian stage in Doha, the Indians were quite unstoppable. Two gold medals out of three is no mean feat, considering the fact that the booty has been amassed by just a three-member team.
Koneru Humpy, who brought India the first gold at the Doha Games 10 days ago, combined with Krishnan Sasikiran and Pentyala Harikrishna as the Indian team emerged easy winners on Thursday evening, landing India their last gold at Doha.
The team, in fact, had practically ensured a gold three days before the final day, and only the formalities remained. The Indians completed the job on Thursday evening, when the ninth and final round was played out against Kazakhstan in the silence of the Al-Dana Indoor hall.
Earlier, on Wednesday, a small group of chess aficionados watched the Indian trio decimate the Indonesians in the eighth round in silence. Just a few steps away, the Indian mixed doubles pair of Leander Paes and Sania Mirza was finishing off a Japanese pair in the final amidst the deafening roar of close to 5,000 people.
The contrast was difficult to miss. Two gold medals, in two different arenas — and one "superior" to the other in terms of appreciation! But Humpy does not want to be drawn into that discussion.
"They played their own game and we played our own… They are good in their sport while we are the best in ours," Humpy summed it up.
In their moment of triumph, the Indians, however, missed the champion — Viswanathan Anand.
Bharat Singh, the team manager, sitting in the stands watching tennis, could only say: "If Vishy had been here, we would have won the gold in the men's individual rapid chess as well. In the team event it wouldn't have made much difference as all the players were very good."
Humpy, not wanting to be drawn into the controversy of Anand skipping the Games, cited her own example, saying: "Playing at the Games had only a negligible effect on my ELO points."
The tall Vijayawada girl, coached by her father, said she was ecstatic after the team gold on Thursday.
"I am very happy. This has been our best performance ever…We have never been able to score resounding victories like these in the past. It's very surprising for us and I think luck has also favoured us," said the champion.
Saiskiran, who failed to make a mark in the men's individual event, said, "It's a morale-boosting win for the team, especially after the chess Olympiad in Turin earlier this year when we finished only third and felt very bad about it."
"As a team, we performed very well. We co-ordinated our preparations… Had Vishy been around, we would have been even stronger. But we did very well even without him. I believe he is doing well elsewhere. Now I would be preparing for the Aeroflot Tournament in Moscow," Sasikiran, who has the distinction of beating Anand, said with a smile.
Anand or no Anand, the Indians have indeed made the others look like pawns on the boards.
First Published: Mar 09, 2007 13:21 IST


