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You spoke and we listened!
Throughout last year, AARP held a series of open houses to find out what New Hampshire residents wanted from their membership and a consistent theme emerged. You wanted local offerings – at New Hampshire venues – and the chance to meet other AARP members.
AARP is proud to announce the Manchester's Millyard Museum will be offering to AARP members on June 29 a $3 discounted ticket price.
Adults: $5 (regularly $8)
Seniors, 62+: $3 (regularly $6)
12 and under: free
A true gem rich in history, the Millyard Museum is housed at Mill No. 3 at the corner of Commercial and Pleasant in the historic Amoskeag Millyard in downtown Manchester. The Museum features the permanent exhibit, Woven in Time: 11,000 Years at Amoskeag Falls, that tells the story of Manchester and the people who have lived and worked here.
The exhibit continues with the story of the development of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, one of the largest textile-producing companies in the world, employing over 17,000 people. The company's vast brick millyard still dominates Manchester's cityscape today.
Admission includes all exhibits as well as a special lecture at 11:00, Samuel Blodget – Manchester's Pioneer of Industry. Samuel Blodget was a lumberman, a merchant, an inventor and a visionary. A local hero, Blodget built a transportation canal so river boats carrying cargo could bypass Amoskeag Falls on the Merrimack River.
We hope you can join us on June 29 and chat with AARP staff, volunteers and other AARP members. Preregistration for the Samuel Blodget lecture is recommended by calling 603 622 7531.
What: AARP Day at Millyard Museum
Where: 200 Bedford Street; Manchester, NH 03101
When: Saturday, June 29
Museum hours 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Special Samuel Blodget lecture at 11:00 am
What: $3 discounted admission
Adults: $5
Seniors (62 and older): $3
12 and under: free
RSVP: Reserve your spot for the 11:00 Samuel Blodget lecture by calling 603-622-7531
Other exhibits require no reservations
For more information, visit the Millyard Museum online or call at 603-622-7531. Or contact AARP New Hampshire via email @ email@example.com or via telephone @ 1-866-542-8168).


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Developer Obtains $23.5M in Refinancing for Border Retail Center
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Solana Beach-based developer The Shamrock Group LLC has obtained $23.5 million in refinancing for The Plaza at the Border, the company's recently completed 98,000-square-foot retail center in San Ysidro.
According to a statement from capital services firm HFF, which arranged the transaction, the five-year, floating-rate loan was obtained from lender Prime Finance. It is an interest-only loan with extension options, with proceeds replacing a construction loan and going toward tenant improvement, leasing and other costs.
Plaza at the Border was completed in 2012 and is 79 percent leased, with tenants including TJ Maxx, Ross Dress for Less and Vitamin Shoppe. It is located at 3951-3975 Camino De La Plaza.
Shamrock Group has announced plans to start construction in the first quarter of 2013 on another retail center, called The Outlets at the Border, also to be located near the San Diego/Tijuana crossing. The 136,000-square-foot center is slated for a spring 2014 opening, with leasing under way but tenants not yet announced, according to a statement from Shamrock Group.
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take risks: More about Sweetbrier
Those of you who know about Sweetbrier would likely remember my dad as an imposing man. He was tall and muscular, with huge blue eyes and wavy hair. Everywhere he went, he commanded respect, but most people may not realize he wasn't afraid to take risks, and he could think quickly under pressure. For example, one wintry day Daddy drove me home from school. The roads were icy because it snowed all day. Suddenly, a car was sliding toward us. It would've broadsided us, but Daddy thought fast and steered the car off the road, but going around someone's mailbox to avoid colliding.
On another occasion, Daddy drove the old green Chevy van down a huge mountain. I was't with him that day, but he recounted the story when he got home. In the middle of a formidable hill, called Southington Mountain, the brakes failed. It was miraculous he didn't crash, but he pressed the brakes to the floor, clutching the emergency brake all the way down the big hill.
Daddy took risks in business as well. For example, he wanted to expand our business at Sweetbrier. The problem was, the weather got in the way. In the winter, it was to cold and icy to ride outdoors. But that's not all. The summer was too hot, and the spring was too rainy. What could he do? He and Mom decided we'd be the first in the area to build an indoor arena. It was quite expansive at 80′ x 180.' It definitely was the best choice because we had opportunities to ride all year. Imagine what we would have missed if my parents didn't take the big first step and decide to build the indoor ring. Because we lived in a small town, some members of the zoning board weren't in favor of our plans at first, but eventually, they agreed. In addition, whenever Daddy doubted the plan, Mom reassured him that we'd succeed. Besides, he always said,"You have to take risks. You must spend money in order to succeed."
Whenever you are unsure about your path, remember to follow your intuition. Weigh your choices carefully, but take risks when necessary. Great things can happen if you listen to your heart.
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If you can't find mahimahi, use tuna. The fish and couscous combo creates a savory one-dish meal.
How to Make It
Preheat oven to 425°.
Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Place couscous, tomatoes, and the next 6 ingredients (through garlic) in a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to bowl; toss to combine. Set aside.
Cut 4 (15 x 24-inch) pieces of parchment paper. Fold in half crosswise. Draw a large heart half on each piece, with the fold of the paper being the center of the heart. Cut out the heart, and open. Sprinkle both sides of fillets with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1 teaspoon pepper. Place 1 fillet near fold of each piece of parchment. Top each fillet with 3 lemon slices; drizzle 1 teaspoon oil over each serving. Starting at the top of the heart, fold edges of parchment, sealing edges with narrow folds. Twist the end tip to secure tightly. Place packets on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 12 minutes. Place on plates; cut open. Serve immediately with couscous.


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Below you will find information on proven resources used to help children with Down Syndrome with literacy, numeracy and communication. Click on any of the logo's below to be redirected to the relevant websites for more.
For up to date research and resources for teaching children with Down Syndrome please do visit the Down Syndrome Education International website.
- See & Learn
See and Learn makes it easy to support children with Down syndrome at home, in individual and group therapy settings and in the classroom. See and Learn offers activities designed to promote the development of language, reading, speech, memory and number skills.
See and Learn is a range of resources to support learning for children with Down syndrome.
See and Learn is developed and published by Down Syndrome Education International – a world-renowned leader in providing evidence-based information about the education and development of children and young people with Down syndrome.
See and Learn uses structured activities that make full use of the children's strengths as visual learners to help them learn more successfully.
There are four See and Learn programmes:
The first four steps of See and Learn Language and Reading are currently available in US and UK English editions. Additional steps in See and Learn Language and Reading, the other programmes and further translations are currently under development.
Each programme includes a series of steps. Each step includes a set of structured activities. Resources, step-by-step instructions and record sheets are provided for each activity. A guide to each step explains what is known about the development of the particular skill and therefore why each activity is included and what the child is gaining from it.
Activity instructions are illustrated with clear photographs. Record sheets help families and professionals chart a child's progress through the different activities and steps.
Many of these resources are free to download from the Down Syndrome Education International website.
POPS Resources – A special needs literacy programme
The POPS reading programme is designed for children with speech impairments, Down Syndrome and autism. The sceme was launched in 2004 and is constantly evolving.
The programme delivers a natural language experience where children are taught the language they will need in their everyday lives. The story topics are understandable and relevant to the child's experiences. The illustrations are simple, attractive and uncluttered.
The programme progresses in small easy steps, helping the child to become an effective reader by developing both word recognition (phonics) and language comprehension (meaning) skills. It is designed to be easily adaptable to the individual learning needs of your child. A comprehensive free manual for teachers and parents sets out the principles of the reading scheme and provides lots of practical strategies for maximising its potential as a teaching tool.
Numicon is a maths teaching programme that uses a series of structured images to represent numbers. Children enjoy the Numicon approach, which plays to their strong sense of pattern. Their enthusiasm and increased confidence leads them to persevere. This in turn leads to deeper understanding and raised achievement.
Numicon's small steps teaching programme with its use of strong visual imagery and the emphasis on pattern and language is proving successful for pupils who are experiencing difficulty with maths, including those who have special needs. Our new Closing the Gap with Numicon Teaching Materials offer guidance to help teachers address pupils' difficulties in learning and accessing mathematics, plus this kit is designed specifically for working with older pupils who are behind their peers. The Kit also includes some sections on issues relating to specific SEN categories.
It is helpful for any pupils meeting Numicon for the first time, to do the Closing the Gap activities through which they will learn the Numicon patterns, attach number names to the patterns, order the patterns and numerals, combine shapes for addition, 'take way' and compare shapes for subtraction. The rate of progress will depend on the pupil; some older pupils will cover these activities quickly, other more entrenched additional needs are likely to need lots of repetition. PLEASE NOTE Numicon Maths Shapes are now available in Grey and the Numicon Pegs are available in black and white for those children who have ASD and may find the bright colours a distraction.
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- makaton
Makaton is a language programme using signs and symbols to help people communicate. It is designed to support spoken language and the signs and symbols are used with speech in spoken word order.
People with learning disabilities or communication difficulties may struggle to make themselves understood – and to understand others. This can provoke intense frustration, challenging behaviour and isolation, and act as a barrier to achievement.
Parents and carers can experience similar feelings of frustration and isolation, wondering how they will ever 'get through'.
Makaton takes away that frustration and enables individuals to connect with other people and the world around them. This opens up all kinds of possibilities.
With Makaton, children and adults can communicate straight away using the signs and symbols. For those who have experienced the frustration of being unable to communicate meaningfully or effectively, Makaton can be a revelation and a bridge to greater confidence and self-esteem.
Many people then drop the signs or symbols naturally at their own pace, as they develop speech. Makaton is highly flexible as it can be personalised to the individual's needs and used at a level suitable for them. It can be used to:
- share thoughts, choices and emotions
- label real objects, pictures, photos and places
- take part in games and songs
- listen to, read and tell stories
- create recipes, menus, shopping lists
- write letters and messages
- help people find their way around public buildings
Today over 100,000 children and adults use Makaton symbols and signs, either as their main method of communication or as a way to support speech.
The Makaton Charity is responsible for developing and sharing the Makaton language programme.
Huddersfield's Shabang! Theatre Adventures have launched some excellent Makaton resource for families and professionals.
A song and music book with accompanying makaton signs and C.D and also a DVD with original songs, makaton signing and performers with additional needs – 'All At Sea' is available now! (also available as a C.D)
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Now I would very much appreciate it if you'd all put my button on your blog and nominate me for multiple awards. (Is that too much to ask? I'm typing my little finger tips off here, people!)
I dont know why I couldnt get the button to work.
Not working for me either, but I'll cheat it in place.
I think you would be a great writer.
I like the way you phrase things... I'd buy your book.
Hmmm...I'll check it out and see what happened...
Tell me when your button is working and I'll put it on my blog so that all 6 of my readers will start reading your blog too. Except that I think at least 5 of them already do...oh, minus you, that would make it 4...I guess we shouldn't count you as someone who reads your own blog right?? Oh, whatever.
Besides, since I'm your sister, I know you'll shun me if I don't put your button on my blog and make you famous and rich. I'll do my best.
I did it. . .and it WORKED!
When I come to Japan, can we go down to Kyushu?!
PP, I don't know what/where Kyushu is, but YES!


