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A couple of days ago it looked like Ilya Kolvalchuk was going to be a New Jersey Devil for more or less the rest of his pro career, as he signed a $102 million dollar, 17-year deal that was pretty much unprecedented in professional sports. (Unless you count the Islanders' DePietro deal, which I don't — that would be like saying the Raiders personnel decisions are in any way comparable to the rest of the NFL.) Yesterday, however, the NHL nixed the deal (and it appears the Devils may have known this was coming even before the press conference).
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The Awesomosity of Roy Halladay, Part Trois
In which I am not any more repetitive than I need to be, when I say,
9 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 7 K, 0 BB, 105-78 pitches-strikes.
He's averaging 3.95 batters faced per inning.
Ricciardi, if you trade him, I will seriously consider getting my passport renewed so I can personally come up to Toronto and kick your ass. (Theoretically.) I mean, it's just like, have you heard your fanbase, at all? And plus, read this. Like, just read it. You don't need to go and make good people worried about stuff, do you?
Anyway, in the event of any further anger, y'all should go here and type in "JP Ricciardi" (or the name of whichever GM has wronged you recently) and just keep on clicking "Generate another Rumour" until you're too busy laughing to bother remembering that your fist may have a date with a pillow on which you've taped a crude drawing of their face.
Also, look how well they've been doing without Vernon Wells! Looks like he doesn't feel so Wells, eh? Oh damn I am funny. (/defense mechanism'd)
Good morning. This has turned into a rant. I'm going away now.
The Complete Statistical List Of Pitchers More Deserving Of An All-Star Selection Than Tim Wakefield
I am going to take so much flak for this, and you know what? If I cared, then I wouldn't be writing this post. Good morning. I think I'm going to go take it out on the street while the rain still falls.
Listed with RAR and FIP are all AL pitchers who 1) didn't make the All-Star team, 2) have BABIPs over .250, and 3) have a greater RAR than Tim Wakefield.
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Write Your Own Caption: Red Sox Edition
Crane here, filling in for CuteSports. I apologize for the lateness of the hour, but hey, where I am, it's technically still morning. This is what the Red Sox get for keeping the Blue Jays in third place over the weekend: You get to make fun of them!
Observe David Ortiz, who probably is reminding himself that the world is just illusion, trying to change him:
Hit and Run: In Which Barry Zito's BABIP Regresses, Right Before Our Eyes!
A.k.a. the "Complete MLB Rundown (To The Exclusion Of Everything Else)" edition. Why? Because I can. Yesterday's scores presented BBC-style for extra hilarity and confusion.
- Red Sox 3 – 5 Blue Jays. Sevven sollid innings from Tallet (see what I did there?) provide a lead for Scott Downs to preserve, bringing them back into 2nd place in the mighty AL East. Go Jays!
- Marlins 7 – 3 Mets. Tim Redding sucks. Josh Johnson doesn't. Go Fish!
- Braves 2 – 3 Diamondbacks. There are a lot of 3s today. Eric Byrnes finally does something good; namely, driving in the winning run in the 11th. No, wearing awesome socks doesn't automatically mean that you've done something good.
- Dodgers 0 – 7 Cubs. Eric Stults fails as Dodgers get shut out for the first time all year. You know, I like the guy, but hey dude, put up or shut up. As in, put up zeros on the scoreboard, or shut the hell up when the reporters interview you and ask why you sucked. Go ahead, say, "I sucked". David Ortiz did, you can too! Ugh. STULTS. My boy Brent Leach faces 1 batter, records 2 groundouts, because he's cool like that. Go Dodgers.
- Twins 2 – 5 Rays. David Price blah blah blah 11 strikeouts blah blah blah 1st Major League win blah blah blah Free Rick Porcello!
- Reds 5 – 9 Brewers. Some dudes hit some home runs.
- Tigers 6 – 3 Orioles. Is Luke Scott on steroids? Naw, he's just in an un-slump.
- Astros 4 – 7 Pirates. Hey guys, the Pirates just won another game. Meanwhile, the Astros lost another one and are hopelessly out of contention. Kind of like the Nationals.
- Yankees 10 – 5 Indians. Your first double-digit scoring game of the night was notable only for the fact that CC Sabathia gave up runs. I really hate that guy. Oh, and Nick Swisher (perhaps better known simply as AJ Burnett's new boyfriend) hit a home run. I'm sure they celebrated in an entirely appropriate fashion that didn't involve ice cream or maple syrup or leather and chains. No, I didn't just imply that.
- Nationals 6 – 9 Phillies. Cole Hamels gets shelled but gets the win anyway. Disgusting. Lidge doesn't implode, but his ERA is still above 8. Good luck with that, buddy.
- White Sox 5 – 3 Royals. Gil Meche gets no love from the bullpen. Which sucks.
- Athletics 1 – 14 Rangers. The average Leverage Index for this game was so low that it actually may have caused a Fangraphs implosion. Seriously, check it out:
- Padres 7 – 8 Rockies. This game is actually so boring that there's no proof it happened, so I can't tell you what happened, although I'm sure if you really want to know you can look it up somewhere.
- Mariners 4 – 3 Angels. If you're a Mariners fan, then Jose Lopez is your saviour. On the other hand, if you're a Mariners fan, then you probably have bigger problems, including the fact that your #5 starter is actually a vampire. That's my clever way of saying that I sort of have a crush on Jason Vargas.
- Cardinals 6 – 2 Giants. Zito was doing fine until he gave up 3 consecutive doubles in the 7th. Actually, on a team that didn't epitomize suckitude, he would've had an easy shot at winning this game, except that 1) Albert Pujols is on steroids and 2) The Giants suck, ergo, their bullpen sucks, ergo, their starters don't win unless they pitch complete game shutouts. Except for that one time, but I'm pretty sure that was an accident. Oh, and Albert Pujols did do something good; namely, he struck out looking on a curveball from Zito that came thisclose to making me scream in delight. (I did actually sort of whimper, but the sexual power of a pitch like that is a discussion for another time. Just watch any Roy Halladay start, or a good AJ Burnett start. You'll understand.)
Good morning. I know in darkness I will find you giving up inside like me.
Write Your Own Caption: Yankees Edition
Good morning. No hotness at the moment, just hilarity.
If the Yankees lose and the Red Sox lose and the Blue Jays win, then I'll be happy. I would like to see the Yankees lose on a walkoff single given up by whoever the hell their closer is today (seriously, guys, your bullpen's broken), I would like to see the Red Sox give up 102389798798639 runs, and I would like to see the Blue Jays win by a reasonable score of about 5-1 (no, I don't mind if Jesse Carlson gives up a solo shot or something).
Observe this photo, in which Phil Coke and Hideki Matsui do something that needs to be captioned:
Have at it.
Hump Day Hotties: Barry Zito and Tim Lincecum
Good morning. Please bear with me as I attempt to explain why I'm the worst Dodgers fan ever.
Prettiness abounds. Hit the jump for more awesomeness.


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Simple EASY butternut squash, apple, and cranberry bake recipe! Perfect for a holiday feast.
- 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 large tart cooking apples (like Granny Smith), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (half a stick) butter
- 1 Tbsp flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg or mace
1 Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter the sides and bottom of a 7x11-inch baking dish.
2 Mix together the flour, brown sugar, salt, and nutmeg in a small bowl.
3 Layer squash, apples, cranberries, and topping in baking dish: Put a layer of cut butternut squash on the bottom of the baking dish. Place apples on top and then sprinkle with cranberries. Sprinkle everything with the flour brown sugar mixture. Dot with butter.
4 Bake: Bake 50-60 minutes at 350°F until cooked through and lightly browned.

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the beauty of bald.
July 20, 2011 | filed under health, my life changed when..., thoughts | 6 Comments
Approximately six years ago, I relaxed my hair for the last time. It was the day before my graduation and wearing my hair natural had been on my mind for several months, as I could no longer justify putting a dangerous chemical directly on my head to straighten my hair for aesthetic purposes while actively seeking to eat organic foods; it was a silly contradiction and I immediately understood it as such.
Almost a year later, I cut off the relaxed ends and wound up wearing a teeny weeny afro that I initially hated. Nothing was wrong with it per se, I just thought my curls would be looser, bigger, more flowing. I wanted my hair to be longer than it was. There were times I'd look in the mirror and cry: what had I done? Why did I do this? Yet, there was such a strong knowing that I was at the point of no return; my last relaxer was the last relaxer. "I'm undergoing a paradigm shift," I'd tell myself when I needed comforting.
When you begin to wear your hair the way it grows out of your head after years of manipulating it to specifically do otherwise, you're suddenly confronted with your ideas about beauty in general, your individual beauty, and your people's beauty.
Many women consider it to be a quasi spiritual experience, and, honestly, that's no exaggeration. It's a reawakening. To yourself. To your beauty. To your ancestry. To healthy self-esteem.


