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For Kevin Ollie, charity begins at home
Coach co-chaired Miracle League of Connecticut fundraiser
WEST HARTFORD >> It would be hard to find a more worthy charity than the Miracle League of Connecticut.
Dedicated to giving visually or physically impaired kids the chance to participate in sports, the organization recently built a fully accessible field next to UConn's West Hartford campus that allows physically challenged kids to play baseball or softball like everyone else.
"If you've ever been to the park, you see what they do, you see the laughter of the kids, from boys and girls," said UConn men's basketball coach Kevin Ollie. "You see the smiles and you understand what it's really about. It's not about hitting golf balls and this and that, it's about giving a kid a chance at playing organized sports that a lot of folks have said no to."
Inspired by the project, Ollie and former UConn women's star/current Hartford women's basketball coach Jennifer Rizzotti served as co-chairs of the Miracle League of Connecticut Celebrity Golf Classic on Tuesday at Wampanoag Country Club.
"We want a lot of parks that are accessible for people confined to wheelchairs," said Ollie. "For them to play a sport — baseball now — they do so many other things, I just jumped at the chance to be a part of this. Not only be a part of it, but put my money where my mouth is, also."
And that's a lot of money these days. About $15 million over the next five years, after signing a new contract with UConn a couple of weeks ago.
"It gives me security, and understanding that I'm going to be here for a long time," Ollie noted. "I think it's great for the program and great for me. I love this state, I love this university. There's no other place where I'd rather be."
Of course, rumors ran wild that Ollie might be willing to take his talents to the NBA, and at least one team did contact him about its head coaching vacancy. Those rumors will likely continue to surround Ollie, fresh off a national title in his second year as head coach and with oodles of NBA respect and pedigree in his corner.
"I don't know about the future," he said, shortly before teeing off at the event. "The only thing I can do is take care of today. I've got a five-year contract, and I believe I'm going to be here all five years. That's my motto, that's where I want to be at. I want to be here with my family, see my daughter graduate from high school here in Connecticut. Whatever happens is gonna happen. There's gonna be speculation every year. The kids know that I have their best interests in mind and the university knows that I'm going to come out here and (do) as best as I can. ...This is a great program, this is where I want to be, where I got my degree at, where I found my wife. There's a lot of great things that have happened to me at the University of Connecticut."
Now comes the tough part: repeating as champion. The Huskies have some big losses (Shabazz Napier, DeAndre Daniels, Niels Giffey), but also have plenty of key returnees (Ryan Boatright, Amida Brimah, Phil Nolan) and promising newcomers (Rodney Purvis, Daniel Hamilton, Sam Cassell Jr.). It's up to Ollie to bring it all together for another title run — and ward off any championship hangovers.
"You can't get drunk off success," Ollie said. "At the end of the day, we've got a lot of hungry guys. Some guys didn't play as much as they wanted to play. They're gonna stay hungry. You just try to motivate and drive guys, and at the end of the day, you want them to have the best chance possible. That's how I can screw it up, not giving every guy opportunity. Now, you can screw it up, if you don't work at the opportunity given. It's a clean slate. If you want to eat, pull up your chair to the table and eat."
Rim Rattlings
• It's official: the UConn men and women will be feted at the White House on Monday, most likely later in the afternoon.
• Cassell is on the UConn campus now, taking summer courses. Hamilton and fellow incoming frosh Rakim Lubin are expected to be in Storrs by the end of the month and will also enroll in summer classes.
• Napier recently had his first NBA workout, with the Phoenix Suns.
• Ollie reported that Brimah, the 7-foot center, is progressing well after undergoing right shoulder surgery a little over a month ago.
"He's doing good. He's growing an Afro, so I guess that's good. His shoulder looks good, he's out of his harness. Of course, he can't do anything physically right now, but we've got the best physical trainer, James Doran. He's gonna have Amida right at the right time, and he's gonna get back on the floor and dominate. I think he's gonna have a great sophomore season. I really believe that."


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Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller Sharon Bock has been sworn in as president-elect of the Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers, a statewide association of financial officials who oversee local spending.
Bock, first elected in Palm Beach County in 2004, provided an update on pro se efforts at the Florida E-Filing Authority Board meeting and chaired the Florida Clerk of Courts Operations Corporation Executive Council meeting.
She recently provided an overview of the county's financial health, proclaiming it to be strong.

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We're feeling a bit Blue, ok that was a bit cliche, but the catwalks are full of blue hues in every shade and we love it. From cobalt to dusty blue and shades so dark they are almost purple, we wanna rock every shade. In satins and embellishment, the royal hue looks uber luxurious. Team with black to keep it sleek or go wild with contrasting colours, oh and PILE on the accessories, make it so heavy with sparkle that people will think you're royalty.
Stuck on what blue is for you? See what we picked below.


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Kristen Stewart Reveals: I'm Not Scared Of My Fans — Watch
Unlike other celebs, Kristen Stewart loves hanging out with her fans. Keep reading to find out why!
Kristen Stewart may be one of the most famous celebs in the world, but that doesn't stop the 22-year-old actress from going to public music festivals with her friends — and fans!
Last month, Kristen went to Coachella with a group of her best friends, and as expected, was trailed by the paparazzi. But that didn't stop the brunette beauty from having a great time in the desert!
"Yeah, every once in awhile it's odd," Kristen said during an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live on May 7.
To cope with the photographers, easy-breezy Kristen said that she simply pulled her baseball cap down over her head. "It's a done deal," she explained.
Though Kristen may be used to the constant media attention and isn't phased when fans clamor to take her picture, her friends can get really protective. "My friends are really hilarious actually. I need to tell them to calm down," Kristen admitted. "They'll be like 'Hey! I see you taking a picture!' and I'm like, no, that's perfectly fine."
Even Jimmy Kimmel remarked on the level of mania outside the studio sparked by Kristen's appearance on the show. "It's beyond the normal level of a celebrity getting attacked," he said.
Kristen disagreed, and replied, "It's not. Everyone knew I was coming here."
What do YOU think, HollywoodLifers? Would you approach Kristen if you saw her on the street?
Jennifer Kamm
More Kristen Stewart News
- Kristen Stewart's New Action Movie Revealed
- Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart Were Robbed By MTV Movie Awards
- Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart: Their On-Set PDA Revealed


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Regardless of how many gorgeous gray or plum colors I have in my collection, there is only one line that owns my heart with nude shades, and that is Bobbi Brown. The Bobbi Brown Desert Twilight Collection for Fall 2012 introduces a new assortment of eye, lip, cheek and nail (!) shades that take inspiration from the desert light. Read on for more…
Highlights of the Bobbi Brown Desert Twilight Collection include:
The Limited-Edition Desert Twilight Eye Palette is the star of the collection. The eight eyeshadow shades include Navajo, Twilight Pink Metallic, Twilight Metallic, Cement, Pink Dusk, Metallic Dusk Sparkle, Water Color Pink Sparkle and Chocolate Mauve. With different textures and finishes, this palette is as versatile as it is beautiful. $60
When I reach for eyeliner, Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner is always my first go-to. Now in a new limited-edition shade called Twilight Night Shimmer Ink, this color is just beyond. It's a dark plum-bronze shade with a hint of shimmer that I'll be wearing all year. I'm obsessed! $22
I received four new shades of Lip Gloss to preview (L-R)–Evening Rose Lip Gloss, Honeysuckle Lip Gloss, Twilight Lip Gloss, and Bronzed Heather High Shimmer Lip Gloss. These shades give you plenty of options for summer-into-fall lip looks. Both formulas feel great on the lips because they contain botanicals to moisturize and condition, while being highly pigmented for maximum color. $23
Remember a long time ago when Bobbi Brown had nail colors? Then they went away (sad face)? Two Nail Polish Shades are back in this collection. Turquoise, a true turquoise cream and Twilight Shimmer, a bronze shimmer. Of the two shades, I found Turquoise the easier color to wear and work with (see photo), but hard to photograph. I applied Turquoise over a coat of white to get maximum color saturation. $18
The Bronzer/Blush Duo is another favorite product in the collection. I prefer a bronzer and blush in the same compact; a bronzer alone can make you look washed out. This compact combines the Bahama Brown Shimmer Blush with Pink Peony Illuminating Bronzer for the perfect shade of sun-kissed. This combination will work year-round, so don't put it away at the end of the summer! $36
The Desert Twilight Mini Brush Set contains four essential brushes, in a sleek, flat shape. Housed in a gold, metallic case trimmed in turquoise, this brush set is as elegant as it is chic. On the inside of the case, there's a pocket, perfect for stashing your lip glosses or other necessities. As someone who always carries the right tools to do the job, if you haven't invested in a nice set of travel brushes, this is one to consider. $55
The Bobbi Brown Desert Twilight Collection is available now at Bobbi Brown counters and online at bobbibrown.com. Will you be picking anything up from this collection? Let me know in the comments!