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Skip to comments.Sarah Palin is not 'committed to running' for president in 2012, White House bid not her 'focus'
Posted on 08/04/2010 8:06:31 AM PDT by pissant
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Palin is more like Olympia Snowe than Ronald Reagan
Add Pink(o) Elephants
The last time we had a " conservative leader " like this, Noah built himself an Ark ;-)
carbon credits
windfall profits tax
(Pinko elephants)
Yeah, well, how much executive leadership experience did Noah have. ;^)
Well, I guess he did have a good running mate though. God trumps!
"The tax increase that Gov. Palin has signed into law reduces the attractiveness of future oil developments in Alaska," Kimberly Brasington, a spokeswoman for ExxonMobil, said after the bill passed in December. "We are re-evaluating investment plans."
Tim Bradner, an energy industry specialist for the Alaska Economic Report, says two oil projects worth about $1 billion have been canceled because they became uneconomical under the Palin tax increase.
"Here you are in Alaska, a state that grew rich on oil and gas, in a state where Republicans generally protected the industry," says Persily, who worked for Palin in Washington. "Now you have Palin who comes in, says, 'Tax 'em,' and the Legislature says, 'We'll see your tax, and we'll double it,' and everyone went home happy other than the oil industry. It's a very surprising turn of events."
Eric Croft, a former Democratic state representative from Anchorage, says, "On oil and gas, her positions are much closer to that of the national Democratic Party than of the national Republican Party."
In August, before she was McCain's running mate, Palin issued a statement praising parts of Obama's energy plan, especially his proposal "to offer $1,000 rebates to those struggling with the high cost of energy."
I did my own research on Palin. She is no conservative.
She is learning and moving in that direction, and I believe sincerely so. Unlike some of the other frauds. But on the job training in the WH leads to on the job disasters.
If she can't see that the list I made is deadly, either she is a lib, or too stupid to be POTUS. One brain dead POTUS is already destroying us.
Like I told someone else, she needs more time to gain wisdom. Hopefully she will. But it won't be by 2012.
My dear McGruff, merely because I (and others) have legitimate questions about Mrs Palin is no reason to call us "ankle biters".
I keep reading your post, and every time it makes no damn sense.
You have me interested. Sarah as ....WHO THE HELL HAS BALLS!!!!!!!!!NEWT Give me a friggin break! SARAH HAS MORE NUGGETS THAN THE RNC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That is because you have no understanding of the issues that it addresses.
Broadcasters have certain FCC rules to which they have to comply WRT their personnel that have declared their candidacy for public office. Once that has been done, they are required to give opponents "equal time."
"Well, it wouldnt bother me in the least if she stays with her well paying media career."
I hope she reads this, because I'm sure she will change all of her plans as to not bother you. LOL (look up narcissism)
From reading the post, you have piss'ed off all the freeper women and anyone that doesn't support your candidate.
All you have to do is tell them:
'I Will Vote For Sarah Should She Get the Nomination.'
I'll tell you if Duncan Hunter got the nod, I'd certainly vote for him before sitting out.
Myself, I'll be voting straight party ticket come this Nov and again in 2012 regardless who our side chooses as our nominee.
It's gonna be long two years here on FreeRepublic but at least it will be entertaining.
I can answer that question easily and here it is:
Sarah Palin will NOT be the GOP nominee for 2012 or any other year. She has burned up about 13 minutes of her 15 minutes of fame and by the time the primary season begins in earnest, she will not be among those running for the nomination.
Save this post to remind yourself where you heard this first.
LOL, I don't vote for genitalia.
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Xerox makes takeover bid for HP
Xerox makes takeover bid for HP
HP has confirmed that Xerox has made a takeover bid for the company.
Reports say that it's a cash and stock offer and that the combined offer could be more than US$27 billion.
HP said:
...we have had conversations with Xerox Holdings Corporation from time to time about a potential business combination. We have considered, among other things, what would be required to merit a transaction. Most recently, we received a proposal transmitted yesterday.
We have a record of taking action if there is a better path forward and will continue to act with deliberation, discipline and an eye towards what is in the best interest of all our shareholders.
The deal would make sense for both companies as their coming together could save more than US$2 billion in expenses.
The two companies face strong headwinds as sales of printers and copiers are expected to fall in the years ahead.
Just last month, HP said that it will cut between 7,000 and 9,000 jobs by the end of fiscal 2022 as it seeks to restructure itself and reduce operating costs.
What's peculiar about this deal, however, is that Xerox is a far smaller company than HP.
Xerox has a market cap of around US$8 billion whereas HP's is far larger at around US$29 billion.
However, reports say that Xerox has received an "informal funding commitment" from a major bank, which, at this point, is rumoured to be Citigroup.
Both companies stock are up at the time of writing. HP by around 6.36% and Xerox by around 3.58%.
Source: Bloomberg, CNBC, and Techcrunch


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The Dallas Independent School District is expected to officially hire Mike Miles, a former Army Ranger and U.S. Senate candidate and the superintendent of a small school district in Colorado, as its top official later today. Although Miles was named a "lone finalist" a few weeks back, his hiring was a forgone conclusion. He's got the reformer bona fides the board wanted, and a commanding presence to go with them.
The only questions to be resolved are the details of his contract, which should be revealed tonight. Here's what we'll be looking for:
Salary. Miles makes just under $200,000 at his district in Colorado. His predecessor, Michael Hinojosa, made $330,000. But Miles is relatively inexperienced, the district is in a budget crisis, and there are already plans to hire a high-priced HR chief to bolster the district's hiring process -- which, if done right, could pay great dividends.
So: There doesn't seem any reason for DISD to top $275,000, which is about $30K more than the average salary of urban supes, according to a Morning News story from this morning.
Longevity. Board president Lew Blackburn told the News that among the factors being discussed today will be the length of Miles' contract. But the length seems less important than whether the deal is structured to encourage longevity.
It will take some creativity, but the board should try to tie up chunks of Miles' compensation in longevity bonuses. For instance: If his salary is $250,000 a year, he only gets $200,000 annually until he hits the four-year mark, at which point he gets his additional $50K per year.
Another idea: If he stays less than one year, he has to let Trustee Carla Ranger drive him to whichever school district he's ditching us for. Here's hoping it's Nova Scotia Unified and that Ranger's had a lot of caffeine.
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Consulting. Much has been made of Miles' side gig as an education consultant. He has said he won't be too involved in his for-profit consultancy, but he doesn't want to give it up entirely. Besides, he says, the gig gives him an opportunity to fly around the country to see what other districts are doing, and to apply those innovations back in Dallas.
But guess what? Stealing ideas from other districts is part of the job. The district should allow Miles to keep his stake in the company but make him do his consultant work on his own time. And since the job is pretty much a 24-7 one, that time should probably come out of his vacation hours.
Performance Bonuses. We know Miles favors performance-based pay for teachers, so you can count on the board building in some incentives based on how he fares. It would be interesting to see them tie some salary to something other than standardized test scores, which seem easily gamed and of questionable worth to begin with. Instead, tie some money to gaining back enrollment, creating stronger teacher pipelines or other innovations.
Sail Boats. The district should not buy Miles any sail boats. Given the budget crisis and lack of sailing options, that would be considerably weird.


