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Greetings From LA
Having attended both Saturday and Sunday games, last night I was seven long hours into a weekend of horrible baseball. I almost started to agree with what the host Dodger Stadium fans and countless Facebook status updaters cleverly suggested: Yankees suck. But that eighth hour of long-awaited grinding offense was heartening.
Great game. But it should not have been. Only a sputtering Yankee offense could turn a Vicente Padilla outing into a Ford-Koufax pitchers duel. Except I don't think Koufax wasn't as into drilling opposing batters for no reason in a tight game.
When purchasing tickets back in March for Saturday's game, I took the 80% chance that Burnett would not be on the mound for this game. He might be going through this slump as a personal favor to Javy Vasquez so AJ can assume the full burden of the fans' ire. But Javy has started to show signs of his NL self, so ire-redirection is made slightly easier. It's a sad case when watching the Yanks put 3 on the board before an out is
recorded and saying to yourself "OK, now we just need a couple more 3 run shots to have a chance in this game". Four interminable hours later, it was clear that two more 3-run shots would merely have tied the game.
AJ Burnett's games are becoming more of a "pass" that Vasquez's. Pre-pinstripes, everyone said AJ only has to be healthy to become a dominant pitcher; that his health was the only thing preventing greater success when he was with Toronto. Well, we are led to believe he's been healthy his entire time with the Yanks and he still gaks with the best of them. He's like a heavy-set woman whom you think would be attractive if she dropped 20 lbs, but next time you see her, she's that much lighter and equally unattractive. I have the go-ahead to say that since I, too, am skinny and unattractive. But I still think I'll be disqualified as a "People All-Star".
So after Girardi shockingly let AJ hit for himself with the tying run on 3rd and one out in the 4th – this, after Burnett made an open and shut case for being yanked due to lack-of-being-anything-remotely-resembling-effective – I can only hope the skipper did an imitation of me whenever I lock my keys in the car. It involves finding the nearest brick wall and banging my head against it, "Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!" Anything short of that makes me fear his head is in a mystical faraway land of gnomes and sprites. Neither of
which I've noticed in the Bronx. Though admittedly, they are more likely to appear in LA.
Much as I like Mr. Torre, he was his old self in helping the Yanks come back on Sunday night. I had noticed last Thursday he brought in his stopper Jonathan Broxton with a 5 run lead (I think there were two men on, so Torre was clearly protecting against three consecutive home runs that would have tied the affair… the iron-clad rulebook calls that a save, afterall). That precluded Broxton from the Friday game, which proved to be
academic. Then in the Saturday debacle, he again saw a 5 run lead in the 8th as tenuous enough to go to his stopper for an extended save. In fact, in watching this I was hoping the Yanks would battle and make him work a bit so he'd be less effective the next night, but I was actually disappointed in how efficient Broxton was against them that day. But I
guess it was enough. Again, the rulebook tells us that protecting a 3 run lead for one inning = save, so naturally, they had to go with Broxton in the 9th yesterday. Yes, the Dodgers added an insurance run (nullifying the "save situation"), but it was after two were out and no one was on, so Broxton was heated up and ready. I think his use in this game in and of itself was less egregious than the day prior. This is arguable, but put
them together and you got yourself a whole mess of "Joe T. wuz here, 6/27/10".
Overuse of his stopper was not nearly enough to earn Torre the Knucklehead Award ™ however. That went to co-candidates Russell Martin and Garrett Anderson, who conspired to leave their team without a catcher and a leftfielder in an extra inning game by popping off to home plate umpire Chris Guccione about balls and strikes. Maybe he had a quick trigger, but there's no reason to put yourself in that situation. Even with the
built-in excuse "it was an emotional game".
Oh, and…
I was amused at the conclusion of the 7th inning of Saturday's ugly Yankee loss when some Dodger fans in my section loudly made light of all the Yankee fans that started defeatedly filing out of the stadium at that point. They must not have taken note that it was the Dodgers who just went down, so the fans leaving the stadium were the thousands of stereotypical Dodger fans headed for the exits.
And another thing!
At ballparks, I tend to eschew the traditional stadium fare of hot dogs and beer and instead go for a soft serve. So after observing the menu and which line was giving heartier servings, I firmly, loudly, and confidently walked up to the Frozen Yogurt Lady and had this exchange:
Cappiello: Hello, I'd like a chocolate frozen yogurt in a white cup please.
(they also had pink)
FYL: You want mix? (as in "swirl" flavored)
Cappiello: Chocolate, please.
FYL: Mix?
Cappiello: Chocolate, please.
[Cappiello receives the mix flavor, sighs, and slinks away, frustrated. But maybe the frustration was really because the concession stand inexplicably did not have the game on.]
This is not baseball…
…said Ken Singleton in reference to the struggles Dontrelle Willis displayed during the first two innings of possibly the worst baseball game played in years by the Yanks, which, for the first two innings, the Diamondbacks tried to match. But as the game progressed, his description would better describe the Yankee effort, and might even have been an understatement.
Rarely does a victory merit an angry team meeting, but I sort of hope one is taking place as I type. You wouldn't think an offense would be considered overanxious when it draws seven walks in the first 2.1 innings, yet the way poor Willis was going, some of the Yankee swings, and most certainly their baserunning, were acts of charity toward the hapless D-backs. And if D-train's performance made AZ fans blanch, Vasquez's efforts were frustrating enough to make any NYer slap their forehead so hard they might have loosened dental crowns.
A couple of admirably grinded-out runs and a 10th inning homer by Granderson against the wretched Arizona bullpen, to go along with some good relief work (when not walking, balking, and wild-pitching) got the Yanks a victory. This was aided and abetted by Arizona's own early curious baserunning that mirrored Willis' wild performance. So the Yanks should humbly accept the victory, but, sorry gents… I hereby decree: no beer for you on the charter to Los Angeles. I'll take that, thank you very much.
Javy, come back!
Is Javy Vasquez's recent trend too much of a good thing? I suppose Girardi must think so the way he yanked him after seven efficient innings in favor of …guh… Chan Ho (outta the) Park. The only run scored against Vasquez was on a ball that looked like it was going to beat David Wright to the plate in the 1st inning. Not sure why Frankie Cervelli felt the need to field Swisher's throw six feet in front of home plate, but his futile dive back to the plate need never have happened. Sure, he's fast for a catcher, but he's not faster than a thrown baseball. I suppose if Posada was catching, he may have run into the clubhouse while the throw was still airborn, fearing a home plate collision.
I somewhat enjoy the Met broadcast team of Gary Cohen, Ron Darling and Keith Hernandez, but…A) Darling kept pronouncing Vasquez as "vas-KWEZ". That's not right, is it? You don't say "KWA-sedilla" instead of quesadilla. Even Hernandez was adding a W. Darling's a Yale grad and Hernandez is Mexican, so I guess I bow to them on this? B) Moments after giving Cervelli the business for his real or perceived histrionics, they applauded Jose Reyes' spastic rain-dance after he doubled in the 8th inning. Doesn't bother me much, but his routine was much more reminiscent of Celine Dion hitting a crescendo in one of her many spectacular Vegas showstoppers than anything Cervelli ever does.
All he needs is dred-locks
As a special nod to Manny's Fenway return, I present visual proof of JD Drew recently taking a smoke break while the ball was being overthrown past the infield:
JT Being Manny
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Of the many things swimming through my head as I watch the
Saturday Yanks-Sox matchup on Fox, my head is swirling with mostly the obvious,
such as…
…Why would Sabathia plunk Pedroia when it is evident the previous
nights HBPs were intentional? Umps were wise to not issue a
warning. And by the way, is there any meaning to a warning
whatsoever? Ejections are not automatic after a warning, as the ump can
still use his judgment. And ump can use same said judgment if there has
been no warning issued, so someone tell me the significance of "The
Warning". Does it go on your permanent record and keep you out of
the good colleges?
…A sartorial detour: Don't like the Sox tertiary red
jersey (worn Friday night). Or anybody's third jersey, for that matter. Got
a classic home jersey, so…why? And not very eco-friendly since you
can't put those in with your whites.
…If there were two outs, 3rd base coach Robby Thompson
should send Winn on the single to center. With one out, maybe. With
no outs, HOLD HIM UP!!! This is not something that requires athletic
instincts, just a little forethought.
…During the Fox Moment of Silence for Ernie Harwell and
Robin Roberts (brought to you by the new Toyota Avalon – Comfort is Back),
wouldn't that have been interesting if a brawl broke out? Fox probably
made a point to avoid the MOS when Arod was at bat, so they picked the more
innocuous Ramiro Pena.
…Bizarro Adrian Beltre is playing for the Red Sox.
High avg and lousy glove. Seven errors already and in my limited viewing,
I've seen at least two routine grounders right at him in previous games that
were called hits (without the dreaded "tough hop").
…As I type this, I am watching the game on DVR-delay (only
by writing from LA can I sequester myself so successfully… avoiding hearing
what bar Lindsay Lohan and her mother left at 3am, not quite as easy.), so
maybe the Boston Globe has already written a treatise on this. On the
ball Beltre threw into left field — and the miracle of DVR corroborates this
— at the moment the ball sailed into right field, JD Drew was still parked at
his position with his hands on his knees, as though he was out sick that day in
little league during the "back up the throw" lesson. He looked
like he was poised to kick back with a lounge chair and mai tai. In fact,
all of the above text was written while the ball sat on the field before he
arrived to pick it up.
Tough Break About Having to Play in the Steroids Era*
*Yes, it is a tough break for those who didn't take steroids but are lumped in the same broad category that McGwire helped create. If such a comment came off the cuff in the live interview, I would find it more forgivable. But in a carefully written, pre-scripted statement with a handler looking over your shoulder? Astounding… just… jaw-dropping how stupid Team McGwire thinks the American public is. Sure, it's a "Dancing With the Stars" kind of culture these days, but people are still smart enough to not let that "steroids era" comment slip by without offering a "hey, wait a second…"
CHEERS to Mark McGwire for admitting steroid use of his own volition, however obvious it was to everyone not named Tony LaRussa. He didn't pretend to try it once or twice, he came clean to his family (and to the Maris family), and he seemed to grasp the gravity of it until…
JEERS to the erstwhile Big Mac for:
taking all of 11 seconds to stubbornly–almost angrily–deny that steroids provided an advantage, a base for which he would maintain that he (and, we are to deduce, others) made a mockery of the record books with good old eye-hand coordination and the gifts TMU ("The Man Upstairs") gave him. He seemed put off at any suggestion otherwise, like Bob Costas just dreamed up such a silly notion on the spot. Listening to McGwire defend himself by invoking his first little league home run stirred the kind of disappointment usually reserved for Little League parents who watch their son give the umpire the middle finger. Which I guess is appropriate seeing as that McGwire was lobbing the same finger at baseball fans across the country. No need to rehash the asinine argument that steroids provide no advantage – I don't want to deter any ping pong players out there who clearly have the eye-hand coordination to join the big leagues and hit 70 home runs in a season. So even if McGwire never took steroids, I guess all of his body-building workouts were just to look good for when he takes his shirt off to help move his neighbor's refrigerator.
I've always given Mac partial credit for being the one guy who chose not to lie to congress in 2005. I even find his reasoning possibly acceptable, that it might have opened up a can of worms which his family would get dragged into. But to hear how much it pained him to essentially take the fifth in front of the Hooton family overlooks the fact that he retreated into exile (pardon me, "retirement") immediately after emotionally swearing he would devote his post-playing career to preaching against steroid use. Sorry Hootons – you were lied to by the big red man.
Why is this so complicated? I can understand being cagey about certain whens and wheres so as to protect the fellow guilty, i.e., teammates, or other connections that would lead back to other players. But everyone knows why these guys made The Decision. Sure, lots of guys were doing it, but every one of them knew it was wrong – culture notwithstanding. Maybe more names will come out this year, and more guys will say they didn't realize what their trainer was sprinkling on their Maypo. Or if anyone boldly admits to taking anything knowingly, they'll say they took "illegal substances" to aid their regularity.
Maybe Bud Selig should create the Ken Caminiti award, given annually to the ballplayer that is truly up front about his steroid use. Prerequisite is the player A) admitting he used, and B) acknowledging it was cheating, done for the purposes of being a better ballplayer. So far, the only winner would be Jose Canseco, as the continuing parade of outed users double-talk their way into steroid purgatory.
A Beautiful Ride
-The offense came alive in the nick of time, though that most certainly is not a Swisher pun. Although a loss, game 5 played out nicely in that the early blowout kept the top shelf Yankee relievers from being pressed into service, yet the Yanks built a rally late in the game that they seemed to carry into the clincher. Jumping on Pedro early, this game had the earliest evident outcome in the whole Yankee post-season.
-From game 6, all those fans hanging over the RF fence on Matsui's double nearly cost the Yanks a run. Again… the wall should be thicker to create that slight buffer to discourage interference.
-Arod's newfound patience paid off as Matsui drove him in twice. This was even the case in the regular season when, at times Arod's stats did not look particularly gaudy; he maintained productivity all year long, getting on base a lot even when his average was low. His regular season OBP was .402 to Jeter's .406. Plus, the avg, HRs and RBIs would eventually come.
-Marte's performance in this series is reminiscent of the Yankee pen in '96. Need that surprise hero to show up, and Marte played that role nicely. His accomplishment should get him work doing off-season signings where he can scribble "surprise WS unsung hero '09" after his name.
-The overlooked storyline in the post-season this year was the Yankee defense. Going hand in hand with mostly superb pitching, they made only one error and played better D than each of the teams they faced. They also made fewer oddly spastic baserunning errors. Real head-scratchers, but the opposition made even weirder mistakes. Strange post-season, indeed.
-I've not generally been firmly on board with Pettitte-as-savior. I've always appreciated him, but did not see him as a #1 guy, nor as a hugely clutch performer that is often alleged. Well, at 37, he put in some great grind-it-out performances that this team absolutely needed to win. And I didn't even realize using him on three days rest was an option. Suddenly I'm having the epiphany that was obvious to everyone else years ago: the Yanks win in 2004 if Pettitte hadn't pettily skipped town. Turns out bringing him back was an exceptional move, as these last couple weeks have demonstrated.
-Mo must have no soul because he has clearly made a deal with the devil. His mph is down, he was heavily leaned upon for the entire post-season, the bar is so high that at times he appeared to struggle slightly, yet the whole thing ended with him giving up one earned run the entire post-season. He truly makes no sense. As a fan, no small reason to root for the Yanks this year is because one day he'll wake up and the cutter won't cut. I keep thinking that's right around the corner, but there's no real indication of that yet. This won't last forever, but enjoy it while it does.
-Another big reason to relish this one is how well the rest of "the core" performed along with Rivera. Seeing so many newer Yanks struggle in this entire post-season, you can't help but hope some of the new guys can learn the ways of the Jedi from Rivera, Jeter, Pettitte and Posada. Lost in an 11-4 post-season record was a collection of tight hitters who are new to this whole thing. If they didn't pull this off, there would be blood on Teixeira's and Burnett's hands.
-Girardi outmanaged Manuel in this series (the latter's glaring misdeeds: not setting up Cliff Lee for 1,4,7; going too long with Pedro Martinez in both his outings; and not being prepared for a what proved to be a devastating two base steal with 3rd base abandoned for the Teixeira overshift). But why was Girardi so maligned for going with Hairston over Swisher against Pedro in game two? Sure the Hairston-can-hit- Pedro stats were old, but the Swisher-can't-hit-anyone stats were quite fresh. And Hairston had a huge hit in the rally that knocked out Martinez. All that said, Girardi went back to Swisher in game 6 against Pedro. This isn't a no-brainer, but still: Why, Joe? OK, OK, no more nitpicking. I can relax now.
-It somehow seems like months since the Yanks clinched the pennant vs Angels. Is that a sign of withdrawal?
-If the Phils make it back to the WS next year, you think Charlie Manuel will run Cliff Lee out there three times?
Notes from the parade:
-For the parade through the Canyon of Heroes, did Reggie and Arod coordinate their outfits? If Arod wants to imitate Reggie, no one is going to stop him.
-Tough to do a very revealing interview during a parade or clubhouse celebration, but is there something they can ask besides "how cool is this?" (apparently it's all "unbelievable") and the condescending "do you have anything like this back in [insert hayseed town where you are from]?"
Kim Jones to Brett Gardner "Have you ever been on a float before?"
-I'm in the mode where I am thinking I will not ask the baseball gods for anything ever again. That'll change probably about a month from now.
-My appetite has returned.
-Arod might just be sending a Christmas card to Selena Roberts this holiday season. The Aaaaa-bomb that she dropped on Aaaaa-rod seems to have set the wheels turning on an effort at a psychological makeover by the formerly beleaguered slugger. Seems that Rodriguez's decision to not do what almost every other steroid cheat did – i.e., lie about what prompted the positive test – has paid dividends in some weird fashion. Perhaps we'll enjoy an off-season of David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Gary Sheffield and countless others changing their minds on the cock-n-bull excuses they used for being tied to steroids? Or maybe they'll just start dating blonde starlets and see if that works.
-Lest I give the Yanks all the credit for winning the World Series, yours truly did have a small hand in it by not shaving during the post-season and changing my desktop wallpaper every time the Yankees lost. Note how they never lost two games in a row… You're welcome. I can also claim responsibility for the 1996 game four victory when the Yanks were rallying from being down 6-0. As they started to put big innings together, then tied it, I refused to go to the bathroom until they won the game. I didn't know it would go extra innings, but I think I made the right decision.
-For whatever negatives there are to the new Stadium (nice joint, but crazy ticket prices and thus more tranquil clientele), it sure had a good year. All the entertaining comeback and walk-off wins was iced perfectly with the WS victory and gives the joint a nice dallop of mojo.
-Farewell for now from LA, where you go to a ballgame, and the view is this:


