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"transparent. adjective. having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are entirely visible" (Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary).
For the most part, we peruse newspapers, then consign them to the recycle barrel, or to the bottom of the parakeet's cage. But the paper is the community's principal source of local and regional information, so Let Me Get This Straight attempts to take a more careful, second look at what's published in the Naples Daily News. In doing so, the commentator needs to be mindful of print's importance in an atmosphere dominated by simple-minded video, sound bites and tabloid sleaze.
Consider the paper for August 1. Front-page articles about Governor Scott serve as bookends for a photo of swimmer Michael Phelps, reveling in another Olympics medal. On the left, "Scott's emails not included" informs readers of a program claiming to seek greater transparency in government. Scott had been criticized for not being forthcoming regarding requests for public records. New to elected office but already a quick study in phrase-making, in May he had announced an initiative meant to answer his critics. He named it "Project Sunburst." Presumably, this label was meant to make citizens think the Sunshine law was going nova. A brilliant explosion in Tallahassee would suddenly illuminate the workings of state government.
Whether you think it's wise or workable to require politicians to make public every burp and cough is not the story's point. The governor drew attention to the issue with a new plan, and gave it an impressive name. As readers learn, the promise to make public the governor's emails within 24 hours appears to be something less than a transparently done deal.
The story concludes on page 5, next to a photo of Governor Scott standing beside a Florida park ranger. Hands on hips, the governor is also dressed in a ranger's uniform. He's wearing a Smokey the bear hat and staring at the camera, eyes hidden behind aviator sunglasses. Usually, this pose struck by someone in uniform who's wearing dark glasses is intimidating. Here, though, the governor's mouth is open, detracting from the effect. He is actually at the Hillsborough River State Park, "to see if a campground at the park is ADA compliant (Americans with Disabilities Act)."
Is the proximity of story and photo a matter of coincidence? Is the effect of the governor in sunglasses meant as a visual comment on transparency? Food for thought.
Scott also figures in a second front-page story, "DOJ wants voter purge data from Collier, Lee." Here, readers learn that the Department of Justice has "filed papers in a Tampa federal court asserting the purge is in violation of the federal Voting Rights Act." The story is also related to a Scott initiative, in which the state had compared "driver license information with voter registration data to come up with an initial list of more than 180,000 people suspected of being ineligible to vote."
Here again, the Daily News is doing what it can to wipe the political windshield clean. Republicans and Democrats are sharply divided on whether election fraud warrants stricter oversight. Statistics do not point to a problem: those opposed to anti-fraud legislation insist the documented instances of voter fraud fall well below those of lightning bolts striking voters.
Republicans dismiss such comparisons as frivolous, insisting the growing number of undocumented aliens makes the country long overdue for greater vigilance in voting matters. They also argue in favor of obliging citizens to be more informed before voting. This view is not without merit, but the article explains that the governor's efforts may have violated the law.
Transparency is also important to several letters published in the August 1 issue. "They are not local" and "Keep Carr" shine a light on a pair of candidates seeking to replace two Collier County judges. One candidate is from West Palm Beach, the other from Pembroke Pines. Both are affiliated with something called the Ticket Clinic. According to the letters, the Ticket Clinic was stopped in Collier from making claims in its advertising that it could guarantee success in court, with no "points" ending up on clients' driving records.
Apparently, it's legal for non-residents with an axe to grind against Collier County judges to run against them. But in the interests of openness, clarity, and civic enlightenment, the two letter writers have joined their professional counterparts to serve the cause of transparency.
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1789 The U.S. House of Representatives held its first full meeting in New York; Frederick Muhlenberg of Pennsylvania was elected the first House speaker.
1933 Nazi Germany staged a daylong national boycott of Jewish-owned businesses.
1962 The Katherine Anne Porter novel Ship of Fools, an allegory about the rise of Nazism in Germany, was published by Little, Brown & Co. on April Fool's Day.
1963 New York City's daily newspapers resumed publishing after settlement was reached in a 114-day strike.
1972 The first Major League Baseball players' strike began; it lasted 12 days.
1976 Apple Computer was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne.
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April 1, 1938, in The Star: The Lengel-Fencil Hosiery Mill, which made a big deal of closing up and leaving town last summer (June 2) after 178 employees went on strike, today was called out by the National Labor Relations Board for engaging in unfair labor practices. The NLRB ordered the company to reinstate the employees if it resumes production here or anywhere else. The order also imposed collective bargaining with the American Federation of Hosiery Workers when the Anniston plant reopens. Also this date: Funeral services for Robert Sawyer Meigs, age 33, who died yesterday at the home of his brother, Dr. James H. Meigs of 1209 Glenwood Terrace, were conducted this afternoon by Dr. Melton Clark. Mr. Meigs, a schoolteacher and a native of Albertville, came to Anniston in 1918. Death came after an illness of about four months. Survivors include his wife and their son. Additionally: According to Mrs. C. H. Thrasher, an Alabama prison inspector, conditions at the Calhoun County jail are deplorable and disgraceful, while those at the Anniston city jail are respectable and worthy of emulation. Mrs. Thrasher said the county jail is holding 45 inmates in a space designed to hold only 25. "There isn't a sheet or pillowcase on the beds there, and evidently no provision has been made to secure either. Dirt and unspeakable lack of sanitation is everywhere," Mrs. Thrasher states in her report, which also criticizes the inability of county jail personnel to separate the hard-core adult offender from juveniles or from people who are guilty of nothing more than a traffic offense. On the other hand, Mrs. Thrasher compliments Mayor Coleman of Anniston for running a "clean" jail where the food is "wholesome and sanitary." Indeed, Anniston's is one of the best run and cleanest jails in the state, she declares.
April 1, 1988, in The Star: Lineville High School students rallied on the steps of the school's gym yesterday, with many participants wearing handwritten notes declaring "Easley stays or nobody plays." Several students held cardboard signs. The subject of their protest was the school's football coach and athletic director whom many hold in high regard, David Easley. The school's board of trustees recently voted 2-0 against renewing Easley's contract; Lineville principal Charles Lee told the trustees they should fire Easley because he lives outside Lineville city limits and because he doesn't keep the gym neat enough, according to trustee Harold Griffin, who supports Easley. The student protesters said the dismissal was a poor reward for the coach who was hired only weeks before the football season began and then led the Aggies to an 8-3 season and a berth in the state playoffs. Several said the coach had been willing to help them with their academics as well as athletics. "He let us go into his office and study and helped us study when we got bad grades," said freshman football player Johnny Hamlin. Principal Lee said the student opposition would not affect his decision. "I've been in education for 30 years, and I'm supposed to listen to students who've been in school less than 12 years and have them tell me what to do?" The school board will decide Easley's fate at a meeting planned for 5:30 p.m. April 28 in the board offices.
Birthdays of Monday, April 1:
Actress Jane Powell is 85. Actress Debbie Reynolds is 81. Country singer Jim Ed Brown is 79. Actor Don Hastings is 79. Actress Ali MacGraw is 75. Rhythm-and-blues singer Rudolph Isley is 74. Reggae singer Jimmy Cliff is 65. Movie director Barry Sonnenfeld is 60. Singer Susan Boyle is 52. Country singer Woody Lee is 45. Actress Jessica Collins is 42. Political commentator Rachel Maddow is 40. Actor Matt Lanter is 30. Actor Josh Zuckerman is 28. Country singer Hillary Scott (Lady Antebellum) is 27.
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General Hospital, 1 p.m. on ABC: Fifty years — that's a lot of drama. The venerable daytime serial's golden anniversary celebration culminates this week with the return of the Nurses' Ball. As fans have already noticed, lots of characters from the show's past have come back in recent weeks to help mark the milestone, including Laura Spencer (Genie Francis), half of one of daytime's all-time supercouples. The other half is, of course, Luke (Anthony Geary), still a regular.