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Process without Metrics is a Waste of Time
So my title is a bit strong but blindly following a process without questioning it's value back to the organization IS a waste of time. If you cannot measure the process for success, how do you know it is a good process?
I often talk with my customers about the fact that technology is not the total solution to IT's problems. It is a piece of the puzzle that should be incorporated into an organization's existing processes. I think this is where most companies stop but they are missing a large piece–measurement of this process.
Organizations spend lots of time creating, managing, and fine tuning processes but I am not convinced they spend near enough time measuring the success of these processes. If I have put in a new change management process complete with a new ticketing system can I easily track:
- Completeness of change–was the change implemented 100%
- Was it deployed during the appropriate time frame?
- Are there any additional changes that did not have an associated ticket?
- How many planned changes caused an outage?
The change management process is designed to protect the business from service interruptions due to change. So can you look over the past year and determine if this did indeed happen? How many unauthorized changes did you find take place? Was it lower than the year before?
If you cannot measure the impact of a process that you are currently following, how do you know if it is working in an efficient and effective manner?
I'm not advocating processes should not be in place but I am advocating that these processes should be measured against a metric to determine if the process should be changed. Do not blindly follow a process just because it has "always been that way."


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Thursday, November 6, 2008
Medic Esthetic
image © rené van der hulst
Gwendolyn Huskens recently presented her shoe collection at the graduation show of the Design Academy of Eindhoven.
Inspired by the taboos usually associated to physical deformities, she constructed her shoes using medical and orthopedic materials such as plaster, bandages and band-aids.
How genius is this? I love when a designer is willing to push the boundaries and give garments an almost morbid connotation. At first glance you see an amazing, proportional shoe, then you notice the materials and instantly your mind is catapulted into the orthopedic ward of a hospital. I wish casts actually looked like this. I would seriously break both my big toes to work that wedge bootie. I hope someone is coming up with *fierce* crutches.
images from marzellluz's flickr
engendered by JJ a 6:38 PM
3 comments:
- Marina said...
O, please, don't do this!I prefer your healthy legs in Nicolas Kirkwood booties))))
P.S. Funny idea, but more suitable for movies or theatre
- November 6, 2008 at 9:57 PM
- brian ashby said...
these shoes are AMAZING....i would love to work with this designer someday!
- November 8, 2008 at 6:30 AM
- Gerry said...
These are absolutely gorgeous. I would wear any of them in a heartbeat. Thanks for posting :)
- November 17, 2008 at 4:09 AM
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Well Readers Mine, it's been a bit of a dry-spell, blog-wise, and I don't think the rainy season's upon us yet. I'm moving into the last month of the semester, and on top of the homework, exams, and papers associated with school, the national PCA/ACA conference in San Antonio kicks off on 20 April, and I'm presenting a paper on Breaking Bad on the 21st, so I've managed to get at least one too many plates spinning as usual. The long and the short of all this is that Solomon Mao's is going to be sliding a bit further down the priority list than I might like, but I'll try to slip in a pithy post every now and again, and get back to meatier fare ASAP. In the meantime, here's a quick look at a favorite subject.
Quatermain Returns! Never fear that in the recent bout of political postings that I've given up the reading life for a more activist role. Reading is the one thing I manage to make room for no matter what, and a day without a book is… well, there's just no such thing as a day without a book. Lately I took the opportunity offered by Spring Break to return with great pleasure to the world of H. Rider Haggard's Allan Quatermain, and regret to report that with Miawa's Revenge: or, the War of the Little Hand, I have now read the complete series. I really kind of hate that, but luckily, it had been so long since I had read King Solomon's Mines and Allan Quatermain (which are the last books chronologically in Allan's world while being the first ones written in ours) that I was able to start all over again. The up side is, thanks to Amazon and the Kindle, I have some 50 other novels by Haggard, so maybe I'll discover untold treasures in new worlds to come.
Ancient Empires! On the non-fiction side of things, I'm about half-way through The Might That Was Assyria by H. W. F. Saggs, an exquisite overview of ancient Assyria, by a man who possessed a great facility with words, deep knowledge of his subject, and a sense of humor that shines brilliantly throughout the book. Here's a sample:
"The reader will notice that I actually like the Assyrians, warts and all: I make no apology for this. Though the Assyrians, like the people of every other nation ancient and modern, were sometimes less than kind to their fellow humans, I feel no compulsion to be continually advertising my own rightmindedness by offering judgment upon their every action or attitude in terms of current liberal orthodoxy."
Or this on Assyrian trading concerns in Cappadocia:
"Who were the local consumers of these products in Anatolia? …What was the system of native government in Anatolia and the relationship of the Assyrian merchants to the local government? The threat is never far distant of one of these problems, or others of like nature, festering into a Ph. D. thesis."
Lovely stuff. As to the subject matter, the book provides the best single volume look at the Assyrians I've ever come across, and reveals a nation and a culture that is too often ignored by historians and distorted by Biblical scholars intent on what was a very small piece of a very large Assyrian Empire.
Operas in Space! During an unexpected hospital stay last week (about which more later), I had the opportunity to read Echo, the latest by Jack McDevitt. One of my favorite contemporary SF authors, McDevitt specializes in a kind of Lonely Universe sub-genre, where the galaxy is vast, humans are moving out through it, and discovering with extremely rare exceptions, that we are alone after all. Oh there have been others, but by the time we've come along what's left of them belongs to the fields of xeno-archeology and –anthropology. Meanwhile, human technology and society has advanced to the point where life can be lived pleasantly by everyone on most worlds. Perhaps too pleasantly. In one of the more interesting themes in recent SF, McDevitt is examining the consequences of a society that, while not exactly decadent, is comfortably complacent. The first excitement of interstellar colonization is long past, and the exploratory urge and curiosity sparked by the development of relatively fast interstellar drives has faded in the face of centuries of human life in space, and the discovery of only two extant intelligent alien species in that time. The extraordinary has become commonplace, and why spend months cooped up on a ship to go see a twin binary system up close when you can see any number of astronomical wonders in a single evening from the comfort of the living room via immersive holography? Human society has turned inward again, and begun a soft retreat from the stars.
Of course, this doesn't apply to everyone, and the dream of becoming an interstellar pilot still burns strong in some, only to be somewhat dampened by the reality of routine travel routes well within explored space that make up the lives of most pilots, and keep them away from family and friends for months at a time. McDevitt's characters are the Victorian Adventurers of this far-flung future, rooted and glad to be so in the civilized life of the advanced worlds, but also willing to follow a mystery, or just their own curiosity, out beyond the edges of the known. It is an interesting, and sometimes uncomfortable world, as the reader can't help but draw parallels between McDevitt's 'verse and our own. Echo is a return to the lives of two of McDevitt's perennial heroes, the roguish gentleman-scholar and antique-dealer Alex Benedict, and his partner and pilot Chase Kolpath. Benedict and Kolpath have been McDevitt's protagonists for three other novels, and Kolpath again serves as the narrator for the book, which follows the series' usual structure of Alex and Chase being drawn into mystery, intrigue, and danger by a strange, ancient artifact, their investigation set against a magnificent backdrop of deep space. Echo is more pensive than the other books in the series and the tone throughout is somewhat melancholy, but there is something beautiful there as well. In any event, it was a thoroughly enjoyable read over a hurry-up-and-wait weekend in the hospital, so McDevitt remains near and dear to my heart. Give him a try.
Well, that's it for now, and it took long enough to get even this bit o' fluff written. I'll try and catch up again soon, so in the meantime, be well.


