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After Janus, How to Tilt the Balance of Power Back to Workers
There's a simple fix to Janus's "free-rider" problem. MORE
How Corporations Plan To Use Janus To Turn Workers Against Their Own Unions
A union buster may be coming to your door. MORE
By Chris Brooks
Bernie Sanders on Labor's Future and Why Democratic Socialists Keep Winning
An exclusive interview with Sen. Sanders on how labor can respond to Janus, the fight to move the Democratic Party left and the growing popularity of democratic socialism. MORE
By Miles Kampf-Lassin
How To End the Tyranny of the Nonunion Workplace
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By Bill Fletcher, Jr.
Nonunion Workers Can Save Unions. We Just Need to Reimagine How We Collect Dues.
The case for voluntary payroll deductions to donate to unions. MORE
By Shaun Richman
It's Time for Unions To Let Go of Exclusive Representation
Janus calls for a radical rethinking of labor law. MORE
By James Gray Pope, Ed Bruno, and Peter Kellman
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How Portland Occupiers Shut Down ICE
Protesters kept the facility closed for 10 days. Although federal police reopened it June 28, occupiers say, "The camp is not going anywhere." MORE
By Arun Gupta
When the "Cure" for Homosexuality Is Torture
Ecuador led the way on LGBTQ rights, but abusive "gay cure" clinics persist. MORE
By Kimberley Brown
At the World Bank's Climate Summit, Financiers Trade Carbon While the World Burns
At "Innovate4Climate," the people destroying the planet gather to congratulate themselves on their climate efforts. MORE
By Kate Aronoff
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At a June corn-planting ceremony, the Ponca Tribe took ownership of land in the pipeline's path. MORE
By Justin Perkins
Locking Up Immigrant Kids, Again
Our nation's past treatment of immigrant families doesn't make the current situation any less horrifying—but we need it to inform our longterm pressure on the Democrats. MORE
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Sorry To Bother You Is the Anti-Capitalist Black Comedy We've Been Waiting For
Boots Riley's new film shows how black liberation and labor politics are enmeshed. And it's funny. MORE
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The leader of Italy's far right, an admirer of Trump, has suggested a "mass cleansing" of Roma. MORE
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A police abolitionist and anti-rape advocate explains why involving the police doesn't always ensure safety. MORE
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There's Nothing New About Not Calling the Cops
Communities of color have long led the way in reducing reliance on police—because they have to. MORE
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Phone: 514-875-1388
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Open: Daily 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Price range: Appetizers $1-$9.95, mains $4.95-$13.95, desserts $1-$3.95
MONTREAL - I've barely given Basilic a second glance. As a pan-Asian place serving everything from pad thai to pho, it never held a lot of appeal for me — in Chinatown, it tends to be the more regionalized restaurants that I'm looking for. Anyway, whatever occupies this spot is pretty much overshadowed by the popularity of Harmonie bakery next door; the Hong Kong sweet shop's custard-stuffed buns, sweet bean pastries and green tea cakes attract a constant crowd of tong-wielding carb-zombies.
Early in 2013, Harmonie owners Helen Li and Ken Mo reworked Basilic in the mould of a cha chaan teng, or Hong Kong coffee shop. It's an inexpensive, ultra-casual type of establishment with a long history in the Cantonese world, serving an array of hybridized mid-century dishes that reflect the international influences on the former British colony. (A few other addresses in town fit the bill, including nearby and relatively new Ethan, which I covered for The Gazette last year.) Even though the decor at Basilic favours that glossy black and backlit, faux-sticks-in-big-vase "asiatique contemporaine" look, there's some vintage diner lineage in the menu.
The selection is, frankly, hard to get your head around. Although I was dining anonymously, I had asked an insider for some recommendations of dishes that were most indicative of the cuisine. One of his suggestions was, of course, Hong Kong milk tea, which I'll get to in a minute, plus a few far-out fusions.
We started with a Hong Kong-style borscht — it really is all over the map here, like no version of the Ukrainian soup I've had before. The cabbage was maybe a nod, floating with carrots in a broth reddened with tomato rather than beets. Served with a squishy white bread bun, it was the sort of thing you want when you are sick (mired as I have been in what's loftily referred to as a spring cold).
Main courses were tame, and I'm sure my state of health didn't help. A sauté of thin folds of pork with a restrained amount of black bean sauce, tossed with plentiful bell peppers, onions and fresh cilantro, came with steamed rice. It was a basic sort of dish you might make at home.
There was a throwback quality to baked chicken "steak" in tomato sauce on fried egg and rice. The thick, opaque orange sauce belonged to the colour spectrum of the food photos in my grandmother's Best of Bridge cookbook. It was as though the presentation was adapted to match to old processed prints of westernized food (just as ska was said to be tuned to the tinny, choppy sounds of R&B coming over transistor radios in Jamaica). Inoffensive despite the shade, it was not an unpleasant dish, satisfying with crusted wedges of chicken and crunchy carrots to nibble on.
There were so many things we didn't get to, like Hong Kong curry pots (if they're remotely as good as they sound …) and noodles of numerous kinds, from fried instant to chow mein, oven-baked spaghetti bolognese, fried udon with seafood to noodle soup with ham and egg.
On the sweeter side, there were the Portuguese- and Chinese-style custard tarts, and various types of toast made with soft, rich and fluffy Asian-style white bread and slathered with chocolate or condensed milk and butter. French toast with golden syrup, fried and crinkly with batter, the two slices softly stuck together at the centre, was really good. My thought was to come back for breakfast.
Last and far from least in any cha chaan teng is the aforementioned Hong Kong milk tea, a strong brew mixed with sweet, tinned milk to temper the taste and add a satiny mouthfeel, like English cream tea. The technique for making it is so particular, with water passed repeatedly over finely tweaked and highly proprietary blends of a dozen or more teas, that there are international competitions for supremacy of this specialty. I've never ordered it when the server did not hurry back to see how it was, anxiously anticipating compliments, and fortunately, I love the stuff.
With American-Chinese empire PF Chang's opening a restaurant in Montreal this month, it's a moment to be reminded that Western and Asian foodways have met many times in different contexts with different results. The concept of cha chaan teng is intriguing enough to merit a visit for its taste of an overseas comfort food scene, and there's lots to think about as you cosy up with a HK tea or a warm malty sweeter-than-usual cup of Horlicks. I found the port-colony culture behind the food more captivating than the actual food we sampled. But I would, if in the area, go back to try more dishes from Basilic's eclectic menu. And, of course, there's Pâtisserie Harmonie right next door.


