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Tigers rule ALCS
Congratulations to the Detroit Tigers for winning the American League Pennant. The Tigers are definitely a worthy champion knocking off New York and Oakland to reach their first World Series since 1984. I have a co-worker who is from Michigan and is a huge Tigers fan. He went to Game 3 and was excited all week about going to the game. Great stuff, great celebration. Well deserved.
The Tigers overmatched Oakland in every aspect of the game during the series. The Tigers Game 4 victory was a great example of how the Tigers got to where they are today-solid starting pitching, effective late-inning relief and a knack for timely hitting, namely the home run. Magglio Ordonez tied the game in the sixth on an inside breaking ball. Needless to say, I was shocked to see Street try to sneak an inside pitch past Ordonez in the ninth. Ordonez drove a 1-0 fastball over the left field wall to set Motown in a frenzy. Those pennant-ending home runs are always cool.
Jeremy Bonderman showed a ton of poise bouncing back after a rough first inning. Credit Bonderman for persevering down
3-0 after fourth
inning. Detroit pitching silenced Frank Thomas as the Big Hurt went 0 for 13 in the series. Detroit's starting four could be the difference in the World Series. The Cards have a quality ace and two average starters. The Mets, well, are hanging on by a pitching thread. I've heard they've called Tom Seaver and Ron Darling.
Milton Bradley had one heck of a series batting .500 and single-handedly keeping the A's offense afloat. Say what you want about Bradley but he deserved props for playing through that quad injury Saturday.
How much was Justin Duchscherer missed during Game 2 and Game 4 of the ALCS? So much so that Ken Macha had to bring in closerHuston Street
in the 7th inning of Game 4. I've stated in earlier columns, I don't like how Street has been used this year. He's had two trips to the DL and endured 10 blown saves. Sophomore Jinx? Maybe. Hitters figuring him out? Possibly. Sure, Street was the AL Rookie of the Year last year and he finished with more than 30 saves. I just don't like how many opportunities he's had coming into the eighth inning. Duchscherer is a top-notch set-up guy who was great in the closer's role when Street got hurt. Street is not a 2-inning closer yet in his career but he's already being pushed like one. Macha seemed to be big on having him work three or four days in a row, which I think has contributed to some of his injury troubles. I hope the Oakland coaching staff doesn't let Street do too many of these save opps starting in the eighth inning next year. I know Street said he wasn't tired in the ninth of Game 4 but leaving your closer in from the seventh inning on in his longest outing of the year is a risky play….and one I knew would end badly.
Random Thoughts:
Could San Diego be Bochy-free next year? I don't see it happening.
Alfonso Soriano. He said all the right things after the blowup in spring training. He worked the pr angles perfectly. He gave people hope that he would remain a National. Ha, ha, ha. He's testing the free agent waters for sure. The Nats can deny the recent reports all they want but I think there's some truth in those reports. I think Soriano's asking price is too high for Washington. Wait until free agency begins. If he re-signs, I'll be shocked. I think this was in the cards the whole time. I think his people got in his ear and said "play it cool, play the outfield and focus on having a big year and you'll be rewarded."
Game 1 to the Tigers
Just when Oakland pitcher Barry Zito was about to breeze through the Detroit Tigers lineup, there was a little surprise waiting for him in the No. 9 spot
Brandon Inge isn't your typical American League 9th hitter, a spot usually reserved for the weakest offensive player.
However, the Tigers lineup top to bottom features home run hitters and Inge is no exception with his 27 home runs and 83 RBI, both career highs, this season.
Tuesday night in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series, Inge rebounded from a 2 for 15 American League Division Series in grand fashion.
Inge, who came in 3 for 24 lifetime against Zito, smashed a two-out home run to left in the third inning. Zito had retired eight in a row to start the game. With one swing of the bat, Inge's solo home run broke a scoreless game and jumpstarted the Tigers offense which put up five runs in the third and fourth inning chasing Zito and drawing first blood in the series with a 5-1 victory.
Inge went 3 for 3 with walk. His RBI double in the second scoring Marcus Thames. Inge came across on Placido Polanco's single for a 5-0 Detroit lead.
Oakland led the majors grounding into 173 double plays this season, a trend that definitely continued against the Tigers.
The A's grounded into an LCS-record four double plays against the Tigers, three of which came in the first five innings.
Oakland's offense is known for its lack of speed on the bases, a liability exposed Tuesday night. The A's also matched an LCS record by going 0 for 13 with runners in scoring position.
Defensively, the absence of second baseman Mark Ellis was greatly missed especially in the fourth inning. On a potential double play ball, second baseman D'Angelo Jimenez threw wide of first allowing Marcus Thames to advance to second. Thames later scored, one of three runs in the inning.
Gum time, jam time, it's all the same for Nate Robertson
Robertson pitched five effective innings for the Tigers; although he allowed baserunners in every inning. Still, Robertson used the double play ball to his advantage. Then there was the fourth inning that described the whole night in a nutshell. Frank Thomas walks, moves to third on Jay Payton's double. Robertson shut the A's down striking out the side, Eric Chavez on a slider, Nick Swisher on a fastball outside the strike zone, and caught Marco Scutaro looking at an inside fastball.
Robertson, who lost to New York in Game 1 of the ALDS, didn't allow a run and received great defense throughout the night. Robertson's night ended when Craig Monroe made a diving catch in left off a Milton Bradley's liner that would've scored D'Angelo Jimenez.
Analysis: Inge's home run turned Zito into a different pitcher and the Tigers into a different club in the third and fourth innings. They hit the low pitch quite well off of Zito. The third inning also showed a trait the Tigers aren't known for-drawing walks. Polanco and Sean Casey drew passes to load the bases setting up Magglio Ordonez' infield single scoring Curtis Granderson. As a road team, Detroit did the best thing by staking out a 5-run lead making the crowd a non-factor. The Tigers received contributions from practically the entire lineup, one of their strengths, as every starter in the lineup reached base.
To get a strong effort from Robertson has to relax the rest of the staff. Going into Game 1, the Robertson-Zito matchup was an even one. With Robertson's win, the Tigers have dangerous trio of Verlander-Rogers-Bonderman in the next three starts.
Padre-free NLCS
Not in writing mode today. Will do my best!
San Diego deserved to lose. No home runs in the playoffs and a total inability to hit in crucial situations (2 for 32 with runners in scoring position). They scored in only three of 28 innings. Their top-tier NL pitching staff didn't pitch well enough to make up for the Padres awful offense.
Tip of the hat to the Cardinals for winning the NLDS series.
The Padres didn't adjust well to Adam Wainwright's knee-buckling curveball especially since he seemed to use it as his out pitch in Game 4. Credit Wainwright, and the rest of the Cardinals bullpen, which didn't allow a run in the NLDS, for their great work.
The Padres had momentum going into Game 4. Early in that game, San Diego scored twice off Carpenter, an encouraging sign. Still, the Padres coming away with just two runs is quite disappointing. A four-spot or more would've given San Diego a world of confidence and silenced the Cardinals fans. Carpenter did a great job of bouncing back and putting forth seven plus innings of great work.
St. Louis second baseman Ronnie Belliard put together one heck of a series. He went 6 for 13 and was rock-solid in the field. His amazing stop and twirl throw to Pujols with the bases loaded in the seventh inning of Game 1 squashed a Padres rally and kept the Cardinals lead at 5-1. Belliard's two-run single in the bottom of the first in Game 4 tied the game. More importantly, it gave Carpenter the sense of a tie game again. In the crucial sixth, Belliard was hit by a Meredith pitch and scored on David Eckstein's perfect suicide squeeze.
LaRussa still has not lost a postseason series when his team is up 2 games to none (11-0).
Early Sunday Comment
The Detroit Tigers celebration might have been one of the most enjoyable I've seen in a long time. I can't recall a time when the players came out and celebrated with the crowd in such a manner. Sean Casey spraying the champagne into the crowd had me smiling and laughing. Kenny Rogers pouring the champagne on the officer worried me for a second but I'm glad the man in blue took it in stride. This is one of the many reasons I love watching baseball in October. The emotion, the happiness and the joy of such an accomplishment is awesome. Kudos to the Tigers.
Bad Joke of the Day: Detroit and Oakland meet for the first time in the playoffs since the 72 ALCS. To honor the occasion, Lerrin LeGrow will throw out the first pitch and Bert Campaneris will throw out the first bat!