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Tomorrow is the last day of Jake's swim lesson this summer. We are happy that he learned basic skills on swimming. What we are most grateful about is that his fear of water was overcome and now he can float by himself without any help from us. He loves to play under the water and glides his arms and legs while he floats. Anyway, his friend, Tyson will be joining a soccer training this fall. His father asked us whether he will join, too. We didn't think about it till last week. I want him to be on the team just so he would have more time to socialize and meet new friends and at the same time boost his self esteem. But hubby said that he would think about it. While we haven't decided yet, it would be very nice to buy Jake personalized soccer balls. I bet he would like that since he already is excited though we haven't decided yet :-). I hope hubby would let our son play.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
He is Excited to Join the Team
Posted by Cecile at 7/28/2010 07:31:00 PM
2 comments:
- CaptainRunner on August 4, 2010 at 10:32 PM said...
Nice, he already knows how to swim. I had to cover my face for I don't know hot to swim :(
If he wanted to join the team, then let him :)
- Cecile on August 5, 2010 at 12:26 PM said...
yup, will do that :-); thnks for the visit and encouragement :-)
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Garlic— the healing herb.
Since it was introduced by Spain to our country during the Spanish era, garlic has then become one of the in demand ingredients and seasoning. It is widely used in almost any country, with over 300 species of it grown worldwide that's why I bet you wouldn't have any difficulty in finding these in the market.
After all, what would kitchens be without our ever reliable ingredient—garlic?
Its name originally came from the old English word garleac, meaning "spear leek".
Aside from being one of the ever famous and widely sought kitchen ingredient, did you know that garlic is useful in many other ways?
With a scientific name of Allium sativum, it is known to contain a high amount of vitamins and minerals, chlorine, iodine and sulfur, making it a good source of many health benefits.
The strong smell of garlic is due to the chemical reaction that happens when the garlic cells are broken, that's why the smell is stronger just after mincing it.
Here are some fun facts about garlic that you might want to know in case you're interested about the many benefits of garlic:
- It has antimicrobial and antifungal properties which help to fight against infection.
- LDL, termed as the bad cholesterol, which increases the risk for heart disease is said to be effectively controlled by garlic. It is believed that garlic lowers the blood cholesterol levels and prevents the buildup of plaques in the arteries. Amazing, isn't it?
- With the help of the powerful compound, Allicin, an antioxidant – it is said to help fight acne—a major skin problem among teenagers and adults as well.
- Stimulates digestion by activating the secretion of gastric juices.
- When the cloves are crushed and incorporated in water or drinks, it is said to help relieve stomach upsets and digestive disorders. Its antiseptic effect also helps cleanse the blood and prevent infectious diseases and inflammations of the stomach and intestines.
- Garlic and warts: some people believe that garlic can cure warts. The garlic wart cure involves rubbing a fresh garlic clove all over the wart(s) and covering it with a bandage. Warts are commonly caused by the human papilloma virus. Although scientific data on this is limited, since garlic kills many viruses it may also kill warts. One small study found that garlic oil applied 2x day removed warts within 1-2 weeks (Dehghsani et al. 2005)
- It is said to help your plants from aphid attacks. Simply mix crushed garlic with water and spritz the leaves of the plant/s with the spray.
- Others would skip on eating this and including it in their menu because of its strong smell. One little tip: Drinking lemon juice or eating a few slices of lemon will stop bad garlic breath.
- There's this belief that garlic keeps vampires away as well as evil spirits.
- One good to know fact, fear of garlic is called alliumphobia
Over the years, garlic, when taken in just the right amount, has been known as a very safe food and herb and there are few serious garlic side effects to be really worried about.
Here are some pointers that you might want to take note of:
- Garlic should not be taken before a surgery because it has anticoagulant properties that inhibit the clotting of blood. And also, people who are on blood-thinning medications must not take garlic for the same reason.
- If you think you have allergies on garlic, skip on eating this and including it on your menu.
If you want additional information about garlic and its health effects and benefits, you can go here.
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Have a great day everyone! 🙂
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Thursday round-up
While the Court is in recess, Justice Scalia's comments about gender discrimination and the Fourteenth Amendment and his decision to speak to new members of Congress about the Constitution continue to generate commentary. At Dorf on Law, Mike Dorf argues that Justice Scalia's position on the Fourteenth Amendment and sex discrimination is "somewhat overstated," explaining that "it was at least possible to argue circa 1868 that [the] broad requirement [of Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment] of equal protection required some measure of sexual equality with respect to civil rights." The editorial board of the Los Angeles Times defends Justice Scalia's decision to speak with incoming House members about the Constitution (which Adam previously covered here and here); the board observes that the Justice "is a learned and provocative legal thinker," but notes that if "Congress is going to conduct an adult education seminar on the Supreme Court," it should also hear from the Justice's "liberal colleagues." Meanwhile, the WSJ Law Blog and the ABA Journal discuss the critical reactions to the planned lecture.
- At Balkinization, Jamal Greene discusses Justice Thomas's possible views on the Court's 1944 decision in Korematsu v. United States.
Recommended Citation: Amanda Rice, Thursday round-up, SCOTUSblog (Jan. 6, 2011, 11:36 AM), https://www.scotusblog.com/2011/01/thursday-round-up-61/


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Hatchup Katchup Bloody Mary (add your favorite vodka or tequila to taste!)
Start with a great cocktail shaker and fill about halfway with ice.
Spice Blend:
1/4 tsp peppercorn
1/4 tsp sel gris (to taste can go to 1/2 tsp w/o overdoing it)
1/2 tsp celery seed
Put in mortar and pestle and make a fine grind. Throw in the shaker.
Add To Shaker:
2-3 tbsp HATCHUP KATCHUP
1/2 tsp Worcestershire
1/2 tsp prepared fine horseradish (if using fresh otherwise put 1/2 tbs horseradish through juicer when juicing the ginger and tomato).
1 tsp dill pickle juice.
Squeeze 1/4 lemon
In juicer:
add 4-5 ripened tomatoes, 1 tbs fresh ginger, and if using fresh horseradish add now.
Pour into shaker and shake shake shake. Pour into tall glass over ice.
Garnish with cilantro, parsley, and basil leaf. Place a celery stalk in at the very least. for episode we used: cornichon (mini pickle) , pickled ginger, marinated pimento stuffed olives, sundried tomato, fresh heirloom cherry tomatoes, and a chunk of jarlsberg cheese.


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Chris Hemsworth's cut 'Ghostbusters' dance sequence cost Sony seven figures
Director Paul Feig has said that cutting the Ghostbusters dance sequence starring Chris Hemsworth was "the biggest decision of my life," but a source on the film tells THR that it was an expensive one, too — the scene cost in the low seven figures and took up two full days of shooting, not including rehearsal time.
Mixed audience reactions during test screenings of the scene, in which Hemsworth's possessed receptionist leads NYPD officers and camouflage-clad soldiers in a choreographed dance number to The Bee Gees' "You Should Be Dancing," led filmmakers to move it into the closing credits. It now plays after several deleted scenes including one featuring Sigourney Weaver.
Sony and Village Roadshow surely would like to have that chunk of change back as the film, with a net production budget of $144 million, will have a tough road to profitability after a $46 million debut. A Sony rep denied the amount quoted by the source, saying "You should check your source, the cost is absolutely wrong, completely overinflated."
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Feig's rep didn't respond to a request for comment.
A version of this story first appeared in the Aug. 5 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe.
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