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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Enjoy the Moment for Alanna and Book Review: One For the Money
Paper: My Minds Eye Abbey's Road
Stamps: Sarah Kay, sentiment is PTI
Prima Flowers, PTI Buttons, Pearls, Crystal Stickles, Nestabilites, and Copics
I'm still not done with Never Eat Alone. It's an easy read, but it's made me ponder on some stuff, so I decided to take a break and read something else. I love murder mysteries and suspense, so I decided to try One For the Money, which is part of the Stephanie Plum series. Overall, I was pretty disappointed in it and will not be reading the rest of the series.
It's about how Stephanie loses her job and starts working as a Bounty Hunter for her cousin, because she needs money to pay rent. I don't know that much about Bounty Hunters...but seems too unrealistic for me. The style of writing is light and witty, but it doesn't match up well when it comes to the darker parts like rape, shooting, etc.
Everyone have a great hump day! Who are your Top 20 favorites so far? I hate how I love people who don't make it or leave. I was so sad that Paula didn't take it and sad that Billy Bell won't be on it anymore. But I was really happy for Pauline, since she almost made Season 5.
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Gorgeous card the coloring job is superb. You will love the Stephanie Plum books! Way fun to read!ReplyDelete
Hi there,ReplyDelete
Great card with fab colouring and those flowers are super.
Hugs Ali x
This is beautiful. Fabulous coloring as always.ReplyDelete
Gorgeous card/image!! Love the colors & papers!!ReplyDelete
Oh loved the colors you used!! Great job making this card ;-)ReplyDelete
I love this Sparkle! The colors are so pretty!ReplyDelete
Great card! I am reading Mary Kay Andrews books, they are set in current time in the south. They are a little mystery mixed in with love story. They are really good :) Just a thought if you are looking for something.ReplyDelete
Have a great day.
Sparkle, Great card...I love the colors. I am reading Charlaine Harris books (True Blood) I can't get enough.ReplyDelete
Well I had to comment after I saw my name on your post header. This is SO gorgeous Sparkle and I can't believe that I will be getting a Sparkle Smith original. I'll treasure it forever.ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for being a great blogging friend.
- AnonymousOctober 28, 2009 at 7:13 AM
Love the bright pretty colours of this card, and the image is so cute!ReplyDelete
What a cute, cute card! I am in LOVE with that color combo...so perfect! :)ReplyDelete
Wonderful creation, Sparkle! Your coloring is awesome, and you have a gift for combining colors!ReplyDelete
And yes, I'm glad Pauline got to stay. Her solo was just ok, but she was great during the top 20 performance.
This card is just SO sweet! You always do such a great job!ReplyDelete
Oh, your card is so sweet! I love these pretty colors together!ReplyDelete
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Okay you have to read book 2. The first book sucks and it isn't a good representation of the series. I seriously LOVE this series. You really get to know the characters better - and there are lots of laugh out loud moments in the other books.ReplyDelete
ps... your card is darling! :)
So pretty! I love all the SK images!ReplyDelete
I love the colours you used. What a lovely card, I wish I had some Sarah Kay stamps too, bbut sadly they are not available in South Africa (like most of the other devine stamps you guys can buy!) and with postage as bad as it is, it is just not worth trying to get some.ReplyDelete
a beautiful card using an adorable image! I can't stand murder mysteries. And I hate scary movies. When I was in middle school I read The Dark and Deadly Pool and I couldn't sleep for months! lol. Needless to say I never read another murder mystery book, and don't ever plan to. :)ReplyDelete
Beautiful card as always, Spoarkle!ReplyDelete
I Tivo'd it and haven't watched yet because it's not my DH's cup of tea - what, what ,what!?? Billy Bell is gone?! Ok, off to watch now to see how THIS happened!! He was one of my early faves, along with Russel and Tap Girl! I still miss Marc from 2 years ago though!! :-)Traci
so so pretty.ReplyDelete
Your card is gorgeous, I love the colors you used. Glad you liked the images. Can't figure out why my blog won't 'feed' to say it's been updated, especially since I've update a couple of times this past week? Any ideas?ReplyDelete
I agree, book one of that series stunk, but they do get better as previously mentioned. Great for a good laugh.
So beautiful card! I love the colors :)ReplyDelete
Great card. Beautiful colors. If you like murder mysteries try Robert Crais.ReplyDelete
Love the bright, happy colors! Great card!!ReplyDelete
fabulous card, love the sweet image and those colours are so pretty, hugs Debx!ReplyDelete
Beautiful colors Sparkle...Alanna will love it!ReplyDelete
Oh, I love this color combo. You have a great eye for interesting combos. super cute!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous! Love that green and blue combo!!ReplyDelete
I love the Stephanie Plum series. That being said I have never been able to finish book one. My mom got me hooked by playing book 12 on her iPod in the car. (Captive audience) As I understand it the books don't get really good until after book 6. My favorites are 12, 8, 10, and the newest 15 is awesome all the way up until the end which makes me pout. Try one of the later book and forget about the first 5 or 6. Love the card as always!
Your card is very pretty Sparkle! Awesome coloring and gorgeous image!ReplyDelete
Oh wow, the colors are striking on this, love the combo...a gorgeous card! Too bad about Billy, hopefully he can come back next year. My favs are Jakob, Karen, Ryan, Russell and Ellynore so far.ReplyDelete
Super cute! :)ReplyDelete
My favorites are usually the underdog - this year: the Krumper Russell. I think it's awesome that he's really good and he has no formal training! :)
I liked the Stephanie Plum series because they are light, quick reads. If I'm wanting true murder/mystery, I read James Patterson. His books are pretty gruesome, but I love them anyway :)ReplyDelete
Thanks for visiting my blog! I truly appreciate you taking the time to read and comment! Love, Sparks