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The one person I always look forward to seeing during Royal Ascot is Danielle Lineker.
This year I was left very disappointed by her look as she was a tad sombre for an event which is known for attendees wearing bright summer colours.
Dressed in a Roland Mouret 'Annabelle' black-and-ivory dress from the Spring 2012 collection, this look feels more like she's heading to a funeral.
Her dress was styled with black accessories including a floral hat with a veil, a Chanel clutch and pumps.
Love or loathe?
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Something real happened that created some limitations and affected your ability to make certain choices. The vast majority of excuses are like that, which is precisely why they are such potent forces for keeping you from moving forward. What ever the excuse is, it did occur. In that sense it is true. But the problem is that it is only true in regard to the way it shaped your life in the past. Excuses keep you from fulfilling your potential.
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Psalm 94 New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)
Psalm 94[a]
A Prayer for Deliverance from the Wicked
1 Lord, avenging God,
3 How long, Lord, shall the wicked,
8 Understand, you stupid people!
12 Blessed the one whom you guide, Lord,
16 Who will rise up for me against the wicked?
20 Can unjust judges be your allies,
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Poll scrutiny in Pakistan tests candidates' knowledge of Islam
Over the past few days, Pakistanis have been treated to the spectacle of politicians struggling to recite Quranic verses and answer questions about Islamic law as part of the scrutiny of nomination papers for the next month's general election.world Updated: Apr 04, 2013, 19:36 IST
Over the past few days, Pakistanis have been treated to the spectacle of politicians struggling to recite Quranic verses and answer questions about Islamic law as part of the scrutiny of nomination papers for the next month's general election.
In footage aired on television news channels, Returning Officers across the country were seen asking prospective candidates to recite specific Quranic verses from memory and to explain the method for offering the 'namaz'.
In one instance, a candidate from the Jamaat-e-Islami, a hardline religious party, struggled to recite a Quranic verse that is known to most Muslims.
One candidate from a religious party in Sindh told the media that the Returning Officer had asked him if it was permitted to offer the namaz after wearing perfume.
The candidate cheekily replied that it was permissible if the perfume contained no alcohol.
The persistent focus on such issues made the scrutiny process seem like a "religious studies exam", The Express Tribune said in a report.
In some cases, the questioning of candidates took a distinctly personal turn.
In Lahore, candidate Tayyaba Sohail Cheema was told by Provincial Election Commissioner Anwar Mehboob that she didn't look her age.
"You don't seem to be 35, show your face to all around so that people can see that you seem much younger," Mehboob was quoted as saying by The Express Tribune.
Shahid Sohail, the husband of another candidate, Sadia Sohail, was given a lesson on marital life by Mehboob.
"When your wife will become (a parliamentarian or legislator), all the arrangements at your home will be ruined and no one will be there to attend to your children and they will be ruined," he said.
The Returning Officers have not spared even persons with powerful connections.
Owais Muzaffar Tappi, a Pakistan People's Party candidate in Sindh and a close aide of President Asif Ali Zardari, was asked how many times Muslims have to pray every day.
In footage beamed on television, Tappi looked visibly uncomfortable as he took time to explain the method for offering Fajr or pre-dawn prayers.
Much of the questioning is rooted in the Election Commission's efforts to implement a Supreme Court directive to conduct the scrutiny of candidates in line with two articles inserted in Pakistan's Constitution by military ruler Zia-ul-Haq as part of his Islamisation drive in the 1980s.
Article 62 states that a person will not be qualified to contest polls unless "he is of good character and... has adequate knowledge of Islamic teachings and practises obligatory duties prescribed by Islam as well as abstains from major sins".
The article further states all candidates must be "sagacious, righteous and non-profligate, honest and ameen (faithful)".
Article 63 lays down the grounds on which a person can be disqualified as a member of parliament.
Political parties have protested against this addition to the scrutiny process but leaders are uncomfortable about speaking out openly as it involves sensitive religious issues.
On the other hand, the Election Commission has said the new measures are in line with constitutional requirements.
Civil society groups have long called for the repeal of Articles 62 and 63 of the Constitution, saying the Election Commission's new process of scrutinising candidates amounts to "Zia-era vigilantism".
Bashir Jan, a senior leader of the secular Awami National Party, told the media that testing a candidate's faith in Islam by asking him to recite Quranic verses was not appropriate.
"One can't reject any honest and upright candidate just because he has not learnt any Quranic verse by heart," Jan said.
Besides religious issues, the questions from Returning Officers have focussed on issues that commentators have described as bizarre.
In Karachi, Sunni Tehrik candidate Zahid Ahmad faced embarrassment when he could not give the full form of the abbreviation LLB or spell the words "graduation" and "superintendent".


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How to Frame a Painting With Thin Strips of Wood
Framing your own painting can save money and add DIY flair to artwork throughout your home. You can also personalize and customize your pieces far beyond what traditional frames allow. Paint, texturize and embellish the simple wood strips to create a unique frame perfectly suited to the art piece or its surroundings. Accent whimsical prints for a little girl's room with marabou feathers, colorful rhinestones or silk flower petals glued to the wood frame. For a boy's room use building blocks, action figure-sized tools, camouflage fabric or sports items to highlight and frame a print or photograph.
Purchase lattice or other thin wooden strips. While lattice is often recommended, other thin strips of wood, from scrap lumber to paint mixing sticks, can be used. You will also need luan, which is a mahogany veneer plywood. Luan creates a sturdy panel to secure the lattice.
Measure the wood strips. Sand any splinters or rough patches before you paint or add decoration, and paint or seal before cutting to avoid spills on the framed piece. Save a small amount of paint or finish for touch-ups after the frame is assembled.
Cut the luan and wood strips using a miter saw. Leave an extra 1/2 inch of luan on each side of the panel to accommodate the wood strips. Create straight cuts across the wood strips and miter the edges to a 45 degree angle to create a smooth frame with fitted corners. For a less formal frame, overlap the strips, leaving the excess on each side for a Primitive or Americana style.
Attach the wood strips to the painting. Because the strips are nailed directly into the stretcher, avoid this framing method for expensive or irreplaceable paintings. Use wood glue or carpenter's glue on each piece of lattice to affix it more securely to the luan. Use one penny nail every 1 to 3 inches or 3 to 6 inches, depending on the overall size of the painting, and use wood putty to fill in any remaining gaps.
Embellish the frame with decorative accessories or simple designs. For a canvas print in a child's room, a colorful frame with small LEGO blocks or Barbie clothes around the edges creates a fun and elaborate frame for a simple painting, such as their name or initials. For more intricate paintings, use gold leaf or simple black paint to create a subtle frame that won't detract from the artwork itself.
Things Needed
- Lattice or other wood strips
- Luan
- Screws
- Hammer
- Penny nails
- Wood glue
- Tape measure
- Sandpaper
- Miter saw
- Paint or stain
- Sealant
- Embellishments
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In this second post about Chile's earthquake I would like to study the chart of the event itself, calculated with the coordinates of the epicentre (35 S 50 – 72 W 43). Below is the Chart, for February 27, 3.34 am (Chile Day Light Saving Time), the time the massive earthquake struck:
As I pointed out in my previous post, the Nodes of the Moon are aligned here to the horizon at the time and place of the earthquake (the North Node in Capricorn on the Ascendant and the South Node in Cancer on the Descendant). In the recent big event in Haiti the Nodes were also aligned to the local horizon, but in the reverse order (South Node on Ascendant, North Node on Descendant).
The Lunar Nodes represent the axis of destiny in every Chart (person or event). When they are highlighted in transit they trigger important events that influence the destiny of a person, or, as in the case of a mundane Chart like this one, of many individuals.
The South Node (Cauda Draconis, the Dragon's Tail) is traditionally considered more difficult, dealing with what of the past we need to move away from, in order to grow. The North Node (Caput Draconis, Dragon's Head) is less difficult, dealing with the future and growth of consciousness. Certainly this last event in Chile, horrible as it has been, is not comparable to the devastation that occurred in Haiti, where the dead toll has risen to about 220.000. In this case then the Nodes have confirmed the nature traditionally ascribed to them.
There are many scientific and social reasons for the more confined effect of the Chilean earthquake, despite the fact that it has been estimated to be 500 times stronger than the Haiti's one: the quake in Chile occurred 34 km underground, while the Haiti's earthquake was much closer to the earth's surface, a mere 13 km. Also in Haiti the epicenter was very close to the very populated city of Port-au-Prince, while the closest city to the Chilean epicenter was Concepcion, 115 km away. And Chile is a much more prosperous country than Haiti and also much better prepared for earthquakes, because in Chile these events are more frequent.
The transiting Moon in Leo, at the time of Chile's quake, was in the local Eight House, the sector in every horoscope that deals with death and loss. And, in an Event Chart such as this, the Moon represents the common people, going about their everyday business. The Moon is also applying widely to an opposition to the three Planets conjunct in Aquarius, Mercury, Neptune and Chiron. Mercury has in fact reached the conjunction to Neptune and Chiron just on the day of the quake. The event happened under the sea's floor (Neptune rules our Planet's oceans) and caused a wide spread tsunami alert for countries as far away as Japan and Australia.
So it seems that Mercury, messenger of the Gods, acted as a catalyst for the release of the Neptunian and Chironic energies. The conjunction Neptune Chiron, still very close to exactness and remaining active until early next year, is one with great potential for healing, but also for unwarranted pain and suffering, on a massive scale. I did found also interesting that these three planets are all on the 26th degree of Aquarius, 90 degrees away (square or difficult angle) to Algol, the star depicted as the head of Medusa, the same that had such a connection with the Haiti's event (post on Medusa and the Haiti's earthquake).
To return to the transiting Moon in Leo, our Lady of the Night is also the apex of a Yod, a well known astrological configuration, called by some the Finger of God, with Venus and the Ascendant at the other angles (both 150 degrees, a quincunx aspect, away from the Moon) and in sextile aspect (60 degrees) to each other. Yods are said to represent crisis of self-awareness, when we need to repeat certain experiences in order to gather their spiritual essence. To me this configuration seems mainly positive and could be a symbol of the fact that the devastation could have been a lot worse if the people hadn't been prepared by previous experiences and well equipped to deal with such emergencies.To be noted too is the fact that Venus is in positive aspect to the transiting Nodes (trine and sextile), another positive testimony. The Moon and the Eight House in Leo are ruled by the Sun (Ruler of Leo) in Pisces, enhancing the importance of the Eight House's affairs in this Horoscope (for House tutorial, click here).
Another powerful and obvious influence in this Chart is the culmination of Saturn, here the most elevated planet of the lot, and ruling the whole Chart because Capricorn, Saturn's own Sign, is on the Ascendant. Life is not easy when Saturn occupies this powerful angle. The limitations and restrictions imposed by the Lord of Karma come to the fore when Saturn happens to dominate the Horoscope in this way. Also the giant ringed planet exerts a more powerful pull while crossing any place's meridian, as it has been proved by this event. Furthermore the Moon in the House of Death and Loss is in semi-square (45 degrees away from) to Saturn and the Mid-heaven to which Saturn is conjunct. And we shouldn't forget that the square Saturn-Pluto, exact earlier this year, is still fairly active (only 2 degrees away from exactness) and due to become exact again this year (see my 2010 Forecasts articles). This is one of the most difficult transit of the whole year. Pluto, in the Chile's earthquake Chart, is transiting the Twelfth House of Fate and Self-undoing, indicating hopelessness in the face of events more powerful than any individual or group. Acceptance of fate, building resilience and character are the hard-earned benefits of the close contact of these two difficult planetary energies.
Last, but certainly not least, the Sun is applying to a conjunction to transiting Jupiter, a yearly event, just on the day of the earthquake! Despite many controversies surrounding the subject, giant Jupiter is considered by many to have an extremely powerful effect on seismic and volcanic activities on our planet. The close conjunction (alignment in longitude along the earth's ecliptic or orbit) seems to confirm the ancient astrological lore about Jupiter.