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...TRAMP... by Otis Redding (with Carla Thomas) *from 'King & Queen' (1967)* Verse 1: C7 (n.C) Tramp! What you call me? Tramp. You didn't! You don't wear continental clothes, or Stetson hats. Well, I tell you one dog-gone thing; It makes me feel good to know one thing; I know I'm a... F7 C7 Lover. Matter of opinion; that's all right Mama was, Papa too, G7 F7 C7 And I'm the only child; lovin' is all I know to do. Verse 2: C7 (n.C) You know what, Otis? What? You're country, that's all right! You straight from the Georgia woods, that's good! You know what? You wear overalls and big old Brogan shoes, And you need a haircut, tramp. Haircut? Woman, you foolin', ooh, I'm a... F7 C7 Lover, Mama was, Grandmama, Papa too; Boogaloo, all that stuff. G7 F7 C7 And I'm the only Son-of-a-gun, this side of the sun. Verse 3: C7 (n.C) Tramp! You know what, Otis? I don't care what you say; you're still a tramp. What? That's right; you haven't even got a fat bankroll in your pocket, You probably haven't even got Twenty-five cents. I got six Cadillacs, five Lincolns, four Fords, six Mercuries, Three T-Birds... Mustang, ooh, I'm a... F7 C7 Lover, Mama was, Papa too. I tell you one thing; well, tell me, G7 F7 C7 I'm the only, Son-of-a-gun, this side of the sun. Coda: C7 You're a tramp, Otis. No I'm not. I don't care what you say; you're still a tramp. What's wrong with that? Look here; You ain't got no money, I got everything, You can't buy me all those minks and sables and all that stuff I want. I can buy you minks, rats, frogs, squirrels, rabbits; Anything you want, woman. Look, you can go out in the Georgia woods and find them, baby, Oh, you foolin', you're still a tramp, that's all right, You a tramp, Otis, you just a tramp. That's all right, You wear overalls, you need a haircut, baby, Cut off some of that hair off your head, you think you a lover, huh? (Fade) CHORD DIAGRAMS: C7 F7 G7 EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE x32310 131211 353433 Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2006 ([email protected])
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Governor Cuomo Announces Completion of Academy Lofts Project in Arbor Hill
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of The Barn and Academy Lofts at the Barn, a restoration project designed to increase affordable housing opportunities and serve as an innovative business incubator in Albanys Arbor Hill neighborhood. This collaborative project has transformed the long vacant St. Josephs Academy into affordable apartments and a multi-purpose site for the arts community that is expected to generate nearly $10 million in local economic activity and leveraged support from State and local partners, including the Capital Region Economic Development Council (CREDC).
"This showcases how the Regional Economic Development councils are creating real economic growth from the ground up, not the top down," Governor Cuomo said. "The project creates affordable housing and community space while leveraging private investment, a great combination for the capitol region.
Located at North Swan and Second Streets, The Barn/Academy Lofts will provide 22 affordable apartments to the artist community, with on-site studio space that will be multi-purposed as a business incubator for the arts and an arts-oriented community center open to local residents. The project includes 14,000-plus square feet of space for work studios, rehearsal suites, performance space, a digital media center, retail space and offices for the professional artist community. Albany Barn, Inc. serves as the projects creative enterprise partner and manages the sustainable creative arts incubator and community arts center in the Academy Lofts at The Barn project.
The project is supported by both state and local partners, including the CREDC, Empire State Development (ESD), New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), the Albany Housing Authority and the City of Albany. The project aligns with the CREDCs focus in its strategic plan on development within the urban core, and restoring, rebuilding and revitalizing streets and communities to ensure economic prosperity in the region.
In the first round of the Regional Council initiative, the City of Albany Industrial Development Authority (IDA) was awarded $5.4 million in low-cost financing to assist with major components of the restoration project, and HCR was authorized to award $2.4 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Empire State Development provided $4.5 million in Restore NY grant funding, and $350,000 in local support was awarded through the Federal Home Loan Bank and Historic Tax Credits.
CREDC Co-Chairs James Barba, President & CEO of Albany Medical Center, and Robert Jones, President of the SUNY University at Albany said, The Capital Region Economic Development Council is pleased to see the vision that was The Barn/Academy Lofts project come to reality in a way that will boost that neighborhood and the city as a whole. Under Governor Cuomo's leadership, the Council has recognized the critical importance that arts, culture and tourism play in growing the economy and will continue to support projects like this that will produce tangible results."
Commissioner & CEO of HCR Darryl C. Towns said, "Governor Andrew Cuomo's Regional Economic Development Councils are working across the state to bring innovative projects like The Barn/Academy Lofts to life. The Barn/Academy Lofts is injecting millions of dollars into the City of Albany and is a centerpiece of the Arbor Hill neighborhood revitalization strategy. This multi-faceted development provides quality affordable housing, invests in art, culture, and historic preservation--and will grow the local economy. Congratulations to the Albany Housing Authority and Albany Barn Inc. for making Academy Lofts a reality."
Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Kenneth Adams said, The Barn/Academy Lofts is a unique revitalization project that will be a catalyst for additional private investment in the Arbor Hill neighborhood. This project received support from ESDs Restore NY program and we applaud the creation of a development that brings together housing, the arts and business to produce a more economically sustainable community."
Senator Neil Breslin said, As the Senator representing the great City of Albany, revitalizing the Arbor Hill neighborhood has been a long-time priority for me and todays announcement is most welcomed news. These economic development funds will help more families find quality affordable housing and will encourage economic development that will aid the local and state economy. I commend Governor Cuomo and Mayor Sheehan for their efforts and leadership on this project and look forward to working with them to grow and improve the City of Albany."
Assemblymember John T. McDonald III said, The completion of The Barn/Academy Lofts is a perfect example of the potential reuse of our rich, historic assets here in the Capital Region. This project is a success due to a combination of public and private sector support. It has brought life back to a historic property that impacted the lives of so many during it's time as an educational facility and will have an everlasting impact moving forward. The Academy Lofts is the newest example of live/work environments here in the Capital City and is a model for upstate communities to replicate as we continue to revitalize our urban centers.
Assemblymember Patricia Fahy said, Albany Barn's Academy Lofts is a terrific example of a collaborative incubator, which will provide an economic spark in an area of tremendous need by bringing jobs, affordable housing, and business investment. Governor Cuomo, the Capital Region Economic Development Council, the Albany Housing Authority, and the Albany Barn are all to be commended for making this important revitalization effort a reality.
County Executive Daniel P. McCoy said, This project represents what partnership and collaboration is all about. When we focus our economic development efforts on innovative approaches to the challenges we face, I am confident that together we can help our urban areas thrive, provide affordable housing opportunities and energize our neighborhoods. Congratulations to all those who worked to make this day possible.
Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan said, Rebuilding our neighborhoods into more vibrant communities is crucial to our success as a city. The Barn/Academy Lofts project incorporates the rich history, diversity and culture of this neighborhood, while attracting new residents, businesses and investments to an area that is replete with potential. I fully expect that we will look back on this day as an important step to revitalizing this neighborhood."
President of the Albany Common Council Carolyn McLaughlin said, The Barn and Academy Lofts is a step in the direction of revitalizing Albany and the inner city near the new St. Josephs. We hope the revitalization will bring people back to the neighborhood to witness the cultural vibrancy that will exist in that building."
The City of Albanys Department of Development and Planning Commissioner Mike Yevoli said, Attracting the creative class to the City of Albany is essential to keeping our community vibrant, and The Barn/Academy Lofts reaches these individuals in a truly unique way. The Barn/Academy Lofts not only provides the artist community with a space to work and live, it creatively reuses a once blighted property in the Arbor Hill neighborhood and gives it a unique, new purpose. We have worked hard to bring the right partners and resources together to implement the Arbor Hill Plan and revitalize this historic neighborhood. The Barn and Academy Lofts maximizes the full potential of this historic building and allows it to once again serve as an anchor for the community. This project is an excellent example of the Citys commitment to finding creative solutions for challenging vacant urban properties.
Albany Housing Authority Executive Director Steve Longo said, Today we have proven to a new generation the value of hard work and perseverance, The Barn and Academy Lofts at The Barn will definitely impress all those that pass through its doors. Our neighbors are venturing outside after the long winter and, along with the rebirth of the trees and flowers, they are now able to see the rebirth of the old St. Josephs Academy. The enthusiasm coming from their new artistic neighbors will lead the way for the renaissance of this proud neighborhood. This was a difficult project to both finance and build and there are many heroes who played significant roles, from the many funding sources to the dedicated trade workers who worked so hard to achieve perfection, we offer our sincerest thanks and appreciation.
President of Albany Barn Jeff Mirel said, The Barn answers a real need for aspiring regional artists and artisans seeking opportunities to create, collaborate, perform and exhibit while also fostering connections between those artists and the community--particularly youth--through creative activity and engagement. We hope The Barn will be a cornerstone of neighborhood renaissance."
President of Norstar Development USA, L.P. and developer of the project, Richard Higgins said, The redevelopment of the former St. Josephs School into an innovative live/work affordable housing community for artists is an exciting addition to the City of Albany. Without the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo, the Empire State Development Corporation, and the Regional Economic Development Council, the project would not have been possible. We are proud to have been a part of this important endeavor."
The Regional Economic Development Council initiative (REDC) is a key component of Governor Cuomos approach to State investment and economic development. In 2011, Governor Cuomo established 10 Regional Councils to develop long-term strategic plans for economic growth for their regions. The Councils are public-private partnerships made up of local experts and stakeholders from business, academia, local government, and non-governmental organizations. The Regional Councils have redefined the way New York invests in jobs and economic growth by putting in place a community-based, bottom up approach and establishing a competitive process for State resources.
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Took these shots around his actual 4 month "birthday"… finally getting to the posting part(!).
Though teething has become my new norm, I still manage to bring a happy light wherever I go with my still-toothless smile. And that jolly jumper?! I'm pretty sure they named that for me 🙂 All smiles on when I get my jump on! I'm no longer the baby boy that likes to lay under my mobile … I like to sit and play with my toys now. Preferably the ones that squeak or make a lot of noise (much to Daddy's chagrin!). I haven't gotten the hang of crawling yet, but find myself face down swimming in the carpet because I think I can. Mama loves my giggles, so she tickles me a lot. Bath time, mirror time, Mama time, … they're all my favorite pastimes but there's something special about when Daddy gets home to play with me. To add to my party tricks, I now hold a grown-up cup (with something in it!) and drink from it – it seems to get me even more attention! I try to grab others things, but I don't get the same reaction … I wonder why?! Mama has let me try some new tastes, and I've loved every new exciting flavor. I got to celebrate my first thanksgiving dinner(s), took a road trip to see my Gigi (great-Gramma), meet my second cousins…there's no end to all these new things!