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Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan stood tall again on Sunday night as he showered praise on Maharashtra and Marathi. He said said he was indebted to the state which shaped his destiny and gave him name and fame.
This highlighted the absence of cheif minister Ashok Chavan in the ceremony which marked culmination of biggest event of Maharashtra's literary calendar. The chief minister skipped the event in a bid not to displease his political bosses in New Delhi.
This has created a ferocious debate in the cultural circle in the Maharashtra. Already, the Marathi Sahitya Sammelan or Marathi Literary Meet has always been encircled with the controversies over whether to invite politicians to the event or not. Some hardcore writers have always argued for non-inclusion of the politicians in the meet. The issue cropped up in the inauguration ceremony itself also when MP Suresh Kalmadi and district guardian minister Ajit Pawar got more prominence than the writers themselves.
In 1974, P. L. Deshpande, the most famous and most loved writer-performer of the state, made it clear that he would preside over the Ichalkaranji literary meet only if ministers and politicians were not allowed to sit on the dais during the proceedings.
The late Yashwantrao Chavan who was a minister in the union cabinet and was known for his love for literature, said he would attend the meet but only as a member in the audience. The following year, emergency was imposed in the country. Yashwantrao Chavan was chairman of the reception committee as the Sahitya Sammelan was being held in his hometown, Karad in Satara district.
The meet was presided by writer and scholar Durga Bhagwat, who urged the gathering to pray for two minutes for Jayprakash Narayan who was leading the crusade against the Emergency and was in poor health. Chavan immediately made a speech criticising Narayan and profusely praising Indira Gandhi.
CM Ashok Chavan was invited to the concluding session of Marathi meet on Sunday. Both Chavan and Bachchan had confirmed their participation in Sunday's session.He also accepted the invitation. But meanwhile, the CM got into trouble for sharing the stage with Bachchan at the Bandra-Worli sealink inauguration on Wednesday. He was directed by the party leadership that there should not be a repeat of that.
Congress leaders professed objection to Bachchan's presence was that he is endorsing Gujrat CM Narendra Modi as brand abassador of that state. However, the fact is that Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and the actor's family developed differences two decades ago and because Bachchan is linked to Samajwadi Party also.
This was the reason why instead of coming to Marathi meet on Sunday, Chavan attended the event in Pune on Saturday to avoid sharing the dais with Amitabh Bachchan. As references to his unscheduled visit drew reactions from the audience, Chavan said he felt, for a while, that he was in the assembly.
Even Chavan's gesture of participating in the seminar0 on freedom of expression went against him as speakers targeted him for not taking a firm stand over the Big B controversy, leaving him squirming.
When he entered the venue on a short notice call, organisers had no option but to accommodate him in an ongoing seminar. They combined two symposiums for the CM's convenience and one of them had a topic of 'freedom of expression and social pressures.'
With the controversy over Chavan avoiding sharing dais with Big B still hot, the issue was naturally raised in the debate. The speakers in the seminar targeted Chavan for developing inhibitions.
Shripal Sabnis, a veteran writer said, "Chavan may lose his post if he attends a programme in the presence of Bachchan. It will be political suicide. Aware of his compulsion we should not corner him."
The entire episode drew the attention from the meet itself and focussed on politics. The three day meet was in the news mainly for wrong reasons. This also raised the question, as to why Amitabh Bachchan was called for the event when he had nothing to do with it. It is really sad that the controversy shadowed the success of meet.


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As Hurricane Sandy threatens the East Coast, don't forget about your pets when preparing for the storm. Below is a review of some top pet preparation tips to ensure their safety if Hurricane Sandy and other looming storms reach your region.
Igor Purlantov is an animal rights advocate that follows and writes about animal news and trends to help raise awareness of animal rights and protection.
October 28, 2012
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As Hurricane Sandy threatens the East Coast, don't forget about your pets when preparing for the storm. Below is a review of some top pet preparation tips to ensure their safety if Hurricane Sandy and other looming storms reach your region.
October 27, 2012
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When an emperor penguin swims through the water, it is slowed by the friction between its body and the water, keeping its maximum speed somewhere between four and nine feet a second. But in short bursts the penguin can double or even triple its speed by releasing air from its feathers in the form of tiny bubbles. These reduce the density and viscosity of the water around the penguin's body, cutting drag and enabling the bird to reach speeds that would otherwise be impossible.
October 26, 2012
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It is no secret that we're big animal lovers in these parts — and that's perhaps never more true than the Halloween season. Last year, we asked our readers to submit photos of their furry friends decked out in their best costumes for the season. We were so impressed by the many submissions, that we're doing it again this year!
October 23, 2012
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Blue iguanas on Grand Cayman island are no longer considered a critically endangered species. A decade ago, there were just 10 to 25 blue iguanas living in the wild and they were listed as critically endangered. But now that the wild population has risen to 750, the International Union for Conservation of Nature has downlisted the species from critically endangered to endangered. It's a major victory for a breeding program that rears and releases blue iguanas on Grand Cayman, the only place in the world where the turquoise-colored reptiles live in the wild.
October 22, 2012
Uncategorized animals, brazil, endangered, forest, igor, igor purlantov, monkeys, purlantov, save, tamarins Leave a comment
Three tiny flaming orange monkeys crouched on a tree branch, cocking their heads as if to better hear the high-pitched whistles and yaps that came from deep within the dense green foliage. Then they answered in kind, rending the morning with their sharp calls and cautiously greeting each other in the forest. That the cries of Brazil's endangered golden lion tamarins should fill the air at all on a recent afternoon was cause for celebration, the result of one of the world's most inspired species restoration efforts. In fact, that campaign has transformed the lush forest where the monkeys live and has become a model widely cited for saving other animals.
October 19, 2012
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As the obesity rate soars among Americans, their dogs are getting potbellied, too, encouraging fitness companies to come up with a range of equipment and classes to get pampered pets back into shape. From canine-tailored treadmills, to puppy pedometers and group fitness classes, there's no shortage of tools to trim and tone the sagging paunches of pooches. As part of his fitness routine, Rocky, a rotund dachshund, traipses a mini-treadmill designed for small dogs.
October 17, 2012
Uncategorized animals, cats, cute, dogs, funny, igor, igor purlantov, pets, pictures, purlantov, watching you Leave a comment
Who knows what pets do when we're away at work or school, but one thing is for sure: when you're home, they're watching you. They see everything. If pets could talk, they'd probably just discuss the weird things we do when no one's watching (luckily, they can only tweet so far). Still, it's pretty funny when you catch them in the act.


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Elder statesman and former governor of Old Anambra State, Chukwuemeka Ezeife, has reiterated the need for Nigeria to be restructured.
Speaking at a book launch "We Can't All Be Wrong, Nigeria and the Restructuring Debate," by Dr Ethelbert Okere, in Abuja, Ezeife said Nigeria would break if not restructured.
The elder statesman blamed past military governments for the current structural defects generating problems in the country.
He maintained that restructuring remains the only panacea to Nigeria's problem of disunity, adding that the current structure, which confers undue advantage on certain regions, portends danger to the existence of Nigeria as a country.
According to Ezeife, "What we mean by restructuring is returning to a structure agreed by our founding fathers; a structure that worked and the World Bank commended Nigeria. We mean a structure which were responsibilities, where all the money used by the government came from the regions.
"The people monitored what the governors did with their money then. It is not about going to Abuja, to get federal revenues and spending them as they choose, without any supervision from anybody. We are talking about returning to a structure which vested powers on the regions as federating units.
"We must go back to that structure, do what we used to do then and things will begin to work again. Otherwise, we are just waiting for extinction of this country. I want to challenge all of us that believe that the amalgamation of this country in 1914 was a disaster.
"It is not true because God used the instrumentality of British imperialism to give Africa a rallying point and big brotherhood…"
"That is exactly God's purpose for Nigeria. He made Nigeria the greatest concentration of blacks on the face of the earth. Have we imagined what these tiny ethnic groups in Nigeria would have done if we did not amalgamate? God gave us everything to achieve the assignment he gave us- planet, geophysical structure, no earthquakes, no volcano, no hurricanes, no typhoons and other tsunamis.
"Remember that the northern military created more states and local governments with all of them getting money from the federal government. We must understand why some people are unhappy. We must find a way of making them less unhappy but talking against restructuring is talking arrant nonsense.
"For instance, Lagos has 20 LGAs like Sokoto state at one time, but today Lagos still has 20 LGAs while Sokoto has 89 and all of them are getting money from the centre. It is the unfair advantages pile up on some groups of Nigerians by some region in uniform. We must therefore restructure to know where the problem is.
"The military which ruled Nigeria all these while ruined Nigeria. Restructuring means retracing our steps to see how we can make the country meet her mandate destiny and God's intention and purpose for her. I don't want Nigeria to break up but the only way to avoid that is through restructuring."