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The company needed to "get itself in order" and "rethink its position a little better", he admitted. The company's financial status upon Robertson's appointment as CEO four weeks ago was "not very good".
Robertson said the first step in the company's strategy overhaul would be to terminate a three-month advertising contract with News Ltd.
That arrangement had seen Travelshop presented as a traditional agency rather than a web-enabled travel agency, he said, due to Travelshop's previous management. "I don't blame News Ltd at all," he said.
Travelshop has seven retail outlets in Western Australia, with expanding points of presence in Sydney and Melbourne. The company recently announced it would acquire Melbourne offline travel agency Croydon Travel. That acquisition, Robertson said, would see annual revenues pushed up towards $55 million next financial year.
Robertson said the termination of the deal with News was not due to any widespread cost-cutting strategy. On the contrary, he said his company would further develop its advertising arrangements with local Ninemsn travel arm Getaway, which he said was "working better".


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Okay, rather than continue to prove (and re-prove) how many of the profiles on OKCupid are fakes, I'm gonna get real. I'm gonna come clean about the sad reality of disappointing dates and awkward interactions. Because it isn't only OKC's fault. It's mine.
Here's one example of back-and-forthing gone awry:
Him: Aren't you the bartender ?
Me: Ex bartender.
Him: Yes, I remember you invited interested parties to visit you at your gig. What are you doing now?
Me: Making hats and other costumery. Not much different, just no bar shifts at the moment. And you're welcome to come watch me craft!
Him: Where do you craft?
Me: In my living room.
Him: Is it that entertaining to watch ?!
Me: No. It was a joke. Sadly, humor doesn't translate very well online. You asked what I was doing now and I went with "doing" as inviting people to visit me while I'm working.
Him: Which part of the city do u live ?
Me: East Village. Near the bar I'd invited people to.
Him: As interesting a woman as you seem to be , I don't drink and given the brewskis in your photos it looks like you like to party!
Me: Oh well. Heaven forbid you might get to know me and find out. Your decision.
Aaaaaaand, end of discussion. So why the hell was this guy emailing me to begin with? Those photos with "brewskis" didn't miraculously appear. They were there from the get-go. I don't post pictures of myself sitting on my couch NOT drinking. Or in the gym NOT drinking. Mind you, I'm a part-time alcoholic. But still. How horrible would it be to meet "an interesting woman," if only as friends? Or to meet someone new? Does it NEED to be only for a long-term relationship? Asshole. SOBER asshole.
Here's another communication fail. My "conversation" was prompted by info in the man's profile:
Me: I'm up for meeting in person as soon as is reasonable, no endless email exchanges or (horrors!) phone calls or texts. That said, if you're interested, I've now made the first move!
Him: Hi Abby,
Yeah, you've made your move, and I like a determined woman.
However, I have to tell you I've seen your profile a while ago and was mostly admiring the costumes and "tattoos", and in the recent times have just stumbled on your profile over and over again while aimlessly wandering the wildernes that is OK Cupid, therefore I wasn't actually aiming to contact you.
(Blame it on the tiny thumb avatars – way too small for my tired eyes – under the heading "You might like"…)
I was thinking I may be too "tame" for you, though we will never know that for a fact unless we try it out empirically, so – why not: I'm all for meeting and may have some time towards the end of this week, to be exact Friday night, Saturday during the day (before 5 pm, working the evening) and Sunday.
I'm up in Harlem, but we can meet wherever convenient for you, I like traveling…
Let me know.
Me: D.,
Too tame for you? Meaning what? I managed to be polite and witty through a dinner with a Republican banker from Connecticut. I will assume you're at least a BIT less "tame" than he was. (Is? He DID assure me that he'd been to Woodstock. Yes, the original Woodstock.) Anyway, yes, no way to know without meeting, though your lack of enthusiasm is a little contagious.
If you think you might actually be serious about meeting me — and as I say on my profile(s), the goal of enjoying each other's company for an hour or two is lofty enough without worrying about "forever" and all that — get back to me. I haven't been to the Garage Flea Market (24th/25th between 6th & 7th) so maybe we could stroll through? Grab a coffee before or after?
If any of that (meeting me, aiming for friendship initially, strolling through a flea market, coffee?) appeals, yeah, lemme know! This is decidedly an imperfect "system" but a means to an end, I suppose.
Him: Hi Abby,
You are spot-on on almost all points above.
Lack of enthusiasm is the right definition for it, though it's not for you per se. So, I didn't want to appear to be a creep – visiting your profile multiple times without contacting you – but I ended up being an asshole – telling you "meh – we might as well meet, but only if you insist". You seem like a nice person and you deserve the right amount of interest. Which I did not show.
In my defense right now, it seems as if I'm in some kind of valley on the OK Cupid "valleys and peaks" path. So you may not believe me when I say "it's not personal" – how could you? – but it isn't, it's just me not being particularly enthusiastic about anything…
And that is a wrong start, period, whether thinking of just now of forever, regardless.
P.S. When I said "tame", I meant I'm not "plotting activities" all the time and all over the city and/or continent, though I'm not exactly the couch potato. (Woodstock..? I was otherwise engaged at the time, but had replayed it numerous times in my bedroom in the succeeding years, thanks to the triple LP I still have, though not recently…)
Me: Would it be that awful? Honestly? I'm an interesting person.
Honestly? He couldn't even be bothered to see this through and meet me? And does this mean I should change my profile to say that I essentially sit on my ass waiting for some — ANY — human companionship? Does "planning things" make me so wild that no normal man could possibly imagine himself able to handle the enormous burden of entertaining me? Holy hell.
Yet another fail, on my part, to engage a fellow human. Again, I reached out, based on an interesting profile. What an idiot I am. He said on his profile that he's in Vermont until April. So I thought I was safe in merely making contact.
Me: Hi there,
I decided not to be dissuaded by your "replies very selectively" rating or the fact that you're not available for coffee or a beer (or wine, for you, if you prefer) in the (very) near future.
All that said, you sure do sound interesting. Sorry, I'm not usually one to gush but you would make a good TV show. Or Lifetime movie…Perhaps something on the Cooking Channel?
I'm hoping you're experiencing enough boredom to spend more time than usual on this site and that you will, out of said boredom, respond.
Him: Good Morning Abby,
Depends on very near future. I am in Brooklyn till Saturday morning. Had to dash back to Brooklyn for a couple of days in between snow storms.
Me: Hmmm, does this mean you're available for a coffee or beer? [Fuckin' hussy.]
Him: Shoveling snow at my store right now. No plans for tonight or tomorrow afternoon at the moment. Subject to change. [Sounds positively RIVETING!]
Me: Yeah, no plans for tonight either, with all this "weather." Let me know if you'd like to make a plan!
Him: Where in New York are you? [I always love this question. Like there's a right and wrong answer? Friends tell me that people list themselves as living in "New York" when they are, in fact, living in New Jersey. Or worse!So I guess it's not a completely ridiculous question.]
Me: East Village. [Which, one might've assumed, given the "EV" in my screen name. Perhaps not…]
Him: I can hop up there or nearby. I would love to have Chinese at Pings on Mott St.
Me: Tomorrow, perhaps?
Him: Lunch, coffee or hot chocolate?
Me: If you're craving Ping's, let's do that! Hot chocolate for dessert?
Him: More Chinese food than Pings per say. Lunch I would pick a dim sum place.
Me: I'll leave it up to you. I work for myself so I can do either lunch or dinner. And hot chocolate knows no hour.
[This exchange took place around noon, all in quick succession. When I hadn't heard back from him by 10pm, I made other plans for lunch.]
Me: Looks like I can only do dinner tomorrow. Let me know if that works for you!
Him: Hey,
Sorry I have plans with my son, Maybe next time I am in town.
Me: Okay.
And that was that. Why bother telling me you're in town? Then why bother telling me when you're available? Only to become UN available? Why bother beginning to make plans at all? I guess that was my bad for not keeping me day wide open. Sigh.
Near-misses shouldn't be anything to get stressed about but when you spend as much time at home, alone, as I have lately, it does have an effect. Sadly. Even worse are the dates I enjoy and the men I never hear from again.
A while back I went on a date with a guy who was super tall and the perfect age (a year or two older…perhaps not "ideal" by my "standards" but certainly "proper"). He showed a more-than-nodding acquaintance with the neighborhood and picked a place. He showed up on time, wearing black jeans and a motorcycle jacket. He suggested fancy cocktails, which were yummy, and ordered a selection of tasty tapas. Then he paid. Thus far, many points accumulated. Next? The invitation to go somewhere for an after dinner beer. Ding-ding! Off we strolled to Manitoba's. More points. After not one, not two but three beers later (one round of which I insisted upon paying for), he said he needed to get going. We walked down Avenue B till my block and hugged goodbye, with smiles, "that was fun"s and "I'll be in touch"s. I never heard from him again. Who's to say it would've worked out. But add to all of his particulars that he's a music producer and in a band. That his last girlfriend (who is deceased, not an "ex") and I traveled in similar circles. That he gave up his East Village apartment for a family home at the beach (!!!) so, you know, I could offer him a place in the city and he could offer me a place at the beach (!!!). I was envisioning a bright future. But no. Nothing. Not even an invitation to see his band. Ah well.
I don't post the good dates because, well, I don't want to risk a guy reading about himself and ruining the chances of romance blooming. Which doesn't mean I don't go out and actually enjoy the company of men I meet online. I've had a few dates over the past few months that were really fun. The men were smart and engaging, our conversations stimulating and entertaining, the checks chivalrously paid. I'm not sure which is worse, never hearing from someone I was truly interested in seeing again or enjoying myself with a man I can't imagine sleeping with. Either way, the disappointments have been adding up and I've considered retiring from the online dating world. But for now, I will post this and wait for the nasty comments, which have become as emotionally debilitating as the dates themselves.