Dallas, 8 p.m. on TNT: Christopher (Jesse Metcalfe) becomes the target of a conspiracy aimed at pinning the blame on him for the recent disaster and crippling Ewing Energies. As the family investigates, a new adversary surfaces. John Ross (Josh Henderson) helps Pamela (Julie Gonzalo) deal with a personal matter, which brings them closer together, while Christopher's relationship with Elena (Jordana Brewster) takes a turn in this new episode.
The Gossip Game, 8 p.m. on VH1: This reality series follows seven media personalities covering New York's fast-paced, competitive urban entertainment beat. Under pressure to get the latest exclusive celebrity scoop, these women forge a friendly rivalry as they compete to break the juiciest news about hip-hop's biggest stars.
Bates Motel, 9 p.m. on A&E: The new episode "What's Wrong With Norman?" is full of surprises. Dylan (Max Thieriot) gets one when he starts a new job and learns there's more to it than he was led to believe. Then Norman and Emma (Freddie Highmore, Olivia Cooke) stumble upon something shocking.
Monday Mornings, 9 p.m. on TNT: Ty and Hooten (Jamie Bamber, Alfred Molina) operate on a judge (Mercedes Ruehl) for what they think is a brain tumor but discover something more shocking. A difficult case in the ER pushes Michelle (Emily Swallow) over the edge in this new episode.
Revolution, 9:01 p.m. on NBC: Charlie (Tracy Spiridakos) and the gang are spared, thanks to a heroic sacrifice by one of their own, and they move on with heavy hearts and increased resolve. Nora (Daniella Alonso) joins Miles (Billy Burke) on a mission to recruit a former Militia colleague (Malik Yoba) who's a skilled killer. Rachel (Elizabeth Mitchell) searches for a power source and tries to reconnect with Charlie in the new episode "Ghosts."
Castle, 9:01 p.m. on ABC: In an homage to the classic film Rear Window, the series' 100th episode has Castle (Nathan Fillion) witnessing what he thinks is a murder in an apartment across the street while he's laid up at home with a broken leg.
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If you're reading this, most likely you are a seasoned manager in a high-technology company. Imagine this: A colleague confides that a third of his customers have gone out of business. His technology is viable, but he needs to quickly transform his company to succeed in this new (not improved) business world. He asks for your advice. What would you suggest?
Managers with an answer to this dilemma have had my phone ringing, because one proven way to change the course of a company is with training. But something is fundamentally different about these calls from those of two or even four quarters ago: Most are from managers who have never trained people in their department, sometimes in their entire company.
Why? They never had to. Only yesterday they enjoyed a dominant market share, with customers and orders galore. Customer relationships were simple to maintain. Marketing was effortless. But customers and budgets have disappeared, and sexy new technology no longer is enough. Companies that have never worried about consistency or effectiveness in selling, marketing, development, or customer service are realizing that these skills are critical.
Where does the first-time trainer begin? Who should be trained? On what? And when? This is no time to make a mistake with time or money. Here are five guidelines for choosing training.
Face First
To determine who to train, look first to customer-facing departments such as sales, marketing, and customer service. Technical skills are important, but they won't be necessary if no accounts or prospects need development.
Beware the Generic
Once you have decided who to train, find a specialist. Avoid the generics who walk in, plunk down a binder, and present an answer before asking, "What's your problem?" Most often, they have a general solution to a broad problem such as opportunity management or market segmentation. When they talk about customization, it usually entails a global search and replace of "company name" in the contents of the binder.
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What I find most effective is training that's carefully customized. Look for a training resource that is helpful in refining your goals, researches your particular needs, and applies the findings to proven methodologies. With a specialist, the chances are greater that your training will be relevant and successful.
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Often line managers prefer to be exempt from training events. Don't let them. There is little benefit to training the field in customer cold-call tactics or channel development without their managers' commitment and supporting vision.
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Find a way to start the training process quickly. My company is involved in an international training program, and we've spent months working with managers and staff to prepare for events in the next two quarters. Future trainees are asked to read articles, respond to short e-mail surveys, and talk with us about their concerns and goals. Corporate management has already seen an improvement. And when their training occurs, they will be positioned to make the most of it.
For those of you who have never had to train to be successful, welcome! Who knows? You might even get to enjoy this roller coaster we call technology training. There's a first time for everything!
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I think that Maria will win, this Wednesday, the trophy : « Best Female Tennis Player ». Because she has more fans that the two others competitors !
I agree with you! Maria's fans are more than Serena's and Azarenka's fans, but we should wait and see what will happen! Maybe Serena cheats here,too!
Tune ESPN tonight at 9 PM EST to see Maria.
Maria Sharapova is an "honest person" that is why several millions of people love her in the world.
She is famous for her honesty in life&job...in life&job it is not important to win everythings but it is more important to be honest with yourself and others...
It is not by chance that Maria Sharapova has several millions of fans so more than other competitors.. Maria is honest.
Well that's hardly surprising. Maria could hardly be described as an athlete...actually in a few months it will be hard to describe her as a tennis player.
Maria couldn't win the award but it doesn't mean that Maria is not best tennis player! Maria is the best female tennis player, she plays with her own ability and FIGHTS in each match! She is an honest player!
Maria Sharapova won Wimbldeon, one of the most important grand slam, when she was a teenage! People won't forget this! Many of the tennis players want to win this title and be Wimbledon winner but they can't and Maria did it in an awesome way!
Maria Sharapova Queen Of Tennis
Dartagnan: It is very difficult for a Russian Athlete to win an EPSY award in the USA because it is controlled by the USA media to promote the USA sport even if the fans have to vote.
Anyway Maria Sharapova is the best tennis player in Russia. Maria Sharapova promotes the Russian tennis&sport in the world.
An ESPY Award (short for Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award) is an accolade presented by the American cable television network ESPN to recognize individual and team athletic achievement and other sports-related performance during the calendar year preceding a given annual ceremony.
From their inception to 2004, ESPY Award winners were chosen only through voting by fans. Since 2004, sportswriters, broadcasters, sports executives, and sportspersons, collectively experts; or ESPN personalities also vote. Award winners have been selected thereafter exclusively through online fan balloting conducted from amongst candidates selected by the ESPY Select Nominating Committee.
VIDEO: We are happy that Maria Sharapova is healthy.
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2013 ESPY Award Nominees & * WINNERS
*Lance Armstrong: Outstanding Male Athlete
Winner of 7 tours de France + an Olympic Medal in cycling
If we consider the Serena Williams' results during the last year, it's normal that she win the award. I believed that the fans only voted. But if "sportswriters, broadcasters, sport executives and sportspersons, collectively experts, or ESPN personnalities", also vote, that's different… So, a bad "prediction"…
ONE of my favorite actors...KEVIN BACON. The man is so very versatile, he can play any role !!!


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The University of Tulsa administrators failed to alert students in a timely fashion after two TU students were robbed at gunpoint around 6:00 Thursday evening.
Tulsa police are investigating both incidents, meantime some students are frustrated they were not aware of this immediately after it happened.
"It's unacceptable," said a junior at TU, Jared King. "TU has a text message alert system that they use for weather emergencies, they could have easily used the same system to alert us about the robberies."
"I was jogging around the same time, six-o-clock last night (Thursday night) right up to my apartments here at 3rd and Delaware (where the first robbery happened) and I am just lucky I did not have a gun pointed at me," said another TU student, John Gladd.
The first report happened around 6:15th near 3rd and Delaware. The student told campus and police officers that two men, including one armed with a gun, approached him and ordered him onto the ground. The men then took the student's belongings and ran south. A similar incident was reported a short time later off campus near 11th and Pittsburg. The victim was also a TU student in that incident. TU sent an alert to students around 10:30 on Friday morning alerting them to the incidents:
This is a message to notify The University of Tulsa community of two incidents that occurred on or near campus last evening.