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While searching on Etsy I came across this crayon roll up and decided I wanted to make one for Avani.
3 pieces of fabric 6" x 12" each (I got 2 fat quarters, which is enough to make 4 crayon roll ups)
1 scrap piece of fusible batting 6"x 12"
1 piece of ribbon 20"
OK- step 1, find you fabric and cut out the rectangles. Here is my fabric- this came in a fat quarter bundle and I think it's super cute for a little girl!
Iron on the fusible batting to the piece of fabric you want to be the inside panel
Take one of the pieces of fabric and fold it in half and sew a stitch to keep it in place about 1/4" in, this is going to be the piece that holds the crayons
Place the folded piece of fabric on top of your inside panel piece
using a ruler or tape measure mark 1" spaces across the bottom folded part. This is one step I should have done differently. you should mark the first and last 1.5" and all the middle 1", this will allow for the seam allowance.
Now you need to sew the "pockets" for each crayon. Start with your machine needle right at the top of the folded piece. Backstitch about 1/4" then continue all the way to the bottom. Do this for each of your marks so that you have sewn every 1" (leaving 1.5" on each edge)
It should look like this once you have done each pocket.
Now take your ribbon (I like to put some "no fray" on each end and let dry). You are going to place the middle of the string at the left side of your back panel. There should be a small amount hanging over the right side, and a longer hanging over the left side.
Pin this and then sew a rectangle around to hold it in place.
This whole ribbon step can be changed up and instead you can add a button and elastic, or Velcro- I am going to make a couple other kinds- I will post those here as well once I have those done.
Now- In order to easily sew the two panels together I thought it was easiest to pin the ribbon inside so it didn't get in the way.
Place the two panels right sides together and pin around the edges. You really only need to pin the corners since these pieces are so small.
Sew around the edges about 1/4" make sure to leave a good 5-6" gap- you will need this to flip everything right side out.
flip everything right side out through the gap you left opened. Sew a finishing stitch 1/8" around the edges.
YAY! You're done!