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The French girl goes home tomorrow. Eilene is planning to have a bunch of her friends over for dinner, because Jan is teaching tonight. The question is what to feed them.
Eilene suggested mac&cheese. I suggested using Gruyére, instead of the orange stuff out of the box. Eilene said, "How about curry power?" I remembering how much people liked the Gobi Musallam au Gratin and suggested adding cauliflower. Eilene said that except for the one who would pick out the vegetable that this was a good idea. All of Eilene's friends like bacon, so in it goes. Thus a new dish is born.
Yes, the title is in four languages, but fusion cooking is all American. This is not for Jan, who doesn't like mac&cheese and needs something low fat. This is not for Chris, so I do not have to make it without starches. With the exception of the one who may pick out the vegetables, Eilene's friends will happily eat pretty much anything I put in front of them.
After Feeding Frenzy: I did get a taste, but 6 teenage girls licked the plate clean. In the afternoon the French Girl and Eilene baked a chocolate cake for dessert. A word on the frosting: Eilene's friends call our home a LBGT safe house.
Karl's Gobi Pasta au Gratin with Bacon
1 cauliflower, small
6 cloves garlic crushed
2 sprigs lemon thyme
1 bay leaf
½ tsp. black pepper, fresh ground
½ esp. Kosher salt
¾ lb. macaroni (about 2½ cups dry)
½ lb. thin sliced smoky bacon
Karl's au Gratin Sauce
3 Tbs. reserves bacon grease (or butter)
3 Tbs. flour
2 cloves garlic, mashed
1¾ cup milk
4 tsp. curry power
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
½ lb. Gruyére, grated, separate uses
Pinch nutmeg, fresh grated, separate uses
Pinch black pepper
Pinch Kosher salt
2 Tbs. snipped chives
1. Remove the leaves and toughest part of the stem from the cauliflower, break it into large florets.
2. Put the cauliflower in a large pot and add the garlic, thyme, bay leaf, pepper, and water to cover.
3. Bring the pot to a boil and then reduce the temperature to medium low. Simmer until the cauliflower is ¾ done (about 15 minutes).
4. Transfer the cauliflower to a plate to cool slightly. Reserve and strain the cooking liquid.
5. Return the liquid to the pot and add the macaroni. Simmer until al dente (about 8 minutes).
Tip: It is OK if they are slightly less than al dente, because they will be cooked a second time.
6. Fry the bacon crisp in a skillet and set aside to cool. Reserve 3 tablespoons of bacon grease.
7. In a small pot, add the reserved bacon grease and flour and cook stirring constantly until lightly browned.
Tip: Cooking grease and flour is called a roux. Although this is usually done with butter you can use any form of fat.
8. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds more.
9. Add the milk, a bit at a time, and continue stirring until the sauce has started to thicken.
10. Stir in the mustard.
11. Reserve ½ cup of the cheese and add the rest, a bit at a time, stirring constantly.
12. When the cheese is almost completely melted, add the nutmeg, pepper, and salt. Continue stirring to mix.
13. Chop the cauliflower into small florets and mix it with the macaroni in a large bowl.
14. Crumble the bacon and add it to the pasta mixture.
15. Pour ¾ of the cheese sauce over all and stir to mix.
16. Pour the mixture into a large Pam-ed baking dish.
17. Spread the last of the cheese sauce over all and put the baking dish into a 500º F for about 10 minutes.
18. Remove the baking dish from the oven and sprinkle the reserved cheese on top.
19. Return it to the oven and switch the oven from bake to broil. Broil until the cheese is starting to brown well (about another 10 minutes).
20. Garnish with the chives and a few gratings of fresh nutmeg and serve.


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Resistencia: Hip-Hop in Colombia
Brought to you by a guy called Tom Feiling. Unashamedly, a former campaigns director for the TUC's Justice for Colombia campaign, a left wing out of touch union operating in the UK. This and other unions donate vast amounts of funds accumulated by it's members and used explicitly to influence a party's political agenda against the interests of democracy.