About 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, a TU student reported that he had been robbed at gunpoint outside the Norman Village apartments on the northwest corner of campus near 3rd Street and Delaware. The student told campus security and Tulsa Police officers that he was approached by two men, one of whom was armed with a small silver handgun. They ordered him to lie on the ground. The suspects took the student's belongings and ran south. The student was not physically injured.
While officers were taking the report at Norman Village, a second call came in of a similar incident off campus near 11th Street and Pittsburgh Avenue just east of the TU campus. A TU student also was robbed in this incident, which is being investigated by Tulsa Police. The suspects in the second robbery match those in the first robbery.
The safety of TU students, faculty and staff is always our utmost concern. Although this is a rare occurrence, TU students, faculty and staff are reminded to remain alert and to be aware of their surroundings at all times. In case of emergency or if you see any suspicious activity, immediately call Campus Security at 918-631-5555 or the Tulsa Police Department at 911.
TU officials say students were not notified about the incidents immediately because the student's debit card had been tracked to 81st and Mingo where suspects were attempting to use it. Officials say the decision was made not to send an alert because the suspects were not on campus and students were not in danger at that time.
FOX23 News did not agree that was a good reason to not alert everyone that there were two students attacked by two gunmen who were on the loose. Campus police refused to answer our questions after calling, emailing, and physically walking onto the campus to ask them personally. Records also show a campus security guard had patrolled the location on campus where the robbery had taken place just moments before the robbery.
Anyone with information about the incident can call Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS or call campus security at 918-631-5555.
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Bali offers genuinely unique shopping experiences among dedicated villages for certain arts, crafts and treasures. Batubulan, for example, is a haven for antiques and the home of Made Jojol, quite possibly the island's most famous master craftsman, while further up the mountain lies Celuk, famous for silver jewellery. The Club at The Legian or The Legian Bali makes an enviable base from which to indulge in numerous sessions of retail therapy. Jalan Laksmana, a short walk away, boasts numerous chic boutiques, including Maru, which sells beautiful handcrafted jewellery and accessories, while the Seminyak outpost of popular restaurant, Made's Warung, has a retail section, offering ceramics by the renowned Jenggala to world-famous fashions by Milo's and Bin. Most stores are conveniently open from 10:00 am till 8:00 pm daily, while the famous markets of Ubud, Sukawati, Kuta and Sanur offer marvelous venues from which to pick up that perfect objet d'art or collectible for your home.
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Your Tech Questions Answered!
Troubled Toy
Q I have been building my '85 Toyota Truggy for several years. It does great on the trails, but my power steering always overheats. I'm running crossover steering with a stock steering box from an '87 Toyota pickup and the stock steering pump, no hydraulic assist yet. I'm using a good-sized transmission cooler as a power steering cooler, which is mounted in front of the radiator where the A/C condenser use to be.
The problem occurs shortly after driving in four-wheel drive, even on the easy two-tracks that we drive between obstacles. It will overheat to the point that the power steering fluid will actually boil out of the reservoir. My tires are moderate-sized 35-inch BFG KM2s, but my front axle is welded. I connected the lines to the cooler in the same fashion that they were connected to the stock cooling tube.
I read where the power steering lines must be hooked up in a certain manner to prevent cavitations and overheating. However, I'm confused on which line goes where—from pump to bottom of the cooler, or from steering box to bottom of the cooler, or rotate the cooler 90 degrees and start over? Can you provide any insight on how to make things right? Thanks.
Fred B.
A Steering issues can be aggravating, and you're probably due for a few simple upgrades. First, be sure your steering system runs from the pump, under pressure to the steering box, then from the box to the top of the cooler, then from the cooler bottom to a reservoir, and then back into the pump. Also, if you're cooking your fluid you may have already done irreversible damage to your pump. And when replacing one part of the system it is important to drain the rest of the system, as you may have run contaminants through them all. An entire system flush wouldn't hurt.
Adding a ram assist to the system may help as well since it reduces the strain on the box. The hydraulic ram attaches to the axle and tie rod and, when activated, pushes or pulls the tie rod, assisting the steering box. When changing to ram assist you may want to have the pump rebuilt as well as the steering gear to eliminate any worn parts.
Finally, having the front diff welded could also be adding to your dilemma because it would make steering a bit harder, but I don't believe that is the major issue here.
Tall Tow
Q I lifted my '00 F-150 6 inches about three years ago, and I have not changed the gears in the axles. As of yet I am still running open 3.55 gears. What is your take on towing with a lifted truck? I am looking to purchase a trailer hitch and am not sure that it is worth it to spend the extra cash for a Class IV if I will not be able to pull a car trailer in the future.
Kenneth O.
Pearl River, NY
A Towing with a lifted vehicle isn't a bad thing, but as with any modification some care needs to be taken. I would recommend a gear change first to protect your engine and transmission. Since you have a 6-inch lift I'll assume you are running 33- or 35-inch-tall tires. I'll also assume you have a V-8 gas engine. I think going to a 4.10 gear ratio would be better with these larger tires, especially if you wish to tow a car trailer. I'm not saying you can't pull it with the 3.55 gears, but you are adding stress to the transmission and engine. Towing with a suspension lift will require a drop hitch to keep your trailer level. It is also advisable to use properly working trailer brakes, as your half-ton brakes may be taxed with the large tires combined with the load of the trailer depending on what you are hauling.


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RENO — A Celebration of Life 5K Fun Walk/Run will start at Bartley Ranch Regional Park at Lakeside Drive and Barley Ranch Road in Reno at 2 p.m. Sunday to celebrate the life of Maison T. Ortiz, 15, who died in a snowboarding accident January 2011.
The fundraising effort was launched two months after Maison's death to raise money for a memorial section of the library at Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School, where Maison attended.
The event will raise money to finish that memorial project and restore sections of Bartley Ranch Park, which was devastated by the Caughlin Ranch Fire last year.
Maison attended Lenz Elementary School, Pine Middle School and Galena High School After his death, one of his former elementary school teachers, Cheryl Raybourn, started the fundraising effort to buy books in Maison's memory.
Participants of the event may register from 1 to 2 p.m. on the day of the race. More than 850 people participated in last year's event. For more information about how to participate, go to www.Irunfor Maison.com. Registration fees are $10 per person or $30 per family.


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PSG, Ancelotti, the future
By the time you read this article, Laurent Blanc could well be the next coach of Paris Saint-German. He might also have become the latest person to turn them down this summer.
It's been over a month since Carlo Ancelotti revealed during the French PFA's end-of-season awards ceremony that he had asked for permission to leave. In that time, PSG have approached no fewer than 10 managers in hopes of replacing Ancelotti. So far, nine have rejected what they've had to offer.
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Thursday's edition of "L'Equipe" took the trouble to post a classified ad on PSG's behalf within its pages. "Rich club seeks manager" was the headline. It has been a humiliating process for a club that has sought to gain credibility in the two years since the takeover by the Qatari Sport Investment fund.
So how has it come to this? Well, you could argue that it's a problem largely of their own making and one not without irony.
PSG were allegedly ready to fire Ancelotti in December if the result against Porto at the Parc des Princes wasn't to their satisfaction. Reports claimed that they had inquired about possible replacements. If they did, PSG needn't have gone to the trouble, for in hindsight, those inquiries were more trouble than they were worth. As it turned out, PSG beat Porto 2-1, a turning point in PSG's season. Ancelotti remained in charge and went on to end a 19-year wait for a league title.
That Ancelotti had been disillusioned by events in the winter was understandable. There was a clear lack of confidence and respect for his achievements of the past and present. Some might say that PSG displayed their true colours.