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No Matter Who She Is, She Is Our Treasure
Xuan Tian Hua turned back around to look at Bu Cong. The smile on his face disappeared once more. Fiddling with the thumb ring in his hand, he asked: "Odd? What is odd?"
Bu Cong saw that Xuan Tian Hua was interested in discussing this, thus he felt a little moved. He then said: "Previously, Feng Yu Heng was not like this. Although she currently looks like second young miss Feng, her actions are completely different from the previous second young miss Feng! Also, think about it, your Highness. How could someone change so much in just a short three years? Would three years be enough for her to have become so proficient in martial arts? Is that archery ability that she has something that can be trained in just three years? Your Highness, she might not be the Feng family's second young miss. This matter must be reported to his Majesty. We absolutely must not be deceived!"
Xuan Tian Hua looked at Bu Cong as though he was looking at a dead man, "You are constantly saying previous. How much did you previously know about the Feng family's second young miss? Based on what this prince knows, although the Bu family raised the idea of a marriage with the Feng family's second young miss, you only met her a few times during some palace banquets. You did not even talk to her many times, so how can you be so familiar with second young miss Feng? Moreover…" He suddenly began smiling, "Bu Cong, oh Bu Cong, her martial abilities indeed cannot be trained in just three years, but if this prince told you that this prince and his Highness the ninth prince began teaching her martial arts many years ago in secret, would you believe it?"
Bu Cong was extremely shocked. He never thought that Xuan Tian Hua would actually say this. He began teaching Feng Yu Heng martial arts many years ago? Was this possible? But… if he resolutely insisted on this, what evidence did he have that this was not the case?
"Ever since Ming'er became engaged to Heng Heng, this prince's ninth brother does not show much interest in others, but he is quite concerned about that girl. Thinking back to the year that girl first began to talk, he dragged this prince to secretly visit the Feng manor in the middle of the night to visit her. The second time we visited, we immediately began to teach her martial arts. Like this, it has been around eight or nine years. Does General Bu believe that second young miss Feng would be unable to reach this level after eight to nine years of thorough teaching from his Highness Prince Yu and this prince? Are you underestimating her or are you underestimating this prince and his Highness Prince Yu?"
Bu Cong quickly said: "This humble subordinate does not dare."
"If you do not dare, that's good." Xuan Tian Hua flicked his sleeves then walked back towards the palace. At the same time, he spat out: "Just keep on kneeling. Leave after the sun has set. This prince will go and explain to father Emperor. Remember, after you return, prepare the deeds for all of the residences. This prince will send someone to the manor tomorrow. Also" He suddenly stopped and partially turned around and said with a cold expression: "Regardless of who she is, she is our treasure, and she is our Da Shun's treasure."
What else could Bu Cong say?
In truth, what Xuan Tian Hua had said was correct. The understanding that he had of Feng Yu Heng was built around things that could be asked about. Their previous meetings had only occurred during banquets. Feng Yu Heng had a faint personality and was unwilling to say even a single extra word. Thinking about it now, if the ninth prince and Feng Yu Heng truly did not interact before, it would be impossible for the two to be so close. Looking at it like this, what the seventh prince had said truly seemed real.
He lowered his head in frustration, as he thought to himself that he had been daydreaming for so many years; however, he did not know that the ninth demon had been raising his wife from a young age. What could he even be considered?
Bu Cong smiled bitterly, as he began to think of how he should tell the Bu family about the matter with the deeds.
On the other side, Feng Yu Heng's imperial carriage had already stopped in front of the Feng manor. When the guards outside saw that she had returned, they quickly went forward to welcome her, saying: "Second young miss' things have already been moved over to Liang Xin pavilion. Wang Chuan girl had us servants wait here to tell young miss and to see if young miss wanted to take a look right now."
"The move has been completed?"
The guard replied: "The move was completed a little after noon."
Feng Yu Heng pondered a little then stopped and suddenly turned around: "I will be returning to Tong Sheng pavilion first. I will go to Liang Xin pavilion in a bit."
Entering the county princess' manor, she did not return to her own courtyard. Instead, she went straight to Yao shi's yard. When she arrived, Yao shi was holding a plate of pastries in the yard. While eating, she watched the maidservants kick around a shuttlecock.
Seeing Feng Yu Heng arrive, she quickly waved to her: "A-Heng, come quickly. The pastries that your concubine mother An made are very delicious." An shi was very proficient in making pastries. Yao shi loved eating them, so she sent them every day.
Feng Yu Heng saw Yao shi gradually become more optimistic and felt more relieved. Seeing that the maidservants stopped kicking around the shuttlecock after she had arrived, she said: "You guys continue playing. Right now, there are plenty of servants in the manor. You just need to properly accompany madam during the day. Leave the miscellaneous things to other people." In order to relieve Yao shi's boredom, she added some livelier servants to this courtyard.
Hearing this, the young girls did not quarrel. Happily thanking her for her grace, they began playing once more. Yao shi was very happy to watch them play, as she said to Feng Yu Heng: "Watching them reminds me of when I was younger. It really is delightful."
Feng Yu Heng felt a little choked up from hearing this. Normally, when spending time with a 12- or 13-year-old daughter, it should be time for a mother and daughter to bond. In ancient times, girls married at an earlier age. By 12 or 13, they begin to become betrothed. In fact, some like herself would be betrothed at an even younger age. Once their 15th birthday passed, it was more or less time to prepare for the wedding.
That was why this should be the period of time when a girl of her age should be closest to her mother. First, she still had her childish disposition. Second, the mother should begin to tell her daughter about the things that girls should know about sooner or later.
She could see the glimmer of hope in Yao shi's eyes. Yao shi wanted to be close with her and wanted to spend more time with her daughter. But she was not the real Feng Yu Heng. Although Yao shi greatly resembled her mother from her previous life, they were not the same person. She loved this mother, but the feelings were not deep. In addition to this, what need was there for her to hear about the things that a young girl needed to hear? She had lived two lives, so what was there that she did not understand? As a result, she became distant from Yao shi.
Feng Yu Heng lightly sighed then moved a chair closer to Yao shi's side. Shifting closer, she did her best to act like a young girl. Softening her voice, she asked: "Will mother blame A-Heng?"
Yao shi was startled, "Blame you for what?"
"Blame me for not being able to spend more time with mother and sending Zi Rui to such a far place." She knew that Yao shi really missed Zi Rui. She even thought about sending Yao shi over to Xiao Zhou; however, first, it would be too inconvenient if she went too far. Second, even if she went to Xiao Zhou, Zi Rui lived at the academy, so he would not be able to visit her very often.
Hearing her say this, Yao shi shook her head, "How could mother blame you. Mother's A-Heng is a girl with great ability. If it were not for your protection, perhaps we would still be living in the Feng manor. It may well be possible that we would already be…" Speaking to this point, Yao shi was unable to continue. Helplessly sighing, she picked up a pastry and began eating.
Feng Yu Heng patted the back of her hand and comforted her, saying: "Mother, don't worry. As long as A-Heng is here, the Feng family's people will not be able to harm us. But A-Heng must go over there for a while. If anything happens to mother, just send someone to the Feng manor to find me."
Yao shi nodded, "You absolutely must be careful. Not to mention how complicated the people of the Feng manor can be, there are plenty of people that will try to assassinate you. I have already heard about the assassins that came to Tong Sheng pavilion. Mother has no power and is unable to provide any help. You must be more careful about these things."
Feng Yu Heng knew that Yao shi was worried about her, so she did not tell her about leaving all of the hidden guards behind. Simply nodding, she advised Yao shi to stay optimistic. Yao shi did not say anything else. Instead, she looked at the already empty platter then asked her servant: "Why do I feel like it disappeared after just a few bites? Was less sent today?"
The servant nodded and said: "Concubine mother An said that the manor received fewer snow pears yesterday, and their courtyard did not receive many. It was just enough for this much. If madam wants to eat more, it will need to wait until tomorrow. Concubine mother An will definitely send more tomorrow."
Yao shi looked at the empty platter with a bit of disappointment then said to Feng Yu Heng: "Your concubine mother An and Xiang Rong do not have it easy. They know that I like eating these, so they send some every day."
Feng Yu Heng said: "If mother likes eating them, that's good enough. Daughter is taking care of concubine mother An and third sister. Don't worry."
She chatted with Yao shi a little longer before standing up and returning to the Feng manor.
Who knew what the reason was, but the Feng manor seemed to be in a bit of disarray. Servants were constantly moving around. Some were carrying charcoal, some were carrying fruit, and some were carrying furniture. Feng Yu Heng asked Huang Quan: "Wasn't it said that Liang Xin pavilion was already tidied up? What are they moving things around for?"
Huang Quan looked for a while and was stunned for a while, but she still said with certainty: "It must not be for our side. Young miss, look. Doesn't it look like they're moving in the direction of Yu Lan courtyard?"
Feng Yu Heng looked for a while. Sure enough, they really were. She randomly grabbed a servant and asked: "What are you doing?"
The servant said: "Replying to second young miss, the elder madam wanted madam to take care of concubine mother's pregnancy. Madam went to take a look at concubine mother's room then gave an order. This charcoal must be taken out. For fruit, concubine mother must only eat the peels. As for the furniture that concubine mother Han received from moving before the end of the year, they must be taken out. She said that they have a bad smell.
Feng Yu Heng's eyes were surprised. Kang Yi was quite good. She really had some ability when it came to handling a pregnancy. But with her doing all of this, could Han shi handle it?
The servant saw that Feng Yu Heng did not speak, thus she added: "This servant personally heard madam say it. She said that the charcoal fire in concubine mother Han's room was burning too bright. It is indeed warm, but when it gets too hot, people would be more likely to suffocate. Adults might not be able to notice it, but it has a very large impact on the fetus. Also, madam said that our manor's charcoal is of low quality. When burned, it has a strong smell, so it should not be smelled. Madam also said that fruit peels are the best. A child that is born from someone that eats fruit peels is more bright and beautiful than from someone who ate the actual fruit. Also, she said that the furniture was newly acquired, the smell of the wood is still very strong. It would not be good for concubine mother Han to smell it."
Feng Yu Heng nodded and let the servant continue with her work. Huang Quan was puzzled and said: "Listening to it, it sounds quite reasonable. Young miss, is that eldest princess right?"
"Yes." She raised a corner of her lips, "It's all correct. If Han shi does as Kang Yi says in raising her fetus, the child that is born will be very healthy. It's just a pity that Han shi will see this as not being done in goodwill. In the worst case, she will go to grandmother to make a complaint.
Huang Quan said: "That's right. Not giving her charcoal to burn would end up becoming letting her freeze to death. Only giving her fruit peels to eat is treating her even more harshly. The new furniture being changed out for old furniture, would that not be considered mocking her. Based on Han shi's personality, it would be odd if she did not kick up a fuss."
Feng Yu Heng began laughing. Clapping her hands, she became very interested and said: "Let's go! Let's go to Yu Lan courtyard to see the spectacle."