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Megan McQueen, a professor of theatre at New Mexico State University who specializes in musical theatre, will be presenting four lectures about the musical sensation Hamilton for four consecutive Saturday mornings in April from 11 am – 1 pm at the Doña Ana Arts Council Arts & Cultural Center, 1740 Calle de Mercado in Mesilla. This is an encore lecture series, as she recently presented four lectures titled Hamilton: The Inventive Storytelling of a Musical Sensation for the Academy for Learning in Retirement in January.
The four-part Hamilton lecture series will be April 7, April 14, April 21 and April 28 from 11 am – 1 pm with a cost of $50 for all four presentations. Ms. McQueen will be donating her time, with all proceeds going to support Doña Ana Arts Council's arts education programs for children.
As an avid Broadway musical attendee, McQueen spent quite a bit of time learning about the musical Hamilton, even attending it in New York City twice, as well as attending workshops with original cast members. McQueen has followed the composer Lin Manuel Miranda since attending his first musical hit "In the Heights" in 2007 (even before it went to Broadway).
Says McQueen about Hamilton, "The music is so unique, that upon first listen, people often state that it all sounds the same. And that's a pretty common phenomenon when a composer has a distinct voice." But, according to McQueen, Hamilton's complex, nearly 3-hour score holds up to intense scrutiny. From hip hop origins to traditional musical influences, from motifs to key relationships, she will discuss musical elements of the production during each of the four lectures.
April 7 at 11 am: Discuss the team who createdHamilton and summarize its massive impact on our culture.
April 14 at 11 am: Analyze the choreography and design elements of sequences of the musical.
April 21 at 11 am: Examine several songs through a feminist perspective.
April 28 at 11 am: Discuss other aspects of the musical's storytelling as requested in the prior three lectures.
According to McQueen, "Each of the presentations will culminate in a live performance of at least one number from the show that relates to the topic of the day presented by dynamite Las Cruces talent."
"Megan McQueen is an enormous asset to this community," says Kathleen Albers, Executive Director of the Doña Ana Arts Council. "Not only is she incredibly talented and knowledgeable, but she works very, very hard and is very generous with her time to support arts education. We are extremely lucky to have Megan as a part of our arts community here in the Mesilla Valley."
To sign up for the Hamilton Series, visit or call the DAAC office at 575-523-6403 or go to the DAAC website www.daarts.org (click on "Calendar of Events" and scroll to April 7 and click on the photo of Megan McQueen). The series will be presented at the DAAC Arts & Cultural Center, 1740 Calle de Mercado in Mesilla in the Bulletin Plaza next to Paisano Café. Space is limited to 50 attendees.
For more information, call the DAAC office at (575) 523-6403.
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TJ Offers Admission to 450 Students
<bt>Fairfax County Public Schools has offered admission to 450 students for the class of 2007 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. This number includes 30 additional students from underrepresented middle schools who were selected from the qualified pool of 800.
A total of 2,618 students applied for admission. Of the 450 who were accepted, 269, or 59.8 percent, are white; 3, or .7 percent, are black; 13, or 2.9 percent, are Hispanic; 136, or 30.2 percent, are Asian; 25, or 5.5 percent, are multiracial; and 4, or .9 percent, list "other" as their ethnicity. These numbers reflect a decrease from last year for both black and Hispanic applicants.
Of the group offered admission, 271, or 60 percent, are male and 179, or 40 percent, are female. The majority of the students, 344, or 76.4 percent, are from Fairfax County public schools, 55, or 12.2 percent, are from private schools, and 51, or 11.3 percent, are from out-of-county public schools.
<sh>FCPS Featured In Magazine
<bt>Fairfax County Public Schools is featured in the April 2003 issue of School Planning and Management magazine in an article focusing on its participation in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's EnergyStar program. The school system is projecting energy savings of $4.5 million annually from improvements in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, and energy systems as a result of the EnergyStar program.
An article titled, "Helping the Earth and the Budget," chronicles the school system's plan, beginning with collecting and calculating benchmark data, setting target goals, monitoring power management and setting up a pilot computer monitor power management pilot program at Herndon High School.
The computer monitor power management program will be in effect at all county public schools and centers by September; the school system anticipates a $600,000 cost savings as a result of this program.
<sh>Forum on After-School Programs
<bt>A forum to enhance after-school programs for Fairfax County middle school students will be held Saturday, May 31, beginning at 9 a.m., at Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church. Dubbed the Fairfax County After-School Network, the project is sponsored by the Fairfax Partnership for Youth in conjunction with Fairfax County Public Schools, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Fairfax County School-Community Coalitions, Fairfax County Community and Recreation Services and Fairfax County Community Services Board.
The forum will present options to expand existing middle school after-school programs to include boosting academic achievement, providing social opportunities, teaching life skills, and reducing risky behaviors.
Participants in the forum will be able to provide input to expand the program and work on one of four subcommittees: Finding Resources, Building Partnerships, Advocacy and Policy or Ensuring Quality Programs.
Registration for the program begins at 8:30 a.m., and the program is free and open to the public.
<sh>FCPS Events Calendar
<bt>Wednesday, May 14, 7 p.m.
School Board special meeting, support employee of the year. Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church.
Wednesday, May 14, 7:30 p.m.
* Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities meeting. Belle Willard Center, 10310 Layton Hall Drive, Fairfax.
* Minority Students Achievement Oversight Committee meeting. Leis Center, 7423 Camp Alger Ave., Falls Church.
Thursday, May 15, 7 p.m.
School Board work session, finance and budget. Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church.
Wednesday, May 21, 7 p.m.
School Health Advisory Committee meeting. Devonshire Center, 2831 Graham Road, Falls Church.
Wednesday, May 21, 7:30 p.m.
* Adult and Community Education Advisory Committee meeting. Pimmit Center, 7510 Lisle Ave., Falls Church.
* Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee meeting. Leis Center, 7423 Camp Alger Ave., Falls Church.
Thursday, May 22, 8 a.m.
Professional Technical Studies Advisory Committee meeting. Robinson Secondary School, 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax.
Thursday, May 22, 7:30 p.m.
School Board regular business meeting, budget adoption. Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church.
Monday, May 26
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A few days after Christmas in 1982, I was up to my knees in the inevitable detritus of wrapping paper and such when I stumbled upon a book about pre-Christmas traditions. I was about to put it away, but instead opened it and read a bit.
Apparently, in preliterate times, people sawed off circles of wood from the base of the Yule log, drew crude drawings on them and threw them into a fire.
This made instant sense. Our children and our friend's children could draw on such discs of wood. For the rest of us, being literate, we could write down what we wanted to burn – the feelings and events we needed to leave behind. That year, I had bushels to burn. This became the start of our annual Twelfth Night celebration.
A month earlier, my husband and I had been told that our youngest daughter, then three months old, had a syndrome called Cornelia De Lange. She was expected to have a 50/50 chance of living past the age of 2, and would likely be profoundly retarded and autistic. Her future turned out to be nowhere near as bleak, but we didn't know that then.
On top of that, my mother had recently been diagnosed with bladder cancer. She was in her mid-60s.
These two events fuelled my desperation to have our Christmas tree and all the leftover wrapping and boxes burnt down to absolutely nothing. I needed to have it all mean something. Anything. A massive conflagration felt to me to be just what the doctor ordered.
I called all my friends and told them to save their trees. We were going to have a party, one hell of a party. We lived on a mountain outside Mission, B.C., so a massive blaze was okay with our neighbours, who were at least half a kilometre away.
We had 15 guests that first Twelfth Night. The food I prepared was northern European in origin: sauerbraten with gravy thickened with ginger snaps, spaetzle, rotkohl and gingered carrots.
We drizzled rum on to a cone of sugar held with a set of tongs and set it alight over a pot containing warmed, spiced wine. As the caramelized rum dripped into the wine, more rum was added to keep the flame going until the entire bottle had been consumed. Whether the end result was any good was immaterial. After a glass of that, everything was good.
My eldest daughter helped me bake a cake called the king and queen of bean cake. A penny wrapped in parchment was baked into the dough. Whoever got that piece would then have to host a party in a month's time. When the days are short and the nights are long, we all need to be shaken out of our midwinter gloom.
Since then, much of this tradition continues in the same manner. My husband ignites an accelerant-doused pile of trees and boughs, and one of us declaims the line from a poem by Robert Bringhurst where Moses says: And the bush burned as they said it would.
He also contributes a political rant where we all participate in a call and refrain mocking the actions of the powerful. Occasionally, these targets are politicians and parties that other friends have actually voted for, but it seems that we are an eclectic and forgiving lot.
As our children and our friends' children grew into their teen years, the event grew up with them. Teenagers would often write two lists for the fire. One would be a humorous litany of the misdeeds of their parents and teachers. This one would be read aloud. The second, a private list and usually much longer, would be tucked into the flames in silence.
We moved up to the Sunshine Coast in 1999, and since then have added another ritual, thanks to new friends of Danish ancestry. This means wearing horned helmets and leading everyone in a rousing rendition of The Viking Song, after which a square of pumpernickel with pickled herring – or cheese for the vegetarians – is washed down with a shot of aquavit, followed by a mouthful of beer. After a few rounds of this, even the non-drinkers are off to a roaring start.
One of our friends, now grown up, was only a month old when we celebrated our first Twelfth Night. She has been at every one of them, is now recently married and qualified as a chartered accountant. She and her husband are also talented musicians. For the past few years, they have started us off with rap music, some composed specially for the event.
Every year is different, with an ever-changing cast of about 40 participants. Everyone pitches in. Eldest daughter is the cocktail queen and manages the bar along with the eldest son of a lifelong friend. Much food is consumed, laughter rings out and the trees burn as they said they would. Hopes are celebrated and losses are burned and left behind. When we are done with the fire, but before desserts are served inside, my husband and his cohorts put on a great fireworks show. After all that, the dancing begins.
And as for our daughter with CDLS, she now works and lives independently in her own house in a co-housing development. As always, she will be right in the thick of it all, dancing with family and friends till the wee hours of the morn. The night is done when the last sound to be heard is that of some dear friend snoring on the couch.
Sharon Oddie Brown lives in Roberts Creek, B.C.