Quick Nationals note: I don't think Piniella or Girardi will get the job. My pick would be Tony Pena, who cut his managerial teeth in Kansas City so you know he has patience with young talent and can work with a team that has limited resources. Heck, he guided the Royals to a winning record three years ago. I think his Yankees gig is over and he will come back into the coaching ranks. I just get the feeling Girardi is going to end up with the Cubs. I know PIniella is friends with Jim Bowden. Who isn't? I don't think Nats job is an attractive one for Piniella. The Nationals shouldn't be in contending until 09. I think Piniella would be better suited for a team that has a chance to win in 07 or even 08. That's just my two cents.
I'll be ready for Game 4 tonight. I thought is was on but it'll be on Fox (I just found this out a short time ago). The Padres offense needs to come alive tonight. I like Adrian Gonzalez in the five hole but they need a better No. 2 hitter tonight even at the risk of weakening the lower half of the lineup. If St. Louis loses tonight, the second guessing of La Russa using Carpenter will be intense. We'll see.
Need a Friar Miracle!
Oh No, Padres down 2-0!
A whole lot of zeros for the San Diego Padres right now. They're down 0-2 to St. Louis in the series and 0 and 8 lifetime in the playoffs against the Redbirds. They're 0 for 10 with runners in scoring position in the two games.
The only positive zeros for San Diego have come from the bullpen which hasn't had a lead to hold yet. The Padres relievers haven't allowed a run in the divisional series. Cla Meredith, Clay Hensley and Scott Linebrink combined to toss four innings of scoreless relief Thursday. Too bad St. Louis' pitching has been lights out. In Game 2, it was Jeff Weaver's turn to throw five scoreless allowing just two hits. The Cards reliever finished the final four innings allowing just two hits. Tyler Johnson and Adam Wainwright came through with their second straight strong showing this postseason. Jason Isringwho?
All isn't zeroes for the Padres. They've scored one run in 18 innings. Before the playoffs, the series most picked to go three was the Tigers-Yankees, I just saw the Tigers bandwagon roll by, it has some passengers.
David Wells might have pitched his final game the way this keeps up. Wells held the Cards to 2 runs on seven hits in five innings. But considering the Padres anemic offense so far, two runs is too much. I get the feeling the Padres offensive woes, regular season and playoffs, might have to be addressed in the offseason.
San Diego's lineup today had Todd Walker third and Adrian Gonzalez fourth. Ugh! Why isn't Giles batting third? Gonzalez went 1 for 3 after a 0 for 4 game 1 outing but that one didn't mean much. Walker in the third spot did nothing for the Padres offense going 0 for 2 before being lifted for Josh Barfield, who smacked a seventh inning double. San Diego starters were 2 for 26. As in Game One, San Diego did a poor job protecting the plate with two strikes evident in their nine strikeouts including Roberts and Giles back-to-back strikeouts looking in the eighth.
Guess who did the damage for St. Louis? No surprise here. Albert Pujols broke the scoreless deadlock with a single to left and scored the team's 2nd run. Pujols also got out of a potential rally-ending rundown by beating San Diego shortstop Geoff Blum to the bag at second. If you're San Diego, the inability to execute a rundown is simply frustrating.
Mike Piazza made an appearance as a pinch-hitter in the seventh. His time was brief lining out to right on the first pitch. Not only did Piazza's impatience end the threat, it forced manager Bruce Bochy to use his best offensive threat before the ninth inning. Not good!
As an A's fan growing up, I know any Tony LaRussa managed team that has a 2-0 lead in the series is almost impossible to beat. In fact, I did a little research. In series when LaRussa's teams have had a 2-0 series lead, those teams have gone on to win every series (10-0 to be exact).
For the Padres Saturday, no pressure on Chris Young now is there? Thankfully, it's a road game for Young where he his best. San Diego will take any statistical bright side there is. Young's road record during the regular season (6-0) pales in comparison to the following stat. Nineteen times in the playoffs, a road team has taken a 2-0 lead. Only once did that team fail to win the series-2001 Oakland A's.
Keys for San Diego: Gee, I'm going to take a guess here! Get some men on base, drive in some runs, get some clutch hits and try not to strike out too much. Here's another stretch-get a great outing from Chris Young. How about one more obvious one: no brain-lock plays.
Day 2 of the playoffs
Just some random thoughts and stuff today
1) Could I hear about the Tom Glavine and Greg Maddux angle one more time? Yes, I know they're the veteran pitchers on playoff teams who used to pitch for the Braves. Yes, this might be their last run at another World Series. What baseball fan doesn't know this? Let me guess, they'll both be Hall-of-Famers one day, too. Chicks dig the veteran pitchers! While I'm at it, l still can't believe how many more former Red Sox players I found out are in the playoffs. It's like one out of three or something I swear!
2) The Yankees finally found someone they can't beat…..Mother Nature. That's probably the only Yankee comment I'll make for the entire playoffs. When there's 15-20 other bloggers on mlb doing the same thing for the Yanks, one non-Yankee blogger doesn't fit in. Speaking of my team of choice
3) San Diego. Geez, Bochy is getting lit up for the Bellhorn at-bat as well as keeping Termel Sledge off the playoff roster. Bochy needs his Padres to even up the series or the heat is just going to get worse. San Diego has lost seven straight playoff games to the Cardinals. Heck, the Padres should just try to win its first playoff game of the 21st century. The more I think about it, the more that Piazza missed foul pop-up looms large. Still, the Padres offense not coming through with runners on base didn't help either.
4) Minnesota is sure kicking themselves now for not going after Frank Thomas a little harder, eh, during the winter! Has anyone seen how bad the Twins' dh's have done this year? I think it's like .260 with 8 HR, 50 RBI or something. Oakland has had a little problem with the knockout punch not winning a series since the 1990 ALCS I think! Who would have predicted that the A's would take the first two at the Baggydome and come to Oakland up 2-0.
Padres drop Game 1
Not a great start for the Padres. That's an understatement!
Jake Peavy looked good for the first three innings. The last 2 1/3 innings were quite different. For the second straight posteason start, Peavy failed to come through in a divisional playoff series against St. Louis taking the loss again.
As I stated in my preview column, Peavy needed to give the Padres seven solid innings. He didn't make it out of the sixth inning. Luckily, the Padres combination of Rudy Seanez and Chan Ho Park held the Cardinals scoreless in the last 3 2/3 innings.
Peavy's first and biggest mistake came in the fourth against St. Louis' Albert Pujols.
Pujols caught a huge break in the at-bat when Mike Piazza could not catch a foul pop-up that certainly would've changed the tide of the game. Pujols ended the at-bat by smashing a pitch over the center field fence for a two-run home run and a 2-0 lead.
The Cards added one other run in the inning and single runs in the fifth and sixth innings en route to a 5-2 victory. Peavy finished went 5 1/3 allowing 11 hits and five runs walking one but striking out only two.
Pujols' homer changed the game and took the Petco Park crowd out of it for a while. While Pujols definitely contributed to the victory, his teammates had a hand as well at the plate. Every starter except David Eckstein had a hit on the day, even starting pitcher Chris Carpenter. Second baseman Ron Belliard had an outstanding game at the plate with two hits and a walk. However, people will talk about his play to end the seventh inning which might be one of the best defensive plays of the year. With the bases loaded, two outs and a 5-1 Cardinals lead, Todd Walker, not the fleetest of foot, sent a ground ball that seemed headed for the outfield and a two-run single. However, Belliard snagged the grounder in shallow right field, turned and threw off balance to first to get Walker ending the rally.
Carpenter was effective but not overpowering in collecting seven strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings of work. He used a good fastball and a sharp curve to his advantage to get out key spots. Tyler Johnson and Adam Wainwright finished up with 1 1/3 innings of scoreless ball each.
San Diego batters had some success working Carpenter's pitch count later in the game; although, Carpenter did have a 5-pitch second inning. He finished with 105 pitches, scattering five hits, walking one.
San Diego's offense mostly came from the bat of leadoff man Dave Roberts, who went 3 for 4 and score the Padres' lone run. Brian Giles, batting second, added two hits and delivered a sacrifice fly in the sixth scoring Roberts. The Padres were quite the disappointment in the 3-9 spots going a combined 1 for 24 and 10 strikeouts.
My friend Steve told me today that there are 11 former Red Sox on the Padres. The Boston Red Sox of the West? One of those was Mark Bellhorn, Mr All or Nothing. Bellhorn pinch hit in the seventh with the bases loaded and one out but struck out.