And what exactly did they want from him anyway? "I'd like to understand," Ancelotti said. "Am I here for a project or for a result? It's a question."
Throughout the spring, Ancelotti indicated that he felt insecure. In an interview with "L'Equipe," Ancelotti revealed that his future wasn't linked to that of Leonardo, the club's general manager. Leonardo appointed Ancelotti a year earlier and had worked with him before at Milan. However, the revelation was interpreted as another sign that shots at PSG are called from Qatar.
Ancelotti laid out the situation as follows, "I haven't spoken with [president] Nasser [al-Khelaifi]. It's simple. We will see how things stand at the end of the season and, if the club is happy, and me too, we will continue. Otherwise, there's no other choice. It's one or the other. I'm very happy here, but if the club is not happy, I will have no problem changing."
That statement was more believable given the growing certainty that Real Madrid -- a club that has long admired Ancelotti -- would be looking for a new coach. Did that factor into his considerations? Maybe. But Ancelotti is loyal when treated in kind. He was the coach of Milan for eight years, remember?
However, as the campaign drew to a close, Ancelotti's intentions became clearer. "I can't say that I'm staying," Ancelotti told reporters prior to PSG's match against Evian. Then came his comments at the French PFA's end-of-season awards ceremony. At first, PSG refuted his statements. "Yes, we had discussions," Khelaifi told Beinsport. "I said [leaving is] not possible because he has a contract for one year more, so that's our decision."
"The priority is still that he stays," Leonardo insisted to "L'Equipe." "We have not contacted any coaches."
And so, in the space of six months, PSG went from nearly sacking Ancelotti to desperately trying to persuade him to stay. Alas, it was to no avail. The search for a new coach began.
How PSG did not see this coming is a mystery? To be fair, it's thought that they did have a contingency plan in place: Leonardo could have returned to the bench after experiences coaching Milan and Inter. Ancelotti had even joked about it in the spring.
In response to the suggestion that Leonardo might quit the club -- the Brazilian had commented to "L'Equipe" that, "I would never be coach of PSG, but one day I'd like to become a manager in England" -- Ancelotti replied, "Perhaps... Or I leave and he stays."
The prophecy could have been fulfilled. But the nine-month ban Leonardo received for shoulder-barging referee Alexandre Castro after PSG's 1-1 draw with Valenciennes in May put an end to that.
That suspension complicated matters. An in-house fallback option ceased to exist -- unless Claude Makelele, a member of the club's technical staff, steps in -- while Leonardo awaits the verdict of an appeal. However, prospects of his suspension being shortened appear slim. As a result, PSG might be trying to find a coach for just a single season.
Why might they see it like that? Well, PSG has appeared to be waiting to hire Arsene Wenger, whose contract at Arsenal expires in 2014. Many of the potential coaches already considered have rejected PSG because they have only been offered one-year deals, implying that they would only be keeping the spot warm for someone else. Why would they give up the security of their current jobs for that?
But let's get back to Wenger.
He has strong values with regard to the financial regulation of the game and that clubs should only spend what they earn. With that in mind, would he really leave Arsenal for PSG? Wouldn't he have some concerns? Of course, PSG could sell Wenger on changing the nature of the club and building it in his image. But for now, it's in stark contradiction with what he represents. And besides, with Arsenal's era of austerity about to end, why would he leave the club he loves as it becomes financially competitive again [and organically so]?
In the meantime, "the waltz of nos", as "L'Equipe" has called it, looks to have come to an end. After rumors about Wenger, Rafa Benitez, Guus Hiddink, Michael Laudrup, Andre Villas-Boas, Fabio Capello and Frank Rijkaard, the music has apparently stopped with Blanc. If he has signed a two-year deal and were to see it out, then stealing Wenger is no longer a possibility. PSG supporters will just be relieved that the situation has been resolved. Because with only 10 days between now and the beginning of their preseason, time is of the essence.


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CAREY, Linda D. (Smith), 60, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2012, at Trinity West Hospital, Steubenville, OH.
Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., and again on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11 a.m. at the Chambers Funeral Home, 1030 Main St., Wellsburg, WV with Pastor Joy Leasure, officiating
Interment will follow in Franklin Cemetery, Wells burg, WV.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tony Teramana Cancer Center, 3204 Johnson Road, Steubenville, OH 43952.
Please add or view condolences at www.chambersandjames.com.


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Assistant Professor, The Wistar Institute
Research Interests
Key words: Ras, Rac, Neurofibromatosis type 2, NF2, merlin.
The main interest of the lab is the understanding of signal transduction networks in vivo and their deregulation in cancer. We are studying the pathways regulated by the small G-proteins K-ras and Rac1 and dissecting the crosstalk between these pathways employing animal models. We are also focusing on the neurofibromatosis type 2 tumor suppressor gene (Nf2) and examining its role in the regulation of Ras/Rac crosstalk and how loss of Nf2 results in cancer. We approach these issues mainly in vivo, by developing animal models harboring specific knock-in mutations in genes of interest. These models are then used to examine the function of these mutations in development and cancer.
Currently, we are focusing on the crosstalk between Rac and Ras regulated pathways employing a conditional model of lung cancer. By combining conditional activation of K-ras with conditional deletion of Rac1, we demonstrated that Rac1 is required for tumorigenesis. We are examining what pathways downstream of Rac1 are required for K-ras-induced transformation. We have also recently found a possible link between the Rac-signaling pathways and cancer in the case of Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), an inherited disorder that is characterized mainly by development of Schwann cell tumors of the eighth cranial nerve. The Nf2 gene is a tumor suppressor gene coding for a protein called merlin, which functions as a negative regulator of Rac signaling through its direct inhibitory function on p21-activated kinase 1. We are assessing whether this function is indeed the tumor suppressive function of merlin and whether targeting the p21-activated kinases would be beneficial as a treatment modality for neurofibromatosis type 2.
Joseph L. Kissil, Erik C. Wilker, Kristen C. Johnson, Matthew S. Eckman, Michael B. Yaffe and Tyler Jacks. "Merlin, the product of the Nf2 tumor suppressor gene, is as an inhibitor of p21-activated kinase (Pak1)" (2003) Molecular Cell, 12(4), 841-849.
Yi, C., McCarty, JH., Troutman, SA., Eckman, MS., Bronson, RT., and Kissil, JL. "Loss of the putative tumor suppressor band 4.1B/Dal1 gene is dispensable for normal development and does not predispose to cancer." (2005) Molecular and Cellular Biology. 25(22):10052-9.
Kissil J.L., Walmsley, M.J, Hanlon, L., Haigis, K.M., Bender-Kim, C.F., Sweet-Cordero, A., Eckman, M.S.,Tuveson, D.A., Tybulewicz, V.L.J., Jacks, T. "Requirement for Rac1 in a K-ras-induced lung cancer in the mouse." (2007) Cancer Res. 67:8089-94.
Yi, C., Wilker, E.W., Yaffe, M.B., Stemmer-Rachamimov, A. and Kissil, J.L. "Validation of the p21-activated kinases as targets for inhibition in neurofibromatosis type 2." (2008) Cancer Res. (in press).
Rotation Projects
Please contact Dr. Kissil Directly about current rotation projects.