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Events Listings
General-East Bay Through February 13
"I Like My Bike Night," ongoing. 9 p.m. First Fridays of the month. This monthly series brings bicycle innovators, enthusiasts, artists and organizations together under one roof, as well as encourages regular Ashkenaz show-goers to leave their cars in the driveway and arrive at the venue by bicycle instead. $8-$25.
1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. (510) 525-5054, www.ashkenaz.com.<
"ArtiFacts: A Lecture Series for Collectors," ongoing. 3 p.m. First Sundays of the month Guest curators, scholars and conservation experts from throughout the Bay Area discuss the art of collecting. First Sunday of every month, 3 p.m. $7; includes a preview of the monthly estate auction which takes place the following day at 10am.
Auctions by the Bay Theater-Auction House, 2700 Saratoga St., Alameda. (510) 835-6187, www.auctionsbythebay.com.<
"Free Books," ongoing. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. - Sun. Donate your unwanted books and receive new titles for free.
10520 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. (510) 526-1941, www.bayareafreebookexchange.com.<
"California Genealogical Society and Library Free First Saturday," ongoing. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Event takes place on the first Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Trace and compile your family history at this month's open house event. Free. www.calgensoc.org.
2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland. (510) 663-1358.<
HISTORY WALKABOUTS -- Ongoing. A series of walking tours that explore the history, lore and architecture of California with veteran tour guide Gary Holloway. Walks are given on specific weekends. There is a different meeting place for each weekend and walks take place rain or shine so dress for the weather. Reservations and prepayment required. Meeting place will be given with confirmation of tour reservation. Call for details.
678 Mission St., San Francisco. (415) 357-1848, www.californiahistoricalsociety.org.<
"Dinner Theater Magic Show," ongoing. 7:30 p.m. Fri - Sat. Enter the joyous and bewildering world of illusion while chowing down on a home cooked meal. Each weekend features different professional magicians. Recommended for ages 13 and older. $54-$64 includes meal.
729 Castro St., Martinez. (925) 374-0056, www.calmagic.com.<
CHABOT SPACE AND SCIENCE CENTER State-of-the-art facility unifying science education activities around astronomy. Enjoy interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, indoor stargazing, outdoor telescope viewing and films.
ASK JEEVES PLANETARIUM -- Ongoing. The planetarium features one of the most advanced star projectors in the world. A daily planetarium show is included with general admission. Call for current show schedule.
"Two Small Pieces of glass," ongoing. Celebrating the International Year of Astronomy, this show examines the history of the telescope, beginning 400 years ago, with Galileo's discoveries.
"Sonic Vision," ongoing. Friday-Saturday, 9:15 p.m. This show uses the latest digital technology to illuminate the planetarium with colorful computer-generated imagery set to today's popular music, including Radiohead, U2, David Bowie, Coldplay, Moby and more.
"Space NOW!", ongoing. Each week, this real-time ride through constellations, stars, and planets will reflect current happenings in our sky. Space NOW! will also tie in activities going on throughout the center. This is Chabot's first daytime guided tour of the universe.
"Tales Of The Maya Skies," ongoing. A full-dome planetarium show that explores the cosmology of the ancient Maya, along with their culture and their contributions to astronomy.
"Astronaut," ongoing. What does it take to be part of the exploration of space? Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to maneuvering through microscopic regions of the human body. Narrated by Ewan McGregor. 25 min.
"Dawn of the Space Age," ongoing. Starting with the launch of Sputnik, this show covers important Russian space history as well as the American Gemini, Apollo and Shuttle programs. Be transported to the International Space Station, the X-prize winning private space ship and on to future Mars exploration.
CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER -- Ongoing. "Escape from the Red Planet,'' a cooperative venture for families and groups of up to 14 people, age 8 and up. The scenario on this one hour mission: You are the crew of a shuttle to Mars that has been severely damaged in a crash landing. Your replacement crew is gone, the worst dust storm ever recorded on Mars approaches, and air, food, and water are extremely low. The mission: get the shuttle working again and into orbit before the dust storm hits. Reservations required. Children age 8-12 must be accompanied by an adult; not appropriate for children under age 8. $12-$15; Does not include general admission to the Center. Reservations: (510) 336-7421.Ongoing.
"Dinner, Movie and the Universe," ongoing. Every Friday and Saturday evening. Enjoy a bistro-style dinner, then cozy up for a film in the 70-foot MegaDome theater and end the evening with a telescope viewing. Call to purchase general admission tickets and to make dinner reservations. (510) 336-7373.
"Bill Nye's climate lab," ongoing. Features Emmy-award-winning Bill Nye the Climate Guy as commander of the Clean Energy Space Station, and invites visitors on an urgent mission to thwart climate change.
"Chabot Observatories: A View to the Stars," ongoing. This new permanent exhibit honors the 123-year history of Chabot and its telescopes. The observatory is one of the oldest public observatories in the United States. The exhibit covers the three different sites of the observatory over its history as well as how its historic telescopes continue to be operated today. Included are informative graphic panels, multimedia kiosks, interactive computer programs, hands-on stations, and historic artifacts.
"One giant leap: a moon odyssey," ongoing. For all astronaut wannabees -take a simulated Moon-walk, try on a space helmet, climb into a Mercury capsule and land a lunar module in this hands-on exhibit that explores the legends and science fiction about the Moon.
"Beyond Blastoff," ongoing. Get a glimpse into the life of an astronaut and experience the mixture of exhilaration, adventure, and confinement that is living and working in space.
"Tales of the Maya Skies," ongoing. A companion exhibit for the planetarium show which features the scientific achievements and cosmology of the Maya. All content is bilingual in English and Spanish.
"Destination Universe," ongoing. Take a journey from our Sun to the farthest reaches of the cosmos.
"Valentine's day love missions," Feb. 12 through Feb. 13, 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Celebrate with your valentine on a simulated space mission to the Red Planet. The package includes an all access pass to Chabot, savory treats, fizzy Martian beverages, and a souvenir of your trip. $85 per couple.
TIEN MEGADOME SCIENCE THEATER -- Ongoing. A 70-foot dome-screen auditorium. Show times subject to change. Call for current show schedule. Price with paid general admission is $6-$7. Theater only: $7-$8. (510) 336-7373, www.ticketweb.com.
"Dinosaurs Alive," ongoing. A global adventure of science and discovery, featuring the earliest dinosaurs of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous, "reincarnated" life-sized for the giant screen. Audiences will journey with some of the world's preeminent paleontologists as they uncover evidence that the descendents of dinosaurs still walk (or fly) among us. From the exotic, trackless expanses and sand dunes of Mongolia's Gobi Desert to the dramatic sandstone buttes of New Mexico, the film will follow American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) paleontologists as they explore some of the greatest dinosaur finds in history.
"Mysteries of Egypt," ongoing. Experience the magic and majesty of Egypt as never before. Soar over the great pyramids of Giza, cross the Valley of the Kings, and descend into the shadowy chambers of the sacred tomb of King Tutankhamen. Suitable for families.
Center Admission: $14.95; $10.95 children 3-12; free children under 3; $3 discount for seniors and students. Telescope viewing only: free. Wednesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Also open on Tuesdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. after June 29. 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. (510) 336-7300, www.chabotspace.org.<
DUNSMUIR HOUSE AND GARDENS HISTORIC ESTATE ongoing. Nestled in the Oakland hills, the 50-acre Dunsmuir House and Gardens estate includes the 37-room Neoclassical Revival Dunsmuir Mansion, built by coal and lumber baron Alexander Dunsmuir for his bride. Restored outbuildings set amid landscaped gardens surround the mansion.
ESTATE GROUNDS -- Ongoing. Self-Guided Grounds Tours are available yearround. The 50 acres of gardens and grounds at the mansion are open to the public for walking Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Booklets and maps of the grounds are available at the Dinkelspiel House. Free.
GUIDED TOURS -- Docent-led tours are available on the first Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. (except for July) and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. $5 adults, $4 seniors and juniors (11-16), children 11 and under free.
Dunsmuir House and Gardens, 2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland. (510) 615-5555, www.dunsmuir.org.<
LAWRENCE HALL OF SCIENCE "NanoZone," ongoing. Discover the science of the super-small: nanotechnology. Through hands-on activities and games, explore this microworld and the scientific discoveries made in this area.
"Forces That Shape the Bay," ongoing. A science park that shows and explains why the San Francisco Bay is the way it is, with information on water, erosion, plate tectonics and mountain building. You can ride earthquake simulators, set erosion in motion and look far out into the bay with a powerful telescope from 1,100 feet above sea level. The center of the exhibit is a waterfall that demonstrates how water flows from the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the Bay. Visitors can control where the water goes. There are also hands-on erosion tables, and a 40-foot-long, 6-foothigh, rock compression wall.
"Real Astronomy Experience," ongoing. A new exhibit-in-development allowing visitors to use the tools that real astronomers use. Aim a telescope at a virtual sky and operate a remote-controlled telescope to measure a planet.
"Biology Lab," ongoing. In the renovated Biology Lab visitors may hold and observe gentle animals. Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
"The Idea Lab," ongoing. Experiment with some of the basics of math, science and technology through hands-on activities and demonstrations of magnets, spinning and flying, puzzles and nanotechnology.
"Math Around the World," ongoing. Play some of the world's most popular math games, such as Hex, Kalah, Game Sticks and Shongo Networks.
"Math Rules," ongoing. Use simple and colorful objects to complete interesting challenges in math through predicting, sorting, comparing, weighing and counting.
HOLT PLANETARIUM Ongoing. Shows on Saturdays and Sundays. Programs recommended for ages 6 and up unless otherwise noted. $2.50-$3 in addition to general admission.
$6-$12; free children ages 2 and under. Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. University of California, Centennial Drive, Berkeley. (510) 642-5132, www.lawrencehallofscience.org.<
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE ongoing. Exploring cinema from the Bay Area and cultures around the world, the Pacific Film Archive offers daily film screenings, including rare and rediscovered prints of movie classics; new and historic works by world famous directors; restored silent films with live musical accompaniment; retrospectives; and new and experimental works. Check Web site for a full schedule of films.
"First Impressions: Free First Thursdays," first Thursday of every month. Special tours and movie presentations. Admission is free.
Single feature: $5-$8; Double feature: $9-$12 general. PFA Theater, 2575 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. (510) 642-5249, www.bampfa.berkeley.edu.<
"Lunch Poems," ongoing. 12:10-12:50 p.m. First Thursdays of each month
2600 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. (510) 642-3671.<
USS HORNET MUSEUM Come aboard this World War II aircraft carrier that has been converted into a floating museum. The Hornet, launched in 1943, is 899 feet long and 27 stories high. During World War II she was never hit by an enemy strike or plane and holds the Navy record for number of enemy planes shot down in a week. In 1969 the Hornet recovered the Apollo 11 space capsule containing the first men to walk on the moon, and later recovered Apollo 12. In 1991 the Hornet was designated a National Historic Landmark and is now docked at the same pier she sailed from in 1944. Today, visitors can tour the massive ship, view World War II-era warplanes and experience a simulated aircraft launch from the carrier's deck. Exhibits are being added on an ongoing basis. Allow two to three hours for a visit. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to climb steep stairs or ladders. Dress in layers as the ship can be cold. Arrive no later than 2 p.m. to sign up for the engine room and other docent-led tours. Children under age 12 are not allowed in the Engine Room or the Combat Information Center. "Limited Access Day," ongoing. Due to ship maintenance, tours of the navigation bridge and the engine room are not available. Tuesdays.
"Flight Deck Fun," ongoing. A former Landing Signal Officer will show children how to bring in a fighter plane for a landing on the deck then let them try the signals themselves. Times vary. Free with regular Museum admission.
"Protestant Divine Services," ongoing. Hornet chaplain John Berger conducts church services aboard The Hornet in the Wardroom Lounge. Everyone is welcome and refreshments are served immediately following the service. Sundays, 11 a.m.Ongoing. Closed on New Year's Day.
"Family Day," ongoing. Discounted admission for families of four with a further discount for additional family members. Access to some of the areas may be limited due to ship maintenance. Every Tuesday. $20 for family of four; $5 for each additional family member.
"History Mystery After Hours Tour," ongoing. 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Explore the USS Hornet after hours and learn the history of this ship while it is illuminated in red lights used for "night ops." Also, hear stories about the ships' legendary haunts. Reservations required. (510) 521-8448 X282.
"Flashlight Tour," ongoing. 8:30 a.m. Receive a special tour of areas aboard the ship that have not yet been opened to the public or that have limited access during the day. $30-$35 per person.
$6-$14; free children age 4 and under with a paying adult. Daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pier 3 (enter on Atlantic Avenue), Alameda Point, Alameda. (510) 521-8448, www.uss-hornet.org.<
Kodo, Feb. 4, 8 p.m. High energy drummers and performers from Japan are visiting the Bay Area and celebrating their 30th anniversary. $22-$52.
UC Berkeley campus, Bancroft Way and Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley. (510) 642-9988.<