The Padres are going to start David Wells in game 2 against St. Louis' Jeff Weaver. I like starting Chris Young for Game 3 on the road where he's been unbeaten this season. I think Wells will be ready for Game 2. I think in this case Bochy was wise to go with the veteran instead of the younger Young, who has never pitched in the postseason. Offensively, I think the Padres should reshulffle the lineup to put a little more speed at the top third of the order. Giles would be a good No. 3 hitter for this series. Roberts can get on base. Cameron had a strong September and a veteran like him in the 2-hole could spark the offense.
I was thinking Roberts, Cameron, Giles, Piazza then move Gonzalez, who went 0 for 4 including two strikeouts, to fifth. I have a bad feeling that leaving Gonzalez third in the series isn't going to pay off well. The Padres need to come out aggressive Thursday afternoon but if they are to stand a chance, the 3-8 spots have to do something better than Game One's disappointing performance
I was pleased to see Seanez and Park get some mop-up work giving Meredith, Linebrink, and Embree another additional day to rest especially after going full-tilt the last week or so of the season.


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Friday, November 4, 2011
Friday Favorites
Happy Friday to you! I hope you have something special planned for this weekend.
We're going to check out one last beach (we might have to break out the coats). It finally feels like fall around here, which will probably lead me to bake up something good and watch a movie with my wool blanket.
Here are some of my favorites from the web this week:
1. "A Good Deed" by @joncontino
2. Leaves four ways (the painted ones are my fave!) by Victoria at A Subtle Revelry
3. Adorable & yummy place cards by Melanie at You are my fave
4. Clever cross-stitching from Martha Stewart
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- 11. Charity Donation Ideas - 2016
As 2016 draws to a close, you have likely received many requests for donations. There are many worthy charities and organizations, including your local church! Gilbert Watch has some favorites for your consideration.Click here to read more
- 12. The Reality of Dishonesty
by Ms. Julie Smith, a member of the Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board elected in November of 2012. Artwork by Miss Natalie Smith, an eighth grade student at Gilbert Classical Academy, a Gilbert Public School.Click here to read more
- 13. Rep. Bob Thorpe's Letter Regarding Transgender Bathrooms
Recently, Gilbert Watch published Arizona Joins Texas in Lawsuit to Stop Federal Overreach. Arizona joined this lawsuit following a letter from Arizona lawmaker Representative Bob Thorpe (R-LD6). Rep. Thorpe has provided the letter to Gilbert Watch, as well as the data for how the State, Local and Federal education funds break down for 2014-2015.
Dear Arizona Superintendent of Schools Diane Douglas and Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich:
Legislators have been receiving numerous complaints from constituents who are very concerned with the threatening tone of the May 13, 2016 letter from U.S. Attorney General Lynch and U.S. Department of Education Secretary King.
The letter coerces our nation's K-12 public schools and colleges to ensure that transgender students must be allowed to use the gender designated restrooms, changing rooms and locker facilities of their choosing, not necessarily that of their biological gender. It has been estimated that approximately 0.3% of U.S. individuals identify themselves as transgender.Click here to read more
- 14. Arizona Joins Texas in Lawsuit to Stop Federal Overreach
In response to a letter from Arizona lawmaker Representative Bob Thorpe (R-LD6), Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas announced that Arizona will Join Texas in a Lawsuit to Stop Federal Overreach. Co-signers of Rep. Thorpe's letter included Sen. Sylvia Allen (R-LD6), and Representatives Brenda Barton (R-LD6), Paul Boyer (R-L20), Karen Fann (R-LD1), Mark Finchem (R-LD11), Anthony Kern (R-LD20), and Vince Leach (R-LD11). (Please express your thanks to Bob Thorpe and the other legislators who signed his letter, as well as Mark Brnovich and Diane Douglas. See email addresses below.)
The COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF concerns the May 13, 2016 "Joint Guidance" issued by the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education relating to requiring public schools that receive federal funding to allow transgender students to use whatever restroom or locker room they wish, based on how they identify their gender.
The threat to withdraw federal funding from any school that doesn't comply is very clear in this sentence: "Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, schools receiving federal money may not discriminate based on a student's sex, including a student's transgener status."Click here to read more
- 15. U.S. Department of Education's Major Accomplishment: Staggering Illiteracy
Zero Hedge recently published an article titled Department of Education - Our Work Here is Done. A few items from that article include:
The Department of Education was created in 1979 and now has an annual budget of $73 billion, with 5,000 government bureaucrats roaming its hallways. See U.S. Department of Education Budget Fact Sheet.
After 37 years and trillions of dollars "invested" in our children, here is a short list of some "achievements": 1) There are six million students in the California school system, and 25% of those students are unable to perform basic reading skills. 2) 50% of adults cannot read a book written at an eighth grade level. 3) 45 million adults are functionally illiterate and read below a 5th grade level. 4) 3 out of 4 people on welfare can't read. 5) 20% of Americans read below the level needed to earn a living wage. 6) School dropouts cost our nation $240 billion in social service expenditures and lost tax revenues. 7) 3 out of 5 people in American prisons can't read. 8) Approximately 50% of Americans read so poorly that they are unable to perform simple tasks such as reading prescription drug labels.Click here to read more
- 16. Georgia ACLU director resigns over transgender fight
Liberal compassion towards transgenders ends when.....it negatively affects THEIR kids.
"Maya Dillard Smith, the head of Georgia's ACLU chapter, stepped down this week in protest of the civil rights group's challenge of a controversial North Carolina law that critics see as discriminatory to transgender people."
"I have shared my personal experience of having taken my elementary school age daughters into a women's restroom when shortly after three transgender young adults over six feet with deep voices entered," she writes. "My children were visibly frightened, concerned about their safety and left asking lots of questions for which I, like many parents, was ill-prepared to answer."
Want to know why those guys used that bathroom? Because they can.Click here to read more
- 17. California Teacher: "Get out of my way, I have some laws to change, and no one's stopping me."
This post appeared in Stop Common Core in California Facebook on May 6, 2016. It was shared by California teacher, Dawn Nikisher Kelly, with her permission:
(GW NOTE: It may be of interest to know that, unlike Arizona, California law allows a parent or guardian to excuse a child from all or parts of the statewide assessment. Not many parents do, however. See 60615 of EDUCATION CODE SECTION 60604-60618.)
- 18. SILENT NO MORE: Why this Former Teacher Opted Out of the AzMerit
Those of us in the anti-Common Core/AzMerit/High Stakes testing movement have long explained why teachers don't speak out against the insane nationalization of our K-12 Education System. Mostly, it's because they don't want to risk losing their jobs. Even former teachers don't speak out, for fear they will never work again in the public school system. Ms. Debra Jo Borden, a former Arizona teacher, bravely went public in late April 2016 . She is silent no more about the gagging of teachers, AzMerit, the data mining and psychoanalysis of our children, and much more. Please read what she has to say:
1) I disagree with the contracts teachers are required to sign that force them to remain silent.
2) I can be brave and I will speak up.Click here to read more
- 19. Cowardly AZ Legislators Fret over "maybe" Losing Federal Money: Courageous NY Children Refuse Tests!
The Arizona Legislature has adjourned Sine Die. The Fifty-Second Legislature, Second Regular Session ended May 7, 2016. Unfortunately, the majority of legislators (including all Democrats) refused to respect parents' rights in voting Nay to SB1455 (parental opt out) . Yet, in liberal left New York, young school children happily joined together to stiffen adult spines against statewide (nationalized) assessments.
- 20. Vacancy on the Arizona State Board of Education's Standards Development Committee
If you would like to play an effective role in replacing Common Core in Arizona, now's your chance! There's a vacancy on the State Board of Education's Standards Development Committee for a member who is a parent of a public high school student. The Arizona Standards Development Committee includes representation from the Board, business community, deans of colleges, parents, classroom teachers, a school administrator, and a school district governing board member. The Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas is also a member of the Committee. Members of the Committee are an equal mix of those who have and have not participated in the standards development process in the past.
More information about the Arizona Standards Development Committee can be found HERE.
Applicants are encouraged to complete the application and return the requested documents to firstname.lastname@example.com by May 31, 2016. Click HERE to print out the application.
According to State Board Member Jared Taylor, "It would be great to get some good parents of high school students to apply."
Are you interested in reviewing some excellent K-12 standards that already exist? See An English Language Arts Curriculum Framework for American Public Schools: A Model and Mathematics Content Standards for California Public Schools Kindergarten through Grade Twelve: A Model
Two addenda could be added to the California standards referenced above that elaborate on the standards themselves and deal with pedagogical and organizational issues: 1) Mathematics Framework for California Public Schools, 2000 Revised Edition; and 2) Mathematics Framework for California Public Schools, 2006 Edition."