Scott Troutman - Lab manager
Chunling Yi - Postdoctoral fellow
Linda Hanlon - Postdoctoral fellow
Mi-young Cho - Postdoctoral fellow
Jackie Ellis - CAMB Graduate student


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Atlanta >Gifts & Novelties > Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts Inc
100 E Andrews Dr NW, Atlanta, GA | Directions 3030533.843159 -84.382263
Mon - Sat, 10am - 6pm; Sun, closed
Neighborhoods: Northside, Buckhead Village, Northside
BEST Antique/Accessory store in ATLANTA – I had heard about Boxwoods even before I moved here 2 yrs. ago. It is the most interesting, creative home accessory/antique store in ATL. I always take my out of town friends there first. One friend commented on how very friendly and helpful one of the sales persons was, and after she described her, I realized it was their BUYER! She is so incredibly nice, friendly and extremely helpful... and should be down on the floor more! Sorry, but the comment before it totally inaccurate... dont' take my word for it, just go and see for yourself!. I also do my own "plant arrangements." Very few of their plants varieties are sold at HD, and those are not as nice or healthy, and the arrangements that Boxwoods create are breathtaking! They are ALWAYS the main attraction at any party! Sorry, I don't live in Buckhead, and that's where I go first.
RUDE sales assosiates overpriced and nothing UNIQUE – DONT waste ur time what a sad disapointment ... overpriced products , rude sales assosiated and tacky gifts . Just a typical gift shop that never changes its products.. same thing every time i go in....which i dont think i will go n again... the owners need to shake things up there or Fire there BUYER.... its gone down WAY down... The plant selection is pretty good but you can find the same thing at homedepot or Pikes..... total SNOB shop!!! If you have money to throw away find a charity ......... DONT give this shop ur hard erned MONEY
buyer beware on potted arrangements – took in my own container from a previous arrangement made by boxwoods and ask for something inexpensive for kitchen counter. 70.00 dollars later I came home with nothing spectacular--yes in my own container-- plants in arrangement could have easily been found at home depot. Even emailed photo to the email address I was given when I called. No response. Yes they make beautiful arrangements and I would have loved to left mine there and taken a pre-made one home for less
Highly Recommend – Wonderful place. Not sure where that last reviewer went, but it couldn't have been Boxwoods! :) If you are looking for home accessories......this is the place. I could spend hours there. Great selection of gifts, furniture (and even plants!). Whenever I have company in town, it's the first place I take them and it's always a big hit.
Boxwoods – A store that used to be great, with unique gifts..now has tacky jewelry and clothes, which would look better in a consignment store. See the same old gifts over and over..don't go here ...nothing unique to find. Save your money
Boxwoods Garden and Gifts – From the minute you walk into Boxwoods, you are amazed at all the activity.. People smiling while picking up the perfect gift for that special person. You find things here that other places are hard pressed to get. Boxwoods has the best selection of small gifts to the most elaborate. I love going in at Christmas time.. so much goodness follows you from room to room of perfectly decorated trees and tables full of unique gifts. The plants seem to always be blooming here . The sales staff is always ready and willing to help, if they do not know the answer to your question, you can bet they will find the answer quickly all the while speaking to people along the way.. True professionals.. Check it out soon, cause Christmas is just knocking on the door..Enjoy it as much as i do.
West Buckhead's quintessential cottage shop: part gift store, part nursery and part antique shop. – The Scene
Atlantans turn to this ivy-covered cottage for tasteful gifts, from pink taffeta baby books to creamy white orchids. The cozy rooms are loosely divided by theme, such as silver and tabletop, men, baby and kitchen. A courtyard full of garden statuary leads to surprisingly large nursery areas and a charming, old-fashioned conservatory. During peak seasons, the shop hums like a beehive with shoppers of all ages.
The Goods
Boxwoods' gift selection runs from trendy to classic, with items like chenille teddy bears, leather frames, needlepoint dog pillows and antler candelabra. The store is known for clever birdfeeders, made out of unconventional materials like silver bowls and china cups. The nursery specializes in perennials, orchids and, of course, boxwood. There's also a wide selection of garden containers and cachepots.
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La Constancia Fourth Reforestation Event: environmental culture and aquifers protection (Translation)
24 August 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011 - As part of Industrias La Constancia's (ILC) Sustainable Development Policy, with water as one of its main priorities, this Saturday, the fourth annual Reforestation Event will take place in the Natural Protected Area Complex El Playón, located between San Juan Opico and Quezaltepeque, La Libertad.
More than 700 volunteers, including employees and their families, will participate in the event. Two thousand five hundred trees of different species will be planted in El Playón Complex. (Area declared a natural protected area by official decree number 70, article 1, which states: "it declares reservoir waters for the metropolitan area of San Salvador").
"In Industrias La Constancia, being responsible towards the environment goes beyond obeying the environmental laws; our commitment has a greater scope, because the conservation and protection of water resources is one of the priorities in our Sustainable Development Policy," said Carlos Habencio Fernández, chairman of ILC.
With events like these, ILC hopes to help with reforestation and maintenance of the areas with no vegetation in El Playón Complex, and to provide trees cultivated for energy purposes to the local population in order to ease the pressure they exert on the Complex's resources.
"El Playón Complex is located in the primary area for national water collection. It allows the infiltration of 699 to 900 millimetres of water annually from the 1,800 millimetres of rain water that falls in the area every year. This makes its protection and conservation of vital importance," said Blanca Estela Juárez of Technical Assistance For the Communal Development of El Salvador (ASISTEDCOS), Executive Director and Coordinator of the Event.
Since 2006, when this reforestation event first started, approximately 22,000 trees have been planted (another 2,500 trees will be planted at this year's event) and water collection conditions have been improved in around 100 acres.
These reforestation events also have an educational component. The employees participate with their families, and not only share in an activity, but also promote a real environmental culture that future generations will inherit.
In addition to the annual reforestation event, ILC has developed a protection programme of El Playón Complex with other activities throughout the year that help recover spaces of development and reproduction of plants and wild life in this area of water collection for el Salvador.
"In this way, ILC shows with specific actions its commitment to the environment, especially water resources, which is part of its Sustainable Development Policy, and also promotes an environmental culture through the staff and their families that protects the natural resources that future generations will inherit."
Note for the editor:
Industrias La Constancia (ILC) is a subsidiary of SABMiller in El Salvador.
As part of the Corporate Social Investment programs, ILC executes several activities related to the protection of natural resources, one of them, is the protection of the natural protected area called "El Playón", the most important area of El Salvador in terms of water collection.
The reforesting activity was conducted by 700 people among employees of the company and their families. During the activities 2,500 trees were planted.
This was the 4th event that has allowed the reforesting of 24,500 trees since 2006.
For more information, visit www.laconstancia.com, or contact firstname.lastname@example.com
This SABMiller subsidiary news release has been translated from its local market language to English language for publication on www.sabmiller.com. We have attempted to provide an accurate translation of the original material but due to the difficulties of translation slight differences may exist.
Note, the news release was first published in its local market on [20/08/2011].


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Comments about New Balance Stratford 479 Skate Shoes - aviator blue/scarlet red:
I had been waiting for the Statford 479 shoes to come out for months ever since I learned of who the NB team was and saw how great the shoes looked. I received them and the sizing was a bit off. They seem to run about a half size small. Once broken in they fit fine and were comfortable. I'm a very casual skater, used to ride in my youth but now I'm lucky if I get on the board for an hour once every two weeks and I was unpleasantly surprised to see the toe blow out after about 3 sessions. The suede just completely wore out where it meets the rubber sole. I don't expect skate shoes to last forever but I've had just about every brand of skate shoe there is and I've never experienced a blow out this quickly. I chalk it up to NB being new to the skateworld so I'm not too surprised. They'll learn and get better over time. They look great though, and I've already bought a replacement pair strictly for casual use.
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The shoes look great, even better than they did in the online pics.
I am disappointed as they feel more narrow and less cushiony/comfortable as comparable skate shoes.
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These are undoubtedly the most comfortable skate shoes i have ever worn. I was very impressed with how well they skate and i don't feel they require any breaking in. They offer adequate flexibility as well as the most comfortable and supportive insole of any skate shoe I've worn. I will be recommending these to any friends of mine who are in need of new skate shoes!