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Munson Army Health Center's Monthly Training Day is today. There will be limited services starting at noon through the rest of the day. The pharmacy, laboratory, radiology and Readiness Center will be closed 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Due to a nationwide shortage of Epi Pen Jr., Munson Army Health Center is allocating one Epi Pen Jr. box (two pens) per patient. Child and Youth Services and the school district have been notified of this shortage.
Munson Army Health Center needs volunteers. Help is needed in primary care from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the pharmacy from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Applicants must complete an online Red Cross volunteer orientation before starting the process. For more information, e-mail Jason Ramlow at email@example.com or call (816) 536-0108.
Munson Army Health Center's Pharmacy hours are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Army regulation 190-11, Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth Policy prohibits the carrying of privately owned weapons, explosives and ammunition. Weapons, concealed or otherwise, are strictly prohibited at Munson Army Health Center and MAHC is prohibited by law from providing treatment to patients who violate this policy.
The Shingles vaccine, Shingrix, is available at Munson Army Health Center's immunization clinic. This is a two-dose series, and patients must be 50 years of age or older to receive the shot. For more information, call 684-6750/6539.
Munson Army Health Center hosts Tobacco and Vaping Cessation classes from noon to 1 p.m. every Thursday. Check in at the Rehabilitation Center on the first floor near the pharmacy. For more information, call 684-6528/6535.
The Medical Records/ Release of Information office's hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For after-hours emergency requests, call 684-6278/6810.
Munson Army Health Center will only be accepting money orders for services at the Uniform Business Office in room 173 of Gentry Clinic. Money orders can be purchased at Western Union in the Post Exchange or the post office. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 684-6048.
The Fit for Performance weight loss classes taught by a registered dietitian are 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays on the first floor of Munson Army Health Center. Soldiers, beneficiaries and Department of the Army civilians are eligible to attend. Call 684-6250 to sign up.
Sign up for Tricare online at www.tricareonline.com to make or cancel appointments, check labs and refill prescriptions.
Munson Army Health Center's Rehabilitation Center has easy direct access. No referral is needed for physical therapy. Call 684-6338 for an appointment.


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My cousin lives in Spain. She and her husband run this wonderful resort. She is going to have her first baby within a few short weeks. We wanted to send a little something to welcome their first son..
with images such as this, I had a pretty clear idea of where I wanted to go with this quilt. I knew that I wanted to use Heather Ross' Mendocino line, I knew I wanted a masculine feel. I wanted to include natural linen. I wanted fabric that made you feel the sand and the sea.. I think that is what I achieved.
I took my inspiration from here and here.
and here is the back. I am pretty happy with it, except the back shifted some during quilting. However, the overall look is wrinkled crinkled and it will be ok. I love the binding it is a pale pale blue polka dot and it looks like the blue blue sky.
I just hope Mama and Papa and little baby boy love it and are able to spend many hours sitting by the sea watching the waves roll in.


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About the workshop
The key to success in research is, first of all, being able to ask the right question. Being able to interpret the data, to see new patterns, to make links between the not-so-obvious associations are skills that are developed to provide new and creative answers to your research challenges. During this workshop we will begin to develop your ability to ask questions, to think outside the box, to see things differently and generate a wider range of possibilities.
We will use a range of techniques including group discussion, group activities and targeted exercises to develop your creative thinking and problem solving skills. Do come ready to take away ideas for working on your own research ideas, problems or challenges and be prepared to develop some surprising possibilities.
Learning outcomes
As a result of this workshop participants will:
- know the first step to solving a problem is to ask the right question
- be able to use a range of techniques for stimulating creative processes
- understand how learning styles and behaviour influence creative activity
- have techniques to generate ideas and select solutions
- access resources for creative thinking, problem solving and decision making
Booking a place
If you book a place you are required to attend the whole of the session. If you are unable to commit to this, please cancel your place in plenty of time and let another student attend. Please arrive promptly to the session and remember to sign the attendance sheet.
Speaker profiles
Margaret Collins (Training for Universities)
Who should attend
Doctoral students


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The Board of Regents of Higher Education met this morning in open session to consider the agenda item scheduled for today's meeting, related to its vote last week on an item approving promotion and tenure recommendations from the Connecticut State Universities. After a discussion regarding the general Promotion and Tenure approval process, and the strong concern the Board of Regents has with the process currently in place for granting promotions and tenure, a motion to withdraw the agenda item was duly approved by the full board. The Board of Regents will await the completion of the Central Connecticut State University investigation before considering any future action.
Following the vote to withdraw the item, the meeting was duly adjourned.
For more information, please contact:
Leigh Appleby