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The Vuzix iWear 720 unveiled earlier this year and made several heads turn at CES 2015 in January, so of course Pocket-lint leapt at the chance to give the virtual reality headset a try while at E3 2015 in Los Angeles this past week.
The iWear 720 is meant to provide an immersive gaming experience, though it can also be used to display 2D and 3D videos. It's like watching a 130-inch television screen from 10 feet away, or so we were told. Pocket-lint was super excited to get our hands on it, because we wanted to find out what it was capable of and whether it could give premium headsets like the Oculus Rift a run for its money.
Here's what we determined...
First of all, the iWear 720 is described as a "high-end pair of video headphones" - and that accurately sums up the design. It really is like strapping on a pair of on-ear headphones. Only, it is super bulky and heavier than a traditional pair, because it features a plastic visor-like thing with two 1280 x 720 displays. The visor slides over your eyes and delivers a 60Hz refresh rate and 57-degree diagonal FOV.
Despite the meh refresh rate, we thought the visuals looked impressive during our demos. We also thought the headset was a breeze to put on and tighten using an adjustable rubber strap that wrapped around our head. It didn't feel too weighty and had plenty of cushioning for our forehead, meaning the entire system distributed pressure evenly and overall felt very comfortable to wear.
We first got to use the headset with the Nvidia Shield gaming system and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The head-tracking feature wasn't enabled during this demo though, so it felt like we were standing stationary in front of a large screen. Also, unlike the Rift, the screen wasn't completely immersive. We could see a rectangle frame around the display and thus didn't feel like a flying, all-seeing orb.
We do think the up-close visual experience was cool, as it was kind of like a floating TV in front of our eyes, but nothing mind-blowing. As for sound, the headset boasts noise-isolating 1500mW headphones. Although we didn't deem the audio anything worth bragging about, it was loud and crisp enough to us in the moment (which in itself is a feat, considering the floor at E3 is super congested).
During our second demo, with head tracking enabled, we used the iWear 720 with a PC laptop. The headset features a 9-axis inertial measurement sensor, and it enabled everything to run and work smoothly. We gazed all around and didn't notice any significant lagging. We also didn't feel nauseous, which as you probably know, is a constant complaint from users when it comes to most VR headsets.
We definitely prefer the head-tracking feature enabled, at least while gaming, because it helped to put us in the middle of the action. Even though we saw a thick border around the edges of the display, we were immersed enough and felt pretty thrilled about the whole experience. It was like beginner VR. But don't forget the iWear 720 isn't just for gaming; it's open source and multi-platform.
You can connect it to any PC, TV, mobile device, or console via HDMI, which means you can use the headset to play existing VR apps and games (that work with other systems) as well as 2D and 3D video. The headset is also completely portable because it has a 30-hour battery life and uses micro-USB for charging. So, instead of being chained to a desktop computer, you can use it for VR-on-the-go.
The Vuzix iWear 720 will launch later this summer for $499 in US, Europe, and Asia. But honestly, that price point is a bit much. For instance, right after we played with the iWear 720, we tried the $199 Samsung Gear VR and thought it blew the Vuzix headset out of the water. Simply put: Samsung's headset does a better job at delivering a comparable Oculus Rift experience at a cheaper price point.
That said, Vuzix's offering doesn't require a smartphone to be slotted in the front, and it still delivers a somewhat immersive experience with head tracking. It even packs support for Unity 3D and Unreal engine games. As if that wasn't enough, the iWear 720 also makes for a solid portable video player.
So, say it with us now: "Shut up and take my money!"


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Racial attachments are understood to be socially constructed and endogenous to gender, socioeconomic, and religious identities. Yet we know surprisingly little about the effect of such identities on the particular racial labels that individuals self-select. In this article, I investigate how social identities shape the racial labels chosen by biracial individuals in the United States, a rapidly growing population who have multiple labeling options.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate
I have a BSc in Engineering Physics from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City where my final research project was focused on the synthesis and characterisation of single-walled carbon nanotubes, doped with various chemical elements. I did my Master's and PhD research in the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy of the University of Cambridge; where I investigated a series of electro-structural phenomena in CNT fibres immersed in various liquids. As a part of the MML, I have also been working in a collective project on the optimisation of the reactant delivery systems of our CVD reactor which has resulted in fibres with improved mechanical and electrical properties. My current postdoctoral project involves the development of experimental techniques and computational models to study the thermal properties of our CNT fibres.
Subject groups/Research projects
- Carbon Nanotubes:
I contribute to the everyday spinning of CNT films and yarns and in the optimisation of the reactant-delivery system of our continuous-spinning reactors.
- Composite Materials:
I investigate the use of Cambridge-made CNT yarns and films as hosts for different functional materials: superconductors, catalysts, polymers, sensing and responsive materials. In the past, I have worked in the incorporation Cu and conductive polymers into the fibres aiming for a composite material with improved conductivity and current carrying capacity.
- Carbon Nanotubes Processing:
I investigate different functionalization, dispersion, and "decoration" processes to better incorporate carbon nanotubes into composite materials.
- Physical Characterisation of Nanomaterials:
My current postdoctoral project involves the development of experimental techniques and computational models to study the thermal properties of our CNT fibres. Previously, I focused on the effects of liquids on the structure and electrical conductivity of CNT yarns.
Research Interests
My main interest is the understanding of structure-property relations in macroscopic assemblies of carbon nanotubes and the physicochemical interactions of these assemblies with their surrounding environments. Understanding these interactions will give us tools to manufacture composite materials of tailored functionality. I am particularly interested in the synergistic interactions between nanotube assemblies and different polymeric matrices. Such interactions may enhance the intrinsic properties of our fibres, resulting in a stronger, tougher, and more conducting (both electrically and thermally) material.
I am also interested in making multifunctional composite fibres; I investigate the use of Cambridge-made fibres as hosts for different functional materials. Our fibres could be used to carry a wide variety of guests: superconductors, catalysts, polymers, sensing and responsive materials are just a few examples. My aim is to select the most promising candidate materials, develop a methodology for adding them to the fibres, and test the composites.
Key Publications
Jeronimo Terrones, James A Elliott, Juan J Vilatela, Alan H Windle; "Electric Field-Modulated Non-ohmic Behavior of Carbon Nanotube Fibers in Polar Liquids"; ACS Nano, 2014.
Jing Qiu , Jeronimo Terrones , Juan J. Vilatela , Mary E. Vickers , James A. Elliott , and Alan H. Windle; "Liquid Infiltration into Carbon Nanotube Fibers: Effect on Structure and Electrical Properties"; ACS Nano, 2013, 7 (10), pp 8412–8422.