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Grace Ann Mason, 73, passed away Friday night, May 18, at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton. Born Sept. 2, 1938, she was the oldest child of of Delbert Lewis Price and Alice Smith Price.Â
Grace Ann was retired from Saline Radiology. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Lewis Don Price; and his wife, Tressie .
James William Middlebrooks, 83, of Benton, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 19. He was born Aug. 23, 1928 in Bastrop, La., to the late Howard Middlebrooks and Agnus (Laing) Middlebrooks Ellard.Â
Mr. Middlebrooks founded Middlebrooks Electric in 1945. He was a member of West Bauxite Missionary Baptist Church in Bauxite.
Phyllis Scott, 90, of Alexander, passed away Friday, May 18. She was born August 30, 1921 in Bemidji, Minnesota. Mrs. Scott was a retired bookkeeper, a member of Pleasant Hills Methodist Church and a longtime resident at Lake Norrell. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louie and Esther Lines; husband, Samuel Scott and a son, Vernon Lee Scott.
Edith "Jeanette" Green, 66, of Avilla, passed away Wednesday, May 16. She was born October 26, 1945 in Little Rock to the late George and Jewell Kruse.Â
She is survived by her son, Artie Green and wife Dallas of Alexander; daughter, Tracie Rich and husband Brian of Alexander; her twin sister, Jeanne Hutchison and six grandchildren, Tyler Green, Kruse Rich, Brody Rich, Piper Green, Lucas Ward and Corley Ward.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 22 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Pine Crest Memorial Park. Brother Carl Ritchey will be officiating.
The Ralph Bunche Community Action Committee has one primary mission: To level the playing field for schoolchildren.
The focus of the event is the annual back-to-school picnic held at Ralph Bunche Community Park shortly before the start of the new school year. This year's event is scheduled for Aug. 4.
Oveta Pledger, president of the sponsoring organization, said funds are being raised now to be able to once again sponsor this project that has helped many, many children in the community.
FAYETTEVILLE - The Bryant Lady Hornets completed their undefeated seasaon with an 8-4 win against the Bentonville Lady Tigers to win the 7A State Championship on Saturday at Bogle Park in Fayetteville. The Lady Hornets finish 34-0, extend their winning streak to 37 games dating back to last season, not to mention winning their third consecutive 7A State Title game.
FAYETTEVILLE – The Bryant Hornets are the new 7A State Champions after defeating the Rogers Heritage War Eagles 4-2 on Friday afternoon at Baum Stadium in Fayetteville. The Central No. 2 seed Hornets needed just four hits to score four runs, taking advantage of the No. 2 seed War Eagles' six walks and three hit batters. It was the Hornets second State Title in the past three years, making it all three years, but losing to Conway last year.
Jerry Wayne Breland, 73, born Dec. 1, 1938 in Farmerville, La., to Willie Columbus and Mittie Evelyn (Nash) Breland, passed away to be with his Lord and Savior on the morning of May 16.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Wilbur D. Breeland.
Mary Alma Pever Johnson, 87, of Bauxite went to be with the Lord on May 17. She was born July 18, 1924, to the late Hiram and Jessie Pever in Athens, Ala. Mary enjoyed working word search puzzles, traveling, bird watching and African violets. She retired after years of dedication from teaching developmental disabled adults in Athens, Ala. Her most precious memories were times spent with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, O.B. Johnson; two sisters; one brother and one granddaughter, Lori Johnson.
PEARCY – The Benton Panthers track and field team competed in four events in the Meet of Champs at Lake Hamilton High School in Pearcy on Saturday and finished fourth overall with 29 points. Vilonia took first with 52 points, followed by Conway (40) and Heber Springs (32). Bentonville and Rogers each had 28 points, coming behind Benton.
As usual, senior runner Zach Riley led the way for Benton, winning the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes. Riley won the 100 in a time of 10.75 and the 200 in 21.67.


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Red Heart/Onyx Pendant
Onyx is optional. You can make this pattern with just the heart. Simply skip steps 24, 27, 28 and 29. Pendant can be worn on Omega Chain or Black Cord Choker.
Designed by Cindy Becker.
Material List
- Beadalon® German Style Wire, 20 ga. – Hematite (5")
- Beadalon® German Style Wire, 26 ga. – Hematite (2- 6")
- Beadalon® German Style Wire, 26 ga. – Hematite (18")
- Beadalon® Chain Nose Pliers
- Beadalon® Wire Cutters
- Beadalon® Bale Maker
- Beadalon® Round Nose Pliers
- Bead Gallery® Ruby Glass Hearts
- Bead Gallery® Marquise Shaped Onyx-like
- Stones
- Ruler
- Masking Tape
Project Instructions
Step 1 Cut all wires to size.
Step 2 Lay wires out in this order: (1) 22 ga wire, (1) 20 ga. wire and (1) 22 ga. wire.
Step 3 Tape wires together, keeping them flat and in same order.
Step 4 Use Beadalon® chain nose pliers to make a small hook on bottom of 26 ga wire, (about ¼" from end).
Step 5 Find center of wire bundle and place 26 ga. hook at that location.
Step 6 Begin to wrap the 26 ga. wire around the bundle, four times. Be careful not to change the position of the wires in the bundle. Wraps should be taut and touching.
Step 7 Use Beadalon® chain nose pliers to tamp down binding wraps and trim excess wire.
Step 8 About ½" from the center binding, repeat Steps 6 and 7, but wrap only three times. NOTE: wire cuts, (ends), should be on same side with each binding.
Step 9 Repeat with other side. You should now have three bindings.
Step 10 Form the wire around the heart.
Step 11 Where wires meet at the top, bend upward.
Step 12 Make another hook on your 26 ga. wire.
Step 13 Pull wires, (at top of pendant), together and wrap with 26 ga. wire. Start closest to the pendant and work away from pendant. Make six wraps. DO NOT CUT THE 26 ga. WIRE.
Step 14 Keeping wires on correct sides, separate (keeping the 20 ga. wires straight up -- this will be for your pendant bale).
Step 15 Use smaller side of baler and form a double bale at top, using the (two) center 20 ga. wires. This will be the back of your pendant.
Step 16 Trim ends of 20 ga. wires so they are even with the top of your design.
Step 17 Use your Beadalon® round nose pliers and make a slight bend on ends.
Step 18 Using remaining 26 ga. binding wire, wrap around bale six times to secure. DO NOT CUT THE 26 ga. WIRE.
Step 19 Turn design face down so the bale ends are closest to you. Use Beadalon® chain nose pliers and begin to gently pull wires (between each binding) toward the center, forming a cage. Repeat at all four positions.
Step 20 Turn design over so front is on top.
Step 21 Pop heart into the design.
Step 22 Use chain nose pliers and repeat Step 19. Pull one wire at a time.
Step 23 Repeat between all bindings. Your heart should now be secured in place.
Step 24 Slide an onyx marquise-shaped stone onto one of the 22 ga. wires. The onyx should be slightly tilted outward and touching the side of the bale.
Step 25 Using Beadalon® round nose pliers, make small loop at end of wire.
Step 26 Using Beadalon® chain nose pliers, begin to roll the wire toward the onyx-like stone, forming a swirl. Position the swirl on top of the onyx stone.
Step 27 Repeat Steps 24 through 26 with second wire.
Step 28 Repeats Steps 24-26 with two wires on opposite side.
Step 29 Using remaining 26 ga. wire, randomly wrap it around the ends of the onyx stone. This will secure it in place. Continue wrapping all four stones, without cutting the 26 ga. wire. If you do not have enough 26 ga. wire, simply cut another 12" piece and work it into the design and wrap remaining onyx stones.
Step 30 Run hand over ends to ensure there are no sharp edges. If there are, use round nose pliers to tuck them in.