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According to a recent research, it was determined that alcohol is the getaway drug contrary to the belief of many people who think that marijuana is the getaway drug. The research indicated that one will move from alcohol and start using some other stronger substance but this is not the case when you are using pot.
Why is alcohol the getaway drug?
According to the latest report, it is stated that many people will drown their fears, stress, and sorrows on alcohol as opposed to pot. Many people will find this drug easily available and it comes in a variation of different flavors, and types. It is also determined that one will start by drinking alcohol and then will go to the hard substances. The research indicates that 7 out of 10 people have become alcohol addicts before they move onto other illicit drugs in the market.
- Easily available
- Cheap
- Available in different varieties
One of the reasons why alcohol is a getaway drug is the availability. If you want to drown your sorrows with pot, you will need to have constant supply and in some places, it is illegal and this means you need to start early organization. However, when it comes to alcohol, it is available on every street, and joint. You will find it much easier to use alcohol, which is easily available and you shall use it to cure your stress, or for a social drink. The more the availability, the higher the rate of addiction.
Teenage use
Many teenagers are addicts of different kinds of drugs. The report shops that some teenagers start the process by sipping the alcoholic drinks. It is common with many teenagers due to peer pressure and easily available in different corners of the world. When one can down alcohol, they are brave enough to over to other illicit substance in the drug world. This will later be pot, and other hard substances.
Available in different types
Many people want to try different kinds of drugs. Pot is not available in different flavors as compared to alcohol. There are a myriad of different alcoholic drinks, which makes it easy for one to choose the option they want and feel ideal to eliminate their sorrows and make them feel high. This is the onset of the addiction problem since some of the drinks are addictive and you will not want to let go of the drink.
Sympathy drug
Many people want to feel good about themselves and will choose a way, in which shall make them get high easily. Using hard alcoholic drinks is one method, which will drown your sorrows down the drain, get high and start feeling good about you. The more one does it, the more the chances are of feeling good about their life, circumstances and other issues.
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The religious scams …
This one is going to be a bit of a circular reference :p Funky Dung posted an entry where he linked to a post made by me and in going back and reading his entry, I came across the Apostates of Islam.
When I first read the site, I was like, "OK, this seems to be by Muslims who've gotten tired of all the negativity attached to Islam at the moment". I didn't agree with their viewpoint but everybody is free to make their own choices, right? 🙂 The reason I didn't agree with their viewpoint was because if you give up your religion just because people have misconceptions about it and because there are people in your own religion who don't understand what the religion is all about, then it just means that you didn't have enough faith or didn't truly understand your religion either. However, religion is all about faith and you should follow the path that you truly believe in.
But then, I saw the link that the Apostates of Islam posted for Muslims. When I went to this page and read what they had to say, my conception of this site changed rather dramatically – but probably not in the way the site owners intended it to :p This site is certainly not created by "former" Muslims. In fact, I don't believe any Muslims had any hand in the site at all. If they did, then they are as equally ignorant of Islam as the terrorists whom they claim to abhor. The site is basically religious propaganda :p It starts with a twist on a Quranic verse which is supposed to cleverly reveal to Muslims how wrong Islam is. If the Muslim is uninformed, then perhaps it will have effect. The verse they quote is from Surah At Taubah – verse 5. This verse is supposed to indicate that Muslims are supposed to kill non-believers at every opportunity.
The fact that most people ignore, either conveniently or out of ignorance, is that every Quranic verse was revealed for a specific event or under some context. This particular verse gives some of the context if you read from verse 1 – instead of just taking verse 5. It says that there was a peace treaty between the Muslims and the Mushriks (pagans) of Makkah. This treaty was violated by the Mushriks of Makkah. A period of four months was given to the Mushriks of Makkah to make amends. Then comes verse 5 about killing of disbelievers, which pertains to only a particular period when the disbelievers had rejected a treaty. To draw this particular event out and to say that you are supposed to kill all non-believers for all eternity is just plain ridiculous. But then again, as P. T. Barnum never said, "there is a sucker born every minute" and the Apostates of Islam, amongst others, seems to be simply trying to draw the newborns in :p
The problem is not with Islam, or with any other religion in the world. The problem is with humanity. We find it easier to wallow in ignorance, in prejudice, in hatred and in bigotry than to actual think for ourselves or to understand our fellow human beings. So if anybody ever wants to start an Apostates of Humanity site, then sign me right up … but then again, maybe not … I'd rather try to change humanity than to leave humanity behind :p
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FHSU lands one of the area's top student-athletes
05/25/16 local, state
By Diane Gasper-O'Brien
University Relations and Marketing
HAYS, Kan. -- As Dean of the College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Fort Hays State University, Dr. Mark Bannister is accustomed to students looking up to him.
But Bannister, entering his 14th year at FHSU, found himself craning his neck upward at a recent awards ceremony on campus while having a word with incoming freshman Jared Vitztum.
Vitztum, a Hays native who graduated from Thomas More Prep-Marian High School last weekend, was one of just a handful of high school students attending a college ceremony in late April where students in the College of Business and Entrepreneurship were honored with scholarships for the coming year.
He was on hand to accept a $2,000 achievement scholarship awarded to an incoming freshman, then moved to the FHSU backdrop where a photographer was taking photos of all the winners.
Bannister stepped up to the backdrop and looked up -- and up. Do you play basketball, wondered Bannister, an avid Tiger basketball fan and longtime season ticket holder.
Vitztum smiled and posed for the photo, towering over the 6-foot, 1-inch Bannister.
As a matter of fact, Vitztum does play basketball. And next year, Bannister was pleasantly surprised to hear, the 6-foot, 7-inch-and-still-growing youngster standing next to him will be wearing the black and gold of Fort Hays State.
About two weeks later, Vitztum, who averaged nearly 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Monarch boys' basketball team this season, signed a national letter of intent with the Tigers.
Those numbers, called a double-double in basketball, could make any coach smile, and his academic stat sheet is just as impressive.
Since teachers at O'Loughlin Elementary School moved Vitztum up to first grade early in his kindergarten year back in 2004, he has recorded a perfect 4.0 grade point average every year since.
Considering Vitztum's athletic talent, height and youth -- he won't turn 18 until June 4 -- along with his academic resume´, Bannister welcomes the chance to look up to the future Tiger.
"I'm excited to get such a well-balanced young man," Bannister said. "He's an excellent student and an outstanding athlete."
While Bannister is looking forward to adding another high-achieving student to the College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Matt Means is ready to welcome Vitztum into the Honors College fold.
The Honors College is comprised of a group of FHSU students who are offered enhanced curriculum and research opportunities as well as leadership development. They get the chance to network on a deeper level while living on the same residence hall floor as other Honors College students.
Means has had other athletes in the Honors College and thinks that involvement enhances the student-athlete's educational experience.
"Within reason, we find that busy gifted students are actually more successful academically," said Means, director of the Honors College, "because the time management, prioritization and leadership skills necessary to balance these interests help them maximize impact and effectiveness. "
Mark Johnson, the Tigers' head men's basketball coach, can be added to that list of FHSU personnel anxious to get Vitztum on campus. Johnson expects all those aforementioned qualities to translate to the court.
"His best basketball is ahead of him as he continues to improve his skills and mature physically," Johnson said. "And he may not be done growing. He hasn't come close to hitting his ceiling."
While Johnson is in the business of winning basketball games, he knows there are a lot of benefits of having a top academic student on his team, too.
"He's a tremendous student, well rounded. He's exceptional in the classroom," Johnson said. "He's a person of high character. He fits everything you look for in a student-athlete."
Vitztum, who scored a 31 on his ACT, earned numerous academic scholarships, including one through the Honors College. Coincidentally, Vitztum will be joined in the Honors College this year by a high school classmate -- Morgan Weber, another member of TMP-Marian's class of 2016.
"While the majority of our Honors College students come from locations outside the Hays/Ellis County area, it always is a source of pride for me when we have local students who join our program, " Means said. "Both Jared and Morgan exemplify what the Honors College is about: diversity of strengths paired with excellent communication skills, exceptional intellectual accomplishment, strong leadership potential and ability to impact, and a curious, humble and giving personality. "
The fact that their only son, a middle child of three, gets to continue his basketball career in front of lots of family and friends, is also a plus for Vitztum's parents, Brian and Tina Vitztum.
"That's exciting for Tina and me," Brian Vitztum said. "Fort Hays State is a great school academically, and we get to see our kid evolve in front of us."
Vitztum had offers from several other colleges recruiting him to play basketball, including MIAA conference rival University of Nebraska-Kearney.
However, Vitztum pointed to several factors that kept him close to home.
"I really wanted to play basketball in college, and I wanted to find a school with a good finance program," Vitztum said. "Fort Hays State gave me the opportunity to do both of those."
Vitztum also wanted to play with a winning program, which he found at FHSU. Johnson has had just one losing season in his 15-year stint as the Tigers' coach and owns a 304-138 overall record (.688 percentage). That includes nine 20-win seasons and seven NCAA tournament appearances.
Vitztum keeps alive a family tradition as several members of his family -- including his mother, a grandmother and one set of great-grandparents -- are Fort Hays State graduates. Numerous relatives live in Hays.
"It will be awesome for the support, having a lot of people there at games," Vitztum said. "It'll be fun. I'm pretty excited."
So, too, is Johnson.
"We've been so fortunate here the past few years to get quality athletes from the area," Johnson said. "You can't take guys just because they're local. They have to be good enough to play and really help the program, and we've had several local and area kids who have done that."
Next in line to assume that role is Vitztum, a forward who can shoot the 3-pointer, with the ball-handling skills of a guard.
"What I really like about him is his footwork," Johnson said. "He moves like a basketball player -- not just a good athlete, but a basketball player. And it doesn't matter what position he's playing."
Feelings were mutual for Vitztum.
"I liked the coaching staff, thought I fit in well with their system," Vitztum said, "and I knew a lot of players on the team. Things just clicked."
Cutline: From left are Dr. Mark Bannister, Dean of FHSU's College of Business and Entrepreneurship, and Jared Vitztum, incoming FHSU freshman.