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Via Mogadalai, I came upon a piece by Cory Doctorow on writing. This point of his particularly appealed to me:
Kill your word-processor
Word, Google Office and OpenOffice all come with a bewildering array of typesetting and automation settings that you can play with forever. Forget it. All that stuff is distraction, and the last thing you want is your tool second-guessing you, "correcting" your spelling, criticizing your sentence structure, and so on. The programmers who wrote your word processor type all day long, every day, and they have the power to buy or acquire any tool they can imagine for entering text into a computer. They don't write their software with Word. They use a text-editor, like vi, Emacs, TextPad, BBEdit, Gedit, or any of a host of editors. These are some of the most venerable, reliable, powerful tools in the history of software (since they're at the core of all other software) and they have almost no distracting features — but they do have powerful search-and-replace functions. Best of all, the humble .txt file can be read by practically every application on your computer, can be pasted directly into an email, and can't transmit a virus.
Spot on! This particularly appeals to me because I spent over 20 minutes yesterday trying to format a 5-page Word document that had been created piecemeal by several authors, each with their own style of headings, figure captions, and personal quirks that did not flow together. That was 20 minutes spent on not creating content. I have no objection to markup, but I have every objection to using presentational markup as a proxy for structural markup.


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2008 Xprezo Cycles Team
The Canadian frame builder Xprezo is proud to announce the new Factory Team for 2008.
Xprezo Cycles is a Canadian frame builder who will supply production bikes for the XC team, and prototype bikes for the DH team. You will experience the work and the ambition of this organization as the team spreads our colours and philosophy across the Canadian scene. A stronger XC team with riders selected from across the country will work in parallel with the experienced DH squad. All is in place for racing the, Norba, North American World Cup, Canada Cup series, National Championships, and big events like Transrockies and Crankworx.
The management of the team is very happy to have the opportunity to work with such talented riders and exceptional sponsors like Designfusion and Siemens PLM. Designfusion is a focused technology solution provider to the Canadian manufacturing and design community. The founders of Designfusion bring an extensive and diversified range of industry experience through Siemens PLM Software.
XC Team
- Fredéric Bussiere, Victoria, 2007 10th national championships
- Matt Hadley, Fredericton, 2007 9th national championships, 3rd Trans Rockies overall GC, 6th overall Canada Cup
- Marie Allaire, Bromont, 2007 1st overall Quebec Cup
- Julie Sanders, Quebec
- Zacc Winn U23, Peterborough, 2007 9th Bromont Canada Cup
Cyclocross Team
- Olivier Bordeleau, Montreal, 2007 3rd overall XC Quebec Cup
- Luc Proulx, Quebec, 2005 masters national champion XC and CX
DH Team
- LP Léonard, Montreal, 2007 4th overall in National series, 4th National championships
- Antoine Larose, Laval
Mechanic: Eric Alain well known across the Canadian DH paddock
The Team is managed by Xprezo cycles.
Dr.Audrey Bernier, Dentist
Les consultants Pierco
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The guys of "Mad Men," which makes its welcome return Sunday, are smoking, boozing, womanizers who live to out-swagger one another and freely wield the implements of backstabbing.
Sure, they've got problems, but they don't show it. Image, in advertising and in life, is everything.
As thrilled as we are about the start of the show's fourth season, we're equally happy to learn that another Sunday night favorite – "Bored to Death" – will be back beginning Sept. 26, just as "Mad Men" is winding down.
The programs are oddly shaped bookends, particularly when it comes to their very different depictions of manhood.
The under-appreciated "Bored to Death" stars Jason Schwartzman as Jonathan, a heartbroken writer who decides to become a private eye – and offer his services on Craig's List – even though he's more sad sack than Sam Spade.
His cases – including retrieving a kid's skateboard from some teen toughs – lead to humorous misadventures. But the crux of the show is the endearingly strange three-way friendship between Jonathan, his neurotic cartoonist pal Ray (Zach Galifianakis) and his seemingly suave magazine editor boss, George (Ted Danson).
Jonathan is fumbling his way toward some elusive, outdated definition of manhood, believing that playing the tough-guy detective part somehow will inure him to the pain of losing his girlfriend (and just maybe win her back). Ray, meanwhile, is trying to navigate domesticity, but finds himself regularly emasculated.
They wind up looking to middle-aged George, who is no role model. A slick "Mad Men" throwback type on the outside, he's a pot puffing, Viagra-popping mess who is terrified of aging and losing touch with the popular culture.
In one funny and telling bit, George, who wants to explore his feminine side so he can learn what appeals to female readers, hires a male prostitute (he chickens out – they don't get past snuggling).
Last season's finale ended with the odd triple on a boxing card facing three rivals – all as hopelessly bad at pulling off macho as Jonathan, Ray and George.
We got to thinking about "Mad Men," the "Bored to Death" finale – and George's gigolo encounter – this week with the debut of "Brostitute," a video posted on Funny or Die.
The mockumentary stars Tim Roth as a pimp with stable of overgrown frat boys whose services are sold to lonely men in search of male bonding.
Roth's rent boys, who hang out on corners in sports jerseys and spout come-ons like "You want to hang out?" will watch basketball on TV with you, play video games and hacky-sack – for a price.
"I'm not a pimp, per se," oozes Roth's seedy character. "A pimp would sell sex. I broker friendship. It's a commodity, it's like anything else."
The video gets laughs, partly because it strikes a chord of truth in its portrayal of how men to awkwardly relate to one another in a world that would make the steely gents of "Mad Men" cringe and dive back into their martinis.
But that may be reading too much into a clever 3 1/2–minute video. Check it out below (warning: mildly NSFW) – before jumping back into the retro world of "Mad Men":
Hester is founding director of the award-winning, multi-media NY City News Service at the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism. He is the former City Editor of the New York Daily News, where he started as a reporter in 1992. Follow him on Twitter.


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I can't believe it's already been a year since the last (and my first) time I visited Brussels for FOSDEM 2008! Although I have considered myself part of Mozilla since 2002, FOSDEM 2008 was the first physical Mozilla event I ever attended to, and it was just awesome! I can't wait to go there again this weekend.
I hope to be able to achieve a number of things during this year's event:
- Meet with as many SUMO localizers as possible to figure out how we can make the process of localizing SUMO clearer and more straightforward. We've been talking about this a lot within the SUMO team, and as we've shared in the roadmap, we hope to address that with the SUMO 1.0 milestone. If you're a SUMO localizer and will attend to FOSDEM, please let me know!
- Meet some of the TikiWiki developers to figure out how our l10n plans align with theirs and whether or not we could work together on this (Marc: I'm looking at you! 🙂 )
- Discuss the proposed SUMO 1.0 plan with l10n drivers like Seth, Axel, and Pascal, to ensure we're on the same page about what needs to be done.
- Sit down with John Slater to discuss the start page optimizations chofmann, Slater and I were initiating back in November (see blog post from early December) and figure out the next steps. We already have some ideas that originates from research mentioned in bug 381877.
- Sit down even more with John Slater (hopefully with Tara on the line) to come up with a plan for the next phase of the SUMO logo.
- Get drunk? We shall see…