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A helping 'mudra'
Dancers convey agricultural needs
Published: Monday, June 18, 2012
Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 20:07
It almost feels like one is in India: the costumes, the music, the bells, the dancing. The North American Odissi Convention in its first showcase performed the earliest Indian classical dance Saturday in Rudder Forum.
"Odissi is a type of Indian classical dance that's from the Orissa state in India," said senior biomedical sciences major Radhika Achari, Odissi dancer and president of the International Institute for Culture and Performing Arts Development. "All the different dances are either stories of the different deities, gods and goddesses or just pure dance. It's very feminine, very graceful —lots of bends and curves."
Dancers wear vibrant-colored, traditional costumes made from silk. Silver jewelry covers the dancers from head to toe and a white headdress balances on top of the dancer's head. Bells are wrapped around the dancer's waist and ankles jingle at every stomp and every shake.
Odissi is a dance that focuses on intricate mudras (hand gestures), emotional bhavas (facial expressions), complicated footwork and agile body movement.
"It's amazing how they are able to use their whole bodies to tell the story and especially captivating are their faces, in terms of their eyes and the moving of their head. I'm just captivated watching them and I can't decide what part of the body to look at — the hands, the feet, everything is telling the story" said Kim Dooley, associate dean for academic operations in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Besides the dancing, Aparupa Chatterjee sees Odissi and other forms of the performing arts as a gateway to agricultural reform in poverty-stricken regions such as those found in India. Chatterjee is working on her doctoral degree in agriculture and life sciences.
"My research focuses on how performing arts can be used as a delivery strategy in agricultural education and international development," Chatterjee said.
Dooley, who is also Chatterjee's co-adviser, supports Chatterjee's research and mission.
"Often times traditional techniques for delivery of strategies and work in the community do not work," she said. "So we are very excited to search how performing arts can be used as a tool to train women in agriculture development in international settings."
Traveling to various parts in India including her hometown of Calcutta, Chatterjee has used her dance skills to captivate and entertain the audience, but also to help Indian farmers.
"In the rural areas they are all farmers. Not all farmers are educated, so if you tell them a terminology for technology they might not get it. But if you show them through actions they might get it better."
Having taught Odissi of all ages throughout Texas and in Maryland and Virginia, Chatterjee continues to spread Odissi as both an art form and a way to communicate agriculture improvement in impoverished areas.
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Watched a shonen series for once. Claymore. A really weird combination of melodramatic and fighty-gorey. I liked the fact they completely avoid the "main character is jesus" trope, with the main characters not really able to do anything about the token evil overlords or nasty organisation that they work for. The plot is instead completely about grudges and personal honour. Accidently going super sayan during a fight was also reprosented as being the absolute worst thing that can happen, too, which was pretty cool. Can't help but feel like the romance parts of the plot were totally limp-wristed, through.
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Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Stephen Curry poured in 25 points and handed out eight assists, as the Golden State Warriors pounded the Detroit Pistons, 113-95, on Tuesday at Oracle Arena.
David Lee and Jermaine O'Neal donated 17 points apiece, while Klay Thompson tallied 14 points for the Warriors, who snapped a two-game slide.
"I thought we did an outstanding job of sharing the basketball," Golden State head coach Mark Jackson said. "We just made plays."
Andre Drummond led Detroit with a 16-point, 14-rebound double-double and Greg Monroe chipped in 15 points for the Pistons, who have lost four straight.
"We just have to watch some film and get back to being aggressive and physical in the paint," Detroit forward Josh Smith said of the team's struggles.
The Warriors led from start to finish, as they opened the game on a 16-4 surge that Andre Iguodala capped with a 3-pointer under five minutes into the tilt.
A Curry triple late in the frame sparked an 11-2 quarter-closing run that sent Golden State into the second with a comfortable 35-16 advantage.
Lee helped the Warriors extend the margin in the second, scoring nine points and grabbing six boards in the frame as the Warriors carried a 62-41 cushion into halftime.
Curry and Harrison Barnes combined to shoot 8-of-9 from the floor for 20 points in the third, as Golden State pushed its lead to 94-71 heading into the final frame.
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Hi everybody! I woke up in love this morning in this brave new world and i said to myself that a perfect situation would be a new Weezer album. Does anybody have any information about it?
Another thing amazing thing would be that Weezer come to France! Hope for it...
Thank you for your answers! :)
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(if you're wondering if i want you to) i want you to stop doing that.
Sorry I've done a bad job, right? I'm French and my English level doesn't seem amazing...
the new album is out already...everywhere except France & San Antonio
Which one is it?
Sushimeat [spaz] said:
the new album is out already...everywhere except France & San Antonio
We don't know anything about a new album right now (save for the fact that Rivers is still demoing for it).
Thank you very much Gohi!
No problem, friend. I'm hoping we find out some more concrete info soon.
It's true that Weezer does not the necessary to promote the things they do (except the Weezer cruise!).
Some people tell Weezer is sinking. I don't wanna believe that but maybe they should try to get the world's attention again, I don't know how but it would be benefic for Weezer.
All we know is thar Rivers is currently working on new demos and that Weezer will be playing a few shows this year. I think that Weezer shouldn't release another album for at least a year, a bit longer that that would probably be better for them, but I really hope that they release a Green album deluxe sometime soon.
Like the rest of us, Weezer likes to think False Metal never happened. In fact, I wish people would stop mentioning it. It makes it harder to move on.
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And they certainly didn't promote Death To False Metal as they didn't do any songs from it on tour.
Why not. Good idea! It would be the logical following after the blue album deluxe and pinkerton deluxe!
Hugh Lovric shocked the world and said:
I really hope that they release a Green album deluxe sometime soon.


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Heat's Battier (knee) to miss time
By Ben Golliver
Miami, cruising with the best record in the East at 10-3, will have to make due without a starter for a little while.
Heat forward Shane Battier told reporters Monday that he suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee during a Saturday win over the Cavaliers. The injury, which occurred while Battier was providing help defense on a drive by Alonzo Gee, could keep him out for a week. He did not practice on Monday, according to the Miami Herald.
Heat forward Shane Battier is expected to miss at least the next two games after spraining his knee on Saturday against the Cavaliers.
"I think it could have been a lot worse than it actually was," Battier said. "I've sprained my MCL before, so I knew what it felt like. I knew exactly what it was."
"It's unfortunate we're not going to have him for the next few games," [LeBron] James said. "But we have enough guys to step up and come in and make plays."
"I will be alright," Battier tweeted on Saturday. "My knee got caught in a weird position as I got tangled up. Mild sprain. Be back in a few."
The injury can be seen at the 0:45 mark of the video above.
There's never a good time for a knee injury but the timing here isn't bad at all. The Heat are in the midst of four consecutive off days before a Thursday game against the Spurs in Miami. They then play just once more in the next four days, a Dec. 1 game against the Nets, also in Miami.
Battier, 34, has started all 13 of Miami's games so far this season and is averaging 7.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 block per game in 26.5 minutes per game. Battier is a key part of Miami's "positionless" approach and it's possible Heat coach Erik Spoelstra will elect to stay small by plugging Mike Miller or Rashard Lewis into the starting lineup hole at the three. Spoelstra could also elect to pursue a bigger approach, by inserting Udonis Haslem or Joel Anthony in the middle, shifting down forwards LeBron James and Chris Bosh.


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i thought that chin-less guy was more disburbing looking than whatever it is the girl was doing.
Oh white people.
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You think this is embarrassing now? Just wait 25 years from now when she's running for mayor of Chicago!
The truth will set you free,
but first it's gonna piss you off!
It used to be, when a pretty young coed wanted to make a fond college memory, she'd sleep with Ilaekae on the dean's desk, to be discovered by the Janitor the next morning. You see, that had some dignity! But this!?