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PRI Founder Chairing Autonomous Vehicle Standards
With the pace at which autonomous vehicle technology is accelerating, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) has established the On Road Autonomous Vehicle Standards Committee to help define standards for this nascent technology. Perrone Robotics' fielding of two autonomous vehicles into the DARPA Grand Challenge and DARPA Urban Challenge competitions have established the company as an early player in this emerging technology space. Since then Perrone Robotics has been involved with a wide variety of autonomous research robot and commercial robotics/automation projects further pushing the envelope of their general purpose robotics and automation software platform known as "MAX". Paul Perrone of Perrone Robotics was nominated chairman of the committee and is currently helping organize meetings and coordinate discussion among the industry's most talented and knowledgeable body of experts on autonomous vehicles.


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Jo Nesbo is no ordinary writer. For a start he is Norwegian and writes in Norwegian (how many successful children's books here in the UK are translated from Norwegian?), and he has a degree in Economics and Business Administration; but that's not all: he was a journalist and also a stockbroker; he is the lead singer in a rock band called Di Derre; he played football to a high level until a bad injury forced him to quit, and he is an accomplished rock climber.
His writings include seven novels featuring a detective called 'Harry Hole'; five novels in the 'Doctor Proctor' series; two 'Olav Johansen' novels; short stories and stand-alone novels plus one work of non-fiction. What's even more impressive is that his works have been turned into television series and films worked on (and possibly worked on in the future) by luminaries such as Martin Scorcese; Michael Fassbender; Rebbecca Ferguson; Charlotte Gainsbourg; Leonardo DiCaprio; Denis Villeneuve; Jake Gyllenhaal; Chaninng Tatum; Tobey Maguire and Baltasar Kormakur. He has numerous awards and nominations.
I picked up 'Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder' knowing none of that (there is no biography in the book) and simply because I thought it would be similar to my own stories 'Evan And The Bottom Rockets' and 'Evan and The Bottom Rockets On Holiday' (to be published soon I hope; see a synopsis on this site). I noticed it some while back on a shelf in my local Tesco's, and although I didn't buy it until recently, I knew that I would have to change the name of the doctor in my book from Doctor Proctor in its wake. The doctor in my book is now called 'Doctor Bottom'.
Simon And Schuster publish the book and advertise it on its cover as being by a 'number one bestselling author' (always bound to drive up sales) and by quoting 'The Guardian' as saying that it is 'hilariously funny'; and the Big Issue: 'wickedly entertaining'.
Having just finished the book I have to say that my son didn't laugh once, even when farting was mentioned. It makes me feel a lot better about my books because he was laughing hard throughout those. This is not just to boast or plug my books (well just a little bit) but to make the point that whoever reviewed it in The Guardian must have read a different version than mine, or perhaps his children have a totally different sense of humour to mine.
With these reviews I often wonder just how much of the books the reviewer has actually read and just how independent they are. Sometimes I imagine a bit of you-review-me-I'll-publish-you or other hidden links behind the scenes: perhaps I am getting a bit cynical in my middle-age. I have noticed that once a writer/book/film has become relatively successful everything else that they do seems to be given gushing praise. Once you are a best-selling author they want to like you. Once a winning formula is found that makes money a bandwagon has been created and the bottom line is in sight. I digress.
As I began to explain, I don't think this book is particularly funny. It doesn't actually feature much farting or other bodily functions and little boy humour, and where there is some it isn't particularly played for laughs in the way that it should have been.
My first impression of the book from the opening chapters was that for my son's age group (he is eight) it is quite confusing. There is a breathless quality to it because of very long sentences that need careful attention. They take the reader on a visual journey that doesn't seem to make much sense. From the perspective of the rest of the book it is easier to understand the beginning but any parent will testify to the fact that in order to get a child to commit to being interested in a book an author must capture them straight away, because it is hard to persuade a child to listen once they have made up their minds that they don't like a story, and they make their minds up very quickly. My son, however, is as bright as a button (again I boast but it is true) and just about kept up.
Norway, Oslo, Akerhus Fortress, Sharpsborg, the Commandant, the white teeth in the sewer: its an unusual beginning. There is, however, a familiarity about the characters (a Roald Dahl familiarity), the sad lonely girl; the short boy always being picked on; the school thugs; the fat villain; and the nutty Professor, all these characters are stereo-types to some extent. That being said, Nilly in particular is very engaging when you get used to him, especially his clever exchanges with other characters either in authority over him or bullying children.
The plot doesn't really have a great tension and resolve mechanism for me but at least children will appreciate the happy ending even if they don't care quite as much as they could have done. The Professor (here comes a spoiler) riding away on his motorcycle to Paris to find his lost love will not be of much interest to a little boy who thinks those sort of things are just 'yucky'.
Overall, the book has a unique quality about it but also stereo-typical elements. It isn't particularly funny, and might be confusing for young readers. However, from an adult point of view, it is more interesting to read than some other books for this age group. The authorial presence is strong and whether you like that or not is an entirely personal decision. It has a cleverness about it and an energy, and that, I think, is why publishers and critics went for it.
Did it do enough to entice me into buying the rest of the series? No.
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Bag items: beets, flour, eggs, milk
Happy Valentine's Day! If you're not a huge fan of the holiday, let's just call it a good excuse to eat something chocolatey and delicious. I can definitely get on board with that!
These red velvet cupcakes are chocolatey, moist, and you can make the batter in one bowl! Hard to beat the ease of it. Speaking of beating, let's talk about what makes these red velvet. First, there's the vinegar in the batter, and second is the entire cup of pureed beets in the batter! So much healthier than artificial food coloring, plus, you get a bunch of veggies without even tasting them. I was skeptical, when I first tried these, about not being able to taste the beets, but you honestly can't. In the raw batter you can taste them a little (not that I would know that from experience or anything), but once baked, you would never guess!
Let's get started with dessert for your Valentine's Day meal.
Prepare your beets according to these instructions, then peel and puree them.
Then start mixing up your wet ingredients:
Add the cup of beet puree:
Look how it changes the color of the batter!
Add your dry ingredients, and mix everything up, then pour into a prepared muffin pan:
So pretty!
Bake for about 23-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Top with confectioners sugar, or any favorite frosting of yours, and serve!
Red Velvet Beet Cupcakes
½ c. almond milk
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
¼ c. maple syrup
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
¼ c. coconut oil, melted
1 c. beet puree (I used 4 small beets and had a tiny bit of leftover puree that I added to a smoothie the next day)
½ c. cocoa powder
1 ½ c. flour
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Combine the almond milk and vinegar; let sit for about 5 minutes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, first the wet (eggs through beet puree), then the dry. Mix well.
- Pour into a prepared muffin tin, filling each one about 3/4 of the way full.
- Bake for 23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let them cool, then sift confectioners sugar on top.
Recipe adapted from Minimalist Baker's Fudgy Vegan Beet Cupcakes.