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Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
The Return of
An EXCLUSIVE Q&A With Danny Benair
music scene in the late '70s and early '80s was one of the most exciting in the
country. While the press may have
focused a little more on the thriving New York
scene, Los Angeles
was every much it's equal. Apart from an abundance of pioneering Punk acts,
L.A. was the a breeding ground for Power Pop, Post Punk, New Wave and Metal
bands as well. There was always
something exciting happening every night of the week. Bands like The Knack, X, The Plimsouls, The Go-Gos,
Black Flag, 20/20, The Minutemen, Van Halen, The Germs, The Bangles and
others helped to introduce a new generation to the energy and excitement that
burned in the belly of the City of Angels.
In the midst of this ever-evolving musical movement, scenes and styles began to converge, creating entirely unique genres. One of the most influential of these 'new' genres was The Paisley Underground. Combining elements of '60s Mod, Garage, Folk Rock and Psychedelia, The
Underground was spearheaded by band like The
Three O'clock, Rain Parade, Green On Red, The Dream Syndicate and The Bangles. At first, the bands simply shared a musical
vision, but once Three O'clock vocalist Michael
Quercio coined the term Paisley Underground to describe this group of
like-minded musicians, it became one of the most talked about movements of the
early '80s.
While The Bangles may have been the biggest band to emerge from the scene, The Three O'clock remained Its heart and soul. Beginning life as The Salvation Army, they changed their name to The Three O'clock in 1982. The quartet of Quercio (vocals/bass), Louis Gutierrez (guitar/vocals), Danny Benair (drums) and Mike Mariano (keyboards) released their debut EP, Baroque Hoedown, on Frontier Records later that year. The EP earned the band critical praise while the track "With A Cantaloupe Girlfriend" received heavy rotation on KROQ,
Southern California's
most influential radio station.
The following year, the band released their debut full-length, Sixteen Tambourines (also on Frontier Records), which contained the national college/Alternative radio hit "Jet Fighter". With their profile higher than ever, the band split from Frontier and signed with IRS Records. Their next album, Arrive Without Traveling (1985) contained the unforgettable radio hits "Her Head's Revolving" and "Half The Way There". The sky was the limit for The Three O'clock…
But by 1986, Gutierrez was gone, replaced by Steven Attenberg for 1986's Ever After album. Two years later, Attenberg jumped ship and Jason Falkner stepped in as guitarist. The band signed with Prince's
label and released the Vermillion album in 1988, but had
already lost their commercial steam and split up the following year. Paisley Park
While each of the band members achieved their own personal successes since they split, fans continued to hold out hope for a reunion. Unfortunately, the band repeatedly turned down offers to perform together again. That is, until 2013 when they surprised their legion of fans by playing both weekends of the Coachella festival, appearing on live on Conan (see bottom of post) as well as selected dates in
L.A. and San
While the reunion was brief, there have been rumors of further activity
under the Three O'clock name.
Coincidentally, Omnivore Records have just released a compilation of early hits and rare recordings by the band entitled The Hidden World Revealed. According to the press release, The Hidden World Revealed is 'a 20-track collection from the years 1981-1986. In addition to hits from their tenure on Frontier Records like "Jet Fighter" and "With A Cantaloupe Girlfriend," the CD features rare singles, demos and alternate takes/mixes. It helps tell the story of where the band started (as The Salvation Army) and what they would achieve—recording for major labels and opening for bands like R.E.M. on national tours.'
Stephen SPAZ Schnee was able to catch up with drummer Danny Benair, who took time out of his busy schedule to answer questions about this new compilation and the past, present and future of the band…
SPAZ: How did you decide on which songs would make The Hidden World Revealed?
DANNY BENAIR: It was a project I have worked on for about 10 years. Pat Thomas at Omnivore picked tracks and we stuck to studio recordings and left off live songs.
SPAZ: You all came from different musical backgrounds. At which point did you know that the four members finally clicked?
DANNY: It worked right away for me. We all brought something different to the band.
SPAZ: Are there a good amount of unreleased songs in the TOC vaults?
DANNY: There are more. We have many demos and tracks left off the IRS and
records. Paisley Park
SPAZ: Do you remember the sessions for a lot of these recordings.
DANNY: Pretty much. Recording at Earle Mankey's, where most of this was recorded, was special to all involved.
SPAZ: There were radio hits like "Jet Fighter" and "With A Cantaloupe Girlfriend" that have become longtime favorites for fans. Were you sometimes perplexed by what songs became your 'anthems' and which songs were generally overlooked?
DANNY: It is hard to know what someone will like. We remember playing "Jet Fighter" in
San Diego
right after we learned it and we were excited. It had a very tepid response...
SPAZ: What are some of the tracks that you think might surprise people?
DANNY: There are songs that will give fans an idea of how the songs were crafted. Different lyrics, etc.
SPAZ: Thirty years on, this stuff still sounds fresh & exciting. Why do you think that this material has stood the test of time?
DANNY: Thank you! Not sure why but we're glad that people like it. We are always pleased to see young kids enjoying it!
SPAZ: What was it like working with Frontier Records back when many of these recordings were made? That must have been an exciting time in the indie label world.
DANNY: Very much so! We were on the go non-stop, playing and touring all the time. Excellent times!
SPAZ: What was the TOC's relationship with other
L.A. bands like during your time together?
Particularly, bands outside of the 'Paisley Underground' scene… Were there any bands you got along with more
than others?
DANNY: We did not play with that many but we seemed to get along with most bands. We never really had issues with other local groups.
SPAZ: Can we expect to see some more Three O'clock reissues in the future (particularly the albums that are out of print)?
DANNY: There will be more...
SPAZ: You recently got back together for some reunion shows. How was the experience of playing Coachella?
DANNY: It was really nice. The whole month was amazing and overwhelming.
SPAZ: Are you surprised by the amount of excitement your mini reunion tour generated?
DANNY: Yes.
SPAZ: Any chance you'll be doing more shows when this new retrospective hits the streets?
DANNY: We hope to do more down the line. We all have careers so it comes down to making it work but it is not out of the question. (EDITORS NOTE: The band played in store performances at Freakbeat Records in Sherman Oaks and Fingerprints in
Long Beach
to promote the release of The Hidden World Revealed)
SPAZ: Are there any plans to reactivate the Three O'clock in the future?
DANNY: Never full time… but maybe a bit.
SPAZ: What is next for The Three O'clock?
DANNY: Release the record and work on something special that will be announced in a few months.
SPAZ: What CDs, DVDs or LPs are currently spinning on your players right now?
DANNY: Foxygen and Reg King to name two…
Thanks To Danny Benair
Special thanks to Bob Bell for input


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CB JENI Homeowners: What to Do in the Big D This Weekend
Friday April 19, 2013
The 34th Annual Dallas International Guitar FestivalWhere:Dallas Market Hall, 2200 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207When?April 19-21 (Fri-Sunday)About:Did you know Dallas is the home of the oldest and largest guitar show in the world?Interested? Then visit theevent pagefor all of the information you need to know.?Walk/Run at the Fort Worth Zoo (to support Earth Day!)Where:Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76110 Phone: (817) 759-7555When?Not (technically) Earth Day – Saturday, April 20. Registration and packet pickup starts at 7 a.m.About:Run or walk in the 10K, 5K, or 1K "fun run"/walk throughout the Zoo and it's surrounding areas. Proceeds go to the Zoo's global wildlife conservation efforts.For the full itinerary and all event information,click here.?Earth Day DallasWhere:Fair Park, DallasWhen?April 20 & 21 (Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)About:What can you expect at this two-day festival? Food, music, tons of exhibits, yoga, short films and more!Need weekend plans? GO! Visit theofficial event pagefor everything you need to know!- CB JENI Lifestyle Homes, premiere builder ofluxury townhomes.


text: A great reminder today from Desiring God Four Hundred and Eighty-Nine Years Ago He Stood. Today is the day nearly five hundred years ago when Martin Luther stood before the Diet of Worms and held fast for the Gospel in the face of threats against his very life. He defied kings and popes in an act that shaped the world. Luther was not a perfect man by any means and I would disagree with much of his theology but on this day in April 1521, when it mattered and his life was on the line, he was right on. May we all be as courageous for the Gospel.