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Have you ever imagined tasting the food in a television show? Have you ever imagined sending the taste of your glass of wine instantly to your friend in overseas?
The workshop facilitator
Nimesha Ranaisinghe, a PhD from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS) will be conducting a workshop that will showcase his research area of digital simulation of taste and smell sensations, engineering innovative solutions for multisensory interactions, human-computer interaction, augmented reality, and embedded systems.
The workshop
Nimesha shared that he will introduce the digital taste technology, which stimulates taste sensations electronically without chemicals on the tongue. He will demonstrate how the technology works, and get participants to try designing different taste sensations using an electronic device and a computer, and ask them to compare these tastes with the natural sensations such as lemon or salt. Participants, who are preferred to be 18 years and above, will also be asked to imagine the possibilities that could come out of such a technology.
Nimesha shared that he likes sharing new findings with public rather than limiting it to the scientific society. Hence, he would like to share the findings through the workshop, and invite participants to criticise, construct and help him improve the technology from the current stage. If you would like to read more about his work, check out his website here.
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Discuss reducing number of serious injuries and fatalities on European roads 2015. gada 16. aprīlis
Riga, 15 April 2015. On 21-23 April in Jūrmala several events will bring together experts from the European Traffic Police Network (TISPOL) to discuss issues on road traffic safety.
On 21 April, during the TISPOL road traffic seminar, the participants will share the examples of good practice from the EU Members States' traffic police and set out further TISPOL action plan and priorities. The road traffic seminar is part of STRIDER Project (Solutions to Reduce Serious Injuries and Death on European Roads) with the aim of reducing the number of seriously injured and dead on European roads.
On 22-23 April the TISPOL Council and Operational Group will analyse the results of the first pan-European speed enforcement marathon and assess its effectiveness, and bring forward proposals for further progress of such activities at European level.
The 24-hour marathon will start on 16 April taking place in most of the EU Member States. During the marathon, police officers will conduct speed checks on the roads. It aims to encourage drivers to choose the driving speed, which is safe for themselves and for other road traffic participants.
The participants of seminar and the media will also have the opportunity to visit an exhibition about the technical equipment that Latvian road police has used in the past and is using today.
For media attention: on 21 April family photo at 10:50-11:00. Press briefing with Latvian Minister for the Interior Rihards Kozlovskis, Latvian Minister for Transport Anrijs Matīss, Chief of the State Police of Latvia Ints Ķuzis and TISPOL President Aidan Reid at 11:00. After the briefing the journalists are welcome to interview other participants of the seminar until 11:50.
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Probiotics are live, beneficial microorganisms (bacteria) that are orally ingested to promote intestinal health thus leading to greater overall health. The Latin translation of the word "probiotic", actually means "for life".
Probiotics used to increase animal health have been around for over 30 years, however not until the last five or so years have they become extremely popular. The reasons for the popularity of probiotics are numerous and are based upon proven and positive results from university conducted research. When we speak of probiotics in deer microbiology or deer nutrition, we are usually referring to live beneficial bacteria located within the small and large intestine. Ruminants, such as deer, have beneficial bacteria in the rumen, but those are different species of beneficial bacteria that generally do not apply to commercial probiotics used specifically for intestinal health.
There are many different species of probiotics, each having different functions in the digestive system. Some probiotics help to produce specific enzymes to digest food, while others produce specific nutrients that are used by the animal. Some grow and replicate in the colon (large intestine) while others thrive in the small intestine. Some probiotics are more effective at controlling E. coli, while others are more effective against Salmonella, and Clostridium. Some probiotics are very sensitive and die easily with small temperature fluctuations (hot or cold) while others are extremely tolerant of heat, cold and acidic environments which allow them to survive for thousands of years under very harsh conditions. Basically, not all probiotics are created equal and it is very important to use species specific probiotics to accomplish your goal. If your goal is to increase feed efficiency, there are probiotics for that. If your goal is to reduce E. coli in the small and large intestine, there are probiotics for that.
The majority of pathogenic bacteria require a very specific intestinal pH (acidic) to efficiently live and reproduce. Many probiotics require different intestinal pH levels (neutral) than pathogenic bacteria such as E. coli or Salmonella. Probiotics can help regulate intestinal pH levels (making the pH more neutral) making it extremely difficult for pathogenic bacteria to survive and ensures their survival over the pathogenic bacteria. Some probiotics can also produce their own antibiotics! Yes that is correct, some probiotics produce antibiotics to combat pathogenic bacteria in the intestine! Probiotics can also reduce intestinal inflammation, diarrhea caused by bacterial pathogens (E. coli), and inhibit toxins produced by pathogenic bacteria. These types of competition between beneficial and pathogenic bacteria often lead towards a reduction and elimination of harmful bacteria from the animal's body.
The methods that commercial probiotic companies use decide which probiotics to use in their products requires a large amount research and selective gene analysis to obtain the exact probiotic species and strain to use. This is extremely critical for the effectiveness of the probiotic since many probiotics often die in the intestinal tract before they have a chance to benefit the animal. For example, you may read on product labels "Lactobacillus acidophilus", or "Enterococcus faecium" and think that many commercial probiotics products have the same bacteria. This is true for genus and species, however there are many different strains of the same bacteria (characterized by a series of letters or numbers… ex. Lactobacillus acidophilus strain K-258). This is the most important part of the bacteria because many strains DO NOT work under harsh environmental conditions such as an acidic pH in the intestine and often die quickly. The use of specific and correct bacterial strains separate good probiotic products from inferior probiotic products.
Some probiotic companies may also microencapsulate the probiotic product. This microencapsulation helps to protect the bacteria from heat, acids oxygen, and other environmental attacks that can be harmful to the bacteria. Because probiotic species are specific to precise areas of the small intestine and colon, microencapsulation can help selective probiotics reach specific sections of the intestine where they can be the most effective promoting intestinal health.
Probiotics used in the deer industry can have many benefits ranging from increased feed efficiency, to reducing the shedding of pathogenic bacteria. A good product contains multiple, species-specific, microencapsulated probiotics and covers a wide range of health benefits. Today, due to antibiotic resistance, probiotics have been used as an alternative to antibiotics when the bacterial pathogens being treated are located in the digestive tract.
Probiotics are making headway in today's deer industry, but it is extremely important to understand what type of probiotics you are using and what they can do for your animals. Look into each probiotic company for quality, research and experience. This will give you more confidence and comfort knowing that your deer, and especially little fawns, have the probiotic protection they need.
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For tonight's card I wanted to use the other larger sentiment from "Love You More", as I haven't had a chance to use it yet. The sentiment has a special meaning to Dawn, which she wrote about on her blog this week. It is so nice that she shared that with us, and gave us a fabulous sentiment stamp for it! I did create my card for some challenges, and those will all be listed at the bottom. Here is what I created!
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (vintage cream)
Ribbon: Renaissance by Design
- Dawn Woleslagle
- Elise Durenberger
- Cristina Kowalczyk
- Jinny Newlin
- Kerrianne Gwin
- Lea Lawson
- Savitri Wilder
- Jean Martin
Until later,
~Lea L.
Lovely Challenges I Used Today:
-Just Us Girls #113- sketch
-CR84FN #44- color (coral, light pink, aqua)
-Wee Memories #78- free for all
-Simon Says Stamp challenge- anything goes


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In keeping with its focus on all things 3D, Panasonic has announced that it will release the world's first* professional, fully-integrated Full HD 3D camcorder later this year.
Note the asterisk. By 'world's first' Panasonic means the world's first "integrated twin-lens Full HD 3D camcorder capable of recording Full HD 3D video to Memory Cards." Just to be clear.
So don't get too excited. This isn't a gadget that you'll eventually be able to reserve at Argos.
Instead, Panasonic is focusing squarely on the professional market with this new camcorder, hoping to capitalise on the growing market for 3D content production.
According to Panasonic, right and left Full HD video streams can be recorded directly onto SDHC/SD memory cards.
So rather than two cameras fitted to a rig, the Twin-lens Full HD 3D camcorder incorporates twin lenses, camera head and dual memory recorder into a single lightweight chassis. The result is a odd-looking video device that reminds us of Pixar's Wall:E…
The Twin-lens Full HD 3D camcorder will be made to order from April onwards and Panasonic has suggested a price tag of $21,000.


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converse with (someone or something)
converse with (someone or something)
To talk to someone or something. I can't give you an answer until I converse with Carol about this issue—is she in the office today? I wouldn't cross a woman who converses with the spirits—who knows what kinds of punishments she can call down on us!
See also: converse
converse with someone (about someone or something)and converse (with someone) about someone or something
to talk about someone or something. Please converse with Ted about that. I need to converse about last night with you. The principal needs to converse with you.
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ANCHORAGE, merc. law. A toll paid for every anchor cast from a ship into a river, and sometimes a toll bearing this name is paid, although there be no anchor cast. This toll is said to be incident to almost every port. 1 Wm. Bl. 413; 2 Chit. Com. Law, 16.