Please contact Gilbert Watch and let us know if you apply!Click here to read more
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News Briefs: Preschool, kindergarten fair takes place in SF
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Our Family Coalition will hold its seventh annual Preschool and Kindergarten Fair Thursday, August 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. at San Francisco Day School, 350 Masonic Avenue.
The inclusive school fair is for independent and public preschools and kindergartens. In addition to being a resource featuring dozens of San Francisco schools, OFC and its partners in education will offer information about the preschool and kindergarten application process; navigating San Francisco Unified School District systems; and opportunities for youth and family advocacy in San Francisco.
"For years, we have hosted this fair with the goal of supporting LGBTQ families in the search for the type of preschool, and now kindergarten, that will help their children thrive," OFC education director Tarah Fleming said in a news release.
The informational event will connect families with school representatives about their services and assess schools that are welcoming and inclusive of all families.
Other participating organizations include Community Well, Golden Gate Mothers Group, Independent Schools of the San Francisco Bay Area, Parents for Public Schools San Francisco, SFUSD, and the San Francisco Families Union.
The event is free for families. For more information and to register, visit http://www.ourfamily.org.
Shop Out benefit for LGBT center
The San Francisco LGBT Community Center and the Fillmore Merchants Association will hold Shop Out, a benefit for the center, Saturday, August 25, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
During the day, participating businesses in the Fillmore district will donate 10 percent of their sales to the LGBT center.
"We're thrilled to be part of Shop Out day once more," Jen Marticorena, assistant store leader at Eileen Fisher (Fillmore), said in a news release. "It's an honor to join our fellow merchants in support of the LGBT community and to shed light on the very positive effect the SF LGBT center has on our city."
Vas Kiniris, executive director of the Fillmore Merchant Association, said that more merchants are participating this year.
Shop Out event started in 2016 as an evening during Pride and has now expanded into full-day events in multiple neighborhoods. In May a similar day was hosted by the Noe Valley Merchants and Professionals Association.
Dani Siragusa, development director for the center, said Shop Out raises funds that help provide services for homeless youth, trans job seekers, and new small business owners, among other resources.
"It's wonderful to have the support of local merchants as we build a brighter future for the LGBTQ+ community together," she said.
This year, 22 businesses will participate, including Alexis Bittar, Alice and Olivia, Fitness SF, Jigsaw, Philmore Creamery, Renaissance Salon, and Samovar Tea Lounge. For a complete list, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1057742807721792/.
Compton's Cafeteria anniversary
The 52nd anniversary of the Gene Compton's Cafeteria riot will be held Saturday, August 25, at 3 p.m. at the corner of Turk and Taylor streets in San Francisco.
Felicia "Flames" Elizondo, one of the organizers of the anniversary event, was a patron of the cafe in the 1960s. The riot occurred when transgender patrons of the former eatery protested police harassment one night in August 1966.
Irish pub to hold Oakland Pride party
Slainte, an Irish pub near Jack London Square in Oakland, will have a block party to celebrate Oakland Pride weekend Saturday, September 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pub owner Jackie Gallanagh, a lesbian who was featured in the Bay Area Reporter's Pride issue, said that a portion of the proceeds will be donated to help suicidal and at-risk teens in the community.
Gallanagh said there will be food, drink, and live entertainment inside the pub, located at 131 Broadway, as well as outside on Second Street. She held a similar block party for St. Patrick's Day that was well attended.
Tickets are $10 in advance, or $15 at the door. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slainte-gay-pride-block-party-tickets-49216046520.
The Oakland Pride parade and festival takes place Sunday, September 9. For more information, visit https://www.oaklandpride.org/.
SF fundraiser for Dem Central Valley candidate
LGBT and straight allies with Action SF working to flip a conservative Central Valley congressional seat will hold a fundraiser in San Francisco for the Democratic candidate.
The event for candidate Josh Harder takes place Sunday, September 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at a private residence in Noe Valley.
Harder is running against Congressman Jeff Denham, who activists said votes 98 percent of the time in support of President Donald Trump. The 10th Congressional District includes Modesto, Tracy, Turlock, and Manteca and has been identified as one of the five most likely districts in the state to flip from red to blue in the November election.
To RSVP and make a donation to Harder's campaign, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-congressional-candidate-josh-harder-in-noe-valley-tickets-48721450169. The address will be provided to those who register.


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Today, I met a friend of mine, a former teacher at my middle school, who I typically introduce to new Indian restaurants and he usually leaves satisfied. This time I decided to introduce him to Mahan, located on Main street in downtown Alhambra. There is a second Mahan in Old Town Monrovia on Myrtle Ave, which opened in 2018.
Mahan is run by a Sikh family; their members alternate working at the Alhambra and Monrovia locations. A Sikh chef hailing from Punjab, "the bread basket of India," is reason enough to eat there. Sikhs are entrepreneurial and hard working. While Mahan specializes in Punjabi food, the menu also offers diverse dishes from different parts of India. You can order a full-fledged a la carte dinner or a $20 dinner thali with a choice of vegetarian or non-vegetarian.
Their meat is halal and they serve meat specialties, nihari and haleem, which are popular among South Asian Muslims. I was surprised they offered haleem, which is a tasty blend of wheat, barley and lentils with meat. The owner's son explained he was inspired to serve it after his Hyderabadi friend's mother cooked it for him. I highly recommend this dish. Unlike most Pakistani restaurants which serve it with shredded meat, Mahan mixes in large pieces of flavorful lamb instead. Their bar offers an extensive selection of beer, wine, and creative Indian cocktails. They are not afraid to experiment.
Today's lunch buffet was the best I have had in a very long time. A buffet is the best way to expose a newbie to Indian food. It is cheap (about $11 per person), and it offers a sampling of a wide variety of dishes. The best dishes served today were palak (spinach), chicken tandoori, curry pakora and goat curry. And as with all buffets, I ended my meal with a sweet, delicious dessert, kheer (a cardamom flavored rice pudding), which has no resemblance to the stodgy British rice pudding.
My friend loved Mahan's food: within minutes he finished two servings from the buffet. This is definitely one of my go to Indian restaurants in the Pasadena area.
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This image is part of Lynn Cohen's Occupied Territory series, also published as Cohen's first monograph (Aperture, 1987). The book is Cohen's visual exploration of the world's readymade sculptures that exist in common places like classrooms, offices, and waiting rooms, she amplifies the awkwardness that occurs when the inhabitants attempt to create a feeling of warmth and individualism in otherwise sterile environments.
Surveying the surface of this particular space, Cohen allows her camera to describe an innate contradiction of order and incongruity. Due to the geometric organization within the room, the sculptural figure of the female form becomes arbitrary. The archetypal form that is being shown is meant to invoke feelings of hominess, however her transparency and gesture negate her purpose as she presents dinner to an empty room.
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German premium carmaker Mercedes-Benz has created a new plug-in hybrid vehicle that combines the power of two technologies –electricity (battery) and fuel cell (hydrogen). In short distances, it relies on pure electricity. When there is a need to travel over long distance, this plug-in hybrid relies on the power of fuel cell. This is the new Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL PHEV.
Using the Mercedes GLC as the base, this technological showcase isn't a futuristic vehicle, but is a real SUV that will be delivered to customers at the end of October 2018. It was originally envisioned as a plug-in hybrid, but now represents an important step by the German carmaker in the development of fuel cell technology.
As engineered, the Mercedes GLC F-CELL PHEV features four operating modes: Battery, Charge, F-Cell and Hybrid. All operating modes are supported by an energy recovery function that allows energy to be recovered during braking or coasting, then store it in the lithium-ion battery.
In Battery mode, the Mercedes GLC F-CELL goes into all-electric operation, with power derived only from the high-voltage battery that is installed in the rear section of the SUV to save space. This mode is ideal when travelling over short distances. This lithium-ion battery – with a gross capacity of 13.5 kWh – can be charged through the 7.4 kW on-board charger at any standard household socket, a wallbox or at a public charging station. It takes around 1.5 hours to fully charge this battery, which sends power to an asynchronous motor that delivers 155 kW (211 hp) of max output and 365 Nm of torque. In Battery mode, the GLC F-CELL can travel up to 51 km of range, as per NEDC, enough for short trips and typical urban travel.