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Charlie comes up to me with his Thomas the Tank Engine alphabet puzzle box. He says, "I got a surprise for you, Mommy. It's a secret."
I open the box and act shocked to find the puzzle pieces inside.
A few moments later, he comes up to me with one of his bins full of toys. "I got another surprise for you, Mommy. It's not a secret."
"It's not a secret?" I ask.
He shakes his head.
"Is it because it doesn't have a lid like the puzzle box?"
Charlie – Age 4
I kept the boys out by myself Tuesday night at Lil' Hands Play and Party, so that hubby could paint the kitchen. Our house, when we bought it, came with flat paint on all the walls, which is a bad choice if you have little boys because it doesn't clean. I was talking to the boys about Daddy painting while we were on our way home, and this is a comment I heard as we got out of the car.
"I can't wait to see the kitchen… and I'm hungry."
William – Age 5
Toddler word of the day: "nokay". A response to a question which always starts with "no" (because that is our favorite word these days) but changes mid-response because maybe a cookie (or ball or whatever) doesn't sound so bad after all…
Jamie – Age 2
During the polar vortex this past winter, it got cold enough here in Florida for my next door neighbor to run his snow machine. 🙂 The boys had been used to the "snow" machines at Busch Gardens and other places that blow out tiny bubbles that look like snowflakes when they fall. When they ran out to play in our neighbor's real snow, William bent down and scooped up a big handful. He said with utter surprise, "It's cold!"
William – Age 5
What are some of the awesomely funny/sweet things your kids say and do?


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Many Mini Errands
Errands and quick trips. Doctor's and drug stores. May not be glamorous, but it's something we all must do. And we've had our fair share of the latter this winter! Of course, babies and toddlers complicate the process. But a good stroller makes it sooo much easier, and faster.
Ergo, the Pliko Mini was born. If last year's Si' was the equivalent in size and weight to the original Pliko, of about a dozen years ago; this year's Mini hearkens back to an even earlier era, that of the Sprint. It was one of Perego's earliest umbrella strollers. Pretty bare bones, but small and light. It was ideal for public transportation, or for carrying up and down stairs.
Since then, strollers in general have become bigger and heavier over the years. Much of this has to due with additional features–bigger canopies, bigger wheels, bigger baskets, snack trays, more seat padding, height adjustable handles, deeper reclines, legrests, etc. But some of it also has to due with moving manufacturing to China, and the more widespread use of cheaper, heavier grade alloys in the frames.
But, Perego has been the first manufacturer to announce their departure from China back to their Italian homeland. So it makes sense for them to return to their retro, lightweight roots, too.
Which is not to say that the Mini is bare-boned, because it really isn't. Especially compared to umbrella strollers of yore. It has a nice sized basket.
Pretty good recline.
Which is done by side levers. Much easier than a drawstring.
Good sized wheels with suspension.
Beautiful, Italian tailored fabric.
Decent sun canopy,
Peekaboo mesh window, for air circulation, or checking on baby.
Long legrest, which is great for napping, or smaller children.
Height adjustable handles, for taller parents or caregivers.
5 point harness.
And that wonderful, quick fold that made the Pliko so indispensable to a generation of parents and children.
And it stands folded. Extremely convenient, and easy to store.
A right hand side carry handle makes it great for travel.
Best of all, it's the lightest stroller that Peg has offered in years.
Because let's face it, who wants to lug a heavy stroller around to the doctor's office,
or bank,
or Irish dance competition.
And the seat is even big enough to hold all StrollerPrincess' trophies!
Weight: 13.5 lbs.
Seat to canopy: 24″
Seat back: 28.5″
Seat width: 12″
Seat depth: 10-15″
Drop to footrest: 11″
Seat to ground: 15.5″
Width 19″
Length: 27″
Height: 39-41″
Folded: 12″L x 12″W x 38″H
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Sandbar Owner Speaks Out About Closing Down Bar [VIDEO]
Monday it was announced that the Sandbar Lounge will be closing on Saturday.
Owner Nancy Goddard spoke with us this morning in the empty bar before opening time at noon.
She said, the drop in business following the passage of a strict citywide smoking ban, was dramatic.
"We were getting by," she said. "The economy is getting tough, so we are all down. But I knew, if we lost the election and went non-smoking, on top of the economy, that would be the straw that broke the camel's back, and it did. I went down $27,000 in one month from the month before."
And Goddard says, one of her loyal customers was blunt when he told her why.
"He is a good customer, and I love him dearly and still do," she told us," and I appreciate his honesty. He said, 'Nancy, I love you and I love your bar, but I'm loyal to my cigarettes. I'm going to go where I can smoke.'"
So, the Sandbar is closing Saturday, Goddard grew emotional when explaining that it is the end of an era.
"Yeah it is," she signed. "But it might be the beginning of a new one. And I'm sure it will. There are some awesome people interested in buying the bar and I wish them all the luck in the world. And maybe with a fresh start, they'll be fine."
Goddard says she is working hard to find new employment for her 11 employees.
She is also the owner of Frosty's Bar and Grill, and will focus her efforts on that business, which she said, is surviving even after the passage of the ordinance.


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Vanuatu's Frederick Massing scored deep into injury time to clinch a 2-1 win over 10-man Solomon Islands in the semi-final of the OFC U-20 Championship and send his nation to the FIFA U-20 World Cup for the first time in its history.
With scores locked at 1-1 for the entire second half, the game looked to be heading for extra time but Vanuatu captain Bong Kalo unleashed a shot that goalkeeper Harold Nauania could only parry into the path of Massing who tapped in to send an already vocal home crowd into absolute delirium.
"I am so happy to score the winning goal for Vanuatu," said Massing.
"Today is a huge day for me and all the players. Now we look forward to representing our small nation in the FIFA U-20 World Cup."
It is the first time Vanuatu have ever qualified for a FIFA event and they join New Zealand – who beat New Caledonia 3-1 in the other semi-final – among 24 teams in Korea next year.
In a tense encounter Solomon Islands had earlier taken a 21st minute lead largely against the run of play when Joe Gise laced a swirling free kick past Willie Dick.
Vanuatu squared the ledger when Godine Tenene, picked out by a beautiful ball towards the back post, buried his half-volley past Desmond Tutu – who was later replaced by Nauania in an injury-enforced change midway through the second half.
The game took a dramatic turn with 13 minutes remaining when Vanuatu defender Jason Thomas pulled back Israel Tatai by his shirt. Thomas received a yellow card for his part but with Tatai lashing out, referee Nick Waldron had little choice but to send the Solomon Island forward for an early shower.
The game opened up slightly for the ni-Vanuatu and although Solomon Islands missed a great chance to nick the win when Jabeth Solomon was through on goal as the clock ticked down, ultimately the honour of sending his team to their first FIFA U-20 World Cup fell to Massing.
Vanuatu's technical advisor Declan Edge said the scenes of jubilation at fulltime, with the crowd joining the team on the pitch for celebrations brought home what it meant for the island nation of 250,000 people to reach a FIFA event.
"Maybe I'm just grasping what it means to the group now," said Edge.
"There's grown men that I've been working with for the last month crying so it's obviously pretty emotional. It's the first World Cup that Vanuatu have ever been to."
"I thought we deserved to win. We were the most dominant team, the team most looking to score and attack. We were knocking on the door the whole game and sometimes you have to wait to the last minute."
Solomon Islands coach Pedro Mateo said the red card was a turning point but had still hoped they could take the game to 90 minutes and then regroup.
"We knew that we would play with the crowd against us. We tried to keep the players calm before the match and the started well. The goal helped of course but some mistakes crept in as they came back into the game and we didn't deal with the pressure well.
"We did better in the second half but it was tough after the red card. We tried to calm the game down and get to extra time but it was not possible."
While the victory sparked wild celebrations in Port Vila, the Vanuatu team won't have long to enjoy it as they must re-group for the chance to claim a regional crown when they take on New Zealand in the OFC U-20 Championship final on Saturday.