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Angela Byron is an open source evangelist, and has been called a Drupal freak by those in the know. She got her start as a Google Summer of Code student in 2005 and since then, she has immersed herself in the Drupal community. Her work includes coding and reviewing patches, creating and contributing to modules and themes, testing and quality assurance efforts within the project, improving documentation, and providing user support on forums and IRC. Angela is on the Board of Directors for the Drupal Association, and helps drive community growth by leading initiatives to help get new contributors involved. She is a sought-after lecturer on many themes, especially the topic of women in Open Source.
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*This article is excerpted from a New York Post article, "Hairdressers reveal the secrets of Donald Trump's hair" by Doree Lewak. For the complete article, click here.
Amy Lasch, a TV and film hairstylist for 30 years, worked on set for the first two seasons of "The Apprentice." But the show's host, Donald Trump, wouldn't let her near his famed mane.
"It's as if he got ready somewhere else first," says Lasch, 52, of Middletown, NJ. "If I noticed a flyaway that the camera was sure to pick up, I would hold a large mirror up to Donald and ask, 'Do you want me to fix it?'
"I knew damn well — ask before I raised a finger to that hair."
The truth behind the candidate's signature swoop has been the closest-guarded secret since Hillary Clinton's missing e-mails.
As for how Trump gets that soft-serve swirl? aerosol hair spray, which environmentalists are trying to eradicate. The candidate griped at a South Carolina rally this week about claims that "hair spray is going to affect the ozone. They want me to use the pump [spray]. And then it comes out in big blobs . . . I want to use hair spray!"
"He uses a weird bottle of hair spray. He tried to give it to me once, as a friend," says a former Trump political adviser. "It's bigger than the biggest can of beer."