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Directioners, the diehard loyal followers of the U.K. boy band phenomenon One Direction, descended on Rockefeller Plaza Tuesday as the band commemorated the release of their sophomore album, "Take Me Home," with a free, outdoor performance on the "Today" show.
A record-breaking number of screaming fans—some in a tearful frenzy—gathered to hear One Direction sing a handful of songs, including "What Makes you Beautiful," "Live While We're Young" and "Little Things." The event was the biggest concert series ever hosted on the "Today" show, according to NBC's Matt Lauer.
Fans started camping out Thursday, Time reported, and a "Today" show staffer tweeted yesterday that the line of fans extended from West 48th Street to 52nd Street. Some traveled from as far as Ohio and Maryland, according to the New York Post. Extra security was provided by the New York City Police Department in the form of barricades and officers scattered throughout the Plaza.
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Not only did the band perform, but the guys also made a major announcement: A One Direction 3D movie is in the works with an anticipated August 2013 release. Better buy those tickets early.
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A Raspberry Pi case or Raspberry Pi enclosure is designed to store and protect a Raspberry Pi development board and related components such as a Raspberry Pi camera. Raspberry Pi boards are a type of printed circuit board containing a microprocessor, a programming interface and a number of additional input and output components, usually push buttons and LEDs (light emitting diodes). Raspberry Pi development boards are available in several models, Raspberry Pi 2 Model B, Raspberry Pi 3 Model B and Raspberry Pi Model B+.
Types of Raspberry Pi Cases
Raspberry Pi cases come in different sizes in order to hold and protect different versions of Raspberry Pi boards such as the Raspberry Pi 2 Model B case, Raspberry Pi 3 Model B case and Raspberry Pi Model B+ case. RS also supply the Official Raspberry Pi enclosure. RPi cases are designed fit perfectly around your RPi and are usually moulded out of plastic in a range of colours with a number of impressions inside to accommodate the board's component parts including PCB pillar supports to align and position the development board. Some RPi cases have a modular construction with removable covers, faceplates or side panels that snap-together for design flexibility. This modular construction allows more space for installing components and easy access to GPIO pins on the board. Raspberry Pi cases are available for DIN rail mounting for use in applications such as heating control, lighting control and energy metering.
Typical Features of Raspberry Pi Cases
Suitable for use with Raspberry Pi 2, Raspberry Pi 3 and Raspberry Pi Model B+ development boards
Constructed from metal or robust plastic
Internal recesses for development board and components
PCB pillar supports to align and position the development board
Ventilation slots for dissipation of heat from the internal components
Enclosures with modular construction fro design flexibility and access to GPIO pins
Cut-outs for accommodating USB and Ethernet ports and connectors such as HDMI, micro USB and RCA audio video jacks
LED apertures that allow status LEDs to be visible through the case
Lens aperture for camera
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In this lesson, teachers scaffold student reading of websites that highlight science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. Before choosing a text for close reading, the teacher models how to read the variety of texts and features on different websites, including images and interactives. Then the teacher models a close reading with students, setting a purpose and asking text-dependent questions before, during, and after to help students find evidence, use inferencing skills, and peer edit. These questions help students gather the necessary evidence to create their own poems and trading cards using career-specific language.
Trading Card Creator or Trading Cards mobile app: The Trading Card online interactive or mobile app can be used to have students make career trading cards for people who work in different STEM careers.
Word Mover or Word Mover mobile app: The Word Mover online interactive or mobile app can be used to create poems that use disciplinary vocabulary that students find on websites about their chosen STEM careers.
Hinchman, K.A., & Moore, D.W. (2013). Close reading: A cautionary interpretation. Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 56(6), 441450.
- Hinchman and Moore discuss close reading as a deep, probing analysis of texts.
- Reading and rereading is necessary to obtain deep understandings of texts.
- Educators design different points of entry and scaffolding to accommodate individual differences while reading.
Fisher, D., & Frey, N. (2012). Close reading in elementary schools.The Reading Teacher, 66(3), 179-188.
- Fisher and Frey define text-dependent questions as "effective questions about literature and nonfiction texts [that] require students to delve into a text to find answers" (p. 70).
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Communities@Work manages two community centres that have rooms available for regular and casual hire:
- Gungahlin Community Centre
- Tuggeranong Community Centre.
All rooms are available for hire 7 days a week, during the day and in the evening. Priority is given to community groups, not-for-profit organisations or groups providing activities open to the general public.
All rooms are multipurpose with tables and chairs available. The hirer can set up the room in a configuration that best meets their needs. Please note that Communities@Work has a no alcohol policy for all room hire.
Examples of current use of the facilities include:
- Meetings, forums and conferences
- Church services
- Exercise groups including yoga and martial arts
- Seniors gatherings
- Social group activities.
The facilities and floor plan of each centre is detailed below.
Gungahlin Community Centre
47 Ernest Cavanagh Street, Gungahlin
The Gungahlin Community Centre has two meeting rooms available with a capacity of 80 and 20 people respectively.
Full kitchen and toilet facilities (including baby change room and disabled toilet) are available and all rooms have wheelchair access.
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Tuggeranong Community Centre
245 Cowlishaw Street, Greenway, ACT 2900
The Tuggeranong Community Centre has a large function room (Lakeview), with a capacity of 115 people.
There are two smaller meeting rooms, the Balcony & Boulevard rooms.
Floor Plan
To apply for room hire:
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Big weakness in the GBP as the USD climbs once again – Currency Strength and Weakness for Wednesday 17th July 2019
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According to a study conducted at the University of Missouri, female breadwinners often go a bit overboard when it comes to nagging males about housework in order to stay connected with traditional female roles in the household.
According to Dr. Rebecca Meisenbach, who interviewed over 15,000 "breadwinning" women for the study, "Working women who provide the majority of the household's income continue to articulate themselves as the ones who 'see' household messes and needs as a way to retain claim to an element of traditional female identity." [DailyMail]


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Givat Shmuel, Israel – August 30, 2010 – Cimatron Limited (Nasdaq: CIMT), a leading provider of integrated CAD/CAM solutions for mold, tool and die makers as well as manufacturers of discrete parts, announced that the newest version of CimatronE will be unveiled at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) this September.
Version 10.0 continues CimatronE's focus on providing higher quality tools in shorter delivery times. The latest enhancements cover the entire tool design and manufacturing process from quoting to delivery, and provide extensive competitive benefits for toolmakers, in a single integrated solution.
CAD enhancements provide stronger, more powerful capabilities, including a new built-in motion simulator, which specializes in tooling and provides an advanced, event based analysis of kinematics. Die makers will enjoy an easier, more intuitive strip design process and greater automation for tool design. Mold designers will find that handling changes is simpler, with more powerful ECO analysis and implementation.
CimatronE 10.0's new Motion Simulation and Analysis verifies the kinematics of tool assemblies.
CAM enhancements dramatically increase programming productivity, with background calculations and enhanced multi-core processing. Machining times are reduced, with significant upgrades to rough and cleanup strategies, and there's a new helical finishing strategy.
"We're proud to preview version 10.0 of CimatronE to IMTS visitors," said Danny Haran, Cimatron's CEO. "This version provides our customers with many powerful new features and enhancements across the board. When upgrading to version 10.0, our customers will feel the difference immediately, with shorter delivery times, as well as higher quality design and manufacturing.
"I am sure that all of our NC customers will highly appreciate the new background calculation of NC procedures - providing the fastest NC programming experience we have ever offered."
IMTS will take place September 13-18, at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA. The Cimatron Group booth number is E-3810.
About Cimatron
With over 25 years of experience and more than 40,000 installations worldwide, Cimatron is a leading provider of integrated, CAD/CAM solutions for mold, tool and die makers as well as manufacturers of discrete parts. Cimatron is committed to providing comprehensive, cost-effective solutions that streamline manufacturing cycles, enable collaboration with outside vendors, and ultimately shorten product delivery time.
The Cimatron product line includes the CimatronE and GibbsCAM brands with solutions for mold design, die design, electrodes design, 2.5 to 5 axes milling, wire EDM, turn, Mill-turn, rotary milling, multi-task machining, and tombstone machining. Cimatron's subsidiaries and extensive distribution network serve and support customers in the automotive, aerospace, medical, consumer plastics, electronics, and other industries in over 40 countries worldwide.
Cimatron's shares are publicly traded on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol CIMT. For more information, please visit the Company's web site at: http://www.cimatron.com
This press release includes forward looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Such statements may relate to the Company's plans, objectives and expected financial and operating results. The words "may," "could," "would," "will," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," and similar expressions or variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's ability to control. The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward looking statements include, but are not limited to: currency fluctuations, global economic and political conditions, marketing demand for Cimatron products and services, long sales cycles, new product development, assimilating future acquisitions, maintaining relationships with customers and partners, and increased competition. For more details about the risks and uncertainties related to the Company's business, refer to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company cannot assess the impact of or the extent to which any single factor or risk, or combination of them, may cause. Cimatron undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
For More Information Contact:
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The dolphin that was swimming in the Gowanus Canal died late this afternoon.
Friday afternoon, as snow started to fall, about two dozen people stood on the Union Street bridge to look down at the dolphin.
The dolphin seemed to be stuck, moving up and down on the side of the canal, surrounded by a styrofoam cup, milk jug and what appeared to be a phone book.
"Only in Brooklyn," a passerby said.
Brian Egan walked from his home in Park Slope after hearing about the incident.
"Part of it is the novelty of being outside in a snowstorm, watching a dolphin in the canal," he said, adding that he felt bad for the struggling animal.
The Gowanus Canal is so polluted that it was designated as a Superfund site, and federal officials themselves have advised never to swim in the Canal, which hosts PCBs and metals like mercury.
This week, the Independent Budget Office estimated that cleaning it up couldcost as much as $504 million for the city.
The price tag might be in the range of $467 to $504 million, according to the IBO, which warned that New York City might have to pay a "substantial" share. Tanks to store waste water alone would cost about $78 million.
The EPA held public meetings just this week to discuss its plans with the community.
Metro also awarded it an honorable mention in our story about the most toxic places in New York City.