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One of the StAnza 'firsts' this year – and there were several – was the premier of three new musical compositions, settings to three beautiful poems by the great Gaelic poet Sorley MacLean. The pieces were the winning entries in a competition held by StAnza along with the SCO and the University of St Andrews Music Centre. And they were performed for the first time on Sunday 20 March at StAnza, in the presence of the young composers, Matthew Oglesby, Elisabeth Cowe and Lliam Paterson (pictured left) and of Sorley MacLean's daughter Ishbel. The musical settings were to MacLean's own English translations of the poems, An Autumn Day', 'Under Sail', 'Dogs and Wolves' and the Gaelic versions were read by Maoilios Caimbeul, the festival's first ever Gaelic Poet-in-Residence.
The music was performed by the St Andrews Chamber Orchestra, with three guest soloists from the SCO (Alison Mitchell, Jane Atkins and Sharron Griffiths) and the soprano Lesley-Jane Rogers.
It was a unique occasion – and the BBC were there to record the music, to be broadcast tomorrow (Thursday 31 March) at 1.30pm on Radio nan Gaidheal. You will be able to listen again on i-player if you miss it live.
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Tynedale's senior middle distance runners have been turning in some fine individual performances in recent weeks with 28-year-old Adam Pratt top of the pile with 2 PBs from 3 races in an 8-day golden spell.
The Sunderland 5k at Silksworth traditionally attracts a quality field to take advantage of a fast course and mild mid-summer conditions. The 2015 version was no exception and Adam excelled himself with a PB of 16m 28s in 42nd place. Adam followed this up with a battling 2nd place over 800m at the Trafford Grand-Prix in Manchester in a time of 1m 58.29s marginally outside his best ever. The following day he was back in action in the local track grand-prix at Monkton Stadium, Jarrow and a fast last lap of 62 seconds in the 1500m saw him take a huge 5-second chunk from his best time to finish in 3rd place in 4m. 06.9s.
In the meantime training partner Jonny Currie travelled to Dublin's Santry Park for the second time in 2 weeks, this time to compete in the international Morton Games – one of the highlights of the Irish Track season. Competing on the same bill as double Olympic silver medallist Yohan Blake, who comfortably won the 100m, and a host of U.S. and Australian runners Jonny lined up in an 800m 'B' race organised by the Irish Miler's Club. Taking the initiative after a swift opening lap Jonny had to contend with the physicality of a large field of 11 runners but despite being badly baulked several times in the last 300m he finished 4th in 1m. 55.05s and just outside his recent personal best of 1m 54.33s.


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I just wanted to say to the Xcode dev team that I'm loving the new Debug Memory Graph in Xcode 8.
I just spent a week converting a very large (just shy of a million lines of OjbC) project to ARC and was fully prepared spend another week with Instruments looking for retain cycles, bad bridges, and whatnot.
But in the first few hours using the Debug Memory Graph, I think I've already identified and elminiated half of my memory management bugs. It's like they just jump up in front of you and say "fix me!"
Great job, and Thanks!
While I can't take any credit here, I passed your message on to the folks who can (-:
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- Economics is about social provisioning, not merely choices and scarcity.
- Both scarcity and wants are socially defined and created.
- Economic systems are human creations; no particular economic system is "natural".
- Ecological literacy (economy-ecology interface) is essential to economics.
- Valuation is a social process.
- The government defines the economy; laissez faire capitalism is an oxymoron.
- The history of economic thought is critical to the study of "basic principles" of economics.
- Economic theory ("logical economics") and real world economics are often very different things.
- Race, gender, and class shape economic processes, outcomes, and policies in the real world economy.
- There are many types of economists who do not agree on many things. This reflects the fact that economics is not "value free" and ideology shapes our analyses and conclusions as economists.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
10 Principles of Institutional Economics
9 comments:
- Gabriel M said...
Awesome meme! :)
But just one curiosity... Isn't social provisioning about choices and scarcity too?
- June 22, 2007 1:27 AM
- Gabriel M said...
P.S. Regarding "Economic systems are human creations; no particular economic system is "natural".", by "human creations" do you mean human design?
It would be interesting to find out what you think the government, or certain people in government, can and can't do.
- June 22, 2007 1:39 AM
- Robert Vienneau said...
Eric Nilsson understands what is wrong with defining economics by "choices" and "scarcity".
What do I mean? Gabriel might recognize that my post is a quotation, with no additional comments by me until now. I see no tension between asserting that economies are not natural and such statements as an economy is "the product of human action, but not human design" or "The owl of Minerva flies only at dusk."
- June 22, 2007 4:50 AM
- Gabriel M said...
Oh, I didn't notice it was a quote. My mistake.
My question was not about defining economics. I was just curious how 1 hour of work used on healthcare for the elderly is not 1 hour not used on something else.
Natural/unnatural is metaphoric anyway, in any case irrelevant. The question was, to what degree do the authors--if you don't support these views--say that "human creation" translate into "someone's plan".
- June 22, 2007 11:30 AM
- Robert Vienneau said...
I don't say I don't support the authors' views either.
"To what degree do the authors say that 'human creation' translate into 'someone's plan'?"
I have already answered. I see no tension between asserting that economies are human creations and such statements as an economy is "the product of human action, but not human design" or "The owl of Minera flies only at dusk."
I reject Gabriel's refusal to understand what he read. Clearly Gabriel accepts early Wittgenstein more than later.
- June 23, 2007 6:49 AM
- Gabriel M said...
Actually, a far better reference for this discussion would be another influence of mine, the late Benny Hill.
Just to be clear, I don't see any tension between those statements either. Clearly, various forms of (economic) activity happen. I share your (the authors'?) dislike/disapproval for the way *some people* use "natural" as a value judgment/seal of approval for some of these types of economies.
That being said, which I think is obvious... One question comes to mind, and I take full responsibility for phasing it poorly: what government can and can't do. (Point #6 is also interesting re: this issue).
- June 23, 2007 10:41 AM
- Robert Vienneau said...
I presume that when the authors write about laissez-faire capitalism being an oxymoron they have some such idea as this is mind. Anyway Gabriel is going on about the same sort of thing over at Dani Rodrik's.
- June 24, 2007 6:46 PM
- Robert Vienneau said...
Gabriel responds at his blog with question-begging moralizing.
- June 26, 2007 5:29 AM
- Gabriel M said...
Is there moralizing which is not question begging?
Or is moralizing about "equality of opportunity" *somehow* better than otherwise moralizing?
My point is simple... I'm entitled to my property just as I'm entitled to my life. I don't even require the State to protect my property. Only for it to leave me alone.
- June 26, 2007 11:51 AM