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Check out this video of an EPIC version of Neil Young's "Cortez the Killer" by Dave Matthews Band with Warren Haynes, recorded earlier this month. "Cortez" is one my favorite songs, and second only to "All Along the Watchtower" in DMB's regular cover repertoire. I've always been fascinated by the story of Hernan Cortes, who conquered the Moctezuma and the Aztecs with only a handful of conquistadors at his side. His story has become a mixture of fact and citions, casting him variously as hero, conqueror, adventurer and war criminal. There's been a graphic novel about Cortes and the Aztecs simmering in the back of my head for years. Hopefully it's a story I get to tell one day.
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Saturday, May 15, 2010
Thanks for coming out to the book signing!
Thanks to Gary and Doug at The Red Lodge Bookstore for putting on a great book signing. I really appreciate it. Make sure to stop in to see them. They have an awesome selection of books, teas, and cigars. They can even recommend a great movie!
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World Congress on Fats and Oils 2009
Welcome to World Congress on Oils and Fats and the 28th ISF Congress, 2009. We have developed the Congress based on previous ISF programs encompassing the wide range of topics associated with edible fats and oils. A major addition has been several pre- and post-Congress workshops available to delegates covering deep frying, lipid oxidation and olive oil. This has allowed us to maximise the amount of technical information from the Congress in the brief period of time available.
I wish to welcome both local and international speakers. This broad group encompasses experts with many research interests as well as experts from industry who will provide delegates with an unlimited resource to further their understanding of lipids in almost any topic. Hopefully, new and old associations will lead to information and even future collaborations to help further scientific knowledge on lipids.
I would like to thank our sponsors for making this Congress possible. The Australian Oilseed Federation, the Australian Olive Association and the large number of industries that took part have helped ensure the Congress will provide positive outcomes for everybody.
Thank you to the Organising Committee who designed the Congress and contributed personal time and expenses to make it happen. I also thank the Technical Committee who provided the input into program design, reviewing papers and posters and advice on the technical operations of the Congress. The time required of these busy people is significant and their contribution here has been invaluable and greatly appreciated.
This Congress is an opportunity to talk to many of the worlds leading specialists and experts on all topics of lipid science.
With best wishes,
Dr Rodney Mailer
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Another busy week is over, how time flies when you're having fun! I thought I'd share another tropical themed image with you today, I really liked this illustration when I found it, makes me feel all summery.
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In recent years the Scottish Government has identified a drop in maths skills in school age children all over the country. The previous drive in schools has been towards helping children become more literate but recently there has been a large focus on maths and raising the standards in schools to help support children develop mathematical and problem solving skills.
"Efforts to drive maths attainment in schools and refocus Scotland's attitude to maths learning are being stepped up" – Scottish government
In August the Scottish government launched the read, write, count programme which is along the same lines as play, talk, read.
Read, write, count aims to improve literacy and numeracy attainment in school age children.
Children need to have a good solid foundation of basic mathematical skills before progressing onto harder and more abstract problems. Keeping learning concrete for as long as possible is key to early learning. Children need to physically see what they are counting.
We should begin to count with children and point out numbers as soon as we can. If children are aware of numbers/numerals and counting from a young age it will become a more natural part of their learning.
In our house we are always counting things out, highlighting numerals, identifying colours and using positional language so that Little Bee is used to these concepts and the language used around mathematics. He may not understand what some things mean but just using the language around him helps build the foundations for strong mathematical skills and knowledge.
Here's some of the things we do:
- Count the stairs, count fingers and toes.
- Look at the numerals on the remote control when changing the TV.
- Pointing out the colour of things.
- counting songs/rhymes.
- Pointing out the numbers in books. Either the page numbers or numbers in the text or illustrations.
- Counting objects and toys during play.
- counting down from 10 to anticipate an event.
- Pointing out measurements when cooking or baking.
- Looking at numerals on toys and games.
- Playing games to highlight positional language ("the train is on top of the table… no, its now under the table… oh off it goes, its behind the bookshelf now")
- Looking at environmental print when we're out and about – traffic signs, shop signs, posters etc
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To dream of eating Chinese food indicates a deep desire to understand a different point of view. To dream of passing a Chinese food stand or restaurant and choosing not to eat implies an unwillingness to embrace a different point of view.
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California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA): It is unlawful for an employer to refuse to hire; to discharge or to terminate; to refuse to select or to bar or discharge an employee from a training program leading to employment; or to discriminate against the person in compensation or in terms, conditions, or privileges of employment" because of the employee's national origin. Cal. Gov. Code § 12940(a).
National origin is defined as "the country where a person was born, or, more broadly, the country from which his or her ancestors came." Espinoza v. Farah Mfg. Co., (1973) 414 U.S. 86, 88. In addition, "National Origin" according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission also includes the birthplace of individuals or their ancestors, as well as display of the physical, cultural, or linguistic characteristics of a particular nationality. 29 CFR §§1606.1-8.
In order to be actionable, the discrimination against ancestry or national origin does not necessarily have to be leveled towards a particular country; general ethnic backgrounds such as "Hispanic" or "Latin American," also qualify. Bennun v. Rutgers State Univ. (3rd Cir. 1991) 941 F2d 154, 171-72. Thus, there is a significant amount of overlap between racial discrimination and discrimination premised on national origin or ancestry.
In order to bring a claim for discrimination based on national origin or ancestry, the plaintiff needs to prove that the employee:
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- that the employee's job performance was satisfactory, or that the employee was qualified for the job which they were not hired for,
- that the employee was subjected to discriminatory conduct, (Ex: being discharged from work)
- and that other employees not in the protected class (i.e., who did not share the national origin or ancestry in question) were not subjected to the discriminatory actions of the employer. (Ex: others not of the same national origin or ancestry retained similar jobs, and the employee who is bringing the claim lost his or her position to an individual with similar qualifications to the discharged employee but who was not of the same national origin or ancestry). See Perez v. County of Santa Clara, 111 Cal. App. 4th 671, 675-676.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines suggest that those who merely associate with other nationalities or people from other nationalities would also be protected from discrimination.
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Rudy Fernandez plans to use this season -- partly in Spain during the NBA lockout and later for the Dallas Mavericks, assuming the season will be saved – as a "test period" to decide where he wants to resume his career a year from now.
"He has to figure out if he likes it [in Spain] and he has to see if he likes the Mavs," said a source with knowledge of Fernandez's thinking.
A week ago Fernandez agreed to a contract with Real Madrid of the Spanish Liga Endesa, which recently changed its name from the ACB League. The deal includes an opt-out clause for this season and Fernandez will join the Mavs when the lockout is lifted.
The deal also allows Fernandez next summer to explore his best option, either a return to Real Madrid or remain in the NBA. Under the NBA's expired collective bargaining agreement, Fernandez is due to become a restricted free agent after this season with a $3.2 million qualifying offer.
The Mavs, who traded the 26th pick in the June draft -- former Texas Longhorn Jordan Hamilton -- to Portland (who then shipped him to the Denver Nuggets) for the 6-foot-6 shooting guard, can match any offer for Fernandez by other NBA teams.
"All of that will come out next summer," the source said of Fernandez's final decision.
If money is the end game, the Mavs likely either won't be able to compete with Real Madrid's offer or simply won't want to. Reports out of Spain earlier this summer suggested that Real Madrid was prepared to make Fernandez the highest-paid player in the league, in the neighborhood of $4.3 million a season.
"Real Madrid," the source said, "can smash the [Mavs'] qualifying offer."
The Mavs acquired Fernandez to provide an athletic, youthful shooter around its aging core of veterans as it seeks to defend the franchise's first NBA title. Dallas, in full-blown win-now mode, placed more value in trading for a veteran player than breaking in another rookie on a roster it knows has a limited shelf life.
Whether the Mavs would have gone through with the trade had they realized Fernandez's potential desire to return to Spain after one season is uncertain. NBA clubs are prohibited from speaking about current players during the lockout.
Fernandez, the source said, is excited to join the world champs, but also said that he was a bit surprised to be traded to Dallas because of its stable of shooting guards that includes veteran Jason Terry and developing talents in Rodrigue Beaubois and Dominique Jones. The Mavs have also said they hope to re-sign unrestricted free agent DeShawn Stevenson. Corey Brewer, acquired last season, is also an option at two-guard.
Re-signing Stevenson, a defensive standout and 3-point shooter in the Mavs' march to the championship, could prove difficult and it would open a potential starting spot for Fernandez.
In his first three seasons in the NBA with Portland, Fernandez averaged 9.1 points on 39.4 percent shooting from the floor and 36.4 percent from 3-point range. His numbers dropped off in the playoffs, bottoming out last season with a miserable first-round series against the Mavs. He averaged 2.8 points on 22.2 percent shooting in just 13.8 minutes a game.
Some point to Portland's low-possession offense as being a poor fit Fernandez, who might feel more comfortable playing in Dallas' flow offense led by point guard Jason Kidd and anchored by Finals MVP Dirk Nowitzki.