The new Mercedes GLC F-CELL can also go into F-Cell, during which the energy of the fuel cell is what keeps the state of charge of the lithium-ion battery. The SUV features a very compact fuel cell system housed in the engine bay for the first time. Interestingly, the fuel cell system is installed at the same mounting points as a conventional combustion engine. Two carbon-fiber-encased tanks are built into floor can be filled with up to 4.4 kg of hydrogen. Interestingly, these tanks can just be refilled within just three minutes, as made possible by globally standardized 700-bar tank technology.
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Preface and some things to think about.
Academic authorship inclusion and order is not a trivial issue … it varies by discipline, and by lab philosophy. Historically, this has not ever been an issue in my lab due to primarily 2-3 author papers …. but more recently, with multi/trans-disciplinary work … it gets very muddy!
I also feel that acknowledging those who help who are not authors is equally important.
The PHASES of research publication are enumerated below, and will be discussed with 'interested parties' before submission:
PREMISES that Form Basis of Policy
CurtisLab General Premise 1: I do not prescribe to tacking on a lot of authors that are not intimately involved in the overall process of inception to submission - there are exceptions as I describe below.
CurtisLab General Premise 2: After 6 months, the data associated with any unpublished work is fair game to be assimilated into the work of anyone else who will undertake it with the possibility of being first author. A large fraction of data never gets published, and the likelihood it will not be published is very high if the student leaves without the final submission of the work being completed.
CurtisLab General Premise 3: If managed well, selfishness (personal gain) and selflessness (gain of others at your expense) are not incompatible toward authorship. What will not be tolerated is personal gain at others expense ; I would rather not publish the work at all.
Some General Operating Principles
At some point during either the initiation of a project, or more logically as publishable results are obtained, there has to be an open specific discussion about authorship. Usually, it is not very clear till one defines the scope of a manuscript (which these days seems to be much smaller as there is pressure to create 'numbers' as a metric of productivity). In some cases, work is not completed while the student starting the project 'finishes' … which leaves authorship wide open as someone has to commit considerable time to complete, write up, and the considerable time-consuming logistics of submission and revision. Therefore, writing an initial draft of a manuscript, by no means constitutes the basis for presumed final author order.
At no point in drafting should anyone other than the senior author(s) place names for authorship or their order during the drafting stage of a manuscript.
I prefer to have simply primary author // senior authors during drafting, with the understanding at that point that even the primary authorship is not defined until the scope of the research contained, and the manuscript is actually at the submission stage.
Authorship is defined by the scope of the work being presented ... this is not clear till the final stage of work, and leaves the opportunity for someone to improve the work in exchange for authorship. It can only lead to problems down the road as to presumption of authorship that is based on the whim of typing down those related to the work when at the draft stage.
As a starting point for understanding authorship, you should read the wiki page that discusses this issue of academic authorship. This sets the stage for understanding that authorship has to do primarily with the quantity and quality of INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTION and EFFORT associated with execution and analysis of the research. .
Guidelines from PLOS1 (Public Library of Science Journal)
Authors should meet conditions 1, 2, and 3 below to be assigned credit for authorship:
1. substantial contributions to conception and design of the work, acquisition of data, or analysis and interpretation of data
2. drafting the article or revising it critically for important intellectual content; and
3. final approval of the version to be published.
Other journals such as Nature are very clear, that simply being involved in writing is NOT sufficient contribution. Similarly, if the work is done by a technician that is largely doing what they are told' … that is often not considered sufficient for authorship.
DETERMINING AUTHORSHIP - The Input
Ultimately it is my responsibility to decide on authorship, acknowledgement associated with the publication of research. If you do not contribute at least 20% to be a primary author of the work, you should not expect much input into the author order of secondary authors. Note, that if you are working with someone outside the lab that is the primary author of work, then I likely have minimal jurisdiction over what is considered authorship. Numerous have been added (to Ben Woolston's, and even Mustafa's that I would consider marginal or unacceptable). Therefore, you need to be proactive as noted in some of the comments below.
I will tackle my perspective on these in reverse order:
Facilitating Submission & Review:
The process of final format for submission, and the actual process of submission can be a very time-consuming process. If the work and submission are first rate, then usually the review phase is not as onerous. However, the process of revisions, response to reviewers etc., can easily consume another 40+ hours of work … even if there is not additional experimentation required. While normally this is done by the first author, it sometimes falls to a secondary author … or worse, Dr. Curtis … as his time should be better spent submitting proposals editing etc ….
Writing of Manuscript:
I think that writing should be a collective effort, not only of authors, but other members of the lab. There is a wide spectrum of contributing to writing, some of which can be acknowledged even if not overly involved in the work. In some cases (such as students who have moved on, or passed away - unfortunately has happened) it is not feasible to involved an author in the writeup. Some who lack good technical writing, or English may be less involved in writing for the sake of expediency. For those who are capable … a lack of participation in writing can result in 'demotion' of authorship by not contributing according to general expectation.
If there is a paper with multiple authors besides myself and the first author, then it is imperative that as part of the writeup process, there is a written document that goes into the details of various contributions of various people. This should be developed and circulated among potential authors (that are still actively engaged in correspondence) to get their feedback into the accuracy of the contributions. This is not the simple statements that are now often included in paper submissions, but a very detailed description of who helped build apparatus, design experimental details, execute critical experimentation, sample, analytical, analysis, literature review … and a separate statement of contributions that should be considered for acknowledgment (access / training on equipment, general enabling laboratory contributions related to the project).
Analysis of Data:
The analysis can be either behind the scenes or overtly part of the ongoing research discussion. Either way, it is the responsibility of the primary research to continuously keep the senior author aware of contributions of others in the weekly reporting and discussion of work. Be very candid about the level of time, quality of feedback both to the senior author and to those who are assisting. It is very easy for 'helpers' to over-value their contribution if not kept in the loop; it is also often human nature to take a little more credit than might be due.
A primary venue for analysis is at research meetings and end of semester reports etc. Failure to put in this effort to be a part of this process of analysis and documentation may result in being moved from author to acknowledgement.
Execution of Research:
For the primary researcher involved in the work, the role of authorship is clear (documenting data, analysis and discussion). For those who are 'assistants', the role is less clear, and falls more to the idea of the level and quality of the effort. Participating in experimental design is part of the execution of the research; most easily documented through discussions and experimental plans. Contribution to the work is documented by taking of data, attending and participating in lab research meetings.
Dr. Curtis spends a lot of time around the lab … and will invariably notice your work habits and ask what you are up to etc … this is not idle conversation; it is part of the process of assessing authorship potential. If you are looking to have authorship that goes beyond the immediate work of your own, then your level of effort has to be exceptional and beyond minimum expectations (which are high in themselves).
Enabling Research:
Obtaining funding, making connections through investment of time interacting with potential collaborators that have special capabilities for contributions to the work … This is also something that must be documented in the weekly reporting etc. Except for where it is expected as being a Co-PI etc, this is relatively thin basis for being an author (and needs support of execution / analysis), but sufficiently important that it can be be viewed as sufficient - if the engagement in the rest of the process of execution and analysis is adequate.
Some experimental work is extremely difficult (dexterity, experience etc … ) and in these cases, it is not the amount of time that is considered, but the VALUE OF THE EFFORT. The thought of "just how important is this piece of effort" to enabling the production of publishable material. If something has truly become routine … and not that much of a demand, then it may fall to acknowledgement, but it absolutely critical that you openly discuss this with the collaborator to understand THEIR perspective - keeping in mind some might inappropriotely undervalue their work as well.
Conception of Ideas:
While this is arguably one of the most important aspects of research, it is also the least clear basis for authorship. One should be engaged in discussion of your work with constant feedback from other members of the lab. If you have a 'brilliant idea' that is relatively easy to implement and makes a major revelation for the work, then this can constitute a possible basis for authorship. However, keep in mind that 'talk is cheep' … and arm-chair research is typically not a sufficient basis for being an author of research. Similarly, if you have and articulate an idea, but you do not invest your time to execute the work; it can and may be ursurped by someone else … in which case they are doing so with an understanding that they may ultimately be the associated primary author on that work.
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The richness, diversity and complexity of Swiss landscape architecture will be showcased Oct. 23 – Dec. 1, 2017 at the College of Architecture's Wright Gallery, which reopens in a new location on the second floor of Building A of the Langford Architecture Center on the Texas A&M campus.
Tracing the impact of Swiss design through a 36-panel series of images and text, the traveling exhibit, "The Swiss Touch in Landscape Architecture," from the Swiss arts foundation Pro Helvetica, provides a survey of the most significant landscape architecture studios, including the work of pioneers like LeCorbusier and the heralded contemporary design firm Herzog & de Meuron.