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As I've said before, seeing others create and grow in their dreams is one of the most inspiring things. I love reading stories of how people came to work with the thing they love. It can happen, and it will happen as long as you don't give up your dream. Those stories give hope and joy. And I hope to one day be able to share a story of my own.
I know that because of me being highly sensitive I will have trouble working full time and have energy enough to feel like I have a life. Those periods when I have worked full time has been nothing more than work for me. All I remember doing these last few summers is working. I've done nothing more than work, because my energy isn't enough. Looking back it feels incredibly sad that the time of the year when you're supposed to get some rest and have fun enjoying the wonderful weather has been the exact opposite for me.
That's why I dream of working in an environment that suits me, of work that gives me energy instead of draining me. I'd love to work in a way so that I would have energy enough to meet a friend after work or do something more than being at home watching Netflix. Because I know that I am worth more than that. I have more to give and would like to feel free for once. Right now I am too exhausted and it makes me feel trapped, that's not how I want my life to be. I have dreams of something better for me, cause I know that I'm worth it.
I'm having some trouble right now. I'm too much in front of a screen! Studying, working, relaxing in front of the TV, editing and all the other stuff in between. It numbs me, my head feels stuffed. Today I've reached that point when its too much. I've had enough. Luckily enough I have complete silence around me, otherwise I would have even more to take in. It gets a bit insane sometimes.
Normally my days aren't like this because I know I can't handle it. I don't know how other people do it. I have to have breaks, getting some fresh air, reading a book thinking about something else.
The sad thing is that for a while I haven't had the energy to read those wonderful books I have laying around. The pile of books keeps on growing and I can't help but feel a bit sad that I'm not there enjoying them. That I'm not indulging in one of my favorite things. How will I get out of this slump? Because I know that the one thing that actually gives me more energy is actually reading and getting lost in a story.
I guess I have to try to better myself, and give it at least a couple of minutes every day. Maybe I will se a change. We'll see.
Yesterday evening I got to spend with some awesome ladies that I'm grateful to be able to call friends. It's not often time is I get the kind of honest encounter like yesterday. I was up in the clouds when I left to go home.
I'm the kind of person who likes to stay at home. I like being by myself a lot of the time, even though you're not really alone when you're married. And I spend a lot of time alone. But that gives me time to read and the quiet that I need to regain energy. Which is all great for me. However, once in a while, I find the need to share thoughts and feelings. I'm not the most talkative person, I think most people know that. But even we who don't always talk have a need to be heard.
This is probably why I don't see myself having a lot of friends. Cause I like to have people close. So that when we actually meet there's no need to keep it shallow. I hate small talk. Can't deal with it. But it comes with a problem. I stop myself from talking and getting to know new people. One, because I don't need it, and two, because I'm scared of it. Truthfully I think we all need new people and fresh winds in our lives occasionally. How will we otherwise move forward?
This is one of the things that I hope to be better at in the future. I'm striving to turning my fears into something I'll be good at someday.
Yesterday I realised, while we shared our thoughts, that we are all actually the same. We think we're the only ones fighting our fight, whatever it might be. When we're actually fighting the same thing. What if we joined our forces and together took a stand against loneliness, depression etc. The power lies in sharing and finding others that are going through the same things as you. Together we are stronger.


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Lexicon of Early Indo-European Loanwords Preserved in Finnish
Av. = Avestan
Blt./Slv. = Proto-Balto-Slavic (the common source for West-Baltic, East-Baltic and Proto-Slavic, essentially equal to Proto-Baltic, except for distribution of words)
Eng. = English
Fi. = (Modern) Finnish
Germ. = (Modern) German
Gmc. = Proto-Germanic (common source for Gothic, Proto-Norse ('=urnordiska') and the West-Germanic languages)
Got. = Gothic
Gr. = Greek
Hitt. = Hittite
Hung. = Hungarian
Icel. = Icelandic
Lat. = Latin
Latv. = Latvian
Lith. = Lithuanian
MHG = Middle High German
Mordv. = Mordvinic E/M (in fact two different languages E- and M- Mordvinic)
OCS = Old Church Slavonic (essentially a sort of 'Old Bulgarian')
OE = Old English
OHG = Old High German
OInd. = Old Indic (~Sanskrit)
OLat. = Old Latin
OLith. = Old Lithuanian
ON = Old Norse
OPers. = Old Persian
ORus. = Old Russian
PF-P = Proto-Finno-Permic (the common source for Finnic, Sami, Mordvin, Permic languages & Cheremis)
PFU = Proto-Finno-Ugric (the common source for Proto-Finno-Permic as well as all Ugric languages; constitutes a sister language to Proto-Samoyed)
PI-A = Proto-Indo-Aryan (the common source for all Indic languages, differs little from early Sanskrit; constitutes a sister language to Proto-Iranian)
PIE = Proto-Indo-European
PI-Ir = Proto-Indo-Iranian (the common source for Proto-Indo-Aryan and Proto-Iranian)
PIr = Proto-Iranian (the common source for Avestan and Old Persian, constitutes a sister language to Proto-Indo-Aryan)
PreF = Pre-Finnic ('Early Proto-Finnic' ~ 'Proto-Finno-Volgaic' ~ Proto-Finno-Permic; the three are phonologically equal but differ in distribution of words)
PreG. = Pre-Germanic (Germanic reconstructed to an earlier phononological representation)
PU = Proto-Uralic (the common source for Proto-Finno-Ugric and Proto Samoyed)
Rus. = Russian
Slv. = Proto-Slavic
Sw. = (Modern) Swedish
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In 1994 I finished my second quilt top. It was my Barn Raising Log Cabin. Even though this is not my second finished quilt, it still feels like my second quilt. It was the second one I ever worked on.
Because I thought that a quilt either had to be hand quilted or tied, I decided to hand quilt this. It took me six years to do all of the hand quilting.
I decided to practice my hand quilting skills on this baby panel before I actually quilted on a pieced quilt. I finally finished One, Two, Three in 2002.
This is also the year I took my first sewing class from someone other than my mom. It was actually for a hand pieced quilt. I took this class with my mom and sister-in-law at the local quilt guild. Because it was piecing curves I quickly got frustrated and put it aside. It was using the simplified version of this pattern.
In 1995 I finished the small quilt Summer's Flower which I had put aside the previous year.
I took my first sewing class at school, learning to make things other than quilts like a shirt, a jacket, and a duffel bag.
My mom also took me out of school for a few days (I was a really good student) so I could attend the state quilt guild meeting with her and my sister-in-law JoAnn. I took classes with both of them from national teachers and even went to one class on my own. The teachers thought it was neat that a teenager would want to learn from them. I actually entered my quilt Summer's Flower into the quilt show in the young quilters division.
I took classes and started projects that later turned into these finished quilts:
The Pink Double Irish Chain, finished in 2002. The class was taught by Kathy Kempton.
Believe it or not, it was hard for me to have more than one project to do at a time. JoAnn told me that was silly. She said that you have to take classes when they are available, not just when you are ready for a new project. I am glad that I took these classes then, even though it took me years to finish them.