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British drivers can pay for parking with chestnuts
LONDON (AP) -- It's the next best thing to parking that costs peanuts: parking that costs chestnuts.
A company that runs parking lots in the English cities of Leeds and Manchester is temporarily letting drivers pay with the dark brown seeds that fall from horse chestnut trees each autumn.
Town Centre Car Parks is accepting horse chestnuts for parking time at a rate of 20 pence (32 cents) apiece. So far it has collected about 1,500 of the nuts, known as conkers after the traditional schoolyard game in which children try to smash them.
The weeklong "Bonkers for Conkers" campaign was due to end Sunday, but company spokesman Matthew Williamson said Thursday it may be extended.
The chestnuts are only being accepted at staffed parking lots, not automated ticket machines. "You can't put conkers into coin slots," he noted.
The company said the project aimed to raise awareness about carbon emissions from autos and it plans to sponsor a forest to help offset carbon emissions. It hasn't decided what to do with the conkers.


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By Steve Harmic, Penn State DuBois
DUBOIS – Some of the most accomplished individuals in the Penn State DuBois community were recently honored for their success during the Penn State DuBois Alumni Society Awards Banquet, at the DuBois Country Club. The society presented awards to four people this year, based on their professional accomplishments and the support they've offered the campus and their communities.
This year's honorees are: Carrie Wood, recipient of the Dave Shaffer Outstanding Young Alumni Award; David Spigelmyer, recipient of the Outstanding Alumni Award; Stephen Johnson, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award; and Aaron Beatty, recipient of the Distinguished Ambassador Award.
Aaron Beatty accepted the Distinguished Ambassador award first during the program. This award is given to an individual who may or may not be an alumnus, but has made outstanding contributions to the campus and its mission. Beatty has served as chair of the Penn State DuBois Athletics Golf Benefit for the past two years. He has also volunteered with the planning of the Lion Wine and Cheese fundraiser for athletics. During his involvement, these two events have raised more than $20,000 for campus athletics.
Beatty is the human resources director for Beatty Restaurant Enterprises, which operates McDonald's of DuBois and Brockway, as well as human resources director for LiJo Incorporated. He also works as shop manager for Treasure Lake golf courses.
Beatty's friend, Brian Elias of DuBois, presented the award. Elias said of Beatty, "He's a real go-getter and has done wonderful things for Penn State DuBois athletics. I remember how he would always come to me and ask me to donate to the golf outing and to the wine and cheese."
Beatty commented, "I've been extremely lucky for the friends and family who have supported me in everything I do." One of the most impactful things he's found support in doing, Beatty said, is volunteering with athletic programs at the campus.
"To have a campus of one of the greatest universities in the world right in your home town is amazing," he said. "Supporting the campus and the teams is a great cause. All you need to do is come to a sporting event and see the drive these young people have and you'll know that they'll go on to be exceptional citizens."
Next, Carrie Wood was presented with the Dave Shaffer Outstanding Young Alumni Award. Wood is the chief executive officer of Timberland Federal Credit Union in DuBois. She earned a Master's degree in business administration from Penn State in 2002. Previously, she earned a dual bachelor's degree in business administration and Spanish from Juniata College in 1998.
Wood currently serves as chair of the development committee for the DuBois Educational Foundation (DEF), which provides financial support to Penn State DuBois. She is also a past president of the Penn State DuBois Alumni Society and continues to be an active member of the society. Additionally, Wood is president of the Shortway Chapter of the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association. She volunteers with the GFWC Curwensville Woman's Club and the Curwensville United Methodist Church and serves on various professional committees. Wood's award was presented to her by her own mother, Lois Richards, who is also a past recipient of the Outstanding Alumni Award. Richards spoke of her daughter's dedication and hard work, noting that it only took Wood four years from her date of hire at Timberland to become the CEO.
"She dedicates herself to something and she does it," Richards said. "She sets high goals for herself, and she reaches them."
Richards also explained that above all of her professional and volunteer responsibilities, Wood finds time to make family her top priority. She said, "No matter how busy she is, Carrie always makes time for her family, and puts her two wonderful children first."
Dave Spigelmyer then received the Outstanding Alumni Award. Spigelmyer currently serves as vice president of government relations for Chesapeake Energy in its Eastern Division operations. He is chairman of the Marcellus Shale Coalition and is a founding member in the development of that organization. Spigelmyer is responsible for Chesapeake Energy's state government relations program in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York, Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia. He is a 1982 graduate of Penn State with a bachelor's degree in public service.
Spigelmyer has built a 29-year career in the natural gas industry, building bridges between state and local government officials, communities and community leaders, philanthropic organizations and advocacy groups. He began his career working as a director in his hometown YMCA and then moved into the natural gas industry in 1983. He serves on the board of directors for the Moraine Trails Council of the Boy Scouts of America, is a former president of the board of directors for the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association, and is a member of a variety of additional professional organizations.
Spigelmyer's long-time friend Rawley Cogan presented the award. Cogan spoke of his friend's direct, yet careful approach to his work in the natural gas industry. Cogan said, "He's a true professional, a good communicator. He was born right here in Clearfield County, right here in DuBois. He understands what it takes to have clean air and clean water. He didn't read about it in a book, he lived it. He is connected to the outdoors and conservation."
In his comments, Spigelmyer echoed those sentiments about the quality of the environment in the DuBois area; that in the natural environment, and that created by the people.
"When I think of a definition of home, I think of a great place to raise a family," Spigelmyer said. He also shared insight on his experience of becoming successful with integrity. He said, "Success is driven by how one treats others. Treat everyone with compassion and a level of respect."
Stephen Johnson was then presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Johnson is the vice president for Cornell University Government and Community Relations. He directs the university's legislative efforts and coordinates its involvement with government-focused higher education associations. He earned a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from Penn State in 1967, and a master's degree in public administration from Maxwell Graduate School of Syracuse University.
In his 41-year tenure at Cornell, Johnson has been closely associated with the Cornell Cooperative Extension Program, state relations, and federal advocacy. He serves on the board of the local economic development agency, Tompkins County Area Development, and Excell Partners, a regional economic development partnership focused on Upstate New York.
Ross Donahue, Johnson's life-long friend, presented the award. Donahue said, "Steve cares about the community. He's willing to do anything he can to help. He lives with honesty and integrity. I'm proud to be his friend."
Upon receiving his award, Johnson said, I want to thank the association, I'm very honored." He then shared reflections on receiving the Lifetime Achievement award, and on how things have changed since he first started to make those achievements.
"When I learned I was being considered for this award, I thought, 'wow,'" Johnson said. "I started at the campus in 1963. The campus was very different in 1963. Our first year there was 110 students. Today, I look at what the campus has become, and I'm very proud."
In closing, Chancellor Anita McDonald thanked the award recipients for the deeds that they had been recognized for throughout the program. She encouraged them to stay engaged, and to continue to inspire future generations of students and alumni.
"Please continue to stay involved with the campus," McDonald said. "Your efforts have made, and do continue to make a difference. We wouldn't be able to do the things that we do without such support from dedicated people."