The exhibit also includes an overview of landscape architecture history and theory and underscores the importance of national exhibitions such as "Lausanne Jardins," the successful international festival of urban design, in which landscape architects and other design professionals created innovative green spaces for public use throughout the Swiss town of Lausanne.
The exhibit's Oct. 23 opening coincides with "Natural, Built, Virtual," the College of Architecture's 19th Annual Research Symposium. Michael Jakob, the exhibit's curator, will present the symposium's keynote address.
The gallery's expanded location opens a new era for arts exhibits at the College of Architecture, said Stephen Caffey, assistant professor of architecture and member of the Wright Gallery Council. "The gallery's new location will further elevate the status and role of the visual arts in the types of transformative, high-impact learning experiences that the College of Architecture can provide."
Prior to the College Station debut of "The Swiss Touch in Landscape Architecture," the Wright Gallery will celebrate its grand reopening in a new location with a retrospective of past exhibits 12:30-1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25.
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How do you feel about meals that are prepared in just one pot? I just love them - they are perfect as in not only that there is also just one pot to clean, but also because once everything is put together and on the stove/slow cooker no additional cooking is needed. Well, okay maybe a side salad but that is it at least for me :)
So today I bring a hearty Pepper Beef Stew; full of succulent Italian sweet peppers, beef and rice. True comfort in a bowl and the entire family enjoyed this dish....
Here it is...
Pepper Beef Stew
- 2 lbs. beef stew {cubed}
- 2 Tbs flour
- pepper & paprika {generous}
- 1 Tbs Herbs de Provence
- splash of Olive Oil
- 1 lb. sweet peppers {I used orange & red}; sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 quart beef broth {I use Pacific brand}
- Salt
- 1-1/2 Tbs Balsamico Vinegar
- 1-1/2 C white rice
- 2 C spinach washed and roughly chopped
***Preheat oven to 375 F
- Mix flour with generous amount of pepper, paprika, and Herbs de Provence,
- Mix the beef with the flour mixture until all is covered, reserve any flour mixture not used
- Heat olive oil in a large pot that can transfer to the oven and when hot
- Add beef and brown from all sides. Be sure not to crowd the pot; remove and reserve when browned. Repeat until all beef is browned - Set browned meat aside, then
- Add onions; sauté for a couple of minutes until they begin to soften then
- Add peppers and sauté for another couple of minutes until fragrant. Be sure not to burn the vegetables; when onions are translucent and peppers are slightly soft,
- Return browned beef to the pot as well as any of remaining flour mixture. Stir beef under the vegetables then
- Add beef broth.
- Bring to a boil, cover and place the pot into the oven. Cook covered in oven for about 30 minutes before adding salt together with 1-1/2 Tbs of Balsamico. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes
- Add rice and cook for another 25 - 30 minutes Check on the rice after about 20 minutes and remove from the oven once rice is cooked through. NOTE: We like a lot of rice and a very thick stew; for a lighter stew reduce the amount of rice.
- Remove pot from the oven - top with the fresh roughly chopped spinach and cover pot. The dish is ready for serving after another couple of minutes and when the spinach has slightly wilted.
"Take the chill off" Chilis, Soups, and Starters
- Spicy Sausage and Sweet Potato Soup by Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
- Eggplant Parmesan Soup by The Texan New Yorker
- Cream of Tomato and Tortellini Soup by Noshing With The Nolands
- Chicken Tortilla Soup by What Smells So Good?
- Chicken Corn Chowder by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Spinach and Mushroom Tortellini Soup by Neighborfood
- Lasagna Soup by The ROXX Box
- Beefy Skillet Nacho Bake by The Weekend Gourmet
- German Onion Soup by Kudos Kitchen By Renee
- White Bean and Spinach Soup by Ruffles & Truffles
- Korean Oxtail Soup (Kkori Gomtang) by kimchi MOM
- Fall Squash Chili by Pescetarian Journal
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"Put meat on your bones" Stews
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- Dr. Pepper Shredded Chicken (slow cooker) by girlichef
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- Slow Cooked Beef Stew with Red Wine, Carrots and Tomatoes by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Fabulous French Cassoulet by Webicurean
- Slowcooker Coq Au Vin by Jane's Adventures in Dinner
- Claypot Braised Tofu by My Trials in the Kitchen
- Moroccan Lentil Ragout with Poached Eggs by The Wimpy Vegetarian
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- Chicken and Dumplings by Hip Foodie Mom
- Spicy Tomato Pasta by Supper for a Steal
- Spicy Coconut Chicken Casserole by The Urban Mrs.
- Carnitas with Queso Fresco Enchiladas by Casa de Crews
- Slow Cooker Garlic and Herb Pork Chops and Veggies by Cookin' Mimi
- Jambalaya by Country Girl in the Village
- Easy Oven Sweet & Sour Chicken by Momma's Meals
- Asian Chicken Rice Pot by a distinguished palate
- Quick One Pot Red Beans and Rice by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
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- One-Pot Lentil Chicken by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Beef and Quince Tajine by MarocMama
- Slow-Cooked Italian Beef Sandwiches by Juanita's Cocina
- Sunday Supper Pork and Chorizo by Family Foodie
- Mediterranean Chicken Bake by The Dinner-Mom
- Easy Chorizo, Corn and Potatoes by Mama's Blissful Bites
- Crockpot Roasted Corn, Tomato and Broccoli Risotto by Take A Bite Out of Boca
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- One Pot Spicy Pasta by Mess Makes Food
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- Vegan Chocolate-Peanut Butter Pudding by Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Busy-Day S'mores Cake by Treats & Trinkets
- Mascarpone Pumpkin Cheesecake in the Microwave by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Spice Apple Crisp by Hot Momma's Kitchen Chaos
- Flourless Almond Butter Cookies by Pies and Plots
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The Financial Stability Report (FSR) for Dec 2013 is being released once again in uncertain times. The US Federal Reserve (Fed) having announced tapering of its QE-3 has finally laid to rest uncertainties on the timing of the initiation of exit, but the pace of exit and the market reaction and adjustment to the withdrawal of liquidity will have to be watched carefully. The commencement of taper should signal a calibrated return to normal liquidity and credit conditions in the global markets and also better pricing of risk. This will mean a repricing of certain assets with consequent volatility. In India, a potential additional source of uncertainty is the coming general election. A stable new government would be positive for the economy. With confidence in the financial system still fragile, six years into the crisis, policy certainty is something investors look for in the current environment.
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Are you looking to get more followers to your Instagram account? You're certainly not alone as it seems like a large majority of the people who use this site/tool want to be able to boast large follower numbers. The problem is that it is not as easy as it might seem.
So what is it that makes an Instagram user one that everyone wants to follow? Well, it's very good question and there are several different things that launch some accounts to the top of others. For one, it never hurts to be a young, attractive female. Honestly, people like to look at pretty things so those accounts get a lot of follows.
Speaking of pretty things, people also like babies. They are cute and cuddly and accounts with babies often get followed. But after that… if you're not posting something interesting on a regular basis, not even cute babies or sexy women can save you.
However, there are a few things that can help you get more followers and more engagement from your Instagram account. Here are some tips on that:
So there you have it! Some quick and easy tips to getting more followers on Instagram. Remember that the numbers don't really mean anything if you're not getting engagement so take that time to comment and reply to others when you can. They will take notice and return the favor if they're interested in what you're posting, too.
And remember the most important part- have fun!


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For the week's top 25 broadcast TV show ratings click here.
CBS led all broadcast networks in week 3 of the broadcast season (ending October 9) with adults 18-49 with a 2.9 rating (down 3% vs. last season's week 3), ahead of FOX's 2.6 adults 18-49 rating (up 8%). NBC was third with a 2.5 adults 18-49 rating (up 4%). ABC was fourth with a 2.2 rating (down 12%), followed by Univision with a 1.7 rating (up 13%). The CW finished sixth with a 0.7 adults 18-49 rating average (down 36% vs. last season).
CBS won the week with the press release friendly total viewers averaging 11.32 million viewers, ahead of second place ABC's 8.20 million average. NBC was third with 7.27 million, followed by FOX with 7.10 m, Univision with 3.93m, and the CW 1.66m.
Each adults 18-49 rating point is a percentage of the adults 18-49 US TV population and equals 1.279 million adults 18-49.
You can see past week's broadcast network primetime weekly TV ratings results here.
Nielsen TV Ratings Data: ©2011 The Nielsen Company. All Rights Reserved.