We were so much more...creative...in our day...
No position or belief, whether religious, political or social, is valid if one has to lie to support it.--Alj Mary
Ironically, the concept of SIMPLICITY is most often misunderstood by simple-minded people. --Alj Mary
I dont think they meant it as art.
Just some weird food-pissing-shitting-blood spewing-masturbation orgy.
Ahh..sweet home Chicago!
i call myself an artist.
i draw, paint, do collage, photography, play guitar, bass, drums, piano, sing, write all my own songs, do graphic design, motion graphics, animation, 3d modeling, write short stories, poetry, and currently writing a graphic novel...
in other words... i fucking earned the goddamn title.
i actually saw this exact same performance on the street the other day, downtown los angeles, but instead of her it was this crazy black dude. he fell asleep afterwards against a wall with no pants on. i see him every day, he asks me for money every fucking time i walk by him, even if its only been 2 minutes since the last time.
yeah sure.
i actually just wrote this song for my father and recorded it as a gift. the lyrics tell a true story:
i've been on a real bluesy kick lately...
these are still rough... some of them have changed quite a bit (especially dusted, that one has vocals for the chorus now). they were recorded just so i wouldn't forget the chords (i cant write or read music so i record things). in other words... there are no lyrics... these are pure improv:
i was really drunk when i recorded this one:
this one is 100% improv from a drunken night with my buddy yun. we were just jamming out and didn't realize my dad was recording. ha
i also experiment with electronic music from time to time:
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You don't run for mayor of Chicago. You gotta pay good money for that job.
Ha ha ha! I think I was at that Gwar concert in the Palladium. The mosh pit (which was basically every place) was so intense my friend got his knee thrashed.Thats what I'm saying- they always feel lazy and half-assed. I mean reallly if you're gonna go for it- GO FOR IT. Here's what I think she should have done;
--deep red mood lighting.
--step out wearing no clothes except for a George W. Bush mask. Keep the syllabic mumbling-BUT- just afterwards scream EVERYTHING IS SHIT!! as loud and shrill as possible-THEN-
-drone industrial drum n bass chainsaw music
-Two effeminate black dudes dressed as satyrs with giant dildos strapped to their heads faux crucify her as she smears McDonalds' cheeseburgers all over herself.
--Finally--Shes lifted into the air and begins spraying the crowd with bodily fluids as the satyrs do the "running man".
And yeah, racism + art = I am not surprised Hitler already showed up in this thread.
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I think I threw up a little in my mouth... No wait make that alot... mouthwash anyone?
I can really believe that some call this art... I lived in a city in Cali where they did this kinda junk all the time. They were rich and talentless, but the money made them "Artists" anyone with a decent amount of real talent was mocked and treated like an outcast because they didn't conform to the non-conformity.
But on a lighter note all the posts have made my day PURE AWESOME!!!
Oh the joy of drama.. How I missed thee so.
Oh and Thedirtysyndicate Your music F*CKING ROCKS!!! Please post more.
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This may sound strange, but I don't mind them calling it art. I mind them doing it. Especially considering the circumstances.
I remember someone in college suggesting I go see a play written by a student/friend, and I agreed. It took place in a little room where we all sat along the wall to watch. Turns out it was a prison story, and to represent work, each actor took turns pounding a metal bat into the floor as loud as possible. I wanted to leave after the first second, but I couldn't get up and walk out, as I'd have to step over people, who all looked disapprovingly at me as I looked around. I was the only one covering my ears. After the whole "work" thing, the play was actually decent, but....
It was just a joke. we know this.
There was a good comedian talking about stereotypes, especially how only white people are crazy. Then he says, "Hell Mike Tyson is like three crazy white people."
Is that what they're teaching in art schools these days?
Christ! so even a fixed gear can opener is a b*tch to use eh?
"Don't fink!...feeeeeeewwl" -Bruce Lee
Besides that, I raise you this man, who walks around with a projector attached to his junk and projects giant images of his penis on buildings.
Give him a break, he has to project his penis onto buildings. Guy has enough problems without being arrested.
"Astronomy offers an aesthetic indulgence not duplicated in any other field. This is not an academic or hypothetical attraction and should require no apologies, for the beauty to be found in the skies has been universally appreciated for unrecorded centuries."
No, he doesn't have to yell anything, just show up at political rallies and project himself on the politicians from really far away. That's an action that speaks louder than words.
On a REALLY good night, he can cover the Empire State Building!
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Portland >Food & Dining > Monsoon Thai Cuisine
4236 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR | Directions 9721745.554477 -122.675202
Neighborhoods: Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, Boise
Known for years as "Laundromat Thai" because of its vicinity to coin-opts, it's anything but giant dill pickles and 75-cent attitude stickers. Here you'll find a more upscale atmosphere than you'd expect, and solid SE Asian dishes such as avocado curry.
poor service – I have gone to Monsoon occasionally off and on over a six year period. I always end up being reminded of how bad the service is. Once you get to order, the food generally comes fast (but not always). Not a good place to go if you have a limited amount of time for lunch.
Today I went there for lunch and asked to make sure the rice noodle dish I was ordering was gluten free. Turns out it has soy sauce in it (which contains wheat). I asked if they could get some wheat free tamari so that perhaps I could order it in the future. The answer was approximately that no, the owner is not interested in trying new things. Which doesn't make me very interested in taking my workmates there for lunch anymore.
Good Prices, Great Food! – I've been here a couple of times and been extremely pleased each time. Even after visiting Thailand, I feel that Monsoon is a tough place to beat.
all kinds of awesome – I live in the neighborhood and this is always my first choice for Thai food. The staff is consistently friendly. Our order is taken as soon as we're ready and our food is brought out in no time.
I'm a big fan of their pineapple fried rice, because I've never liked that particular dish anywhere else. Of course, I would come back for plenty of other dishes as well. I have no complaints and I highly recommend eating here if you get the chance!
It was bad. – I was there on last Friday, the food was just okay, but service wasn't that good.
Staff was unfriendly and rude!
She said she is the owner of the business, I'm not sure about that.
However, I will never go back to that place again.
Great experience. – It's worth trying out if you like Thai food. Food is good and very fast, people are friendly and nice.
I will go back there again.
A good place to go. – Good place to dine in and take out.
Fast and nice service. ( I have only half an hour for lunch, but they make it very fast , so I can go back to work on time)
Great Soup and Salad Rolls. I Love It!
Good Little Cute Place. – We just moved in to a new house close to monsoon 3 months ago. Now, we are customer there like.. 3 days a week. They remember what we like to order , and how we like it. We love Asparagus with mixed seafood (it's very yummy)
We never have problem with workers even my partner being picky sometimes. However, we did recommend to co-workers to go there and they love the place too.
Sorry, for those that had a bad experience... may be there was something wrong with the minimal tip like $1.00 FROM 3 PEOPLE!!
Great Service! – My kid and I are regular customers at Monsoon. We love to order yellow curry and pad thai.
The service is great and fast, the staff are nice and friendly.
I never experience a bad service even when they get busy at lunch time. The food is still fast and the service is still great anyway.
I give them tip at least 17% all the time ( They deserve it!)
Never give them like those cheap eat!
Great Food Horrible Customer Service – Even though the food is good the customer service is horrible. BEWARE: don?t pay with a credit/debit card and leave cash on the table for the tip. Not only will they take the cash left on the table they will add their own tip onto their copy of the receipt and enter that amount into their visa/MC machine. This has happened 3 times to me and co-workers. The customer service is horrible especially after leaving a minimal tip because of previous experiences (tip not required!) and then being chased out of the restaurant by a female employee!
Best Thai Food in Portland – I love this place, and will sometimes eat here multiple times in a week. Their curries are always good, and so is the pad thai. Service is always prompt and friendly. Reasonable prices.
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