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The new Citizens Redistricting Commission won't be able to do much to make California politics work better. Changing who draws legislative district lines won't do much more than produce a handful of slightly more competitive district lines. This is a minor change at a time when partisanship, an outdated election system and the blue-red geographic divide coastal and inland California has all but ended competitive legislative elections in the state.
But at least the commission promises to be entertaining. The first eight members of the 14-member commission were selected lottery-style yesterday using Bingo balls. They were chosen from among 36 finalists in a long process designed to attract people who had no recent history of political involvement. They will then have to draw lines for districts under guidelines that limit what data they can see. (Yes -- this is political virgins wearing blindfolds).
Now, these eight members will select the six remaining commission members themselves from the 28 remaining finalists.
One hopes that this particular reality show will be televised. Political reform has never been so intriguing. If only this reform were substantive.


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DRHOOK- Eat like Phelps, but exercise like him too
Michael Phelps eats like 12,000 calories a day! Holy Cow... literally the whole cow! I saw magazine pictures of his breakfast.
If I tried to eat as much as I saw, I would give birth to a baby pancake right there on the spot. But look at his body and how fast he swims. He needs those calories to perform... to live! One potato too little, he might have won only seven Gold Medals and not be on the cover of Kellogg's Corn Flakes. (They should show him eating a box of Corn Flakes... I mean the whole thing. He could do it!)
Unfortunately for most Americans, they aren't as physically active as Michael Phelps... or a tenth as active as Phelps... when he is asleep. So more than two-thirds of Americans pack on the pounds over the years.
What is the secret to losing weight and keeping it off?
I'm going to talk about the nuts and bolts of losing weight. And to my excitement, I'm going to have a sequel (like Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Glitter... er, nix the last one) to talk about the psychosocial aspect to losing weight.
During my fellowship research on women and obesity, I read over and over the importance of self-monitoring. One thing to self-monitor is eating habits. Studies have shown folks who keep a food diary lose more weight, which makes sense. How else will a person know if he or she is eating too many calories, too many carbohydrates, too much fat, not enough protein without writing it down?
But you know what? Most people enjoy the flu more than logging every single thing that they eat and drink. I have tried and tried again to get folks to keep a food diary and even use free internet programs to do so. But they come back more empty handed that a "bad daughter-in-law" showing up with nothing but a bitter face. "But Dr. Hong, I don't want to know how many calories half a German chocolate cake has... and ¾ bottle of wine."
I thought about one of my best friends in college who kept a running diary. I made fun of him over this, "Dear Diary, today I felt like Flo Jo with my long luxurious hair fluttering behind me."
But to lose weight, more calories have to be burned off than consumed. So a diary of physical activity done, how long, how hard, can assist a person to know what their efforts mean. Also the frequency is vital to lose weight and keep the weight off. One study showed folks who successfully lost weight and kept it off did moderate exercise one hour a day (this included brisk walking).
Exercise everyday? Well, let's not call it exercise. Let's call it being physically active. Increased activity is important to keep the basal metabolic rate up, because the metabolism slows down when a person eats less. (Cruel world!) Yes, the metabolism slows down with eating less, so physical activity is essential.
Registered dieticians are excellent in providing nutritional education and meal planning. Many people don't know the difference between a carbohydrate and a simple sugar, so they need someone to spell it out. Most of us don't know what a true portion size is.
Case in point: A couple of my friends joined NutriSystem and cried the first week because they couldn't believe how "small" their meals were.
I eat faster than a vacuum cleaner sucking up dust bunnies. Slowing down, chewing, tasting the food, getting up in the middle of the meal, and drinking water between each bite slows things down and increases satiety.
Well, since we are going Green, eating less and walking or biking instead of driving makes sense. Good sales pitch, huh? More next week.
Dr. Hook cracks a joke or two, but he's a renowned physician with a local practice. Email him with your questions.


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Marine Corps to open officer infantry school to women
By JENNIFER HLAD | STARS AND STRIPES Published: April 19, 2012
WASHINGTON — The Marine Corps will soon allow women to attend its school for infantry officers, as part of a larger effort to determine how to expand the role of women in the Corps.
Gen. Joseph Dunford, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, told the Marine Corps Times on Wednesday that the service is in the process of soliciting volunteers to attend the Infantry Officer Course in Quantico, Va.
All Marine infantry officers attend the 10-week course after completing The Basic School. Dunford and other Marine officials have not said what the next steps will be for women who volunteer to attend the school.
The Marine Corps is expected to release a service-wide message soon about expanding career and training opportunities for women. The message will include information about women attending IOC.
The Corps earlier this year requested that Congress approve an exception to policy that would allow female company-grade officers and female staff noncommissioned officers who already hold certain military occupational specialties, such as communications, to be assigned to about 400 corresponding jobs with ground combat element units at the battalion level. The units include artillery, tanks, amphibious assault, low-altitude air defense, combat assault and combat engineers, but not infantry units.
Women will be considered for those positions starting in May.
Dunford also told the Marine Corps Times there is a plan to evaluate male and female Marines against new physical fitness standards that are being developed. The information from all the new initiatives will be incorporated into a report later this year from the Corps to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.
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'See Something, Say Something' campaign to "expand" for Executive Orders on firearms
Steve Watson
Jan 18, 2013
Government Security News reports that three federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security were intimately involved in outlining the sweeping gun control proposals outlined by the president this week.
"The Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said her department had worked with the Justice Department and the FBI to identify measures that could be taken to reduce gun violence as part of the president's new set of gun control policy proposals and executive actions." the report states.
'Big Sis' was in attendance at the White House Wednesday for the public address on gun control, and said she is "proud to support" the Obama administration's efforts to "combat gun violence in our country." The DHS head also issued the following statement after the event:
"In the aftermath of the tragic Newtown shooting, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), together with the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the FBI have worked to identify measures that could be taken to reduce the risk of mass casualty shootings."
"In the coming days, DHS will expand and formalize coordination of ongoing efforts intended to prevent future mass casualty shootings, improve preparedness, and to strengthen security and resilience in schools and other potential targets," the statement continued, adding that the DHS intends to "address five critical areas intended to reduce the risk of mass casualty shootings in the United States: Prevention, Protection, Response, Education, and Research/Evaluation."
Perhaps the most alarming aspect of the statement concerned the program that many have labeled a "citizen snitch" operation, the "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign.
Napolitano noted that the DHS intends to "expand and prioritize" the campaign to raise awareness of the controversial executive actions on firearms that many believe are unconstitutional.
The program actively encourages citizens to report "suspicious activity" to the authorities, including via television screens at Wal-Mart stores which play a message from Napolitano herself.
As we have continually noted, the list of actions or beliefs which may see a person labeled a potential terrorist continues to grow daily under the 'See Something, Say Something' program.
The DHS' own internal documents have revealed that the agency actively monitors opposition to the program, as well as tracking news articles and user comments on it, while categorizing dissenting opinion as potential "Right Wing Terrorism".
One of the main aspects of Obama's gun control proposals was a call for universal background checks on all gun sales, whether in stores, at auctions or gun shows.
The White House also announced that it plans to "enhance incentives" for states to hand over information garnered from background checks on gun sales. The Department of Justice will invest $20 million in 2013 on programs to do so, and a further $50 million in 2014.
Federal agencies, such as DHS, will be mandated to share data records with the background check system, and ensure said records are kept up-to-date.
In addition, "relevant agencies", presumably DHS and FBI, will be required to make recommendations to ensure "dangerous people" are barred from having guns.
Given that under 'See Something, Say Something' the DHS has a history of labeling law abiding Americans as the most likely terrorists, one wonders what the agency will constitute as "dangerous".
The DHS has previously categorized as potentially dangerous Ron Paul supporters, gun owners, gold bullion enthusiasts, and a myriad of other comparatively banal political interests that are largely the domain of white middle class Americans.
In reality, this is because middle class Americans are the biggest roadblock when it comes to Big Sis expanding her control over every facet of American society.
The irony in the fact that the DHS is intimately involved in encouraging Americans to disarm, while itself continuing to 'lock and load' by purchasing huge amounts of ammunition, as well as the agency's role in the Fast and Furious gun running scandal, will not be lost on regular readers.
Steve Watson is the London based writer and editor for Alex Jones' Infowars.com, and Prisonplanet.com. He has a Masters Degree in International Relations from the School of Politics at The University of Nottingham, and a Bachelor Of Arts Degree in Literature and Creative Writing from Nottingham Trent University.
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Out of Zone Enrolments ONLY - Important Notice
The Te Awamutu Primary Board of Trustees wish to advise that, due to a significant roll growth we are unable to accept any out of zone enrolments in 2020.
This decision is reviewed regularly. Should there be a shift in the population, and places do come available, this will be noted on our school's website page.
If you wish to be considered for any spaces that may come available in the future, please download the relevant application form from our website and send it into the school office.
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Here are the next two Dream Traverse Video Contest finalists! Vote for your favorite video to make its creator's dream come true. View all the videos and choose your winner at suunto.com/traversecollection
Three Suunto Traverse outdoor watches will be raffled among all voters.
Finalist number three is Kuba Krause from Poznań, Poland. He is an accountant living in a big city in a flat region of the country.
"I have a job which is totally abstract and separated from the "real life". Outdoor activities allow me to reconnect with the nature, the physical world full of vibrant life. I love to feel my heart pounding on a steep ascent, delight my eyes with the view from a high pass or a summit and feel the wind on my face when I hit the downhill. It makes me feel alive and free," Kuba says.
Kuba's dream adventure takes him to the green island of Madeira. He wants to hike the trail between the island's two highest peaks, Pico Ruivo and Pico Arieiro. The hike offers some of the most spectacular mountain scenery on the island but isn't one for the faint-hearted, or for those who are afraid of heights – which Kuba is!
"I want to challenge myself because this is when we get to know ourselves and change ourselves for the better. I don't need to set records or do something no one has ever done before. All the reward would be to see the ocean from the mountain tops and the smiling face of my family when I return home."
The fourth finalist in the Dream Traverse Video Contest is an ecologist, cultural anthropologist and educator Gerald Zhang-Schmidt from Austria.
"The outdoors is my inspiration and my meditation. When everything seems just too complicated – and my work on finding solutions to problems we may not even know we have tends to get pretty complicated – I move and I remember what it means to live. I move and everything but the motion falls away. The inspiration and the memory, however, remain and motivate," Gerald explains.
Gerald's dream traverse destination is China, which is becoming his second home. Yet he feels that the huge country still holds many more fascinating places to discover, to get to know better and to tell others about.
"From the Wild Great Wall north of Beijing and the Buddhist temples of Beijing to the spicy-hot cooking Sichuan, China is such a fascinating country to traverse."
"Whether on foot, by train or even by plane, there are interesting observations to be made everywhere, and on my traverse, I would like to range far – as you can see in the video – right around the time of Chinese and Tibetan New Year.
There are foods, there are views, and there are distances to cover and people to get close to."
Get to know the other candidates:
Go to suunto.com/traversecollection, watch the videos and vote for your favorite. Three Suunto Traverse outdoor watches will be raffled among all voters.