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September 2016 Newsletter
The September 2016 newsletter contains information on preventing ankle sprains. Mike O'Hara, PT demonstrates exercises to prevent ankle inversion. Meet Fenton Fitness member Gay Adams and read her story on staying strong during a difficult time, and learn about the suitcase carry--a better alternative to weighted sidebends. Download Here


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Children ages 2 to 12 are invited to the Great Swamp Conservancy, 8375 North Main St., Canastota, April 19 to hunt for eggs, play games, make Easter crafts, visit with Easter Bunny, pet live bunnies, try on some bunny ears, observe live baby chicks, get free Easter grass, food and much more.
The GSC opens to the public at 10 a.m. to hop around the facility and see what is going on. In honor of Earth Day, a special booth will be set up to make "Seed Balls." Bring in your coloring contest entry. Entries can be found on the GSC web site and the Canastota Public Library.
The hunt begins at 11 a.m. with specific, separate age areas for children.
Categories are ages 2 to 3, and one parent is allowed in with the child; 4- and 5-year-olds search for eggs on their own with parents on the sidelines; 6- to 8-year-olds search for eggs on their own without parents; and 9- to 12-year-olds also are on their own but have a scavenger hunt list to complete.
In each age group, there is one plastic egg hidden that has a notice reading "You are the grand prize winner."
As a special Easter gift, please bring a canned good for donation to the Opportunity Shop. Suggested donation is $1/child, rain or shine (boots recommended).
For more information, call 315.697.2950 or email email@example.com.


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MES on the Edge and IoT
Manufacturing execution system (MES) usage will continue to grow through 2021 because of the enormous potential the software offers for end users. This is largely driven by digital transformation and IIoT, the introduction of new data platforms, IT/OT convergence, new applications, and newer technologies like advanced analytic tools, and cloud and edge computing. Newer data platforms and architectures are making it easier to integrate and connect to the data. Connected data is a key factor, since integration is one of the traditional inhibitors for implementing IoT, along with the cost and time required to write drivers for all the devices and data sources. While some process industry companies are moving non-mission-critical data and applications to the cloud, others are slower to adopt this approach unless required to share information and collaborate with partners. Edge and fog computing devices will enable future IoT market growth for mission-critical data and applications that must remain on site because of latency, bandwidth, IP, or legal issues.
in Some Industries
While IIoT is a growth factor for MES in some industries, the availability of newer technologies and approaches can hinder MES deployments and other capital purchases. This is partly because some companies are trying to reduce their future risks and understand future directions. They want to acquire a technology that will be part of the new standards, is easy to integrate, easy to use, flexible and can expand and accommodate new technologies and applications as they are developed.
A new ARC research report on MES for the process industries discusses some of the drivers for purchasing MES and the effect that newer technologies are having on the MES sector. Industry and regional trends and factors for success are also included in the report along with competitive analysis, plus five-year market forecasts by region, industry, and customers in the process industries – oil & gas, chemicals, food & beverages, pharmaceuticals and biotech, metals & mining, pulp & paper, etc.
"Reprinted with permission, original blog was posted here". You may also visit here for more such insights on the digital transformation of industry.
About ARC Advisory Group (www.arcweb.com): Founded in 1986, ARC Advisory Group is a Boston based leading technology research and advisory firm for industry and infrastructure.
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About the Author:
Janice Abel
Principal Consultant
Janice Abel is a principal consultant at ARC and lead analyst in the areas of enterprise manufacturing intelligence, manufacturing execution systems, operational analytics, batch management software, and operator training simulators.
Janice has done extensive research and consulting on automation technologies spanning the entire spectrum of process and manufacturing industries. Her experience includes over 25 years of helping both suppliers and end user clients develop strategic plans to market, adopt, and use technologies. She has been doing research and consulting for the chemical, oil & gas, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical, consumer products, medical devices, and other industries throughout most of her professional career.


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An 11-month-old puppy named Big Splash has become the most expensive dog in the world.
One of the world's oldest and biggest dog breeds is also the most expensive. Big Splash has sold for a record $1.5 million in China.
The buyer, reportedly a Chinese coal tycoon, purchased the 180-pound (and growing) dog from breeder Lu Liang, who called it a "perfect specimen" and told The Telegraph, "When I started in this business, 10 years ago, I never thought we would see such a price."
"We have spent a lot of money raising this dog, and we have the salaries of plenty of staff to pay," Lu told the paper.
The puppy, also called Hong Dong, was raised on a diet of chicken, beef, sea cucumber and abalone.
Tibetan mastiffs, legendarily owned by both Buddha and Genghis Khan, have become a status symbol among China's newly rich. According to CBS News, the previous record set for the purchase of a Tibetan mastiff was more than $500,000 in 2009, although another dog of the breed was valued at $1.47 million last year.
Related on MNN: 7 ridiculously expensive cat and dog breeds


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Some children learn better in a small, intimate setting where they develop one-on-one relationships with teachers and other students. IKARON Learning at the Jewish Collaborative of Orange County (JCoOC) provides a warm and informal Jewish learning experience for children, age 5-12.
Since November IKARON Learning at JCoOC has been meeting on Sunday mornings, from 9 to 11 a.m., at private homes in and around Irvine. Two instructors, each with more than 30 years' experience teaching in a Jewish day school setting, teach Judaic studies and Hebrew K-3 and 4-7 students.
There are periodic special enrichment programs, such as Mrs. ReadForFun, offered by an educator who introduces and reads from Jewish books and discusses them with the children. Rabbi Marcia Tilchin will also offer Pre-B'nai Mitzvah workshops for grades 5-7 and parents on designated Sundays.
Students can join the program at any time during the year.
Founded in 2016, JCoOC helps to build communities of interest for OC Jewish families. From family-friendly Shabbat services to field trips for young families to fun, engaging activities for kids at High Holidays, JCoOC is a place for OC families to "feel the joy of Jewish."
All programs — for families and other audiences – are offered "a la carte" – Friday night musical Shabbat programs in Laguna Beach, Saturday morning Shabbat services in Newport Beach, holiday activities and services, an arts initiative, community learning programs and the school. JCoOC also partners with other Jewish community programs or helps people to find them.
For more information, contact the Jewish Collaborative of Orange County, 2913 El Camino Real, #701, Tustin, CA 92782; (949) 402-8004; https://jewishcollaborativeoc.org/; email@example.com.


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...is not the real question.
To be sure, it's an important question, but it's a secondary question. In my opinion, the primary question is the same one that Cain asked God as a response to God's question, "Where is Abel your brother?" Cain's response: "Am I my brother's keeper?" This is a question that needs to be asked as we as Memphis voters consider this decision.
I admit that I am not very into politics, and I realize that there is a lot that I do not know. But the more I learn, the more I am convinced that we, especially those of us in our county who consider ourselves to be followers of Christ, need to ask this question. How responsible are we to one another? How responsible are we to those children in our city who do have anyone taking responsibility for them? The answer to questions like these will determine how we make decisions in regards to an issue like this one.
The Commercial Appeal has a great section devoted to this issue on their website. One of the most helpful is this chart. It's very telling.


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I was fortunate to have a grandmother who loved me unconditionally. She was always there to spoil me and help me feel safe and loved throughout a tumultuous childhood. It was tough on my heart when she died, but I've always felt she stayed close. It's a part of life to learn about our faults and hopefully, improve on them. I tend towards procrastination and as I grew older and tried harder to remedy that fault I'd often hear her whisper to me "It's a 1000 times worse thinking about doing something then it is to just do it." I started to apply her words to many things in life and found to no great surprise, that of course, she was right. Sometimes you just need to take a small bit of action in the direction you need to go and things will start to fall into place. I think some people might call that doing it one small step at a time. I call it "folding the fitted sheets first." Who loves to fold those suckers? They never leave me with the same sense of control and satisfaction as well-behaved flat sheets with their right angles and smooth, precise finish. Nope, no matter how many Martha Stewart clips you watch on YouTube, there is really no way to walk away with the same sense of control and smug self-satisfaction you can get from a calm flat sheet, or better yet a pillow case! Now those babies are satisfying. That's why I fold the fitted sheets first. I've trained myself to get the harder stuff out-of-the-way. Ask me good news or bad news? I want the bad news first. Until this past week that is. I'm starting to rethink my "hard stuff first" philosophy.