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We have two venues, so rates depend on which side you want, what night of the week it is and age groups. Here is the breakdown as well as the guidelines for renting one of our venues.
Club Red has two theaters:
West Theater ( 300 Capacity )
East Theater ( 700 Capacity )
Both Rooms Together ( 1000 Capacity )
To book an event with us you must coordinate a date with our booking staff and sign a rental contract. A 50% non-refundable deposit is due when you book the date.
The payment is to be made in cash or we can accept a
The date in question is not yours UNTIL the deposit is paid. The other 50% is due no later than 1 hour before doors. If we do not get the last half, the doors don't open. We must insure we have the money to pay our staff that night, so we don't gamble on waiting till the end of the night or for any amount of people to show up.
Our rental rates cover the costs of sound, lights, access to our microphones and equipment, production personnel, bar staff and security staff. You pay the rent to us to cover those costs, and keep 100% of the door and ticketing money.
Club Red does not offer percentages or payouts from the bar.
Potential Extra Costs
– All tickets MUST be sold via ClubRedRocks.com or at our designated outlets. Third party ticketing is not accepted.
If you need tickets to sell ahead of time for your events we print them in house (at a cost much cheaper then ordering tickets from printing companies). Tickets can't be printed until the event is on the website to insure all the details are covered.
VIP / Upgraded ticketing being sold via artists, labels or any other source will need to be approved by venue management and accounted for in regards to the capacity. Ticket fees will be owed to the venue from the renter for those tickets as well.
Soundguy / DJ
– If your artist does not have their own DJ or way to play music and are counting on the Sound personnel to do it, the promoter owes that sound person $75 for the extra work to be paid at the beginning of the event. Any performer that has an unruly attitude and / or says anything negative about the sound personnel based on things that are not within their control (skipping CDs, wrong track order, etc.) that performer will be ejected.
Backline Fee
– If you need to use our drums, bass guitar amps / heads or guitar amps there is a fee that covers upkeep, tuning and installation of that gear.
Furniture Arrangement
– If the event needs all the furniture to be removed from the venue or if we need to accommodate for seated events there is a set up fee for the extra staff / time. This fee does not cover any rental or supplemental furnishings for the event, as that is the responsibility of the promoter.
High Risk Events
– For events we deem as high risk due to nature of the crowd anticipated, we work with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office to provide extra security. On risky events we will be having off duty officers in full uniform on the property, to be paid for by the promoter. The promoter will always know in advance and will need to pay in cash for their services no later than 1 hour before doors open.
Terms & Conditions
As we do welcome new business, we also have to maintain a safe, secure and professional environment for any live event. Club Red reserves the right to refuse rentals based on these and any other factors where safety or professionalism is not upheld.
Club Red reserves the right to deny entire events or particular members per event including, but not limited to entertainers, staff, promotion team, production members or any other person or persons affiliated with the event.
We do not have a VIP or restricted area. Club Red and Red Owl both have open floor plans. Other than reserving a maximum of a few tables, we can not facilitate extra security or furniture for this purpose. There is no wait staff, so bottle service is not an option at our venue.
During All Ages events there is to be NO liquor on stage, back stage, or at ANY location other than the designated drinking areas. Anyone caught breaking these rules will be ejected from the property immediately and any fines or damages accrued by this action will be a 100% financial responsibility of the renter / promoter. This also holds true for any minors drinking on the property (who will be arrested). We have zero tolerance drug policy as well. Anyone caught doing any drugs on our property will be ejected / arrested.
The Renter responsible for 100% of the costs of any damages or repairs to venue, audience or personnel resulting from artists and audience attending event.
If you would like to inquire about renting either or both Club Red / Red Owl for your event, and understand the terms listed above, you may do so with this contact form.


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Plain English Summary
Background and study aims
Innovation Unit has developed a Project Based Learning intervention called 'Learning through REAL projects'. Broadly speaking this involves teachers designing and planning projects which enable pupils to produce a publicly-exhibited output such as a product, publication, or presentation by working through project content. The intervention (or programme) has minimum requirements for the organisation of the school, staffing and the curriculum as well as classroom practices during REAL projects lessons; all of these factors can be significantly different to normal school practice. This evaluation aims to look at whether this intervention improves literacy outcomes for pupils and whether it increases their engagement with school and learning. It also aims to look assess the potential adoption of this model in schools. The project has a one-year initial phase which will be an intervention development and pilot phase (2013/14). The second phase will include the main impact study (one year - 2014/15) and will look at how the intervention works (two years 2014 - 2016).
Who can participate?
Innovation Unit will work with 8 state-funded secondary schools for the pilot phase – all of which will introduce the intervention in 2013/14. Innovation Unit will then recruit 24 further state-funded schools for the main trial – 12 will offer the intervention in 2014/15 and 12 will act as control schools with the option of implementing the intervention in future years. All pupils in year 7 in participating schools will take part.
What does the study involve?
The eight schools recruited for the pilot phase of the project use the Learning through REAL projects teaching method with Year 7 pupils. Innovation Unit provides training and support to these school and will learn from any issues that schools have. The research evaluation team feeds back to Innovation Unit based on observations and interviews with pupils and teachers. Year 7 pupils in all school complete literacy assessments as well as a survey about attitudes to and engagement with school and learning. This allows the research team to look at how well the assessments work as well as trialling some of the procedures for the main study. For the main study phase the 24 schools recruited are randomly allocated to using the Learning through REAL Projects approach during 2014/15 or to being part of the comparison group during this year which continues with normal schooling. School implementing the approach start this with pupils in September 2014 with training and support provided by Innovation Unit starting in February 2014. The intervention involves schools offering at least 20% of their Year 7 lessons as 'Learning through REAL Projects' lessons. This involves teachers designing projects for pupils that are focused on answering a key question, which cover curriculum content and end with pupils producing a publically exhibited output . At the end of the academic year, all pupils in intervention and comparison schools complete a literacy assessment and an engagement survey. We will look at whether pupils in schools who used the new approach performed better on the assessment and whether they were more engaged with school and learning.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
The Learning through REAL Projects intervention provides schools with a high level of professional development for teachers and for school leaders to help them to implement the programme. This professional development includes support on organisational set up and making organisational change as well as classroom practices, assessment and teacher development. Schools could benefit from the expertise provided by this programme which has been successfully implemented in the US. The developers expect that in schools where the intervention is being implemented pupils will increase their interest and engagement with learning and teachers will improve their teaching practices. The programme also aims to cover key curriculum content in a deeper way than normal teaching so pupils should have a more in depth knowledge of the curriculum content. Participating in the study will enable us to add to the research evidence as to whether this method of teaching would improve learning and engagement in schools. While similar programmes have been successful in the US, there is limited evidence so far as to how well they might work in the UK. As these lessons take a significant portion of the curriculum time there would be a risk that pupils in schools where the programme is running may not achieve at the level they are capable of. The change to teaching practices may have a negative impact on pupil learning due to teachers being unsure of delivering lessons in this new way. The changes to timetabling may also cause difficulty for timetabling further up the school.
Where is the study run from?
The independent evaluation is being conducted by Durham University and the University of York. The recruitment of schools and support for running the intervention is the responsibility of Innovation Unit.
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to last?
January 2013 to December 2016.
Who is the study funded by?
Educational Endowment Foundation (UK)
Who is the main contact?
Dr Andy Wiggins
Trial website
Contact information
Additional identifiers
EudraCT number
ClinicalTrials.gov number
Protocol/serial number
Study information
Scientific title
An independent evaluation of the impact of the Innovation Unit's 'Learning through REAL Projects' programme (a Project Based Learning approach) on Year 7 pupils' literacy skills and engagement with school using a cluster randomised controlled trial design.
Study hypothesis
1. What is the impact on learning (literacy) for the participating pupils?
2. What is the impact on engagement in school and in learning for the participating pupils?
3. What is the potential for wider adoption of the intervention in schools?
Ethics approval
Board of Ethics for the School of Education, Durham University, 20/11/2012
Study design
Cluster Randomised Control Trial following a pilot/development year.
Primary study design
Secondary study design
Cluster randomised trial
Trial setting
Trial type
Patient information sheet
Education trial
Intervention: This project-based learning intervention involves Year 7 being taught through a structured 'project' approach involving well-planned projects on relevant topics that aim to engage pupils. Projects are designed by teachers to include core curriculum content and are based around a driving question to be investigated by pupils, culminating in a public exhibition of work. Projects involve student-led inquiry, multiple drafts of work and critique being used in the classroom. The intervention involves specific requirements for schools on timetabling and staffing including longer lesson times for PBL lessons, PBL lessons taking 20% of the curriculum and the involvement of the English department in the project team. This PBL intervention is called 'Learning through REAL Projects' and will be delivered by 'Innovation Unit' who are responsible for providing a high level of professional development and support for schools involved. The research team will feed back to the Innovation Unit during the development period in order to improve the programme so it can be effectively implemented in a wide range of schools, and can be replicated.
Control: Business as usual.
Intervention type
Drug names
Primary outcome measure
Pupil scores on the "Progress in English 12" assessment at the end of the intervention year (2014-15)
Secondary outcome measures
1. Pupil responses to an 'Engagement with School and Learning' survey, delivered at the end of the intervention year
2. Pupil attendance (percentage of possible sessions attended) for the first two terms of the school year (obtained through National Pupil Database)
Overall trial start date
Overall trial end date
Reason abandoned (if study stopped)
Participant inclusion criteria
1. Any Year 7 pupils at participating schools
2. Schools will be eligible to take part if they are state secondary schools willing to be randomised to implementing the Innovation Unit's intervention (and pay a contribution of £10,000) or to be part of the 'business as usual' control group
3. Schools must willing to undertake all related research procedures and must have the capacity (as assessed by Innovation Unit) to deliver the intervention particularly regarding changes to curriculum and staffing involved
Participant type
Age group
Target number of participants
24 schools will be the target number of clusters for the main trial with 12 to be allocated to the intervention group and 12 to be allocated to the control group. We assume 120 pupils per cluster.
Participant exclusion criteria
Eligible pupil whose parents do not wish their child's data to be used for the study
Recruitment start date
Recruitment end date
Countries of recruitment
United Kingdom
Trial participating centre
Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring at Durham University
Mountjoy Centre Stockton Road
United Kingdom
Trial participating centre
York Trials Unit
University of York
United Kingdom
Funder type
Funder name
Education Endowment Foundation (UK)
Alternative name(s)
Funding Body Type
Funding Body Subtype
Results and Publications
Publication and dissemination plan
A report to the Educational Endowment Foundation will be published on their website at the end of the project (expected to be Spring 2017). Other publication to be confirmed at a later date.
Intention to publish date
Participant level data
Basic results (scientific)
Publication list