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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
First full month of new TOU-EV-1 rates
On October 1st, Edison dropped their TOU-EV-1 rates for folks charging "Off Peak". Now that my bill has come, I can report that with all taxes and fees included, we're paying 10.9 cents per kwh for charging the MINI E between 9pm and Noon. With charging at work via the 110 cable an average of 6 hours, I find myself using 21 kwhs on average to drive from Long Beach to Burbank, CA. This drive is 83 miles or so and is made up of approx 45 miles of highway driving 70 - 75 mph and the rest mixed stop and go. This brings the cost of the average trip to $2.29. Can't complain about that. Thank You Edison and MINI.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Great time in Culver City & MINI E articles
Enjoyed the latest MINI E get together on Sunday November 8th in Culver City. John O'Dell from Edmunds.com was there and wrote a short article about his visit with the Pioneers. The group picture was taken by John. Here's the link:
Edmunds visits with MINI E drivers
There's been a few articles about the MINI E of late and thought I'd include them here. Here's one from WIRED. Be sure to click on the PDF link near the beginning of the article for Richard Steinberg's presentation materials. He discusses the MINI E program and how it's been going.
WIRED article on MINI E program thus far
Here's another one from Car & Driver:
Car & Driver article
#140 is quickly approaching 10,000 miles. The quirks seem to have been worked out and the miles are flying by. We would love a lease extension and the opportunity to continue providing BMW all the research data they'd like. :)
Monday, November 2, 2009
No Fluids, No Leaks
Another reason I love the MINI E, no fluids. With no fluids, it's hard to have a fluid leak. Why do I bring that up, you may ask. Well, the past few days we've been driving our Ford Freestyle more than we have been. I started noticing a leak underneath and today took it in to get fixed. The service advisor noticed we hadn't put many miles on the car since our last visit to fix a transmission leak and asked what was up. Perfect opportunity to talk about the MINI E. He was very interested in the car and we had a nice chat. As I headed back home, I realized this type of problem is something I'll never have to worry about with an EV. Sure, there might be other problems that arise, but leaks will soon be something of the past. :)
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Saturday, January 12, 2008
On painkiller abuse in Southwest Virginia
Sunday's Washington Post has
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, particularly methadone. The article associates the problem with coal mining, but I wonder whether a likelier cause would be lack of coal mining employment, the level of employment in the mines is not what it was notwithstanding the rise in energy prices.
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Occasionally, we like to share one or two notes on the criminal justice system to remind us how important the courts can be.
Lawyers for U.S. Attorney Ronald Machen prosecute some of the most heinous crimes.
A recent news release told us about Mark Coates, 28, of the District. He was sentenced this summer to a 23-year prison term by Judge Herbert B. Dixon Jr. after Coates pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree murder while armed.
What did he do? Prosecutors say Coates and another man attacked 56-year-old Leroy Studevant in Marvin Gaye Park in Northeast Washington. At first, the victim escaped and ran from his attackers.
"However, Coates and the accomplice chased Mr. Studevant through the park, until Coates ultimately cut off Mr. Studevant's flight path. Using a knife, Coates and his accomplice then stabbed Mr. Studevant. After forcing Mr. Studevant to the ground, Coates and his accomplice kicked him, and Coates was able to unhook and remove Mr. Studevant's belt from around his waist. The belt was placed around Mr. Studevant's neck as a noose, and he was choked with the belt until he no longer resisted."
What prompted this vicious assault? "The victim would not share his cigarettes."
■ A program note. The Notebook will be doing an hour-long interview with Mr. Machen at 7 p.m. on Oct. 15 at the Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. It's part of a quarterly interview series we're doing with various leaders of our city. You're welcome to attend.
■ Fresh air. Maybe the air was fouled the past couple of weeks by the shutdown shenanigans, but there's good news to breathe in.
The council's Air Quality Committee reported recently that the region's air quality has "continued to show major improvement," and there were just four unhealthy air quality days this past season.
Still, the good news has its limits. D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson was quoted as saying, "The region can't lose sight of the challenges ahead. Even as the region's air quality improves, EPA is considering lowering the health standard for ozone." Those stricter standards could come in 2014.
■ "Securicrat" world. The federal Department of Homeland Security has been around long enough for some people to start talking about breaking up what they fear is an impossibly large hodgepodge of federal agencies.
It might be tough to unwind some of the staff titles that populate the department or the dense language that has developed around it. The Notebook has mentioned a few mind-benders before.
This caught our attention. It's from an article in The Domestic Preparedness Journal: "Over the past few months, The Infrastructure Security Partnership (TISP) has been participating in a public-private collaborative effort, led by … the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Office of Infrastructure Protection, for the purpose of updating the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP). Public-private sector collaboration and partnerships are now frequently mentioned in case studies, reports, policy directives, and articles addressing topics related to regional and infrastructure security and resilience. There are many reasons for companies and agencies of all sizes to work together for the common goal of building resilience."
■ A semi-final word. Barbara Lang is stepping down after leading the DC Chamber of Commerce for the past 11 years. Lang is credited with giving the chamber more oomph in city politics and business circles. It's a 75-year-old organization, but it has always been overshadowed by both the Greater Washington Board of Trade and the Federal City Council.
Lang elbowed her way into the business circles and helped small and minority-owned businesses gain a voice.
She has often talked to the Notebook and been interviewed on NBC4 about the dramatic changes in the city over the past 15 years. Lang most recently agreed that the city's $8.25 minimum wage likely needs to be raised. Rather than just oppose it for businesses' sake, she said the chamber would help find the right increase to help workers but not disadvantage city businesses.
And this is a "semi-final" word because Lang is not retiring. She spent her previous career at Fannie Mae and is ready for a new challenge. You might say, watch this space.
Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a political reporter for News 4.


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Twitter has reset an unknown number of accounts following the offer of millions of usernames and passwords for its service for sale on the dark web.
Although the social media company continues to insist that its systems were not compromised, in a blog post its Trust & Information Security Officer Michael Coates said the organization had "cross-checked the data with our records."
As a result, "a number of Twitter accounts were identified for extra protection." In other words, some of the data was current. The specific accounts – Coates doesn't say how many – were locked and their users emailed and told to reset their passwords.
The post also provides some quick and easy advice on passwords: use two-factor auth; don't reuse passwords; and use a password manager to keep track of strong passwords. ®
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Hey Fraser, good to see you back!
The common way that I would think that it would be possible is using a private warp if you set some (which I just checked and you did!) To get to your s13w32 plot you can use "/pw go home2" then for your n8e28 it would be just "home".
To view your warps you can use "/pw" and it will list them. Hope to bump into you when you are on!
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Aromatherapeutic scents are able to provide very positive and beneficial effects to our state of mind, by relieving stress and supporting our emotional wellbeing. We work closely with qualified professional aromatherapists on the selection of 100 per cent pure essential oils for Candela Sorelle products – each one of them chosen for different therapeutic applications. For those customers who prefer to use essential oils in water (gently heated in an oil burner by tealight) rather than in soy wax melts, we offer our most popular essential oil blends in 12ml bottles. And buying them in this cute gift boxed three-pack will save you some money as well. Win, win.
This three-pack allows you to build your own trio of essential oil blends to cater for your own individual requirement:
For those looking to de-stress and nurture the mind, body and soul, maybe you'd like Relax, Meditate and Happy?
For those looking to enhance a work space, why not try Focus and Happy with one of your other faves.
For those looking for an all-purpose combo to use at home, why not try Happy, Relax and Passion (nudge, nudge, wink, wink!).
There is a deep connection between the sense of smell and our emotions. Aromas have a way of transporting us to another place and connecting us to long-forgotten memories and feelings. We hope your chosen Candela Sorelle scents (be it via fragrance oils in our standard candle range or through the 100 per cent pure essential oils in our melts, massage candles and these blends) connect you to wonderful memories – or are part of the formation of fabulous new ones.
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I'm married to a Harry Potter fan, which means I see all the films. (I read the first book. That's as far as I got into this slice of contemporary pop culture.) We saw "The Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1" movie a week ago, and I couldn't help nudge every time I noticed what turned out to be a stream of great teaware in the film — lots of tea pots, tea sets, moments for having tea while discussing Very Serious Events. You have to keep your eyes peeled, but some of the pots are really cool-looking.
Some photos of sets from the film ...
Play spot-the-pot as you watch the film.
Dig this little one hiding on a table with two lustrous cups.
Dig this little one hiding on a table with two lustrous cups.
A lovely tea tray makes a show during the wedding scene.