In Cancerland, my trip to the emergency room didn't register. It was nada, so small in the scheme of things as to hardly constitute a roughness in the pavement. There are so many more of my fellow cancer friends who have it much worse right now. But it sobered me. It was a reminder of how close to the edge I'm living and how quickly things can turn into a non-stop avalanche. One day you're dancing and celebrating with friends and loved ones and the next you're close to being admitted because your white blood cell count could be non-existent and you have nothing in you to fight back with. Thankfully, my counts were low, but not dangerously low. It was a reminder that I need to be more careful about what I expose myself to and what my immune system can handle. It was a scary experience for Steve and me. I think we both were wondering if this was the start of a downhill slide. How many more trips like this will there be? Just normal fears when you have cancer. Sometimes they linger in your peripheral vision, hovering around like gnats on a spring night. You know they're there, but you don't always take the time to stare them down, that is, until they fly up your nose.
To add to the stress, its my week for scanxiety. I had my PET scan today to see if the cancer has spread, or if the Ibrance is working and holding things at bay. Every time I lay in that machine and it scans up and down my body I'm thinking "find it, don't let it hide, if it's there I want it found." Because of course, I like to know what I'm dealing with. Unfortunately, I'll have to wait a few more days for those results. After the last couple of days I'm thinking I should throw caution to the wind and fold the flat sheets first. Heck, I might even start wadding those unmanageable fitted sheets up into a ball and calling it good.
Disclaimer: Chemo brain is in full effect, along with a bit of dizziness from my current drugs. I guarantee there are punctuation and spelling errors. I did try and proofread. So be kind and ignore them. 🙂


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Kautex Maschinenbau – the decisive step in your career
Are you looking for a secure job with a wide range of development opportunities? As an international mechanical engineering company that is the market leader in the field of extrusion blow molding technology, Kautex Maschinenbau offers a broad spectrum of potential career paths that will allow you to fully develop your talents.
We offer you individual support and training to help you progress your career and regularly open up new pathways for you. One of our main priorities is that you always enjoy your work and those who choose to join us at Kautex generally stay with the company for many years. This allows us to achieve the high levels of performance that continue to impress our customers.
Get your career heading in the right direction by applying for a job at Kautex Maschinenbau.


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If you're someone with a true passion for IT, we're looking for you.
Systems Support Technician, Managed Services
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Benefits Offered:
Employment Type:
As a Systems Support, Managed Services, you will be providing outstanding IT customer service. You will be part of an elite team which acts as the day-to-day contact point for all technical support requests. You will be providing support to clients on a wide range of technologies and applications. You will be providing this offering via remote and onsite technical support, responding to NOC alerts to provide a proactive service offering, and helping to grow our IT offering through hard work and dedication. You will also participate in an on-call rotation to provide emergency services after hours and on weekends.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work from a ticketing management solution to create and update customer service requests
- Provide first line response for phone-based or in-person issues and problems
- Escalate issues to the appropriate engineers or management within a timely manner
- Install, modify, or repair computer hardware and software
- Monitor backup reports and monitoring alerts
- Be part of an emergency on-call rotation
- Write and make use of support documentation
- Be available and receptive to all company training as part of your own self-development
- Plan daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output
- Keep work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and co-workers
- Report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources, and correct them to the best of your own ability
Job Requirements:
- Able to communicate effectively over the phone or in person while maintaining a professional demeanor. English required; other languages welcome
- Applicants must have a driver's license and reliable transportation
- Able to write clearly and concisely
- Sufficient maturity in interpersonal development and ability to contend with potentially difficult situations and users
- Able to work in a fast-changing, stressful environment – you will NEED to be flexible and learn quickly!
- Experience with Active Directory, including, but not limited to account creation/modification, security group creation/modification, password resets
- Experience with Exchange, including, but not limited to mailbox creation/modification, distribution group creation/modification, basic mail flow troubleshooting
- Desktop troubleshooting, applications support, and using diagnostic programs to resolve technical problems
- Experience with basic cellphone troubleshooting and email setup for Android, Apple, and Windows phones
- Experience with Windows ACL security permissions for files, folders, and shares
- Knowledge of Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and Wireless
- Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office products and their feature sets
- Excellent research skills, utilizing both online and local resources
- The ability to follow protocol to resolve less complex events immediately, and escalate more complex events to second level support
- College degree or equivalent work experience
- Must have 2-3 years Help Desk experience in an enterprise environment that includes working independently with limited daily guidance
- Help Desk Institute (HDI) certification preferred. Applicants must be willing to complete HDI Customer Service Representative (CSR) and/or Support Center Analyst (CSA) certification within six months of hire date as a condition of employment
IT technical training and industry certifications desired, such as MCP, PC A+, Network +, or Security +.
Salary and Benefits:
We value our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary of $50K-$60K annually, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical benefits and future growth opportunities within the company. We work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.
About KMicro
KMicro specializes in providing IT managed services. We leverage the full spectrum of our expertise in servers, desktops, applications, data and networks to create seamless, well-oiled IT infrastructures that allow our clients to focus on running and growing their organization. We also provide consulting services to help our customers make smart decisions on their IT investment lifecycle, and engage our resources from design all the way to implementation.


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Located at 111 Marszałkowska Street in Warsaw, the Saski Point office building has received the BREEAM In-Use International certificate with a "Very Good" rating in Building Management and Asset Performance. Cushman & Wakefield property manages the facility on behalf of CA IMMO.
- With increasing environmental awareness of office building occupiers, we are committed to making our buildings attractive and sustainable places to work in by continuously improving their quality and acquiring renowned certificates. Our continuous efforts have been appreciated by our partners, which has translated into high occupancy levels of Saski Point - says Kamila Piekarska, Asset Management in CA IMMO.
The building has achieved high certificate rating by employing integrated management and maintenance procedures as well as comprehensive solutions, which has resulted in the optimization of energy and other utilities consumption. Cushman & Wakefield was responsible for the entire certification process.
Opened in 1999, Saski Point offers more than 8,000 sq m of leasable area.


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The Ethics of War and the War in Iraq
Well, of course it is. War is a terrible thing. The existence and prevalence of war in history is, in fact, ample testimony to the depravity and wickedness of Man. The conduct of war involves the intentional killing of human beings and the destruction of property. War inevitably causes untold suffering. I do not think that any rational person can ever say without qualification that war is good. War is something that we would all rather do without. And as Christians it is our earnest hope that someday God, in his mercy and grace, will beat every sword into plowshares and eliminate war from the face of the earth.
But that day has not yet come. For Americans, who have lived in relative peace and safety for many years, war has become an unpleasant reality recently. We have experienced the horror of September 11, 2001, and we face the threat of more such terrorist attacks everyday. In the wake of this injustice, our nation has begun a war on terrorism that has eventuated in the ongoing military actions in both Afghanistan and Iraq. Though most Americans and most Christians support the general war on terror, questions have been raised about our decision to invade Iraq, and public support for the continuing involvement of American forces there is steadily eroding. So, we may ask the question: "Should we continue to fight the war in Iraq?" And many of us are still asking the question of whether or not we should have gone to war there in the first place.
Yet, there are even deeper questions that remain: "Isn't war evil? Can there be such a thing as the ethics of war?" Throughout history, Christians have often asked these kinds of questions. We know that Jesus told us to love our enemies and to do good to those who mistreat us. He said, "Turn the other cheek?" How can Christians (or anyone for that matter) condone or participate in war for any reason?
This is the main question that we will address today. Though we may all admit that war is a terrible thing and hope that wars will cease from the face of the earth, may there nevertheless be an ethical justification for war? What, specifically, should be the Christian position on war in general and on the current war in particular? In this lecture, I will defend the view that war is sometimes justifiable, and that when war is justifiable, Christians may ethically participate in that war. Moreover, I will also argue that the war in Iraq is a just war.
Two Christian Perspectives on War
Traditionally, Christians have defended two competing perspectives on the question of war. First of all, though it has been the minority view in church history, many Christians advocate pacifism. For example, such Christian groups as the Amish and the Mennonites have historically been pacifists. Pacifism, of course, is the view that we should not participate in war. War is wrong and so we should not engage in it for any reason. There are several varieties of pacifism, but for our purposes here we will distinguish two forms of pacifism. First, there is universal pacifism. This is the view that it is wrong for anyone, whether Christian or not, to participate in war. Second, there is Christian pacifism, which allows that non-Christians may sometimes morally participate in war, but it is wrong for Christians to participate in war. Most Christians in history have rejected pacifism in all its varieties. They have instead advocated what is known the Just War Theory. On this view, it is recognized that war is generally evil. Nevertheless, it is sometimes just and right for a person, even a Christian, to participate in war. On this view, in other words, it is possible to have a just war, a war that is morally justified. It should also be said, though, that on the Just War Theory...
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