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Soberlink is an at-home alcohol monitoring system that supports clients in recovery and keeps them connected to their support network without disrupting their daily lives. Studies show that consistent monitoring in early recovery can lead to significantly better outcomes and more timely interventions. Daily testing reinforces accountability and transparency in one's recovery circle, documents sobriety, and gives families peace of mind.
As a Certified Soberlink Provider, our staff is trained on the Soberlink alcohol monitoring system. This modern, at-home breathalyzer technology is designed to empower those in recovery fight against alcohol addiction, while keeping their support network updated and informed about their progress.
Modern Technology for a New Kind of Recovery.
We aim to make recovery more successful and less stressful for everyone involved. Soberlink combines facial recognition and wireless, cloud-based technology so clients can test from anywhere, anytime discreetly and conveniently.
This new recovery technology utilizes a portable breathalyzer and recovery management software to make it easy to regularly screen for alcohol use 2-3 times daily. Each negative screen is celebrated as proof of our client's continued success and growth in recovery. We also serve as an additional source of accountability, providing support throughout the recovery process.
How Soberlink Works:
Soberlink alcohol monitoring device use facial recognition technology to confirm identity during each breath test. BAC results are wirelessly transmitted in real time via Verizon's Private Network to Soberlink's cloud-based recovery management software. The Soberlink System allows for custom testing schedules, as well as specific notification and automated report settings.
The Soberlink program delivers real-time blood alcohol results to anyone, anytime. The visibility of results strengthens relationships and allows for a timely intervention when necessary. Ultimately, these shared results are documented and promote accountability.


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written by Wolfgang Christian, Francisco Esquembre, and Lyle Barbato
Science essay describing the work of the Open Source Physics Project published in conjunction with the AAAS awarding the OSP Project a Science Prize for Online Resources in Education (SPORE) for its development of online tools that bring interactive computer-based modeling to students at many levels.
Science: Volume 334, Issue 6059
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Today's CometWatch entry was taken by Rosetta's NAVCAM on 30 August 2015, about 404 km from the nucleus.
The scale is 34.4 m/pixel; the image was cropped and measures 18.9 km across. The contrast was slightly increased to reveal the comet's activity as well as surface details on the nucleus. The uncropped, original image, which measures 35.3 km across, is provided below. You can stretch the contrast even further to see the full extent of the activity.
Like last Friday's CometWatch entry, this image shows the southern hemisphere of 67P/C-G, which came into view in the past few months as the short southern summer started on the comet.
In this orientation, the small comet lobe is on the right and the large lobe on the left. The recently identified regions Wosret and Sobek are visible on the small lobe and on the comet's 'neck', respectively.
On the large lobe, part of the newly named region Khonsu is visible, leading to Imhotep towards the left edge; on the upper left, parts of the Ash region can be seen, and on the lower left, parts of Khepry.
You can find a regional map here, to help find your way around the southern hemisphere of the comet.
The original 1024 x 1024 image of today's CometWatch is provided below:


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Breaking News:
Join us at the Boys and Girls Club Family Center in Bristol, CT on October 24th for STEAMFest!
On Thursday, May 28nd, the 2nd Annual Mobile CSP Expo was held at Trinity College. Students who were enrolled in the Mobile CSP course during the 2014-2015 academic year were invited to demonstrate the apps they had created during the course. Approximately 70 students participated in the event.


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name change
Does anyone know if the name Przybylski could have been changed from Przybylszewski. The first eight letters in each name are the same. Ludwicka was married to Leon Raznikiewicz. Her Mother was Marianna Kiszakiewicz and father was Walenty Przybylski.
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She tried to Control herself
And her racing thoughts.
She tried to Apprentice,
Only ended up altering her Lifestyle.
She Panicked, she was afraid,
Not wanting to Expose herself.
She tried to feel Better,
Ended up getting Bitter.
For her thoughts were entangled,
And Engrossed her Nonetheless
As if they were stuck in some Maze,
But her Pink cheeks gave her away
For exhaustion, that showed on her face.
Yet she hoped to see the Final turn,
Coz in her heart she knew,
P.S: I've tried to make sense of random words that the daily posts 'Prompts' us to write about. I think I used up all the 13 words of May. I hope you like it too.


text: Luxury villa with excellent finishing, just 300 metres from the sea. The villa has a nice garden.The villa can be controlled remotely with any smartphone or Tablet. The villa was built using natural materials, such as marble and wood. All Windows are in solid wood with thermal and acoustic Certificates. Each room has air conditioning, Internet access, Wi-Fi Network, and music video/stereo.In the garden there is a relaxing area with Jacuzzi, Sauna, Turkish bath, Barbecue and Living-Corner, connected directly to the ground floor that leads to theBar area of the Villa. The tavern is equipped with a professional kitchen in solid oak, composed of pasta cooker, chrome plate, hot stone and grill, the professional workbench has a chopping board, equipped with professional oven. The cellar consists of two fridges for red or white wines. The 1.20 metre x 4 metre dining table is in solid oak. Storage and laundry area. Sleeping area consists of three bedrooms, each with private bathroom for a total of 5 bathrooms throughout the house. Each bathroom is in marble, each one has a marble sink carved from a block of solid travertine.


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When i open a file that was created as "detailed network diagram", it open itself as "basic network diagram".
So if i need to add shapes from "detailed network .." i have to copy the diagram to a new file opened as "detailed network ..".
So how to opening directly files as "detailed network diagram"
Why not just open the "detailed network Diagram" shapes group once the file is opened?
I agree that Visio should auto-open the shape groups that were open when the file was saved, but in this case, re-opening the shape groups manually sounds like an easier workaround then copying the entire diagram into a new file.
Also, what version of Visio are you running?
IT Desktop & Network Consultant - MOS Master Certified, MCP, MCSA, MCITP - Windows 7, CCNA Certificate Pending, A+, Network +
I use Visio Standart 2010.
The problem is that i didn't find the way to open it when the diagram is opened.
On the right i have the shape bar, with in the menu "more shapes", there there is "network" but in the network section the "detailed network..." doesn't appear!! :-\
I think this should be the place where i can find it, no?
That is correct.
Once you have the file opened, you should be able to go to the Shapes Sidebar, then select More Shapes. From the pop-out list, select the Network heading and Detailed Network Diagram should be one of the selections.
If it is not appearing in the list, I would recommend a repairing the Visio installation as those are built in shapes files that are installed with Visio by default.
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Mon, 19 September 2016
Back from hiatus! New Intro! The Pundits talk about Cody's trip to Milan. Mark wonders if he's Italian enough to fit in. The box office get's discussed, and conspiracy theories are tossed around. Favorite film composers are debated and weighed in on and the Pundits actually agree on who they think is the best film scorer of the modern era. All this and lots, lots more.
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