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"We always have that feeling of euphoria [when we get a role], followed by a few days later of, 'Oh, I've actually got to do it.' In this case, the euphoria lasted under a millisecond [after I hung up the phone], followed by deep, terrifying, overwhelming fear. But [co-star and friend] Charlie Cox (Boardwalk Empire) said to me, when he heard I got the part, 'The great thing about this job is that it's one that you can do nothing but give 3,000 percent. That's not an option.' And that was totally true." (x)
"The stakes felt so high from day one on this, because ultimately Stephen and Jane are going to watch this film. The fact that they liked it, they were the ultimate critics. That for me meant the world. Anything else that comes with that is wonderful. But that Stephen and Jane loved it is the greatest thing." (x)
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Here is how to make a beautiful paper dove together with your children. These paper doves could be hanged on a branch and will make a lovely Easter or a Spring nature table decoration.
You will need :
1sheet of white cardboard or watercolor paper for the body
silk paper or calque for the wings
a pair of scissors or a cutter
beeswax crayon blocks or watercolors
1 needle
a piece of string/ thread (golden or silver color looks very nice)
You can leave the body of the dove white or paint the paper with color crayon blocks on both sides. Children will be happy to give you a hand with this. You could also use watercolors to paint the paper.
Cut out the shape of the dove as shown. With the help of the cutter or sharp scissors make a straight cut across about 1.6 inch long.
Fold over the edge of your A4 silk paper , then turn around and fold it again. Go on until all the paper is used as shown on the photo. This will be the bird's wings.
Pass them through the cut on the bird's body.
Bend and lift the wings unfolding them gently and joining the two together with a string.
Make a knot leaving the string long enough to hang the bird.
That's it! Your dove is ready.
Happy Spring!
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Boys killing the continental at the Village Inn. Russ ate his body weight in peanut butter.
Jumping Shot
Da boys in Similkameen Valley.
Neville finds his serenity
A-535 Russ's and Sean's new best friend
Ry and Scotty
Let's go to Osoyoos.
Our French Friends: Emeric and Slyviane
Ry Mack getting loose.
Ryan loving the scenary
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Last week I mentioned that the Mr. and I ventured out to our local
blueberry/blackberry farm.
I bought lots and lots of berries.
It has been amazing.
But sadly now,
since the season closes this coming weekend,
the remainder have been frozen so that I can peruse some of their summer goodness straight from my freezer.
So just get ready,
and hold on to your horses,
because I'm going to blow up your screen with tons of berry recipes.
I've got berry cocktails,
berry pies,
and berry popsicles just to start.
I might even have a little blue/black tint to my mouth right now I've eaten so many
(totally worth it!!).
I made these hand pies on the 4th of July.
(No more holiday work for me at my fabulous new job,
so I spent the morning in my favorite spot–the kitchen,
whipping up a few treats for my family.)
There is almost nothing more wonderful than berry pie,
but there is something about individual portions that make it so special and delicious.
I actually served these with some decadent homemade peach ice cream.
(Check back tomorrow for that jewel.)
Blueberry Hand Pies
(slightly adapted from Epicurious)
Makes 8-10 pies
1 package prepared pie dough or puff pastry, 2 rolls
all-purpose flour, for dusting
1 pint blueberries
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg, whisked with 1 teaspoon water
1 tablespoon raw sugar
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out each dough on a floured surface. Cut into rectangles or circles. (I cut mine into circles using a bowl. Each measured about 5-6 inches.)
Toss blueberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium bowl. Brush edges of dough with water/egg mixture; mound some blueberries in the dough.
Fold dough over and press edges to seal with a fork. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with the egg wash. Sprinkle with raw sugar. Cut slits in the top.
Bake hand pies, rotating sheet halfway through, until juices are bubbling and pastry is golden brown, approximately 35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.


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Effects On The Church
Why would the Church, knowing their intelligence and good faith feel obligated to step in and cease the spreading of the Copernicus Theory? Galileo never intended on challenging the Church's authority with his new evidence. Galileo believed some of the passages in the Bible were not meant to be taken literally, and with this logic, his view did not challenge the Church's authority. He wanted to present people with scientific evidence supporting Copernicus's claims, yet from the Church's perspective, this theory was not valid and it challenged the Bible's claim of the Earth being the center of the Universe ( as God had created it). The Church held Aristotle's ideas of the placement of Universe well over several centuries and this new theory challenged what the Church and God claimed to be true. Surely God was not a liar! The Church taught that Earth was placed in the center for a reason; human beings as God's children occupied a special placement in the Universe which was on Earth, and that the rest of the Universe revolved around them. Their teachings were supported in much biblical text (truths from God). The texts were not direct in saying this but according to the Church, there were "hints" that the Earth was not moving. For example in the book of Joshua 10:12–13 it says: "Then spoke Joshua to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon...and the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies. Is not this written in the book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hasted not to go down about a whole day." As you see the text show that the sun is indeed moving which makes the Earth at the center point of the Universe. Now you see why Galileo disproving the Aristotelian theory did indeed seem to challenge the Church's word and authority. The Church couldn't afford to undertake another Reformation, which left the Church wanting to stop this theory from spreading at any cost!