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The Twelve Trials of UnSub: The Matrix Online
For some reason this Twelve Trials thing has started with me trying out the greatest hits out of the MMO genre's recent flops. It wasn't intentional; it just happened.
Anyway, The Matrix Online (MxO). Go back a couple of years and you'd think a MMO based on a hugely popular property set in a virtual world and full of gun wielding kung fu superheroes would have been a sure thing, right? It seemed obvious and a lot of money was poured into MxO to make it something different - heck, it even had (has) an ongoing storyline and regular in-game events, something allegedly wanted by MMO players everywhere. But it flopped, Warner Bros. palmed it off to SOE where 1) third party MMOs go to die, and 2) it was rumoured that it meant SOE got the DC Online license in trade.
But why did MxO flop? In my 14 day trial of it (which you can get by downloading the Station Launcher and signing up) it became abundantly clear: combat was boring.
MxO has probably the best auto-attack sequences I've seen with the interlock system (where you and an opponent go hand-to-hand and exchange martial arts combos). It is a great system and looks good ... the first 50 times or so. After that point, you pretty much have seen everything that your character can do at the basic level and just wait for your powers to recharge to get the fight over and done with quicker, so you can go and fight the next guy. It might be better up the skill tree, but if the fun doesn't start early on, you don't bother persisting.
My character took the Operative path, which is the physical martial-arts-and-guns 'class' within MxO. Unfortunately this led to combat after combat after combat where you watch your guy dance around fighting opponents you know you're going to defeat but still have to wade through. This combat made me appreciate CoH/V's combat system all the more - at least you can switch between melee and range and can drop an even con enemy in 2 or 3 attacks in CoH/V. Within MxO, you rarely get that opportunity and it's a matter of waiting through another interlock sequence.
Yeah, perhaps if I'd gone the Hacker or Coder route I'd have had more fun. But arguably the Operative is what we see in the films - at no time do I remember someone summoning a daemon (read: pet) or healing someone within the Matrix in those movies. The Operative path should have been fun, but it ended up slow and tedious.
Which is a real pity, because MxO has some of the best 'other' systems I've seen in a MMO. The skill system was excellent - you buy skills and classes from particular merchants and, if you have the prerequisite skills and enough 'memory' space to slot them in the skill trees, you can use them. Upgrading skills just requires enough Information (in-game currency) which is pretty easy to earn. Switching skills and abilities is just a matter of a few clicks and drops - arguably even a max level Operative could (assuming they'd bought all the skills) fully re-skill themselves as Hacker or Coder in just a minute or two. While not a 'classless' MMO, it was a MMO with no penalty to respec your character as little or as much as you like. More MMOs should take note of this system.
Another good system was in place for exploration - the MxO world rewarded you with experience for finding new Hardlines (telephone booths where you can access your skills, teleport to other Hardlines and a host of other systems) and was full of other little features to find, like contacts who gave you missions or dance clubs where ... well, nothing much happened, but it was still fun to find them. The world was big and pretty seamless, with instancing for missions, but you definitely had the feeling of being in a mega-city (or at least that is what Richland, the newb area, felt like).
The story line of MxO has evolved the lore of the Matrix past the films, which I really liked. Had I ever been able to find an archivist, I would have played the critical mission for each story 'episode'. But then I probably would have been bored by the combat again, so perhaps it was just more fun watching the MxO cinematics on YouTube (even if at times they made no sense out of context and when they moved to storyboards they just looked awful compared to the in-game scenes from back when the MxO was having resources pumped into it).
There weren't a lot of other low-level characters around (on Vector) - most other characters I saw were lvl 50s PvPing each other, which looked pretty enough but ultimately left the game feeling empty.
I could go on, but I'll sum up by saying that MxO almost caught me. It was almost fun enough to sign up for, to see what the critical missions were. But then I thought of the next hundred battles of interlock and that was enough to put me off. If interlock battles were sped up by a factor of 4 times so that the low end minions fell like nine pins, that might have been enough to keep me engaged, but that isn't the case. If combat is all your action MMO has to offer the trial player, the last thing you want is for that combat to be dull.


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The Frameworks with Dassault Systèmes
Dassault Systèmes was ranked the second highest software business in the 2014 Most Innovative Companies list from Forbes. But it hasn't always been that way.
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Our idea was simple but powerful. We realised that two short words that eloquently captured the idea of innovation ("IF") and collaboration ("WE") also formed the beginning of the questions and statements that kick off most discussions about where a business might go in the future. The "IF WE" campaign was born.
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The following is an excerpt from today's update from All About Trends, who teach traders how to achieve consistent gains through stock selection and daily trading education. When you become a premium member for $15/month (50% the regular price) you can expect to receive daily trade ideas and market analysis, along with a concise trading plan for each trade idea.Recently we've talked about a bull count and a bear count. What we want to do today is revisit the bull count from a bigger picture perspective. Take a look at the charts below of the indexes. As you can see with each index they are all in big-time overbought status due to the RSI indicator (red circles ) and the full stohcastics also pushing extremes. It's been this way for days and its just a hurry up and wait for a pullback. As shown in the S&P 500 chart all indexes are showing the same thing ,that of an RED ABC showing of this 5th wave. what is missing is the D and E wave of this sequence. also in the S&P 500 chart I've laid out a diagram of what they look like. Remember the D wave can be sideways (in which case our inverse ETFs go nowhere but sideways) till the markets relieve the overbought status and catch its breath. OR it can be a traditional pullback. We nor anyone else on the planet has any clue as to what route it is going to follow. IF the bull count is correct after the D wave ( a pullback for the rest of you) we ought to make one more run to a top. The bear count is that we are done and in the zone. The S&P 500 shows that we've got the minimum requirements for a wave 5 completion from a trunication standpoint. The Nasdaq comp. shows that of an eek into a new high so here too the minimum requirements are also present for the bear count. Both counts say pullback here at the least. but until that time? Its a Tom Petty Market as in "The Waiting Is The Hardest Part "
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In February we warned that an escalation in Syria was in the works. This week however the story took a new twist. As in the previous episodes of this crisis, the push to topple Assad hinges on deception. Fortunately someone inside of the Turkish government had the courage to leak the following conversation which outlines yet another plot to create a pretext for military intervention in Syria.
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