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I know "Leafy Greens" is a pretty wide subject but it is easily broken down into a couple categories and then a few sub categories. The easiest categories to divide are Non-Brassicas and Brassicas. We will talk about Brassicas later.
Non-Brassicas can then be sub divided, loosely, into Chicories, such as Endive, Escarole, and Radicchio, Lettuces including Dandelions, Romaine, and Butterhead, and Goosefoot Greens like Swiss Chard, Amaranth, Spinach and Beat Greens. There are a couple other sub categories that I am not too familiar with that would include edible chrysanthemum and some valerian; rather than give you false information I will skip these for now.
Chicories just might be my favorite salad making greens, the different flavor and textures are great! Chicory can be divided again into a few categories Asparagus Chicory(not to be confused with Asparagus), Root Chicory, used to make a coffee like drink, Witloof Chicory that is grown for large roots, then forced to grown tops in cool dark winters, and Leafy Chicory, my favorite salad greens.
Since I am most familiar with Escarole, Endive, and Radicchio, that's what you get to hear about today.
Endive can be harvested young although it takes about 95 days to reach full maturity. It can be a little bitter, but that is a good thing. The bitter taste is actually the vitamins in the leaves. To reduce the bitterness (and nutrition) you can blanch endive by carefully tying the outer leaves up around the center leaves with twine. Do this when the plant is dry or you could end up with rotting plants (compost, yay!). After about 2 weeks check the plants, the center leaves will be light green to white. If you check after 2 weeks you could end up with rotting plants again.
Endive can be planted in the early spring as it is pretty frost hardy. You will want to give the plants plenty of space; 12-18 inches between. The thinnings can be eaten as micro-greens in salad. Endive is a cool weather crop and will be very prone to bolt once it gets hot. You can however plant your spring crop and then plant a second crop close to fall. To harvest the greens you cut the greens about two inches above the root. The flavor is best after a frost. Endive will keep well in a root cellar too. (Better than most greens anyways) Endive can be eaten raw in salads or the darker leaves can be sautéed too.
Escarole has the same guidelines as Endive. The leaves are not a curly as Endive, they are more broad and wavy rather.
Radicchio again the same guidelines as the previous however, this needs the cool fall weather to change color from green to shades of red. The shape will also change much closer to harvest as well.
There are a few different varieties of all of theses, choose one that will best suit your growing seasons.
The Lettuces are another close group with a ton of variety too. The basic groups of lettuce go as follows; Butterhead, Celtuce, Crisphead, Loose Leaf and Romaine.
The Butterhead is a good medium lettuce. It's not a tight head like Crisphead lettuces, yet it forms a loose head, tighter than Loose Leaf. These are very easy to grow and as most greens in this family, like the cooler temps.
Celtuce, I would put in the Celery family rather than here. Basically its the little bit of leaves at the top of the celery plant.
Crisphead lettuce is the most boring of all to me. I really don't care for much about it. This is the very popular Iceberg Lettuce that is a cheap lettuce that lasts a while, and transports well, which is why it's a popular choice for a lot of restaurants.
Romaine has sturdy leaves that grow straight up in a tight bunch rather than curling to form a round head.
Loose Leaf lettuces are the least cold hardy, but will preform the better than the rest in warm weather.
Lettuces prefer very well worked and nutritious soil. Their roots don't work hard to look for nutrients, so if it's not readily available you will have pretty weak lettuce. Lettuce will bolt when it gets hot out, so planting early will give you the best yield before the summer heat. Thin as the plants get bigger, the thinnings make great salads too!
To save lettuce seeds allow a plant or two to bolt. You will have a tall stalk that can grow up to 5 feet tall. At the top will form flowers and then seeds. Allow the flowers to mature and die. Then carefully cut to top of the stalk and allow to dry. A careful shake in a paper bag will drop the seeds.
Dandelions are not only one of my favorite flowers (not kidding) and the start of little tiff's because my husband finds them to a noxious weed (as most do) and wants them gone. We finally came to a compromise, he can only kill the ones in the yard, if they are in my flower bed they get to live. Dandelion leaves are great in salad! In fact they are classified as a part of the Lettuce family. I will write more about all the wonderful things that dandelions can do, (including make wine) a little later (done! found here).
Goosefoot greens are slightly new to me. I grew my first crop of Amaranth last year. It did wonderful; about 6 feet tall or more! These plants do very well in hot weather with very fertile soil. The leaves can be eaten as steamed or sautéed vegetables and the seeds can be carefully collected by placing a paper bad over the rope-like flowers and giving it a gently shake. Amaranth seeds can be eaten as a grain or made like a porridge.
Beet Greens are great especially if you only have so much space in your garden; you can eat the beet greens and skip planting Swiss Chard!.( or plant both if you like).
Spinach is planted the same as the others (12inches apart, 18 inch rows) and will do good in partial shade. When the days get long and hot the spinach will be quick to bolt. When this happens the leaves will soon get tough and bitter, the plant will also quit producing leaves. You can pull the plants and use the space to plant another crop. I sometimes plant green beans after I pull the spinach as the beans will quickly "catch up" in the summer heat. Spinach is also slower to germinate so planting a quick growing plant such as radishes in the same row will give you yet another crop in the same space and will help mark your row until the spinach is up. When you plant in succession like this be sure you are getting enough compost in your soil so the nutrients don't get depleted.
Spinach is one of the few greens in this family that can be stored at length when quickly blanched and frozen.
Swiss Chard is a great addition to a garden. I like to plant mine in a flower bed. I plant a rainbow variety, which gives me wonderful green leaves with brightly colored stems of yellow, pink, red and orange. Chard can be planted much closer together compared to others and will produce all summer long. I like to harvest once the leaves get about 6 inches tall. I cut the stems just above the ground and the plant continues to produce.
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- 2 lbs Fresh Spinach Leaves
- 1/3 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tbsp Fresh Garlic
- to taste Salt and Pepper
- In a large pot bring water to a boil.
- Toss the spinach into the water, pushing the leaves under.
- Allow to cook for 30 seconds.
- Quickly strain the spinach from the water and run under cool water until the spinach is no longer warm to the touch.
- Carefully squeeze the remaining water out of the spinach.
- In a sauce pan place the garlic, cream, salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil and allow the cream to thicken.
- Add the spinach and serve immediately.
**Variation: Before adding the cream to the sauce pan add 1/3 c Dry White Wine. Sauté the garlic with the wine. Then add the salt, pepper and cream.
- 1 lb Fresh Swiss Chard chopped
- 3 tsp Butter
- 2 each Garlic cloves crushed
- 2 tbsp Shallots chopped
- 4 oz Pancetta bacon will work too
- Sauté the garlic and shallots in the butter until the shallots begin to become translucent.
- Add the Pancetta and sauté just until warm.
- Add the Chard, cook just long enough to warm and wilt.
- Serve warm.


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One of the things that surprised me the most was the sheer variety of different prototypes that the layouts were based on: modern British to early steam, Japan to Australia, Austria to the US and everything in between. I had never seen such a variety of layouts at one show before and exhibitors had travelled from across the UK for the event. Many of the layouts had recently been featured in model railway magazines and I enjoyed being able to see them for myself.
Something which really impressed me was that many of the layouts (there were, according to the guide book, over 45) were either displayed near the Racecourse pavilion's large windows or had their own lights, ranging from builder's spotlights to diffused lighting fitted above the layout complete with fascia. This made photography much easier and allowed the skill and work of the modellers to be seen in the best possible light (pun intended). I have never seen layouts with lighting like this at Canadian shows and I would encourage modellers to start adding lighting, it really adds to the feel of a layout. Here are the layouts which I felt stood out in a very high-quality crowd.
It takes a few tries to be able to properly pronounce the name of John Illingworth's layout, but it is a delightful snapshot of German life in O gauge. Based on the 1960s, it models a fictional town in the last days of steam. Little details, like the sounds and the figures, made this layout a fun one to watch.
Bradstone Quarry
Roger Nicholls has captured a busy limestone quarry, complete with heavily-weathered rolling stock in a very small space. His OO layout also features very ingenious uncoupling ramps for use with tension-lock couplings: little tufts of long grass lift the coupling hook and thus uncouple the wagons. Clever!
Coyote Creek Railroad
This was my favourite layout at the show, not only because it made me homesick (quite a feat when I have never visited the US southwest), but because Ruth and Clive Monks were so much fun to talk to. This HO layout was built to capture Arizona scenery with the trains being secondary, a refreshing change from layout trying to cram too much track into the scenery. Using actual desert materials, they have done a brilliant job of capturing the essence of mainline American railroading dwarfed by its surroundings in the cactus-filled part of the continent. They also had one of the most effective uses of lighting at the show, using spotlights to make the rock glow.
Dawes Creek
From one hot climate to another, Dave Dawes' N scale layout depicts an Australian broad-gauge line and uses a lot of modified stock to accurately represent Australian trains.
Flemingsburg Jct
Another American layout, this one showing how much detail you can fit into O scale. Unlike Lionel's toy-like models, the Shipley MRS's layout features highly-detailed L&N locomotives that just look big and powerful, showing how much can be done in the larger scales. This layout was very popular and its fast-paced timetable kept my interest for a long time. The working train order signal at the station was one particularly effective touch.
New Bryford
The "cover" layout for the show is an example of what I like to call 'British social realist modelling' at its best. Basically the social realist school models contemporary Britain - no nostalgia. Broken windows, security fencing, graffiti, gangs, police, gritty and so forth. What I really liked about Mick Bryan's and Peter Taylor's layout (apart from the very effective apartment buildings) was the amount of rolling stock - it was like watching a 3-D model railway catalogue!
T Gauge
Think Z scale is tiny? Try T! Crazy tiny at 1:450, need I say more?
Widnes Vine Yard
I idolized Widnes Vine Yard years ago when I was still modelling modern British railways, but I had never expected to actually see it outside of cyberspace. Another gem of the British social realist layouts, the Wirral Finescale Modellers' OO layout also features working interlocking signals. Even the tiny track-level shunting signals work. Another excellent selection of rolling stock helped make this layout very popular with the crowds.
As you can see, there was something for everyone at the show. I haven't even focused on all the different steam layouts (including a club trying to resurrect the ill-fated Hornby live-steam range). They were just as good as the diesel layouts (if not better in some cases), but I didn't find the steam as compelling for me personally. I am very pleased that I managed to see this show and it is worth a visit should you happen to be near York around Easter. The £8 admission price was well worth it and the full-colour glossy show guide was incredible value at £2 (although it would be even better with more careful proofreading).
Many manufacturers were also at the show. If I still modelled modern British railways, my wallet would have been in serious trouble. Thankfully, there wasn't much Canadian stuff for sale (although lots of US and European) and I left the show with lots of photos and happy memories and only one freight car.


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