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ABANA Launches Search for Next Executive Director
After many years of dedicated service, Susan Peters plans to step down as President of ABANA in March to focus on independent projects. Susan has successfully led ABANA for many years, first as Executive Director and now as President. Under her leadership, ABANA has grown from a small association of Arab commercial bankers to the diverse group of financial services institutions and professionals that it is today.
While Susan will be leaving ABANA in her official role as President in March, the Board of Directors is pleased to announce that she will remain as a Senior Advisor to ABANA for the remainder of the year. We all share deep gratitude for her leadership, dedication and great care of ABANA.
A search committee consisting of current and past ABANA board chairs and officers–Mona Aboelnaga Kanaan, Amer Bisat, Mahmoud Mamdani, Omar Wohabe and Susan–has launched the search and selection process for Susan's successor.
The committee looks forward to hearing from you about potential candidates for the position and encourages you to help them expand the search to your various networks.
The next leader has an opportunity to step in at a pivotal moment for ABANA. The association is poised for greater expansion in both membership and capabilities, with a dynamic, supportive staff, board of directors and global membership.
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Although his UFC 159 post-fight comments lead to heavy speculation that he might hang up his gloves, Chael Sonnen looked retirement in the eye, but he didn't waiver.
"I'm not gonna be one of these guys that hangs around if there isn't a road to the title," he said after losing to UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones at UFC 159. "I think that was probably my last opportunity."
Sonnen on Tuesday night's edition of UFC Tonight, however, revealed his plans for the immediate future, and they don't include retirement. Instead, Sonnen said he wants to continue fighting and intends to remain in the 205-pound division.
Jones made quick work of Sonnen on Saturday night in Newark, N.J., but Sonnen is willing to go to the back of the line and try again.
"I'll fight at 205. I'm not retiring," he declared. "I'm 36 years old. I have a lot of goals and I'm not going to reach them if I retire.
"I don't have a lot of options at 185. I've fought everyone in the top 10, including the champion a couple of times. So I moved up to 205, but I lost to the champ and it wasn't a competitive enough match to warrant another chance."
So how does that make sense?
It doesn't. But in the world of a professional athlete who feels like he still has something to offer, it's difficult to stop before he's reached his goal… even if the hope before him is just a flicker.
"So what do I do? It was a lot better experience, not having to get the weight off. I'll give up the size, but have a smile on my face," Sonnen continued. "I could be talked into going back down if that's where the fights are. The landscape changes quickly. I think there will be a big shakeup on July 4th weekend when (Chris) Weidman gets his hands on Anderson (Silva)."
That's irrelevant to Sonnen's current plans, however, as he intends to fight at light heavyweight. Silva losing to Weidman would, of course, open up a possible return. But even if Weidman were to pull of the upset, Silva would likely get an immediate rematch, which would take some time to play out.
Sonnen instead is focused on 205, and already has his next target in mind.
He mentioned Wanderlei Silva at the UFC 159 post-fight press conference, but on Tuesday night he zeroed in.
"Wanderlei called me out before, but the fight never made sense. Now it does," he stated. "I'm not going anywhere until me and Wanderlei straighten this thing out once and for all.
"Wanderlei pulled a dirt bag move on me one time. He said something to me that I couldn't hear, and then put it on YouTube with subtitles because he knew I couldn't understand it and called me out."
That didn't sit well with Sonnen, and he's now ready to forgo retirement to settle the score.
"If you're a fighter, that doesn't fly. You must respond to him, and I'm ready to respond to you Wanderlei."
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It's time for fall fashion. In fact, it's probably already past time to hit the stores for the latest and greatest from New York, Paris and Milan. I confess I only give a passing nod to fashion. I like to think that I stick to the classics. My young nieces disagree and don't hesitate to remind at least a few times of year that I am hopelessly out of date. These young fashion police have tried to help me. They even walked me into a bunch of trendy boutiques in Newburyport one chilly afternoon last fall. I quickly steered us out and over to the book store. Infrequently, very infrequently, I somehow manage to redeem myself with a sweater or scarf which by pure chance meets their approval.
How did I become a fashion don't? First of all, when it comes to clothing I'm more interested in fabric, color, pattern and texture than what's in. To compound matters, I'm probably too independent or just too plain ornery to be told what to wear. And finally, I found a look I liked a long time ago and stuck with it. It all started with Diane Keaton and Annie Hall. With a few minor adjustments, I am more or less stuck in the eighties. When some combination of khakis, interesting hats and scarves, odd sunglasses, vests, sweaters, Brooks Brothers shirts and turtlenecks are in style, well so am I. Or as close to being in style as I get. On a few rare occasions I have strayed into something a bit more fashionable but it didn't take long before I stumbled back.
So that's what my nieces have to bear when I take them around town or to the movies or mall, a short little aunt trying to look like long and lean Diane Keaton. I usually spare them the interesting hats unless it's raining or snowing. And I never wear or wore a necktie. Okay maybe for a few weeks but it was right after I moved to Europe and people do strange things in foreign countries. Besides I was far away and the girls had not been born yet.
But that's just my casual look. For many years I had to dress like an Important Business Woman. I bought my first Important Business Woman suits in the mid-eighties. They had big shoulders which I could square importantly and pretend I was Joan Crawford or Katherine Hepburn. Both in the office and on the weekends, I always wanted to look like tall, elegant movie stars. Even though I fall short by at least four or five inches.
Luckily for everyone those oversized shoulder pads slowly deflated and women could wear a suit without looking like a linebacker. And those blouses with the bows and ruffles also went to fashion heaven or hell. Until now. I recently read that the eighties are back or at least those Important Business Woman suits with the big shoulder pads are back. Thank goodness I now spend my days writing in my little home office and testing recipes in my kitchen and get to work in my pajamas, a pair of jeans or khakis. It's been a while since I donned a suit so don't expect to see me looking important any time soon.
On the other hand … I do like to pay at least a little attention to changes and trends in the food world (okay maybe more than a little). I'm not sure if it is an occupational hazard or occupational perk. One of my current favorites is eating locally. The farmers are busy harvesting squashes and pumpkins and apples are ripe for picking. It's time to get out and about and visit a pick-your-own orchard, your local farmers' market or farm stand. Enjoy the harvest and the autumn sunshine,
Rustic Apple Tart
What could be better than an apple tart after a busy afternoon in the orchard? Enjoy!
Serves 8
2-4 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Pinch of salt
4-6 apples, peeled (optional) and thinly sliced
Grated zest and juice of 1/2 orange
1 tablespoon Calvados or applejack (optional)
Flakey Pastry (recipe follows)
2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Combine the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a small bowl. In a medium bowl, toss the apples, orange peel, juice and Calvados together.
Roll out the dough into a rough circle, about 14 inches in diameter. Add the sugar-flour mixture to the apples and toss to combine. Leaving a 3 to 4 inch border, arrange the apples evenly over the pastry dough. Gently fold the edge of the dough over the fruit.
Dot the top of the tart with butter. Bake until the crust is golden brown and the fruit is tender, about 40 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes and serve.
Flakey Pastry:
1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) chilled butter, cut into pieces
3 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening, cold
2-4 tablespoons ice water
Blend flour, sugar and salt a food processor. Add butter and shortening; and process until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Sprinkle with ice water, 1-2 tablespoons at a time, and process until dough comes together in a ball. Flatten the dough into disk. Wrap dough in plastic; chill until firm enough to roll, at least 30 minutes.
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You know Summer's arrived when you keep getting told off for having too many bikini pictures on Instagram, but it's that time of year and I've been having an amazing time in Ibiza dancing with Superfoxx and JD at Ocean Beach Ibiza.
This one was so fun, as we flew out with loads of DJs, dancers, photographers and influencers to have an amazing time experiencing the best of Ibiza.
After a crazy early morning flight, (will never get used to 2am pick up times!) we settled into the Ocean Beach hotel and we were still early enough to catch breakfast, which if you know me, you'll know is the main reason I embark on these opportunities. LOL.
We had a really relaxing day off reading by the pool and then finished the evening with a rooftop yoga class while watching the sunset over the sea, which was so perfect before settling down in the hotel room with a cup of green tea. Wild.
Outfit by Pink Soda:
On the day of the event, we spent the night dancing away for the incredible DJ, KrystalRoxx in these amazing bikinis from Fila and my new absolute favourite pair of trainers.
The vibe in Ibiza was absolutely incredible and it's so easy to see why it's one of the worlds best party destinations and so glad I got to experience a party at Ocean Beach Ibiza but from a stage looking out into the a crowd of people having the best time. I've posted loads of photos on my instagram @phoeberaye so go give a follow and make sure you subscribe to be the first to read new blog posts.
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Welcome to Bio-nano-mechanical characterization
Bio-Nano-Mechanical Characterization Laboratory (BNMC) lab is dedicated in the area of Bio and Nano materials engineering with a focus on the combined experimental characterization as well as computational analysis of mechanical properties, stress/strain, and microstructure of engineering and biological materials and their applications in advancing manufacturing and materials processing technologies, engineering design analyses, and biomedical sciences and engineering.
Finite Element Analysis: A new clinical tool to assess boneQuality
We are working on to measure bone quality of osteoporosis patient. Osteoporosis diseases is now a days second most important health care problem, ranked by World Health Organization.
By using Finite Element Tool, we are measuring bone quality. In this study we are simulating the bone behaviour at different type of physiological loading condition. This study will be used to doctor for early prediction of osteoporosis induced fracture and effect of different medication on bone strength with time.
This research is conducted in collaboration with group and expert of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh.
Finite Element Mesh of Bone
3D image bulging of the skin
Furthermore, we shares an Veeco multimode Atomic Force Microscope (over $270,000), which can test force as small forces, which is a key nanotechnology instrument for visualizing and characterizing the properties of nano-/bio-materials.
Nano Indentation images:
Bone Indentation Image
Compressibility of Collagen Molecule


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This luxurious two bedroom, two bathroom apartment is situated on the third floor of a secure modern dock-side development and benefits from views over the City of London & towards Canary Wharf and beyond, private balcony, lift access and a great location close to a wealth of Royal Docks amenities and Royal Victoria DLR Station.
The property comprises a superb open-plan reception room/kitchen with space for dining and sliding door opening on to a private balcony, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, additional bedroom with wardrobes and modern bathroom.
Alaska Apartments is a striking modern development close to the Excel Complex and a great selection of Royal Docks shops, bars and restaurants.
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For the motorist, the property's location provides quick and easy access to the A12, A13 and Blackwall Tunnel for travel to and from Canary Wharf, the
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Court may fire Blago from 'Apprentice'
Former Governor Rod Blagojevich
Rod Blagojevich loves reality shows. But the judge in his pending criminal trial may have other ideas.
A dramatic hearing will take place in a courtroom Monday to determine if the former Illinois governor will get the chance to be fired by Donald Trump on "Celebrity Apprentice."
Federal prosecutors plan to present arguments to the court at a scheduled status hearing that by appearing on the NBC reality show, Blago may influence prospective jurors in a corruption trial scheduled for June 3.
The judge who will make the decision in James Zagel, who has already refused to allow Blago to go to Costa Rica for another reality program…EXCERPT CLICK HERE FOR MORE