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Dear Sam.
I have just got your letter and I'm glad mine cheered you up. When I first read your other letter I thought something was the matter with the mail but when I looked it up on the calender I knew it would be all right. Little Mary had just written to you and put it in the box when she got yours. I just wish you could see how glad she was. She is staying over with us now. Lena plays the graphanola while she dances. Isadore Duncan has nothing on her.
Well to tell the truth Sam I couldn't blame you for getting nervous in not receiving mail and I hope now it never stops coming. Seeing that you are writing so much, Lena thought you ought to have more stamps. I saw in the paper this morning about your out post duty. It told about some of the boys seeing the horsemen shot down and I'm just sending that much.
Mrs Holland received your letter today and Catherine showed it to me. She said it was real nice of you. Henry told Molly that if she moved to Charlestown he would, too. And if he did it would be to stay. He was telling us that last Sat. night Nora asked him what to get for Sun. dinner and he told he didn't care what she got for herself because he was coming of here for dinner.
The Hollands are putting in a bathroom down stairs and ours is beginning to get lonesome now for you. Hurry up home and you can have it all afternoon without them chasing you out. Napolean is the same old scout and Maggie is doing fine. I told her about you writing home but I was afraid if I told her you was asking for her she would tell me to buy some butts to send down to you.
The little birds are still there across the way. Your thoughts are certainly around here alright when you thought of them. Pa is feeling fine and working every day. I haven't got Henry's picture yet but when there developed I'll send it.
They have Mary playing statue and I can almost write. Well I guess I better close now as my paper is all used up. Hoping this letter finds you in the best of health I will close.
With Love from all
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Engineered to protect in all weathers, each handcrafted style in the collection features an iconic oakleaf print, designed by the National Trust.
Reflecting the pioneering spirit of the Hunter Field collection, and a passion for craftsmanship and the outdoors, this season's Everyday Pioneers campaign will honour three dedicated members of the National Trust team, each telling the story of the landscape entrusted to them and their commitment to preserving and sharing it with future generations.
In the first in our series of conversations, Jessie Binns - based in the Lake District with the National Trust - tells of the fell walking paths she never tires of treading and the little-known natural pockets of beauty that lure her again and again to the land of toothy mountains and silver lakes.
Read the interview here.
Your purchase will help the National Trust to conserve special places for ever, for everyone. Produced by Hunter Boot Ltd under licence from National Trust (Enterprises) Limited (a subsidiary of National Trust)


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A few weeks I go I proclaimed the Motorola CLIQ the best Android phone ever, asterisk, at the time it came out.
On Nov. 6, the new Android champion will be the Motorola Droid. That'll make Verizon customers/Apple haters happy now that the carrier has a phone to match its vaunted 3G network, or will have when it becomes available on Nov. 6 for $200 after the usual contract stipulations and rebate.
Handling the phone for the last couple of hours, we find Droid's imperfections overwhelmed by Android 2.0 advances that help unify related functions and, first and foremost, its gorgeous screen.
At 3.7 inches diagonal, Droid's display is the biggest on a cellphone, yet the Droid is only a hair larger and actually a bit thinner than the CLIQ. Even better, the LCD is 854 x 480 (WVGA) or 400,000 pixels. Most similarly sized screens are 480 x 320. In less tech terms, text and colors are sharper, bolder and crisper than on any other cellphone LCD I've seen.
All Together Now
Droid is more than its screen and slide-out QWERTY keypad. To make non-verbal communications easier, Motorola borrows the contact-centric phone book from CLIQ's MOTOBLUR social-network interface. Contacts in your phone book include text and email data, but let you compose a message or post to varying your contact's pages on social-networking sites such as Facebook without having to actually boot the Android Facebook app. Droid also handily merges all the info from contacts culled from varying app phonebooks and email contact lists, such as Facebook and Gmail.
Further unifying disparate functions, the home page-based Google Search now scours not only the Web but data on your Droid. For instance, if you do a search on U2, you'll find websites, plus websites you've visited or bookmarked, apps, contacts or, optionally, YouTube and your music. You can change these search options in the settings.
Google Maps now comes with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions and "layers" — instead of having to choose a normal map view or a traffic view or a satellite view, you can overlay these options on top of each other. You can also share your location with other Google Navigation users for keeping track of your peeps or coordinating arrival at a mutual destination, i.e., "I'm lost, do you see where I am? How do I get to where you are?"
Moto Quibbles
We have some initial complaints. First, the 5MP camera is slow to process the large images. And, despite included image stabilization, indoor shots with the dual LED flash come out blurry if you don't hold the camera stock-still until the shot is processed. Photos also can be geotagged, but oddly this is not the default setting. We're not even sure why there is an option to begin with — what is the drawback to having all your photos automatically geotagged?
Like the CLIQ, Droid's slide-out horizontal keyboard is three-line rather than four, which means you'll need to tap ALT to access the number keys.
YouTube playback was hinky on our demo unit, especially when we tried to watch videos in HQ. They'd get stuck in "loading" and never actually play. Unlike other Android phones, there isn't a "full screen" zoom option, which means videos that do play play in the middle third of the screen.
But Droid's big, sharp screen makes everything easier to read, Android 2.0 adds the kind of intuitive interface that makes using a complex cellphone easier, Verizon's EV-DO network speeds net surfing, and Droid's solid metallic body fills klutzes with confidence.
Now all we need is an iTunes-like Android client software.


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HUMAN TORCH Presents 'DIS-CON-NECTED'
A night of pedel powered mayhem where you will need to get involved to keep the Zorba music going.
Human dynamos only – this is a power-cut party.
The Old Boys Club, Bowlyn Road, Dalston.
Sunday 25th May, 8pm till shutdown.
5 quid in. Come in costume. Bring a torch.
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